Historic Preservation Commission Agenda and Packet 2015 06 15

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Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Minutes April 27, 2015 Page 3 of 9 Jeremy Howard, applicant, spoke in regards to his application. He said the request to demolish was hard but they are open to hear any other ideas. He stated the architect is present to answer any technical questions. No one from the public spoke regarding this application. Watson asked the commission if they had any comments. Stewart stated he appreciated the conceptual drawings of what could be built on this property but asked the commission not to use the drawings as a basis for their decision. Echohawk stated the disrepair or negligence is also not a reason for us to determine or basis. Watson asked who was on the subcommittee. Echohawk stated she was on the subcommittee and she believes the structure exemplifies a specific era of Louisville history and we do not have many of these structures remaining. Stewart stated he appreciated her comments. He stated it wasn't the best example but it is an example. Echohwak stated she agreed. Haley stated she was also on the subcommittee and agrees with Echohawk. Watson stated he appreciated the comments regarding the architectural style but does not necessarily agree this is a style that need protection. He believes this is an early form of production housing and there are better examples from this era. Stewart asked the applicant if they had any cost estimates for repair. Howard stated they have not. He stated the structure is not necessarily ready to fall down, but he believed the structure does not necessarily meet their needs. He also asked the commission to reconsider the 180 day stay. Stewart stated he believes the structure is in reasonable condition and believes there is a reasonable amount of funding required for renovation. He stated he could go either way on agreeing this structure has social or architectural integrity. He is still undetermined on whether or not to approve a demo. Watson stated he does not believe this structure is that significant and recommends a motion to release the demolition permit.