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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-13-2014 Historic Preservation Commissionr IOWA CITY HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION Thursday, March 13, 2014 City Hall, 410 E. Washington Street Emma J Harvat Hall 5:30 p.m. A) Call to Order B) Roll Call C) Public discussion of anything not on the agenda D) Consent Agenda: Certificate of Appropriateness 1. 516 S. Lucas Street (new/replacement windows) 2. 311 Brown Street (new windows) E) Report on Certificates issued by Chair and Staff F) Public Hearing on Proposed Goosetown/Horace Mann Conservation District G) Consideration of Minutes for February 13, 2014 — Regular HPC Meeting and February 13, 2014 — Public Hearing H) Commission Information/Discussion Iowa CLG 2013 Annual Report I) Adjournment Staff Report Match 7.2014 Historic Review for 516 S. Lucas Street District: Governor -Lucas Street Conservation District Classification: non -historic The applicant, Mark Norton, is requesting approval for a proposed alteration project at 516 S. Lucas Street, a non -historic property in the Governor -Lucas Street Conservation District. The project includes replacement of all the existing awning windows, with alterations to accommodate new egress windows at the bedrooms. Applicable Regulations and Guidelines 4.0 Iowa City Historic Preservation Guidelines for Alterations 4.11 Siding 4.13 Windows Staff Comments The Iowa City Assessor lists a construction date of 1956 for this house. It is a modest, one story Ranch style house. The roof is low-pitched, with wide eave overhangs, and on this narrow lot the gable end faces the street. The wide proportion of the awning windows is typical of this style, which emphasizes horizontal lines. The exterior materials include a concrete block foundation, wide -exposure horizontal lapped siding, and asphalt shingle roofing. This house was less than 50 years,old when the Governor -Lucas Street Conservation District was designated in 2001. While this house is classified as non -historic in this district, it is the intent of Historic Review to ensure that proposed changes to a building in an historic or conservation district will not substantially alter or destroy the building's defming architectural character. The project includes replacement of all the existing awning windows on the main floor. This includes the pair of awning windows on the front of the house, the pair on the south side of the house, the pair on the back of the house, and the single awning window at the bathroom on the north side of the house. The other windows on the north side are at bedrooms and here the existing awnings will be replaced with new casement windows that meet the size requirements for egress. Three existing window openings will be altered to accommodate the new egress windows. The proposed new windows are Prism Platinum, a Simonton product. This is an all vinyl window. The guidelines for windows state that new windows should match the type, size, sash width, trim, use of divided lites, and overall appearance of the historic windows. The location of a new window should be consistent with the window pattern of the historic building or buildings of similar architectural style. A change in window size may be allowed for egress requirements, although changing the window size should be considered a last resort. And, as this house is designated `non -historic,' vinyl or vinyl -clad wood windows may be considered for replacement windows provided they match historical proportions. In Staffs opinion, the proposed work complies with the requirements of the guidelines, and approval is recommended, with conditions as noted below. Recommended Motion Move to approve a Certificate of Appropriateness for the project at 516 S. Lucas Street, as presented in the application, with the following conditions: • Replacement awning windows must be sized to fit the existing window openings without adding extra blocking; • New siding at wall infill must match existing siding; stagger all vertical joints. 404"4 :. A .Y .A7 L i i S �a r' 'Ale • tp ' t� 1 V6 Application for Historic Review Application for alterations to the 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 For Staff Use: Date submitted: 1 l awl IH ❑ Certificate of No material Effect ❑ Certificate of Appropriateness ❑ Major review ❑ Intermediate review ❑ Minor review The HPC does not review applications for compliance with building and zoning codes. Work must comply with all appropriate codes and be reviewed by the building division prior to the issuance of a building permit. Meeting Schedule: The HPC meets the second Thursday of each month. Applications are due in the PCD office by noon on Wednesday three weeks prior to the meeting. See attached document for application deadlines and meeting dates. Property Owner/Applicant Information �k/� (Fleece check premary contact. person) El Property Owner Name: 5 • `0.r tr :J4 r,h % Email: hk. 61, Msrk(2 itr J ILIl 'q tAl Phone Number: c3(�) Address: City: 1� L. �'c+y ri1 State: '3A Zip Code: 2 2y F ❑ Contractor / Consultant Name: BrPnn 2. "s Hwo c a; d Email: 1 Phone Number: (319) 13O - ni 3 3� Address: I11 1'� c �iJC LA City: 1 c W H 'l' i State: 7 Zip Code: $ 2 2, VG Proposed Project Information Address: SI t'-, -J slree•+ Use of Property: V,14 v s (ly lhs ,e Date Constructed (if known): 19 $(a Historic Designation (Malay aye lowtad in the Htsm rc Preservation Handbook) ❑ This property is a local historic landmark. OR s ❑ This Property is within a historic or conservation district (choose location): ❑ Brown Street Historic District ❑ College Green Historic District ❑ East College Street Historic District ❑ Northside Historic District ❑ Jefferson Street Historic District ❑ Longfellow Historic District ❑ Summit Street Historic District ❑ Woodlawn Historic District Within the district, this property is classified as: ❑ Clark Street Conservation District ❑ College Hill Conservation District g❑ Dearborn Street Conservation District / Governor -Lucas Street Conservation District 0 Contributing V4 Nonhistoric Appliention Requirements Choose appropriate project type. In order to ensure application can be processed, please include all listed materials. Applications without necessary materials may be rejected. ❑ Addition (Typically projects entailing an addition to the building footprint such as a room, porch, deck, etc.) ❑ Building Elevations ❑ Floor Plans ❑ Photographs ❑ Product Information ❑ Site Plans ❑ Alteration (Typically projects entailing work such as siding and window replacement, skylights, window opening alterations, deck or porch replacement/construction, baluster repair, or similar. If the project is a minor alteration, photographs and drawings to describe the scope of the project are sufficient.) ❑ Building Elevations ❑ Photographs I+"Product Information ❑ Construction of new building ❑ Building Elevations ❑ Floor Plans ❑ Photographs ❑ Product Information ❑ Site Plans ❑ Demolition (Projects entailing the demolition of a primary structure or outbuilding, or any portion of a building, such as porch, chimney, decorative trim, baluster, etc.) ❑ Photographs ❑ Proposal of Future Plans ❑ Repair or restoration of an existing structure that will not change its appearance. ❑ Photographs ❑ Product Information ❑ Other: Please contact the Preservation Planner at 356-5243 for materials which need to be included with application. Proposed Project DetsW Project Description: Materials to be Used: 'Al Exterior Appearance Changes: r_ ppdadmin%Vrea/app for_histmic im.dm 12/11 516 Lucas -Windows Jan 27, 2014 South View Replace awning window w/ awing window Rear (east) View Replace awning window w/ awning window Close up of middle bedroom Front View Replace awning window w/ awing window North Side view - Each bedroom replace with casement egress and bath with awning window. Front Bedroom = �E Back Bedroom EPOPS:16ZE80401,u8 °°°'°"0p°°°"'°°°°°°°° CUSTOMERCOPY Page; 1 1312021MI AI01010 QUOTATION #20589 1117120'14 WI Norendex Shn 0 1t1 m 8808 4Un Street SW Empa NOR A Aln{`V Cedar Rapids, IA U404 Entered: 110712014 1��j11ME Phone: 318-3034017 $00-M-Me Xmlttsd: konaeemae m Fax: 315•383.4010 PO ih 17 customer #: 00oae Job Name; BRENNEMAN H1R Home Owner: CASH SALES Projst ID: Loomtlon: 60%DEPOSITDOWN Lots. Eiodcl: Phone: 06112e02: Rama Cuag P: 01 di 32" (0) X 42" (0) Prism Piallnum Whito Left Hinge Casonvent; Rough Opening GIB@; BOX; [Ien�tercept; Arogolor Low E; Argon Ome; Double Ok:aed; Double Stwgth (1,tl"); Full Screen l7lbsMImes Edruded Soreen Maid; 00 No Reinforcement, Taps Applied; Wdmum Clearence Hmrdwsrs; One White; Logo Look; 801 Eaet®nelm (U0741% OP-M, Teak Nu bemAQW.O1; U-Fina¢or:.27; SHOC:.23; Unit qus061es for 11HRAGY STAR® roglon(s): Northam No:1ir Cantval, South Central, Souther WaR-ro . VIMAQvA r % Comic. M e=-aten )7 LAJ JAJ0% 4-- Cg 02 2 W (0) X 281& (0) Prism Platinum White Top Hinge Casermerd; Rough Opening Sin; BOX; Intercept; ProSolar Low E; Argon Gas; Double Glazed; Double Strength (119"), Pull Screen Fiberglass Extruded Screen Mold; 00 No Reinforcement: Tape Applied; One White; logo Look: Sill Extender (1.11 ); DP:80; Tact Numbo"2284.01; 1.1-Factor:.27; 9HGC:.23; Unit qualifies for ENERGY STAR® reglon(s): Northern, North Central, South Centre), Souther 03 2 42" (0) X 22112" (0) Prism Platinum While Top Hinge Casement; Rough Opening Six; BOX; intercept; ProBoMr Low E; Argon Gas; Double Glazed; Double Strength (110"); Full Screen Fiberglass Extruded Screen Mold; 00 No Reinforcement; Tape Applied; One White; Logo Lock; $111 Extender (UMS"); DP:SS; Test Number=92204.01; U-Faolor:.27; SHGC1.28; Unit qualifies for ENERGY STAR® region(s); Northern, North Central, South Central, Souther Z wkzT 13em Rd orwx f J 10"PoLd-C EA 010MME xapuatou Wd IV40 LI-"ef•VLOZ EPOPS: o'o ww" CUBTOMERCOPY AdOep°4Mbd°°"p°p°°p0° 1312421051 AIC1010 QUOTATION 920589 Norandox Sim E 8805 4th Street SW Emp: NW A A)�1c�( Cedar Rapids, IA 62404 ft cd: I1���( IX Phone: 318-363-4017 800-332.6246 Xmftted: CuaWmerfx 00088 dolt Fame. CASH SALES Project 10: Location: 80% DEPOSff fOCiWN Ld 0: Model: Phone: Contact: Page: 2 1117/2014 1SZE80 Sl'97120$5 I;Z IQ Long Description 04. X 30" (0) X 22112" (0) Prism Platinum Whits Top Rings Casement; Rough -- Z Opening SFas; BOX; Intercept; ProSolar Low E, Argon gas; Double glazed; Double Strength (1411); Nil Semen Fiberglass Extruded Screen Mold; 00 No Reinforcement; Tape Applied; One White; Logo Look; Sill Extender (U1a63"); 013:66; Test Numbsa■82264.01, U.F*dDr-. 