WASHINGTON HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION Regular Scheduled Meeting - Agenda Thursday, August 1, 2017 7:00 PM  X  I. II.  Opening of the meeting Invocation III. Roll call IV. Old Business  1. Possible nomination and vote for Chairman  V. Certificate of Appropriateness  A. Major Works  1. A request has been made by Mr. Ed Stone for a Certificate of Appropriateness to construct a 20'x30' garden storage building on the empty 2. A request has been made by Mr. Ambrose Lewis for a Certificate of Appropriateness to construct a 21'x10' screened in porch over the existing deck on the back of the house located at 227 East Second Street.  lot located at 513 East Second Street.  B. Minor Works  1. A request has been made and approved by staff for a Certificate of Appropriateness for the owner of 235 East Main Street to install fresh gravel in an existing driveway located in the front yard of the property. 2. A request has been made and approved by staff for a Certificate of Appropriateness for the owner of 219 East Third Street to repair windows, soffit, fascia, porch posts, siding and roofing using like materials on the 3. A request has been made and approved by staff for a Certificate of Appropriateness for the owner of 309 Moss Way Apt #102 Street to replace the existing HVAC unit in the back yard (same location) of the property. 4. A request has been made and approved by staff for a Certificate of Appropriateness for the owner of 517 East Main Street to replace the existing  property.  HVAC unit in the same location of the property.  1    5. A request has been made and approved by staff for a Certificate of Appropriateness for the owner of 404 Water Street to install a new HVAC unit 6. A request has been made and approved by staff for a Certificate of Appropriateness for the owner of 227 East Second Street to repair the 7. A request has been made and approved by staff for a Certificate of Appropriateness for the owner of 219 East Third Street to remove a dead tree located in the front yard of the property. The tree has been dead for more  in the back yard of the property.  existing fence located in the back yard of the property.  than 4 years.  VI. Other Business  VII. Approval of Minutes - July 6, 2017  VIII. Adjourn  2    OLD  BUSINESS  Possible nomination and  vote for Chairman    MAJOR  WORKS    513 East Second  Street  Construct a Garden  Storage Building    Toid g  Please Use Black Ink  Please submit the Application Fee of $50 too cashiers in thet frontl lobby of City! Hall underDevelopmental Finding Fee"  5131 East 2nd Street  Ed: and: Shirley Stone  @60  @211  Wewould: liket tol build: a 20' x30' Garden Storage Buildingi int the lot next door to our home. Thel building willl be on a concrete slab with a stone floor. Thee exterior siding will matchi the existing house as willt the metal roof. Wev willj paint thel building to1 matche existing structures. Porchy post andi rails will match thel house. Window styling will: also matcht thel house. Oncel built we will Landscapet thel loti to coordinate withi the existing vegetation andl landscaping ont the original lot. Our goali ist to1 maket thisl buildinga  cohesive part oft thel lot andt thel historico district.  Edi EStone  513) East: 2nd Street Washington: NC: 27889  July12,2017  336.420.0451  Est        7/25/2017  ConnectGIS Feature Report  Beaufort PrintedJ July2 25, 2017 See Below for Disclaimer  CONNEÇTGIS HOSTING  Parcels  Property Land Owners Interior Tract Lines Centerlines County Line County Line (Solid) State  1:36 Feet  pailhestetcomaci-comowPsNTatNDAMmArPNA  1/2    7/25/2017 OBJECTID 10758 OWNER NAME STONE EDDIE E MAILING ADDRESS: 2 513 EAST 2NDSTREET ZIP 27889 BLDG VAL 700 TAXABLE VA 47050 PROPERTY, ADDRESS 519E2NDST DATE 10/17/2016: 12:00:00 AM SALE PRICE 18000 NBHD DESC HISTORICAL ROAD TYPE PAVED SUB CDE NBR BATHS REID 43231  ConnectGIS Feature Report  GPIN 5685-07-7192 OWNER NAME2 STONE: SHIRLEY CITY WASHINGTON PROP DESC TOTVAL 47050 PREV ASSESS 47050 TOWNSHIP 01 DEED BOOK and PAGE 1912/00665 NBR BLDG 0 LAND USE YR BUILT SUB DESC EFFYR  GPINLong 5685-07-7192 MAILING ADDRESS 513 EAST: 2NDS STREET STATE NC LAND VAL DEFR VAL 0 ACRES 0 MBL 56850970 STAMPS 36 NBHD CDE H EXEMPT AMT SQFT NBRE BED PIN 01016873  LOT (,22 AC) PATRICIA BAKER DANIEL 46350  Beaufort County onliner mapa access is provided asa a publics service, asi is, as available andy withouty warranties, expressed ori implied. Content published ont this website is for informational purposes only and isr noti intended to constitute a legal record nors should it bes substituted for the advice or services of industry that professionals. Beaufort Thel County ofE Beaufort andt the Website Provider disclaim allr responsibility: and legall liability for the contentp published ont this website. The user agreest and its Assigns shall be! held harmless from alla actions, claims, damages orj judgments arising out oft the use of County data.  