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1 will be replaced with. Mr. Petty replied that they are putting a double 4 1/2 inch siding which is a special panel formulated by Sears, it has a natural hem to where if you look at your old wood lap siding you can see a shadow line in between, this doesn't have the shadow line. B. Lord commented that one of the things the Landmarks Commission needs to deal with is there is no recommendation that vinyl or aluminum siding be used to replace wood in terms of historic homes. M. Gareau Jr. commented that it might be a help to the board to have the owner of the home at a meeting for more information about the house. He then read from the ordinance: that the application once made we have the opportunity at this point and time to either issue a certificate of appropriateness if we found the proposed work is compatible with the character of the Landmark District or alternatively we can designate a time, date, and place for a public hearing to be held no longer than 45 days fi-om the date of the seat of the permanent application by the commission. He then commented that he did not know what the exact date was which the board received that, but it has to be set within 45 days, so presumably the board could do it at the next meeting. P. Barker moved to postpone Fred Biszantz of 26561 Butternut Ridge Rd. until the next months meeting, due to the owner's absence and the need for his input to the board about his home. The motion was seconded by C. Miller and was unanimously approved. N. COMMUNICATIONS: B. Lord commented that there are many communications that were in each board members packet. There is an updated copy of the boards and commissions members listing and phone numbers. She then questioned if anyone had any other communications that need to be discussed. M. Gareau Jr. suggested that someone call the Clerk of Commissions tomorrow morning and let her know that there is going to be a hearing set. There will be a need for special notification, which is in section 165.07 (G) and (H). P. Barker replied that he would call and let the clerk know. Doug and Virginia Baldi of 26706 Butternut Ridge Rci. have come to the board to ask questions. Mr. Baldi indicated that they have owned the house for a number of years. He then indicated they stripped the entire front side of the house down to the bare wood, sanded it, re-painted it, re-built the porch roof, and things like that anyone can notice from the front . of the house. He commented that they did not put the addition on that is on the right hand side of the photograph, which was erected already when they purchased the home. He indicated they have been in the process of stripping the west side of the house with the intent of re-painting it to match the front. The Baldi's neighbors have decided to hold a grudge against them and they have sent out the Building Department to deal with the Baldi's. Recently they have been ordered to finish painting the side of the house within 30 days, which Mr. Baldi believes is not long enough for him to get the job done right. He plans on having the side of the house done by the end of the year, but doesn't think it will be done by October 6, 2000 which is the date the Building Department gave him. The porch ceiling has boards that need replacing but originally this porch had a stone rail on it and they really want to replace all of that in one project. M. Gareau Jr. commented that it comes down to being a property maintenance issue. He then recommended that they contact Councilman McKay, it shouldn't be a problem getting the Baldi's some extra time if they know they are working on . the house. . Mr. McKay won't be able to grant it, but he will be able to talk to Mr. Conway and people in the Building Department whom haven't been so helpful to the Baldi's.