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• 4. Standards & Maintenance Mr. Duvall mentioned that Mr. Oxian had referred revision of the landmarks standard on fences. There was some discussion as to how the changes would be presented to the commission for a vote. Mr. Oxian said that the guidelines in question should be written up with the alterations and be presented to the commission on Monday, August 25 for a vote. Martha Choitz questioned why the guidelines were going to be changed. Mr. Duvall explained about the landmark owner who had requested a front yard fence in July's meeting. He further stated that' when research was done on the area and time period it was discovered that front yard fences were quite prevalent. This fell in direct conflict with the guidelines that state there can be no front yard fences placed at landmarks. Martha Choitz stated her concern over future problems that may be caused by such a change in the guidelines. There was some discussion over Mrs. Choitz concerns. E. Staff Reports 1. Mr. Duvall reported the following C of A Staff approval: a. 1325 East Wayne - Removal of a dead Hickory tree in the backyard. b. 1027 East Wayne - In -Kind replacement of roof and repair of chimney. c. 1120 East Jefferson - In -Kind repair of front entrance brick walkway. d. 1091 Riverside Drive - Remove 2 dead Silver Maple trees from yard and replace them with Maples. Also remove and not replace a Mulberry bush. e. 1093 Riverside Drive - Removal of a dead Silver Maple in front yard and replace it with a Sugar Maple. Martha Choitz•noted that she would like to see the staff approvals back on the • agenda. , 2. Legal 1) Violation 60500 Bremen Highway Mr. Duvall noted that a violation had been reported at 60500 Bremen Highway, which is a Local Landmark. It appeared that there were preparations being made to side the house. Mr. Duvall stated that when he phoned the owner to discuss the problem the owner quickly rebuffed him. The Building Commissioner sent an 'inspector to the property who was also rebuffed by the owner. Both the Building Commissioner and our office have sent out letters to the owner indicating their need to file for a Certificate of Appropriateness and to cease any and all activity. Mr. Duvall further noted that he has not heard anything more about the situation other then a phone conversation he had with the owner in which the owner stated he, would sue Mr. Duvall for harassment. Mr. Oxian asked what had happened to the other violation on Bremen Highway. Mr'. Duvall noted that he had not sent a letter to them as of yet. Mr. Oxian then asked what was going on with the propane tank violation. Aladean DeRose stated that it had been turned over to her. She said that she had prepared a complaint for an injunction which would be sent this week to the owner informing him if he wants to avoid penalties he should voluntarily remove the tanks or the complaint will be filed. 3. DHPA Grants • Mr. Duvall reported that the 1996-1997 activities were nearly finished. Mr. Duvall referred the commission to the two context studies on brick streets and the new deal, that were •passed out before the meeting began.. Fie discussed what each context study included. Mr: Duvall also noted that he did have the draft form of the. Leeper Park Nomination which will come before the commission in. October for review. He reported that the commission does not