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? . CITY OF NORTH OLMSTED "TOGETHER WE CAN MAKE A DIF'FERENCE!" LANDMARKS COMMISSION MINUTES - NOVEMBER 10, 2003 IN OLD TOWN HALL 7:00 P.M. ROLL CALL: Chairman Lang called the meeting to order at 7:06 p.m. PRESENT: J. Lang, T. Dubowski, L. VanAuken, M. Davis, G. Corell, and P. Barker ABSENT: B. Lord, and J. Dailey ALSO PRESENT: Assistant Law Director B. O'Malley (Note: G. Corell was excused from the meeting early) II. REVIEW AND CORRECTION OF NIINUTES: The Landmarks Commission minutes from the October 13, 2003 meeting have been submitted for approval. M. Davis made a motion to approve the minutes as submitted. The motion was seconded by T. Dubowski and unanimously approved. MOTION CARRILEI2. III. RECEPTION OF VISITORS: Valerie Wiles III. NEW BUSINESS: Patricia Moran, 5391 Decker Rd. - Resident is seeking information on obtaining a plaque for her home. Mr. Lang explained that Mrs. Moran was present prior to the beginning of the meeting. She had to leave but she requested information regarding the paperwork necessary to plaque her home. Mr. Lang gave her the requested information and explained the process to her. Mr. Lang mentioned a conversation he had with Dr. Peck. He came to find out Dr. Peck is the owner of property on Lorain Road out on the west end. That property is up for sale, although there is no sign. The property was originally owned and constructed for Charles Seltzer, a former mayor of North Olmsted. It is a very attractive home. The unfortunate part is, as with anything else along Lorain Road, it is zoned commercial. He said Dr. Peck probably intends to sell it as a commercial property knowing full well what its ultimate fate is going to be. It is well beyond the board's reach. Mr. O'Malley asked if the home has been plaqued. Mr. Lang said it has not been plaqued, but it certainly fits the criteria. He said his understanding of plaquing is, a home may be plaqued but you can't stop it from being destroyed, even if it is listed on the National Register of historic buildings. Mr. O'Malley said as he understands it the plaque is an opportunity to preserve and note the history, to educate people about the history, and document the history. The home inay get bulldozed down the road but the function of the plaquing process is to make note of and gather the information. Mr. Lang said Dr. Peck is more than willing to open his home to the board before he leaves the premises. He said he would like to set up such a walk through. Mrs. VanAuken said the home is right next to a Mexican restaurant. There is a long hedge so the house is not visible from the road. She gave further detail about the home. She said she had suggested to the Peck's that they might try selling it to St. Clarence as a retreat house. It can be rented out to different groups. Mr. O'Malley commented there is a lot of commercial property for sale out there and if another buyer comes along it could be saved. IV. COMMUNICATIONS: Memo to Building Commissioner D. Conway from J. Lang regarding Ulewicz roofing request Memo to Mayor Musial from J. Lang regarding Rebecca's building