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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-09-2017 Historic Preservation CommissionIowa City Historic Preseryation Commi0 0 ssion 'J / I 1 e n u � r f Thursday November 9 2017 5.30 p.m. f, I�IIIII, r t.✓ e7 I I�Ilil''-ylrl�j�1[�� r Y , Il �r �v r 6^ Emma Harvat Hall City Hall It ff/ wme„�wc-amc..r,�eu C r IOWA CITY HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION Thursday, November 9, 2017 Ciry Hall, 410 E. Washington Street Emma Harvat Hall 5:30 p.m. A) Call to Order B) Roll Call C) Public discussion of anything not on the agenda D) Certificate of Appropriateness L 725 Summit Street Summit Street Historic District (garage demolition and new construction) 2, 817 Iowa Avenue —College Hill Conservation District (egress window replacement) 3, 318 Gilbert Street — Northside Historic District (siding removal and replacement) E) Report on Certificates issued by Chair and Staff Certificate of No Material Effect —Chair and Staff review 1. 523 Rundell Street — Longfellow Historic District (roof shingle replacement) 2. 701 Oakland Avenue —Longfellow Historic District (roof repair at addition) 3. 519 North Gilbert — Northside Historic District (porch roof repair) 4. 317 Fairchild Street— Northside Historic District (soffit, fascia, and gutter repair) Minor Review —Staff review L 613 Grant Street — Longfellow Historic District (metal siding and ttitn replacement) 2. 613 Grant Street —Longfellow Historic District (rear deck addition) 3. 420 RonaIds Street — Goosetown/Horace Mann Conservation District (deteriorated window replacement) 4. 314 Church Street — Northside Historic District (exterior door replacement) Intermediate Review —Chair and Staff review 1. 317 Fairchild Street — Northside Historic District (driveway apron reconstruction) 2. 314 Summit Street— Summit Street Historic District (garage design revision of previous COA) F) Consideration of Minutes for October 12, 2017 G) Commission Information and Discussion 1. Preservation Iowa Membership 2. Local Landmark Process Update H) Adjournment If you will need disability -related accommodations in order to participate in this meeting, please contact Bob Mklo, Urban planning, at 319-356-5240 or at bob-miklo®iowa-city.org. Early requests are strongly encouraged to allow sufficient time to meet your access needs. Staff Report November 2; 2011 Hi tonic Review fat 725 S. Summit Street District: Summit Street Historic District Classification: Contributing The applicants, Shawn and Ke]li Meaney, are requesting approval for a proposed demolition and new construction project at 725 S. Summit Street, a Contributing property in the Summit Street historic District. The project consists of the demolition of the garage which was built in 1993 and the construction of a new two -car garage at the tear of the property. ApQlicable Regulations and Guidelines: 4.0 forvaCrtyHistorwPmservatlonGuideknes for Alterations 4.3 Doors 4.7 Mass and Rooflines 4,11 Siding 4,12 Site and Landscaping 4.13 Windows 6.0 Guidelines for New Constnrcdon 6.2 New Outbuildings 7.0 GuidelinnesforDamorrtion 71 Demolition of Whole Structures or Significant Features 8,0 Neighborhood District Guldelines 8A Longfellow Neighborhood Staff Comm enes This hvo-story cross -gabled Queen Anne has a projecting front gable wing appears to have been constructed c.1893. It retains the original crone porch with turned millwork. In 2004 the Commission issued a Certificate of Appropriateness to replace the existing asbestos siding with fiber cement board clapboard and fish scale shingles. The plan for the siding and trim was simple yet relied on dte some trim details evident fit the front patch. In 1993 the Historic Preservation Commission issued a Certificate of Appropriateness to allow the demolition of the existing two-story garage/barn on the property and the construction of a new garage. The applicant is proposing to demolish the garage built in 1993 because it no longer meets their needs and construct a new two -car garage with attic storage in the general location of the original barn -type garage at the back of the property. The new garage will have board and batten siding typical of a barn found in and around neighborhoods such as the Summit Street Neighborhood. Andersen series single -hung windows and a Grand Harbor Clopay garage door with composite overlays and windows as shown in the drawings will be used on the new garage. The roof will have architectural asphalt shingles, and half -round gutters, The guidelines recommend removing non -historic buildings that detract from the historic character of the district. "Ihe guidelines recommend designing replacement garages to be compatible in design with the primary structure and/or other outbuildings in the neighborhood. New outbuildings should be constructed to the tear of the property and subordinate in size and ornamentation to the primary structure, but should reflect the style of the primary structure. Carriage -style garage doors may be used if they are a style appropriate for the property. Windows should be relatively small and rectangular. On Summit Street, the Longfellow Neighborhood guidelines restrict the total surface area of the street elevation of a new outbuilding to less than 750 square feet. This garage design is less than that. The existing garage an the property was built within the last 35 years and is not historic. VClhile it doesn't detract from the historic character of the district because it was approved by the Commission, it is a bit smaller than typical garages in the neighborhood. Staff finds it acceptable to demolish the existing garage. The new garage will be built in the back of the property in an area that was likely the location of the original garage seen on Sanborn fire insurance maps. The board and batten siding is an appropriate choice for an outbuilding in this neighborhood. Currently, the drawings show either continuous aluminum soffit vents or a James Hardie soffit vent material. Staff finds that the James Hardie material would meet the overall goal of the guidelines better than the aluminum material but either may be acceptable. In Staffs opinion, the garage design and detailing is acceptable and meets the guidelines, Recommended Motion Move to approve a Certificate of Appropriateness for die project at 725 S. Summit 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 Neighborhood and Development Services office at City Hall or online at: www.icgO-v.org/historicl2reservationresotxrces The HPC d For Staff Use: Date submitted: 