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Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Minutes March 21, 2016 Page 9 of 26 The HPC may release the permit, or place a stay on the application for up to 180 days from the date of application, which was December 18, 2015. A 180 day stay would expire on June 15, 2016. Staff Recommendations: Staff believes the proposed design with partial demolition is a preferred alternative to the full demolition. The addition to the north is setback from the existing front of the house and the two stories distinguishes the addition from the existing structure. The removal of the asbestos siding will likely enhance the overall character of the structure. However, the proposed design diminishes the architectural integrity of the structure by altering the roofline, replacing windows, reworking the window openings and removing the porch wall. Staff believes the design could limit the structure's ei• ibili for landmarking in the future. Staff recommends the Historic Preservation Comm::.. n place a s •f 30 days, expiring April 20th, to allow the applicant time to consider design alter es for the proposed additions with a member of the Hi Preservation Commis Commission Questions of Staff: Stewart asks if this is a revised demolition reque Trice says we are calling it update Stewart says with this revision, wh regardin criteria such as 50% of the roof and alteration of a street - facing Trice says it is not quite 50 %. If you log -t the - -, it . changes to both street facing fagades. Stewart says our other criteria such as m. an 50% o he roof are not met, and more than 50% of the w re not met. Basically, it is window and door openings in the existing street -fa a9ades. Chuck Thomas sa eliev above. Trice s tion asked o Applicant Presentatio C. Burgess, 997 nth Str- ,. :oulder, CO I am the architect for Bruce and Heather Feigelson for this property. We appreciate and respect the Old Town Louisville Design Regulations. The defined setbacks, the density lot coverage limits, maximum building height, and roof slope requirements have allowed the district to retain a distinct character. It has a wonderful scale and walkability so it is attractive to live within the area. These criteria are fundamental to the historic nature of the district. We respect the existing modest bungalow at 1201 Lincoln as being part of the history and continuity of the Old Town Louisville area. There are incentives to increase lot coverage and /or building density in exchange for faithfully preserving the street - facing facades. We have, however, chosen to reuse the house rather than preserve it. Our attempt is to acknowledge the past while providing for contemporary needs. Housing needs change. In the 1930s, two adults and three children lived in this 830 SF house. There was little to no insulation and the shed served as storage. Today, we expect energy efficiency, we require additional space for activities and storage, and we enjoy the sheltered exterior living spaces. I'd like to explain why we propose certain changes to the existing house. Immediately noticeable is that the entry to the house is uble hung windows with three panels e applicant.