Historic Preservation Commission Agenda and Packet 2024 04 15

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Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Minutes February 12, 2024 Page 5 of 7 Public Comment: None were heard. Commissioner Discussion: Anderson said that he was in favor. Haley noted that the application met all of the criteria, and had a very strong social history. Beauchamp and Whidden agreed. Dunlap said that it was an important part of the neighborhood, and would like to see it preserved. Motion to approve the finding of probable cause was moved by Anderson and seconded by Beauchamp. The motion was adopted by a vote of 7 to 0. c) 733 McKinley Avenue Probable Cause Staff Findings: Brackett Hogstad introduced the presentation for the probable cause application. She noted that there had been some siding and window changes in the 1970s, though the structure was largely unchanged otherwise. The house was approximately 85 years old was also in the minimal traditional style, an Staff Recommendation: d Staff recommended a finding of probable cause. Commissioner Questions of Staff. None were heard. Applicant Presentation: Robert Tully, resident, spoke to the social significance of the house. He said that it was built for the children of the neighboring house in 1912, and that the original owners were from a pioneer family. Questions of Applicant: None were heard. Public Comment: None were heard. Commissioner Discussion: Haley pretty straight forward. Beauchamp agreed, and said that he would be interested to learn more about the social history of the structure. Burg liked that the property was largely unchanged, and felt that it was a good candidate for preservation. Haley said context of time period important.