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Mr. Oxian asked about the growth which was removed. Mr. Lamie stated that the only items they removed were very small and did not required a Certificate of Appropriateness. Mr. Fine asked if Mr. Lamie was planning on completing this project with in the next year. Mr. Lamie stated that he was not sure how long it would take to save enough money to complete the entire project. Mrs. Hostetler amended her motion, dropping the segment concerning the garage. The amended motion passed unanimously. 5. 1998-0902 - Leeper Park - parking lot next to tennis complex. Mr. Talley presented the staff report and circulated photographs. He also noted that the Leeper Park Preservation plan, which was previously accepted by the Commission, includes the installation of this particular parking area. Mrs. Sporleder noted that work had begun on this project some time ago. Mr. Talley stated that the work began, without approval by the commission, with in thirty days of the landmarking of the park. Mr. Oxian stated that he had sent the Parks Department a letter stating that they did not have the authority to begin work on this project and that all work should stop. He also stated that the standards being presented in the Staff Report are wrong, thus, the entire recommendation for the application is null and void. Mr., Oxian stated that because of this error the application should be tabled until next month when a recommendation can be made using the correct standards. Mrs. Hostetler moved to table the application until the October meeting, based on the fact that the wrong standards were used in making the recommendation. Mrs. Sporleder seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. 6. 1998-0911 - Leeper Park - plaque in the Rose Garden Mr. Talley presented the staff report and circulated photographs. He noted that the plaque should be a temporary change to the park do to the fact that the rehabilitation of the rose garden is part of the over all preservation of the park. There was some discussion over when the plaque was first dedicated and if it is currently located in the park. Mr. Talley stated that a ceremony dedicating the plaque was held earlier this year, however, after the ceremony the plaque was removed. Mrs. Sporleder moved to table this application because the staff recommendation is based on the wrong standards and that a specific location for the plaque has not been identified. Mr. Oxian seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. 7. 1998-0715pt.2 - 830 N. Michigan - add a door to rear elevation as an addendum to application 1998-0715. Mr. Talley presented the staff report and circulated photographs. He noted that Chris Michalos was present on behalf of Water Works. Mr. Michalos stated that when Water Works filed for a variance from the State in regards to square footage and numbers of egress, all their requests were denied. He further noted that Water Works has come up with design changes to the interior of the building which address these problems, however, one form of egress has to be added to the exterior of the rear elevation for the chlorine room. Mr. Michalos also stated that the department has filed an appeal, if this appeal is approved then the door will not be installed. Mr. Fine asked if the door could be centered. Mr. Michalos stated that he felt the door could be moved over some what with out interfering with interior functions. 3