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10-08-2009 Historic Preservation Commission
IOWA CITY HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION Thursday, October 8, 2009 City Hall, 410 E. Washington Street Emma J Harvat Hall 6:00 p.m. A) Call to Order B) Public discussion of anything not on the agenda C) Consent Agenda 1. Certificates of Appropriateness a) 818 N Linn Street b) 221 Fairchild Street c) 613 Grant Street D) Certificate of Appropriateness 1. 816 Roosevelt Street 2. 629 Ronalds Street E) Consideration of minutes for September 10, 2009 F) Other G) Adjournment Staff Report October 8 , 2009 Historic Review for 818 N Linn Street District: Brown Street Historic District Classification: Contributing The applicant, David Wieseneck, is requesting approval to replace two windows at 818 N Linn Street with Marvin aluminum clad wood windows. Applicable Regulations and Guidelines: if 0 Iowa City historic .Prese7wtion Craiidelines forA`terations 4.7 Windows Staff Comments This house is a well-preserved example of the American Four -Square adapted to the Prairie School Style. It has a low-pitched hipped roof with broad eaves and notched -end exposed rafters. The first and second levels are set apart by a wide stringcourse with wider clapboard below and narrower above. A porch extends across the front of the house with rafter detailing matching that of the main house. The applicant is proposing to replace two awning windows of the house. One window is on the north (side) elevation and on is on the west (rear) elevation. The proposed windows are Marvin aluminum -clad, wood windows of the same dimension and appearance of the existing windows. The guidelines allow for the replacement of deteriorated windows with new ones that match the type, size, sash width, trim, use of divided lights, and overall appearance of the historic windows. The guidelines also recommend the use of solid wood or metal -clad solid wood windows. In Staff's opinion, the proposed windows are consistent with the guidelines and style of this house. Staff believes that the replacement of the two windows will have minimal impact on the historic integrity of the house. RecommendedMotion Move to approve a Certificate of Appropriateness for the project at 818 N Linn Street as presented in the application. Application for Historic Review Application for alterations to the exterior of historic landmarks or properties located in a historic district or conservation district pursuant to Iowa City Code Section 144C. 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 primary contact person) Owner..c'.4".1......D.LS1?. ................................. Phone.............................................................................................. Address ............ N.:.... ..rJ.e....... ......................... wn c.M......P.................................... zip .... .-�P1'°?4 il............................................................................................... Contractor .... ;t?Jn'h.... 1": e°v..................................... Address.... zsal.......... .............................................. Trf�..............................zip'�t{ ............................................... Phone.............................................................................................. email................................................................................................ F1Consultant................................................................................. Address.......................................................................................... .................................................................................zip ................... Phone.............................................................................................. email................................................................................................ Application Requirements Attached are the following items: ® Site plan ® Floor plans Building elevations Photographs rl Product information rlOther.............................................................................. 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: �-Z�- Date submitted ............................ ....................... ❑ Certificate of No Material Effect ,Q , Certificate of Appropriateness ❑ Major review ❑ Intermediate review ❑ Minor review Property Information Address of property......... .................... Use of property....... ....................... Date constructed (if known)............................................................... Historic Designation El This property is a local historic landmark OR 0 This operty is located in the: Brown Street Historic District College Green Historic District East College Street Historic District n Longfellow Historic District Summit Street Historic District Q Woodlawn Historic District F7 Clark Street Conservation District El College Hill Conservation District rJ Dearborn Street Conservation District Governor -Lucas Street Conservation District Within the district, this property is classified as: Contributing Noncontributing Nonhistoric IFject Type Alteration of an existing building (ie. siding and window replacement, skylights, window opening alterations, new decks, porch reconstruction, baluster repair or similar) Addition to an existing building (includes decks and ramps) Demolition of a building or portion of a building (ie. porch, chimneys, decorative trim, baluster or similar) Construction of new building Repair or restoration of an existing structure that will not change its appearance Other.............................................................................................. 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Exteriors appearance changes ......................Y.'