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• Commented that he was distressed at the Commissions attendance. • Commented that he was distressed at the Commissions attendance. Commissioner Cribb • Informed the Commission that the Planning Commission had recently reviewed an issue concerning replacement windows in Henninger Park and that he believed the Historic Commission should have a discussion regarding discouraging aluminum windows in historic neighborhoods. Mr. Jeffry Rice, provided an overview of the issues concerning the replacement windows and, informed the Commission that they could make a recommendation to the Planning Commission. ' • Commented that the Orange County Courthouse was a significant building, designed by a famous architect Richard Neutra, and he would like to consider the structure as Landmark. Commissioner Corwin • Commented that the Commission has been prgmised another tour of the Masonic Temple once the upgrades had been completled and requested staff inform the Commission of the status of the tour. • Commented that she was looking forward to the National Preservation Conference. Commissioner Kinos • Commented that she would like to reschedule the November 2000 Commission meeting due to the National Preservation Conference and asked staff to add this issue to the next agenda. • Commented that a study session after the conference would be beneficial. • Informed the Commission that she and Commissioner Chinn would be meeting with staff to research standards and materials. ' Expressed her appreciation to staff for the notige concerning the homes located at 1120 South Cypress and 1236 West Santa Ana Boulevard. • Apprised the Commission that two homes had been recently burned; one located at 700 East First Street, appeared to be an early 1900 structure and one at the 800 block of Sycamore, a bungalow style, and she commented that she hoped that a replacement structure could be constructed similar to the other homes in the Henninger Park Neighborhood. • Commented that she didn't believe staff was using the submittal checklist for reviews and requested a copy of the checklist. • Stated that she had requested a copy of the Secretary of Interior Standards and that she believed it was important for each Commissioner to be familiar with the standards and possibly include it in future training. • Requested to know who reviewed the architecturbl specifications for adaptive re-use, staff or the Commission. Ms. DeRosa indicated that staff reviewed the re-use and made a recommendation to the Commission. Mls. Crane noted that that the review also depended upon the status of the building, that the review could involve the Building Department. Commissioner Kings further commented that it was important for staff to be up to date on construction procedures for historical preservation. 7. Excuse of absences. Motion to excuse the absences of Commissioners Brenes, Berry, Gartner, and Bustamante. MOTION: Chinn SECOND: Cribb After further discussions regarding the lack of Commissioner attendance, Commissioner Cribb withdrew his second. The motion failed due to lack of second. 3