9�29/2017 ❑ Certificate of No material Effect m Certificate of Appropriateness Major Review ❑ Intermediate Review ❑ Minor Review oes 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 office of Neighborhood and Development Services by noon on Wednesday three weeks prior to the meeting. See last page of this application for deadlines and meeting dates. =I PROPERTY OWNER/ APPLICANT INFORMATION - lease check (1' primary contact person) ❑ Property Owner Name: Shawn and Kelli Meane Email: shawn.meane mswank.c01 Phone Number: 319 358 9650 City; Iowa CiV State: IA Zip Code: 52240 0 Contractor/Consultant Name: Martin Wenck Email: martinwenck live.com Phone Number: 319 330 2761 Address: 4789 Sand Road SE City: Iowa CityState: IA Zip Code: 52240 PROPOSED PROJECT INFORMATION Address: 725 S Summit St. Iowa cityjuwa Use of Property; lHome Date Constructed (if known): 1896 HISTORIC DESIGNATION (Maps are located at the following link: www.ic ov.or Wstori reservatiunresourCes ❑ This Property is a Iocal historic landmark. OR Q This Property is within a historic or conservation district (choose location): ❑ Brown St. Historic District ❑ Northside Historic District ❑ College HiE Conservation District ❑ CoIIege Green Historic District Z Summit St. Historic District ❑ Dearborn St. Conservation District ❑ East College St, Historic District ❑ Woodlawn Historic District ❑ Goosetown/ Horace Mann ❑ Jefferson St Historic District ❑ Clark St. Conservation Conservation District ❑ Longfellow Historic District District ❑ Governor -Lucas St. Conservation Within the district this Property is Classified as: District Z Contributing ❑ Noncontributing ❑ Nonhistonic 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 j_] 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 ❑ Product Information ❑ Photographs Construction of a new building m 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.) m Photographs ❑ Evidence of deterioration ❑ 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 Specialist at 356-5243 for materials which need to be included with applications APPLICATION ReQuIREMENTS Y� — _1 Project Description: Owner would like to remove a nondescript 1970's single car garage and build a new 2 car garage Materials to be Used: roof truss slope to match existing, fiber cement board lap siding or fiber cement board pane] with ens, house wrap on OSB sheathing, fiber cement board trim, Clopay brand garage doors with composite finish, 2x4 studs Q It single pow garage -type concrete slab/footine. Exterior.Appearance Changes: may resemble an out building from the late 19th century, early 20th century in the Midwest The appearance a small bam. may _.. '..orrm rxytrucar]Ont Download form, Fill it out and email ittOjessicu-byistow@iowa-city.org or mail to Historic Preservation City of Iowa City, 410 E. 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The project consists of replacing the window on the second floor of the front -facing gable with a larger window to meet egress requirements. Applicable Regulations and Guidrhnes: 4.0 Iowa City Historic Preservation Guidelines for Alterations 1.13 Windows Staff Commertts This house was built in 1883 as a nvo-story cll house. It has been significantly altered by the time of a 1989 survey, including a one-story teat addition and changes to the wing behind the front porch that altered the rooflice, The addition of a picture window, stone veneer, wide lap aluminum siding, on the enclosed porch and other window alterations are reminiscent of a 1950's remodel. During the 2006 tornado the house was significantly damaged but rebuilt to better meet historic guidelines. Now it more closely resembles a Foursquare with a front gable projection and half -width porch. The applicant is proposing to replace the second floor window in the front -facing gable with a new window that meets egress requirements. The applicant is changing this mom to a bedroom and the change to an egress window is required by code for a new bedroom. The new window will be a metal -clad one -over -one double hung window that is wider and slightly taller than the existing window. The trim will match the existing windows. The guidelines recommend replacing a bedroom window, if required for egress by the Building Code, withh a new one that matches the size, trim, use of divided lights, and overall appearance of the original window. It is recommended to use new wood windows, but the use of metal -dad, solid wood windows is acceptable. This house has been altered over time and photographic evidence shows that none of the windows on the front fagade are original. While it is possible to use a easement window for egress purposes to maintain existing window sizes, char is typically restricted to the back of the property because of the non_histodce detracting appearance they create when opened. On this house, the existing window appears under sized, Since it is also not original, staff finds that making the window large enough to meet egress requirements is the preferable method to meet both the Building Code requirements and the goal of the guidelines to maintain the historic character of the property, RecamtnendedMotion Move to approve a Certificate of Appropriateness for the project at 817 Iowa Avenue as presented in the application. APPLICATION FOR HISTORIC REviF-w 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.ic ov.or histori eeservatiorLresources For Staff Use: Date submitted:�— ❑ Certificate of No material Effect ❑ Certificate of Appropriateness ❑ Major Review ❑ Intermediate Review ❑ Minor Review The HPC does not review applications for compliance with building and zoning codes. Work must comply with all appropriate codes and be reviewed by the building division prior to the issuance of a building permit, Meeting Schedule: The HPC meets the second Thursday of each month. Applications are due in the office of Neighborhood and Development Services by noon on Wednesday three weeks prior to the meeting. See last page of this application for deadlines and meeting dates. PROPERTY OWNER/ APPLICANT INFORMATION qql (Please check primary contact person) Property Owner Name: LTIJ Email: c9 S (L- Ct-0 I . c-V Phone Number: 3 3 (— Address:[ 9, b , o e 3-7 City: WA ckrr4 State; ® Zip Code: '] a,� ❑ Contractor/Consultant Name: �n�A F�Emaii: Phone Number: city: State: Zip Coder • WN11 Use of Property; Date Constructed (if known): LJ This Property is a local historic landmark. OR This Property is within a historic or conservation district (choose loc 'on): ❑ Brown St Historic District ❑ Northside