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Mr. Duvall reported no new items for discussion. E. Staff Reports 1) Staff Approvals Mr. Duvall reported the following Staff approvals: a. 1319 East Wayne Street - removal of rear yard tree causing damage to garage. This application was related to the item considered at this same address earlier in" the meeting. Mr. Duvall stated that by his reading of the standards, this COA was not required due to the size of the tree and its affect on an adjacent structure but that the applicant had desired the COA to resolve possible difficulties with his neighbor. Mr. Duvall indicated that he had discussed the matter with the neighbor and all was mutually acceptable.' b. 909 Riverside Drive. - In-kind gutter replacement. c. 742 Sancome - Removal and replacement of storm damaged tree; roofing shingle and half -round gutter; chain-link fence gate; concrete walk; well cap and brick knee -wall at front steps; and removal of volunteer trees causing damage to the well. 2) DHPA Grants a) 1995-96 1. Regarding the DHPA Grant status, Mr. Duvall reported that the State Review Board had met on Wednesday October 16. The North Pumping Station was recommended to the Keeper of the National Register. Tlie Northern Indiana College/South Bend Chilled Plow nomination failed for lack of a second to the • motion to so recommend it. Mr. Duvall accounted that Ms. Glory -June Grieff had spoken to the issue of its integrity but that the DHPA Staff had expressed Fconcerns in this regard which the board took as a caution. IIe felt that they had missed the point of the city planning significance of the structure when the DHPA staff emphasized the alterations to the building as its uses changed. Mr. Fine expressed incredulity that the staff tool: such a dim view of an application for which they had provided grant funding. Mrs. Choitz asked if this could be resubmitted. Mr Duvall indicated that it could be, especially if there were a willing developer. The St. Casimir's Parish_ District was very well received and even lauded by the board and was recommended to the Keeper of the National. Register. The Board also forwarded the Studebaker Carpentry Shop to the Keeper for a determination of eligibility as the present owner has registered objection to its being listed. 2. Mr: Duvall presented the product of The Economic Benefits Study. Heindicated that the document had just been received in the last week and that he had not had time to review it in depth. Four copies have been forwarded to the DHPA. b. Proposals have been received for the 1996-1997 DIIPA grant cycle project2. L"r. Duvall indicated that he had, not had sufficient time to review them critically. IIe asked thaL the co=ission empower the executive committee to consider these and approve selections of consultant. b) Mr. Duvall indicated that the DHPA grant cycle applications had been • submitted. Mr. Oxian indicated that the re -survey for the County which was incliided in this application should include New Carlisle. Mr. Duvall indicated tale proposal included all- towns e:;cept: South.Bend and Mishawaka. 3. Legal ..,Irs. DeRose had no additional report beyond the issues discussed above.