Historic Preservation Commission Minutes 2020 06 15

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Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Minutes June 8, 2020 Page 4 of 5 Dunlap made a motion to recommend approval of the Landmark Application as presented for 1016 Grant Avenue. Dunlap seconded. Passed unanimously by voice vote. Dunlap made a motion to recommend approval of the Grant Request as presented for 1016 Grant Avenue. Klemme seconded. Passed unanimously by voice vote. Klemme made a motion to recommend approval of the Alteration Certificate as presented for 1016 Grant Avenue. Parris seconded. Passed unanimously by voice vote. 1200 Jefferson Avenue: Landmark, Grant, Alteration Certificate Request Staff presented the following the research and information on 1200 Jefferson Avenue: Selvoski shared that the structure at 1200 Jefferson was built in 1900 and moved to Louisville in 1930; it underwent a substantial renovation and expansion circa 1950-1960. This house is associated with the historic development of Louisville, including the tradition of moving mining homes into the city. The house at 1200 Jefferson is a vernacular structure with a modest form typical of mid-20th century Louisville. The property was associated with Rocco DeSantis who purchased a house located at the Gorham Mine in Marshall in 1930 and had it moved to 1200 Jefferson. He built the additions to the house in approximately 1956 and lived in there until he died in 1997, having owned the property for 68 years. Staff found that the structure had maintained much of its physical integrity. Staff finds that the structure met the landmarking criteria and suggested named it the DeSantis 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. The applicant is requesting to modify the following on the existing structure: Reinforce/repair existing foundation/crawlspace; repair existing siding as necessary; remove and replace deteriorated windows and doors; regrade site to allow for positive drainage. Staff recommended approval of the request for the alteration certificate. Selvoski presented the grant request for a matching grant in the amount of $61,600 and a finding of extraordinary circumstances. She reminded the Commission that without extraordinary circumstances, the maximum grant amount was $40,000. Selvoski noted that the proposed work was eligible for coverage. Selvoski stated that staff found that the foundation work qualified as extraordinary circumstances and proposed that the grant be approved in the amount of $61,600. Andy Johnson, DAJ Design, presented on the project and provided additional details on the design choices and the intention to preserve the historic property as well as its current condition. Public Comments: Non Discussion: Dunlap pointed out that the extraordinary circumstances request can be subjective and he appreciated the prudence shown by the applicant and client. 4