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LANDMARKS COMMISSION CITY OF NORTH OLMSTED MINTUES FOR MEETING OF JULY 9, 2018 ROLL CALL Mr. Neville called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm in Council Chambers. Present: David Neville, Sarah Egan-Reeves, Elizabeth Cardarelli, Tom Dubowski, Gretchen Schuler Absent: Jim Morse, Kevin Kearney, Paul Schumann Staff: Planning and Development Director Kiin Lieber, Assistant Law Director Bryan O'Malley, Planner James Aspery, Administrative Assistant Nicole Rambo-Ackerman Ms. Schuler moved, seconded by Mr. Dubowski, to excuse the absences of Mr. Morse, Mr. Schumann and Mr. Kearney, motion passed 5-0. REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES Mr. Dubowski moved, seconded by 1VIs. Schuler, to approve the Landmarks Commission minutes of June 11, 2018, motion passed 5-0. COMMUNICATIONS Centennial Home Program Mr. Aspery reviewed the statistics from the initial round of homes that were researched for the program in 2017: 225 homes were researched, 14 were approved, 119 were determined to be ineligible, 66 remain eligible and 26 need to be confirmed. He provided street assignments and asked members to research the homes in their areas to determine if any are eligible for the program. Members should seek to create a historic profile or summary for their respective streets or neighborhoods. Any interesting facts, observations or stories should be shared with the Commission and staff inembers to be shared on the City's website and Facebook page. He highlighted homes on the spreadsheets that may be of interest but the cominissioners are allowed to expand their research. Mr. Neville added that some of the property owners may know some of the history of their property and may be good resources. Mr. Neville said 29592 Lorain Road was demolished for the fire station. Chapter 165/Historic District Map Updates Ms. Lieber reviewed the proposed changes. Unused and unnecessary definitions have been eliminated and the sections have been reordered. The notice provisions were amended so certified mail is not required to inake it consistent with notice provisions for other boards and commissions. A section was added that creates a process to modify the boundaries of an existing historic district. Exempted activities were added. Language regarding required maintenance was added along with penalties for not following proper demolition procedures. The COA process and determinations are now the saine whether the building is a landmark or located in a historic district. Separate sections were created for construction and alterations and demolition. Demolition criteria has been expanded including specific standards if an applicant is claiming