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Thursday
July 14, 2022
5:30 p.m.
Emma Harvat Hall
City Hall
IOWA CITY HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
Thursday, July 14, 2022
City Hall, 410 E. Washington Street
Emma J. Harvat Hall
5:30 p.m.
Agenda
A) Call to Order
B) Roll Call
C) Public discussion of anything not on the agenda
D) Section 106 Review- T-Mobile – DM06234A/ IA-0232 Summit (City High School, 1900
Morningside Drive)
E) Report on Certificates issued by Chair and Staff
Certificate of No Material Effect –Chair and Staff review
1. HPC22-0043: 1024 Woodlawn Avenue – Woodlawn Historic District (membrane roof
replacement, brick repair, rear porch repair, trim repair)
2. HPC22-0044: 1118 East Court Street – Longfellow Historic District (replacement of concrete
front stairs)
3. HPC22-0045: 619 North Linn Street – Northside Historic District (2nd floor porch railing repair
and reconstruction)
Minor Review –Staff review
1. HPC21-0029: 732 East Davenport Street – Goosetown/Horace Mann Conservation District
(synthetic siding removal and siding and trim repair and installation)
2. HPC22-0033: 814 Church Street – Goosetown/Horace Mann Conservation District (new rear
deck)
3. HPC22-0037: 529 Brown Street – Brown Street Historic District (front door replacement)
4. HPC22-0038: 530 South Governor Street – Governor-Lucas Street Conservation District (rear
deck construction)
5. HPC22-0039: 728-730 Brown Street – Brown Street Historic District (sliding doors replaced
with French Doors)
6. HPC22-0040: 324 Fairchild Street – Northside Historic District (rear deck construction and
alteration of new entry stoop at rear addition)
7. HPC22-0041: 845 Maggard Street – Clark Street Conservation District (rear deck construction)
Intermediate Review –Chair and Staff review
1. HPC22-0035: 837 South 7th Avenue – Dearborn Street Conservation District (exterior door and
stair to second floor removal)
2. HPC22-0042: 701 East Davenport Street – Goosetown/Horace Mann Conservation District
(reconfiguration of façade at front porch of historic portion of building)
F) Consideration of Minutes for June 9, 2022
G) Commission Discussion
1. 724 Ronalds Street – Brown Street Historic District
2. New Commissioner Welcome
3. Historic Preservation Awards
4. Election of Officers
H) Commission Information
Irving Weber Award
I) Adjournment
If you will need disability-related accommodations in order to participate in this meeting, please contact Jessica
Bristow, Urban Planning, at 319-356-5243 or at jessica-bristow@iowa-city.org. 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: June 29, 2022
To: Historic Preservation Commission
From: Jessica Bristow –Historic Preservation Planner
Re: Request for Comment on antenna and equipment installation on the roof of City High
School.
Introduction:
Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 requires federal agencies to take
into account the effects of certain of their Undertakings on Historic Properties included in or
eligible for inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places. There is a nationwide
programmatic agreement that exists to streamline the review process for FCC (Federal
Communications Commission) projects. For your reference the full agreement can be found
here: https://wireless.fcc.gov/siting/npa/FCC-04-222A3.pdf
As a part of this agreement, the applicant must reach out to local preservation commissions,
among other potentially interested parties, to see if they want to comment on the project. On
June 23, 2022 we were contacted concerning a project where T-Mobile will collocate equipment
on the rooftop of City High School. Response from the Commission is expected within 30 days
or by July 23, 2022.
City High School at 1900 Morningside Drive has previously been determined to be eligible for
listing in the National Register of Historic Places. For that reason, this project is submitted for
the Commission’s review and comment.
Project:
Two attachments are submitted for review of the project, a CLG (Certified Local Government)
Letter with attached project drawings and a Historic Structures report.
Referring to the CLG letter: Sheet A2 of the attached drawings shows the location of the work
(see blue and red lines and blue callouts) is restricted to the area around the existing roof
penthouse and does not impact the cupola. Drawing C1 shows the existing conditions of the
area and includes a photo. Drawing C1.1 shows the proposed location for new equipment.
