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• install. Mr. Crummlish said that the drawing depicted the original proposal, but, that has changed since his conversation with,Mr. Duvall. Mr. Oxian asked if there was a picture of the new proposal. Mr. -Crummlish presented the original drawing as altered by Mr. Duvall. He again described how the proposed door could be altered through battens and paint to better resemble the existing doors.Mr.. Talley asked if he was correct in thinking that the service door would not be very visible from the street. Mr. Crummlish concurred that the door would be partially hidden be the left side of the house. Mr. Talley moved for approval of part "B" of the application which includes the reconstruction of the parapet, as submitted, and the replacement of the garage doors and the addition of a service door with the understanding that they replicate as near as possible the existing doors, per the' new - drawing submitted. Mrs. Hostetler seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. 4) 1997-0903 - 1027 East Wayne Street - Landscape the backyard through the use of lattice, water features and paths: Mr. Duvall presented the staff report and distributed photographs and drawings. Mr. Duvall noted that the owner, Mr. Schatz, was present. Mrs. Hostetler moved to approve the application as recommended by staff. Mrs. Choitz seconded the motion. Mrs. Choitz asked if the proposed plan took advantage of the former driveway. Mr. Schatz stated that it did, leaving one spot to park. The motion passed unanimously. 15) 1997-0905 - 60717 Locust Road - Install a black wrought iron gate at entrance of driveway. • Mr. Duvall presented the staff report and distributed photographs. Mr. Duvall noted that the applicant was not present. Mrs. Choitz asked if the gate would be free standing or attached to the two pillars that sit at either side of the driveway. Mr. Duvall stated that the gate would not 'be attached to the pillars. Mr. Talley questioned whether or not gates were common in the era of the house. Mr. Duvall said that they were. Mrs. Choitz asked if a fence was going to be placed across the front of the property. Mr. Duvall said that there were no plans for a fence. Mrs: Choitz asked for further clarification of where the gate would sit and how it would operate. Mr. Oxian stated that if this application was approved that the Commission obtain the design that will be chosen. Mr. Talley noted that it is not normal for the Commission to approve an application with out some documentation of the proposed style. Mr. Oxian suggested that the Commission leave it to Mr. Duvall to see what style the owner chooses. Mrs. Choitz again questioned how the, gate would be anchored. She further questioned what the curb was made of. Mr. Duvall said it appears to be made of concrete. Mr. Talley stated that he did not have a problem with the gate, but, he does have major apprehensions about approving something the Commission has not seen. He further noted that he does not recall the Commission ever approving anything with out a plan. Mr. Oxian mentioned that he has known the owner for a long time. Mr. Oxian advised that the application be given to the Standards and Maintenance Committee and have them make the final decision. Mrs. Choitz asked how the staff got word that the owner was going to install the gate. Mr. Oxian stated the the owner had called. There was some discussion over the legality of letting the Committee make the final decision. Mr. Talley moved that the application for a gate be • conceptually approved and then referred to the, Standards and Maintenance Committee to approve the final design details. -Mrs. Choitz seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.