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1. . . . . September 22, 1993 Plan Commission Meeting Minutes Page 5 Hearing for Designation as an Historical Landmark of the Theodore Salorgne House, 1340 Partridge Chairperson Marsh informed those present that the Plan Commission had scheduled the meeting on an application from the Historic Preservation Commission (hereafter "HPC") for designation of the Theodore Salorgne House, 1340 Partridge as an historical landmark. Mr. Marsh outlined the Plan Commission's procedures and criteria for reviewing designations of historical landmarks and called for testimony from the applicant. Mary Gass, HPC Chairperson, 6304 Westminster, appeared on behalf of the HPC. Ms. Gass gave an overview of the report and bill proposal submitted by the HPC. A letter dated September 16, 1993 from Reverend Monsignor Richard J. Gallagher, Executive Secretary of the Archdiocesan Building Commission was presented to members of the Commission and becomes part of this record by reference. The Archdiocese is the owner of the subject property. Jack McCarthy of Catholic Charities, 4532 Lindell, St. Louis, MO 63108, stated that his organization occupied by the building prior to the fire over a year ago. He stated that they may reoccupy the building in the future but plans are not solidified yet. Chairperson Marsh asked Mr. Hill to review the Staff Report. Mr. Hill read Mr. Goldman's memo dated September 15, 1993 which is a part of the file and becomes part of this record by reference. During a discussion concerning the role of the Plan Commission in reviewing Historic Preservation designations, Ms. Kreishman stated that she has always reviewed each application as it applies to the Comprehensive and has based her vote upon that and the overall affect it will have on the City. In this case she will vote for designation. Mr. Safe stated that he will be voting against designation because he feels that there is no need to introduce another layer of government between the owner their ability to act. Ms. Kreishman moved that the Plan Commission recommend that the City Council approve the designation of the Theodore Salorgne House at 1340 Partridge as an historical landmark. The motion was seconded by Mr. Kahn and passed by a vote of 5 - 1. Adjournment Ms. Peniston moved that the Plan Commission meeting be adjourned. The motion was seconded by Mr. Safe and passed by a vote of 6 - O. The meeting concluded at 10:40 p.m. m-9-22.plc