Historic Preservation Commission Agenda and Packet 2019 11 18

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4. The reasonable projected cost of restoration or repair. * The applicant did not provide any cost estimates for restoration or repair. Staff is unable to reach a finding on this criteria due to a lack of information. * In considering the condition of the building and the projected cost of restoration or repair as set forth in subsections H.3 and H.4, above, the commission may not consider deterioration caused by unreasonable neglect. RECOMMENDATION: LMC Sec. 15.36.200 notes that the purpose of demolition review is to: 1. Prevent loss of buildings that may have historic and architectural significance; and 2. Provide the time necessary to initiate designation as an individual landmark or to consider alternatives for the building. Staff finds that the property could meet the criteria for architectural significance, integrity and could potentially qualify for landmarking. In addition, staff has met with the applicant on several occasions to provide information on the City's historic preservation program and incentives for landmarking and preservation. Staff believes the applicant is aware of all opportunities available under the program and the necessary time needed to consider landmarking or alternatives have been provided. Therefore, staff does not recommend a full six month stay be placed on the property. Based on evaluation of the criteria in LMC Sec. 15.36.200, the HPC may release the permit, or place a stay on the application for up to 180 days from the date of application, which was 10/03/2019. A 180 day stay would expire on 3/31/2020. Staff recommends the Historic Preservation Commission issue a 90 day stay, expiring on January 1, 2020. If the applicant has any interest in potentially retaining all or a portion of the historic structure, staff recommends that they apply for a Historic Structure Assessment. ATTACHMENTS: • Application • 1000 Main Street History 20