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Iowa City Historic Preservation Commission J / t ! ii 11 it f Thurs da , December 11, 20140 •' I o ° till �9 e Lmma Hal ` at Hall �.CAP City Hall C', vvmmvrocsr�cw�oon.ew C f; IOWA CITY HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION Thursday, December 11, 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) Public Hearing on historic landmark designations for 608, 610 and 614 S. Dubuque Street E) Certificate of Appropriateness 1. 304 Brown Street (Brown Street Historic District) - attic window addition 2. 30 N. Clinton Street (Landmark in Jefferson Street Historic District) —replace windows in modern addition 3. 435 Grant Street (Longfellow Historic District) — removal of attached pergola 4. 203 N. Linn Street (Landmark) —awning and projecting signs 5. 608 Grant Street (Longfellow Historic District) — addition to deck F) Report on Certificates issued by Chair and Staff G) Discussion of Annual Awards Program H) Consideration of Minutes for November 13, 2014 I) Historic Preservation Information J) Adjournment r .® CITY OF IOWA CITYMEMORANDUM Date: December 5, 2014 To: Historic Preserva .tion Commilssion From: Robert Mikio, Senior Planner and Ashley Zitzner, Planning Intern Re: 608, 610, and 614 South Dubuque Street- Worker Cottages Friends of Historic Preservation has requested that the properties at 608, 610, and 614 South Dubuque Street, which are owned by Theo Resources LLC, be designated as Iowa City Historic Landmarks. Designation of the properties as Landmarks will require Commission approval of any significant changes to the exterior of the buildings. Landmark status will also make the properties eligible for transfer of development rights according to the Riverfront Crossings Form Based Code, and special exceptions that would allow the Board of Adjustment to waive or modify certain zoning requirements. The enclosed Iowa Site Inventory Form, prepared by Alicia Trimble, Executive Director Friends of Historic Preservation, provides a detailed discussion of the buildings' history and architecture. Indications are that the buildings were constructed circa 1868. These cottages were originally constructed as worker housing. More recently these cottages have functioned as commercial spaces including a book shop, an antiques store, and a Kung Fu Academy. To qualify for designation as a Landmark, the subject property must meet approval criteria a. and b. and at least one of approval criteria c., d., e., or f listed below: a. Significant to American and/or Iowa City history, architecture, archaeology and culture; b. Possesses integrity of location, design, setting, materials and workmanship; c. Associated with events that have made a significant contribution to the broad patterns of our history; d. Associated with the lives of persons significant in our past; e. Embodies the distinctive characteristics of a type, period, or method of construction; or represents the work of a master; or possesses high artistic values; or represents a significant and distinguishable entity whose components may lack individual distinction; f. Has yielded or may likely yield information important in prehistory or history. In order to recommend Landmark designation the Commission must determine if the properties located at 608, 610, and 614 South Dubuque Street meet criterion a and b as well as one additional criteria from c-f. In addition to materials submitted by the applicant, your packet includes memos from the City Attorney, Development Services Coordinator, and correspondence submitted by the property owner. FRIENDS OF HISTORIC PRESERVATION P.O. Box 2001, Iowa City, Iowa 52244 December 2, 2014 Iowa City Historic Preservation Commission 410 East Washington Street Iowa City, IA 52240 Dear Commission, Enclosed you will find an application to designate 608, 610, and 614 South Dubuque Street as local historic landmarks, supporting documentation and an application for rezoning, although I realize this form is not always used for this process. On behalf of the board of directors, staff, membership, and the over 500 actively involved and petitioning individuals we request that this application be expedited as quickly as possible, if necessary through the City Council. The three properties are early illustrations of our earliest settlers and there are no other such structures that exist in Iowa City that represent the working class. These properties are associated with the Kane, Watkins, Berryhill, and Hoffelder families, who are some of the founding pioneers of Iowa City and the early railroad in Iowa City. 610 South Dubuque Street also played a large part in the Actualist Poetry Movement, the only poetry movement that began in North America. For these reasons and many more we ask that these properties be named Local Historic Landmarks. Sincerely, icia Trimble Executive Director Friends of Historic Preservation STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICE OF IOWA wDEPABTAERT0fteLaNel.91 M State Inventory Number: 9-Digit SHPO Review and Compliance (Rgq Number: InWA SITE INVENTORY FORM Read the lows Slte Inventory Form STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICE IOWA SITE INVENTORY 600 East Locust Street I Des Moines, IA 50319 (515) 28Y8742 J Fax: (515) 282-0502 www.iowahistory.orghistoricpreservation July 2014 +; New F-Supplemental L Non-ExtantYear. accuracy and completeness before completing this form. The instructions are available at Basic Information Historic Building Name: Worker Cottages built in Iowa City Railroad Era Other Names: The Book Shop, Suzy's Antiques & Oft. and Kung Fur Academy Street Address: 608. 610, and 614 South Dubuque Street City: Iowa City 7 Vicinity County: Johnson State: Iowa 21P: 52240 LEGAL DESCRIPTION Rural Township Name: Township No.: Sector: Quarter: Ciass(Rcation of Urban Subdivision: _ Block(s): 10 Lot(s): 1 a 2 A. PROPERTY CATEGORY: B. NUMBER OF RESOURCES (WITHIN PROPERTY): E3 Building(s) H eNg1We property, eater number of if norrtBglbk property, enter camber at M District Contriliaft Honconbibu6ag E3 Site 3 Buildings 0 Buildings Structure 0 sites 0 Sites 13 Object 0 Structures 0 Structures 0 Objects 0 Objects 3 Total 0 Total C. STATUS OF PROPERTIES LISTED ON THE NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES L Listed 7 De -listed L NHL L NPS DOE D. FOR PROPERTIES WITHIN A HISTORIC DISTRICT -1 Property contributes to a National Register or local certified historic disbid. ie Property contdbutestoapoterttlldhistoricdistrict, based an professional historidarchilecturalsurvey and evaluation. L Property does not contribute to the historic district in which it is located. Historic District Name: Riverfroet Crossings (?) Historic District Site Number: E. NAME OF RELATED PROJECT REPORT OR MULTIPLE PROPERTY STUDY (if applitable) MPD Tide: Historical Nchitectural Database No. ]UlY I, 2014 V 1.0 10I%SITE it VEP!TUBY FORV I UF3 Address: City: _ Site Nun Function or Use Enter categories (codes and terms) from the Iowa Site Inventory Form instructions A. HISTORIC FUNCTIONS COMMERCE/TRADE/specialty store DOMESTIC: single dwelling County — District Number: B. CURRENT FUNCTIONS COMMERCE/TRADE1Specialty Store DOMESTIC: single dwelling Description A. ARCHITECTURAL CLASSIFICATION B. MATERIALS O4A Greek Revival Foundation (visible exterior): LIMESTONE O9AO1 Front -gabled Roof Walls (visible exterior): BRICK Roof. ASHPHALT: shingles Other: WOOD C. NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION 10 See condnusdon sheeK which must be cOmPleted- Statement of A. APPLICABLE NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES CRITERIA (mark your opinion of eligibility after applying relevant National Register c(teria) Criterion A Property is associated with significant events- 7 Yes 7 No F- More research recommended Criterion B: Property is associated with the lives of significant persons. + Yes F- No F- More research recommended Criterion C: Property has distinctive architectural characteristics r- Yes L+ No L More research recommended Criterion D: Propertyyleh(s significant information in archaeology/history. L Yes L No L More research recommended B. SPECIAL CRITERIA CONSIDERATIONS (mark any special considerations; leave blank if none) L A. owned bya religious Institution or used for religious purposes. j B. Removed from its original location. —1 C. A birthplace or grave. J D.Acemetery C. AREAS OF SIGNIFICANCE (enter categories from instructions) 05'COMMERCE E. SIGNIFICANT DATES Construction Date: ca• 1868 Other Dates (including renovations): G. CULTURAL AFFILIATION (completed Criterion D is marked above) F- E. A reconstructed building object, or structure. —1 F.Acommemorallvepropeny. G. Property less than 50 years of page or achieved significance vAthin the post 50 years. D. PERIOD(S) OF SIGNIFICANCE ca.1868-1964 F. SIGNIFICANT PERSON (complete if Criterion B is marked above) H. ARCHITECT/BUILDER Architect: unknown Builder/Contractor. unknown I. NARRATIVE STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE 121 See condnuedon sheers whkh must be wnylead jutY 1, 201u Y 10 i0WASff :NVE"GTORY FORM 2 OF 3 Address: of, County: Site Number: District Number: Bibliography G See cost inuadrnr sheets for the at vleear& sourm used In preparing this florae. rarwraphk Data OPTIONAL UTM REFERENCES See continuation sheet for additional JIM or comments Zone Lasting Northing HAD 1. L 3. 4. Form Preparation NameandTide: Alxaa Trimble, Execullve DireMr Date: 11/30/14 Organization/Firm: PO Box 2001 Street Address: Po Box 2001 City: Iowa city State: IA Zip. 52240-2308 Email: alictacio-fhp.org Telephone: (319)331$113 Additional Documentation A. FOR ALL PROPERTIES, ATTACH THE FOLLOWING, AS SPECIFIED IN THE IOWA SITE INVENTORY FORM INSTRUCTIONS 1, Map of propeAys location within the community. 2. Glossy color4x6 photos labeled on back with property/building name, address, date taken, view shown, and unique photo number. 3. Photo key showing each photo number on a map and/or Floor plan, using arrows next top each photo number to Indicate the location and directional view of each photograph, 4. Site plan of buiti ings/structures on site, identifying boundaries, public roads, and building/structure footprints. B. FOR ALL STATE HISTORIC TAX CREDIT PART 1 APPLICATIONS, HISTORIC DISTRICTS AND FARMSTEADS, AND BARNS See lists of special requirements and attachments In the Iowa Site Inventory Form Instructions. State Histork Preservation 01ace (SHPO) Use Oafy The SHPO has reviewed the Site inventory and concurs with above survey opinion an National Register eligibillty. _ Yes —I No L More research recommended This is a locally designated properly or part of a locally designated district - Comments: SHPO Authorized JU�'f I, 2014 V 1.0 IOWA SITE iNVD70RY FNM 3 OF 3 STATE HISTORIC SfA1E HISTORIC INWA SI ATION OFFICE IOWA SIR INYENfORY PRESERVATION 600 East Locust Street I Des Moines, IA 50319 (515) 281-V42 1 Falc (515) 282-0502 OFFICE OF IOWA w,Nw.iowahistory.orgthistoricpreservadon July2014 lnoe RRn NroFUA70UAFR= IOWA SITE INVENTORY FORM - CONTINUATION SHEET Name of Properly. Worker Cottages built in Iowa City Railroad Era Site Number: _ Address: 608, 610,614 South Dubuque Street Related District Number! City. Iowa City County: Johnson Description The three cottages are located at 608, 610, and 614 South Dubuque Street. Historically, 608Is located on 30'W Lot 8 of Block 10. 610 is located on the N 40' of Lot 7 Block 10, and 614 is located on the S 40' of Lot 7, Block 10. The cottages are bounded by South Dubuque Street to the west. The east boundary is 160 feet from South Dubuque Street along an ally. The ally is approximately 160 to 180 feet from Ralston Creek depending on the location along the north/south axis of the ally. The north boundary of the cottages is 56.6 feet from Prentiss Street, with the south boundary 160 feet from the historic Interstate Railroad line, originally Des Moines Street. The two structures immediately north of the three cottages located at 602 and 604 South Dubuque Street, were built as residences in the 19th Century and are most likely contemporaries of the three cottages. 602 now houses a bike repair shop and has had significant alteration to its exterior fagade. 604 South Dubuque Street is a residential rental property and although it has metal siding does not appear to be signHicantly altered on its exterior. To the south of the cottages on the block is a two story storefront from the 19th Century, with a small one story strip mall built on to its south elevation in 1951. The 19th century portion of the building has been highly altered and its age is indistinguishable from the adjoining strip mall from South Dubuque Street. However, its age is apparent from the rear of the structure. Today, 608 houses The Bookshop, a used book store, and the apartment of the proprietor William Ingaes. 610 houses Suzy's Antiques and 614 houses Moy Yet Ving Tsun Kung Fu Academy. Historically, the three cottages were part of a working class neighborhood that arose south of downtown after the railroad came to Iowa City in 1856. This was Iowa City's first working class neighborhood before Czech and Slovak immigrants built the neighborhood known as Goosetown to the east of downtown Iowa City. Early city directories of Iowa City list people in this neighborhood being involved in working class trades, including as teamsters, railroad workers, bell boys for local hotels, blacksmiths, carpenters, laborers, as well as retired farmers and a number of widows. Many of those who lived in the area were also immigrants. As Iowa City developed further the neighborhood stood as a buffer of the opulence of the newer homes being built a few blocks away near the courthouse and the factories and junk yards Architectural Features The construction dates of the cottages are unclear. No documentation has been found that indicates when exactly they were built. Based on land values and sale prices it is unlikely that the cottages were built before 1859. 