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Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission Regular Monthly Meeting 7th Floor, County Commissioner's 7:30 p.m. Conference Room, County -City Bldg. March 21, 1994 I. Call to Order The meeting was called to at 7:43 p.m. David B. Duvall was introduced as the new director of the HPC. II. Roll Call Members present: Mr. Jed Eide, Mrs. Catherine Hostetler, Mrs. Martha' Mr. John Oxian, Mrs. Joann Sporleder, Ms. Lora Spaulding, Mrs. Janeanne Petrass ; staff present David Duvall, director; Chip Frederick, staff Members absent: Mr. Jerry Wiener, Ms. Jewel Van Dalsen Also present: Ms. Aladean DeRose, Mr. David Betson, Mr. Scott Peacock, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Spiher, Ms. Marsha Stevenson III. Public Hearing A. Certificates of Appropriateness 1. 24888 Old Cleveland Road - Local Landmark Mr. Frederick read the staff report. Commissioner Sporleder moved to approve the application for a C of A in order to install a paving brick driveway and walkway from house,and as further detailed in the application. Commissioner Hostetler seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Mr. Spiher engaged the Commission in a brief discussion of several antique streetlights. He is considering the purchase of these lights for installation on his property. Commissioner Sporleder stated that most farms had little light. Commissioner Eide said he had no objection. Mr. Duvall asked the location of the lights on the site plan. Mr. Spiher responded that they would be on the east side of the drive. Commissioner Choitz had no objection. Commissioner Oxian asked for any objections, there were none. Mr. Spiher stated he would apply for a C of A at the appropriate time. 2. 635 S. Main - Local Landmark Mr. Duvall read the staff report. Commissioner Eide agreed with the staff report. Commissioner Oxian suggested the proposal of an alternative plan to be submitted by the HPC. Commissioner Hostetler suggested the C of A go to committee. Mr. Duvall addressed issues of building alteration. Commissioner Eide and Commissioner Hostetler suggested the development of a permanent structure which satisfied ADA requirements. Mr. Duvall doubted that the current proposal met ADA standards as did Commissioner Sporleder. Commissioner Eide advised against the HPC taking on the burden of design for the School Corp. Commissioner Choitz advised a detailed explanation of any possible denial of the application. Commissioner Sporleder viewed this proposal as a " sop to ADA requirements." Mr. Frederick stated the HPC procedures for notification following a meeting. Counsel advised the Commission that their concern is architectural, that the HPC is not a body of safety experts. Commissioner Sporleder questioned whether the HPC could restrict alterations to the building if compliance with ADA demanded those alterations. Commissioner Eide moved to deny the C of A as proposed. Commissioner Choitz suggested alternatives that would comply with ADA. Commissioner Spaulding seconded the motion. The motion to deny the C of A passed unanimously. Counsel asked to review follow -up letter to School Corp.