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93 Commission had regarding their desires to not set a precedent by approving the glass 94 block in this application. 95 96 Mr. Kil interjected that the glass blocks would be installed in two small windows on the 97 south facade, first floor. He further noted that glass block would allow them to retain 98 their fire rating as well as allow light in and provide the required privacy for the residents 99 and the neighboring house which is located only three feet away from this elevation. 100 Mrs. Sporleder stated that the Commission would allow the glass block for security, 101 lighting, privacy and fire code reasons. Mrs. Sporleder moved to approve the application 102 as submitted with the acceptation being made that the glass block be allowed in the 103 inoperable south elevation first floor windows for reasons of security, fire code safety and 104 lighting and that this not set a precedent for future application concerning glass block. 105 Mrs. Hostetler seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. 106 107 3.2000 — 0323, 830 N. Michigan, landscaping. 108 Mr. Oxian waved the reading of the history of the structure. Mrs. Saunders presented the 109 staff report and circulated photographs and maps. Mr. Oxian recommended that as a part 110 of the motion the Commission stipulate that trees be planted to replace those that were 111 lost during the renovation of the building. Mrs. DeRose stated that the Commission 112 should make a conditioned approval of the Certificate of Appropriateness with the 113 condition being the restoration of the lost trees. Mrs. Choitz moved to approve the 114 application as recommended by staff including the rehabilitation of sidewalk, removal of 115 curb cut and approach and sodding in of approach with the condition that appropriate 116 trees be planted through out the park to replace those lost during the restoration of the 117 pumping station. Mr. Ujdak seconded the motion. The motion passed with Mr. Oxian 118 abstaining because of his position on the Water Works Board. 119 120 B. Proposed Local Landmarks, 2nd Reading. 121 1. 802 N. Lafayette — YWCA 122 Mr. Oxian noted that he had spoken with Mrs. King from the YWCA at which time she 123 was told to appear at tonight's meeting to state her opinion on the proposed landmarking 124 of the YWCA. He further noted that she has chosen not to appear, thus, leaving the 125 decision up to the Commission as to whether the building should be sent to the Council or 126 not. Mrs. Choitz moved to send proposed local landmark, 802 N. Lafayette to the 127 Common Council with a favorable recommendation. Mrs. Sporleder seconded the 128 motion. The motion passed unanimously. 129 130 2.2300 Portage Avenue — Riverview Cemetery 131 Mr. Oxian stated that proposed local landmark 2300 Portage should be tabled until May 132 to allow time for discussion between the owners and the Historic Preservation 133 Commission. Mrs. Choitz moved to table proposed local landmark, 2300 Portage 134 Avenue, until May 15, 2000. Mrs. Sporleder seconded the motion. The motion passed 135 unanimously. 136 137 138 3