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Mr. Johnson asked if the style-of the garage would have to be historical: Mr. Fine stated that 'the, garage -would not have to be historical and that there will, be guidelines issued to help owners understand what is appropriate and", - what' is inappropriate. Mr. Duvall interjected .that the owners will have a - chance to,participate in the development of•the guidelines for their Historic District. Oxian stated that the guidelines are drawn • up by a Committee, after the district is. formed and that until the guidelines are finished the district would follow a general set of standards. Mr: Oxian 'stated that guidelines vary - from district to district do to their various needs and architectural stock.__He noted _ that the- Commissions ultimate goal- would be• - to have a set of guidelines that would apply to all districts equally. Mr. ' Johnson stated that he was the- at the South'Bend Civic Theater, which is' a Local -Landmark, so, he is..familiar with the Commission I and guidelines, however, he was still unclear about whether or not permission would - be needed - to remove a The Commissioners stated that permission is needed to _.remove trees. Mr. Oxian noted that it would 'depend'on the districts specific guidelines, -for example, in the East Wayne Street - District the - tree has to be a certain size before its removal would have to be.-approved, while in other . districts, such - as Riverside Drive, all trees, regardless of their size, need - a permit. There was' some discussion over various tree situations that would_ and would not require a permit, from the Historic Preservation Commission. Mr. Johnson asked if a tree was damaged by lightening would-a permit be required to remove it. Mr. Oxian, stated that a permit would be required, but-the tree would most likely comedown. Mr. Duvall stated that removal of a damaged -tree• could be approved by the Commission Staff and would not have to go before the Commission itself. A discussion was held concerning -a tree removed at the South Bend Civic Theater and the length of time 'it took to get the removal approved. Mr. Oxian stated the Commission has changed some of its requirements by allowing the Staff to approve in -kind replacements. thus: ,saving time and energy Mr. Johnson asked if the Commission had anv restrictions concerning house colors. Mr. Oxian stated that the Commission does not get involved- in the- deciding of house colors because it is a temporary change. Mr. Duvall stated that the Staff would assist any home' who wants help in selecting paint colors for their house'. Mr. Johnson - stated that his house has the old asphalt shingle siding and that some day he may want to replace it and was wondering if vinyl_ siding would be an option. Mr. Oxian stated that it would depend on the situation,' i.e., the condition'of'the original siding under the asphalt and the cost of rehabilitation versus the cost of new siding. He went on to state that the day the ordinance passes, designating the district, is the day the Commission making judgments. Mr. Johnson stated that- he would be interested in participating in the formation of the guidelines. Mrs. Choitz asked if Mr. Johnson had a complete set of guidelines for the, Civic Theater. Mr. Johnson, stated that he did not. Mr. Duvall stated that the Landmark guidelines are very brief and that the. Staff will send him a copy. Mr. Oxian-asked if anyone else had any questions. Maria Kaczmarek, from the Dismas House at 521 S.' St. Joseph, asked what type of financial impact would the designation have on the - community and if there would be any funding available to the residence of the community who need financial assistance to repair their. houses." 2