Countyl  httos:/ I/beau ufort. connectgis. comDowmnboadFle.asix. ags_ mapec808a50046144461449ad7a4687e1pé82x.htmat-printud  2/2    Stakes mark thei front oft thel building.  Stakes from the side walk    Becciud Shoxt  Curreus Hoube  Propohed Buildiug  Garaq.  Garden Building Addition 531 East 2nd Street    Nortl 1    Inspiration Photo  Wev willl build to these proportions. Will not] have: bay window or chimney. Porch willl be morei in scale andl likeness ofl house porch  Ourporch will match house porch and will notl have curved ceiling SauSiseDs            GARDEN HOUSE    Adjacent Property Owners - 513 East Second Street  RANSONE CAROLINEH 5101 E MAIN: STREET WASHINGTON NC 27889 WILLARD DANGELAA 7508 SLATESTONE RD WASHINGTON NC27889 TURNER PRESTON KEITH 514EMAINST WASHINGTON NC 27889 POTTS ROBIN ROBERSON TRUSTEE 107 SOUTH REED DRIVE WASHINGTON NC2 27889 HARSTAD. JAMES ALAN TRUSTEE 332 TALON DRIVE PITTSBORO NC 27312 TAYLOR. JENNIFER LYNN MARSLENDER 1221 NI BROWN ST WASHINGTON NC: 27889 MOLON TOM 113 MCNAIR: ST WASHINGTON NC2 27889 YEUNG KIT 137CASTLECT WASHINGTON NC: 27889 STONE EDDIE EARL 513 E2NDSTREET WASHINGTON NC2 27889 O'ROURKE DORCAS 510 E2NDSTREET WASHINGTON NC 27889 READ FRED 411 WALNUT STREET #7595 GREEN COVE SPRINGS FL 32043 HOUSLEY DOUGLAS MANUEL 1508 HODGES ROAD CHOCOWINITY NC27817 KEUSENKOTHEN MARK 524 EAST SECOND STREET WASHINGTON NC 27889 HELMS. JAMES RANDLE 528 E2ND STREET WASHIGNTON NC 27889  REED CACHE. A 340 CAMP COVE RD ZIRCONIA NC 28790    C0  ontoin Deoelopmenb ffstoric Preseroation  Citys  Washington  NORTH CAR'OLINA  July 26,2017  Subject: Certificate ofAppropriateness: - 513 East Second Street  Dear Adjoining Property Owner,  Whenever exterior renovation work is being conducted in the Washington Historic District all property owners within 100 feet of the proposed construction activities are required to be notified by the City of Washington. According to the application submitted by the applicant, your property is located adja-  cent to the above subject property.  AI request has been made by Mr. Ed Stone for a Certificate of Appropriateness to con- struct a 20'x30' garden storage building on the empty lot located at 513 East Second  Street.  Ifyou would like to see plans for this work, please visit the City Planning Office prior to the meeting. You are welcomed and encouraged to attend the regularly scheduled meeting of the Washington  Additionally, the full application is available on the city website. Historic Commission. Please note the following date, time, and place:  Date: Tuesday August 1, 2017  Place: City Hall- Municipal building, 102 East Second Street. Enter from the Market Street  side of the building and go to the second floor.  Time: 7:00 PM  Ini the meantime, should you have any questions please feel free to contact me.  Sincerely, CHA  Emily Rebert Community Development Planner Historic Preservation 252-946-0897 erebert@washingtonnc.gov    Staff Report  513 East Second Street  The application for the property located at 513 East Second Street is requesting approval to constructa Please review the Historic Preservation Commission Design Guidelines, Chapter312Outbuldines and  20'x30' garden storage building in the middle of the property. Accessory: Structures and Chapter 5.2 New Construction:  3.12.17 The: same criteria related to the use of materials for new construction apply to 3.12.5 Designs for new outbuildings and accessory: structures should complement the architectural style and period ofthe primary structures as well as examples of similar structure 3.12.7 New outbuildings should be proportionally the same in size and height to the primary structure as is seeni in the relationship between other primary and secondary structures in the 5.2.4 Main entrances should be clearly evident and should be oriented toward the sidewalk: and street. If possible, new buildings should include at front porch or portico. 5.2.6 The design of a new building should not attempt to create a false historic appearance, but rather complement the existing district. New construction should have its own character and 5.2.71 The fenestration ofar new building should reflect that of existing historic structures within adistrict and be compatible in proportion, shape, location, pattern and size.  outbuildings and accessory: structures.  within the district. district.  style.  The proposed structure is going on al lot that does not have a primary dwelling. The owners own the lot and live in the house on the west side (515 East Second Street). The garden building will be constructed to match the house. The request is within the design guidelines except for Chapter 5.2.4. The building's front entrance faces to the west (side) and noti the north ("oriented toward the sidewalk").    