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Historic Preservation Commission <br />Meeting Minutes <br />July 15, 2013 <br />Page 2 of 8 <br /> <br />Stewart stated typically a demolition permit is required but there is a demolition by <br />neglect ordinance. <br />Koertje stated the ordinance is related to landmarked structures. <br />Pre-filing Conference – None <br />Public Hearing – Demolition Request – 825 Lafarge <br />Stewart opened the item. <br />Robinson presented the information provided in staff’s report stating the structure has <br />retained most of its form but all of the windows have been removed. He stated the <br />social history is fairly strong as well. He added the existing garage is also being <br />included in the demolition request. He stated staff is recommending a 180 day stay. <br />Questions of Staff <br />Koertje asked if the garage was included in the social history report. <br />Robinson stated it was not. <br />Griffin asked if there was any idea of when the garage was built. <br />Robinson stated it was hard to tell. <br />Traci Mumm, applicant, made a brief presentation, stating the structure has asbestos so <br />they want to demolish and rebuild. <br />Stewart stated the asbestos has to be removed regardless if the structure is demolished <br />or retained. <br />Griffin asked the contractor about the condition of the foundation. <br />The contractor, Greg Romero, stated the foundation is not complete, it is a <br />“hodgepodge” of foundation techniques from poured concrete to timber logs holding it <br />up in place. He then asked what the purpose of the 180 day stay was. <br />Stewart gave details regarding the purpose of the stay. <br />Romero asked if the opportunity exists for the structure to be given to the City. <br />Stewart stated there is an opportunity, but the City does not have a property to receive <br />the structures. <br />Haley asked how many additions have been done to the structure.