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Votes at a glance: board approves minutes, historic marker, tax exemption and demolition (unanimous)
Summary
At the meeting the Historic Preservation Advisory Board approved corrected minutes, a historic marker for the Charles Self House (910 West Hunt), a Level 1 HMIZ tax exemption for the same property, and a demolition certificate for 326 South Kentucky. All motions carried unanimously.
The Historic Preservation Advisory Board recorded unanimous votes on the meeting's substantive actions:
- Approved revised minutes for the Historic Preservation Advisory Board meeting of April 2, 2026, after a board member asked to correct the spelling of their name (motion by Hammitt; second by Marsha).
- Approved a historic marker for the Charles Self House at 910 West Hunt Street (HP2026-0035). Staff described the house as circa 1900 and a medium‑priority resource despite later additions; the motion passed unanimously (mover: Wolfe; second: Kennedy).
- Approved a Level 1 Historic Marker Neighborhood Improvement Zone (HMIZ) tax exemption for 910 West Hunt (HP2026-0036). Staff said documented improvements totaled $17,405 and estimated total foregone tax of $315,608; the board approved the exemption unanimously.
- Approved a certificate of appropriateness to demolish a fire‑damaged house at 326 South Kentucky (HP2026-0037) after staff and a structural engineer concluded the building was unsafe; the motion carried unanimously.
The meeting concluded with staff updates about a cease‑and‑desist/stop‑work action in process, the city's CLG status and an awarded CLG grant for design guidelines. The board adjourned at 06:29.
