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184 only be implemented if the State denies the fire variances. Mr. Oxian stated that the 185 Commission could not approve the application until a final plan has been submitted. Mr. 186 Ujdak asked for clarification of the alterations to the west fagade. Mr. Kil noted that a 187 few windows would be installed; plywood removed as well as an overhead door and a 188 service door bricked up. Mr. Oxian asked if they were going to install window air 189 conditioning units. Mr. Ullery stated that central air would be installed, not window 190 units. Mr. Ujdak asked where the central air unit would be located. Mr. Ullery noted that 191 the air unit would be located in the parking area to the rear. Mr. Oxian moved to place 192 the application into the Standards and Maintenance Committee until April when a final 193 plan can be submitted. Mr. Weiner seconded the motion. The motion passed 194 unanimously. 195 196 5.2000 -0316, 511 W. Colfax, fence. 197 Mr. Talley briefed the Commission on the history of the house'and the proposed 198 application regarding a wrought iron fence and circulated product literature. Mr. Oxian 199 noted that he wanted to add this application to the agenda. Mr. Talley stated that the 200 application came in late, which did not give the staff enough time to write a report. He 201 went on to note that the owners, Tamara and Jerry Sexton, were present. Mr. Talley 202 stated that the owners have been before the Design Review Committee where they 203 received approval for a six -foot tall wrought iron fence with the stipulation that the gates 204 open inward and not out onto the public area. Mr. Oxian asked what the gate would look 205 like. Mr. Calvert, fence contractor, stated that the gate would be identical to the fence 206 and would be supported by two 6 "x6" posts. He also noted that there would be 4 "x4" 207 posts at each corner. Mr. Oxian asked how large the gate opening would be. Mr. Calvert 208 stated that the opening would be 20' wide for both gates, the one located on Colfax and 209 the gate facing the alley. Mrs. Sexton asked if an 8' fence would be appropriate. Mr. 210 Markle stated that with the amount of openness a wrought iron fence offers an 8' fence 211 would be allowable. Mrs. Sexton stated that they were concerned with security. Mr. 212 Oxian asked if the homeowners had a home security system. Mrs. Sexton stated that they 213 do have a security system. Mr. Oxian asked if the Design Review Committee had 214 approved an 8' tall fence. Mr. Markle stated that they had only approved a 6' tall fence, 215 however, he felt that the Committee would probably approve the 8' fence. Mrs. Hostetler 216 moved to approve the application up to eight feet tall, contingent upon approval by the 217 Design Review Committee. Mrs. Choitz seconded the motion. Mrs. Sporleder asked if 218 there were any examples of such a fence in the West Washington Street District. Mr. 219 Markle stated that he did not know of any building with such a fence. Mr. Talley read the 220 guidelines regarding fences, which simply notes that front yards should not be fenced in 221 unless otherwise documented. There was some discussion over if the house was every 222 surrounded by a fence or stonewall. The motion passed with Joann Sporleder abstaining. 223 224 6.2000 -0320 — Riverside Drive Local Historic District, new gas lines. 225 Mr. Talley briefed the Commission on the proposed installation of new gas lines and 226 meters through out Riverside Drive and Park Avenue. He further noted that it would be 227 push bore with small tubes and all meters will be located on the exterior of the houses. 228 Mr. Taelman, representative for NIPSCO, stated that the existing gas mains and lines are 229 nearing the end of their life span and need to be replaced, with the least amount of