608 does appear to have an owner occupant by 1871 and 610 and 614 appear to have to have owner occupants 1873. It is Gear that all three cottages are related temporally, architecturally, and historically. They are similarly located, constructed, and decorated. Gable front houses such as these are particularly well adapted to narrow urban lots. Built in a single story, banked, gable front subtype in the popular Greek Revival -style configuration, they are similar to vernacular buildings being constructed across the Midwest from the 1820s to 1870s. Their one story front -gabled substyle is considered rare (see McAlester 1986: Knopf & Company). Their brick masonry appears to have been laid by German masons and the hand -struck bricks appear to have been locally produced, possibly in the nearby old brick yard in the Capitol Street area. Likewise the wooden trim and mortar were also probably produced locally (Ingalls, email communication, 24 November 2014). The cottages are each twenty by thirty feet on the main level. An equal amount of space is afforded beneath the main floor in the banked level of the cottage. The upper floor of each cottage is a single room, while the lower level Is now subdivided in the cottages located at 608 and 614 South Dubuque Street between a six by eight inch structural timber DULY 1, 20141 Y 1.0 ZP ASITE!NY'11ToeY 1-0RM 4 OF 12 STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICE OF IOWA IOWA SITE INVENTORY FORM - CONTINUATION SHEET STATE HISTORIC NATION OFFICE TOM SITE INVENTORY 600 East Locust Street I Des Moines, N 50319 (515) 281-8742 1 Fax: (515) 282-0502 www.iowahistory.org/historicpreservation July 2014 Name of property. Worker Cottages built in Iowa City Railroad Era Site Number. Address: 608, 610, 614 South Dubuque Street Related District Number: 0ty Iowa City County. Johnson running the whole thirty foot east -west length of the cottage. The timber has a structural support beam every several feet running from the floor to the timber effectively dividing the space in half. On the south side of this beam small rooms have been built, including restrooms and small offices in 614 South Dubuque Street. In 610 the lower space appears to have been renovated and the supporting posts no longer run down the middle of the floor. Instead, the floor plan is mainly open with closets that appear to have been constructed out of brick from the 1950s supporting the upper floor (Ingalls, personal communication, 24 November 2014). While 610 and 614 have chimneys on the east elevation, it is a feature that does not appear in the cottage on 608. Although, the cottages are very similar in design and style and appear to be built by the same individual, there are some slight differences in construction leading architectural historians Marlin Ingalls and Richard Carlson to believe 608 was constructed before 610 and 614 (personal communication, November 24, 2014). Most notably the rafters are 16 inches apart in 608 where they are between 22 and 24 inches apart In 610 and 614. Integrity The integrity of the cottages is intact. All three cottages are in their original location built on a block abutting the historic railroad line. Only a few slight alterations have been made to the design. A side door has been removed from 610 and the windows in the front have been reconfigured. 614 appears to have had a door bricked at the rear of the property and a window has also been bricked up on the south elevation. The changes do not affect the overall appearance or design of the cottages and are easily reversed by a skilled mason. All other matedal appears to be original and locally produced. 608 and 610 still have originally crafted corbals. The craftsmanship also appears to be that of a local individual. Significance to Iowa City History and Culture Early Settlers The earliest land records show what the lots owned by Jacob Beard by 1850. Beard is listed in the 1850 Federal Census as residing in Johnson County with his with his wife 'Mafia" and young family. All other records of his wife refer to her as "Mary Ann" or occasionally, "Mary" it is likely that it was an error on the part of the census taker, as his wife's age remains constant in the 1852 and 1856 State of Iowa Census. He is also listed in the 1880 census as a stone mason and owning some eight hundred dollars in land, making his family some of the earliest and wealthiest settles in Iowa City. Because census records of this time do not list addresses it is not possible to know if he lived on the land. In 1854 the lots where then purchased from Jacob Beard. Lot 8 and the west half of Lot 7 both on Block 10, the land now containing 610 and 614, were sold to Philip Hoffelder. The east half of Lot 7, Block 10 was sold to George Hoffelder. The 1863 Johnson County, Iowa tax records seem to indicate that Philip was living on his portion of the land with his wife, Clara, and young family. Phillip who would be listed in the 1870s U.S. census as a labor in the woolen mill, in 1880 U.S. census as the "keeper of an apple stand," and in the 1885 state census as a -frult seller" never appeared to be a wealthy man. However, 1863 Johnson County tau records listed him as having fair houses, four cows, and merchandise totaling 7000 dollars on the property indicating he must have lived on the land at the time. Philip was also drafted in 1863 while living on the property. Philip and George Hoffelder both sold their land to Albert Kane in 1868. The Hoffelder's were important founding members of Iowa City. Although Phillip died in 1895 three of his four surviving children stayed in Iowa City, the four becoming a cloistered nun in Salt Lake City, Utah. His sons, William and Louis, opened up Hoffelder Brothers Company after the turn of the 20th Century which became the premier dry good store, later a department store, in Iowa City. Both were revered as two of the most prominent business men in town. Clara, their mother and Philip's wife died in 1909 having lived over 60 years in Iowa City. She was highly respected member of the JULY 1, 2014 V 1.0 IOIVA SITE INVENTORY FORM 5 12 STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICE OF IOWA pYN OEPANIrE1Ir OF NA11iAL � SITE INVENTORY FARM! — CONTINUATION SHEET Name of Property: Worker Cottages built in Iowa City Railroad Era Address; SO8, 610, 614 South Dubuque Street City: Iowa CRY County: Johnson STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICE IOWA SITE INVENTORY 60o East Locust Street I Des Moines, U 50319 (515) 281-8742 1 Fax: (515) 282.0502 om.iowahNtoiy.org/historicpreservagon july2014 Site Number. Related District Number: community and was very active in St. Mays Catholic Church. Both newspapers in town lamented the loss of the strong pioneer woman, who the Iowa CRY Daily Press said would be, "mourned in Iowa City throughout the years to come." (Iowa City Daily Press, 29 May 1909. 4; 31 May 1909, 1; Iowa City Daily Republican, 28 May 1909, 8). In 1873 610 was purchased by Michael and Eliza O'Brien and 614 was purchased by William and Catherine Watkins. Although there are few records of the O'Brisn's, the Watkin's most certainly lived in their cottages and became important members of the community. The Watkins' were both immigrants from Wales who met and married in Pittsburg, Ohio. In 1872 they moved to Iowa City where Mr. Watkins was to become the pastor of the Welsh Congregational Church of Old Man's Creek just to the west of Iowa Ciy's then boarders. However, they already had a large family In 1873, with seven children and an eighth being born with in the next year. They would ultimately have tan children before William died in 1878. In 1874 the Watkins' moved to a larger house on College Street. After her husband death Catharine's profession Is listed in the 1880 U.S. Census as a retail grocer. Despite her poverty, she became a beloved member of the community who always provided charity for others despite her own finandal hardships. Her obituary in the September 13, 1920 edition of the Iowa City Daily Press was entitled, 'Beloved Pioneer Falls Asleep (7)." 610 and 614 were then sold to Charles H. Berryhtll, who had been one of the landowners to purchase 608 after the Hoffelder's sold the land. Berryhill owned 608 from 1867-1871. Although, Berryhill certainly did not live on South Dubuque Street, he may also have been involved in the construction of the cottages. Berryhtll is one of the most importing founding fathers of Iowa City, arriving in 1838 before Iowa City even existed (Gue, 1903, 19). Benyhill was thought to be the first dry goods salesmen in what would become Iowa City proper and was noted especially for selling woman's wear which was incredibly difficuR to obtain on the frontier. After his original store bulk in a log cabin burnt down he move Into a flour shed near the Old Capitol (History of Johnson County 1883, 612-613; Iowa City Press Citizen 24 Febl960, 4). Berryhill would spend time as a merchant, farmer, and land speculator. He sold the land for the first Iowa City jail and owned the building which housed Iowa Cily's first newspaper (Iowa City Press Citizen 1 Jan 1952, 6; History of Johnson County 1883, 368). Berryhill ran on the Wig ticket in 1842 for the for Clerk of Commissioners' Court and in the 1850s served as an Alderman for Iowa City's first ward. He remained active In city and oounty life until his death in 1874. His son James graduated from the University of Iowa Law School and became both a prominent attorney and state representative (History of Johnson County 1883, 191, 641). The house he resided in with his wife, Elizabeth, and children located at 414 Brown Street in Iowa City has been on the National Register of Historic Places since the 1970s. Unfit the 1940's when the buildings began to be used for commercial purposes, the cottages house a number of both owner occupants and renters. The common theme that ran between these residents was that they were often Immigrants and always working class or elderly. There are no other such building left in the near south side of downtown. Railroad District Iowa City had the distinction of being the terminus for the Mississippi and Missouri Railroad for five years. The railroad reached Iowa City on December 31, 1855 and this dramatically changed Iowa City forever. With the new railroad coming Into town the population doubled in a few years and land prices dramatically rose (Weber 1990, 80). Iowa City became both a final destination and a jumping off point for those who wished to travel further into the West. With the new population of both residents and travelers a new neighborhood arose with hotels and restaurants for the travelers and homes for those who worked maintaining the larger city. The neighborhood along the railroad tracks grew quickly. It is likely that the cottages were built as part of this now development when the railroads arrived. The railroad also played an important part in the history of the Church of latter Day Saints in 1856 and 1857. Converts to the church from Europe, known as "Saints: took the railroad to Iowa City as part of their journey to Zion (Salt Lake City). After reaching Iowa City they camped for some time until their handcarts were completed leaving for Zion in five different JUiY 1, 201d VI.D 'olms;TENVE\TOU FORM 6 O' 12 STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICE OF IOWA uwor>rimtFtlrarculna4tatuat IOWA SITE IWENT®RY FORM — CONTINUATION SHEET Name of Property. Worker Cottages bulk in Iowa City Railroad Era Address: 606, 610,614 South Dubuque Street City: Iowa City county: Johnson STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICE Iowa SITE INVENTORY 600 East Locust Street I Des Moines, IA 50319 (515) 281-9742 1 Far: (515) 282-0502 www.iowahistory.org/historicpreservation July 2014 Site Number. Related District Number: companies. By the and of the two year migration 2,012 Saints had departed from Iowa City, 244 of whom died in route. The journey is still hailed as one of the most Inventive and successful westward migrations In the United States (Weber 1992, 157-59). Most of what comprised the early railroad district is gone. There is the "new" railroad depot bulk in 1901 which stands a block away from the cottages and a few earlier homes are in the area, though many have been highly akered. The historic school a block down from cottages on South Dubuque Street is slated for demolition very soon. Much of the area is now parking lots and student apartment buildings. These cottages are some of the last remaining intact representations of working class Iowan Citizens of this time. Modem History — The Actualist Poetry Movement 610 South Dubuque Street was purchased by Jim Mulac in 1977. Jim had been one of the founding members of the Aclualist Poetry movement, the only literary movement to have its roots in North America. Founded around 1972, the Actuallst Movement, often described as hard to define, prided itself on community and Inclusion, something many did not feel was hopping at the University of Iowa Writer's Workshop at the time. Jim was an active poet in the movement and edited many books containing the writings of his contemporaries with other posts well known in the movement, such as Darrell Gray and Morly Sklar (Morlce, 2011). Urban renewal destroyed many of the places that the Actualist had previously met, so Mulac's store, Jim's Used Records and Books, located In 610 became one of the locations where local poets gathered and preformed their readings. In the late 1970's this became heart of the poetry movement (Michaud 2009, 110). May Likely Yield Information Important Information About History And Archeology A large amount of cultural material appears to be beneath the surface of the lots on which the cottages are located. A cursory examination of the ground reveals a number of glass and porcelain artifacts being eroded, particularly at rodent burrows. As this location was occupied early in Iowa City's history the cultural material below the surface may be Important. Conclusion In addtfion to the preservation of the cottages located at 606, 610, and 614 South Dubuque Street being recognized as a goal in the Iowa City Compressive Plan, the cottages meet the following criteria used by the Iowa City Historic Preservation Commission to determine if a property should be eligible for landmark status: 1) significant to Iowa City history and culture; 2) associated with events that have made a significant contribution to our broad patterns of history; 3) associated with the lives of persons of significance in our history; 4) has the likelihood to yield information important to history. JULY 1, 3014 V 1.0 IOWA, SG_ INVENMRY FOR 1 7 OF 12 STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICE OF IOWA MItFAR MUeWInMu4aiYM IOWA SITE IWVENTORV FORK! — CONTINUATION SHEET STAIIE NOMIC PRESERMATION OFFICE IOWA SITE INVENTORY 6W East Locust Street I Des Moines, IA 50319 (515) 281-8742 1 Fax: (515) 282-0502 WWW.iOMh!StDry.org/histo(icpreservafion July 2014 Name of Property: Worker Cottages built in Iowa City Railroad Era Site Number. Address: 2T, 610, 614 South Dubuque Street Related Distric Number. City: Iowa City County: Johnson Bibliographical References "A Fact a Day about Iowa City: Tdfin's Reporter." Iowa City Press Citizen. 24 February 1950: 4 " 'Death Summons Mrs. Hoffeldar." Iowa City Daily Press. 29 May 1909: 4. Gue, Benjamin F. History of Iowa From the Earliest Times to the Beginning of the Twentieth Century. New York: The History Company. 1903. History of Johnson County, Iowa: containing a history of the county, and its townships, cities and villages from 11336 to 1882. 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Census Place: Iowa City, Johnson, Iowa; Roll: M432 185; Page: 152B; Image: 311. lu_v L 2014 v 1.0 0r:11%silLnvrriTORv+osu, 8 0� 12 STATE HISTORIC OFFICE smTE NISrORIC PRESERVATION INVENTORY IOWA SITE INVENTORY PRESERVATION 60D East Locust Street 1-9 2 Des r.Moines,51528 -0319 502 Fax:(515)282-0602 OFFICEOF IOWA wwH.iawahistory.arg/historicpreserva0on www.iovyahiqofy.org/historicpreservaUon July 2014 pm DUmTLEw OFvARPAlAEARIS IOWA SITE INVENTORY FORM — CONTINUATION SHEET Name of Property: Worker Cottages built in Iowa City Railroad Era Site Number: Address: 608, 610,614 South Dubuque Street Related District Number. City: Iowa City County: Johnson United States Census Bureau. 1870. Census Place: Iowa City, Johnson, Iowa; Roll; M593_400; Page: 3188; Image: 174; Family History Library Film: 545899. United States Census Bureau. 1880. Census Place: Iowa City, Johnson, Iowa; Roll: 347; Family History Film:1254347; Page: 127A; Enumeration District: 226; Image: 0633. Weber, Irving B. Historical stories about Iowa City. Volume 6. Iowa City: Lions Club, 1990. Weber, Irving B. Historical stories about Iowa City. Volume 7. Iowa City: Lions Club, 1992. Works Project Administration. 