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05-12-2004 Historic Preservation Commission
IOWA CITY HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION THURSDAY, MAY 13, 2004 Emma J. Harvat Hall 7:00 p.m. A. Call to Order B. Public discussion of anything not on the agenda C. Items for Consideration (vote required) 1. Historic Review: a. 1223 Seymour Avenue b. 717 Clark Street 2. Englert Theatre Marquee 3. Minutes: April22 D. Items for Discussion 1. Northside Historic Districts 2. Goosetown Conservation District 3. CNME for 1027 Court Street E. Other F. Information/Publications 1. Forum Journal; Spring 2004; Volume 18, No. 3 2. Forum News; May/June 2004; Volume X, No. 5 G. Adjourn Please review these items prior to the meeting. Application for Historic Review Application for alterations to the exterior of historic landmarks or properties located in a historic district or conservation district pursuant to Iowa City Code Section 14-4C. Meeting schedule: The HPC meets the second Thursday of each month. During the summer months, the HPC may also meet on the fourth Thursday. Applications are due by Wednesday the week prior to the meeting. Applicant Information (Please check primary contact person) ❑ Owner......... �..0...1:I..��1..4 kn...�.e :........'.. �.. e.'.7 Phone. �?.y...s.....%.. gf5.............................✓.......... Address ....1. ........ Y'10�(� 4b ....�........ ................�...�...... .... .......a...4......... yc� email.....Y!..T4.�1. ❑ Contractor ...... 1.P.. t................................ Address................................................. Phone............................................................................................... email................................................................................................. ❑ Consultant................................................................................... Address........................................................................................... Phone............................................................................................... email................................................................................................. Application Requirements Attached are the following items: Site plan Floor plans ' Building elevations b Photographs ❑ Product information ❑ Other................................................................ If the proposed project entails an addition, a new structure or a significant alteration to an existing structure, please submit a site plan, floor plans. building elevations and photographs. If the proposed project is a minor alteration to a structure, please provide drawings and photographs to sufficiently describe the scope of the project. Provide a written description of the proposed project on the second page of this application. For Staff Use: Date submitted..........5/7//........... ❑ Certificate of No Material Effect ❑ Certificate of Appropriateness ❑ Major review ❑ Intermediate review ❑ Minor review Property Information Address of property ..... 7..c ......... S�ELL...1: ............................................ ......... / Use of property ... ../r......F4.r%c.l, ...... u% Date constructed (if known) .... �7C)......................................... Historic Designation ❑ This property is a local historic landmark OR This property is located in the: ❑ Brown Street Historic District ❑ College Green Historic District ❑ East College Street Historic District /11 Longfellow Historic District ❑ Summit Street Historic District ❑ Woodlawn Historic District ❑ Clark Street Conservation District ❑ College Hill Conservation District ❑ Dearborn Street Conservation District ❑ Lucas -Governor Street Conservation District Within the district, this property is classified as: W Contributing ❑ Noncontributing ❑ Nonhistoric Project Type ❑ Alteration of an existing building (ie. siding and window replacement, skylights, window opening alterations, new decks, porch reconstruction, baluster repair or similar) ❑ Addition to an existing building (includes decks and ramps) Demolition of a building or portion of a building (ie. porch, chimneys, decorative trim, baluster or similar) Construction of new building ❑ Repair or restoration of an existing structure that will not change its appearance ❑ Other Project description ......... !.©.%.!S..LI.......... 2z./.S.. 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' tt 1t \Aoo �V% ve, 1223 v�°J� Go K x' S�' 61 a X►S �f&D hisE a i � �r �iV E �L�"�/�o l�f Staff Report Historic Review for 1223 Seymour Street District: Longfellow Historic District Classification: Contributing May 10, 2004 This is a two-story house that was constructed in 1920. Stylistically, it would be considered a simplified Craftsman house. It does not have the brackets and rafter tails typically associated with this style, however the Craftsman influence is clearly evident in the porch design and house form. The applicant is requesting a certificate of appropriateness to demolish the existing garage and construct a new two -car garage that would be similar to the house. Applicable Guidelines: 7.0 Iowa City Guidelines for Demolition A decision to approve a Certificate of Appropriateness for the demolition of outbuildings on contributing and noncontributing properties, and primary buildings on noncontributing properties, will be made on a case -by - case basis. For these cases, the Commission will consider the condition, integrity and architectural significance of the outbuilding or noncontributing building. 6.0 Iowa City Guidelines for New Construction 6.2 New Outbuildings Design • Placing new outbuildings, including garages, to the rear of the primary building. • Constructing garages and other outbuildings that are clearly subordinate in size and ornamentation to the primary structure. • Constructing new outbuildings that reflect the style of the primary structure. Garage doors • Installing garage doors that are simple in design. Smooth or simple panel -type garage doors may be used. • Adding trim around the garage door openings that matches the trim of other doors and windows on the building. • Installing single -car garage doors. Double -car garage doors are discouraged Staff Comments: The existing historic garage at 1223 Seymour Street is typical of the 1920s. These garages were frequently not adequately structured, had thin concrete slabs and inadequate footings. Moreover, these structures were often not raised above the ground sufficiently to prevent rotting of the siding, sill plate and studs. Although staff has not had the opportunity to examine the interior of the old garage, the exterior indicates that it has many of the problems typical to garages of this age. The roof is sagging, indicating it likely does not have a ridge pole and that the joists are under sized. The siding at the base of the garage is rotting and the sill plate could be damaged as well. Given the limited space in the back, this garage would have to be demolished in order to accommodate a new, two -car garage. Before this garage is demolished, staff recommends that Friends of Historic Preservation have the opportunity to salvage the garage if they are able. The new garage has been designed to have a similar roof pitch, siding and trim as the house. It will be side with fiber cement board and other approved materials. Although the applicant has considered using two single -car garage doors, the applicant would like to use a two -car garage door to provide better access for a large vehicle. Information for the garage door has not been provided, however it must comply with the Guidelines for New Construction. Recommendation: The application for a certificate of appropriateness for the demolition of the existing garage at 1223 Seymour Street and construction of a new two -car garage at this address be approved provided the garage door complies with the Guidelines for New Construction. This application complies with the Iowa City Guidelines for Historic Preservation and Secretary of the Interior's Standards. Application for Historic Review Application for alterations to For Staff Use: Date submitted..... 6/4/(%,� the exterior of historic landmarks or properties ..................... located in a historic district or conservation district pursuant to Iowa City ❑ Certificate of No Material Effect Code Section 144C. Meeting schedule: The HPC Thursday Certificate of Appropriateness meets the second of each month. ;d Major review During the summer months, the HPC may also meet on the fourth Thursday. ❑ Intermediate review Applications are due by Wednesday the week prior to the meeting. ❑ Minor review Applicant Information (Please check primary contact person) ❑ Owner....C.- !Z GIB LGuWd7..A......L.I.:T.7.T.1 .ai....... Phone........ .. ..—.6.Lf..Q9.................................................. Address .......TL.-.,l....... C tc (�....�t ............................. .............. 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Historic Designation ❑ This property is a local historic landmark OR This property is located in the: ❑ Brown Street Historic District ❑ College Green Historic District ❑ East College Street Historic District ❑ Longfellow Historic District ❑ Summit Street Historic District ❑ Woodlawn Historic District Clark Street Conservation District ❑ College Hill Conservation District ❑ Dearborn Street Conservation District ❑ Lucas -Governor Street Conservation District Within the district, this property is classified as: ❑ Contributing ❑ Noncontributing Nonhistoric Project Type ❑ Alteration of an existing building (ie. siding and window replacement, skylights, window opening alterations, new decks, porch reconstruction, baluster repair or similar) Addition to an existing building (includes decks and ramps) ❑ Demolition of a building or portion of a building (ie. porch, chimneys, decorative trim, baluster or similar) ❑ Construction of new building ❑ Repair or restoration of an existing structure that will not change its appearance ❑ Other Project description ................ 7t.:Tio. ?....... ...........TaewuH.........w. ... .. ......... :�.........r .a< ........ .................... .................C?1'�.A���..1�....... 0... e....�.?4.I.1.r..1..!�..�i....�1��r �r...r.........�P...2C1-f..........aA.LL;....... ................ .........Lt.-..�..N.........�.!. rl.o..hJ.a..TH............[�aR........!(z..:.................. 