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Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Minutes November 17, 2014 Page 6 of 10 Trice gave a presentation of the information provided in the packet and gave a detailed description of the project. She stated the applicant wishes to remove the brick house and all of the agricultural buildings on the property. She then gave the social history of the property and showed current/historic photos. Rich Lopez spoke on behalf of the owners. He stated this property is intended on being an Industrial property following its annexation and zoning a few years ago. Public Comments Steve Poppitz, 1036 Walnut, stated this property is one of the last remaining agricultural heritage properties in Louisville. He stated it would be a shame to bull doze these structures. He added this property has not been zoned Industrial. Commission Comments Watson asked Trice for a brief history of the timeline. Trice said she will look it up and report shortly. Stewart asked Trice about staff's recommendation. Trice stated there is a part of the criteria, under demolition, that allows for a photo survey if the buildings are going to be demolished. She stated staffs recommendation includes an option to not demolish or demolish with a photo survey. Stewart asked the zoning. Trice stated Industrial. Stewart asked the applicant the demolition application is preceding a PUD application. Lopez stated we are requesting demolition prior to a PUD submittal. Trice stated staff has had a pre - application meeting for a PUD. Stewart stated the code requires a demolition application shall be frozen if there is a pending PUD application. Trice stated there is not a pending application. Stewart asked staff if a pre - application constitutes a pending application. Trice stated it does not. Stewart stated he believes a PUD is important so we know if the buildings can be reused. Echohawk stated she believes the silo meets the criteria for architectural significance.