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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-10-2004 Historic Preservation CommissionIOWA CITY HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION THURSDAY, JUNE 10, 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: 728 Dearborn Street 2. Minutes: May 27, 2004 D. Items for Discussion 1. CNME for 1102 E. College Street 2. Financial Incentives E. Other F. 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. 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Application Requirements Attached are the following items: L7 Site plan —Floor plans Ur/Building elevations 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 ...................................... ❑ Certificate of No Material Effect ❑ Certificate of Appropriateness ❑ Major review ❑ Intermediate review ❑ Minor review Property Information Address of property .... 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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 W' 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) Id 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 # MA7 ....... .............................................. ......................... ----- ------------ ..... emmAl . .. . ......................... . ........................ . ....... ........... 11 ................................................................................................................... . .......... .hplast ...... hP.-%-C .... r--vcoffu� ..... 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P.61 - C7 I S ......... .............................................................................. 1 .)dJ f�o^t V.,C.e Nm Cc-1 ye I Pw ,j fir` � .P ��,�d.�+J •- 't I 0 N Plan View 114" = 1' 0" 8 12 Existing Main Floor M-8" T-3" ZG B 31'1" \`51 J i N m 112 Story 31'-1 ", RidgeHt=B 2'-6" 31=1" - -N 12'-0" Living Room 1st Floor N 5S Li z 4 '.° 12 � 4 � ih 1960 m A Addition 8'4" 1s'-3" 2'-11" 5'-5" Plan View 114" = 1'-0" Existing 112 Story N Staff Report June 7, 2004 Historic Review for 728 Dearborn Street District: Dearborn Street Conservation District Classification: Contributing The primary structure is a modest WWII -era house with Colonial Revival influences. A rear addition was added to the house in about 1960 and the contractor feels that the rear dormer was also added at this time. The contractor will provide additional photos as evidence that the dormer is an addition. The applicant is requesting a certificate of appropriateness for the following alterations: 1. Removal of the south gable window on house; 2. Removal of the square windows on the end walls of the dormers; 3. Removal of existing windows and doors on both sides of addition and replace with 16"x60" horizontal window; 4. Replacement of windows on gable -end of addition with French doors; 5. Addition of two more windows on the east dormer wall; 6. Replacement of the kitchen window with a window that is 12" smaller in height. 7. Removal of both the historic brick chimney and the new stove pipe chimney on the addition. Applicable Guidelines: IOWA CITY GUIDELINES FOR HISTORIC PRESERVATION 4.0 Iowa City Guidelines For Alterations 4.7 WINDOWS Replacement windows • Replacing badly deteriorated windows with new ones that match the type, size, sash width, trim, use of divided -lights, and overall appearance of the historic windows. • Using new wood windows and sashes, if necessary, to replace historic wood windows and sashes. The use of metal -clad, solid -wood windows is acceptable. Replacement windows and trim must accept paint. Divided -lights may be created with muntins bars that are adhered to both sides of the glass, but not with snap -in muntin bars. New windows • Adding windows that match the type, proportions, trim, and appearance of the historic windows. The sash width must be similar to that of the original windows. Adding new windows in a location that is consistent with the window pattern of the historic building or buildings of similar architectural style. Disallowed: New and replacement windows • Installing modern types of windows including sliding, awning, casement, and bay windows when they were not original to the building, consistent with the architectural style, or required for egress. • Installing metal, vinyl clad or vinyl windows when they were not original to the building. • Using snap -in muntin bars to achieve the appearance of divided -lights. 4.12 CHIMNEYS Disallowed: • Removing prominent chimneys that are important to the historic architectural character of the building. 5.0 Iowa City Guidelines For Additions 5.1 EXPANSION OF BUILDING FOOTPRINT Windows • Using windows that are of a similar type, proportion and divided -light pattern as those in the original structure. Doors • Installing French doors, or doors of a similar type, in additions where a large opening is desired. Applicable Exceptions Windows Modern window types, such as casement windows, may be used in additions provided they have overall proportions comparable to those found on the historic building, and a similar divided -light pattern. The windows must be trimmed to match the historic windows in the building. The windows may be installed side -by -side, but they must have a mullion between them if mullions were used between windows on the historic building. SECRETARY OF THE INTERIOR'S STANDARDS 9. New additions, exterior alterations, or related new construction shall not destroy historic materials that characterize the property. The new work shall be differentiated from the old and shall be compatible with the massing, size, scale, and architectural features to protect the historic integrity of the property and its environment. Staff Comments: Any new or replacement windows should have simulated divided -light with exterior muntin bars that are similar in proportion to the original house. Staff comments regarding each door and window proposal are as follows: 1. Removal of the south gable window on house. Gable -end attic windows are characteristic of this architectural style and should therefore not be removed. 2 Removal of the square windows on the end walls of the dormers. Based on differences in construction, the contractor feels that the dormer was an addition to the original house. However, the square windows on the ends of the dormer are trimmed to match the original house and the two windows on the east side of the dormer are trimmed to match the addition. Staff feels that the dormer may be original, however in order to accommodate the gable of the addition, the east windows may have been moved and/or replaced when the addition was constructed. The contractor will provide additional information regarding his opinion that the dormer is an addition. However, if the Commission finds that the dormer was likely original, staff recommends that the square end windows not be removed. These windows are a unique detail to this particular house. 