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Home My WebLink About09-11-2008 Historic Preservation CommissionIOWA CITY HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION Thursday, September 11, 2008 City Hall, 410 E. Washington Street Emma J. Harvat Hall 6:00 p.m. Revised Agenda A. Call to Order B. Public discussion of anything not on the agenda C. Certificate of Appropriateness: 1. 702 E. Washington Street 2. 706 E. College Street 3. 503 Grant Street D. Consideration of minutes for August 28, 2008 E. Discussion of Public Forums F. Other G. Adjournment Staff Report September 5, 2008 Historic Review for 702 E Washington Street District: College Hill Conservation District Classification: Non -Historic The applicant, Parsons Properties, is requesting approval for a proposed project at 702 E. Washington Street, a Non -Historic property the College Hill Conservation District. The applicants are seeking approval to remove and replace the exterior siding Applicable Regulations and Guidelines: 3.0 About the Guidelines for Historic Preservation 3.3 Exceptions for Non -Historic Properties 4.0 Iowa City Historic Preservation Guidelines for Alterations 4.5 Siding Staff Comments This apartment building was built in 1972 and is a noncontributing/non-historic structure in the College Hill Conservation District The applicant is proposing to remove 12" reveal fiberboard siding and replace with 6" reveal fiber -cement board siding. The guidelines recommend replacing deteriorated siding with new or salvaged siding that matches the historic siding. The guidelines also allow for the application of fiber cement board siding as an approved wood substitute. The guidelines for siding do not address changing of siding profile. However, the guidelines allow the HPC to grant exceptions for non -historic properties. In order to qualify for an exception, the proposed change to the exterior must comply with the following criteria: 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 non -historic property In Staffs opinion, the proposed change meets the above criteria and an exception to the guidelines can be granted. Recommended Motion Move to approve a Certificate of Appropriateness for the project at 702 E. Washingtong Street as presented in the application. 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. Guidelines for the Historic Review process, explanation of the process and regulations can be found in the Iowa City Historic Preservation Handbook, which is available in the PCD office at City Hall or online at: www.icgov.org/HPhandbook Meeting schedule: The HPC meets the secondThursday of each month. During the summer months, the HPC may also meet on the fourthThursday. Applications are due in the PCD Office by noon on Thursday two weeks prior to the meeting. See attached document for application deadlines and meeting dates. Applicant Information (Please check primary contact person) Owner ..P'�:��.'�..�.. e�....��)�:.�.c�.... Phone......... :.-A.�.�. 3............................................... Address ......�� .....1`.......�1.N..N.... ..... ............................................................zip5.2yS email.............................�.....—...........^................................................ Contractor............. 7.- i..T..'............................... 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Application Requirements Attached are the following items: 0 Site plan Floor plans 0 Building elevations ® Photographs Q Product information QOther .............................................................................. 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: I Date submitted .................................................. ❑ Certificate of No Material Effect Certificate of Appropriateness Rf Major review [] Intermediate review ❑ Minor review Property Information Address of property... r..'�.l �- t�; �S& (.N V� ...... ................................M......`..`....................................�............................... Use of property........!... �.1f... ......�i:-''!... �...I.1_ Date constructed (if known)....... . naly.... . ?........................... Historic Designation Q This property is a local historic landmark OR Q This property is located in the: Q Brown Street Historic District Q College Green Historic District 0 East College Street Historic District ® Longfellow Historic District 0 Summit Street Historic District Woodlawn Historic District Q Clark Street Conservation District College Hill Conservation District Q Dearborn Street Conservation District Q Governor -Lucas Street Conservation District Within the district, this property is classified as: Q Contributing 0 Noncontributing El Nonhistoric Projg,.et Type Alteration of an existing building (ie. siding and window replacement, skylights, window opening alterations, new decks, porch reconstruction, baluster repair or similar) Q 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 E] Other.............................................................................................. 