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#4 Changes to a property that have acquired historic significance in their own right will be retained and preserved. #9. New additions, exterior alterations, or related new construction will not destroy historic materials, features, and spatial relationships that characterize the property. The new work will be differentiated from the old and will be compatible with the historic materials, features, size, scale and proportion, and massing to protect the integrity of the property and its environment. Motion to approve the COA for both 124 a & 128 SW 1st Street as presented was made by Commissioners Phillip Peeples, Seconded by Linda Knox motion carried 6 - 0 4. HPO presented to the commission that no COA's administratively approved in January. However a facade grant request was submitted for reimbursement to finance department. Mosher Law Firm Facade Grant $2500 for work completed at 50 S. Main. COA #2015 -033 Exterior remodel, approved September 9, 2016 5. Discussion on promotional and educational activities for HPC outreach and discussed the tour was an ambitious goal, but might be put on the back burner for the time being. Linda Knox liked the handbook idea with to distribute to the neighborhood. Commissioner Peeples suggested we investigate promotional video by James Wyatt and Phillip peoples offered to contact him for a price. Commissioner Alsobrook talked about using social media for the website with This Place Matters suggested by HPO, and using the grant recipients as a start to the campaign. Commissioner Dux expressed options for a tour and video tours, and charging to help cover the cost. Commissioner Alsobrook added this is something to consider for the future. Action taken: Commissioner Alsobrook will be in touch with Cheri Bedford, HPO on Social Media campaign. Commissioner Peeples will find out about virtual video building tour, both will report at the next meeting. 6. Future agenda Items: Survey Monkey for questions to visitors, Pat Conrad Fire Chief Wright addressed the commission on the fire department and their concerns. The fire department is looking for ways to being flexible as they understand the 100 year old building can never be brought up to the all the code. Their intention is not the stifle business with burdensome codes or immaculate sprinklers systems when not necessary, but he explained that life safety is of utmost important. They are looking at the possibility from afire safety from unmanaged storage that creates a higher fire risk. Not to be confused with storage for a working business. 7. A motion to adjourn was made by Commissioner Barbee, seconded by Commissioner Conrad, motion carried 6 — 0 Meeting adjourned at 4:38 p.m. Next meeting scheduled for March 9, 2016.