Historic Preservation Commission Minutes 2006 12 11

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Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Minutes December 11 , 2006 Page 2 of 3 . 1145 Grant Avenue - Lewis reported that she and McMenamin reviewed this request and while it was a difficult decision, they released the permit. She noted that the house had a great deal of integrity, but given that the homeowners were saving the house and adding on to the second floor, she felt releasing the permit was appropriate. . 1233 LaFarge Avenue - Lewis reported that she and Koertje reviewed this request and neither felt it necessary stay the permit. She noted that the house was not in particularly good condition and would likely not withstand ddition. Koertje was in agreement. Properties Potentially Affected by FasTracks Miss Downer's Cabins, 809 & 801 Lee Avenue Jean Morgan spoke to the Commission about a possible letter writing and rehabilitate the cabins in place. She noted that she woul er to ke in place and not move them if at all possible. Wilcox noted that in his conversations with the owner, the own very clear that he wanted to develop the property and would demolish the cabins if they were still on the property when he is ready to develop. The owner, however, is willing to donate the cabins for relocation to the Harney Lastoka Property as was discussed previously. Morgan noted that if the only way to preserve the cabins is to move them, she would support the move. Members asked Muth to determine what the cost would be to move the cabins to the Harney Lastoka Site. Muth will gather information on relocation costs including the cost of moving the buildings and building any required foundations. Wilcox added that he would be willing to get the k om the owner and meet with City staff to examine the interior of the buildings to s cturally they can withstand a move. Childs noted that perha mmission can find alternative funding for the project. She noted that her comp may be willing to donate time and labor for some rehabilitation work once the cabins are in place. Childs is willing to contact other companies as well to solicit in-kind donations of time and labor. Pro Mut to be langua of the d d Preservation Zoning Incentives bers that they need to quantify exactly how much of the structure needs t qualify for the preservation bonus. Members agreed to the following : The front, street facing faqade as well as 10 feet of the original walls or 25% th of the house, whichever is smaller and including porches and windows. Members did not find any other factors that should be included to qualify for the bonus. Muth will meet with Planning staff to discuss administration of the program and the recommended side-yard bonus that Planning staff wants to include. Next, the recommendations will go to the City Attorney for inclusion in an ordinance. It is possible the ordinance will be ready for Planning Commission review by March.