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City Council Meeting Minutes March 8, 2016: Page 5 of 12 Constructed circa 1903 Owned by the Mudrock family from 1903 until 1981 The Mudrock family was originally from Slovakia and worked in the Louisville coal mines Architectural Integrity: Vernacular with Craftsman style elements Maintained form Porch enclosed Rear addition constructed in 1998 Staff has found this application complies with the criterion by the following: Architectural Significance - Exemplifies specific elements of an architectural style or period. The vernacular structure has elements of the Craftsman style including the battered porch foundation, square porch supports, and hipped roof. Social Significance - Exemplifies cultural, political, economic or social heritage of the community. The property is associated with the Mudrock family who lived at 613 Grant for 78 years. The Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) held a public hearing on the application on February 8, 2016. The commission voted 5 -0 to recommend approval of the landmark application to City Council. The HPC determined the structure had maintained significant architectural integrity and has a strong social history. Staff recommends Council approve Resolution No. 12, Series 2016 designating the structure at 613 Grant Avenue (Mudrock House) a historic landmark. Planner Trice noted the applicant was present. Sue Fisher, applicant, noted her personal investment and fondness for the house. She asked the landmarking be approved. COUNCIL COMMENT Council member Stolzmann thanked the applicant for coming forward to landmark this house. It meets the criteria and she was glad the HPC recommended it. Mayor Muckle agreed. MOTION: Mayor Muckle moved Council approve Resolution No. 12, Series 2016, seconded by Council member Stolzmann. Roll call vote was taken. The motion carried 6 -0. Absent: Mayor Pro Tem Lipton