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Mrs. Hostetler seconded the motion. Mr. Oxian asked if the fact that the proposed terrace is not the same as the original terrace should be noted in the motion. Mr. Fine moved to amend his motion to include the fact that the proposed construction will not exactly match the original terrace or wall. The new plan uses different materials, a smaller terrace and does not include the original opening off of the main entrance. Mrs. Hostetler seconded the amended motion. The motion passed unanimously. 3. 1999-0713 -701 Portage, Installation of a tornado siren. Mr. Talley presented the staff report and circulated photographs. He also noted that the owners were not present. Mr. Talley noted that the siren would be placed on a concrete pole in the tree lawn area of the firehouse. Mrs. Choitz asked where in the tree lawn the siren would be located. Mr. Talley reported that it would be located away from Portage Avenue, towards Lindsey Street. Mr. Talley noted that the only stipulation with the installation of a siren is that it needs to be next to a transformer. Mrs. Choitz asked how tall the pole would be. Mr. Talley stated that the siren and pole would stand roughly sixty feet in height. Mr. Talley noted that the office would like to recommend that at least one of the old sirens be donated to the Studebaker Museum. There was more discussion over the exact location of the pole. Mrs. Sporleder asked if placing the pole there would affect any trees. Mr. Talley stated that he was unaware as to whether or not it would affect trees. Mr. Oxian stated that such concerns should be placed in the motion. Mrs. Choitz moved to approve the application with the stipulation that it not affect any trees. Mrs. Sporleder seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Mrs. Sporleder moved to have the old siren donated to the Studebaker Museum. Mrs. Choitz seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. 4. 1999-0107 A -F - Near Northwest/Memorial Hospital property along N. St. Joseph Mr. Talley reported that the Near Northwest Neighborhood Association and Memorial Hospital have submitted applications for six houses, two of which are requesting demolition. The other four applications outline extensive repair and maintenance requests. Mr. Oxian stated that there are three major conflicts, the first is that the Commission only recently received the information concerning these applications which is not enough time to study what is being requested. The second conflict is that this topic did not receive enough advertising since it heavily affects an entire district. Lastly, there are two applications before the Commission requesting demolition, which is a topic that will need a lot of time for discussion. There was some discussion over which houses are being proposed for demolition. Mr. Oxian noted that 508-510 N. St. Joseph Street is in very bad shape and can understand why it is up for demolition. Mr. Oxian further stated that it would be a good idea to approve the work on 612 N. St. Joseph Street as soon as possible to allow work to start. Ms. Kopowski discussed the funding for the project and the requirements that went with it. There was some more discussion over the houses up for demolition and the condition of the rest of the houses. Mr. Fine asked if the applications were sent to the Executive Committee can it meet soon to expedite the projects. Mr. Oxian stated that the committee could meet within the next week. 0)