Historic Preservation Commission Agenda and Packet 2018 11 29

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Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Minutes October 15, 2018 Page 2 of 8 Selvoski presented staff findings on the landmark criteria. The structure was built in 1908 and retains much of its original form and detailing including ornate porch work. The structure has undergone two changes: two additions to the rear before 1948 and the enclosure of the rear porch after 1948. Staff also evaluated social significance, finding that the DiSalvo family was the principal owner of the home along with his wife, Carmela, who lived in it until 1959. The first owner was Felix Tomeo, who built the Tomeo house on the property south of 1021 Main. Before the DiSalvos, the house was used as a rental. After they sold it, it was again a rental. Selvoski also presented staff findings on alteration certificate criteria. The applicants are proposing a two-story addition on the west side of the existing house, replacing the current single -story additions. They are also proposing to replace the two structures on the rear half of the property and put in a two-story garage. Work on the historic structure includes restoring the existing iron fence, repairing and sealing the foundation wall and siding, porch railings and floor, gutters, roofing, double - hung windows, and replacing non -historic windows with simulated double -hung windows. They are also replacing the door, which the applicants believe is not original. The new addition was compatible with the current structure but also distinguishable. It would not be clearly visible from Main Street, but it would be visible from the alley. Selvoski presented the grant request. The request for $57,515 is higher than the usual maximum, but higher amounts are allowed in "extraordinary circumstances" and when there is a 100% match from the applicant. Staff removed interior finishes, permit fees, and contingency amounts from the applicants' original request since they are not eligible for the grant. Staff tallied the flexible and focused grants and found that the actual costs would be well over the maximum grant amounts provided for by the Historic Preservation Fund. The applicants were requesting a 67% match. The average over the past 5 grants has been 42%. Staff finds that the application meets the landmark and alteration certificate criteria. Staff did not find the existence of extraordinary circumstances allowing for higher amounts than the maximum grant amounts. Therefore, staff recommends approval of a $20,000 grant. Dickinson asked where the 57% number was coming from. Selvoski responded that the 57% coverage number was based on a higher request amount overall. Dickinson asked if $33,000-$40,000 would be the amount the Commission could grant if they decided it was worth it to go above the maximum. Selvoski responded that she thought that was correct.