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Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Minutes October 15, 2012 Page 2of 8 Stewart stated he was appreciative of the recommendation and stated Aaron Dejong, the City’s Economic Development Director, may be able to help. Koertje stated he believed a loan program would help stretch the HPF funds.He recommended to research existing programs in other municipalities to gain some examples. Robinson stated staff would start to work on guidelines for sucha program. More discussion ensued regarding the benefits of a loan program. Pre-filing Conference–1013 Jefferson Robinson gave a presentation regarding the request. He explained the owners are interested in landmarking but are concerned a landmarkingwould prohibit them from expanding. They wanted to hear what the HPC had to say. Stewart asked if staff has already had discussions with the property owners. Robinson answered in the affirmative. Derek Green, owner, stated they are interested in landmarking the structure and have future intentions of adding onto the structure. He stated they did not have any set dates on the addition. Stewart stated there were incentives in place to assist in the future addition. He added additions should be done in a sensitive manner, to not destroy any of the historical elements of the structure. A good example is to add on beyond or behind the front façade to preserve the street facing element.He stated the building appeared to have architectural integrity. Fasickasked if a column was missing from the porch. Green stated he believed it was but it was hard to see in the 1948 Assessors photo. Lewis stated she did not believe a column was missing based on its architectural style, which usually was asymmetrical. Lewis stated another helpful document is the social history of the structure –it would either help or detract from the historical character. She stated the HPC will be looking at both the architectural and social history of the structure. Koertje asked if the side windows were original. Green stated he was not sure they were. He would like to update all of the operable windows. Koertje reminded the owner the HPC could not make a decision tonight, but he stated this structure definitely appears to be a candidate for landmarking.