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the Common Council for a continuance of any such delay in accordance with the same procedure as for the initial petition. The Historic Preservation Commission may petition the Building Commissioner to use the legal means available to him / her to force . the maintenance and / or repair of any building or structure within the historic district in accordance with the intent of this ordinance. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff accepts the windows have deteriorated beyond repair and necessitate replacement, and therefore favorably recommends the overall purpose of this application. The Standards and Guidelines state that if "new sashes and doors are installed, the existing or original materials, design, and hardware should be used." Staff interprets this as stating that wood should be used in lieu of some alternative material, and would request that wood window products be researched by the property owner. Staff requests the Commission remand authority to Staff to approve alternative wooden windows options, were the applicant be amenable to pursuing alternatives. Were those alternatives found to be cost prohibitive for the applicant, staff would recommend approval of the project as submitted. Staff recommends that the diamond pattern "Prairie glazing" window be retained. Written by Adam Toering Historic Preservation Specialist Approved by Elicia Feasel Historic Preservation Administrator Commissioner Molnar made a motion to approve COA #2018-0309 as submitted. Motion failed without second. Commissioner Gelfman made a motion for application #2018-0309 to remand the decision to our staff for the authority to approve alternative wooden window options were the applicant be amenable to pursuing alternatives. If that is not the case, and it is found to be cost • prohibitive for the applicant, then the staff would recommend approval of the project as submitted. Seconded by Commissioner Molnar. Four in favor, none opposed. Vote: 4 — 0. Motion to approve COA #2018-0309 is passed. Application COA #2018-0309 is remanded to staff for approval unanimously. 5. 651 River Avenue COA# 2018-0309A #6846-80 Edgewater Local Historic District No representation. STAFF REPORT CONCERNING APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS Date: March 7, 2018 Application Number: 2018-0309A Property Location: 651 River Avenue Architectural Style/Date/Architect or Builder: Gabled -ell / 1889 / "Oliver and Catherine Brown Residence" • Property Owner: Charles Beatty Landmark or District Designation: Edgewater Place Local Historic District, Ordinance #6846-80 Rating: Contributing 11