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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-26-2004 Historic Preservation CommissionIOWA CITY HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2004 Emma J. Harvat Hall 7:00 p.m. A. Call to Order B. Public discussion of anything not on the agenda C. Section 106 Review: 1630 Crescent Street D. Certificate of Appropriateness: 1037 Washington Street E. 2004 Work Plan F. Information and discussion: Historic Preservation Handbook Please review these items prior to the meeting. City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM TO: Historic Preservation Commission FROM: Shelley McCafferty, Associate Planner DATE: February 23, 2004 RE: Selected February 26 agenda items 1630 Crescent Street: This is a review to determine if this property is historically significant. This property will be demolished and redeveloped using CBDG/HOME funds, therefore Section 106 review is required. The house was originally a chicken coop and is in substandard condition for inhabitation. It is currently heated with space heater and there is no furnace. The current occupant will be moving. 1037 Washington Street: The applicant is currently rehabilitating this property for use as a single-family home and is requesting a COA to alter the size of an existing kitchen window, which is located on the south (rear) wall. The applicant would like to raise the sill to allow a kitchen counter with a sink to be constructed beneath the sill. The kitchen currently has two windows and four doorways which leaves very little room for counters. Raising the window sill will allow for a more efficient, modern kitchen. The applicant will be removing the existing vinyl replacement window and adding a shorter, wood double -hung window. Existing window trim and clapboard siding to match the original siding will be used to finish the exterior and interior. The Iowa City Guidelines for Alterations do not specifically address changing the window size. The following are other applicable guidelines. Significant portions have been underlined. • The Secretary of the Interior defines rehabilitation as "the process of returning a property to a state of utility, through repair or alteration, which makes possible an efficient contemporary use while preserving those portions and features of the property which are significant to its historic, architectural, and cultural value." • The Secretary of Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation state: "A property shall be used for its historic purpose or be placed in a new use that requires minimal change to the defining characteristics of the building and its site and environment;" and • "The historic character of a property shall be retained and preserved. The removal of historic materials or alteration of features and spaces that characterize a property shall be avoided." • The Guidelines for New Construction states "Specifying the window type, proportion, shape, profile, divided -light pattern, and placement based on the architectural style of the new structure and contributing structures of a similar style." The significant issues are: • Is this window a defining characteristic of the building? • Is this alteration consistent with other buildings of a similar style? I will try to have some photos of the rear walls of similar style houses for the meeting. Site Inventory Form State Inventory No. ® New ❑ Supplemental State Historical Society of Iowa ❑ Part of a district with known boundaries (enter inventory no.) (December 1, 1999) Relationship: ❑ Contributing ❑ Noncontributing ❑ Contributes to a potential district with et unknown boundaries National Register Status:(any that apply) Listed ❑ De -listed ❑ NHL ❑ DOE 9-Digit SHPO Review & Compliance Number ❑ Non -Extant (enter year) 1. Name of Property historic name Carter Holt, Owner - House other names/site number 2. Location street & number 1630 Crescent Street city or town Iowa City Legal Description: (If Rural)Township Name Urban) Subdivision ® vicinity, county Johnson Township No. Range No. Section Quarter of Quarter 4. National Park Service Certification [Skip this Section] 7 Lot(s) 7&8 •y of Property (Check only one box) Number of Resources within Property ® building(s) If Non -Eligible Property If Eligible Property, enter number of. ❑ district Enter number of: Contributing Noncontributing ❑ site 1 buildings _ _ buildings ❑ structure sites sites ❑ object _ _ structures _ _ _ _ structures _ objects _ _ objects 1 Total Total Name of related project report or multiple property study (Enter "N/A" if the property is not part of a multiple property examination). Title Historical Architectural Data Base Number NA 6. Function or Use Historic Functions (Enter categories from instructions) Current Functions (Enter categories from instructions) 01 A01 01 A01 7. Description Architectural Classification (Enter categories from instructions) Materials (Enter categories from instructions) 09A07 foundation 10 walls 02A roof 08 other Narrative Description (® SEE CONTINUATION SHEETS, WHICH MUST BE COMPLETED) me Applicable National Register Criteria (Mark Y' representing your opinion of eligibility after applying relevant National Register criteria) ❑ Yes ® No ❑ More Research Recommended A Property is associated with significant events. ❑ Yes ® No ❑ More Research Recommended B Property is associated with the lives of significant persons. ❑ Yes ® No ❑ More Research Recommended C Property has distinctive architectural characteristics. ❑ Yes ® No ❑ More Research Recommended D Property yields significant information in archaeology or history. County Johnson Address 1630 Crescent Street Site Number City Iowa City District Number Criteria Considerations ❑ A Owned by a religious institution or used ❑ E A reconstructed building, object, or structure. for religious purposes. ❑ F A commemorative property. ❑ B Removed from its original location. ❑ G Less than 50 years of age or achieved significance within the past ❑ C A birthplace or grave. 