3 Removal of existing windows and doors on both sides of addition and replacement with 16"x60" horizontal window. The proposal calls for the replacement of the existing door and window openings on the north and south addition walls with two horizontal ribbon windows. The applicant will be replacing the existing stove/fireplace in the addition with a gas fireplace that vents through the wall and does not require a chimney. The owner has requested that windows be located above the new fireplace. For the purpose of symmetry, the contractor has recommended that the same windows be used on the south wall as well. The horizontal window is not typical of this style of architecture nor is it characteristic of the house. Staff recommends that three square windows be located side -by -side with a mullion between the windows to satisfy the owner's request. Based on historic precedent, staff does not feel that locating the same window pattern on the opposite window is necessary or historically appropriate. One or two double -hung windows similar to windows on the existing house, and centered on the fireplace would be appropriate. 4 Replacement of windows on gable -end of the addition with French doors. The guidelines specifically allow the installation of French doors in additions. Staff recommends that simulated divided -lights be used to created a grid pattern that is of similar proportions as the divided -lights in the windows of the original house. 5. Addition of two additional windows on the east wall of the dormer. As stated above, the east windows on the dormer were likely not original. However, on this style of house, a series of more than two "ganged" windows is not typical. This detail is more common on earlier Craftsman houses and bungalows. Staff feels that a better and more appropriate window arrangement would be having two pairs of two ganged windows with the pairs being separated by at least 12 inches of clapboard wall. 6 Replacement of the kitchen window with a window that is 12" smaller in height. The contractor has not indicated the purpose of reducing the height of the kitchen window. In this case, staff is concerned that reducing the dimension of the double -hung windows will result in the proportions of the divided -lights being more horizontal than square which would be uncharacteristic of this architectural style. Therefore, based on the information available, staff does not feel that this alteration would be appropriate. 7 Removal of both the historic brick chimney and the new stove pipe chimney on the addition. Staff does not feel that this would be contrary to the Iowa City Guidelines. The brick chimney is not a prominent feature of the house and is not very visible from the street. The removal of the stove pipe would be an improvement to the addition. Recommendation: For the application for a certificate of appropriateness for 728 Dearborn Street, staff recommend the following; 1. The removal of the south gable window be denied. 2. The square windows on the dormer end walls be denied unless it can be determined that they are not historic. 3. The replacement of the existing openings on the north and south walls of the addition be approved provided three square windows are used above the fireplace and windows similar to the original double -hung windows on the front of the house be used on the opposite wall. 4. The replacement of the addition windows on the gable end with French doors be approved. 5. The addition of two windows on the east wall of the dormer be approved provided they are arranged in two pairs of two ganged windows with at least 12 inches of sided wall between. 6. The replacement of the kitchen windows with a window that is 12 inches smaller in height be denied unless adequate justification can be provided. 7. The removal of both the brick and stove pipe chimney be approved. All windows and doors must be wood or metal clad wood and all window openings must be trimmed to match the original house. All repairs and patches to the clapboard siding must match the existing clapboard. This application with recommended changes complies with the Iowa City Guidelines for Historic Preservation and Secretary of the Interior's Standards. 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 per n) Owner...,. j ...6 1..il'.......................... Phone . . -..k[r t.r l....... . Address ...,1.4................. G��?•�... �. ................Mi : .... �4....,5.a. .Y..6......................... email........................ ................... ❑ Contractor.................................................................................. Address........................................................................................... ................................................ Phone.................................... email.................................................. ❑ Consultant.................................................................... ............... 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For Staff Use: Date submitted ........ .... Q 6 Certificate of No Material Effect ❑ Certificate of Appropriateness ❑ Major review ❑ Intermediate review ❑ Minor review Property Information Address of property.... j!. ,,,,�.... �DG ...� ........................ Use of property....lrl./:/..lV G.............................. .......... Date constructed (if known) .f `�� Historic Designation ❑ This property is a local historic landmark OR ❑ This property is located in the: ❑ Brown Street Historic District ❑ College Green Historic District ©-last 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 fC�?15,V I 676 7S ❑ Other Project description WM A =- WV 1Lni/ice ............................I .................................................................................................... v................................................... ...................... ............................................................................................I.......... Materials to be used Exterior appearance changes ..................................,Nc........................................................................................................ Historic Preservation Commission CERTIFICATE OF NO MATERIAL EFFECT 1102 E. College Street � r MM MAU CITY OF IOWA CITY 410 East Washington Street Iowa City, Iowa 52240-1826 (319) 356-5000 (319) 356-5009 FAX www.icgov.org On May 13, 2004, the Chair of the Iowa City Historic Preservation Commission and the Preservation Planner conducted a review and approved a Certificate of No Material Effect for 1102 E. College Street, which is a contributing property in the East College Street Historic District. This certificate allows the replacement of existing concrete steps and sidewalk at the front of the house. The Commission Chair and Preservation Planner finds that the proposed alterations will have no material effect on the exterior appearance of the property, and will not compromise the historic integrity of the structure. The proposed alterations, as presented on the plans submitted by the applicant, are approved as provided in City Code Section 14-4C-7 Michael Maharry, Chair Iowa City Historic Preservatio ommission elle Mc/Gaff/erty reservation Planner Dat Financial Incentives for Historic Preservation November, 2002 Rehabilitation Tax Exemption for Historic Properties Please find attached information from the State Historical Society of Iowa regarding this program that is enable by Section 427.16 of the Code of Iowa. Johnson County adopted this code in 1997 and according to the ordinance the following properties would be eligible: I . Property listed on the National Register of Historic Places and those properties certified as eligible for the National Register of Historic Places by the State Historic Preservation Officer, State Historic Society of Iowa. Because local landmarks are also eligible for the NHRP or have been listed on the NHRP, these properties would also be eligible for this tax exemption. 