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