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Historic Preservation Commission <br />Meeting Minutes <br />October 19, 2009 <br />Page 4 of 7 <br />who played a major role in the founding of Louisville as well as the opening of its <br />first coal mine, the Welch Mine. <br />McCartney continued with the social history, a copy of which is included in the <br />staff report. <br />McCartney stated the HPC review subcommittee reviewed the property and <br />noted the structure was located in its original location and appeared to have most <br />of the original architectural elements. There was evidence the existing windows <br />had been removed because you could see the patch marks in the siding. This <br />was an indication that the siding was original. The replacement windows were <br />stated to have a similar design to the original windows – however the newer <br />windows were not as high as the original windows. <br />McCartney stated there had been an addition to the rear of the house after 1953, <br />but the addition did not appear to affect the façade of the original structure. <br />Koertje asked for the applicant’s presentation. <br />Brian Gary, the representative for the property owners, gave a presentation <br />regarding the structure. Gary stated they did not intend to demolish everything <br />on the property. They would like to maintain the front of the structure, and place <br />the addition to the rear. <br />Commission Questions: <br />Lewis asked Gary how much of the original structure does he plan to keep. <br />Gary responded they will retain the front of the building, but not sure how much. <br />Stewart asked Gary if the roof would be removed. <br />Gary answered in the affirmative. <br />Koertje asked if the future structure would be a single story or would it be two <br />story. <br />Gary stated it would be a two story structure. <br />Gary stated they would more than likely place a plaque on the structure which <br />explained the history of the structure. <br />Public Comment <br />No one from the public spoke regarding this structure. <br />Commission Comments: <br />Stewart asked the other Commission if they thought the social history was <br />significant. <br />Koertje stated he did not believe the social history was that significant. <br />Lewis stated she is mainly interested in maintaining the front portion of the house <br />and believed they could restore the original openings of the windows. She <br />believed a stay would be best so that the Commission could provide design <br />assistance. <br /> <br />