Historic Preservation Commission Agenda and Packet 2013 01 14

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Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Minutes December 17, 2012 Page 5 of 9 Lewis stated if we landmarked the structure only, and there was a proposal for a development in front of the Grain Elevator, we would still need to review the request through a PUD process. However, she also saw the merit for landmarking the entire property to provide additional strength in the review process. The commission discussed the need for a boundary line adjustment and how a public hearing is needed for that process. Watson asked the commission if they would have any problem excluding the NAPA building (544 County Road). Stewart recommended to exclude the NAPA building plus 10 feet south of the structure. The commission agreed to the recommendation. Jean Morgan asked if there had been any resolution on the boundary controversies which exist with the property. Robinson stated he believed the north side boundary conflict has been finalized but the southern boundary has not. He stated the City will continue to work on the southern boundary issue. Morgan stated she had a concern about the property boundary dispute. Watson stated if the commission excludes the NAPA building from the conversation of landmarking then the property dispute doesn’t come into play. Discussion ensued regarding the shape of the site and the boundaries. Stewart stated the shape of the site if important to the context of the property and how it was shaped by the railroad spur which lead to the ACME mine. Discussion ensued regarding the name of the landmark. The “Louisville Grain Elevator” was decided upon. Lewis made a motion to approve the landmark request for the Louisville Grain Elevator. She added the site should be landmarked, less the NAPA building property. Watson seconded the motion. Motion approved 6 – 0. Discussion – Loans from the HPF Koertje presented the memo he included in the packet. Watson asked what term he had in mind. Koertje stated the state has 5 or 10 year terms, but he felt this is up for discussion.