REQUEST FOR COMMISSION ACTION  To: Historic Preservation Commission From: Emily Rebert, Planning & Development  Re: The owner of 513 East Second Street has submitted a request to construct a 20'x30' garden storage  building on the empty lot.  A request has been made by Mr. Ed Stone fora a Certificate of Appropriateness to constructa 20'x30' garden storage building on the emptyl lot located at 513 East Second Street. To grant such a request, the Historic Preservation Commission must make findings of fact, which are included in the sample motions below. Any conditions the Commission feels appropriate may  be attached to the motion.  Possible Actions  Imove that the Historic Preservation Commission grant a Certificate of Appropriateness to Mr. Ed Stone to construct a 20'x30' garden storage building on the empty lot located at! 513 East Second Street. This motion is based on the following findings of fact: the application is congruous with the Historic Preservation Commission Design Guidelines, specifically Section 3.12 Outbuildings and Accessory Structures and! 5.2 New Construction.  Or  Imove that the Historic Preservation Commission grant a Certificate of Appropriateness to Mr. Ed Stone to construct a 20'x30' garden storage building on the empty lot located at! 513 East Second Street. This motion is based on the following findings of fact: the application is congruous with the Historic Preservation Commission Design Guidelines, specifically Section 3.12 Outbuildings and Accessory Structures and 5.2 New Construction. Ifurther move that the Historic Preservation Commission place the following conditions on the approval:  Or  Imove that the Historic Preservation Commission deny a Certificate of Appropriateness to Mr. Ed Stone to construct a 20'x30' garden storage building on the empty lot located at 513 East Second Street. This motion is based on the following findings off fact: the application is not congruous with the Historic Preservation Commission Design Guidelines, specifically Section  3.12 Outbuildings and Accessory Structures and! 5.2 New Construction.    227 East Second  Street  Construct a Screened in  Porch Over the Existing  Deck    APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS  Please Use Blackink  Historic Preservation Commission Washington, NC  To: Washington Historic Preservation Commission  Please submit the Application Fee of $50 toc cashiersi int thet front lobby ofCity! Hall underDevelopmental Finding Fee"  102 East 2nd Street Washington, NC 27889  Street Address of Property: 227E2nd St, Washington, NC 27889 Historic Property/Name (iF applicable): Tom Carrowan House and Carolinal House Owner's Name: Ambrose Lewis and sister Diane Lewis  Lot Size:  52 (width)  feet by  200 (depth)  feet.  Brief Description of Work to be Done:  Convert existing deck on rear of house to a screen porch:  2l'xI0'  1.Existing deck platform and footings to remain, deck railings to bei removed. 2. Frame new walls, window and door opening and roof support rafters  3. Provide new roof deck and metal roofing panels, new: screen doors, new; screen windows and exterior trim and finish boards (see attached architectural renderings, catalog cuts and photographs for additional information) lunderstand that all applications for a Certificate of Appropriateness that require review byi the Historic Preservation Commission must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the 15th of the month prior toi the meeting Iwish to attend; otherwise consideration will be delayed until the following HPG meeting. An incomplete application will not be accepted. lunderstand: approved requests are valid for one year.  Office Use Only (Date Received) Approved Approved with Conditions Denied Withdrawn Staff Approval (Date)  Ambrose Lewis and Diane Lewis (Name of Applcant- E-type or prnt) 227 E 2nd St, Washington, NC (Mailing Address) 07-17-2017 (Date). AKIAA (Signature of Appligant)  (Initials)  AGTION  27889 (ZipCode)  252-402-1405 (Daytime Phone Number) Dioeu  (Authorized Signature)  Upon being signed and dated below by the Planning Department or designee, fhis application becomes a Works Certificate shall not relieve the applicant, contractor, tenant, or property owner from obtaining any other permit required by City code or any law. Minor work projects not approved by staff will be fowarded  Minor Works Certificate of Appropriateness. It is valid until  Issuance of a Minor.  toi the Historic Preservation Commission for review at jts next meeting.  (Minor Work Auth. Sig.)  (Date)  Applicant's presence or that of your authorized representative is reguired at the meeting oft the Historic Preservation Commission at which the application is to be considered. You must give written permission to your authorized representative to attend the hearingo on your behalf.  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According to the application submitted by the applicant, your property is located adja-  cent to the above subject property.  