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financial hardship or other compelling circumstances. The ininor change process was updated to involve the Planning Department and eligible activities were slightly modified. The design guideline section was reduced to reference the ability of the Commission to separately adopt guidelines consistent with the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation. Ms. Egan-Reeves suggested homeowners be notified earlier in the process if their home is nominated to be a landmark. Ms. Schuler asked when the owner would see the complete report on their home, Ms. Lieber said it would be available at the public meeting and could be provided to the owner at that point. Ms. Egan-Reeves asked about owners who are opposed to being added to an existing district, Ms. Lieber pointed out that their comments would be provided to City Council when the changes go for approval. Ms. Lieber wanted the Commission's research to be completed for district creation or modification before getting public input. The Commission's rules could specify when to involve property owners for designating landmarks. Ms. Lieber wanted to reduce confusion by only notifying affected properties when modifying a district rather than notifying the entire district. Mr. O'Malley pointed out that there may be a discrepancy for appeals for individual owners versus creating a district. Ms. Lieber pointed out the Planning & Design Commission is involved in the processes to ensure that the Master Plan and goals of the Landmarks Commission coordinate. Mr. Neville was not concerned about accessory structures that are not visible from the right-of-way. Additions or alterations to the hoine would still need to be presented to the Commission for approval. The Division of Building could cite the neglected homes under the property maintenance code but could use Chapter 165 also. Ms. Lieber asked Ms. Cardarelli to provide some guidance for the property maintenance inspectors regarding what to loolc for on historic structures. A section on COA expirations was added. Mr. O'Malley said the board should be able to deny a COA for demolition. He wanted the applicant to demonstrate that there are no other alternatives other than demolition. Mr. O'Malley added that the Commission does not have the authority to buy a home that is proposed to be deinolished. ADJOU12N1VIENT With no further business, the meeting adjourned at 7:50 p.m. David Neville, C?hair Nicole ambo-Ackerman, Administrative Assistant Date: ? / / 7 IZ,::5V 6-