City Council Minutes 2020 07 21 SP

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City Council Meeting Minutes July 21, 2020 Page 2 of 5 She noted the preservation program allows for grant amounts to exceed the $40,000 limitation when there are extraordinary circumstances relating to building size, condition, and architectural details. This also requires the applicant to have a 100% match of the grant. The applicant is requesting more than the $40,000 due to the scope of the work related to structural issues and the cost associated with those repairs. The applicant is also requesting a $15,000 new construction grant. Owners of landmarkec property on which additions to existing residential structures are proposed are eligible for matching grants of up to $15,000 for new residential construction that, beyond mandatory requirements, substantially limits mass, scale, and number of stories, preserves setbacks, and protects the historic integrity of the property and its environment by differentiating new work from the old. Qualifying new construction must maintain the existing height of the historic structure over the first 1/3 of the overall structure and have a floor area ratio (FAR) 10% below what is allowed by zoning. Staff finds that the proposed design does meet the criteria for this grant. The Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) reviewed the grant requests and recommends approval of both resolutions. Staff also recommends approval. Public Comments - None Councilmember Dickinson asked the applicant what warrants the extraordinary circumstances grant. Andy Johnson, DAJ Design, noted the grant is to cover higher construction costs based on the conditions found in this house. Mayor Stolzmann stated she feels this structure is consistent with previous approvals of extraordinary circumstances grants and based on that precedent she can support the resolution. Councilmember Leh agreed. Mayor Pro Tem Maloney noted the Council has wanted to provide more incentives for preservation projects and that is what these grants are for. He supports the resolution. Councilmember Dickinson noted he is the owner of a historic building that has received these grants. He stated he supports the grants particularly as there is a matching requirement so the owner is showing they are truly committed to the project. Councilmember Brown moved to approve Resolution No. 52; Councilmember Leh seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Motion passed by unanimous roll call vote.