2. A historical site as defined in Iowa Code Section 303.2. This section states: "For the purposes of this section, "historical site" is defined as any district, site, building, or structure listed on the national register of historic sites or identified as eligible for such status by the state historic preservation officer or that is identified according to established criteria by the state historic preservation officer as significant in national, state, and local history, architecture, engineering, archaeology, or culture. 3. Property located in an area of historical significance as defined in Iowa Code Section 303.20. This section states: "I. "Area of historical significance" means contiguous pieces of property of no greater area than one hundred sixty acres under diverse ownership which: o. Are significant in American history, architecture, archaeology and culture, and b. Possess integrity of location, design, setting, materials, skill, feeling and association, and c. Are associated with events that have been a significant contribution to the broad patterns of our history, or d. Are associated with the lives of persons significant in our past, or e. Embody the distinctive characteristics of a type; period; method of construction; represent the work of a master; possess high artistic values; represent a significant and distinguishable entity whose components may lack individual distinction. f. Have yielded, or may be likely to yield, information important in prehistory or history. 4. Property located in an area designated an area of historic significance under Iowa Code Section 303.34. This section makes reference to the definition in Section 303.20 as stated above. S. Property designated as an historic building or site as approved by a county or municipal landmark ordinance and any historic landmarks or properties located in historic districts created by municipal ordinances or Co8unty Board of Supervisor's resolution or ordinance. The properties as described in Section I shall not be eligible for this exemption if they are within and are currently benefiting from a tax increment financing district, a self supported municipal improvement district, and urban revitalization area, or an industrial partial tax exemption area. Urban Revitalization Iowa Code chapter 404, "Urban Revitalization Tax Exemptions," was enacted in 1979, and allows cities or counties to establish urban revitalization areas according to procedures outlined in the statute, including development of an urban revitalization plan and provision of notice and public hearings. The city or county may then exempt portions of new assessed value added to qualified property located in the urban revitalization area if the new value is the result of improvements made to the property as part of a revitalization project "Improvements" includes new construction or rehabilitation of existing structures. The statute requires that a specified minimum amount of value be added to the property before subsequent new value can be exempted. The value of the property for purposes of determining the amount of exempted value added is the lower of the assessed value of the property in the year the improvements are begun or the price paid by the owner of the property in an arms -length sale. Schedules setting out the percentage of new value which is exempt for each year and the duration of the exemption must be as prescribed in Iowa Code chapter 404, unless a different schedule is adopted in the required urban revitalization plan. Tax Increment Financing (TIF) -- Urban Renewal Areas. Iowa Code chapter 403, "Urban Renewal," was enacted in 1957 and allows municipalities (originally, cities only) to establish urban renewal areas in areas of the municipality designated as slum, blighted, or economic development areas. Development may be commercial, industrial, or residential. Once a municipality has adhered to the procedures outlined in the Code for establishment of these areas, a municipality may begin projects in the area to rehabilitate or otherwise develop the area, and may use property tax dollars to assist private developers and investors in financing the development. In 1991, the law was amended to allow counties to establish urban renewal areas. This authority was limited, however, to unincorporated areas of the county classified as industrial property. In 1994, the law was again amended to allow counties to finance development of commercial and residential property, as well as industrial property. Once indebtedness has been issued to finance an urban renewal project, assessments on taxable property in the urban renewal area are frozen at the level of assessment in the calendar year preceding the calendar year the indebtedness is first certified to the county auditor for payment. However, if affected taxing entities agree, the assessment level may be frozen at the level of assessment on January I of the calendar year preceding the effective date of the ordinance providing for the division of revenue. Revenues from the consolidated levy rate imposed on increases in assessments in the urban renewal area above that frozen level may be used to secure indebtedness issued to finance development in the urban renewal area. However, that portion of the consolidated levy rate committed to funding debt service for the tax -certifying bodies of the municipality must be diverted from the incremental property tax revenues before any other apportionment and distribution is made of those revenues. Also diverted is any portion of a school district physical plant and equipment levy that is not needed to pay urban renewal debt incurred before July I, 2001. Urban renewal areas may use incremental tax revenues to fund single-family and multi -family residential development for low or moderate income families and to fund public improvements related to residential housing development. "Low or moderate income families" is defined in Iowa Code section 403.17 as those families, including single person households, earning no more than 80 percent of the higher of the median family income of the county or the statewide nonmetropolitan area as determined by the latest Section 8 income guidelines issued by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. If tax increment financing revenues are used for public improvements related to residential development, the municipality is required to devote a specified portion of tax increment funds to the development of low and moderate income housing in the community. Tax increment financing in urban renewal areas designated as economic development areas is limited to 20 years in duration. Tax increment financing for housing projects is generally limited in duration to 10 years. A municipality that has established an urban renewal program is required to annually report information on the urban renewal program to the Department of Management and the county auditor. The annual financial report