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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-13-2020 Historic Preservation CommissionIowa City Historic Preservation Commission ,J / I I v v 11 1 Thursday C�\ February 13, 202Q c-f L° ilil 5:30 p.m. i 7 r.7 �^ r � � I , l n C. III' �I o I'YII � � �•7 � i'1 777 c -� �,tldV�IciPl"t3.a,z. "v ' V I `u :} ' •� II ?'Il�lq II•-`�Il����r II �r •9 I �I C c- 5.11lIh Emma Harvat Hall City Hall i oamnmiwcsacw�o�ao� C IOWA CITY HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION Thursday, February 13, 2020 City 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) Review draft Certified Local Goverment Annual Report E) Report on Certificates issued by Chair and Staff Minor Review —Staff review 1. 619 Ronalds Street — Brown Street Historic District (deteriorated window replacement) 2. 710 South Summit Street —Summit Street Historic District (sleeping porch window replacement) F) Consideration of Minutes for January 9, 2019 G) Commission Information and Discussion 1. Annual work plan 2. 2020 Census H) Adjournment If you will need disabilityrelawd accommodations in order to participate in this meeting, please contact Jessica Bristow, Urban Planning, at 319-356-5243 or at jessica-bristow@iowa cityorg. Early requests are strongly encouraged to allow sufficient time to meet your access needs. Iowa City Historic Preservation Commission City Hall, 410 E Washington Street, Iowa City. IA. 52240 Memorandum Date: February 6, 2020 To: Historic Preservation Planner From: Jessica Bristow, Historic Preservation Planner Re: Draft Annual Report Review A draft of the annual report, due to the State Historic Preservation Office on March 6, 2020, is attached for Commission review. This is the first year that the State is providing an online form for report submittal. The format will appear slightly different from past reports because of this change. To save paper, the attachments are not included. If Commissioner have corrections or information to add to the report, staff requests that the information is provided at the February 13 Commission meeting or by email to staff by Tuesday February 18, 2020 for inclusion in the report. Page 1 of 30 NOT SUBMITTED Reviewers cannot see your material until you submit your application. Once you have finished the last step, you will receive a confirmation message and ID number, State Historical Society of Iowa 2019 Certified Local Government Annual Report Jessica Bristow 410 Washington Street Iowa City, IA 52240, United States 319-356-5243 jessica-bristow@Iowa-city.org Forms Edit Certified Local Government Annual Report * Indicates a required field Under the CLG Agreement with the State, local governments and their historic preservation commissions are responsible for submitting an annual report documenting the commission's preservation work and that they have met the requirements of the CLG program. This annual report is also an important tool for your commission to evaluate its own performance and to plan for the coming year. ht4)s:/Iiowahistory.slideroom.com/ 2/6/2020 Page 2 of 30 1. Name of the city, county, or land use district: Please choose the name from the drop down table. Iowa City Historic Preservation Commission 2. Did your commission undertake any projects for historic identification/survey, evaluation and or registration/nomination projects in this calendar year? CLG Standards are in your local government's Certified Local Government (CLG) Agreement and the National Historic Preservation Act: 1) The CLG shall maintain a system for the survey and inventory of historic and prehistoric properties in a manner consistent with and approved by the STATE. 2) The CLG will review National Register nominations on any property that lies in the jurisdiction of its historic preservation commission. Please upload any Iowa Site Inventory Forms or other survey materials produced during the year. Please do not upload any projects that were funded with a CLG or HRDP grant, mandated by the Section 106 review and compliance process, or National Register nominations as we already have these documents in our files. yes 3. Were any National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) properties in your City, County, or LUD were altered, moved, or demolished in this calendar year? yes 3.1. Please identify the property (historic name and address) and the action (altered, moved, demolished). 35 NRHP properties are known to have been altered in 2019, based on project approval by Iowa City Historic Preservation Commission and/or staff. Most of these properties are located within National Register Historic Districts. The list does not include repair projects that were issued a Certificate of No Material Effect; list does not https:Hiowahistory.slideroom.com/ 2/6/2020 Page 3 of 30 include interior alterations. The list does not include driveway or garage alterations, demolitions or new construction, even when the garage is historic. 1117 Seymour Avenue: new addition, siding and window replacement; 217 East Davenport Street: porch roof replacement and siding repair; 1011 Sheridan Avenue: roof shingle replacement; 317 Fairchild Street: rear deck and entry porch addition; 921 Burlington Street: roof shingle replacement; 509 Brown Street: rear landing and step reconstruction; 1121 Seymour Avenue: roof shingle replacement; 412 North Linn Street: roof shingle replacement on bay; 718 North Johnson Street: front stair and railing replacement; 701 East College Street: roof shingle replacement; 613 Ronalds Street: roof replacement; 309 Fairchild Street: front stair replacement; 424 East Jefferson Street: front stair replacement; 502 Grant Street: rear stair replacement; 603 East College Street: porch railing and skirting replacement; 821 North Johnson Street: front railing replacement; 318 Church Street: rear opening modification; 829 Kirkwood Avenue: porch repair and roof shingle replacement; 26 East Market Street: new sign addition; 2460 Gilbert Street: rear addition conversion and enclosure; 430 Brown Street: roof shingle replacement; https://iowahistory.slideroom,com/ 2,/6/2020 Page 4 of 30 104 East Jefferson Street: roof replacement; 210-212 South Johnson Street: porch floor and stair replacement; 515 North Van Buren Street: roof shingle replacement; 117 North Linn Street: front awning replacement and new sign installation; 513 Grant Street: second floor rear addition; 601 Oakland Avenue: rear windows replaced with door, rear porch and front stoop and stair reconstruction, deck addition; 411 South Summit Street: roof shingle replacement; 721 Rundell Street: temporary access ramp; 116 South Dodge Street: front door replacement; 10 South Gilbert Street: alteration to existing addition; 811 East College Street: rear step reconstruction; 123 North Linn Street: entrance door and transom replacement; 430 North Van Buren Street: roof replacement; 331 South Summit Street: roof shingle replacement and other repairs 4. Does your local government designate local landmarks or local districts? IMPORTANT: Most local governments do not have a program for local designation. If you have questions about whether you have a local designation program or not, please contact Paula Mohr before you complete this section. Yes https://iowahistory.slideroom.com/ 2/6/2020 Page 5 of 30 5. If you answered yes to the previous question, in this calendar year, what properties did your city place on its list of locally designated historic landmarks and/or historic districts? Please provide the historic name and address of each property IMPORTANT; Most local governments do not have a program for local designation. If you have questions about whether you have a local designation program or not, please contact Paula Mohr before you complete this section. REMINDER: Before local districts are designated by your city council, you must send the local nomination to the SHPO for review and comment. Please allow at least 45 days for review before the nomination is scheduled for city council review. The SHPO review takes place after your commission has approved the local district nomination and BEFORE it is placed on the city council's agenda. City Park Cabins, Upper City Park Road, off 100 Park Road; Iowa City Post Office, 28 South Linn Street; Ned Ashton House: 820 Park Road; Hohenschuh Hervert House: 225 North Gilbert Street; Christian and Clara Hohenschuh House: 229 North Gilbert Street 5.1. Please attach a copy of the final designation nomination(s) and ordinances(s) for these properties 2019 local landmark ordinances,pdf 6. In this calendar year, what were the actions to revise, amend, change, or de -list a locally designated property? Please provide the name and address of the property(ies) and the action. If no action was taken, enter N/A 18 properties that are locally designated as individual landmarks or as part of a local Conservation District are known to have been altered in 2019, based on project approval by Iowa City Historic httpsJ/iowahistory.slideroom.com/ 2/6/2020 Page 6 of 30 Preservation Commission and/or staff. The list does not include repair projects that were issued a Certificate of No Material Effect; list does not include interior alterations. The list does not include driveway or garage alterations, demolitions or new construction, even when the garage is historic 803 Church Street: front porch reconstruction; 738 Dearborn Street: front porch reconstruction; 809 South 7th Avenue: front and rear landing and step reconstruction; 527 North Van Buren: invasive rear 2nd floor entry and stair removal and wall repair, window opening removal and wall repair; 1030 Bowery Street: side entry canopy construction; 919 East Washington Street: front stair and railing replacement, porch pier and wall enclosure replacement; 923 East Washington Street: front stair and railing replacement; 718 East Washington Street: window replacement for egress; 809 Bloomington Street: porch floor and stair replacement; 1132 Burlington Street: rear screen porch and deck addition; 430 Ronalds Street: demolition of historic rear addition and new addition construction, window replacement; 112 South Summit Street: roof structural repair and shingle replacement; 1037 East Washington Street: window size modification; 529 Church Street: window replacement; 225 North Gilbert Street: rear porch opening relocations, deck and ramp addition, roof shingle replacement; 229 North Gilbert Street: rear porch opening relocations, deck and ramp addition, cellar door removal; 1026 East Washington Street: new railing installation; https://iowahistory.slideroom.com/ 2/6/2020 Page 7 of 30 424 Clark Street: porch floor replacement 7. Has your city or county passed other ordinances that directly or indirectly affect historic preservation? yes 7.1. If yes, please provide a copy of the ordinance with the date the ordinance(s) reviewed and commented by SHPO Iowa C!tv Ordinances.iodf 8. Did your city, county, LUD or its historic preservation commission undertake any of the following activities in this calendar year? Please think broadly about this question and include any activity (small or large) that facilitated historic preservation in your community. This Is your opportunity to boast about your accomplishments and get credit for the great work you do! CLG Standards found in CLG Agreement and National Historic Preservation Act: 1) The CLG will enforce all appropriate state and local ordinances for designating and protecting historic properties. 2) The CLG shall provide for adequate public participation in the local historic preservation programs. a. Historic preservation planning. Examples include the development or revision of an preservation plan, development of a work plan for your commission, etc.1b. Provided technical assistance on historic preservation issues or projects. Examples include working with individual property owners, business owners, institutions to identify appropriate treatments and find appropriate materials, research advice, etc.1c. Sponsored public educational programming in historic preservation. Examples include training sessions offered to the public, httpsJ/iowahistory.slideroom.com/ 2/6/2020 Page 8 of 30 walking tours, open houses, lectures, Preservation Month activities, etc. 8.1. Describe the city, county, LUD, and/or historic preservation commission's historic preservation planning activities in this calendar year. A discussion of the Historic Preservation Plan Priorities and annual work program was scheduled for the February 14, 2019 Commission meeting but was deferred in order to give staff more time to prepare. During the discussion at the March 14, 2019 meeting, it was determined that the 2018 work plan was ambitious and many items were still in progress. The Commission would proceed with the completion of these items before discussing a work plan and setting new priorities. 