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Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Minutes November 18th, 2019 Page 2 of 8 Dunlap made a motion to approve the October 21, 2019 minutes. Dickinson seconded. Agenda approved by voice vote. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA None. NEW BUSINESS — PUBLIC HEARNIG ITEMS 1000 Main Street: Demolition Review Selvoski explained the demolition review evaluation process, which started with a commission subcommittee that had requested the review be sent to the full commission. She described the purpose of the demolition review: 1. Prevent loss of buildings that may have historic and architectural significance. 2. Provide the time necessary to initiate designation as an individual landmark or to consider alternatives for the building. Selvoski highlighted the clipped gable roof and the porch. The social history of the home includes the Autrey, the Wilson, and the DelPizzo families. The DelPizzos helped to create a small Italian enclave in the area. They owned the property from 1926 to 2018. The structure was built in 1892 and is a wood frame structure typical of other structures in the city. There were several changes to the house, including stucco (adding before 1956,) partial window replacement and expansion, and an attic vent along the front facade. The footprint was the same. The structural integrity was unknown. Staff recommends issuing a 90-day stay, expiring on January 1, 2020. That time would allow the applicant to potentially pursue a historic structure assessment. Dickinson asked if there was anything else staff wanted to accomplish with the say other than the assessment. Selvoski replied that staff had had conversations with the owners and she noted that this structure was not on the audit list of target structures for landmarking. Staff thought 90 days was long enough to conduct the HSA. Ulm asked about the current zoning. Selvoski replied that it was residential. Dunlap noted that the stay might not allow enough time to conduct the assessment due to the holidays. Selvoski responded that the applicant did not have to demolish the day the stay ended. Patrick Smith, 9627 Bexley in Highlands Ranch, explained that his family was looking for a place to settle down. He and his wife had been jogging through Louisville and fell in love with the location, with its access to Main Street and the big trees on the property. 3