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Pr a (L-� _f 1 "7 L (—AT< Ve, 5 T' SCAL.e %10 = t Staff Report May 10, 2004 Historic Review for 717 Clark Street District: Clark Street Conservation District Classification: Nonhistoric This a request for approval of a certificate of appropriateness to allow an addition to the nonhistoric property at 717 Clark Street. This house was constructed in 1950 and has colonial revival influences. The applicant is proposing to construct a sun room addition on the back of the house (west). Approximately 18 inches of the addition would extend beyond the south wall and would be visible from the street. The addition will have a nearly flat roof, similar to the garage, so it may be used as a deck. Applicable Guidelines: 3.3 Exceptions for Nonhistoric Properties 1. Does not further detract from the historic character of the district. 2. Does not create a false historic character. 3. Is compatible with the style and character of the nonhistoric property. Staff Comments: Staff feels that this application complies with 3.3 Exceptions for Nonhistoric Properties. Recommendation: The application for a certificate of appropriateness for the addition of a sun room to the west side of 717 Clark Street, as proposed by the applicant, be approved. This application complies with the Iowa City Guidelines for Historic Preservation. Staff Report May 10, 2004 Englert Civic Theatre Marquee National Register of Historic Places The Englert Civic Theatre is requesting a special exception from the Board of Adjustment that will allow the restoration of the animated lights on the Englert Marquee. The marquee does not comply with the sign code, which prohibits animated signs. However, for historic buildings, a special exception may be granted which would allow the complete restoration of the marquee to its original operation. For the special exceptions, the Historic Preservation Commission must comment on this application and determine if it complies with the specific standards of the sign code provided below. Applicable Code: 2. Historic Signs, Signs for Historic Structures and Signs on Structures in Historic Zones Chapter 4, Article C of this Title for historic preservation regulations; see Section 14-6J-3 of this Chapter for Historic Preservation Overlay Zone.', : The Board of Adjustment may, by special exception, allow signs which do not conform to the provisions of this Chapter under the circumstances described below. All applications for special exceptions hereunder shall be referred to the Historic Preservation Commission for review and comment and shall be subject to the specific standards listed below and to the general standards of subsection 14-4B-4B of this Title. a. For buildings registered on the National Register of Historic Places or in an OHP zone, signage which does not conform with the provisions of this Chapter may be allowed if it is in keeping with the architectural character of the structure and is appropriate to a particular period in the building's history or an integral part of its identity. b. The Board may exempt an existing sign from the provisions of subsection H1 of this Section if it can be demonstrated that said sign makes a significant artistic or historic contribution to the community or neighborhood in which the sign is located, subject to compliance with the maintenance requirements of subsection F of this Section. J J J J J J J J J J J J J J J J J J J J J J J J J J J J J J J J J J J J J J J J J J J J J J May 4, 2004 Shelley McCafferty, Planning Department City of Iowa City 410 East Washington Street Iowa City, IA 52240 Re: Englert Theater Marquee Dear Ms. McCafferty: 221 E. Washington Street * Iowa City, IA - 52240 Phone:319-688-2653 * Fax:319-688-3494 E-mail: marquee123@aol.com * www.englert.org Part of the renovation of the historic Englert Theatre will involve restoration of the existing marquee. The marquee that is currently in place dates to the early 1950s. We would like to restore all of the original components, which includes neon, fluorescent, and incandescent lighting, some of which are running circuits. All of these elements are in place; they simply have not been operational for a number of years. We believe that this restoration meets current sign regulations and qualifies for exceptions under 14-60-7, section I.2.a. "For buildings registered on the National Register of Historic Places...." and section I.2.b. "...said sign makes a significant ...historic contribution to the community or neighborhood...." Please let us know that we will be in compliance with current sign standards and will qualify for the above mentioned exceptions. Thank you very much, Sincerely, �Ilejz't vlle�_e Thomas G. Rosenberger President Englert Civic Theatre, Inc. IOWA DEPARTMENT OF 11 ,F. C`E9'LTUMAL AFFAIRS er.