Title
HLC#21-012: Discussion and possible action on Historic Preservation Tax Exemptions for the 1894 Old Post Office Building located at 130 N. Main Street; Jeff Delavega Investments, LLC, owner
Description/History
Jeff Delavega, owner of the Old Post Office Building (c. 1894) at 130 N. Main Street, plans to remove the slipcovers from the second floor of the building on the front and south side facades. The north façade has been painted with a mural that the owner is obligated to maintain.
Mr. Delavega would like to apply for the applicable Historic Tax Exemptions. As the first step, he has applied for Historic Landmark status. A study of the project and estimated tax savings from the exemptions are attached.
Recommendation
Staff recommends approval with the following conditions depending on the applicant’s schedule:
1. that the Commission recommend a Level 1 (25%) tax exemption for landmark designation, increased to a Level 3 (50%) tax exemption when the slipcovers are removed; or
2. a Level 3 tax exemption when the slipcovers are removed.
Attachments
130 N. Main Case Study
Historic Preservation Tax Exemption Policy
Estimated Tax Savings