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Historic Preservation Commission <br />Meeting Minutes <br />July 15, 2013 <br />Page 4 of 8 <br /> <br />Haley stated she thought the social history was very interesting, especially the fact the <br />structure was used in a local movie clip regarding World War II. She stated a stay <br />would allow us to discuss some options with the owner. <br />Morgan asked if the owner could get funding for the asbestos mitigation. <br />Stewart stated they could but they would need to landmark first. <br />Discussion ensued regarding the preservation bonus. <br />Randy Caranci stated this is where his family grew up and he believes this structure <br />should be retained. <br />Haley stated she appreciated Caranci’s comments. She added this structure is part of <br />the Jefferson Place Survey and recommended the applicant stay to listen to the <br />presentation. <br />Fasick inquired if a stay could be placed on the house only but not the garage. This <br />would allow them to start some work on the property. <br />Koertje made a motion to place a 180 day stay on this demolition application, for the <br />reasons this structure has landmark eligibility through social and architectural integrity. <br />Haley seconded the motion. <br />Motion carried 6 – 0. <br />Watson stated he will offer to volunteer design assistance. <br />Presentation - Jefferson Place Survey <br />Stewart introduced the speaker, Kathy Lingo from Avenue L. <br />Kathy Lingo gave a presentation from PowerPoint of the Jefferson Place Survey. The <br />highlights were as follows: <br /> Jefferson Place was the first subdivision in Louisville, platted by Charles Welch <br /> Louis Nawatny, founder of Louisville, was also believed to be involved in the <br />original development of this area <br /> The neighborhood has a long social history and simple architecture <br /> There are some examples of Carpenter Gothic architecture, with pointed arch <br />windows and steep roofs <br /> There are examples of miners’ cabin structures in the neighborhood. Some <br />existing miner cabins were actually relocated from possibly Main Street <br /> Most, if not all, residents in the early subdivision were miners or had a connection <br />to the mines