City Council Minutes 2011 07 12 SP

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City Council Meeting Minutes July 5, 2011 Page 7 of 10 Heather Lewis, HPC member, stated there is agreement with the wall vs. windows issue. She suggested shortening the review process. Peter Stewart, HPC member, stated there are proper standards for changing doors and windows and ramps and noted the downtown design guidelines lay out the process. Florian Speier, HPC member, did not support keeping the building exactly as they once were, but rather adapt them. He felt a meaningful discussion can be had, which would build integration into the project. He did not feel the 180 days was necessary. COUNCIL COMMENTS Councilor Sackett noted the City and developers don't always have the same objectives in mind when discussing historic preservation. Councilor Dalton requested the Rod Gun Club property be discussed from both perspectives; the HPC and the developer. City Attorney Light stated Council could discuss the process but not the actual structure. He explained in 2008 the Code was amended to provide a provision that if a building permit for demolition has not been filed, but a PUD plan has been filed and proposes demolition of a building, that would trigger the demolition process. PUBLIC COMMENT Rick Brew, DELO, Inc. owners of the Rod Gun Club property reviewed the process he followed and noted the property is not landmarked and a stay was put on the property by the City in order for the developer to work with the HPC. He supported a shorter review process. Florian Speier, HPC member, was on the subcommittee for this property. He stated at the HPC public meeting, there was support for preserving the building and therefore a stay of an additional four months was added. A letter to the applicant was sent whereby HPC offered assistance in the design. Steve Poppitz, HPC member, addressed the conservation easement and landmarking and noted the developer proposes to demolish the building. He suggested the property could be preserved at a different location, perhaps Miner's Field. Councilor Dalton asked if the developer was informed about the relocation of the building. Florian Speier, HPC member, stated the developer was informed. He noted the goal is organic development of old buildings. Moving the building would only lower the social significance of the structure. City Attorney Light referenced the section of the Louisville Municipal Code, which addresses the 180 day stay.