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PRESERVATION MASTER PLAN: <br />The Preservation Master Plan was adopted in 2015 and includes goals and objectives for the <br />historic preservation program moving forward. A finding of probable cause would meet the <br />following goals and objectives: <br />Goal #3: Encourage voluntary preservation of significant archaeological, historical, and <br />architectural resources <br />Objective 3.3 - Encourage voluntary designation of eligible resources <br />Objective 3.4 - Promote alternatives to demolition of historic buildings <br />Goal #5: Continue leadership in preservation incentives and enhance customer service <br />Objective 5.1 - Promote availability of Historic Preservation Fund grants and other <br />incentives <br />FISCAL IMPACT: <br />Approval of the landmark request allows for a $5,000 Landmark Incentive Grant. Current HPF <br />balance is $2,790,391.31. <br />RECOMMENDATION: <br />Landmarkinp <br />The structure at 633 La Farge Avenue has maintained its style and form since at least 1948, <br />giving it architectural significance and integrity. Staff finds that the property is eligible to be <br />landmarked and for a $5,000 landmark grant. <br />Staff recommends that the structure be landmarked by approving Resolution No. 19, Series <br />2020. Staff also recommends that the house be named for the Stecker-Kerr Family. <br />Alteration Certificate <br />Staff believes the proposed changes to the property at 633 La Farge Avenue would not <br />detrimentally alter, destroy or adversely affect any architectural or landscape feature which <br />contributes to its original historical designation and that the proposed alteration will be visually <br />compatible with designated historic structures <br />Staff recommends approval of Resolution No. 20, Series 2020 recommending approval of the <br />alteration certificate for 633 La Farge Avenue. <br />ATTACHMENTS: <br />1. Resolution No. 19, Series 2020 <br />2. Resolution No. 20, Series 2020 <br />3. Historic Preservation Application <br />4. 633 La Farge Avenue Historic Structure Assessment <br />5. 633 La Farge Avenue Survey Report <br />