Historic Preservation Commission Agenda and Packet 2023 07 17

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Historic Preservation Commission Page 2 of 7 The house is of a larger size and has vernacular references to historic architectural styles. This proposal meets all four landmark review criteria: 50 years or older, has social significance, has architectural significance, and has physical integrity. The property is going through a concurrent subdivision review, as the applicant is planning on building on the other half of the lot (contingent on keeping the historic building). Staff Recommendation - Landmark: Staff recommends approval of Resolution 5, Series 2023, recommending approval of 301 Spruce Street as a Historic Landmark, with a condition on the name of the landmark. Staff Recommendation — Probable Cause: Staff recommends that the HPC make a finding of Probable Cause, making the property at 301 Spruce Street eligible for a Historic Structure Assessment grant not to exceed $4,000 to reimburse the costs of the HSA. Commissioner Questions of Staff. - Dunlap asked for a recommendation on the naming of the landmark, and if this property has already been found for probable cause. Brackett Hogstad recommended naming it the Thompson House or the Thompson -Wolfer House. She also mentioned that the HPC has already made a finding for Probable Cause, but the applicant is now different (though the property owner is same). Applicant Presentation: N/A Discussion bV Commissioners: Related to the Probable Cause application, Beauchamp mentioned that this is one of his favorite properties in Old Town. Dunlap said that the case is bolstered by the fact that the house is on the National Register of Historic Places. Burg said that this is both a reasonable request and a strong application. Haley commented on the strength of the application. When asked about the Landmark application, Brackett Hogstad suggested that this provides more formal protections for the property. Keller wanted to defer to the applicant on naming the house and Brackett Hogstad said she will check with the applicant. Keller moves and Anderson seconds a motion to approve probable cause for 301 Spruce Street. Motion passes unanimously by a roll call vote.