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Homes of historical interest 4322 Porter Road; 25747 Butternut Ridge Road 4322 Porter Road: Mr. Richner indicated this is also a Biddulph home of the Craftsman style and was built in 1910. The lot was part of Biddulph's 70.5 acres of farmland. He moved into the house with his second wife, who took ownership upon Mr. Biddulph's death. When she died it went to her daughters. The family lived in the home until 1963. Mr. Richner has completed the application but requires photos of all four sides of the house. As this will require the owner's permission, it is requested a letter be sent to the owner. Mr. O'Malley spoke on the differences in requirements and restrictions with regard to historic plaquing and landmark designation. Perceived restrictions may cause homeowners to hesitate in pursuing historic plaquing recognition. These details should therefore be included in any nominations and requests. 25747 Butternut Ridge Road: The owner of this home was given permission to build a garage at the last Landmarks Commission meeting. Mr. Schumann said this home, the Bradford House, has an interesting history. After the original home burned down in the 1920's a barn was moved onto the site and converted into a house. In the 1960's the home was updated in the Colonial Revival style. When developers petitioned to build a subdivision on and behind this property, the Landmarks Commission insisted this home be saved. Along with the house at 4322 Porter, a letter should be sent to the owner with regard to historic recognition. Mr. Richner moved seconded by Mr. Thomas, to have the Director of Planning and Development sencl a letter to the owners of both homes indicatir?g the historic recognition nomination and requesting permission to proceed, dvhich passed 6-0o Other homes worthy of historic recognition were discussed including a home just east of the Peake marker, homes on Porter Road and at Columbia and Clague, a home near Mr. Morse on Lorain, and a steel constructed home on Mastick built just after World War II in an aircraft factory. Mr. Richner said he submitted a PowerPoint presentation on the R.H. Knight-William Bidduph House for the public hearing. It is requested Director Wenger schedule the meeting. COMMUNICATIONS Mr. Thomas reported he sent a website link for air race historian Bill Meixner to Director Wenger. Mr. Meixner will be invited to speak at Frostville the last Saturday in August. Mr. Neville will speak to the farmer's market representative, as it will still be open, and will extend an invitation to Mr. Meixner. Mr. Schumann announced that the Cultural Activities Commission has been replaced with the Arts Commission, which will be expanded to include members with diverse artistic skills and interests in order to support community activities and events. One of the events they will be involved in is the city's 200"' anniversary two years from now. If Landmarks Commission 2