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07-10-2008 Historic Preservation Commission
IOWA CITY HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION Thursday, July 10, 2008 City Hall, 410 E. Washington Street Emma J. Harvat Hall 6:00 p.m. A. Call to Order B. Election of Temporary Chair C. Public discussion of anything not on the agenda D. Consent Agenda 1. 815 E. Washington St. E. Certificate of Appropriateness: 1. 530 E. Washington St. 2. 811 E. College St. 3. 502 '/a Clark St 4. 803 E. College St. F. Consideration of minutes for June 12, 2008 G. Other H. Adjournment lu�va (:11% Historic Preservation Commission )hv I IA1,-410 I:A\asIIill �rlrn tiff, �1 a i'it, I A. ?'-l0 MEMORANDUM Date: July 3, 2008 To: Historic Preservation Commission From: Christina Kuecker, Associate Planner Re: Temporary Chair and Quorum; Manville Heights Grant; and 829 Kirkwood Avenue Temporary Chair and Quorum Both the Chair and Vice Chair are out of town for the July 10 meeting. The first order of business will be the election of a Temporary Chair to lead the meeting. Due to these two absences and the resignation of Tim Toomey, it is imperative that the rest of the Commission attends the meeting on July 10. Six members of a ten -member commission are needed in order to reach a quorum. Manville Heights Grant I was informed that the REAP/HRDP grant application for a Reconnaissance and Intensive Survey of the Manville Heights Neighborhood was approved for funding. The first step is going to be to hire a consultant. A request for proposals will be sent out soon and a selection should be made by early September. The project description and scope of work has been attached for your information. 829 Kirkwood Avenue I wanted to inform you of what is happening at 829 Kirkwood Avenue, a National Register property and Iowa City Local Landmark. The owner received approval by the HPC in November 2007 to lift the house and install a new concrete block foundation. Some concerns have been raised about the cladding material of the new foundation, the size and treatment of the windows, and the mortar used in replacing the brick. There was some work done that was not authorized in the application. There has also been a change in contractors on the project. Staff has been working with the owner and the new contractor to find a suitable solution. We anticipate the owner submitting an application for historic review of the changes in the near future. The changes primarily deal with the windows in the new foundation. We have indicated that no work should take place regarding the windows until the Commission has reviewed and approved that portion of the project. The foundation is being clad in the reclaimed limestone from the original foundation. There are very few good photographs of the original foundation, but the pattern and joint profile of the limestone cladding is consistent with the photographs that are available. We have given the owner and contractor permission to proceed with the cladding of the foundation except a, as this work does adhere to the approved certificate. The contractor has also told us that the previous contractor used too hard of a mortar with the old bricks. He is going to be removing the inappropriate mortar and replacing it with a soft mortar that is appropriate for the soft bricks. STATE HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF IOWA FY09 REAP/HRDP Grants PART 2: Project Description and Specific Project Scope of Work Note: If you are applying for a project to rehabilitate a building or structure in the Historic Preservation Category do not use this form. Instead fill out PART 2-HP. If you are applying in the Historic Preservation Category for a project other than building rehabilitation, please use this form and attach verification of CLG (Certified Local Government) status, if the applicant is a city or county government. Project Description: Within your discussion, be sure to (1) specifically identify the historical resource and state its significance; (2)provide an overview of the activities you will complete; and (3) explain how the proposed actions will assist the historical resource. Describe how the project will have an impact on the local community (neighborhood, town, region, or however you choose to define that community). HISTORICAL RESOURCE AND SIGNIFICANCE The area that is now the Manville Heights neighborhood was initially a farm operated by Frank Hutchinson in the 1840's, known as "Hutchinson's Grove," and had a number of other short term uses before the development of the neighborhood. Shortly after the turn of the 20th century the area was used as a National Guard encampment. In 1904 an Electric Interurban, that came to be known as the Cedar Rapids and Iowa City Railway (CRANDIC), was completed and, as a result, brought electricity to the area. During the summers of 1906, 1907, and 1908 the area served as Chautauqua Grounds ("Historic Preservation Plan" E-10). The Manville Heights Addition was platted in 1910 by Bert E. Manville after purchasing 80 acres of the land from Hutchinson family. House construction began the same year. The layout of Manville Heights plat resisted the same rigid grid system of the already established East Side neighborhoods of Iowa City. Instead the neighborhood was designed with meandering streets, irregular lots, naturalistic settings, and views of major natural features, such as parks and the Iowa River ("Historic Preservation Plan" E-10). Manville Heights was a neighborhood in the right place at the right time for growth. Its growth was associated with the near doubling of Iowa City, home of the University of Iowa, during the Town and Gown Era from 7,987 in 1900 to 15,340 in 1930. At the same time university enrollment grew by one third from 1,542 to 2,090 from 1900 to 1910. In 1915, the Manville streetcar line extended to City Park and Manville Heights and established the neighborhood as a true streetcar suburb. By 1917, other subdivisions, including the Manville Addition, Chautauqua Heights, Black Springs and Black's Second, were completed. Folsome Farm, north of U.S. Highway 6, became the Capital View subdivision of Manville Heights in 1938. Most early Manville Heights homebuyers were affiliated with the University of Iowa, including professors and University of Iowa Hospital physicians and employees. Others local residents included local merchants and professionals and the B.E. Manville family ("Historic Preservation Plan" E-10). IUsing this same format, continue on additional sheets as necessary. STATE HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF IOWA FY09 REAP/HRDP Grants PART 2: Project Description and Specific Project Scope of Work Manville Heights reflects the forms and styles of housing popular from World War I through the 1950s, including the Georgian Revival, Mission Style, Craftsman, Tudor Revival, simplified Prairie School styles, and vernacular forms such as American -Four Squares, Bungalows, and Period Cottages. Other development factors which impacted homebuilding trends included the paving of River Drive in 1920, the relocation of the University Hospital and Medical School to the West Campus announced in 1924, and completion of the Hospital in 1928. The economic downturn resulting from the Great Depression, the post -World War II boom years, and the completion of the Veterans Administration Hospital in 1952 all also had an impact on construction in the Manville Heights neighborhood. Between 1950 and 1960, property values in Iowa City grew from $28.8 million to $50 million. This, in turn, was reflected in the growth of Manville Heights again during the 1950s. During this period, large parcels were divided and sold as separate lots and construction of Ranch homes, Cape Cod cottages, and Neo-Colonial residences began ("Historic Preservation Plan" E-10-11). OVERVIEW OF ACTIVITIES The goal of the Iowa City Historic Preservation Commission is to complete a neighborhood -based historical and architectural survey of the Manville Heights neighborhood on Iowa City's west side. Our objective is to complete reconnaissance and intensive survey of the Manville Heights neighborhood. The reconnaissance survey would consist of the area bounded by Riverside Drive on the east, the right-of-way for the CRANDIC Railway on the south, Park Road on the north and Rocky Shore Drive on the west and consist of 430 addresses, several of which are known to be built after 1960 or are University owned buildings. A map of the area to be surveyed is attached. Once potentially significant individual properties and any historic or conservation district boundaries are identified an intensive -level survey of the Manville Heights neighborhood would take place. We will focus our intensive -level survey work on individually eligible National Register properties and on any areas potentially eligible as a historic district or conservation district. In completing this survey, the Commission would be acting on the request of neighborhood residents who wish to act to preserve the historic resources in the neighborhood. The proposed project will address one of the priorities expressed in the recently updated Iowa City Historic Preservation Plan (February 2008). The commission believes it is important to complete a professional and independent survey to help avoid incomplete research and errors in district or landmark designations. Additionally, a professional survey lends credibility to the findings of the Commission should it decide to recommend a local district to the city's Planning and Zoning Commission and Iowa City Council. The survey would use National Register of Historic Places criteria for determining individual eligibility and boundaries of any potential historic or conservation districts. A preliminary opinion has been made that a National Register Historic District is present in this neighborhood. The intensive level survey will be used to develop a more comprehensive set of Iowa Site Inventory Forms for approximately 215 properties in the Manville Heights neighborhood. Boundaries for one or more historic districts will be identified early on. A decision will be made as to whether or not to proceed with a National Register historic district nomination after the survey is completed. The Historic Preservation Commission, the State Project coordinator, and the consultant will jointly make this decision only after neighborhood meetings are held regarding the designation. The information from the Manville Heights intensive survey could also be used for a nomination of a local historic district or conservation district. (Using this same format, continue on additional sheets as necessary. STATE HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF IOWA FY09 REAP/HRDP Grants PART 2: Project Description and Specific Project Scope of Work The consultant will prepare National Register MPD and/or historic district nomination forms for review by the Commission, the State Historical Society of Iowa, and the public. With support from the City Planning Department, the consultant will also prepare necessary maps, property lists, and boundary justifications for the proposed historic district(s) to be reviewed by the Commission and the public. Public meetings will be held during the survey to build enthusiasm for the survey project and to recruit volunteers. The final nominations and boundary recommendations will incorporate comments from these reviewers. The nominations are not included in this grant application, as the Commission would want to hold several public meetings to ensure there is neighborhood support for the National Register Historic District designation. The survey work would begin with a block -by -block pedestrian survey of the proposed historic district in the neighborhood. Because of the enthusiasm expressed by many residents in this neighborhood, it is anticipated that an approach that combines volunteer researchers from the neighborhood with additional work completed by an intern for the City's Planning