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Mr. Schumann moved, seconded by Mr. Morse, to grant a Certificate of Appropriateness <br />to 15-4245: North Olmsted Board of Education of 27425 Butternut Ridge Road for the <br />demolition of the North Olmsted Schools administrative building, which passed 6-0. <br />15-4246: North Olmsted Board of Education; 27501 Butternut Ridge Road <br />Proposal consists of a Certificate of Appropriateness for the demolition of an existing home. <br />Mr. Neville said he would like to postpone the discussion as there has been an opportunity <br />presented to possibly save the home due to a financial donation to OHS. Mr. Morse said he had <br />no objections to the garage and shed being removed however the home can possibly be saved <br />therefore he would object to a COA at this time. Mr. Schumann asked how the commission could <br />table the matter. Ms. Wenger said the commission can table the matter to request additional <br />information or ask the board of education if they would table themselves. Mr. Schumann said by <br />tabling the discussion one month it would give the Society and the Metroparks an opportunity to <br />know for sure if they are able to save the home. Mr. Limpert asked the schools deadline for <br />demolishing the buildings. Mr. Smith said that under the plan both buildings have to be <br />demolished at the same time and that is scheduled for November. The school purchased the <br />home for the purpose of demolishing the home and squaring off their property. The school has <br />been before the commission three times now to request a COA to demolish the home all of <br />which have been postponed. The school board is frustrated they have given the Historical <br />Society ample time to raise the funds to move the home. Ms. Cossler said that the house is a <br />liability and the district can't get the property insured due to its condition. Mr. Schumann <br />suggested that was a self-created hardship due to lack of maintenance. Ms. Wenger advised that <br />if Landmarks votes on a COA and it is turned down it will place the property into a six month <br />moratorium. The commission is offering the applicant the opportunity to table themselves to <br />address the new issues which have arisen and would allow the schools to stay on their timeline. <br />Ms. Cossler said she can't control what the commission does and she can't commit to anything <br />for her clients other than to convey what takes place at the meeting. The district will be <br />disappointed if there isn't a resolution to the request as they have postponed this for more than 3 <br />years and have bent over backwards to accommodate the Historical Society and the commission. <br />The building is not a historical landmark nor is it recognized in any way. Mr. Neville said all <br />buildings scheduled for demolition are within the historical district and subject to their authority. <br />Mr. Schumann moved, seconded by Mr. Limpert to table 15-4246: North Olmsted Board of <br />Education of 27501 Butternut Ridge Road until October 19, 2015 motion passed 6-0. <br />OLD BUSINESS <br />Landmark Reco2nition <br />Seltzer ceremony recap <br />Knight-Biddulph ceremony <br />Mr. Limpert said the ceremony was on September 12th and was well attended with about 60 <br />people. Jim and Dan opened their home and allowed the attendees to tour their home. The <br />service department provided the NOMBL bus for the ceremony and the weather was perfect.