Historic Preservation Commission Minutes 2011 09 19

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Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Minutes September 19, 2011 Page 5 of 6 Discussion – Demo Code Revisions McCartney presented the packet material. Stewart stated the International Building Code (IBC) application expiration is currently 180 days and the HPC would recommend longer for a demolition permit so it is more appropriate and fair. Stewart then asked the HPC for agreement and consensus on the letter he had written to City Council. He would like staff to include it in the City Council packet. He re-iterated the letter requests for the demo application to be specific to the applicant. Lewis stated she agreed with the request. HPC stated they would like to be at the City Council meeting. Fasick asked if the request should be considered after the elections on November 1st. Stewart recommended it should considered before elections. McCartney stated there are two readings required for this request since it is an ordinance change. He stated he will let the HPC know of the potential dates. Koertje reminded staff to include the applicants “heirs” as part of the responsible party. Discussion – Bylaws The HPC requested to continue this item to next month. Discussion – Cemetery McCartney stated the City Attorney had determined the City of Louisville’s Municipal Code does not permit publications in a newspaper to suffice as public notification for historic districts. The Municipal Code is specific in stating each property owner in a potential historic district must be notified by mail. In the instance of a cemetery a grave site is considered property. McCartney stated the City Attorney recommended the code be amended to allow for publications to act as proper notification. The HPC directed staff to prepare an amendment to the code to allow for a separate notification process for cemeteries. Committee Reports – none Update on Demolition Requests - none Department Referrals – none Updates – none