must be submitted on or before December I. If the annual report is not filed by the deadline, the county treasurer must withhold disbursement of tax increment revenues to the municipality. Federal Investment Tax Credit Pur_oose The purpose of the Federal Rehabilitation Investment Tax Credit is to provide a federal incentive for the sensitive rehabilitation of historic structures, in keeping with the characteristics for which they are significant, and to revitalize the neighborhoods in which they are located. Eligibility Requirements Two categories of buildings are eligible, if they can be depreciated (used for income -producing purposes) and if the rehabilitation is "substantial" (see below). I. For the historic rehabilitation tax credits, where 20% of qualified rehabilitation expenditures are available as tax credits, the structure is eligible if it is on the National Register of Historic Places or is evaluated as meeting the qualifications set for National Register listing by the U.S. Secretary of Interior. (The property must be listed within one or two years, however.) Contact Beth Foster, the National Register Coordinator, at 515-281-4137 for listing status or information about how to nominate the structure to the National Register. 2. For the 10% tax credit program, the structure must have been first used or occupied prior to 1936 and may be used only for non-residential purposes, such as commercial or industrial purposes. For both, there should be "substantial rehabilitation" within a 24*-month period (reinvesting in rehabilitation an amount exceeding the "adjusted basis" or depreciated value of the building). To qualify for the 20% tax credit for historic buildings, the rehabilitation must be approved as meeting The Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation and Guidelines for Rehabilitating Historic Buildings (i.e., the work is consistent with the historic character of the building and, if applicable, the surrounding historic district). See www2.cr.nps.go—y/tps/tax/rhb/stand.htm In some instances, the substantial rehabilitation for 20% tax credits may extend over 60 months and several phases. Form of Funding (based on percent of qualified rehabilitation expenditures) Investment tax credit reduces the federal income taxes owed by the owner, as follows: • 20% of qualified rehabilitation expenditures is the amount of the credits for an approved substantial rehabilitation of a depreciable building either individually on the National Register or a contributing building in a district, or • for an approved substantial rehabilitation of a depreciable building that is eligible for the National Register and will be nominated within one or two years. • 10% for "non -historic" and non-residential older building that was built prior to 1936, or • for non-residential buildings that are "non-contributing" and located in historic districts, the owner must apply to the state to be certified as non-contributing. Iowa Historic Property Income Tax Credit Iowa is offering a financial reward for substantial rehabilitation of historic buildings with $2,400,000 available per fiscal year. The Iowa Historic Property Income Tax Credit signed into law in May 2000, provides an income tax credit of up to 25% of approved qualified rehabilitation costs. (Another 20% is possible if the property qualifies for the Federal Rehabilitation Investment Credit, but this is for income -producing properties only.) Contact us to find out whether we have these state income tax credits available for your project (based on estimated completion date) and to submit your project application for approval. Several types of properties are eligible for the tax credit: • The property is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, or is determined by the staff of the State Historic Preservation Office to be eligible for listing. • The property contributes to the historic significance of a historic district that is listed, or eligible to be listed, on the National Register. • The property is a local landmark via government action. • The property is a barn constructed prior to 1937. About half of the states offer similar credits, but several are more restrictive. Some states provide a credit of only 20% of qualified investment, and others insist that properties must be actually listed on the National Register to participate. The credit program eligibility varies depending on the type of building. For residential properties, for example, the value of the work must equal at least $25,000 or 25% of the fair market value of the property, excluding the land, prior to rehabilitation, whichever is lower. For commercial properties, the work must be at least 50 percent of the assessed value, excluding the land. Like other State Historical Society of Iowa incentive programs, the repair -oriented work must meet nationally accepted rehabilitation standards and guidelines, and State Historical Society approval is needed before expenditures can count toward the state income tax credits Revolving Loan Fund Revolving loan funds are established to provide property owners with low -interest or interest -free loans for qualifying alterations and rehabilitation of historic properties. Because this is a local incentive, there is flexibility in establishing the standards and procedures for this incentive. The challenge is establishing the initial loan pool. For a downtown historic district or other commercial district this pool could be provided through the city economic development fund. Approval would be required from the Economic Development Committee and City Council. Loans could be available for fa4ade rehabilitation, storefront rehabilitation, and improvement and signage. For residential properties, the loan pool would need to come from the City's general fund or a private entity. One possibility would be to recruit a local bank to establish this fund, and the City or the bank could administer the program. The project should be required to comply with the Iowa City Historic Preservation Guidelines and approved by the Commission. The primary advantage of a revolving fund is to provide immediate cash flow to homeowners for rehabilitation and preservation. Addition information regarding revolving loan funds is available from the planning department. HISTORIC RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM (HRDP) Purpose: To provide matching grants for work on historic properties, museums and their collections, libraries and their collections. Eligibility Requirements: Participation in the program is open to not -for -profit organizations, Certified Local Governments, individuals, businesses, state agencies, other units of government (i.e. school districts), Native American tribes. For historic preservation projects involving acquisition, development and/or preservation the structures, buildings, sites, or objects must be listed on the National Register of Historic Places or contributing resources to a property listed on the National Register. The exception is archeology sites, which may be certified by SHSI as being eligible for the National Register. Training, educational activities, surveys and nominations to the National Register may also be funded. Contact Beth Foster, National Register Coordinator, to request National