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Mr. Oxian continued the list of disputed items. Also included were building out of gable and installation of a half -round louver, treatment of the center window • in the front facade second story and changes in the dimensions of the sidewalks. Ms. DeRose stated that the primary resWsibility of the HPC was to the historic nature of the homes in each district and not an overriding concern for safety. Mr. Oxian began a discussion of the front porch. Mr. Laskowski maintained his safety concerns as well as matters of liability. Discussion ensued concerning the front porch. Mr. Oxian offered the applicant a hearing before the HDC. Ms. DeRose stated that the HPC could also deny the petition. Mr. Oxian said he preferred for the HDC to hear the remaining proposals. Mrs. Hostetler requested original photographs. Mr. Frederick replied that the photos in question were Mr. Laskowski's. Mr. Laskowski then said he would provide the HPC with the original photos if that were possible. Mr. Oxian cited remaining areas of disagreement and asked Mr. Laskowski if he desired a hearing with the HDC or an up/down vote tonight. Mr. Oxian made clear the HDC meeting would depend on the applicant signing a waiver. Mr. Laskowski responded that if the HPC did not approve his plan in total he wished to register his disapproval. Mrs. Choitz detailed the HPC's committment to saving the house from unwarranted damage and referred each area of disagreement to the HDC. Mr. Oxian continued with the rest of the agenda. IV. Regular Business A. Approval of Minutes -July 19, 1993 Mr. Oxian discussed the minutes with Mr. Frederick prior to the meeting. Mrs. Choitz moved to approve the minutes as submitted. No discussion. • The motion passed unanimously. B. Treasurer's Report; no report C. Correspondence; no report D. Committee Reports 1. Certificates of Appropriateness (Staff Approvals) A. 629 Riverside Drive -tree removal B. 1077 Riverside Drive -renewal, tree removal C. 12670 State Road 23 -renewal, in-kind siding replacement, doors and windows D. 1717 East Wayne-reroof and new gutters and downspouts No discussion. 2. Budget and Finance; no report 3. Legal Mr. Oxian asked about the code enforcement situation within LHDs. Ms. DeRose then asked about the specific nature of the request from the Dept. of Code Enforcement. Mrs. Choitz asked about the singling out of a substandard property among a group of the same. Discussion ensued. Mr. Oxian read a letter from Kathy Dempsey concerning a property on Arch Avenue in the Edgewater Place LHD. Ms. DeRose said that properly the HPC should target substandard houses within a LHD and send reports to Code Enforcement for further action. Ms. DeRose and Mrs. Choitz agreed that the HPC and Code Enforcement should act in concert. Ms. DeRose asked that the HPC upon receipt of an itemized list of repairs for a property send Code Enforcement a separate report from our Standards and Maintenance Committee.