..tN .......�.�T�......5��!f�..i............................................................................................................................................................. ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... fps �+WkMiV.�.ye5tgy; i d,. s s t P :•« }a u�l'*.�Yx d:L/RRY1 _fy�, � 1� [ •� f' �� � l: I �1rE..l WOW f �Mn'� � :fix • ' , t �_� � �, ' VWX Staff Report Historic Review for 221 Fairchild Street District: Northside Historic District Classification: Contributing October 8, 2009 The applicant, Mark Holtkamp, is requesting approval for a proposed alteration project at 221 Fairchild Street, a contributing property the Northside Historic District. He is seeking approval to replace the attic wi ndows. Applicable Regulations and Guidelines: 0 Iowa City Historic A-rsenation Guidelines forfllterations 4.7 Windows Staff Comments This two-story frame house from around 1900 is a transitional design between Queen Ann and American Foursquare. The roof is rather steeply pitched, the dormer too tall, and the side gable with cornice returns too elaborate for a Four Square. The house suffers from the loss of the original full width front porch. The applicant is proposing to replace all the attic windows, except the windows on the east side, with Pella Proline windows. The new windows will be metal -clad wood windows. The windows on the south (rear) elevation are proposed to be casement windows to meet egress requirements. The guidelines allow for the replacement of windows that match the type, size, sash width, trim, use of divided lights, and overall appearance of the historic windows. The guidelines require that the divided lights either be true divided lights or be created with muntin bars that are adhered to both sided of the glass, but not with snap -in muntin bars. When a different type of window is required to meet egress, it is recommended that the new windows match the size, trim, use of divided -lights, and overall appearance of the original windows. In Staff's opinion, the Pella Proline windows will minimally change the historic appearance of the house, provided that the trim is maintained. Recommena'edffotion Move to approve a Certificate of Appropriateness for the project at 221 Fairchild Street as presented in the application with the condition that the new windows retain the size, sash width, trim, use of divided -lights, and overall appearance of the historic 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 X Certificate of Appropriateness Meeting schedule: The HPC meets the secondThursday of each month. During N( 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) p Owner ../.-.1.i4'1�9..��.//?.t.TIC.iI+.l........................ Phone..... ..%q..... , 1..... IPA ....2.................................... Address ... 0.....i3t?X..ZB..I....................................t.�.'/ ...�."...."`.r.......G ...a..- .........................zip.s22..T.1 ..Q...�!. �'!r+n.►. �iM', El Contractor Address.......................................................................................... .................................................................................zip ................... Phone.............................................................................................. email................................................................................................ nConsultant................................................................................. Address.......................................................................................... .................................................................................zip ................... Phone.............................................................................................. ......................................................................................................... email................................................................................................ Application Requirements Attached are the following items: Site plan Floor plans Building elevations 0 Photographs Product information DOther .............................................................................. 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 r Address of property...AW...... r,f.41ft: ll'.b..... z......... .................................................................................................................... Use of property ... $....N tT RE wi'�tL.......................... ........................................ Date constructed (if known)............................................................... Historic Designation 0 This property is a local historic landmark OR I This property is located in the: © Brown Street Historic District College Green Historic District East College Street Historic District rl Longfellow Historic District Q Summit Street Historic District 0 Woodlawn Historic District 0 Clark Street Conservation District College Hill Conservation District rl Dearborn Street Conservation District 17 Governor -Lucas Street Conservation District Within the district, this property is classified as: Contributing 17 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) Q Addition to an existing building (includes decks and ramps) Demolition of a building or portion of a building (ie. porch, chimneys, decorative trim, baluster or similar) Construction of new building Repair or restoration of an existing structure that will not change its appearance Other.............................................................................................. 