1940 Graves Registration Project. Washington, D.C. ILLY 1, 2014 V 1.0 IOVJh �1TE 1AViitTORY FOP."vl 9 01 12 STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICE OF IOWA MeawRMI eFOMMNr� IOWA SITE INVENTORY FORM - CONTINUATION SHEET Nary of Property: wow built In Iowa City Railroad Era Address: WS, 610, 614 South Dubuque Street (ity: Iowa city County: Johnson Addition Documentation , Approximate Location of 608, 610, 614 South Dubuque Street (Iowa DOT) LJ_jl Lill W CO,T T ❑❑1 ili ,p — lrr r i 61tawaffIs I'd WWI Z 11'01 UZ1- wmw 11 STATE NWM PRESEAW ITN OFFICE IM SITE INVENTORY 600 East Locust Street I Des Moines, IA 50319 (5i5) 2814742 1 Fax: (515) 282-0502 www.ivahLqory,org/hModcpresemdon July 2014 Site Number: Related District Number: Positions of buildings and structures on the site in relation to public Roads (Johnson County Assessor) ILiY 1, 2014 V 1.0 ;o4NAWEINVEN1URVFOR41 10 OF 12 MR gp� . tr , *: ' '"�. ' A,'lip aw iy. ti .fs w Y STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICE OF IOWA IOWA SITE INVENTORY FORM - CONTINUATION SHEET sTmiismcmuumomoma lon s tE ienre4fm 0 W Locust Stfeet I Des Manes, A 50319 (515) 281-9742 ( far. (515) 282-02 www.lowhistofy.org/W5WKpreservaUon July 2014 Nameof Pfoperty. Worker Cottages bunk in lows City Raihoacl Era Site Number. Address: 608, 610, 614 South Dubuque Street Related District Number. Cary. laws City County. Johnson View of 610 South Dubuque Street from Dubuque (west elevation) View of 614 South Dubuque Street from Dubuque (west elevation) JULY 1, 2014 V 1.0 i06VAS!'f INVENTORYFORM,, 12 OF 12 Historical Evaluation of Brick Cottages at 608, 610 and 614 South Dubuque Street, Iowa City by Richard Carlson, Architectural Historian December 1, 2014 The three brick buildings at 608, 610 and 614 South Dubuque Street are unique in Iowa City, Probably built between 1867 and 1873 as rental houses, they comprise a rare surviving collection of ca. 1870 rental housing in Iowa City that represent the city's significant post -Civil War housing boom. All three buildings were altered in the mid -twentieth century to convert them from residential buildings to small businesses. This change affected primarily the fenestration patterns, with plate glass windows replacing smaller windows on the front facades and many side and rear windows bricked in. In most cases, however, the original fenestration pattern remains evident despite the changes. Surviving features that indicate the buildings' dates of construction include the turned and jigsaw -cut brackets under the front -facing gable eaves, frieze boards, and segmental arches over current or former window and door openings. All three buildings are similar in appearance, but are distinguished by slight variations in the original design as well as by the different mid -twentieth century changes. All three buildings are one- story, front -gabled buildings that are built on a slope, resulting in rear facades that are fully two stories in height and contain basement entrances. All three buildings originally had a three -bay front facade, with the front door located in the left (north) bay and a window in each of the two south bays. (This is less certain of 608 S. Dubuque, since the original lintels over the presumed two front windows are no longer extant, but it likely was the case here as well.) The north and south sides of the three buildings originally had either one or two windows, but most openings have now been bricked in. The rear facades of the three buildings are two bays wide. The two bays had a windows in each bay on the upper story, and a window and a door in the lower (basement) story. Some of these openings have since been bricked in. In 608 and 614 S. Dubuque, the two bays are separated by an exterior brick chimney. Such a chimney either was never present on 608 S. Dubuque or has been removed. The building at 608 S. Dubuque appears from the available records to have been the first of the three built, probably in late 1867 or 1868, while the other two were most likely built a few years later in 1872.E This difference in construction dates is consistent with the appearance of the buildings, since the fenestration of 608 S. Dubuque differs slightly from the other two. Specifically, the windows and doors of 608 S. Dubuque had flat arches historically, not the segmental arches seen on the other two buildings. The three buildings meet the City of Iowa City's eligibility requirements as a historic district, with the exception that the three parcels on which the three buildings stand currently are owned by a single owner rather than under diverse ownership. They meet the criteria for the following reasons. They meet Subsection 14-311-1-Cla because they are significant to Iowa City history and architecture as an r The properly on which 608 S. Dubuque stands was first sold for $1,000 or more in 1871, having been purchased in 1867, while the properties at 610 and 614 S. Dubuque were fast sold for $1,000 or more in 1873, having been purchased in 1872. Since a from -gabled building in the location of the brick cottages is shown on an 1868 bird's- eye view map of Iowa City, it is most likely that this was the house at 608 S. Dubuque, which sales prices suggest was built between 1867 and 1871. The other two were most likely built between 1872 and 1873, based on their sales prices. This date is supported by a newspaper reference in August 1872, which mentions, among dozens of other improvements in Iowa City that year, "Two buildings for C. B. Benyhill, $2,000" (Daily Press [Iowa City, Iowa], August 21, 1872, p. [4]). Charles H. Berryhill was the attorney in fact for Ruth Guest, who was the owner in 1872-1873 of the properties on which 610 and 614 were built. While the newspaper announcement would be more convincing if it had identified a location or type for the buildings, and if it had mentioned Ruth Guest or given the correct middle initial for Charles Berrylill, other aspects of the newspaper mention are consistent. In particular, the buildings probably did cost about $1,000 each, since the two properties were sold in 1873 for $1,200 each, and Charles Berryhhll did have power of attorney to represent Guest in matters concerning these properties. Berryhill also owned the property on which 608 S. Dubuque was built between 1867 and 1871, so the similarity in design among the three buildings may be due to Berrylill's selection of the same builder to construct all three. unusually intact collection of relatively unaltered post -Civil War rental housing that is unique in the city. Most other examples of this type in the city have been demolished or have been more substantially altered, and none is included in a group of multiple similar buildings as is the case of the Dubuque Street cottages. The cottages also meet Subsection 14-313-1-CIb because they possess a moderate to high degree of integrity of location, design, setting, materials and workmanship. Specifically, they retain excellent integrity of location, since they have not been moved since they were first built. Their integrity of setting is high, since they retain their historical relationship to Dubuque Street on the west, a steep slope down to Ralston Creek on the east, other one- or two-story buildings on the north and south, and the railroad tracks to the south. The only significant modern intrusion on the setting of the cottages has been the construction of two large apartment buildings directly across Dubuque Street. The cottages' integrity of design, materials and workmanship are moderate to high. The most significant modem intrusions have been the changes to the fenestration of all three buildings. Other changes include the construction of an entry portico on 608 S. Dubuque and of front steps and a wheelchair ramp on 610 S. Dubuque. However, all three buildings retain their original massing, roofline, and brick construction, and all retain some indication of their original fenestration pattern, even where that pattern was altered in the mid -twentieth century. Remarkably, two of the three cottages (608 and 614 S. Dubuque) retain original paired Italianate-style brackets under the front eaves, a feature often not retained even on more high -style examples of Italianate architecture. The third cottage (610 S. Dubuque) retains evidence that it formerly had such brackets, although they have been replaced in recent decades by a dentil pattern. Finally, the cottages meet Subsection 14-313-1-Cle and Subsection 14-313-1-Cle. They meet Subsection 14-3B-1-Clc because they are associated with the tremendous growth of Iowa City following the Civil War, a significant pattern in Iowa City's history. One local newspaper reported in 1872, the year that two of the three cottages are believed to have been built, that "[t]his is the busiest season for building that Iowa City has seen for ten years" (Daily Press, July 22, 1872, p. [4]). This was supported a month later by two reports identifying a total of 54 building projects in the city that were underway that summer (Daily Press, August 20, 1872, p. [4]; August 21, 1872, p. [4]). The cottages also meet Subsection 14-311-1-Cle because they embody the distinctive characteristics of a type of small front - gabled residence with Italianate-style features popular in the decade following the Civil War, but only rare examples of which survive today that retain as high a degree of period integrity. These period features include the massing, roofline, brick construction, frieze board, and, in two cases, Italianate-style brackets, as well as the segmentally arched window openings still visible on two of the cottages even where the window opening has since been altered. Re: The three Dubuque Street brick cottages To whom it may concern, Through this letter I would like to express my concerns regarding the potential removal of these significant and historic Iowa City cultural resources. I hope to briefly explain their importance to the River Crossing Area Development, why they should not be removed, and why their preservation is of greater benefit to the city and River Crossing development than their removal. The three South Dubuque St. cottages are historically significant and are unique surviving architectural and cultural resources in Iowa City. They represent three of the last surviving cultural and architectural residences of this type in the south Iowa City development area. The majority of these once common vernacular housing types have been torn down. Besides the two nearby railroad hotels that date from the same era they are the last remnants of a once dynamic neighborhood. While the current zoning discussion focuses on the cottages, the two buildings to their north, the house and former corner store, could also be seen as historically important as they were contemporary with the cottages. The cottage's lots were sold in 1854 and possibly relate to the initial introduction of the railroad into the city. From 1855 to ca. 1875 this section of town was growing. Small stone and brick single story cottages were the homes of individuals who often had a nearby business. While the cottages appear to originally have been residences and not commercial properties, they may have functioned as both. It is clear that all three are related temporally, architecturally, and historically. They are similarly located, constructed, and decorated. The lots were purchased in 1854 by Phillip and George Hoffelder and passed to two members of the Kane family in the late 1860s and early 1870s. Gable front houses such as these are particularly well adapted to narrow urban lots. Built in a single story, banked, gable front subtype in the popular Greek Revival -style configuration, they are similar to vernacular buildings being constructed across the Midwest from the 1820s to 1870s. Their one story front -gabled substyle is considered rare (see McAlester 1986: Knopf & Company). Their brick masonry appears to have been laid by German masons and the hand -struck bricks appear to have been locally produced and possibly in the nearby old brick yard in the Capitol Street area. Likewise the wooden trim and mortar were also probably produced locally. The proposed River Front Development can benefit from the quality of neighborhood preservation that makes Iowa City unique. Once lost, these buildings and city landscapes are irretrievable. These buildings are unique and will add a historic community flavor to Dubuque Street streetscape. As one of the primary north/south streets that will access the River Front Development the street will act as visual corridor to the south. Variety in housing and commercial development is very important to both the visual and built landscape. A mass of modem apartments is nothing for heritage tourists to look forward to. Many of Iowa City's attractions are its charming old neighborhoods and period historic buildings. Other cities in the region wish that they had saved their historic buildings. In closing, the three South Dubuque Street cottages are eligible to the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) under Criterion C for architecture. They are also likely eligible under Criteria A for the early (possibly antebellum) development of Iowa City. They may also be eligible under Criterion B for their association with the Hoffelder and Kane families who are early settlers of Iowa City. They are also eligible to the NRHP as a larger historic district that includes other contributing elements in the neighborhood. Sincerely, Marlin R. Ingalls Architectural Historian/Archaeologist Member of State Historical Society's Technical Advisory Network Historian, Architectural Historian, and Archaeological Consultant Iowa City, IA 52245 STRLICTLWR;IL REVIEW TO: Friends of Historic Preservation P.O. Box 1001 Iowa City, IA Szzgq OTTN-. Alicia Trimble PROJECT rj h1 : So. Dubuque Street Cottages - Structural Review DATE: December2,2o14 Dear Ms. Trimble, We have completed our review of the structures at 6o8, Mo and 614 So. Dubuque Street, Iowa City, IA. Shanna Duggan of mORIYm sTOKsTubio performed the site visit and review on November zq, aoi4. Alicia Trimble of the Friends of Historic Preservation office, Marlin Ingalls and Rich Carlson, Architectural Historians of the State Archeologists office, and Rob Owen - Mason, were also present. We gained access to the site with the permission of the tenants who were either on site or who provided keys to the property. The purpose of the review was to provide consulting engineering services regarding the structural condition of the buildings. Our findings and opinions are summarized below. Photos can be found in the appendices and are examples of observed conditions. No structural calculations were performed as part of this report. BOCKmoorlb: The three properties were constructed circa 1858 of multi-wythe (z or 3 layers) brick masonry walls supported on limestone basement foundations. The full -height basements have concrete floor slabs and are "walk -out" on the east side. The single story structures have a medium slope gable wood rafter roof system with asphalt shingle roofing and wood floor joists bearing on the exterior walls. Buildings 6o8 and 614 have a mid -span beam support for the floorjoists. All three properties were currently in use by the tenants. O&WxvP-noes: Building 6o8 - Exterio The exterior of the building is in good condition (see photos Ai-A8.) We were informed by the tenant that he had re -pointed the exterior wythe of brick with a cement based "drycrete" type mortar. The north and west elevations were completed in 2o12, followed by the south and east elevations in 2013. The exterior wythe of brick was then painted. Some of the brick has a soft face or has spalled (see photo A4.) There is evidence of old openings which have been in -filled with a different type of brick (see photo Al - at front window.) On the north