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College Street District: College Green Historic District Classification: Contributing The applicant, John Rummelhart, is requesting approval for a proposed project at 706 E. College Street, a contributing property the College Green Historic District. The applicant is seeking approval to remove the steel siding and repair/replace the wood siding. Applicable Regulations and Guidelines: 4.0 Iowa City Historic Preservation Guidelines for Alterations 4.5 Siding Staff Comments This house was likely built in 1867 by Ed Shepard and was remodeled in 1904 for the Sigma Nu fraternity. By 1906, the bays had been added. The house, without the bays, is a side gable Greek Revival, with a broad rectangular shape and a low-pitched roof. Both end gables have unbroken cornice returns which create a pediment and tympanum. The alterations to the house have been sensitive to the underlying classical structure: pedimented porch roof echoed by a huge dormer filled with a Palladian window, and clustered Tuscan columns on the porch. The alterations reflect the growing popularity of the neoclassical style in the early 1900's. The applicant is proposing to remove the steel siding to access the original wood siding. The applicant then intends to remove a limited number of rows of wood siding in order to insulate the house from the exterior. Once the insulation is finished the applicant intends to replace the removed wood siding, repair/replace damaged and missing sections of wood siding, and paint the house. The applicant is not certain that the original wood siding is still under the steel siding and would like the option of using fiber cement board or wood as replacement siding once the steel is removed. The Guidelines recommend removing synthetic siding and repairing historic wood siding and trim. The guidelines also recommend repairing historic wood siding and trim and replacing deteriorated sections of wood siding with new or salvaged wood siding that matches the historic wood siding. The guidelines do allow for the substitution of a material in place of wood siding only if the substitute material retains the appearance and function of the original wood. Fiber cement board has been approved in the past. In Staff's opinion, the removal of the steel siding and restoration of the wood siding meets the guidelines and will enhance the historic qualities of this house. Staff believes that if the wood siding is not present or is in a severely deteriorated state, fiber cement board is an appropriate alternative. Recommended Motion Move to approve a Certificate of Appropriateness for the project at 706 E. College Street as presented in the application, with the condition that if the applicant finds that the wood siding is not present or unable to be restored, the use of fiber cement board must be approved by Staff. 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. Guidelines for the Historic Review process, explanation of the process and regulations can be found in the Iowa City Historic Preservation Handbook, which is available in the PCD office at City Hall or online at: www.icgov.org/HPhandbook Meeting schedule: The HPC meets the seconclThursday of each month. During the summer months, the HPC may also meet on the fourth Thursday. Applications are due in the PCD Office by noon on Thursday two weeks prior to the meeting. See attached document for application deadlines and meeting dates. Applicant Information (Please check primary contact person) Owner fj�1.......J-b kkl1....��V.i 1l!` I_ ijZT Phone....... �A�..... .1.-...�3 Address ....Z.........? :1............................. .V' �.....0'`'�...1.................. zip..zZD email...... 12..1�.:\n -..'. 2��.. .!A.s .� 0 Contractor ..... 5��':...... .?-....N611J......................... Address.......................................................................................... .................................................................................zip ................... Phone...........................................................................................— emaiI................................................................................................ ® Consultant................................................................................. Address.......................................................................................... .................................................................................zip ................... Phone.............................................................................................. ......................................................................................................... email................................................................................................ Application Requirements Attached are the following items: R Site plan n Floor plans rJ Building elevations E] Photographs E] Product information FOther .............................................................................. 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: �) <-, rI Date submitted ... C2...1!.i........................... ❑ Certificate of No Material Effect Certificate of Appropriateness ❑ Major review ❑ Intermediate review ❑ Minor review Property Information (^ Address of property... Q.�.... ...:...-t�.l.l. i..��................... .......................... ..... .......Q............................................................................. Use of property ....... !.�e..:.....rni►—'`................... Date constructed (if known) ............ .i!o.i............ ........................ Historic Designation 0 This property is a local historic landmark OR Q This property is located in the: 0 Brown Street Historic District College Green Historic District East College Street Historic District Longfellow Historic District Q Summit Street Historic District Woodlawn Historic District Clark Street Conservation District Q College Hill Conservation District Dearborn Street Conservation District Governor -Lucas Street Conservation District Within the district, this property is classified as: Contributing F1 Noncontributing Nonhistoric Pr¢ject Type Alteration of an existing building (ie. siding and window replacement, skylights, window opening alterations, new decks, porch reconstruction, baluster repair or similar) 0 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) 0 Construction of new building 0 Repair or restoration of an existing structure that will not change its appearance Other.............................................................................................. 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Applicable Regulations and Guidelines: 4.0 Iowa City Historic Preservation Guidelines for Alterations 4.4 Mass and Rooflines 4.5 Siding 4.7 Windows 4.9 Porches 4.10 Balustrades and Handrails 5.0 Iowa City Historic Preservation Guidelines for Additions Staff Comments This one story clipped gable house was built in 1924 and is likely a catalogue house. The house is modestly designed, with the eye -brow hood over the entrance being the only applied ornament. The exposed rafter tails and clipped gable roof add design interest to the symmetrical facade. The north elevation features an enclosed porch. The applicant is proposing a shed dormer addition in order to create usable attic space for a bedroom and bathroom. The dormer roofs will match the existing roof overhang and rafter tails. The siding is wood to match the existing siding on the house. The windows are aluminum -clad, wood, double -hung windows that match the existing windows in the house in profile and divided light pattern. On the front dormer, the middle window is 36" x 60" for egress and the two side windows are 30" x 60". On the rear dormer all windows are 30" x 42". The guidelines allow the addition of new dormers if the dormer is of a size, scale, and proportion that is consistent with the architectural style of the house. Other guidelines for dormers are: • Designing new dormers such that the face of the dormer is primarily composed of window area • Adding dormers to an existing roof in a manner that does not significantly alter the character of the historic building • Adding dormers that are in proportion to the roof's overall size. The width of the dormers in proportion to the roof on which they are located should be consistent with the architectural style. • Adding dormers that are no closer than 3 feet to an existing gable end or hip. The intent is to avoid significantly altering the original roof lines • Constructing gabled and hipped dormers that have roof pitches similar to the pitch of the main roof. In Staff's opinion, the size, scale, and proportion of the new dormers is consistent with the architectural style, however Staff believes a clipped gable dormer would be more fitting with the architectural style than a shed dormer. The applicant has indicated that a gable end dormer would not add the desired functionality to the upstairs space. The applicant is also proposing to alter the front porch, extend the rear roofline to cover new steps and landing, and alter the window pattern in the clipped gable ends. The entry hood, columns, and stairs are proposed to be removed. The applicant is proposing to move the door slightly to the left, causing the door to be centered on the front elevation. The proposed new entry hood would be moved up to the eave line. The metal columns would be replaced with painted wood columns. The concrete stairs would be rebuilt with Anamosa limestone sidewalls, similar to the existing stairs. The guidelines recommend repairing historic porches and conserving as much of the historic materials as possible. It is likely that the current front porch is an alteration. In Staff's opinion, the proposed changes to the porch are consistent with the architectural style and will not be detrimental to the historic nature of this house. The applicant proposes to remove the existing window in each gable end, close the opening, and put in two windows in each gable end. The new windows are to be 24" x 24" metal clad wood awning windows. The guidelines allow the addition of new windows in a location that is consistent with the window pattern of the historic building. Staff believes that two windows in the gable are consistent with the architectural style. The applicant proposes to rebuild the rear entry stairs and landing. The applicant also intends to remove a section of the roof that is likely a later addition and replace it with an extension of the existing roof slope. This extension will act as an overhang over the new steps and landing. The guidelines recommend for the original roof pitches and spans to be maintained. The existing roof overhang over the rear steps is likely a later addition and Staff believes that an overhang that extends the existing roof slope would be more consistent with the architectural style, provided the rafter tails are extended as well. Recommended Motion Move to approve a Certificate of Appropriateness for the project at 503 Grant Street as presented in the application, with the following conditions: • The dormer roofs have the same overhang and rafter tails as the existing roof • The dormer siding and trim match the existing siding and trim