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IOWA CITY HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
Thursday, April 10, 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) Certificate of Appropriateness
1. 632 Brown Street (rear addition with garage)
E) Report on Certificates issued by Chair and Staff
F) Presentation and Discussion with FEMA and OSA
Representatives from FEMA and OSA (Office of the State Archaeologist) will present results
of recent archaeological work in Iowa City at IMU (Iowa Memorial Union) and School of
Music construction sites. Discussion will also include mitigation at the Sabin School site.
G) Consideration of Minutes for March 13, 2014 — HPC Meeting
H) Commission Information/Discussion
Letter from Tim Hennes regarding Noise Issues
I) Adjournment
Staff Report
Historic Review for 632 Brown Street
District: Brown Street Historic District.
Classification: Contributing
April 4, 2014
The applicants, Kevin and Kim Glenn, are requesting approval for an addition project at 632 Brown Street, a
Contributing property in the Brown Street Historic District. The proposed project includes demolition of a
small rear addition and construction of a new one-story addition on the rear of the house, with new garage
space in the basement and new retaining walls.
Applicable Regulations and Guidelines
5.0 Iowa City Historic Preservation Guidelines for Additions
5.1 Expansion of Building Footprint
Staff Comments
This house is located on the northwest corner of Broom Street and N. Dodge. The front of the house, on
Brown, faces south. The existing basement garage is accessed from a narrow driveway on the east side of the
house, off of Dodge Street.
Built ca.1912, this house is one of the larger examples of the American Four Square style in the Broom Street
Historic District. It has a hip roof with deep, flared eaves. Low hipped attic dormers are located on the front
and sides, each containing a single sash with 8 vertical lights. The front of the house has an open porch
recessed beneath an original three -season sleeping porch on the second floor. The first floor porch has three
square battered columns set asymmetrically supporting shallow arches. The entrance is off -center between the
two narrowly spaced columns. The front door is the center panel of a three -sided projecting bay. The house is
clad in narrow clapboard siding and has a `dressed stone' concrete block foundation. The rear porch with
balcony on the second floor has been converted to a small bathroom, but the porch was likely original to the
structure.
In 1995 the Historic Preservation Commission issued a Certificate of Appropriateness approving plans to
convert the rear porch into a bathroom. In 1998 the Commission issued a Certificate of Appropriateness
approving plans to demolish the converted rear porch and add a new rear addition with new basement garage,
enlarged driveway, and new retaining walls; this project was not built.
The current proposed project is similar to the project proposed in 1998. The converted rear porch will be
removed, a new rear addition measuring 14 fr. x 26 ft. will be built with garage space in the basement, the
driveway will be enlarged, and a new retaining wall will replace the existing retaining wall on the north side of
the driveway. The new addition includes a kitchen and dining/living area with a gas fireplace. The existing
basement garage space will be doubled, and the enlarged driveway will allow easier and safer access to Dodge
Street.
The project also includes a new second floor window on the north side. The new window will replace a door
located over the converted rear porch and it will match an existing second floor window on this side of the
house.
Proposed materials for this project include concrete block for the new foundation walls, with `rock face'
block where foundation walls are above grade, horizontal lap wood siding, beaded fir soffit, Windsor Pinnacle
wood double -hung windows, and frieze board and wood trim at windows to match existing. The new pair of
windows on the east side will be 30-inch x 60-inch, 1/1 sash. Roofing material will be asphalt shingles.
The guidelines for Additions emphasize the importance of preserving the character and features of the
historic house, while designing an addition that is both compatible with and distinguished from the historic
house. In the proposed project, this is accomplished with the placement of the addition at the back of the
house, with side walls set in from the existing east and west side walls, with a hip roof similar to the main
roof, with selection of materials and products similar to those of the historic house, and with the alignment of
window heads and sills.
Specific concerns include the following
The Guidelines recommend using foundation material that matches the historic material, in this case the
`dressed stone' textured concrete block. Matching the existing block is the applicants' intent, but more
information is needed to confirm the appropriateness of the proposed product.
The Guidelines recommend constructing additions that are consistent with the massing and roofline of the
historic house. The proportions of the proposed addition are generally appropriate, although compared to the
two-story house the one-story addition should have proportionally smaller roof overhangs. The overhang of
the new roof over the garage doors should also be proportionally smaller than the overhang of the main roof.
The applicants' drawings should include dimensions for review.
The Guidelines recommend matching key horizontal lines and using materials that appear similar to the
historic materials. In this case, the applicants' drawings should show the proposed frieze board, and a bed
mold. Also missing on the drawings is a water table between the foundation block and the wood siding. The
water table should align with and match the detailing of the existing water table.
The Guidelines recommend installing garage doors that resemble the style of historic doors, and wood or
fiberglass garage doors are preferred. More information is needed to confirm the appropriateness of the
proposed garage doors. Information for the new door on the west side should also be included.
Note that the Iowa City Board of Adjustment will be reviewing a Special Exception request from the
applicants. A reduction of the rear setback requirement is needed to allow the new addition. Staff to the
Board of Adjustment is recommending approval, subject to conditions which include revised dimensions and
configuration of the enlarged driveway. HPC staff is in agreement, and a sketch of the revised driveway is
included with this report.
A final concern is the new retaining wall proposed for the east side of the property. This will be a highly
visible feature, and information on the proposed materials and dimensions should be included for review.
In Staffs opinion, the design of this addition is generally acceptable and should be approved, with conditions
listed below. The proposal to demolish the existing converted porch is acceptable. The proposal to replace
the existing second floor door with a new window is acceptable.
Recommended Motion
Move to approve a Certificate of Appropriateness for the project at 632 Brown Street as presented in the
application, with the following condition:
1. Applicants to provide product information for exposed foundation block;
2. Provide roof overhang dimensions;
3. Revise drawings to show frieze board and water table trim;
4. Provide product information for new garage doors, and for door at west side of new addition;
5. Provide final design and product information for new driveway and retaining wall;
6. All of the above must be reviewed and approved by Chair and staff.
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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/BPhandbook
For Staff Use:
Date suboutted: 3/ d M / t i
❑ 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.
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Property Owner/Applicant Information
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Property own, Name: Kevin and Kim Glenn -n FrT e_ny), (.JQ
Email: kinnberly-glenn@uiowa.edu - Phone err ( )_
Addre83: 632 Brown Street
City: Iowa Ci
State: Iowa
IN Contractor/consultant Name: Garrett Construction- Russ Garrett
Email: garrcon@sharontc.net
Address: 3044 rohret Road SW
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Zip Code: 52240
Phone Number: ( ) 319-631-0672
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Proposed Project Information
Zip Code: 52246
Date Constructed (if known): 1925
Historic Designation
(Maps are
located m the Hrstone Pieservanon Handbook)
❑ This property is a local historic landmark.
OR
❑ This Property is within a historic or conservation district (choose location):
B Brown Street Historic District
❑ East College Street Historic District
❑ College Green Historic District
❑ Northside Historic District
❑ Longfellow Historic District
❑ Summit Street Historic District
❑ Woodlawn Historic District
❑ College Hill Conservation District
❑ Clark Street Conservation District
❑ Govemor-Lucas Street Conservation
❑ Dearborn Street Conservation District
District
Within the district, this property is classified as:
N Contributing 0 Noncontributing ❑ Nonhistoric
Application Requirements
Choose appropriate project type. In order to mature application can be processed, please include all listed materials.
Applications without necessary materials may be rejected.
N Addition
(Typically Projects entailing an addition to the building footprint such as a mom, porch, deck, etc.)
8 Building Elevations 9 Floor Plans 9 Photographs
❑ Product Information 8 site Plans
® Alteration
(Typically projects entailing work such as siding and window replacement, skylights, window opening alterations, deck or porch
replacement/consuuction, 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 B Photographs 8 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
❑ Other:
❑ Product Information
Please contact the Preservation Planner at 356-5243 for materials which need to be included with application.
Proposed Project Details
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3/12/2014
Kevin and Kim Glenn reside at 632 Brown Street and are requesting a setback reduction in
order to build an addition to the rear of their home. They have lived at this address since 1998
The Glenn's are a 3 car household with their daughter and Kim's mother living with them. They
can currently only park 1 car in the garage and park the other 2 on Brown Street which they
have to move daily due to odd/even parking rules. The retaining wall on the North side of the
driveway is failing in and has to be addressed before it fails completely.
There is a small 10 x 10 addition to the rear of the house which includes a laundry room and
bathroom. The addition is not insulated and was poorly constructed by previous owners. This
winter the pipes froze on several occasions.
The proposed 14 x 26 addition calls for the removal of the small back room and replacing the
failing retaining wall. The lower level will add a much needed 2"d stall garage and additional
parking in the driveway which will allow the Glenn's off street parking.
The main floor of the addition will house a new kitchen and family room and the old kitchen
area will become a new bathroom and laundry.
Russ Garrett
Garrett Construction Company
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MEMORANDUM
Date: April 4, 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 March report.
Certificates of No Material Effect — Chair and Staff review
604 Ronalds Street/ Brown Street Historic District — replace concrete steps
Minor Review — Pre -approved items — Staff review
1130 Seymour Avenue/Longfellow HD — new rooftop equipment; new card reader at entrance
Intermediate Review — Chair and Staff review
None
March 20, 2014
Ginalie Swaim, Chair
Historic Preservation Commission
1024 Woodlawn Ave.
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
Dear Ms. Swaim:
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CITY OF IOWA CITY
410 East Washington. Street
Iowa City, Iowa $2240-1826
(319) 356-5000
(319) 356-5009 FAX
www.lcgov.org
Staff has been asked to review current building and zoning requirements to help identify options
that best address the concerns noted in your letter to City Council, dated March 12, 2014. As
you will recall, the letter to Council was about noise from restaurant exhaust equipment and the
impact on adjacent residential property.
Staff's recommendation is that Council consider revisions in the mechanical code to regulate
exhaust hood terminations in commercial and residential zones. We do not recommend
applying these restrictions in industrial zones.
Specifically, staff is drafting code amendments that would restrict commercial hood exhaust
terminations to roofs, except where an exhaust could terminate at an exterior wall that is
adjacent to an alley. Roof -mounted terminations can be prohibited within 10 feet of an exterior
wall or property line, minimizing or eliminating their appearance from a public street, sidewalk,
or adjacent private property. Exhaust terminations into a public alley can likewise be required to
be installed not less than 10 feet from a property line or a building corner. (Mechanical codes
already restrict the location of exhaust terminations around windows and air intakes.)