side the damaged gutter has allowed water to run down the face of the brick (see photos A5-A7.) The tenant indicated a wood trellis was constructed to "brace"the northeast corner of building 610 to the southeast corner of building 6o8 (see photo A8.) Building 6o8 - Interior The interior of the building is in excellent to good condition (see photos Aq-A16.) The attic of the property was not accessible. We did not observe any cracking in the drywall on the first floor that would indicate excessive building movement or settlement (see photo Aio.) MOIMIr16 5TOF, STt]l)10, I_LC Structural Review o. Dubuque Street Cottages The first floor framing has been reinforced to support the weight of the books and to repair holes or notches in the framing. Generally, newjoists have been added to both sides of the existing joists and bear on the exterior foundation walls and the interior beam (see photos Ail-A14.) This structure has a 'shelf type basement on the west and partial north and south walls which are constructed of brick (see photos A-15 & At6.) Building 610 - Exterior The exterior of the building is in fair condition (see photos Bi-Bt5.) The exterior wythe of brick has been painted. The lime based mortar is soft and easily raked out. Some of the brick has spalled (see photo B3.) There are several hairline cracks in the mortar joints (see photos BS, B8, 89, & 1311.) There is evidence of old openings which have been in -filled with newer brick (see photo 1313.) Cracks have occurred in the mortar at the perimeter of these patches. A cement based parge coating has been applied to the limestone foundation (see photo Bvo.) Expandable foam was used to seal a gap at the chimney on the east side of the structure (see photo B9.) A brick had been removed by others prior to our review and the cavity was left unprotected (see photo BI4.) The northeast corner has settled over the course of several years, there is evidence of multiple types of repairs including mortar and caulk (see photos B7 & B9.) A crack of approximately 3/8" has resulted in the foundation on the north wall (see photo 86.) The brace that was installed appears to only be tight to the structure above the level of the first floor. The southwest corner also has some settlement damage (see photo 815.) Gutters and downspouts are poorly maintained and damaged. running oso — interior The interior of the building is in excellent to good condition (see photos 1316-1324.) The wood paneling has tightly fitted joints. On the north wall, near the window, a gap has appeared in the corner (see photo 617.) The tenant indicated that it developed after the brace was installed. The roof framing was reviewed via an attic access hatch. The framing is in excellent condition (see photos 1318-62o.) OSB sheathing has been added to the wide roof planks. Daylight could be seen through a few of the brick head joints. The foundation walls were covered in wood paneling (see photos B21 & B22.) A small area was visible in the bathroom and at an access door; it appeared to be in good condition (see photos Bz3 & B24.) Only minor cracking was noted in the plaster ceiling. Building 614— Exterior The exterior of the building is in good to fair condition (see photos CI-CI3.) The exterior of the brick has been painted. Old openings have been in -filled with concrete (see photo C3 & C4.) Cracks have occurred in the mortar at the perimeter of these patches. The chimney appears to have been constructed out of plumb (see photo C4.) The mortar has been deeply weathered in some areas (see photo C8 & C9.) Some of the brick has spalled and there are hairline cracks in some of the mortarjoints (see photo Cis.) A cement based parge coating has been applied to the limestone foundation (see photos Cie & G3.) The southeast corner has settled; there is evidence of multiple types of repairs including mortar and caulk (see photo Cio.) The southwest corner is also in need of repair (see photo C7.) The gutters and downspouts are poorly maintained. p(46ff 2 OF 4 NK3"M STD K ST[1b1C). LLC Structural Review So. Dubuque Street Cottages Building 614- Interior The interior of the building is in good condition (see photos 04-C24.) No significant cracking or wood panel separation was noted during the review. The roof framing could not be reviewed due to a drywall ceiling above the drop ceiling. The foundation walls were in good condition, only minor cracking was noted in the plaster coating on the walls (see photos C17 & C21.) Interior brick had been removed from the basement wall and the construction of the muti-wythe wall was visible (see photos C18 & Ctg.) Some areas of the brick wall were visible (see photos C2o & C22) and a full depth concrete in -fill area was noted under the stair (see photo C23.) The floor framing is in good condition (see photo C24.) M(U_Y&I&: Overall, the buildings are structurally sound. Some deterioration of all structures is to be expected, buildings of this age have experienced years of normal weathering and have items in need of repair. Some movement and settlement has occurred in the various components and materials of the buildings, most of which can be expected. These structures also have suffered exterior damage due to use of improper or incompatible materials in previous repairs and poor maintenance practices. There is only minimal visible evidence of damage on the interior of the structures. We did not observe any indications of water infiltration of the building envelope. Prior to the 188os, the manufacturing process of brick involved hand molding and air drying. The firing method resulted in large variations in the brick finish and hardness because of uneven heating. Some of the brick appears to be quite porous, a result of low -firing. The original lime based mortar has become eroded. The exterior wythe of brick on the structures is in need of re - pointing in several locations. In a few locations, the brick walls have suffered damage due to freeze/thaw cycles of the brick and the face of the brick has become spalled. The use of cement based mortars, patches and hard -fired brick has damaged the surrounding historic bricks. Stresses within a wall caused by expansion, contraction, moisture migration, or settlement must be accommodated in some manner. In a masonry wall, these stresses should be relieved by the mortar rather than by the masonry units. Cement based mortars and hard -fired brick are harder (less compressive) and less permeable than the original brick, the result is that the stresses are relieved through the original masonry. The masonry becomes cracked and spalled as seen on these structures. The incompatible materials are also the cause of the slight bow in the window infill on the south side of Building 61o. The newer brick expands and contracts at a different rate and has bowed outward as it tried to seek relief of the resulting pressures. The settlement that has occurred at the northeast (Bldg 61o) and the southeast (Bldg 614) corners are a result of a lack of a frost -protected footing along the east elevation of the buildings. Multi- wythe brick walls of this era were typically built upon the soil only a foot, or less, below the ground level. The damage to the wall has been accelerated by the use of improper repair materials, such as caulk which traps moisture and leads to freeze -thaw damage in the adjacent brick, and poor site drainage which allows water run-off to erode the supporting soil. The "brace" which was installed between Bldg 6o8 and 610 did not repair the existing settlement condition. It is not generally common practice to brace structures against one another as improperly doing so can result in damage to both the buildings. Fortunately, that was not the case in this instance. The gutters and downspouts are generally in a state of disrepair on the structures. They are damaged and full of debris. Some discharge at the base of the structure or are no longer connected in some instances. This allows run-off to flow down the face of the brick, potentially causing damage, or as noted above, results in soil erosion and consequently, foundation settlement. pK6E 3 OF 4 MORNING 5TOR STUDiO, LLC Structural Review So. Dubuque Street Cottages RECOMMffi*TIOM& We recommend mediating the root causes of the deterioration of the structures as noted in the analysis: settlement, differential expansion of materials and moisture. First and foremost, provide new support to the east walls of buildings 6io and M4 to mediate the settlement noted there. This can be attained by underpinning the east walls of the structures with frost -protected concrete footings or with a foundation support system such as helical piles. We recommend re -pointing of cracked mortar joints and reconstruction of damaged wall areas. Re -pointing shall include: removal of all hard cement based mortars and caulking used in mortar joints, replacement of brick that have lost their face shell and removal and replacement of hard - fired bricks. Re -pointing and reconstruction should be performed by a qualified re -pointing mason, following the Brick Institute of America guidelines. The repointing or reconstruction mortar shall have proportions closely matching the original mortar and be less compressive and more permeable than the surrounding brick. In addition to the aforementioned issues, use of standard mortar mixes with old brick can result in excessive shrinkage of the mortar or poor bonding of the mortar with the brick. Clean the existing brick with a mild masonry cleaner. Avoid sand blasting and harsh solvents as these may pit or damage the porous surface of the soft brick. Repair or replace gutters and downspouts. Provide proper flashing at the roof eaves. Extend downspouts away from the foundations of the structures to assure proper drainage of run-off. All new construction and repair work shall meet applicable building codes and be performed by certified installers or contractors. Any damage discovered during demolition or repair work should be evaluated by a structural engineer. Our conclusions are based on review of the above information and our field investigation. Should any information become available that materially affects the validity of the aforementioned information, we reserve the right to modify this report accordingly. Sincerely, t44A4�d%&O Shanna M. Duggan, PE MOR17A'I6 ST M STUDIO. LLC asau>. ., z I hereby certify that this engineering dmumeltt was me or prepared lry under my direct personal supervision and that I am a duty licensed qProfessional r s'S1sAi+lhfA Itf. � S. i Dl ii ,pl I 11R ' Ey�giaeer under the laws of the State of Iowa. Si�awre: ..�C�ALb1A-� Name: Sher M. Duggan MY license reney'd den is Dcoember 312015. or Div $Ww coveted this seal: this report Date Issued: 12.02.14 �PRenbix � M OMNI n 6 STOR S T U D 1 0 PROJECT rT Ae. Structure Review Df M November 2.4, zoiq. 6o8 So. Dubuque Street PHOTOS BY. S Duggan Iowa City, IA uan-sx—.=�:.an.saaa-a�_-:u-+ asswa-:.vesrL�m-w _.--rs--aca^.;.ma.•c.._:mavc_r.-x......-_..:,.;tea_>.._::::Ta-�xv�r�. k '.F !!� r Photo Al Wert Elevation Photo A3 East Elevation I,ry . $K. K Photo Ax South Elevation Photo A4 North Elevation Page i of 4 M OR M IN 6 S TO R S T U D 1 O PROJECT rkwe. Structure Review NOTE: November 24, 2014 6o8 So. Dubuque Street PHOTOS BY: S Duggan Iowan Cif IA._.- . Photo A5 Partial North Elevation f� III � p { M � A• L ! Photo A7 Brick Wall and Limestone Foundation Photo A6 Damaged Gutter— Moisture Issue S , I` * y Photo A8 Trellis "Brace"from Building 6io Page 2 of 4 M0XrlIN63 STD X 5 T U D 1 0 vROJECr "122: Structure Review Di M November 24, 2oi4 6o8 So. Dubuque Street PkJOTOS BY: S Duggan Iowa Cam, IA Photo Ag Framing — Look south Photo Alt Basement — Look west a i Photo Aio First Floor— East wall at chimney Photo Au Basement — Center support beam Page 3 of 4 M o lt f n 6 s T 0 R S T U D I O PRCJcCT W'V Structure Review *M November 24, zoi4 boll So. Dubuque Street PHOTOS BY: 5 Duggan Iowa City, IA Photo M3 Basement— Reinforced framing west side Photo Ai5 Basement— Northwest corner `4 Photo M4 Basement — Reinforced framing east side L Photo Alb Basement — Southwest corner Page 4 of 4 �417PENDIX B /A0XNINC3 S T 0 X S T U D I O PIZOjtCT rW4L: Structure Review *TC: November 24, 2014 6io So. Dubuque Street PHOTOS BY: S Duggan Iowa City, IA Page I of 6 M 0 X N IN 6 S TO X S T U D 1 0 PROJECT rl1 ML: Structure Review *TL= November 24, 2014 6to So. Dubuque Street PHOTOS SY: S Duggan Iowa Cj IA ,a Photo B7 Northeast Comer— Foundation settlement Photo B6 Northeast Corner — Foundation crack Photo B8 North Elevation —mortar joint crack Page 2 of 6 MORN I n 6 STOR S T U D 1 0 PR0j1=CT rVq e: Structure Review bpr. November aq, zo14 610 So. Dubuque Street PHOTOS BY: S Duggan Iowa City, IA a�.xz-mnmvz�.�,a 461 � tip Photo Bq Partial East Elevation — Mortar joint cracks and deterioration, parge coating t z Photo Bii [Partial South Elevation —Mortar joint crack and damaged downspout Photo Bio Typical Parge Coating on Foundation. Photo Bu Partial South Elevation Page 3 of 6 M o X n I n 6 s T� R S T U D 1 0 VROPCT IkqMn Structure Review *TC: November is 2o94 Mo So. Dubuque Street PHOTOS BY. S Duggan Iowa City IA 4L i. Photo B13 outh Elevation — Typical crack at brick infil Photo BiS Partial West Elevation — Foundation settlement Photo M4 South Elevation — Brick removed by others Photo B16 First Floor —Look south Page 4 of 6 M 0 X N I N 6 S T P X S T U D I O PROJECT IYWMe: Structure Review D( M November 24, 2oi4 ego So. Dubuque Street P"OTOS BY: S Duggan Iowa�Gtt� I'.� Photo B17 First Floor - North wall wood panel joint << i Photo Big Attic Brick Wall — Look east Photo B18 Attic Roof Framing — Look west Photo Bzo Attic Brick Wall — Look southeast Page 5 of 6 0 1n6 S T 0 X 5 T U D 1 0 PROJECT PV4M Structure Review N41M. November 14, 1014 Mo So. Dubuque Street PHOTOS BY. S Duggan Iowa City+• IA _� a Photo B23 Basement - Partial north wall Photo B24 Basement — West wall behind access door Page 6 of 6 �4pi%Ei1�IX C M 0 X N I n 6 S T� X S T U D I O PROFCT PkAMM Structure Review D�VC: November 24, 2014 M4 So. Dubuque Street PryOTO5 BY: S Duggan lows City, IA mr..vw__ .zsm.v• __ ..o_- Photo C3 Partial East Elevation _ 1 � Photo C2 South Elevation }v 3 Photo C4 Partial East Elevation Page i of 6 O R n IN 6 5 TO R S T U D I O PROFCT rW.- Structure Review if T121 November 24, 2014 614 So. Dubuque Street PyOTOS BY. S Duggan Iowa Clty IA 1 Photo CS Northeast. Elevation 8` 1 D i M..1 Photo Q Southwest Corner Photo C8 South Elevation — Deteriorated mortar Page aof6 M O X N I N t5 S T � R S T U D I O P1tOJCCT nW#Z: Structure Review b�TC: November 24, 2o14 614 So. Dubuque Street PyOTOS BY: S Duggan �, ,_� t�lowa Ctty, IAA Photo C°17 Basement — Partial north wall Photo C°Iq Basement — View Inside brick cavity Page 5 of 6 Photo Czo Basement — Partial west wall M,0XNin6 sT� X 5 T U D 1 0 PROJECT N&ML: Structure Review DATE: November 24, 2oi4 614 So. Dubuque Street PHOTOS BY: S Duggan Iowa City IA 6 I Photo C2,3 Basement — Partial east wall (concrete infill visible at left) Page 6 of 6 Photo C22 Basement — Partial east wall under stair an Photo C24 Basement —Typical floor framing wig®� "'►;i� CITY OF IOWA CITY UN"` MEMORANDUM CITY OF IOWA CITY UNESCO CITY OF LITERATURE Date: December 3, 2014 To: Tom Markus, City Manager From: John Yapp, Development Services Coordinator �y Re: Notice of Violation for 608, 610 and 614 S. Dubuque St Introduction This memo is to summarize the Notice of Violation ('Notice') issued for 608, 610 and 614 S. Dubuque St (AKA 'the cottages'), what the Notice was based on, and how the Notice of Violation process is administered. Background On November 20, Ted Pacha (the property owner) provided City staff with a copy of a structural engineer's report from VJ Engineering summarizing structural issues with the cottages. The report was signed and certified by a licensed structural engineer. The report identified serious structural issues including deterioration of brick and mortar, deteriorated limestone masonry foundations, differential settlement in walls, and bowing and bulging of walls. The report concludes with the statement "The structures pose a danger to occupants and bystanders. 