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Original porch details should not be replaced with materials representing a different period or style from the original. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff does not recommend replacing trim with new artificial product and does not recommend the change in style that deviates from the original. Staff does not recommend replacement windows. Elicia Feasel, Executive Director Board requested owner to sign waiver to extend COA for continued investigation to allow staff to evaluate those elements of the project that currently have insufficient information to make a determination; owner agreed. Commissioner Buccellato moved to approve conditionally A, E, and F as submitted, along with all windows that have been replaced to date; items B, C, and D are continued subject to review by staff. Seconded by Commissioner Gordon. Five in favor, none opposed. Vote: 5 — 0. COA92016-0401 Approved with Conditions, with items B, C, and D subject to continued deliberation. B. LOCAL LANDMARK DESIGNATION 1. First reading: 803 West Washington Street No public input at first reading III. HEARING OF VISITORS A. Jim Bognar, 807 West Washington Street — Clarified that Rafael Morton attended the March 21, 2016 HPC meeting by his personal invitation in support of Mr. Bognar's claims regarding the 803 West Washington Street Fagade-Easement. Mr. Bognar continued with the assertion that Mr. Morton's attendance at the March meeting was misconstrued by certain members of the public and that has created great concern for Mr. Morton. Further discussion on HPC Executive Director's letter to the "Street Renaming Advisory Committee" and South Bend Tribune editorial regarding the renaming of Chapin Street; also concerns with 803 West Washington proposed landmark designation. Mr. Bognar later interjected to offer his apologies to Executive Director Feasel, the Historic Preservation Commission and to Todd Zeiger of Indiana Landmarks for "any misconceptions that (he) could have created to make their life more difficult." B. Rafael Morton, 325 North Studebaker — Addressed the HPC Commission Board on perception that he was at the March 21St meeting for purpose of Chapin Street discussion. Mr. Morton discussed at least one disturbing telephone conversation he had with an undisclosed individual regarding the Chapin Street re -naming discussion and his purpose for attendance at the March meeting. HPC Executive Director Elicia Feasel disclosed that nine individuals signed the public ledger guest book for the March meeting. Later discussion with Mr. Morton: he was unaware that anyone was willing to discuss 803 W Washington easement situation. President Klusczinski informed Mr. Morton of several attempts made by the HPC to initiate a discussion with interested members of the County Council; HPC has not received any response to date. Mr. Morton was unaware. C. Todd Zeiger, Indiana Landmarks, 402 West Washington — Responded to concerns over 803 West Washington Street easement transfer. Indiana Landmarks is a certified holder of easements, which are superior to the previous easement which only covered the house. The easement transfer did not cause the sale of the property to collapse. The buyers did not want any regulations at all, and it fell apart when Indiana Landmarks began to assert their covenants. Indiana Landmarks has never been asked to have a conversation about the transfer of the easement, and they would welcome the opportunity to talk about it from their side. In response to question of easement value: Appraiser could give value of property easements (value with easement less value without. Difference is value of easement to donor.) Holder of easement has negative value, as they must hold money to defend future actions. 0