Historic Preservation Commission Minutes 2020 10 19

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Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Minutes 19 October 2020 Page 2 of 7 Selvoski presented the request and the criteria for a demolition review. She explained that the house was 116 old and the garage was built later. Both structures had additions over time. The house was tied to the DelPizzo family, who had strong ties to Louisville's Italian and mining heritage. Selvoski noted that there had been materials in the basement for curing meat and making wine. The house also exemplified early 20th-century stylings similar to other homes throughout Louisville. The stucco was added historically. Selvoski shared that the Commission may release the permit or place a stay on the application for up to 180 days from the date of application, September 17, 2020. Staff recommended placing a 60-day stay, expiring on November 16, 2020, as the applicant had been made aware f all opportunities that exist through the historic preservation program and has been in communication with staff. Staff also recommended release of the demolition request for the garage. Haley asked if the Historic Structure Assessment (HSA) had been approved. Selvoski replied that the HSA had been granted, but not completed. Keller asked what kind of repairs the home needed. Phillip Larson, property owner at 1133 Main Street, described that he had been trying to purchase the property since earlier in the year and that he had needed to remove the stucco and conduct asbestos remediation. He noted that he had been in construction for over 30 years and had worked on historic homes previously. He stated that the foundation was rubble stone put together and the house had a series of additions over time. Haley explained that additions and less -than -perfect foundations were part of the history of Louisville, meaning that the Commission wanted to preserve the specific history of the coal - mining community of Louisville even if the homes were very simple. Larson showed the plans for the house he was trying to build. Haley replied that the Commission appreciated any sensitive new building, but as a Commission their first goal was to keep the city's historic authentic by keeping the original structure. She also explained that the HSA was meant to help preserve that history, as well. Larson stated his appreciation for the Commission's attempts to preserve history. Larson and Chair Haley discussed different preservation projects in Louisville and the structural integrity of the house. Sara Aglietti, 1145 Main Street, neighbor to the north in the Caranci House, described the history of her house, which reflected the wealth of the Caranci family and their history. Aglietti stated that her home had large, historic windows that were warmed by the southern sun. She stated that she would not be able to afford to keep her house due to the heating costs if the new building on the 1133 Main lot was too large. Dunlap noted that the stucco was historic and he asked if the stucco was salvageable after the asbestos remediation. 2