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Historic Preservation Commission <br />Meeting Minutes <br />June 8, 2020 <br />Page 4 of 6 <br />Chair Haley stated that she sees so much architectural integrity in this house and it is a good <br />example of Louisville's architectural history but understands the needs of the applicants to <br />expand. <br />Parris clarified that the Commission is not anti -additions. The original house would be a prime <br />candidate for landmarking and the HPC would love to work the applicants but any stay is not <br />meant to punitive. <br />Dunlap appreciated all the comments tonight and letters that were received. He noted the <br />historic photo of the house. He expressed interest in saving the front portion of the house <br />including the stone front porch. He also reminded everyone that this is a voluntary program as <br />opposed to voluntary. <br />Klemme noted the difference between historic and structures with a false sense of history. The <br />focus is on preservation as opposed to recreating it. <br />The owners restated that they are still considering all options, although its unlikely they will <br />preserve. They have been exploring all options since closing on the house in March. Their <br />preference would be for a 60 day stay as they have already pursued possible options. <br />Public Comment: <br />John Obremski, 248 Centennial Dr., Louisville, CO 80027, commented to propose design <br />changes to the exterior, <br />Chair Haley clarified that that is beyond the prevue of the Commission and that best practice in <br />preservation is to distinguish old from new. <br />Haley stated that she would be in favor of a sixty day stay. <br />Klemme, Dunlap, Parris expressed agreement. <br />Keller stated that the applicants seem to have made up their mind. While he would prefer <br />preservation, he would be fine with no stay. <br />Parris stated that they are continuing to pursue possible preservation, something they can <br />consider during the stay. <br />Parris moved to recommend approval of the demolition with a 60 day stay expiring on July 3, <br />2020. Passed unanimously by voice vote. <br />822 La Faroe Avenue: Probable Cause <br />Staff presented the following the research and information on 822 La Farge Avenue: <br />This is a request to find probable cause for a landmark designation to allow for funding of a <br />historic structure assessment for 822 La Farge Avenue. Under Resolution No. 17, Series 2019, <br />a property may be eligible for reimbursement for a historic structure assessment (HSA) from the <br />Historic Preservation Fund (HPF) if the Historic Preservation Commission finds "probable cause <br />to believe the building may be eligible for landmarking. The principal structure at 822 La Farge <br />Avenue was constructed prior to 1904. The house is a late 19th/early 20th century wood frame <br />4 <br />