1 would strongly recommend the buildings be vacated as soon as possible and be razed." Based on the VJ Engineering report, on November 24 the City issued a Notice of Violation requiring that the structures be vacated, and the nuisance be abated either through repair or demolition. The 'nuisance' in this case was a violation of the City's Dangerous Building Code (see City Code Sections 6-1-2H and 17-6). The deadline given to the property owner for abatement was two weeks (Dec 8), which is a typical deadline for nuisances. Analysis It is routine for property owners to need more time to abate nuisances of this nature, and if the property owner has been responsive and has begun the process to abate the nuisance, staff will extend the deadline. In this case, the property owner has taken actions to abate the nuisance; therefore, staff has extended the Dec 8 deadline for vacating the buildings to allow the abatement process to unfold. While the tenants were provided with a copy of the Notice, it is the property owner to whom the notice is directed and it is his obligation to abate the nuisance. The City does not know and does not need to know what the contractual relationship is between the owner and the tenants and has no authority to govern that relationship. The property owner has responsibility for the properties. Second Engineer's Report: On December 2, staff received a second report on the cottages from Morning Star Studio in Cedar Rapids, also signed and certified by a licensed structural engineer. This report also identified deterioration issues, and includes the following recommendations: • We recommend mediating the root causes of the deterioration of the structures as noted in the analysis: settlement, differential expansion of materials and moisture. First and foremost, provide new support to the east walls of buildings 610 and 614 to mediate the settlement noted there. This can be attained by underpinning the east walls of the December 5, 2014 Page 2 structures with frost -protected concrete footings or with a foundation support system such as helical piles. We recommend re -pointing of cracked mortar joints and reconstruction of damaged wall areas. Repair or replace gutters and downspouts. • All new construction and repair work shall meet applicable building codes and be performed by certified installers or contractors. In contrast to the first report, the focus of the recommendations in the second report is to highlight the repairs needed to 'mediate' the settlement, differential expansion of materials and moisture issues. The Morning Side Studio report states that overall, the buildings are structurally sound; however it is silent on whether or not the buildings are habitable until the recommended repairs are made. Conclusion With life safety issues, staff takes a conservative approach. Because the property owner is working on abating the nuisance and progress is being made, staff has extended the deadline on the 'vacate' order while the process proceeds. Staff will not lift the Notice of Violation altogether, as both engineering reports identify significant issues with the buildings. While staff has extended the deadline for the 'vacate' order, the property owner may choose to take action to terminate his relationship with the tenants. The law governs this relationship and should either the property owner or tenants have questions about this matter they should contact their own attorneys. It should be noted the property owner had started the process to evict and/or renegotiate leases before the City issued the Notice of Violation. It should also be noted that in the absence of historic preservation regulations, the property owner has the right to apply for a demolition permit at any time. S:TCDUohnlcottages NOV explanation.doc =�^4 A CITY OF IOWA CITY r--N MEMORANDUM Date: December 4, 2014 To: City Council From: Eleanor M. Dilkes, City AttomeyQlj)�' Re: 608, 610 and 614 South Dubuque Street At your direction, a Council meeting Is being scheduled so that you can discuss whether to set a public hearing on the proposed historic landmark designation of 608, 610 and 614 South Dubuque Street. The agenda indicates that after your discussion you may or may not choose to set the public hearing. This memo will explain the process. An application to designate the properties as historic landmarks and an application for historic landmark overlay rezoning has been filed by the Friends of Historic Preservation. Article E of Chapter 8 of the Zoning Code (14-8E) sets forth the procedures for review of historic landmark applications. In accordance with these provisions, the Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) will hold a public hearing on the application on December 11, 2014. If HPC approves the proposed landmark designation, HPC's report and recommendation along with the application for rezoning will be submitted to the Planning and Zoning Commission for review and recommendation to the City Council. In addition, the proposal will be submitted to the state historic preservation office (SHPO) for its review and recommendations. Once the Council receives the reports of HPC and P&Z it must hold a public hearing and then consider an ordinance designating the properties as historic landmarks. The Council must receive comments from SHPO before it approves, denies or modifies the proposed designation, Pursuant to Section 414.5 of the State Code if the property owner files a protest with the City Clerk objecting to the historic overlay rezoning, approval of the landmark designation will require a super -majority vote of the Council (314 or 6 out of 7). Please keep In mind that as with any rezoning, you should not reach a decision until after Council has held the public hearing. In addition, if you choose to have discussions with Interested parties outside of the public meetings you will be required to disclose those communications to enable the applicant and the property owner to respond. The property warner has applied for a demolition permit and can obtain the permit on December 10 after the 7 day posting period expires. Pursuant to Section 14-8D-5(H) of the City Code, the setting of a public hearing suspends development activity that is inconsistent with the proposed landmark designation, including demolition, for a period of 60 days. The suspenslon applies to the issuance of a demolition permit or a permit that has been issued if "no substantial P of the demolition has begun. While the required public hearing in front of Council cannot be held until Council receives the reports and recommendations of HPC and P&Z, the Council may, if d chooses, set the public hearing before it receives the reports if it desires lo prevent it demolition it for a period of 60 days while the matter is teeing considered. As usual, the setting t the public hearing requires a simple majority. Please give me a call if you have questions. Cc: Tom Markus, City Manager Marian Karr, City Clerk Geoff Fruin, Assistant City Manager Doug Boothroy, Director NDS John Yapp, Coordinator of Development Services THEO RESOURCES, LLC December 5, 2014 Friends of Historic Preservation Attn: Alicia T rimble P.O. Box 2001 Iowa City, IA 52244 Dear Alicia: There has been a lot of interest shown by Friends of Historic Preservation to the property located at 608, 610 and 614 S. Dubuque Street in recent weeks. I am attempting to sell the real estate because of health concerns over recent years which have been discussed at many meetings. I have been surprised by the amount of interest in the buildings at 608, 610, and 614 S. Dubuque Street and the amount of conflict that has resulted. I want to try to make an offer to hopefully resolve the conflict. As you know, I am of the opinion based upon the report of James Jacobs of VJ Engineering that the buildings are in danger of collapse, masonry walls of the structures are beyond their useful life, and are unstable and the structures pose a danger to the occupants and bystanders. I am also of the opinion that the same condition would not stand the stress associated with jacking and moving. I, however, understand that you believe the condition of the structural integrity of 608, 610 and 614 S. Dubuque Street, Iowa City, Iowa differs from mine. If you feel strongly in that position, I am willing to offer to donate the three buildings and $25,000 per building toward the cost of moving each of the buildings. This offer would be contingent upon Friends of the Historic Preservation making arrangements for the moving of the buildings within a mutually agreeable time, obtaining appropriate insurance, releasing Theo Resources, LLC from any and all liability and indemnifying Theo Resources, LLC from any and all liability in connection with the buildings until they are relocated and which may arise in connection with the moving of the building. This offer will be open for 30 days. I would appreciate it if you would please review this letter and let me know if it can form the basis of a resolution of the current conflict. Sincer ,ww A4' Theodore H. Pacha, Manager Theo Resources, LLC Copy to: ✓Iowa City Historical Preservation Commission Iowa City City Council PROTEST OF REZONING TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL I IOWA CITY, IOWA�. CITY OF10WA C1TY We, the undersigned, being the owners of property included in the proposed zoning change, or the owners of property which is located within two hundred feet of the exterior boundaries of the property for which tine zoning change is proposed, do hereby protest the rezoning of the following property and object to any landmark designation of the following property: The classification and/or rezoning of 608, 610, 614 S. Dubuque Street, Iowa City, Iowa as historic landmark and any desianati on of such properties or structures for historic or landmark designations. This protest is signed and acknowledged with the intention that such rezoning shall not become effective except by the favorable vote of at least three -fourths of all the members of the council, all in accordance with Section 414,5 of the Code of Iowa. Property Address;_602, 604, 608, 610, 614 620 628 5. Dubuque Street 225, 22�h t. Prentiss Street, Iowa City, Iowa Property Owner'(S): Theo Resources, LLC By. Theo ore H.Pac a, manager By; INDIVIDUAL PROPERTY OWNER(S): STATE OF IOWA ) JOHNSONCOUNTY) ss: This instrument was acknowledged before me on _ December 5, 2014 (Date) by Theodore H. Pacha as Manager of Theo Resources, LLC (name(S) of individual property owner(s)). AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE SIGNING FOR PROPERTY OWNER(S): STATE OF IOWA ) JOHNSON COUNTY) ss: This instrument was acknowledged before me on (Date) by (nalr_e(s) of person(s)) as (type of authority, such as officer, trustee) of (name of property owner) . Notary Public in and for the State of Iowa Orig: Subd Folder 02/2013 Cc: CA — PCD - Council - Media Fild Engineering— surveying 11/20/2014 VJ engineering 2570 holiday road, suite 10 Coralville, iowa 52241 Ph: (319) 338-4939 fax: (319) 338-9457 Structural Evaluation of 608, 610, and 614 S. Dubuque St. Iowa City, Iowa The three buildings evaluated for structural adequacy were very similar in the following components: 1. Wood framed first floor at Dubuque Street elevation 2. Walk out basement to East 3. Approximately 17' wide x 28' long inside dimensions. 4. Limestone rubble masonry below grade with 2 wythe brick masonry above grade. 5. Wood rafter framed pitched roofs with asphalt shingles. All of the brick masonry walls are composed of soft brick with lime mortar. The brick and mortar are extremely deteriorated. In most exterior locations the mortar is essentially powder and can be easily raked out. Many of the brick units are also deteriorated and have little strength. This deterioration is the result of moisture intrusion and freeze -thaw cycles. The limestone rubble masonry below grade also has extremely deteriorated mortar. It also appears from soil probes near the east ends that the foundation walls do not extend to frost depth. As a result of the deteriorated masonry the walls are experiencing differential settlement and bowing/cracking. The differential settlement is the result of the mortar loss and the fact that the east ends of the structures do not have frost protected footings. The bowing and bulging of the walls is the result of dimensional changes of the brick as large amounts of water are absorbed and freeze -thaw action. I have been asked whether moving the structures or repair of the structures is possible. The structures are in danger of collapse as is and certainly could not stand the stresses associated with jacking and moving. This would be extremely dangerous to attempt. Likewise repair of the walls is not possible because of the extent of deterioration. The masonry walls of structures are beyond their useful life and are unstable. The structures pose a danger to occupants and bystanders. I would strongly recommend the buildings be vacated as soon as possible and be razed. p\\„ q}u�SSll I1p2,i I hereby certify that this engineering document was prepared and the related engineering work FlO�.,• • • O�qC���was ssil�ah Engineer ed by me o,d��der my direr l the Stuenof Iowal a. al that I am a duly Licensed W; Licensed• c �1 J_ a ' 8895 Z= . James C, : Z Ei James C Jacob, FE. License #08895 Date j. n7z My lie c se renewal date is Dacemhe 31, 2015 Jacob •�� Pages or sheets covered by this seal: VJ Engineering Staff Report December 11. 