Historic District 29, CaUege Hill Conservation District ❑ College Green Historic District ❑ Summit St. Historic District ❑ Dearborn St. Conservation District ❑ East College St, Historic District ❑ Woodlawn Historic District ❑ Goosetown/ Horace Mann ❑ Jefferson St. Historic District ❑ Clark St Conservation Conservation District ❑ Longfellow Historic District District ❑ Governor -Lucas St Conservation District Within the district, this Property is Classified as: ❑ Contributing X Noncontributing ❑ Nonhistoric 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 ❑ Moor Plans ❑ Photographs ❑ Product Information ❑ Site Plans Alteration (TypicaHY 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) [j Building Elevations '�(ProductInformation ❑ Photographs ❑ Construction of a new building ❑ BuiIding 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 ❑ Evidence of deterioration ❑ 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 Specialist at 356-5243 for materials which need to be included with applications Project Description: APPLICATkON REQUI x 14546 L r Prru s materials to be Used: cxterior Appearance Changes: SUBMti Line Item auantity Product Description Unit Price Total Price 200.1 1 NNW OPM Rough Opening: 3' 6" X 4' 8" Actual Sixes 3'5114"X 4'7114" Room: None Unit is viewed from the outside looking in �I rr— rirr 351_ WDH Clad Custom Double Hung Double Hung Ordered by = Rough Opening Sash Split = Even Assembly = Unit Jambliner Color = White Jambfiners Concealed Interior Jambliner = Yes (Conceals Interior Only Bosom flail = Standard DP Rating = OP35 Operation (Outside View) = Double Hung Number of Units Mulled Together= 1 Energy Rating = Energy Star Zip Code = Store Zip Code Energy Star Zone = EStar Northern Glazing Type = Insulated Low-E Option = Low-E EC Tinted Glass = No Tint (Clear) Glass Style = Clear Tempered Glass = Not Tempered Preserve Glass = Preserve IG Options = Argon Glazing Bead Style = Traditional Spacer Bar Color = Standard Hardware Type = Deluxe Cam Lock(s) w1CDncealed Tilt Latch Hardware Finish = Chestnut Bronze Sash Limiter = No Sash Limiter Finger Lifts = No Finger Lifts Window Egress = Meets Egress 5.7 Clear Opening (Check Local Code) Screen Option = UilraVus Screen Style = Full Screen Screen Frame Color = Brilliant White Measurement Guide = New Construction/Replacement Windows Is this a reorder? = No Room Location = None AAMA 2605 Finish = Standard Exterior Color = White Sash/Panel to Match Exterior Frame Color = Yes Species = Auralast Pine Interior Finish = Natural Jamb Width (Clad Units) =4 9116" Exterior Trim = Integral Nailing Fin Drip Cap = Standard Kerfed Jamb = No Kerf Price 13reakdown Base Custom Size ✓� Glass Total- _1 Print Date: 1111120171m27:40 Pages: 2 of 2 kZ existing window condition �1 r proposed window condition '.0* ;;i Staff Repo tt November 2, 2017 Historic Review for 318 North Gilbert Street District: Northside Historic District Classification: Non -historic at the time of the survey The applicant, Jerod Leupold, is requesting approval for a proposed alteration project at 318 N. Gilbert Street, a non -historic property, that has reached the 50-pear mark since it was classified, in the Northside Historic District. The project consists of the removal of the original siding and its replacement with smooth aluminum siding. Applicable Regulations and Guidelines: 4.0 .Iowa 0rfbstoricPreseryation Guidelines forAlteradons 4.9 Paint and Color 4.11 Siding 4,14 Wood 8.0 NeighborboodMsttictGuidelines 8.4 Northside Neighborhood SrafCamments This house, built in 1958 is a single -story Ranch House with an ell plan. 'Typical of the cross -gabled type, the low - pitch roof has wide, boxed eaves, an asymmetrical farrade, and a front -entry located off -center under the main roof, Wide wood clapboards clad the house which has two -over -two double -hung windows with original storms and typical applied shutters on the street fayade. As is common in the style, a different material, in this case stone veneer, clads the street -facing wall at the recessed entry and extends into the stone entry stoop, The main picture -window, also typical in Ranch -style homes is set in the stone -clad wall and consists of narrow multi -paned windows flanking a larger fixed -sash window. As a Mid-century Modern Ranch, this house is an intact representative of its historic type. The Nottliside neighborhood has experienced several waves of development that saw the area's large lots originally built with smaller dwellings divided and new houses built on site. In the case of this property, this house replaced an older smaller home on the lot and is an example of infill development following ,VW11. At the time of the survey the house had not -reached its 50-year mark, which is used as the quahfyung age for a historic property. Now that the 50-year mark has passed, the property would be considered historic. Its condition maintains a high level of historic architectural integrity. The applicant is proposing to replace the existing, original wide -plank wood clapboard siding with a smooth aluminum siding and cover the existing, original sills with aluminum siding. Staff assumes that while the application does not mention soffits, trim, and fascia, they would also be replaced since the applicant's goal is to avoid painting. Staff is seeking confirmation of this from the applicant but this had nor occurred by the time of the publication of the staff report. The guidelines recommend removing loose and peeling paint and cleaning the surfaces to be painted in accordance with State and Federal guidelines because of the possible existence of lead. Grayed surfaces of weathered wood should he removed by sanding. Dry wood should be treated with linseed oiland primed with an ail -based primer. All priming, caulking, and finishing should be done with high -quality products. As the guidelines state in section 4.11 Siding, wood siding along with the trim details combine to make one of the most important defining characteristics of historic districts and therefore siding is protected by the design guidelines. The primary threat to the traditional appearance of older neighborhoods has been the application of synthetic siding. This has been installed in an effort to avoid periodic painting. While synthetic siding may last longer than an application of paint, it does deteriorate over time and does need to be replaced when it fades, cracks, dents, or deteriorates, The application of synthetic siding covers many architectural details of it building, damages the historic siding and