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Revised 8/17/98-, Mr. Oxian'stated that the Commission has its own set of maintenance standards, however, the Commission does not operate like Code Enforcement, though -the - Commission can ask Code Enforcement. to require owners to conform to the Commissions standards. He further, stated that since the City Government is behind the designation of this district., might not be a bad idea to contact Redevelopment and try to set up a type of revolving door.loan fund. Mr. Duvall stated that the Bureau of Housing has assistance funds, for_ home owners, --however, restoration funds and grants are not connected with local designation, a,house -would have to be eligible on its own for the National Register to qualify f such fund Ms. Kaczmarek, stated tha t he neighborhood can be revitalized, but, it will need help.,Mr. "Oxian stated that- the City does not want to have anymore destruction of houses 'or anymore commercial interference in the Taylor 'Field area. He further reported that Michigan, Street, was left out of the proposed district because of its commercial status and that all vacant lots were also left, out because the Commission does not want to get involved in_new construction. Mr. Johnson asked if the Commission would'be opposed to the vacating of the east -west alleys. Mr. Oxian' .stated that the Commission would not have any objections to the closing of an east -west alley. Mr. Talley moved that Taylor Field. Proposed Local Historic District be sent to the Common Council with a favorable recommendation. Mrs.'Choitz seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. B. Certificate Appropriateness Applications 1. 1998 -0702 - 934 Riverside Drive, terraces for,riverbank stabilization. Mr. Duvall presented the staff report and circulated photographs. He noted ' that the owners, Darcia and_Michael O'Blenis, were',present. Mr. Oxian asked' Mr. Duvall why parts 1 and 3 of the owners narrative was not mentioned in the Staff recommendations. Mr. Duvall stated that it was an over sight. Mr. Oxian stated that these' items 'should .be mentioned. Mr. Duvall reported that the splash block -which would direct the gutter is a minor detail that the staff does not have a problem and the wood, steps should have been mentioned even though they are consistent with the guidelines. Mrs. Choitz moved to ,approve the application with the addition of items 1 through 5 in the applicants letter from July 2nd. Mr. Talley seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously, 2. 1998- 0702 -2 - 1069 'Riverside Drive, bush removal and replacement. Mr: Duvall presented the 'staff report and circulated photographs. He noted that the owner., Judith Johns; was present. Ms. Johns, stated that the proposed Spruce is of the variety, that does not grow beyond 'six' feet. Mr.' Oxian asked if the existing bushes could simply be trimmed back. Ms. Johns stated that the bushes are very woody and to prune them back would get right back to the wood. Mr. Talley moved to approve the application as recommended by staff. Mr. Wiener seconded the motion. Mr. Oxian asked if the bushes were damaging the stucco do the house. Ms. Johns stated that she' did not know if 'they were or. not, but, would find out when - the shrubs were dug out. The motion passed unanimously,