Historic Preservation Commission Agenda and Packet 2009 07 20

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The families of Steve Melick and William Scrano owned the home from 1902 to 1918. They were both immigrants to this area (Melick was from eastern Europe and Scrano was from Italy). The families of Wintle and Koeppler owned the home from 1918 to 1940. From 1940 to 1971, the Rossman family owned the house. Please see attached historical research for a complete detailed history of the property. There is also a garage building on the site. Staff has no information on the age of this building. The following research materials are attached for your review: . Demolition permit request . Copies of letter to the applicant . Building site historical research . 2009 assessor's Information & Arial Map STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Given the fact that the original 10' X 12' structure is still intact in its original location, the home has cultural significance as it is a style particularly associated with Louisville and represents the built environment of the coal miners, and the windows appear to be in their original location. Because of this, staff recommends the HPC place a stay on the permit. Staff also recommends that the HPC try to work with the applicant to maintain the fac;:ade of the home and build an addition on the rear thus maintaining the historic character of the street facing fac;:ade. However, staff recommends the permit on the garage be released as we have no information on the age or history of the building. COMMISSION ACTION: The Commission may vote to either release the demolition permit or hold the permit for the remainder of the 180-day period. In this case, the 180-day period will expire on December 5, 2009. In that 180-day period, the Commission and applicant may work to find an alternative to demolition. If no alternative is found by December 5, the applicant is free to demolish the building. Staff reminds the Commission that decisions and questions regarding this property and public hearing must be relevant to the criteria listed below taken from Ordinance No. 1463, Series 2005. Commission Public Hearings on Permits: When applicable, the Commission shall hold a public hearing on the permit application within sixty (60) days after the Building Division accepts a completed application. If the Commission fails to hold a public hearing within sixty (60) days after the Building Division accepts a completed permit application, the City shall issue the f'ermit if all other reCluirements of the permit f'rocess have been met:..JThe Commission shall consider and base its'deCision up-on any' of the following criteria: