Mr. McErlane stated they bought the building in 1983 and plan on keeping it. He noted that Cliff Rodenberg s law firm is located in the building and there are currently three apartments in the building. Mr. Gleye suggested that when they remove the existing storefront, they work with any historic remnant of the building that are found. Mr. Gleye moved to recommend approval of the project as presented, subject to the condition that if they find historic fabric existing when they take off the facade, they will work with it. Second by Mr. Scraper.
All Members present voted aye and the motion was declared carried.
Jefferson Area Flood Mitigation Project Ms. Thomasson stated after the June 2000 storm, an application was submitted to FEMA under the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program for improvements to Cass County Drain 3 in the Jefferson School Neighborhood. She stated the proposed improvements involve the acquisition and removal of eight houses, three of the properties on the list of eight are considered historic properties. She stated one property was demolished after the flood by a private party. Ms. Thomasson stated as part of the environmental review, this Commission is asked to review and comment. She noted these properties are not located in an historic district.