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• but not the additional detailing, such as the windows, dentilation, siding, and copper roofing and that he felt that the aspects of the application were. too interconnected to have one piece approved and another not approved, so the application should be placed in the Standards and Maintenance Committee for further review and consultation with the owners to come up with a definite recommendation by Novembers meeting. Mr. Duvall noted that. the application came in at the very close of .the application period, so there was not enough time to discuss the issues with the owners. Mrs. DeRose asked the owners if they understood what the Commission was doing by placing it into a committee. Mrs. Smith. asked if the siding was .the only problem the Commission had with their design. Mr. Oxian said the siding was one problem and the windows were the other major problem. There was some discussion to clear up why the Commission wanted more time to consider the application and the segments of it that they was having problems with. Mr. Duvall stated that he felt that the proposed double hung windows did not look fundamentally different then the existing windows with their wood storm windows in. Mr. Smith stated that they chose the siding and dentilation to give their house an older look. Mr. Oxian stated that by trying to make their house look older they were taking away from the houses own architecture which expresses the time period it was built in. 'He further stated that it appears that the applicants were trying to make the house into something that it never was, which detracts from the houses own unique architecture. Mrs. Smith stated that there were other houses on East Wayne Street that are similar to their house which have the siding that they were proposing. Mr. Oxian stated that it may be original to those houses, however, it would not be original to their house, thus, it would detract from • the historical significance of the house. Mr. Smith stated that their intention is to have.an end result in which the house, the addition and the garage would all match. There was some discussion over matching the house and the garage. Mrs. Sporleder asked how the staff knew that the cedar siding was original. Mr. Duvall responded that the old assessors card should that the original siding was wood. Mrs. DeRose explained to the owners that some of their, proposal was acceptable and some was questionable and that the Commission would like to consider the application more fully and that they do this in their Standards and Maintenance Committee, which would study the proposal and then make a recommendation to the Commission. She further explained that such a process does cause a delay and that if the Commission decides to send the application to committee that they would like the owners consent in extending the deadline for a decision. Mrs. Smith showed concern over a delay, do to their need to line up contractors. Mr. Oxian stated that a decision would be in by next months meeting. Mr. Talley moved that the application be placed ,in the Standards and Maintenance Committee with a recommendation by November '17. Mrs. Hostetler seconded the 'motion. The motion passed unanimously. B. Recommendation for Local Landmark Designation 1). 1040 West Washington - Engman Natatorium Mrs. Saunders presented the Staff Report. Mrs. Choitz moved to forward the recommendation to the Common Council. Mrs. Sporleder seconded the motion, Mrs. Sporleder asked who the legal owner was. Mr. Oxian noted that the ownership of the Natatorium is not definitely understood. He further stated that it is believed that if the Natatorium is demolished or used for purposes • other than a Natatorium that the property may revert back to the owners or in this case his heirs.. Mrs. Sporleder asked if there were any heirs around. Mr. Oxian stated that this information is unknown. The motion passed unanimously. Mrs. Sporleder further questioned that if it proceeds then who would get notified. Mr. Duvall stated that for this meeting the city was notified, being, that according to the assessors records the City is the owner