staff would be used. This approach was successfully used in the Melrose Neighborhood and on Brown Street, resulting in National Register nominations for the Melrose Historic District and Brown Street Historic District. Once the surveys are underway, the Commission and the consultant will schedule public meetings to provide an opportunity for residents and property owners in the survey area to learn about the process. All residents and landowners in the area will receive written notification of the meetings by mail. Based on previous experience, it is expected that one or two meetings will be sufficient. These meetings will introduce the project and explain how the survey process works. Residents and property owners will also be encouraged to research the history of their own properties and submit this information during the survey process so it may be added to the background research and architectural survey of the areas being studied. Documentary black and white photographs along with color slides or digital images of the area will be prepared for use during neighborhood meetings, public hearings and before the State Nominations Review Committee. Iowa City's planning staff will prepare maps of the surveyed areas and plot the boundaries of the proposed historic district(s). A list of properties that do or do not contribute to the historic district(s) will be prepared. Copies of the map, list of properties and boundaries will become part of an educational brochure prepared by City staff and the Commission that will be distributed at the public meetings. During the early weeks of the survey, the consultant and Commission will schedule a joint meeting to discuss proposed boundaries, along with the levels of integrity, location of key structures and specific significance identified for the area by the consultant. The opinion of the State Project Coordinator will also be sought. If it is determined to proceed with a district, a meeting will be scheduled with landowners and residents to discuss the National Register designation steps, with notification of the meeting provided by mail. At the meeting, owners and residents will be advised about preservation tax incentives, guidelines for rehabilitation, and local historic preservation resources. Public comments on the draft nomination will be encouraged and incorporated into the final draft of the report. Using this same format, continue on additional sheets as necessary. STATE HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF IOWA FY09 REAP/HRDP Grants PART 2: Project Description and Specific Project Scope of Work WHY THIS IS THE RIGHT THING TO DO Goal 1 of the newly updated Iowa City Historic Preservation Plan is to identify historic resources significant to Iowa City's past. Manville Heights is a distinct residential neighborhood on the west side of the Iowa River in Iowa City. Residential development started around 1910 and continued through the next four decades. Today, Manville Heights retains much of its original qualities and is already home to two National Register properties. A survey of the Manville Heights Neighborhood will protect the integrity of the neighborhood. Neighborhood residents expressed strong interest in the completion of a survey and in the potential National and Local Historic District status. Completion of a survey at this time, would allow the HPC to gather information from individuals with connections to the early developments in the area that are available to pass on recollections and historical information. If the survey is postponed, there is a chance that this valuable insight will be lost. Iowa City currently has ten Historic and Conservation Districts. These districts have been protected by the designation. Because of Iowa City's and the Historic Preservation Commission's commitment to preserving these districts, many structures nearly lost during the tornado of 2006 have been restored. In absence of historic designation, several may have been raised or repaired in an inappropriate manner. This demonstrates the effectiveness of the Commission's work in preserving important historic resources and neighborhoods. Iowa City received a National Preservation Award for the tornado recovery effort. Given Manville Heights' location near the University of Iowa, University Hospitals, and Veteran's Hospital, the real estate market in the neighborhood is strong. There have been recent subdivisions, construction of new apartment buildings, substantial additions to existing houses, and "teardowns," and construction of new houses in the neighborhood. Because of concerns about the loss of historic buildings and neighborhood character, some homeowners have asked the Commission to consider historic district designation of parts of the neighborhood. The establishment of historic and or conservation districts will help to assure that development activity will be done in a manner that is sympathetic to the historic resources of the neighborhood. Using this same format, continue on additional sheets as necessary. Specific Project Scope of Work: This section is a critical part of the application. Provide a step-by- step description of how the project will be carried out. Each major work element should clearly relate to budget line items. Include a timeline for each major work element. • Project Initiation - Issue request for proposals, review proposals, and select consultant. (July -August 2008) • Complete general research for historical development of the neighborhood. (September - November 2008) • Complete preliminary field inspections and identify boundary for potential historic/conservation district in the neighborhood; identify potential individually eligible NRHP properties outside the district boundaries. (October 2008 - March 2009) • Train an intern/volunteer for completing the photographic work necessary for the project including completion of State Historical Society photo log sheets for digital images. Approximately 40-60 hours should be estimated for the people completing this portion of the project. (March - April 2009) • Complete individual property research with assistance of IC intern/volunteers trained by consultant. Approximately 200 hours should be estimated for the people completing this portion of the project. (April - October 2009) • Prepare an MPD for the area that identifies priorities for individual nominations and a district nomination to the National Register. (November - December 2009) • Provide copies of Iowa Site Inventory Forms digitally for district buildings and individually eligible buildings. (December 2009 - January 2010) • Hold several meetings with HPC members and property owners/volunteers in Manville Heights neighborhood to explain and build enthusiasm for the survey project and to identify and recruit volunteers. (October 2008, March 2009, October 2009) Using this same format, attach additional sheets as neces Staff Report July 3, 2008 Historic Review for 815 E Washington Street District: College Hill Conservation District Classification: Contributing The applicants, Pi Beta Phi Sorority, are requesting approval for a proposed project at 815 E. Washington Street, a contributing property in the College Hill Conservation District. The applicants are seeping approval to repair and replace the front entry sidewalk and stairs. Applicable Regulations and Guidelines: 4.0 Iowa City Historic Preservation Guidelines for Alterations 4.2 Masonry 4.10 Balustrades and Handrails 4.13 Site and Landscaping 7.0 Iowa City Historic Preservation Guidelines for Demolition Staff Comments This sorority house was constructed in 1925 and is a good example of Tudor Revival design. The sorority remains largely as built, with the exception of the later addition of the dormers. The applicant provided architectural drawing of a porch remodel and addition done later. This is when the stair configuration and brick retaining walls were added. The applicants would like to make repairs to the front sidewalks and stairs to the property. At the time of the application/mailing, the applicants had three alternatives for the work, Two of the options would qualify for a Certificate of No Material Effect. One option would require a Certificate of Appropriateness. The portions of the application that are similar in all three options include: • removal and replacement of steps, sidewalks, curb along driveway, and cap of the brick walls • refinishing or replacing the handrail • the brick between sidewalk removed and either the sidewalk or driveway widened Where the options vary are: Option A: Everything is repaired and replaced as is. This option qualifies for a CNME Option B: The east stair is eliminated and the area is made into an extension of the landing and potentially used as a seating area. A guardrail would be installed between the brick walls and the area below the landing would be finished in brick to match the brick walls. This work would qualify for a CNME, because no historic features would be altered Option C: The west stair and the L-shaped wall would be removed. The brick wall on the east side will be extended to mimic the brick retaining wall on the west. The stair would become wider. This work requires a Certificate of Appropriateness. The guidelines allow for the repair and replacement of deteriorating elements with like materials. The guidelines disallow the removal of any historic architectural feature. The L-shaped brick wall is not original to the structure and is not essential to the architectural integrity of the property. The brick area between the sidewalk and the curb was originally intended as green space, but was later filled in with bricks. In Staffs opinion, these changes will not have a significant impact on the property. The L-shaped wall was not an original feature of the sorority and was added when the porch was expanded. Provided the new brick wall matches the existing brick walls in material, color, joint profile, and height, the impact on the look of the property will be minimal. The applicants have indicated that a decision will be made on which option is preferred before the meeting on July 10. If Option A or B is selected, this project will not need to be discussed by the Commission because the project can be approved by a CNME. Recommended Motion Move to approve a Certificate of Appropriateness for the project at 815 E. Washington Street as presented in the application, with the following conditions: • The repairs and replacements must match the existing • If the ]--shaped brick wall is removed, a new brick wall will be constructed to the east of the stairs that mimics the wall to the west. The new shall match the existing walls in material, color, joint profile, and height. The bricks of the L-shaped wall shall be reused. • Either the driveway or sidewalk shall be widened such that the curb between the two lines up with the edge of the L-shaped brick wall or the new brick wall. • Any new handrails must meet the guidelines in 4.10 Balustrades and Handrails of the Iowa City Historic Preseivation Handbook. 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 For Stofj'Use: Code Section 14-4C. Guidelines for the Historic Review process, explanation's Z �- of the process and regulations can be found in the Iowa City Historic Preservation Date submitted ...... Handbook, which is available in the PCD office at City Hall or online at: ❑ Certificate of No Material Effect www.icgov.org/HPhandbook Certificate of Appropriateness Meeting schedule: The HPC meets the secondThursday of each month. During ❑ Major review the summer months, the HPC may also meet on the fourthThursday. Applications ❑ Intermediate review are due in the PCD Office by noon on Thursday two weeks prior to the meeting. ❑ Minor review See attached document for application deadlines and meeting dates. Applicant Information (Please check primary contact person) 17 Owner .... ....i......... ... ..J�........ 1...tC.......... Phone ....................r.........,r Address .....I......a.rIL`1....:.... .......1...!