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Nrld OIltr suu 9 f N a •ua rMa 'QWn3a z/ IN3YtL)Ndr 13MUS aVHo 1r3 1LL NEW REPLACEMENT 26'-10" Staff Report October 8.2009 Historic Review for 613 Grant St District: Longfellow Historic District Classification: Contributing The applicant, Lynn Zimba, is requesting approval for a proposed project at 613 Grant St, a contributing property the Longfellow Historic District. The applicant is seeking approval to for several projects, including demolition of a chimney, window replacement, and the addition of window wells. Applicable Regulations and Guidelines: 4.0 Iowa City Historic Preservation Guidelines for Alterations 4.1 Foundations 4.7 Windows 4.12 Chimneys 7.0 Iowa City Historic Preservation Guidelines for Demolition Staff Comments This unpretentious home reflects the need for affordable housing in the 1920's. The one story gable roof dwelling is of frame construction and is clad in weatherboard siding. The gable fronts the street and a wide, open porch welcomes visitors. The home is a basic design for the period. Chimney The applicant is proposing the removal of a deteriorating chimney. According to the owner and contractor, the chimney is structurally unsound due to moisture and deteriorating mortar. There are some places where the mortar is non-existent. The chimney is at the rear of the house, is not integral to the architecture character of the house, and is not visible from the street. The guidelines disallow removing prominent chimneys that are important to the architectural character of the building. However, the guidelines also recommend removing elements that are structurally unsound. In Staff's opinion, since the chimney is on the rear of the house and is not visible from the street, the removal will have minimal impact on the appearance of the house. Windows The applicant is proposing to replace several decaying basement windows with new metal clad wood windows of the same dimension and type. The guidelines allow for the replacement of windows that match the type, size, sash width, trim, use of divided lights, and overall appearance of the historic windows. In Staff's opinion, the new windows will minimally change the historic appearance of the house. Window wells The applicant is proposing to install one foot deep stone window wells to protect the basement windows from soil moisture and prevent rain water from entering the basement. The guidelines recommend new window wells be of a material similar to the existing foundation material. The Commission has made exceptions for different materials when the window well is not highly visible from the street. In Staff's opinion, the window wells will not be highly visible from the street because of the grade of the yard. Staff believes that the landscape block proposed by the applicant is an appropriate window well material in this application. Recommended Motion Move to approve a Certificate of Appropriateness for the project at 613 Grant Street as presented in the application. SEP-29-2009 10:26R FROM:MARENGO PUBLIC LIBRA 3197413825 TD:913193565217 P.2 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 StajjiJse: Code Section 14-4C. Guidelines for the Historic Review process, explanation �f of the process and regulations can be found in the Iowa City Historic Preservation Date submitted ...........{.......� ... .i.............. Handbook, which is available in the PCD office at City Hall or online at: ❑ Certificate of No Material Effect www.icgov.org/HPhandbook UCCertificate of Appropriateness Meeting schedule: The HPC meets the second Thursday of each month. During ❑ Major review the summer months,the HPC may also meet on the fourth Thursday. Applications O 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 ....h- .f?.n..... Tr... ....................................... %Ym..r:?-.. Phone.......... r t✓�...,1.. .l' ... /r .................... Address//..��.�/ �... �rC 7.. ......... .........................../... ............(.fJl,Ill.. email................................................................................................ ❑ Contractor................................................................................ Address.......................................................................................... ......... .................. I ..... I .... I ..... ............ ......................... zip ........ I.......... Phone.............................................................................................. email................................................................................................ ❑ Consultant................................................................................. Address.......................................................................................... ..... .............. .............. .............. I ............... I ..... I ........... zip ................... Phone.............................................................................................. ................. ........ ....................................................... ......... I ......... ...... email................................................................................................ 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 Address of property(�1....��!.,-?T...:.............. Use of property.... ........................................ Date constructed (if known) .......... Z.90.161 ............................... Historic Designation ❑ This property is a local historic landmark OR ❑ This property is located in the: ❑ Brown Street Historic District ❑ College Green Historic District ❑ East College Street Historic District Longfellow Historic District ❑ Summit Street Historic District Woodlawn Historic District ❑ Clark Street Conservation District © College Hill Conservation District ❑ Dearborn Street Conservation District Governor -Lucas Street Conservation District Within the district, this property is classified as: Contributing Noncontributing ❑ Nonhistoric Project Type Alteration of an existing building (le. 