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<br />Historic Preservation Commission <br />Meeting Minutes <br />October 19, 2009 <br />Page 5 of 7 <br /> <br />Stewart stated the front porch would be good to save as well. He stated he <br />would agree with a stay on the building. <br /> <br />Koertje asked Stewart if he believed the entire structure needed a stay. <br /> <br />Stewart answered in the affirmative, stating it would give the Commission more <br />time to decide what could be saved. <br /> <br />Lewis added the additions could be removed because they were less than 50 <br />years old. <br /> <br />Koertje asked Stewart to comment on his knowledge of the existing rubble <br />foundation and how such a foundation could be stabilized to work for an addition. <br />Stewart explained about the "poured in place" process. <br /> <br />Williams stated he was intrigued with preserving the front fa9ade/roofline of the <br />structure and would like the applicant to maintain the front porch and window <br />locations. <br /> <br />Commission Action: <br />Koertje called for a motion. <br /> <br />Stewart drafted a motion for a 180 day stay of the existing structure. Lewis <br />seconded the motion. <br /> <br />After a voice vote of 4 to 0, the stay was passed. <br /> <br />Update/Discussion/Action - Grant Program Application <br />Koertje explained how he and Stewart have been modifying the original grant <br />application that Meredyth Muth, previous staff liaison, had created. <br /> <br />The Commission discussed the modifications and made the following comments: <br />. The application should not be so specific to require percentages. <br />. The discussion in the language should state "encourage" not "require". <br />. Historic windows should be dealt with on a case by case basis. <br />. New construction - whether or not to fund new construction in the <br />incentive program. <br />. Priorities should be in the following order: loans, rebates, and grants. <br /> <br />Lewis stated rebates are a different animal and might be confusing. She stated <br />there should be additional language included regarding rebates. <br /> <br />Stewart stated rebates should be included in the program. <br />Koertje recommended for staff to speak to the Finance Department to determine <br />the reimbursement process. Koertje also recommended the above changes <br />should be done administratively so that the Commission can get the application <br />on-line prior to the next meeting. <br /> <br />The Commissioners agreed. <br /> <br />Update/Discussion/Action - Grain Elevator <br />McCartney notified the Commission the Grain Elevator has been red tagged by <br />Mike Jones, the Chief Building Official, because the roofing materials have <br />become loose and pose as a public hazard. <br />