Historic Preservation Commission

LAFAYETTE � � MINUTES OF THE LAFAYETTE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION May 20, 2024 7:00 pm Council Chambers, City Hall Attendance Commission Members: Julie Ginn, Kevin Klinker, Sean Lutes, Shawna Mccully, Stephanie Rogers, Annie Schap, Alec Williams Absent: Ann Amato, John Burns Staff in Attendance: Dennis Carson, Economic Development; Dann Keiser, Historic Preservation Officer Guests: Cindy Gerlach; Gary Mueller; Ric Pickering; Jason Whitenight; Barbara Whitenight; Geno Christofanelli Call to Order Noting a quorum, President Sean Lutes called the meeting of the Lafayette Historic Preservation Commission to order at 7:00 pm. Approval of the Minutes Stephanie Rogers moved to recommend approval of the April 29, 2024 meeting minutes. Kevin Klinker seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. New Business Public Relations and Education Committee: No report District Committee: No report COA Committee: 520 S. 9th St. Property owner, Gary Mueller, presented this application to demolish the existing garage and replace it with a new 3-door garage. The COA Committee requested modifications to the size of the windows and add a grille pattern to create a 6-pane window similar to the window on the existing garage. They also requested that the pedestrian door change from a 6-panel to a 2-panel door. The garage will also have lighting that currently matches existing house lighting. The siding on the garage will have vinyl siding that matches the house. Gary has agreed to make the other adjustments recommended by the COA Committee. Kevin Klinker made a motion to recommend approval of the application, Shawna Mccully seconded. The motion passed unanimously. 209-213 N 5th St Owner Barbara Whitenight presented this application to change the existing angled 1970s storefront window to a wider door with a smaller, operable door that will look like a sidelight. The door and framing will match the color and material of the existing storefront window and door. The wider door is necessary to accommodate wider-load deliveries and equipment that the new business will receive. The existing entry door will remain as is and the new wider door will only be used for wide-load deliveries/equipment. Dann Keiser was fine with the adjustments since  the building is not historically significant. Stephanie Rogers made a motion to recommend approval of the application, Alec Williams seconded. The motion passed with one abstention from Julie Ginn due to conflict of interest. Staff Report: No report Public Comment: No comment Adjournment There being no further business to bring before the Commission, Julie Ginn to adjourn the meeting. Alec Williams seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously, and the meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission was adjourned at 7:06pm. Respectfully Submitted Michelle Conwell, Recording Secretory .-..,,vv..rnams, Secretary Historic Preservation Commission