Historic Preservation Commission Minutes 2010 08 16 APPROVED

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Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Minutes August 16, 2010 Page 7 of 8 There was later discussion regarding the dedicated HPC employee. Several members of the Commission expressed their interest in having these discussions brought forward to the City Manager. Update/Discussion/Action – Possible Commercial Incentives McCartney presented the memo included in the packet. Popptiz questioned the actual amounts of the Business Assistance Program (BAP). McCartney stated he was not familiar enough with the BAP’s to give any more information than what was shown on the handout. The Commission had asked for the BAP information to be included as an example of the types of assistance the City of Louisville offers commercial business owners. Poppitz has heard from several business owners there is not enough money out there to incentivize additional commercial development. Tofte asked if the BAP information was public information. McCartney answered in the affirmative as BAP’s are approved by resolution before City Council. Stewart asked if there could be addresses included on the BAP’s. Poppitz stated he would continue his discussions with developers regarding this issue and have more information at the next meeting. Leary offered to draft a proposal that could be brought forward to City Council recommending more incentives for downtown businesses. Poppitz asked if the Commission was primarily interested in commercial buildings 50 years or older. Koertje stated no – it should include buildings of character as well. Committee Reports - none Update on Demolition Requests McCartney stated there were two demolition requests requested for review by the subcommittees and there was one more demolition review to meet regarding 2245 East Street. Items from Commission Members Lewis stated there is still a typo in the Old Town Overlay Handout which needs to be modified.