trim, traps moisture within the walls, and in some cases, necessitates the removal of historic elements altogether. For all of these reasons the covering of original siding with synthetic siding is not allowed. The guidelines also recommend repairing historic wood siding and trim if deteriorated and removing, not installing, synthetic siding. Deteriorated sections of wood siding should be replaced with new or salvaged wood siding that matches the historic siding. If the wood siding overall is deteriorated and needs replacement, the substitute material must be durable, accept paint, and be approved by the Historic Preservation Commission. Applying synthetic siding such as aluminum, vinyl, and false masonry siding is disallowed. An exception exists for non -historic properties in Historic Distracts where synthetic siding may be considered on a case -by -case basis. To consider this exceptiou, structures will be evaluated individually to determine the architectural merit of the property under consideration. Some noncontributing and non -historic structures were classified according to an architectural style or construction period inconsistent with the district, but nevertheless remain important properties and worthy of preservation. When this exception is applied, historic wood siding may not be removed but must be covered only. All other details including soffits, trim, and window sills must remain uncovered. The synthetic siding must also appear sivalar to the original siding and not have a fake wood -grain texture. As the applicants stated in the application, they seek siding replacement to relieve them of the cost of periodic repainting the house. They also state that the southern exposure on the alley provides a condition where the paint deteriorates significantly faster than the other sides. Staff review of the project led to a denial of approval for siding replacement and the applicant subsequently chose to bring the project before the Commission for review instead. To review this application, staff considered three different factors which are outlined here.. While the property had not reached its fifty-year mark at the time of the survey of the property, this threshold has since been reached. As a Ranch House, this property maintains a high integrity of materials, Almost everything on the exterior appears to be original. At a review of the District maps and properties, staff would recommend the Commission consider the property historic. Currently the period of sigtdFcance for the Northside l listoric District is the 18603 through the 1930s. Because of this date range, at this time the property would be considered non-contributing, not non -historic. In order to Fully replace the original siding on any historic property, the siding must be deteriorated. If only individual pieces are deteriorated, they must be replaced to match the existing or repaired, While staff agrees with the housing inspector who has cited the properry that the house needs to be repainted, inspection of all sides of the house resulted in very little exterior deterioration. The siding appears to be relatively devoid of rot or similar damage. Exposed wood appears dry but usable. Staff would not recommend replacing the original siding even if the proposed product was a pre -approved material. The conditions of the exception for synthetic siding application only apply to non -historic properties in Historic Districts, which staff finds no longer applies to this property. In addition, the intact character and materiality of this property, staff would argue is worthy of preservation. Avoiding periodic maintenance at the expense of historic materials is not a consideration that justifies an exception to the guidelines. Research has shown that a professional paint job that includes scraping, application of boiled linseed oil if the wood is dried, verification of the correct moisture level, and application of an oil -based primer under quality paint can last a minimum of 10 to 15 years, and longer in many cases. Staff finds that the deterioration described by die applicant may be the result of unsatisfactory attention to any of these parts of the process. Deferred maintenance is not an excuse for lack of adherence to the guidelines. Recommended Motion (Motions must be made in the affirmative and then voted down if the application is being denied.) Move to approve a Certificate of Appropriateness for the siding replacement project at 318 North Gilbert Street as presented in the application. i� `S _= _ �- �� ,� . _.Y r :'f. F R i i•`". 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 Hisloric Preservation Handbook which is available in the Neighborhood and Development Services office at City Hall or online at: www.icgay.org/historicpreservationresources. The HPC does comply with all building permit. For Staff use: Date submitted: —IOU Za 17 ❑ Certificate of No material Effect ❑ Certificate of Appropriateness ❑ Major review ❑ Intermediate review ❑ Minor review not 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/Appltcant Information (Please check primary contact person) ❑ Property Owner Name: e-2v1�k `,EVQOt_6 Email: hJ L I e-d P Q. me- i . r n phone Number: ('f y) Address31 % N . G+ I ber F .St - City: d State: .1 IN Zip Code: 527-%-45 ❑ Contractor /Consultant Name: pLQ t rF. ■.. pA AW Email: C i ti Ovk Phone Number: (5`�) 32e t-i 4 13 Address: NJ 144 1< City: ADLMM M dA W Stele: JLL-L— Zip Code: 2 L!4_ Proposed Project Information Address: 3l8 �. GtlbeRa— 1r.1 1n.a„ e Use of Proe V l4 p t'h't +'u+lt �}-!1+t�` Date Constructed (if known): Historic Designation (Maps are located in the Historic Reservation Handbook) ❑ This Property is a local historic landmark. OR ❑ This Property is within a historic or conservation district (choose location): ❑ Brown Street Historic Disriet ❑ Clark Street Conservation District Cl College Green Historic District ❑ College Hill Conservation District ❑ Bast College Street Historic District 0 Dearborn Street Conservation District ❑ Longfellow Historic District ❑ Goosetewn I Horace Mann Conservation District Northside Historic District ❑ Govemor-Lucas Street Conservation District ❑ Summit Street Historic District ❑ Woodlawn Historic District Within the district, this Property is classified as: ❑ Contributing ?0- Noncontributing ]>, Nonhistoric Application Requirements Choose appropriate project type. In order to ensure application can be processed, please include all fisted 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 ❑ PtoductInformation ❑ siteplans Alteration (Typically projects entailing work such as siding and window replacement, skylights, window opening alterations, deck or porch repiacement/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 0 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, docorative trim, baluster. etc.) ❑ Photographs ❑ Proposal of Future Plans Q Renair 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 Y%J wk1 r rst O wk. I t] Ix thou d re) CICi' ro,. d'- Df,- 20 --5n� Materials to be Used: 81-r— & iC r.y. Wm hieP—MPP for-h1610,1rnm .dm C ©ownfoad rr Fuif screen X HidH ema.l (No subject) DP Derek Perez Yesterday. 