Historic Preservation Commission Agenda and Packet 2012 12 17

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Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Minutes October 15, 2012 Page 3of 8 Lewis stated she believed this structure appears to allow for additional space to be added on without disrupting the character. Public Hearing –Landmark Request –1036 Walnut Robinson presented staff’s report for the landmark request. He stated there wasn’t much architectural significance and social significance to make this structure eligible for landmarking. He added staff did a survey of other structures in the neighborhood and determined there are other structures in the neighborhood which appear to have architectural integrity and could be eligible for landmarking. Koertje questioned staff as to how they applied the landmarking criteria to make a determination this structure did not have architectural integrity even though it appears to be a structure typical to Louisville –modified miners cabin. Robinson stated it is staffs opinion the structure is not architecturallyintegral to Louisville’s development. Koertje asked staff to go over what appears to have changed with the structure. Robinson gave a verbal listing of all of the items staff believes had been changed, including siding and windows. Stewart asked if the applicant had any further information they would like to add. Poppitz presented some additional information, comparing his house with other houses in the surrounding neighborhood. Public Comments John Leary stated he believed the social history was compelling because one family owned the house for over 100 years. Commission Questions/Comments Lewis asked staff if a structurecan be approved for landmarking based on certain elements of the structure being integral. Stewart stated it could be considered contributing with qualifications. Robinson stated there has not been a landmark of this nature before but he believed it could be done. Stewart gave his understanding for the purpose of landmarking; 1) preserve the structure, and 2) monitor modifications or changes. Lewis stated this structure has vinyl siding, metal windows and not much architectural integrity. Ithas limited street appeal. Watson asked if there was original siding underneath the vinyl siding.