50 years. ❑ D A cemetery Areas of Significance (Enter categories from instructions) Significant Dates Construction date 1946 ❑ check if circa or estimated date Other dates Significant Person Architect/Builder (Complete if National Register Criterion B is marked above) Architect Unknown Builder Unknown Narrative Statement of Significance (® SEE CONTINUATION SHEETS, WHICH MUST BE COMPLETED) 9. Major Bibliographical References Bibliography ® see continuation sheet for citations of the books articles and other sources used in preparing this form 10. Geographic Data UTM References (OPTIONAL) Zone Easting Northing Zone Easting Northing 3 4 — ❑ See continuation sheet for additional UTM references or comments 11. Form Prepared By name/title Shelley McCafferty Preservation Planner organization City of Iowa City date 2/11/04 street & number 410 E. Washington Street telephone 319.356.5230 city or town Iowa Citv state IA zip code 52240 ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTATION (Submit the following items with the completed form) FOR ALL PROPERTIES 1. Map: showing the property's location in a town/city or township. 2. Site plan: showing position of buildings and structures on the site in relation to public road(s). 3. Photographs: representative black and white photos. If the photos are taken as part of a survey for which the Society is to be curator of the negatives or color slides, a photo/catalog sheet needs to be included with the negatives/slides and the following needs to be provided below on this particular inventory site: Roll/slide sheet # Frame/slot # Date Taken Roll/slide sheet # Frame/slot # Date Taken Roll/slide sheet # Frame/slot # Date Taken ❑ See continuation sheet or attached photo & slide catalog sheet for list of photo roll or slide entries. ❑ Photos/illustrations without negatives are also in this site inventory file. FOR CERTAIN KINDS OF PROPERTIES, INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING AS WELL 1. Farmstead & District: (List of structures and buildings, known or estimated year built, and contributing or non-contributing status) 2. Barn: a. A sketch of the frame/truss configuration in the form of drawing a typical middle bent of the barn. b. A photograph of the loft showing the frame configuration along one side. c A sketch floor plan of the interior space arrangements along with the barn's exterior dimensions in feet State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) Use Only Below This Line Concur with above survey opinion on National Register eligibility: ❑ Yes ❑ No ❑ More Research Recommended ❑ This is a locally designated property or part of a locally designated district. Comments: Evaluated by (name/title): Date: Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs State Historical Society of Iowa Site Number Iowa Site Inventory Form Related District Number Continuation Sheet Carter Holt, Owner - House Johnson Name of Property County 1630 Crescent Street Iowa City Address City Historical background This single story gable roof house, built in 1946, is a very simple example of the ranch style, which became popular after WWII. These ranches replaced the small bungalow/craftsman houses as the typical middle class dwelling. This area has not been previously surveyed, as it is not considered highly significant. R 1, The HPC meets the second Thursday of each Application for Historic Review month. During the summer months, the HPC may also meet on the fourth Thursday. Applications are Application for alterations to the exterior of historic landmarks or properties due by Wednesday the week prior to the meeting. located in a historic district or conservation district pursuant to Iowa City 2/2/04 Code Section 14-4C. Date submitted.. .......3........................................ Applicant Information (Please check one person to contact for further information or reference) Michael Maharry ® Owner............................................................................................ 358-1024 Phone............................................................................................... Address 903 E: College Street .......................................... Iowa City, IA 52240 ........................................... email ........ :com .............................................. ❑ Contractor.Paul Kinney ............................................................. Address........................................................................................... Phone............................................................................................... email.......................................... ❑ Consultant ............................ Application Requirements Attached are the following items: ❑ Site plan ❑ Floor plans ❑ 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 elevatons and photographs. Indicate all alterations and materials on these plans. 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 back of this sheet Property Information 1037 Washington Street Address of property .............................................................................. Iowa City, IA ........................................ ........................................................ Single-family dwelling Useof property...................................................................................... Date constructed (if known) ..c: 1900 ............................................ 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 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 Conservation District Within the district, this property is: ® Contributing ❑ Noncontributing Project Information This project consists of: ❑ Demolition of a building or portion of a building (ie. porch, chimney, decorative trim, baluster or similar) ® Alteration of an existing building (ie. siding, window replacement, skylights, window opening alterations, new decks, porch reconstruction, baluster repair or similar) ❑ Addition to an existing building ❑ Setback addition to an existing building (located in rear and offset 8" or more from side walls) ❑ Construction of new building ❑ Alteration of the site ❑ Repair of an existing structure that will not change its appearance. ❑ Other............................................................................................... Project description Replace an existing vinyl window on the south wall of the kitchen with a wood double -hung window. that is ........................................................................... similar to the original windows. Raise the height of the sill to about 3'-4" so that a counter can be constructed .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................I.............I........... beneath the window. There are currently two windows and four doors into this relatively small kitchen which ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... leaves little wall space for modern kitchen counters. Modernizing the kitchen so that it is more functional for ..............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................I........ a family will help ensure that this property will be owner-occupied. ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... Materials to be used ........................................... lng window, existing trim, to, be, reused and wood clapboard to match,original,siding,,, ............................... Exterior appearance changes The sill of this window will be in about the same location as the check rail. This window is located on the ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... back side of the house. This change is not inconsistent with rear kitchen windows on properties of a similar ........................... style. It is likely that the kitchen was an addition. ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... Applicable guidelines and standards (staff use) ❑ Iowa City Historic Preservation Guidelines ❑ Iowa City Historic Preservation Guidelines with Exceptions ❑ Secretary of Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation ❑ Design Standards for Multifamily Buildings ❑ College Hill District Guidelines ❑ Longfellow District Guidelines Applicable Iowa City Guidelines (staff use) ❑ Foundation ❑ Windows ❑ Masonry ❑ Doors ❑ Wood ❑ Gutters & downspouts ❑ Roof ❑ Chimney ❑ Siding ❑ Porch ❑ Paint and color ❑ Balusters & handrails Other guidelines, standards or reference material recommended by staff. tt � t ` X• a p 4 SS i - w�• W,4 o%v IJP be aAone dl Iowa Historic Preservation Commission 2004 Work Plan The Iowa City Historic Preservation Commission held its annual planning session Saturday, December 13, 2003, at 12:00 p.m. in the lobby conference room at 410 E. Washington Street, at which time it discussed and prioritized its activities and projects for the 2004 calendar year. The following members were present: Richard Carlson, Jim Enloe, Michael Gunn, Michael Maharry, Mark McCallum, Jim Ponto, Amy Smothers, and Tim Weitzel. Helen Burford, Executive Director of Friends of Historic Preservation was also present. Each year the Commission holds a planning session to review its progress in implementing the goals and objectives of the Historic Preservation Plan, and to set objectives for the upcoming year. This report details the results of that planning session, and is intended to serve as a guide for the Commission's activities for the upcoming calendar year. Projects for 2004 The Commission plans to continue with the nomination of historic and conservation districts in the Northside neighborhood and downtown. The Commission has also identified the need to step-up their efforts in the areas of public awareness and education, and to explore