Revitalization Commission Agenda and Packet 2012 09 27 Joint Meeting

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Historic Preservation Commission Introduction The Historic Preservation Commission advises the City Council an addition, the Commission oversees the landmarking process for properties in Louisville to be designated as local landmarks of historical relevance. The Commission evaluates landmark applications and makes recommendations to City Council regarding their approval. The lity does not have the power to landmark a property without the owner have been landmarked and the City owns one preservation conserva Landmarked structures are eligible for grants from the Historic ation Fund, which is funded by a 1/8 cent sales tax set to expire at the end of 2018. The Commis and makes recommendations to City Council regarding their approv for up to $21,900 is grants, and commercial structures are eligible for up to The HPC also conducts demolition review. All structures over 50 years old must be reviewed if they are being demolished or substantially altered. If the commission fitructure is a potential landmark, a stay of up to six months can be placed on the demoli is offered to find a solution that preserves the historic charac building are met. Once the stay expires, however, the applicant may demolish the buildineither the Commission nor City Council can permanently stop a demolition. The City of Louisville is also a Certified Local Government unde preservation program, and HPC has duties and responsibilities regarding this sta performs standard CLG duties, and also applies for and administers State CLG grants. The Commission, consisting of seven members appointed by the City Council, meee third Monday of every month at City Hall, at 7:00 PM.