HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-08-2014 Historic Preservation CommissionIOWA CITY HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
Thursday, May 8, 2014
City Hall, 410 E. Washington Street
Emma J. Hatvat 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. 431 Rundell Street (add metal spire to existing stone tower)
2. 926 Bowery Street (new basement egress windows and window wells)
3. 219 N. Gilbert Street (new sign at front entrance)
4. 518 Bowery Street (new sign at front entrance)
5. 1111 E. Burlington Street (new door, new kitchen window, new bedroom egress window)
6. 1116 E. Burlington Street (new kitchen window, rebuild/convert back porch)
E) Report on Certificates issued by Chair and Staff
F) Review National Register Nomination of Johnson County Poor Farm and Asylum
Historic District
G) Discuss completion of FEMA Public Meeting Comment Form
Regarding suggestions for mitigation measures to offset the adverse effects to historic
properties, resulting from FEMA funded undertakings for the University of Iowa
H) Consideration of Minutes for April 10, 2014 — HPC Meeting
I) Adjournment
Staff Report May 2, 2014
Historic Review for 431 Rundell Street
District: Longfellow Historic District
Classification: Contributing
The applicant, Jeffry Schabilion, is requesting approval for an alteration project at 431 Rundell Street, a
Contributing property in the Longfellow Historic District. The project consists of a roof ornament - a
salvaged antique spire — to be installed on the ridge of an existing roof.
Applicable Regulations and Guidelines:
Iowa City Historic Preservation Handbook
4.7 Mass and Rooflines
10.0 The Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation
Staff Comments
This one story stone house is a great example of the so-called "Moffitt Cottage." Built by Howard F. Moffitt
in 1938 it illustrates the picturesque quality of his designs, his use of rubble stone , and his re -use of materials
(the circular window in a closet is one of four he salvaged, the other three were used in houses on Kirkwood
Avenue). The gabled roof is slightly concave and many windows are banded in groups of three. The style of
the original house is best classified as Craftsman. Materials include concrete foundation, limestone rubble
walls, and asphalt shingle roofing.
In 2007 the Commission approved construction of a stone fence and follies along the north property line
beyond the rear of the house. This work has not been built.
Alterations to this house include conversion of the garage to living space in the 1940s or `50s, and on -going
additions to the rear commencing in 1992. The garage was located to the left of the front entrance. The rear
additions include stone wall courtyards with ornamental metal gates, a stone `tower' with garden shed below
and three -season porch above, a second three -season porch clad with fish -scale shingles, and decks with
ornate balustrades, trim and metalwork. The most prominent alteration is a large ornate cupola added in 2000
atop the ridge of the main roof. The cupola is visible from the street in front of the house, and from
neighboring properties.
The proposed project consists of a roof ornament - a salvaged antique spire — to be installed on the roof ridge
of the existing stone tower. The stone tower was added in 1998 and is located at the northwest corner of the
house. The tower has a gable roof with asphalt shingles; on the north side the roof meets an extended gable
end wall /stone chimney. The salvaged spire is metal on a wood base, approximately 7-feet in height. A new
base approximately 2-feet in height, clad with cedar shingles, will be centered on the ridge of the tower roof
and the salvaged spire will be installed atop this base.
In Staffs opinion, the proposed work is compatible with the existing stone tower and the ornate and fanciful
construction of the rear additions, and approval of the application is recommended. While some of the
alterations to this house do not meet The Secretary of the Interior's Standards, and therefore would not meet
the guidelines of the Iowa City Historic Preservation Handbook, it should be noted that the work was
completed before designation of the Longfellow Historic District in 2002 and did not require Historic
Review. In Staffs opinion, these alterations are now acquiring their own significance.
Recommended Motion
Move to approve a Certificate of Appropriateness for the project at 431 Rundell Street, as presented in the
application.
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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/HPhandbook
For Staff Use: J /
Date submitted:
❑ Certificate of No material Effect
❑ Certificate of Appropriateness
❑ Major review
❑ la'.e:r_ediate review
❑ Minor review
The HPC does not review applications for compliance with building and zoning codes. Work must
comply with all appropriate codes and be reviewed by the building division prior to the issuance of a
building permit.
Meeting Schedule: The HPC meets the second Thursday of each month. Applications are due in the PCD
office by noon on Wednesday three weeks prior to the meeting. See attached document for application
deadlines and meeting dates.
Property Owner/Applicant Information
(Please check primary wraact person)
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(,Maps are looased in the Huto is Prosorvatron Handbook)
❑ This property is a local historic landmark.
OR
This Property is within a historic or conservation district (choose location):
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Brown Street Historic District
❑
Clark Street Conservation District
❑
College Green Historic District
❑
College Hill Conservation District
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East College Street Historic District
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Dearborn Street Conservation District
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Northside Historic District
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Governor -Lucas Street Conservation District
Jefferson Street Historic District
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Summit Street Historic District
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Woodlawn Historic District
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Application Requirements
Choose appropriate project type. In order to ensure application can be processed, please include all listed materials.
Applications without necessary materials may be rejected.
❑ Addition
(Typically projects entailing an addition to the building footprint such as a room, porch, deck, etc.)
❑ Building Elevations ❑ Floor Plans ❑ Photographs
❑ Product Information ❑ Site Plans
ll Alteration
(Typically projects entailing work such as siding and window replacement, skylights, window opening alterations, deck or porch
replacement/construction, baluster repair, or similar. If the project is a minor alteration, photographs and drawings to describe the
scope of the project are sufficient.)
❑ Building Elevations ❑ Photographs ❑ 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
❑ Reaair or restoration of an existing structure that will not change its appearance.
❑ Photographs ❑ Product Information
❑ Other:
Please contact the Preservation Planner at 356-5243 for materials which need to be included with application.
Proposed Project Details
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Staff Report May 2, 2014
Historic Review for 926 Bowery Street
District: Summit Street Historic District
Classification: Contributing
The applicant, Cody Palmer, is requesting approval for an alteration project at 926 Bowery Street, a
Contributing property in the Summit Street Historic District. The project consists of the installation of two
new basement egress windows and window wells.
Applicable Regulations and Guidelines:
Iowa City Historic Preservation Handbook
4.5 Foundations
4.13 Windows
Staff Comments
A one story house built ca.1910, located on the north side of Bowery Street, this bungalow features a low hip
roof, gabled dormers, and a broad, heavy front porch. The house is clad in replacement siding and the eaves
are enclosed, concealing the original materials. Windows are original with vertical divided upper sash over un-
divided lower sash. The foundation is historic textured concrete block, with original water table wood trim.
The proposed project includes two new basement egress windows and window wells — one on the east side of
the house and one on the west side of the house — which will replace smaller original basement windows and
non -historic metal window wells. Staff has communicated with the applicant and the project as proposed in
the application has been revised to better meet the guidelines of the Iowa City Historic Preservation
Handbook.
