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2. 1999-0701 B - 612 N. St. Joseph Mr. Talley presented the staff report and circulated photographs. There was some discussion over what was meant in item seven concerning landscaping. Ms. Kopczynski stated that the only landscaping being proposed is the reseeding of the lawn. Mr. Talley stated that the word landscaping would be erased from item seven on page two of the staff report. Mr. Fine stated that Todd Ziger has one of the terra cotta emblems from the front porch and would be happy to return it so it can be placed in new porch. Mr. Talley noted that there are pictures of the house prior to the move that can be used as a reference for building the new porch. Mr. Weiner moved to approve the application with reference to staffs recommendations and the deletion of the words "and landscape" from item number seven. Mrs. Hostetler seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. 3. 1999-0701 C - 51 N. St. Joseph Mr. Talley presented the staff report and circulated photographs. Mrs. Hostetler moved to approve the application as recommended by staff. Ms. Kopczynski stated that upon investigation of the rear yard of this property rubble was discovered where a garage had previously been. She went on to ask if a future owner wished to remove this rubble would they have to get a permit from the Commission. Mr. Talley asked if Ms. Kopczynski was referring to a cement pad. Ms. Kopczynski stated that it was the remains of a cement pad. Mr. Talley stated that a permit would not be needed to remove the rubble. There was some discussion over the how the front porch should be restored. Mr. Talley noted that on page two of the staff report under item number one it should read that the ..."simple balustrades be two -by -two -inches squared and spaced".... Mr. Zmyslo asked if the new gutters would be hung with straps and if those straps would be placed under the shingles. Mr. Talley stated that the new gutter straps would be placed under the shingles. Mr. Oxian asked if the rear fence would be restored. Ms. Kopczynski stated that it would be repaired if doing so was cost effective, otherwise it would simply be removed. Mr. Weiner seconded the motion. The motion passed with Ms. Gallagher abstaining because of her husbands position with Memorial Hospital. 4. 1999-0701 D - 520 N. St. Joseph Mr. Talley presented the staff report and circulated photographs. Mr. Oxian asked why spindles were being suggested for the front porch when they should be squares. Mr. Talley noted that on page two of the staff report, under item number three it will read ..."along with handrails having two-inch square balusters on unspecified centers". Ms. Kopczynski stated that they were planning on removing the satellite dish located in the front yard. Mr. Oxian asked who the owner of the garage located at the rear of the property is. Ms. Kopczynski stated that the garage belongs to the house, however, there are now plans to do anything with it. Mr. Oxian further stated that the trees located at the rear of the house should be removed because of the damage they are doing to the houses foundation. Mr. Talley asked if the Commission was recommending the removal of the rear Catalpa Trees. Mr. Oxian stated that this recommendation was based on the damage being caused to the house. 2