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commission and rationale of the other recommendations. Mr. Schumann thought a closing statement could be an invitation to attend a meeting or contact the office for further assistance. The commission would like the law department to review the document for substance. The document does not address pavers or asbestos siding. Mr. Rerko suggested adding the web address (EHW) Environmental Health Watch which is a site that discusses such issues in homes and how they can be found and addressed. Ms. Wenger will format the doctunent and have the law department review it as well to ensure it does not conflict with zoning laws. CLG update Ms. Wenger said the City is required to submit an annual CLG monitoring report, which has been completed for 2010. There is a new contact person at the Ohio Historical Society for the CLG program who may be helpful in future matters, such as grants. NEW BUSINESS 2010 Annual Reuort Mr. Schumann said the commission would need to update the 2009 annual report to create a 2010 report and asked all members to review last year's report and note any possible changes which should be incorporated into the update. He also recommended that the commission review the Historic Preservation Plan. The last meeting(s) of the year will include finalizing the 2010 Annual Report and goal setting for 2011. Miscellaneous Ms Wenger said the Oberlin Heritage Center flyer advertises a workshop called How to be a Good Ancestor which will take place November 13, 2010. The afternoon session includes a genealogies and oral histories discussion which could be beneficial to the Living History Project. She asked if a commission member could attend the workshop on behalf of the commission and Mr. Thomas said he would be available. Mr. Thomas asked if there are laws pertaining to the size of signs which can be erected on a residential lot. There is a home along Butternut Ridge Road with a political sign which is quite large and seemed to be distracting. There are other properties with large numbers of signs. Ms. Wenger said the building department is responsible for enforcement of the City's sign ordinance. The Cornmission discussed the status of the vacant Biddulph house and its potential sale for redevelopment. The home is historically plaqued and should be preserved. Mr. Schumann felt the site could be developed as the lot is wide and could accommodate a street and still save the home. The home is a vernacular style home that has been added onto arid includes Italianate finishes. Mr. Schumann reviewed that the home was built onto several times and each addition has its own style basement which is distinctive. Mr. Schumann circulated a real estate booklet published in the early 1920's which was promoting the development of the Butternut Ridge subdivision. The booklet includes photos of 2