8.2. Describe the city, county, LUD, and/or historic preservation commission's assistance on preservation issues or projects in this calendar year. Please be specific (address (es) of property(ies), what was the issue(s), what technical assistance was provided?. • The Commission staff provides technical and design assistance to applicants for Historic Review. The applicants are encouraged to meet with the staff well ahead of time in the project planning process, prior to submitting applications, to discuss their projects. In 2019 we processed 98 applications for review that resulted in either a Certificate of Appropriateness or a Certificate of No Material Effect. In addition, staff regularly fields inquiries about potential projects. In 2019, staff received the most inquiries to date: 198 individual properties (including the 98 applications). In 2018, the number of inquiries was about 160 properties. • Staff continued to implement the Preservation Fund which was launched July 1, 2017. The Preservation Fund provides $5,000 matching grants or loans to property owners for eligible exterior work on historic properties in Historic or Conservation Districts or on Local Landmarks. The budget provides funding for 8 projects per fiscal year. While in 2017 (calendar year) only one project was approved, in 2018 (bridging two fiscal years) 12 projects were https:Hiowahistory.slideroom.com/ 2/6/2020 Page 9 of 30 approved. In 2019, 7 projects were approved. • Staff attended the January 8, 2019 City Council work session discussion on the Sanxay-Gilmore House project to answer questions as needed. • At the February 14, 2019 meeting, the Commission held a public discussion of a Stone Railroad bridge not on the agenda at the request of City staff. The bridge was the final remaining element of a branch line between Elmira and Iowa City, called the Plug. The bridge is located near a potential development and staff wanted input from the Commission on this even though it was technically outside their purview. • Staff works internally as a resource for other City departments on projects that would include historic resources. Staff educated fellow staff at a quarterly department meeting on the scope of historic reviews and the review process 8.3. Describe the city, county, LUD, and/or historic preservation commission's public education programs in this calendar year. Please provide specific details such as date of event, description of the event, how many people participated, did the commission partner with other organizations) • January 17, 2019, Historic Preservation Awards: home owners, contractors, craftspersons, consultants, as well as members of the community were honored for their historically appropriate work on twenty historic properties in the 37th annual event celebrating historic preservation. • January 30, 2019, staff was interviewed on radio station KXIC about the downtown historic district project • October 9, 2019 staff participated in a downtown walking tour as a part of the American Planning Association conference in Iowa City • December 10, 2019, staff was interviewed by the Daily Iowan about rehab and ADA accessibility issues for historic properties • Historic Preservation Commission Facebook Page: Staff maintains a Facebook page for community education and outreach though in recent years, the ability to post updates has been limited. https://iowahistory.slideroom.com/ 2/6/2020 Page 10 of 30 • In conjunction with a Civil Rights Grant project through the National Park Service, staff create a web page providing information to the public about African American student housing in the first half of the 20th Century. Signage was also created to provide information on -site about two homes that provided this housing and were recently listed on the National Register of Historic Places. 8.4. if answer includes d. New or revised design standards and/or guidelines were developed and adopted during the calendar year, Please provide specific details such as date of event, description of the event, how many people participated, did the commission partner with other organizations) 9. Are there any particular issues, challenges, and/or successes your preservation commission has encountered or accomplished this year? • The Historic Preservation Fund (a grant and no -interest loan program) has allowed and will continued to allow property owners to take the extra steps they might not otherwise take when rehabilitating the exterior of their properties. It has been beneficial in the effort to prevent the loss of historic materials and reduce landfill waste. • Staff and the Commission have been working on efforts to save the Sanxay-Gilmore House at 109 Market Street from demolition and completed a grant project for the pre -planning of a possible relocation for the house. The City was given a reprieve from the project when the University notified the Commission in the spring that the house could remain on the site for a period of about 3 years. • While the Commission had completed a grant project for the National Register Nomination of the Clinton Street and Railroad Depot Historic District, owner objection prevented the District from being listed despite its eligibility. The possibility of a future local district in the area is also unknown because of owner objections. • The Commission https://iowahistory.slideroom.com/ 2/6/2020 Page 11 of 30 successfully designated three City -owned properties that are listed on the National Register of Historic Places as local landmarks, illustrating the City's commitment to maintain these historic properties now and in the future. • While consultant, AKAY Consulting proceeds with the National Register Nomination for Iowa City's Central Business District, the area continues to see significant development pressure. The recent demolition of the 110-year-old Elks Club building at 325 E Washington, designed by architect O.H. Carpenter and built by J.J. Hotz, removed a contributing building from the edge of the future historic district and reduced the size of the district • Graduate students from the University of Iowa School of Urban and Regional Planning are currently working on a capstone project related to historic preservation in downtown Iowa City. The project was inspired by an article that Patrice Rey, President and CEO of the national Main Street Center, wrote in February 2019. She argues that historic preservation needs a new approach that considers dynamic social issues to protect historic resources without alienating the stewards of those resources. By researching best practices in historic preservation; reviewing local, state, and federal documents; and conducting stakeholder interviews, the students hope to explore how the goals of historic preservation relate to or conflict with other community goals, such as accessibility, mobility, sustainability, affordability, community development, and financing mechanisms. • While the Commission has been ambitious in its work plan over recent years, shortages in Commissioners and staff time have both hampered the ability of the Commission to move forward with new projects and the ability to complete current projects. The Commission is currently short two Commissioners from small districts where recruitment of new Commissioners is difficult. Current term cycles will result in the need to recruit new Commissioners each year. 10. What partnerships did your commission form or continue with other entities? (examples include local main street office, historical society, library, museum, service club, etc.) If none, enter NIA https://iowahistory.slideroom.com/ 2/6/2020 Page 12 of 30 The Commission continued its partnership with the local non-profit, Friends of Historic Preservation and began a partnership with the local Iowa City Downtown District because of the recent work to evaluate the Central Business District. The Commission also began a project with the graduate students of the University of Iowa Urban Planning Department 11. Did your historic preservation commission receive any grants (other than CLC or HRDP) this year? If so, please describe. If none, enter NIA. N/A 12. Does your commission have a website? Yes 12.1. What is the website address? https:/twww icgov org/city-government/departments-and-divisions/historic-preservation https://www.icciov.or.ci/historicpreservationresources 13. Does your commission have a Pacebook page? Yes 14. List dates of public commission meetings held (please note these are meetings actually held with a quorum, not just those that were scheduled). https:Hiowahistory.slideroom.com/ 2/6/2020 Page 13 of 30 CLG Standards found in CLG Agreement and National Historic Preservation Act: 1) The CLG will organize and maintain a historic preservation commission, which must meet at least three (3) times per year. 2) The commission will be composed of community members with a demonstrated positive interest in historic preservation, or closely related fields, to the extent available in the community. 3) The commission will comply with Iowa Code Chapter 21 (open meetings) In its operations. 4) Commission members will participate in state -sponsored or state -approved historic preservation training activities. January 10, 2019 February 14, 2019 March 14, 2019 April 11, 2019 May 9, 2019 May 23, 2019 June 13, 2019 August 8, 2019 August 19, 2019 September 12, 2019 October 10, 2019 November 14, 2019 December 12, 2019 15. We recommend that the local government provide the commission a budget with a minimum of $750 to pay for training and other commission expenses. In this calendar year, what was the dollar amount for the historic preservation commission's annual budget? $42,000 for staff, $450 for annual mailing, $1,000 for miscellaneous consultations, $750 for travel and training and $40,00 for Historic Preservation Fund 16. Where are your official CLG files located? https:/Yiowahistoiy.slideroom.com/ 2/6/2020 Page 14 of 30 Certified Local Government files must be stored at city hall (for city commissions) or the county courthouse (for county commissions). Neighborhood Development Service Department of City Hall 17. Please list the names of the Historic Preservation Commissioners who served during this calendar year. Thomas Agran, Kevin Boyd, Zach Builta, Helen Burford, Gosia Clore, Sharon Degraw, G.T. Karr, Cecile Kuenzli, Lyndi Kiple, Quentin Pitzen, Jordan Sellergren, Lee Shope, Austin Wu 18. Each CLG was asked to provide a work plan last year. Please provide a self - assessment of your progress on the initiatives and programs you identified last year. Were you able to accomplish much of what you set out to do? If not, what would help you fulfill this next year's work plan? The Commission's most recent new work plan had been created for the Calendar year 2018 and much of the work continued well into 2019. During 2019, the Commission completed work on six grant projects that resulted in the following: Site inventory forms for 2040 Waterfront Drive, a pre -planning evaluation for 109 Market Street and the Summit Street Monument, National Register Nominations for Clinton Street and Railroad Depot Historic District, the Federation Home for Colored Girls, and the Tate Arms, educational materials and signage for these two properties that were investigated through a Civil Rights Grant, and a study of the Central Business district. The Commission completed a goal to locally designate City property listed in the National Register of Historic Places. With new Commissioner recruitment as a continued priority, the Commission has sent out mailings and spoken directly with residents in the neighborhoods they represent. While recruitment for a https://iowahistory.slideroom.com/ 2/6/2020 Page 15 of 30 Commissioner from one of our newest districts was successful, Commissioners from our two smallest districts were not replaced, resulting in open positions that will be difficult to fill. Following the completion of our grant -funded study of the Central Business District, the Commission recommended to City Council to proceed with a National Register Nomination that included the area of urban renewal. That Nomination is in process. For two years the Commission has created a newsletter to accompany the annual mailing to owners of regulated properties. The newsletter has provided necessary information in a friendly format while also providing information about open Commission positions, the National Register Nomination for Downtown, and other large projects. This newsletter is part of a larger project to educate the public and provide information. Several projects where the Commission made less progress are considered long-term or future projects. 