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could qualify for landmarking. Based on evaluation of the criteria in LMC Sec. 15.36.200, the HPC may release the permit, or place a stay on the application for up to 180 days from the date of application, which was October 15, 2021. A full 180 day stay would expire on April 12, 2022. Staff recommends the Historic Preservation Commission issue a 90 day stay from the date of the original application, expiring on January 13, 2022, giving the applicant time to research alternatives to demolition as well as pursue a historic structure assessment, if approved by the Historic Preservation Commission. HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE ANALYSIS AND CRITERIA FOR FINDING PROBABLE CAUSE FOR LISTING AS LOCAL LANDMARK: Under Resolution No. 17, Series 2019, a property may be eligible for reimbursement for a historic structure assessment (HSA) from the Historic Preservation Fund (HPF) if the Historic Preservation Commission finds "probable cause to believe the building may be eligible for landmarking under the criteria in section 15.36.050 of the Louisville Municipal Code." Further, "a finding of probable cause under this Section is solely for the purposes of action on the pre- landmarking building assessment grant request, and such finding shall not be binding upon the HPC, City Council or other party to a landmarking hearing." Staff has found probable cause to believe this application complies with the following criteria: Sec. 15.36.050. - Criteria for Designation Criteria Meets Criteria? Evaluation Landmarks must be at least 50 years old Yes The principal structure at 612 Jefferson Avenue was constructed in 1900 making it 121 years old. Staff finds the age of the structure meets the criteria. Landmarks must meet one or more of the Yes This house is associated with the criteria for architectural, social or historic development of Louisville as geographic%nvironmental significance one of the early homes in Louisville's first residential subdivision, Jefferson Place. Although Jefferson Place was platted in 1880, few homes were actually built there before 1900. The property has a long association with two coal mining families, the LeComte and Hicks families. This house is associated with the historic development of Louisville and the Jefferson Place subdivision. 15