<.1..,....�.............zlp���' email........................................................... ..... .................... F1 Contractor77-1 ........ �. j�..��(11.`F..1..�. Address`,..." j...�. 1... �!.'�:............................... �e1.t... {...L..........................zip'.... , ,..... �� Phone ....................., .....,..............f:..................................... email...................................................................................: . rl Consultant. f Address ......... .......... (..�... .,..I. .`....................ZiP 1 Phone.............................................................................................. ............................................................................................. . ........... email................................................................................................ Application Requirements Attached are the following items: n Site plan 0 Floor plans Building elevations Photographs Q Product information Other... .y�l........................................... 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. 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Historic Designation Q This property is a local historic landmark OR This property is located in the: ® Brown Street Historic District Q College Green Historic District ® East College Street Historic District ® Longfellow Historic District Summit Street Historic District Woodlawn Historic District 0 Clark Street Conservation District College Hill Conservation District 0 Dearborn Street Conservation District ® Governor -Lucas Street Conservation District Within the district, this property is classified as: Nr Contributing ® Noncontributing D 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) C 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) Vonstruction of new building Repair or restoration of an existing structure that will not change its appearance 17 Other.............................................................................................. 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Washington Street, a contributing property the College Hill Conservation District. The applicants are seeking approval to install a wall air conditioner on the second floor of the north facade of the house and to change the type of bedroom windows in order to meet building code egress requirements. Applicable Regulations and Guidelines: 4.0 Iowa City Historic Preservation Guidelines for Alterations 4.7 Windows Staff Comments At the May 22, 2008 meeting, the Commission approved the replacement of windows on the first and second floors and the installation of a door on to the second story deck. The applicant is now proposing to install a wall air conditioning unit either on the second floor of the north facade of the house or on the second floor of the east facade. Photographs are attached showing the approximate locations of the wall air conditioning unit. Originally, the applicant was going to install a window air conditioner, but would rather not obstruct the new window. The applicant is still planning to install a window air conditioner in a third floor window. The installation of window air conditioners does not require a building permit and does not have to undergo Historic Review. However, the installation of a wall air conditioner requires a new opening to be cut into the structure and the removal of some materials. The guidelines do not address wall air conditioning units specifically. The Commission needs to decide if the installation of the wall air conditioning unit will be detrimental to the historic quality of the stricture. If the unit were located on the east facade, it would be highly visible from the street. If the unit were located on the north, it would not be located on a primary facade of the house. However, because the house is on a corner, all facades are seen from the street at some point. In Staff's opinion, if the air conditioner is located on the north facade and were located in such a way that it is in keeping with the established window pattern, the installation would not detract from the historic nature of the house. The applicant would also like to change double hung bedroom windows to casement windows in order to meet building code egress requirements. Window replacement was approved at the May 22, 2008 meeting. The approval required the new windows to match the existing windows in size and type with final specifications to be approved by staff. Staff has approved the use of Pella Architect Series Precision Fit windows, but double hung windows will not be large enough to meet the egress requirements. The applicant would like to change the double hung windows to casement windows to meet the egress requirements, but not change the size of the window opening. These casement windows would have a two inch adhered muntin in the center to give the appearance of a double -hung window. The guidelines recommend when bedroom windows need to be replaced to meet egress by the Building Code, the new ones match the size, trim, use of divided -lights, and overall appearance of the previous windows. The proposed window change is consistent with the guidelines. Recommended Motion Move to approve a Certificate of Appropriateness for the project at 530 R. Washington Street as presented in the application, with the following conditions: • The opening created for the air conditioning unit should be located on the north facade and be in keeping with the established window pattern. • The casement windows must retain the same dimension as the existing double hung windows and muntin bars shall be used to give the appearance of double hung windows. 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 For Staff -Use: 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 Date submitted ........... ................. Handbook, which is available in the PCD office at City Hall or online at: ❑ Certificate of No Material Effect www.icgov.org/HPhandbook ❑ Certificate of Appropriateness Meeting schedule: The HPC meets the seconclThursday of each month. During ❑ Major review the summer months, the HPC may also meet on the fourthThursday. Applications ❑ Intermediate review are due in the PCD Office by noon on Thursday two weeks prior to the meeting. ❑ Minor review See attached document for application deadlines and meeting dates. Applicant Information (Please check primary contact person) Owner ...... �. Phone ..... 31..•/•........ ,,.�W �...... U.......... Address 6Q�...il. .J..X...l.....'......, .... ...,.c�......-1........ . �- �.f2... G, email.. ....... �ir'G..K<...�./..r..+r..�.�',':.............. El Contractor G... //l�........... ......1....l...............�............ .......` l...... Address. ��tk'...%... .zip ................... Phone.............................................................................................. email................................................................................................ 0 Consultant................................................................................. Address Application Requirements Attached are the following items: rl Site plan rl Floor plans Building elevations 15 Photographs 0 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. Property Information Address of property .... r� C �- �; Use of property.L?(.�--....(.?.�::Z:.�- .. (.4`i`;� .........G..�...��.: Date constructed (if known)..... _/ .`" Historic Designation Q This property is a local historic landmark OR f7 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 0 Woodlawn Historic District D Clark Street Conservation District College Hill Conservation District 17 Dearborn Street Conservation District r Governor -Lucas Street Conservation District Within the district, this property is classified as: .n Contributing El Noncontributing ® Nonhistoric Project Type J?!;, 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) n Demolition of a building or portion of a building (ie. porch, chimneys, decorative trim, baluster- or similar) 0 Construction of new building Q Repair or restoration of an existing structure that will not change its appearance E] Other.............................................................................................. Project description Exterior appearance changes ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................................................................................................ ............................................................................................................................................................................................................ ............................................................................................................................................................................................................ ............................................................................................................................................................................................................. ............................................................................................................................................................................................................ ............................................................................................................................................................................................................ ............................................................................................................................................................................................................ ............................................................................................................................................................................................................ i • c� yr M 'jrJ J �•. � �S �I� `,ire • r j s. —�. a ass M J AO of �4%"''� '` � i tit 1 � ' `, ---..._...._,.,..,,,,,,.. �, ---•+ "'"" i a+ Staff Report July 3, 2008 Historic Review for 811 E. College Street District: College Green Historic District Classification: Key — Contributing The applicant, Mark McCallum, is requesting approval for a proposed new construction project at 811 1 College Street, a key — contributing property the College Green IIistoric District. IIe is seeking approval to construct a new detached two -car garage. The proposed garage would be approximately 18' x 19' and utilize an already existing foundation on site. Applicable Regulations and Guidelines: 6.0 Iowa City Historic Preservation Guidelines for New Construction 62 New Outbuildings Staff Comments Located at 811 E. College Street is the Rohrbacher Sanitarium. The Rohrbacher Sanitarium is significant both from an architectural and historical standpoint. The Sanitarium was built in 1927 and is a three-story, red brick structure with sparse white stone trim, round -arched windows, and a white stone pediment front entrance. The carriage house in the back was constructed of salvaged materials from the original house located on the site. The applicant has restored the cedar siding on the carriage house, as well as other restoration work on the property, and received a Historic Preservation Award in 2007 for the efforts. The applicant is proposing to construct a new detached two -car garage to the east of the primary structure. The applicant intends to replicate the look of the recently restored carriage house and garden shed, by using the same trim and cedar shake siding. The applicant would also like the option to use wood or fiber cement board siding on the sides and rear. The size and location of the garage is dictated by an already existing foundation on site that the applicant would like utilize. A photograph was included in the application of a garage that has been built in the Melrose neighborhood. The applicant would like to build a similar garage. Half of the garage would be used as a recycle center for the residents of the apartments on site. The other half would be used as a garage. The guidelines allow for the construction of new outbuildings, including garages, which are subordinate in size and ornamentation to the primary structure, yet reflect the style. The styles of the other outbuildings on the site are non-descript and subordinate to the primary structure. In staffs view, the proposed garage is designed to be compatible with the neighborhood and the other structures. In general, staff finds that the application meets the guidelines. More details are necessary regarding the specifications for the windows, exterior doors and the garage doors. The applicant does not know these details yet, but intends to use garage doors and windows similar to the ones shown in the photograph attached. The proposal could be approved subject to approval of specifications by staff Recommended Motion Move to approve a Certificate of Appropriateness for the project at 811 E. College Street as presented in the application, with the following conditions: • Windows and doors specifications being subject to staff approval • The use of trim boards and cedar shake siding to match the other outbuildings on the property. As an alternative, wood or fiber cement board lap siding may be used on the sides and rear. • Window placement on sides and rear is subject to staff approval. 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 For StafUse: of the process and regulations can be found in the Iowa City Historic Preservation Date submitted .......P..�z.�.. .............. � ................ Handbook, which is available in the PCD office at City Hall or online at: ❑ Certificate of No Material Effect www.icgov.org/HPhandbook A Certificate of Appropriateness Meeting schedule: The HPC meets the second Thursday of each month. During 'W, Major review the summer months, the HPC may also meet on the fourth Thursday. Applications ❑ Intermediate review are due in the PCD Office by noon on Thursday two weeks prior to the meeting. ❑ Minor review See attached document for application deadlines and meeting dates. Applicant Information (Please check primary contact person) (� n /'l d Owner ...!.!.! M,_L Ailt — ....................................................................... Phone........7..�4�.:'.... .�.` . ��........................................................ Address ... .taJk....... 4 -:����............J..................................... fi... ........................zip..... email...fTl.�.'�?..t%++ nir.S`.L`7.i4'..n=.C'�..�.::..E,{>...... LJ Contractor ..I.!f.t.KR....Go.('hA.IU}' � Address..... .....`................................................................... ....................................... ........................................ ..zrp ................... Phone.... �r�.. 3r.ynR....... `.��.UM..........................y..�................... email.T.�:-.�..!P. ....1't..! `. I r� 5 l'J ', r 01� " .............................. Consultant......................................................................... Application Requirements tt Ached are the following items: Site plan Floor- plans QBuilding elevations Photographs Q Product information QOtherr .............................................................................. 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Historic Designation This property is a local historic landmark OR V This property is located in the: Q Brown Street Historic District College Green Historic District Q East College Street Historic District E] Longfellow Historic District Q Summit Street Historic District Q Woodlawn Historic District F1 Clark Street Conservation District Q College Hill Conservation District Q Dearborn Street Conservation District QGovernor -Lucas Street Conservation District Within the district, this property is classified as: rContributing Noncontributing 0 Nonhistoric Project Type Q Alteration of an existing building (ie. siding and window replacement, skylights, window opening alterations, new decks, porch reconstruction, baluster repair or similar) QAddition to an existing building (includes decks and ramps) 0 Demolition of a building or portion of a building (ie. porch, chimneys, decorative trim, baluster or similar) Construction of new building GciNc �ti ! 14'�'�� Repair or restoration of an existing structure that will not change its appearance Other.............................................................................................. 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Applicable Regulations and Guidelines: 6.0 Iowa City Historic Preservation Guidelines for New Construction 6.2 New Outbuildings Staff Comments Originally built in c. 1900, this house is a very simple folk/vernacular house with side -gabled roof. The 1933 Sanborn map indicates that the house was closer to Clark Street and was moved sometime after 1933, and the lot was divided to build a new house between the street and 5021/2Clark St. Recently, the asbestos siding was removed and an addition was constructed. The applicant is proposing to construct a new detached two -car garage to the front of the primary structure. The applicant intends to build a 20' x 22' garage on the southwest corner of the lot. A design has not been done, because the applicant wanted to make sure the location of the garage would be allowed. Once the location of the garage is determined, the applicant will design a suitable garage for the location. Even though the guidelines require new outbuildings to be placed to the rear of the primary building, the applicant believes that this is an appropriate location for the garage for the following reasons: • If the garage is located in the rear, he will be required to pave the entire drive to the back, essentially filling in the side yard and a large portion of the rear yard • The garage would not be visible from the street even though it is located in the front of the house. The house was moved to the rear of the lot in the 1950s, the lot was subdivided, and a new house was built along the street. The two garages of the two properties would be side -by -side creating a buffer between the two houses. • The garage in the front would make the front door more functional. • The house currently opens up onto the open space of the Longfellow School grounds. If the garage were located in the rear, it would close in the view and feeling of open space. The guidelines allow for the construction of new outbuildings, including garages, which are subordinate in size and ornamentation to the primary structure, yet reflect the style. The guidelines also recommend for new outbuildings to be located to the rear of the primary building. The applicant has not designed the garage yet, but has indicated that it would follow all the guidelines and be subject to further review. The applicant knows that the location of the garage does not follow the guidelines, but feels there is a case to be made for this location. If the location is approved, the applicant will design a suitable garage to be approved by HPC. More details will also be needed regarding the design of the drive. Staff believes that because the garage is located in front of the primary structure, the proposed project does not meet the guidelines. There are other locations on the lot where a garage could be built and meet the guidelines. Drives that extend down the side of a property and to a garage in the rear are common in historic neighborhoods. Paving most of the front yard for a garage in the proposed location will cause the neighboring property to look out on a driveway instead of a yard. Although the proposed location of the garage may help this property retain its open relationship with Longfellow School, it will impede on the views and open space felt at the property in front. Ordinarily, a lot in an RS-8 zone requires a front setback of 15 feet, but because of the unique situation of this landlocked parcel, the zoning code does not directly address required setbacks. Additionally, on typical lots in this zone, only 50% of the front yard is allowed to have impervious surfaces, such as driveways and buildings. Again, it is not clear if these requirements apply in this situation. Only because of the unique situation of a landlocked parcel, is the applicant even able to consider this location. If the location is approved by the HPC, it does not mean that the proposal meets all zoning requirements. The applicant will need to work with Housing and Inspection Services to ensure the garage and drive meets the zoning requirements. The applicant also proposes to add steps to the south side of the front porch to provide ease of access between the garage and the front door. In staff's opinion, the additional steps on the front porch would not detract from the porch and house, provided the steps leading from the front of the porch are maintained. This would provide the porch with two access points, with the front stair being most prominent. The applicant would also like to change the door to the deck to a sliding glass door. This door is in an addition that was approved at the August 9, 2007 HPC meeting. The guidelines disallow the installation of sliding patio doors if they are not original to the building or consistent with the architectural style. Staff Recommendation This proposal does not comply with the Historic Preservation Guidelines. Other locations exist for the placement of the garage. It is not unusual for a narrow drive to extend down the side of a property and bend around to a garage in the rear. It is evident that this is the front of the house and a garage in this location would cause most of the front yard to be paved. The paving also obstructs the adjacent property's feeling of open space. In order to uphold the Historic Preservation Guidelines, staff does not recommend approval of the location of the proposed garage or the sliding glass door. Application for alterations to the exterior of historic landmarks or properties located in a historic district or conserve tion district pursuant to Iowa City for Stoff Use Review pro C the process and regulations can be fount s, ic. process, explar ation Code Section 14-4C. Guidelines for the Hi storic i in the lowo t_rty Historic Preser votion Date submitted.$.....__ Handbook, which is available in the PCD office at City Hall or online at: LJ Certificate of No Material F'ffect wwwJcgou,orglHPhandbook 2( Certificate of Appropriateness Meeting schedule: The HPC meets the second Thursday of each month. During ❑ Major rcrview the summer months, the HPC may also meet on the fourth Thursday. App"< ations U Intermediate review are due in the PCD Office by noon on Thursday two weeks prior to the meeting. ❑ Minor review See attached document for application deadlines and meeting dates. Applicant information (Please check primary contact person) E Owner n� r.�r�.. Phone / �_<::. Address ....... ..'... .......... ........... ,,.. ..... ........................ fit .... ' ..... z..., ._......Zip email....... Contractor............. '.:::':.°'..4�.................................................. 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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 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. Property Information t r 1 I" Address of property ........ �. c:..-:....... ... .......... .................... ....... .................... ............ ........................ .......... Use of property.......(..:.. __._. .. __ _..._.........___........ J Date constructed (if known)... ,.._ !....... _................ Historic Designation This property is a local historic landmark OR This property is located in the: Brown Street Historic District j College Green Historic District East College Street Historic District Longfellow Historic District: Summit Street Historic District Woodlawn Historic District Clark Street Conservation District College Hill Conservation District Dearborn Street Conservation District Governor -Lucas Street Conservation District Within the district, this property is classified as: Contributing U Noncontributing I Nonhistoric Project Type Alteration of are existing huilding (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. parch, chimneys, decorative trim, baluster or similar) Construction of new building Repair or restoration of an existing structure that will not change its appearance Other.............................................................................................. 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Message Page 1 of 1 Christina Kuecker From: Scott McDonough [mcdonough@southslope.net] Sent: Thursday, June 26, 2008 11:16 AM To: Christina Kuecker Cc: Maeve Clarke Subject: 502 1/2 Clark st. garage proposal Attachments: from point A on plot plan (3).JPG; from point b.JPG; facing south.JPG; front.JPG; facing North (4).JPG; back of house.JPG; from street sidewalk 1.JPG; from neighbor's sidewalk 2.JPG; 502.5 clark 6-25-08 (6).JPG; garage plot plan.jpg; 502.5 clark before 1.JPG Hi Christina, • Here are some photos to show the situation the best I could. I tried to reference the temporary utility pole which again is approximately 11 feet in front of the proposed garage. • The 2nd to last photo is actually the proposed plot plan. I also put the stairs on the side of the porch. • The last photo is the "before back" just to show what we have done so far. • And going for broke while I'm at it. Can we change the back deck door to a sliding door? Again, here are the reason's to justify this: • the city will require us to pave the entire drive if the garage is in back • this house was moved to this spot in the '50s. There is another house in front of it with a garage in back, so the 2 garages would be side by side. this creates a nice buffer. • one will not be able to see the garage from the street • helps make the front door more functional. I'll send some photos of other garage project we have done recently, but we will design it completely with -in your guidelines. Let me know if you need more info. Thanks, Scott 6/26/2008 a . . . . ....... SP I tn Ln "Ri p fk j� i' i .l ' ,• t I '1 P��'r� 9Y ,y x•. .t r. •� '-•. .lid •�,• � '1 f • r I' �' y, g'pR✓ }. r .y � i. ♦F y rz tv c p � w k y � w �i � •r Staff Report July 3, 2008 Historic Review for 803 E. College Street Structure: Contributing Classification: College Green Historic District The applicants, Rouge Rentals, are requesting approval for a demolition and alteration project that was done without approval at 803 E. College Street, a contributing property in the College Green Historic District. The portions of the project that need approval include the removal of two chimneys, alteration to the roofline, and replacement of vertical siding with horizontal siding. A_yylicable Regulations and Guidelines: 4.0 Iowa City Historic Preservation Guidelines for Alterations 4.5 Siding 4.7 Windows 4.11 Gutters and Downspouts 4.12 Chimneys 7.0 Iowa City Historic Preservation Guidelines for Demolition Staff Comments This house was built in 1883 and retains many of its original features, such as paired eave line brackets, pedimented gables, spindle work, and turned porch posts. It combines Queen Anne details and house form with Classical and Italianate elements. The previous owner of this property did very little maintenance and the property was in a state of decline. The new owners, Rouge Rentals, are making improvements. The porch has been repaired and straightened, several decorative original windows have been repaired, and original decoration hid by asbestos siding has been revealed. There are a few projects happening on the house currently, which have been approved by Chair and staff as Certificates of No Material Effect, such as the front porch repairs, reroofing, and rear porch post replacement. Chimneys The applicant has removed two chimneys and is now seeking approval for this work. The chimneys were original to the house and were visible from both streets. However, according to the applicant the chimneys were not structurally stable, as most of the mortar had deteriorated and was missing. A mason had been to the property to inspect the chimneys and stated that there was very little mortar left on the bricks of the chimneys and the chimneys could not just be tuck -pointed, but needed to be completely rebuilt. Later, a roofer fell into one of the chimneys and caused most of the bricks to fall into the house. The guidelines allow for the removal of portions of a building that are structurally unsound. However, they also disallow for the removal of any historic architectural features, such as a porch, chimney, bay window, dormer, bracket, or decorative trim that is significant to the architectural character and style of the building. The chimney is a historic architectural feature, but the removal may have been needed. Although the retention of the chimney would be ideal, the previous owners neglected maintenance, resulting in an unsound chimney. In the past the Commission has allowed the removal of a chimney in special circumstances. Roof and Frieze Board The applicant would also like approval to change the roofline and lower the soffits on the structure. The removal of the built-in gutters was approved by a Certificate of No Material Effect to be done at the same time as the reroofing, provided there was not a change in the exterior appearance of the house, as indicated in the application. When the work was done, the roofline was straightened at the eaves. This caused the soffits to be lowered into the frieze board, leaving the tops of the windows of the second level just under the soffits and eliminating the space for an appropriate frieze board. The guidelines allow for the covering of the original built-in gutters only if the roof slope is not altered. The roof slope was altered slightly at the location of the built-in gutter. The applicant has reinstalled some of the decorative brackets below the new roofline, but no frieze board has been installed. Staff has identified three options for how this might be addressed. 1. removal of the new roof and reconstruction to make the new roof match the historic roof. 2. reinstall the brackets without a frieze board as has been done 3. install a frieze board of the same dimensions as the original frieze board under the soffits along with the reinstallation of the decorative brackets. This would nearly return the roof to its original appearance. Outbuilding The applicant would also like approval for the removal of the vertical siding on the outbuilding and replacement with horizontal siding. The original horizontal wood siding of the structure is 5 3/8" exposure shiplap siding with a 1 3/4" channel or cove. The new horizontal siding is 6 1/8" with a 5/8" channel. Also, present on this portion of the outbuilding was an awning style window. The applicant has replaced it with a sliding vinyl window that matches other windows on the first floor of the outbuilding, which were installed by a previous owner. The applicant has been told that vinyl windows are not allowed in historic districts. The applicant would like to keep the vinyl window or have the option to fill in the window opening rather than replace the new window with a wood window. The guidelines state that siding should be repaired with new or salvaged siding that matches the historic wood siding. The vertical siding was not original to the structure. It is likely that there was originally a barn or garage door on this portion of the out -building and it was filled in with vertical siding at some point. Staff confirmed the applicant's claim that siding with dimensions similar to the wood siding on the rest of the outbuilding is not readily available and would have to be specially milled. In Staff's opinion, given the unavailability of the shiplap siding of the correct dimensions and that the area was probably not originally sided, this siding material is appropriate on the outbuilding. The guidelines do not allow for vinyl windows in historic districts, unless vinyl windows are original to the building. The original windows in the outbuilding are wood double hung and are present on the second level. The guidelines do not address filling in of window openings, however since this window is probably not original, its retention is not critical. Additional work under historic review Other work has been done that can be approved by an additional Certificate of No Material Effect. Since the property is already up for discussion by the commission staff felt that this work could be discussed now and included in the Certificate of Appropriateness. If the Commission does not feel this is appropriate, the normal CNME process can take place. The work includes: • repair/replacement of the deteriorated floor boards on the back (west) porch to match the existing floor boards • replacement of cinder block steps on back porch with wood steps to meet building code • replacement of kitchen window on primary structure with a wood or metal -clad wood double -hung window repairs to the existing windows. All windows will be replaced in their original locations and retain the original appearance after the repairs Summary The Commission needs to decide what is best for this property, as well as what is best for the district as a whole. The decisions needed by the Commission include: • if the removal of the chimneys is appropriate or do one or both of the chimneys need to be rebuilt • which option is appropriate for the treatment of the roof and frieze board • if the siding choice on the outbuilding is appropriate • if the vinyl window on the outbuilding is allowed, a wood window is required, or can the opening be filled in • if the additional CNME items can be approved with this COA 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 seconclThursday 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 pRrimary contact person) Kv.1�G ® Owner 7.. /(-7-`,.......�I..l� Phone .... 3�.a.......c� J�.....L4.-..t.zs...... ................. I ....... ...... Address ...6.0`{.... .:r..'^.`a" ... �... ..i................. ..t��.nT.�i....�..o...... tPr....................... zip...szzfC) email..................*...`.�........+..................................................................... Contractor ..L j"k 4,.t � ....I.d el .............................. Address .....I�j�.a.P-........(. A ............................................ ..... .....................................ii....................................... zip ................... Phone...3ull............................................. email................................................................................................ ® Consultant................................................................................. Address....................................................................................... ...........................................................................:....zip ................ Phone.............................................................................................. email................................................................................................ Application Requirements Attached are the following items: 0 Site plan n Floor plans Q Building elevations n 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 ......Q.4. ................... ❑ Certificate of No Material Effect Certificate of Appropriateness ❑ Major review ❑ Intermediate review ❑ Minor review Property Information y c r Address of property......... Q ...l.....Coll .. e.,,Yt ......... .................................................(..................................................................... Use of property......... .. lKZ4.... ret `' '°` .... ....................... Date constructed (if known)............................................................... Historic Designation Q This property is a local historic landmark OR This property is located in the: Q 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 El College Hill Conservation District Dearborn Street Conservation District ® Governor -Lucas Street Conservation District Within the district, this property is classified as: Contributing F1 Noncontributing n 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 0 Repair or restoration of an existing structure that will not change its appearance Other.............................................................................................. 