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did have to consider the claim of prohibitive cost. Mr. Talley moved that the commission deny the application for demolition of the secondary structure carriage house at 1202 Lincolnway East. The Motion was seconded by Mrs. Choitz. Mr. Oxian opened the floor for discussion of the motion. Fr. Bullene observed that the submitted engineer's report had indicated that the greatest part of the cost was for returning the building to a plumb condition .and that it could be structurally stabilized without incurring this cost by_ reinforcement in its present condition with diagonal bracing and quoted this simple operation. He observed that this is quite simple and economical. He also noted that in considering the costs of repair, those .costs must be adjusted by the cost of demolition ($2000) to reflect the actual additional burden to the owner. He summarized that there was a range. of alternatives from demolition to stabilization to repair to rehabilitation to remodeling for more finished use all of which had associated costs and benefits. He expressed that he felt it..would make a.nice apartment. Mrs. Choitz reiterated that she felt strongly that, the building should remain in place but that she would prefer for it to be moved rather than demolished. She further noted .that a sale for removal scenario would need to wait until spring. Mr. Oxian called for a vote. votes were accounted as follows: Mr. Talley - yes, for reasons already stated. Fr. Bullene - yes, for reasons already stated. Mr. Borlowsli,- yes, based on the statements given in .the hearing and the letters submitted. He has personally seen buildings in worse condition rehabilitated successfully. Mrs. Petrass - yes, stating that she believes the structure to be part of the neighborhood, and does not believe .that all possibilities have been explored for alternative use, removal of the building to another site being a lesser evil, but repeating its importance to the district and noting a similar but well maintained carriage house a few doors down the block. Mrs. Choitz - yes, for reasons already stated. Mrs. Hostetler - yes, noting that this building has been in the owners possession for twelve years without proper maintenance. �Sr. Oxian - yes, for reasons previously stated. He further noted that he could not concur with removal of the building from the site. The motion was unanimously approved. Mr. Oxian indicated to the owner that she might pursue the alternative expressed by some to move the building. Mr. Botkin inquired who should be contacted in this regard. Mr. Oxian noted .that Mrs. Choitz, Mrs. Petrass and he were on the board of directors of Southhold Restorations Inc. He further noted that Adrian Fine, absent commission member, was employed by Historic Landmarks Foundation of Indiana and might be of assistance. Mr. Tally inquired whether there was any necessity for the commission to direct a timetable for this activity. Mr. Oxian responded that the commissions required action was to act on the COA application which had been completed. Mrs. Choitz indicated- that Barb Steele would be the contact person at Southhold Restorations. Mr. Duvall indicated that he would provide the applicant and her attorney with copy of all the letters which had been submitted regarding the hearing. Discussion of this COA application concluded with brief procedural discussion regarding the desirability of entertaining a motion before commencing discussion. IV. Regular Business A. Approval of Minutes - October 16, 1995