98-42 GRANTING SPECIAL PERMIT HISTORIC NEIGHBORHOOD USE

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HASC June l7, 1998 Page Two neighborhood and will preserve the historical and architectural integrity of the structure. Staff recommends approval of the petition. It was moved and seconded (Prust/Aukamp) to approve the request of Dove, Inc. for Special Use, Historic Neighborhood Use at 903 West Decatur Street as presented. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Sorensen questioned access to the second floor, northwest room. Mr. Batman stated that there is a door through the closet which is under the stairs going up to the attic. New Business Ms. Miller reported that an application for a Certificate of Appropriateness at 840 West William had been received from Melissa Walters. Ms. Walters was present and stated that the old carriage house is in serious disrepair and the cost to repair it is substantial. The structure may fall down due to its condition. Mr. Sorensen questioned if the structure is two stories. Ms. Walters stated that it is, with a loft like a barn. She noted that the neighbor to the east has a similar carriage house. Ms. Walters stated that she would paint her carriage house but the building is leaning toward the alley. Mr. Little questioned if the carriage house is post and beam construction. Ms. Walters stated that it probably is. Mrs. Weedon stated that the wood inside is very pretty. Ms. Miller stated that the ordinance provides for staff to approve fences, gutters and garage door changes. Mr. Sorensen questioned if Ms. Walters were to construct a garage at a later date would she have to come back to the Commission. �Is. Nliller stated that she would have to present the request to the Commission. The age of the house and the garage was discussed. Ms. Walters stated that the house is 100 years old. It was noted that the carriage house might predate the house and concern was expressed with tearing down the structure. Mrs. Aukamp questioned if the garage could be dismantled, repaired and then put back together as it would be too dan�erous to work inside the structure. Ms. Miller stated that per the survey the house dates back to 1910. NIs. Miller presented the recommendation of staff: