Historic Preservation Commission Agenda and Packet 2022 06 20

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Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Minutes May 16, 2022 Page 2 of 5 She mentions the landmark criteria and reviews each one. Criteria 1: Landmarks must be at least 50 years old. • 1021 LaFarge Avenue was constructed approximately 1906, making it 116 years old. Criteria 2: Landmarks must meet one or more of the criteria for architectural, social or geographic/environmental significance. • Architectural Significance — It represents a built environment of a group of people in an era of history that is culturally significant to Louisville. 0 1021 LaFarge is an excellent example of a Folk Victorian. This house, as well as the homes immediately adjacent, are identical to the Northern Coal and Coke Company's coal camp house Type C, which was designed by 1907. The subject property also remains predominantly unchanged from its original form. o Staff finds the style and integrity of the structure has probable cause to meet the criteria for architectural significance. • Social Significance — It exemplifies cultural, political, economic or social heritage of the community. o The house was constructed for or purchased by local businessman Eusebio Giuseppe "Joe" (E. J.) Di Francia in 1909. Di Francia, an Italian immigrant, was a prominent saloon owner in Louisville. He owned and operated 740 Front at a time when Front Street was known for having a number of Saloons. o Staff finds that the structure exemplifies the cultural and social heritage of the community and there is probable cause to meet the criterion for social significance. Criteria 3: Landmarks should meet one or more criteria for physical integrity. • Physical Integrity — It shows character, interest or value as part of the development, heritage or cultural characteristics of the community, region, state, or nation. It also remains in its original location, has the same historic context after having been moved, or was moved more than 50 years ago. o The house is located in the Barclay Place Subdivision, which was platted in 1901. The property retains all seven aspects of integrity: location, setting, design, materials, workmanship, feeling, and association. o The subject property is found in its original location. o Staff finds probable cause that the structure meets the criteria for physical integrity. Staff Recommendations: Staff recommends that the HPC finds there is probable cause for landmarking 1021 LaFarge under the criteria in section 15.36.050 of the LMC, making the properties eligible for the cost of a historic structure assessment. The current maximum amount available for an HSA is $4,000. Staff recommends the HPC approve a grant not to exceed $4,000 to reimburse the costs of a historic structure assessment for 1021 LaFarge. Commissioner Questions of Staff. - None is heard. 3