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r u` The structure is actually two structures with a common wall. The walls of the veneered section to the west has walls that are sitting on top of concrete blocks. The walls are moveable and other that two studs on the west side, not attached. It appears that the roof actually pools into a center cleft that collects debris, which is why that part of the roof is failing. The swing open doors on the alley side are rotting and cannot be opened. The building needs new roof, decking, new toe boards, studs, and footers greater than the loose and broken concrete blocks. The veneer wall seems to be the most structurally stable, but the rear and west walls need a good push to be down. Ms. Hughes had questioned why the garage had ever been so large with five doors, when the three houses adjoining the property along Park did not have garages at all. I had heard from previous neighbors that the garage may had actually been used by the other houses which would explain the two garage door entrances from the front on one of the building but then five garage doors on the alley side. These buildings are totally separate there is no way on the inside to go between the garages. Steve Szaday Preservation Specialist STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES: CHAPIN PARK 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 structures in the historic district shall be prohibited. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of proposed project. Elicia Feasel Executive Director On a motion by Michele Gelfman with a second by Tom Gordon to approve application as submitted. Vote: 7 — 0 Unanimous. COA #2016 -0308 Approved. III. HEARING OF VISITORS A. Jim Bognar, 807 W Washington — 803 W Washington. Understanding that any new information that would come before this board would go to both council members for the county and city. Concern over previous fagade easement and proposed landmark designation of property, with main concern over chimneys. Tom Gordon clarified an ownership point. Timothy Klusczinski recommended that Mr. Bognar contact the office and provide written details of questions that answers are sought for that could be forwarded to attorney and council. Tim Klusczinski clarified that the owner contact HPC to consider landmark designation and that HPC held a preliminary investigation to determine that there is enough merit to consider that could be held for public reading once the Landmarks Committee of this Commission body meets to make a recommendation one way or another to the highest body with jurisdiction with this case being the Common Council. Attorney Zappia clarified that the Commission only makes a recommendation to be approved by the legislative branch. Hoping that the Commission will pay closer attention to what is happening. B. David Relos, 128 Chapin Street — Renaming of three historic street names, Marion, Chapin and Prairie. Ask Commission to consider something to protect all streets in our historic districts and those that were originally platted. C. Rachel Tomas Morgan, 114 Chapin Street — Concern about the renaming of Chapin Street; like the committee, she would like to see a fitting honor to Dr. King but feel that renaming Chapin Street is not that. D. Kevin Ladd, 202 S Chapin — Concern is not just simply with Chapin or Marion Street but that there is not a plan as to how we deal with historic areas and how we systematically regard this process for street renaming. Speaking on behalf of entire districts and the fabric. Unfortunate that it comes down to a battle between two very important historic figures. Suggests an opportunity to honor Dr. King with the high profile traffic circles that are being developed currently on our main streets. 2