19. Each commission should develop a work plan for the coming year. This work plan should include the project(s), initiatives and programs you plan to begin or complete. Also discuss your plan for obtaining historic preservation training In 2020. Please attach your work plan to your annual report. memo city manager council NPC work plan 20220.p-df 20. Please update contact information about your 2020 Chief Elected Official. Note: This is beginning January 2020. Please provide the information for the Mayor, Chairman of the Board of Supervisors, or President of LUD Trustees. First and Last Name Mailing Address Phone Number Email Address httpsJ/iowahistory.slideroom.com/ 2/6/2020 Page 16 of 30 Bruce 410 E. Washington Teague Street, Iowa City, IA 52240 319 536 bruce-teague@iowa- 1200 city.org 21. Please update contact information about your Staff Person for the Historic Preservation Commission. This is a local government staff member and is required, First and Phone Last Job Title Mailing Address Number Email Address Name 410 E. Jessica Historic Washington 319 jessica- Preservation 356 bristow@iowa- Bristow Street, Iowa City, Planner 5243 city.org IA 52240 22. Please complete the following and provide contact information about your 2020 Chairperson/Commissioner. Note: Electronic and mailed communication will be sent to the staff person for the commission and the chair who will forward the information to the rest of the commission members. First and Mailing Last Address Name Kevin 622 N Van Boyd Buren Street, Home Work Phone Phone Email Address Number Number (319) kevinmboyd@gmall.com 400-2051 https:Hiowahistory.slideroom.com/ 21/61/2020 Page 17 of 30 Iowa City, IA 52245 22.1. If the commissioner represents a locally designated district, provide the name of the district (Representative, Name of Local Historic District). If the commissioner does not represent a local historic district, enter NIA, At -large representative but resides in the Brown Street Historic District 22.2. Specify the month, day, and year that the commissioner's term will end. 06/30/2020 22.3. Does this person serve as the Contact with the State Historic Preservation Office for the Commission? Yes 23. Please complete the following and provide information about your 2020 Vice Chairperson/Commissioner. Note: Electronic and mailed communication will be sent to the staff person for the commission and the contact. First and Home Mailing Last Phone Address Name Number Thomas 512 N Van Agran Buren St, Work Phone Email Address Number thomasagran@gmail.com https://iowahistory.slideroom.com/ 2/6/2020 Page 18 of 30 Iowa City, IA 319 52245 541 4554 23.1. If the commissioner represents a locally designated district, provide the name of the district (Representative, Name of Local Historic District). If the commissioner does not represent a local historic district, enter NIA. Most local governments do not have a program for local designation. If you have questions about whether you have a local designation program or not, please contact Paula Mohr before you complete this section. Representative, Northside Historic District 23.2. Specify the month, day, and year that the commissioner's term will end. 06/30/2020 23.3. Does this person serve as the Contact with the State Historic Preservation Office for the Commission? No 24. Please complete the following and provide information about your 2020 Secretary/Commissioner. Note: Electronic and mailed communication will be sent to the staff person for the commission and the contact. First and Mailing Last Address Name Work Home Phone phone Email Number Address Number https://iowahistory.slideroom.com/ 2,/6/2020 Page 19 of 30 None 24.1. If the commissioner represents a locally designated district, provide the name of the district (Representative, Name of Local Historic District). If the commissioner does not represent a local historic district, enter NIA. The Commission does not have a Secretary. The City has hired an independent minute -taker for the Commission. All meetings are recorded first. 24.2. Specify the month, day, and year that the commissioner's term will end. 01/01/2020 24.3. Does this person serve as the Contact with the State Historic Preservation Office for the Commission? IM 25. Please complete the following and provide information about your 2020 Commissioner. Note: Electronic and mailed communication will be sent to the staff person for the commission and the contact. First and Home Mailing Last Phone Address Name Number Helen Burford Work Phone Email Address Number hsburford@gmail.com https://iowahistory.slideroom.com/ 2/6/2020 Page 20 of 30 528 E College St, Iowa City, IA 52240 319 594 3715 25.1. If the commissioner represents a locally designated district, provide the name of the district (Representative, Name of Local Historic District). If the commissioner does not represent a local historic district, enter N/A. Representative, College Green Historic District 25.2. specify the month, day, and year that the commissioner's term will end. 06/30/2021 25.3. Does this person serve as the Contact with the State Historic Preservation office for the Commission? We 26. Please complete the following and provide information about your 2020 Commissioner. Note: Electronic and mailed communication will be sent to the staff person for the commission and the contact. First and Mailing Last Address Name Home Work Phone Phone Email Address Number Number gosiaclore@gmail.com https:Hiowahistory. sl idero o m, co m/ 2/6/2020 Page 21 of 30 Gosia 1133 E Court 973 342 Clore St, Iowa City, 5599 IA 52240 26.1. If the commissioner represents a locally designated district, provide the name of the district (Representative, Name of Local Historic District). If the commissioner does not represent a local historic district, enter N/A. Representative, Longfellow Historic District 26.2. Specify the month, day, and year that the commissioner's term will end. 06/30/2020 26.3. Does this person serve as the Contact with the State Historic Preservation Office for the Commission? No 27. Please complete the following and provide information about your 2020 Commissioner. Note: Electronic and mailed communication will be sent to the staff person for the commission and the contact. First and Home Mailing Last Address Phone Name Number Sharon 519 Brown 319 936 DeGraw St, Iowa 0021 Work Phone Email Address Number sharondegraw@yahoo.com https://iowahistory.slideroom.com/ 2/6/2020 Page 22 of 30 City, IA 52245 27.1. If the commissioner represents a locally designated district, provide the name of the district (Representative, Name of Local Historic District). If the commissioner does not represent a local historic district, enter NIA. Representative, Brown Street Historic District 27.2. Specify the month, day, and year that the commissioner's term will end. 06/30/2022 27.3. Does this person serve as the Contact with the State Historic Preservation office for the Commission? No 28. Please complete the following and provide Information about your 2020 Commissioner. Note: Electronic and mailed communication will be sent to the staff person for the commission and the contact. First Home and Mailing Phone Last Address Number Name Cecile 705 S 319 338 Kuenzii Summit St, 7362 Work Phone Email Address Number cecile. kuenzli@g mail.com https://iowahistory.slideroom.com/ 2/6/2020 Page 23 of 30 Iowa City, IA 52245 28.1. If the commissioner represents a locally designated district, provide the name of the district (Representative, Name of Local Historic District). If the commissioner does not represent a local historic district, enter NIA. Representative, Summit Street Historic District 28.2. Specify the month, day, and year that the commissioner's term will end. 06/30/2022 28.3. Does this person serve as the Contact with the State Historic Preservation Office for the Commission? W 29. Please complete the following and provide Information about your 2020 Commissioner. Note: Electronic and mailed communication will be sent to the staff person for the commission and the contact. First and Home Last Mailing Address Phone Name Number Lyndi 115 N Dubuque 712 898 Kiple St, Unit 1, Iowa 8174 Work Phone Email Address Number lyndi- kiple@uiowa.edu httpsJ/iowahistory.slideroom.com/ 2/6/2020 Page 24 of 30 City, IA 52245 29.1. If the commissioner represents a locally designated district, provide the name of the district (Representative, Name of Local Historic District). If the commissioner does not represent a local historic district, enter NIA.* Representative, Jefferson Street Historic District 29.2. Specify the month, day, and year that the commissioner's term will end.* mm/dd/yyyy 06/30/2022 29.3. Does this person serve as the Contact with the State Historic Preservation Office for the Commission?* We 30. Please complete the following and provide information about your 2020 Commissioner. Note: Electronic and mailed communication will be sent to the staff person for the commission and the contact. First and Last Name Mailing Address Home Work Phone Phone Email Address Number Number ghpitzen@hotmail.com https:Hiowahistory.slideroom.com/ 2/6/2020 Page 25 of 30 Quentin 2040 319 330 Pitzen Tanglewood, 5882 Iowa City, IA 52245 30.1. If the commissioner represents a locally designated district, provide the name of the district (Representative, Name of Local Historic District). If the commissioner does not represent a local historic district, enter NIA.* At -large representative 30.2. Specifly the month, day, and year that the commissioner's term will end. MMIDD/YYY 06/30/2021 30.3, Does this person serve as the Contact with the State Historic Preservation Office for the Commission?* no 31. Please complete the following and provide information about your 2020 Commissioner. Note: Electronic and mailed communication will be sent to the staff person for the commission and the contact. First and Mailing Home Work Last Address Phone Phone Email Address Name Number Number httpsJ/iowahistory.slideroom.com/ 2/6/2020 Page 26 of 30 Jordan 1729 N 319 520 jsellergren@gmail.com Sellergren Dubuque Rd, 7701 Iowa City, IA 52245 422 S Austin Dubuque St, 319-654- Wu Apt 21, Iowa 4394 austin-wu@uiowa.edu City, IA 52240 31.1. If the commissioner represents a locally designated district, provide the name of the district (Representative, Name of Local Historic District). If the commissioner does not represent a local historic district, enter NIA.* At -large representative (both Sellergren and Wu) 31.2, Specify the month, day, and year that the commissioner's term will and.* mm/dd/yyy 06/30/2022- Sellergren and 06/30/2020- Wu 32. Please attach biographical sketches for commissioners who were newly appointed in 2020. Please be sure newly appointed commissioners sign and date their statement. New Commissioner bios.Pdf 33. Does your commission have any vacancies? If so, how many? If you have no vacancies, enter NIA. https://iowahistory.slideroom.com/ 2/6/2020 Page 27 of 30 two vacancies- East College Street Historic District and Woodlawn Historic District 34. Please complete the Commission Training Table. An important requirement of the Certified Local Government program is annual state - sponsored (such as the Preserve Iowa Summit) or state -approved training undertaken by at least one member of the historic preservation commission and/or staff liaison. In this table, provide information about the commissioners' involvement in historic preservation training, listing the name of the conference, workshop or meeting (including online training opportunities); the sponsoring organization; the location and date when the training occurred. Be sure to provide the names of commissioners, staff, and elected officials who attended. Name of Event Sponsor Location Date Names of Organization Attendees ArtUp: Murals & Other Ways to February Jessica introduce Public Iowa Arts web/conference Art into Your Council call 21, Bristow, Historic 2019 staff Downtown Government Alliance on Race City of Iowa Hilton Garden March Jessica and Equity City Inn 29, Bristow,2019 staff Training 35. Who of your commission members, staff, and/or elected officials attended the Preserve Iowa Summit? if so, please provide their names. Please note this must be completed. If no one attended, enter none. Staff, Jessica Bristow https://iowahistory.sliderooin.com/ 2/6/2020 Page 28 of 30 36. 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Cupyrg it?)2012 5AdnRom https://iowahistory.slideroom.com/ 2/6/2020 r CITY OF IOWA CITY N. —ma'R-15' MEMORANDUM Date: February 4, 2020 To: City Council Geoff Fruin, City Manager From: Kevin Boyd, Chair, Historic Preservation Commission Jessica Bristow, Historic Preservation Planner Re: Historic Preservation Commission Annual Planning Session Report and Work Plan for Calendar Year 2020 The Iowa City Historic Preservation Commission held its annual planning session on Thursday, December 12, 2019, as part of its regular monthly meeting, at 5:30 p.m. in Emma Harvat Hall. Each year the Commission holds a planning session to review its progress in implementing the goals and objectives of the Historic Preservation Plan, and to set objectives for the upcoming year. The results of that planning session, the Historic Preservation Commission's Annual Work Plan for Calendar Year 2020, is intended to serve as a guide for the Commission's activities for the upcoming calendar year. The current work plan was reviewed and approved by the Commission at their January 9, 2020 regular meeting and is now presented to City Council. Iowa City Historic Preservation Commission City Hall, 410 E Washington Street, Iowa City, IA. 52240 Commission Work Plan for Calendar Year 2020 Recent Successes In 2018 and 2019, the Commission and Staff saw many large projects to completion. These projects are included here. Civil Rights Grant: This two-part project with grant funding from the National Park Service was completed with the successful listing in the National Register of Historic Places of both the Tate Arms and the Iowa Federation Home. Educational signage and digital online materials were also created. The research and information from the project will be used in future presentations to educate and inform the public. 