Historic Preservation Commission Agenda and Packet 2024 04 15

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Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Minutes March 18, 2024 Page 2 of 4 Staff recommended finding of probable cause. Commissioner Questions of Staff. None were heard. Applicant Presentation. - None were heard. Questions of Applicant: None were heard. Public Comment. - None were heard. Commissioner Discussion: Beauchamp said that he agreed with staff's assessment, and though that the property looked to be in good condition and was well preserved. He was in support. Whidden said that she agreed, and thought that it seemed like a good candidate. Haley noted that the window changes were also more than 50 years old, and therefore also eligible for landmarking. Dunlap said that this was the kind of property he wanted to see landmarked. Motion to approve the finding of probable cause was moved by Beauchamp and seconded by Whidden. The motion was adopted by a vote of 6 to 0. b) 623 McKinley Avenue Probable Cause Beauchamp disclosed that he had spoken with the applicants and recommended that they pursue a probable cause application. He did not feel that this would impair his judgement. Staff Findings: Brackett Hogstad introduced the presentation for the probable cause application. She noted that there had been some changes since 1956, including minor changes to the sidings. However, the overall form, windows and doors were largely intact. The house was approximately 71 years old and in the ranch form, which was not well represented in Louisville landmarks. There was also strong architectural and social significance, and a connection to the immigrant history of Louisville. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommended a finding of probable cause. Commissioner Questions of Staff. None were heard. Applicant Presentation: 10