Historic Preservation Commission Minutes 2008 08 18

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Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Minutes August 18, 2008 Page 2 of 8 Lewis asked for a staff report Muth reported that the property owner, Ronda Grassi, applied for a demolition permit on May 27, 2008 for the demolition of 824 South Place. Subcommittee members Lewis and McMenamin toured the site on June 10, 2008 and determined that the home may be eligible for local landmarking as the building appears to have retained a large degree of architectural integrity over the years. The home is in a style particularly associated with Louisville and represents the built environment of the coal miners, so it may be culturally significant to Louisville. A stay was placed on the demolition permit request and a public hearing was scheduled for July 21. Per Ordinance No. 1463, Series 2005 the following public notice was given: • The public hearing was advertised in the Daily Camera on July 5, 2008; • A public hearing notice was posted on the property on July 2, 2008; • The applicant received notice via both regular and certified mail, sent on July 1. Muth noted that the property is currently anon-conforming use as a residence in a commercially zoned district. As such, any changes to the existing structure, including modifying, expanding, or altering the structure will require a variance. Any changes to the site that would remove the structure for a new building would require a full PUD process. Muth gave some historical information on the site. Assessor's records say the home was built in 1900; however it is difficult to determine if this existing structure was there in 1900. Other sources indicate that this building was built after 1929. Owners of the property over the years have included the Youk Family (1896-1929) and the Perrella Family (1929-1995). Both families included coal-mining immigrants similar to many other families in Louisville in the early part of the 20th Century. Staff was unable to locate any photos or 1948 Assessor's cards for either the 824 South Place address or a coordinating address on Main Street. Muth recapped for the commission their options: the Commission may vote to either release the demolition permit or hold the permit for the remainder of the 180-day period. In this case, as the public hearing was continued to August 18, the 180-day period will expire on December 21, 2008. In that 180-day period, the Commission and applicant may work to find an alternative to demolition. If no alternative is found by December 21, the applicant is then free to demolish the building. Muth reminded the Commission that decisions and questions regarding this property and public hearing should be relevant to the criteria in the preservation ordinance. Lewis read the exact criteria on which the decision is to be based and asked for an applicant presentation. 1. The eligibility of the building for designation as an individual landmark consistent with the purposes and standards in this Chapter; 2. The relationship of the building as a potential contributing structure to a potential historical district per the criteria set forth in this Chapter; 3. The reasonable condition of the building; and 4. The reasonable projected cost of restoration or repair.