Historic Preservation Commission Agenda and Packet 2018 04 16

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Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Minutes March 19, 2018 Page 2 of 10 Trice stated that in order to be considered for landmarking, the property should meet one or more criteria for physical integrity. This property adds character and value to Old Town Louisville and is in its original location. Its design is somewhat compromised by the replacement siding and window alterations and the shed does not have integrity of location. There is also a rear addition on the house, but the addition has minimal impact on the view from Grant Avenue. Staff recommends that the property be named for the Harney family and approves of the request from the owner to not include the shed in the landmark resolution. Staff recommends approval of the resolution. Haley asked for questions of the staff. Seeing none, she invited the applicant to speak. Nicole Schwalm, 620 Grant Avenue, thanked the City for having a landmarking program. Haley asked for public comment. Seeing none, she closed the public comment period and opened discussion. Chuck Thomas stated that he agreed with staff's recommendation to approve the resolution. Dickinson agreed, adding that it was a close -to -perfect example of what was there in 1905 and he had no objections. Fahey stated that the structure had maintained its physical integrity and the social significance was present in the connection to the Harney family. Chuck Thomas moved to approve Resolution 3, Series 2018 to grant landmark status to 620 Grant Avenue due to its social and architectural significance. Fahey seconded. Roll call. Motion approved unanimously. Haley stated that the decision was an easy one and that Lauren Trice would be in touch with the applicant for the next steps. Trice reminded the applicant that the City landmarking ceremony was scheduled for May 19`" She added that the plaque would be ready by then. 801 Grant Avenue Grant: Resolution 4, Series 2018, A request for a Historic Preservation Grant of $9,323 to complete the work outlined in the 2016 Historic Structure Assessment for the Center for the Arts building located at 801 Grant Avenue. The grant would serve as a 25% match for a potential State Historic Fund grant to improve drainage, restore brickwork, repair roof shingles, and restore windows. • Applicant/Owner: City of Louisville — Cultural Arts Division 801 grant Avenue Louisville, CO • Case Manager: Lauren Trice Trice presented the request for funds for a 25% match to a State Historic Fund application. The overall grant was to complete the remaining recommendations in the Historic Structure Assessment completed by Logan Simpson in 2016. The recommendations include funds to improve the site grading, restore the masonry and windows, and work on the roof. Trice stated that the applicant needed to be considered under "extraordinary circumstances," since the amount requested was above the maximum grant amount. Those circumstances include fixing the flooding basement and deteriorating brickwork, completing restoration, ensuring seamless brickwork with north wall, protecting the current investment, protecting a space that is highly used, and providing comfortable and safe public access. Finally, the proposal also leverages a 3