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Mrs. Choitz asked if all the odd shaped fixed windows would be replaced with the same shape fixed windows. Mr. Loechen stated that all windows would be replaced with the same shape, size and style windows except the proposed bathroom windows. He went on to ask if the window sills and casing could be covered over with aluminum. Mrs. Sporleder asked if the house is sided in aluminum. Mr. Loechen stated that the house currently has wood siding. He further noted that the owner is requesting the aluminum for easy maintenance. Mrs. Choitz stated that she prefers that the window casings and sills remain wood. Mrs. Choitz moved to approved the application as submitted with all double hung windows and two rear, second story fixed windows replaced with double hung windows and all remaining fixed windows replaced with fixed windows, with the stipulation that all of the window casings and sills remain wood. Mr. Weiner seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Mr. Oxian stated that item number six under public hearing and item 3C under Committee Reports should be combined, so there would only have to be one presentation. Mrs. Sporleder moved to combine item number 6 under Public Hearing and item 3C under Committee Reports. Mr. Helmus seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. 6. 1999-0902-1608 Devon Circle, gazebo and brick patio. Mr. Talley presented the staff report and circulated photographs. He also noted that both owners, Duke and Andrea Jones, were present as well as their contractor Tim Van Overberghe. Mrs. Choitz moved to approved the application as recommended by staff. Mrs. Sporleder seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Mr. Oxian presented the Standards and Maintenance Committee report concerning the proposed window replacement at 1608 Devon Circle. Mrs. Sporleder noted the owners previous efforts to retain the leaded glass windows. Mrs. Choitz stated that she had spoken with the owner about storing the original leaded glass windows for fixture owners. There was some discussion over the cost and feasibility of repairing the existing leaded glass windows. Mrs. Jones stated that she was very willing to store the windows for as long as she owns the house, but, she does not feel that the windows could be made air tight. Mrs. DeRose stated that the committee recommendation should be considered a motion. Mr. Oxian moved to approve the committee recommendation that the leaded glass windows be replaced with the proposed wood mutin window units, with the stipulation that the original leaded glass windows be preserved and stored for fixture owners. Mrs. Choitz seconded the motion. Mr. Van Overberghe asked if the Commission was approving the replacement of all three windows units. Mr. Oxian noted that all three window units are being approved. The motion passed unanimously. B. Proposed Local Landmarks, 2nd Reading 1. 302 W. Washington or 101 S. Lafayette, Peoples Church Mr. Talley presented the staff report and circulated photographs. Mrs. Choitz moved to send the nomination to the Common Council with a favorable recommendation. Mr. Weiner seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.