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LANDMARKS COMMISSION CITY OF NO1tTH OLMSTED MINUTES FOR MEETING OF AUGUST 14, 2017 ROLL CALL Mr. Neville called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm in Council Chambers. Present: David Neville, Jim Morse, Duane Limpert, Sarah Egan-Reeves, Tom Dubowski, Paul Schumann, Jim Dubelko Absent: Gretchen Schuler Staff: Planner James Aspery, Administrative Assistant Nicole Rambo-Ackerman Mr. SchuYnann moved, seconded by Mr. Dubowski, to excuse the absence of Ms. Schuler, motion passed 7-0. REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES Mr. Morse asked that the 25961 Kennedy Ridge Road discussion be separated from the Historic Preservation Plan discussion. Mr. Schumann moved, seconded by Mr. Morse, to approve the minutes of July 17, 2017 as modified, motion passed 7-0. NEW BUSINESS 17-9330; Bruce Pearson; 26944 Butternut Ridge Road Representatives: Bruce Pearson, owner; Mike Meeling and John Goch, Props Consulting; Mary Ellen Hemann, Ward IV Councilwoman Mr. Pearson stated that the siding on the house is deteriorating and needs to be replaced. He would like to install Hardie board. This material was previously used for his garage. He would try to match the overlap of the new siding so that it would be the same appearance as the existing siding. He believed the Hardie board would not be noticeable from the street. The siding should not need to be replaced for 15 years. Mr. Aspery reviewed the Standards of Rehabilitation from the Department of the Interior and NOCO 165 requirements. Mr. Limpert asked if the Building Department looked at the home to see if the materials were in disrepair, Mr. Aspery pointed out that they do not look at the home until a permit is issu.,d. Mr. Morse asked if the original materials would be left on the home. The applicant plans to remove the clapboard siding. Mr. Morse believed the applicant was trying to keep the look of the original home. Ms. Hemann said she has had multiple residents in her ward complain about being in the historic district. She said the ordinance was not filed with the county when the district was established and did not believe it was fair to new residents. She also did not think there was any value in the historic district for what the district requires of the residents. She pointed out that a permit was issued in 2013 for the siding on the garage without the commission's approval. Mr. Schumann believed the issue at hand was that the original materials are available for reuse and the