Register listing status, for certification of eligibility for archeological sites or forms for the nomination process. Her telephone number is 515-281-4137. Deadlines and Time Lines: HRDP applications are due January 15 of each year. Grants are awarded in June. Work cannot begin on any project until the contract has been signed. A contract will be drawn and signed by July. You may submit project plans/specs for review to see whether you are meeting the applicable standards. (Rehabilitation work must be completed in accordance with The Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation and Guidelines for Rehabilitating Historic Buildings.) At each reimbursement request, you are required to submit photographs, a progress report and your evaluation of how the work thus far has met the applicable standards. Form of Funding: Matching grants are competitively awarded and the ratio of cash match required is determined by the status of the applicant (e.g. non-profit organizations 2 to 1, private businesses 1 to 1). Contact: Cynthia Nieb, Grant Programs Administrator 515-281-8754 or Lavon Grimes, Grant Programs Assistant 515-242-6194 State Historical Society of Iowa Historic Resource Development Program 600 E. Locust Street Des Moines, Iowa 50319-01290 Summary of the Iowa City Historic Preservation Plan Strategic Plan 12/03 Work Plan Goals & Objectives: Goals and Objectives Work completed to date Work to be completed Goal 1: Identify historic resources significant to Iowa Ci 's past. Objective Complete necessary research and Surveys have been completed for Kirkwood, South Side, West Side 1: evaluation to determine which properties the Original Town Plat, College Hill, Melrose Avenue, & Manville Heights and neighborhoods qualify for local Longfellow, Central Business are areas identified for surveying. designation. District & Dubuque/Linn Street Corridor, Woodlawn & Summit Street Objective Establish designation priorities for Areas of highest priority have been 2: historic districts and individual completed. landmarks. Objective Promote listing of historic resources in Original local landmark designation Most eligible landmarks have been 3: the National Register — individual, of 36 National Register properties identified within the survey area — thematic and district nominations. was completed. Additional. need to compile list of eligible properties for mailing list. Eleven additional National Register properties should be designated as Objective Coordinate identification and evaluation None-:: local landmarks. Determine the role the HPC wants to 4: of archeological resources with Office of have in evaluating archeological the State Archeologist. resources and recommend ordinance. Objective Improve the organization of historic Most files have been organized. Additional sorting of file cabinets 5: preservation survey files and inventory should be completed. materials. Compile map of all historic resources in Iowa City in progress). Goal 2: Enhance the municipal policy of protection of historic resources and implement this policy through effective and efficient legislation and regulatory measures. Objective Adopt a historic preservation element for Done — the 1992 Preservation Plan Evaluate and update the Preservation 1: Iowa City's Comprehensive Plan was adopted as part of the 1997 Plan to guide the next 10 years of Comprehensive Plan. preservation efforts. Objective Adopt changes to the Historic Some of the following 2: Preservation Ordinance including recommendations have been measures such as: completed — others are in progress Extend the designation and design Done review capacity to individual landmarks. Allow for the creation of conservation Done districts. Add economic hardship provision. In progress Recommend ordinance to Council Consider creation of special merit exception provision. Establish meaningful penalties. In Droaress Recommend ordinance to Council Extend the delay period for demolition Recommend ordinance to Council review from 60 days. Affirm the powers of the HPC to In progress Recommend ordinance to Council permanently prevent demolition or substantial alterations of designated buildings if no certificate of economic hardship is granted. Objective Incorporate historic preservation policy 3: into zoning and land use planning by doin the followin : Review and revise underlying zoning classifications. Offer flexibility necessary to Ordinances have been adopted on Consider an ordinance that would economically reuse historic resources. a case -by -case basis to allow flexibility of use from the accommodate individual underlying zoning for properties if a recommendations such as the substantial rehabilitation is completed Preucil School of Music and the (in progress). Came ie Library. Objective Revise the building code and fee 4: structure to prevent inappropriate changes to buildings located in historic districts or individual landmarks: a Require a building permit for all exterior Done — certificate of changes to historic buildings. appropriateness required for building permit b Grant administrative review authority to Done — minor review requires Establish design review subcommittee staff for certain pmjects. review of staff and chair only in progres . c Allow greater flexibility of building code Done — HIS has adopted the UBC provisions through use of Section 104(f) for the Conservation of Existing of the UBC. Buildings. Will adopt similar code for IBC d Reduce the cost of building permits for Discuss with Building Official rehabilitation projects involving buildings in districts and landmarks. Objective Improve the capacity and effectiveness 5: of the HPC to monitor and implement the historic preservation mission. a Planning — review and adopt the Historic Done — adopted in 1992 Evaluate and update the Preservation Preservation Plan and use it to guide Plan to guide the next 10 years of and evaluate efforts. reservation efforts. b Communication — improve Collaborate with Friends on communication with City Council, Board educational and outreach projects. of Adjustment, and the Planning and Zoning Commission on issues of mutual interest — strengthen contacts with Friends of Historic Preservation. c Operations — provide greater opportunity Staff has been trying to achieve HPC should make recommendations for HPC to review agenda items (mail this objective. to staff regarding this objective. packet one week prior to meeting); secure appropriate levels of funding for projects; clarify tasks, duties and completion dates for individual work assignments; seek timely discussion of issues and advocate constructive solution; provide follow-up on information items and advocacy issues. d Training — provide thorough orientation Encourage Commissioners to attend for Commissions and require CLG workshops. Commissioner to attend CLG workshops. e Staff — expand the amount of City Staff Staff time was increase to'i/2 time. As necessary with the addition of time. properties subject to review, evaluate staffing needs and make recommendations to Council Goal 3: Establish economic incentives to encourage the preservation of historic district buildin s and neighbors. Objective Protect and preserve historic resources None The State has a property tax rebate 1: by stimulating rehabilitation through program for historic properties. Make creation of property tax rebate program. recommendation to Johnson County Board of Supervisors Objective Establish a special taxing district for None Downtown Association is considering a 2: targeted neighborhoods to finance area SSMID program — support DA efforts. wide improvements. Objective Work with private lenders to establish a None Discuss with lenders. 