Historic Preservation Commission Agenda and Packet 2024 01 22

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Criteria Meets Evaluation Criteria? 4. The reasonable projected cost of Unknown A specific projected cost was not restoration or repair. * included as part of the application. * In considering the condition of the building and the projected cost of restoration or repair as set forth in subsections H.3 and H.4, above, the commission may not consider deterioration caused by unreasonable neglect. HISTORIC CONTEXT REPORT: The City completed a residential historic context report (Stories in Places: Putting Louisville's Residential Development in Context] in 2018 that includes a list of recommended and priority properties for preservation. 516 Grant is not listed as one of the properties to prioritize for landmarking. The property was also not surveyed in the 2023 " from the City of Louisville." Staff does not have a record of the remaining Minimal Traditional forms in Louisville. At the time of the 2018 report, Minimal Traditional made up approximately 12% of the buildings surveyed. 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 December 4, 2023. A full 180-day stay would expire on June 1, 2024. 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 siding and front/side window and door placements, given that the front portion of the original form appears to be intact and the addition was added close to, or over, 50 years ago. However, staff believes releasing the demolition request is appropriate because the applicant has been informed about the preservation options and staff has documented the exterior of the structure. 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. In addition, staff does not find that the social and architectural significance alone merit a stay of demolition when weighed against these other considerations. ATTACHMENTS: 1. Application Materials 2. 516 Grant Avenue History 3. Site Visit Photographs from January 2024 5