2040 Waterfront Drive Intensive Survey: Funded in part through a Certified Local Government Grant, an intensive survey of the property at 2040 Waterfront Drive was completed. The final document will be provided to the Commission and the property owner for their review in the coming months. National Register Nomination for the Clinton Street and Railroad Depot Historic District: Funded in part through a Certified Local Government Grant, the potential historic district was nominated to the National Register of Historic Places. The State Nomination Review Committee voted unanimously to recommend the district to the National Park Service. Because of the objection of the majority of the owner's in the district, the National Park Service reviewed the district for eligibility only. On October 21, 2019, the National Park Service determined that the District is eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places. If the majority of owners change their mind about the listing, the District would be listed upon receipt of a notarized statement to this effect sent to the State Historic Preservation Office. Pre -planning for Relocation of the Sanxay-Gilmore House: In January 2019, the consultant, Douglas Steinmetz, completed the evaluation of the Sanxay-Gilmore House which was partially funded through an emergency Historical Resource Development Program grant from the State Historical Society of Iowa. The report outlined the concerns and considerations to be addressed as planning for the continued existence of the house move forward. Given the current delay allowed by the University of Iowa, who now owns the property, the extensive planning and preparation that will be involved if the house is moved will be a project that is not undertaken in 2020. Historic Preservation Fund: With the implementation of the fund in FY 2018, the Fund has approved 20 grants or loans improving 18 properties. This is a popular program which has helped property owners maintain the historic character of their properties and has helped keep valuable material out of the landfill. Iowa City Historic Preservation Commission City Hall, 410 E Washington Street, Iowa City. IA. 52240 Priority Issues for 2020 Downtown National Register Historic District: The drafting of the Nomination for the Downtown District to the National Register of Historic Places is in progress by consultant Alexa McDowell of AKAY Consulting. The current schedule is for the Nomination to be reviewed by the State Nomination Committee in June 2020 with review and comment by the Commission proceeding that in May. Because of public interest and the timing corresponding with Preservation Month, a public presentation is proposed. This project requires minimal Commission time in public outreach and education. Annual Historic Preservation Awards: The annual awards highlights successful preservation work within the community and the expertise of contractors and consultants. As one of the Commission's main forms of community outreach, the awards are a high priority every year and attract an audience of about 100 people. The annual awards have been moved to May to coincide with Preservation Month activities. The awards will require Commission involvement for nominating properties and for work on the awards sub -committee producing the awards. Summit Street Monument: In 2019 the consultant, Atlas Preservation, completed the "Summit Street Monument Assessment and Conservation Options Plan" that was financed in part through a Certified Local Government Grant. Given the ongoing deterioration of the monument, the Commission will review the options and recommend an appropriate action to City Council. Preliminary work and discussion on the proposal could be completed by a sub -committee of the Commission. Update of the College Green Historic District: In 2016, the Commission approved the relocation of the Houser -Metzger House from 4221owa Avenue to 623 College Street where the contributing structure had been damaged beyond repair by fire and water. In order forthe relocated house to be considered contributing to the Historic District, an amendment to the National Register -listed district is required as a first step. This amendment will be reviewed by the Commission following revision by staff and the District representative. Update of the Iowa City Preservation Handbook (Maps): The most recent version of the handbook was updated In 2010 and does not include several recent changes and needs to be reviewed for accuracy. While the compilation of the updated handbook, which would be approved by City Council as a final step, will extend beyond 2020, a review of the maps for property status is a high priority. Since many properties have changed status in the past ten years, the maps, which are the basis for review -type, application of exceptions, and in some cases eligibility of the Historic Preservation Fund, are outdated. This project will involve staff and individual Commissioners or sub -committee to review property status. The full Commission would review and approve updated maps. New Commissioner Recruitment: With two open positions and three additional openings this summer, recruiting new commissioners is an ongoing priority task for existing commissioners. a i@ a.---•ca'^j��ee^ da iT Iowa City Historic Preservation Commission City Hall, 410 E Washington Street, Iowa City. IA. 52240 Future projects and potential projects beyond 2020 Montgomery Butler House: In 1998, as part of a Memorandum of Agreement for the development of the new water plant, the City mothballed the Montgomery/Butler House, a significant historic resource, for roughly $70,000, In 2015, a meeting of interested parties occurred in the hope of determining a path forward for the use and rehabilitation of the house without success. Staff was recently informed that the enclosures and protections for the house are failing and recommends that planning for the future use of the property becomes a priority. Likely stakeholders will include local preservationists, commissioners, FHP, planning and parks staff as well as community leaders. While time is impacting the integrity of the structure, this project will not begin this year. State Preservation Conference: This continues to be a future interest of both staff and the Commission. It Is unlikely that the State would plan to hold the conference in the eastern half of the state prior to 2022. Still, with Iowa City's involvement and interest In Historic Preservation, hosting the conference is part of the Commission's long-range plan. Reconnaissance Survey of Kirkwood Avenue and Lucas Farms Neighborhoods: These neighborhoods contain a significant amount of historic resources that have never been reviewed or researched. The owners in the neighborhoods could benefit from the information that could be found about their properties. The first step in any neighborhood survey is a reconnaissance survey that could be performed by minimally trained volunteers. With an active neighborhood group and interested Commissioners, this could begin at any time with a formal survey by a consultant In future years. Increased Digital online presence: The City has valuable resources and information on historic properties in several different formats. Currently the ability forthe public to access this information is dependent upon the format of the information. Digitizing hardcopy information and combining it in with existing digital information in a searchable online database would makethis information about city history more available for property owners and researchers. Evaluation of Mid-century Modern Housing Stock: Since these properties have reached historic status, Commissions across the country are developing plans for how to evaluate them. In Iowa City, many of the areas where they are concentrated have not been reviewed but could begin with reconnaissance - level surveys in future years. Iowa City Historic Preservation Commission City Hall, 410 E Washington Street, Iowa City. IA 52240 Staff project update Education and outreach: Staff will be presenting a lecture based on the work of the Civil Rights Grant In February during Black History Month. Staff will also lead a downtown tour on April 1 as part of a conference requested by the Iowa City Downtown District. Staff will also host a student for a job - shadowing experience this spring. Implementation of digital review process: As part of the new permitting software being adopted by the City this spring, staff will be integrating the current non -digital review process into the new system. University of Iowa Planning Project: This ongoing project for the 2019-2020 UI school year involves graduate students in the Planning department In a project focusing on downtown with limited staff and chair Involvement, Iowa City Historic Preservation Commission City Hall, 410 E Washington Street, Iowa City. IA. 52240 Memorandum Date: February 6, 2020 To: Historic Preservation Planner From: Jessica Bristow, Historic Preservation Planner Re: 2020 Census and your City Commission The City has been actively coordinating with the 2020 Census Complete Count Committee. This February and March, we are trying to get the word out about the value and importance of the Census. Our commissions include individuals from many backgrounds and spheres of influence; putting Census information in front of our already -committed and active volunteers will help us better prepare and share information. A brief packet of information from the Census Bureau is attached. 2020 Census FAQ What is the census? The census is a count of every person who lives in the United States and its territories. It happens every 10 years. In early 2020, you will be asked to count everyone who lives in your home as of April 1. Responding to the 2020 Census is a chance to shape your future. What's in it for me? Yourresponses inform where over $675 billion is distributed each year to communities nationwide for clinics, schools, roads, and more. Census data gives community leaders vital information to make decisions about building community centers, opening businesses, and planning for the future. Responding also fulfills your civic duty because it's mandated by the U.S. Constitution. The United States has counted its population every 10 years since 1790. Your responses are used to redraw legislative districts and determine the number of seats your state has in the U.S. House of Representatives. Is my information safe? What will I be asked? Your responses to the 2020 Census are safe, You will be asked a few simple secure, and protected by federal law. Your answers questions, like age, sex, and the can only be used to produce statistics. They number of people who live in cannot be used against you by any government your home, including children. agency or court in any way —not by the FBI, not by the CIA, not by the DHS, and not by ICE. What won't be asked? When can I respond to the census? The census will never ask for Social Security numbers, bank or In early 2020, every household in America will credit card numbers, money or receive a notice to complete the census online, donations, or anything related to by phone, or by mail. In May, the U.S. Census political parties. Bureau will begin following up in person with households that have yet to respond. For more information, visit: Shape 2020CENSUS.GOV your future START HERE > D-FA-GP-EN-034 Programs Influenced by U.S. Census Bureau Data The 2020 Census can help shape the future of your community. Your responses inform how the following programs are funded every year. The programs listed below are examples from the "Uses of Census Bureau Data in Federal Funds Distribution"* report, which provides estimates of the federal funds distributed each year in whole or in part using 2010 U.S. Census Bureau data. Community Support Family Services '.� NI Section 8 Housing Assistance Child Abuse and Neglect Payment Programs State Grants A® Education Food Assistance Head Start Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) (i�ii Employment Healthcare ��� Unemployment Insurance Medical Assistance � •�7 Program (Medicaid) IPEntrepreneurship Infrastructure Small Business Highway Planning Development Centers and Construction Environment Public Safety #—Vr State Wildlife Grants lot Assistance to Firefighters Grant Connect with us @uscensusbureau Shape For more information: your future 2020CENSUS.GOV START HERE > https://www.census.gov/library/working-papers/2017/d ecennia I/cen sus-d ate -federal -funds. htm I Every household will have the option of responding online, by mail, or by phone. Nearly every household will receive an invitation to participate in the 2020 Census from either a postal worker or a census worker. 0 95% of households will receive their census invitation in the mail. Q1 a1 a1 �i a1 a1 �1 a1 41 �i 0 Almost 5% of households will receive their census invitation when a census taker drops it off. In these areas, the majority of households may not receive mail at their home's physical location (like households that use PO boxes or areas recently affected by natural disasters). v Less than 1 % of households will be counted in person by a census taker, instead of being invited to respond on their own. We do this in very remote areas like parts of northern Maine, remote Alaska, and in select American Indian areas that ask to be counted in person. (This is separate from our follow-up efforts; census takers will visit all households that were invited to respond on their own and haven't.) Note: We have special procedures to count people who don't live in households, such as students living in university housing or people experiencing homelessness. What to Expect in the Mail When it's time to respond, most households will receive an invitation in the mail. Every household will have the option of responding online, by mail, or by phone. Depending on how likely your area is to respond online, you'll receive either an invitation encouraging you to respond online or an invitation along with a paper questionnaire. Letter Invitation Most areas of the country are likely to respond online, so most households will receive a letter asking you to go online to complete the census questionnaire (or to respond by phone). We plan on working with the U.S. Postal Service to stagger the delivery of these invitations over several days. This way we can spread out the number of users responding online, and we'll be able to serve you better if you need help over the phone. March 12-20 An invitation to respond online to the 2020 Census. (Some households will also receive paper questionnaires.) March 16-24 A reminder letter. If you haven't responded yet: March 26-April 3 A reminder postcard. April 8-16 A reminder letter and paper questionnaire. April 20-27 A final reminder postcard before we follow up in person. Letter Invitation and Paper Questionnaire