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Mr. Oxian suggested a continuance allowing for a site observation field trip for commission members and staff in the interim, noting that the HPC had architects, Mr. Duvall and FR. Bullene at its disposal. Fr. Bullene made note that although he has degrees and teaches architectural curriculum at university, he is not a registered or practicing architect and that his position on the commission is as "architectural historian". Commission member Choitz moved that the application be continued to the commission's November meeting. Mr. Talley seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. The owner duly signed a waiver of statutory time period to allow for the continuance. 3. 1313 East Wayne, Street South (LHD-EW) - House addition Mr. Duvall circulated photographs and read the Staff comments, noting that the present proposal differed from the submitted documentation with respect to the height, roof slope, and cladding which is now to be wood as the matching brick is no longer available. Mr. Peralta, the owner, and Mr. Geyer, the contractor responded to questions from the commission. Commission member Choitz moved that the application be approved including the changes of roof pitch and cladding material. Mrs. Petrass seconded the motion. The commission unanimously approved the motion. IV. Regular Business A. Approval of Minutes - September 18, 1995 Mr. Oxian noted that John Borkowski's appointment to the Landmarks Committee was omitted from the Landmarks Committee report. Mr. Talley moved to approve the minutes of the September meeting as corrected. Mrs. Hostetler seconded the motion. The motion was unanimously approved. B. Treasurer's Report there was no treasurer's report. A quarterly report will be made at the November Meeting. C. Correspondence Mr. Duvall reported the following correspondence: Incoming: 1) From Adrian Fine - Survey for the IN Alliance of HD Review Boards - Duvall requested selective response from members in assisting in assembling a response. 2) Notice of preliminary CDBG funding. 3) Advisory Council on Historic Preservation policy formulation on application of the Secretary of Interior's Standards for Historic Preservation in the development of affordable housing. 4) Notice of Preservation Law seminars from Bar Association. Outgoing: 1) Director's request to the County Commissioners to allow travel to Indiana Heritage Grant Workshop. 2) Director's request to the County Commissioners to allow travel to Grassroots Preservation Round -up. 3) Brian & Lisa Bishop 714 Arch Av. regarding lead abatement procedures. 4) Copy of Code Enforcement citations to property neighboring the above regarding peeling paint conditions. 5) Form letter to interviewees for Administrative Assistant proposition apprising them of status of the position as probably part-time after New Year. 6) Letter to Don Fozo delineating our office requirements should our operations be placed in the Building Department as has been proposed. 7) Letter to James Emmons of Triad Engineering in response to inquiry on treatment of disturbed (brick) streets in Historic Districts (River Bend) related to utility work. This last item elicited fro Mr. Oxian a comment on the recent removal of brick pavement from an alley in the West Washington NRHD without benefit of