A request has been made by Mr. Ambrose Lewis for a Certificate of Appropriateness to construct a 21'x10' screened in porch over the existing deck on the back of the house  located at 227 East Second Street.  Ifyouy would like to see plans for this work, please visit the City Planning Office prior to the meeting. You are welcomed and encouraged to attend the regularly scheduled meeting of the Washington  Additionally, the full application is available on the city website. Historic Commission. Please note the following date, time, and place:  Date: Tuesday. August 1, 2017  Place: City Hall - Municipal building, 102 East Second Street. Enter from the Market Street  side of the building and go to the second floor.  Time: 7:00 PM  Ini the meantime, should you have any questions please feel free to contact me.  Sincerely, C94  Emily Rebert Community Development Planner Historic Preservation 252-946-0897 erebert@washingtonnc.gov    Staff Report  227 East Second Street  The application fort the property located at 227 East Second Street is requesting to construct a 21'x10' screened. in porch over the existing deck on the tertiary elevation oft the property. Please review the Historic Preservation Commission Design Guidelines, Chapter 3.6 Porches and  Entryways:  3.6.4 Reconstruction of missing or extensively deteriorated porches is encouraged. Reconstructed porches shall be based on documentary evidence. If adequate documentation is not available, a new design is appropriate ifiti is compatible with the style and period oft the 3.6.51 It is prohibited to enclose porches on primary elevations. Porches on rear elevations not seen from the public right-of-way may be screened or enclosed only ift the work is designed sO that it can be installed or removed without damage to the historic structure. Please review the Historic Preservation Commission Design Guidelines, Chapter 5.3 Additions:  building.  5.3.1 Additions should be located to the rear or non-character defining elevation. With historic residential structures, additions should be placed in a mannert that they are not clearly seen from the public right-of-way. Landscaping can often be used to minimize the visual impact that 5.3.2 New additions should not remove, damage, or obscure character-defining architectural 5.3.3 Additions should be compatible ini materials, design, roof form, and proportion to the main structure. However, new additions should be constructed at a scale smaller than the historic 5.3.4 Additions, like new construction, are representative of thet time in which they are built. Therefore, contemporary designs are permitted, but should always be compatible with the 5.3.6 Additions to historic structures should be clearly identifiable as such. Additions should be set back and constructed at a smaller scale than the original building. Architectural details should complement the main: structure but should be clearly differentiated. The addition of the porch onto the back of the house is smaller than the original structure, made of compatible materials, and located in the tertiary elevation. Based on finding of fact, the request is congruous with the Design Guidelines.  additions may have to thel historic structure.  feature.  structure sO as not to overpower the existing historic building.  existing historic: structure.    REQUEST FOR COMMISSION ACTION  To: Historic Preservation Commission From: Emily Rebert, Planning & Development  Re: Mr. Ambrose Lewis has submitted a request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to constructa 21'x10' screened in porch over the existing deck on the tertiary elevation of the property located at: 227  East Second Street.  A request has been made by Mr. Ambrose Lewis for a Certificate of Appropriateness to construct a 21'x10's screened in porch over the existing deck on the back of the house located To grant such a request, the Historic Preservation Commission must make findings off fact, which are included in the sample motions below. Any conditions the Commission feels appropriate  at 227 East Second Street.  may be attached tot the motion.  Possible. Actions  Imove that the Historic Preservation Commission grant a Certificate of Appropriateness: to Mr. Ambrose Lewis to construct a 21'x10' screened inj porch over the existing deck on the tertiary elevation of the property located at 227 East Second Street. This motion is based on the following findings of fact: the application is congruous with the Historic Preservation Commission Design Guidelines, specifically Chapter 3.6 Porches and Entryways and 5.3  Additions.  