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Mr. Fine asked if stairs would be added to give access to the sliding glass doors. Mr. Troyer stated that steps and a wood landing would be added however, the owner has not yet decided on a style. Mrs. Choitz asked if the new decorative window would be made of glass block. Mr. Troyer stated that it was glass block. Mr. Oxian asked why glass block was chosen. Ms. Marka stated that it was a design Ms. Gelfinan liked that gave added light to a work station which is to be located in the kitchen. Mr. Fine moved to approve the application as recommended by staff with the addition that the existing light fixture and sliding glass doors be reused and that a landing with stairs exiting towards the front and rear of the house be constructed to accommodate the sliding glass doors. Mrs. Choitz seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Mr. Troyer asked if a drawing of the landing would need to be submitted. Mr. Oxian stated that a drawing of the stairs and landing would need to be submitted to the Staff. III. Regular Business A. Approval of Minutes 1. November 16, 1998 Mr. Oxian noted a correction on page 4, last sentence of the first paragraph, which should state that the ordinance is to be introduced. Mrs. Choitz moved to accept the minutes as corrected. Mrs. Hostetler seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. B. Treasurer's Report None. C. Correspondence (see attachments) Mr. Talley noted that a fax from Fisher & Lawson, stating that the State Historic Preservation Office was requiring an archaeological dig in Leeper Park before permission would be granted to allow the new side walks to be installed. He also noted that he has been named to take Mr. Duvall's place on the St. Joseph County Courthouse Restoration Corporation as a committee member. Mr. Oxian reported that the owner of Dreweries Brewery has consented to have the brewery nominated to the national register with the South Bend Brewery. He further noted that the bottling plant across the street from the South Bend Brewery would be added to its national nomination. Mr. Talley stated that Glory June Greiff has been contracted to write the nominations for the breweries, which should be before the State Review Board by their April meeting which is to be held in South Bend. He also stated that the Board may want to tour the breweries and Portage Manor, which is also up for nomination, while they are in town. Mr. Zmyslo asked what the East Race National Register Nomination was and if the Singer Building was a part of it. Mr. Talley stated that the East Race Multiple Property Listing was presented to the State Review Board in October and it did include the Singer Buildings. He went on to describe which Singer Buildings were included. Mr. Talley reported that upon his arrival back in South Bend after presenting this nomination to the State Board in Indianapolis, he discovered that certain Singer Buildings, which had been purchased by Madison Center, were going to be demolished. 2