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'i 'i 'i compa~ed with new construction costs. At this time it would cost an extra $79,000 to rehabilitate this structure for office space as compared with constructing a new office. It would cost $59s000 to build a comparable new warehouse. To concludes it is possible to rebuild the structure to look like e an old building but it is not economically feasible and it is recommended that the structure be removed from EWEB property. He questioned whether the preservation of the mill and elevator building would remind the public of the Millrace as the association is more between the Millrace and the University of Oregon. He wondered whether its removal would significantly diminish the character of the area. EWEB would like to know how its preservation would affect plans for the widening of the Ferry Street Bridge and overpass and other transportation plans and if its designation would limit the options for development of the site. They would like to know the cost of preservation and who should pay those costss and whether there is a less expensive method of preserving the community's history. EWEB wonders if a land owner should be forced to spend his own money on rehabilitation or be denied use of his own land to preserve a structure. Mr. Brown noted that EWEB does not have answers to thos~ questionss but they are of the opinion that the designation of landmark statu~ is not in the best interest of EWEB and its rate-paying customers and would request that this building not be given a landmark designation. EWEB would pay $8s500 to have someone move the building. Speak.ing in favor of designating the Hayse Bl acksmithing Shop as a historical 1 andm'ar k : Caro r Gl azer s 47 Adams Street s said she had worked in the Bl air area for a few years and the barn had been a focal point during that time. Business peoples residentss and students are all supportive of the designation for this e bui 1 ding s as is NEDCO. There being no further testimonys public hearing was closed. Ms. Rees noted that there has been a great deal of discussion about the Mill and Elevator Building. There is rot in about one fourth of the perimeter foundations but there is more than just perimeter-foundation support. There is no other rot apparent. The Historic Review Board would like to apply for a Consultant Service Grant including a structural analysis and a study of alter- nati~e uses from the National Trust to determine feasibility of restoration. A class at the University of Oregon will be studying alternative uses for the buil ding. Ms. Schue asked what this designation would mean to EWEB. Ms. Rees responded that the designation would not affect the allowed uses but moving or destroying the building would not be permitted without prior approval. Mr. Obie asked what other funds would be available. Ms. Rees responded that perhaps it would be accepted for listing on the National Register which would make it eligible for other funding programs. Ms. Miller asked if EWEB has taken a formal stand. Ms. Rees responded that the board has taken no action; howevers the comments ., e 6/23/80--4 .