Historic Preservation Commission Agenda and Packet 2015 09 23

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Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Minutes August 17, 2015 Page 6 of 11 Watson stated he would like to see the priority list for creating additional incentives be moved up the list. Stewart commended staff on a good job. She said the document is easy to read. He wished there was more on GIS, website updating and online resources. He understands this document is advisory and is not too taken aback from terminology forcing us to do anything. Trice stated there is a lot of room to shorten the document. Watson asked if there was a way to call out key words. Russ stated we can probably italicize them. Trice asked the commission to contact her if they have additional questions or comments. Pre - Filing Discussion — 817 Main Conservation Easement Stewart recused himself due to a professional conflict. Trice presented the information provided in the packet. She stated the applicant is looking to modify the front facade of the old Rex Theater and these modifications require an amendment to the conservation easement. She stated they want to make the following adjustments: • Remove the marquee • Remove the words "REX" from the mesh • Restore the recessed entry Josh Karp, owner, spoke. He said he was pro for saving downtown but he thinks he could do a much better job restoring the structure. He said the archway and the marquee do not make sense because it was a blend of different time periods of the structure. Watson asked if the recessed entry would allow tables. Karp said yes. Watson asked if the letters were removed from the mesh, would any additional letters be replaced. Karp said no. They would keep the mesh but remove the letters. Fahey asked for a background of the original conservation easement, most specifically about the money released for the improvements. She said she is hesitant to undo what the tax payers' money has already done. She agreed with restoring the structure.