3: loan pool for reduced interest rate rehabilitation loans. Objective Establish a historic grant program None Discuss with Director of Community 4: through the City's CBDG program to be Development, encourage use of TARP used for exterior improvements. funds, work with private interests and Council for grants where economic hardship. Objective For instances where a Certificate of None Incentives could include flexibility of use, 5: Economic Hardship has been approved, tax abatement, low -interest loan pool. provide incentive plan for the property owners. Objective Establish better cooperation between One historic building has been Identify locations where historic buildings 6: developers, property owners, municipal relocated could be relocated. departments and private companies involved with relocation of older buildings. Goal 4: Provide the technical assistance necessary to preserve and improve historic properties. Objective Provide skilled and experienced Property owners have received Continue to recruit Commissioners with 1: technical assistance. some informal technical architectural and historical expertise. assistance from the Commission and staff. Establish a new staff position to provide The intent of the City to assign When required, propose full time position technical assistance. current staff person to HPC was to Council to have staff that can cover all ability to offer design and some needs of HPC, including technical technical assistance. assistance. Promote design review process as Staff and the HPC have been opportunity for property owners to secure working with property owners technical assistance. when necessary to provide assistance. Objective Establish programs and develop 2: publications targeted at meeting the technical assistance needs. Establish downtown design program — None Create fagade improvement program in link financial incentives with exterior association with designation of a desi n ob ectives. Downtown District(s) Establish a neighborhood based None Provide tool lending library for items program to couple good design with specific to historic preservation — affordability. encourage existing rental companies to offer specialized tools. Use neighborhood newsletter as means of providing historic preservation information. Offer home improvement workshops. Friends of Historic Preservation Collaborate with Friends. offers workshops. Provide regular updates of The Who To Published by Friends of Historic Collaborate with Friends. Book uide to historic rehabilitation. Preservation. Continue publication of the HPC design Published the Neighborhood Revise and update the Neighborhood publications. Design Book. Design Book. Objective Provide technical assistance to property Periodically recommends Encourage State to lower standards for 3: owners interested in nominating their consultant. local nominations to make it easier of buildings to the National Register of property owners to complete application. Historic Places. Goal 5: Strengthen historic preservation education efforts and develop private support and commitment for reservation undertakin s. Objective Adopt marketing approach to improve There has been a limited effort Use new historic preservation brochure 1: the quality of preservation education and in this area. and website as marketing tool. ublic awareness. Create good logo for the HPC Objective Create volunteer opportunities by Annual Historic Preservation Improve quality, content and marketing of 2: developing programs and activities, and Awards Program the awards program. use special events to stimulate interest Use Irving Weber Days as opportunity for and support. preservation related events. Objective Promote historic preservation in Designated Lucas-Govemor Partner with Downtown Association, 3: partnership with other community Conservation District in Cultural Alliance and other organization to improvement efforts. association with downzoning promote Downtown Historic District. efforts. Consider preservation opportunities when improvements are made to Northside Marketplace. Objective Broaden and strengthen not -for -profit The HPC works with Friend and Continue to support and cooperate with 4: preservation organizations such as other organizations to produce Friends. Collaborate with Friends on Friends. the HP Awards. programs, publications and preservation advocacy. Strengthen relationship with Johnson County Historical Society and nei hborhood associations. Objective Increase availability of historic None Create list of recommended publications 5: preservation publications at the public for the library and bookstore. libra and local bookstores. Goal 6: Maintain and strengthen preservation partnerships between municipal government, state government, and federal agencies. Objective Continue active participation in the Ongoing Have Kerry McGrath give orientation to 1: Certified Local Government program. the Commission Objective Improve efficiency and effectiveness of Tracy Hightshoe is currently Support programmatic agreement effort. 2: the HPC and staff in cases involving working on programmatic Have Kerry McGrath give presentation to Section 106 review. agreement HPC on Section 106 review. Objective Monitor state and federal legislation Write letters/articles for publication in local 3: related to historic preservation and take newspaper and neighborhood newsletter. positions on matters of local concern. Advocate contacting government representatives. Goal 7: Establish and implement historic preservation objectives for the University of Iowa campus and surrounding neighborhoods. Objective Preservation of historic resources None Establish dialogue with the University — 1: associated with the University's history provide preservation education to should be the policy for future University administrators and officials. development when feasible. The Encourage persons associated with the University is an institution that belongs to University to be advocates for the citizen's of Iowa. reservation. Objective Create an inventory of historic resources Some resources identified in Collaborate with University to survey 2: owned by the University. surveys. resources. Objective The University should establish a policy None Advocate for policy 3: of retention, acquisition and reuse of historic structures. Objective Efforts should be made to promote public None Publish brochure of historic University 4: awareness of historic resources resources. associated with the University. Objective The concept of stewardship for historic None Publish brochure of historic Greek 5: fraternity and sorority buildings should be houses. promoted. Objective The support of University administrators None Try to establish joint preservation planning 6: and policy makers should be secured for effort for areas of the University effect the solving problems created in adjacent