7; SHOC:.23f Unit qualifies for �ENERGY STAR® reglon(e): Northern, North Central, South Central, Souther II II ;� ��57 j3L'J t2cz1 re c_J 1 ro 00t�.7�' 06 1 30" (0) X 23 IN' (0) Prism Platinum White Top Hinge Cassmsn Opening 8129; BOX; Intercept; ProSolar Low E; Argon G Dore Al Double Gloved; Double Strength (IN); Full Sam F•be1 o Q Sr — VA G Semen Mold; 00 No RobdomemanN Tape Applied; One White; Logo Lock; S81 Extender (UWr); 010:66; Test Number■52284.01; U-Pector..27; SHOC:.23; Unit qualifies for ENERGY STAR® region(s); Northam, North Contra, South Central, Souther r) E/Z OLOVEMLE xapueJou Wd LvLO LL•urr,wZ Staff Report March 7, 2014 Historic Review for 311 Brown Street District. Brown Street Historic District Classification: Contributing The applicant, Carrie Figdor, is requesting approval for a proposed alteration project at 311 Brown Street, a Contributing property in the Brown Street Historic District. The project consists of the replacement of one window on the west side of the house, altering the height and width of the window opening. Applicable Regulations and Guidelines 4.0 Iowa City MstadcPtrservadon Guidelines for Alterations 4.11 Siding 4.13 Windows Staff Comments Built in 1893, this is a Late Victorian Open -Gable Cottage, with Queen Anne attributes, which typifies vernacular housing from the 1890s period. It features a wrap -around porch with slender Ionic columns for supports, (possibly replacement columns), a dentil cornice detail, and no balustrade. The intersecting gable roof has a broad gable oriented to the street featuring pent roof sections in place of cornice molding returns and decorative scroll work in the attic gable. The house has standing seam metal roofing which either dates from the original construction of from the years preceding WWI when such roofing systems became a locally standard safety practice. Existing windows are double -hung, with un-divided sash, either single or paired The proposed project consists of the replacement of one window on the west side of the house, altering the height and width of the window opening. As part of a kitchen remodel project, the applicant is proposing to remove an existing double -hung window on the west side of the house and replace it with a pair of smaller casement windows. The overall width of the new windows will be greater, while the vertical dimension will be shorter. The proposed new windows are Jeld Wen aluminum -clad wood casements, with an applied meeting rail to simulate the appearance of double - hung windows. The guidelines for windows state that new windows should match the type, size, sash width, trim, use of divided lites, and overall appearance of the historic windows. The location of a new window should be consistent with the window pattern of the historic building or buildings of similar architectural style. Metal - dad, solid -wood windows are acceptable. Some infill of the wall around the new windows will be required, and new siding should match the existing siding. The trim around the new windows should match the trim at existing windows. In Staffs opinion, the proposed work complies with the requirements of the guidelines, and approval is recommended, with conditions as noted below. Recommended Motion Move to approve a Certificate of Appropriateness for the project at 311 Brown Street, as presented in the application, with the following conditions: Trim at new windows shall match trim at existing windows; New siding at wall infill shall match existing siding; stagger all vertical joints. Nil IM MR zx Im IV kA ir lip tk- Application for Historic Review Application for alterations to the 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 For Staff Use: Date submitted: ❑ Certificate of No material Effect ❑ Certificate of Appropriateness ❑ Major review ❑ Intermediate review ❑ Minor review The HPC does not review applications for compliance with building and zoning codes. Work must comply with all appropriate codes and be reviewed by the building division prior to the issuance of a building permit. Meeting Schedule: The HPC meets the second Thursday of each month. Applications are due in the PCD office by noon on Wednesday three weeks prior to the meeting. See attached document for application deadlines and meeting dates. Property Owner/Applicant Information (please OrA 1= contact person) ❑ Property Owner Name: Ca ll r' 1 e. l—1 j b I" Email: CAr'r-lC, ^ I bu) 4 r M(A Phone Number: ( ) Address: , 31 rD CU A) 6`-t- City: 3�0 a) / -- (2- 1 �-, State: Zip Code: 7 a aZ i ❑ Contractor / /Consultant Name: / h E147-,e11 7 Email: Ct t'I 1 T ".R AJ1 Y16-bw4t1, C& aneNumber: Address:weldof City: J O CP)'f" (2State: _ Zip Code: Propo Project Information Address: 3 r0 (V nJ S -t- Use of Property: RO 5 % de pce� Date Constructed (if known): Historic Designation (Maps ate loco Dd m the Hulone Pnsa vauon Handbook) ❑ This property is a local historic landmark. OR Il is Pro rty is within a historic or conservation district (choose location): Brown Street Historic District ❑ Clark Street Conservation District ❑ College Green Historic District ❑ College Hill Conservation District ❑ East College Street Historic District ❑ Dearborn Street Conservation District ❑ Northside Historic District Cl Governor -Lucas Street Conservation District ❑ Jefferson Street Historic District ❑ Longfellow Historic District ❑ Summit Street Historic District ❑ Woodlawn Historic District Withdistrict, this property is classified as: Contributing 0 Noncontributing ❑ Nonhistoric Appficatfou Requirements Choose appropriate project type. In order to ensure application can be processed, please include all listed materials. Applications without necessary materials may be rejected. ❑ Addition (Typically projects entailing an addition to the building footprint such as a room, porch, deck, etc.) ❑ Building Elevations ❑ Floor Plans ❑ Photographs ❑ 'Product Information ❑ Site Plans Alteration (Typically projects entailing work such as siding and window replacement, skylights, window opening alterations, deck or porch replacementtoonstruction, baluster repair, or similar. If the project is a minor alteration, photographs and drawings to describe the scope of the project are sufficient) / fd Building Elevations IIQ Photographs R Product Information ❑ Construction of new building ❑ Building Elevations ❑ Floor Plans ❑ Photographs ❑ Product Information ❑ Site Plans ❑ Demolition (Projects entailing the demolition of a primary structure or outbuilding, or any portion of a building, such as porch, chimney, decorative trim, baluster, etc.) ❑ Photographs ❑ Proposal of Future Plans ❑ Reoair or restoration of an existing structure that will not change its appearance. ❑ Photographs ❑ Other: ❑ Product Information Please contact the Preservation Planner at 35 5243 for materials which need to be included with application. Proposed Project Detaffs Materials to be Used: Exterior Appearance Changes: ppdadm-llwtms/app_for higoriatAm.dm 12111 0 if �- V � 41 QUOTE BY: Liz SOLD TO: Quinton PO#: Ship Via: Ground/Next Truck PROJECT NAME: REFERENCE: QUOTE #: ILIZO2604 SHIP TO: JELBIVEN LINE NO. LOCATION BOOK CODE UNIT QTY EXTENDED SIZE INFO DESCRIPTION PRICE PRICE Line-1 ECC2036 Rough Opening: 20 3/4 X 36 3/4 Frame Size : 20 X 36 Siteline EX Clad Casement, Auralast Pine, Black Exterior, Natural Interior, Nail Fin (Standard), Color Match Metal DripCap, I ! 4 9/16 Jamb, 4/4 Thick, Hinge Left, Folding Handle, Chestnut Bronze Hardware, Concealed/Stainless Hardware, US National-WDMA PG 35, Insulated Low-E Annealed Glass, Argon Filled, Viewed from Exterior. Scale: 1/2" = 1' 1 1/8" Putty SDL w/Perm Wood Trad'I. Bead Int BAR, Black SDL, Light Bronze Shadow Bar, Colonial 1 Wide 2 High BetterVue Mesh Chestnut Bronze Screen, GlassThick=0.7095, Clear Opening: 12.011w, 31.585h, 2.634 sf PEV 2014.1.0.879/PDV 5.886 (01103114) NW $385.69 1 $385.69 Line-2 ECC2036 Rough Opening: 20 3/4 X 36 3/4 Frame Size : 20 X 36 Siteline EX Clad Casement, Auralast Pine, Black Exterior, Natural Interior, Nail Fin (Standard), Color Match Metal DripCap, 4 9/16 Jamb, 4/4 Thick, Hinge Right, Folding Handle, Chestnut Bronze Hardware, Concealed/Stainless Hardware, US National-WDMA PG 35, Insulated Low-E Annealed Glass, Argon Filled, Viewed from Exterior. Scale:1/2" = 1• 1 1/8" Putty SDL w/Perm Wood Trad'I, Bead Int BAR, Black SDL, Light Bronze Shadow Bar, Colonial 1 Wide 2 High BetterVue Mesh Chestnut Bronze Screen, GlassThick=0.7095, Clear Opening: 12.011w, 31.585h, 2.634 sf PEV 2014.1.0.879/PDV 5.886 (01/03/14) NW $385.69 1 $385.69 Total: $771.38 Iowa Sales Tax(6%) $46.28 NET TOTAL: $817.66 Total Units: 2 QQ-2.15.0.1343 cult-037000 Page 1 of 1(Prices are subject to change.) ILIZO2604 - 2/24/2014 - 12:16 PM Quote Date: 2/24/2014 Drawings are for Asual reference only and may not be to exact scale. All Last Modified: 2/24/2014 orders are subject to review by JELD-WEN L iow'v fdty .Flvtl...ri�..{�'Yt 4� `t"cit• - � 5 � y� �� i LTaI, 110 G�ti's !i'. c m h.: ,.y Ic C;i�9. 1.1. 5^2.19 MEMORANDUM Date: March 7, 2014 To: Historic Preservation Commission From: Cheryl Peterson, Preservation Consultant Re: Certificates of No Material Effect, Minor Reviews, and Intermediate Reviews The Historic Preservation Handbook requires a report to the HPC at each meeting of any projects that have been approved administratively. Below are the projects approved since the February report. Certificates of No Material Effect — Chair and Staff review 603 E. College Street/ College Green Historic District — window repair; installation of new storms Minor Review — Pre -approved items — Staff review 809 S. Summit Street/Summit Street Historic District — window replacement Intermediate Review — Chair and Staff review None r CITY OF IOWA CITY MEMORANDUM Date: March 7, 2014 To: Historic Preservation Commission From: Robert Miklo, Senior Planner Re: Proposed Conservation District On February 19 representatives of the Goosetown and Northside Neighborhood Associations met to discuss the proposed "Horace Mann Conservation District'. Goosetown representatives included Carl Klaus, Ken and Mary Beth Slonneger, Wendy Stevenson and Christine Boyer. Northside representatives included Mike Wright, Sarah Clark, Sheri Degraw and Jay Berry. They mutually agreed that the district should be called the "Goosetown/Horace Mann Conservation District'. With this change the Goosetown representatives indicated general support for the establishment of the district. Staff has updated the report and maps to reflect the name change. 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C: n I 0b:fit 081d 918 N. viN MARKET ST iv r.5C GC80 :'8, m. a 830 ir JEFF 114 128 1 Key property r' 1 Existing Historic District © Contributing to Conservation District (*would also Conservation District contribute to Historic District) FN Noncontributing property ■ ■Proposed conservation district N FX Removed r r�r~p CITY OF IOWA CITY .., �°�`' MEMORANDUM Date: March 6, 2014 To: Historic Preservation Commission From: Bailee McClellan, Planning Intern Re: 703 Jefferson Street, Goosetown/Horace Mann Conservation District Greg and Purificacion S. Gallardo, the owners of the property located at 703 E. Jefferson Street, have requested that this property be removed from the proposed Goosetown/Horace Mann Conservation District. 703 E. Jefferson is located on the southeast corner of Jefferson Street and Dodge Street on the edge of the proposed district boundary. The two-story four square home on this property was constructed in 1912 and is classified as contributing to a conservation district; the original siding and roof of the home have been altered. The email request from Greg Gallardo, a location map, current photographs, and the Iowa Site Inventory form for the property at 703 E. Jefferson Street are attached. ATTACHMENTS: Property photographs Email request Map Iowa Site Inventory form a C4 . %ow From: Greg Gallardo <greggallardo@gmail.com> Sent: Thursday, February 13, 201412:07 PM To: PlanningZoningPublic Cc: P. Gallardo Subject: Rezoning of Horace Mann Hello, My mother, Purificacion S Gallardo owns the property at 703 Bast Jefferson Street. She recently received a letter saying her neighborhood may be rezoned as a local conservation district. I've looked at a number of the restrictions imposed and we do not want to be part of a conservation district. Please do not rezone the property. My mother is retired and added expenses to follow conservation restrictions are not welcome. If you're committed to rezoning, can my mother opt -out of the conservation project? Her house is on the edge of the boundary. Regards, Greg Gallardo Proposed Goosetown%Horace Mann Conservation District :iNALDS ST .t t#i OlffE $l�rpr X[1S C p L� ■ Ism s 3 8. tra In. eea P 14 � rate �1 •: t P 613 61,4al F t �• t BW r 12 we .12 A m. .,H.iR:.N ST M� Yr JJ , Ry �.tt M A C P EC7 639 p �LQ� >] a89 HO(1�,•Evil,rl O.'i! 7,0 :7b, sn on R + P1 625 �' SCHOOL % �xNl+l firt 7 616 - 610 T� i NO 614 9g •�1 s1p. I■f 61a 1 • r 4i u4�8'r> k07'�a:'m , 81fi ■ fi� N S t24 728 1 iE� 4b1 .+.. 721 431 4111 r,l yrg- �418 �n ; •S�H n i3� & •we eta .0>. 716 7ID a • s ,,: �,•'%, 321 320 - . .93iDa9tt 'ep .. q .32 •• 310 ' y. `_. t 3 i� 18 Sib —I BMMING70 ST 214 i 7 MARKET ST e 49i 406 N 4; N em ; a`, 1610132 j, L!.