The guidelines state that if new window wells are required, the materials used must appear similar to the
existing foundation materials. Egress windows, when required by the Building Code, must match the size,
trim, use of divided lights, and overall appearance of the other windows in the house. Metal -clad, solid -wood
windows are acceptable.
The proposed window wells will have 8-inch poured concrete walls, capped with stone, and with the bottom
of the well filled with approximately 12-inches of 1-inch clean rock for drainage. Cutting of the existing
foundation will be necessary due to the considerably lower sill height of the new egress windows. Patching
may also be required, and if so the infill block must match the historic textured concrete block. The stone
used to cap the walls must be mortared; the stone must have a color and texture similar to the historic block.
The proposed egress windows will be aluminum clad wood casements, approximately 36-inches x 56-inches,
with a simulated meeting rail and simulated divided lights in the `upper sash.' A divided light pattern of three
vertical lights will match the divided light pattern of the original windows. The window product is a Mira
Casement Premium Series by P1yGem Windows. The grilles will be 7/8-inch SDL; the width of the meeting
rail is 2 '/4-inches. Egress window and window well dimensions will comply with building code requirements.
In Staffs opinion, the proposed project as revised and described in this report, will meet the guideline
recommendations.
Recommended Motion
Move to approve a Certificate of Appropriateness for the alteration project at 926 Bowery Street, as
presented in the application, with revisions as described in the Staff Comments.
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Application for Historic Review
Application for alterations to the historic landmarks or For Staff Use:
properties located in a historic district or conservation district Date submitted: -! I i 'l i N
pursuant to Iowa City Code Section 144C. Guidelines for
the Historic Review process, explanation of the process and ❑ Certificate of No material Effect
regulations can he found in the [owa city Historic 0 Certificate_, ofAppropriateness
❑ Major review
Preservation Handbook, which is available in the PCD office ❑ Intatmediate review
at City Hall or online at: www.icgov.org/HPhandbook ❑ Mini 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.
Meedng Seteduie: The HPC meets the second Thursday of each month. Applications are due in the PCD
office by noon on Wednesday three weeks prior to the meeting. See attached document for application
deadlines and meeting dates.
❑ Property Owner Name:
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❑ Contractor / Consultant Name:
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Phone Number: (-3 7) 3Zf'71ta
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Propased Project Information
Zip Code:
Use of Propert)-1'S.i�°'l` �r Date Constructed (if known):
Historic Designation
(btaps me !owted in the Him.ie Preacm4ti m Hmtdhcok)
❑ This property is a local historic landmark.
OR
This Property is within a historic or conservation district (choose location):
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Brawn Street Historic District
❑
Clark Street Conservation District
❑
Collegc Green Historic District
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College Hill Conservation District
❑
East College Street Historic District
❑
Dearborn Street Conservation District
❑
Northside Historic District
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Govemor-Lucas Street Conservation District
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Jefferson Street Historic District
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Longfellow Historic District
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Within the district, this property is classified as: ?�
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Application Requirements
Choose appropriate project type. In order to easure application can be processed, please include all listed materials.
Applications without necessary materials may be rejected.
❑ Addition
(Typically projects entailing an addition to the building tbolprint such as a room, porch, deck, etc.)
❑ Building Elevations ❑ Floor Pharos ❑ Photographs
❑ Product Infomrntion ❑ site Plans
Alteration
(Typically projects entailing work such as siding and window replacement, skylights, window opening att=tions, deck or porch
oplacemmL!wnstruction, baluster repair, or similar. Ifthe project is a minor alteration, photographs and drawings to describe the
scope of the project are sufficient.)
Building Elevations Photographs ❑ Productlaformabon
❑ Construction of new building
❑ Building Elevations ❑ Floor Plans ❑ Photographs
❑ Product Intbrmadon ❑ Site Plans
❑ Demolition
(Projects entailing the demolition of a primary structure or outbuilding, or any portion of a building, such as porch, chirnaey,
decorative trim, baluster, etc.)
❑ Photographs ❑ ProposalofFuturo Plans
❑ Repair or restoration of an existing structure that will not change its appearance.
❑ Photographs ❑ Product Infannation
❑ Other:
Please contact the Preservation Planner at 356-5243 for materials which need to be included with application.
Proposed Project Details
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Staff Report May 2, 2014
Historic Review for 219 N. Gilbert Street
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Classification: NRHP; Iowa City Landmark
The applicant, Nialle Sylvan, is requesting approval for a proposed signage project at 219 N. Gilbert Street, a
National Register of Historic Places listed property and local Iowa City landmark. The project consists of the
installation of a business sign at the front entrance to the building.
Applicable Regulations and Guidelines:
Iowa CrtyHistorfc Preservation Handbook
10.0 The Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation
Staff Comments
See attached Page 1 from Site Inventory Form for Narrative Description and Statement of Significance.
On February 13, 2014 the Commission approved installation of a business sign for the rear area of this
building. The approved sign was to be relocated from the applicant's previous business location.
The current proposal is for a sign at the front entrance, on the east side of building. The proposed sign is
designed as a flag mount sign with attachment to the existing wood trim of the front entrance. The sign will
measure approximately 2' x 3' and will be constructed with aluminum panels secured to a steel frame. The
graphics will be applied opaque vinyl, resembling the look of a painted sign.
In staff's opinion, a sign attached to the existing wood trim is preferable to a sign attached to the stone wall,
as the stone wall could be easily damaged and difficult to repair. The wood trim forms a paneled surround
which appears to be original. This is an important feature and care should be taken in the installation of the
sign to minimize any loss of integrity.
Staff recommends approval of this proposed sign. It is compatible with the building, and can be relatively
easily removed in the future. Staff recommends a revised size for the upper attachment plate, (see sketch).
The revised size simplifies the shape of the plate, without overlapping the existing recessed panel.
Note that a permit from the Building Department is required for this sign, regulating size and construction.
Recommended Motion
Move to approve a Certificate of Appropriateness for a front entrance sign at 219 N. Gilbert Street as
presented in the application, with minor revision of upper attachment plate dimensions, per staff comments.
Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs
State Historical Society of Iowa
Iowa Site Inventory Form
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7. Narrative Description
Site Number 52-03266
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This 2-story single-family dwelling was built in ca. 1850 according research completed by local Iowa City architectural historian, Margaret
Keyes. Tax Assessor's records have an obviously inaccurate date of 1900 for the house. The 1979 Sanborn map, the earliest map to depict
this section of North Gilbert Street, confirms its presence by that date. This house is an example of the Greek Revival style rendered in a
classic I -house form. Set close to the sheet, the house has a symmetrical three -bay front with a moderately pitched side -gable "roof. A Bi-
story shed roof frame addition. extends across the rear of the house. Fenestration includes 6/6 double -hung sash with flat stone lintels. The
entrance door is topped by a flat arched multi -light fanlight and flanked by multi -light sidelights. The rectangular pattern in the wide cornice
is one of the house's most distinctive features. The house is constructed of yellow -brown ashlar sandstone pieces laid in a random pattern.
