Historic Preservation Commission Agenda and Packet 2013 02 11

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Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Minutes January 14, 2013 Page 5 of 9 Koertje stated this type of program will allow our grant program extend further after it sunsets. Watson believes something needs to be paid back so that we can keep money in our pot. He asked if a grant loan would be considered income and can we offer a zero percent loan. Robinson stated grants are considered income. La Grave stated this memo is a great start in looking toward this type of program. There was discussion about the loan amounts being offered. Koertje asked staff when the packets were due for City Council study session. thth Robinson stated February 15for the meeting on February 26. Discussion – Coordination with LRC La Grave stated there is a meeting with Koertje and LRC member Carlos Hernandez to discuss the upcoming meeting agenda. Koertje asked if Hernandez was still planning on attending CPI. Robinson stated he was. Stewart stated there might be a potential project on the east side of the tracks that could have a big impact on the existing area. He stated they are asking for Urban Renewal funds. Discussion – Miners’ Cabin Robinson stated Jean Morgan approached staff to ask the HPC if there was a way to provide a development bonus for saving the cabins. He stated if they grant an easement for the preservation of the cabins then they could get credit for the area underneath the cabins for their overall development standards. Stewart asked staff who owns the property. Robinson stated Michael McAlpine. Stewart asked how the triangular piece of land to the west would be handled. Robinson stated it might be best if the ownership of the two parcels was consolidated. Stewart stated he appreciated staff’s work on this and appreciated the idea of the preservation incentive. La Grave asked if staff could continue pursuing this project. Stewart asked how the City would be able to offer these type of incentives.