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Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Minutes February 8, 2016 Page 5 of 13 The Historic Preservation Commission should review the demolition permit application based upon any of the following criteria in Section 15.36.200(H) of the Louisville Municipal Code: 1. The eligibility of the building for designation as an individual landmark consistent with the purposes and standards in this chapter; 2. The relationship of the building as a potential contributing structure to a potential historical district per the criteria set forth in this chapter; 3. The reasonable condition of the building; and 4. The reasonable projected cost of restoration or repair. In considering the condition of the building and the projected cost of restoration or repair as set forth in subsections H.3 and H.4, above, the commission may not consider deterioration caused by unreasonable neglect. Landmarks must be at least 50 years old and meet one or more of the criteria for architectural, social or geographic /environmen �, .;'gnificance as described in Louisville Municipal Code (LMC) Section 15.36.050(A Staff Recommendations: Staff has found probable cause to believe the pro designation based on the following` eligible for landmark Social Significance — Exemph �.litica , omic or social heritage of the community. The house was lived in by the K Architectural Signification — Exem specific e ements of an architectural style or period. The house mplifies ents of t raftsman style in early 20th century Louisville. for 80 years. The HPC may th it, or place a tay on the application for up to 180 days from the date of ap ion, h was December 18, 2015. A 180 day stay would expire on June 15, 2016. Sta mends the Historic Preservation Commission place the full stay of 180 days to allow pplicant time to consider design alternatives for the proposed new construction with a member of the Historic Preservation Commission. Commission Questions of Staff. None. Applicant Presentation: Thomas Ramsey, Westmark Design & Construction, 1100 Grant Avenue, Louisville, CO I am the building contractor who will be involved in this project. We are switching gears as of one week ago and are looking to work with the existing structure. We have nothing concrete and no concept drawings at this point to show the HPC. The homeowner and the architect have not agreed on anything. From talking with Staff, I think I am asking for a continuance. We do not want to waste anyone's time. Commission Questions of Applicant: Haley says we are grateful for the change of heart.