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way the District could maintain their existing standards. There was some discussion, over which houses were - to be added to- the District., Mrs. DeRose asked how many. different owners are involved. Mrs. Hostetler stated that there are five owners. Mrs. DeRose asked if—the Committee had discussed this proposition with the.owners. '.Mrs. Hostetler stated that'the Committee had not. yet approached the owners. Mr. Talley stated that he thought expanding the boundaries was. a_ good idea. . Mr.' Oxian stated that 'if the boundaries. were expanded it .would leave the door open to the possibility of also making the boundaries smaller. Mr. Fine and.Mrs. Hostetler stated that the Committee' had discussed this matter. -Mr. Oxian -stated, that making it -a separate District would be a -safer route, to' take and. -in time possibly attach the Districts " together. There was some discussion over the pros and cons of each option. Mrs. Hostetler stated that if the Commission members wanted to discuss these options at length than a Committee meeting should be called and_all those with questions should attend.. Mr. Oxian stated that if a Committee meeting is set. up and, all the members come then'it would become a,regular open meeting. -He • further stated that everyone should think about the options' and that the Committee should discuss the options 'further, putting together the pros and cons of each option and.then make a recommendation to the Commission. . There was more discussion,over which houses were to be added. Mrs. Hostetler stated the Liaison Committee Handbooks were pending approval upon Mrs. DeRose`s approval. Mrs. DeRose stated that. she had phoned .the changes she felt should be made to Mr. Duvall before Christmas. There was some discussion over if these changes were made or not. 4. Historic Landmarks Mr. Oxian stated that Madison School would be in front. of the Council. on January '26, 1998. He, also noted that 513 Harrison received its Landmark. status and that 1631 Lincolnway West might be on the January 26 agenda. Mr. Oxian- stated that the. proposed landmark -at 214 Jefferson Street has been. introduced. Mr. -Talley asked`if -Mr. Oxian thought Madison School would go through. Mr. Oxian stated 'that it looked like it should sail. through quite easily as should 1631.Lincolnway West.. Mr. Oxian stated that the'Natatorium was ' on hold and that 'there would be a meeting .held- to discuss it with in the - . next two months. He also noted that 513 Harrison would be changing ownership_ with in -the next few weeks. ` 5. Legal Mr. Oxian asked what had happened to the. ordinance, changing Certificate of �Appropriateness,time from 45 days to 60 days.- Mrs. DeRose stated that she had: drafted Iit and given it to Mr. Duvall. Mr. Oxian asked Mrs. Saunders if the ordinance has been sent down. Mrs. Saunders stated that it was on Area Plans agenda for their meeting.on January 20. Mrs. DeRose stated that in. regards to the Good Neighbors Program that the , staff has provided .the Board of Public' Works with `a _list of all Historic Properties. under the Commissions jurisdiction. She also.stated that the Board of Public' Works has' sent. .out a letter that Mrs. `DeRose drafted to all concerned owners notifying.them of their obligation to obtain a Certificate of Appropiriateness.'. Mr. Oxian noted.- -that. he had received. the letter. Mrs— DeRose rs-DeRose stated that -in the future the application form -for the Good Neighbors, .Program will have'a notice at the.bottom stating that any owner inlan Historic District or Landmark. has to contact the .Historic Preservation Commission office: D. Staff. Reports 3