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Historic Preservation Commission <br />Meeting Minutes <br />December 13, 2010 <br />Page 5 of 6 <br /> <br />John Leary stated the plaque should include text stating why the building had been <br />landmarked. He also offered to work on a redesign. <br />Stewart stated the copy size should be appropriate for the user to be able to view from <br />the sidewalk. <br />Leary recommended placing the plaques on the fence. <br />Koertje recommended soliciting ideas from other Landmark recipients. <br />Hoffman asked if the social history of each house could be posted on line. <br />Muckle stated her goal in life is to have the social history of each landmark available on <br />the City website. <br />Update/Discussion/Action – Commercial Incentives <br />Koertje presented the two page handout included in the packet. He suggested the HPC <br />do a “road show” to various downtown boards. <br />Lewis stated it was not clear if the $25,000 incentive “trumps” the existing $1,000 <br />incentive. <br />Koertje stated it would take the place of the $1,000 incentive, but only for commercial <br />developments. <br />Poppitz asked if “Downtown Louisville” was legally defined. <br />Koertje stated it is defined in the Ballot 2A. <br />Lewis inquired if “certificate of merit” should be defined. <br />Discussion ensued regarding certificate of merit. <br />John Leary stated there should be a discussion for new construction. <br />Koertje stated new construction does not qualify. <br />Stewart recommended new construction could be covered under structure of merit. <br />Muckle stated she did not agree. <br />Leary stated Ballot 2A deals with new construction. <br />Discussion ensued about “road show”. The boards included in the road show were <br />DBA, Chamber of Commerce, BRaD and Sustainability Board (LRCAB). <br />Update/Discussion/Action – When is an Alteration Certificate Required <br />Stewart recommended to discuss the following topics: <br /> <br /> The intent of the language in the LMC established an historic district to include <br />the entire site. <br /> <br /> An historic structure is not to be reviewed in isolation. <br /> <br /> All improvements to the site should be reviewed by HPC. <br />McCartney stated it is difficult to enforce a code based on intent. If the language is <br />meant to state something then it should be amended. <br /> <br />