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4. 1999-0507-1 - 552 River Avenue, removal of rear second story window. Mr. Talley presented the staff report and circulated photographs. He also noted that the owners, Greg and Lisa Cronkright, were present. Ms. Gallagher asked what type of remodeling was requiring the removal of this window. Mr. Cronkright stated that they wanted to place a shower where the window is currently located. Mrs. Hostetler reported that in her house they left the window in place, covering it over on the inside while leaving the outside as is. She further noted that by doing this the exterior of the house remains the same and the window does not inhibit any alterations desired on the inside of the house. Mrs. Cronkright asked if you could still see where the window is located on the inside. Mr. Talley stated that by covering over the window it is impossible to tell where it is located on the inside. Mr. Oxian stated that the Commission has approved such a cover up before so that the facade of the house is not altered by the lose of a window. Mr. Cronkright asked if there would be any maintenance issues since it was a second story window and not easily accessed by the outside. Mrs. Cronkright stated that removing the window would not significantly change the exterior of the house. There was some discussion over whether or not the window trim would have to be saved. Mr. Cronkright asked how the window would be fixed if the glass broke. Mr. Talley stated that window glass is repaired and replaced from the exterior, not the interior. Mrs. DeRose stated that the Commission would have to move to deny the application as is and then make a new motion recommending a different course of action. Mr. Zmyslo moved to deny the application a submitted. Mr. Helmus seconded the motion. The motion passed with Ms. Gallagher voting against the motion. Mr. Zmyslo moved to retain the window, black out the glass, cover the window on the inside and remove the interior trim. Mrs. Sporleder seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. 5. 1999-0507-2 - 1218 East Wayne Street So., paint brick. Mr. Talley presented the staff report and circulated photographs. He also noted that the owner, Edward Murphy, was present. There was some discussion over the two types of brick the house has and the fact that the paint and stucco will not come off of the course brick. Mr. Oxian asked if the remaining brick was painted would it hold or flake off. Mr. Murphy's contractor stated that paint would adhere to the rough brick, he also noted that he has been unable to find anyone who can remove the stucco from the brick. There was some discussion over any possible contractors who could remove the stucco. Mr. Oxian recommended that the application be placed into the Standards and Maintenance Committee with the addition that what ever the Committee decides be the final decision. Mrs. DeRose stated that the Commission should still give the final approval. Mr. Oxian made a motion placing the application in the Standards and Maintenance Committee to find a cleaning solution. If such a solution is not found then the painting of the brick in a two tone fashion, the darker color on the bottom, would be permitted. Mrs. Hostetler seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. kl