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) [vr Demolition of a building or portion of a building (le. porch, chimneys, decorative trim, baluster or similar) Construction of new building ❑ Repair or restoration of an existing structure that will not change its appearance ❑ Other.............................................................................................. 3EP-29-2009 10:26A FROM:MARENCO PUBLIC LIBRA 3197413825 TO:913193565217 P.3 Projectiescription rr.....c .C..�Il:r�?.....�Xi:n. ....i�nrt... ............. .. oe na..a:a.� .. ..1 ..., 1�%rf-�r� t.�,l:1.�. ...r.' ...... 11r,...................... ... it ...C.S.4 ................ ................... ............................. ......, ...... ......if. be......r�/............... .............................Owe'G'm�°r!�.....lit/%rJ.�Qr�s1..�►....h,l1-... ............ .... i....,�r....!%.s ................................ .i.v...... ....aln? ,.3,..... r1 r .. 1.... xz ll �". /...-......G i.. �cr . ekells....a ...... c'.. .. aP!n..... ........................ 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Applicable Regulations and Guidelines: 60 Iowa City Hzstonc Preservation Guidelines forNew Construction 6.2 New Outbuildings 7. 0 Iowa City Hastonc Pmreraation Guidelines forDemolztion Staff Comments This two-story gable roof house from c. 1900 features a single gable roof wing to the side creating a T-shaped structure. It retains the original wood siding and turned porch posts. This house is representative of many houses constructed between 1890 and 1910. The applicant is proposing to demolish a deteriorated garage and construct a new 16' x 24' garage in its place. The new garage will be clad in fiber cement board siding to match the house. The roof will be asphalt shingles. The guidelines state that the decision to approve the demolition of outbuilding will be made on a case -by -case basis. The condition, integrity, and architectural significance will be considered when making these decisions. The guidelines recommend placing new garages to the rear of the primary building, constructing garages that are subordinate in size and ornamentation to the primary structure, and constructing garages that reflect the style of the primary structure. In Staff's opinion, this garage is designed to be compatible with the existing house and the neighborhood. The existing garage is deteriorated and not functional as a garage for today's cars. Staff believes that the new garage will have minimal impact on the historic integrity of the property or the street. Recommendedffotion Move to approve a Certificate of Appropriateness for the demolition and new construction project at 816 Roosevelt Street as presented in the application, with the following conditions: • the window, garage door, and entry door specifications are subject to staff approval; and • The window and door trim match the trim on the house. Application for Historic Review Application for alterations to the exterior of historic landmarks or properties located in a historic district or conservation district pursuant to Iowa City Code Section 14-4C. Guidelines for the Historic Review process, explanation of the process and regulations can be found in the Iowa City Historic Preservation Handbook, which is available in the PCD office at City Hall or online at: www.icgov.org/HPhandbook Meeting schedule: The HPC meets the seconclThursday of each month. During the summer months, the HPC may also meet on the fourth Thursday Applications are due in the PCD Office by noon on Thursday two weeks prior to the meeting. See attached document for application deadlines and meeting dates. Applicant Information (Please check primary contact person) Owner ....... .G .o-SV'7....................... Phone............................................................................................... Address..... .................................. i .t:........C-.1-.7........�A .............. zip ................. � email................................................................................................ eContractor ... -......... 't((���.. - ............... Address ...... ...�,i` .....f.l.(J............... 1. - .....�..�.�`tt......... .f"•••• ..........zip. U Phone...... .�......�L....'.................................................. email................................................................................................ eConsultant................................................................................. Address.......................................................................................... .................................................................................zip ................... Phone.............................................................................................. ......................................................................................................... email................................................................................................ Application Requirements Attached are the following items: Q Site plan -e- % or plans Building elevations Photographs 0 Product information eOther.............................................................................. 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: c ` f �'.% Date submitted ......... `.:Y.... ...1.......................... ❑ Certificate of No Material Effect Certificate of Appropriateness ❑ Major review ❑ Intermediate review ❑ Minor review Property Information Address of property... 