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Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Minutes December 17, 2012 Page 3 of 9 Koertje asked if the applicant were okay with the house name. Green answered in the affirmative. Koertje stated he agreed with Lewis and Stewart the house has architectural and social significance. Fasick asked if the windows were operable. Green answered in the affirmative. He added the windows are not energy efficient. La Grave asked if the owner would be willing to make landscape improvements to allow for the house to be more visible from the street. Green stated it was not a priority to landscape. He stated they could prune the trees which would help immensely. He stated their priority is to work on the windows. Fasick asked if any of the windows were original. Green stated they are notoriginal, they were probably from the 50’s. Fasick stated she is supportiveof the landmark request, but would like to see the windows improved, especially the street facing windows. Watson inquired about the long term plans of the property. Green stated they originally considered demo but realized it was more cost effective to preserve the structure and maybe add on in the future. th Lewis made a motion to approve the landmark with a modification to the 5“whereas” on the resolution. Fasick seconded the motion. The request was approved 5 – 1. Public Hearing – Landmark Request – Grain Elevator Robinson presented the information provided in staff’s report.He stated this structure has strong social and architectural significance to the City of Louisville. Stewart asked if the existing National Registry makes it automatically eligible for local landmarking. Robinson stated it is helpful, but not automatic. Stewart asked for a clarification as to whether this request was for the structure only or the site as well.He believes the landmark site would include the entire property. Robinson stated the NAPA building should not be included because it is not 50 years or older.