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doing their own worlc they do not require a certificate but all contractors will need certificates to work on homes built 1978 and earlier. Asbestos is also another area that their guidelines should address as most of the homes along Butternut Ridge have asbestos and lead paint. Ms. Wenger briefly reviewed discussions which area planners have had on the new laws and how they would affect those owners trying to improve their homes. Mr. Richner said if 50 square feet or more is being touched when asbestos is involved you must have a certified professional do the worlc. Mr. Schumann and Mr. Richner will worlc on creating an informational piece which can be given to the homeowners so they are aware of the new laws. Ms. Wenger said the commission and city can loolc into available funds or grants that could assist homeowners when having to deal with the new EPA regulations. Mr. Schumann said once the commission adopts a set of guidelines they can place thein on the city web site and be made available through the Building Department. The Commission also discussed the use of briclc pavers for driveway material. Sample brick pavers were reviewed and the sample which was the most historically accurate was a sand based type. Mr. Rerlco thought there should be two types chosen, one for residential use and one for cominercial use. There should also be a type and style that the city should use. Mr. Schumann thought Planning and Design Cominission should also address the types and styles which could be Ltsed. Mr. Schumann thought the commission could only suggest a specified style. Mr. Rerlco said the city couldn't require owners to purchase their pavers from a specific location but they could choose a style and color range that can be readily found. Mr. Parry suggested using true fire brick pavers and not concrete colored briclcs as the color in those bricks fade. Mr. Rerlco will research a little more to malce sure the style and colors they recommend are readily available. • CLG Grants update Ms. Wenger said the CLG grant application was not approved and unfortunately she was not aware of the second round being conducted until after the deadline passed. In researching the proj ects which received funds she noted that the City's request was on the high side. She will continlte to cominunicate with the Ohio Historical Society to discuss applying in 2011 and now that the parameters are lalown the commission can adjust the project to be more competitive. NEW BUSINESS North Olmsted Emergencv Food CuUboard; 26272 Butternut Ridge Road, A request for a Certificate of Appropriateness for alterations to existing home and site Ms. Wenger said the food cupboard project will be located on city property along Butternut Ridge Road which has had inultiple uses such as Horizons and the Senior Transportation Coruzection dispatch center. The city has a need for relocating the food cupboard which is located in the basement of Old Town Hall. As the basement is not ADA accessible and poses safety hazards for anyone who uses the narrow steps. The city applied and received a Cominunity Development Bloclc Grant to move the food cupboard to the Butternut Ridge site. As the building is located within the historical district the architect has worlced to design the exterior in a mamler that appears to be a home befitting the historical district. 2