Our plan review sequence currently provides opportunities for staff to work with builders and
designers, whether in building plan review, site plan review, or staff design review. The
proposed code amendments would mitigate the noise and aesthetic impacts of commercial
hood exhaust systems by encouraging building owners to build in hood termination locations to
allow for future restaurant tenants in new buildings. They would also be applied to existing
buildings where a change in use requires the installation of a commercial hood and exhaust.
Staff also gave consideration to amending the nuisance code and/or noise ordinance, and
concluded that using the nuisance code or noise ordinance would be less effective than a
proactive approach during plan review. Our enforcement staff would not be available to
measure noise output during evening hours of operation, and it is not always possible to isolate
the causes of ambient noise in high -traffic areas.
I hope this information is helpful. Should you have any questions please contact me at 319-
356-5122 or tim-hennes0owa-citv.oEg
Sincerely,
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Tim Hennes
Senior Building Inspector
Cc: City Council
Tom Markus, City Manager
Doug Boothroy, Director Neighborhood and Development Services
Bob Miklo, Senior Planner
Memorandum of Agreement Process
1. What is a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA)?
An MOA is a document prepared under Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act.
In this case it will detail an agreement among FEMA, SHPO, IHSEMD, the Advisory Council on
Historic Preservation if they choose to participate and the APPLICANT and/or the CLG on what
may be done to resolve the adverse effects of demolition of an historic property.
Examples of stipulations or treatment measures in an MOA include, but are not limited to,
historic and architectural surveys, archaeological surveys, NRHP nominations, preservation
planning projects, interpretive programs, improvement of existing historic property databases
with GIS information and publications. More about treatment measures is included in #11
below.
2. Why is one needed?
To spell out the responsibilities of each party to the agreement.
3. Who is involved?
FEMA — lead federal agency
Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP) — federal agency responsible for
providing overall guidance and advice on the Section 106 process.
• State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) — reflects the interest of the state in protecting
their cultural heritage.
• Iowa Homeland Security and Emergency Management Division (IHSEMD) — as the
applicant for Federal assistance and a representative of the local government.
• Applicant and/or CLG —the organization with a demonstrated concern for the project's
effects on historic properties by way of their legal, economic and community relation to the
project.
Tribal Historic Preservation Office (THPO) — a designated representative of a tribal
organization for all projects involving tribal lands or Native American resources (invited for
specific projects).
Invited Parties — Organizations or individuals that have a specific interest or connection to
the related project.
a. What are the responsibilities?
• FEMA invites public comment
• FEMA invites identified interested parties
• FEMA writes a draft document including details of the project and its effect on historic
properties and submits it to identified parties.
Comments are incorporated into the document and all parties review/make comments and
revisions until each party is satisfied.
5. What are the differences between a "signatory party" and a "concurring party"?
A "signatory party" may execute, amend or terminate the agreement. Typically a signatory
party will have responsibilities assigned by the stipulations of the MOA.
The only required signatories are FEMA and the SHPO except where the ACHP has decided
to participate. Other interested parties may be invited to be a signatory party.
A "concurring party" is a group or individual with an interest in the project who has been
consulted about the effects of the project but does not have responsibilities under the MOA.
Memorandum of Agreement Process January 2010 Page 1
6. What happens after the MOA is signed?
The applicant will work with the SHPO to develop a request for proposals (RFP) to address the
requirements in the stipulations.
7. What happens If terms of the MOA cannot be fulfilled?
A signatory parry that cannot fulfill their obligations may propose to FEMA that the MOA be
amended. FEMA will consult with all signatories to the MOA to consider such an amendment.
Signatures of all the signatories are required for any amendment to be effective.
8. What happens if a party refuses to sign the MOA?
The refusal of any invited signatory or concurring party does not invalidate the Memorandum
of Agreement.
9. What are the parts of an MOA?
A typical MOA is divided into three parts:
a) "Whereas" clauses that describe:
i) the funding source
it) the activities undertaken by the project
iii) whether the ACHP will participate
iv) all participants in the agreement
b) Stipulations that describe requirements for and steps to be taken to:
i) document and record the site
ii) protect archaeological sites
iii) deal with any discoveries made in the course of the work
iv) resolve any disputes between parties to the MOA
v) amend the agreement
vi) terminate the agreement
vii) report on the implementation of the agreement
Stipulations are specific to the project and can also include details of acquisitions,
mitigation and/or salvage measures where appropriate.
c) Signature pages
10. What are the steps of an MOA?
a) Applicant report sent.
b) Initial Briefing Meeting — MOA process explained, examples given, options discussed.
c) Public Notification — FEMA responsibility.
d) Advisory Council - Notified of adverse effect determination — FEMA responsibility.
e) Public Meeting - This is only needed if a large number of properties are affected or the
applicant requests it.
f) Invited Parties Meeting —Discuss and finalize the options for mitigating the adverse effects
g) MOA drafted — FEMA responsibility
h) MOA Signed
Memorandum of Agreement Process January ).010 Page 2
11. What are Treatment Measures?
Treatment measures to mitigate adverse effects will be commensurate with the level of adverse
effects. Alternate treatment measures may include, but are not limited to, preservation planning,
interpretive programs, or improvement of existing historic properties databases with Geographic
Information Systems.
Some of the more common treatment measures for FEMA projects include: recordation: measured
drawings, photographs, written description; curation: collection, preservation and interpretation of
elements of a historic property; elevation: a common treatment measure to avoid demolition is
elevation of a property at the current site to comply with floodplain management ordinances;
relocation: physically moving a properly out of a hazardous area, such as a floodplain.
In addition to the more common treatment measures, FEMA can develop measures that provide
public benefit but are not necessarily related to the undertaking. In development of such measures,
FEMA and the consulting parties may exercise creativity and should not limit their options. Alternate
treatment measures must have a tangible benefit to the community and must have reasonable costs.
Examples of alternate treatment measures include: community -wide heritage preservation plans; risk
assessments within historic communities; large -area historic property surveys and inventories; training
or education programs for hazard reduction in historic communities; educational and interpretive
programs such as museum exhibits; portable displays; or walking tours with plaques, monuments or
guidebooks; contributions to tribal, state, or local GIS for historic properties.
Memorandum of Agreement Process January 2010 Page 3
MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT
AMONG THE FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY,
THE STATE HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF IOWA,
IOWA HOMELAND SECURITY & EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT DIVISION,
AND THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA, REGARDING ALTERATIONS TO THE IOWA
MEMORIAL UNION RESULTING FROM THE RECONSTRUCTION AND HAZARD
MITIGATION PROPOSAL, UNIVERSITY OF IOWA, JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA
WHEREAS, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) ofthe Department of
Homeland Security proposes to administer Federal disaster assistance through FEMA's Public
Assistance Program pursuant to the Robert I. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency
Assistance Act, 42 U.S.C.§5121-5207 (Stafford Act) through the Iowa Homeland Security &
Emergency Management Division (IHSEMD) to the University of Iowa for the reconstruction
of flood damaged areas and a Hazard Mitigation Proposal, designed to prevent similar future
damage (Undertaking), of the Iowa Memorial Union (IMU), University of Iowa, Johnson
County, Iowa that was damaged by flooding in .June 2008, which resulted in declared disaster
DR-17634A.
WHEREAS, FEMA, in consultation with the State Historical Society of• Iowa/State Historic
Preservation Office (SHSI/SHPO), has determined that IMU is individually eligible for listing
in the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) fin its architectural significance and its
association with the development of the University.. The EMU has also been determined a
contributing resource to the NRHP eligible University of Iowa River Valley Historic District.
Additionally, the IMU Pedestrian Bridge with the Class of 1936 Fountain, a character defining
feature of the bridge, is eligible for listing in the NRHP as a contributing resource to the
University oflowa River Valley Historic District and also individually eligible
WHEREAS, FEMA has determined that the Undertaking, reconstruction of the flood damaged
areas of IMU and the construction of flood wall/patio to act as hazard mitigation to prevent
future similar- disaster damage, will have an Adverse Effect on IMU, the IMU Pedestrian
Bridge and the University of Iowa River Valley Historic District, and the SHPO has concurred
with this determination in accordance with the Programmatic Agreement among the Federal
Emergency Management Agency of the Department of 'Homeland Security, the State Historic
Preservation Ofj4ce of Iowa, the Iowa Homeland Security and Emergency Management
Division and the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP), executed October 16,
2009; and
WHEREAS, FEMA in consultation with the SHPO has determined that the ground disturbing
activities associated with the Undertalang are limited to areas that have been previously
profoundly disturbed, and no archaeological investigation is required prior to the
commencement of the project, therefore no archeological properties will be affected by the
Undertaking; and
WHEREAS, FEMA has notified the ACHP on July 21, 2011, regarding its intent to prepare a
Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) to satisfy its Section 106 of the National Historic
Preservation Act (NHPA) responsibilities pursuant to 36 CFR Part §800.6 (a)(1), and in a letter
dated August 5, 2011 the ACHP has declined to participate, pursuant to 36 CFR
§800.6(a)(1)(iii); and
WHEREAS, FEMA has invited IHSEMD as the Grantee, and the University of Iowa as the
Sub -grantee, as patties sharing responsibilities in the implementation of the mitigation
measures stipulated in this MOA to become signatories to this MOA pursuant to 36 CPR
§800.6(c)(2); and
WHEREAS, FEMA in consultation with the SHPO has invited Preservation Iowa to concur in
this MOA, pursuant to 36 CFR §800.6(c)(3); and
WHEREAS, all references to time periods in this MOA are in calendar days and notices and
other written communications to FEMA may be submitted by e-mail; and
NOW, THEREFORE, FEMA, SHPO, IHSEMD, and the University of Iowa agree that the
Undertaking shall be implemented in accordance with the following stipulations in order to
mitigate the effect of the Undertaking on historic properties.
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Io the extent of its legal authority and in coordination with the SETO, IHSEMD, and the
University of Iowa, F EMA will require that the following measures are implemented:
I. Mitigation Measures
A. FEMA shall provide funds through IHSEMD to the University of Iowa for the
development of a campus -wide historic market program. This program shall develop
a uniform format for campus -wide interpretive historic markers for both interior and
exterior locations throughout the campus.the program will recommend uniform size,
design, color scheme, text and historic image formats_ The program shall take into
consideration all existing campus signage programs and plans, will identify potential
locations for future markets and will include samples of historic content to be
incorporated in future markets. This program shall outline an on-line component for
all markets, identifying a location within the University of Iowa's existing web
presence with expanded historic content per marker. the following five (5) steps
required to complete Mitigation Measure A must be concluded within twenty-four
(24) months from the date of'execution
1. Upon execution of this agreement, the University of Iowa shall participate in a
meeting with FEMA, IHSEMD and the SHPO to discuss the requirements of the
MOA specific to the successful and timely completion of Mitigation Measure A.
Ihis kick-off meeting shall occur within ninety (90) days fiom the date of
execution ofthis document..
2. the University of Iowa shall either contract with a historian or architectural
historian and designer to produce a comprehensive campus wide historic marker
program, or the University may choose to develop this program in-house with
existing University resources, or involve a combination of consultant services
and University resources. Prior to the commencement of the marker program
development, the University must inform FEMA of their intent to hire a
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consultant or produce the program in-house, and they shall ensure that at least
one team member involved in the development of the program is qualified under
the Secretary of the Interior's Professional Qualification Standards, 36 CFR Part
61 for Histofian and/or Architectural Historian as determined by FEMA-
3. the University shall ensure that a draft of the program is submitted to FEMA
and the SHPO for review and comment, submittals to SHPO must be bard -copy
om single -sided paper. the University or the University's consultant will afford
FEMA and SHPO thirty (30) days to comment on the submitted historic marker
program draft.
4., the consultant shall make revisions provided by SHPO to the draft historic
marker program within forty-five (45) days from the date of receiving comments,
and resubmit the completed document to FEMA and SHPO.
5. Additional drafts will be reviewed as necessary until the document is mutually
agreed upon by all signatories and invited signatories of this agreement. Final
submittals to SHPO must be hard -copy on single -sided paper.. The University
shall submit electronic copies to FEMA and IHSEMD concurrent with any
submittals to SHPO.
B.. FEMA shall provide funds through IHSEMD to the University of Iowa for the
fabrication and installation of two historic markers, designed to meet the
specifications outlined in the historic marker program, developed as a requirement of
Mitigation Measure A of this agreement. Both of these historic markers will relate to
IMU. One marker will be incorporated into the lower -level of IMU, enclosed
windows located within the Hawkeye Room, depicting historic images of the
dverfiont views to and/or fiom IMU. The second marker will be an exterior marker
located along the dverfiont walking path near the IMU Pedestrian Bridge with
content relating to both the pedestrian bridge and fountain. Both markers will be
designed in accordance with the historic marker program, stipulated in Mitigation
Measure A of this agreement, the following four (4) steps required to complete
Mitigation Measure B must commence after the successful completion of Mitigation
Measure A and must be concluded within thirty-six (36) months fiom the date of
execution.
Upon execution of this agreement, the University of Iowa shall participate in a
meeting with FEMA, IHSEMD and the SHPO to discuss the requirements of the
MOA specific to the successful and timely completion of'Mitigation Measure B.
2. the University of Iowa shall either contract with a historian or architectural
historian, designer and fabricator to produce two IMU related historic markers,
or the University may choose to develop these markers in-house with existing
University resources, or involve a combination of consultant services and
University resources. Prior to the commencement of the project, the University
must inform FEMA of their intent to hire a consultant or produce the markets m-
house, and they shall ensure that at least one team member involved in the
development of the marker is qualified under the Secretary of the Interior's
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Professional Qualification Standards, 36 CFR Part 61 for Historian and/or
Architectural Historian as determined by FEMA.
3. The University shall submit draft plans showing design, content and location to
FEMA, SHPO, and IHSEMD for review and written approval.
4. Additional drafts will be reviewed as necessary until the marker designs are
mutually agreed upon by all signatories and invited signatories of this agreement.
Final submittals to SHPO must be hard -copy on single -sided paper.. the
University shall submit electronic copies to FEMA concurrent with any
submittals to SHPO. Once approval from all parties is received, the University
shall arrange for the fabrication and installation of the historic markers as
approved
C. FEMA shall provide funds through IHSEMD to the University of Iowa for the raw
visual documentation of'IMU and the IMU Pedestrian Bridge before, during and after
the recovery and hazard mitigation project. The documentation shall include still
photography and video documentation of the existing standing structures both interior
and exterior including views depicting the affected resources: TMU and the IMU
Pedestrian Bridge with the Class Fountain within the NRHP eligible district and the
spatial relationship between contributing resources Ihis raw documentation may be
used in a future, edited project, and shall meet the requirements for Digital Photo
Options for National Register Nominations available online through the SHSI/SHPO
web resources. the following three (3) steps required to complete Mitigation Measure
C must be concluded within foity (40) months from the date of execution.
1. Upon execution of this agreement, the University of Iowa shall participate in a
meeting with FEMA, IHSEMD and the SHPO to discuss the requirements of the
MOA specific to the successful and timely completion of'Mitigation Measure C..
The University of Iowa shall either contract with an historian or architectural
historian and a professional photographer, to document EMU and the WU
Pedestrian Bridge before, during and after the recovery and hazard mitigation
project or the University may choose to develop this documentation with existing
University resources. Prior to the commencement of the project, the University
must inform FEMA of their intent to hire a consultant or produce the
documentation in-house, and they shall ensure that at least one team member
involved in the documentation is qualified under the Secretary of the Interior's
Professional Qualification Standards, .36 CFR 61 for Architectural Historian as
determined by FEMA.
Once the documentation is completed, the University shall select a sampling of
images taken before, during and after the Undertaking and shall submit
supplemental photograph pages for the Iowa Site Inventory Form for IMU to
FEMA and the SHPO. The University shall retain all raw documentation and
ensure that the images and videos continue to be compatible with current
viewing technology. The documentation may be used in compilation with other
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raw documentation captured throughout the campus resulting from FEMA
funded undertakings and edited into a comprehensive film or book at a later, date.
IL Post Review Discoveries
A. The University of Iowa shall ensure that during the any excavation and construction
related to the WU recovery and hazard mitigation, the contractor shall immediately
cease demolition activities in the vicinity of the discovery should previously
unidentified archaeological sites or unanticipated effects be discovered dining
implementation of the project. Personnel should take all reasonable measures to avid
or minimize harm to the archaeological find(s) and/or avoid or mini,nifurther
unanticipated effects.
B.. the person or persons encountering such properties or effects shall immediately
notify FEMA by contacting Ken Sessa, FEMA Region VII Regional Environmental
Officer at 816-807-3296 and the SHPO at 515-281-8743.. Construction in the area of
such sites or effects shall not resume until FEMA determines that the requirements of
36 CFR §800.13(b)(3) have been met.
III. Anticipatory Actions
A, FEMA shall not grant assistance to the University of Iowa should it, or those acting
on its behalf, engage in anticipatory actions with the intent to avoid the requirements
of this MOA or any requirements of Section 106, significantly adversely affecting a
historic property to which the assistance would relate or, having legal power to
prevent it, allow such significant adverse effect to occur.
B, After consultation with the SHPO and the ACHP, however, FEMA may determine
that circumstances justify granting such assistance despite the adverse effect created
or permitted by the University of Iowa and shall complete consultation for the
Undertaking.
W. Duration of Agreement
A. Ihis agreement will be null and void, unless amended per section VI of this
agreement, if its terms are not carried out within forty (40) months from the date of
execution. Should all of the above stipulated mitigation measures be completed in
less than forty months (40), in advance of the MOA expiration, FEMA may provide a
letter of completion, which would be provided to all signatories and invited
signatories concluding the agreement.
B. If any signatory to this MOA determines that its terms will not or cannot be carried
out or that an amendment to its terms must be made, that party shall immediately
consult with the other parties to develop an amendment to this MOA pursuant to 36
CFR §800..6(cx7) and §800.6(c)(8).
C. the successful completion of each mitigation measure and the steps identified above
will be the ultimate responsibility of the University of Iowa to ensure that each
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mitigation measure is implemented and finished in accordance with the terms
outlined in this agreement. FEMA will work with the University of Iowa and their
consultants to monitor and track the completion of the mitigation measures.
V. Dispute Resolution
A. If any objection or dispute should arise within the time frame provided by this MOA
to any plans, specifications, or actions provided for review pursuant to this MOA,
FEMA will consult further with the objecting party to seek resolution.
B. IfFEMA determines that the dispute cannot be resolved, FEMA shall forward all
documentation relevant to the dispute to the ACHP in accordance with 36 CFR
§8001 l(e), including FEMA's proposed resolution of the dispute. Within thirty (30)
calendar days after receipt of all pertinent documentation, the ACHP will either:
1 • Advise FEMA that it concurs with FEMA's resolution to the dispute; or
2. Provide FEMA with recommendations, which FEMA will take into consideration
in reaching a final decision regarding the dispute; or
3. Notify FEMA that it will comment pursuant to 36 CFR §800.7(c), and proceed to
comment. Any comment provided will be taken into consideration by FEMA in
accordance with 36 CFR §800..7(c)(4) with reference to the subject ofthe dispute.
C. Any recommendation or comment provided by the ACHP will be understood to
pertain only to the subject of the dispute, and FEMA's responsibility to fulfill all
actions that are not subject of the dispute will remain unchanged
D.. Failure to fulfill the terms of this MOA requires that FEMA again request ACHP's
comments in accordance with 36 CFR §800.7.
E.. If F EMA cannot fulfill the terms of this MOA, it shall not take or sanction any action
or make any irreversible commitment that would result in an adverse effect with
respect to NRHP-eligible or listed historic properties covered by this MOA or that
would foreclose the ACHP's consideration of modifications or alternatives to the
Undertaking that could avoid, minimize or mitigate the adverse effect until the
comment process has been completed.
VI. Amendments
Any signatory to this MOA may propose to i-EMA that the MOA be amended, whereupon
FEMA will consult with all signatories to the MOA to consider such an amendment.. 36 CFR
§800.6(c)(1) shall govern the execution of any such amendment the signatures of all the
signatories shall be required for any amendment hereto to be effective.
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VII. Termination and Noncompliance
A- If any signatory or invited signatory to this MOA determines that its terms will not or
cannot be carried out, that patty shall immediately consult with the other parties to
attempt to develop an amendment per Stipulation VI, above.
B. If within thirty (30) days an amendment cannot be reached, any signatory may
terminate the MOA upon written notification to the other signatories. Once the MOA
is terminated, and prior to work continuing on the undertaking, FEMA must either (a)
seek to resolve the adverse effects pursuant to 36 CFR §800.6(b) or (b) request, take
into account, and respond to the comments of the ACHF under 36 CFR §800.7
FEMA shall notify the signatories as to the course of action it will pursue.
VHL Execution of the Memorandum of Agreement
Execution ofthis MOA by FEMA and implementation of its terms are evidence that FEMA ;.
has taken into account the effects of the Undertaking on historic properties, and that FEMA has
satisfied its responsibilities under Section 106 and 110 of the NHFA and its implementing
regulations,.
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MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT
AMONG THE FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY,
THE STATE HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF IOWA, IOWA HOMELAND SECURITY
& EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT DIVISION, AND THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA,
REGARDING ALTERATIONS TO THE IOWA MEMORIAL UNION RESULTING
FROM THE RECONSTRUCTION AND HAZARD MITIGATION PROPOSAL,
UNIVERSITY OF IOWA, JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA
EXECUTED:
SIGNATORY
FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY
BY: Date: c�1
Kenneth Sessa
Regional Environmental Officer
FEMA Region VII
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MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT
AMONG THE FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY,
THE STATE HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF IOWA, IOWA HOMELAND SECURITY
&c EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT DIVISION, AND THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA,
REGARDING ALTERATIONS TO THE IOWA MEMORIAL UNION RESULTING
FROM THE RECONSTRUCTION AND HAZARD MITIGATION PROPOSAL,
UNIVERSITY OF IOWA, JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA
SIGNATORY
STATE HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF IOWA
By: `tX,,Iyf ►i��ifYir+ln�� Date: !Lp>r mixa (o 2D1�
Barbara Mitchell
Deputy State Historic Preservation Officer
Iowa Memorial union —University of Iowa - MOAj Page - 9 - of 12
MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT
AMONG THE FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY,
THE STATE HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF IOWA, IOWA HOMELAND SECURITY
& EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT DIVISION, AND THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA,
REGARDING ALTERATIONS TO THE IOWA MEMORIAL UNION RESULTING
FROM THE RECONSTRUCTION AND HAZARD MITIGATION PROPOSAL,
UNIVERSITY OF IOWA, JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA
INVITED SIGNATORY PARTY
IOWA HOMELAND SECURITY & EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT DIVISION
-Date:
Dennis Harper
State Public Assistance Officer
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MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT
AMONG THE FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY,
THE STATE HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF IOWA, IOWA HOMELAND SECURITY
& EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT DIVISION, AND THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA,
REGARDING ALTERATIONS TO THE IOWA MEMORIAL UNION RESULTING
FROM THE RECONSTRUCTION AND HAZARD MITIGATION PROPOSAL,
UNIVERSITY OF IOWA, JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA
INVITED SIGNATORY PARTY
UNIVERSITY OF IOWA
NJ= Pemy/
Chief Risk O1
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MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT
AMONG THE FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY,
THE STATE HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF IOWA, IOWA HOMELAND SECURITY
& EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT DIVISION, AND THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA,
REGARDING ALTERATIONS TO THE IOWA MEMORIAL UNION RESULTING
FROM THE RECONSTRUCTION AND HAZARD MITIGATION PROPOSAL,
UNIVERSITY OF IOWA, JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA
CONCURRING PARTY
PRESERVATION IOWA
By:
/a'z Date:
Steve Freved
Bowd Member
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U.S. DepatMmeatofHomeland security
Federal Emergency Management Agency
FEMA-1763•DR.0
clo town Recovery Barene
Iowa Homeland Security and
Emergency 79,000 N Road, SWft �nmeat
Windsor Heights, lows SW4
Argil 3, 2014
Potential Consulting Parties to the
Memorandum ofAgreemenrfor
Anticipated Adverse Effects to
Henry SabinElementary School and
Unexpected Archaeological Resources,
University of Iowa
(Distribution List Enclosed)
Res FEMA 1763-DR-IA, Hancher Auditorium, Voxman Music Building, and Clapp Recital
Hail —Permanent Relocation, University of iown,Johuson County, Iowa: Notification
of Adverse Effectifuteat to Prepare a Memorandum of Agreement
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). previously approved an application for funding
from the University of Iowa through the Iowa Homeland Security and Emergency Management
Department (IHSEMD) for the permanent relocation of Hancher Auditorium, Voxman Music Building
and Clapp Recital Hall (HVC), which were substantially damaged as a result of the 2008 flooding
incident that resulted in the federally declared disaster 1'163-DR IA. Project activities consist of the
relocation of Hancher Auditorium, the University's performing arts facility, and the Voxman Music
Building and Clapp Recital Hall, which comprise the University's School of Music, to a location outside
the Iowa River floodplain. In order to relocate the three functions. out of the floodplain, the University
proposed two separate facilities to be constructed in lieu of one large facility.
In accordance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA), federal agencies are
required to take into consideration the effects of their undertakings on historic properties in consultation
with the State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO)' and other interested parties; The NHPA
implementing regulations at 36 CFR Part 800 require FEMA, as the funding agency, to identify if
properties are listed in or eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP); to assess
the effects the proposed projects will have on historic properties; and to seek ways to avoid, minimize, or
Mitigate any adverse effects. Historic properties are defined as those properties either listed in the NRHP
or considered eligible fbr listing in the NRHP by the federal agency and may include historic buildings,
districts, objects, structures, or sites, including archaeological sites. An adverse effect is any activity that
compromises any of the characteristics that qualify a property for listing in the NRHP.
The University selected a location for Hancher Auditorium on campus, north — northeast of the disaster
damaged facility along the south side of Park Road. Voxman Music Building and Clapp Recital Hall
(School of Music) weft proposed to be constructed at the southwest earner of East Burlington Street and
South Clinton Street; downtown Iowa City. FEMA determined the area of potential effects (APE) for this
undertaking is limited to the ground disturbing activities associated with the site preparation and
construction at the two proposed relocation sites and the surrounding buildings that have the potential to
be visually or structurally affected by the construction of the new facilities.
www.fwoa.gov
The site selected for the School of Music at the southwest corner of East Burlington and South Cling
Streets contained two bank buildings that did not meet the criteria to be considered eligible for listing in
the NRHP. As a component to the purchase agreement for the parcel, the University purchased the Iowa
City School District Administrative Office Building, formerly the Henry Sabin Elementary School (Sabin
School), located at 509 South Dubuque Street, Iowa City, with the intent to demolish the school building
and offer the lot as a possible relocation site for one of the banks. As the demolition of the Sabin School
was determined to be a direct result of the FEMA-funded action to relocate HVC, FEMA determined that
the APE for this wxkrtaldng extended to the Sabin School site.
The Sabin School building was designed by St. Paul Architect G. L. Lockhart and constructed in 1917 as
part of a three -school construction project in Iowa City, which included Longfellow School (NRHP-
listed) and Horace Mann School (determined potentially NRHP-eligible). FEMA evaluated the Sabin
School for eligibility for listing in the NRHP, and determined the building is eligible for listing under
Criteria A and C of the NRHP Criteria for Evaluation, and the anticipated demolition constituted
reasonably foreseeable adverse effects to the historic property. FEMA consulted with the SHPO, and the
SHPO concurred with this determination of eligibility and finding of adverse effects, and FEMA's intent
to develop a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) to outline maesures to mitigate the adverse effects.
FEMA initiated adverse effects consultation and began the process to negotiate and develop an MOA.
During MOA development, review of the purchase agreement for the relocation site and option of the
Sabin School lot to one of the banks revealed that demolition of the Sabin School was not imminent.
Based on this new information FEMA determined that mitigation of adverse effects was pronmature.
FEMA continued consultation with the SHPO, with a revised finding that the undertaking would result in
no adverse effects to historic properties, with the condition of monitoring the disposition of the Sabin
School. The approval of this project was conditioned with a requirement that if and when the bank sets
upon the offer, FEMA would reopen consultation with the SHPO and address any adverse effects that
may result &eta time actions.
FEMA was subsequently provided with updated 'information regarding the purchase agreement option and
plans fir the Sabin School property. The bank opted to exercise the purchase agreement option, and
pursuant to the terns of the agreement the University will deliver the Sabin School property to the bank
with all buildings and structures razed. Consequently, FEMA reopened consultation with the SHPO with
a fouling of adverse effects to historic properties, and intention to develop an MOA to mitigate advise
effects, and the SHPO concurred.
FEMA previously considered the potential for the construction of the School of Music at the southwest
comer of Best Burlington and South Clinton Streets to affect historic properties including archaeological
resources. Historic aerials and Sanborn Maps indicated multiple late 19s and early 20* century dwellings
and ancillary, facilities existed on the site prior to the current use of two book buildings and hard -surface
parking. Because the site had been previously profoundly disturbed, FEMA determined, and the SHPO
concurred, that archaeological survey wort or archaeological monitoring was not required in advance of
or during site preparation and construction.
During the course of demolition of the bank buildings and site preparation for construction of the School
of Music, unexpected archaeological discoveries were encountered. The features encountered consisted of
cisterns, building foundations, a well containing a large quantity of artifacts, privy remnants, a smell
limestone foundation containing a large quantity of artifacts including a cache -of Indian trade beads, and a
privy remnant containing pre-1870s artifacts. The discoveries were assessed by the Office of the State
Archaeologist (OSA) of the University of Iowa The OSA recommended that the archaeological site is
eligible 1br listing in time NRHP under Criterion D for the potential of its well-preserved cow, along
with primary documentary sources to contribute important information on the early history of Iowa City.
Because the site was located within a construction zone and avoidance was not a possibility, the OSA
recommended mitigating the site a soon a possible to allow construction to proceed, and that systematic
research of the artifacts and primary, sources would continue post -excavation without interfering with the
construction schedule.
FEMA implemented the Unexpected Discoveries provision of the Programmadc Agreement among the
Federal Deargaay Management Agency of the U.S Department of Homeland So'cw*. the Seise
Historical Society of Iowa, Iowa Homeland Secatrtty and Emergency MoMemeM Department, and the
Advisory Cowkil on Historic Preservation, executed October 16, 2W9, and stopped work to consult with
the SHPO, OSA, University of Iowa, and HISEMD regarding the site's NRHP eligibility and appropriate
actions to take into account the effects of the undertaking. Based on the OSA's recornmadations, and
because the site was significant for its information potential, FEMA recommended that recovery of
significant archaeological information through controlled excavation, and other scientific recording
methods, would be the most appropriate preservation outcome. Destruction of the site, through
aiwavation, with or without data recovery would consimse adverse effects to the historic property.
FEMA proposed that recovery of significant archaeological infomudon at the site would be followed by
development of a Data Recovery Plan (DRP), which would include an appropriate research design,
provisions for disseminating the research findings to professional peers and the public, and curation of
recovered materials and records, which would be prepared in consultation with the SHPO and other
potential consulting parties. FEMA indicated the DRP would be consistent with the Advisory Council on
Historic Preservation (ACHP) Recommended Approach for ConwIsadon on Recovery of Sign#lcant
hnformation From Archaeological Sites, ACHP's Deatomt of Archacologkal Properties: A Hmcdboo
The Secretary of the Interior's Standards for the Dvadnent siHtstoric Properties, The Secretary ojthe
Inwior's Standards and Guidelhrea for Archaeology and Historic Preservation, and the Guidelines for
Archaeological Imrstigdtons-in Iowa. FEMA would require that the activities are carried out by an
archaeologist who meets the Secretary of the interior's professional Qualifications Standards for
Archaeology, and would ensure that adequate time and funding to implement all aspects of the DRP
would be provided. FEMA indicated additional potential consulting parties would be invited to
participate, and this process would be memorialized in the MOA resulting from the anticipated demolition
of Sabin School. FEMA would ensure that all parties consulted in the development of the DRP are kept
Wormed of its hmplementation, and that a final report regarding the data recovery would be provided.
This proffered only minimal impacts to the construction timeline and was supported by all of the
consulting parties. Due to the presence of the Indian trade beads, FEMA initided nation to nation
coordietion with Native Amerioan Tribes who may have an interest in this undertaking. The SHPO
concurred with FEhWs determination that the archaeologM site is eligible for listing in the NRHP, and
firrfm concurred with FEMA's Ending of additional adverse effects to historic properties. and further
concurred with FEMA's recommended actions to take into account the effects of the undertaking for this
historic property. FEMA has determined the undertaking will result in adverse effects to historic
properties and has initiated consultation to seek ways to resolve the adverse effects.
At this lima, FEMA is providing notification of the anticipated adverse effects to Sabin School and the
archaeological resources to individuals and organizations that may have an interest in the undertaking's
effects on historic properties. FEMA is inviting their involvement in the development of this MOA to
resolve adverse effects (distribution list enclosed). The MOA will be developed to include treatment
measures that will beefit historio preservation as a way to oE§et the adverse effects resulting Eons
FEMA's undertaking. We invite suggestions of historic preservation -related projects that could be
included in the MOA as treannem measures to resolve adverse efforts resulting from the demolition of
Sabin School, and comments and input regarding the DRP for the archaeological site.
Please find the attached Iowa Site Inventory Foam for the Henry Sabin Elementary School, and the OSA's
archaeological assessments, and and of fieldwork report, which include descriptions of the resources,
photographs and maps. A draft DRP has been prepared by the OSA and is also attached.
In addition, interested parties and members of the public are invited to attend a presentation of the
proposed relocation project and its effects on historic properties. Any member of the public is encouraged
to provide views on how the project may affect historic properties and ways that time effects may be
avoided, mioimi ed, or mitigated. Representatives from the OSA and FEMA will discuss the process of
identification and evaluation of the Sabin School and the archaeological site, and the assessment and
resolution of adverse effects during the Iowa City Historic preservation Commission's regularly
scheduled meeting on Thursday, April 10, 2014 at 530pm in Harvat Hall at City Hall, 410 East
Washington Street, Iowa City.
Responses to this invitation would be appreciated within thirty (30) days of receipt ofthis notification and
may be directed to Teri Toye, FEMA Environmental Protection Specialist at the above address or at
teri.toyo@femaAhs.gov or 515-725-9323.
Sincerely,
Herb Sesser
Region VII Environmental Officer
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Distribution List
FEMA-1763-DR-IA
University of Iowa, HVC Relocation
Memorandum of Agreement
Kenneth Sesser
Regional Environmental Officer
U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Federal Emergency Management Agency
9221 Ward Parkway, Suite 300
Kenms City, MO 64114
Thomas COMBO
Recovery Division Director
U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Fedeal Emergency Management Agency
9221 Ward Parkway, Suits 300
Kansas City, MO 64114
Steven T. King
State Historic Preservation Officer
State Historical Society of Iowa
600 East Locust Street
Des Moines, IA 50319-0290
Patrick J. Hall
Recovery Division Administrator
State Public Assistance Officer
Iowa Homeland Security and Emergency
Management Department
Recovery Bureau
7900 Hickman Road, Suite 500
Windsor Heights, IA 50324
Donna Peemy
Risk Management Director
University of Iowa
305 Plaza Comic One
Iowa City, IA 52242-2501
Rodney Lehnerm
Director of Design and Construction
Facilities Management
University ofIowa
210 University Services Building
Iowa City, IA 52242
David Oier
Director
University of Iowa School of Music
375 CSMS
Iowa City, IA 52242
Matt Hayek
Mayor
City of Iowa City
401 E Washingtn Street
Iowa City, IA 52240
Robert Miklo
Historic Preservation Commission
City of Iowa City
401 E Washington Street
Iowa City, IA 52240
Alicia Trimble
Executive Director
Friends of Historic Preservation
P.O. Boot 2001
Iowa City IA 52244
Steve Frovert
Board Member Representative, Preservation Iowa
clo Downtown Partners, Ine.
610 N. Fourth Street, Suite 200
Burlington, [A 52601
Jennifer Sandy
Program Officer, Midwest Office
National Trust for Historic Preservation
53 W. Jackson Boulevard, Suite 350
Chicago, Illinois 60604
Alexandra Drehman
Executive Director/Cl rstor
Johnson County Historical Society
860 Quarry Road
PO Box 5081
Coralville, IA 522414031
Mickey Miller
Grams and Communications Specialist
Historic preservation Commission
Johnson County
913 Somh Dubuque Street
Iowa City, IA 52240
John Christianson
Historic preservation Commission
Johnson County
827 Dearborn Street
Iowa City, IA 52240
Don Raker
President
Iowa Archaeological Society
elo Office of the State Archaeologist
700 Clinton Street Building
University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA 52242
Mark Anderson
President
Association of Iowa Archaeologists
do lkiice of to State Archaeologist
700 Clinton Street Building
University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA 52242
Stephen Marley
Superintendent of Schools
Iowa City Community School District
1725 North Dodge Street
Iowa City, IA 52245
Sally Hoelscher
Presidev% School Board
Iowa City Community School District
3224 Arbor Drive
Iowa City, IA 52245
John Doershuk
Stare Archaeologist
Office of the State Archaeologist
700 Clinton Suit Building
University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA 5=45
Joshua Schamberger
President
Iowa City-Coralville CVB
Iowa City: Old Capitol Cultural District
900 First Avenue/Hayden Fry Way
Coralville, IA 52241
David Schmitz
Community Resources Specialist
Iowa Arts Council
Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs
600 East Locust Street
Dee Moines, IA $0319
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Re: FEMA-1763-DR-IA, 117C 100152032, FEMA PW 10367v2 Voxman School of Music and Clapp
Recital Hall Relocation Project, University of Iowa, Johnson County,, Iowa Archaeological Mitigation of
Historic Archaeological Features at site 13JH1436 and Completion of Field Monitoring
Between Monday October 7 h and Friday October 1 la three previously documented features (Features 2-4) and
one newly documented feature (Feature 2a) were excavated in order to mitigate adverse effects of the above
referenced construction project (per letter from FEMA to Iowa SHPO dated September 25, 2013). Cynthia
Peterson, OSA Project Archaeologist served as the Field Director, Angela Collins and William Whittaker served
as Project Archaeologists, and Melody Pope served as Principal Investigator. On Monday and Tuesday of the
following week, October le and 15'h construction monitoring was undertaken by Cynthia Peterson, OSA
Project Archaeologist. No additional features were documented during the remaining construction monitoring,
which was concluded on Tuesday, October 15`s. Below is a brief summary prepared by OSA project
archaeologists for each of the features excavated as they appeared to us at the conclusion of fieldwork.
Following the completion of a data recovery plan, currently under review by FEMA, analysis and reporting of
the finds will begin.
MITIGATION SUMMARY OF 13JH1436, FEATURE 1 (LIMESTONE WELL)
On October 7, 2013 mitigation excavations commenced at Feature I of 13JH1436, a stone -lined well, by
Angela R. Collins, Daniel Horgen, and Marlin Ingalls, all of the OSA. After a new datum was placed at the
feature, the well's contents were hand excavated in 20-cm levels with trowels and flat scoops. All materials
were screened with �/<-inch mesh and collected. A single float sample ca. 10-liters in volume was collected from
every complete level, totaling 7 samples. The base of each level was photographed and mapped as well as the
bisect profiles. Once the western half of the feature fill reached the 100 cm below feature datum (set at 40 cm
below initial scraped surface from September 12, 2013), the standing well stones and surrounding soil pedestal
were mechanically removed. A second datum was placed northwest of the feature and tied into the elevation of
the previous datum. The eastern half of the fill was excavated in three 20-cm levels. Because of a dramatic
decrease in artifacts, an auger test was excavated at the base of Level 7 (160 cm below datum) to determine the
depth of the current fill deposit and the presence of any other, older, deposits that may lay underneath. The auger
test was excavated in 20-cm intervals and its contents were screened for artifacts. The auger test reached a
maximum depth of 462 cmbd, just over 3 meters below the base of Level 7. The contents revealed by the auger
indicated a dense and continuous layer of cinders, ash, and coal overlying sterile sand. The cinder and ash fill
contained very few items of material culture. A layer of clean yellowish brown fine sand was encountered at 457
cmbd, just 5 cm above the final depth of excavation. The sand was undisturbed and appeared to represent the
base of the well. No other deposits were noted.
The final depth of the well's contents extended 5.2 in (or 17.1 ft) into the ground; however the final depth of
the stone well structure is unknown. It is also unknown how much of the upper portion of the well was removed
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during mid-20t° century lot development. At the conclusion of our investigation on October 10, the remaining
portions of the well stones and contents were removed to the depth of impact for construction, since below that
level there were few if any artifacts, the fill consisting of ash, coal and cinders only. Collins monitored the
removal of the well structure to the base construction elevation.
The contents of the lower fill consisted of 1OR 4/3 soil heavily mixed with ash, cinders, sand, small bits of
metal, brick, and coal. The consistency was very loose. Several large clinkers were also present. The upper
meter contained the vast majority of artifacts. Types of artifacts included several complete and near -complete
glass containers, bottles, metal containers, and decorated ceramic dishes. Indeterminate glass, metal, and other
items were also present in abundance. A 2.3-m long well pump pipe with point was recovered from the well. It
appears to have been left in place. The feature fill matrix appears to be furnace fill. Artifacts were present,
although rarely, through the full extent of the fill. The presence of decorated ceramics appear to refit through
several meters of fill indicating that the contents represent a single deposit with multiple dumping episodes,
some containing mostly furnace leftovers and some containing more domestic glass and ceramic items. The
upper meter of artifacts may represent a final dumping episode that took place either at one small moment of
time or over the course of a short period of time in days or months. Diagnostic artifacts recovered from the
September investigation and the mitigation are consistent with an early 1900s date, likely within the first decade
of the 1900s. Perhaps the well was filled with refuse shortly after the nearby cistern (Feature 3 of 13JH1436)
was constructed and in use for the residents of Lot 3 Block 101, or 323 S. Clinton St.
MITIGATION SUMMARY OF 131H1436, FEATURE 2 (LUVIESTONE FOUNDATION) AND 2A
(PRIVY)
On Monday, October 7, 2013 mitigation excavations commenced at site 13JH1436's Feature 2, a limestone
foundation remnant, by Cynthia Peterson and Anson Kritsch, at various times assisted by Richard Beckley,
Laura Crawford, Warren Davis -Chen, Linda Langenberg, Sheila Oberreuter, Merydith Patrick, Theresa Rucker,
Maria Schroeder, Stefan Valdez, and Kevin Verhulst, all of the OSA. Excavations concluded Friday, October
11.
A new datum was placed at the feature and the limestone foundation interior was hand -excavated in
quadrants by stratigmphic (depositional) horizons. Soil was screened through 1/4-inch hardware cloth. Limestone
was weighed and discarded. A sample of brick was retained. Otherwise, all cultural materials were collected.
Several flotation samples were collected. Feature fill extended a maximum of 45-cm below the mechanically
scraped surface. Soil horizons are tentatively defined as (from oldest to most recent): a builder's trench; a sand
and limestone cobble floor; an artifact -rich, thin (usually, only 5-cm thick) horizon; and a soil and limestone
rubble layer (building collapse).
A portion of the builder's trench was excavated and found to be sterile or nearly so. A portion of the
foundation wall was dismantled, and soil matrix amidst the unmortared stones was screened and found to be
mostly sterile. Although trade beads were found during the prior investigation at Feature 2, no other items of
definite American Indian use or make were noted during the data recovery fieldwork.
Feature 2 is tentatively defined as a 1.6 x 2.8 in (5-x-9-feet) outbuilding, such as a root cellar, ice house, or
shed. Although the feature's use as a cabin has not been ruled out, the cobble floor; the presence of a large,
centrally located limestone support pier; and the proximity to a contemporaneous privy all suggest that Feature 2
was not used as a dwelling. In either case, as an outbuilding or residence, feature fill was mainly domestic,
predominated by bottle and ceramic fragments.
Less than a meter (0.85 in; 3.0 ft) east of Feature 2, a circular, wood -lined privy was identified and
designated Feature 2A. A portion of the feature had been disturbed sometime after 1973, as evidenced by the
find of a coin of that date within a distinctive gravel fill. However, about one-third of the feature's contents was
intact, and appears to date to the 1850s or 1860s. The feature included at least three privy -fill deposits, including
one organic -rich horizon. Feature 2A was 1.1 in (3.4 feet) in diameter, with 0.6-m (2 feet) deep feature fill.
Contents were mainly domestic in function, including many bottles, lamp chimneys, ceramics, seeds, and a
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limited quantity of bone and ball clay pipe stems. Numerous flotation and parasite/pollen samples were
collected. All cultural materials were collected.
MITIGATION SUMMARY OF 13JH1436, FEATURE 4 WOOD -LINED CIRCULAR PRIVY
While monitoring construction excavations at Site 13JH1436 early in the day on October 1, 2013, project
archaeologist Bill Whittaker observed a 90-cm-diameter circular stain of dark soil with a few brick and a small
ceramic bowl, perhaps a child's toy, on top. Designated as Feature 4, the stain was determined to be a wood -
lined circular privy feature located along the border between 13JH1436 and 13JH1429, at an elevation of 205.8
mamsl, 4.4 m deeper than the Clinton Street grade to the east. It was located 48 m due west of the Clinton Street
curb, 78 m south of the Burlington Street curb, 16 m west of an apartment building, and 21 m north of the
Clinton Court Apartments, 375 Clinton Street. Its UTM center coordinates are NAD 83, Z15, E 621954.5,
4612741.6.
The privy cut through the boundary of the buried bluff edge, the hard, oxidized line that demarcates the bluff
edge ran through the feature, and the feature cut into both the original bluff and the later fill, indicating it post-
dates the fill episode, dating the feature to sometime after ca. 1839. At the top, the feature was 105 cm wide, at
its deepest, it was 95 cm. It is not clear if this was a barrel privy, the wood side walls were thin, 1 cm or less,
and were clear only in the top 50 cm or so of the feature. There were no metal barrel hoops. The top edge of the
wooden sides was thicker, and appeared to be the remains of a wooden hoop, or fragments of a wooden lid.
Nails did seem more common near the side wood, but they were not in clear context. If it was a barrel, then it
was placed only part way into the ground, and the privy was dug out deeper below the base of the barrel. It may
be that if it was a barrel, the top of the barrel protruded from the ground surface and was not preserved.
The feature was shoveled and troweled clean with the assistance of Alan Hawkins. A feature plan map was
drawn. A W soil core was placed in the center of the feature and indicated that the dark fill continued to 55 cm
below surface (cmbs) where a rock obstruction prevented further excavation at that time. A second soil core was
placed just west of center of the feature. Below the dark fill, a layer of decomposing mortar was encountered at
70 curbs. Below this depth the soil was very soft and did not remain in the core when it was brought to the
surface. After the two soil probes were excavated, Whittaker and Hawkins placed one 8-inch (20-cm) diameter
hand -operated auger test inside the feature, just west of center. All artifacts from the auger test, except for
limestone gravels and rocks, were collected in I0-cm levels.
Based on this preliminary investigation, Feature 4 appeared to be an unlined privy, circular in plan view,
with 42 cm of "night soil" at the base. Provisional analysis of the artifacts indicated a general mid-19th century
time frame, between the 1840s and 1870s. Diagnostic artifacts include a redware crockery rim, most popular in
the 1850s, and a Bell Flower fine ribbed pattern stemmed water glass that dates between the 1840s to the 1870s.
The brick is large and hand -made soft mud, probably manufactured prior to 1880. A large brass key was also
recovered from near the base of the feature, ca. 80 cmbs.
The top of the feature was cleaned, and a north -south bisect line was made across the center of the circle. The
west half of the privy was excavated in a test unit measuring 1.5 m north -south by 1 rn east -west. The
excavation unit was excavated in 10-cm levels, all the while attempting to differentiate different fill zones so
they could be screened and artifacts from each zone kept together. All feature fills were screened through 1/4
inch mesh. A total of 9 levels were excavated, and 16 zones identified. The matrix outside the feature was
shoveled and not screened.
Two main zones of fecal material were identified, Zone 11, about halfway down the feature, and Zone 16,
the base of the feature. Above Zone 11 was a cap of ash and mortar (zones 5-7), above this cap were a few
depositional episodes (zones 1-4). Between Zones 11 and 16 were artifact rich deposits of fill soil, with some
evidence of fecal material mixed in.
The exposed east wall of the feature was carefully profiled. This profile improved on the fill zone
designations created during the excavation of Unit 1. Because a clean vertical profile provides a better overview
than trying to determine fill episodes while excavating horizontally, some zones were merged, and others were
split. If a zone was split, the new zones were called A and B, so the artifacts excavated in Unit 1 could be linked
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to the zones they came from. Several precarious artifacts exposed in the profile were piece plotted and removed
before they could fall out. The east half of the feature was excavated based on the profile zones, not in levels.
Flotation samples were taken from all zones. Multiple flotation samples were taken from fecal -rich zones, as
were parasite analysis samples.
The most interesting aspect of the feature was the abundance of lamp glass, it was estimated in the field that
more than 30 lamp glasses had to be represented in the fill, based on the number of rims. These lamp glasses
were located in both fecal zones 11 and 16, suggesting these zones were roughly contemporaneous. The same
styles of glass goblets were found in both horizons and between them, further suggesting a short depositional
episode. Why two layers of fecal material and lamp glass are separated by 25 cm is curious. The commonness of
lamp glass and drinking goblets suggests this was the result of the cleaning out of a house or store, rather than
the incidental disposal of household goods.
Based on field analysis, the feature appears to date to the late 1850s or more likely the 1860s, since none of
the general materials or forms necessarily postdates this time, but detailed lab analysis will likely improve this
date. A bottle of Tallman's Musk found in one of the fecal zones indicated a deposition after 1851, when
William Henry Tallman began his drug store and perfumery in Janesville, Wisconsin. The perfume became
popular after 1855, when it won an award at the Paris Exposition (Exposition Universelle). Two hard rubber
combs were recovered, these were first invented in 1851 by Charles Goodyear. The presence of so much lamp
glass indicates a date after the railroad arrived in Iowa City in 1856, since it is unlikely that anyone would ship
so much lamp glass by stagecoach. Speculatively, the abundant lamp glass may be resulting from the 1856
abandonment of the nearby Presbyterian Church after it burned, or the 1868 renovation of the church before its
transferal to the State Historical Society, which occupied it from 1868-1882, before reverting back to church
property.
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to call or email me at 319-384-0724 or melodv-
popela.uiowa.edu.
Best Regards,
440t -
Melody Pope, Ph.D.
Director, General Contracts Program, UI-OSA
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Site Inventory Form State Inventory No. 52-04977 ® New ❑ Supplemental
State Historical Society of Iowa ❑ Part of a district with known boundaries (enter inventory no.)
(December 1, 1999) Relationship: ❑ Contributing ❑ Noncontributing
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9-Digit SHPO Review & Compliance Number
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1. Name of Property
historic name Henry Sabin Elementary School
other names/site number Iowa City Community School District (ICCSD) Administrative Office
2. Location
street & number 509 South Dubuque Street
city or town Iowa Citv ❑ vicinity, county Johnson
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(If Urban) Subdivision Countv Seat Addition Block(s) 8 Lot(s) Lots 1.2,3.& 4 less W 60' of S 53%' of Lot 4
ry of Property (Check only one box)
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Title Historical Architectural Data Base Number
6. Function or Use
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05A05 EDUCATION/elementary school
051303 EDUCATION/administration building
7. Description
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O6E LATE 1 e & 20' C. REVIVALS/Late Gothic Revival
Narrative
SEE CONTINUATION
foundation 10B CONCRETE/poured
walls 03 BRICK:
04C STONE/limestone
roof
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plicable National Register Criteria (Mark Y' representing your opinion of eligibility after applying relevant National Register criteria)
Yes ❑ No ❑ More Research Recommended A Property is associated with significant events.
Yes ® No ❑ More Research Recommended B Property is associated with the lives of significant persons.
Yes ❑ No ❑ More Research Recommended C Property has distinctive architectural characteristics.
Yes ® No ❑ More Research Recommended D Property yields significant information in archaeology or history.
County
Johnson Address 509 South Dubuque
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Criteria Considerations
❑ A
Owned by a religious institution or used ❑ E
A reconstructed building, object, or structure.
for religious purposes. ❑ F
A commemorative property.
❑ B
Removed from its original location. ❑ G
Less than 50 years of age or achieved significance within the past
❑ C
A birthplace or grave.
50 years.
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02 ARCHITECTURE
11 EDUCATION
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G. L. Lockhart (St. Paul. Minnesota)
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Narrative Statement of Significance (® SEE CONTINUATION SHEETS, WHICH MUST BE COMPLETED)
9. Major Bibliographical References
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10. Geographic Data
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11. Form Prepared By
name/title Marlys A. Svendsen
organization Iowa Homeland Security and Emergency Management Division date 6/2011
street & number N3834 Deal) Lake Road telephone 715/469-3300
city or town Sarong
state WI zip code 54870
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FOR ALL PROPERTIES
1. Map: showing the property's location in a town/city or township.
2. Site plan: showing position of buildings and structures on the site in relation to public road(s).
3. Photographs: representative black and white photos. If the photos are taken as part of a survey for which the Society is to be
curator of the negatives or color slides, a photo/catalog sheet needs to be included with the negatives/slides and the following
needs to be provided below on this particular inventory site:
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eSee continuation sheet or attached photo & slide catalog sheet for list of photo roll or slide entries.
Photos/illustrations without negatives are also in this site inventory file.
FOR CERTAIN KINDS OF PROPERTIES, INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING AS WELL
1. Farmstead & District: (List of structures and buildings, known or estimated year built, and contributing or non-contributing status)
2. Barn:
a. A sketch of the frame/truss configuration in the form of drawing a typical middle bent of the barn.
b. A photograph of the loft showing the frame configuration along one side.
c. A sketch floor plan of the interior space arrangements along with the bam's exterior dimensions in feet
This
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7. Narrative Description
Site: The Henry Sabin Elementary School is located four blocks south of Iowa City's central business district and
two blocks southeast of the Johnson County Court House. The approximately 150 by 240 foot site is generally
flat with parking lots surrounding the building on the west and south sides and city streets (East Harrison Street
and South Dubuque Street) extending along the north and east sides. The schoolhouse property including the
parking lot makes up approximately one half of Block 8 (Lots 1, 2, 3 and 4 less west 60 feet of south 53'/ feet of
Lot 4). The lot is mostly level with a slight rise from Dubuque Street to the grade level of the building at the south
end of the site. The site has shade trees extending along Dubuque Street and surrounding the building in the
school yard.
This three-story elementary school building was constructed in 1917-1918 as the replacement building for the
First Ward School. The building was designed by St. Paul architect, G. L. Lockhart. The building is designed in
the Late Gothic Revival Style, sometimes referred to as "Collegiate Gothic" because of its popularity on college
campuses. The school building has a tile and concrete foundation with reddish brown -colored pressed brick over
tile walls and dressed Indiana limestone for trim. The building's three levels include the lowest raised basement
level that is located partially below grade with a wide band of limestone panels set at the ground level. The
school has a flat roof with a stepped brick parapet topped by dressed limestone along the east fagade. Other
stone ornamentation includes a plain stone coping on the non -principal facades, a wide crown molding installed
as a belt course set approximately 2 feet below the top of the parapet on three sides, and a slanted stone water
table set between the main floor and the raised foundation level. These horizontal elements connect the
building's wide east fagade across the building's five strongly vertical bays. The use of these elements on the
north and south further ties the three most public sides of the building together. Dressed limestone panels of
various sizes and ornamentation frame the windows at each level in each of the front facades' five bays. Molded
window surrounds top the second floor window units and narrow quoins extend along the vertical edges at all
three levels. Stone panels also separate the windows of the raised basement level and the first floor with molded
sills appearing at each level. The front facade has the three center bays projecting forward slightly and the outer
corners of these projecting bays are set at 45-degree angles. The brick walls throughout the original building are
laid using running bond with the exception being the brick wall sections located between the first and second
floors of the first, second, third and fourth bay. In these, the brick is laid in a herringbone pattern with a diamond
shaped piece of dressed stone in the center of each span. A third brick pattern is found on the north and south
facades where one half of the facade is devoid of openings. Here, a two-story rectangular -shaped band is formed
using courses of soldier and stacked stretcher brick with the interior brick laid so that subtle diamond shapes are
created by using dark brick in the setting of the wall brick.
The most elaborate carved stonework of Sabin School is found in the three original entrance surrounds, each
slightly different originally and at present. On the front facade, the impact of the entrance surround's design is
diminished because the view of it is partially obscured by the installation of a low brick balustrade surrounding the
former main entrance (the current main entrance is located on the rear facade adjacent to the south side of a one-
story brick addition). On the front facade, a reddish -brown brick balustrade with a capstone is detached from the
building wall. It encloses the view of the mechanical equipment set in this area. A rock pad contains air
conditioning condensers, ventilation equipment, and electrical installations including several utility panels
mounted on the stone moldings of the door surround and stone pedestals to either side of the doors. Though this
installation of mechanical equipment and the brick balustrade diminish the building's integrity somewhat, the
installations are reversible and the essential elements of the original elaborate entrance surround survive. They
include some of the stone step and the battered limestone pedestals topped by projecting brick piers that extend
vertically along the outer edges of the surround. The piers are topped by slanted stone caps and narrow
limestone columns and three-dimensional fleur de lis. The heraldic symbol is repeated as bas-relief in the
building date block located above the doorway's archway. Double doors are recessed inside a flattened Gothic
arch multi -layered stone molding. Across the top of the surround, a line of stepped or castellated stone panels
finishes the upper edge. A single row of square sash is located above the surround and it in turn is topped by the
building's name panel. The words spell out "Henry Sabin" in carved Tudoresque lettering style known as "Saxon
Black." The transom located immediately above the doors is divided into eight small pointed or Gothic arched
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window lights and narrow sidelights extend along the edges of the doors. The entrance surround is integrated
into the balance of the front facade by the placement of the belt course between the basement and first floor
levels and the vertical stone quoins that extend vertically along the outer edges of the window groups above the
surround on the first and second floors. The north and south entrance surrounds are very similar to the front
entrance. However, they have no sign or date block panels and the openings themselves are narrower because
there are no sidelights and each transom, therefore, has only six pointed lights. Both the north and south
entrances retain three limestone and concrete steps integrated into the bases of the pedestals. There are no bas-
relief fleur de /is designs in the castellated panels, nor are there any stone panels serving as quoins along the
upper windows.
Fenestration currently includes replacement sash configured similarly to the original 1/1 double -hung windows
with transoms above. Now, the windows are 1/1 double -hung or fixed sash with a metal panel filling the former
transom sash space. On the front fagade (east), the windows on each of three levels in bays 1, 2, 4 and 5 are
arranged in groups of six units. The center bay has a single row of square sash on the main level and four 1/1
units with transom panels on the second floor. In the north and south facades, windows are arranged around the
secondary entrances as follows — one 1/1 double -hung with infill panel transom on each side of the entrance in
the raised basement level; one 1/1 double -hung with infill panel transom on each side of a stair landing level
group of three 1/1 double -hung with infill panel transom; and a similar arrangement on the second level. A row of
stone panels separates the groups of windows between the first and second levels. On the north and south
facades, the window and door groups are located in the half of the building adjoining the front fagade with the
other half left devoid of windows. The window groups here and in the center bay of the front facade are opposite
interior circulation staircases with the windows providing generous natural lighting in these areas.
The principal alterations to the school are confined to the rear (west) facade facing the north -south alley. Here a
new 1 and 1'/-story building was constructed after the building was converted from school use to administrative
offices. The addition is located in the open space of the original U-shaped plan, projecting slightly to the west. At
the south end a brick patio was constructed with a plate glass door with sidelights leading into the 1-story section.
Three short 1/1 double hung windows are located to the left of the entrance. At the north end of this addition
where the building reaches 1%-stories, a covered walkway connects to the main building at the basement level.
The roof of the walkway is flat with a parapet imitating the castellated design of the main building. The brick used
in the addition is a mottled red, rust and gray brick, visually different than the original building brick. The walkway
extends over a bricked sidewalk similar to that found on the south end of the building and along the west side.
Because the addition is isolated to the rear of the building it is not considered sufficient to comprise the building's
overall integrity.
On the interior the building is laid out with the main entrance on the east and circulation stairs in opposite corners
of the north and south ends. A wide connecting corridor originally connected the two ends with spacious
classrooms laid out along the corridors at each level. The third floor still retains some of these original classroom
spaces. Each classroom on the east side of the building featured at least one bay of windows. The plan of these
class room spaces may be original to the building, although interior finishes such as dropped ceiling and carpeting
have been installed.
When the addition to the building was added to the west elevation, and the primary entrance was relocated to this
addition, the front entrance was enclosed by the utility installation mentioned above. This entrance modification
along with the change in use, from a school to an administration building, required substantial interior alterations.
The raised basement and first floor interiors have been modified considerably with dropped ceilings, partition
walls and new carpeting. The north and south stairwells, which are accessed from either side door, and provide
entrance to each level, retain excellent integrity and feature curved hard -wood, handrails with closed wooden
balustrades.
While substantial, the majority of the interior modifications including dropped ceilings and decorative finishes are,
for the most part, reversible. The only addition to the building is located along the rear elevation, and all adaptive
reuse modifications have been limited to the existing building envelope and the rear addition. The building
continues to express its design and significance as an early twentieth century school building.
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8. Statement of Significance
Henry Sabin Elementary School's construction was part of a round of World War era school building in Iowa City
that saw three post -Civil War era elementary schools replaced by designs of St. Paul architect G. L. Lockhart and
one new school erected. Named for prominent Iowa Educator and State Superintendent of Schools, Henry Sabin
Elementary School was the third replacement school completed after Longfellow School (NRHP-listed) and
Horace Mann School (potentially NRHP-eligible) were finished. The fourth school, Kellogg School, is nonextant.
Despite the rear fagade alterations completed in the past 30 years, the Sabin school still qualifies under Criteria A
or C as individually eligible for the National Register.
Historical Background:
Prior to World War I, the Iowa City School District determined that an elementary school building plan was
necessary to replace school houses that failed to meet minimum standards for light, ventilation and size of
student population. By 1916, plans were underway to build four new schools. Three would be designed by St.
Paul architect G. L. Lockhart after an extensive search was made by the district. The first two schools included
Longfellow Elementary School in a newly populated suburban area of southeast Iowa City and Horace Mann
Elementary School in northeast Iowa City replacing the old Third Ward School. The third to be built was Henry
Sabin Elementary School, which replaced the old First Ward School in 1918. A fourth school, Kellogg School
(nonextant), was designed by local architect Orville H. Carpenter (1865-1938) for students on the west side of the
Iowa River including those in the newly developing Manville Addition and Manville Heights Addition.
When completed, Henry Sabin Elementary School continued to serve students from residential neighborhoods
south of the downtown and surrounding the Johnson County Court House. Construction of Lockart's Schools was
especially well timed for general growth in Iowa City, which saw population rise from 7,987 in 1900 to 15,340 in
1930. The most intense local growth came just after Henry Sabin Elementary School was completed in the five
years between 1920 and 1925 when population jumped more than 4,000 persons or nearly 36%.
Henry Sabin Elementary School was designed by architect George L. Lockhart of St. Paul. He was experienced
in designing school buildings by the time he designed the three schools in Iowa City advertising himself as a
"School Specialist" with work also including "School Surveys and Illustrated School Lecures.° Other Iowa schools
included a number of buildings in northern counties in communities such as Armstrong, Belmond, Buffalo Center,
Carpenter, Grundy Center, Haifa, Nevada, Rolfe, and Sheldon. A study of his school designs suggests that he
favored Tudor Revival and Neo-Classical Revival Style buildings with ornament concentrated on the main
entrance. He also favored the use of buildings with raised basement levels, nearly always designed structures
that were five bays across the front with one or more bays projecting slightly, and included generous natural
lighting and ventilation. By 1918 as construction was concluding on Henry Sabin Elementary School, Lockhart
published a book on the practical aspects of good school design. It was simply and accurately titled — Public
Schools: Their Construction, Heating, Ventilation, Sanitation, Lighting and Equipment. Its 211 pages covered the
basics of school design and necessities in plain language suitable for administrators and school boards as well as
fellow architects. One of the most valuable portions of the book was a sizable collection of architectural plans and
drawings by Lockhart and his contemporaries for Midwest school houses. Conceptual drawings and plans for the
three Iowa City schools he was commissioned to complete in 1916 were included in his 1918 book.
Lockart's design for Sabin School includes a carefully applied vocabulary of Gothic or Tudor Revival elements,
including scrupulous use of the Saxon Black typeface for the titling of the building name and the date. The
building retains its original fenestration patterns, castellated parapet and pressed brick and Indiana limestone
finish. Well executed stone carving and stone setting along with exceptional brick pattern work have not required
major maintenance or upkeep during the buildings first 95 years.
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9. Ma!or Bibliographic References
Tax Assessor's Records, City of Iowa City Assessor.
available at:
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Insurance Maps of Iowa City, Iowa. New York: The Sanborn Map Company, 1906, 1912, 1920, 1926, 1933, and
1933 updated to 1970).
Lockhart, G.L. Public Schools: Their Construction, Heating, Ventilation, Sanitation, Lighting and Equipment. St.
Paul, Minnesota: H. W. Kingston Co., 1918.
"Today's Education," Volumes 10-11. National Education Association of the United States, 1921; available online
at Google Books; accessed 6/9/2011.
Weber, Irving. Irving Weber's Iowa City— Volumes 1 - 4. Iowa City, Iowa: Iowa City Lions Club, 1976 to 1987
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Additional Documentation
Full Legal Description: County Seat Addition, Block 8, Lots 1,2,3,& 4 less W 60' of S 53'/' of Lot 4.
Plat Map: (Source: Bing Maps available at: http://www.bing.com/maps/#JnE9LjUwOSL
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accessed June 6, 2011). Historic resource marked by red star.
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Illustration of Proposed 1st Ward School (Henry Sabin Elementary School): "Iowa City's 3 New Grade Schools,"
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playground space will be admirably arranged at the far end of the building with a park at the rear of the building
which located on a corner occupying on -quarter of the block. One of three grade schools, Iowa City, Iowa. G.L.
Lockhart, Architect." (Lockhart, Public Schools, 1918, pg. 99).
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MINUTES PRELIMINARY
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
MARCH 13, 2014
EMMA HARVAT HALL
MEMBERS PRESENT: Kent Ackerson, Thomas Agran, Esther Baker, Thomas Baldridge,
Kate Corcoran, Frank Durham, Andrew Litton, David McMahon,
Pam Michaud, Ginalie Swaim
MEMBERS ABSENT: Frank Wagner
STAFF PRESENT: Bob Miklo
OTHERS PRESENT: Carl Klaus, Mike Wright
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.
CONSENT AGENDA - CERTIFICATES OF APPROPRIATENESS
Miklo said there are some conditions, as outlined in the staff report
516 South Lucas Street.
MOTION: Baker moved to approve a certificate of appropriateness for the project at 516
South 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 and new siding at wall infill must match existing siding, staggering
all vertical joints. Durham seconded the motion. The motion carried on a vote of 10-0
(Wagner absent).
311 Brown Street.
MOTION: Ackerson moved 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, staggering all vertical joints. Durham seconded the motion. The motion
carried on a vote of 10-0 (Wagner absent).
REPORT ON CERTIFICATES ISSUED BY CHAIR AND STAFF:
Swaim stated that this is available for review in the Commission packet.
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
March 13, 2014
Page 2 of 6
PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED GOOSETOWN/HORACE MANN CONSERVATION
DISTRICT:
Swaim said this is a continuation of the public hearing from the past meeting.
Miklo said there was a meeting in February with representatives from both the Northside
Neighborhood Association and the Goosetown Neighborhood Association. He said that after
that meeting, it was agreed to change the name of the district to better reflect its geography.
Miklo said the proposal is now called the Goosetown/Horace Mann Conservation District. He
said the representatives from both neighborhoods indicated support for the change. Miklo said
the report and maps have been changed to reflect the name change.
Miklo said the Commission received an e-mail before the previous meeting, asking that the
property at 703 East Jefferson Street be removed from the district. He said it is on the edge of
the district, at the corner of Dodge and Jefferson Streets. Miklo said staff has determined that it
is a contributing property, because its general building form and design are very similar to when
it was built. He said it has been modified over the years with replacement vinyl siding and the
porch has been reconstructed, but it is in generally the same form and has a new metal roof.
Miklo said staff feels that although it is not a pure example of a historic building, it does
represent a lot of the buildings in the neighborhood and was therefore determined to be
contributing. He said that when staff worked with the neighborhood association on drafting the
boundaries, wherever there was a non-contributing property toward the edge, it was taken out to
avoid regulating something that did not necessarily need regulating and also to minimize the
number of people who might object to the district.
Miklo said it is up to the Commission to decide whether to include the property or not. He said
staff thinks it does contribute to the character of the district.
Public hearing open:
Wright said he is coordinator of the Northside Neighborhood Association. He said the two
neighborhoods got together the week following the last Historic Preservation Commission
meeting and discussed this. Wright said they worked this out and changed the name to reflect
the geography of the neighborhood and to highlight the school as well.
Wright said he believes it is important to leave 703 Jefferson within the boundaries of the
district. He said that was included intentionally. Wright said that is the one block in the district
that is probably more in jeopardy than others because of what the zoning there allows. He said
it is zoned RNS-20, which is higher density and would allow for demolition for apartment
buildings, for example.
Klaus said that he is a 44-year resident of Goosetown. He said he wrote a letter with his
neighbor, Mary Beth Slonneger, concerned with this proposal, largely because it seemed to
annex a portion of Goosetown without recognizing the identity and name of Goosetown. Klaus
said that now that the name is to be the Goosetown/Horace Mann District, that is certainly
satisfactory with him and Slonneger and the current representatives of the neighborhood.
Public hearing closed.
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March 13, 2014
Page 3 of 6
Baldridge said the owner of this property is elderly, and he would suspect that the owner feels
this is somehow going to force her to do something that she cannot, doesn't want, or can't afford
to do. Baldridge said he does not know if it is possible to explain to her that that will not be the
case. He said he thinks it would be a loss to the district to not include the house. Baldridge
said that perhaps talking to the owner and/or her son might make a difference.
Durham asked if it is appropriate to contact a dissenting homeowner to answer any questions.
Miklo stated that he did have a conversation with the owner's son to explain the goals of a
conservation district and also directed him to the website and the guidelines. Miklo said the son
looked at the guidelines, and he stated in his email that is what caused him concern. Miklo said,
however, that if one looks at this building, almost everything that could be done to it has already
been done, in terms of siding and porch replacement and roofing.
Michaud asked if the owner understands that the interior of the building is not affected. Miklo
said he believes so. Michaud said it seems to be a two -entryway duplex on a corner. She said
the exterior guidelines do not affect that.
Miklo said the response of the owner's son was to send the e-mail to the Commission to ask
that the property be taken out of the district. He said there are other property owners who would
rather not be in the district, so that is not unusual. Miklo said it is up to the Commission to
decide if this property is worthy of conservation and should remain or, even if it is not worthy of
conservation, if what goes in its place should be reviewed.
Michaud said she thinks it is worthy of conservation and that any replacement should be
harmonious with the adjacent properties. She said this is a significant comer property that
should be included. Corcoran agreed and said it is like an anchor on the edge of the property.
MOTION: Corcoran moved that the Historic Preservation Commission approve the
inclusion of 703 East Jefferson Street in the proposed Goosetown/Horace Mann
Conservation District. Baker seconded the motion. The motion carried on a vote of 9-0-
1 (Wagner absent and Litton abstaining).
Baldridge said he did not recall the reason why 115 Governor and 830 Jefferson were left out.
Miklo said he believes those are more modern buildings. He said that both buildings date after
1970.
MOTION: McMahon moved that the Historic Preservation Commission approve the
proposed Goosetown/Horace Mann Conservation District. Durham seconded the motion.
The motion carried on a vote of 9-0-1 (Wagner absent and Litton abstainin ).
Swaim said this will move on to the Planning and Zoning Commission. Miklo said a notice will
be sent to property owners, but he believes the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting will
be held in April.
CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES FOR FEBRUARY 13, 2014:
Swaim stated that on page nine of the public hearing minutes, in the fifth paragraph, "he" should
be changed to "she."
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March 13, 2014
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Michaud said that on page four of the regular meeting minutes, in the first full paragraph, it
should read "...should not exceed 65 during the day, basically on the frontage line of the
property that is the source of noise and 55 at..."
MOTION: Ackerson moved to approve the minutes of the Historic Preservation Commission's
February 13, 2014 meeting and public hearing, as amended. Baldridge seconded the motion.
The motion carried on a vote of 10-0 (Wagner absent).
Swaim stated that the packet contains the Iowa Certified Local Government report for the last
year. She said it is a pretty thorough report of what the Commission has accomplished.
Swaim said that two Commission members are leaving. She thanked Baldridge and McMahon
for their service to the community and presented each of them with a plaque.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 5:54 p.m.
Minutes submitted by Anne Schulte
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