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2. 2004-0406; 702 West LaSalle; A) remove chimney, b) repair or replace 6 existing porch columns, c) remove non-contributing south balcony and replace with new, d) replace 2nd story door with window, e) re -grade site, f) add galvanized half round gutters and downspouts, g) repair siding and replace where needed, add moisture barrier, h) et.al. JULIE SCHUTTE: (See staff report attached to C of A). Patrick Lynch, a representative for the South Bend Heritage Foundation, was present. JOHN OXIAN: I cannot go along with cutting down the chimney. I think you can salvage the Tuscan columns. What are the odds of you saving the bases at the bottom of the columns? How bad of a condition are they in? Are you replacing all of the floorboards in the porch? PATRICK LYNCH: We are going to try and save as much as we can. The caps are in good shape. The shafts are in fairly good shape and just need to be touched up some. However, the bases are rotted. We will replace the porch boards only where it is necessary. The damage is confined to certain areas of the porch. The edges of the porch near the entrance have been damaged. JOANN SPORLEDER: Can you buy new bases without having to buy the columns? PATRICK LYNCH: Well, actually you have to buy the cap and the base. JOHN OXIAN: If we approve this then I would recommend that our inspector and Julie see what you are planning on installing first before hand. LYNN PATRICK: Regarding application 2004-0406, 702 West LaSalle, I move that recommendation A through K be approved as written here; including the attempted repair of the columns with Abatron wood epoxy and filler. The historic preservation acting director and/or inspector will also go over to look at the columns if there is any change or problems. The chimney will also be retained and all else shall be concluded as per specified herein. CATHERINE HOSTETLER: Seconds the motion and it passes unanimously. 3. 2004-0408; 543 Edgewater Drive; removal of two trees near garage. JULIE SCHUTTE: (See staff report and pictures attached to C of A). The homeowner, Douglas Turnock was present. DOUGLAS TURNOCK: I am supposed to be on the AEP list to have these two trees taken down. I wanted to make sure I had permission to do this first before they took them down. Last year I tried to get them to take these two trees down; because, they are growing into the garage roof and foundation. JOANN SPORLEDER: Is this your electrical line going through the trees, (refer to photo attached to C of A)? 0)