Historic Preservation Commission Minutes 2008 08 18

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Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Minutes August 18, 2008 Page 5 of 8 McMenamin noted that without an estimate of the cost for renovation versus demolition, it is hard to make a truly informed decision. However, the character of the building and the fact that it is on the extreme west end of the lot would allow for a new building on the east side of the lot that incorporated the old building into it. Whiteman asked Grassi if she is familiar with the incentives for preservation the City has to offer. Grassi stated she was. She added that it seems odd that the Commission would like hard cost estimates from her for renovation, but that the Commission is making some guesses/assumptions on the age of the building and its architectural integrity. Grassi added that the City gives no incentives for the preservation of interior spaces and that this should also be taken into consideration. She added that she would be willing to use a 180-day stay to discuss further options, but she feels it is unlikely that any incentives the City has to offer would be enough to offset the costs of renovation. She feels that demolishing the existing building and building a new commercial building is likely how she will choose to proceed. Lewis asked if there were any additional Commission comments. Seeing none, she asked for a motion. Koertje stated that it was a difficult decision for him, but he moved to place a 180-day stay on the demolition because the site meets the following criteria: • The building is likely eligible for local landmarking based on its architectural integrity and possibly for its social history. • The building would likely qualify as a contributing building in a historic district McMenamin seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken: • Lewis -Yes • Koertje -Yes • Muckle - No • Whiteman -Yes • McMenamin -Yes Lewis stated that by the vote of 4-1 the Commission placed a 180-day stay of demolition on 824 South Place. She reiterated to the applicant the Commission's willingness to work with heron the project. Grassi thanked the Commission for hearing her and welcomes any other input. She also invited members of the Commission to tour the site. Lewis thanked the applicant for the offer. Dan Corson, Colorado Historical Society, Certified Local Government Review Corson explained that he was in attendance as part of a Certified Local Government (CLG) review. The review is required once every four years and includes three items: 1. An inspection of records to see what/how files are made available to the public 2. A tour of local sites to better understand the local area and issues 3. Attending/reviewing a public hearing process