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City Council Meeting Minutes April 20, 2021 Page 7 of 14 Staff recommends approval of all three resolutions. Andy Johnson, DAJ Design, gave the applicant presentation. He reviewed the history of the property and the proposed changes. The front portion of the existing building will be preserved and there will be a new two-story addition with one covered parking space at the rear. The upper level floor plan has a large patio facing Main Street but set back 25 feet so as not to impact the historic section of the structure. The second story is recessed further from the patio and is designed to have minimum impact on Main Street. Jeremy DeBacker reviewed the construction considerations to preserve the front of the building including site logistics, shoring adjacent buildings, and what they expect to find beneath the building's exterior. Johnson reviewed the construction costs and the preservation costs. Public Comments John Milanski, 450 Fillmore Court, asked if during this construction the City would consider making some alley improvements, specifically ways to improve fire access. Councilmember Brown asked what rules there are in the Historic Preservation Fund (HPF) related to extraordinary circumstances. Ritchie stated commercial properties are eligible for up to $275,000 in funding if they meet the criteria and get approvals. Extraordinary circumstances are for problems that come up on a project that are unique to that project that warrant additional expenditures from the fund. There is no maximum of how much can be awarded under extraordinary circumstances. Councilmember Dickinson noted there are matching funds required. Ritchie stated this project is eligible for a $50,000 landmarking incentive and a $75,000 new construction grant, but the remaining costs for renovation and rehabilitation do require a match. Councilmember Dickinson asked if the applicant can assure the City they can save the first 25 feet. Johnson stated the historic structure assessment looked at this in depth with a detailed engineering report and analysis. He stated, with that information they feel very confident they can save the false front fagade and they have a plan on how to use phased work to save that entire 25 feet. Public Comments — None. Mayor Pro Tern Maloney stated he feels this is a legacy project and a good use of the HPF. MOTION: Mayor Pro Tern Maloney moved to approve Resolution No. 30; seconded by Councilmember Fahey.