Laserfiche WebLink
Historic Preservation Commission <br />Meeting Minutes <br />December 15, 2008 <br />Page 5 of 7 <br />2. The relationship of the building as a potential contributing structure to <br />a potential historical district; <br />3. The reasonable condition of the building; and <br />4. The reasonable projected cost of restoration or repair. <br />She stated that #1 was clearly met as the building is eligible for landmarking for its social <br />significance. The criteria for #2 is also likely met. As to #3 and #4, the building is in good <br />enough condition to save, restore, or move. <br />Lewis recommended a stay be placed on the demolition request and asked that the <br />Commission work with the applicant to find a new use or home for the building. <br />Members were in agreement that the building is a great candidate for landmarking either <br />in its current location or if moved to another one. <br />Muckle made a motion to place a stay on the demolition request as the building is <br />eligible for local landmarking (individually or in a district). <br />Tofte seconded the motion. <br />Roll call vote: <br />Tofte Yes McMenamin Yes <br />Whiteman Yes Lewis Yes <br />Muckle Yes Koertje Yes <br />Lewis offered to be the HPC liaison with the applicant to work with him on possible <br />alternatives to demolition. <br />Lewis thanked the applicant for his time and willingness to work with the HPC. She <br />noted it will take a real effort to find a location for the building. She asked Muth if the City <br />would be interested in the building. <br />Muth said she would see if that was a possibility. <br />Lewis asked if there were any estimates for moving costs <br />Muth stated she would try to find some <br />Discussion -Gateway Signs <br />Muth reported that at the November 17 HPC meeting Jean Morgan asked the HPC to <br />comment on the City's design for gateway signs. As it was not on the agenda for the <br />meeting, Vice-chair Muckle asked that this be placed on the December 15 HPC agenda <br />for discussion. <br />Muth noted that the sign plan would include installation of signs at the seven gateways <br />to town. The costs of the signs are estimated to be $75,000 - $130,000 each depending <br />on which sign is used, the type of lighting, and the cost of engineering. Given the high <br />cost, there are no plans for installation at this time. If money is available in the 2010 <br />