Historic Preservation Commission Agenda and Packet 2010 09 20

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Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Minutes August 16, 2010 Page 4 of 8 Stewart stated it would be appropriate to designate the contributing elements. He also stated all modifications, even on non contributing elements, should be reviewed through an alteration certificate. Lewis stated the Commission could exclude any recent additions. Stewart stated the Commission should landmark all structures, and structural elements, that are 50 years or older. This would exclude the most recent additions (bay window, solar panels, and the 50 SF rear addition). Stewart made a motion to approve the application, including the accessory structures, based on architectural and social significance. Lewis seconded the motion. Koertje added a friendly amendment to include the name “Adkins House” on the application – motion does not landmark the fence. The motion carried 7 – 0. Pre-conference discussion – Windows for 1109 Lafarge McCartney presented the memo included in the packet. He stated the applicant wished to present the invoices he received for windows restoration. Scott Eichorn, owner of 1109 Lafarge, presented the invoices and his wish to restore his windows. He was hoping to determine whether this would be an acceptable project for a preservation grant. The Commission gave the applicant some sample questions of what to ask the contractors, as well as additional comments: This is the exact type of project a preservation grant should cover. Window restoration is very important for the architectural integrity of an historic structure. Be sure to get other bids. This project would trigger an alteration certificate review by the HPC. Update/Discussion/Action – Walls vs. Windows McCartney presented the memo included in the packet and the PowerPoint presentation. The following topics were presented: Current ordinance is not clear as to whether windows are to be considered when calculating the percentage of wall being demolished. Staff is proposing a modification to the code to provide more clarification. Tofte asked if this modification were in place at an earlier date, would it have saved the windows on the Alley Cat (817 Main Street).