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Mr. Kent, the realtor and representative for the owners, interjected that the garage was not made of cement block, that it was a wood frame with regular wood siding. Mr. Oxian stated that even if it is wood it still needed to be included in the report do to its age. Mrs. Choitz moved to have the proposed local landmark of 1631 Lincolnway West be sent to City Council for approval. Mrs. Petrass seconded the motion. Mr. Kent stated that he was with Remax Realtors and that he was there on be- half of the owners, Realty Management which is located in Florida. He further, stated that the property is currently for sale and that when the present owners took over the property they were unaware of the demolition order against it. Mr. Kent noted that they_ have had limited success in marketing this building because of the lack of cooperation received from the city. They were unable to repair the house due to the fact that there is no electricity at the house and it will not be turned on because the house is a residential use in a commercial district. There is currently an application in the works to get the zoning changed. He also noted that the prospective purchasers have declined to buy the property because of the demolition order. Mr. Kent stated that he was at the meeting to understand what the commissions intentions are toward this property. Mr. Oxian stated that the house was brought up for landmarking when it was still owned by the previous owner. Then he discussed the history of the house and the commissions past and present relationship with it. Mr. Oxian further stated that the commissions intentions were to save the structure. There was some more discussion over the obstacles prohibiting the necessary repairs and the feasibility of ,converting the structure to a commercial use. The motion passed unanimously. • IV. Regular Business' Mr. Oxian stated that he wanted to change' the agenda and bring up historic landmarks committee report. Mr. Talley moved to suspend the agenda. Mrs. Sporleder seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. A. Historic Landmarks 1. 804 N. Lafayette and 513 Harrison Mr. Oxian stated that letters were sent to the council to have both properties placed on their agenda. He also noted that he had visited 513 Harrison on Saturday the 15th of November at which time he decided that a second house on the same lot should be added to the landmarking of 513 Harrison. 1. 214 W. Jefferson Mr. Oxian noted that Mr. Kil was present to make a presentation to the commission concerning'.214 West Jefferson. Mr. Kil introduced himself as the architect involved in the planned renovation of 214 West Jefferson and circulated photographs. He stated that the current owner purchased the building with the intention of renovating it and using it for his law offices. Mr. Kil discussed renovation and construction plans for the internal stairs, external stairs and the existing elevator shaft. Mr. Kil further described the alterations and rehabilitation that has already occurred with regard to the exterior appearance and windows. He also indicated that through their research it came to light that the building was originally an office building. Mrs. Sporleder asked if the client intended to replace the missing section of • the cornice molding. Mr. Kil said that' this was the owners intention. Mrs. Sporleder asked if the building was one of the structures listed in the Multiple Resource National Register District. Mr. Oxian stated that it was not. Mrs. Sporleder questioned if it could be placed on it. Mr. Oxian stated that he had talked with Mr. Hurdis about the possibility but nothing was