in dimension and profile • Creating a divided light pattern in the windows by using true divided lights or muntin bars adhered to both sides of the glass, but not by using snap in muntin bars. • Porch skirting being placed under the rear landing and stairs • The handrails adhering to 4.10 Balustrades and Handrails of the Iowa City Historic Preservation Handbook Ap;. nation for Historic Re, !w r+NNucau011 Tor 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. Guidelines for the Historic Review process, explanation of the process and regulations can be found in the Iowa City Historic Preservation Handbook, which is available in the PCD office at City Hall or online at: www.icgov.org/HPhandbook Meeting schedule: The HPC meets the seconclThursday of each month. During the summer months, the HPC may also meet on the fourth Thursday. Applications are due in the PCD Office by noon on Thursday two weeks prior to the meeting. See attached document for application deadlines and meeting dates. Applicant Information (Please check primary contact person) Owner Robert Kellogue / Sarah Mathiasen .................................................. ....................................... Phone. ... 319.338.5156 .......................................................................................... Address.503 Grant Street ........................................................................................ Iowa City, Iowa . 52240 ........................................................................I........ ZIP ................... email................................................................................................ ContractorOwner ................................................................................ Address.......................................................................................... .................................................................................zip ................... Phone.............................................................................................. email................................................................................................ Sanjay / Q Consultant..................Jani...........Tony...........Nash......................................... Address. Akar Architecture + Design ......................................................................................... 257 East Iowa Avenue 52240 ......... ........................................................................ zip ....... I........... Phone.319: 351:4111 ....................................................................... ......................................................................................................... architecture@akardesign.com email................................................................................................ Application Requirements Attached are the following items: Q Site plan 0 Floor plans Q Building elevations Q Photographs Q Product information QOther.............................................................................. 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 f � Use: Date submitted....................................................... ❑ Certificate of No Material Effect ❑ Certificate of Appropriateness ❑ Major review ❑ Intermediate review ❑ Minor review Property Information 503 Grant Street , Iowa City, Iowa Address of property..................................................................1.......... .................................................................................................................... Use of property.private residence ..................................................... Date constructed (if known)............................................................... Historic Designation 0 This property is a local historic landmark OR 0 This property is located in the: Brown Street Historic District Q College Green Historic District Q East College Street Historic District E] Longfellow Historic District Q Summit Street Historic District Q Woodlawn Historic District Clark Street Conservation District El College Hill Conservation District 0 Dearborn Street Conservation District 0 Governor -Lucas Street Conservation District Within the district, this property is classified as: 0 Contributing El Noncontributing El Nonhistoric Project Type El 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 Remove existing front entry steps, wrought iron columns and roof. Relocate and center new entry on elevation with .............................................................................................................................................................................................................. new concrete steps w/ anamosa limestone side walls, new wood columns and entry way roof as ............................................................................................................................................................................................................ per drawings. ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................... Add two dormers to expand existing attic space to accomodate new master bedroom suite. 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Remove rear steps and replace with conforming wood steps, railing and landing. ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... . Remove deteriorated low slope roof structure and columns over existing rear steps and extend existing main roof slope ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... to protect new steps. 