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Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Minutes December 17, 2012 Page 2 of 9 Stewart asked if anyone on the HPC had any recommendations for a storm window contractor. He gave a few suggestions. Watson also gave a few suggestions of references. La Grave gave a recommendation for a vendor in Boulder. Lewis recommended to Planning Staff should discuss the potential for relocation of a soon to be demolished property to the owner of the house at the time the demolition permit is released. Stewart mentioned his appreciation to Morganand Staff for continually raising awareness about the cabins. He recommended the HPC could nominate the structures for landmarking. Lewis asked Morgan who came up with the idea for the development incentives. Morgan stated Mayor Muckle was the one who recommended the incentives. Stewart stated this lot is an odd shaped lot and might create some development issues. He recommended the HPC should discuss this item further and bring it back at a later date. Koertje recommended staff should look into this andbring back some suggestions. Lewis recommended that staff should do some preliminary site work to determine what types of incentives might exist. Pre-filing Conference – None Public Hearing – Landmark Application – 1013 Jefferson Avenue Robinson presentedstaff’s report. He stated this structure has a strong social history and has retained its architectural form. He commented this structure was included in a 1909 postcard and shared the image with the HPC. Staff recommends approval of the application. The applicant, Green,had no further comments. Lewis stated the porch is not original to the house, based on the image on the postcard. She then inquired if the building ever was brick.She was interested to find out what the stucco was covering. Green answered the building was never brick. Stewart stated he believed the stucco had its own significance, but the owner could consider bringing the structure back to the wood siding if they so desire. He then added the social history was compelling.