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Karl Nichols, Gethsemane Church of God, 308 South Walnut — church adjacent to the land Eric owns. They own property between viaduct and Firehouse and are in the process of developing it. It is not appropriate to leave the Firehouse vacant and abandoned. The neighborhood is growing. No one cares what the building looks like; they care that it is not vacant. Please approve the COA. Kirstin Champer, 1240 West Thomas: Supports project not just because she is Eric's wife, but because of what its improvement has done for the community. This building is becoming a community hub. Before the windows were boarded up, kids were breaking them out. A lot of the things Eric is doing takes into consideration the area where this building is located. A new roof is necessary to preserve the building, but a flat roof may not drain as well, and is economically not feasible. At the end of the day, it came down to saving the building and securing the community or making the roof look pretty. It's not a cute roof, but in this case, it comes down to purpose over aesthetics, for the safety of the building and the protection of the community. Gloria Jones, 2705 Fredrickson: You need to understand the history of the firehouse. It's not like Tippecanoe Place or Kizer House. It is a simpler structure that's part of the fabric of the local neighborhood. The Commissioners assured that this building is just as important as Tippecanoe or any other landmark. Commissioner Gordon moved to deny application as submitted. Seconded by Commissioner Anderson. No further discussion. 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 Hertel (AYE) — under Standards and Guidelines Group B Section C this would alter and modify the structure and change it greatly by adding this type of roof; plus, we are lacking information on the materials to be used for completion of the roof. Commissioner Buccellato (AYE) — The design simply does not meet the existing character of the structure. Commissioner Anderson (AYE) — It would alter the fagade, architectural integrity, and its style, which are some of the most important things we have to make a decision on as a Commission. Commissioner Gordon (AYE) — It is not in keeping with the guidelines for this building, does not keep the historical character or look of the building, and we are missing some information of how that roof would be covered. Commissioner Klusczinski (AYE) — Ordinance 9037-99 designating 1240 West Thomas Street as a Local Landmark details a number of stylistic features, specifically two-story Period Revival Fire Station with flat roof and limestone parapet coping. Long term preservation of the structure and safety of its occupants are not served by the installation which is both inadequate and architecturally inappropriate. I affirm the staff recommendation for flat roof and the noted remedies for violations of Minimum Maintenance Standards and seek the support of this body, the Building Department, Code Enforcement, and the owner's cooperation to effect changes that will preserve this unique and special building. I also believe that the current roof being proposed is not in keeping with the Standards and Guidelines that the Commission must use in review of all the local historic landmarks under its jurisdiction. I believe that other more appropriate remedies exist and should be explored instead of granting this particular application. Commissioner Molnar (AYE) — The design is too far outside of the mandated Standards and Guidelines which the Commission, by law, must follow. The roof would be prominent in display in the front of the structure, as opposed to the rear. I would be in favor of looking at something with a lower pitch, not necessarily a flat roof. None opposed. Vote: 6 — 0 COA#2017-0602A Denied. S. 821 Ashland COA#2017-0605 Chapin Park 15