231 PM You ATTODOOl.t xt v 356 6yles ATT00002.txt v 356 bytes ATT00003.txt v 356 bytes ATT00004.txt v 375irytez R8 attachments fl82 KB) Dvw foad aH Save all to OneDrw - Personal h IV This house sits at the very Southeast edge of the Northside Historic District. It is on the alley between Bloomington and Davenport Streets. It is on the actual border. The house was built in 1958 and holds no historic merit to the zone and truly should be allowed a variance to relieve the owners of the cost of continually repainting the property. The Product specified for use was specifically designed to mimic the siding of the 50s. Due to the position of th a house on the alley, it cannot be shaded to to relieve the damage caused by the sun and its effect on painted wood. The enclosed pictures detail the different sides of the house and with closer inspection the paint has been renewed quite a few times. The southern exposure, on the alley, shows significantly more damage. I have enclosed a price comparison of painting versus siding to reiterate how much more money it would cost to paint the house versus siding. N V O T tlS o � i 3 r n preservation IOWA September 15, 2017 Thank you for your service on your local historic preservation commission. Your knowledge, understanding, and passion for Iowa's historic treasures is vital to the future of these resources. Nationally and across the state of Iowa, 2017 is fast becoming a pivotal year for historic preservation and a busy one for Preservation Iowa. Financial support for preservation programs, such as national and state tax credits, is at risk. Decreased funding to the Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs threatens the smooth operation of the State Historic Preservation Office as well as its Historic Preservation and Cultural and Entertainment District (HPCED) tax credit program. Additionally, the underfunding of the Resource Enhancement and Protection (REAP) program jeopardizes the Historical Resource Development Program (HRDP), which provides grants to support the preservation, conservation, education about, and interpretation of Iowa's historic resources. Two action steps you can take to ensure Iowa's historic resources continue as part of our economic and cultural future include: 1- Share your passion for Iowa's historic treasures with friends and elected officials. Remind them that historic preservation is good for your community and good for our state's economy. If your community has historic resources that have benefitted from historic tax credits or other grants, publicize the positive impact those programs are making on your community's future. 2- Consider joining Preservation Iowa. Your donation supports programs such as our annual Most Endangered properties listing, Preservation at Its Best, and the Schoolhouse Mini -Grant, Additionally, Preservation Iowa's newsletter, website, and Facebook page help to keep you up-to-date on the latest historic preservation news throughout the state. To join or renew your membership, please visit v ww.preservationiowa,orJ4 and click "JOIN TODAY." Donations may also be mailed to 401 Main Street, Suite 5, Keokuk, Iowa 52632. Preservation Iowa is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and your donations are tax deductible to the fullest extent of the law. In our 261 year, we are truly grateful for the continued support we receive from the preservation community as we build partnerships that enhance Iowa's economic and cultural future through the preservation of our state's historic resources. Thank you for sharing this information with other members of your historic preservation commission. Sincerely, Joshua Moe, AIA President, Preservation Iowa MINUTES HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION EMMA HARVAT HALL OCTOBER 12, 2017 MEMBERS PRESENT: MEMBERS ABSENT: STAFF PRESENT: OTHERS PRESENT: Thomas Agran, Esther Baker. Clore, Sharon DeGraw, G. T. Frank Wagner Cecile Kuenzli Jessica Bristow, Bob Miklo PRELIMINARY Kevin Boyd, Zach Builta, Gosia, Karr, Pam Michaud, Ginalie Swaim, Scott McDonough, Alicia Trimble RECOMMENDATIONS TO COUNCIL: (become effective only after separate Council action) CALL TO ORDER: Chairperson Swaim called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. PUBLIC DISCUSSION OF ANYTHING NOT ON THE AGENDA: There was none. CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS - CONSENT AGENDA: Swaim stated that, because the next two items are consent agenda items, the projects will not be explained in great detail, as they have been presented thoroughly in the packet. 1016 East College Street. Swaim asked if anyone had questions or comments regarding this project. There were no questions. MOTION: Boyd moved to approve a certificate of appropriateness for the project at 1016 College Street, as presented in the application. Clore seconded the motion. The motion carried on a vote of 8-0 A ran Baker, and Kuenzli absent). 641 South Governor Street. Swaim said this project involves a basement and egress window for a previously -approved studio outbuilding. She asked if there were any questions or comments. MOTION: Michaud moved to approve a certificate of appropriateness for the project at 641 South Governor Street, as presented in the staff report and attached drawings. Builta seconded the motion. The motion carried on a vote of 8-0 tAkran, Baker, and Kuenzli absent). CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS: 1033 Woodlawn Avenue. Bristow stated that this property is on the south side of the road in the Woodlawn District. She said that from the front, the house looks like it has been turned 90 degrees. HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION October 12, 2017 Page Z of 9 Bristow showed where there is an entry porch and where there was one originally on the opposite side. She said that the one entry porch was removed, and a one-story addition with a deck was added to that area. Bristow stated that in the back, there is