Historic Preservation Commission Agenda and Packet 2014 09 15

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Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Minutes August 18, 2014 Page 3 of 9 Probable Cause Determination — 925 Jefferson Watson introduced the item and asked the Board for any disclosures on the item. Trice presented the staff information, stating the request is to determine if this building is eligible for a building assessment grant. She added staff believes the architectural detailing and the social history of a notable person makes this structure eligible for landmarking. She stated staff recommends approval for the building assessment grant. Betty Schulte, property owner, stated she is interested in the building assessment to see what the integrity of the structure is and learn more about the integrity of the structure. Echohawk stated she is excited about the social history. Fasick informed the Board about the subcommittee meeting and the discussion about changing out the windows. She stated the subcommittee agreed with the removal of the windows for an in -kind replacement. Watson stated eh would like to understand more about the windows and offered to work with the applicant on the replacement of the windows. Stewart stated he believes this structure would qualify for a local landmark and made a motion to approve the determination or probable cause. Request was approved by voice vote. Probable Cause Determination — 816 Main Watson asked the Board for any disclosures on the item Robinson presented staffs report and stated the request is for a structural assessment of the existing Empire Sign. Watson asked for comments from the Board. Fasick stated she is excited for the project and believes the period of significance is the 1950's. Stewart stated he was on the subcommittee which reviewed the original window replacement. He stated the window replacement was very successful. Echohawk believes the sign is a great representative of a "Googie" style, which is indicative of the 1950's, and she is excited it is located in Louisville. Haley stated she is excited to see it landmarked as well and believes there is probable cause for the assessment. Watson stated he thought it was interested in the fact the existing building is one of the oldest buildings in town.