+. Tr9 �� list a ,i9 111•+ ii L"5 iN+ .EFFEISCN S- 40 No Proposed conservation district boundary ElExisting Historic D•tstrkts Exlsttng Conservation Distrlct * Landmark E:i ■ rm�NIM; � r� 224 219. - i, 6M 618 �JARKET ST - �115 114 IffifPm.P 9 A 0 IBM n M ^,;EFFE3SQ;J N r Y S i 0 1A Iowa Site Inventory Office of Historic Preservation Site Number._ 52-010-722 Iowa Slate Historical Department East 12th is Grand Avenue District Name GOosetown Des Moines. Iowa 50319 Map Reference# 384 Identification L Site Name .rill. __..._.�. 2. ViBagelrow :City Iowa City Township. _.__...._._._.__ rill county- ._John Son 3 StreetAddren 703 East Jefferson _ a. Legal Location.__ OT ,. 19 "-` _____�4__. Rwan' tYrai: trios On (tMnflry bulk—_- panll Wbpinpl P rargw Vol". r. wnlnn ot'. x041n 5 UTtA Location: zo 6. Owner(s) Name . 7. ownerls) Address Pasting nonhing .; At 1, ~ addww 8. Use: Present---_ __ - _-- ILNI �i1a43 4tp1 Description 4. Date of Conshudfon 1912 ___,-Archil"viluilder 10. Building Type r--- ® single-family dwelling ❑multiple -family dwelling ❑industrial ❑ other institutional El religious ❑educational ❑public '=i agricultural commercial 11. Eatenor Willis: ❑ clapboard Q shine ❑ hnr k o board and batten ❑ shingles ❑ stut-tks T other asphalt shin¢le 12 Slruttural Sysfm e: ❑wood _ frame with interinkkinb lolms wood frame with light members (balloon frame) !] masonry load -bearing walls ❑ iron frame D steel frame wish runan walls ('_j reinfort ed r uncrele ❑ other 13. Conditiom ❑ excellent Ln good ❑ fair ❑ deteriorated 14. Integrity: [Songinalsite ❑moved--tiso,when? Notes on alterations, additions (with dates and art hitert. it known) and any other notable features of building and sne! New siding 1937, garage moved 1980 1i Related Outbuildings and Property: n barn ❑ other farm structures V karriage house R] garage (]privy ❑ other Ib Is the building endangered?�]no r_ _ ❑yes -if su, why. 17. Surroundings of the building: 7jopen land ^ wundland ❑ stall Bred outbuildings 7 densely built-up rstummefdal ❑ industrial (34residential ❑ether rill rill -_ _ _ _ _rill 18. Map 19. Photo k" - .. .._Roll-_>,�_ Framr_i1 _.-Vit•w _ rill—--_—,__� 4 I7� Iowa Site U1vultory SneNkmi,cr 52-OLQ-.722 Diri.ion of Ifmo, it Rrtt-n anon Iowa State Historical Depanmenl :LC. Market St., Iowa. City, Iowa 52240 Continuation Sheet 0 Item Number(s) kl Architectural description: Two story four square with medium hipped (standing seam metal) roof, and front and side gabled dormers. concrete block foundation. Unique porch entry trim work. Historical background: Matilda Hotz (widow William J.) 1909-1911, Phi Beta Pi Housed (1915), Frederick From (1920), Jacob Englehardt (1926-1940). Present owner since 1946. [For SHPO use only] Received Approved/CLG in good standing More information requested Entered into database / IOWA CERTIFIED LOCAL GOVERNMENT 2013 ANNUAL REPORT (January 2013-December 2013) NAME OF THE CITY, COUNTY, OR LAND USE DISTRICT: IOWA CITY Section I. Locating Historic Properties Identification, Evaluation, and Registration Activity CLG Standards found in CLG Agreement and National Historic Preservation Act ♦ The CLG shall maintain a system for the survey and inventory of historic and prehistoric properties in a manner consistent with and approved by the STATE. ♦ The CLG will review National Register nominations on any property that lies in the jurisdiction of the local historic preservation commission. 1. Please provide complete reports and site inventory forms from historic identification/survey, evaluation, and/or registration/nomination projects that the City, County, or Land Use District completed in 2013. Do not include projects that were funded with a CLG grant or mandated by the Section 106 review and compliance process as we already have copies in our files. None in 2013 2. How many National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) properties in your City, County, or LUD were altered, moved, or demolished in 2013? Please describe the nature of the action. See list below. 38 NRHP properties are known to have been altered in 2013 based on proiect anuroval by Iowa City Historic Preservation Commission and/or staff, (list does not include repair projects that were issued a Certificate of No Material Effect; fast does not include interior alterations) No properties are known to have been moved or demolished. Please list in the space below the NRHP properties (with address) altered, moved or demolished: 4 Bella Vista Drive - conversion of small attached garage to entry/mud room 222 Brown Street - construction of new attached garage CLG Annual Report 2013 • 228 Brown Street - installation of radon mitigation system • 414 Brown Street - installation of replacement windows on accessory building . 422 Brown Street - installation of replacement windows on main and accessory building • 603 Brown Street - installation of replacement windows • 815 Brown Street - 12 ft. x 24 ft. addition to rear of house • 921 Bowery Street - replaced front porch steps and porch railing • 903 E. College Street - deck construction • 1113 E. College Street - back porch alteration and second floor addition • 1133 E. Court Street - skylight installation • 1147 E. Court Street - enclosed front porch with screens and repaired stair railings; new rear deck ■ 1177 E. Court Street - installation of radon mitigation system • 223 S. Dodge Street - installation of replacement windows • 331 N. Gilbert Street - began conversion of large rooming house to single family residence - rebuilt enclosed rear porch, removed 2°d story egress stair, changed door and window locations • 2460 S. Gilbert Street - construction of new detached garage/workshop • 2530 S. Gilbert Street - construction of new house on historic farmstead • 523 Grant Street - replaced rear porch with new enclosed mudroom • 727 Grant Street - back porch addition • 113 S. Johnson Street - installation of replacement windows • 829 Kirkwood Avenue - masonry repair and replacement; installation of replacement windows • 514 N. Linn Street - construction of new detached garage • 611 Oakland Avenue - remodeled rear entry/mudroom, built new screened porch • 620 Oakland Avenue - addition to detached garage, garage door replacement • 701 Oakland Avenue - replaced front steps and railings 308 Ronalds Street - installation of replacement window sash • 713 Ronalds Street - deck construction • 820 Ronalds Street - installation of new doors and windows on detached garage • 708 Rundell Street - repaired existing garage, including removal of deteriorated addition • 1231 Sheridan Avenue - 18 ft. x 30 ft. addition to side of house • 1223 Seymour Avenue - deck construction t • 228 S. Summit Street - replace one courtyard window • 415 S. Summit Street - replace back door, replace windows on rear addition • 512 S. Summit Street - installation of skylights • 513 S. Summit Street - extensive renovation - alterations include chimney removal, installation of new kitchen window, and carriage house repair, including garage door replacement • 424 N. Van Buren Street - installation of new window on north side • 720 N. Van Buren Street - installation of replacement windows • 215 E. Washington Street - street level facade improvements 3. In 2013, how many additional properties (landmarks, sites, zones, or districts) did your city place on its list of locally designated historic landmarks and/or historic districts? (As a reminder, before your elected officials approve local landmarks or ordinances, you must send a copy to the State Historic Preservation Officefor comment.) Please attach a copy of each designation nomination and ordinance. 2 • 529 S. Gilbert Street, Hawthorne Glove & Novelty Co./Shrader Drug Co. Building • Jefferson Street Historic District CLG Annual Report 2013 4. hi 2013, were there any actions to revise, amend, change, or de -list a locally designated property? If so, how many? Please attach documentation of the review and appeal process and decisions made by the historic preservation commission, planning and zone commission, city Council, District Court or other governmental agency or official involved with the process. None in 2013 Section II Managing, Protecting, and Preserving Historic Properties ♦ The CLG will enforce all appropriate state and local ordinances for designating and protecting historic properties ♦ The CLG shall provide for adequate public participation in the local historic preservation programs 5. Did your city, county, LUD or its historic preservation commission undertake any of the following activities in 2013? Please think broadly about this question and include any activity (small or large) that facilitated historic preservation in your community. This is your opportunity to boast about your accomplishments and get credit for the great work you do! a. Historic preservation planning. Examples include the development or revision of an preservation plan, development of a work plan for your commission, etc. (use additional pages if needed) In 2013, the Commission considered the proposed Dubuque Street Elevation and Park Road Bridge Reconstruction Project (the Iowa City Gateway) a public works proiect adiacent to the Brown Street Historic District. The Commission reaffirmed their support of this project, attaching added recommendations to their previous approval. In 2013, the Commission supported a neighborhood proposal to establish a new local conservation district tentatively called the Goosetown-Horace Mann Conservation District. Work to promote this designation is continuing in 2014 The Commission continues to promote awareness of the Iowa City Historic Preservation Handbook and Historic Preservation Guidelines. Annual letters were sent out to remind Property owners that designated local landmarks and Properties located within a historic or conservation district are subiect to Historic Review Process for exterior repairs, alterations, and additions. b. Provided technical assistance on historic preservation issues or projects. Examples include working with individual homeowners, business owners, institutions to identify appropriate treatments and find appropriate materials, research advice, etc. (use additional pages if needed) CLG Annual Report 2013 _The Commission staff provides technical and design assistance to applicants for Historic Review. The applicants are encouraged to meet with the staff well ahead of time in the proiect planning process prior to submitting applications to discuss their proiects. c. Sponsored public educational programming in historic preservation. Examples include training sessions offered to the public, walking tours, open houses, lectures, Preservation Month activities, etc. (use additional pages if needed) The Commission presented the 31at Annual Historic Preservation Awards in a ceremony held on November 218t to recognize significant rehabilitation new additions, new construction proiects and stewardship efforts The awards ceremony was done in collaboration with Friends of Historic Preservation and the Johnson County Historic Preservation Commission. Local cable television recorded and broadcasted the event. 6. If the city or county amended its historic preservation ordinance or resolution or passed additional ordinances or resolutions that impact historic properties, please attach copies of the amendments and new ordinances or resolutions. (As a reminder, before your elected officials approve local landmarks or ordinances, you must send a copy to the State Historic Preservation Office for comment.) None in 2013 7. If new or revised design standards and/or guidelines were developed and adopted during 2013, please attach a copy. None in 2013 8. Are there any particular issues, challenges, and/or successes your preservation commission has encountered or accomplished this year? A_ notable success was the local historic district designation of the Jefferson Street Historic District. Additional successes include the local landmark designation of the Hawthorne Glove and Novelty Co /Shrader Drug Co Building at 529 Gilbert Street and the Haas Grocery Store at 518E Bowery Street Section III Historic Preservation Program Administration The CLG will organize and maintain a historic preservation commission, which must meet at least three (3) times per year. The commission will be composed of community members with a demonstrated positive interest in historic preservation, or closely related fields, to the extent available in the community. CLG Annual Report 2013 The commission will comply with Iowa Code Chapter 21 (open meetings) in its operations. Commission members will participate is state sponsored or approved historic preservation training activities. 