Historic Preservation Commission Agenda and Packet 2009 09 21

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. ,- \. >;',;: t-<" . ~ ~\;J;; l'll, ~ _ ~7"~kt' ~ r I ~ ~ ;q ~ t !: .<" 1.' . ~ ,:~ Historic Preservation Commission Staff Report September 21,2009 REQUEST: Demolition ADDRESS: 712 Lincoln Avenue APPLICANT: Stan and Susan Feagler CASE NUMBER: 2009-004-DEMO BACKGROUND: The property owners, Stan and Susan Feagler, applied for a demolition permit on July 22,2009 for the demolition of 712 Walnut Street. Subcommittee members Whiteman and Lewis toured the site on June 25 and determined that the home may be eligible for local land marking. The main structure, which still retains most of the original architectural features, is a vernacular structure that has wood lap board siding. On viewing the site plan that was included in the 1953 photo attached to the assessor's comment card, there appears to have been an addition on the northeast side of the building sometime after the photo was taken. During the site visit it was also determined that the windows were not original, but the window openings were evident as the siding appeared to be patched over the original window openings. Because of the patchwork it was determined that the siding must be original. The existing porch, although in its original location, has modern construction materials, which lead the reviewers to believe it had been rebuilt as well. In reviewing the applicants demo permit, the applicant intends on demolishing the rear portion of the structure while retaining the front portion to reuse it for future construction. It should be noted that the applicants are following standard preservation procedures in preserving the front of the structure and placing the addition to the rear. This action will allow for the street front fayade to be preserved, which helps retain the character of the neighborhood. During the site visit, the reviewers noted the house has retained most of the historical material and shape, and the building is located in its original location. Even though the windows have been changed, they have used window types that lend to the architectural feel of the historic structure. Because of the above discussion, a stay was placed on the demolition permit request and a public hearing was scheduled for September 21 , 2009. Per Ordinance No. 1463, Series 2005 the following public notice was given: . The public hearing was advertised in the Daily Camera on September 4th, 2009; . A public hearing notice was posted on the property on September 4th, 2009; . The applicant received notice via both regular and certified mail, sent on August 13th 2009 , .