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MINUTES HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION THURSDAY, AUGUST 28, 2008 EMMA J. HARVAT HALL MEMBERS PRESENT: Thomas Baldridge, Lindsay Bunting Eubanks, William Downing, Pam Michaud, Ginalie Swaim, Frank Wagner MEMBERS ABSENT: Esther Baker, Jim Ponto, Viktor Tichy, Alicia Trimble STAFF PRESENT: Christina Kuecker OTHERS PRESENT: Scott Cappos CALL TO ORDER: Chairperson Bunting Eubanks called the meeting to order at 6:03 p.m. PUBLIC DISCUSSION OF ANYTHING NOT ON THE AGENDA: There was none. CONSENT AGENDA: 328 Brown Street. She said that this project is for the replacement of porch steps and construction of new handrails. Kuecker said that the owners want to replace the porch steps with new wooden steps. She said that the handrail will come down both sides and use custom turned spindles to match the spindles that are on the porch. Kuecker said the bottom ends posts would match the post on the porch. She said that staff recommends approval as submitted in the application. MOTION: Swaim moved to approve a certificate of appropriateness for the project at 328 Brown Street, as proposed. Baldridge seconded the motion. The motion carried on a vote of 6-0. CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS: 515 Oakland Avenue. Kuecker said this application is for an addition to the rear of the house, which is in the Longfellow Historic District. She stated that the house is a foursquare-esque, prairie style house, and there are several with the same floor plan and configuration in the City. Kuecker said that most of them were likely clad with stucco, and when the stucco failed, it was replaced with the metal siding fairly early in the history of the house. Kuecker said the applicants propose a 14' by 14' one-story addition to the rear of the house, of which she showed a photograph. She said that the small bay would not be disturbed with the addition, except for possibly the very edge of the roof. Kuecker said that the two windows to be on the addition would be relocated windows that are currently on the rear of the house. She added that one new window is being proposed for the south elevation. Kuecker said the addition would have a hip roof similar to the hip roof on the existing house. She said the foundation would be poured concrete of a color to match the existing brick foundation. Kuecker said the trim is proposed to match the existing trim, and the applicant proposes to use metal siding to match the existing siding on the house. Historic Preservation Commission August 28, 2008 Page 2 Kuecker said the guidelines allow for an addition, provided the addition is compatible with the existing structure. She said that in staff s opinion, the addition would be compatible. Kuecker said the guidelines recommend that foundations on additions appear similar to the historic foundation in color, texture, unit size, and joint profiles. She said however, there is an exception for additions on the rear of historic properties that allows the owner to match the color of the foundation rather than the exact materials. Kuecker said the guidelines state that siding on an addition should be compatible with or similar to the siding on the existing house. She said the intent there was probably for the addition to have wood siding as would be found on the house. Kuecker said that since this house has metal siding and it is not likely that stucco would be restored on the house, metal siding is probably an appropriate solution for this addition. Kuecker said the guidelines also state that an addition should be distinguished from the original house and state that a setback may be appropriate. She said, however, that with the configuration of this house and the size of the proposed addition, a setback may not be necessary. Kuecker said that staff believes a vertical trim board between the addition and the house may be more appropriate in this situation. Kuecker said the question has been raised as to what makes this addition different from the addition on the house on Summit Street for which the Commission required a setback. She commented that the setback was more important on that Summit Street house, because that was a street -facing fagade that would be visible to everyone driving by. Kuecker said that this house is fairly close to the neighboring property and is hardly visible to someone passing by on the street. Kuecker said that staff recommends approval of this application with the condition that there be a vertical trim board between the house and the addition and that the new wood window pattern be a ten over one pattern to match the existing windows. She stated that the applicant has the option of using true divided lights or creating simulated divided lights that adhere to both sides of the glass but not by using snap -in muntin bars. Kuecker showed photographs of the property and a site plan showing the house and the addition. Michaud said she was concerned about the trim work on the interior. Kuecker said the Commission does not have purview over the interior of a house. Cappos, one of the owners of the property, stated that the houses are very close together and are probably only five feet apart. He said that there are lilac bushes along the side of the house so that it is virtually impossible to see this side of the