Areas that are less likely to respond online will receive a paper questionnaire along with their invitation. The invitation will also include information about how to respond online or by phone. We understand you might miss our initial letter in the mail. Every household that hasn't already responded will receive reminders and will eventually receive a paper questionnaire. It doesn't matter which initial invitation you get or how you get it —we will follow up in person with all households that don't respond. The 2020 Census and Confidentiality Your responses to the 2020 Census are safe, secure, and pro- tected by federal law. Your answers can only be used to produce statistics —they cannot be used against you in any way. By law, all responses to U.S. Census Bureau household and business surveys are kept completely confidential. Respond to the 2020 Census to shape the future Responding to the census helps communities get the funding they need and helps businesses make data -driven decisions that grow the economy. Census data impact our daily lives, informing import- ant decisions about funding for services and infrastructure in your community, including health care, senior centers, jobs, political rep- resentation, roads, schools, and businesses. More than $675 billion in federal funding flows back to states and local communities each year based on census data. Your census responses are safe and secure. The Census Bureau is required by law to protect any personal information we collect and keep it strictly confidential. The Census Bureau can only use your answers to produce statistics. In fact, every Census Bureau employee takes an oath to protect your personal information for life. Your answers cannot be used for law enforcement purposes or to determine your personal eligibility for government benefits. By law, your responses cannot be used against you By law, your census responses cannot be used against you by any government agency or court in any way —not by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), not by the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), not by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), and not by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The law requires the Census Bureau to keep your information confiden- tial and use your responses only to produce statistics. 2020CENSUS.GOV D-1254 Shape your future START HERE > There are no exceptions. The law requires the Census Bureau to keep everyone's informa- tion confidential. By law, your responses cannot be used against you by any government agency or court in any way. The Census Bureau will not share an individual's responses with immigration enforcement agencies, law enforcement agencies, or allow that information to be used to determine eligibility for government benefits. Title 13 makes it very clear that the data we collect can only be used for statistical purposes —we cannot allow it to be used for anything else, including law enforcement. It's your choice: you can respond securely online, by mail, or by phone. You will have the option of responding online, by mail, or by phone. Households that don't respond in one of these ways will be visited by a census taker to collect the information in person. Regardless of how you respond, your personal information is protected by law. Your online responses are safe from hacking and other cyberthreats. The Census Bureau takes strong precautions to keep online responses secure. All data submitted online are encrypted to protect personal privacy, and our cybersecurity program meets the highest and most recent standards for protecting personal information. Once the data are received, they are no longer online. From the moment the Census Bureau collects responses, our focus and legal obligation is to keep them safe. We are committed to confidentiality. At the U.S. Census Bureau, we are absolutely committed to keep- ing your responses confidential. This commitment means it is safe to provide your answers and know that they will only be used to paint a statistical portrait of our nation and communities. Learn more about the Census Bureau's data protection and pri- vacy program at www.census.gov/privacy. 2020CENSUS.GOV Shape your future START HERE > We're making sure that however you choose to respond —online, by phone, or by mail —that the census is accessible. You'll receive an invitation to respond beginning in mid -March. You choose how you want to respond. You can respond online in English or in 12 additional languages. The online questionnaire is accessible, following the latest web accessibility guidelines. We'll also have a video in American Sign Language available to guide you through responding online. You can respond by phone in English or in 12 additional languages. You can also respond in English by TDD at 844-467-2020. By mid -April, we'll mail a paper questionnaire to every household that hasn't already responded. (Some households will receive a paper questionnaire along with the first invitation in March.) We'll have braille and large print guides available online to assist you with completing the paper questionnaire. If necessary, you can respond in person beginning in mid -May. Census takers will visit all households that have not yet responded. We'll have census takers available who can communicate in American Sign Language and additional languages. When the census taker visits to help you respond, you can request that another census taker who communicates in American Sign Language returns, if you prefer. If you prefer, you may also choose to have another member of your household interact with the census taker. Responding is important. A complete count helps ensure that services like Medicare, Medicaid, social security, and public transportation can support those who need them. Responding is safe. All of the information you share with us is protected by law and cannot be used against you. Responding is accessible. We're doing everything we can to ensure the ways to respond are accessible for everyone. Shape Any questions? Please visit 2020census.gov. your future This website is 508 compliant and accessible to START HERE > people of all abilities. 2020 Census Job Opportunities Join the 2020 Census Team! The U.S. Census Bureau is recruiting thousands of people across the country to work on the 2020 Census. We invite anyone to apply, including: > Retirees. > College students. > People who do not have a job and are looking for temporary employment. > People already working who are looking for a second job. > People available to work flexible hours, which can include days, evenings, and/or weekends. These positions provide an opportunity to earn extra income while helping the community. Pay rates vary depending on the applicant's location. How to Apply Interested individuals can apply for a 2020 Census job by visiting 2020census.gov/jobs and completing an online application. The process takes about 30 minutes and will include assessment questions about the applicant's education, work history, and other experiences. Those who would like to claim veterans' preference will need supporting documentation. For more information, call 1-855-JOB-2020 (1-855-562-2020) and select option 1 for technical assistance or option 3 to speak with someone at your area census office. select option 1 for technical assistance or option 3 to speak with someone at your area census office. What Job Opportunities are Available? > Census takers work in their local communities. Some field positions require employees to work during the day while interviewing the public, so employees must be available to work when people are usually at home, such as in the evening and on weekends. Connect with us: @uscensusbureau For more information: 2020CENSUS.GOV > Census field supervisors conduct fieldwork to support and conduct on-the-job training for census takers and/or to follow up in situations where census takers have confronted issues, such as not gaining entry to restricted areas. Shape your future START HERE > > Recruiting assistants travel through- out geographic areas to visit with community -based organizations, attend promotional events, and con- duct other recruiting activities. > Office operations supervisors assist in the management of office functions and day-to-day activities in one or Where are Positions Located? more functional areas, including payroll, personnel, recruiting, field operations, and support. > Clerks perform various administrative and clerical tasks to support functional areas, including payroll, personnel, recruiting, field operations, and support. Positions for the 2020 Census are located throughout the United States and Puerto Rico. Visit 202OCensus.gov/jobs and explore our interactive map to find Area Office locations and pay rates by county or municipality. Who Can Get Hired? To be eligible for a 2020 Census job, applicants must: > Be at least 18 years old. > Have a valid Social Security number. > Pass a Census Bureau -performed background check and a review of criminal records, including fingerprinting. For a complete list of qualifications, we invite you to visit 2020census.gov/jobs. Most jobs require employees to: Have access to a vehicle and a valid driver's license, unless public 0 0 transportation is readily available. Have access to a computer with internet and an email account (to complete training). e Connect with us: @uscensusbureau For more information: 2020CENSUS.GOV Shape your future START HERE > MINUTES PRELIMINARY HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION EMMA J. HARVAT HALL January 9, 2020 MEMBERS PRESENT: Thomas Agran, Kevin Boyd, Helen Burford, Gosia Clore, Sharon DeGraw, Cecile Kuenzli, Quentin Pitzen, MEMBERS ABSENT: Lyndi Kiple, Jordan Sellergren, Austin Wu STAFF PRESENT: Jessica Bristow, Anne Russett OTHERS PRESENT: Mike Olivera, Sarah Clark, Sean Hilton, Nathaniel Bequeaith, Ginalie Swaim, Robert Michael RECOMMENDATIONS TO COUNCIL: (become effective only after separate Council action) CALL TO ORDER: Chairperson Boyd called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. PUBLIC DISCUSSION OF ANYTHING NOT ON THE AGENDA' There was none. CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS: 330 North Gilbert Street— Northside Historic District (Second curb cut and driveway with parking_ pad)* deferred from December 12 2019 meeting Bristow explained 330 North Gilbert Street is in the Northside Historic District. It is a non -historic property. She said this is discussed in the Staff report, as well as in a memo response to a letter from the applicant's lawyer. An additional letter from the lawyer was received earlier in the week and was emailed to the Commission and is available if anyone wants to see it now. Bristow said any property within the district needs to follow the guidelines whether it is historic, non -historic, contributing, or noncontributing. There are some exceptions in the guidelines that can be made for properties depending on the section of the guidelines and depending on how the property is categorized. For site and landscaping there are no specific documented exceptions. Bristow said there are some general exceptions (not guideline -section -specific) that could be made by the Commission for non -historic properties as outlined I section 3.2. One criteria for an exception is the project still needs to maintain the historic character of the property and the district. Since this property is considered non -historic, the Commission would be concerned mostly with the character of the district. Bristow explained this house was built in 1953. It is a two-story house with brick cladding. There is an addition on the back and a chimney. There is a garage attached to the house. Bristow shared a view from the other comer showing the garage, as well as a view showing the addition off the back and the stone fireplace. Bristow noted the application is to add a curb cut to this property. She showed the existing curb cut into the driveway. The application was originally submitted to come off Davenport Street south into the lot for a driveway width that was 9 feet x 25 feet, set back from the property line HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION --------January.9,_2020 — — — --- Page 2 of 16 six feet. There is some discussion in both the memo and the Staff report that, as submitted, it did not meet some of the zoning code requirements. Also, it did not meet some of the Commission's requirements. Some of the discussion in the Staff report was about how it would need to be designed to make it meet the requirements. If the Commission were to approve the additional curb cut it would need to meet requirements of a maximum 8 to 10-foot driveway width, 3-foot radius on the curb on each side, and it would project south. The parking area would need to be a legal parking spot that would not begin until ten feet back from that face of the building. That would be written into the Certificate of Appropriateness if the Commission does approve it. The second letter from the lawyer does say the applicant would agree to meet those parts of the guideline. It would be screened with landscaping. Bristow shared a Google street view showing the area. She said the shed in this view was gone. The driveway would come in behind the house. For zoning code, they do need to maintain a 500-square-foot area of open space with no dimension less than 20 feet. Staff does not recommend approving this application. The memorandum put out with the latest packet, since this was deferred from the previous meeting, includes a list of reasons why Staff recommends denial on the last page. This