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Historic Preservation Commission <br />Meeting Minutes <br />July 18, 2011 <br />Page 4 of 7 <br /> <br />Public Comment – none <br />Commission Comments <br />Tofte asked how long the applicant has lived in the house. <br />McHugh answered 3 months. She added the house is very structurally sturdy but the electrical <br />and plumbing have not been updated. <br />Tofte asked if they have gotten a radon test. <br />McHugh answered no. <br />Speier commented the late additions (dormers) have made the building more architecturally <br />interesting. <br />Lewis stated this was a great application. <br />Tofte agreed. <br />Speier reminded the applicant the HPC provides design assistance. <br />Koertje stated it is a great application and the National Registry almost makes it a presumptive <br />landmark. <br />Stewart and Fasick agreed. <br />Koertje asked the applicant if they wanted to landmark the garage and if they were happy to <br />name the house the “Thomas House”. <br />McHugh answered affirmative on both questions. <br />Lewis made a motion to approve the application. Koertje seconded and asked for a friendly <br />amendment to include “National Registry” and “100 years in one family” as reasons for <br />approval. <br />Lewis agreed. <br /> <br />Name Vote <br />Mike Koertje Yes <br />Heather Lewis Yes <br />Jessica Fasick Yes <br />Florian Speier Yes <br />Peter Stewart Yes <br />Laurel Tofte Yes <br />Steve Poppitz Excused <br />Motion passed: 6 to 0 <br /> <br />PUBLIC HEARINGGrant Request – 557 Jefferson Avenue <br /> – <br />McCartney presented the packet material. <br />Lewis inquired if the house currently had lead paint. <br />McCartney stated he was unsure but the applicant might know. <br />Ann Marie Spear, applicant, stated there was lead paint and the painting contractor has <br />provided a plan on how to deal with paint chips and disposal. <br /> <br />