10. List dates of meetings held. January 10, 2013 February 14, 2013 March 1, 2013 March 14, 2013 April 11, 2013 May 9, 2013 June 13, 2013 July 11, 2013 July 25, 2013 August 8, 2013 September 12, 2013 October 10, 2013 November 14, 2013 December 12, 2013 11. Please update the attached CLG Personnel Information Table (this must be completed). 12. Please attach biographical sketches or resumes of commissioners who were newly appointed in 2013 or 2014. Please be sure newly appointed commissioners sign and date their statement_ 13. Please complete the 2013 Commission Training Table. PLEASE SIGN and DATE —.26—�11 Signature ofperson who completed this report Date Signature of Mavor or Chairman of Board of Supervisors Dare Please retain and copy of the annual report for your official CLG file and send one hard copy with original signatures by February 28.2014 to: Paula A. Mohr State Historical Society of Iowa 600 But Locust St, Des Moines IA 50319-0290 Paula mobr(abowa gov If you have questions, please contact me at: (515) 281-6826. Thank you! C.G Annual Report 2013 Prepared by: Andrew Bauman, Planning Imam, 410 E. Washington Street, Iowa City, a 5ZM 310,M" 40 (REZi2-00M7) ORDINANCE NO. 13� —4511 REZONING ORDINANCE TO DESIGNATE THE JEFFERSON STREET NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICT AS A HISTORIC PRESERVATION OVERLAY (OHP) ZONE (RFZ12-00027) WHEREAS, the applicant, the Iowa City Historic Preservadon Commission, has requested approval of a zoning• ordinance to designate the Jeffeson Street National I'teglater Hletoric Dish as a Historic PreserWWn Overlay (OHP) zone; and WHEREAS, the proposed Jefferson Street Historic DISfdct has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places; and WHEREAS, Iowa City Historic Preservation Plan, contained in the Iowa City Comprehensive Plan, supports this deafgnallon due to the high concentration of historic buildings; and WHEREAS, the Central District Plan shows the area as a mbdure of Institutional uses, including university buildings and religious institutions and a mixed use area of residential and commercial bLdWk gs, and the mixed use zoning Cat applies to much of this areas was specifically developed for Jefferson Street as a way of encouraging the preservation of current buildings by allowing them to be used for either rtial or commercial uses; and dEREAS, the City's Strategic Plan contains the goal of stabilizing neighborhoods surrounding the city core; an WHEREAS, the establishment of a local historic district would further Implement the Clive policies of preserving the historic building stock and WHEREAS, the Iowa City Municipal Code authorizes the Historic Preservedon Commission to recommend and the City Council to designate historic districts, where deemed appropriate, as a means of preserving the neighborhood character of traditional Iowa City neighborhoods, or for preserving areas that exemplify unique or distinctive development pauems; and WHEREAS, the Historic Preservein Commission believes that the designation of the Jefferson Street Historic District will help stabilize one of Iowa CIVs oldest neighborhoods by providing for design relriew of exterior changes, building demolition, and new construction, which will assure campatibillty with the existing WHER character of the district, and will preserve fire neighborhood for futue residents of Iowa City; and EAS, thehe Planning and Zoning Commission belfevas that designating 910 Jefferson Street Historic District Is in accordance with the Comprehensive Plan #4 Zoning Code, and will provide a stablibzing elect on the netghbodwod and has recommended approval of the designation. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED UY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA SECTION I APPROVE, Properly described below Is hereby designated as a Historic DIsM Oveday (OHD) Zone; AN AREA CONTAINING BLOCK 46. S W of LOT 4 AND LOTS 5, 6, 7, 8; BLOCK 69: S 74' OF LOT 1 AND S W OF LOT 5 AND LOTS 6, 7, 8; BLOCK Sr LOTS 5, 6, 7, a; BLOCK 78: LOTS 5, 6, 7, 8; BLOCK 79: LOTS 2 i1 3 AND THE EAST 19' OF LOT 4, AND THE NORTH W OF LOT 1; BLOCK W. LOT 1; BLOCK 45: LOTS 1, 2, 3, 4; ALL IN ORGINAL TOWN, IOWA CITY, IOWA SECTION II. L oo 20NIN M, The Building Inspector Is hereby autnorzad and directed to change the zoning map of the City of laws City Iowa, to conform to this amendment upon the final peasq% approval and publication of this ordinance by taw. SECTION III, CERTIFICA7nON AND RE ORDING. Upon passage and approval of the Ordinance, the City Clark is hereby authorized and dkeetsd to certify a copy of this ordinance and to record the same, at the office of the County Recorder of Johnson County. Iowa, at the owners expense, all as provided by law. SECTION IV, REPEALER All ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict with the provlsions of this Ordinance No. r a_6s t 3 Page 2 Ordinance are hereby repealed. SECTION V. SEVERABILITl(. If any section, provision or part of the Ordinance shall be adjudged to be Invalid or unconstitutional, such adjudication shall not affect the validity of the Ordinance as a whole or any section,. provision or part thereof not adjudged invalid or unconstitutional SECTION M. EFFECTIVE DATE This Ordinance shah be In effect aW its foal passage, approval and publication, as provided by law. Passed and approved this 22nd day of ,ranuary 2013. MAYOR n M �:! ' II✓/ .ill;. � i.. Ordinance No. 1s—es13 pap It was moved by Mime and seconded by Dickens that the Ordinance as read be adopted, and upon roll call there were: AYES: NAYS: ABSE". — x _ Champion x Dickens x Dobyns x Hayek x ems x_ Payne x 77trogmorton First Consideration 12/18/2012 VOtefOrpassage: AYES: Dobyas, Hayek, Mims, Payne, Throgmorton, cbampion, Dickens. NAYS: None. ABSENT: None. Second Consideration _ i /s/2m a ss Voteforpaage: AYES: Dobyns, Hayek, Mims, Payne, Throgmorton, Champion, Dickens. NAYS: None. ABSENT: None. Date published 1 /3 i 12013 ki PaParedby:'8"fur.Plenrtar,.PAPA M%4.10R.WO"0oh.sveat,lWVQCiyr.u=4Ct3l"504NO(RWHO" ORDINANCE Na 13--4525 100MAXIMROWNINa lt10PR*OkfttTATc-LT 11 K t I.0 ATE0 AT 10 S, a4m. FEET AS A4f A. Ci I°i Hf� LANCili mr. (Rel f" V*mwmw, ow appp%kit, Jml( F f a —'Tcr§ Vft Tavwi, .ko: mming. pf is >mdetettat:tf29 S. 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Date published_ 5/2/2013 MINUTES PRELIMINARY HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION FEBRUARY 13, 2014 EMMA HARVAT HALL MEMBERS PRESENT: Kent Ackerson, Thomas Agran, Esther Baker, Thomas Baldridge, Kate Corcoran, Frank Durham, Andrew Litton, Pam Michaud, Ginalie Swaim, Frank Wagner MEMBERS ABSENT: STAFF PRESENT: OTHERS PRESENT: David McMahon Bob Miklo, Chery Peterson RECOMMENDATIONS TO COUNCIL: (become effective only after separate Council action) None. CALL TO ORDER: Swaim called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. PUBLIC DISCUSSION OF ANYTHING NOT ON THE AGENDA: There was none. CERTIFICATE OF NO MATERIAL EFFECT: 615 Dearborn. Peterson said this is a consent item, meaning that staff, in reviewing this, did not have any conditions that they would put on it. Peterson showed the property on a map. She said it is a ranch -style house from the early 1940s. She said the project involves the front window to the right. Peterson said the owners just want to change the sill height so that it matches the other two windows. She said this would be in character with the style of the house. Peterson said staff recommends approval. MOTION: Baker moved to approve a certificate of appropriateness for the project at 615 Dearborn Street, as presented in the application. Baldridge seconded the motion. The motion carried on a vote of 10-0 (McMahon absent). CERTIFICATES OF APPROPRIATENESS: 312 Fairchild Street. Peterson said this house is in the North Side Historic District and is one of the houses that the City and the University will be renovating. She said this is now a duplex but will become a single-family home. Peterson showed the lower window on the west side. She said the plans in the packet show where the applicant proposes to build a kitchen.. Peterson said the owners need to raise the sill HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION February 13, 2014 Page 2 of 6 height to fit in kitchen counters. She said that since this is not a front fagade, staff feels this is acceptable. Peterson said the exterior trim appears to be original and should be salvaged and used for the new window. She said the window width should stay the same; it is just the sill height that changes. Peterson said that something needs to be done with the shutters. She said if the owners are keeping all the shutters on the house, then they would need to be shortened this pair to match the new window. Peterson said the owners plan to replace the front door. She showed the storm door and the door inside. Peterson said it is not original. She said the owners propose a panel -style fiberglass door, which is a material the Commission approves. Peterson said the proposed glass is out of character with this house. She said it is just too ornate for such a simple house. Peterson said the recommendation is to keep everything the same size and put in a new door to fit the existing opening but to find a window style that is more appropriate for the style of this house. She said the recommendation would include the preservation of existing trim. Baldridge asked if this house was always covered by siding. Peterson responded that it has structural concrete walls. Baldridge stated that the architecture that is there now does not appear to be from the 1890s. Peterson said the survey actually suggested that this could be from the 1870s. Baldridge said there was a period when it was popular to take these declining Victorians and turn them into something more like this colonial style. Peterson said this is a key property in the historic district and is individually eligible for listing on the National Register. She said it is because of the construction with the poured, exterior concrete walls; there are no studs. Swaim said there is wood, clapboard siding on the exterior. Peterson agreed. She said that, looking at the photograph of the front door, one can see the thickness of the exterior wall. MOTION; Baker moved to approve a certificate,of appropriateness for the project at 312 Fairchild Street, as presented in the application, with the following conditions: applicant to provide product information for new window, for review by staff; infill below new window to match existing siding, with staggering of all vertical joints; existing window trim to be preserved, modify window trim to fit height of new window; new door sized to fit existing door opening, with a less ornate glass design to be reviewed by chair and staff; existing door trim to be preserved. Baldridge seconded the motion. The motion carried on a vote of 10-0 (McMahon absent). 