is an historic neighborhood which was developed in a way, historically, where access to the property was typically gained off the alley. This would concentrate all the car traffic and the parking in the back of the lot so the front porch would be open and the house, and the occupants of the house would then engage the street. Along the street would be the pedestrian right-of-way. Staff performed a brief parking study of the district, Originally all these properties in the district have their access off the alley only. Which you can see generally in the middle of the block in the center of the district. They do not have curb cuts. Most of them tend to be along the main east -west streets with the alley going the same direction. It wasn't until later when some of the corner and side lots started to be divided up that you started to see some curb cuts being introduced. Bristow noted the blue color on the study map represented properties where they have alley access, but they also have an additional curb cut. She said that probably had something to do with when and how some additional garages might have been added or lots were further subdivided from the original lot size. She said the properties in yellow on the map show properties where they have curb cuts, but they are always shared with the neighboring property. She said there are also properties off Davenport and Linn Street where there is a shared driveway that runs all the way behind multiple properties. The shared driveway properties that have asterisks not only have a shared driveway, but they also maintain alley access. Bristow said no property in this district has two curb cuts. She said this would add a new situation to this historic district. She noted curb cuts do tend to be on the corners because they divided up the end lot and then lost alley access. Out of 119 properties there are 45 total curb cuts. Bristow pointed out this property does have off-street parking. It has a legal -sized parking spot in the garage. It has been that way since 1953. HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION January 9, 2020 Page 3 of 16 This is the list of reasons why Staff would recommend denying this application: • Section 3.2 contains reasons why an exception for a property would be granted. One of the reasons for exception is making sure it does not detract from the historic character of the district. The Commission needs to determine whether this second curb cut would fit the character of the historic district. It would be a unique situation since it does not exist otherwise in this district. • In the guidelines about alterations generally, Section 4.0, it discusses the fact that alterations to properties need to be appropriate to the style and the age of the neighborhood. That again is an area where adding the second curb cut would not fit with the style of the neighborhood. • Section 4.12 is the section that talks about site and landscaping. That section does talk about if alley access is needed. If it is available, provide site access from the alley. Site access already exists here, so we are not trying to create something this property doesn't already have. If this property was one of the 12%, which is amended from the Staff report, that do not have off-street parking in this historic district then, yes, Staff would recommend to the Commission that we look at the idea of adding a single curb cut to the property. That is not the case with this particular property. Bristow stated this property does have an existing parking area and driveway access. No other properties in the district have two curb cuts. In the Staff report we talked about the fact that there were 15% of the properties in the district that did not have off-street parking. There was an error in that. It is actually 12%. That 12% of the properties in the district rely on on -street parking. They do not have parking on their lot like this property does. Adding an additional curb cut would reduce the availability of on -street parking. Bristow brought up how parking impacts the walkability of a neighborhood. She said in these neighborhoods that historically had alley access, you would imagine people freely walking along the sidewalk, not having to be concerned that a car could pull out of that driveway without looking for them, and that they would have to stop or delay. The fact that we don't have an impediment to people walking and people's safety is part of ensuring the walkability of this neighborhood. Bristow reminded the Commissioners they have the two letters from the lawyer, the Staff report, and the memo from Staff about the project. Staff recommends denial of this project. Boyd asked for any clarifying questions, then opened the public hearing. Mike Olivera, 331 North Gilbert Street, owner of Prestige Properties, asked the Commission if they had read the two letters sent by Michael Hayes of Belin McCormick. Olivera said these letters were important and he would summarize some of the key points. He did not believe City Staff presented the application appropriately according to guidelines in the Historic Preservation Handbook. Olivera believed his property was being classified as historic or contributing by Staff. It is not historic or contributing. As such, he believed Section 3.2 of the Handbook was irrelevant. Olivera said 330 North Gilbert Street was purchased to convert it from a rental back to a single- family home and that is why they are requesting additional parking. HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION Page 4 of 16 Olivera noted Staff referenced section 4.0 of the Handbook in support of its recommendation because a small minority of properties have zero off-street parking and rely on on -street parking for their vehicles. He said Staff fails to consider that the residents at 330 Gilbert Street will park on the street if a curb cut is not allowed, thus any reduction in on -street parking is offset. Olivera did not believe an additional curb cut would create a barrier or hazard to pedestrians. Olivera recommended the Commission only consider Section 4.12 of the Handbook to determine if his request complied with that section. He believed his request complied and fit squarely within the intent of the section. He said this section recognizes that properties in an historic district have the same need for modern site amenities, including off-street parking, as other properties in Iowa City, and modern site amenities can be provided without taking away from the character of the neighborhood. Olivera said he had this property on the market for over two years. When showing the property, the main feedback received was the need for more parking. He noted people have more vehicles today than they did at the time the property was constructed, and vehicles are much larger than they used to be. To comply with this purpose for creating historic district overlays and encouraging reinvestment in historic neighborhoods, Olivera requested the Commission recognize the need for properties in the historic district to account for the changes in the size and amount of vehicles and thus issue a Certificate of appropriateness for this project. Olivera showed a view looking from the front porch of his house down Davenport Street. He believed that once a fence and landscaping were installed, a curb cut would not be noticeable and would not distract from the quality of the neighborhood. Olivera used 332 North Van Buren Street as an example on the north side of a recent curb cut. He said that property has multiple curb cuts that were reviewed and approved by City Staff. He wondered why it did not go through the Historic Preservation Commission. He said 332 North Van Buren has additional parking all around the house, while he is asking for only one spot. He expressed his frustration with the time and effort spent asking for something he believed to be necessary and that would not detract from the neighborhood. Boyd asked if anyone else from the public wished to speak. Sarah Clark, who lives on the north side, noted at the December meeting a suggestion had been made to the applicant to enlarge the garage that already exists. She thought that was a great solution. She said she did understand what the applicant had to say about larger vehicles but, since off-street parking was already available, she agreed with the Staff report. Olivera added that he checked with his neighbors and they had no problem with his request for a curb cut. He said he could get that in writing if necessary. Boyd closed the public hearing. DeGraw asked if the 500-square-foot area was supposed to be parking. HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION January 9, 2020 Page 5 of 16 Bristow said it was an open space requirement of the zoning code. The image in the slide was just showing a diagram of how the original proposal needed to be modified in order to be approved. Kuenzli said at the Commission's last meeting the major problem seemed to be that although there was a garage, it would not accept a larger vehicle. The applicant was offered the option of adding to that garage. She said since a viable alternative was given and, putting more parking in a backyard rarely enhances either the yard or district, it seemed a reasonable compromise was offered. Kuenzli said she would be in favor of denying the application because a viable option was offered and the concern is not with the house, it's that the house sits in an historic district. The Commission is concerned with what will affect the appearance of the district. MOTION: Agran moved to approve the Certificate of Appropriateness for the project at 330 North Gilbert Street as presented in the application and Staff report. Kuenzli seconded the motion. Discussion on the motion: Agran said he looks at Section 3.2 and the historic character of the neighborhood. He believes preservation of the neighborhood is under the purview of the Commission. While the structure, itself, is not from the period, the property itself is. That's the logic he uses. Agran noted this neighborhood is valued and held up as an example of a walkable neighborhood. He said if you walk with a stroller or a toddler, or with a wheelchair, you know what the impact of curb cuts are on the pedestrian experience and the safety experience. Agran responded to the example given of 332 Van Buren Street. He said he brought it up at a Council meeting the other week and agreed that he didn't know what happened. At the same time, he said there were not three curb cuts on one property. Agran said he was looking to the overall character of the neighborhood, which has much more to do with a pedestrian experience than automobile experience, so he will vote to deny this certificate. Boyd said when he looks at the Commission's standards for an entire district, it's about protecting the entire district, and he looks to section 3.2. He believed the impact of a second curb cut would negatively impact the overall district, so he would also vote not to approve the Certificate of Appropriateness. The motion failed on a vote of 7-0. PRESENTATION ON THE IOWA CITY HISTORIC PRESERVATION INITIATIVE BY THE STUDENTS OF THE GRADUATE SCHOOL OF URBAN AND REGIONAL PLANNING Anne Russett, Neighborhood and Development Services, welcomed the students to the meeting. She said the City has been working with the students for about six months, along with Nancy Bird and the Iowa City Downtown District. The students came to update the full Commission on the work they are doing. HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION Page 6 of 16 Sean Hilton, a second -year student in the School of Urban and Regional Planning, introduced himself, along with Nathaniel Bequeaith, also a second -year student. Hilton said two members could not be present — Megan Schott and Ayman Sharif. The students are working with Professor Connerly and Professor Nguyen, as well as Travis Kraus and Maura Pitcher. They are working with the City and Nancy Bird from the Downtown District. Hilton provided a background on the project. There are several historic buildings in downtown Iowa City. The Secretary of Interior standards for historic preservation are a little bit vague and don't necessarily address contemporary social issues. He said their project is aimed at closing the gap and making sure that preservation can assist in addressing other city goals. This kind of approach has been suggested by Patrice Frey, the Director of the National Main Street Institute. The project area chosen was inspired by the recent historic survey that was done by a consultant last year —Alexis McDowell. The district identified is bordered on the north by Iowa Avenue, on the west by Clinton Street, south by Burlington, and then on the east by Gilbert Street. Hilton displayed a map they created using the resources identified by that study with noncontributing, contributing, key contributing, individually eligible, and individually listed properties. There are several in the district that could be in a National Historic Preservation District. The students' objectives in this project are to document how preservation tools are used in Iowa City, inform discussion about preservation's role and other City goals, understand the opinions and perspectives on preservation from building and business owners in the downtown area, compile the goals of the City and compare those to preservation, and then measure the effectiveness of those tools. The students' report has been put together using case study research, stakeholder interviews, special analysis, financing data, and property data. In completed interviews, Hilton said they