Sills and lentils are dressed limestone. The house has two chimneys set in the end gables and a standing seam tin roof. The frame addition is
clad in medium width clapboard siding.
8. Statement of Significance
This house is a well-preserved early example of a Greek Revival style residence constructed in the Side -Gabled 2-Story (I -House) form, a
relatively uncommon house type in this portion of the North Side residential neighborhood. Its construction along Gilbert Street, which
served as the in -town route of the Military Road that connected Iowa City to Dubuque. Changes are relatively minor to the Wentz House
and as a result, the house ineligible for the National Register under Criterion C.
Caroline Wentz was the owner of record of this property at the time it was constructed in ca. 1850. It is likely that she was the wife of Jacob
Wentz, a farmer and land owner, who resided a half a block to the east on the south side of Market Street in a house built of similar material
ar I fsign as the Gilbert Street house. It is not clear how this house was used initially or who the occupants were but its size and location
alu.b the Military Road suggest that it was a house of prominence. Constructed during the period that Iowa City was the Territorial Capital,
it was constructed of stone — the building material of choice for the Capitol in 1846. Records indicate the presence of many skilled stone
workers in the town following completion of the Capitol.
By the 1870s, the Great Western Brewery operated by John and George Dostal was located just south of this house. John Dostal owned the
property for a time as did Simon and Barbara Holz, owners and developers of a considerable number of North Side properties. In 1902 the
property passed from the Dostals to Nana Wieder who hell it until 1910. It was owned briefly by W. H. Englert and in 1911 was acquired by
members of the Hohenschuh family. Clam Hohenschuh, a widow, held it until 1936. During that time various tenants occupied the house.
In 1939 Mary Stach and Emma Harvat acquired the house and continued to use it as a rental property.
Maior Bibliographic References
Iowa City city directories.
Property Transfer Records, Johnson County Auditor's Office.
Tax Assessor's Records, City of Iowa City Assessor.
#36-1903, North Side Neighborhood Survey, 1981.
Sanborn maps, 1879, 1888, 1892, 1899, 1906, 1912, 1920, 1926, 1933, and 1933 updated to 1970.
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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/HPhandbook
For Staff Use:
Date submitted: —4--/n_/A
❑ Certificate of No material Effect
❑ Certificate of Appropriateness
❑ Majorreview
❑ intermediate review
❑ Minor review
The HPC does not review applications for compliance with building and zoning codes.
comply with all appropriate codes and be reviewed by the building division prior to the
building permit.
Work must
issuance of a
Meeting Schedule: The HPC meets the second Thursday of each month. Applications are due in the PCD
office by noon on Wednesday three weeks prior to the meeting. See attached document for application
deadlines and meeting dates.
Property Owner/Applicant Information
(Please check pmnary contact person)
® Property Owner Name: DfAjc�j s LLC I/. ICIlalle S) IvaA PAzu.Ltr
Email: Phone Number: (319 ) 337 - 299(�
Address: Z 19 N Gi 16erF Si -
City: Iowa Clio State:_ IA Zip Code: 5ZZ4S-21ZS
❑ Contractor/Consultant Name: Nesner Sin QVer6jN (Ac.
Email:
PhoneNumber:(90D) 332-a403
Address: 462-0 7 Stress SW
City: Cedrr Pwnids State: t A Zip Code: 52404
Proposed Project Information
Address: Z19 N (i4er4
Use of Property: CarKmerc.la,l Date Constructed (if known): I$t{7
Historic Designation
(Maps are located m the Historic Pmervatam Handbook)
This property is a local historic landmark.
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OR
❑ This Property is within a historic or conservation
district (choose location):
❑
Brown Street Historic District
❑
Clark Street Conservation District
❑
College Green Historic District
❑
College Hill Conservation District
❑
East College Street Historic District
❑
Dearborn Street Conservation District
❑
Northside Historic District
❑
Govemor-Lucas Street Conservation District
❑
Jefferson Street Historic District
❑
Longfellow Historic District
❑
Summit Street Historic District
❑
Woodlawn Historic District
Within the district, this property is classified as:
11 Contributing 13 Noncontributing 11 Nonhistoric
Application Requirements
Choose appropriate project type. In order to ensure application can be processed, please include all listed materials.
Applications without necessary materials may be rejected.
❑ Addition
(Typically projects entailing an addition to the building footprint such as a room, porch, deck, etc.)
❑ Building Elevations ❑ F1oorPlans ❑ Photographs
❑ Product Information ❑ Site Plans
❑ Alteration
(Typically projects entailing work such as siding and window replacement, skylights, window opening alterations, deck or porch
replacement/construction, baluster repair, or similar. If the project is a minor alteration, photographs and drawings to describe the
scope of the project are sufficient.)
❑ Building Elevations ❑ Photographs ❑ Product Information
❑ Construction of new building
❑ Building Elevations ❑ Floor Plans ❑ Photographs
❑ Product Information ❑ Site Plans
❑ Demolition
(Projects entailing the demolition of a primary structure or outbuilding, or any portion of a building, such as porch, chimney,
decorative trim, baluster, etc.)
❑ Photographs
❑ Proposal of Future Plans
❑ Repair or restoration of an existing structure that will not change its appearance.
❑ Photographs
❑ Product Information
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Historic Review for 518 E. Bowery Street
District: NA
Classification: NRHP; Iowa City Landmark
The applicant, Julie Parisi, is requesting approval for a proposed signage project at 518 E. Bowery Street, a
National Register of Historic Places listed property and local Iowa City landmark. The project consists of the
installation of a business sign at the front entrance to the building.
Applicable Regulations and Guidelines:
Iowa City Historic Preservation Handbook
10.0 The Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation
Staff Comments
On August 9, 2012, the Iowa City Historic Preservation Commission approved the designation of 518
Bowery as an Iowa City Historic Landmark. Known as the Haas Grocery Store, the building was constructed
c.1856 and for approximately 80 years was operated as a grocery store. While some alterations had been made
to the building (such as the stucco finish and the addition on the rear), research suggested these changes took
place during the period of significance. (Period of significance for this building is 1857 - 1963) As a building
dating to the mid -nineteenth century and one with unusual false front with rounded top, this building is a raze
survival of a type of small retail store that dominated towns and cities in Iowa. On April 7, 2014, the Bowery
Street Grocery Store was officially listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
On November 8, 2012, the Commission approved a Certificate of Appropriateness for demolition of a non -
historic detached garage and repair and rehabilitation of the historic building. This work has been completed.
The current proposal is for a business sign to be located on the front of the building, above the storefront
and below the new lights. This will be one flat sign board measuring 32-inches x 8-feet. It will be a plastic and
aluminum lamination of approximately 1/8-inch thickness that will be mechanically attached to the exterior
wall. The aluminum face will be painted white, and the graphics will be adhesive vinyl, resembling the look of
a painted sign.
