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Ayes, and 0 Nays. 5. Review final submissions for grant approval in the amount of $5000 for repair and painting of windows on 100 N. Main, Moore Law Firm. — Casy Gain presented the submission. A motion was made by Commissioner Vandiver, seconded by Commissioner Coyle to approve the grant. Motion carried, 7 Ayes; 0 Nays 6. Discussion and possible action on the following Certificate of Appropriateness for the property located at 36 N. Plaza. Spencer O'Connor came before the Commission to present the COA. A. Blanker panel existing doors and mural opportunity — The original exit door from 1916 s badly degraded with rotting wood. They propose to replace this with pressure treated plywood surface and paint a mural that looks like a backstage exit with the faces of comedy and drama at the top. Thei plan is to not completely seal it in as it might be feasible in the future to open it back up again. Commissioner Vandiver questioned replacing a double door with a single door which is prohibited by the Design Standards. Commission Matthews stated it was his understanding that the original door is not being replaced. Mr. O'Connor stated that is correct. And that the blanker panel is not considered a permanent solution. Commissioner Matthews stated that as long as historic materials is not being removed, there should be no problem. Commissioner Coyle asked if cement board could be used in place of the plywood. Mr. O'Connor stated that is a possibility. A motion was made by Commissioner Daugherty, seconded by Commissioner Coyle to approve the COA with the stipulation that cement board be used in place of the plywood. 7 Ayes; 0 Nays. 7. Discussion and possible action on the following application for the property located at 1016 Church Street. Coming before the Commission were property owner Raphael Rodiguez and Jose Flores (interpreter). A. Certificate of Appropriateness — Mr. Rodriguez came before HPO Bedford previously regarding an addition to the back of the house that was in poor condition. She did issue a minor COA to tear down that addition. Mr. Rodriguez plans to remodel the entire front of the house, leaving the windows as they are and repair the siding. The house will remain much as it is now on the front, repairing what is damaged. Commissioner Coyle asked if the side windows are the same size as the front, and if so, could it be used on the front to replace the window that does not match. HPO Bedford stated that it can stay as it exists now. HPO Bedford also told him that there are qualified people in town who can tell him if the windows can be repaired rather than replaced. Commissioner Coyle made a motion, seconded by Commissioner White to approve the COA. Motion carried. 7 Ayes, 0 Nays B. Facade Grant — Commissioner Vandiver made a motion, seconded by Commissioner