2001-60 DESIGNATING A HISTORIC DISTRICT - MACON PLACE

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MINUTES OF THE HISTORICAL AND ARCHITECTURAL SITES COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING DESIGNATION OF MACON PLACE HISTORIC DISTRICT Thursday, July 12, 2001, 7:00 P.M. City Council Chambers, Decatur Civic Center --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Public Hearing regarding designation of Macon Place Historic District was called to order at 7:07 P.M. in the City Council Chambers, Third Floor of the Decatur Civic Center, by Chairperson Lynn Potter. Commission Members Present: Lynn Potter, Doug Atwater, Ed Booth, Paula Cross, Rhonda Glidewell Commission Members Absent: Jason Butterick, Sue Kunzeman, Garry Little, Rob Oak Staff Present: Kathy Miller, Lori Henderson Mrs. Potter stated that the Public Hearing was being held to hear the petition submitted for designation of Macon Place as a Historic District. Mrs. Potter listed the addresses included in , the petition as: 233, 241, 251 South Edward Street, 405-425, 408, 440, 450, 451, 462, 465 West Macon Street and 234 South College. Mr. Bruce Paulsen, 450 West Macon,was present and stated that he was one of the people signing the petition for Macon Place to be included in the Historic District. Mr. Paulsen provided a presentation and stated that the historical and architectural aspects of the 400 block of West Macon should be preserved for future generations. He noted that there have been houses demolished in the area and although the intended use for the properties have changed, the houses are no longer available for restoration. Mr. Paulsen�tated that the designation should be sensitive to the rights of homeowners and not restrictive so that flexibility is allowed in the restoration of the historical integrity of the area homes. Mr. Paulsen stated that Macon Place was developed in the mid-1800's and many of the homes were those of civic leaders,businessmen and a congressman. There are many styles of homes, built by local merchants and builders with brick made by a local company no longer in business. The similarity of style and method of construction provides cohesiveness. The homes are architecturally significant and include craftsmanship unseen today. Mr. Paulsen stated that the homes provide unique characteristics to the area that are worth preserving. He reviewed each of the homes included in the petition and provided details.