house. Kuecker said the guidelines state that for additions on front -facing facades, there must be an 18-inch setback. She said that because this is not on the front of this building, that setback is not a requirement. Wagner asked if the metal siding would be steel or aluminum. Cappos said that he doesn't think it would be aluminum siding and thinks it would be steel. Kuecker said that the current siding has a grain in it. Cappos said that his contractor knows exactly what the current siding is and knows everything about it. Kuecker said that the site inventory form mentions that the only alteration that had occurred with relation to this property was the metal siding. She said the form notes that the siding does not detract from the historic quality of the structure, because it has such a narrow profile. Michaud asked, because the windows are being relocated in the back, if any of the wood trim would be retained. Cappos said he would try to retain all of the wood trim, especially on the inside. Michaud asked if the contractor will be able to impress faux brick. Cappos said he thought the contractor was going to try to put a stamped brick on the concrete. Historic Preservation Commission August 28, 2008 Page 3 Baldridge asked if the window in the front of the house is two over two. Cappos said there is a storm window on the inside, one quarter of the way out, so that is why it looks different, although they are all the same. MOTION: Swaim moved to approve a certificate of appropriateness for the project at 515 Oakland Avenue, with the condition that there be a vertical trim board between the original house and the addition and with the new wood window being a ten -over -one pattern to match the existing windows and with the option of the owner using true divided lights or creating simulated divided lights by using muntin bars that are adhered to both sides of the glass but not by using snap -in muntin bars. Michaud seconded the motion. The motion carried on a vote of 6-0. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES FOR AUGUST 14, 2008. MOTION: Baldridge moved to approve the minutes of the Commission's August 14, 2008 meeting, as written. Swaim seconded the motion. The motion carried on a vote of 6-0. OTHER: Statewide Historic Preservation Conference. Kuecker referred to information she had sent out about a Statewide Historic Preservation Conference to be held in Sioux City on September 19-201h. She said she is planning to go and would be willing to have any Commission members come along. Kuecker said that Bob Yapp, who had a show on National Public Television regarding historic homes, is one of the speakers. Kuecker said that Yapp is also giving a presentation about Iowa City's recovery after the tornado. She stated that she would be leaving Thursday evening, and the City could sponsor at least one commission member fully for hotel, meals, and registration or could split the costs between two commissioners. Friends Press Release and Historic Preservation Awards. Kuecker said that Helen Burford of Friends of Historic Preservation asked her to pass on information from a press release regarding some of the work the salvage barn has done to help out flood victims. Kuecker stated that Burford also asked her to remind the Commission to let Kuecker know of any properties on which the owners have done work in the past year that might qualify for historic preservation awards. Kuecker said she provided the Commission with a list of what has already been nominated. She said that any listing in italics designates a property that has received a certificate of appropriateness, although she was unsure if the work was completed. Kuecker said that some of the properties that were nominated this year were recognized last year in the award given out for properties that had done work after the tornado. She said she did not think it would necessarily be appropriate to give awards to those properties unless more work has been done since then. Bunting Eubanks asked how the awards process works. Kuecker said the Commission will first nominate properties. She said that then the Johnson County Historic Preservation Commission Chair, a Friends of Historic Preservation representative, the Historic Preservation Commission Chair and herself will get together and determine who should win awards. 803 East College Street. Kuecker stated that the appeal for 803 East College Street was held on Tuesday at the City Council meeting. She said that after the Commission's four-four vote, she asked the City Attorney as to the status of the motion. Kuecker said that the City Attorney informed her that a motion would fail on a tie vote. Historic Preservation Commission August 28, 2008 Page 4 Kuecker said the applicant then appealed the decision to City Council, which did not reverse the decision as it determined that the Commission had upheld its guidelines. She said the applicant will therefore have to return the roof back to the way it was. Kuecker said that she would work out a timeline with the owner as to when the work needs to be completed. She said that if the work is not completed by the agreed upon timeline, the owner will incur municipal infractions and citations. Baldridge asked if that means the fascia and brackets will go back to the way they were. Kuecker confirmed this. Swaim stated that the Commission had discussed how to get information to contractors and owners before they start work like this. Wagner said