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4. Walls (siding) have holes, breaks, loose or rotting materials; and are no longer maintained weatherproof or properly surfaced coated. 5. Handrails and guards rails are mission or are not firmly fastened, and are no longer capable of supporting imposed loads. 6. Windows, door and frames are not weathertight. 7. Glazing materials (window and door glass) is cracked or broken. 8. Screens are missing and/or torn from openings. There are no approved, tight fitting screens supplied for all openings utilized for ventilation. 9. Doors and door hardware are not maintained in good condition. Locks no longer tightly secure the door. 10. Basement hatchways are not maintained to prevent the entrance of rats, rain and surface drainage. Comment: Inconclusive. 11. Operable basement windows are not supplied with rat proof shields, storm windows, or other approved rat protection. Comment: Inconclusive. An August 9, 2014 Code Enforcement, Order to Comply and Notice of Continuous Enforcement Hearing orders the following: Demolition of multi -unit. Report from Preservation Specialist site meeting with owner, Margaret Jamison August 27, 2014: On 27 August 2014, I met with Margaret Jameson at 315 W Madison at 10 am. She allowed me to remove the boarding from the rear door and enter the house. There is evidence of where someone had gotten into the house and had squatted. There is garbage mainly on the first level and evidence that animals had gotten inside and had soiled in certain spots. I went to the attic and even though it was raining, the deck was dry and no roof leaks were visible. The owner informed me that the shingles were still under warranty. She also informed me that no one, outside of whomever broke in, had occupied the house for almost 10 years. She informed me that she had the electric, gas, and water meters removed years ago as well. I noticed only a few broken windows as she had hired someone to board them up after experiencing the break-in. I walked the entire house and noticed only a definite need to have the clutter removed in order to make a better description of the condition of the floors, etc. I did not notice and bowing, dips, or anything out of square. Upon entering the basement, I saw no evidence of any water damage or any structural damage in the foundation. The large "octopus" heating system looked almost new. I asked the owner about the system and she informed me that the system was installed just before it was all boarded up and locked down. I walked the outside perimeter of the house and garage and noticed no structural concerns that were visible to the naked eye on either. Fortunately, most of the windows and doors were boarded over before any damage could -be done to them. The owner also informed me that to her knowledge no one from code has ever been inside the structure. Steve Szaday Preservation Specialist. STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES: V. GENERAL A. Buildings in the district should not be demolished except where a building poses a threat to the public safety, and demolition is the only alternative. Documentation of interior and exterior features of the original buildings, especially homes rated as historically significant, is encouraged. Measured drawings and photographs may be submitted to the Historic Preservation Commission for safekeeping and future reference. B. A Certificate of Appropriateness is required before moving any building or structure. The moving of a building within, out of or into the district is discouraged; however, moving is preferred to demolition. Buildings incompatible with existing stnichues in the historic district shall be prohibited. C. Any rehabilitation work shall not be such as to change a building to a style dated previous to its original style. D. In planning rehabilitation projects, an architect or contractor experienced in preservation should be consulted. E. There shall be a liaison committee consisting of five (5) property owners in the district. The committee's responsibility will be to work with the residents of the district and the Historic Preservation Commission (See Appendix D). F. All guidelines will be reviewed and updated, on the recommendation of the liaison committee, at least every five years.