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atuuuntttrt at part ZONING AND VACATION COMMITTEE tkc &mmou Consult of tht Qittg of*until gnat The September 2, 1987 meeting of the Zoning and Vacation Committee was called to order by its Chairman, John Voorde, at 4: 15 p .m. in the Council informal meeting room. Persons in attendance included: Councilmen Braboy, Voorde, Serge, Beck, Zakrzewski, Taylor and Puzzello; Doug Carpenter (citizen member of the Committee) , John Oxion, Kenneth Fedder , David Chapleau , Dick Magino, Jean M. Dennen , Barbara Brook, Martha Choitz , Brian Poland , Lynette J. Nilien and Kathleen Cekanski-Farrand . Councilman Voorde noted that the purpose of the meeting was to discuss the advantages and disadvantages of the creation of historical districts. He then called .upon Mr. John Oxion , the Vice President of the Historic Preservation Commission, to give an overview of the activities of the Commission. Mr. Oxion noted that the Commission was establised in 1973 and that he has attended all meetings conducted since that time. He currently serves as Vice President. , Councilman Taylor inquired as to the Commission's position on the proposed East Wayne Street historic district. Mr. Oxion noted that the Commission is in favor of it. He stated that at least fifty-one percent (51%) of all residents within a district typically must vote in favor of creation of the historic designation. Every proposed historic district within South Bend has been approached by the Commission. However, he did note that with regard to specific landmark designations , the Commission seeks out the individual land owner. Mr. Oxion stated that the East Wayne District would be of the same caliber as that of the North Shore District. Councilman Serge questioned how the Commission would address a home within a district which has a slate roof. Mr. Oxion noted that in the case of the Union Station which had a copper roof , the Commission agreed to allow that owner to use something other than copper for that roof due to the exorbitant costs. He noted that in the case of exorbitant costs or economic hardship to the property owner, the Commission would consider a substitute material . He also noted that in the North Shore District, part of a slate roof was blown away and the Commission agreed to asphalt shingles instead of slate roofing. Councilman Voorde questioned the procedure used when a home- owner within a district with historic designation needed to make repairs. It was indicated that the property owner was required to personally sign for a certificate of appropriateness and not the contractor. Mr. Chapleau did note, however, that such a form 'mu •RCU$ opePle. rusuoNINO CO.