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Mr. Talley moved to approve the application with the amendments that Mr. Duvall make the final decision as 'to whether the emergency release pipe be painted or hidden be hind shrubbery, and that the contractors chosen to do the proposed work meet with Mr. Duvall to discuss the Leeper Park Preservation Plan. Mrs. Sporleder seconded the motion as amended. The motion passed with Mr. Oxian abstaining do to his membership on the Water Works Board. 3. 1998-0720 - 553 Edgewater, rear yard deck. Mr. Duvall presented the staff report and circulated photographs. He also noted that the owner, Gina DeLaurelle, was present and that this project was completed with out a Certificate of Appropriateness. Mr. Oxian asked why Mrs. DeLaurelle constructed the deck with approval. Mrs. DeLaurelle stated that she was not aware that a free standing deck needed approval by the Commission. Mrs. Hostetler moved to approve the application. Mr. Talley seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. 4. 1998-0722 - 830 N. Michigan, pump gate. Mr. Duvall presented the staff report and circulated photographs. He also noted that he had a discussion with Mr. Wiltrout concerning covering the Styrofoam to help preserve it. Mr. Duvall stated that when he spoke with Mr. Michalos,earlier this evening it became apparent that Mr. Wiltrout considered the gates complete, thus, requiring that the covering of the Styrofoam be included as a requirement in the staff s recommendation. Mrs. Hostetler interjected that it was agreed upon during a previous meeting with Mr. Wiltrout that the Styrofoam would be sealed from sun light to retard its deterioration. Mrs. Sporleder asked if just covering the pump fence with plywood gates would deter the sound problem. Mrs. Hostetler stated that the new gate has been very effective in substantially reducing the sounds the pump creates in near by neighborhoods. She also noted that the plywood gate with Styrofoam was the only solution which they could find that would still allow access to the pumps for maintenance. Mrs. Hostetler further discussed how this solution was much more cost effective then any of the bids that were received to address the noise problems. Mr. Oxian, as a representative of the Water Works Board, stated that when the noise issue was brought to his attention, he suggested that Mr. Wiltrout meet with Mr. Duvall and Mrs. Hostetler to discuss possible solutions. Mr. Talley asked if the cross bars on the outside of the doors were serving any purpose. Mr. Duvall stated that the cross bars were being used as bracing to keep the gates from sagging. Mr. Talley asked if the gate was throwing the noise into the park. Mr. Duvall stated that the other side was covered by Junipers. Mr. Talley further noted that the gates do not fit, stylistically, in the park. Mr. Duvall stated that the stockade nature of the top of the gate needs to be trimmed off. Mrs. Sporleder asked if the Commission was being asked to approve what is currently there. Mr. Talley stated there was no need for the extra cross bars, which can be replaced with wire and eyelets. Ms. DesLauriers stated that when she went to the park for a picnic she had to pick everything up and move to the other side of the gate because behind it the noise was unbearable. There was some discussion over the noise the pumps make all over the park and the discomfort for neighborhood residence and park gbers. Mrs. Choitz asked if the Commission could approve the application on a trial basis, to be revued in six months to see if a more equitable solution has been found. Mr. Oxian stated that the Commission should make a tentative approval then send it to Committee to approve the final details.