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Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Minutes September 16, 2019 Page 2 of 9 Staff recommends approval. Klemme asked if cellar doors were usually so high. Selvoski replied that the door led to more of a crawlspace than a cellar, and it provided security from rodents. Dunlap asked if the proposed materials were based on the historic materials. Selvoski replied that the applicant had chosen the materials and that they made sense for a structure of this era. Haley added that they had a recent example of what the door had looked like originally. She asked for public comment. Seeing none, she asked for commissioner comment and noted that the application was compatible to the historic character, as well. Dunlap added that the improvements were probably good for protecting the integrity of the landmark. Klemme moved to approve. Dickinson seconded. Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote. Probable Cause Determination for 1133 Main Street: A request to find probable cause for a landmark designation to allow for funding of a historic structure assessment for 1133 Main Street Selvoski presented historic and current photos of the structure. She noted the beehive ash pit on the property, which the Louisville Historical Museum was working on acquiring. The structure was built in 1904 and is representative of an early 20th-century wood frame house, featuring a front gable roof. There was an addition built prior to 1948. The structure has only changed hands twice since it was built and both families had ties to Louisville's Italian heritage. The DelPizzo Family currently owns it and has owned it since 1926. There are parts of the house for making wine and prosciutto. The structure appears to maintain a high degree of integrity based on the photos, as well. Staff finds that there is probable cause for landmarking and recommends approving the application for up to $4,000 for a Historic Structure Assessment. Haley thought the application was pretty straightforward for integrity and social significance. Dickinson added that it was a perfect example of what the Commission was looking for. Dickinson moved and Klemme seconded. Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.