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Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Minutes April 27, 2015 Page 2 of 9 Stewart stated he has spoken with the applicant in the past and will recuse himself from this item. Trice gave a presentation of the information provided in the packet. The Beretta Family lived in this house for 24 years. Then the Milano Family lived in the house for 48 years. She then went into details of the architectural details. She believes the social history is strong and the house has architectural significance. She believes there is probably cause for landmarking. Watson asked if the owners would like to speak. The applicants were not in attendance. No one in the public spoke against it. Watson asked for commission comments. Echohawk believes the structure could be eligible. \Fahey made a motion to approve the probable cause. Haley seconded the motion. Koertje asked for a friendly amendment to provide findings for the approval. He stated it meets the 50 year requirement, there is architectural integrity, social significance, and one of a dwindling number of its built era. Watson added the state would accept it as a Louisville local landmark. The friendly amendments were accepted. Motion approved by roll call 6 to 0. Stewart re- entered the room. Public Hearing — 1309 Jefferson Avenue Demolition Trice presented the staff report. She stated the house was owned by the Schmidt family for over 60 years. The house was built in 1954. The property was taken through the subcommittee process and the subcommittee called it up to a public hearing because they believe the house has probable cause to believe the property may be eligible for designation as a landmark. Staff recommends a full 180 day stay so the applicant may work with HPC regarding alternative uses other than demolition.