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Historic Preservation Commission <br />Meeting Minutes <br />19 October 2020 <br />Page 3 of 7 <br />Larson replied that some of the original siding remained but the stucco had been removed. <br />Dunlap asked about the lot size and asked about the placement of the new structure for the <br />benefit of the neighbors. <br />Larson replied that the lot was 50 x 150, which was a typical size for that area. He stated that he <br />was trying to move closer to the property line, with 8 feet on one side and 6 feet on the other, <br />but he was waiting for a formal survey to be completed. He wanted to move the proposed house <br />further back from the sidewalk than the existing structure, as well. He noted that Ms. Aglietti's <br />comment could be brought around by anyone with a tree in the backyard, but he stated that he <br />was open to working with her. <br />Keller recommended getting a Historic Structure Assessment and stated that his home had <br />been more salvageable than he thought before getting the assessment. <br />Larson replied that he did not think that there was anything salvageable but he appreciated the <br />comment. <br />Parris stated that it was a hard discussion because the Commission always wanted to preserve <br />buildings, while at the same time it seemed like the applicant really knew what he was talking <br />about in terms of the integrity of the home. She also explained that the HSA was also a record <br />for the City, and was not only for the purposes of convincing a property owner to keep a historic <br />home. She added that she appreciated the public comment and noted that the Commission did <br />not have any say over future developments. Overall, she agreed with the recommendation from <br />staff to place a 60-day stay for the house to give time for an assessment and to release the <br />garage. <br />Dunlap stated that the asbestos was a pretty strong indicator that it would be quite an effort to <br />take it back to the 1910 siding. <br />Haley replied that she did not think the lack of stucco would make the structure not historic. <br />Dunlap clarified that he meant that pulling off the stucco was a pretty major demolition of the <br />house already. <br />Haley stated that that kind of work was very common for preservation projects. <br />Dunlap wondered if the grape vines on the property were dated from the Prohibition Era. <br />Larson stated that there were still some growing vines that Museum Coordinator Bridget Bacon <br />was going to try to replant at the Louisville Historical Museum. He added that Coordinator <br />Bacon was also looking into preserving the ash pit that was in the backyard. <br />Keller restated his recommendation to get the Historic Structure Assessment, noting that the <br />City would pay for it and everyone would benefit from getting more information on the structure. <br />Staff, the applicant, and commissioners discussed the assessment process. <br />Larson noted that he would donate the house if someone wanted to take it. <br />3 <br />