Historic Preservation Commission Agenda and Packet 2011 12 19

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NOVEMBER 21, 2011 HPC MEETING At the November 21, 2011 HPC meeting, the HPC believed the original bids for the preservation and re-stabilization of the roof structure at 1131 Jefferson Avenue were too high in price (the bid amount requested was $60,000). The high price was based on preserving the roof structure and working within the existing structure to stabilize the roofing system. The HPC directed staff to have the bidding contractors resubmit bids for the removal of the roof, replace the undersized roofing elements with engineered trusses, and replace the roof decking and roof covering. Staff received verbal bids from two (2) of the original submitting contractors. The verbal amounts were $50,000 to remove the existing roof and replace with engineered trusses. Once a 20% contingency ($10,000) is added to this amount the grant request would be $60,000, which is the same amount requested for the preservation work. With the understanding there are several older structures in Old Town which have a similar undersized roof structure; staff acknowledges the weight of the 4 layers of roof covering might be playing a factor in the sagging in certain sections of the roof. To proceed, staff recommends the HPC direct staff to meet with the structural engineer to determine if there are additional design alternatives which might lessen the overall scope of the project, thus resulting in a lower cost for the project. (The following is previous information submitted regarding the original bids:) HISTORICAL BACKGROUND: Information provided by historian Bridget Bacon The house was built in 1932 as a single family residence. There were 3 primary families who owned this residence from 1932 to 1999: John and Katie Porta, Pasqual and Loretta Jacoe, and Percy and Carolyn Conarroe. The current owner purchased the property in 1999. LANDMARK APPROVAL: Louisville City Council approved the landmark application for 1131 Jefferson Avenue, by a 7-0 vote, on September 21, 2010. PREVIOUS GRANTS: Incentive Grant - $1,000 (signing bonus) Incentive Grant - $5,000 (routine maintenance, painting) Restoration Grant - $2,719 (Site Work) Restoration Grant - $9,084 (Carport restructure, Sump Pump) Historic Structure Assessment - $2,200 (Technical Assistance Memo and Drawings) Even though approximately $20,003 has been approved by the HPC and City Council, to date $16,239 in grant funds has been released for 1131 Jefferson Avenue. 2