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approve windows with adequate mullions. Motion carried 6 -0. Becki Norment joined the meeting. B. 208 S. Main Street - Pat Crabtree. Mr. Crabtree stated that he understood that the Commission wants glass to wrap back around the corner of the building, but he stated that interior windows frames show that this type of wrapped window was not original to the building. He recommended replacing the garage doors with permanent installations that mimic the look of the doors. He also recommended placing divided panes in north windows. Motion was made by Paul Denney, seconded by Sue Lancaster, to approve as presented with the following exceptions: (1) the northeast fenestration be three divided lites using two vertical mullions on each of the east and north windows; (2) that the wrought iron fencing be either black or Gulf Blue with no ornamentation; and (3) that the fence brick be painted white. Motion carried 7 -0. 4. Public Hearing to consider the petition of Donna L. Moore to establish an Historic Overlay District No. 14 (HD -14) on Lots 2 and 3, City Block 36, being number 546 Pine Bluff. Lisa Wright advised the Commission that the property owner lived out of town and could not attend; however, she requested the establishment of the Historic Overlay District with knowledge of what requirements came with the designation. Ann Rogers asked if more than just this lot was included, that the Chairman advised it was not. 5. Consideration of and action on recommending to the Planning and Zoning Commission approval of the petition of Donna L. Moore to establish an Historic Overlay District No. 14 (HD -14) on Lots 2 and 3, City Block 36, being number 546 Pine Bluff and establishing design guidelines for the District. Motion was made to approve the petition to establish an Historic Overlay District with SOI Standards by Sue Lancaster, seconded by Barbara Wilson. Motion carried 7 -0. 6. Discussion ofand possible action on conditions of downtown canopies. Lisa Wright presented several photographs of downtown canopies, and asked the Commission if they would consider designating the balance of the facade grantfunds to replace, repair, or repaint downtown canopies since the impact could potentially be considerable. She noted that there were some far worse off than others, and asked the Commission if they wanted to pinpoint specific canopies or make the funds available to any who apply. Paul Denny recommended we attempt to reach those canopies that were the most pressing, such as the Lawrence Hotel (where the Pet Shop is). Beck! Norment stated that saving the canopies is important to downtown ambiance. Motion was made by Beck! Norment, seconded by Sue Lancaster, to approve eight (8)