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is nothing. on the market today that replicates this width at a reasonable ,price. Mr. Fine stated that the recommendation from the committee was not to be seen assetting a 'precedent for the East Wayne Historic District. He further noted that' the recommendation was only for this particular house and its unique circumstances. Mr. Oxian asked if the existing siding was going to be -removed. Mr. Fine stated that it had to be,removed do to its high level of deterioration. Mr. Oxian stated that if Mr. Fine was going to make a motion that he would have to specifically state' that this house had •a one of a' kind situation and then state the reasons. Mrs. Choitz noted that Mr. Duvall could insert the reasons -into the minutes. Mrs,. Choitz also stated that there were Numerous _reasons why, the 'house- was retaining moisture and that in order to attempt to solve these problems the cedar siding. would have to come off. Mrs. Sporleder asked if 'the. source of the moisture problem had been found. Mr. ,Duvall - stated that the- real mystery with the house was. its severe mold infestation, which was`the -houses 'main. problem. He also noted that if the. house only had.a' moisture problem then it might have been possible to address the problem without removing the 'existing siding. Mr; Duvall stated that,the possible cause behind,the moisture was that there had been, insulation blown in to, -.the walls witout a vapor barrier - in the .interior or any. visible methods_of ventilation. Mr:. Duvall also stated that the owners speculated . _that the moisture 'was caused by the seasonal use of the house. Mr..Duvall' reiterated that the house'was a classic- example of moisture build up do to having insulation blown in with out interior vapor barrier..'He further stated that the best the owners could do would be to ventilate properly to stop any' future moisture build'_up-. Mrs. Sporleder stated that the owners should be very careful not'to-trap anymore moisture -in -the walls for fear of it damaging the structural -portions of the house. Mr:'Fine moved to allow, in this case only, the installation of vinyl -siding as presented by the' applicants and the removal.' of the existing shingles so that the house would be allowed to dry out, with recomiendations.that'the applicants look at appropriate ventilation for the new siding as well as check into an interior. vapor barrier pant or , weep holes. Mr. Fine also added_ to the motion that this- approval was not -intended'to set a precedent for vinyl siding in the East Wayne Street Historic District, that -this was the only feasible alternative for this house and that the existing siding.could not be maintained. Mr. Duvall interjected that the building was also a non-contributing structure in the district. - Mr. Oxian'. stated. that the tfirst and most important thing is that the house has a very serious moisture and mold problem and that removal of the,siding is the only way to resolve this problem. Mr. Fine accepted the amendments to his motion.' Mrs. Hostetler seconded the -motion. The motion passed unanimously. Mr..Oxian stated that Mr. Duvall should go out to the • site '.and inspect the house after the siding is -off to try and discover the source of the problem. Mr. Duvall asked the - owners if they would keep him posted on -how things are going so he can come out and look at it. 2. 1208'Lincolnway East Mr. Fine stated that the committee.had -met with the owner, Mr. Hubner, to. discuss .his- application. During this meeting a question over' -'handrails was asked of Mr. Hubner at which time he was unable to answer so the meeting was adjourned until this question could be answered. Mr'. Hubner, has since. answered the question,- stating that the railings are to. be very simple — rectangular elements that 'are similar to what was done .on his other property down the street. Mrs. Choitz moved to approve the application as presented.in the Standards -and Maintenance Committee meeting on December 2•, 1997 with the addition of the railings that Mr. Hubner had described to the committee. Mrs. Hostetler seconded the motion. Mr. Oxian-asked if there -were any changes from what.was in the presentation. 'Mr. Duvall stated that the excavation of a 2