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and stated that, in February of 2006, Mr. Sanchez agreed to install an appropriate roofing material on the front of the house and then replace the metal roof within three years. However, this work was never started and the house has remained open to the elements and is now damaged. Mr. Sanchez stated that a bid from roofers to put shingles on was $11,800.00 for the entire house. Ann Rogers questioned if City staff ever granted a permit for the roof, and Lisa Wright advised that City staff did not issue a permit and actually stopped work once Mr. Sanchez was seen working without one. Chairman Starrett stated that this is a charming cape cod house, and he is aware that Mr. Sanchez has a potential purchaser who wants composition roof. If this metal goes on, it will be there a long time. Becky Norment asked if she could speak on the item. She stated that she lives in the district, and she knows the City sent out letters to all property owners telling them what steps they needed to take before making a change to the exterior of their property. If Mr. Sanchez's request is approved, the Commission will be setting a precedent whereby any owner in the district can simply go out and do anything they want without asking and then plead economic hardship in order to get to leave it that way. She wants the district protected. She stated that, If Mr. Sanchez is not staying in the district, she doesn't want him to be able to put metal on the roof because it will stay there forever. Chairman Starrett asked the HPO what her recommendation was. She advised the Commission that the City is a member of the National Alliance of Preservation Commissions and, as such, is a member of a Listsery that cities use to exchange ideas. She stated that, coincidentally, roofing materials have been a very hot topic on the listserv, and every city responding to the topic is extremely strict on roofing materials because of the significant impact roofing has on the overall character of the structure. She asked Mr. Sanchez if he thought he would know the outcome of the potential sell within thirty days, and he stated he thought he would. Motion was made by Ann Rogers, seconded by Susan Scholz, to table the item for the Wednesday meeting in February in order to give Mr. Sanchez time to work with the potential purchaser. Motion carried 5 -0. C. 902 S. Main Street - Edwayne Samis and Tiny Freelen - Motion was made to approve COA by Susan Scholz, seconded by Sharon Nabors. Motion carried 5 -0.