Historic Preservation Commission Minutes 2007 04 18

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Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Minutes April 18, 2007 Page 4 of 6 Commission Questions and Comments Koertje noted the building was eligible for landmarking under 15.16.050 for its social significance as a "Site of historic event that had an effect upon society" and that it "Exemplifies the cultural, political, economic or social heritage of the community." Koertje added that the site has good physical integrity, is in reasonably good condition, and the cost for rehabilitation is realistic particularly if grant funds are available. Lewis noted it is rare in Louisville to see an intact masonry building of that age. She added that the City has taken the lead in local land marking and demolish in is site would be inconsistent with the City's landmarking of other buildings. Childs noted that as a full review of alternatives has not been completed the bu ng should be saved. McMenamin noted no strong need to demolish the building right now could save the demolition costs and use that for rehabilitation. the City Muckle added that the need for a maintenance building to demolition of the 1932 building should be 100kE!d at before irreplaceable building. pelling but alternatives ring down an Action Muckle made a motion to place a 180-d finding that the site is eligible for localla social significance as a "Site of historic it "Exemplifies the cultural, political, econ tay on demolition request based on the rking under Chapter 15.16.050 for its t had an effect upon society" and that r social heritage of the community." Lewis seconded the motion. lition permit request for 180 days to September 18, Motion passed 7-0 to stay the 2007. Muth will bring back update on the building at the May Commission meeting. Harney-Lastoka Open Space - Location/Use of Ms. Downer's Cabins Muth infor Commission that the direction she has received is to look only at moving th to the Lastoka property for use as the tool sheds in the Community Gardens, no terpretive sites. The major factors in that decision were the amount of money the City s already committed to the preservation of the existing Lastoka buildings (approximately $85,000), concerns over creating new historical facilities that would require ongoing funding, and the fact that this would be a significant change to the already adopted management plan for the parcel. Jean Morgan expressed her desire to continue to request the cabins be moved as interpretive sites and presented a letter of support from the Lafayette Historical Society. She added the new idea that the cabins be placed in the Community Gardens as interpretive sites. Muckle expressed her disappointment in this direction to staff.