a cross gable that was originally short, not extending very far past the main portion of the building. She stated that then the addition that extended very far to the west was put on. Bristow showed the front and the entry porch with the main door. She showed where the addition connects to the main part of the house. Bristow showed a view from the back, pointing out what is original and pointing out what is an addition. Bristow said that the current project is to remove the screened porch and add a one-story addition and to change the rear door in the addition to a more formal entry. She said that based on the front porch details, it will be a single stoop and some steps. Bristow showed the drawings and said there will be French doors. Bristow showed the location where the addition would be. She added that nothing will have to be done with the original second floor window over the addition; it will remain and will remain the same size. Bristow said the addition will have a standing seam, metal roof. She said that the house has wood shake shingles, which were done at some point after the previous addition was approved - Bristow referred to a handout showing the current layout of the windows. She said that they have been narrowed a little bit so that there is a better space between the corner board and the window trim so that there are not just little pieces of lap siding running along there. For the little entry porch, Bristow said staff proposes the brick piers to match the brick on the front porch. She said she recommends a slender kind of Doric columns to match the front porch. Bristow said that again it would be a standing seam roof. Bristow said the window and door product information has not yet been submitted. She said that will therefore need to be approved later. Bristow showed the new area for the entry to the basement. She showed the area where the current entry to the basement is alongside the porch. Bristow said the new entry will be rotated 90 degrees so that one will be able to enter into the new addition basement. She said that it will have better head height, and it will be a more watertight and environmental -proof entry that way. Bristow said the owners are proposing a Bilco door. She said that it is a typical cellar door but is not a wood door that would have historically been there. Bristow said that for making an entry on the new part of the foundation and having something that is watertight, staff finds this to be acceptable. She said that staff has also approved this on a few other properties, including one local landmark. Bristow said that, except for the door and window product information, staff has worked with the owners to get the window patterning correct. She stated that the chimney will match the other chimney to some degree. Bristow said that it will be thin bricks. Swaim asked about the standing metal seam roof and said that in recent years, people have begun using a different kind of metal roof on houses that may be more appropriate for HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION October 12, 2017 Page 3 of 9 agricultural buildings. Bristow responded that staff has discussed not using the agricultural -style metal roof with the owners. She said the owners will use the standing seam that is smooth, with the seams, and then smooth again. McDonough, the contractor for the project, said he was available to answer questions. He said that, regarding the cellar door, the footprint of the existing screened porch actually goes over the existing cellar door. McDonough said therefore that if he puts any kind of foundation in this, that stairwell will be destroyed in the process. He said that to get the same footprint of that screened porch, he would have to remove that anyway. MOTION; Boyd moved to approve a certificate of appropriateness for the project at 1033 Woodlawn Avenue as presented in the application with the following conditions: window and door product information to be approved by staff. Boyd stated that the other two items in staffs suggested motion have been satisfied. DeGraw seconded the motion. The motion carried on a vote of 10-0 (Kuenzli absent), 10 South Gilbert Street Bristow said that this property involves a recently -designated landmark, the former Unitarian Universalist Church. She referred to the site plan showing the boundary of the property for the new Augusta Place development. Bristow said it is also the church property. She said that the area that is locally landmarked is the hatched area. Bristow said that one small portion of the new development is within that local landmark area. She said that for that reason, the Commission needs to review this small portion of the project. Bristow showed the 1920 Sanborn map of the church, showing that the church was not including those portions of the space as part of its land. She said there were other houses there - other addresses and other properties. Bristow showed the portion of the building that fits within the footprint that is being discussed. She said there is basically a two-story brick area where they have been working very hard to come up with some brick options that would blend with and work with the brick on the church. Bristow said that because this would be a new building, this is not an attempt to match what is on the church but to come up with something that would blend with the colors of the brick on the church. Bristow said that the upper areas have a facing of a tile that, according to the images, look a lot like a slate tile that one would see on an historic roof. She said that this is very complimentary to what one would see in Tudor architecture. Bristow said that coloring and the brick and the slate together really work with and speak to the architecture of the church. Bristow pointed out that there are some recessed areas in the facade. She said that in those recessed areas there are some metal panels. Bristow said there are some aluminum windows also. She said that the Commission needs to look at this with the lens of the Secretary of the Interiors Standards for Preservation. Bristow said the guidelines discuss multi -family buildings but also talk about them within a context of an historic or conservation district. Bristow said there is nothing in the guidelines that discusses multi -family buildings within the context of a landmark, which could be outside of an historic district in that kind of context She HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION October 12, 2017 Page 4 of 9 said that is why one must really look toward