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STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES: CHAPIN PARK LOCAL HISTORIC DISTRICT GENERAL A. Buildings in the district should not be demolished except where a building poses a threat to the public safety, and demolition is the only alternative. Documentation of interior and exterior features of the original buildings, especially homes rated as historically significant, is encouraged. Measured drawings and photographs may be submitted to the Historic Preservation Commission for safekeeping and future reference STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval. Elicia Feasel, Executive Director Commissioner Gordon moved to amend application to include demolition of garage and wooden stockade fence. Seconded by Commissioner Parker. Five in favor, none opposed. Vote: 5 — 0 COA#2016-0727 Amended. Public Comment: Joan Downs-Krostenko, 849 Forest: Chapin Park, Inc. has been in negotiations with Indiana. Landmarks about restoring a home within Chapin Park. This is one of the homes Todd Zeiger has looked at for this purpose. It is valuable to the neighborhood for the architectural variety it brings with its Craftsman/Shingle style. She recommends the garage and fence be demolished, and a short reprieve on the house while Indiana Landmarks makes a decision. Sanford Garner 456 North Meridian, Indianapolis: Not speaking as a representative of Indiana Landmarks, but is a member of their board. Their Executive Committee meets August 17 and to date he is not aware this case is in front of them. Their annual Board Meeting is on September 11. Potentially Todd could have communication and get this through the real estate committee to go to the board to be approved, but the likelihood of any kind of approval could not come until around September 11. Commissioner Gordon moved to deny application as amended, excluding the garage and the fence demolition. Seconded by Commissioner Klusczinski. Discussion held. President Klusczinski clarified that votes in the affirmative will support the motion to deny the application and reminded the members to state their reasons when voting. Roll call was ordered. Commissioner Gelfman (NAY): the house has been sitting a long time. The demolition is supposed to occur within the next three days, and to delay this would be a disservice to the long term plan to remove houses in disrepair. Commissioner Parker (NAY): the house is too far gone. Commissioner Klusczinski (AYE): does not see sufficient evidence to warrant structural demolition. Commissioner Gordon (AYE): have not gotten inside the house to view condition. It is an obvious candidate for demolition from the photographs and reports from Preservation Specialist and Code Enforcement. However, if one house can be saved through a couple organizations, let's find that out in the 30 days it takes for another application. Commissioner Voll (NAY): has safety concerns. It has been a problematic property for a while. He hopes there is a rescue attempt. The paperwork process will take a while, which may provide time to save it, but we should stay on the path we are on. Two in favor, three opposed. Vote: 2 — 3 COA#2016-0727 Approved as Amended. 4. 416 Manitou Place COA#2016-0729 Chapin Park Representation by Micah Niespodziany and Todd Neuenschwander, 416 Manitou Place STAFF REPORT CONCERNING APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS Date: 29 July 2016 0