Planning Commission Agenda and Packet 2014 07 10

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Louisville Mill Site Redevelopment Project — Preliminary PUD and Plat - Submittal Dated 041'03,x14 The Historic Louisville Grain Elevator Stabilization and Rehabilitation Lot 2 will be the home to Louisville's iconic Grain Elevator and former Mill. The vision for this part of the development is to highlight the renovated structure as much as possible, and seek to find a use that can easily work into the historic fabric of the grain elevator without requiring extensive changes to the interior, or exterior. If it proves too expensive to renovate the building to meet current codes and accommodate commercial uses, we may leave this building dormant until a suitable approach and use for the building is evident. We are planning to restore the original painted sign that is part of the building's signature aesthetic. Anticipating a cafe or restaurant user would be appropriate for at least part of the space, we would like to create an indoor /outdoor patio space incorporated into the reconstructed historic porte cochere. Our plan would be to create a Tight- framed glass enclosed structure just beneath the original roof line, projecting to the south for enclosure in the cold months. We would provide large operable wall panels to open the patio to the Mill Site Green in the spring, fall, and summer months. On the north side, the enclosure becomes a welcoming entry into the renovated building up onto the reconstructed boardwalk and in through the original large sliding wood door where bags of grain and flour were loaded in and out. It is our intent that the modifications are respectful of the original historic building while accommodating new uses to contribute to the revitalization of the southern end of Louisville's historic downtown district. We will coordinate with the State Historic Preservation Office regarding the proposed modifications, and intend to seek tax credits for the qualified work on the property. We intend to work with the State office to gain approval for these modifications to be within the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation. We will provide additional information regarding their review when it is available. The addition to the rear (east side) of the grain elevator would accommodate restrooms, and potentially a kitchen to serve one or more venues in the Mill. As there was originally a railroad siding that passed behind the elevator, used for loading hopper cars with grain, and boxcars with packaged flour, etc. it seemed Page 5 of 7