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TO: Mayor Richard C. Irvin
FROM: Jill N. Morgan, Planner
DATE: April 19, 2021
SUBJECT:
A Resolution Authorizing the Execution of a Historic Preservation Grant Agreement with Jerry E. Metzger and Rosemary Gardner for 741 Wilder Street (Jerry E. Metzger and Rosemary Gardner - 21-0279 / AU15/3-21.109-HP/GR - JM- Ward 6)
PURPOSE:
Exhibit "A" is a resolution authorizing the execution of a Historic Preservation Grant Agreement with Jerry E. Metzger and Rosemary Gardner for the property at 741 Wilder Street. Pursuant to the Agreement Jerry E. Metzger and Rosemary Gardner will receive up to $9,000 toward removing the current cedar shake roof and installing a new cedar shake roof.
BACKGROUND:
The property is within the Riddle Highlands Historic District. The building is an owner-occupied, one unit. The building was built c. 1925 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 March 11, 2021, the Historic Preservation Commission reviewed the 30 applications submitted for the 2021 Historic Preservation Grant Program. The application process was highly competitive with many worthwhile projects. Based upon the available funding, the Historic Preservation Commission originally ranked nine applications as being the most deserving for funding and recommended those applications for approval by City Council. One applicant decided not to accept the grant this year. The Historic Preservation Commission reviewed the remaining applications at their April 8, 2021 meeting and ranked four additional applications as being most worthy with 741 Wilder Street being the top choice.
In order to receive the $9,000 of the grant, the applicant must comply with all requirements and guidelines
POLICIES AND GUIDELINES:
The Staff's Evaluation and Recommendation are based ...
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