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CITY OF NORTH OI,MSTED LANI)MARKS COIVIMISSION MINUTES FOR APRIL 14, 2014 ROLL CALL Chairinan Neville called the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m. in Council Chambers. Present: Tom Dubowski, Jim Morse, David Neville, Paul Schumann, Dale Thomas Absent: Jim Dubelko, Duane Limpert, Don Rerko Staff: Planning & Development Director Kim Wenger, Assistant Law Director Bryan O'Malley, Clerk of Commissions Donna Rote Mr. Schumann moved, seconded by 1VIr. I)ubowski, to excuse the absence of Jim Dubelko, Duane Limpert, and Don Rerko which was approved 5-0. REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES Mr. Morse moved, seconded by Mr. T'homas, to approve the Landmarks Commission minutes of February 10, 2013, which was approved 5-0. NEW BUSINESS Douizlas & Virginia Baldi; 26706 Butternut Ridge Road Proposal consists of a certificate of appropriateness for a garage addition. Mr. Baldi said he would like to build a workshop behind his barn/garage for his carpentry tools. Their existing barn is 100 years old, has a dirt floor and doesn't lend itself to being converted to a climate controlled building. The shop will be constructed behind the barn and will still require a variance if the COA is granted. The building will look lilce an addition to the barn but will be a free standing building. His submittal includes two possible styles for the commission's consideration. The addition will duplicate the look of the barn by using hardie board siding and adding battens. His lot is over 400 feet deep and backs up to wooded lots. The addition will not be visible from the right of way and will not change the character of the area. Mr. Neville said it appears the addition will not impact the district. Mr. O'Malley advised that the use of the structure was not before the commission however their approval could be conditioned upon the proposed use being permissible. The commission can make recommendations to the BZA regarding the size of the structure and condition their approval upon required variances being granted. Mr. Schumann said the applicants have worked hard to keep the historical integrity of their property throughout the years. The materials chosen shows the addition will be constructed in a manner which keeps to the character of all structures on the lot. Both the reverse gable and shed roof style plans would be appropriate for the historic district. Mr. Baldi said they purchased their home 30 years ago and have been working to restore it ever since. Mr. Dubowski said he prefened the shed style addition as it was a more traditional look. Mr. Baldi said the reverse gable is more practical for his work but he could make either style work. Commissioners recommended option 2, the shed style addition.