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Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Minutes March 21, 2016 Page 2 of 26 Staff Report of Facts and Issues: Lauren Trice presents Staff Report. This is a request to find probable cause for landmark to allow for funding for an historic structure assessment at 944 Grant Avenue. It is located at the corner of Grant Avenue and South Street. HISTORICAL BACKGROUND: This house was built in circa 1909 by the Fabrizio family of Louisville. The Fabrizio family, which was one of Louisville's first Italian families, owned the house until 1952, a period of 44 years. Later, the Dhieux family owned and resided here from 1957 to 1993. ARCHITECTURAL INTEGRITY: The original structure was a simple gable front structure with turned eaves, decorative shingles and large windows. These elements of the structure remain; however, the structure underwent a major renovation in 1994. Based on information from the owners at the time, the remodel included the following: • Adding a gabled addition to the north side. • Adding an addition to the east that continued the existing roofline. • Removing lead paint and repainting. • Moving the "wash house" from the back door to the alley. These well- documented alterations were designed to match with the existing structure making it somewhat difficult to determine where the original structure begins and ends. The additions are predominantly on the rear of the structure leaving the prominent gable front structure clearly visible, especially from the southwest. Although the structure has had major additions, the details and form of the original structure are evident, maintaining a sufficient level of architectural integrity. Staff Recommendations: Staff has found probable cause to believe this application complies with the above criterion by the following: Architectural Significance - Represents a built environment of a group of people in an era of history that is culturally significant to Louisville. The vernacular structure features elements of the Victorian style including turned eaves, decorative gable end and large windows. Social Significance - Exemplifies cultural, political, economic or social heritage of the community. The house was built by and owned by the Fabrizio family, one of the first Italian families in Louisville. Staff recommends finding there is probable cause to believe the building may be eligible for landmarking under the criteria in section 15.36.050 of the LMC, making the property eligible for up to $900 for the cost of a historic structure assessment. HPC may, by motion, approve or deny the finding of probable cause. Commission Questions of Staff- None. Applicant Presentation: Janet Sanders, 944 Grant Avenue, Louisville, CO The house is remarkable. You will notice the outside architecture is preserved, but it is preserved throughout the inside. I have the original hardwood floors from 1908 at the front of the house. I have the original doorknobs. All of the stained glass around the windows is original. I am looking to sell the property and if sold, I would like the new