Historic Preservation Commission Agenda and Packet 2023 04 24

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3. The reasonable condition of the Unknown The applicant did not provide any building*, and documentation regarding the condition of the property. 4. The reasonable projected cost of Unknown A specific projected cost was not restoration or repair.* included as part of the application. * In considering the condition of the building and the projected cost of restoration or repair as set forth in subsections H.3 and H.4, above, the commission may not consider deterioration caused by unreasonable neglect. Historic Context Report The City completed a residential historic context report (Stories in Places: Putting Louisville's Residential Development in Context) in 2018 that includes a list of recommended and priority properties for preservation. 916 Main was listed as one of the properties to prioritize for landmarking. PROBABLE CAUSE The HPC should review the demolition permit application based upon any of the criteria in Resolution 17, Series 2023, Section 7, which states that "the Commission shall review the building history, application, and other relevant information to determine whether there is probable cause to believe the building may be eligible for landmarking under the criteria" in Section 15.36.200(H) of the Louisville Municipal Code (LMC). The criteria for Demolition Review and Probable Cause are the same, meaning that the HPC may use the analysis above to make its determination on this item, as well. DESIGN REFERRAL TO PLANNING COMMISSION & CITY COUNCIL The applicants also request Planned Unit Development (PUD) Amendment approval for the existing structure at 916 Main Street. The requested fagade updates require a PUD Amendment due to exterior changes from the existing PUD for the property. The proposed changes include new materials on the alley fagade, updates to the south (side) elevation, as well as a new fagade facing Main Street. Staff requests that the HPC review the plans for conformance with the Design Handbook for Downtown Louisville policies, especially as they relate to new development respecting the traditional and historic context of Downtown. Within the Design Handbook, the application is subject to the "General Standards for All Projects in Downtown Louisville" and the "Design Standards and Guidelines for the Core Area of Downtown". Staff analysis The first submittal of the PUD Amendment is currently under review with City staff. The table below summarizes the relevant design criteria in the Design Handbook that relates to traditional or historic architecture in Louisville. 15