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Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Minutes August 19, 2013 Page 3 of 7 Stewart asked how a conservation easement and a landmark go together. Dejong stated the landmarking is only for the Grain Elevator property (lot 2). He stated the conservation easement will give no build provisions for other portions of the overall development. Haley inquired if the City can apply for grants once the property has changed hands. Dejong answered in the affirmative. La Grave recommended the City should work with SHPO to make sure the same issues are not found with the October grant application. Randy Caranci presented as the purchaser. He gave a history of his family’s involvement in the City of Louisville. He also gave the history of constructing the warehouse, which is located south of the Grain Elevator, and his first attempts at purchasing the mill site. Erik Hartronft presented as the other purchaser. He gave a background of his involvement in Louisville as an architect and resident. He explained how this project, working with Caranci, will be the best for the area because using the warehouse property will alleviate some of the development constraints. He added the no build easements will greatly assist in making sure nothing will ever be built in front of the Grain Elevator. He stated the number one goal is to stabilize the structure. Stewart asked what the vision of the uses on the site as well as detail of the schedule to rehab. Hartronft stated they do not have a tenant in mind because there are so many unknowns. He stated the future is to get visitors inside the Grain Elevator, but mainly as a walk through museum. He stated the southern portion of the structure needs a new foundation, restructured and re-sided. He stated the remainder of the site might include a restaurant, office space, and/or retail. He added the schedule would start in September, if possible, and remediation would be the first stage with foundation, structural stabilization and roof restructure being the next phases. Public Comment Jean Morgan stated she liked the concept because it costs less than other proposals, it involves Louisville citizens, and the plan does not block the Grain Elevator. John Leary stated he would recommend the City reconsider waiving the public land dedication, but if it is going to be waived, that should be done through the Planned Unit Development process and not the purchase agreement. He added otherwise he is in support of this proposal. Commission Discussion and Recommendation