14L....... ............... .................................................................................................................... Useof property ............j,-......................................... Date constructed (if known)............................................................... Historic Designation e This property is a local historic landmark OR e This property is located in the: Brown Street Historic District College Green Historic District ® East College Street Historic District 0 Longfellow Historic District e Summit Street Historic District Woodlawn Historic District f'Clark Street Conservation District e College Hill Conservation District e Dearborn Street Conservation District e Governor -Lucas Street Conservation District Within the district, this property is classified as: Contributing Noncontributing e Nonhistoric Project Type e 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 e Repair or restoration of an existing structure that will not change its appearance eOther.............................................................................................. 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Exterior appearance changes ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... iCIA [EEZE FRONT ELEVATION 114- a I' Vw s ANtCH $4' GRAVEi 19 i ► FOUNOATI( I» = {s 0. lut= t:L VATION 114".1•0" NGINEERED TRUSSES 24' OC 1/2 OSS ROOF SHT'G W/H CLIPS -,,ROOFING FELT W/ICE GUARD SHINGLES TO MATCH HOUSE DE ROOF EDGE STORAGE /12 WEIGHT LIM11 Dl\% xe io DESIGGN BY TRUSS X MF. 4AY t ) L —APPROX 8* 0*— -n- L3/4* SUB F!=R j 0. 5/8' GYP 80 CLG 2X4 STUDS 16' OC 112* OSF J SHrG HORIZDNITAL SIDING T10 MATCH HOUSE SIDING ROCK FILL -w—INSULATION AND SIDE WALL GYP BD OPTIONAL BARS AROUM IETER A" REINFORCED CONCRETE SLOPED TOWARD 5! OR. 3/4' CRUSHED ROCK SEC-TION THRU GARAGE TOP CHORD 9 ROT. CHORD Sl 2x8 SUB -FASCIA METAL FASCIA COVER VENTED METAL SOFFIT SYSTEM I I I I I I I I I _J Staff Report Historic Review for 629 Ronalds Street Structure: Non -Contributing Classification: Brown Street Historic District October 8, 2009 The applicant, Cory Raitt, is requesting approval for a proposed demolition project at 629 Ronalds Street, a non-contributing property in the Brown Street Historic District. The project involves the demolition of an outbuilding. Applicable Regulations and Guidelines: 70 Iowa Qty Historic P7esermti2n 63wde`ines forDemolition Staff Comments This house has suffered many alterations that caused a loss of integrity. The house was moved to this site in 1924. It was originally a small single story house. The front porch was likely added in 1924 and the second story was added sometime in the mid 1900's. The applicant is proposing to demolish an outbuilding at the rear of the property. The applicant has indicated that the outbuilding has a significant amount of rot and decay. Upon inspection by Staff, it is apparent that this structure has experienced a significant amount of neglect and deferred maintenance that has compromised the structural integrity of the outbuilding. The guidelines state that the decision to approve a Certificate of Appropriateness for the demolition of outbuildings on contributing and non-contributing properties will be made on a case -by -case basis. The Commission should consider the condition, integrity, and architectural significance of the outbuilding. The guidelines also recommend the removal of structurally unsound elements that present a safety hazard. An outbuilding is shown on this lot in the 1933 Sanborn maps; however, it has a different orientation and footprint than the existing garage. This garage was likely built after 1933. The garage is in poor condition, with substantial decay throughout, as shown in the photographs. In Staff's opinion, the garage is in bad condition and the structural integrity is in a questionable state. It would not be impossible to restore the building, but given the fact that it was built some time after the house and that there are other outbuildings along the alley, there is no great urgency in retaining this outbuilding. Recommendea'Motion Move to approve a Certificate of Appropriateness for the demolition project at 629 Ronalds Street 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 )U, Certificate of Appropriateness o Meeting schedule: The HPC meets the secondThursday of each month. During C3, 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) 19 Owner U Phone ............ ........... .�.�......��. �..1....�......................... Address................................................. ............................... r24 r a email... ........... . t '..' ............ ` ..... E] Contractor................................................................................ Address.......................................................................................... ....................................... I ......................................... zip ................... Phone.............................................................................................. email................................................................................................ 0 Consultant................................................................................. Address.......................................................................................... .................................................................................zip ................... Phone.............................................................................................. ............................................................. .............. ........... I.................. email................................................................................................ Application Requirements Attached are the following items: Site plan Floor plans ® Building elevations Q 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 Address of property d19 - ~g d `� P P Y...........................11................................................ .................................................................................................................... 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Historic Designation This property is a local historic landmark OR This property is located in the: Brown Street Historic District 0 College Green Historic District EJ East College Street Historic District Longfellow Historic District n Summit Street Historic District Q Woodlawn Historic District Clark Street Conservation District College Hill Conservation District Q Dearborn Street Conservation District E] Governor -Lucas Street Conservation District Within the district, this property is classified as: El Contributing IR Noncontributing D Nonhistoric Project Type El Alteration of an existing building (ie. siding and window replacement, skylights, window opening alterations, new decks, porch reconstruction, baluster repair or similar) D 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 Q Repair or restoration of an existing structure that will not change its appearance E] Other.............................................................................................. 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MINUTES PRELIMINARY HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION SEPTEMBER 10, 2009 PLANNING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE ROOM MEMBERS PRESENT: Thomas Baldridge, Lindsay Bunting Eubanks, William Downing, David McMahon, Pam Michaud, Jim Ponto, Ginalie Swaim, Alicia Trimble, Frank Wagner MEMBERS ABSENT: Esther Baker STAFF PRESENT: Christina Kuecker OTHERS PRESENT: Susan Futrell, Scott Steicklin, Cinda Tallent RECOMMENDATIONS TO COUNCIL: (become effective only after separate Council action): None. CALL TO ORDER: Chairperson Bunting Eubanks called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. PUBLIC DISCUSSION OF ANYTHING NOT ON THE AGENDA: There was none. CERTIFICATES OF APPROPRIATENESS: 311 Fairchild Street. Kuecker said this application involves some repairs to a rear porch. She said this is a key - contributing property in the newly -designated Northside Historic District. Kuecker said the project involves removing a deteriorated metal roof from the porch and replacing it with a membrane roof; adding gutters to help direct water away from the side of the house and the foundation; and replacing the existing, partially -rotted wood railing with a new railing to match. She said the porch floor will be leveled, sanded, and painted. Kuecker said staff recommends approval of the project as presented in the application. Futrell, one of the owners of the house, said she does not have photographs of how the porch originally looked, adding that the porch was renovated about 15 years ago. Futrell said that she has been able to find photographs of houses with a very similar style as hers, but all of them have widely varied styles of porches. She said that right now she would like to match the porch the way it is and not do anything to the upper part. Futrell said she is still looking for a photograph from someone in the neighborhood to give a clue toward something slightly more original to the house that would still look appropriate to the style. Ponto asked the owners if there would be external gutters. Steicklin, the contractor for the project, said that they want to put new external gutters on. He said there is a little bit of molding up there he'd like to take off and then straighten the soffit out and bring it out. Steicklin said that he would then have a roofing company come in and actually put in a gutter that is back up Historic Preservation Commission September 10, 2009 Page 2 of 4 underneath the membrane so that the membrane will come over the gutter, so there will be less possibility of leakage there. He said he will flash it up to the wall by a good foot. MOTION: Swaim moved to approve a certificate of appropriateness for the application for 311 Fairchild Street as presented in the application. Ponto seconded the motion. The motion carried on a vote of 9-0. 421 Oakland Street. Kuecker stated that this is a contributing property in the Longfellow Historic District. She said the applicant would like to replace three windows on the rear addition of the house. Kuecker said the addition was constructed in the 1960s, and the windows are now deteriorating. Kuecker said the applicant would like to replace the windows with solid wood, metal -clad windows of the same dimension and would like the option of using either casement or double hung windows. She said the guidelines allow for the replacement of deteriorated windows and recommend double hung windows unless an alternate style is original to the house. Kuecker said that full casement and double hung windows are typical on a bungalow style house such as this, so staff recommends approval as presented in the application, with the applicant having the option of using casement or double hung windows. Downing said it appears that the storm has a horizontal muntin, but the window behind it is a casement window. MOTION: Ponto moved to approve a certificate of appropriateness for the project at 421 Oakland Avenue as presented in the application, with the applicant having the option of using casement or double hung windows. McMahon seconded the motion. The motion carried on a vote of 9-0. 