Historic Preservation Commission Agenda and Packet 2013 03 18

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Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Minutes February 11, 2013 Page 5 of 10 Mark Zaremba, applicant, presented. He stated his hope is this project can become an archetype of how this type of projects can be handled. He would like the ability to keep the footprint as is, but be allowed to do a second floor addition after the structure has been landmarked. Stewart asked Zaremba where the split of the landmark request is. Zaremba said his request would allow him to expand the commercial 20 feet into the residential area. Fasick asked what color the structure would be. Zaremba stated he would leave that up to this board to decide. Fasick asked if Zaremba understood how an addition may work if the building were landmarked. Zaremba stated he has spoke with staff but realizes it is up to the HPC. Watson stated it would be great if the front façade could be brought back to look like it once did. He added it might be difficult on trying to landmark a portion of the rear building and then try to add on the second floor. Lewis agreed with Watson’s comments. Discussion ensued regarding grant amounts and what they could be used for. Discussion ensued regarding the specifics of how the addition would work while preserving the façade. Watson recommended to table this request for further discussion, based on the unknowns of the request. Stewart stated one way to proceed is to landmark the commercial component and then come back for further landmarking. He asked staff if there was a time limit for this application. Robinson read the time requirement from the code. Discussion continued about the details of the request. Zaremba approached the board asking for the commercial portion to be landmarked so the project can move forward. Discussion ensued about funding the new construction. It was decided to continue this item until March.