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LANDMARKS COMMISSION <br />CITY OF NORTH OLMSTED <br />MEETING MINUTES FOR NOVEMBER 10, 2008 <br />ROLL CALL <br />Mr. Schumann called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m. in Council Chambers and Mr. Dubowski <br />led the Pledge of Allegiance. <br />Present: Paul Schumann, Thomas Schock, Tom Dubowski, Dale Thomas, Larry Orlowski <br />Absent: Donald Rerko, Maryellen Davis, Jeff Herwick, John Lasko <br />Also Present: Phil Tomko, SITES Student <br />Staff: Secretary Tricia Granfors <br />REVIEW AND CORRECTION OF MINUTES <br />Mr. Schock moved, seconded by Mr. Orlowski, to approve the September 8, 2008 minutes, <br />with changes, which was unanimously approved. <br />Without a quorum of those present at the meeting to approve the October 13, 2008 minutes, they <br />will be held to the December meeting. <br />OLD BUSINESS <br />Request for Historic Recognition Plaque: Jane Palumbo, 25684 Kennedy Ridge Road, PPN <br />236-13-013, requesting historic recognition for house based on age and history. (Tabled at <br />October 13, 2008 meeting) <br />Mr. Schumann reported that several attempts have been made to reach Ms. Palumbo with no <br />response. Additional information is needed from her on stories she has mentioned and evidence <br />on the age of the home. Ms. Palumbo stated the home was built in the 1820's and cited physical <br />evidence, although no specifics were submitted. Records of a survey performed in the 1980's by <br />Steve McQuillen states the age of the home as 1840. Mr. Schutnann shared results of his <br />research on the style of the house. He found a similar house design called "Simplified Greek <br />Revival" that began to be incorporated after the war of 1812 and is appropriate for structures <br />anytime after 1820. Also known as "New Greece," referring to the United States as the only <br />democracy in the world at the time, Greek Revival includes a low swept roof and porticos with <br />gables and columns. Due to the addition of vinyl siding, not all the elements can be seen on Ms. <br />Palumbo's house. A house at Frostville, the Frostville Village Church, the Briggs house, the <br />Martindale house, and the new library are all examples of this style, which is still being used <br />today. Mr. Schumann made the book and pictures available for viewing by the commission <br />members. Mr. Orlowski will contact Ms. Palumbo. <br />Mr. Dubowski moved, seconded by Mr. Orlowski, to table Ms. Palumbo's request for a <br />historic recognition plaque for 25684 Kennedy Ridge Road until the December meeting <br />pending additional information, which was unanimously approved.