219 North Gilbert Street. Peterson said this property is not in a district. She stated that it is one of the Iowa City landmarks. HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION February 13, 2014 Page 3 of 6 Peterson showed a photograph of the house from the past and one from the present. She said that the house seems very similar to the historic photographs. Peterson said she included the site inventory for the historic description and significance. Peterson said this building has housed a bookstore for a long time and is now the new location of the Haunted Bookstore. She said the owners want to reuse a sign they already have, which is a long, horizontal sign as shown in the packet. Peterson said staff met with the owners and discouraged any plans for attaching the sign to the stone in front or on the side. She said the recommendation is therefore that the sign be attached to the rear or the side where there is clapboard, or that it be mounted on posts as the owners have also proposed. Peterson said the sign would be either attached to the wood frame walls or on posts, either on the west or the south side of the building. She added that the owners are working on a hanging sign for the front that will attach to the wood frame of the front door transom. Peterson said that will be brought to the Commission for review at a future meeting. Peterson said the applicants have to meet all of the requirements of the Building Department for signage, so there may be restrictions on where the sign is located. MOTION: Michaud moved to approve a certificate of appropriateness for the project at 219 North Gilbert Street, as presented in the application, with the following condition: sign to be on the south or west side of the building, mounted to a wood�sided exterior wall or mounted on posts adjacent to the building. Ackerson seconded the motion. The motion carried on a vote of 10-0 (McMahon absent). REPORT ON CERTIFICATES ISSUED BY CHAIR AND STAFF: Peterson said the report represents two months of certificates. DISCUSS INCREASED NOISE LEVELS ADJACENT TO HISTORIC NEIGHBORHOODS: Swaim discussed the language she had drafted based on the previous meeting for a memo to the City Council. Michaud said she would like to broaden this a little bit. She said that several people have spoken to her about this. Michaud said she would like to include the language to say, "Commuters walking to work have noticed..." or "Several members have noticed..." Swaim said that one thing the Commission is trying to do is to report what occurred at the meeting. Miklo said it summarizes theminutes of the meeting, which the City Council also has. He said the minutes could certainly be attached and more detail could be added. Miklo said the first line could be changed to read, "It has been brought to the Commission's attention that this is a concern." Swaim said that what the memo then needs to say is what the Commission discussed at the meeting, and attaching the minutes would give all of the background. Michaud said that since the last meeting, the Planning and Zoning Commission met to review its draft of form -based code for River Front Crossing. She said she suggested to the Planning and Zoning Commission that any new development or 1970s development or 1950s house ranch - style or historic neighborhood should not be subject to new commercial noise above a certain decibel level, per the smart code. Michaud said the Planning and Zoning Commission is HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION February 13, 2014 Page 4 of 6 including smart code decibel levels for residential housing areas. She said that is great for new, dense housing, but the people who spend their lives maintaining historic buildings and their properties should also be given that consideration — that there would not be undue noise. Michaud said that the smart code is a national standard that has been implemented in a variety of small and middle-sized cities in the last ten years. She said the smart code is a list of guidelines that is form -based, which we are moving toward in general. Michaud said that specifically they would include a sentence stating that the decibel level should not exceed 65 during the day, basically on the frontage line of the adjacent residential property, and 55 at night. She said that even 40 decibels disturbs sleep. Michaud said that whatever is extended to new development, which is totally legitimate, should also be extended to established neighborhoods, historic or non -historic. Miklo said the memo brings the issue to the City Council's attention and asks them to look at the noise ordinance. He said that is the goal: to have the City Council direct the staff that deals with the noise ordinance to review it. Miklo said he assumes they would review the latest codes from model codes, with smart code being one of them for consideration. Miklo said that rather than discussing decibel levels, which those present do not have expertise in, getting this in front of the City Council so that the research can be done is the important thing. Michaud suggested broadening the language a little to indicate that the Commission is looking for a specific result or some accountability. Miklo responded that he believes the memo does this in discussing "...to help assure that City regulations are sufficient to preserve the quality of residential neighborhoods..." Baldridge asked about the strip along Washington Street and what the expectation of those businesses is. Miklo replied that the commercial zoning at that portion of Washington Street has been in place since at least the 1960s. Michaud said that the 500 block was in 1984 Miklo said he had done some research when there was controversy about the Red Avocado property. He said that the zoning maps going back to the 1960s showed everything up to College Green Park as being commercial. Miklo stated that in 1984, the map was changed to reflect the level of commercial and also to change, the buildings that actually faced the park down to residential. Michaud said this involves a change of use. She said there was a restaurant there with a very quiet fan. Michaud said that life goes on regardless of something carved of stone in the past. She said that with new technology and code requirements, she thinks there should be ameliorative action so that there is not an intrusion on the lifestyle and quality of the neighborhood, leading to degradation and abandonment of property or decreased property value. Michaud said that is one of the functions of zoning. Michaud said this will be a great opportunity for the City Council to control the quality of life for the whole city, regardless of the age of the residences. She said the decibel level is at the limit HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION February 13, 2014 Page 6 of 6 at her property line at her back wall. Michaud said that when the windows are open, it will be much more prominent all night long until 4 or 5 a.m., and then they start it again at 8 a.m. Michaud said it has been documented how stressful this can be. She said there are a lot of renters a lot closer to this fan than she is. Michaud said she is looking forward to contemporary standards and respect for the common good by the City Council. Swaim suggested using the language, "it has been .brought to the Commission's attention that there are concerns about increased noise." She said the final paragraph or sentence could state, "The attached minutes document the detailed discussion of the topic at the meeting." Ackerson said that noise level can affect the quality of life in an older neighborhood. He said that the issue here that is being addressed is that when one has old houses with established residences and something new comes in, if not controlled, it can adversely affect quality of life. MOTION: Ackerson moved to approve the memorandum, as amended by Swaim, to be sent to the City Council. Corcoran seconded the motion. The motion carried on a vote of 10-0 (McMahon absent). CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES FOR DECEMBER 12 2013: MOTION: Ackerson moved to approve the minutes of the Historic Preservation Commission's December 12, 2013 meeting, as written. Litton seconded the motion. The motion carried on a vote of 10-0 (McMahon absent). ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 6:01 p.m. Minutes submitted by Anne Schulte z O N N O V z O W W w IL V O H 2 M X X X X X X X X X X N X X X x x Lu x O O O O tF S r O I X X X x x X X x r 0 c X I X X X X X 0 0 x X r X I x x X x X O x O O X I XFX T"W) X X X O O N n X I X X X X p x X x x r Z X I X X X X X X x X M 0 I X O Ot X X � X x x to X I X X X X x O x x O ax ix x x x x x x a x I x xi I x x x x x M 11 x i X X i i x X X x a x ix x I 1x o 0 0 x o X I x x I I X x x x O m It m v m m It IT m m u) w W Cl) M f+S M M c3 n3 o3 r�i r3 r�i N N W W = p Q z Q j z F Y o a a ga w z= c y Z LL z W° LLj a a H~ 9 o Z Q W O O = W O Q = Z ac Y 0 3 a ° °a° ° a M� rn 3 d N `y a x E wm c W m m m a '¢ ¢ z noon x0ILL, W x MINUTES HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION FEBRUARY 13, 2014 EMMA HARVAT HALL MEMBERS PRESENT: MEMBERS ABSENT: STAFF PRESENT: Kent Ackerson, Kate Corcoran, Frank Wagner PRELIMINARY Thomas Agran, Esther Baker, Thomas Baldridge, Frank Durham, Pam Michaud, Ginalie Swaim, Andrew Litton, David McMahon Bob Miklo OTHERS PRESENT: Matthieu Biger, Christine Boyer, Ann Connors, Mike Oliveira, Ken Slonneger, Mary Beth Slonneger, Chris Welu-Reynolds, Mike Wright RECOMMENDATIONS TO COUNCIL: (become effective only after separate Council action) None. CALL TO ORDER: Swaim called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m. Miklo said the Commission packet included a report on the proposed Horace Mann Conservation District. He said the report is also available on the City's website. Miklo thanked Bailee McClellan, a City intern who did a lot of work on the report. Miklo said this conservation district designation has been requested by the Northside Neighborhood for the area surrounding Horace Mann School. He said the purpose of a conservation district is to preserve the unique architectural and cultural and aesthetic characteristics of older neighborhoods. Miklo said it is to provide design review for new construction in those neighborhoods to help assure that any new buildings or significant alterations to existing buildings are respectful of the historic character. Miklo said conservation district designation is also to encourage the retention and rehabilitation of existing housing stock and the maintenance of those buildings over time. He said that along with that, the purpose is to stabilize property values and encourage re -investment in older neighborhoods. Miklo stated that another of the purposes of a conservation district is to protect the setting of historic landmarks and nearby historic districts. He said the idea is that if one has a landmark, the buildings around it should be respectful of that building, or if there is a district, there is not a sudden jarring change. Miklo said those are the purposes that the City has established for conservation districts. He said it is one of the tools that the City has to create and promote healthy neighborhoods, by assuring property owners that development in their neighborhood will be compatible with the character of the neighborhood. To qualify for a conservation district, Miklo said that there are some specifications in the zoning code. He said that at least 50% of the properties must be at least 50 years of age or older. HISTORIC PRESERVATION CONMSSION February 13, 2014 Page 2 of 13 Miklo said that is the same threshold that is used to start examining properties for eligibility for the National Register. He said it is clear in the proposed Horace Mann Conservation District that the vast majority of the buildings are older than 50 years. Miklo said that a good portion of them were built in the time frame of 1890 to 1900. He said this clearly meets that criterion. Miklo said the next requirement is that less than 60% of the properties qualify as historic or are eligible for a historic district. He said the reason for that is that it is a requirement the State has placed on the City. Miklo stated that it is to insure that the cities do not take the path of least resistance and create conservation districts where there really should be historic districts. He said one of the reasons for that is that the rules and regulations for conservation districts are more flexible than for historic districts. When looking at property classification in the proposed Horace Mann Conservation District, Miklo stated that roughly 33% would be eligible for a historic district, and