Historic Preservation Commission Agenda and Packet 2015 07 20

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Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Minutes June 15, 2015 Page 4 of 14 Commission Comments Stewart stated, based on our criteria, the applicant has stated the structure appears to have architectural issues, does not lend to an existing historic district, and is in favor of releasing the application. He then made a motion to release the permit since it did not meet any of the criteria. Fahey sadly seconded the motion. Motion passed 6 to 0. Public Hearing — 701 Lincoln Landmark Trice presented the information provided in the packet. She stated the house was owned by 5 different families over 100 years. She added the Vaughn family has owned the house for over 70 years. She stated some owners were miners and one owner was shown in the Louisville Museum's World War 11 video. She stated the house has maintained a high level of architectural integrity. She stated staff believes this structure has retained social and architectural integrity and should be approved as a landmark and named for the Vaughn family. The applicant was not present but Trice read a letter sent by the applicant — who was out of town. Public Comment Matt Bliss, 1100 Lincoln Avenue, he asked what criteria is used to determine social significance. Fahey read the criteria used for social significance. Bliss asked which of the criteria was used for the social significance. Trice stated it was due to significance of the Vaughn family owning the structure for over 70 years and how they impacted the establishment of Louisville. Watson added architectural significance alone could qualify it for a landmark because only one of the criteria needs to be met. Commission Comments Haley stated she felt this is a "no brainer" property because of the architectural and social significance. Fahey read another criterion which states "time period or manner of construction" and she believes this house meets that criterion.