talked to some members of the Preservation Commission, a member of Friends of Historic Preservation, the Englert, and in their case study research they talked to a planner from Missoula, Montana, the National Main Street Institute, Primus Companies to get an architectural opinion and construction opinion on preservation. He said they have a few pending interviews and then two presentations — one to the Downtown District Board and the one presented tonight. Opportunity Statement: Hilton said the why is that preservation is often misunderstood. Business owners and building owners can feel it is sort of an infringement on their rights rather than something they can use to promote the full use of their buildings. The social goals being focused upon are economic, environmental, and social goals. In that is included accessibility, mobility, sustainability, affordability, and community development. Hilton said the how was previously presented in their methodology. Some of the challenges identified by the students: The beer and pizza crowd — local college students and the strong local bar scene; e-commerce and the effect it has on downtown retailers; the demand for a walkable and bikeable environment downtown; rapid investment in the downtown, which could lead to creating conditions that cause demolition; and the process of HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION January 9, 2020 Page 7 of 16 historic preservation being misunderstood; gaining a better understanding of the social value of buildings and the gaps and overlaps in relevant policies. Some of the opportunities discovered: Hilton said then: is new enthusiasm from some business owners for character -rich space, which downtown provides with some historic buildings; a diverse building stock that encourages a strong lease market, which we see in Iowa City's downtown constantly; some opportunity to promote other values through preservation; the assets of historic places; and any existing community support that may be there. Boyd asked when the students began their project. Hilton said late August and they go until May. Boyd thanked the students for the update. He asked what happens between now and May. Hilton said they were in the process of compiling interviews and seeing what comes out of those for incorporation into the greater report. He said they did a lot of case study research in the first semester and now they are getting feedback, suggestions, and input on the process. He said they would be happy to hear any thoughts and take any feedback, as well as set up interviews for other times. Burford asked if the students were looking to find a more holistic package way of addressing something in terms of historic preservation? Hilton said they are trying to find ways that preservation can be worked into other things, like the climate action plan, and to make sure it's stated that there is a relationship, and that's why preservation is important. Preservation should be continued to meet other goals. Kuenzli asked what some of those other goals would be. Hilton said he has focused on a lot of environmental things. There are a lot of things about embodied energy in buildings, the energy that's required to construct a building, to make the materials, versus demolishing the building and the materials that would have to be taken into account. The energy efficiency of old buildings versus new buildings. Burford asked what their recommendations would be to an intact historic building that wanted to adapt. Hilton said from the environmental standpoint, they have been looking at a lot of ways to improve energy efficiency while maintaining historic character, so there are some workarounds, looking at solar panels and how to put those on historic buildings. Boyd suggested the Commissioners re -read the Patrice Frey article, sent to them last summer by Nancy Bird. He said it really helped. He said there are ways that preservation can partner and help achieve other stated goals. One set of standards used for a generation may not be the entire package of tools Nancy Bird, Iowa City Downtown District, mentioned that there is an opportunity for stakeholder engagement with the current developers and property owners who really haven't been overly engaged with historic preservation in Iowa City for a lot of reasons. This student project provides an opportunity to help look at things a little more in depth, like the article from Patrice Frey, to HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION --Januar_y_9,_2.020- Page 8 of 16 work with the City of Iowa City, and to look at it outside the process. There is an opportunity to have these stakeholder engagement opportunities and interviews to really explore what works, what doesn't work, and what could work with a more robust program for public -private partnership when it comes to historic preservation downtown. Bird said the students have been doing great work. She said it was a lot of work to get into the research and really understand how the historic preservation process worked well and where has it left some of the stakeholders, the property owners, behind. Figuring out why property owners aren't engaging on things that are really important to them like accessibility and elevators. These things are critical. She said there are not many elevators downtown because they are so expensive. Grandfathering them in is not the best approach, saying you don't have to do it because you are historic. That doesn't solve anything for historic preservation or for accessibility, and downtown must be accessible. Bird said several interesting issues will come from this project. She encouraged the Commission to think about it, engage with the students, and provide feedback on some of these things because this is part of their overall research. Kuenzli asked if the students would be looking at incentives for property owners to engage in historic preservation. Bequeaith said they looked at some existing tax incentives and how they are used at federal, state, and local levels, at least ones that are applicable to downtown Iowa City currently. He said Missoula did an adaptive reuse where, instead of offering them straight -up financial incentives they offered them alterations that would save money when doing the rehab. DeGraw asked if they plan to revise the presentation Hilton said they condensed their regular presentation. He said when they have a finalized product there would be a revised presentation. DeGraw asked about new ways in which buildings or spaces were being used. She wanted to see the details. Hilton said that was the social value of space, which is mostly focused on what does having the enclosure of something like the pedestrian mall provide to the larger social context of Iowa City. DeGraw said Target plans to have a mini -Target. She's wondered about pop -ups right before school starts, like IKEA, where students can go in and get the furniture they want, doing it in a small space and focusing on the type of things students need. Boyd said he met with the student project team and encouraged the Commission to put thought into this over time and set up a half hour with the team and talk to them or email them some thoughts. REPORT ON CERTIFICATES ISSUED BY CHAIR AND STAFF Certificate of No Material Effect — Chair and Staff Review. 430 North Van Buren Street — Northside Historic District (roof replacement). HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION January 9, 2020 Page 9 of 16 Bristow explained 430 North Van Buren is noncontributing to its district because of synthetic siding. Its metal roof will be replaced with a new metal roof. 331 South Summit Street — Summit Street Historic District (roof shingle replacement and other repairs). Bristow said 331 South Summit Street is doing numerous projects. Roof shingles are being replaced, as well as soffits. This house is also covered in synthetic siding, but some of the deteriorated wood, caused by trapped moisture, will be replaced. Minor Review — Staff Review. 529 Church Street — Goosetown/Horace Mann Conservation District (basement window replacement). All the basement windows, which are 100% below grade, are being replaced with new vinyl windows that otherwise match. DISCUSSION OF THE 400 BLOCK OF NORTH CLINTON STREET Anne Russett presented a few slides and provided some context and background on this item. She reminded the Commission that the historic landmark designation of 410/412 North Clinton Street failed to get approval at the City Council level. Russett shared aerial imagery of the project area showing 410/412 at the north end. South of this is 400 North Clinton and to the east is 112 East Davenport Street. After the failed vote at the Council level, Staff reached out to the property owner to see if there was any way they would voluntarily designate the 410/412 structure. The property owner mentioned there was a possibility of acquiring 400 North Clinton and 112 East Davenport, and that he was open to exploring a scenario where they would get increased development potential for redeveloping 400 North Clinton Street and 112 East Davenport Street in exchange for the Local Landmark designation of 410/412 North Clinton Street. Russett said this was presented to City Council at a work session several months ago just to get a feel for how the Council felt about this. She provided the comments received to date, both from the Council and from Friends of Historic Preservation. The City Council was interested in exploring this option if it was a four-story structure or something like Currier Hall, which is across the street. They wanted to ensure compatible infill development and a high level of design review. Comments were also received from Friends of Historic Preservation. Friends had concerns related to the demolition of 400 North Clinton Street, but they were willing to consider redevelopment in order to preserve 410/412 North Clinton Street if certain provisions were agreed to. Those are listed here: Rehab of the 410 North Clinton Street building if it followed the Secretary of Interior standards; ensuring a compatible use; design review on the rehab work by the Historic Preservation Planner and the HPC. There was some discussion of listing it in the National Register and tax credits, and potentially design review of the new building by the HPC, as well as salvage of any demolition. Staff would like to add photo documentation. HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION Page 10 of 16 Russett continued, stating after receiving the go-ahead from Council to explore this, Staff reached back out to the property owner. Designs have been received and were included in the agenda packet. This is the site plan they submitted. The new building, encompassing 400 North Clinton Street and 112 Fast Davenport, would be accessed off the east -west alley. There are about 30 units total (70 bedrooms) and 20 underground parking spaces. It is a six -story building. Russett said 400 North Clinton Street was built in 1890. It is a former sorority house. 112 East Davenport Street was built between 1912 and 1920 with stucco cladding. Currier Hall is across the street from 400 North Clinton. Russett asked if the Commission was interested in considering redevelopment of 400 North Clinton Street and 112 East Davenport Street in exchange for the Local Landmark designation of 410/412 North Clinton Street, and why or why not. She said comments received would be summarized and shared with City Council at a future work session. Boyd opened a period of public comment. Ginalie Swaim, President of the Board of Directors of Friends of Historic Preservation, said Friends is not happy that 400 North Clinton might get torn down, but saw that appropriate development of the comer lot, as well as 112 Davenport, would be one avenue to landmarking the 1865 house, and they believed it was quite important to do so. She thanked the developer and City Staff for exploring solutions that could lead to that landmarking and appreciated being asked for input about the project. Swaim noted the plans show a six -story building, which is out of step with surrounding properties. She said the scale is too large and a six -story building in a place with largely two- story buildings doesn't work. She acknowledged Currier Hall is a good four stories. Swaim presented the following recommendations from Friends of Historic Preservation: Recommendations for more appropriate scale and that the sixth floor be removed. On the plans the fifth floor is set back. Friends recommend it be extended to the full width of the first four floors to alleviate the reduction in bedrooms created by removing the sixth floor. They recommend the massive gabled roof be removed and replaced with a flat or very low-pitched roof. While it does have dormers like Currier Hall and other buildings in the area, Swaim said it becomes enormous when put on a six -story building. She believed these modifications could go very far in bringing down the visual scale and actual mass of the building. Robert Michael, attorney for the developer, said his clients are willing to allow for the landmark designation that was sought last year on the property but, to do that, and to make the project financially feasible by keeping 410/412 the way it is, to then purchase the additional real estate to the south and develop it, they need the design to be similar to what it is right now. He said it would not be financially feasible if it isn't like that. Michael said they tried to make it similar to Currier Hall across the street, which sits up a little bit higher and has dormers. He said it would be a benefit