Historic Preservation Commission Agenda and Packet 2023 03 20

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RECOMMENDATION: LMC Sec. 15.36.200 notes that the purpose of demolition review is to: 1. Prevent loss of buildings that may have historic and architectural significance; and 2. Provide the time necessary to initiate designation as an individual landmark or to consider alternatives for the building. Staff finds that the property could meet the social and architectural significance criteria and therefore 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 February 13, 2023. A full 180 day stay would expire on August 12, 2023. Staff recommends the Historic Preservation Commission approve the demolition request. This structure could be a good candidate for a restoration project focused on restoring the front porch and siding on the original portion of the house, given that the form is intact from midcentury and largely intact from the early twentieth century. However, staff believes a stay below the maximum allowed is appropriate because the applicant has been informed about the preservation options, staff has documented the interior and exterior of the structure, and the Louisville Historical Museum has reviewed staff photos for collection acquisition purposes. As such, the applicant does not need additional time to consider the possibilities for landmarking and staff does not need additional time to document or salvage materials on the property. While the structure has an interesting and significant social history, staff does not feel that the social history alone merits a stay of demolition when weighed against these other considerations. ATTACHMENTS: 1. Application Materials 2. 1033 Jefferson Avenue History 3. Colorado Cultural Resources Inventory for 1033 Jefferson Avenue 4. Site Visit Photographs from February 2023 3 Demolition Review, 1033 Jefferson Avenue 12