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way -.-the District could. maintain their existing standards. "There was some discussion. over" which houses were to"be added"to"..the District., Mrs. DeRose asked how many different owners are involved. Mrs. Hostetler stated that - there are five owners. Mrs. DeRose asked if the Committee had discussed this proposition -with the owners. Mrs. Hostetler.stated that the Committee had -not yet approached the owners. Mr. Talley stated that he thought expanding the boundaries was a good idea. Mr. .'Oxian stated -.that if the 'boundaries were . expanded it would leave the door open to the possibility of also making the boundaries smaller.' Mr. Fine and Mrs. Hostetler stated that the Committee had, discussed this matter.' Mr. Oxian stated that making it a separate District' would be a safer route to take and, in time --possibly - attach the Districts together. There was some discussion over the .pros and cons of each option. Mrs'. "Hostetler .stated that, if the Commission members wanted to discuss these options,at length" -than a Committee meeting should be -called and all those with .questions should attend.- Mr. Oxian stated that ,if a Committee meeting is set .up and all the.members_came then it, would become Ia regular open meeting. He further stated that everyone. should think about the options and that the Committee, should discuss the.options further, -putting together the pros and cons of each -option and then make a recommendation to the Commission. There was more discussion over which houses were to be added. Mrs. Hostetler stated the Liaison "Committee Handbooks were pending approval upon Mrs. DeRose's approval. Mrs. DeRose stated that she had -phoned the changes she felt should -be made to Mr. 'Duvall before Christmas. There was some discussion over if these changes were made or not. 4. Historic Landmarks Mr. Oxian stated that Madison. School, would-be'in front of the Council.on January '26, 1998. He also noted that 513. Harrison received its Landmark status and that 1631 Lincolnway West might be on the, January 26 agenda. Mr: Oxian stated that the proposed landmark at 214' Jefferson Street has been introduced. Mr. Talley asked if Mr. Oxian thought Madison School would go. through. Mr: Oxian stated that it looked' like it should sail through quite. easily as should 1631 Lincolnway West. Mr." Oxian stated that the Natatorium was on hold and that, there would be a meeting held to discuss it -with in the next_ two.montbs._ He also noted that 513.Harrison would be changing ownership,. with in the next few weeks. 5 Legal Mr: Oxian asked what had happened to the ordinance changing Certificate of Appropriateness time.fr6m 45 days to.60 day's. Mrs. DeRose"stited that she. had drafted. it -and given it, to Mr. Duvall. Mr. Oxian'asked Mrs. Saunders if the ordinance,has been sent down. Mrs. -Saunders stated that it was on Area Plans agenda for their meeting on January 20. Mrs. DeRose- stated that 'in regards to the Good Neighbors_ Program that the - staff -has hestaff_has provided the Board of ,Public- Works with .a list' of all 'Historic Properties under the Commissions jurisdiction. She also'.stated that the.Board of Public Works .has sent out a letter. that Mrs. DeRose drafted to all concerned owners notifying them'of their obligation to -obtain a Certificate of Appropriateness. Mr. Oxian noted that he had received the letter.: Mrs., DeRose stated that in the future the application form for the Good Neighbors. Program will have a notice at the bottom stating that any owner.in an Historic District or Landmark has to contact the Historic Preservation Commission office. D. "Staf.f• Reports