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`?... .? . - > VI. COMNIITTEE REPORTS: VII. OLD BUSINESS: Halleen KIA Certificate of Appropriateness Landmarks discussed extension of time, reuse of the buildings by the owner, moving the buildings and financial donations from the owner to move the building. It was voiced that the owner would be willing to donate funds equal to what it would cost him to raise the buildings to the City or Landmarks to help offset the cost of moving the structure. Estimated costs to remove the building range between $7,500 to 11,000. The commission felt that from a historical perspective the best use would be to remain on the current site and reused. Once a historical structure is moved from its original site the structure somewhat loses its historical value. Mr. Farrell voiced that they felt past meetings regarding the parcel in question determined that the area was not in the historical district, now it is and his client is held to a 6-month restriction. He believed that his client determined that it was not cost efficient to refurbish the building therefore, it is not in his plans to keep the buildings. The commission questioned if the city offered the owner incentives to reuse the building such as 20% tax credit for restoration of the building if listed with National Register. Alternatively, local tax abatements available threw the City itself for the building. Mr. Farrell reviewed that the owner does not think the funds are sufficient to warrant reuse of the building. The Chairman indicated that the Ohio Historical Society and National Trust informed him that there are no funds available for 2004 to assist the commission or the owner. The applicants representative was asked if the owner would support Landmarks efforts to have the building or its location recognized by the Ohio Historical Society as a Historical site and permit a historical marker being placed on the site. Mr. Farrell was not sure. At this point in the meeting, Mr. Halleen and Mr. Kula arrived at 7:30 p.m. as was noted on the agenda. Chairman Lang questioned if Mr. Halleen would permit a historical marker at the site. Note: Landmarks Commission took a 20-minute break at this point in the meeting. Mr. Farrell indicated that when and if the demolition permit is pulled he would notify Landmarks Commission of his client's intent. However, there is not a specified date for the demolition to take place. His client will keep Landmarks up to date as to what is taking place and Landmarks in return is open to suggest alternatives. Mr.. Barker reviewed the discussion regarding donated funds from Mr. Halleen and questioned if in fact Mr. Halleen would donate funds. Mr. Halleen indicated that he is willing to donate the building as well as the fee. It was discussed that at this point final plans are not set so the owner could not guarantee allowing a plaque being placed at the site. It would have to be addressed later if it is feasible or could be worked into the final plans. J. Lang motion that the Landmarks Commission apply to the Ohio Historical Society to recognize this location at the north west corner of Lorain and Porter as a historic site and authorize the placement of a historic marker. P. Baker seconded the motion. Discussion: Councilman Nasher questioned the type of plaque. Mr. Lang reviewed that it would be the brown and gold roughly 3' x 4' as found at other sites throughout North Olmsted. Roll call on the motion: all in favor, "yes" unanimously approved. 2