Historic Preservation Commission Agenda and Packet 2022 10 17

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Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Minutes September 19, 2022 Page 3 of 6 histories, our museum staff cannot create one within 21 days. If it is possible to uncover any historical information or social significance, it will be bumped up to the 60-day review. Staff in many cases, cannot get the full extensive history within a 21 day time period. Dunlap asks if the museum reviewed this. Brackett Hogstad says that the museum did review this and it took four weeks to review and provide the historical information. Applicant Presentation: Pete Abel, 821 Mount Evans Ct Abel says this structure is planned to be re -purposed into multi -family. He wishes not to have this stay exist on the property. Commissioner Questions of Applicant: Dunlap asks if the duplexes involve subdividing the land into two lots. Abel says no that is incorrect. Dunlap says so it will be four rentable units with one ownership. Abel says that is correct. Burg asks if they have thought about alternate uses that will preserve some of the structure but still accomplish his goals. Abel says based off the purchase price of the property, they really need to get four units out of it. Public Comment: Steve Selden, 1225 Main St Selden says he is concerned about the historical background and removing that from Louisville's history. He loves the architecture and the feel of Louisville's small New England village. He is also concerned with this property turning into a duplex. Brad Natzke, 730 Lafayette St Natzke says he advocates against demolition. He enjoys that there are so many historic homes in downtown Louisville. HPC adds a letter of opposition into the record for public comment. Discussion by Commissioners: Haley says this meets the 50-year or older criteria. It has strong architectural integrity and social history significance. Main Street is one of the most prominent streets. This also has a larger lot and smaller house, which is a historic ratio of house to land. Burg says there are many of these bungalows in Louisville. They are scattered throughout multiple neighborhoods. She asks if a new build would be required to meet historic material requirements such as siding. Brackett Hogstad says in Old Town, we do not have anything that regulates the architecture for residences. Zuccaro says there are requirements for roof pitches and a lot coverage and floor area maximum. The downtown commercial properties have to adhere to the downtown design standards. Haley asks if this is zoned to allow duplexes. Brackett Hogstad says that is correct.