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