establishing financial incentives for historic preservation, particularly to address financial hardship. Working with staff, the Commission plans to propose adding an economic hardship ordinance and other changes to the Unified Development Code that address historic preservation. Also identified was the desire for more collaboration with Friends of Historic Preservation. Regulations and Programs Schedule Subcommittee Historic Preservation Ordinance Staff is undertaking the rewriting of the Unified Development Code. The Staff, ? Commission will continue to work with staff on the portions of the ordinance related to historic preservation and archeology. Economic Hardship and Demolition -by -Neglect The Commission will explore and consider adding an economic hardship and demolition -by -neglect ordinance to the Unified Development Code. The economic hardship ordinance would be intended to allow relief from the historic preservation regulations for owner -occupied homes where financial hardship is proven. The demolition -by -neglect ordinance is intended to prevent the purposeful and severe neglect of historic landmarks and contributing properties in historic and conservation districts. Financial Incentives The Commission will consider and explore establishing and using financial incentives for historic preservation. Potential financial incentives programs are: • Promote use of existing funding programs such as TARP and State of Iowa Historical Property Tax Exemption Program. • Establish urban revitalization area for the purpose of rehabilitating historic properties. • Partner with private organizations, such as Friends of Historic Preservation and local banks, to establish a grant program. • Establish a modest revolving loan fund for historic preservation. District and Landmark Designation Downtown Historic District (National Register and local) Date Subcommittee The Survey and Evaluation of the Central Business District was completed in 2001 and the Commission intends to proceed with the nomination of a local historic district as recommended in the evaluation. Concurrently, a self- supporting municipal improvement district (SSMID) is being formed in downtown. The Commission plans to work with the property and business owners that support the SSMID to designate a downtown historic district. The Commission decided to proceed with writing design guidelines and provide examples of fa4ade designs that would be appropriate to a historic district. The Commission may apply again for a CLG grant to prepare the NRHP nomination for this district. Northside Historic Districts (National Register and local) Date Marlys Svendsen is currently preparing the National Register of Historic Places Proceed w/ local nomination for the Jefferson Street, Gilbert -Linn Street and Ronalds Street designation in Historic Districts. These nominations should be reviewed by the State in June May or June 2004, If there is adequate public support, the Commission intends to proceed with the local designation of these districts. Goosetown Conservation District Date The Historic Preservation Commission has received a petition from residents in Neighborhood the Goosetown neighborhood requesting the designation of the neighborhood meetings and as a historic or conservation district. Architectural historian Marlys Svendsen preliminary previously determined that there is not sufficient integrity in this area for it to report in be eligible for nomination to the NRHP. The Commission plans to proceed February with neighborhood meetings to determine if there is sufficient public support to rezone this area to Conservation District Overlay Zone. Education/Public Awareness Brochure/Website Date The Commission has been working on preparing brochures on historic Iowa Mock-up by May City properties and neighborhoods. The Commission has determined that they do not have the resources or expertise to prepare this publication in-house with staff assistance. The Commission has identified two volunteers to assist with the graphic design and copy writing for the brochure. Notification Letters Date The Commission plans to continue their efforts to notify contractors, property Ongoing owners, and realtors of the location of historic and conservation districts, and the applicable regulations. Historic Preservation Week Celebration Date Friends of Historic Preservation and the Historic Preservation Commission will May host their 21 st Historic Preservation Recognition. Local historic property owners and contractors who have completed historically sensitive painting, rehabilitating and maintenance will be recognized. The Commission and Friends are also planning to potentially expand the Historic Preservation Week festivities. Ongoing Issuse University Relations Work with the University of Iowa as necessary regarding preservation issues in Iowa City. Provide educational and technical expertise to the University. Landmark Identification and Designation Designate all National Register Properties that are not Iowa City Landmarks for local landmark status. Identify additional properties that are historically significant. Subcommittee Subcommittee Subcommittee Shannon Hiemann, Helen Burford Subcommittee Mark McCallum Subcommittee Staff, Friends, ?