Historic Preservation Commission Agenda and Packet 2014 05 19

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Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Minutes April 21, 2014 Page 3 of 11 La Grave stated it appears staff has had difficulty contacting the property owner and asked Cohen why it has been so difficult to reach her. Cohen said he can’t answer that. Fahey asked if he had considered leaving the sign lighting off instead of half lit. Cohen said he would rather not. Watson asked about exterior lighting. Cohen asked if that is what the HPC wanted. Watson said no, it was just an option. La Grave asked if the owner knew he filed the application. Cohen answered in the affirmative. Haley asked if the new sign would look like the old sign or would it look completely new. Cohen said he was not sure. Stewart asked if he had gotten cost estimates on the demolition of the sign. Cohen answered no. Stewart asked for a breakdown of the $16,000 cost he has spent so far. Cohen gave a breakdown which included changing the face from “Pasquini’s” to “Empire”. Public Comment Meg Sandoval, longtime Louisville resident, stated she is concerned the public hearing sign was not very readable. She stated she is worried about the impact if this sign were to be removed. She added she believes there was previous monetary assistance provided by the City and some agreement might exist. La Grave asked staff to find out if there is an easement or other agreement pertaining to the sign. Robinson stated he would research the existence of any agreement. Discussion/Comments Stewart requested the HPC discuss the criteria surrounding the stay. He stated he would be in favor of placing stay because it is a symbol of Louisville, has unique architecture and is a figure head for Main Street.