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NEW BUSINESS <br />Historic Recnnition Pro2ram: Knight-Siddulph house <br />Mr. Schumann said that the home was built around 1860 and is Italianate in style which is in <br />keeping with the age of the home. The property is over 70 years old and the home has the same <br />integrity both on the interior and exterior. The owner in restoring the home has brought the <br />house back to looking as it did in the 1900 photo. The home was owned by the Biddulph family <br />which adds value to its historic value. The commission felt that the home was worth not only <br />local recognition but wortk making it a landmark. Ms. Wenger said that the city historic <br />recognition program was begun as an easier way to recognize local historical homes. The <br />official land marking process involves much more research and labor including a referral to the <br />Planning & Design Commission for their review and then ultimately action by city council. For <br />those properties outside the historic district if the home is worth plaquing is it also worth making <br />it a landmark. If a home is outside the district and the commission plaques it they have no <br />jurisdiction over the home unless the home is landmarked. The commissioner's all agreed that <br />the Knight-Biddulph home should be landmarked. Ms. Wenger said she would provide the <br />commissioners with a criteria list so the commission could start the process of making the home <br />a landmark. The date stamp has been ordered and once received the commission will be notified <br />so a date can be set for presenting it to the owner. <br />Mr. Rerko moved, seconded by Mr. Richner, to grant a historic recognition plaque the <br />Knight-Biddulph home located at 4302 Porter Road, which was approved 6-0. <br />COMMUNICATION <br />Mr. Swan appeared before the Commission to gather information regarding the home at 25896 <br />Butternut Ridge Road. He is considering purchasing the property and was loolcing for guidance <br />from the Commission on how the property could be modified or used. Mr. Schumann said the <br />home is the original Biddulph family home which is historically significant to North Olmsted. <br />Mr. Swan said the home is in disarray and needed a lot of worlc; estimates are over $75,000. <br />From a financial perspective, he is not sure the home is worth trying to save. He asked the <br />Commission's feelings about demolishing or relocating the home. Mr. Schumann said a new <br />owner would receive strong opposition to the home being demolished as it is locally recognized <br />and a candidate to be landmarked. Mr. Swan asked if the home had been inspected by the city to <br />ensure that it is structurally sound and Mr. Schumann said that he was not sure; however he has <br />been in the home and it is not going to fall down. The lot is large enough for a lot split to allow <br />an additional home to be constructed if there was interest. Mr. Schumann briefly reviewed the <br />Biddulph Trail project which was rejected by City Council. Mr. Swan asked if the home could <br />be restored and used as an office. Ms. Wenger said home occupation is permitted if the business <br />owner occupies the home and no more than one outside employee is hired. Mr. Rerlco suggested <br />Mr. Swan get in touch with Councilman Orlowski who is the ward councilman for the area as he <br />may be able to familiarize Mr. Swan with the history of Butternut Ridge. Mr. Swan aslced about <br />siding the home and Mr. Schumann said that siding may be appropriate for homes built since the <br />1950's. Mr. Swan asked about lead paint and asbestos and Mr. Schumann reviewed new <br />regulations. He said the home was a vernacular home and could be painted using the colors of <br />2