Historic Preservation Commission Minutes 2008 03 19

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Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Minutes March 19, 2008 Page 2 of 10 Public Hearing - Landmark Application, 1116 Lafarge Avenue Application No. 2008-001-LA Muckle asked members of the HPC if there were any disclosures prior to the start of the public hearing. Koertje , Tofte, and Muckle reported having been it the home for social occasions. Vice-Chair Muckle opened the public hearing and asked for the staff presentation. Muth reported that this is an application to landmark 1116 LaFarge Avenue, historically known as the Jannucci House. The house was built in 1908 as a single family residence. It has served as the home for only two families since its construction. The home was originally owned by Joseph and Philomena Jannucci who emigrated from Italy. Members of the Jannucci family lived in the home until 1977 when it was sold to the current owners John Leary and Jan Rowen. Like most other residents at the time, Joseph Jannucci was a coal miner. The Jannuccis also had a “macaroni factory” in the basement of the home. The factory consisted of cast iron machinery which mixed the dough and rolled it into pasta. A drive shaft, attached to the machinery, extended through the upper basement wall into the backyard where it engaged a gear system which was turned in a circle by a horse attached to it. The house was built in 1908. This hipped roof, brick home has had few alterations over the years and retains a high degree of architectural integrity. There have been no other additions in the past 50 years; any alterations have not unduly compromised the building’s historic character. The building is currently the home of the applicants John Leary and Jan Rowen. Staff as determined that this site meets the criteria set forth in the Preservation Ordinance in three ways: Architectural Significance – The site exemplifies specific elements of an architectural style or period. This site is one of a handful of brick homes built in the early 1900s. Its architectural integrity is very strong as it has had little changes over the years. Social Significance - (2) Exemplifies cultural, political, economic or social heritage of the community. The site is historically significant for its association with Louisville’s early settlement by Italian immigrants and for the commercial use of the site as a “macaroni factory.” In relation to the above, the site has all of the following characteristics: a. Shows character, interest or value as part of the development, heritage or cultural characteristics of the community, region, state, or nation. b. Retains original design features, materials and/or character. c. Remains in its original location, has the same historic context after having been moved, or was moved more than fifty (50) years ago. In addition, section 15.36.050 Criteria for Designation states that any site listed on the State or National Register of Historic Places shall be presumed to qualify for local designation under this Chapter. The site was listed on the National Register