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removing two of the existing windows and replacing them with aluminum intake louvers to vent the new equipment. One window on the south side will require the window being removed and the area to be enlarged to accommodate the intact louver; additional two other windows will be removed on the east side and replaced with aluminum intake louvers. Chairman Starrett asked if this is strictly a building housing engineering equipment with no employees. Mr. Saunders stated yes this building has one to two employees with a small office area; its primary function is to house equipment. Chairman Starrett further stated that since this is a mechanical building use only, we need to look at this differently than if it were a publically occupied building. Commissioner Vaughan stated the enlarged window shown on the drawing only shows a header being replaced on the window; are you going to replace the cast concrete that was originally around the window. Mr. Saunders stated it would not be a problem to add it; however they were trying to deemphasize the window versus drawing attention to it. Motion was made by Britin Bostick, seconded by Ben Vaughan to approve the COA. Motion carried 6 -0. B. 36 Clarksville Street — Sugar Shack — Bud Mackey business owner presented the petition. Mr. Mackey stated he would like to add a Coke Cola border on the top portion of the existing windows. He originally wanted to add the border to the bottom and top, however, City Staff informed him that would be too much signage according the sign ordinance. Motion was made by Douglas Cox, seconded by Britin Bostick to approve the COA. Motion carried 6 -0. E. 20 North Plaza — Paris Bridal — Monica Aquino, property owner; and Alex Pickering, Scott's Custom Signs presented the petition. Alex stated she will only be presenting the sign portion of the COA. Chairman Starrett stated that the primary facade of this building burned more than 50 years ago and were replaced by the porcelain tiles you see here. Furthermore restoration of the original facade is not possible because there are not any of those components left. Jeanna Scott, Historic Preservation Officer stated that the original facade was completely destroyed in 1959 and redesigned by Denney Architects to reflect the porcelain tiles that are currently a part of the facade. Alex Pickering stated the letters will be form letters placed on the front of the facade. Chairman Starrett stated that the signage appears to compliment the design of the facade. Monica Aquino stated she wants to replace the current tile with a granite black tile to match the look. Ms. Aquino stated she could not find replacement tile for the existing damaged areas. Motion was made Ben Vaughan, seconded by David Stewart to approve the COA. Motion carried 6 -0. Motion was made by Ben Vaughan, seconded by Britin Bostick to recuse Douglas Cox from item 3D. Motion carried 5 -0. D. 946 South Main Street — Douglas Cox — Douglas Cox, property owner presented the petition. Mr. Cox stated he needs to do roofing work to his home, wants to go back with the slate color composite shingle versus the black which has tendency