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Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Minutes March 21, 2016 Page 7 of 26 Lynda Haley Yes Debbie Fahey Yes Peter Stewart Yes Mike Koertje Yes Jessica Fasick Yes Cyndi Thomas Yes Chuck Thomas Yes Motion passed /failed: Pass Motion passes 7 -0. Probable Cause Determination: 737 West Street Conflict of Interest and Disclosure: None. Staff Report of Facts and Issues: Lauren Trice presents. This is a request to find probable cause for a landmark designation to allow for funding for a historic structure assessment for 737 West Street. HISTORICAL BACKGROUND: This house was connected with the John and Christine German family for 50 years, and members of the German family owned it for at least 40 of those years. It is located in the Kimberly Addition that was initially settled by the Kimber/Wardle family of England and became the neighborhood of "Kimbe own." Records and oral histories show it to have been an area where early Louisville; -nts from theitish Isles, most of whom were coal miners, lived. ARCHITECTURAL INTEGRITY: The vernacular frame structure feature central chimney and overhanging eaves. Although this struc of the style is typical of many early 20th century Louisville structures rel• • from loca mines. With the original square form and window openings, the str e has retained a high level of integrity. Prior to 1948, the structure was, d in a fau one veneer. The structure is currently clad in vertical, wood la•, sidi orig 'i material. The site also feces 1948, the house w connection has a min which appe: s in the 1948 photo. At some point after to the garage to create additional living space. The the overall high 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 pyramidal roofed vernacular home is one of the original structures in "Kimbertown" and has retained a high level of architectural integrity. Social Significance - Exemplifies cultural, political, economic or social heritage of the community. The house is significant for its association with the area of Louisville known as "Kimbertown" and the German family, who owned the structure for over 40 years. 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