Historic Preservation Commission Agenda and Packet 2015 07 20

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Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Minutes June 15, 2015 Page 3 of 14 Stewart asks how staff knows how much an HSA is without having bids. Trice stated it is standard for us to provide an "up to" amount for the HSA, allowing the applicant to choose their own architect. Stewart stated he believed the structure has social and historical significance. Koertje agrees with staff and Stewart, even though the structure has been modified. He believes it has greater social significance than architectural, but believes the architectural form is still there. He believes the criteria for probable cause has been met. Echohawk states a Mayor living in this residence is socially significant in itself. Koertje made a motion to approve. Stewart seconded the motion. Motion approved 6 to 0. Public Hearing — 1309 Jefferson Demolition (continued from 5/18/2015) Trice stated new information has been received from the applicant and architect. She stated at the last meeting a stay was placed on the property until new information was provided. The existing stay would expire on September 16, 2015. She added Commissioner Watson worked with the applicant. She stated staff recommends releasing the permit. Elizabeth Smith, architect, presented for the applicant. She stated there are current code and safety concerns for the existing structure. She added the siding is not original. She added the applicant has received letters from the neighbors stating they would be fine with the rebuild especially in its current condition. Questions for the Applicant Watson stated he did a site visit with the applicant and there are major issues with the structure which would result in major costs to reconstruct and retrofit. Koertje asked Watson if he had any discussion with the owner. Watson stated he did and believes there is a lot of money involved to bring it back to what it was. He believes the economic impact would be severe even to bring it back to a base line.