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Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Minutes October 16, 2017 Page 6 of 10 Cyndi Thomas applauded the applicant and stated that the symbolism behind the Blue Parrot was more than the sign itself. However, the Commission was not supposed to be trying to replicate history even though the sign deviated from what it looked before. She asked the Commission if it was better to have the sign in the museum as a Blue Parrot sign or to have it on the building but changed. Chuck Thomas stated that he thought it was important to have the sign on the building. He did not have an issue with the content of the sign, as the iconic part of the sign is in the location. He added that the name "The Corner" was appropriate. Fahey asked if it would be possible to give the original face to the museum. Hayes responded that it would be too difficult to preserve. Oberholzer added that they discussed that option. Ulm stated that it was an environmental piece of art and that it should be in its environment. Haley stated that there were other signs that have been changed and that historically signs change as businesses come in, so the proposal fits with what the Commission has recommended before. Chuck Thomas stated that this type of sign would not be allowed to be created now anyway. Haley asked for public comments. Seeing none, she turned to commission discussion. Motion made by Chuck Thomas to approve landmarking. Koertje seconded. Roll call vote. Motion approved unanimously. Chuck Thomas moved to approve the alteration certificate request. Seconded by Fahey. Roll call vote. Commissioners Cyndi Thomas and Ulm voted nay. Motion approved 4-2. Motion made by Chuck Thomas to approve grant for $13,244 for the refurbishment. Seconded by Fahey. Roll call vote. Commissioner Cyndi Thomas voted nay. Motion approved 5-1. DISCUSSION/DIRECTION/ACTION Referral — 712 and 722 Main Street (Boulder Creek Neighborhoods PUD) (minute 59:25 on recording) Dean asked the Commission for comments on an application from Boulder Creek Neighborhood at 712 and 722 Main Street for a Final PUD, Final Plat, and SRU. She stated that the structures were not historic, as 722 Main was built in 1968 and 712 Main in 1960. Staff is asking for input on how the proposed design meets the intent of historic considerations in the regulatory documents for new commercial buildings in downtown Louisville. They are subject to the Louisville Municipal Code, the Design Handbook for Downtown Louisville, and the Downtown Louisville Framework Plan. Dean asked the Commission for input on if the PUD complied with the following guidelines: • Respect the traditional context of downtown.