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Written by Elicia Feasel Historic Preservation Administrator • Public Discussion: Brendan Crumlish, 1091 Riverside — Is the chimney functional? There is a penthouse nearby, if it is functional there could be an issue with Carbon Monoxide entering the building. Commissioner Gordon made a motion to approve as submitted, including remanding authority to staff to make whatever level of decision making they need in interest of efficiency that would not otherwise need to be approved by us, in line with Routine Maintenance Exclusions. Commissioner Gelfman seconded. Four in favor, none opposed. Vote: 4 — 0. Motion to approve COA #2018-0220A is passed. COA #2018-0220A is approved unanimously. 3. 50106 Bittersweet Trail COA# 2018-0306A #117-76, amended 11-1987 Local Landmark Representation: David A. Visser, 25614 Harold Court, Edwardsburg Michigan • Date: March 9, 2018 Application Number: 2018-0306A Property Location: 50106 Bittersweet Trail Architectural Style/Date/Architect or Builder: L-Plan/Italianate/1877/William C. Kownover Farm Property Owner: David A. Visser Landmark or District Designation: Local Landmark, Ordinance No. 117-76, amended 11-1987 Rating: Outstanding DESCRIPTION OF STRUCTURE/ SITE: The Kownover farmhouse is a 2 '/z story brick house with asphalt shingle roof and stone foundation. 2/2 wood windows with segmental arches, with keystones, brick heads, and stone sills, and two bay windows on the front. A portico with flat roof supported by square wood columns covers the front entrance. The property has a summer kitchen of brick to match the house, and a large gable -roof barn. ALTERATIONS: Original bay windows roofs have been replaced with higher pitch and wood shakes. Aluminum storm windows have been added. There is a small addition to the rear of the house. Between May 2012 and December 2014, the front portico was removed without a COA. The barn was taken down in 2014 without a COA. Green space at site of former barn has been developed with a stone wall built of original barn foundation stones. COA 2017-0403A approved installation of egress window on north side of house and landscaping to screen window and adjacent A/C unit, creation of dumpster pad along south side of drive adjacent to road, to be enclosed with fence, gates, and evergreens, and extension of gravel driveway. COA 2017- 0501 approved installation of 6'H dog-ear wood stockade panels along north property line. Appropriate shade tolerant plants and/or junipers to be installed as necessary. COA 2017-1204A was tabled indefinitely by the Historic Preservation Commission — the absence of a decision on the application resulted in the issuance of an approved COA on January 18, 2018. APPLICATION ITEMS: "Windmill installation (See Attached)." DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED PROJECT: Applicant seeks approval for the installation of an approximately 40' windmill of unknown manufacture. Applicant is in • dialogue with two individuals regarding purchasing their vintage windmills. on