Staff recommends approval of this proposed sign. It is compatible with the building, and can be relatively
easily removed in the future.
Note that a permit from the Building Department is required for this sign, regulating size and construction.
Recommended Motion
Move to approve a Certificate of Appropriateness for the project at 518 E. Bowery Street, as presented in the
application.
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 /owa City Historic
Preservation Handbook, which is available in the PCD office
at City Hall or online at: www.icgov.org/HPhandbook
For Staff Use:
Date submitted: •1 / �11 / /y
❑ Certificate of No material Effect
❑ Certificate of Appropriateness
❑ Majorreview
❑ Intermediate review
❑ Minor review
The HPC does not review applications for compliance with building and zoning codes. Work must
comply with all appropriate codes and be reviewed by the building division prior to the issuance of a
building permit.
Meeting Schedule: The HPC meets the second Thursday of each month. Applications are due in the PCD
office by noon on Wednesday three weeks prior to the meeting. See attached document for application
deadlines and meeting dates.
Property Owner/Applicant Information
Taa.7E (Please check primary contact person)
Property6wnerName: JV" Paf1St
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Proposed Project Information
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Historic Designation
(bfaps are located in the Historic Preservation Handbook)
This property is a local historic landmark.
OR
❑ This Property is within a historic or conservation district (choose location):
❑ Brown Street Historic District
❑ College Green Historic District
❑ East College Street Historic District
❑ Northside Historic District
❑ Jefferson Street Historic District
❑ Longfellow Historic District
❑ Summit Street Historic District
❑ Woodlawn Historic District
Within the district, this property is classified as: <%
❑ Clark Street Conservation District
❑ College Hill Conservation District
❑ Dearborn Street Conservation District
❑ Govemor-Lucas Street Conservation District
❑ Contributing 11 Noncontributing 11 Nonhistoric
Application Requirements
Choose appropriate project type. In order to ensure application can be processed, please include all listed materials.
Applications without necessary materials may be rejected.
❑ Addition
(Typically projects entailing an addition to the building footprint such as a room, porch, deck, etc.)
❑ Building Elevations ❑ Floor Plans ❑ Photographs
❑ Product Information ❑ Site- Plans
l Alteration
(Typically projects entailing work such as siding and window replacement, skylights, window opening alterations, deck or porch
replacement/construction, baluster repair, or similar. If the project is a minor alteration, photographs and drawings to describe the
scope of the project are sufficient.) -A" 6L fi,Dy�- of (ov,]_.6_:,'z
❑ Building Elevations Photographs ❑ Product Information
❑ Construction of new building 1
❑ Building Elevations ❑ F1oorPlans ❑ 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
❑ RB air or restoration of an existing structure that will not change its appearance.
❑ Photographs ❑ Product Information
❑ Other:
Please contact the Preservation Planner at 356-5243 for materials which need to be included with application.
Proposed Project Details
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Historic Review for 1111 E. Burlington Street
District: College Hill Conservation District
Classification: Non -Contributing
The applicant, the City of Iowa City/UniverCity program, is requesting approval for an alteration project at
1111 E. Burlington Street, a Non -Contributing property in the College Hill Conservation District. The
project consists of entry door replacement, kitchen window replacement, and bedroom window replacement.
Applicable Regulations and Guidelines
4.0 Iowa City Historic Preservation GuidednesforAlterations
4.3 Doors
4.11 Siding
4.13 Windows
Staff Comments
Indetemvnate style. Constructed c.1890-1900, this two story house is front -gabled and has a full width porch
that retains its classical columns. Fire insurance maps show that the front portion was originally a one and
one-half story structure. The house has undergone numerous alterations, with resulting loss of historical
integrity. Original siding and some details may still exist under the replacement siding.
The proposed project consists of entry door replacement, kitchen window replacement, and bedroom
window replacement.
The existing entry door is not original and does not fit in the original door opening. The proposed
replacement door will be a smooth fiberglass pre -hung door with new trim, sized to fit the opening. Door
style is not indicated in the application and must be provided.
The guidelines for doors emphasize the importance of maintaining the size of the original door opening. A
new door should be similar in size, material, style, and appearance to the original historic door. The guidelines
allow new doors made with smooth -finished, paintable fiberglass.
The kitchen in this house is being remodeled. The applicant is proposing to remove an existing kitchen
window on the east side at the rear of the house and replace it with a smaller window, altering the height of
the window opening. To clear the height of the new kitchen counter, the new window will be shorter. The
new window will be an aluminum -clad wood double -hung, similar to the existing window. The windows in
this house are wood double -hung, with un-divided sash, and appear to be original.
The guidelines for windows state that new windows should match the type, size, sash width, trim, use of
divided lights, and overall appearance of the historic windows. The location of a new window should be
consistent with the window pattern of the historic building or buildings of similar architectural style. Metal -
clad, solid -wood windows are acceptable.
Infill of the wall below the new window will be required, and new siding should match the existing siding.
The trim around the new window should match the trim at existing windows.
The applicant is also proposing to replace an existing second floor window on the west side of the house with
a new egress window. The egress window is required by code, and it is allowed by the guidelines for bedroom
windows. The guidelines recommend matching the size, trim, use of divided lights, and overall appearance of
the original window. In this case, the egress window will be an aluminum -clad casement window and it will
have a simulated double -hung meeting rail. The new window must be sized to fit in the existing opening.
In Staffs opinion, the proposed work is acceptable, although specific information about the replacement
door and windows should be provided for final review and approval.
Recommended Motion
Move to approve a Certificate of Appropriateness for the project at 1111 E. Burlington Street, as presented in
the application, with the following conditions:
Trim at new kitchen window to match trim at existing windows;
Provide product information for replacement door and each replacement window, for review and
approval 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/HPhandbook
For Staff Use:
Date submitted:- LL (1 /-14-
❑ Certificate of No material Effect
❑ Certificate of Appropriateness
❑ Majorreview
❑ Intermediate review
❑ Minor review
The HPC does not review applications for compliance with building and zoning codes. Work must
comply with all appropriate codes and be reviewed by the building division prior to the issuance of a
building permit.
Meeting Schedule: The HPC meets the second Thursday of each month. Applications are due in the PCD
office by noon on Wednesday three weeks prior to the meeting. See attached document for application
deadlines and meeting dates.
Property Owner/Applicant Information
(Please check primary contact person)
❑ Property Owner Name:
Email:PJla-L�aWQSR IOwh-cm , cP,42&- Phone Number:( ) 3J&6-3-a33
Address: '-/10 C. w 45 H W G i d A/ S7-
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❑ Contractor / Consultant Name:
Email: Phone Number:
Address:
City: _ State:
Proposed Project information
Zip Code:
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Iistoric Designation
(Napa are located m the H4stonc Neservanon Handbook)
❑ This property is a local historic landmark.
