Historic Preservation Commission Agenda and Packet 2019 12 16

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Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Minutes November 18th, 2019 Page 7 of 8 community in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Selvoski explained that the physical integrity remained intact. Staff recommends approval to find probable cause and the approval of $4,0000 toward the cost of a Historic Structure Assessment. Klemme asked why the front porch roof did not look the same today or if it was just the angle of the photo in the packet. Selvoski replied that there were no changes to the roof noted in the building file. The house had received funding for urban renewal in 1978, so if there were any changes it would likely have been then, but there was no record of any such changes to the roof. Parris noted that the other changes made it look like the roof had changed, as well. Dickinson noted that probable cause was a low bar and that preservation did not need to save every building, but this house was an adorable and typical home on La Farge. He was happy that the applicant was here and noted that the Commission wanted the applicant to investigate. Joanna Alidu, 917 La Farge Avenue, the applicant, noted that she had started the process of replacing the siding and reached out to Andy Johnson, who suggested she wait to remove the siding and talk to the Commission first. Dickinson moved to find probable cause. Klemme seconded. Motion passed by roll call vote. ITEMS FROM STAFF Alteration/Demolition Updates Selvoski stated that there had been no alteration certificates. There were two full demolitions that had been referred to the full commission and would come in December. Selvoski added a standing agenda item to request issues that the commissioners wanted to work through. She noted that the Saving Places Conference was coming up in late January and commissioners could attend. Commissioner Ulm was the only commissioner who had not attended the conference and Commissioner Klemme suggested he go. Dunlap and Dickinson shared their experiences at the conference, which they thought was worthwhile. Selvoski asked if any commissioners wanted to take on Commissioner Dickinson's role writing for the monthly Downtown Dialogue blurb. Dickinson noted that anything landmarked in the past three years was not on the pre - written list. He explained that the duties were to queue it up and send it off. 8