Historic Preservation Commission Agenda and Packet 2011 02 07

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Estimate: $12,090 (Roof repair = $7,790; Truss repair = $4,300) E. Insulate wood floor on main level – Insulate wood floor to conserve on heat and make the house more comfortable. Estimate: $450 F. Paint four interior rooms – There are white spackle marks from an insulation job in 2009, and some water damage marks on the bathroom ceiling. Estimate: $1,700 Staff has attached a copy of the scope of work, as well as a detailed description of the work being completed. The total of all items shown above is $20,760. Staff has met with the applicant in regards to the drainage issue on the back porch. Mike Jones, Chief Building Official, has acknowledged there is a drainage issue and drainage improvements, such as the sump pump being proposed, is a good solution. Staff recommends the applicant provide more information regarding the roof repair/replacement. Mike Jones visited inspected the inside of the house and stated the interior roof slump is most likely due to the removal of required load barring walls on the inside. It appears the walls were removed to allow for a more open floor plate. Staff recommends a structural engineer be hired to make recommendations as to how best stabilize the ceiling and whether work needs to be done to upgrade the existing trusses. As for the remaining items in the scope of work, staff does not recommend item C, E and F to be included in the grant request. Items E and F are interior improvements not covered by the Historic Preservation Fund (HPF). To complete the above mentioned items (A and B) the applicant would need a grant in the amount of $6,320. INCENTIVES: According to Section 15.36.030, the City Council is afforded the legislative ability to provide preservation incentives for those wishing to landmark their historical structure. Once the structure is approved for landmarking, the applicant may act on one or more of the incentives offered. On April 20, 2010, City Council approved two incentives for landmark structures: $1,000 signing bonus and a $5,000 one time grant. The $1,000 signing bonus is awarded to the applicant at the time of the landmark approval. This money has no restrictions on how it is to be used. The $5,000 grant is to be used within the first year of landmarking and shall be used for the following: 3