Historic Preservation Commission Minutes 2007 12 05

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Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Minutes December 5, 2007 Page 6 of 12 Koertje thanked Museum Coordinator Bridget Bacon for her research on the sites. He also informed the applicant that they could be eligible for a 20% State Tax Credit for rehabilitation costs of the project should the applicant landmark the site first. Koertje made a motion to place a 180-day stay on the requested demolition permit for 836 and 844 Main Street. He noted that the site meets the following criteria for such a stay as listed in the City's code in section 15.36.200G. Both 836 and 844 Main Street are eligible for individual land marking as follows: . Each has the architectural integrity and each exemplifies the architecture of the early 20th Century to such a degree as to qualify for landmarking . Each has social significance and is and example of the social herita community in the early 20th Century and each is associated with longtl Louisville families. Lewis seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken: Lewis - Yes Koertje - Yes McMenamin - Yes Childs - Yes Tofte - Yes Muckle - Yes Vote passed 6-0. Erik Hartronft, 817 Lincoln Avenue, r ntative for the applicant, asked the Commission what the next steps ar w the applicant can get feedback regarding what the Commission feels is importa far as the remaining architecture on the buildings. What are the defining elements, and what is the Commission's assessment of "reasonable cost of restor ' Lewis noted this wou discussion. m on the January 17 meeting agenda for additional would ask the Commission members to visit the sites and ask that they ry 17 meeting with some ideas of what is most important about the feel is most important to be preserved. 10-minute recess prior to the next public hearing. Lewis called the meeting back to order at 9:10 PM. Public Hearing - Demolition Request 1016 Lafarge Avenue Lewis opened the public hearing and asked for the staff report. Muth reported that this demolition request originated with the previous owner as a part of the sale of the property. She noted that the home is now owned by Ms. Rebecca Holley who does wish to continue with the demolition review process.