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siding. Mr. Duvall presented the Staff Report and distributed photographs. He further noted that the owners, David and Brenda Bickel were present and that they had packets of information and statistics to hand out to the commission members. Mr. Oxian asked the owners if the wanted to make a presentation. Mrs. Bickel stated that she did have presentation to give that would explain the handout she had given them. Mrs. Bickel stated the price they paid for the house and how much it had appreciated since that time and its comparison to how other homes in the area had appreciated. She noted how much less their house was worth and how the new siding would make their home worth more. Mrs. Bickel also noted that the cedar sidings were .deteriorating in certain areas and would not be cured by power washing and staining the house. She also gave estimates given to her by various contractors for vinyl siding and for cedar siding, she noted that the new cedar siding would cost at least double the cost of vinyl siding. Mrs. Bickel went on to state that their intention was to preserve their home and enhance the other homes in their neighborhood.. She also read from the guidelines noting that the denial of the application our the imposition of having to put up new cedar siding would cause them undue financial hardship. Mrs. Sporleder asked what kind of vinyl siding would be put up. Mrs. Bickel stated that the proposed siding is of the Dutch lap variety. Mrs. Sporleder asked if the new siding would be the same width as the existing cedar siding. Mrs. Bickel stated that the new siding' would be narrower. Mrs. Sporleder noted that the application stated that the cedar siding would be replaced. Mrs. Bickel said that it would not be replaced, that it would be wrapped and • then covered by the vinyl siding.- Mrs. Hostetler asked what would be done about the rot problem so that it doesn't get trapped under the new siding. Mrs. Bickel remarked that her contractor had told her that the damp and wet areas would simply dry. Mr..Oxian and several other members of the commission responded that this statement was untrue. Mr. Duvall noted that this house was virtually identical to 1333 East Wayne, both having the same windows and siding. Mr. 'Oxian recommended that the application be placed into the Standard and Maintenance Committee until it can be further investigated. Mr. Talley moved that the application be placed in thel Standards and Maintenance Committee. Mr. Wiener seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Mrs. DeRose explained to the owners what it meant to have the application put .into committee and,why it was put into committee. 3) 1997-1023 - 830 North Michigan - Window restoration and replacement for the North Pumping Station Mr. Duvall noted that for documentation of this project the applicant had provided a copy of the historic preservation fund acquisition and development grant application. �1r. Duvall presented the staff report and distributed photographs. He also noted that a representative from South Bend Water Works was -present, John Wiltrout, and that the architect Don Olson was also present. Mr. Oxian asked if Mr. Wiltrout or Mr. Olson wished to make a presentation. Mr. Olson stated that he was from Ken Iierceg and Associates and was responsible for the documentation. He noted that it was their intent to restore the building to its original design and integrity. They want to refurbish the. south windows • and replace the other windows with replicas.of ones that originally existed. Mr. Wiltrout further stated their desire and past work to restore the building to its original appearance. Mr. Fine asked what the finished color of the window framing would be. Mr'. Olson stated, that it has not been determined yet. Mrs. Hostetler moved to approve the application as recommended by staff. Mrs. Choitz seconded the motion. The motion passed with Mr. Oxian abstaining