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LANDMARKS COMMISSION CITY OF NORTH OLMSTED MINUTES OF JUNE 10,2024 7:00 PM Mr.Neville called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM via an online meeting. Present:David Neville,Mark Madden,Sarah Egan-Reeves,Gretchen Schuler Absent:Elizabeth ICukwa,Tom Dubowski,James Gearhart Staff City Planner Nahid Parsipour Ms. Egan-Reeves moved, seconded by Ms. Schuler, to excuse the absences of Ms. Kukwa, Mr.Dubowski and Mr.Gearhart.The motion passed 4-0. REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES Ms. Egan-Reeves moved, seconded by Ms. Schuler, to approve the February 12, 2024 Landmarks Commission minutes.The motion was approved 4-0. Mr. Madden moved, seconded by Ms. Egan-Reeves, to approve the March 11, 2024 Landmarks Commission minutes.The motion was approved 4-0. NEW BUSINESS 24-PLAN-73;Zoltan C.Laszlo-27554 Butternut Ridge Proposal consists of Rooftop Solar Array Installation. No representative from the project was present at the meeting. The commission discussed the appropriateness of installing solar panels on historic houses, considering the potential impact on the historical character of the district.Visibility concerns were raised as the proposed solar array would be highly visible from the street. The commission also discussed the availability of modem,less obtrusive solar products as possible alternatives. They compared the proposal with other installations within the district, noting that such installations were typically in less visible locations. Members discussed the guidelines for energy-saving structures and noted that previous installations in the district were less conspicuous.Mr.Neville and Mr.Madden expressed that the proposal did not align with the district's historical preservation standards due to its conspicuous nature. • The absence of the representative was also noted, as it prevented direct discussion of specific questions or concerns with the applicants. 1