the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Preservation and what they talk about. Bristow said this new building will be separated from the church, and there will be an open space. She said the architecture of the church will not be impacted, and it will not be harmed or diminished because of the new construction. Bristow said staff feels this is an acceptable project and could be approved. Michaud said the Commission's primary role here is to make sure the church is preserved. She said that it has been exposed to the elements for a couple of years. Michaud said the southwest corner needs to be finished in some way. Bristow said this discussion concerns the Augusta Place Development. Michaud said she is concerned about the stability of the property. Miklo said it is staffs understanding that the applicant is going to be coming back in the next few meetings with a plan for the church. Michaud asked if the setback is the normal setback for a commercial -residential area. Miklo said it would meet the current zoning. Michaud asked if there is just a couple of feet behind the church. Bristow said that from some of the plans she has seen, there is at least a ten -foot buffer between the two constructions. She showed where the property line was originally. Bristow said it is really close to the church, so there is not really any difference of impact there. Bristow said that side of the church has two windows and a door. Miklo said there is very little finish work on that side of the building. Michaud said she is concerned that the church be stabilized when there is excavation. She said she would not want to see the foundation affected by the construction. Michaud said there is a hole in the front window as well as in the front door. Bristow said she would pass that information on to the developer. MOTION: Builta moved to approve a certificate of appropriateness for the project at 10 South Gilbert Street as presented in the application. Agran seconded the motion. The motion carried on a vote of 10-0 (Kuenzti absent). REPORTS ON CERTIFICATES ISSUED BY CHAIR AND STAFF: Certificate of No Material Effect - Chair and Staff Review, 1022 East College Street. Bristow said the roof on this building was being recoaled, and there was some deteriorated eave and fascia material that was found and will be replaced and repaired appropriately_ 812 South Summit Street. Bristow said this building in the Summit Street Historic District is getting new signs that will match the existing signs. HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION October 12, 2017 Page 5 of 9 529 Ronalds Street. Bristow said that the roof shingles will be replaced on this building. Minor Review - Staff Review. 814 Ronalds Street. Bristow said this project involved an interesting, shared garage. She said that it is being stabilized and repaired. Bristow said that both of the garage doors are being replaced with appropriate garage doors. 603 Brown Street. Bristow said that this house has had most of its windows replaced, but there is a section on the second floor that was deteriorated. She said that the windows will be replaced to match. 318 Church Street. Bristow showed a 1980s photograph of this house in the North Side Historic District. She said the handbook calls it a key, contributing property. Bristow said that it has vinyl siding, and the addition has something like T111 and brick mold around the window. Bristow said the owners are repairing the porch by removing the unnecessarily handrail, making the stairs extend between the columns, adding skirting, and putting new brackets at the top of the columns. She said the brackets might be simpler than the original, but the fact that it will have some brackets so that it does not look so unfinished is important. Bristow said that this will be painted, but at this point the owners are not changing the siding. She said the window will have new trim that Is more appropriate. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES FOR SEPTEMBER 14 2017: Swaim said that on the last page, in the fourth full paragraph, in the sentence, "...and they reminded staff once again...", they should be changed to SHPO. Swaim said that on page five, in the third paragraph of the Discussion of 109 East Market Street, the last sentence should end with "...because of the recommendation to support the preservation of 109 Market Street." MOTION: Baker moved to approve the minutes of the Historic Preservation Commission's September 14. 2017 meeting, as amended. Boyd seconded the motion. The motion carried on a vote of 10-0 Kuenzli absent). COMMISSION INFORMATION AND DISCUSSION. Preservation Summit 2017, Fort Dodge, Iowa. Miklo said that the State Historic Preservation Office holds an annual statewide conference. He said that Iowa City normally sends at least one Commission member. Miklo said that he and Bristow attended this year's conference in Fort Dodge. HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION October 12, 2017 Page 6 of 9 Miklo said that one of the tours included the Warden Plaza Building. He said that it was built as a luxury apartment building in the 1910s in downtown Fort Dodge. Miklo showed some photographs taken on the tour. Miklo said that the building was abandoned about ten years ago. He said the interior was in poor condition, showing what ten years of abandonment. can lead to. Miklo said that the City has condemned the building, took it back from the owner, and is working to restore the building. He said the City of Fort Dodge is now using federal and state tax credits to restore the building for a mixed used commercial/residential building. Miklo pointed out two historic Catholic churches that are in danger, since the diocese will be building a new church to take the place of the three churches that existed here. He said the fate of the churches is unknown but not promising. Miklo said that Iowa City has a lot of preservation issues and the Commission deals with trying to preserve buildings. He stated that there is a whole other set of preservation issues throughout Iowa. Miklo said it was encouraging that Fort Dodge is looking for solutions, has found a developer, and is using tax credits to address some of the issues. Miklo said there was a presentation by Jonathan Apple of West Hartford, Connecticut. Miklo stated that Apple is one of the most knowledgeable experts in the country regarding gravestone preservation. Miklo said he discussed with Apple the limestone Summit Street marker. Miklo said it is the survey marker that marks the southeast