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Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Minutes June 17, 2013 Page 4 of 9 La Grave stated he didn’t feel comfortable telling anyone what they can use their signing bonus for. Stewart stated Villa was hoping to develop the attic space as a lounge area and punch through some windows and a balcony on the south side. Watson stated the economic viabilities of this structure are very important. Griffin stated the shed on the side also changes the original intent. Haley stated the street facing sides are the most important and believed additions to the south would be adequate. Watson agreed. Haley wants to make sure Villa understands a landmark does not stop you from doing what you want to do, rather it requires more creativity to do what you want. Watson asked a question regarding the painting cost estimate. He stated it appeared the contractor was thinking about removing all of the siding. Villa stated he would only remove what is damaged. Stewart asked the HPC if anyone believed the structure did not comply with the criteria required for landmarking. None was heard. Stewart asked Koertje if there would need to be separate resolutions for the landmark request and the grant request. Koertje stated there is not a grant application before them and he did not believe a grant could be decided upon tonight. He added the painting sounds like it is required, but the other modifications would require an Alteration Certificate and further discussion by this board. Haley stated this is our first commercial grant and could be considered precedence setting if we start repaying work completed prior to receiving a grant. Griffin agreed. La Grave stated the applicant did not come to the HPC after finishing his work, he stopped the work and then came to the HPC. Koertje asked if there was anything, other than painting, that needs to be completed in the next few months. Villa stated siding, painting and roof work.