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Historic Preservation Commission <br />Page 4 of 5 <br />Anderson asks about the adjacent property with the "ghost house" on it (533 <br />East); Brackett Hogstad says she will look into it. <br />Anderson says it is touching to hear the stories of the residents, and that only <br />adds to the history of the properties. <br />Haley says affordability is a huge discussion of Louisville as a whole. She <br />questions if HPC has a role and what that could be. <br />Anderson brings up the previous ADU discussion and mentions that it is <br />unfortunate that there are no restrictive covenants or conditions related to the <br />redevelopment. It would be nice if there was some incentive for keeping housing <br />units modest. <br />Dunlap wants to discuss what input HPC could provide to the City about <br />affordable housing. <br />Burg says it is a really unique space in Louisville and that it is rare to see a block <br />of historic homes all together. She asks about the HPC's past conversation about <br />making a historic neighborhood designation. She says it is a shame that hands <br />are tied, and perhaps in the future HPC can be a little better prepared when <br />something like this comes up. <br />Anderson is curious about the adjacent property to the west (533 East) and <br />whether any creative arrangements to save some structures have been <br />discussed. <br />Brackett Hogstad says she does not understand the adjacent property to be <br />part of this review, but does not know details because she is not the case <br />planner. <br />Conversation about possible options for the adjacent property continued, with no <br />conclusion. <br />Dalia moves and Dunlap seconds to accept staff recommendation and approve <br />the demolition request for properties at 421 East Street. The motion passes <br />unanimously. <br />Haley says it is a somber decision; Dalia agrees and asks staff to come back <br />with ideas for how HPC could have some impact on affordable housing and <br />density. Anderson expresses sympathy and his reluctance behind the vote. <br />Haley closes the public hearing. <br />Work Plan & Subcommittee Updates <br />No updates this month. <br />Items from Staff <br />Brackett Hogstad mentions that the alteration certificate for 921 La Farge was <br />released at subcommittee. She notes the regularly scheduled meeting will be on <br />August 21, but there are no items scheduled as of yet. <br />Updates from Commission Members <br />Dunlap says that in the July 16, 2023 newspaper, there is an obituary for a <br />Louisville resident who had been part of the Historical Preservation Commission <br />5 <br />