another roughly 3% would be independently eligible for the National Register as they are that important historically or architecturally. Miklo said that if one looks at the other properties in the district, almost 40% of them would qualify for a conservation district. He said that anything that also qualifies for a historic district or a landmark would also therefore qualify for a conservation district. Miklo said the vast majority, roughly 75% of the properties in the proposed district, qualify for a conservation district. He said there are not sufficient numbers to qualify for a historic district, and that is why this is being looked at for a conservation district. Miklo referred to the map showing the properties as classified. He said the classifications are as follows: non-contributing for modem or newer buildings or buildings that have been remodeled to such an extent that they are no longer recognizable as older or historic structures. Miklo said that typically occurs when there have been several changes such as removal of a porch, change in the roofline, application of replacement siding, or large additions. Miklo said the next classification is contributing properties. He said these properties contribute to the character of the neighborhood. Miklo said they are older, so they have some historic value, but there have been some alterations to them so they are not purely historic. He said examples would include older houses that might have had siding of the wrong scale applied or asbestos or aluminum siding, or a house where the front porch was removed. Miklo said they still have generally their historic characteristics, but they have been altered somewhat. Miklo said that examples of properties that would quality for a historic district are pretty much as they were built. He showed examples of houses that have had very few changes over the one hundred or more years they have been in existence. Miklo said the buildings also might contribute to a historic district because of an association with a historic event or character. He showed a house on Bloomington Street that was the house of Theresa Dolezal Feldwert, who was the person who had the black angel erected in Oakland Cemetery. Miklo said the house would contribute to a historic district on both historic and architectural grounds. Miklo said there are also key properties, which can contribute to both conservation and possibly historic districts or are important enough that they could be independently listed on the National Register of Historic Places. He said there are a number of these properties in the proposed conservation district. Miklo said the properties are pretty much the way they were when they HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION February 13, 2014 Page 3 of 13 were built or if there has been an addition, it was done keeping in mind the characteristics and architecture of the main house itself. Miklo said there are key properties that are landmarks. He said these are buildings that have already been designated as Iowa City's historic landmarks, are on the National Register of Historic Places, and are protected by the preservation ordinance, in that any significant alteration to them would have to be reviewed by the Historic Preservation Commission. Miklo said that when looking at the report in detail, one can look at a property and then look at the key to see how these fall within the classifications. He said the classifications are also important in that, depending on whether a building is key, contributing, or non-contributing, the guidelines are different for those properties. For example, Miklo said for a building that is considered non-contributing, the guidelines would allow those to be removed and replaced with new, modern buildings but using some characteristics present in the historic buildings in the neighborhood. Miklo said the main purpose of a conservation district is to conserve an area. He said that one of the goals is that as buildings are reinvested in over time or new buildings are built, the neighborhood improve in its historic character, and portions of it or all of it could then go to the level of a historic district. Miklo said it is also a tool that the City can use to promote healthy neighborhoods. He said that is something that the Planning and Zoning Commission and the City Council consider when they consider a conservation district. Miklo said the Historic Preservation Commission's role is to look at the historic character of the properties. He said that in this particular area, the City is reinvesting in the neighborhood through the UniverCity Neighborhood Partnership Program, which encourages home ownership and rehabilitation of older properties. Miklo said the City has also invested in the North Market Square Park and street signs in both the Goosetown and Northside Neighborhoods to promote neighborhood identify. He said the City is encouraging the school district to carry out plans to invest in and add on to Horace Mann School. Miklo said that all of this is part of a bigger goal, not just historic preservation but community preservation. Based on the report, Miklo said staff finds that this proposed district qualifies for a conservation district and would recommend approval. Ackerson asked Miklo if it is possible for any particular property to opt out. Miklo said that a conservation district has to be contiguous. He said that in terms of a property opting out, it would have to be on the perimeter of the district. Miklo said that a building that is considered non-contributing might be found in the center of a district, but the guidelines are very flexible for those properties. Miklo said that in drawing the district boundary, staff, after consulting with the applicant, looked at properties on the border, and if there was a property on the edge that was non-contributing, it was excluded. He said that if a property on the edge was contributing, it was included. Miklo stated that one of the other principles staff tried to adhere to but did not always, and this is more of a broad zoning principle, is to do both sides of a street in the same district. He said that if there is a change, it occurs in a back yard and not a front yard. HISTORIC PRESERVATION CONMHSSION February 13, 2014 Page 4 of 13 Miklo said that if the Commission finds that some of the properties on the perimeter of a district do not qualify or the Commission does not feel so concerned about them, some of those could be removed as part of the recommendation to the City Council. He asked that Commission members consider and discuss these properties before making a recommendation. PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE HORACE MANN CONSERVATION DISTRICT: Wright said he is Chair of the Northside Neighborhood Association. He said the idea of a Horace Mann Conservation District arose from neighbors talking about preserving the character of the neighborhood, which is one of Iowa City's oldest platted areas. Wright said that the neighbors wanted to preserve the neighborhood and preserve the housing stock and keep Horace Mann School a vital presence in the neighborhood and in Iowa City, because a school is only going to be as vital as the neighborhood that is around it. Wright said that, looking at the map, one can see the school is a center of sort of a donut, with the top already protected by the Brown Street Historic District. He said the areas primarily to the south and east are proposed to be included in the district. Wright said this encompasses some of Mann School's prime attendance area, which is an area where the City has been investing in terms of the UniverCity Neighborhood Partnership Program. He said the proposed conservation district would shore up the City's efforts, as well as the efforts of homeowners who are already invested in the area. Wright said this Would keep the neighborhood desirable and viable. Wright said that while a fair amount of the housing stock in the neighborhood has been moved or has been irretrievably changed, the majority of it does remain more or less intact. He said this is what gives the area its unique character and the vibe that those who live there really appreciate. Wright said it is what they want to preserve and what they want to invest in. Wright said this is a neighborhood that has stood the test of time. He said it is walkable to jobs and to downtown's restaurants and shops. Wright said it creates a sustainable environment. Wright said that, although having taken the lead on this, the Northside Neighborhood did not think about neighborhood boundaries. He said the goal has been neighborhood enhancement and preservation and making a stronger environment to surround the Horace Mann School. Wright said they understand how this singular focus has caused a bit of a stir, for which they apologize. Wright said that, in retrospect, they should have communicated with the folks in the Goosetown Neighborhood, but the focus was indeed absolutely on preservation. He said there was most certainly never any other intent. Wright said the staff report, even the cover photograph, makes repeated references to both neighborhoods, Goosetown and the Northside, which they think emphasizes that the issue here is preservation. He said the issue here is preservation; there was no thought to boundaries, and they really are boundary -neutral when it comes to this. Wright encouraged the Commission to approve the Horace Mann Conservation District when the vote comes. He said its establishment will only be a win for the two neighborhood associations, for those who live within its boundaries, and for Iowa City as a whole. HISTORIC PRESERVATION CONMSSION February 13, 2014 Page 5 of 13 Beth Slonneger said she lives on Davenport Street in the Goosetown Neighborhood. She said she wanted to present her thoughts on behalf of herself, her husband and Carl Klaus, who is out of town and asked her to speak for him. Slonneger said she and her husband were out of town and did not go to the January 30 neighborhood meeting and did not know anything about what had come before. She said their concern is that all of a sudden they are finding out that about half of Goosetown is being joined to another area of town and being called Horace Mann. Slonneger said that Goosetown's history goes back 160 years to the first Bohemian immigrant who came to Goosetown in 1856. She said that the Dvorsky family and their allied families settled on Bloomington Street right near Dodge. Slonneger said they spread out on that street in the 700 block and went down, went forward, went above and filled in over time with other families. She said the little cottages still remain there. Slonneger said the families who came scraped together the money to come here, to come to Iowa City, and to buy their first parcel of land. She said she thinks of it as the heart of Goosetown. Slonneger said they came with their skills. She said they built Saint Wenceslaus; they laid brick with the first pastor. Slonneger said they built a Protestant chapel on Fairchild Street. She said they built the CSPS Hall for their monthly meetings and socialization. Slonneger said the families placed their houses on the corner of the lot that would allow their gardens the most productive part of the land. She said they planted fruit trees, planted grapes, made wine, butchered their livestock, had smokehouses, had provisions for heat and laundry, barns, outhouses, and the whole array of buildings on those properties. Slonneger said they had a distinctive character and history. She stated that they were very, very cohesive. She said they liked to socialize together. Slonneger said she started collecting oral histories, which led to a book called Small but Ours. She stated that the title came from a garden sign within the Sojek garden. Slonneger said the neighborhood was very garden -oriented. Slonneger said that when one thinks about dividing off a part of Goosetown; in the eyes of herself, her husband, and Klaus; it is attaching a label that has nothing to do with this 160-year- old history. She said that in a certain sense, it obliterates that history. Slonneger stated that the treasures; the iconic buildings such as Saint Wenceslaus, CSPS Hall, and the first cottages; are being taken into another district and applied with a new name. She said the problem with that is that she has seen this happen before; they have been fragmentized already. Slonneger said that the northern streets of Goosetown on Brown Street were taken off and made part of the Brown Street Historic District. She said that the property owners are invited to all the social gatherings and the park, but their eyes have shifted forward to the Brown Street concerns and those historic homes. Slonneger said they are no longer, in a sense, part of Goosetown. Slonneger said that if this part is divided off, then they are left with an area to the east of this that would become, possibly, part of Goosetown but perhaps not, because the treasures are gone — the things that identify Goosetown, the earliest buildings. She said this is a concern. Slonneger said that for years, she and her husband and Klaus have worked very hard. HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION February 13, 2014 Page 6 of 13 Slonneger said that she and her husband have restored five buildings in Goosetown, three of which are in this proposed district. She said that is the only way they knew about this proposal. Slonneger said everyone she talked to around her did not even know about this, and they could not understand how half of Goosetown could disappear into a district without being informed about it. Slonneger said she had done all of these interviews with elderly people who had roots in Goosetown. She said that she and Klaus are kind of like a bridge between what was and what we are passing on to the next generation. Slonneger said they have this great fondness, and they have worked hard for it. She said they see it as a cohesive unit that is typified by the buildings that are going to be sliced off it and called something else. Slonneger said that in fact Horace Mann is a 20'h century building, and the children in her neighborhood went to the third ward school for much of that time, so it doesn't even fit that. Slonneger said that to think about a way of protecting these buildings is really, really hard, but maybe there should be some kind of small grants awarded to people who wanted to enhance their gardens, put up traditional fencing, plant fruit trees. She said they talked about historic lighting and wrote a PIN grant and were awarded one light that never got to them. Slonneger said that some of these things that could enhance the neighborhood that the City could participate in could help solve this problem of what to do about these buildings. She asked the Commission members to think about what it would mean to their neighborhoods if people were divided in half in two different districts. Oliveira said he owns Prestige Properties/Prairie Sun Building Services in Iowa City. He said they own approximately just under 80 buildings within an 11-block radius of campus. Oliveira stated that he lives in this area up on Ronalds Street. Oliveira said that his partner attended the first meeting for Horace Mann. He said that one of the things they are looking at about this district and why they have some problems with it is that with this proposed district, given the other historic districts and conservation districts in Iowa City, the City will be circled right now. Oliveira said that when the market does shift, and it is going to shift but not right away, because the best use for property right now is probably rentals on these properties, but some day it is going to shift, where some of these buildings would be better served by either being rehabbed or torn down to build historically accurate reproductions on those lots. Oliveira said that if this whole neighborhood is encumbered, it will limit the market forces for that as older people want to move into the City and spend more money, saving some of these neighborhoods. He said that the nomenclature that he has when he listens to Miklo is a one- sided perspective. Oliveira asked how many of these places are owner -occupied versus rental. Miklo answered that it is roughly 60% rental property and less than 40% owner -occupied. He said that is one of the reasons that this was brought to the attention of the City, which wants to promote a healthy balance. Oliveira said that he understands it. He said one of the things he has a challenge with is that with the historic preservation should be pushing the City Council for is us putting in Iowa City, HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION February 13, 2014 Page 7 of 13 trying to get some more high net worth people in this area. He said the reason why is that they have the money to spend on these older houses. Oliveira said that demand is rising today. He said that people want to move into homes that are ADA compliant, low maintenance, and have good curb appeal. Oliveira said he can see that there is going to be potential for some of these places to be torn down and rebuilt. Oliveira said they don't mind putting it to the Commission to be historically accurate, but not every house is going to be able to be remodeled. He said that some of these houses, especially in this area, this is a very big land grab. Oliveira said that Horace Mann has been fought over for the last 40 years as to whether it will stay open or be closed. He stated that it is unknown what the School District will do over time. Oliveira said that the preservation of Goosetown was a good argument from the previous speaker. He said that deserves merit. Oliveira said that he also thinks that taking this big a land swap in this area probably doesn't need to be done. He said one could probably pick up half of those historic homes that may be qualified and do a little bit more planning on this. Oliveira said he has received calls from well over a dozen land owners in this area asking about what will happen. He said he believes there are a couple of things. Oliveira stated that the best use of these houses in some areas, even if a conservation district is proposed, they'll minimally take care of the houses, use them until they fall over, and then there will be a problem. Oliveira said we should step back for a moment and take a look at what is going to happen here. He said there is a program in Des Moines where there is a ten-year tax break for fixing up older homes. Oliveira said that Iowa City needs to take a look at that. He said they have two or three projects going on in this area right now and will continue to have. Oliveira said that the guidelines in the current Historic Preservation Handbook for reuse of current properties are pretty strict. He said it is very hard to tear down a ,rebuild. Boyer said she is currently President of the Horace Mann PTO and is also co -leader of the Goosetown Neighborhood Association. She said that she believes the goal of the Horace Mann Conservation District is about preserving the neighborhood and preserving a kind of housing stock that people would like to have in the Iowa City area near that school. Boyer said she is not sure that a conservation district is the way to go about the problem. She said it is a way of dealing with what is the belief of preserving neighborhoods but thinks in this particular circumstance maybe a more laser focus as to what we are really working toward would be appropriate. Boyer said that she knows Horace Mann has been discussed for closure many times and would hate to see that happen. She said, however, that there is a variety of things going on with school districts and whether there will be funding. Boyer said she does not think this approach to deal with the neighborhood is necessarily a bad one, but thinks a bit more needs to be done than just having a conservation district to entice people into the Horace Mann Neighborhood. She said the City could look at a moratorium on rental units or perhaps some tax breaks. Boyer said there are other ways to work on this HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMNIISSION February 13, 2014 Page 8 of 13 circumstance. She said it is very distressing that the proposal would carve out part of the Goosetown Neighborhood. Boyer said she understands there is a vision and a plan that people would like to see for Horace Mann, herself included, but she thinks it is somewhat at odds at the moment. Boyer said she thinks that dealing with the housing stock and addressing that issue thoughtfully is perhaps what needs to be addressed. She said it is something that perhaps the neighborhoods should discuss how they want this to work. Welu-Reynolds said she used to live on North Summit Street and when she first lived there she went to a Northside Neighborhood meeting and was told she lived in Goosetown, although she was welcomed to the meeting. She said there has always been some confusion as to where the line is between Goosetown and the Northside. Welu-Reynolds said this area of town is a diverse neighborhood, is walkable, and has a great school. She stated that the School District has committed to doing a complete renovation to Horace Mann. Welu-Reynolds said when she hears talk of tearing down houses, she hopes that the only reason she ever sees for a teardown is when a property has been neglected. She said that of the two houses she and her husband restored up on North Summit Street, one of them probably would have been considered a tear down. Welu-Reynolds said that when one does little by little and utilizes the resources available in Iowa City, one can actually renovate a house fairly reasonably and turn it over to the next generation. Welu-Reynolds said there is some discussion that probably needs to happen as to what is Goosetown and what is the Northside. She said that everyone is probably willing to look at that and to discuss that. Welu-Reynolds said that when she looks at Iowa City and at other conservation areas, she does see a difference in those neighborhoods as to the stability and the historic presence of those neighborhoods. She thinks that can be achieved in this area. She said she is in favor of a conservation area but as to the exact property line, there should be some discussion. Welu-Reynolds said she thinks the Commission should go ahead with a conservation district, because it does benefit the City of Iowa City. Welu-Reynolds agreed that there are trends, with people moving out of the City, and then people want to move back in. She said a conservation district would give people who want to move back in a place they may want to live. Miklo said he wanted to clarify something, as several speakers had discussed this as if the City is creating a new neighborhood or carving out a piece of Goosetown or the Northside. He reminded those in attendance that a conservation district is a zoning tool. Miklo said it is a zoning overlay district, and probably the only place this will be referred to as the Horace Mann Conservation District is in the zoning ordinance. He said he does not believe it will become the nomenclature for the neighborhood, based on other neighborhoods where there are overlays that cross over neighborhood boundaries and they have various names. Miklo said this is not creating a new neighborhood. He said there will not be a neighborhood association nor an apparatus that goes with a neighborhood association. Miklo said this will simply be an overlay on the zoning map. He said that for those who are concerned about HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION February 13, 2014 Page 9 of 13 whether they are in Goosetown or the Northside, the Commission's consideration of this proposed district does not really get to that issue. Ackerson asked who knows what the actual boundaries of Goosetown are. Slonneger said she has discussed Dodge and Bloomington, all the way up north. She