Historic Preservation Commission Minutes 2010 11 15 APPROVED

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Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Minutes November 15, 2010 Page 7 of 10 Lewis recommended the commission could forward the application to City Council knowing the applicant will provide additional information prior to City Council. Koertje asked what additional detail would be recommended. Lewis stated there should be more detail on the labor, material being used and what markup is being applied. Tofte added there should be a letter from a structural engineer. There was discussion as to whether the HPF would cover a structural analysis. It was determined the cost could be covered under the $5,000 incentive grant. Koertje asked for a motion. Lewis made a motion to approve items 1 through 6 as listed in the request, with the following conditions: 1. The 2 paint items will be limited to $5,000 incentive grant. 2. Applicant to provide labor, materials, and markup prior to City Council. 3. The applicant shall provide a letter from a structural engineer prior to City Council. Poppitz second with a friendly amendment – to allow for a 20% contingency. Lewis accepted the friendly amendment. Motion was unanimously approved 5 – 0. Update/Discussion/Action – 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. 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. He stated the home owner, Janice Hoffman, could not be in attendance due to a medical issue. Koerje asked what is wrong with the carport. Brucker answered it was poor drainage. Tofte asked what was the difference between item A and item H. Brucker stated they are different sides of the house. Stewart asked what needed to be done with the walkways. Brucker answered it is a drainage issue and needs to be regarded. Stewart asked if the work would be done even if it wasn’t covered by HPF. Brucker stated the owner has already paid $8,000 out of pocket to get most of this work completed already.