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C. Correspondence None. D. Committee Reports 1. Standards and Maintenance Mr. Oxian stated that he would like a letter sent or legal action taken against Mr. Shakour. a. 739 Bronson Street There was some discussion over the committees approval of Mr. Farrs fence on the condition that he plant shrubs. Mr. Oxian stated that Mr. Farr should not have action taken against him, however, the Commission should vote on the Committees recommendation. Mrs. Hostetler moved to approve the installation of fourteen galvanized posts with cables to enclose a 120 foot by 40 foot vacant lot. Eleven posts are to be installed along the side lot line and three posts along the alley with a maximum height of three feet. To help hide the fence a hedge is to be planted along the side lot line and alley along with the planting of two shrubs on each corner of the lot. Mr. Zmyslo seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. b. 617 West LaSalle Mrs. Hostetler reported that the Standards and Maintenance Committee met on April 20, 1999 with the owner to discuss the stairway window, a new two story opening with windows that is 171"x79", all per documentation submitted by owner and discussed with the committee. They also discussed replacement of a rear window, restoring the balusters on the porch, a privacy fence for rear of property with Gothic tops, landscaping in front along with a picket fence to enclose the front yard. Mrs. Hostetler stated that the committee recommends to the Commission that full approval be granted for these items with the submission of more documentation and the assistants of staff. Mr. Oxian stated that he would have to oppose the installation of a rear yard privacy fence. Ms. Gallagher seconded the motion. The motion . passed with Mr. Oxian voting against the installation of a rear yard privacy fence. c. 510 South St. Joseph Mrs. Hostetler stated that the Standards and Maintenance met on April 20, 1999 with the owner to discuss removal of the second story of the rear concrete block addition, siding of the remaining portion of the addition with wood clapboard to match the rest of the house, installation of three double hung wood sash windows and demolition of the west side addition. She went to report that the committee has fully explored these projects and recommends approval with the addition of more documentation and the help of staff. Mr. Zmyslo seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. 2. Historic Districts Mr. Oxian stated that Cushing Street Proposed Local Historic District is being tabled until another meeting can be held for the property owners. 5