� NATIONAL TRUST n" }i ltiTORIC PRESE R\'.1l"1llN (.'VE AMERICkJ• NATIONAL REGISTER TREASURES of HISTORIC PRESERVATION NPS Form 10-900-a (8-86) United States Department of the Interior National Park Service NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES CONTINUATION SHEET Section 7 Page 1 7. DESCRIPTION Narrative Description OMB No. 1024-0018 Englert Theatre name of property Johnson County - Iowa county and state Constructed in 1912 and substantially rebuilt after a fire destroyed much of the interior in 1926, the Englert Theatre's facade maintains its original classical detailing based in the Second Renaissance Revival.' The theater interior, however, was rebuilt after the fire with a Tudor Revival theme that reflects the popular architectural style of the `20s. The building shell is made of load -bearing brick walls that rest on a concrete foundation. Attached brick neighbors sit on either side. The back wall of the building overlooks an urban service alley, while the front faces Washington Street in the heart of downtown Iowa City. Rear and side walls are of an unpretentious common red brick laid in a 7-course common bond, but the facade on Washington Street is faced with kidney -red bricks and trimmed with a contrasting pale yellow brick. Joints between the facade brick are very thin and mortar matches the brick it binds, either red or yellow. White tile coping caps the facade roofline and below, at the sidewalk level, two massive stone plinth blocks, carved "Englert Block 1912," mark the base of either side wall and denote the limits of the building for sidewalk traffic. The front of the three-story building is divided into three vertical bays. Bays of the upper two floors are each filled with a band of three large sash windows separated by thin brick mullions. Each band of windows sits on a communal concrete or stone sill, while header (3'd story) or soldier (2°d story) courses of bricks form the window headers. Windows on the top floor appear slightly smaller ` than second story openings. The central bay of the facade t~ E is arched at the roofline and taller than the side bays. Oversized classical details decorate the roofline over the �• • '~ : sidewalks of Washington Street. An overhanging cornice, massive dentils, and brackets that end in guttae, all hint at the "temple" of culture and entertainment to be found within. Two large ball finials at the roofline, seen in an early pre -fire playbill (left), are missing today if they ever existed. `may The ground floor of the facade and the wide I central doorways of the theater entrance are covered by a i. massive marquee suspended from the brick will and �.�' • ,' supported by both solid metal pole braces and guy wires. £. The marquee, ca. 1950, is at least the third to mark the theater's entrance and is the landmark icon that represents the entire building for the general public. "Englert" in script is spelled out in red letters against a blue field. A wide band of yellow underneath the name is illuminated from within and holds red letters to advertise the featured attraction. Both neon and incandescent lights are used to create varied light patterns. The underside of the broad, sheltering structure has a ceiling with rows of bulbs that light up the night for patrons waiting to enter. The use of color and electricity to generate excitement, convey information, and illuminate this sign make it an outstanding mid-century marquee with high integrity. 'See Marcus Whiffen, American Architecture Since 1780, (Cambridge, Mass.: The M.I.T. Press, 1969), 154-158 MINUTES Preliminary HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION APRIL 22, 2004 — 7:00 P.M. EMMA HARVAT HALL — CIVIC CENTER MEMBERS PRESENT: Michael Maharry, Mark McCallum, Jim Ponto, Amy Smothers, Paul Sueppel MEMBERS EXCUSED: Michael Gunn, Tim Weitzel, Justine Zimmer MEMBERS ABSENT: James Enloe STAFF PRESENT: Shelley McCafferty OTHERS PRESENT: Bill Bywater, Linda Bywater, Karen Copp, Eric Freeze, Rixa Freeze, Mark Russo CALL TO ORDER: Chairperson Maharry called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m. PUBLIC DISCUSSION OF ANY ITEM NOT ON THE AGENDA: There was none. ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION: Historic Review: Certificate of appropriateness for 725 South Summit Street. McCafferty said that the owners of the house, Eric and Rixa Freeze, were present at the meeting. McCafferty said this is a Queen Anne style house that at some point was covered with asbestos siding. She said the wood siding was removed from every location except on the front porch, where some fish scale shingles remain. McCafferty said the Freezes propose to remove the asbestos and replace the siding with wood or fiber cement board. She said they propose to do a simple, typical Queen Anne siding scheme with fish scale shingles at the top, a band board below the fish scales, a band board below the upper windowsill, and the water table across the bottom. McCafferty said she feels that the proposal is appropriate. MOTION: Smothers moved to approve a certificate of appropriateness for the replacement of siding at 725 South Summit Street. McCallum seconded the motion. Ponto said this appears to be a straightforward project. Maharry said this would be consistent with other Queen Anne homes. The motion carried on a vote of 5-0. Certificate of appropriateness for 738 Dearborn Street. McCafferty said the first aspect of this project would be the addition to the back of the house. She said this house is a stucco bungalow that would have a craftsman -style addition. McCafferty said the addition itself would be sided with fiber cement board. She said the house is currently stuccoed with some asbestos shingles in the upper portion. McCafferty said all of the additions have also been done in an asbestos -type shingle that looks similar to the existing. McCafferty said that due to the difficulty in matching stucco, this