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Historic Preservation Commission <br />Meeting Minutes <br />March 20, 2023 <br />Page 4 of 9 <br />Closing Statement by Staff. <br />Brackett Hogstad says the design of the house proposed is not within the <br />HPC's review. It is meant to be only about the existing structure. <br />Discussion by Commissioners: <br />Burg says the current house does not look the same as its original build look. <br />Work could be potentially done on the exterior to bring it back to the historic look. <br />She is concerned about the interior though and if it is possible to salvage the <br />original footprint. <br />Anderson says the porch has been rebuilt and the siding, windows, and chimney <br />are all not original. He is not sure if it is within the HPC's power to deny the <br />application since we do not have a historic district. He would prefer to have the <br />applicant ask for funds to restore the structure. He mentions that there are two <br />neighboring houses that are landmarked adjacent to this property. <br />Haley says in regards to the fabric of the neighborhood, this section has a strong <br />continuity on this street. It has the fifty years or old, strong history, and historical <br />documentation. The hang up is the porch and windows. She does not think that <br />is a strong reason to let it go. The asbestos does not deter her. <br />Dunlap says the house looks like it should be in that neighborhood. He is <br />concerned because they do not have the ultimate power to say that they cannot <br />do this. There has not been much effort to preserve the house. It would be nice <br />to know the degree of the problem in regards to asbestos. Does asbestos mean <br />that there is no use preserving the house? It would be nice to know the amount <br />of importance that should be placed in regards to that topic. <br />Anderson describes the asbestos removal process to the commissioners. <br />Haley says it is hard to know since we do not have plans of what could be done. <br />Keller says the character is very important to him and would like to see that <br />maintained. He likes that it will be single story but that cannot be guaranteed. <br />Haley says the stay is just a time for the homeowner to explore all options. We <br />have also shortened stays in the past and that is an option. <br />Beauchamp asks the commission if there is an example of when there was a <br />stay on a property and the homeowner changed their mind about landmarking <br />and preserving the house. <br />Haley gives examples from the past of when the 180-day stay has changed the <br />homeowner's mind or had them go in a different direction. <br />Beauchamp says he is intrigued that the design would be a single story home. <br />Dalia confirms the process of what a 180-day stay does to a property. He asks <br />staff if the owners are aware of our historic program process. <br />Brackett Hogstad says she has spent time with the owner and explained the <br />program. <br />Dunlap proposes the option of doing a 90-day stay. <br />Anderson mentions that he does not think there would be that big of a difference <br />between May and August. <br />Burg says this house does fit a lot of our criteria. She is not opposed to a stay. <br />This would allow the owners and architect to be more creative on other options. <br />She is not sure if a 180-day stay is a necessary length of time. <br />5 <br />