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2. Tony Mancuso 27260 Butternut Ridge Road - Resident is seeking permit to build a deck Mrs. Mancuso addressed the board and explained they are looking for a simple deck that is 12x16 square. There is a back bedroom window they would have to change. Mr. Barker asked if she has a sketch or drawing. Mrs. Mancuso replied she has a rough drawing and pointed out it is a bungalow and the deck would be on the back of the house. Mr. Barker asked if it would be visible from the front of the house. Mrs. Mancuso said it would not be visible from Butternut or pover. Mr. Barker asked what type of wood will be used. Mrs. Mancuso said they are favoring a composite wood with a flat stain, which would match their shed. Mr. Lang said he drove by the house and if you look at the home from the front, the rear yard is not visible. J. Lang made a motion to grant a certifacate of appropriateness to the Mancuso's for the building of a deck on the rear of their home, to be 12x16 feet. The motion was seconded by G. Corell and unanimously approved. 3. Halleen KIA. 27712 Lorain Road - Applicant is seeking permit for demolition of building (Dr. Barrv's) No representative was present. See notes below under Old Business. 4. Halleen KIA, 27706 Lorain Road - Applicant is seeking permit for demolition of building (Rebecca's) No representative was present. See notes below under Old Business. V. CONIlMUlvICATIONS: Forum News (National Trust Forum publication) - Mr. Lang pointed out this communication provided a lengthy list of resources available on the Internet for all kinds of preservation activities. - Cleveland Restoration Society - Invitation to Membership Meeting and Preservation Awards The Alliance Review Memo to Mayor Musial requesting a proclamation for Mrs. Kate O'Rourke VI. COMMITTEE REPORTS: Mrs. Lord mentioned that Mr. Lang was selected to chair the committee for homecoming to get the board's display in place. At the last meeting they discussed that they want to show case two properties that are highly visible to the community that they feel are at risk. Those are the Barton Road Congregational Church and Rebecca's Floral. It was the board's decision that they would discuss putting a committee together. She referred to the previous meeting minutes. Mr. Lang said that Rebecca from the floral shop has a photograph that is a duplicate of a photograph from the North Olmsted Historical Society. It is from 1902 or 1906. He said she was going to make a copy of that photo for all who asked. There was further discussion about the history of the building. Mr. Lang said that during the month of July he will be in and out of town because of a family wedding. He will actually be in and out of town in August as well. He said he will be in communication with the individuals that are privy to information regarding the two buildings to show case at homecoming. He pointed out that the Community Council is in charge of homecoming but each of the booths is the responsibility of the individual groups. Mr. Corell mentioned he has photos of parades back in the 1950's. Mr. Lang inentioned he has had discussion with Cord Camera about changing 8mm video to a different format. Mr. Corell said he would be willing to look at some of the film. VI. OLD BUSIllTESS: Mr. Lang said there were some items mentioned in the minutes of June 9 regarding the foundation stones. He said he refers to them as being from the Dunfee home. He added that W. Dunfee told him they are worth preserving for use in the park. Mr. Lang was on site during the demolition of the home immediately to the west of the Dunfee home, at which time he observed the basement. He did not see anything of particular note. At that time, he was with Mr. Deichmann, the former City Engineer. Mr. Lang suggested to him that before the contracts were done for demolition of the Dunfee house, an 2