2014 Historic Review for 304 Brown Street District: Brown Street Historic District Classification: Contributing The applicant, Nandskumar Narayahan, is requesting approval for a proposed alteration project at 304 Brown Street, a contributing property in the Brown Street Historic District. The project consists of installing a new window in the attic level on the east side of the house. Applicable Regulations and Guidelines: 4.0 Iowa City Historic Preservation Guideliries fortllterations 4.13 Windows Staff Comments This Gabled -Ell 2'/2-story cottage was constructed in 1909 and features Craftsman style detailing such as the wood shingle cladding, pairs of knee brace brackets under the eaves and exposed rafter tails along the porch roof edge. Double -hung windows have a 9/1 configuration. There are also smaller French style casement windows. The front porch has a solid parapet balustrade with shingle cladding. This property was acquired by Frank Titzell in 1908 one year after sewer service had been extended to this area of Brown Street. Frank and his first wife Iva (or Ivy) resided here beginning in 1909. Timed was a medical doctor and professor of surgery in the Homeopathic Medical Department at SUI beginning in 1906 and secured his law degree in 1910. Titzell's obituary notes his civic activities, including a position as alderman and an unsuccessful candidacy for Congress as a Democrat in 1928. After retiring from SUI, he built and managed the Summit and Burlington apartments moving to 232 South Summit Street in 1919. The house was occupied for the next decade by John H. Dunlap and his wife Anna. Dunlap was an associate professor of hydraulics at SUI. The applicant is proposing to add an egress casement windows in the east gable (attic level). The proposed window opening is approximately 31 inches wide by 44 inches high. The proposed window is a Jeld-Wen brand wood with a painted exterior with divided lights to match the existing windows. The proposed window is a casement window to allow egress. It will have a faux meeting rail to give it the appearance of a double hung window to match the other attic windows. The new window will be trimmedwith a 3 '/z inch casement, similar to the existing windows. The guidelines recommend adding windows that match the type, size, sash width, trim, use of divided lights, and overall appearance of the historic windows. The guidelines also recommend adding windows in locations that are consistent with the window pattern in the historic building or buildings of similar architectural style. In Staffs opinion, the proposed windows meets the guidelines. The casement window will match the existing windows in the house and will be located in a pattern that is consistent with the historic window pattern. Recommended Motion Move to approve a Certificate of Appropriateness for the project at 304 Brown 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 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: 13 Certificate of No material Effect El Certificate of Appropriateness ❑ Major review ❑ Irtcrmediate review ❑ Minorreview 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 OwnerlApplicant Information !Please cheek pnma wetact per nl ❑ Property O"nerName:_ UANDA4t1titAa . N86,4ve,± Email: A�l,f .n WA42,AY&JAt,t Phone Number: ,�'g c Address: �( .1,l k_) c._f�l� City: 0 r A (�I `1 I / State: I Q Zip Code: 5 .2 L4n ❑ Contractor / Consultant Name: ; f3l 1 Af- A [mail: 1 a )d n 6 Phone Number: (Flit'% Address`: "S 1 btu :t_k-- � LAlVV City: l aA-n 01-r �_ Address: State: 14 Zip Code: Proposed Project Information Use of Property: ) t l i�t 1� Date Constructed (if known) Historic Designation (%tape are located ut the t hstoric Prewrvatm Handbook) ❑ T'his property is a local historic landmark. OR ❑ This Property is within a historic or conservation district (choose location): ❑ Clark Stfcct Conservation District ❑ College Hill Conservation District ❑ Dh,arbom Street Consenation District ❑ GovernonLucas Street Conservation District Brown Street Historic District ❑ Collage Green Historic District ❑ East College Street Historic District ❑ Northside I-lisloric District ❑ Jnf uson Strect Historic District ❑ Longcallow Historic District ❑ Summit Strict Historic District ❑ Woodlawn Historic District Within the district, this property is classified as: 't/ Contributing ❑ Noncontributing 0 Vonhistoric 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 a; a moor, porch. deck, etc.) ❑ Building Elevations ❑ Floor Plans ❑ Photographs ❑ Product Information ❑ Site Plans ❑ Alteration (I) picalll projects entailing work such as siding and window replacement, skylights, window opening alterations, deck or porch replacement/eons'tructioa. baluster repair, or similar. If the project is a minor alteration, photographs and drawings to describe the seope of the project arc 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, ctc.) ❑ Photographs ❑ Proposal of future Plans ❑ Repair or restoration of an existing structure that will not change. its appearance_ ❑ Photographs ❑ Product Information n lltl". Please contact the Preservation Planner at 356-5243 for materials which need to be included with application. Proposed Project Details Project Description: -- C-V- _!c ��,., ��..s+-I �. ,��:=�s-1, �� � ► Via. l� �� s- __i�Fclad�u�' �1c,lu cx ll Laex� 4z, Materials to be Used: Exterior Appearance Changes: s: CDJ;,s1P,. rP. 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Applicable Regulations and Guidelines: 4.0 Iowa City Histone Nesetvation Gwdednes for Alterations 4.13 Windows StaflComments Construction of the Congregation Church began in 1868 and was completed in December 1869. Its design was completed by Gurdon P. Randall of Chicago who trained in the offices of Asher Benjamin of Boston before moving west. This 34-year practice specialized in schoolhouses, churches, and courthouses throughout the Midwest. Among his churches was the Union Park Congregational Church in 1871 in Chicago. It is an example of the Side -Steeple form. It has an asymmetrical front with its 120' side steeple containing an octagon broached spire ornamented with small gabled windows located at the northwest corner of the building facing Clinton and Jefferson streets. A smaller turret was located on the southwest corner and originally terminated in a pinnacle. Finials have been removed from the apex of the gable roof over the sanctuary. The main entrance is through a projecting gable roof bay facing Clinton Street. The exterior entrance stairs have been removed and replaced with interior stairs. Fenestration includes pointed or lancet arched windows in singles, pairs, or trios. The building has a stone foundation and the masonry walls are constructed of a reddish brown brick. Stone beltcourses extend around the building between the raised basement and first floor and at three points around the tower. Brick pointed arches are inset in the walls of the tower as well. The interior was remodeled in 1934 with the addition of Gothic -style beams on the ceiling and the insaLation of a scroll cut screen in front of the pipe organ. The choir loft was enlarged to occupy the entire space across the front of the sanctuary at the same time. The lowering of the entrance was completed in 1968-69. The Congregational Church was listed on the National Register in 1972 under Criterion C as a well-preserved example of the Late Victorian Gothic Revival Style of architecture found in religious buildings after the Civil War. Its important exterior elements — pointed arch windows, an imposing corner spire, and decorative millwork — qualified the church for listing. A 1 to 2 story addition (c1955) was built on the south side of the historic building. It includes classrooms. The addition's low scale and simple detailing appear to have been a design effort to avoid detracting from the historic church to which it is attached. It features aluminum awning windows that have three panes that tilt outward when open. Aluminum storm windows have been added to the interior of the windows in an effort to achieve better weatherization. The applicant is proposing to replace all windows in the modern addition with metal windows featuring a dark bronze finish to match the trim of the windows on the historic building. Depending on the location within the building, the replacement widows are proposed to be fixed, single hung, or sliding widows (see attached diagram submitted by the applicant). The guidelines provide exceptions for non -historic buildings that allow flexibility in the type and materials of replacement windows. Although the addition is attached to a historic building, it does not appear to be historic itself. Staff inspected the windows and found many of them to be in poor condition. They no longer seal the interior form weather conditions. When fully closed, gaps of 'A to Yz inch where visible. The original design featuring single pane with no storm window was not conducive to a cold climate. Given the design and alummurn frames and sashes the windows do not appear to be repairable. Recommended Motion Move to approve a Certificate of Appropriateness for the window replacement project at 30 N. Clinton 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 14-4C. Guidelines for the Historic Review process, explanation of the process and regulations can be found in the Iowa City Historic Preservation HandboolS which is available in the PCD office at City Hall or online at: www, icgov.org/HPhandbook For Staff Use: 77 Date submitted: 9 / Uz 114 ❑ Certificate of No mate al 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 withall 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 Owuor/Appiicaut Information (Fleece cheelptunary Contact petsoa) _ Properly owner Name: t)Y n-14 C!.m- C. }4 tGfu'i T- Emaii:._ 1C� (2) l-C(.IG r Gri-k(p Phone Number. (1 'i57 44 Address; SO to .- d4d r,;';yyl4 City: tbwl. Gil state: _ l c%UA- _ zip Code: 4�727AJ* ❑ Contractors Consultant Name, 4--r )ti !t0,4b Email: Phone Number: ( ) Address.._ City: _ __---.... _ State; Zip Code: Proposed Project Information Address: -- G!kFA��>1f1 .. ., Use of Property: _ Date Constructed (if known): — Historic Dexiguatson f +s me locaud m the lltstcrit Rese+vatWa HandWok) ,gl This property is a local historic landmark, OR-,gw ® This Property is within a historic or conservation district (choose. location); ❑ krowr. Street Historic District ❑. Clark Street Conservation District ❑ College Green Historic District ❑ College Hill Conservation Distnct ❑ East College Strect Historic District ❑ uearlwm Sireei wascrvation Bistrici Q Notthside Historic District Cl Governor -Lucas Street Conservation District X Jefferson Street Historic District ❑ LongfellowHistericDistrict ❑ Summit Street Historic District ❑ Woodlawn Fttsmne District Within the district, this property is classified as: �m Comributing El Noncontributing 0 Nor -historic Appiieation Reigairemcttta. 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 wiailing an addition to the building footprint such as a room, porch, dock etc) ❑ Building movations C Floor Punts ❑ ftowgraphs ❑ Product InfonneRoa Q Sitc Plats ® Alteratiori (Typically projocts entailing work such as sid as and window replacement, skylights; window opening aheradom, deck or porch i rpiaremra ticonstractioa, baluster repair, or similar.. Ifthe pro,;ect is a minor alturstion, photoSepbs and drawings to describe the scope of the project are sufficient) ❑ Building Elevations W Photographs ❑ Product Information ❑ C=Mygtioo ofnewbuilding ❑ Ridding Elevadums ❑ Flom Plans ❑ Photographs 13 product informaaton 6 Sto Plans ❑ Demolition (Projects ending the demolition of a primary structure or outbuilding,. or any portion of a building, such as porch, chimney, decorative him, baluster, etc.) ❑ Photographs ❑ Proposal of Future Plans R Rep or restoration of an existing shucturo that will not change its appearance. a Photograpbs ❑ Productlnformaiion ❑ Other: Please contact the Preservation Planncr at 356-5243 for materials which need to be included with application. Project Description: 1 VJ W Materials to be Used: Propeow Project Detail. 3• /J� � %" a � . LT i r 1� Exterior Appearance Changes: a i' Q_W emts'ru, TO k47r,41k4i.i tr MI • a:WCDgUa prarwp_fcrj�-16 i d" 1 1 12113 wow r,t)e;�VCT zzko �41 4 A67 Lau, PPOR OR, i .ddPw 0 1 � W, Id opo-=� -dod*P- . it Staff Report December 11. 2014 Historic Review for 435 Grant Street District: Longfellow Historic District Classification: Contributing The applicant, Kim Hamahan, is requesting approval for a proposed demolition project at 435 Grant Street, a contributing property in the Longfellow Historc District The project consists of removal of an attached pergola. The pergola was removed without a permit. The application indicates that a portion of her property was sold to a neighbor resulting in part of the pergola being partially located on the neighbor's property. ADnlicable Regulations and Guidelines: 7..0 Guide&nesfor DemaYtion 7.1 Demolition of Whole Structures or Significant Features Staff Comments This house was built c. 1930, in the Colonial Revival style; builder and designer are unknown. It has characteristics of designs featured in house catalogues of the early 20th Century. It is a one story brick veneered structure, side gable oriented, with an enclosed sun porch on one end that was balanced with a pergola on the opposite end, both possessing Craftsman detailing. A symmetrical three bay front fa4ade with round arched entrance creates a formal appearance. There are also three gabled dormers on the front. Most striking are the steeply pitched roof and massive end chimney. The house is on a comet lot facing Grant Street, with the garage facing Grant Court. The applicant is requesting approval for removal of the pergola that was located on the north side of the house. The pergola appears to have been an original decorative element that balanced the sun porch located on the south side of the house. Like the sun porch, the pergola's footprint measured approximately 8' by 16' (it extended 8' to the north side of the house). The applicant had owned the vacant lot to the north of 435 Grant Street on which the pergola was partially located. The lot line between that lot and 435 Grant Street is 5 feet to the north wall of the house, so the pergola extended approximately 3 feet onto the neighboring or. Approximately ten years ago the applicant sold the vacant lot to her neighbor to the north. She retained an easement to allow the pergola to continue to extend 3 feet onto the adjacent lot. The easement expired after ten years. The neighbor recently requested the pergola be removed from his property. The applicant removed the structure without seeking a building permit. The applicant did retain pieces of the pergola so that it will be possible to reassemble portions of it. The guidelines recommend that removal of historic architectural features, such as a porch, chimney, bay window, dormer, brackets, or decorative trim that is significant to the architectural character and style of the building. The pergola appears to have been an original element of the house that contributed to the symmetrical design by balancing the sun porch on the south side of the house. The pergola matched the decorative bracket design found on the eaves of the sun porch. In Staff's opinion to comply with the guidelines the pergola should be reconstructed to the extent possible without encroaching onto the neighboring lot. If the pergola is rebuilt as a free standing garden structure that is not directly attached to the house, it can be built to the property lot (if it were to be re -attached to the house, as in the original design, zoning setback requirements would allow to extend only 3' into the side yard). This solution would allow a 5' deep pergola to be built in place of the 8' deep structure that was removed. Because the original material was retained, the reassembled structure would appear much like the historic element, although it would be shallower. Recommended Motion Move to deny the demolition of the pergola as a significant architectural detail. Move to approve a Certificate of Appropriateness for the reconstruction of a Y by 16' freestanding pergola in place of the original subject to the following conditions: 1. The original material to be used to the extent possible. 2. Original material that is damaged should be replaced with new wood of the same dimension as the original. 3. The final design the freestanding pergola to be approved by staff and Commission chair. Application for Historic Review Application for alterations to the historic landmarks or properties located in a historic district or conservation district pursuant to Iowa City Code Section 14-4C. Guidelines for the Historic Review process, explanation of the process and regulations , can be found in the Iowa City Historic Preservation Handbook, which is available in the Neighborhood and Development Services office at City Hall or online at: www.icgov.org/HPhandbook The HPC does comply with all building permit. For Staff Use: Date submitted: /l l 3 / zoi l/ ❑ Certificate cfNo material Effect ❑ Certificate of Appropriateness ❑ Major remw ❑ Intermediate review ❑ Minorremw tot review applications for compliance with building and zoning codes. Work must appropriate codes and be reviewed by the building division prior to the issuance of a Meeting Schedule: The HPC meets the second Thursday of each month. Applications are due in the office of Neighborhood and Development Services 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) U7 Property Owner Name: Email: Phone Number: 532. 