Historic Preservation Commission Agenda and Packet 2018 10 15

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Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Minutes September 24, 2018 Page2of5 modest form typical of early 20th century Louisville. The property was purchased in 1902 by John Robert Thirlaway, a prominent businessperson in Louisville. His wife, Elsie Giles, was the daughter of two of the town's earliest residents. She took possession of the properties and built the structures at 533 and 537. The adjoining property at 537 was likely a boarding house for miners. In 2004, the property was subdivided into two properties. Based on these findings, staff finds that the property meets the criteria of architectural and social significance. Selvoski also presented the property's criteria for physical integrity. It retains the original footprint and adds character to the neighborhood. There have been several changes to the structure, including changes to the windows and the enclosure of the porch. However, staff finds that the structure meets the criteria for physical integrity. Chuck Thomas observed that the partial porches were probably full porches at first and enclosed later. Fahey asked when the porches were enclosed and the dates for the other changes. Selvoski responded that the porch had been enclosed in 1978 and that staff could not find records of the other changes. Haley invited the homeowner to speak. Alan McDaniel, 533 Lincoln, purchased the property in 2012. He stated that when he and his wife bought the house they wanted to save it. Now they have two small children and are trying to create more space. Haley replied that the point of the program was to protect homes for people to continue to live in. Haley asked for commissioner comments. Dickinson commented that he found the staff report satisfying and that the house had value from the street -view perspective. He looked forward to working with the homeowner. Chuck Thomas agreed that the house had street value. He added that the lot was deep enough to provide the opportunity to build off the back of the house. Fahey stated that the roofline had not changed when the porch was enclosed and that it retained the cute, unique Louisville bungalow look from the street. Ulm stated that the home provided texture for a neighborhood in which there were several other historic homes.