Historic Preservation Commission Agenda and Packet 2018 03 19

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Planning Commission Meeting Minutes December 14, 2017 Page 5 of 10 Dickinson stated that the current setback was probably only good with the current structure, as a new structure would likely require a 20 -foot setback. Krughoff stated that the house was not ahead of the 20 -foot setback and that porches were an exception to that rule in the Old Town neighborhood. Dickinson continued that he wanted the stay to be an active stay and not a punitive one. He reminded the applicant that the stay did not have to be 180 days if they came up with a project before then that incorporated preservation. Cyndi Thomas agreed with staff that the house might be eligible for landmarking due to the architectural and social significance. The house could also be a contributing structure to a historic district. She added that the applicant's statements on cost and scope were helpful, as well. She stated that after re -reading the Louisville Municipal Code, she reminded the Commission that the stay was "up to" 180 days. With an applicant that wanted to work with the Commission, the stay could be shorter. She suggested using timeframes shorter than 180 days in some cases. Trice added that the stay was from the date of application, which was January 8, 2018. Chuck Thomas stated that he would like to make a motion to place a 180 -day stay. Trice stated that if they were going to offer design assistance, they needed to select someone from the Commission to do that. Dickinson stated that he thought a 120 -day might be sufficient, which would place the stay until May. The applicant had expressed an interest in working with the Commission. Krughoff stated that the 180 -day stay was fine with him. Cyndi Thomas asked if anyone else had any points before the motion was seconded. Chuck Thomas made a motion to place a 180 -day stay with the design assistance offered. Dickinson seconded. Roll call vote. Passed unanimously. Cyndi Thomas asked for volunteers for design assistance. Dickinson stated that he would be willing to offer design assistance. Chuck Thomas also offered to volunteer. Ulm asked staff if more than two people could volunteer from the Commission. Trice stated that only two commissioners could meet at a time and that more would be a challenge. Chuck Thomas deferred to Ulm. Ulm and Dickinson will provide design assistance to the applicant. Cyndi Thomas thanked the applicant for his willingness to work with the Commission.