9 331T Address: 4Irn n+ rj}, City: t 0 ( OI CoI' J4 State: 1VWqZip Code: S1?nl ❑ Contractor / Consultant Name: Email: Address: City: Phone Number: ( State: Proposed Project Information Zip Code: Address: "pr7L{%y1Q/ Use of Property: _ �Q. pc.� �31,s ,G Date Constructed (if known): 1135 —T Historic Designation (Maps 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): j ❑ Brown Street Historic District ❑ College Green Historic District ❑ East College Street Historic District Longfellow Historic District Northside Historic District ❑ Snmmit Street Historic District ❑ Woodiawn Historic District ❑ Clark Street Conservation District ❑ College Hill Conservation District ❑ Dearborn Street Conservation District ❑ Goosetown / Horace Mann Conservation District ❑ Govemor-Lucas Street Conservation District Within the district, this Property is classified as: 7 Contributing ❑ Noncontributing 0 Nonhistoric vo 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 Project Description: Materials to # be Exterior Appearance Changes: hispres/app_fur_himn..vke .dm 6/4/14 y F a ; 11.7 r r� ,_ �Y�ii�' • 1� ,. .fib h -• �,� --~y, zi Y ram• _ - ' rTw r�NJ`� 1 ram` - 'I'low jr, � a+_i. may; Staff Report Historic Review for 203 N. Linn Street Classification: Local Historic Landmark December 11, 2014 The applicant, Anh (Andy) Q. Diep, is requesting approval for a proposed alteration project at 203 N. Linn Street, a historic landmark. The project consists of a new projecting sign and awnings for the Northside Bistro, a restaurant that is moving into the building. Applicable Regulations and Guidelines: The Iowa City Historic Preservation Handbook does not contain guidelines for signs, in such cases Secretary of the Interior's Standards are to be used. Staff Comments This three story brick commercial building was built in two parts: the south half was constructed in 1872 for use as a bakery; the north half was added around 1890 to house a restaurant with hotel and meeting hall above. The name, the Union Hall or Union Hotel, comes from the original business, the Union Bakery. The building is a very simple design with limestone sills and lintels and a dental pattern in the brick cornice. It has none of the exuberant Italianate elements found on the Union Brewery building from approximately the same period and located directly across the street. The building rests on a limestone foundation with a stone water table. A corner entrance has been altered over the years, as have the first floor display windows. These alterations are not intrusive and the building retains a high level of integrity. A small commercial/industrial district grew up between Jefferson and Bloomington along Linn and Gilbert streets when Iowa City was first developing in the early 1840s. This area was just northeast of the Capitol Square and near major transportation routes. The area included groceries and bakeries, as well as breweries, harness makers and liveries. A variety of goods and services were available. Many of the business owners lived above or near their place of work. As the neighborhood grew over the years this business district continued to thrive, with several of Iowa City's major meeting halls located here, such as this building, and the National Hall on Bloomington (currently Pagliai's). Buildings were constructed during all periods of Iowa City's history with a blending of styles. Today the commercial aspect of this neighborhood continues with new construction of retail shops with apartments above, and gas station/convenience stores. This continued commercial use can be attributed to the proximity of the University and the needs of students and faculty/staff. The Union Hotel/Hall played a major role in the varied activities of this neighborhood. It functioned as a retail business (bakery and restaurant), provided lodging accommodations, and served as a meeting place for a diverse group of organizations. The continued use of this budding for commercial purposes illustrates the significance of the North Side Commercial District. The applicant is proposing to replace the fabric awnings located over the first floor windows. Two of the awnings adjacent to the main entrance door (one on the south side facing Market Street and one on the east side facing Linn Street) are proposed to have signs for the restaurant (although the photos submitted by the applicant show signs on all of the awnings, he has confirmed that he is proposing signs only on the two near the entrance). The proposed awnings will be similar to the existing awnings in color, size and form. The two awnings with signs will feature white lettering on green fabric. The other awnings will be green fabric with no signs. In addition the applicant is proposing a small (25" by 30'� projecting sign that will be mounted on the southeast corner of the building near the entry. The projecting sign is proposed to have a decorative metal bracket and weathered wood background with copper lettering. Preservation Brief 11: Rehabilitating Historic Storefronts, which provides guidance to administering the Secretary of the Interiors Standards contains the following regarding signs for historic buildings: Signs were an important aspect of 19th and early 20th century storefronts and today play an important role in defining tie character of a business district. In examining historic streetscape photographs, one is struck by the number of signs —in windows, over doors, painted on exterior walls, and hanging over (and sometimes across) the street. While this confusion was part of the character of 19th century cities and towns, today's approach toward signs in historic districts tends to be much more conservative. Removal of some signs can have a dramatic effect in improving the visual appearance of a building; these include modern backlit fluorescent signs, large applied signs with distinctive corporate logos, and those signs attached to a building in such a way as to obscure significant architectural detailing. For this reason, their removal is encouraged in the process of rehabilitation. If new signs are designed, they should be of a size and style compatible with the historic building and should not cover or obscure significant architectural detailing or features. For many 19th century buildings, it was common to mount signs on the lintel above the first story. Another common approach, especially at the tutu of the century, was to paint signs directly on the inside of the display windows. Frequently this was done in gold leaf. Nev hanging signs may be appropriate for historic commercial buildings, if they are of a scale and design compatible with the historic buildings. Retention of signs and advertising painted on historic walls, if of historic or artistic interest (especially where they provide evidence of early or original occupants), is encouraged. Awnings were a common feature on 19th and early 20th Century commercial buildings and in staffs opinion are appropriate for this building and an appropriate format for signs. The projecting sign is also similar to historic sign forms, although the use of weathered wood would have not been typical. Given its relatively small size of the proposed sign, staff recommends approval, but also recommends approval of an option for use of a metal or smooth painted wood or fiberglass background that has the appearance of wood. Recommended Motion Move to approve a Certificate of Appropriateness for the project at 203 Linn Street as presented in the application with the following conditions: 1. Signs will be placed on the two awnings located to the west and north of the comer entrance. 2. In addition to the weathered wood back ground, the projecting sign may consist of metal, smooth painted wood or a fiberglass panel painted to look like wood. 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 Neighborhood and Development Services office at City Hall or online at: www.icgov.org/HPhandbook The HPC does comply with all building permit. For Staff Use: Date submitted: _�/ '95 ❑ Certificate of No material Effect ❑ Certificate of Appropriateness ❑ Majorrmew ❑ Intemediate review ❑ Minorreview of review applications for compliance with building and zoning codes. Work must appropriate codes and be reviewed by the building division prior to the issuance of a Meeting Schedule: The HPC meets the second Thursday of each month. Applications are due in the office of Neighborhood and Development Services 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 primacy contact person) ❑ Property Owner Name: Email: JJ // pp JV Phone Number: (3/� 60,3/- -7700 Address: �/% S. aflhe✓'7 t City: % OL L/)¢ / 1 ❑ C� / Consultant Name: %wt A Email: Gtu .. �� �na4dlew'r .'1t- /a, Address: State: 1 i9 Zip Code: Phone Number: (3111) 5..0 � tj City: -oL'Vyr State: e }% Zip Code: 5-Z-0 _Z Proposed Project Information Address: 203 uL, iNN Sjr- Use of Property: YP c �,g y,^gN— 7 /(`t+L) deA11/ A 1 Date Constructed (if known): T 11 Historic Designation �../ (Maps are located in the Historic Preservation Handbook) l� 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 ❑ But College Street Historic District ❑ Longfellow Historic District ❑ Northside 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 ❑ Goosetown / Horace Mann Conservation District ❑ Govemor-Lucas Street Conservation District ❑ Contributing ❑ 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 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 J,Et 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 reseryion Planner at 356-5243 for materials which need to be included with application. Proposed Project Details Project Description: Materials to be Used: Exterior Appearance Changes: hispres/app_far_historueview.dm 6/4/14 I _ 3Q" r N N -z' 19 _, e s � Ali � ,_ ,, ,� � .� i � � y„ ` �_�s; �_ �� ' �' 1 ` � 4 �% _ i r �� � _ �� ��—i —__. ■ � 1 � '�. Ste- � ' r `•~ 7a R r��.� The application for 608 Grant Street was submitted late. Staff will attempt to have a report prepared and distributed before the December 11 meeting. MINUTES PRELIMINARY HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION NOVEMBER 13, 2014 EMMA HARVAT HALL MEMBERS PRESENT: Kent Ackerson, Gosia Clore, Kate Corcoran, Frank Durham, Andrew Litton, Pam Michaud, Ben Sandell, Ginalie Swaim, Frank Wagner MEMBERS ABSENT: Esther Baker, Thomas Agran STAFF PRESENT: Bob Miklo, Jann Ream OTHERS PRESENT: Pat Barten, Jim Hayes RECOMMENDATIONS TO COUNCIL: (become effective only after separate Council action) None. CALL TO ORDER: called the meeting to order at 5:28 p.m. PUBLIC DISCUSSION OF ANYTHING NOT ON THE AGENDA: There was none. CERTIFICATES OF APPROPRIATENESS: 1131, 1137, 1205 and 1211 East Burlington Street. Miklo introduced Jann Ream, who works in the Development Services Division in the Neighborhood Service Department at City Hall. Miklo said Ream would be assisting in reviewing some of the historic preservation cases. Miklo said these properties are in the College Hill Conservation District. He said these are four properties on the south side of Burlington Street. Miklo said the proposal is to construct a fence across the front of the properties, with a gate near the center. He said that although the post would be made of metal, the pickets would be made of wood. Miklo said the Oakes house on Court Street has an historic picket fence, and this would be similar to that fence. Miklo stated that the proposal is unique in that the gate itself would be taller than the standard four -foot picket fence. He said it is proposed to have limestone piers with a metal gate that reflects the art of Grant Wood. Miklo showed an image of the four properties, stating that the gate would be in the middle with the fence continuing across the remainder of the properties. Miklo said that the guidelines for landscaping and site work in conservation and historic districts encourage fences that are modeled after historic fences, either picket or wrought iron metal. He added that this would be very similar to a picket fence, although it will have some metal components. Miklo said the gate itself is not necessarily modeled after an historic design, but staff thinks it is an appropriate contribution to the conservation district and recommends approval. HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION November 13, 2014 Page 2 of 8 Hayes, the applicant, said that these four properties on Burlington Street are contiguous properties with the house he owns on 1142 East Court Street. He said this was all part of the original Oakes property from 1855 until the Oakes family moved. Hayes said these houses sit on property that was prairie and trees until the houses were erected in 1910. He said that through the years, he has bought these homes and gifted them to The University of Iowa. Hayes said that in his gift agreement he has intended that these houses be used for artists in residence. Hayes said that about six years ago the University agreed to move the timetable up, so that the Grant Wood Art Colony was started. He said that in two of the houses, and eventually all four, art students have begun living there a year at a time. Hayes said this has been a great thing for the city, the state, and the nation, because these people leave the art colony full of new concepts and ideas about their art work and about Grant Wood and spread them throughout the world. Hayes stated that the gate and fence project being proposed would identify the colony better. He said this would really set it apart. Hayes said it would add to the beauty of the neighborhood and to the interest of the neighborhood. Hayes introduced Pat Barten as the contractor for the project. Sandell asked who would execute the gate. Hayes said the design of the gate was done by Shirley Weyrick. He said the fabricators will be done in Saint Louis, Missouri and at a foundry in Wisconsin. Hayes said he hopes to start the project in early spring and have it finished by early summer He said it will be set up so that it can be operated electronically and also manually. Michaud said it is a really great idea to stabilize the neighborhood there. She said she likes the general idea of encompassing that property. Michaud said the design is gorgeous. She said she is just a little concerned that the 12 foot tall gate is twice the usual height for the six-foot fencing limit. Hayes agreed that it certainly is taller. He said that it is Weyrick's design, and what he hoped is that by properly proportioning the connecting up fence that will go from the big pillars to the four - foot fence. Hayes said that the gate itself is twelve feet tall, and the fence is four feet. He said there will be a transition of pickets from the top of the stone pillars down to the four -foot fence that he hoped would soften some of those concerns. Michaud asked how wide the gate would be. Barten responded that it would be 11 feet wide. He said it is the size of the driveway that goes between the houses back to the alley. Hayes said it would be 11 feet wide and 12 feet tall. He