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decision. Commissioner Steely asked to see the deed history, and noted the other houses across the street are in disrepair. Commissioner Steely asked how this house got on the agenda. Robert Talley stated he discovered its condition in route to another case. Commissioner Steely stated once again that he still thinks there should be a system for the City to claim the houses and put them up for sale before they fall apart. There was some discussion on the acquisition of personal property by government entities. Commissioner Dux suggested training on what the laws and rules are for a city acquiring property before it goes into disrepair. Commissioner Steely stated that he wanted the city attorney to come and discuss this with them. Commissioner Alarid asked if the building was structurally sound except for the hole in the roof. Robert Talley said that it has a hole in the roof possibly from a limb falling through the roof. Commissioner Alarid asked if the reason to red tag it was because of the hole in the roof, and recommended tabling it for the same reasons as stated in item A. Commissioner Dux asked for discussion. Hearing none, a motion was made to table the structure to the next meeting by Commissioner Alarid; seconded by Commissioner Steely. Motion Carried 3 —1, Commissioner Dux dissenting. 4. Discussion and Action on the following Certificates of Appropriateness: A. COA #2016 -48 250 Bonham Street: Demolition of structure, Jack Hilliard. Vicky Olsen represented Jack Hilliard, and stated it was not feasible to repair the building. She stated the east side was hadite blocks and the south facing side is garage doors. She stated there were not any plans for infill. She stated the inside of the building is falling completely apart, and there are some large display cases. The commissioners discussed the age of the building, and it was determined that it was built in the 1960s. Commissioner Steely made the motion to approve demolition of the structure, seconded by Commissioner Alarid. There being no other discussion, the motion carried 4 — 0. B. COA #2016 -49 425 S. Church Street: Fence, Don Pryor. In the absence of a representative, the commission discussed the design standards. Chain link is not allowed, and there is a precedent already set for denial of chain link. Commissioner Alarid made the motion to deny the Certificate of Appropriateness and discuss other alternatives with Mr. Pryor. Motion seconded by Commissioner Barbee. There being no other discussion, the motion carried 4 — 0. C. COA # 2016 -50 7 S. Plaza: Fagade Repair/Replacement, Matt Coyle. Mr. Coyle explained there was a lot of deterioration on the front of 7 Plaza, and the plan is to remove the hardy board from the 1990's and use a stone veneer, install an awning to keep a consistent look, and work on keeping the front weatherproof. Commissioner Dux asked if there was consideration of replacement with newer material similar to hardy board. Commissioner Barbee made the motion to approve the stone veneer, Commissioner Steely seconded, and the chair called for discussion. Commissioner Dux would prefer that the owner go back with a more historic hardy board look. There being no other discussion, the motion Carried 4 — 0.