that there is a local builders association. Kuecker said that she found out from the building official that for a multi -family building, which is considered a commercial structure, a building permit is needed even for re -shingling. She said the owner was therefore required to get a permit from the very beginning. Swaim said the Commission will want to talk more about getting the information about the process out there. Bunting Eubanks said that a letter is to be sent to local contractors and realtors containing main points of the guidelines. She added that if the builders' association ever meets, that would be a venue at which the Commission could make a presentation. Swaim said people will pay more attention to the fact that there are penalties, such as having to undo work. Wagner said he believes that the people who already know about the guidelines are not the ones who are causing the problems. Baldridge said this application may have been complicated by the fact that the roofer was from Kalona. Kuecker stated that in fact that roofer does a lot of work in Iowa City and should know what does and does not need a building permit. She said it is a constant problem for the people in the Building Department that people don't want to apply for a building permit because the work will go on the records for their house, and the tax assessment will go up. Kuecker said it is not just a historic preservation problem. Baldridge said the Commission's task is to convince the owners that historic designation is a feather in their caps rather than a penalty. He said owners see it as a fiscal penalty. Bunting Eubanks said the City Council suggested that it is more difficult to convince landlords that this is something they have to invest in than it is to convince homeowners. Consultant for Manville Heights Survey. Kuecker said that the RFPs were sent out, and the deadline to apply was August 20`b. She stated that she only received a proposal from Marlys Svendsen. Kuecker said Svendsen's budget met all the points, and she has done a lot of other work in Iowa City. Kuecker said that Svendsen's proposal is for the whole Manville Heights area as identified in the Historic Preservation Plan. She said there may be two or three possible districts in the area. Kuecker said the proposal does not include the nomination of a district but takes any potential districts to that point so that there will then be an indication from the neighborhood as to whether or not they want their area to be a district. Kuecker said it has already been brought to her attention that one resident of Manville Heights is completely opposed to the idea of historic preservation altogether. She said the City Attorney has indicated that until there is a rezoning on the table, there isn't anything for that resident to bring a petition against. Kuecker said there will not likely be a lot of opposition to the survey. She said that it is the actual district formation that will garner opposition. Michaud asked how much the survey will cost. Kuecker said that she would e-mail Svendsen's proposal to everyone the next day. Historic Preservation Commission August 28, 2008 Page 5 Swaim asked if the survey includes volunteers. Kuecker said that it does. Swaim said that is an opportunity to get people interested. Kuecker said that Svendsen sees that as part of her job, to get people excited about historic preservation. Kuecker said that the budget for this is around $28,000, and the grant approval was for $30,000. MOTION: Baldridge moved to accept the bid proposal by Marlys Svendsen for the survey of the Manville Heights area. Swaim seconded the motion. The motion carried on a vote of 6-0. Wagner said that when he was in Washington working for the German government, they started a program called Everywhere You Look, and it was a walking tour of the neighborhood of German architecture. He said that it included a number of 19`h century buildings. Wagner said that it was used as a tool and a template was developed to get other communities to use it. He added that high school students and other volunteers are provided with the template to do walking tours of their neighborhoods. Wagner said he would find out if the template would be available for local use. Baldridge said that it could be a good tool to use in Manville Heights. He said that when Svendsen did the survey of the Melrose Neighborhood, she had great interest in people who had lived in the houses and their status in the course of history. Wagner said that if Commission members are interested in getting information, the website is www.goethe.de/washington. Bunting Eubanks said she would be willing to help if Wagner is able to get use of the template. Baldridge said that the Urban and Regional Planning Department at the University might be interested in this as a project for its students. Bunting Eubanks said the University might be interested in creating its own walking tours for visitors. Bunting Eubanks suggested people bring contact information for those who might be interested in this project to the next meeting. She said she is willing to call interested parties. Swaim said that the houses for which survey forms have been completed already have the available information. Bunting Eubanks introduced Wagner as the Commission's new at -large representative. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 6:55 p.m. Minutes submitted by Anne Schulte s/pcd/m ins/hpc/2 00 8/hpc 8-2 8-08. doc