said the gate would be inset in such a way that there would be one car's length off the street so as not to block traffic. Ream said it would be ten feet back from the sidewalk. She said there is a slight rise from the sidewalk up to the houses, and it would be at the top of that rise. Ream said it is set back from the sidewalk quite a bit in terms of visual impact. HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION November 13, 2014 Page 3 of 8 Michaud asked which side of the tree the four -foot fence would be on. Hayes said the four -foot fence would be behind the trees, but none of the trees would be disturbed on either side. Hayes said he has hired Steve Ford as a landscape architect, to make certain that the fence is built onto the terraces appropriately and with proper proportions. Corcoran said it is an admirable project that will really unify the homes. Sandell said he also thinks it will be a great project. He asked about using steel for the posts and if it would be in a concrete footing. Barten said a steel post would last a lot longer than a wood post. Sandell asked if it would be powder -coated or how one would keep it from rusting at ground level. Barten said it would be up out of the ground in a concrete pier. He stated that the whole fence will be powder -coated where it needs to be, but they have not reached that point. Barten said it will be two steel posts with steel channels in between, and the wood pickets will be attached to that. Michaud asked about the color of the posts. Hayes said the posts and the picket fence itself will be the same dark green as the trim on the houses. Regarding lights, Hayes said he is proposing lighting for the gate itself, although it has not yet been decided how that would be done. Hayes said he would like to recycle into the posts the old limestone from the Green Mansion in Stone City, which has significance because of Grant Wood's art colony at Stone City. Michaud said that if there is no way to reduce the height, the left pier will be higher than the right one. Hayes confirmed this. Michaud said this is a great design. She said that in the past the Commission has been careful to put a caveat on its approvals that were outside the norm. Michaud said that if a 12-foot gate were approved for this property, maybe part of it would be because it is an artistic design integral to the mission of the non-profit. She said that otherwise the height is deviating and presenting a precedent for other types of developments. Ream said that in order to allow this height in a front yard setback, the Zoning Ordinance did need to be amended, which occurred several months ago. She said that as part of that amendment, this is only allowed with a minor modification, which is an administrative way to get something approved that would normally deviate from the zoning ordinance. Ream said there is another level of review that would occur before anything else like this would go into a front yard. She stated that all of those approval criteria have to be met first with the zoning ordinance. Ream said that something like this might not come before the Commission again, but it would always be reviewed by City staff when it is in a front yard setback. Michaud said there would not be a gate on the back parking lot and asked if this would therefore be mostly ornamental. Hayes said that he intends to use it on a regular basis, and he thinks all the artists in these four houses will use it. Michaud said that since there is not a gate on the back of the parking lot, that would be an easier egress for a lot of people. Sandell said that on the drawing, it looks like there are a couple more driveways along the fence and asked how those will be handled with respect to the fence. Hayes responded that there are two driveways, and the fence will come up to the edges of the driveways, the accessing HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION November 13, 2014 Page 4 of 8 driveways. He said that on both the driveway on 1211, which is the furthest east, that driveway can take a car to a one -car garage on the back of the property, and the driveway on 1131 goes up to the back door of the back porch. Michaud said she is still not certain where the gate will be. Hayes replied that it would be by the big maple tree, between those two trees. Sandell asked if he could request an elevation. He said the grade changes significantly going down the hill there, and he is curious about how the other driveways interact with the posts and the columns. Barten said that Steve Ford is working on that right now. Swaim said, in terms of planning and construction, it seems like the applicant won't be doing anything for a few months at least. She asked Commission members if they wanted to table this in order to see the elevation at the next meeting. Michaud said this is an asymmetrical design, and although she realizes it is an artistic thing, she does not know how the left pier being taller than the right pier will come off in a Victorian setting. She said she would like to have a little more detail. Hayes said he does not think there will end up being that much difference across the gate, because the way the grading was done in front, it is already cut back to make it level. Male Sandell asked if steps are anticipated to keep the pickets level or if it will follow the grade of the slope. Hayes said there will be steps. He said that will follow the design by Grant Wood for his fence in front of 1142 Court Street. Barten said that as soon as he has plans, he can send it over for Commission review. He said that it is Weyrick's design, and she has a lot left to do for it. Barten said that once the design is set, it has to go to a fabricator, and that will take a while. He said the gate will probably take three to four months to put together. Swaim said she feels that there is a landscaping person working on this and an artist who will take into account the surroundings. She said it is not going to look Victorian, but she does not believe it needs to in this case. Swaim said she is comfortable with voting on the plan as it is. Sandell said he does not think it is necessary to see an elevation plan and did not want to hold up the construction schedule. Corcoran suggested the motion include a condition that this be reviewed by staff and the chair, along with the other factors. MOTION: Corcoran moved to approve a certificate of appropriateness for the project at 1131, 1137, 1205 and 1211 East Burlington Street as presented in the application with the following conditions: 1) any external lighting is limited to illuminating the gate and its component parts, 2) the location and design of light fixtures are to be approved by staff and Commission chair, and 3) a review of the final plan for the design and grading of the final project are to be approved by staff and the Commission chair. Sandell seconded the motion. The motion carried on a vote of 9-0 (Agran and Baker absent). 1530 Sheridan Avenue. Miklo said this property is in the Dearborn Conservation District. He said that it was built around 1930, and the Sanborn maps show that it was added on to at some point after that, with a wing on the north side of the house, where much of the work is proposed. Miklo presented a HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION November 13, 2014 Page 5 of 8 photograph that shows that, other than the north addition and a dormer addition on the west side with a window modification, the house is pretty much in its original state in terms of design Miklo said the proposal is to modify an existing doorway and window in order to accommodate a kitchen/laundry room remodel. He said the doorway would be removed and replaced with a window similar in size to the window on the other corner of the house. Miklo said another window would be removed and replaced with an entrance door. Miklo said the packet includes a floor plan showing the addition where the window is and the current doorway is, as well as the proposed changes. He noted that the door does not appear to be original to the house, given its materials and configuration. Miklo said the proposal is to trim the new window and new door to match the historic trim on the house. He said it would be a fiberglass door with lights on the top half and a panel on the lower half. Miklo said a fiberglass door, when painted, looks pretty much like wood and is a material the Commission has approved in the past. Miklo said that since the report was written, staff has learned that the storm door on the addition to the house will match the storm door on the front of the house. He said it is a wood door with an interchangeable glass panel or screen. In terms of the guidelines, Miklo said they reference that when one is changing an opening, either a window or door, it should be suitable for the historic pattern of the house or similar houses, should be trimmed to match the historic trim on the property, and the replacement doors should be suitable. Miklo said staff recommends approval of this plan. He said there is no longer a need for a condition, because the application now includes a wood storm door. MOTION: Wagner moved to approve a certificate of appropriateness for the project at 1530 Sheridan Avenue as presented in the application. Sandell seconded the motion. The motion carried on a vote of 9-0 (Aaran and Baker absentl. 1411 Sheridan Avenue Miklo said this property is in the Longfellow Historic District. He stated that the house is a bungalow and was built sometime around 1925 to 1930. Miklo said there is a nearly -twin house next door. Miklo said the house has some unique details that are not normally seen on a craftsman style house. He said that because they are also on the house next door, these details may be original. Miklo said the house retains its original windows and interchangeable storms and screens, and they are in very good condition. He said the proposal is to replace an existing basement window with an egress window in an existing bedroom in the basement. Miklo said the proposed window would be a casement window but would be partitioned to appear like a double hung window like those on the two upper levels of the house. Miklo said the guidelines indicate that when windows are added for egress, they should be designed to mimic double hung, which in this case is being done, and the material of the HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION November 13, 2014 Page 6 of 8 window well should match the foundation of the house. He said that in this case, the house has a concrete and brick foundation that has been painted so that the proposed poured concrete foundation will complement that nicely. Miklo said staff recommends approval of this application as submitted. MOTION: Michaud moved to approve a certificate of appropriateness for the proposed project at 1411 Sheridan Avenue, as presented in the application. Wagner seconded the motion. The motion carried on a vote of 9-0 (Aaran and Baker absentl. REPORT ON CERTIFICATES ISSUED BY CHAIR AND STAFF: Miklo pointed out that this encompasses two months worth of projects. He said they all meet the criteria for minor or intermediate review or are certificates of no material effect, where one is basically changing out worn or damaged material for like material. Swaim asked what was involved in the radon mitigation item. Miklo said that involves a pipe and a pump that pulls the radon gas out of the house and above the roof. He said this particular project was done well in that it actually penetrated the roof like a chimney, so that it is a much cleaner look. Miklo said the guidelines encourage the radon pipes to be on the back or side of the house in a less visible location and be painted to match the siding of the house. He said that in this case, the house is brick, so the pipe was matched to the trim. DISCUSSION OF ANNUAL AWARDS PROGRAM: Swaim said the awards program is scheduled for Jannuary 29. Miklo added that there are several nominations, and there is a subcommittee that will be reviewing the nominees in the next couple of weeks. He asked Commission members to let staff know as soon as possible of any properties that might be eligible for an award. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES FOR OCTOBER 9, 2014: MOTION: Corcoran moved to approve the minutes of the Historic Preservation Commission's October 9, 2014 meeting, as written. Sandell seconded the motion. The motion carried on a vote of 9-0 (Aaran and Baker absent). HISTORIC PRESERVATION INFORMATION. Miklo said the appeal by Saint Mary's Rectory to the City Council regarding the Commission's decision on window replacement is going before the City Council on Tuesday. He said that Swaim will be representing the Commission, and there are a few other people who will speak. Miklo said the City Council is instructed by the code to determine whether the Commission followed its guidelines, and the City Council should use the same guidelines used by the Commission. He said the report presented to the City Council spells out the guidelines as well as the work of the Commission and the subcommittee that reviewed this. Miklo said that if the City Council finds that the Commission did not follow the guidelines and also that it was arbitrary and capricious, then the City Council can overturn the decision and approve the windows or send it back to the Commission. He stated that the particular windows HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION November 13, 2014 Page 7 of 8 that were proposed did not meet the guidelines even if the original windows were found to be in poor condition. Miklo said the City Council could approve windows that meet the guidelines. Corcoran said she believes Commission members made a good record that night of how they felt about that particular proposal. She said it is key from a legal standpoint that the Commission make a good record in the minutes by discussion so that it is clear what is motivating the Commission, how the guidelines are being followed, and how the guidelines are applied. Corcoran said this is especially important on a particularly contentious item. She said that way everything is on the record. Michaud said the Unitarian Church has received back a couple of decisions from its potential partners and will not be doing a major development as residential housing. She said there is a new proposal that the church will be presenting to its congregation regarding its position and what kind of plans it might have for the church at its present location or at a different location. Michaud said she would relay the information to Miklo for the next month's agenda if necessary ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 6:13 p.m. Minutes submitted by Anne Schulte HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION ATTENDANCE RECORD 2014-2015 NAME TERM 9/12 10/10 11/14 12/12 30p 00p 3113 4110 618 6112 8/14 9111 1019 11113 ACKERSON, KENT 3/29/16 X X O/E X X X X X O/E X X X X X AGRAN, THOMAS 3/29/17 X X X X O/E X X O/E X X O/E BAKER, ESTHER 3/29/15 X X X X X X X X X X X X X O/E CLORE, GOSIA 3/29/17 O/E X X O/E X X X CORCORAN, KATE 3/29/16 X X X X X X X X X X O/E X X X DURHAM, FRANK 3/29/16 X X X X X X X X X O/E O/E X X X LITTON, ANDREW 3/29/17 X X X O/E X O/E X O/E X O/E X X X X MICHAUD, PAM 3/29/15 O/E O/E X X X X X X X O/E X X X X SANDELL, BEN 3/29/17 X X X X X X X SWAIM, GINALIE 3/29/15 O/E X X O/E X X X X X X X O/E O/E X WAGNER, FRANK 3/29/15 X X X O/E X X O/E X O/E X O/E X O/E X KEY: X = Present O = Absent O/E = Absent/Excused --- = Not a Member