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Owner Jean Joy Kistler Kendall Phone Address 2585 Bluffwood Lane City/State Iowa City, IA ZIP 52245 BHP Sources: Cty. Resource [] HABS [] Photo [] NR [] Tax Act [] Grants [) DOE [) R&C [] (Plat Map) (Sketch Map) N �11T�111 2'�'llyl O!GME IJlII� ill�t�. IN' �IP_;Illl-!all 1�1! �� IIIIIII 11 i��� iO� • C■� "ei111 1116::� �IIIIIII II (Source: Iowa City planning dept., 1994) Li-i c a,,--.. .aSt• Cone gee Roll/Frame 5 / 18 Photographer: Matt Laufenberg Intact except for asbestos View: North front, East side; looking SW _ shingle s i d i na. Fire escape has Location of Negatives: been added to the f rant . Appears minimally maintained, and little changed since the 1981 inventory. Contributing structure (Integrity Notes) d- ., fur' . .a '+:. : � "..." < �, �' h • � ���'4► L r- ` "mar � � u�' �`� '., � 4 ', >e x r� r, a ? , a L NA q '�• , k vkbtM. � t .1�. a �,�,� • r° r > n p �'Rr, i IST.T. ,y All 16 u i v nj > 3_. 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HARVAT HALL Preliminary MEMBERS PRESENT: Esther Baker, Thomas Baldridge, Lindsay Bunting Eubanks, Pam Michaud, Jim Ponto, Tim Toomey MEMBERS ABSENT: William Downing, Ginalie Swaim, Viktor Tichy, Alicia Trimble STAFF PRESENT: Robert Anderson, Christina Kuecker OTHERS PRESENT: Austin Chamberlain, Ronald M. Cohen, Glen W. Fessenden, Jr., Landis Fick, Nancy Fick, Ed Folsom, Mark Isham, Susan Isham, G. T. Karr, Michael Krogh, Shelley McCafferty, Kelly Neveln, Rob Phipps CALL TO ORDER: Chairperson Bunting Eubanks called the meeting to order at 6:15 p.m. PUBLIC DISCUSSION OF ANYTHING NOT ON THE AGENDA: Kuecker introduced Robert Anderson, the new intern for the City. Kuecker said that Anderson would be working on the rewrite of the guidelines to make them more user-friendly and more streamlined. CONSENT AGENDA: 1027 Sheridan Street. Kuecker said that 1027 Sheridan Street involves porch repairs and a porch roof replacement. She said the applicant wants to replace some of the decking, the ceiling materials, and one of the posts. Kuecker said that all of those would qualify the porch for a certificate of no material effect; however, it does not qualify because if the current metal porch roof is not repairable, the owners would like to replace it with a shingled roof. 821 Dearborn Street. Kuecker said that this project is for an outbuilding that was previously approved with stucco siding to match the house. She said the applicant would like to change the project to use fiber cement board or wood siding with the same color scheme to match the house. Cohen, the applicant, said that hardi-board with a stucco finish is made, so that is what he would like to use. 1227 Sheridan Street. Kuecker said this is a non -historic property in the Longfellow Neighborhood. She said the owners would like to replace some windows and doors and also construct a deck on the back of the property. 923 Iowa Avenue. Kuecker said the owners previously proposed a wood ramp here but would now like to install an elevator lift and also change the railing design. She said that previously it was thought the railing could be open, but because way the grading worked out there was a drop of more than 30 inches. Kuecker stated that now there will need to be the spacing every four inches to meet building code. Toomey asked why the house at 1227 Sheridan Street is considered non -historic. Kuecker replied that it was built in the late 1950s and was therefore not 50 years old at the time of district designation. She said that also it is not the same style and was not built during the period of significance for the Longfellow Neighborhood. Kuecker stated that if the neighborhood was now resurveyed, there is a chance that that property might become a contributing property. She said however, that the Commission needs to make its decisions based on the current designation. Historic Preservation Commission June 12, 2008 Page 2 Bunting Eubanks asked about changing the roof material at 1227 Sheridan. Kuecker said that the raised seam metal roofs are expensive to replace. She said that on the rest of the house, which might have had a metal roof at one time, asphalt shingles have been applied not too long ago. Ponto suggested that since the application for 821 Dearborn Street is different than what was listed on the application, it should be broken out from the rest of the consent agenda items. Bunting Eubanks agreed. MOTION: Ponto moved to consider an application for 821 Dearborn Street separately from the other consent agenda items. Baker seconded the motion. The motion carried on a vote of 6-0. MOTION: Ponto moved to approve certificates of appropriateness for applications for 1027 Sheridan Street, 1227 Sheridan Street, and 923 Iowa Avenue, subject to any conditions proposed by staff. Baldridge seconded the motion. The motion carried on a vote of 6-0. 821 Dearborn Street. Cohen, the owner of the property, said he found a sample of fiber cement board that looks like stucco. He said that stucco is increasing in cost year after year. Cohen said he thinks with the fiber cement board it will look pretty much the same as previously approved. Kuecker asked Cohen if he still plans to do the frieze board along the eaves and a band board along the windows, or if he would want the whole face of it to be the same material. Chamberlain, the contractor, said that they plan to put on a water table board of twelve inches, and then a shadow board. He said the plan is to blend in with the house. Toomey asked how the corners would be finished up and if the corners would be angled together. Chamberlain said he would want the corners to look the same as the house. Baldridge asked if the structure is even visible from the street. Kuecker said that it is not, but it is on the alley, which everyone on the block uses. MOTION: Michaud moved to approve a certificate of appropriateness for the application for 821 Dearborn Street, as proposed, with the corners to match the main house. Toomey stated that the main house is stucco. He asked if the garage would be lap siding and what the size of it would be. Chamberlain, the contractor for the project, said that they would be four by ten sheets. Toomey asked if they would just be butted up against each other. Chamberlain responded that they would be tongue and groove and would be laid out so that the trim boards would cover many of the seams. Chamberlain said that the intent is to have as few seams showing as possible. Baldridge seconded the motion. The motion carried on a vote of 6-0. CERTIFICATES OF APPROPRIATENESS: 747 Grant Street. Kuecker said that this proposal is for an addition to the rear of the house. She stated that the property is located near the intersection of Grant and Sheridan Streets. Kuecker showed an image of the house and the location where the addition would be located. She said that it would be a 16 foot by 12 foot, one-story addition and would mimic the roofline of the existing house. Kuecker said the addition would have fiber cement board hardi-plank lap siding to match the house. She said the trim and the windows and the fish scale siding would all match the existing house. Kuecker said that staff recommends approval of the certificate as presented in the application, with the exception that instead of using the Andersen windows, the applicant now plans to use the Pella windows that would match the windows on the rest of the house. She said that the Pella windows are wood with metal cladding. Baldridge asked if the place where this is attached is original or if that itself was an addition at one time. Kuecker said she believes it was original. Historic Preservation Commission June 12, 2008 Page 3 Kuecker said that this is another property in the Longfellow District that, at the time of the survey, was classified as non-contributing; because of the use of aluminum siding, that has since been removed. She said that the wood siding has been restored so that if another survey of the district were done, the house would probably be classified as contributing. Kuecker added that the Commission has to consider this a non-contributing structure at the present time. MOTION: Toomey moved to approve a certificate of appropriateness for an application for 747 Grant Street, as recommended by staff. Baldridge seconded the motion. The motion carried on a vote of 6-0. 838 Dearborn Street. Kuecker said this property is just north of Jackson Avenue on the east side of Dearborn Street. She said that it is a foursquare without its front porch, which was removed 40 to 50 years ago. Kuecker said that aluminum siding was placed on the structure, but the applicant would like to remove the metal siding and restore the house back to the shingle siding. She said the shingle siding probably isn't original to the house; it was probably stucco, but the shingle siding is more appropriate to the style than the synthetic siding. Kuecker said the owners would also like to reconstruct the front porch using cues from the shadow line that is on the front of the house, from the rear porch, and other porches on this style of house. She said the proposed porch would be of fiber cement board construction with a recessed balustrade and rafter tails like the rear porch. Kuecker said the stairs are proposed to be concrete. She said that although the guidelines state that wood porches should have wood stairs, it is not uncommon for a foursquare porch to have concrete stairs on a wood porch. Kuecker said staff recommends approval of this project as proposed in the application. Bunting Eubanks asked the owners why they wanted to use concrete stairs. Susan [sham said she was concerned about the slipperiness of wood steps and did not want to have to chop ice off of them all winter. Mark Isham said that concrete steps would last longer. He said that the steps are currently concrete, and concrete is easier to maintain. MOTION: Ponto moved to approve a certificate of appropriateness for an application for 838 Dearborn Street, as proposed. Baker seconded the motion. The motion carried on a vote of 6-0. 409 Brown Street. Kuecker said that this application is for a porch reconstruction. She stated that the property is located on the south side of Brown Street between Gilbert and Van Buren Streets. Kuecker demonstrated from an aerial photograph that many houses on that side of the street have full width porches that extend farther toward the street, showing that this property probably did have a full width porch at one time that has been removed. She provided a picture of the current front of the house, showing a small later addition porch in the L of the property. Kuecker showed a photograph that the applicant found of the house with the historic porch on it. Kuecker said the applicant would like to recreate this porch but not quite as wide, because that would put the porch on the neighbors' driveway. Kuecker said the applicant proposes the porch to be about one to one and one-half feet past the edge of the house and will have to apply for a minor modification from the Building Department in order to do that, because it would put the porch within five feet of the side lot line. She said the owners would like the motion to take that into account so that if the minor modification is not approved, the porch could still be built at the edges of the house rather than the 1 '/2 foot extension. Kuecker said the back porch still has some of the remnants of its construction, and the neighbors' porch is almost the same as what is shown in the photograph. She said that this house and the neighboring one were built by the same contractor, so it is likely they had similar porches. Kuecker said that staff recommends approval of this project. She said the owners plan to use wood for the building materials, but if that changes, the owners will come back before the Commission. Kuecker said the owners also want to have removable wood screens on one portion of the porch. She said that is allowed in the guidelines as Historic Preservation Commission June 12, 2008 Page 4 long as they are constructed of wood. Kuecker added that the owners would like to install ceiling fans in the porch. She said that should be subject to staff approval. Kuecker stated that any exposed foundation should match the foundation of the house. Bunting Eubanks asked about the porch screens. Kuecker said that the guidelines require the porch screens to be removable, and that is acceptable to the owners. Regarding the ceiling fans, Kuecker said they do not require a building permit, but because they are part of the entire porch construction, the Commission does have some purview over that. MOTION: Ponto moved to approve a certificate of appropriateness for the project at 409 Brown Street as proposed, subject to staff's recommendations, with the additional requirement that the use of fiber cement board would require staff approval. Baldridge seconded the motion. The motion carried on a vote of 6-0. 739 Clark Street. Kuecker said this proposal is for an addition to the rear of the house located at the intersection of Sheridan and Clark Streets. She showed where the 9 foot by 20 foot addition would be located. Kuecker said the addition would not be visible from Clark Street, and the only way it would be visible from Sheridan Street is if the bushes in the backyard were removed, and it still might not be very visible then. Kuecker showed an illustration of the addition and said staff has confirmed that the roof would be of a similar pitch as the existing porch and expressed concern that there should not be a faux gambrel edge constructed. She said that would only be around the main wing of a house, and would not be commonly found on an addition. Kuecker said staff recommends approval of this as presented in the application, with the use of smooth fiber cement board for the siding material, the use of wood or metal clad wood windows with the same divided light pattern as on the rest of the house, and with the pitch of the roof being the same as the pitch of the porch. Phipps, the contractor, asked a question about the muntins having to be adhered to both sides of the glass that is not on the rest of the house. Kuecker said it is in the guidelines about the muntins, and the Commission would have to approve that. Folsom said that the rest of the windows have snap in muntins and only on the inside. Baldridge asked if the screened porch is an addition. Folsom confirmed this. Michaud said they have to match the rest of the house so that from the outside it must match the rest of the house but did not know about the inside. Kuecker said that in the past it has been required that the muntins are put on the front and back. Bunting Eubanks asked if the windows were original on the house. Folsom said that the only original windows are on the front of the house. Baldridge said that those are the windows that are visible from the street, and the addition is very discreet in the back. Bunting Eubanks said the guidelines recommend the wood windows that are historically accurate, even if the other ones are not historically accurate so that as other windows are replaced, they stay historically accurate. Phipps said he would prefer wood windows and said that he would like to only have grills on the inside. Kuecker said the guidelines say that divided lights may be created with muntin bars that are adhered to both sides of the glass but not with snap -in muntin bars. Bunting Eubanks said that the Commission could discuss whether the applicants would need to use adhered divided lights or have no divided lights, because the back side of the house does not have permanent divided lights. Phipps said his choice would be to have no divided lights. Baldridge said that given the situation with the house, yard, and vegetation, only the owners will see this addition. He pointed out that this is also a second addition to the house, and it makes it interesting to show the transitions of the house. Historic Preservation Commission June 12, 2008 Page 5 MOTION: Ponto moved to approve a certificate of appropriateness for the application for 739 Clark Street as presented with staffs recommendations and with the option for either the divided light pattern with muntin bars on both sides of the windows or undivided lights and with the option for the windows as presented or windows that are longer in the vertical dimension that match the existing windows on the house. Baker seconded the motion. The motion carried on a vote of 6-0. 1230 Burlington Street. Kuecker said this application is to remove the steel siding and replace it with vinyl siding. She said this property faces Burlington and has a rear entry off of Muscatine. Kuecker said that this is a non-contributing structure in the College Hill Conservation District. She said it is non-contributing not because of its age but because it is a Cape Cod style, and there are no other Cape Cod style structures in the College Hill Area. Kuecker said that sometimes the Commission has denied the application of vinyl siding on a non- contributing structure in a conservation district because, if it had wood siding again, it could become contributing. She stated, however, that since this is not non-contributing for that reason, it is something that could be allowed. Kuecker said that the guidelines do allow vinyl siding on non-contributing structures in conservation districts. Kuecker said the applicant wants to remove the steel siding and replace it with vinyl siding that would be the same dimension as the wood siding that is underneath with the same exposure of four and one-half inches. She said that when the steel siding is removed, the owners will repair all sources of water damage and not cause further damage to the wood siding that is underneath. Kuecker said that the proposed trim would be built out to extend in front of the vinyl siding and be wrapped with aluminum. She said it will keep the same profile as the existing trim. Kuecker said that staff recommends approval of this certificate as presented in the application with the following stipulations: that the wood siding not be removed but all sources of water damage be corrected and that the historic trim not be removed but be built out with the same profile and dimension as the historic trim. Karr, the contractor for the project, said he was available to answer any questions the Commission had. He talked about the dormers on the roof and said that whoever did it stripped down the wood where one can see the flashing along the dormers. Karr said that is when his company got involved. He said there is no wood there, but there was excessive rot. Karr said he anticipates that when he pulls the steel siding off there will be a mess with the condition of the wood. Karr said the backside has a flat roof with a rubber membrane on it. He said this project will not address the roof itself, but he is certain there is flashing beyond on that fascia board where it is coming over, and he would like to introduce a little frieze detail to try to tie it into the house a little bit. Michaud said this is an opportunity to correct some inconsistencies. She said that on the front of the house there is one shutter on each side. Michaud said that if there is room for two shutters that are the right length to match the windows that would be good, but if there is not, the Commission does not require replacing the shutters, because they are the only ones and they do not even fit. Karr said that on the windows he would like to take a one by six to rip it down to the exact width of the original and bring that out flush. He said his concern on this one is that there will be issues and how far to take wood replacement. Toomey asked Karr if he would remove all the drywall or plaster and put in vapor barrier to the inside. Karr said that for moisture control, it says in the report that he will be using a Dow fanfold insulation that has a very similar perm rating as the Tyvek that lets the house breathe but does not let the water in. Toomey said that is moisture barrier, but he is asking about a vapor barrier. Karr said that he is not doing any inside work. Toomey said there won't be a vapor barrier so then moisture will move out to the outside of the building and then into the wood. He said that a house will rot if the siding is put on without the moisture barrier on the inside. Toomey said that is his concern with a lot of the vinyl that is put on Historic Preservation Commission June 12, 2008 Page 6 older buildings. He said that new construction will have a vapor barrier properly installed, but in houses that were built without vapor barriers, the moisture migrates through into the wood and then they collapse. Karr said that he would not be putting plaster on the inside but would be addressing this from the outside, giving the house breathability without letting moisture in or out of windows, eaves, doors, etc. He said he has not had any mold problems or that type of issue. Toomey said the science of it is that on the inside, the heated side, there needs to be vapor barrier. He said that older homes were not made with a vapor barrier so that in the winter, there is nothing to keep the moisture from migrating into the wall. Karr asked how that is different from the other applications. Bunting Eubanks and Toomey said that this is a problem typical to vinyl. Michaud said that the vinyl does not breathe like the other materials. Karr said that he can put Tyvek up, but there is air behind the hollow backs. He said he understands the argument and the process very well. Karr said that whether one uses Tyvek or foam, one is doing the same thing, if one leaves an inch gap with brick, stucco, fiber cement board, scale, or aluminum. He said that it is a pretty hard case to make that the vinyl is going to act differently — that the vinyl will trap more moisture. Karr said that his problem with vinyl is when people just go over the wood and do not use any flashing, he agrees that it will be a huge mess. He said that one material or another; cement, wood, or OSB; will do the same thing if one has the same substrate. Bunting Eubanks stated that the guidelines discourage the use of vinyl. Toomey said that he will never be able to vote in favor of putting vinyl on an older home unless the owner goes through the process of putting a vapor barrier on the inside. Karr said that the perm rating he is using will allow water vapor to escape but will not let water go in. He said it is very similar to the perm rating on the Tyvek. Karr said that there obviously is no perm rating on the interior vapor barrier whether one is using 4 ml or 6 ml plastic. Bunting Eubanks asked if it is possible to put a vapor barrier on the inside to protect the house. Karr said that would involve removing all of the trim, doors, and windows; taking the plaster and lath down; putting new insulation in; putting the plastic up; putting grout around; finishing it; painting; and putting new trim up. Bunting Eubanks said that it might then be better to use a fiber cement board siding than to do a vapor barrier or something of that sort. Bunting Eubanks said the Commission's role is to preserve older homes. Toomey said the Commission doesn't know what the condition is under the steel siding. He said it might turn out to not be too bad underneath and might be repairable. Karr asked if he can get the approval for this as the guidelines state and proceed with this. He said that at this point, from the owners' standpoint, they want vinyl siding on the house. Bunting said the Commission could consider a motion that says that staff can have final approval if the condition is such that this is non -repairable. Kuecker said that the Commission is allowed discretion on any of its decisions. She said that if the applicant believes the Commission is making a decision against what the guidelines state, then there is the ability to appeal that decision. MOTION: Toomey moved to approve a certificate of appropriateness for the application for 1230 Burlington Street as proposed. Ponto said that since this is allowed by the guidelines, and he does not think it will further distract from the conservation district and other properties, and not being able to require people to take good care of their houses, he would vote in favor of this. Historic Preservation Commission June 12, 2008 Page 7 Karr asked if he tears this off and is approved for the synthetic siding, what would happen if on the front brick side of the house the wood is rotted. He said that he doesn't want to build over rotted wood. Kuecker said that the rotted wood can be removed but no more than that. Karr discussed contractors using wood with knots or inferior materials. Regarding window detail, Karr asked what he is required to do if crown molding is chipped off above there. He said he is not going to remove any more, but is he okay just keeping the existing. Kuecker said that is correct. Karr asked if he is okay with the frieze board detail, and Kuecker confirmed this. Michaud seconded the motion. The motion carried on a vote of 3-1. with Toomey voting no and Baldridge and Bunting Eubanks abstaining. Toomey said he is voting against this, because this is the Historic Preservation Commission and he cannot vote for something that he knows will be destructive to the building. 