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list. Mr. Barker believed that if the City picked that site they should be mindful of demolishing the home. Mr. O'Malley was not sure what the size requirements are, nor, which parcels are in the running for the new location. Mr. Rerko believed that if the firehouse was on the same property there should be a deed restriction to protect the home. B. Flyer from Oberlin Heritage Center C. Cleveland Restoration News Letter for December D. Forum News Nov/Dec 2004 E. Fagade Fa112004 issue No. 74 VI. COMIVIIT'I'EE REPORTS: Mr. Lang read aloud a letter dated December 6, 2004 from Assistant Law Director O'Malley. It advised that the law department reviewed the C L G application portions which have been submitted and suggests that Landmarks motion to request legislation to have the C L G application approved by Council and signed by the Mayor. He recommends Landmark direct a memo to the Mayor and Council requesting their joint sponsorship and support for said legislation. Mr. Barker questioned why Landmark would request approval from Council when they have not completed the application requirements. Mr. O'Malley believed that the commission was ready to submit, he did not know that there are still requirements to be met. He is just advising the commission to have Council review all the documentation prior to submitting to the historical society. They need to approve the concepts more than the details. Mr. Lang questioned if the commission could make a motion and hold it until such time as they review the completed application. Mr. O'Malley answered yes and suggested that there is no time like the present to start the process. Mrs. Lord questioned if it was a two phase process first asking to go ahead from Council then with the understanding when ready ask for the formal approval before submitting the final application. Mr. O'Malley advised that Council can give the go ahead then with the Mayors signature and assistance the commission can present to the Ohio Historical Society for review and comment then malce the adjustments and the Mayor is authorized to sign and file the application. B. Lord inovecl to have Landmarks request the authorization by City Council for Landmarks to submit a C L G application to the Ohio Historical Socfety. P. Barker seconded the motion which was unanimously approved. B. I,ord moved to direct the clerk to draft a memo on behalf of the Landmarks Commission addressecl to the mayor with copies to all of Council and Law Director advising that at the December 13, 2004 uYeeting Landmarks passed a motion requesting legislation authorizing the CI.G application and respectfully request joint sponsorship of said legislation and consideration of this matter in the due course of Councils business. Landmarks would be happy to attend a council meeting to discuss the CLG application, forms prepaped and the process which the commission anticipates before the Ohio Historical Society. R. Koeth seconded the motion which was unanimously approved. The CLG committee will try to meet during the day in Old Town Hall either December 27, 2004 or December 28, 2004. Commissioners exchanged e-mails and Mrs. Lord advised that she would e-mail everyone with the exact date the committee will meet. VII. OLD BUSINESS: