Historic Preservation Commission Agenda and Packet 2020 06 15

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Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Minutes June 8, 2020 Page 2 of 6 maximum) as well as a new construction grant. Necessary preservation work identified in the Historic Structure Assessment includes siding repair, window replacement, foundation repair, floor and roof structure repair, front porch repair, wall structure repair, chimney work, and site grading for a total of $151,099. Because this is a matching grant the request is for $61,775. To be approved, work must fall into preservation, rehabilitation and restoration and staff stated that the work falls into those categories. Staff reviewed the wording of the new construction grant, Res. No. 17, Series 2019. The proposed addition meets the requirements including FAR below what is required, setback and height limitations. Staff recommends approval of Resolution 09, Series 2020, recommending approval of the following grants: Preservation Grant: $61,775 New Construction Grant: $15,000 Klemme asked for clarification regarding the work that was being identified as "extraordinary". Selvoski responded that it was related to the foundation work but that impacts much of the structural work required on the house — the grant request breaks it down into categories. Andy Johnson, DAJ Designs, presented for the owners and outlined the work to be done on the house. Klemme stated that she understood the need to revise the amount of grant money requested for this project based on the destructive testing and supports the extraordinary circumstances grant request. She mentioned the HPC may want to consider offering structural grants and is something to discuss at a future meeting. Dunlap stated that he agreed that this request seemed appropriate. He questioned the inclusion on drywall as a component of the wall system grant request. Selvoski stated that interior finishes aren't usually included but if removal is required to complete necessary repairs, then the repair work could potentially be included in the grant request. This is evaluated on a case -by -case basis. Keller pointed out the asbestos work was already completed by the applicant and not included as part of the request. Parris stated that the cost breakdown seems very reasonable. The new construction grant seems to clearly meet all of the requirements. She appreciated the documentation related to the addition funding request. Chair Haley appreciated the clear separation between the new construction work and the preservation work. The grant request is extraordinary but reasonable. Klemme moved to approve the extraordinary circumstances preservation and restoration grant in the amount of $61,775. Keller seconded. Passed unanimously by voice vote. Parris moved to approve the new construction grant in the amount of $15,000. Klemme seconded. Passed unanimously by voice vote. 1201 Lincoln Avenue: Demolition Request Staff presented the following the research and information on 908 Rex Street: 2 3