Or  Imove that the Historic Preservation Commission grant a Certificate of Appropriateness: to Mr. Ambrose Lewis to construct a 21'x10' screened in porch over the existing deck on the tertiary elevation oft the property located at 227 East Second Street. This motion is based on the following findings of fact: the application is congruous with the Historic Preservation Commission Design Guidelines, specifically Chapter 3.6 Porches and Entryways and! 5.3 Additions. Ifurther move that the Historic Preservation Commission place the following  conditions ont the approval:  Or  Imove thati the Historic Preservation Commission denya Certificate of Appropriateness to Mr. Ambrose Lewis to construct a 21'x10' screened in porch over the existing deck on the tertiary elevation of the property located at 227 East Second Street. This motion is based on. the following findings of fact: the application is not congruous with the Historic Preservation Commission Design Guidelines, specifically Chapter 3.6 Porches and Entryways and! 5.3  Additions.    MINOR  WORKS    Minor Works  1. Ar request has been made and approved by staff for a Certificate of Appropriateness: for the owner of 235 East Main Street to install fresh gravel in an existing driveway located in the 2. Are request has been made and approved by staff for a Certificate of Appropriateness for the owner of 219 East Third Street to repair windows, soffit, fascia, porch posts, siding and 3. Ar request has been made and approved by staff for a Certificate of Appropriateness for the owner of 309 Moss Way Apt #102 Street to replace the existing HVAC unit in the back yard 4. Ar request has been made and approved by staff for a Certificate of Appropriateness for the owner of 517 East Main Street to replace the existing HVAC unit in the same location of the 5. Ar request has been made and approved by staff for a Certificate of Appropriateness for the owner of 404 Water Street to install a new HVAC unit in the back yard of the property. 6. Ar request has been made and approved by staff for a Certificate of Appropriateness for the owner of 227 East Second Street to repair the existing fence located in the back yard of the 7. AI request has been made and approved by staff for a Certificate of Appropriateness for the owner of219 East Third Street to remove a dead tree located ini thet front yard of the property.  front yard of the property.  roofing using like materials on the property.  (same location) oft the property.  property.  property.  The tree has been dead for more than 4 years.    OTHER  BUSINESS  None    MINUTES    WASHINGTON ISTORICPRESERVATON COMMISSION Regular Scheduled Meeting - Minutes Thursday, July 6, 2017 7:00 pm Members Present Mark Everett William Kenner Karen] Mann Kathleen Couch Members Absent Cheri Vaughn Geraldine McKinley (One vacant seat) Others Present John Rodman, Director Emily Rebert, Historic Planner  I. II.  Opening of the meeting Invocation An moment of silence was taken. III. Roll Call As silent roll call was taken by staff. IV. Old Business V.  Markl Everett as acting Chairman called the meeting to order.  Certificate ofA Appropriateness A. Major Works  1. A request hasl been made by Mr. Frank Williams fora Certificate of Appropriateness to constructa 15'x24'd deck on a primary elevation of thej property located at716 East Main Street. Mr. Frank' Williams came forward and was sworn in. He stated that they would like to add a deck on the rivers side oft thel house. He stated that they tried to design the deck in such a way that anyone walking the railroad treacle or anyone one the water willl barely be able to notice it. Mr. Williams stated thati it willl be: an improvement tot thej property. He stated that they plan to use wood material; the deck willl have planter boxes as opposed to railing, and willl have steps all the way around. Mark Everett pointed outt thatt the deck would be: something that could be removed int the future, soit  would not) permanently: alter the structure. The Chairman opened the floor and no one came forward.  1    William Kenner: stated that Mr. Williams is doinga a great) job ofl bringing this craftsman homel back to life. Karen Mann asked about the alterations that Mr. Williams willl be doing to the side deck. Mr. Williams explained his design in reference to the side deck. William Kenner asked ifhe would want steps going down in that direction in the future. Mr. Williams stated that it would be nicet tol have the William Kenner made the following motion: Imove that the Historic Preservation Commission grant a Certificate of Appropriateness tol Mr. Frank Williams tol build a 15'x24' deck on thel back ofthe house on the property located at716 East Main Street. This motion isl based on the following findings off fact: the application is congruous with thel Historic Preservation Commission Design Guidelines, specifically Chapter 5.41 Decks. Ifurther move that thel Historic Preservation Commission place the following conditions on the approval: that he isa allowed to construct stairs on the east side of the property if he SO choices. Karen Mann: seconded the motion and all voted in favor. 