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Historic Preservation Commission Executive Meeting December 8, 2004 @ 4:30 Meeting Notes Those Present: John Oxian, Mary Jane Chase, Lynn Patrick, Jerry Udjak, Catherine Hostetler, Julie Schutte, Wayne Doolittle 1. 68286 Miami Road, Local Landmark, Rear Addition Review Jerry U. reviewed his contacts with the owners and his exploration of the exterior of the house. The owner applied for approval of a 900 sq ft. addition in August, which the Commission denied. Jerry, during his examination of the structure, discovered foundation damage, rotting porch and window elements, and siding in need of replacement due to water damage. The house sits on a 5 1/2' deep basement and a crawl space. Water enters often through a cellar door. Their well and septic may also need to be relocated if an addition were approved and constructed. Jerry and the office have not received a revised plan. The owners also mentioned vinyl siding the house, which would not be appropriate and would cause long term problems for the house. r After discussion, the Executive Committee decided to uphold the decision granted at the August meeting to deny the application as the addition would demolish a large number of contributing features of the landmark, and very much hide the cross gable form and proportions of the building. . The Committee directed staff to send a letter to the owners regarding the inappropriateness of the addition, and stressing the need to repair the current problems with the house that would be merely hidden and possible complicated by an addition. The Commission would review a more logical plan that reflected the form and proportions of the house 2. Preservation Plan a. John O: would like to pull together his various papers and HPC resolutions to add to the Preservation Plan. He and Catherine would then meet with john Livingston before review by HPC and passage by the Council. Expected date of completion is: March 2005. The meeting adjourned around 5:45/6:00.