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Ms. Wunderle said the building department issued a violation for the gravels pads indicating she must convert them into paved surface within 30 days. Mr. Neville said given the age and location of the home he feels a parking pad is warranted. Ms. Wenger said zoning codes permit only paved surfaces, specifically asphalt or concrete. The commission can make a recommendation pertaining to a driveway extension within the historic district, but the matter of gravel being permitted should be addressed by BZA. Mr. Dubelko.asked if the rear pad could be used for parking and staging vehicles. Ms. Wunderle said the rear pad is insufficient due to the number of cars and varying work schedules. Mr. Dubowski asked if the parking pad was installed when the home was purchased. Ms. Wunderle said they installed the pad within a year of purchasing the home due to the dangerous conditions. Mr. Dubelko said if the city allows a parking pad in the front yard it would set precedence in the historic district to more owners installing parking pads or turnarounds. Ms. Wunderle noted that a number neighbors east and west of her have wider lots and have gravel drives, parking pads and turnarounds. If she has to pave the area she would have to do whichever is cheaper and would require more time to acquire the funds. Ms. Wenger said the question in regards to the Certificate of Appropriateness is whether or not having a driveway extension for car parking in the front yard is appropriate for the historical district. Mr. Schumann said as far as turnarounds in front yards in the historic district, there are a few homes that currently have turnarounds and a few that really need them and don't have them. The commission would be more comfortable with concrete or pavers than asphalt in the historic district. Ms. Wunderle said she would need more time. Mr. Schumann said he would contact the Assistant Building Commissioner regarding extending the time for replacing the pad. He believed there to be a dozen houses or more which for safety purposes need a turnaround/parking pad in front of their home. Mr. Neville said he understands the need for parking turnarounds due to the heavy traffic along Butternut. Ms. Schuler said she understands the goal of the commission is to preserve the integrity of the neighborhood however for the safety of the neighborhood turnarounds are needed. The commissioners felt concrete or pervious pavers would be more appropriate then gravel or asphalt. Mr. Schumann moved, seconded by Ms. Schuler, to grant CMS15-3608; Catherine Wunderle of 26926 Butternut Ridge Road a Certificate of Appropriateness for a front concrete pad and rear pad to remain gravel, which passed 4-1. Mr. Dubelko voted no. CMS15-3731: Paul Accordino; 25747 Butternut Ridste Road Proposal consists of a Certificate of Appropriateness for front porch. Mr. Accordino said in June a temporary set of steps was approved by the building department. He met with staff to review his proposal. He will enclose the wooden steps using backer board and stone veneer to look like flagstone. Once the porch is completed there will be a flagstone sidewalk from the existirig concrete driveway to the front steps. The garage will be addressed next. Along the rear of the home there is a foundation wall which he would like.to construct a deck on. Addressing the front and rear entrances will ensure the two access points to the home comply with code and are safe. Once the proposed project is complete he will return to address constructing a garage with the commission. 2