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TO: Mayor Richard C. Irvin/
FROM: Historic Preservation Commission
DATE: September 6, 2019
SUBJECT:
A Resolution Authorizing the Execution of a Historic Preservation Grant Agreement with Laura L. Perry for 415 Oak Avenue (Laura L. Perry - 19-0806 / AU22/1-19.164-HP/GR - JM - Ward 6)
PURPOSE:
Exhibit "A" is a resolution authorizing the execution of a Historic Preservation Grant Agreement with Laura L. Perry for the property at 415 Oak Avenue. Pursuant to the Agreement Laura L. Perry will receive up to $5,700.00 toward the renovation of the building including rebuilding chimney with new brick to match the existing including corbeling at top along with a new concrete chimney cap.
BACKGROUND:
The property is within the Tanner Historic District. The building is an owner-occupied one unit. The building was built c. 1914 in the Tudor Revival style.
DISCUSSION:
Staff has reviewed the grant application and have determined that it meets the applicable codes and ordinances. The proposal is consistent with the City of Aurora Historic Districts and Landmarks Guidelines.
On September 5, 2019, the Historic Preservation Commission reviewed the 45 applications submitted for the 2019 Historic Preservation Grant Program. The application process was highly competitive with many worthwhile projects. Staff was able to combine the $100,000 City Council allocated in 2018 for preservation funds with funding issued in past years from previous grant projects that were never used or came in under budget for a total of $180,000 to be used towards the 2019 Historic Preservation Grant Program. Based upon the available funding, the Historic Preservation Commission ranked 14 applications as being the most deserving for funding and recommends those applications for approval by City Council. Approval is contingent upon Aurora's legal council's review of the Grant Agreement.
POLICIES AND GUIDELINES:
The Staff's Evaluation and Recommendation are based on the City of Aurora H...
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