Historic Preservation Commission Agenda and Packet 2019 09 16

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completed in December 2018 and it was landmarked in April 2018. The request was for $5,315 to add insulation to the walls and attic of the house, which matched the quote. The only grant funds the house had received included the $900 grant for the HSA and the $1,000 Landmark Incentive Grant. Selvoski stated that staff felt the application met the requirements for grant funds under the new language. Staff finds that the grant request meets the requirements of Resolution 2, Series 2012 and recommends approval of the request. Haley asked for questions of staff and the applicant. Seeing none, she invited the applicant to speak. Nicole Schwalm, 620 Grant Avenue, thanked the Commission for their time. Haley asked for commissioner discussion. Dickinson stated that the grant was made for this purpose and that the work would make the home a better structure. He was happy that the applicant came back within the 18-month deadline. Parris agreed and noted that the HSA had done its job of identifying issues with landmarked homes. Dunlap moved to approve Resolution 1, Series 2019. Klemme seconded. Roll call vote. All in favor. Motion passed unanimously. PROBABLE CAUSE DETERMINATION FOR 816 LINCOLN AVENUE: A request to find probable cause for a landmark designation to allow for funding of a historic structure assessment for 816 Lincoln Avenue. Selvoski shared current photos, historic documents, and the landmark criteria. the principal structure was constructed around 1909 and is an early 20th-century wood frame with a rectangular footprint, a tall front gable roof, and a full -width porch along the front facade, all of which is representative of Louisville architecture from the era. The door and window placements appear original. The structure had changed hands multiple times and represented owners from French, English, and Central European origin and many were tied to the mining economy. Staff finds that the structure at 816 Lincoln has architectural and social significance and possesses physical integrity. Staff finds that there is probable cause to consider landmarking the property and finds that the property is eligible for the $4,000 grant toward the assessment. Andy Johnson, with DAJ Design at 922 Main Street in Louisville, stated that the house was a straightforward probable cause determination and he wanted to share research on the house and the characteristics of a Historic Structure Assessment. There was an 3