Historic Preservation Commission Minutes 2010 10 18 APPROVED

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Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Minutes October 18, 2010 Page 4 of 8 Lewis seconded the motion. The motion carried 5 - 0. Pre-filing conference – Landmark Alteration Certificate/Incentive Grant – 1131 Jefferson Avenue McCartney presented the staff report and PowerPoint presentation. He stated the applicant, Janice Hoffman, is requesting a Preservation and Restoration Incentive Grant to renovate the site around her historic structure. He continued to state a pre-filing conference was recommended so the applicant could hear if this type of request is considered appropriate for the HPF. Burt Brucker, contractor for the applicant, gave a presentation and his thoughts as to what needs to be done to the property to protect the historic structure. More specifically the drainage issue. Muckle asked if he had considered a French drain to improve drainage around the foundation. Brucker stated a French drain is very expensive. Janice Hoffman described her hours of research on trying to find a competent contractor who could perform the work necessary at a reasonable price. Stewart recommended Hoffman research an energy stabilization grant, through the state, which may be used for drainage issues. He continued to recommend the $5,000 Incentive Grant could be used for the drainage project as well (general maintenance). Lewis agreed with Stewart. Tofte recommended the applicant revisit the French drain regardless of cost. Lewis offered design assistance to determine other potential solutions. Koertje recommended the applicant itemize on what the historic preservation fund could be used for each preservation element. He stated he thought the drainage could be used as part of regular grant (not incentive) and the $5,000 Incentive Grant could be used for other improvements. Update/Discussion/Action – Partial Demolition – 817 Main Street (Alley Cat) Stewart recused himself due to conflict with this application (he is the project architect). McCartney gave presentation, which included an image showing the proposed improvements to the historic façade. Jacque Blanchard, applicant, presented his future intensions for reuse of the building, which includes an addition of a second floor. He also stated he would like to landmark the façade so the HPF could provide funding for renovations. Tofte asked the applicant what he would do if he was not to receive landmark and HPF funds. Blanchard stated the tin finish was the main reason for the HPF request. He added he would not do the tin finish.