Historic Preservation Commission Agenda and Packet 2020 06 15

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Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Minutes June 8, 2020 Page 3 of 6 The request to demolish the structures at 1201 Lincoln Ave. was reviewed by a subcommittee of the HPC and then referred to the full Commission. 1201 Lincoln Avenue was built in 1908 by George W. Admire. The Koci family purchased the house in 1921 and lived there for 80 years. The house is a single story residential structure built in the Craftsman -style. The front porch was modified over time. The property does meet the criteria for landmarking, one of the ways that demolitions are evaluated. The house is not located in a historic district and the costs and condition of the property are unknown. Selvoski stated that she has been in contact with the applicants frequently and that they are aware of the incentives offered through the preservation program. For that reason, staff recommends a 60 day stay on demolition, calculated from the date of application (May 4, 2020). That stay would expire on July 3, 2020. The applicant, Marty Beauchamp, architect for the project, discussed the decision -making process that resulted in the demolition request. The landmark bonus related to FAR and lot coverage wasn't necessary. Also, the required setback in order to landmark the project would decrease the space available for the yard — something the applicants prioritize. The applicants hope to reuse as much material from the historic structure as they can during the renovation. The proposed design is intended to meet the needs of the applicant but also fit in with the architecture of Old Town. Klemme clarified that the applicants had explored utilizing the preservation bonus. The owners of the property, Dan Berlau and Elise ter Harr, stated that they were very excited to relocate to the Old Town area. They are familiar with the financial and zoning incentives, but ultimately want to have a larger range of options when designing the house. Dunlap asked about the requirements related to second story setbacks. Selvoski responded that, as designed, the applicants are not planning a second story setback. Public Comments: John Obremski, 248 Centennial Dr., Louisville, CO 80027, stated that he was opposed to the demolition. The stonework is beautiful and so is the architecture of the original structure. The neo-craftsman design proposed by the applicant is popular right now. Perhaps the house could be moved toward the street to create a larger yard. Gable additions would be preferable to demolition. Tessa Greene, 1300 Lincoln Avenue, Louisville, CO 80027 expressed sadness over the demolition of the house. She was glad to hear the materials would be reused when possible. Christine Nimmo expressed sadness at losing the connection to our agricultural history. Helly Duncan, 912 Garfield Avenue, Louisville, CO 80027, expressed understanding at needing to expand the existing house but saddened at the loss of the house in its entirety. Discussion: 3 4