Historic Preservation Commission Agenda and Packet 2023 07 17

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Historic Preservation Commission Page 4 of 7 8. Probable Cause Public Hearing 816 McKinley Brackett Hogstad presented on 816 McKinley showing the property location and discussing past historic conditions. She noted that the property was already landmarked (in 2010) and received a grant, but not a Historic Structure Assessment grant. She suggested that based on the language in Resolution No. 17, Series 2019, the applicants were eligible for an HSA assessment grant. In addition, philosophically, the HPC decided in 2019 that if a property was previously landmarked or received a grant, there is still a good benefit to the City that the assessment be done. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends that the HPC make a finding of Probable Cause, making the property at 816 McKinley 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 clarification about whether an HSA was previously done. Brackett Hogstad stated that an HSA had not been completed. Applicant Presentation: Andy Johnson, DAJ Design, made comments representing the applicants. He mentioned an interesting social history and suggested there seems to be some contradictory information that the HSA might help elucidate. Johnson said that the property associated with 301 Spruce. In the 1930s, the lots were sold separately and the house was "moved." Notably, stone rubble debris indicates that the home is likely older than 1930s. It may have been built after 301 Spruce, Johnson believes it did not move, nor does he believe that it was originally a carriage house (he is guessing it was a guest house). Furthermore, he noted that the house is not "Greek revival" architecture, and it seems to be originally two stories, with two chimneys (one has since been removed) and the interior has been redone. The fact that the home was built with two chimneys bolsters the case that this was not a carriage home. Johnson noted that 612 Grant was approved for Probable Cause, post- landmarking, for a very similar situation. Also, there are two chimneys — one removed, but this strengthens his case for it not being a carriage house. Kevin and Jenny Eld, applicants, said they are new Louisville residents and were drawn to Old Town due to the rich history. Recently a neighbor gave them an album of photos associated with the house. Commissioner Questions of Applicant: