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Historic Preservation Commission <br />Meeting Minutes <br />September 20, 2010 <br />Page 6 of 11 <br /> <br />Chase answered it was forced air. <br />Muckle asked what the condition of the siding was. <br />Chase stated it was not wood, but there is wood siding underneath. She stated the <br />walls are drafty. <br />Ann Marie Spear addressed the commission. She stated this structure appeared to be <br />in good condition and it should not be torn down. <br />Commission Questions and Comments <br />Lewis stated this structure does meet the criteria for landmarking, for the following <br />reasons: <br /> <br /> Good architectural form <br /> <br /> Not many alterations <br /> <br /> Windows can be restored to original openings. <br /> <br /> Foundation could be fixed at a fairly reasonable cost. <br /> <br /> Social history is strong. <br />Muckle stated she agreed with Lewis. <br />Stewart stated this structure could contribute to potential district. He stated this social <br />history connection to the Grain Elevator is strong. <br />Tofte agreed with Stewart. <br />Koertje stated the architectural integrity is fairly strong. He stated the social history is <br />interesting. <br />Koertje asked for a motion. <br />Muckle made a motion to place a 180 day stay on the demolition permit, based on the <br />architectural integrity and social history. <br />Stewart seconded the motion. The motion carried 5 – 0. <br />Lewis added she would volunteer to help the applicant with any design assistance. <br />Public Hearing – Demolition – 2245 East St. <br />Koertje opened public hearing. <br />McCartney presented the staff report and PowerPoint presentation. He stated the <br />applicant, RMCS, is requesting to demolish an existing house, and all out building <br />structures on the property located at 2245 East St. <br />Rick Brew, co-owner of RMCS, spoke regarding his request. He stated the demolition <br />request stems from a previous submittal received by staff in 2007 for an annexation and <br />planned unit development (PUD) plan. The PUD is for a 350 unit housing development. <br /> <br />