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Commissioner Gelfman: I vote in favor of the motion to deny application #2018-0118 due to wrong style of windows without a CofA, without a building permit, and they were asking for • retroactive approval. Commissioner Anderson: Votes nay to the motion. Commissioner Hertel: I vote in favor of the motion to deny application #2018-0118, as the changing of the windows disrupts the historic integrity of this unique home and the inability to discuss with the homeowner the potential options that are available that they would be willing to look into. Commissioner Klusczinski: I vote in favor of the motion to deny application #2018-0118. This particular project does not achieve the stylistic intentions of the original windows that were removed. The applicant is not represented this evening — without any opportunity to discuss conditions or ways of trying to achieve some compromise in some way. It is not my intention to burden staff with too many abstract issues and I believe that if the owner comes forward with a way to try and achieve the stylistic intention of the house we would more likely in favor of it, even though the material choice was incorrect. I believe that as is the application does not support the standards and guidelines for the East Wayne Historic District. I believe that the public detriment created is a departure from the ordinance that binds the entire district — whether the properties are rated Non -Contributing or Notable. The financial hardship has not been demonstrated here with any documentation so I can't even weigh that in at this point. Commissioner Gordon: I vote in favor of the motion to deny this application. It's too far outside the guidelines for me to — even in this style of house — out of the character of the rest of the • neighborhood, it is still within the district, it is still has to remain bound by the guidelines, and no opportunity to approve it with conditions because there can be no conversation with the owner. Four in favor, one opposed. Vote: 4 —1. Motion to deny COA #2018-0118 is passed. Commissioner Klusczinski requested that the following be conveyed to the owner: that any retroactive projects or installations in the future will not necessarily be considered and may be subject to denial. If the homeowner is willing to submit another application that considers some of the stylistic intentions of the original windows and some of the Commissioners concerns this evening, that their fee would be waived on their next application on this project. Application COA #2018-0118 is denied. III. HEARING OF VISITORS IV. REGULAR BUSINESS A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. January 22", 2018 Meeting minutes is approved by general consent. B. TREASURER'S REPORT — N/A. • C. STAFF REPORTS M