community such as Downtown and residential neighborhoods by operations Melrose Avenue. of the University Goal 8: Establish and support heritage tourism effort appropriate to Iowa City's historic resources and community needs. Objective Convene representatives of local historic None 1: landmarks, historic organizations, and the Convention and Visitors Bureau to discuss a herita a tourism initiative and ways to cooperate. Objective Develop heritage tourism packages None 3: designed to appeal to the range of visitors already oming to Iowa City. Objective Support development of a tour guides Has published Historic Iowa 3: program. City brochure Objective Worth with operators of local historic None 4: attractions to increase access for visitors. Objective Promote the establishment of festivals None 5: associated with Iowa City's heritage for the interest of local residents and visitors. Objective Create the opportunity for additional, None Provide flexibility in zoning to encourage 6: quality bed and breakfast operations in B&B use and rehabilitation (in progress). historic buildings. Goal 9: Conduct regular review and Annual Report and work plan Involve other organizations in the evaluation of historic preservation evaluation and planning process. initiatives by the historic preservation community. Goal 10: Adopt strategies to conserve historic HPC has established 7 historic Continue with efforts to protect neighborhoods, which reflect their districts and 3 conservation neighborhoods and buildings through organic development, historical roles districts district and landmark designation. and traditions, modern needs, and Use current survey information to define economic health and stability. buildings and districts for designation including districts in the Northside, Goosetown and College Hill nei hborhoods. MINUTES Preliminary HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION MAY 27, 2004 — 7:00 P.M. EMMA HARVAT HALL — CIVIC CENTER MEMBERS PRESENT: Michael Gunn, Michael Maharry, Mark McCallum, Jim Ponto, Paul Sueppel, Justine Zimmer MEMBERS ABSENT: MEMBERS EXCUSED: STAFF PRESENT: OTHERS PRESENT: CALL TO ORDER: James Enloe Amy Smothers, Tim Weitzel Shelley McCafferty, Tokey Boswell none Chairperson Maharry called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m. He welcomed a new at -large member to the commission, Justine Zimmer. She will serve a three-year term. PUBLIC DISCUSSION OF ANY ITEM NOT ON THE AGENDA: None ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION: Historic Review: 427 Brown Street: McCafferty stated that the applicant originally wanted to remove the front porch, and construct a porch that is more typical to Iowa City. The applicant proceeded to repair the porch and once the round columns on the porch were removed for repair, decided that she preferred not to reinstall them. McCafferty's research regarding the house showed that the porch is most likely historic, but that the columns in question were added in the 1980s. The owner also wishes to had a clapboard baluster, but because the porch is not 30 inches high, a building permit, and historic review are not required. Maharry asked if the porch could have featured columns when it was originally built. McCafferty responded that that is unknown, but based on the manner in which these columns were installed, it is unlikely that these columns were original She could find no evidence either for or against the historic nature of the columns at the State Historical Society. Ponto asked if architecturally if there was a structural need to have the columns. McCafferty said it is unlikely. The only evidence she has relative to the columns is from Amy Smothers who remembers the columns being added in the 1980s. Zimmer noted that in the photos, the finials had been removed from the home, as well. McCafferty said that she noticed that as well. She suggested that they may request the finials be returned, but it is also likely that the finials were added at the time of the columns, and there is no other architectural details that support the historic nature of the finials or the columns. MOTION: Ponto moved to approve a certificate of appropriateness for the removal of two columns on the porch of the home at 427 Brown Street, with a recommendation that the columns be donated to the Salvage Barn. Sueppel seconded the motion. The motion carried on a vote of 6-0. 1152 Court Street: McCafferty stated that this house is a Foursquare in a historic district. The applicants are rehabilitating the property. They are replacing windows, building a rear wooden stoop and steps, and replacing an existing door and window with a patio door. The applicants are repairing and reusing most of the windows in the home, but they felt these few were beyond repair. They will be replaced with Marvin metal clad windows of good quality that resemble the existing windows. The applicants are requesting permission to use a sliding glass patio door in an addition to the rear of the house. French doors are usually required, but are not feasible in this case due to space concerns in the small dining area. Ponto added that the guidelines say sliding doors that are highly visible are disallowed. Maharry asked if the addition was historic. McCafferty said it is likely a post-war addition from the 1950s. McCallum stated that the addition blends in quite well with the house, and that the rear yard is fairly secluded. Even though the addition may be fifty years old, and therefore somewhat historic, it is not visible from the street. McCafferty reiterated that while the addition is consistent with the style of the home and old, it is not historic. Where the patio door is proposed, there was formerly a small door and small window. Ponto stated that requiring out -swinging French doors in this case would require a larger deck, which is not preferable to the sliding door. Gunn noted that a sliding door would be compatible with an addition of this age, and that if the commission was looking at a new addition. He asked if there were other issues than the door. McCafferty responded that the wood stoop and stair meet all guidelines and that the railing will have spindles and both top and bottom rails as required. Ponto asked if the windows to be replaced are in the old structure, and Maharry answered that they are in both the historic structure and the addition. McCafferty stated that there are three projects to be approved — construction of a wooden stoop with stairs and railing, replacement of three windows, and approval of a sliding patio door. She noted that the sliding door is manufactured to resemble French doors because it has wider rails and stiles than typical patio doors have. MOTION: Gunn moved that the commission approve a certificate of appropriateness for the construction of the stoop and stairs, replacement of three windows, and use of a sliding patio door, provided that no muntins are used in the door panes, and that the door is trimmed out to match the existing features. McCallum seconded the motion. Sueppel wanted to confirm that decks/stoops are allowed, and McCafferty responded that they are treated as an addition, and must meet the guidelines in the handbook, and that this one does. The motion carried on a vote of 6-0. 