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There was some more discussion over the fact that the Commissioners have not had enough time to consider these projects. Mr. Oxian stated that the Commissioners should read the preservation plan concerning demolition and go out into the field and see the structures, prior to approving anything. Mrs. Sporleder asked if the Commission was being told it had to approve all of the applications or none of them. Ms. Kopowski stated that there was an order in which the houses have to be worked on, not, that they all have to be approved at the same time. Mr. Talley noted that the application concerning 610 N. St. Joseph Street does not state anything about demolishing the garage, however, it is listed in the work order. Mr. Fine asked for a special meeting next week where the Commission can receive staff reports for each property and they can be investigated thoroughly. Mr. Oxian moved to hold a special meeting of the Commission on July 26, 1999 at 7:30pm. There was some discussion over notification issues. Mr. Weiner seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Mr. Oxian suspended the agenda and brought forth New Business. III. New Business A. 701 Pennsylvania Ave, Southeast Neighborhood Re -Development Project - Cease - Desist Mr. Mariani presented the various projects and changes that were happening in the Southeast Neighborhood, which encompasses the historic Wenger Farmhouse. He further noted that the house is now located with in a new subdivision with newly platted lots. Mr. Mariani stated that the garage belonging to 701 Pennsylvania Avenue is now located on a different lot. He also stated that redevelopment would like to move the garage to the lot the house sits on, to accommodate a new house on the vacant lot. There was some discussion over why the garage was located on the second lot. There was a discussion over the sidewalk that was already removed and the changes made to the lots that are in the Commissions jurisdiction. The Commission discussed the procedures for amending the ordinance and how much land the Commission should relinquish. Mrs. Sporleder moved to approve the moving of the garage to the replatted lot 21 placed at a site to be determined by the Historic Preservation Commission Director in cooperation with Re -development. Mr. Weiner seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Mrs. Sporleder made a motion to have commission staff and legal redefine the legal description of the landmark so it comprises lot 21 of the replat by ordinance. Mr. Fine seconded the motion.. The motion passed unanimously. Mr. Marian asked about the time frame before the vacant lot is released from landmark status. Mr. Talley said it would be released as soon as it is sent to and approved by the City Council. There was some discussion over the Certificates of Appropriateness Mr. Mariari still needed to submit regarding the items already removed and any future projects as long as it is under landmark status. K