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3. 1999-0405 - 344 S. Sunnyside, landscape and exterior work Mr. Talley presented the staff report and circulated photographs. He also noted that the owner, Bob Miller, was present. Mr. Oxian asked if the Commission should vote on each item of the application separately. Mrs. DeRose stated that if it is believed that there will be some discussion over a portion of the application then the Commission should vote on each item separately. Mrs. Choitz moved to approve part one and two of the application concerning landscaping and roof replacement. Mr. Zmyslo seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Mr. Zmyslo suggested that the siding portion of the application, item number three, be placed into the Standards and Maintenance Committee where a preferred course of action can be decided upon once the original siding of the house has been investigated. Various commission members explained to the owner what it means to have an application placed in a committee. Mrs. Hostetler moved to place section three of the application, concerning siding, into the Standards and Maintenance Committee. Mr. Zmyslo seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Mr. Talley presented the staff's recommendation for the proposed portico. Mr. Miller submitted the architectural drawing of the portico to the Commission. Mr. Zmyslo asked if the existing sidelights and transom would be affected. Mr. Miller stated that the existing entrance details would remain. Mrs. Choitz moved to approve section four of the application concerning the portico, per the architectural drawing that was submitted to the Commission at this meeting. Mrs. Hostetler seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. 4. 1999-0405-2 - 1077 Riverside Drive, backyard fence Mr. Talley presented the staff report and circulated photographs. He also noted that the owners could not be present. There was some discussion over a lilac bush that would have to be removed and where the fence would meet the house. Mr. Oxian asked if the fence would run along the property line parallel to Golden Avenue. Mr. Talley stated that the owners have had a lot of trouble with trespassing and burglaries and were hoping that by enclosing the back yard these difficulties would cease. There was some discussion over where the fence will meet the garage. Mrs. Choitz moved to approve the application with the addition that the fence connect to the garage at the rear of the structure and that the lilac bush, which lies in the path of the fence be moved. Mrs. Hostetler seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. 5. 1999-0409 - 739 Bronson, cable fence Mr. Talley presented the staff report. He also noted that the owner was unable to attend. Mrs. Hostetler asked what alterations to the application the staff would recommend to make the application guideline friendly. Mr. Talley stated that he would like to see the proposed post height lowered to at least three feet. Mr. Oxian asked if a three foot fence would be visible to a driver. There was some discussion over the height issue. Mr. Oxian noted that before the application is passed the commission would need to obtain the type and size of the proposed poles and metal wire. Mr. Fine stated that the real question is whether or not the fence is appropriate for the district, which it is not. Mr. Talley concurred with Mr. Fine in the statement that the fence is not appropriate for the district. Mr. Fine stated that the Commission should work with the owner to find a better alternative. 2