OR
.. This Property is within a historic or conservation district (choose location):
❑ Brown Street Historic District
❑ College Green Historic District
❑ East College Street Historic District
❑ Northside Historic District
❑ Jefferson Street Historic District
❑ Longfellow Historic District
❑ Summit Street Historic District
❑ Woodlawn Historic District
Within the district, this property is classified as:
❑ Clark Street Conservation District
M College Hill Conservation District
❑ Dearborn Street Conservation District
❑ Govemor-Lucas Street Conservation District
11 Contributing A- Noncontributing 0 Nonhistoric
Application Requirements
Choose appropriate project type. In order to ensure application can be processed, please include all listed materials.
Applications without necessary materials may be rejected.
❑ Addition
(Typically projects entailing an addition to the building footprint such as a room, porch, deck, etc.)
❑ Building Elevations ❑ Floor Plans ❑ Photographs
❑ Product Information ❑ Site Plans
...Alteration
(Typically projects entailing work such as siding and window replacement, skylights, window opening alterations, deck or porch
replacement/construction, baluster repair, or similar. If the project is a minor alteration, photographs and drawings to describe the
scope of the project are sufficient.)
❑ Building Elevations Photographs ❑ Product Information
❑ Construction of new building
❑ Building Elevations ❑ Floor Plans ❑ Photographs
❑ Product Information ❑ Site Plans
❑ Demolition
(Projects entailing the demolition of a primary structure or outbuilding, or any portion of a building, such as porch, chimney,
decorative trim, baluster, etc.)
❑ Photographs ❑ Proposal of Future Plans
❑ Repair or restoration of an existing structure that will not change its appearance.
❑ Photographs ❑ Product Information
❑ Other -
Please contact the Preservation Planner at 356-5243 for materials which need to be included with application.
Proposed Project Details
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Staff Report
Historic Review for 1116 E. Burlington Street
District: College Hill Conservation District
Classification: Contributing
May 2, 2014
The applicant, the City of Iowa City/UniverCity Program, is requesting approval for an alteration project at
1116 E. Burlington Street, a Contributing property in the College Hill Conservation District. The project
consists of rebuilding the existing enclosed rear porch. The project also includes a new kitchen window.
Applicable Regulations and Guidelines
4.0 Iowa City Historic Preservation GuidednesforAlterations
4.5 Foundations
4.11 Siding
4.13 Windows
Staff Comments
Constructed c.1900, this cross -gabled two story house does not represent a distinct architectural style. It is
similar in form to the next three houses west on Burlington, and reflects the architectural patterns of the
College Hill area and the development after the turn of the century of the area east of Summit Street.
The kitchen in this house is being remodeled. The proposed new window would be located in the north wall
on the back of the house. It would be a metal -clad wood window, with trim to match the trim at existing
windows. The existing windows in this house are double -hung, with un-divided sash, and the new window is
shown similar on the proposed elevation drawings.
Rebuilding the enclosed rear porch would start with demolition of all but the existing roof The new work
would include a concrete foundation, wood framing, new windows and siding, and new interior finish. The
proposed siding is HardiePlank fiber cement lap siding, and the proposed windows would be metal -clad
wood windows. The new, fully conditioned space would be finished for a bathroom/laundry room. Note that
the window locations shown on the proposed elevation drawings for the bathroom/laundry room do not
match the proposed floor plan; a final design must be confirmed.
Regarding foundations, rather than matching the existing material, the guidelines recommend smooth faced
concrete for new foundation walls and allow concrete or rock -face concrete block for replacement
foundation walls. In this case, smooth faced concrete walls are acceptable for the new work.
The guidelines for siding allow wood substitutes, and fiber cement board with a smooth finish is acceptable
The guidelines for windows state that new windows should match the type, size, sash width, trim, use of
divided lights, and overall appearance of the historic windows. The location of a new window should be
consistent with the window pattern of the historic building or buildings of similar architectural style. Metal -
clad, solid -wood windows are acceptable. In this case the proposed design is acceptable, although more
specific information is still required for all new windows.
In Staff's opinion, the proposed work is generally acceptable and approval is recommended, with conditions
as noted below.
Recommended Motion
Move to approve a Certificate of Appropriateness for the project at 1116 E. Burlington Street, as presented in
the application, with the following conditions:
• Provide product information, including sizes, for all new windows;
• Provide final design of enclosed porch (new bathroom/laundry room) for review and approval by
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Application for alterations to the historic landmarks or
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regulations can be found in the Iowa City historic
Preservation Handbook, which is available in the PCD office
at City Hall or online at: www.icgov.org/HPhandbook
For Staff Use:
Date submitted: —A-/--tl-/ 1 4-
❑ Certificate of No material Effect
❑ Certificate of Appropriateness
❑ Major review
❑ Intermediate review
❑ Minor review
The HPC does not review applications for compliance with building and zoning codes. Work must
comply with all appropriate codes and be reviewed by the building division prior to the issuance of a
building permit.
Meeting Schedule: The HPC meets the second Thursday of each month. Applications are due in the PCD
office by noon on Wednesday three weeks prior to the meeting. See attached document for application
deadlines and meeting dates.
Property Owner/Applicant Information
(Please thee}, primary waiact person)
❑ Property Owner Name:
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Email:
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Zip Code:
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Proposed Project Information
Address: ((16 GWgLWC-"V ST.
Use of Property: Aart &e-A) ro t, Date Constructed (if known): 000
Historic Designation
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❑ This property is a local historic landmark.
OR
This Property is within a historic or conservation district (choose location):
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❑
East College Street Historic District
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Northside Historic District
❑
Jefferson Street Historic District
❑
Longfellow Historic District
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Summit Street Historic District
Woodlawn Historic District
Within the district, this property is classified as:
❑ Clark Street Conservation District
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❑ Dearborn Street Conservation District
❑ Governor -Lucas Street Conservation District
VC Contributing 0 Noncontributing 0 Nonhistoric
Application Requirements
Choose appropriate project type. In order to ensure application can be processed, please include all listed materials.
Applications without necessary materials may be rejected.
Addition
(Typically projects entailing an addition to the building footprint such as a room, porch, deck, etc.)
lL Building Elevations a Floor Plans J. Photographs
❑ Product Information ❑ Site Plans
Alteration
(Typically projects entailing work such w siding and window replacement, skylights, window opening alterations, deck or porch
replacement/construction, baluster repair, or similar. If the project is a minor alteration, photographs and drawings to describe the
scope of the project are sufficient.)
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❑ Construction of new building
❑ Building Elevations ❑ Floor Plans ❑ Photographs
❑ Product Information ❑ Site Plans
❑ Demolition
(Projects entailing the demolition of a primary structure or outbuilding, or any portion of a building, such as porch, chimney,
decorative trim, baluster, etc.)
❑ Photographs
❑ Proposal of Future Plans
❑ Repair or restoration of an existing structure that will not change its appearance.
❑ Photographs ❑ Product Information
❑ Other:
Please contact the Preservation Planner at 356-5243 for materials which need to be included with application,
Proposed Project Details
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MEMORANDUM
Date: May 2, 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 April report.
Certificates of No Material Effect — Chair and Staff review
715 N. Gilbert Street/ Brown Street Historic District — repair front porch
807 Dearborn Street/ Dearborn Street C. D. — replace lower sections of wood siding on garage
Minot Review — Pre -approved items — Staff review
None
Intermediate Review — Chair and Staff review
None
IOWA DEPARTMENT OF
CULTURAL AFFAIRS
MARY COWNII:, IIIHILGIOR
CHRIS KRAMIER, DITM IIIRPCI"OR
April 10, 2014
Bob Miklo
Iowa City HPC
410 E Washington Street
Iowa City, IA 52240
TERRY E. 6RANUAD, GOVERNOR
KIMI REYNOLDS, U. IMVERNOR
RE: Johnson County Poor Farm and Asylum Historic District, S. side Melrose Ave., 0,16 mi. E. of the
jet. Melrose Ave and Slothtower Ave, Iowa City, Johnson County
Dear Mr. Miklo:
The State Nominations Review Committee (SNRC) plans to consider the property referenced above for
nomination to the National Register of Historic Places during their June 13, 2014 meeting. As a participant in
the Certified Local Government Program, Iowa City HPC is required to review and comment on proposed
National Register nominations of properties within its jurisdiction, The State is required to provide you with a
60-day period for the review, unless we mutually agree to expedite the process. I am contacting you to ask that
you initiate the review process for the Historic Preservation Commission. Enclosed are copies of the
nomination, photographs, and the review form. The review process will require the following:
♦ The Historic Preservation Commission should review the nomination during one of their meetings. Send a
formal invitation to the Mayor with a copy of the nomination. Send a formal invitation to the property
owner/owners, If they are not familiar with the National Register, be sure to include an explanation. Make
sure that a copy of the nomination is available for public review before the meeting. For example, leave a
review copy at the courthouse or public library. Indicate in your meeting announcement that a review copy
of the nomination is available and where the review copy can be found.
The question to answer when reviewing the nomination is whether the nominated property meets the
National Register of Historic Places significance criteria. If the Commission feels that the nomination
makes the case for meeting significance criteria, the Commission should check the box recommending that
the property be listed. If the Commission feels that the property does not meet the significance criteria, then
check the box recommending that the property not be listed, The Mayor should use the same approach
when reviewing the nomination.
You might want to invite the individual who prepared the nomination to attend the public meeting and
present the nomination. Keep a record of the meeting (copy of notice, agenda, minutes, list of attendees).
At the conclusion of the meeting, the Commission should make a motion regarding their recommendation.
The Chairman of the Commission will complete Item # 1, the Commission's portion of the review form. Be
sure to fill in the date of the public meeting, sign the signature line and record any comments that were
made. If the Mayor attended the public meeting, inquire if he/she is prepared to complete Item #2 on the
review form.
♦ In the event that the Mayor was unable to attend the meeting. The Commission Chairman should forward
the Review form to the Mayor for review and comment. Have the Mayor sign the form and return it to the
Historic Preservation Commission.
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♦ Item #3 on the Review form asks for the review and comment of a preservation professional. If your
commission does not have a professionally qualified historian or architectural historian who can complete
this part of the form, you may leave Item #3 blank and I will arrange to have a State staff member complete
that part of the form.
♦ After you have completed items # i through #2 (through #3 if a preservation professional is available),
please make a copy of the completed review forms for your file and send the original copies of the
completed forms to me.
♦ The Commission should keep the nomination and photographs. File them together in your inventory, as you
will need the information for future reference. If a State preservation professional was needed to complete
Item #3 on the review form, I will return a copy to the commission for filing.
If the Historic Preservation Commission and the Mayor disagree with one another on the property's National
Register eligibility, both views will be presented to the SNRC for their consideration during review of the
nomination. If both the Historic Preservation Commission (by Commission majority) and the Mayor do not
consider the property eligible for National Register listing, we must halt the nomination. Be advised that when
a nomination is halted, the property owner, the person who prepared the nomination or any interested party may
appeal the decision. In addition, the nomination will still go forward to the National Park Service for an official
"Determination of Eligibility."
Please contact Paula Mohr at 515/281-6826 with any questions or concerns regarding the CLG program or the
process for this review.
Sincerely,
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Elizabeth Foster Hill
Tax Incentive Programs Manager/
National Register Coordinator
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Property Name Johnson County Poor Farm and Asylum Historic District S. side Melrose Ave 0.16 mi. E. of
the ict Melrose Ave and Slothtower Ave Iowa City, Johnson County
1. For Historic Preservation Commission:
❑ Recommendation of National Register eligibility
❑ Recommendation of National Register ineligibility
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2. For Chief Elected Local Official:
❑ Recommendation of National Register eligibility
❑ Recommendation of National Register ineligibility
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3. Professional Evaluation:
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RETURN TO: State Historical Society of Iowa, ATTN: National Register Coordinator, 600 E. Locust, Des Moines,
IA 50319
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Federal Emergency Management Agency
Public Meeting Comment Form
Iowa City Historic Preservation Commission Meeting
April 10, 2014
Name
Address
Email
(Please prim)
Please list in order of preference historic preservation projects that you suggest as mitigation
measures to offset the adverse effects to historic properties, resulting from FEMA funded
undertakings for the University of Iowa.
Relocation of the School of Music — Adverse Effects to Henry Sabin Elementary School,
and Archaeological site 13JH1436:
Repair of Iowa Memorial Union — Adverse Effects to Archaeological Site 13JH1440:
Please return this form to a FEMA or State of Iowa representative at today's meeting or fax it to
515-725-9408. Comments may also be submitted via email to Eric.Wieland( ,fema.dhs.gov or
Teri.Toyea,femaAhs. goy
Mailed comments may be sent to:
FEMA
Environmental Planning and Historic Preservation (EHP)
C/o Iowa Recovery Bureau, IHSEMD
7900 Hiclanan Road, Suite 500
Windsor Heights, IA 50324 -
MINUTES PRELIMINARY
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
APRIL 10, 2014
EMMA HARVAT HALL
MEMBERS PRESENT: Kent Ackerson, Esther Baker, Kate Corcoran, Frank Durham,
Pam Michaud, Ben Sandell, Ginalie Swaim, Frank Wagner
MEMBERS ABSENT: Thomas Agran, Gosia Clore, Andy Litton
STAFF PRESENT: Bob Miklo
OTHERS PRESENT: Russ Garrett, Teri Toys (FEMA), Angela Collins and Cindy
Peterson (OSA), Eric Wieland, David Kieft
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. and welcomed the new
commissioners.
PUBLIC DISCUSSION OF ANYTHING NOT ON THE AGENDA:
There was none.
CERTIFICATES OF APPROPRIATENESS:
632 Brown Street.
Miklo showed photos of and the location of the subject property on the corner of Brown and
Dodge Street and said it's a contributing structure in the Brown Street Historic District. He said
the first component of this proposal is to remove a porch enclosure on the back of the house
and replace it with a new addition, which would include an extension of the garage at the lower
level and widening of the driveway. He said the applicant had to get approval from the Board of
Adjustment for a special exception for a building setback from the rear property line, and the
Board put on a condition requiring some landscaping at the end of the driveway for pedestrian
safety and aesthetics. He showed plans for the proposed changes.
Miklo said there are Guidelines that apply in this situation and staff finds that overall the concept
of the plan complies with those guidelines but there are details missing from the plan that need
to be resolved before a building permit is issued. Miklo said one of the key elements that will
need to be addressed is that the Guidelines call for rooflines that are proportional and in
keeping with the historic structure and in this case staff recommends that for the lower addition
the eaves be proportionally smaller so staff needs some detail of those eaves. He said that
would also apply for the roof over the garage doors.
Miklo said the house has obvious frieze board and detailing that need to be carried over to the
addition and the plans should reflect that before approval.
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Miklo said the applicant intends to match the concrete block material that would be used in the
exposed part of the garage door and match the neighbor's retaining wall as it turns the corner.
He said staff finds that the plan generally meets the Guidelines but they just today received
product materials for the foundation block and garage doors and have not had the opportunity to
verify that they match.
Miklo said staff is recommending a Certificate of Approval for removal of the small porch and
construction of the new addition with six conditions as outlined in the staff report.
Swaim invited the contractor to speak.
Russ Garrett of 3044 Rohret Road said he's there to answer any questions
Sandell asked if the tree in the right of way will be affected at all. Miklo said he didn't believe it
would be. He said it's in the City's right of way so the City Forester would be involved in any
decision to remove it.
Swaim asked if the owner has been able to use the garage. Garrett said they had, but you can't
exit the car when it's in the driveway due to the retaining wall.
Miklo said the change would certainly improve the visibility and safety of backing out of this
driveway and would possibly enable one of the cars to swing around and go forward.
Corcoran asked if the Board of Adjustment had approved the special exception. Miklo said that
normally a twenty -foot rear yard setback is required, but the only way to add on to this property
was to reduce that to eleven and one-half feet, which the Board did approve.
Corcoran said that a special exception is a higher legal standard that has to be met and she
appreciates that the Board of Adjustment has agreed that a special exception is warranted here
and has granted it.
Michaud said it looks like a good plan and it's harmonious with the style and the arcs in the front
porch. She said it seems that just removing a limb or two from the tree should be enough. She
said it changes the history so much by removing a tree.
Garrett said that the Board of Adjustment actually wanted the applicant to make the driveway
wider than originally planned, so it will be much safer.
MOTION: Ackerson moved to approve a certificate of appropriateness for the project at
632 Brown Street, as presented in the application, with the following conditions:
applicants to provide product information for exposed foundation block; provide roof
overhang dimensions; revise drawings to show frieze board and water table trim; provide
product information for new garage doors, and for door at west side of new addition;
provide final design and product information for new driveway and retaining wall; All of
the above must be reviewed and approved by Chair and staff.
Corcoran seconded the motion. The motion carried on a vote of 8-0 ( Aaran. Clore and
Litton absent).
REPORT ON CERTIFICATES ISSUED BY CHAIR AND STAFF:
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Swaim stated that this is available for review in the Commission packet
PRESENTATION AND DISCUSSION WITH FEMA AND OSA
Miklo introduced Teri Toye, Environmental Protection Specialist from the Federal Emergency
Management Agency (FEMA), who was there because the National Historic Preservation Act
Section 106, requires that federal agencies consider the effects of their undertakings on historic
properties. She introduced all the speakers who would be presenting at this meeting. She said
the focus of the presentation will be on Hancher Auditorium — Voxman School of Music- Clapp
Recital Hall relocations and amending the memorandum of agreement (MOA) for the Iowa
Memorial Union due to additional adverse effects.
Toye explained that an undertaking is anytime a federal permit, license or funding is issued. She
explained that historic properties are those buildings, structures, districts, objects or sites
including archeological sites that are either listed in the National Register of Historic places or
are determined eligible for listing by the federal agency. She said FEMA resolves adverse
effects on the properties through the development and execution of a memorandum of
agreement.
Toye said the undertaking for the Hancher/Voxman/Clapp relocation is relocating those facilities
out of the Iowa River Flood Plain. She said the project activities for these relocation projects
include demolition, relocation out of the flood plain, site acquisition and preparation and
construction of the new facilities. She said the new site for the building, just south of Park Road,
is within the boundaries of the National Register eligible University of Iowa River Valley Historic
District.
Toye said that the Voxman and Clapp facilities will be at the southwest corner of Burlington and
Clinton Streets, and FEMA determined that the area of potential affects for this undertaking
included the ground disturbing activities associated with site preparation, demolition and
excavation for those and extended to the buildings that surround those sites that could be
potentially structurally or visually adversely affected by construction of the new facilities. She
said they determined that it was not necessary to do an archeological survey during
construction and that the two former bank buildings were less than fifty years old and did not
meet the requirements of buildings less than fifty years old to be considered eligible for listing in
the National Register.
Toye explained that The University of Iowa purchased the Sabin School and offered it as a
relocation site for a neighborhood bank. She said at that time, 2011, FEMA determined that the
building was National Register eligible and began the process of developing a MOA. She said
FEMA reviewed the purchase option agreement between the university and the bank and
realized that the demolition wasn't certain, FEMA stopped the process and FEMA, the
university, the State Historic Preservation Office, Iowa Homeland Security all signed a letter of
agreement that said they would be notified if the building were to be demolished, at which point
a memorandum of agreement would be developed, which is where they are today.
She said that FEMA evaluated the Sabin School for listing in the National Register of Historic
Places. She said it was constructed in 1917 -18 and was one of three schools that George
Lockhart designed in Iowa City, including Longfellow School, which is listed in the National
Register, and Horace Mann School, which has been determined potentially eligible. Toye said
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that despite some alterations and additions to the building and a change in its original use,
FEMA determined that it did meet the requirements to be considered for listing in the National
Register, therefore its demolition would result in adverse effects to historic properties. She said
when the university notified FEMA in 2013 that the bank was going to demolish the school,
FEMA reopened consultation with the State Historic Preservation Office with a finding of
Adverse Effects to Historic Properties. She said it's FEMA's responsibility to resolve those
adverse effects through the development and execution of a MOA, which is a legally binding
document outlining steps to be implemented to offset or solve the adverse effects. Toye
explained the steps taken to develop an MOA in these cases and said that through consultation
FEMA will discuss the treatment measures and then she will draft the MOA and will circulate
that amongst the potential consulting parties for a thirty day review and issue a revised version
for another review if there are substantial changes. She said the project will not be closed out
until the entire scope of work is completed, including the construction of Hancher, Voxman and
Clapp and also the mitigation measures associated with the adverse effects.
