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Sassano: May I ask for a point of order since it takes S to have a quorum? I'm friends with the petitioners, is it typical, how do we deal with that here? Do we recuse ourselves? Klusczinski: Well, the other thing that we should note is that Lynn Patrick has arrived. So we have a quorum. Sassano: Even though I have no interest, I have no real knowledge of it, but I am good friends with them—how do we, is it typical to recuse ourselves? Metiever: In this situation, ifyou have any type offinancial interest, then you would certainly want to recuse yourself. If you believe that you have a bias that would override your reasonable consideration then you should recuse yourself, but if you're merely acquainted with... Sassano: I'm more concerned about appearances really. Ok, I'm good. Klusczinski: If the petitioners could come up here by this chair, we have to pick everything upon the microphone. You're allowed to make a brief presentation and please state your name and address for the record. M Neal: Mark and Kathleen Neal. I think that Mrs. Hostetler adequately explained what we've proposed for our building shed. Putting it in the back of the property amongst the trees that are already there. It won't be visible from the street and we're looking to match the design of the house; color, style and pitch of the roof. We expect that it will be well incorporated into the rest of the property. Klusczinski: Anything to add? K Neal: After a winter like this, it would be really nice to fit a car in our three car garage which is presently full ofgarden equipment, bikes, scooters, basketballs and things, so ... we've done everything that I think that we could to try to make it fit in. Klusczinski: If there are no other comments then the Chair recognizes questions for the petitioner or staff. Hearing none. Any Commission discussion? Riley: Looks like a nice plan. Klusczinski: Very good. Chair opens public hearing portion. Any member of the public wishing to speak in support of the current petition? Hearing none, seeing none. Any member of the public wishing to speak in opposition of the current petition? Also hearing and seeing none, Chair closes the public hearing portion. Any other comments before we close? Alright, Chair entertains a motion. Patrick: I'd like to make a motion to approve application 2008-0304. Riley: Second. Klusczinski: Motion has been made and seconded, any discussion? Hearing none. All in favor? (Ayes are heard) Opposed? (Silence) Motion carries unanimously on CofA 2008-0304. Moved: Patrick Second: Riley To approve 2008-0304 Approved 6 — 0 unanimously Application Number: 2008-0306 Property Location: Leeper Park West Property Owner: City of South Bend Landmark/District Designation: Landscape Landmark and National Register STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCEMISTORIC CONTEXT: Leeper Park is a designed landscape located north of the downtown commercial district of the city. The park was designed by renowned landscape designer George Kessler in 1912. According to the text of National Register nomination the Kessler era ranged from 1912-1923; 1924-1940: implementation of the Kessler plan including additions through WPA era improvements. The Kessler Plan also guided the development of active recreation facilities for Leeper Park. In 1915 tennis courts, baseball and football fields and a playground were developed in the western section of the Park. A 1500 foot toboggan run was also a feature of this portion of the park. Leeper Park was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2000 2