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Historic Preservation Commission <br />Meeting Minutes <br />August 20, 2012 <br />Page 5of 10 <br />Watson seconded. <br />Stewart stated he would like to applicant to modify the request for the railing <br />improvements. <br />Koertje allowed the amendment. <br />Motion carried 4 to 0. <br />Public Hearing –Landmark Request –733 Pine <br />Robinson presented the information in the packet. <br />There was discussion regarding the building assessment. <br />Stewart asked if there are any ethical questionregarding this application since the <br />applicant previously served on the HPC. <br />Robinson stated the applicant only needs to disclose his past membership of HPC. <br />Poppitz stated he purchased the property prior to resigning the HPC. He then asked if <br />he had anysay in who is hired for the building assessment. Poppitz then stated he was <br />wondering whether he could get reimbursed for previously done work, or work that is <br />going to be done. <br />-none <br />Public Comments <br />Comments <br />Stewart stated this building is beautiful and has both architectural and social history, <br />and should qualify for landmarking. <br />Koertje asked if the applicant is fine with the house being named the “Thomas House”. <br />Poppitz answered affirmative. <br />Stewart stated the application was done very well and thanked staff for the information <br />included in the packet, including the addition of the architectural survey being completed <br />for the Jefferson Survey. He then asked staff to expand on the “whereas” components <br />of the resolution. <br />Koertje agreed and gave reasons,based on the criteria, as to why this application <br />should be approved. <br />Watson agreed. He added this structure also embodied community benefits. <br />Fasick stated this was a great example of Queen Anne architecture. She then asked if <br />the applicant knew what the original color was. <br />Poppitz stated he would be interested in finding out. <br />