proposal uses fiber cement board for the addition. She said she has seen some examples around town of this mixture of materials: stucco with a clapboard side addition. McCafferty said clapboard would help distinguish this as a new addition. McCafferty said a skylight is proposed for the addition. She said the windows will be Andersen wood or wood metal -clad windows. Historic Preservation Commission Minutes April 22, 2004 Page 2 McCafferty said the proposal includes removal of the chimney. She said the chimney is no longer used and has been parged. McCafferty said the applicant also proposes replacing an original window with a garden window. McCafferty said that based on the guidelines, the addition would be acceptable. She said the guidelines do state that prominent chimneys cannot be removed, as some chimneys are very much a part of the architectural character of the building. Smothers said that they are part of the skyline and part of the silhouette of the building. McCafferty said she did not feel the chimney contributes much to the character of the building. She said the garden window is a modern -type window, which the guidelines clearly disallow. Copp asked, if she were to put the garden window into the addition instead of the house, would it still be disallowed. Sueppel said it is a totally vinyl window. Copp said the kitchen is now very small, eight feet by eight feet, and the addition to the kitchen would be eight feet by ten feet. She said the fireplace was never used. Copp said the chimney is in the way of the cabinets, and even after the addition there will be a shortage of cabinet space. She said the chimney is not exposed brick; it is plastered over. Copp said she would also like to have more room upstairs, as the chimney goes through an upstairs closet. McCafferty said that for an alteration in a conservation district, vinyl or vinyl -clad windows may be used for the replacement of basement windows only. She stated that for an addition, modern window types such as casements may be used, provided they have overall proportions comparable to those found in an historic building, and they must be trimmed to match. Smothers asked how far above the roof the skylight would project. Copp said it is a regular skylight that might project a couple of inches. She said it would be a low profile, flat -style skylight. McCafferty said she also recommends having a friezeboard over the door, which would be a typical historic element, and also recommends using a little bit larger columns. MOTION: Ponto moved to approve a certificate of appropriateness for the project at 738 Dearborn Street to allow for the addition, to allow for the demolition of the chimney, to disallow the garden window, and to require the friezeboard over the door and slightly larger columns. McCallum seconded the motion. Ponto asked if a setback is required for an addition. McCafferty said either a setback or some other means of distinguishing the addition is required. Ponto said that because it will be siding versus stucco, it will be obvious where the transition lies. The motion carried on a vote of 5-0. Certificate of appropriateness for 614 Clark Street. McCafferty said the Commission looked at this property in August of 2002, when the owners of the house, Mark and Diana Russo, came before the Commission looking for guidance. McCafferty said the owners had requested approval of the concept of putting a garage in the basement and converting the south side entry into a screened -porch. McCafferty said that since that time, the owner has decided not to do the garage but would like to proceed with the screened -porch. She said that, given the limitations of the property and the desire to preserve the most significant aspects, the apse and the front entry, this seemed to be the best option to accommodate the owners' needs while still preserving the historic character. McCafferty said the owners now intend to eliminate the garage doors. She said the support structure below will be a little bit different from the original drawings. McCafferty said the new proposal shows three brick piers across the front and square brick columns to match the existing brick columns and eave detail to match the existing eave detail. She said the owners propose to install a retaining wall next to the driveway so that the grade is more level across the front of the porch. Historic Preservation Commission Minutes April 22, 2004 Page 3 Smothers said this is a good solution, and she believes it will be beautiful. McCafferty said the owners propose to use fiber cement board with a stucco finish similar to the existing for the shed roof end walls. Russo said McCafferty was great to work with on this project. Russo added that he wants the house to look like the original structure. MOTION: Smothers moved to approve an application for a certificate of appropriateness for the plans for 614 Clark Street and to approve a demolition permit for the demolition of the existing stoop at 614 Clark Street. Sueppel seconded the motion. Maharry said this project fits within the guidelines and will be a nice addition. The motion carried on a vote of 5-0. Certificate of appropriateness for 621 South Summit Street. McCafferty said this house designed in the Colonial Revival style. She said the