corner of the original Iowa City plat and has been in place since 1839.. Miklo said that Apple visited the monument later in the summer. Regarding the preservation of the monument, Miklo said that Apple plans to do a report and analysis with a recommendation. Miklo said the City is seeking funding from a Certified Local Government Grant from the State Historic Preservation Office to fund that work. Miklo said that if the marker is left in place, it will deteriorate overtime. He said that there may be some things that can be done to stabilize it and slow the deterioration. Miklo said that if the City really wants to preserve the marker, it should be moved indoors or covered, which would probably not be an acceptable solution. Miklo said that Apple will give some options in his report - everything from trying to preserve the marker in place to moving it to a museum such as the Old Capitol Museum, which might be appropriate, given its association with the capitol building. Karr asked if the City owns that monument. Miklo confirmed that the City owns it. He said that one thought is to put a replica there, with a sign explaining that the actual stone is available for public viewing. Bristow stated that Iowa City is one of the most historic preservation -related cities in the State that has never hosted the annual preservation summit. She said that it has been discussed recently, and people are talking about the fact that it is about time to host the summit. Bristow said that if the City would want to host the summit in 2020, the City would apply for a CLG grant that would be due September 1, 2018. She said that funding would be used to organize, set up, and make the event happen. HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION October 12, 2017 Page 7 of 9 Bristow said it would take a lot of volunteers and planning. She said there would be tours and speaking at historic sites. Bristow said the tours would need to be walkable and convenient for people. Bristow said staff will be asking the Commission to form an Initial committee to begin the planning process. She said the project will involve working with the City, Friends of Historic Preservation, and others. Bristow said it will be a joint effort and said that it's about time that it is held in Iowa City Swaim discussed the workshops and other things that would be on the agenda. She said that the host city does not plan the workshops or find the speakers. Bristow said that most of that kind of work is done by the State. She said that every year there is some type of topic and overall theme, usually relating to the city. Bristow said it is an opportunity to show off Iowa City. She said that local work would involve logistics such as facilities and volunteers, but getting the speakers and having the subjects of the talks would be done by the State. Miklo said that speakers from other communities would present what they were doing, and people from around the country would come in, He said, however, that there would be one tract or a series of tours that the City of Iowa City would be expected to take care of, and that is where the Commission members could help out. The Commission discussed the potential time frame for the summit. Bristow estimated the usual attendee count to be around 300. Boyd asked if there is an opportunity cost to hosting the summit. He said he wanted to make sure that if the Commission chooses to do this, it isn't delaying something else. Bristow said that is for the Commission to decide. She said that some of the downtown items are somewhat immediate. Bristow said that the Commission would have to begin planning the summit two years in advance in order to apply for the CLG Grant. She said that kind of time schedule is possible. Michaud asked if the event could be substituted for the historic house tour. Trimble said she would not want to see this be a substitute for the historic house tour, because Friends of Historic Preservation actually needs that as a fundraiser. She said that if making downtown an historic district is one of the goals of the Commission, this summit would really help with a downtown historic district. Trimble said that this event brings in so many people who talk about the benefits of historic preservation. She said it would help downtown business and property owners better understand how historic preservation can help them. Miklo said he would hope to have an historic district or a series of landmarks designated by then, based on the study that is coming out. Historic Preservation Awards Committee. Bristow said the awards presentation will be held on Thursday, January IS at the Public Library. She asked for volunteers for the awards committee. Bristow said that the tasks include looking for award -worthy projects in Iowa City. She said that this year she has a two -page list of HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION October 12, 2017 Page 8 of 9 Possible winners but will also be sending out something to Facebook followers and others in search of projects. Bristow said that discussing and evaluating the award -worthy projects is another task. She said that other tasks include: writing the script to discuss the projects, helping to deliver words of praise to the public and owners/winners, putting out yard signs for winners, and other miscellaneous tasks. Agran, Baker, Clore, and Karr volunteered to be on the awards committee. Regarding the awards, Agran said he was recently in the original conference room on the top floor of the old MidwestOne building. He asked if there was any interest in hosting the annual awards in a different, historic building every year. Michaud said that the Unitarian Church would also be a good site. Miklo said that in the past, the awards have been held at Old Brick, Old Capitol, and the Masonic Temple. He said that the event was moved to the Library, because a lot of times there is an expense for renting those spaces. Miklo said the Library has the technical equipment for video recording. He said there is also nearby parking. Miklo stated that he thinks it is great to hold the event in historic buildings. He asked if the MidwestOne Bank room would accommodate 100 people. Bristow said this might be the kind of thing for which staff will always book the Library ahead of time. She said that if the committee then comes up with another place that works, the Library reservation can be canceled with enough notice. Bristow said it is definitely a possibility to hold the event elsewhere. 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