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b. 123 Bonham St. Storefront Rehabilitation: Jeff Faber was present to represent the certificate of appropriateness and asked the commission if they had questions. Commissioner Caffey helped with presentation of the project. She worked with the applicant to mitigate the previous fagade and develop an appropriate storefront. The applicant discovered evidence of a prior wooden storefront while rebuilding. This was prior to the midcentury metal framing that existed before 2020 renovations. The framing showed signs of deterioration. The proposed store front includes a 4 inch divide between two display glasses on either side of the recessed entry. Wood pilasters will frame a 3/ inch double door with a glass transoms above the doorway. After discussion from the commissioners a motion was made by Commissioner Coyle to approve the application as presented, and seconded by Commissioner Emmite. Motion carried 5-0, with Commissioners Caffey and Matthews abstaining. Mr. Faber requested a $2500 50150% matching fagade grant for the rehabilitation of 123 Bonham. Commissioner Coyle made a motion to approve the fagade grant request. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Emmite. Motion carried 7-0 Corrections to the Historic Preservation Rules of Procedure were reviewed. A motion was made to adopt the Rules of Procedure by Commissioner Vandiver, seconded by Commissioner Long. Motion carried 7-0 The Commission reviewed a portion of the Historic Preservation Ordinance. Commissioner Emmite made the request to add education to the future agenda. Hearing no other items, a motion was made to adjourn at 4:38 p.m. by Commissioner Caffey, seconded by Commissioner Vandiver. Motion carried L --day of '2021 4U. J Chairman