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90 5.2000-0208-3 —108 N. Main, vent/fan. 91 Mr. Talley presented the staff report and circulated photographs. He also noted that the 92 contractor, Bob Stachowiak, was present. Mr. Stachowiak reported that the new lessee is 93 not renting the entire restaurant space; he is only renting the front portion of the space, 94 which does not give him access to the other vents. He further presented to the Committee 95 an example of the turbine fan that would be installed. Mr. Ujdak asked where, exactly, 96 on the wall would the fan be installed. Mr. Stachowiak marked a space approximately 97 fifteen feet from the corner on Mr. Ujdaks photograph of the structure. Mr. Talley asked 98 Mr. Stachowiak if the picture he just marked could be entered into the record. Mr. 99 Stachowiak stated that is was fine with him. Mr. Talley asked if the fan that Mr. 100 Stachowiak was presenting to the Committee was the only one available. Mr. 101 Stachowiak noted that the fan he had brought was the smallest on the market. He further 102 noted that Jim Markle has already approved this particular fan, subject to approval by the 103 Historic Preservation Commission. Mr. Talley asked if Mr. Stachowiak had any 104 documentation stating that Mr. Markle was in favor of the fan. Mr. Stachowiak stated 105 that a permit was pending in the Building Department, but, he did not have any 106 documentation on him. Mr. Talley asked if any of the other fans were going to be 107 removed. Mr. Stachowiak stated that the owner was not intending to remove the 108 remaining fans until the space has been rented out and it has been determined that the 109 fans are not needed. There was some discussion over the fact that the proposed wall was 110 void of any architectural detail. Mrs. Hostetler noted that the fans are not permanent 111 features. She further noted that the a motion should be made to approve the proposed fan 112 with the stipulation that if the remaining space is rented as something other then kitchen 113 space that the fans be removed and covered over. Mr. Ujdak moved to recommend 114 approval of the application with the stipulation that if the remaining space is rented out 115 for other then restaurant use that the extra fans be removed and plastered over. Mr. 116 Helmus seconded the motion. Mr. Stachowiak asked if Mr. Talley would like a copy of 117 the letter from Mr. Markle stating his favorable review of the application. Mr. Talley 118 stated that he would very much like to have such a letter. A phone vote was taken 119 concerning this issue on February 29, 2000, as follows: John Oxian — yes and Jerry 120 Weiner — yes. The motion passed unanimously. 121 122 B. Proposed Local Landmarks, 2nd Reading. 123 1. 501 W. Colfax — Remedy Building 124 Mr. Talley gave a brief presentation outlining the various delays that have occurred in the 125 attempt to landmark this building. He also noted that the structure has been under interim 126 protection since the end of September and would expire at the end of March. Mr. 127 Lykowski, owner of 501 W. Colfax, reported that nothing new has occurred with in the 128 last thirty days and he would like the Commission to table the proposal for another 129 month. He went on to ask what the timetable for the interim protection was. Mr. Talley 130 noted that the interim protection was nearing the end and that the proposed local 131 landmark needed to be sent to the Common Council. He also noted that the owner could 132 request that the Common Council table the issue for a month. Mr. Talley noted that 133 interim protection was a new ordinance and 501 W. Colfax was the first case in which it 134 has been used. 135