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LANDMARKS COMMISSION CITY OF NORTH OLMSTED MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 3,2025 6:00 PM Mr.Neville called the meeting to order at 6:01 PM via an online meeting. Present: David Neville, Mark Madden, Gretchen Schuler, Sarah Egan-Reeves, Tom Dubowski Staff: Stephen Holowicki, Economic and Community Development Coordinator, Assistant Law Director Bryan O'Malley. REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES Ms. Schuler moved, seconded by Mr. Madden, to approve the August 11 Landmarks Commission minutes.The motion was approved 5-0. OLD BUSINESS PLAN-000233-2025; Richard Whitt: 26840 Butternut Ridge Road. COA application The applicant proposed adding a dormer to the east elevation to the home and was asked to discuss the project. The applicant was accompanied by councilwoman Hemann. The applicant's objective was to expand a bumpout to expand the second-floor bathroom ceiling height. The applicant did provide roofing samples as indicated on the application. Mr. O' Malley reminded the chair to name the exhibit what is being shown to the trustees and to consider the applicant to be heard and then to allow time for questioning. Mr. Whitt addressed the commission with the roofing materials to be approved. Councilwoman Hemann declared that she presented to Mr Upton a photocopy of the drawings (on August 12th ) as ordered by the contractor,which more legible drawings were then distributed but should be retracted during this meeting that they were not intended for distribution. Mr. O'Malley suggested referring it as the Gerber submission. The applicant did not have anything to add. Mr. Holowicki reiterated verbiage from the last meeting and that the chair was seeking matching materials to the existing and for scale drawings should be provided. Holowicki also conveyed that the city recommended approval. Mr. Omalley discussed a drawing that was distributed that was not part of the application but received on August 12th by the administration. Mr. Holowicki asked for fmal clarification on the dimensions,which were labeled. 6x8x12 with a 3 foot base between the dormers,for materials sourcing and for an opinion of probable cost. Ms. Hemann commented that the Landmarks Commission is only a recommending body and Mr. O'Malley corrected her that it is prerequisite to a building permit. He further opined that the trustees should expect input from the city. Discussion opened amongst trustees regarding the history of the district and homes, individual properties,the SHPO entrusting the city's oversight as a CLG and finally the drawings of the proposal. Mr Neville mentioned that the dimensions were now clarified and should be ok. Mr. O'Malley stated that as prerequisite to the Landmarks application, a building permit should be 1