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City Council <br /> Meeting Minutes <br /> September 6,2011 <br /> • Page 7 of 12 <br /> RESOLUTION No. 57, SERIES 2011 — A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING THE <br /> THOMAS HOUSE LOCATED AT 700 LINCOLN AVENUE AN HISTORIC LANDMARK <br /> — Public Hearing <br /> Mayor Sisk opened the public hearing and requested a Staff presentation. <br /> Principal Planner McCartney explained the request is to landmark an historical <br /> residential structure and garage located at 700 Lincoln Avenue. The structure was built <br /> between 1904 and 1906. The applicant and owners are Tommi and Mike McHugh. <br /> Prior, the property had been owned by the Thomas family for 100 plus years. Nicholas <br /> Thomas, Sr. came to Louisville from England with his wife and son, Mary and Nicolas <br /> Jr., to work in the coal mines. Mary Thomas was one of the founders of the Methodist <br /> Church in Louisville, still located at 741 Jefferson Avenue. Nicholas Jr. and Elizabeth <br /> Thomas were married in 1899 and had the house at 700 Lincoln built. They had eight <br /> children, all raised in the house. Of the eight children, Quentin, Mary and Elizabeth were <br /> later owners of the house. <br /> According to the applicant's submittal documents, the following has been restored or <br /> altered: The front and back porch, and the southern dormers were added prior to1948. <br /> There is no evidence of the age of the garage, but it is assumed it is over 50 years in <br /> • age. <br /> This house was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in review <br /> 1986. Staff's e e <br /> indicates the application was compliant to the following criteria: <br /> 1) Architectural Significance and Social Significance. The Thomas Family who lived in <br /> this house for over 100 years were prominent members of Louisville society (founder of <br /> Methodist Church) and industry (coal mine owners and operators). <br /> COUNCIL COMMENT <br /> Councilors supported the landmarking of the Thomas house. <br /> Mayor Sisk requested public comment and hearing none, closed the public hearing. <br /> MOTION: Councilor Muckle moved to approve Resolution No. 57, Series 2011, <br /> seconded by Councilor Dalton. Roll call vote was taken. The motion passed by a vote <br /> of 7-0. <br /> RESOLUTION No. 58, SERIES 2011 — A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING THE <br /> SOTTELI HOUSE LOCATED AT 1021 JEFFERSON AVENUE AN HISTORIC <br /> LANDMARK— Public Hearing <br /> • Mayor Sisk opened the public hearing and requested a Staff presentation. <br />