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TO: Mayor Thomas J. Weisner
FROM: Historic Preservation Commission
DATE: October 17, 2014
SUBJECT:
Resolution Authorizing the Execution of an Agreement for exterior painting with Amanda Aller Lowe at 146 S. Lincoln Avenue (L14-00979 / AU27/1-14.311-AG/GR - TM - Ward 2)
PURPOSE:
The Petitioner, Amanda Aller Lowe, has applied for the Historic Preservation Grant for the painting of the exterior of the property located at 146 S Lincoln Avenue. The details of the proposal include power washing of the exterior, including hand washing of delicate areas of the property. Sand all surfaces to be painted, prime and then paint. The exterior will receive two coats of paint. The current color scheme will be maintained.
BACKGROUND:
The property is within the Near Eastside Historic District and the primary structure is of primary significance to the district. The home was built c. 1890 and is in the Queen Anne Style. More information on this property is available in the attached Property Research Sheet and Historic Property Survey.
DISCUSSION:
Staff has reviewed the Historic Preservation Grant application submitted by the petitioner. The proposed repainting of the property will be a significant expense and will have a highly visible impact in the Near Eastside Historic District. Maintaining the existing appropriate color scheme will provide a good example for other homeowners.
The homeowner has received two comprehensive quotes for the proposed project. The quotes have come back at $31,441 from Brian Joseph Painting, and $36,995 from Distinctive Woodworks & Carpentry. The Average of the two quotes is $34,218. The Grant program allows for awards of up to 50% of the project costs. Based on the project costs, a 50% award would be a significant outlay of Preservation Grant funding, $17,109.
Discussion at Preservation Commission concerned the potential dollar amount of the grant. Based on the proposed quotes it was determined that a 50% grant w...
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