1011 Sheridan Avenue: Michael Gunn was allowed to present his application. He stated that his garage was previously coated with asbestos siding, and that when it was removed it revealed that used barn board -type was used sheathing. He said that some of the old wood is rotting, that it doesn't hold paint well, and that now he would like to put doors in the garage and reside it. He prefers Dutch lap siding but hasn't yet found any. Regular lap siding would match the house and be acceptable. The old sashes would be reinstalled, he said, but he would like some guidance with doors. McCafferty said that asbestos siding was at its peak of use after WWII, so the garage is probably not historic. She stated that if Gunn couldn't find appropriate doors, he could buy flush doors and apply the wainscoting or use simple panel doors. Gunn said there would be two separate doors on the alley side, and he isn't sure what he'll do with the house -side opening. McCafferty said two double swing doors would be appropriate, sided in the fashion of the garage. MOTION: Ponto moved that the commission approve a certificate of appropriateness for siding of the garage at 1011 Sheridan Street with either clapboard siding to match the house or Dutch lap siding, provided that the house is trimmed to match the house and the garage doors comply with the Iowa City Guidelines. Sueppel seconded the motion. Gunn recused himself from discussion and left the room. McCallum stated that the applicant is trying to save an old structure, and that this project would be approved for anyone who presented his case before the commission. The motion carried on a vote of 5-0. Section 106 Review for 410 Iowa Avenue: McCafferty explained that for a 106 review, the commission needs to determine if the alteration in question will have an adverse affect or change anything about the residence that qualifies it for the National Register of Historic Places. She has requested clarification from the State because the alteration is proposed to the non -historic addition of a building.. The addition would not contribute to qualifying the building to the NRHP, but it doesn't disqualify the rest of the home. The applicant proposes to fill in the current porch area, and extend it somewhat to the north, to create a reception area. Had this alteration been in place before the historic survey was completed, it likely would not have decreased its eligibility. Sueppel asked if the portion to be altered is the addition, or if it is the significant historic portion. McCafferty replied that is the addition and that the addition was likely constructed in the 1980s, and what this commission needs to do is determine whether these proposed changes will have an adverse affect on the property with respect to inclusion to the NRHP. MOTION: Sueppel moved that the commission find this proposed alteration would have no adverse effect on the property's eligibility for the nation register. Zimmer seconded the motion. McCallum noted that the architectural drawing shows a couple of different windows, and was that part of the project. Maharry said it might be an inaccurate drawing. McCafferty stated that she does not have a formal historic review application, because this project goes through the State Historic Preservation Office. The State may use the commission's finding as guidance, but they will still have to conduct their own review. This building is potentially eligible for the NRHP — which means that it has been surveyed, but not nominated. The question is, would this alteration change its eligibility for the NRHP. All alteration are proposed for the addition. The motion carried on a vote of 6-0. Approval of May 13, 2004 Minutes: Several amendments to the previous minutes were proposed. They will be recorded with the original minutes. MOTION: Gunn moved the commission approve the minutes, as amended. McCallum seconded the motion. The motion carried on a vote of 6-0. Design Review Subcommittee: McCafferty reminded the commission that the bylaws had recently been amended to allow for a subcommittee to improve the design review process for certificates of appropriateness. The subcommittee would consist of three commissions, plus an alternate, and staff. The idea is that this group would review applications and make recommendations before going to the full commission. By having many of the questions about the project answered before the Thursday night session, hopefully the meetings would be more efficient. This would be especially appropriate when there are many or complex items on the agenda. Discussion followed about the role of the subcommittee and the efficiency of a separate group. A general consensus emerged that such a subcommittee would probably not reduce the burden of McCafferty's workload. She mentioned that the bylaws simply allow for this group, but do not require it. The commission suggested requesting more staff time from the City Council for the historic preservation effort, but decided that some data is needed first. Maharry suggested that they do some research on other cities with historic preservation efforts, to see how many staff hours are allotted per property, etc. McCafferty noted that in her three years on staff, many properties had been added, and that number may increase up in the future. The conservation districts actually create more work than the historic districts, she said, because there are more projects in those areas. The commission requested that McCafferty log her hours to determine how much time she is spending on these issues. The subcommittee has been set, with Gunn, Maharry, and Weitzel as members, with Zimmer as alternate. McCafferty said that at this point, the subcommittee will be invoked on an as -needed basis, and she will determine when that is. The subcommittee did not decide on a time to meet. A final point of discussion revolved around the City charging for time for work completed for citizens. The commission noted that the Attorney's office, Engineering office, and Building department have all charged citizens who utilize city services beyond what is appropriate. Commissioners felt that perhaps it would be possible for McCafferty to charge the clients who require extensive design work, as well. McCafferty cautioned that the City did not want to get into the business of design, however. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION: Certificate of No Material Effect for 1027 Court Street: Maharry said that this was a very easy certificate to award, they were simply replacing old windows with new ones that look exactly like the old. Certificate of No Material Effect for 529 Brown Street: Maharry stated that this case was much more interesting, as it involved an old house with an original window that had been covered by siding. The owner wanted to restore the window and remove the siding. Maharry said that the applicant could have replaced the window from the inside and then removed the siding to expose it without requiring a permit. Maharry felt the certificate was appropriate, even though it will have some material effect. However, the end result will be more historically appropriate. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 8:48 p.m. Minutes submitted by Tokey Boswell Data on citynet: tlpcd/minutes/hpc/hpc05-27-04.doc