Toye said that FEMA does not advocate the outcome of this consultation process, and will not
say what the mitigation measures should be. She said they have some requirements that need
to be commensurate with the level of adverse effect and must have a benefit to historic
preservation and the public and the local community where the adverse effects occur.
Toye related the mitigation measures that were recommended previously for Sabin School
including salvage of significant architectural features and reusable building materials; electrical
and HVAC upgrade study for Longfellow and/or Horace Mann; a National Register nomination
for Horace Mann School; implementation of preservation goals outlined in the City Historic
Preservation Plan; additional documentation of the school and expanded Iowa site inventory
form; suggestions from consulting parties and the public.
Toye said the architects who are preparing plans for demolition of Sabin School have
recommended the significant features that could or should be salvaged. She listed the features,
which included the stone work.
Toye said during demolition of the banks and excavation for construction of the School of Music
archeological resources were discovered. She said she wanted to make sure that the
Commission is aware of the significance of some of the archeological finds because they relate
to the early history of Iowa City women and campus life.
Angela Collins of the Office of the State Archeologist (OSA) showed a picture of one of the
banks where the archeological site is located. She showed historic pictures of Iowa City in 1868
and showed where the School of Music site is located. She explained that one of the features
discovered was a stone -lined well full of domestic materials. She said the next features were a
limestone foundation and a wood -lined privy also full of domestic objects. She showed a
number of pictures of these features and the artifacts as they looked when were initially
discovered and during excavation. She said the dates of the artifacts, the early 1900s,
correspond to a time when the house on the lot was occupied mainly by working women. She
said there are records of the inhabitants of the property around the town the city was platted.
Collins said these were all unexpected findings and OSA has processed all the findings as far
as they can. She said there are mitigation measures that need to move the process further, as
outlined in the OSA Data Recovery Plan, which include cleaning the artifacts from the field,
processing, cataloging, researching and curating them. She said OSA also wants to present to
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the public about their findings with lectures, on-line, written articles, and exhibits locally. She
said OSA wants to include more public interpretation to inform the actions and mitigation
measures. She said they want to include the university population and other volunteers in
processing artifacts.
Toye explained that FEMA has a state-wide agreement in Iowa with a provision for unexpected
archeological discoveries or unanticipated effects to historic properties. She said under this
provision, the archeological site could not be preserved as it was in a construction zone. She
said it was determined that the best way to get all the information out of there was
documentation and data recovery and was a mitigation measure to develop and implement this
Data Recovery Plan. She said they want to consider any other suggestions beyond what is in
the draft Plan.
Eric Wieland, the Environmental and Historic Preservation Advisor for Iowa, said this is a
complicated project with many components, and what they are presenting tonight is one federal
undertaking but the unanticipated discovery that the OSA discussed and the connected action
of the demolition of the Sabin School are all connected actions legally for FEMA.
Swaim said that if the thirty day public comment period started today, the Commission will have
another meeting before that is over. She was told to prioritize possible measures and that any
measure put forward will need to have a cost estimate and time line attached to it.
Swaim asked if there will be any archeological work done once the Sabin School is demolished
and Wieland said once the university completes the transaction with the bank for that land, that
site is no longer part of the federal action and is not part of FEMA's responsibility.
Toye said that any mitigation measures will needed to be completed before September 16,
2016, when the grant expires.
Michaud asked if the windows and doors are salvageable and could be used for other schools.
Toye said she would confer with David Kieft of the university to see if the current windows and
doors are replacements.
Toye said the Commission will have one or two opportunities to see the draft MOA.
Toye explained the hazard mitigation for the Iowa Memorial Union (IMU). She said there were
unanticipated archeological finds on the site.
Cindy Peterson of OSA showed schematics and photographs of the site. She explained the
sequence of events that led up to the findings. She said that this site is where the early wealthy
residents of Iowa City constructed tenement buildings. She said eight contributing resources
were identified at the site, which were three cisterns and five building or structure foundations
and all the contributing resources pre -date the Civil War. She said this site was recommended
eligible for National Register listing for its ability to provide new information about Iowa City's
earliest residents.
Toye said that an amended MOA for this site is in process and FEMA is inviting any other
potential consulting parties or anyone else who has a significant role in completing any of the
mitigation measures to sign the MOA amendment. She listed the agreed -upon mitigation
measures.
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Toye mentioned that due to the finding of trade beads at the School of Music site and projectile
points at the IMU, Native American tribes were notified, but at this time none are interested in
participating.
Swaim said the information presented is important but that it's a very difficult process. She said
the Commission will put this on their agenda for May 8'', 2014.
Toye said they are asking for the Commission's recommendations for mitigation measures to
resolve adverse effects as a result of demolition of Sabin School; the Commission's comments
on the Draft Data Recovery Plan for the School of Music site and if they feel that is
commensurate with the level of adverse effect; and the same with the Hubbard Park site. Toye
said she thought what would be of particular interest to the Commission is how the information
at the end of the OSA's process is disseminated to the public.
CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES FOR MARCH 13, 2014:
MOTION: Durham moved to approve the minutes of the Historic Preservation Commission's
March 13, 2014 meeting and public hearing, as written. Baker seconded the motion. The
motion carried on a vote of 8-0 (Agran, Clore and Litton absent).
DISCUSS INCREASED NOISE LEVELS ADJACENT TO HISTORIC NEIGHBORHOODS
Swaim reminded the Commission that at the last meeting they finalized a memo about noise
levels and received a response from the Senior Building Inspector, Tim Hennes.
Michaud said she met with Tim Hennes about this letter and was reassured that the City was
responsive to historic neighborhoods and concerns about intrusive noise. She said that the
standards being implemented in Iowa City are international standards. She said they discussed
sustainability and how vented heated or cooled air to the inside was not in step with energy
conservation, so they discussed the possibility of fan vent scrubbers, meaning that the air would
be recirculated. She said the City will be enforcing international standards that the fan would be
ten feet from the property line and/or the roof edge. She said if the decibel level is above 55 at
night, it is not according to Smart Code standards. She said these international standards
predated the concern about invasive, intrusive noise on neighbors. She said Hennes will be
investigating if the fan is compliant with the code that was in effect when the construction took
place. She said a mitigating possibility is a shield to deflect noise.
ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: Durham moved to adjourn. Baker seconded the motion. The motion carried on a
vote of 8-0 (Agran, Clore and Litton absent).
Minutes submitted by Joy Bayshore.
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