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City Council Meeting Minutes January 3, 2017 Page 3 of 7 RESOLUTION NO. 2, SERIES 2017 — A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING THE GORCE HOUSE LOCATED AT 625 LINCOLN AVENUE A HISTORIC LANDMARK RESOLUTION NO. 3, SERIES 2017 — A RESOLUTION APPROVING A PRESERVATION AND RESTORATION GRANT FOR WORK ON THE GORCE HOUSE LOCATED AT 625 LINCOLN AVENUE Planner Trice stated this is a request to landmark 625 Lincoln Avenue and for a preservation grant for rehabilitation of the home. She stated the structure meets the criteria for landmarking as specified in the Municipal Code. It maintains significant architectural integnty since its construction circa 1902, including preservation of the overall form. The grant request is for rehabilitation of the existing structure. The proposed changes will facilitate the continued preservation of the structure and are histoncally compatible Staff and the Historic Preservation Commission recommend the City Council approve both the landmarking and the preservation grant. Andy Johnson, DAJ Design, 922A Main Street, representing the applicant, stated this home has a great deal of original architecture even with the additions that were added midcentury. He gave some history of the home and its architectural changes. Some of the items that need to be completed to maintain the house are siding repair and replacement, repairs to exterior ornamentation, rebuilding windows in their original locations, and some roof work He noted the addition in the rear of the home will complement the existing structure. The Mayor asked for public comments. There were no public comments. Mayor Muckle stated he liked the project as presented. He moved to approve Resolution No 2, Series 2017 to landmark the house Councilmember Stolzmann seconded the motion. All in favor. Mayor Muckle moved to approve Resolution No. 3, Series 2017 for the preservation grant Councilmember Stolzmann seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken, it was approved 7-0. CONTRACT TO EXCHANGE REAL ESTATE WITH 608 STUDIOS, LLC — continued from 12/20/17 ORDINANCE NO. 1729, SERIES 2016 — AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CONVEYANCE OF A PARCEL OF LAND OWNED BY THE CITY OF LOUISVILLE IN EXCHANGE FOR THE CONVEYANCE TO THE CITY OF A PARCEL OF LAND OWNED BY 608 STUDIOS, LLC — 2nd READING — PUBLIC HEARING (advertised Daily Camera 12/11/16)