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Corrected 10/4/99 Ms. Kopczynski gave a presentation outlining the fact that the association would take a great loss if it rehabilitated this property. She further noted that many of the foundation problems were caused by improper soils and would be extremely costly to repair. Mr. Oxian asked if the figures for the appraisals of the houses took into consideration all repairs. Ms. Kopczynski stated that the appraisals did include repair of the houses and were given to the association by their construction manager. The structural engineer gave a presentation concerning the deterioration of the house. He emphasized the deterioration of the south foundation wall and the fact that it was moving inward, which is seriously jeopardizing the entire structure. He further noted that the floor joists were running the wrong way and were heavily supported by a center chimney which is currently sinking into the soft soil beneath it also causing the house to sag. He noted that this could be corrected by lifting the chimney and giving it a more solid foundation or by leaving the chimney alone and supporting the house through other means. He stated that there is noway the house would sell as it stands today with out addressing the deterioration of the foundation. Mr. Oxian asked how many support beams are currently supporting the house other then the chimney. The engineer stated that the house rests on the exterior foundation walls, the chimney and one interior foundation wall which runs part of the width of the house. He further noted that as the house settled the owners had installed a couple of jacks for further support. Mr. Zmyslo asked if the house was lifted and new foundations poured would the existing soils located under the house be able to support the structure or would the same problem occur again. The engineer stated that the soil was a definitc.;probjem alai that he would recommen4,thAA soil engineer inspect the soil to determine if the soils could support the weight of a house before addressing other problems. There was discussion over the soil problems under the house. The engineer stated that a soil engineer would probably recommend that all of the foundation be removed and new soil be placed under it. Mr. Oxian asked how much of the foundation should be replaced. The engineer stated that the entire south wall would need to be replaced as well as installing new footings for the chimney. He further noted that the major difficulty with this type of work is that it has to be done under an existing structure. There was some discussion over the figures submitted by Ms. Kopczynski. Mr. Oxian stated that according to Ms. Kopczynski's figures it would cost at least $25,000.00 to repair the houses major structural faults. The engineer stated that he felt this figure was low for the necessary work. He noted that he would place the figure closer to $35,000.00. Mrs. Gallagher stated that she would have to abstain from the vote because of her husbands position with house owner, Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Hostetler asked how much money Memorial Hospital was planning to contribute to this project. Ms. Kopczynski stated that the Hospital was contributing $125,000.00. Mrs. Hostetler asked why Memorial Hospital had capped the project. Ms. Kopczynski stated that the hospital did not cap the project, ect, the Near Northwest Neighborhood Association only asked the hospital for $125,000.00 and the hospital agreed to supply it. There was some discussion over the regulations concerning demolition in the City's Preservation Plan. Mr. Oxian noted that the Commission should follow these procedures and regulations. He also noted that the Council Attorney uses the State Preservation Law in regards to demolition and thus the Commission should also use these regulations in making their decision. 5