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Joann Sporleder: And, what is the plan or expected use for the site assuming it would be demolished? John Peddycord: I don't believe we've had any information received from the clients for what the intended use will be. I will say though that with setbacks and everything, I don't know if there's much use you could use it for. It's not a very big site. The last mausoleum right behind the building as Mr. Huddleston said, is only 18 feet from that. I presume there are some laws, setback laws between buildings you have to comply with, and then there's usually the setback from the centerline of the highway or the edge of the right-of-way. There isn't much room on there for doing anything, maybe landscaping. Joann Sporleder: So the principle reason for demolishing the building is because you just don't want to spend the money to fix it. John Peddycord: That, and we don't have any use for the building. Joann Sporleder: I want to pick up on what Tim said, about since the Alder [sic] Group acquired the property, did they make any or can you find out or document any attempt to secure the building against the elements, vandalism and other things? One of the reports referred to broken windows and other kinds of holes in the roof, which have been there obviously for some time. John Peddycord: Yeah, there are holes in the roof. I have observed them, but the building is secure in the sense that it was locked when we arrived and it had to be unlocked, and there is not the normal plywood over the windows or anything like that. Joann Sporleder: ... and relative to maintaining the roof in some sort of minimal way to keep the water out... John Peddycord: If there have been any repairs, I have no knowledge of that. Joann Sporleder: I have one other question. The term, economic viability, has been used a great deal in this discussion, is that a legal term or is that a .... [muffled]? John Peddycord: It's very consistent with your standards. It's very consistent with the state standards. It's slightly different from your standards, but it talks about whether the building is capable of an economic return, a viable use based on its value. Joann Sporleder: and what determines its value? John Peddycord: as determined by a licensed appraiser. Joann Sporleder: And the value, there's a whole era I just really quite understand in terms of accessing value let alone... John Peddycord: Well, value means, fair market value... Joann Sporleder:... [muffled] John Peddycord: ... and I will submit to you that the value of the building as it stands today is negligible, relatively speaking. Todd Zeiger: Do our standards require that, Shawn? 23 January 2006 HPC Meeting Minutes [Corrected Version] 22