Historic Preservation Commission Agenda and Packet 2019 10 21

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Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Minutes September 16, 2019 Page 3 of 9 Probable Cause Determination for 925 Jefferson Avenue: A request to find probable cause for a landmark designation to allow for funding of a historic structure assessment for 925 Jefferson Avenue Dickinson recused himself since the applicant was his mother. Selvoski presented historic and current photos of the structure, showing that it has maintained a high degree of structural integrity. There was an addition to the rear of the house, built in 1957, which did not impact the view from the street. The structure was built around 1891, making it approximately 128 years old. It is one of the earliest homes in one of its earliest subdivisions, Jefferson Place, which was platted in 1880. It is an example of a Hipped -Roof Box house, which is rare in Louisville. The porch work has maintained its integrity, as well. The long-time owner was the Hamilton family. Virginia Hamilton was a schoolteacher and founding member of the Saturday Study Club, which started the Louisville Library. Her husband, Frank Hamilton, was a coal miner, saloon operator, and deputy County Clerk. Staff finds that the structure meets the requirement for social significance. Staff recommends approval and eligibility for the Historic Structure Assessment grant. Dunlap asked about the current ownership listed on the application. Selvoski explained that the staff report lists the previous and current owners, and sometimes applicants included architects working on the project. Dunlap asked about a window replacement that had been previously approved by the Commission. Selvoski replied that window replacements for non-landmarked homes can go through a subcommittee or a full committee of the Commission, and these replacements had gone through a review process. Klemme asked about the rear addition. Selvoski replied that it was added in 1957. It was probably an exterior porch that was closed in, since the footprint of the structure has remained similar. Dunlap thought the application justified a finding of probable cause. Christine Dickinson, 838 14th Street in Boulder, stated that she loved the house. Parris was excited that it was a unique and detailed structure and was impressed by the ties to the community through the Hamilton family. Dunlap added that porch moldings were often no longer intact on old houses, and these appeared to be the original version.