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Louisville City Council Meeting March 1, 2005 Page 8 of 12 Steve Mesple, 804 Main Street, Louisville, CO voiced his concern over landmarking without property owner's consent. He suggested the Historic Preservation Commission meet with the local businesses to ascertain what they envision for the downtown area. Ronda Grassi explained she had restored her business property, and stated it is the intention of the downtown businesses to maintain the historic buildings. Steve Anderson stated the specific incentives should be identified, and noted the City may be the only buyer for historic properties. Commissioner Trudeau, Historic Preservation Commission member, stressed that only the most overwhelmingly significant properties would be landmarked over the objections of the property owner. Arlin Lehman voiced his support of the ordinance with the exclusion of the involuntary designation. In the event it is left in, he requested a provision be added stipulating the City would purchase the property. Eva Kokinski commented maintaining older business buildings in the downtown area may be too costly. She supported incentives. Commissioner Hartronft concurred with Council members Keany and Marsella that the ordinance should move forward. He stated the Commission suggested incentives for the Council to consider. He recommended those incentives be stricken at this point and encouraged Council to evaluate and incorporate incentives into the ordinance. Steve Anderson addressed the zoning ordinance and legal non-conforming buildings in the City. He noted if a non-conforming building were partially destroyed, what would be the requirements for the owner to return the property to its original zoning. He asked that those technical questions be addressed. Chairperson Koertj e, pointed out that landmarking does not mean that the property cannot be changed it merely sets up a process. Council Discussion: Council members Brown and Keany suggested continuing the ordinance to the next regular meeting, with specific changes to the involuntary designation and the demolition sections of the ordinance. Council member VanPelt concurred, and voiced concern with the voluntary designation, and the historic designation year. Mayor Sisk suggested the public hearing be continued to AprilS, 2005. MOTION: Mayor Sisk moved that Council continue the public hearing on Ordinance No. 1463, Series 2004, to AprilS, 2005. Council member Brown seconded the motion. All in favor. 8