747 Rundell Street. Kuecker said this application is for the construction of a new garage on a contributing property in the Longfellow Historic District. She said the garage would be located at the rear of the property as an extension of an already -existing driveway. Kuecker showed a view looking down the driveway and pointed out where the garage would be. Kuecker said the proposal is for a 16 by 24, one and one-half stall garage. She said the owners plan to use fiber cement board siding to match the reveal on the house. Kuecker said the roof would be asphalt shingles, and the window and door openings would be trimmed to match the house windows and doors. Kuecker said that staff recommends approval of the application with the condition that the window, garage door, and entry door be subject to staff approval. She said that to her knowledge, there had never been a garage here. Kuecker said this is a two-story house. Swaim asked if the garage would have one door or two doors. Kuecker said the owner did not specify, and that's why she suggests staff approval of that facet of the project. Ponto said that a lot of times, with one and one-half stall garages, the garage door is kind of offset, and then there is perhaps a pedestrian door, versus a centered door. He said that he Historic Preservation Commission September 10, 2009 Page 3 of 4 does not have a strong preference but would be willing to consider an option by which the owner could do something like that with staff approval. Wagner said that with one car and a centered door, it gives a little more space on either side. He said that in that neighborhood, the garages might have been centered like that. Ponto agreed but said that most of the existing garages are single -car garages. Wagner said that he likes the idea of the door on the side where it isn't as visible. Ponto said he likes the design, but it might be nice for the owner to have the other option. Michaud asked if the door ties in with the front of the house. Kuecker responded that she would make sure whatever is proposed meets the regulations in the guidebook. MOTION: McMahon moved to approve a certificate of appropriateness for the project at 747 Rundell Street as presented in the application, with the condition that the window, garage door, and entry door be subject to staff approval. Wagner seconded the motion. AMENDMENT TO THE MAIN MOTION: Ponto moved to amend the motion to include the condition of staff approval for alterations to the placement of the window, garage door, and entry door. Trimble seconded the amendment. The amended motion carried on a vote of 9-0. 715 North Gilbert Street. Kuecker stated that this is a contributing property in the Brown Street Historic District. She said the applicant would like to remove the chimney. Kuecker said the owner's mason has found the chimney to be quite deteriorated and has found some places where the mortar is non-existent. Kuecker said the guidelines disallow removing prominent chimneys that are important to the architectural character of the building but do recommend removing elements on a structure that are unsound. She said that because the chimney is on the rear of the house and not highly visible from the street, the removal would have minimal impact on the appearance of the house. Kuecker said that, provided any new vent pipes are not on the street -facing elevation, staff feels this project will have minimal impact and recommends approval as presented in the application with the condition that any new vent pipes not be located on a street -facing elevation. Tallent, the owner of the house, said that she is having to redo the roof. She said she had a mason look at the chimney and give an opinion. Wagner asked if the house now has power vents for the furnace and hot water heater that go out the back already or if the chimney is being used for exhaust. Tallent said she believes the furnace and water heater have their own vent pipes. Kuecker said the application refers to new vent pipes at about the same location. MOTION: Michaud moved to approve a certificate of appropriateness for the application for 1030 East College Street as presented in the application with the condition that any new vent pipes not be located on a street -facing elevation. Baldridge seconded the motion. The motion carried on a vote of 9-0. Michaud suggested that the mason might be able to salvage some brick from the demolished chimney to be recycled. SELECTION OF HISTORIC PRESERVATION AWARDS: Historic Preservation Commission September 10, 2009 Page 4 of 4 The Commission discussed nominations for this year's Historic Preservation Awards and reviewed photographs and descriptions of various properties. A list was compiled to be forwarded to Friends of Historic Preservation for consideration. Kuecker stated that the awards presentation would be held the evening of Monday, November 2nd CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES FOR AUGUST 13, 2009: MOTION: Baldridge moved to approve the minutes of the August 13, 2009 meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission, as written. McMahon seconded the motion. The motion carried on a vote of 9-0. OTHER: Bunting Eubanks stated that Kuecker sent out an e-mail about a REAP meeting on the 23rd of September. Kuecker said that the REAP Program is having an assembly. She stated that REAP stands for Resource Enhancement and Protection, and one part of it is for historic resources. Kuecker stated that the program provided funding for the Manville Heights survey, the Historic Preservation Plan rewrite, and the rehabilitation of the Wetherby House among other things. Kuecker said the meeting would be held at Brown Deer Golf Course. Kuecker stated that the Wetherby Open House will be held on September 18th. She said that all Commission members are invited, and it is also open to the public. Kuecker said there will also be a Community Development Celebration to recognize the use of federal funds in the City at Wetherby Park. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 7:00 p.m. Minutes submitted by Anne Schulte s:\pcd\minutes\hpc\2009\hpc 09-10-09.doc