Historic Preservation Commission Agenda and Packet 2013 09 16

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Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Minutes August 19, 2013 Page 6 of 7 Robinson stated we can ask Main Street to come in and facilitate a few meetings, but if we want the assessment completed, that take funding and we would need City Council approval. Discussion – Preservation Master Plan Robinson stated staff will be applying for a CLG grant to fund the Preservation Master Plan in 2014. He stated staff will be completing the plan in house but will bring in a consultant for some of the technical details. Stewart asked if staff has had any discussions with consultants on potential costs. Robinson stated we consulted with Philip Barlow on some cost estimates. La Grave stated the most important elements of this master plan would be the goals. He added the first and foremost goal should be to make sure our preservation program is successful. Stewart recommended creating a subcommittee to help create the scope of work and create goals for the master plan. La Grave and Haley both volunteered to take part in the subcommittee. Committee Reports – Outreach committee and Commercial Incentives Workshop Stewart stated he and La Grave have had discussion with the City Manager to determine what involvement the HPC should have on the Outreach Program. Russ stated staff is looking at how to improve public outreach and updating incentives. He stated the goal is to establish a landmark agreement that gives more assurance and allow for a structural assessment to be applied ahead of the landmark so we all have a better understanding of what costs could be potentially be incurred. Update on Demolition Requests - 844 Spruce, 712 Lincoln, 825 Lafarge, 1100 Lincoln, 701 Jefferson, 623 Garfield, 749 Main, 104 Rose 844 Spruce Robinson gave an update on all of the current demolition requests. He stated the stay for 844 Spruce has just expired. He added the owners of 825 Lafarge are here for a presentation. Jason and Traci Mumm, owners of 825 Lafarge, gave a presentation in regards to what they believe is the actual build date of the structure and expressed future redevelopment plans.