Historic Preservation Commission Agenda and Packet 2017 02 13

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Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Minutes January 9, 2017 Page 2 of 14 • Clarkson family 60 years • D'Amato family 55 years • Owned Joe's Fruit Store (1948) • 2004 transitioned to retail 920 Main Street • Side yard of 924 Main • Opened in 1948 • Italian market for 55 years • Last surviving small grocery store in downtown ARCHITECTURE 924 Main Street • Major remodel 1949 • Altered roofline, brick veneer, aluminum siding in gable end, new picture windows • No architectural integrity compared to the pre -1949 • High level of integrity compared to 1949 remodel 920 Main Street • 2000 Survey • Stuccoed, false front parapet • Sides are cladded in horizontal weatherboard • Rear addition, constructed circa 1960 Architectural Significance - Represents a built environment of a group of people in an era of history that is culturally significant to Louisville. • The structure at 924 Main is significant as an example of mid-century remodel along Main Street. • The structure at 920 Main Street is an example of wood -frame false -front commercial building. Social Significance - Exemplifies cultural, political, economic, or social heritage of the community. • The structure at 924 Main Street shows the transition of Main Street from residential to commercial uses. The structure is associated with the Clarkson and D'Amato families. • The structure at 920 Main Street is significant for its association with the D'Amato family and the commercial growth of Louisville. Joe's Fruit Store was Louisville's last remaining example of an independently owned small-scale market. The structure also represents Louisville's ethnic Italian heritage. Staff Recommendations: Staff recommends finding there is probable cause to believe the property may be eligible for landmarking under the criteria in section 15.36.050 of the LMC, making the property eligible for up to $12,000 for the cost of a historic structure assessment. HPC may, by motion, approve or deny the finding of probable cause. Commission Questions of Staff:: Fahey says you said the significant remodel was done in 1949. Is the only record you have from 1978? Trice says in the social history, it describes that the D'Amato remodeled it to turn it into their house. There is a photo from 1950 but it isn't quite as clear. Fahey says there is evidence that the remodel is over 50 years ago. Trice says yes. Applicant Presentation: Andy Johnson, DAJ Design, 922-A Main Street, Louisville, CO