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There was some discussion over the condition of the existing system and the previous owners failure to adequately maintain it. Mr. Littrell reported that the existing lamps would be used for spare parts and replacements in other areas of the City. He also expressed his desire to not have to reinstall any of the original lights back in to the East Wayne Street District. Mr. Talley asked what the poles would be made of and how they would look. Mr. Littrell stated that they would be replicas of the originals and that they would be made of concrete with a clear acrylic coating for protections. Mr. Oxian asked how long the coating would preserve the concrete. Mr. . - Littrell stated it would protect for as long as it took to scratch it off. There was some discussion over the type of pole and its durability. Mrs. Fritshcner asked if the new lamp on Twyckenham was the new pole. Mr. Littrell stated that it was not a new pole, only a new lamp. Mr. Oxian asked if there were any further comments or questions. No one responded. 7. 1998-0807 - 12670 State Road 23, business sign Mr. Duvall presented the staff report and circulated photo graphs, he noted that the business owner, Chip Lewis, was present. There was some discussion over if the sign would pass the Building Departments requirements. Mr. Oxian noted that if the Building Department required any changes then the new, altered, sign would have to come before the Commission for approval. Mrs. Hostetler moved to approve the application as recommended by staff. Mrs., Sporleder seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. B. National Register Nominations 1. St. Joseph County Home (Portage Manor) Mr. Oxian stated that this nomination would be tabled until next September. Mr. Duvall stated _ that the Commission would still need to have the Public Hearing to meet time requirements. Mr. Duvall presented the staff report. He then stated that the nomination is being tabled at the request of the Portage Manor Board, to allow them time to meet again and consider the nomination. Mr. Oxian asked if only the main building was in the nomination. Mr. Duvall stated that the whole farm complex including out buildings is included in the nomination. Mr. Talley moved to table the National Register Nomination for Portage Manor until the September meeting. Mrs. Hostetler seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. C. Local Landmarks Proposed 1.319-321 Lincolnway West, Visiting Nurse's Association. Mr. Duvall stated that this building, 319-321 Lincolnway West, was demolished today, August 17, 1998. Mr. Oxian asked if a demolition permit had been issued for the demolition. Mrs. Saunders stated that the owners did have a demolition permit. Mr. Oxian asked when the permit was taken out. Mrs. Saunders stated that she did not know when the permit was issued. Mr. Talley asked if a demolition like that would not have come to our attention prior to the actual demolition. Mr. Duvall stated that it was not a code Enforcement demolition, it was a private demolition by the owner and thus would not have been brought to the staffs attention.