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REGULAR MEETING November 13, 2017 Councilmember Oliver Davis made a motion to extend the allotted time for the Council portion of the hearing by ten(10) minutes. Councilmember Karen White seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of eight (8) ayes. Councilmember Williams-Preston stated that she understood that the HPC is not obligated to create a preservation plan for an applicant, but wondered under which circumstances would the HPC not provide a preservation plan. Ms. Feasel responded, Well, we start with the basic framework of the Group B standards, and those are standard for all of the designated landlords of the City and the County. If we were specifically asked to give a plan, we would probably assess if we have the staff time available to us to do so, and we would most likely do it. Councilmember Williams-Preston stated that Mr. Boyd has stated that he has not received a plan. Councilmember Williams-Preston asked why he was not provided with a plan. Ms. Feasel responded, I'm not allowed to enter the building without permission. I wasn't specifically requested to develop a plan. Councilmember Williams-Preston asked Mr. Boyd if he had requested a plan,to which Mr. Boyd responded that he had several times done so. Councilmember Williams-Preston asked whether or not Mr. Boyd had this in writing. Mr. Boyd stated that he had made his requests verbally, by phone, and was told that he had to schedule time to come into the building. Councilmember Williams-Preston asked if progress on the possibility of a preservation plan halted because the HPC wanted to gain entry into the building. Mr. Boyd stated that that was correct,that he did not think it wise to let them into the building while there were discussions of citations against him. He stated that he has welcomed them to draw up a plan for the exterior for five (5) years. IV.2—Questions from Councilmember Tim Scott: Councilmember Tim Scott asked how many times the HPC and Mr. Boyd had met one-on-one regarding this issue. Ms. Feasel responded, Prior to the roof being constructed without the HPC's approval, we were meeting regularly. I would say that Eric popped into the office every other month. Councilmember Scott asked, After the roof? Ms. Feasel responded that Mr. Boyd came into the office very rarely after the roof had been constructed. Councilmember Scott stated, But you two (2)have not worked together for a solution. Ms. Feasel responded, Yes, we did. She explained that when the addition to the rear had been approved by the HPC, the HPC was instructed to help Mr. Boyd, so they helped with coming up with a plan for the windows. Ms. Feasel invited Mr. Boyd to the HPC office, Mr. Boyd complied, and they worked out a plan together. Councilmember Scott asked Mr. Boyd what the quote was for the flat roof, to which Mr. Boyd responded, $23,000. Councilmember Scott asked Mr. Boyd why he did not seek out other quotes. When Mr. Boyd struggled to articulate his reasoning, Councilmember Scott asked, Sticker shock? Mr. Boyd responded, Yeah,pretty much. IV.h — Questions from Councilmember Oliver Davis: Councilmember Oliver Davis asked why the HPC needed access to the interior to make a preservation plan for the exterior of the facility. Ms. Feasel stated that she had not personally offered to or asked to see the interior of the facility, and that she has not received a request for a preservation plan from Mr. Boyd. 16