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Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Minutes June 8, 2020 Page 3 of 5 will also be eligible for $5,000 landmark grant. Klemme stated that she is comfortable with the number proposed by staff. Dunlap made a motion to recommend approval of the Grant Request as presented for 925 Jefferson Avenue. Klemme seconded. Passed unanimously by voice vote. 1016 Grant Avenue: Landmark, Grant, Alteration Certificate Request Staff presented the following the research and information on 1016 Grant Avenue: Selvoski shared that the structure at 925 Jefferson was approximately 112 years old and was a classic example of vernacular architecture, with a rectangular plan and cross -gable roof. The property was associated with Helen Berardi Caranci for 90 years. She and her husband Lawrence were active in the Louisville community. Lawrence Caranci at various times served as Mayor, Fire Chief, and City Council member. Staff found that the structure had maintained much of its physical integrity. There was an addition to the rear that did not impact integrity. Staff finds that the structure met the landmarking criteria and suggested named it the Berardi House. Selvoski also presented the alteration certificate request. The applicant is applying for an alteration certificate to allow for restoration and rehabilitation work to the historic house as well as a modern addition. The applicant is requesting to modify the following on the existing structure: window replacements; siding restoration; front porch restoration; structural stabilization. She noted the differentiation between old and new construction in the elevations. Therefore, staff recommended approval of the request for the alteration certificate. Selvoski presented the grant request for a matching preservation grant in the amount of $40,000 and a new construction grant of $15,000. She reminded the Commission that the maximum grant amount was $40,000. Selvoski noted that the proposed work was eligible for coverage. Selvoski stated that staff proposed that the grant be approved in the amount of $55,000. Andy Johnson, DAJ Design, presented on the project and provided additional details on the design choices and the intention to preserve the historic property. Public Comments: None. Discussion: Haley stated that the home meets all the criteria for landmarking: age, significance, integrity. Klemme concurred and added that she finds the name appropriate. Haley appreciated the aspects of the alteration certificate that would bring the home back to a more historic appearance. The additional also meets the criteria for the new construction grant and is a great example of what we'd like to see. Parris agreed and appreciated that the request was reasonable. Dunlap appreciated the removal of the siding and the return to historic window size/placement. 3