Historic Preservation Commission Agenda and Packet 2014 08 18

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Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Minutes July 21, 2014 Page 2 of 8 Probable Cause Determination — 1245 Grant Haley asked the Board for any disclosures on the item. Stewart stated he assisted the applicants with design assistance. He asked to be recused. Robinson stated the recusal of Stewart meant the Board did not have a quorum to make a decision on this item. Fasick asked if the item could be delayed to see if La Grave shows up later, to fill out the quorum. The item was tabled until later in the agenda and Trice went to contact La Grave. PUBLIC HEARING — 925 Lafarge Grant, Alteration Certificate Robinson stated the applicant was not in attendance and asked for this item to be continued later in the agenda. PUBLIC HEARING — 927 Main Street Landmark, Grant, Alteration Certificate Haley asked for ex parte communication or conflicts. Robinson asked to have the four email entered into the record. Fahey made a motion to enter the items into the record. Fasick seconded the motion. The motion was approved by voice vote. Robison presented staffs report. Staff recommends approval of the grant amount of $62,473, with a contingency of $2,527. This would make a total grant of $65,000. They are also requesting a new construction grant for $75,000. Staff believes this addition falls under the criteria for new construction and recommends approval of the new construction grant. Staff recommends approval of grant amounts totaling $140,000. Stewart asked for clarification of what was being heard, since this item was continued form June. Robinson said the item was continued because the HPC requested more detailed information for the grant request. Applicant Presentation Andy Johnson, architect for the project, presented. He stated the request is only for the grant request. He stated the building has a lot of architectural integrity for Downtown and the location is considered as part of the gateway to Downtown. He added the addition is compatible and will afford needed space. He stated the property is also a larger lot than most.