Historic Preservation Commission Agenda and Packet 2022 05 16

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Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Minutes April 11, 2022 Page 3 of 4 Staff also recommends the HPC approve a grant not to exceed $4,000 to reimburse the costs of a historic structure assessment. Commissioner Questions of Staff: None is heard. Applicant Presentation: Gordon Madonna, 733 Garfield Ave Madonna says that his family purchases the property in 1919. Their desire is to return the house as close to the original state as possible. He mentions he brought photos to show the minor modifications to the property. He ends his presentation showing the commissioners historic photos of the property. Commissioner Questions of Applicant: Haley asks about the footprint of the house, such as if it has had any additions. Madonna says a patio on the west side is the only addition to the house. Public Comment: None is heard. Discussion by Commissioners. - Burg says it is clear there is social and cultural significance for this property. She thinks all the criteria is met. Dunlap says he appreciates that the owners want to keep the house in its original form such as the siding. Burg says it is nice to see the original ranch style of the home will be preserved. Haley says this style is landmarkable and significant to Louisville. She wants to set the precedent that this type of home can be landmarked. She believes it meets all the necessary criteria. Keller says he agrees with the other commissioners and would love to see the Madonna family have a landmarked house in Louisville, given their family ties to the city. Burg moves and Dunlap seconds a motion to approve the request to find probable cause for a landmark designation to allow for funding of a historic structure assessment for 929 Parkview Street. Motion passes unanimously by a roll call vote. STAFF UPDATES Updates Memo Bauer mentions that there are currently no alteration certificate reviews. She says that 1009 Grant Ave had a subcommittee review for a non -historic carport. Landmark Plaque Ceremony Planning Bauer informs the commissioners that May 7 is the "Lenses on Louisville," which is a museum event from 9AM-11AM. She also mentions that the next HPC meeting will be May 16 at 6:30PM. q