to the City to be able to keep the structure at 410/412, which is sought to be designated as historic. The City will not have to pay any money to move the structure in order to save it. He said his clients are not asking for any incentives to construct the building on the corner. HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION January 9, 2020 Page 11 of 16 DeGraw asked how different it would be to take it down one level then flesh out the footprint of the fifth level to make it like the fourth floor. She wondered if they would end up with the same kind of apartments and bedrooms. Michael said they would have to look at it to see if it would be possible, but the number of units and bedrooms calculated in the current design were what's needed to make it work. Kuenzli said it wasn't just a question of height, but also the scale. She said it would take up a whole block and would not enhance the neighborhood or the City. She believed even five stories would be too high and that four stories should be the maximum. Kuenzli said development swaps implemented around town have been visually unsatisfactory, with the remaining building dwarfed by the structure built behind or around it. She cited the Unitarian Church and Tate -Arms as examples. She said there must be a better design solution. Kuenzli believed 400 North Clinton had been somewhat neglected, but had intrinsic style and enhanced the block, whereas the structure proposed does not fit with the surroundings of the other houses on the block at all. She said she was conflicted because 410/412 is an important and beautiful structure, but it will be diminished by the current proposal. She wished there was a way to save 400 North Clinton Street, but she couldn't make a big argument for 112 Davenport Street. She wanted the Civil War structure maintained but does not want to see it dwarfed and made irrelevant -looking next to the block -long, massive structure that is proposed. Clore asked why there was no discussion about the rehabilitation of 410/412. Michael said there would not be any rehabilitation. If the historic designation overlay was put in place, they would follow the rules, maintain it, whatever is required of them, but there is no proposed rehabilitation by the owners. He said his clients are responding to a request by Staff to save 410/412 North Clinton. This was their response. Clore said her question was based off the point raised by Friends of Historic Preservation when they said one of the points was ensuring that the rehabilitation and restoration of 410/412 North Clinton is done in compliance with the Secretary of Interior Standards. Michael said that was never brought up by his client and never agreed to by his client. Bristow printed out comments from Commissioner Wu so they could be part of the discussion. Agran brought up Washington Street, when the row of buildings went in south of where New Pioneer is, where that little line of houses was. In response to that project, the City amended plans to account for a more sympathetic transition between downtown and residential neighborhoods. Boyd believed it was form -based code. Russett said there is the East Side Mixed Use District, which is part of the City's form -based code, but it is south on College. Agran believed that was enacted in response to development that happened on Washington Street. He said it happened in a reactionary way to a project that went through, community reaction to that scale shift. Agran said he was trying to draw a line between an earlier instance HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION Page 12 of 16 of this, where the City reacted to a project exactly like this, and said that actually didn't work very well in terms of the transition between downtown and the University and the neighborhood, so the City made an adjustment to the code on College to prevent that. Boyd asked if the Clinton properties being discussed were zoned RM-44, which Russett confirmed. With current zoning, he asked what could be built on that spot. Russett said they could develop an apartment building. The maximum height is 35 feet in RM- 44, so it would not be as tall, but it would have that same scale that was mentioned earlier. Boyd noted there are apartment buildings built on the Dubuque side of that block, presumed also to be zoned RM-44, that are big in terms of scale. At 35 feet, he asked how many stories that would be. Russett replied three stories. Boyd asked, if developing the whole property, how many units would there be. Russett wasn't certain but said it could be calculated and provided to the Commission. Boyd said 410/412 has units existing that will remain. He said he was trying to figure out in equity, what is the net loss of not being able to produce on 410/412. Bristow said when this was originally coming up as a landmark, a study was done, just on the 410/412 lot, and that study basically said if you took down 410/412 as they were, you could build a building that could have about 25 units, 700-square-feet or so max size, one -bedroom. If you then were to keep the old part and take down the apartment building addition to it, and just redevelop that half of the lot to its maximum, between that new addition and the existing house you could have 24 units, so basically one less unit if you kept the historic house and redeveloped the back half of the lot fully. DeGraw suggested the dormer style architecture be removed and replaced with something that would look nice for the entire building and save some costs by not having the dormers. Kuenzli asked if there was anything in City code of regulations to prevent this kind of overscale structure next to a two-story, 1 g'h Century home. Russett explained that current code would not allow a six -story building. It would allow up to 35 feet, but you could do an apartment style, multifamily building. Russett wanted to know if the Commission was comfortable with allowing more development potential on 400 North Clinton Street and 112 East Davenport Street in exchange for that local landmark designation at 410/412. DeGraw said she was not comfortable with any of the options but was open to considering it. Kuenzli asked why they couldn't apply the benefit on some other property where the effect would be less dramatic on the remaining historic structure. Russett said they could ask the property owner about that. HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION January9, 2020 Page 13 of 16 Agran said when the Council voted against the original landmarking the argument was about property rights. He said now that's being paid for, because the history of the community is now being leveraged for private gain. He viewed this as an equal -opposite kind of argument and would ask that those Council members who voted against it think about the principle their statement represents about the values they have for the community itself and where do private property owners deserve to gain. Agran said he would be open to reconsider development. He said a lot of the property developers in town are asking for predictability in terms of City Staff and the direction from Council, like that form -based code on College Street that was reactionary to something we decided was not in line with our values as a community in the format of the built environment. He said the asset is too valuable to not work on it, but it requires direction from Council to City Staff to develop a form -based code, so this situation does not come up again. When an exception to the zoning is requested, we are acknowledging as a community we are doing something we have agreed collectively through public process is not appropriate for this area. Agran said he does want to save the building but thinks it should happen in conjunction with something that protects this kind of leveraging of private property. He also was in favor of the suggestions from Friends of Historic Preservation. Clore agreed with Agran but said there should be some commitment to the landmarked building, as well. Pitzen also agreed with Agran. Clore added that, if form -based zoning could not be pursued, maybe there does need to be consideration of some bonus rights to the developer that they could carry to another building in another area. Kuenzli said she felt preservation was being held hostage to bad design for private gain in this issue. If the developer is willing to make some concessions, such as those that Agran and Clore described, she could say yes. She believed the proposal ruins the block, it ruins the house next to it, it does nothing for the City, it just lets the developer build another block -long structure that everyone looks at and says how do people allow that to happen. Boyd said he was open to the redevelopment. He wanted to echo the Friends' suggestions, as well. He said with the last Council, there was a very rapid discussion of Transfer of Development Rights under a very tight timeline because there was a specific need. Boyd believed the Commission, with some direction from the current Council, needs to think of a broader policy to address these issues so people who are purchasing potentially landmarked properties have a sense of what it is and the community has a sense of what that is, too, and properties are not being looked at in a one-on-one way. Agran wanted to emphasize that the direction to Council should be to work on this. He said what's in motion is in motion, but there should be a compromise. He also asked that Council look at other things in code that should reflect on community values, such as a requirement for a certain amount of affordable housing in a district. HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION -9,,2020_ - - Page 14 of 16 Michael responded to a couple comments about transferring development rights somewhere else. He said they tried that the first time and got nowhere, so believed it would not work. Boyd said his interest was to get the Council to think more holistically about what that would look like, not specifically for this property. Agran noted the proposal said it was not financially feasible to do it in any other way. He wanted to know all the net gains and losses. He said the City was going to give away something very transparent publicly, which is height and density, and he would want equal transparency with what the financial feasibility looks like for multiple different scenarios. Having that be part of the public presentation in Council would be nice instead of just the opacity around that phrase. DISCUSSION OF HISTORIC PRESERVATION PLAN PRIORITIES AND ANNUAL WORK PROGRAM. Bristow said the draft work plan was complete and needed approval so it could go into the Commission's annual report to the state next month. The work plan is also sent to the City Manager and City Council so they know what the Commission has done and have planned to do. Since the last meeting where the work plan was discussed, Bristow did add in a high priority to update all maps in the guidelines. Properties are considered as they exist on the currently approved map. Bristow reminded the Commission the subcommittee for the preservation awards will need to meet to determine winners in late February so the Commission can vote to approve the winners in March. Now is the time to identify nominees. Bristow noted the Commission has two empty spots in districts and three terms will be up this summer — Agran, Boyd, and DeGraw. East College and Woodlawn, both tiny districts, are vacant. She suggested adding Commissioner recruitment into the work plan. Agran gave notice that he will probably step down from his position before summer and encouraged Commissioners to think of a possible replacement from the Northside Historic District. Kuenzli asked if reconsideration of Transfer of Development Rights was within the Commission's purview or if it was strictly City Council business. She said it's not just a question of allowing things that the zoning code doesn't allow, it's a question of allowing things our handbook doesn't allow. The entire historic district needs to be considered. Bristow said it involves a lot of City Staff. She and Boyd said the Commission could always decide to discuss a matter, vote, and make a recommendation to Council at any meeting on anything. Boyd suggested the Commission pass the work plan as -is and it could be amended in a future meeting. MOTION: Agran moved to approve the Historic Preservation annual work plan, including recruitment of new Commissioners. Kuenzli seconded the motion. The motion carried on a vote of 7-0. HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION January 9, 2020 Page 15 of 16 CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES FOR DECEMBER 12, 2019 MOTION: Burford moved to approve the minutes of the Historic Preservation Commission's December 12, 2019 meeting. Agran seconded the motion. The motion carried on a vote of 7-0. COMMISSION INFORMATION AND DISCUSSION: Civil Rights Grant Completion Update. Boyd said this was a success to be celebrated. Bristow explained the former Mayor had really pushed to investigate more about minority populations and their history in the Iowa City community. This Civil Rights Grant was one step toward that. ADJOURNMENT: Clore moved to adjourn the meeting. Seconded by Agran. The meeting was adjourned at 7:30 p.m. Minutes submitted by Judy Jones HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION Page 16 of 16 HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION ATTENDANCE RECORD 2019-2020 TERM 2/14 3/14 4111 5/09 5/23 6113 8108 8/19 9/12 10/10 11/14 12/12 1/09 NAME EXP. 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