Historic Preservation Commission Minutes 2010 11 15 APPROVED

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Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Minutes November 15, 2010 Page 5 of 10 Tofte asked staff what type of foundation the structure had. McCartney answered it appeared to have CMU block. There was a crawl space under the house the applicant used as storage. Lewis stated the social history was fairly weak. Koertje stated the commission could place a shorter stay on the building so the applicant could receive design assistance. Poppitz asked if the building could be relocated. Koertje stated relocation was a possible option. Stewart stated the architecture was actually interesting. He agreed a shorter stay would allow the applicant to explore alternatives. Lewis stated there is some architectural integrity. However, she stated she was struggling with the stay due to the proximity of the right-of-way. Tofte stated there might be other out buildings worth looking at. Lewis stated she did not believe the out building appeared to be integral or important. Koertje recommended a 60 day stay to allow additional time for review of the submittal. Lewis stated she was willing to work with the applicant on design ideas. Koertje requested a motion. Stewart made a motion to release partial demolition of the structure, with the following conditions: 1. Place a 60 day stay on the application. Triggered by submittal date of October 12, 2010. 2. Have this item on the January agenda for an update. Tofte seconded the motion. The motion carried 5 – 0. Update/Discussion/Action – Landmark Alteration Certificate/Incentive Grant - 501 South Street – McCartney presented the staff report. He stated the applicant, Barbara Butterworth, is requesting a Preservation and Restoration Incentive Grant to renovate the structure to improve and prevent additional water damage. McCartney suggested the items be approved by level of priority. Barbara Butterworth stated she is using Columbine Construction as the contractor because they have done work on her house before.