2. A1 request hasl been madel byl Mr. Jim Wiley, acting as agent for Beacon: Street, fora a Certificate of Appropriateness to constructal new singlef family, two-story dwelling on! Lot #26 within Moss Landing. Thel home willl be consistent: and will match: single family residences in the development. Mr. Bryant Graham came forward and was sworni in. Hej presented the plan fort thel home on Lot #26. William Kenner asked ift the garage had heating and air. Mr. Graham: stated that it did not. Mr. Kenner asked about thes spindle design. He stated that he liked that some oft thel homes have turned spindles that offer a diamond affect. Emily Rebertstated that they have had: al lot of] home owners coming back requesting to: screen in their porches. She: asked ifMr. Graham would be opposed to the Commission approving: as screen porch now so the future owners would have the option. Mr. Graham  option.  stated thatl he felt that was a greati idea.  The Chairman opened the floor. No one came forward.  Karen Mann made the following motion: Imove that thel Historic Preservation Commission granta Certificate of Appropriateness to Mr. Jim Wiley: and) his representative Bryant Graham of Beacon Street Development to construct: a news single family dwelling on thej property located atl Lot#26 Moss Landing. This motion is based on the following findings of fact: the application is congruous with thel Historic Preservation Commission Design Guidelines, specifically Chapter 5.01 New Construction Section 5.2) Residential Construction. Ifurther movet that the Historic) Preservation Commission place the following conditions on the approval: that thel home owner) has the option to screen: in the rear porch ifso desired and: staffr may approve. Kathleen Couch: seconded the motion  and all voted ini favor. B. Minor' Works  1. Ar request has been made and approved by staff fora a Certificate of Appropriateness for the owner of219 East Main Street to ther remove. a dead dogwood treel locatedi in thel back yard oft the property. 2. A request has been made and approved by staff fora Certificate of Appropriateness: fort the owner of 6291 East Main Street toi replace the current roof usingl like materials on the property. 3. A request has been made and approved by staff fora Certificate of Appropriateness: for the owner of219 East' Third Street toi install a 3'x5' signi in thei front yard oft thej property. 4. A request has been made and approved by staff fora a Certificate of Appropriateness: for the owner of4 407 North Market Street toi install a 21"x27" free standing: sign located: in the front yard of the  property.  2    Kathleen Couch made ar motion to approve all the minor works. The motion was seconded by  William Kenner and all votedi in favor.  VI. Other Business  1. Welcome New Commission Members a. Karen Mann b. Kathleen Couch  The new Commission members were introduced and welcomed.  2. Nomination and' Vote for Chairman members are present  The Commission decided tol hold off on voting fora a Chairman until theyl had a full Commission and all  3. Demolition by Neglect Ordinance Update  a. CLG Workshop and Presentation tol Beaufort b.) Hearing Notice! Sent tol Mr. Charles Major C. Reorder tol Repair sent tol Mr. David McCook  d.s Status of Properties  Emily Rebert updated the Commission ont the ongoing Demolition by Neglect cases. She stated thata hearing noticel had been sentt to Charles Major and his case willl bej presented: in August. Also, that Mr. McCook willl be receiving a notice. Ms. Reberts stated that out of19j properties: 9are out of Demolition by! Neglect, 3 are working towards that, and the others willl begin to receive notices from staff. She then gave: al back ground summary oft the McCook and Major cases and the) process fort the  new members oft the Commission 4. Workshops: and Possible Retreat a. Outreach - Window' Workshop b.F Preservation Plan C.E Education  Ms. Rebert talked about thej possibly oft the Commission having workshops or some type ofretreatt to go over plans for the Commission and what they would liket to: seei ini thef future. Shes stated that they  would wait until everyone was] presented to discuss specific dates.  VII. Approval of Minutes - June 6, 2017  William Kenner made a motion to: accept the minutes. His motion was seconded by Karen Mann and all voted Dee Congleton came forward. Shes stated that the Historic Preservation Foundation, herselfincluded, supported the reappointment of Edj Hodges to the Commission. She then gave as summary ofMr. Hodges' dedication to the Commission and thel Historic District. She stated thati it was very sad nott to: see Edi in his  inf favor.  seat, as he: should be. Ms. Congleton stated thati many members oft thej publicagree.  VIII. Adjourn  Therel being no other business the meeting was adjourned.  3