Historic Preservation Commission Agenda and Packet 2020 01 13

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Rehabilitation is the act or process of making possible a compatible use fora property through repair, alterations, and additions while preserving those portions or features which convey its historical, cultural, or architectural values. Rehabilitation acknowledges the need to alter or add to a historic property to meet continuing or changing uses while retaining the property's historic character. The limited and sensitive upgrading of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems and other code -required work to make properties functional is appropriate. • Foundation/crawlspace • Floor structure Restoration is the act or process of accurately depicting the form, features, and character of a property as it appeared at a particular period of time. Approved work focuses on exterior work and includes the removal of features from other periods in its history and reconstruction of missing features from the restoration period. • Window replacement • Door replacement • Front porch column replacement FISCAL IMPACT: Approval of the grant request allows for a total grant of up to $45,000 from the Historic Preservation Fund: a $5,000 landmark incentive grant (unmatched), and a $40,000 matching grant. The balance of the Historic Preservation fund as of 10/31/2019 was approximately $2,496,113. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Landmarkinq The structure at 917 La Farge Avenue has maintained its style and form since at least 1948, giving it architectural significance. It is also has social significance due to its association with Louisville coal mining through various owners over time. Staff finds that the property is eligible to be landmarked. Staff recommends approval of Resolution No. 01, Series 2020, recommending approval of the landmark request to the City Council. Staff also recommends that the house be named for the Porta Family who owned the property from approximately 1921-1997. Alteration Certificate The proposed changes to the existing structure comply with the requirements of the LMC. Staff recommends approval of Resolution No. 02, Series 2020 approving the alteration certificate. Grant The grant request includes rehabilitating the existing structure. The proposed changes will facilitate the continued preservation of the structure, and are historically compatible. Staff recommends approval of Resolution No. 03, Series 2020, recommending approval of the grant request to City Council 26