said it has Saint Wenceslaus to the west of that and the CSPS Hall. Slonneger said the geese were taken to north Market Square Park at one time. She said this was a fluid area. Slonneger said that when the dispute became a problem for the neighbors is when they started to form neighborhood associations. She said if one thinks about it in terms of Dodge Street, that might help, and Bloomington. Miklo said he does not disagree with Slonneger's assessment. He said he did not know if there was ever a historic map that showed Goosetown. Miklo said it referred to the area where a lot of the Czech immigrants lived, at the time Northeast Iowa City, with the concentration and major institutions roughly in this area. He said that in addition to the Czech immigrants, there were other immigrant populations, including German families and others. Miklo said the preservation documents show the area roughly form Johnson Street to Reno Street as being the proximate location of Goosetown. He said there was never a territory or something that showed up on City maps. Miklo said it was the research of people like Slonneger who identified and brought attention to it. Slonneger said she was talking about the people who he actually asked that question of who were from the neighborhood. Miklo agreed and said it was Slonneger's research that brought it to light. Ken Slonneger said he thinks a name does make a difference. He said that since his neighborhood is kind of an unorganized neighborhood, they feel like they are at the mercy of the organized neighborhoods. He said they sort of feel like they are going to lose their identity. He looks at the district that is being proposed and counts about 18 city blocks in the district. He said that of those 18 city blocks, eleven or twelve of them are really historic Goosetown. Slonneger said he would be in favor of this proposal if the name were changed from the Horace Mann Conservation District to the Goosetown Conservation District, because that is really what it is. Ken Slonneger said he wants to preserve the identity of the neighborhood, which is really one of the oldest neighborhoods in the City. He said he is afraid it would be lost if this sort of thing goes through. Michaud asked about the whited -out area. Miklo replied that there are properties within this boundary that are zoned residential. He said the properties that are not zoned residential are zoned commercial or public. Miklo said these are areas that are also zoned commercial or higher -density residential or did not contain sufficient contributing properties to qualify for a conservation district. Michaud stated that what she is concerned about is the area near Ace Hardware and across from it. Miklo said that is zoned Neighborhood Commercial, CN-1 HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION February 13, 2014 Page 10 of 13 Michaud said that a lot of people saw the Victorian houses come down near the co-op. She said she lost an opportunity in 2005 to successfully organize her neighborhood to keep it or downzone it to three stories. Michaud said that one can see the contrast between what is there now, the four-story building, adjacent to a historic district. She stated that this is what one risks if multiple houses go down. Baldridge asked, if this became a conservation district, if something that would be risked, given what the buildings are currently. He said the conservation district would prevent anything like that happening, but given what the current zoning is on that neighborhood commercial, he asked if something like that could be built there. Miklo answered that he believes Neighborhood Commercial zoning has a two-story height limit and some design standards that go with it in terms of new construction. He said one would not see what Michaud referred to in the 500 block of Washington Street in this area, but there could be some redevelopment of those areas that are zoned Neighborhood Commercial. Miklo said, however, that in order to remove a building in a conservation district, the Commission would have to approve the removal of a building. He said that some of the buildings would be considered non-contributing. Miklo said that most of them, in addition to being zoned commercial, are modern buildings or are non-contributing. Biger said he lives right across from Preucil Hall. He said he is also part of the Northside Neighborhood Association. He said that if it weren't for the proposed district, he believes that whole area northwest of the park that is wedged between two historic districts likely would not be protected, because those properties, based on the ratios, might not ever be considered to be included in the historic districts. He said that then this wide hole there could get bigger and bigger. Biger said that as a rather new owner of a house in that neighborhood who has already spent time and effort to improve the house, has a child who he hopes will be able to walk to Horace Mann in a few years, and walks downtown through this beautiful neighborhood, he feels that further discussion is needed so that this can be done. He said that a lot of those houses could potentially be turned into something that is not necessarily as contributing to the beauty of this neighborhood. Biger said he would encourage further discussion. He said he moved here recently, and that was one of the reasons they decided to look at that house, which happens to be part of the University program. Biger said there are a lot of positive things that can come of this. Connors said she owns a property in this area. She asked for an example of a conservation district in Iowa City. Miklo said that Iowa Avenue is part of the College Hill Conservation District. He said that when a tornado went through there, the conservation district was one of the tools the City used to restore the neighborhood. Connors said there are many players in Iowa City when it comes to property, and everybody has a valid concern. She asked for the pros and cons of a conservation district. Connors said her house, which also contains a business, is in a conservation district. She said she could research the pros and cons, and that is why she wanted an example of a conservation district. Connors said that Longfellow is a wonderful neighborhood surrounding a school and is very important to the Iowa City community. Miklo said that portions of Longfellow are in a historic HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION February 13, 2014 Page 11 of 13 district, and Longfellow also contains the Dearborn Conservation District, part of College Hill Historic District, the Longfellow Historic District itself, the Clark Street Conservation District, the Summit Street Historic District, and the Governor -Lucas Street Conservation District. He said that a neighborhood can have multiple districts and still be known for the neighborhood. Swaim stated that the Brown Street Historic District also includes Ronalds Street as well as Bella Vista, which sees itself as an entity but is part of the Brown Street Historic District. Connors said she thinks most people attended the meeting because they care about Iowa City in many regards. She said they don't want neighborhoods that are very important to contributing to the fabric and quality of life in this community to change and just disappear. Connors said that certainly Longfellow and that area did have tough buildings and houses that have been rehabilitated successfully. Connors said Longfellow is a beautiful neighborhood, and one can now start to see it trickling down to the adjacent neighborhoods. Connors asked, regarding goals of the City for creating a conservation district, if there is any kind of public or private component that has ever been modeled before for conservation. She asked if there is a component where there is an interested party or investors who want to come in and invest in a neighborhood that is a conservation district, but there may be some buildings that need to be torn down. Miklo replied that there may be models in other communities. He said that in Iowa City there is the University/neighborhood partnership where the University and City have put funding into buying rental properties, some of which are run down, investing in them, fixing them up, and then making them available. Miklo said the University supports that with down payment assistance, encouraging employees to live close to work. He said that is a good model, and he thinks that the private sector could certainly do something similar. Miklo stated that Oliveira had mentioned the idea of some financial incentives such as tax abatement. He said that is a model that the preservation plan has that the Commission would like to explore and implement. Miklo said there may be tools, in addition to the conservation district, that would complement it that the City could bring to support this area. Oliveira said there are some very successful projects in Seattle, Portland, and Atlanta, where the districts have worked with setting standards to take down some older buildings and rebuild historically accurate homes in those areas. He said they are zero energy houses; a lot of them are green houses that a lot of people want. Oliveira said that a lot of people want a modern house that looks old like the neighborhood. Oliveira said that when he looks at the historic preservation standards of Iowa City today, he finds it is very hard for someone to come in and do that.. He said he discussed with Miklo before this meeting that he is not against having a district, he is against that it is really hard to change and meet the demand of future housing in this area if the developer or homeowner is restricted from doing a tear down to reuse some of these properties. Oliveira said that 60% of these properties are rental already, and that is a large number. He said that there is a demand out there; it's going to come; and this will hurt the neighborhood overall if there is not a change in some of the thinking. Miklo stated that roughly 25% of the properties in the neighborhood are considered non- contributing. He said those properties would certainly be opportunities to follow that model to HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION February 13, 2014 Page 12 of 13 replace those with new structures that are compatible in character with the neighborhood. Miklo said there are opportunities in this neighborhood for infill. He added that there may be properties in this neighborhood that are classified as contributing but have serious structural problems or issues, and after demonstrating those issues, an owner could propose removing those and replacing them. Mary Beth Slonneger asked if there is any reason why the northwestern part of the proposed district could not be done just by itself. She asked why these disparate things are put together in this configuration. Miklo said it could be done as two separate districts. He said that a big chunk of this could be removed, but he thinks that would defeat the point of trying to preserve Goosetown or Northside or whatever it is called. Miklo said the name could be changed to call it the Horace Mann/Goosetown Conservation District. Miklo said that because the area west of Johnson Street traditionally was not thought of as Goosetown, he did not know if it would be appropriate to call it the Goosetown Conservation District alone. Swaim said that because people would like to have more discussions among neighbors and others involved before voting on this, she would continue the hearing for the present time. MOTION: Corcoran moved to continue the public hearing for the Horace Mann Conservation District to the Historic Preservation Commission's next meeting to be held on March 13. Baker seconded the motion. The motion carried on a vote of 9-0 (Litton and McMahon absent). Swaim said that besides attending the meeting, the public is invited to submit written comments regarding this issue to Miklo. 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