702 Grant Street. Kuecker stated that this project involves the removal of wood stairs and retaining wall to be replaced with stone stairs and walls with landscaping. She said that the Commission does not generally have purview over landscaping, but because there are stairs involved and also because one of the retaining walls is over four feet tall, a building permit is required. Kuecker said this therefore had to come before the Commission. Kuecker said that the property is located on the southeast corner of Grant and Center Avenue, and the landscaping would be located on the Center Avenue side of the structure. She said the retaining wall and many of the stairs are currently constructed of railroad ties. Kuecker said the application proposes the construction of stone stairs and landings such that none of the stairs would be greater than two or three stairs and no handrail would therefore be required. Kuecker showed the stone that is proposed to be used. Landis Fick, one of the owners, said that he wants to terrace back a little bit from the driveway and avoid a guardrail if at all possible. Regarding the retaining wall, he said that he also wants to keep it low enough to avoid using a railing. Landis Fick said that the current situation with the railroad ties is both unsound and non -conforming. Kuecker said that staff recommends approval of this application, and if it is determined that handrails or guardrails are required, they would need to meet the guidelines for balustrades and handrails, and those guardrails would be subject to staff approval, if needed. Ponto said this application looks straightforward and would be a big improvement. MOTION: Ponto moved to approve a certificate of appropriateness for the application for 702 Grant Street, subject to conditions recommended by staff. Baldridge seconded the motion. The motion carried on a vote of 6-0. DISCUSSION OF WORK PLAN: Kuecker said that the work plan was included in the Commission packet. She said that the work plan was submitted to the City Council, which had some concerns for the Commission to consider and possibly address. Kuecker said that the first issue concerned the district forums listed in item one of the work plan. She said the City Council suggested coming up with a schedule prioritizing the districts or listing the ones to be emphasized this year. Kuecker said the City Council was also concerned about the rewriting and streamlining of the historic preservation guidelines. She said that she informed the City Council that a capable intern has been hired to help with that. Historic Preservation Commission June 12, 2008 Page 8 Kuecker said the City Council suggested also working with the Iowa City/Coralville Convention and Visitors Bureau on the walking tours and guidebooks as a way of compiling and marketing them. Kuecker said the City Council also offered to help in any way in terms of speaking with the Campus Planning Committee. Bunting Eubanks said that the grant application has been completed. Kuecker said that the Commission should hear by July 151 if the grant has been received. She said that if it is not received, there is another grant due in mid -August that would allow the Commission to reapply for other grant money for the Manville Heights Neighborhood. Kuecker said that Mayor Regenia Bailey said that she meets with the Campus Planning Committee on a semi -regular basis so that the Commission should let her know of any issue about which it is concerned and she would discuss it with the Campus Planning Committee. Bunting Eubanks said that she would be willing to write a letter on behalf of the Commission to the Mayor regarding having a summary of the Commission's goals and concerns presented to the Campus Planning Committee. Regarding item number one in the memorandum to the Commission, Bunting Eubanks agreed that it is a good idea to only work on two or three district forums per year. She said that will allow the forums to be tailored to the needs of the particular district hosting the forum. Ponto suggested utilizing the neighborhood newsletters to advertise the forums. Bunting Eubanks suggested that for organizational purposes, the Commission could consider the districts in alphabetical order. Michaud suggested that the College Green and College Hill Districts are contiguous and have a similar composition so that they could possibly be combined for one neighborhood forum. Bunting Eubanks suggested that Commission members be available at the neighborhood forums for their districts in order to answer questions and provide information. She said that with ten districts, there could be a forum held for each district once every three years, about three per year for the Commission. Bunting Eubanks said she hoped for everyone on the Commission to tackle one task per year, be it hosting a walking tour, working on a grant application, or providing information to property owners at a neighborhood forum. She asked that Commission members each select some task by September. Kuecker stated that the forums do not necessarily have to focus on historic preservation applications but could include information about repair versus replacement, how to determine when repair is necessary, etc. Toomey said that he would be willing to hold an educational session regarding siding and/or other materials, possibly at the Salvage Barn. Regarding revising the guidelines, Ponto asked if staff wanted help from the Commission or if the Commission would be in a reactive position. Kuecker said that changes would be made based on issues that have come up in applications and on information gleaned from what other communities have done. She said that if Commission members know of things specifically in the guidelines that were not addressed in the Preservation Plan, they should bring that up to staff. Kuecker said that one goal is to remove discrepancies between the Preservation Plan and the zoning code. She asked Commission members to let staff know of anything to be changed, added, or eliminated. Anderson asked that if Commission members have any materials about districts that have been resurveyed or properties that have been reclassified that the information be forwarded to him. Michaud asked Toomey about the application for vinyl at 1230 Burlington Street. Toomey responded that the Styrofoam is put behind there in the name of insulation value, but it has nothing to do with insulation; it just gives a smooth surface from which they can attach the thing. He said that between that and the vinyl it is destructive. Historic Preservation Commission June 12, 2008 Page 9 Toomey said that the fact that the Commission just approved that is beyond his comprehension and so he would resign. He said he did not want to have anything to do with a historic preservation commission that would approve putting vinyl on older houses. Toomey stated that whether there are loopholes or not, there is a right and wrong here. He said that after what was done at the house on Keokuk and Kirkwood, when the Commission approved what was disallowed by the rules, he almost resigned then. Toomey said it was an illegal meeting in that the doors were locked, and it wasn't open to the public. He said that Sunil Terdalkar put the rules up there in broad daylight, and the Commission ignored them. Bunting Eubanks said that the makeup of the Commission is quite a bit different now. Toomey responded that he doesn't really care about grants or bureaucracy or paperwork, but he does historic preservation. He said he just can't watch these things go by any more. Bunting Eubanks said that she is not a builder and doesn't know all the ins and outs of construction, but she does look for balance in what an owner wants versus what would be historically appropriate. Toomey said that the property is a nice little house, whether one calls it non-contributing or not. He said that the Commission is just rubberstamping what the homeowner wants to approve. Regarding the house at Keokuk and Kirkwood, Toomey said that it was a wonderful house. He said that he did not speak up then because the rules were right there that this would need to be disallowed. Toomey said everyone then voted in favor. Toomey then said he was resigning and left the meeting. Baldridge said the guidelines allow vinyl siding on this non-contributing house. Baker agreed and said that the same thing happened with 923 Iowa Avenue, and if the Commission denied this application, it would have been appealed and then approved. Bunting Eubanks said she sees her role on the Commission as balancing what an individual wants versus the needs of the neighborhood. She said it is difficult to deny something that is allowed on other houses or require that a homeowner spend $10,000 more on something more expensive. Baker said the Commission has certainly denied people who have wanted something that was not appropriate. She said, however, that in this case, it was in the guidelines that this could be done so that in this particular case, the Commission was not going to win. Ponto said that over the years there were many complaints to the City Council that the Commission was being overly picky for non -historic structures. He said that after that there were compromises made in having less strict guidelines for non-contributing structures. Baldridge said he is not opposed to allowing non-contributing structures to have more leeway. Regarding the house on Grant that will eventually become contributing, he said that the Commission may need to develop a scheme for reevaluating structures when they are old enough to become contributing. Baldridge said that he would talk to Helen Burford to see if she can get Toomey to come back on the Commission. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES FOR MAY 22, 2008: MOTION: Baker moved to approve the minutes of the May 22, 2008 Historic Preservation Commission meeting, as written. Baldridge seconded the motion. The motion carried on a vote of 5-0. Ponto thanked Kuecker for providing recommended motions in the staff report. Kuecker said that there will be a July meeting, but there is no need for a second meeting in June Historic Preservation Commission June 12, 2008 Page 10 ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 8:10 p.m. Minutes submitted by Anne Schulte s/pcd/mins/hpc/2008/hpc 06-12-08.doc rw ml oil IM oil