house was once moved 90 degrees on the lot. McCafferty said the screened -porch on the south side of the building and front portico were added after the original construction. She said the owners are proposing to enclose the screened -porch with windows of a style similar to those of the existing house so they can use it as a four -season sun room. McCafferty said that the recently adopted guidelines disallow enclosing front porches or porches that are highly visible from the street with permanent windows and/or walls. She pointed out, however, that the Secretary of the Interior Standards seem to state that disallowing permanent windows, when dealing with a sun porch, may be too onerous. McCafferty said the guidelines were written right after looking at the 520 Grant Street application, and in the future, the Commission may want to allow a little more flexibility, at least when the sun porch is on the side of the house. McCafferty referred to several photographs showing a similar style porch on a similar style structure. She said the President's House at The University of Iowa, in particular, is a good example. McCafferty said she made some suggestions to the owners. Linda Bywater said she liked McCafferty's proposal . She said she would like to have one lower panel with three windows across, for the street - facing facade, as on the President's home. Smothers said she feels it would balance the entrance to have three windows. She said it would mirror the door and the two sidelights. Maharry asked about the application of the wall to the original wall of the house. Linda Bywater responded that there is just enough room. She said she understood that Maharry wants the wall back so that the columns stand out. Linda Bywater asked for suggestions for the west side of the porch. McCafferty said she feels the proposal for two French doors would result in two very narrow doors and it would be awkward to use. Smothers added that French doors would have been installed in a much earlier period than that of this house. Linda Bywater said the doors from the living room on to the porch are almost the same size. MOTION: Ponto moved to approve a certificate of appropriateness for enclosure of a screen porch at 621 South Summit Street subject to the revision in plans for three windows with one panel beneath for the east elevation and as staff recommends for the west elevation. McCallum seconded the motion. MINUTES: APRIL 8, 2004: Maharry said that on the fourth page, paragraph four, the last sentence should be changed to, "Sueppel said he agrees with the historic findings." He stated that on page four, in the second paragraph, the last Historic Preservation Commission Minutes April 22, 2004 Page 4 sentence should be revised to, "...with the research in front of the Commission that found this to be historic." Ponto said that on page three, the motion should be corrected to read, "...approval to the State Historical Society of the proposed Ronalds Street expansion of the Brown Street Historic District National Register nomination." Smothers said that the stated reasons for her abstentions from voting on the three National Register nominations were inaccurate. She said she did review the nominations but just found that there were footnotes and some other things missing. Smothers said she just did not agree or accept voting on the nominations as final drafts, without corrections being made first. She said the wording should be changed in all three cases to, "Smothers said she did not realize this was the final draft and therefore abstained from voting." McCafferty said she should have given the nominations to the Commission for proofing at an earlier stage. MOTION: Ponto moved to approve the minutes of the April 8, 2004 Historic Preservation Commission meeting, as amended. Smothers seconded the motion. The motion carried on a vote of 5-0. HISTORIC PRESERVATION AWARDS: Maharry referred to the photographs for the nominated properties for the various categories: nine residential properties nominated for paint; three properties nominated for additions; five properties nominated for rehabilitation; and one property each for new construction, institutional, stewardship, and commercial paint and exterior finishes. McCafferty also offered three additional nominations. The consensus of the Commission was to present awards to the 24 nominated properties. OTHER: McCafferty stated that the training with Kerry McGrath previously scheduled for before the next regular meeting would have to be rescheduled. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 8:14 p.m. Minutes submitted by Anne Schulte data on dtyntlpcd/minutesrrW2004/hpc04-22-04.doc Board or Commission: Historic Preservation Commission ATTENDANCE RECORD YEAR 2004 April 22, 2004 NAME TERM EXP. 1/8/04 1/22/04 2/12/04 2/26/04 3/11/04 4/8/04 4/22/04 5/13/04 5/27/04 6/10/04 Amy Smothers 3/29/05 NM NM X O/E X X X James Enloe 3/29/06 NM NM O/E X X X O Michael Gunn 3/29/07 NM NM O/E O/E X O/E O/E Michael Maharry 3/29/05 NM NM X X X X X Mark McCallum 3/29/06 NM NM X X X X X James Ponto 3/29/07 NM NM X X X X X Paul Sueppel 3/29/06 NM NM O/E O/E X X X Tin Weitzel 3/29/05 NM NM X X X X O/E Justine Zimmer 3/29/07 -- --- -- -- -- O/E O/E KEY: X = Present O = Absent O/E = Absent/Excused NM = No meeting