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46 • MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING of the HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION Special Monthly Meeting County Commissioner Is �Iongapy'�uly 28, 1997 7th Floor County-Cityeguild°ng I. Call to Order John Oxian, president of the commission, brought the meeting to order at 7:35 p.m. II. Roll Call Commission members present were: John Borkowski, Adrian Fine, Catherine Hostetler, John Oxian, Edward Talley, Joann Sporleder & Jerry Wiener. Commission staff present was: David Duvall, director and Rhonda Saunders, administrative assistant. Also attending the meeting were: John T. O'Brien, Alice McLane, Jerry Hubner and Melinda Hubner. III. Public Hearing A. Certificates of Appropriateness 1) 1997-0625-2, 1029 Hudson Avenue - replace existing shingle roof and install four 22" x 47" Velux roof windows. • Mr. Duvall presented the Staff Report and distributed photographs and product literature. He noted that the applicant was present. Mr. Duvall stated that the replacement of the roof shingles constituted an in-kind replacement and could be approved by staff. He, furthermore, went on to reccommend that the roof windows be relegated behind the dormer on the north side and/or behind the jog in the roof on the south side. There was some discussion to clearify the roof line and Mr. O'Briens intentions to make the attic living space. Mr. Talley moved to approve the application based on staffs recommendations. Mrs. Hostetler seconded the motion. The motion was approved unanimously. 2) 1997-0701, 1202 Lincolnway East - Metal roofing and Miscellaneous repairs of carriage house. Mr. Duvall presented the Staff Report and distributed photographs and product information. Mr. Duvall stated that the shoring up of the carriage house instituted an in-kind replacement and could be approved by staff. He further stated that the intention to install metal roofing may be seen as conflicting with the recommendations found in the guidelines. However, in this case it is acceptable due to the failing of the structure and its need to have a lighter roof load to deter any future problems. There was some discussion of the commonness of metal roofs on in city buildings. Mrs. Sporleder pointed out that the shingles on the roof were in a diagonal diamond pattern that was particular to the South Bend area. Mr. Duvall again stated that in order to save the .structure it was necessary to lighten the roof. Mr. Oxian stated that if nothing was done there would be no building. Mr. Talley questioned if by approving this major alteration if the commission wouldn't be setting a precedent for future cases. Mr. Oxian suggested that if they make a motion • that this type of alteration would only be allowed for this specific building due to its deterioration, listing, and possible demolition if nothing is done. Mr. Talley questioned if the commission approved the alteration to the carriage house roof would it be setting a precedent for future applications.or has the commission' made other such desicions in the past. Mr. Oxian replied that the commission had on special occasions approved unusual requests.' Mrs.