Drawing C1.2 shows the existing conditions of the equipment area in detail. Drawing C1.3
shows the changes in detail. Drawing C1.4 shows an elevation drawing of the new equipment.
Drawing C2 shows an elevation of the area in existing conditions with more of the building for
scale. Drawings C2.1 and C2.2 show the proposed elevation in detail. More detail of the project
is found on the following pages.
The Historic Structures Report explains the project and then discusses the area of potential
effect (APE). For reviews of this type two APE are considered, the area for direct effects (where
the equipment is attached of towers built, and the area for visual effects. The FCC agreement
includes set distances for the visual effects depending on the height of this project. For projects
Iowa City
Historic Preservation Commission
City Hall, 410 E Washington Street, Iowa City. IA. 52240
200 ft high or less, the APE for visual effects is 0.5 miles. The project proposes to use a 1000
foot radius instead because of the height of the project and the nature of the surrounding area
(page 2).
According to the FCC agreement, the proposal should consider the direct and visual effects a
project may have on any resource that is listed in the National Register of Historic Places or has
already been evaluated to be eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places. City
High School has been evaluated as eligible for listing in the National Register. Within the visual
effects APE proposed by the project, 1000 feet, no other eligible properties have been identified.
Within the standard APE defined by the agreement, at least two historic districts are located at
the far edge. Please note that the concern is with National Register Historic Districts, not local
conservation districts or local landmarks.
Image from ISites showing a half mile distance (blue line) and the Longfellow Historic District
and the Moffit Cottage Historic District at the perimeter.
The Historic Structures Report finds that there will be no direct adverse effects to City
Highschool because the equipment will be mounted to the rear of the roof penthouse, not
damaging any architectural elements and will be removable. The report further finds that there
will be no visual adverse effect to City High School, which is the only eligible building in their
limited APE for visual effects, because they are mounted to the back of the penthouse and will
not be visible when viewing the school or the cupola from the ground.
Iowa City
Historic Preservation Commission
City Hall, 410 E Washington Street, Iowa City. IA. 52240
Recommendation:
Staff agrees with the determination that this project will have no direct adverse effect on City
High School because of the location of the project and their installation with the existing
equipment.
Staff does not agree with the limited APE and would instead refer to the APE defined by the
agreement which is 0.5 miles. Staff could not locate any additional eligible but not listed
properties within the expanded APE. With the 0.5 mile APE, staff agrees with the determination
that the project will have no visual adverse effect on City High School, or the historic districts on
the edge of the APE. Further, staff does not find that there are any concerns with the project
having an effect on any locally designated or eligible resources, either. The project will not be
visible from these properties.
Staff recommends that the Historic Preservation Commission respond to this request that they
wish to be considered a consulting party on the project and that their comments include the fact
that the 0.5 mile APE should be used for visual effects, but that they find the project will have no
adverse effect on these resources.
Recommended Motion:
Move to respond to the request for comment on the T-Mobile Project at 1900 Morningside Drive
as follows:
The Iowa City Historic Preservation Commission requests to be considered a consulting party
on the project
The Commission further suggests that the 0.5-mile APE prescribed by the programmatic
agreement, and
That the Commission agrees with the determination that the project will have no adverse effect
on historic resources.
8951 WINDSOR PARKWAY JOHNSTON, IA 50131 (P) 515.473.6256 (F) 515.528.8005 WWW.IMPACT7G.COM
June 23, 2022
Ms. Jessica Bristow
CLG Contact
Iowa City Historic Pres Commission
410 East Washington Street
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
RE: T-Mobile – DM06234A / IA-0232 Summit
1900 Morningside Drive, Iowa City, Johnson County, Iowa 52245
Lat 41⁰ 39’ 33.4” N, Long 91⁰ 30’ 22.8” W
Impact7G, Inc. Project: T-Mobile (former Iowa Wireless) #474
Dear Ms. Bristow,
Impact7G, Inc. (Impact7G) is in the process of completing a NEPA Checklist at the proposed telecommunications
facility referenced above. T-Mobile intents to collocate antennas and equipment on the associated equipment on
the rooftop of the Iowa City High School.
This investigation includes determining whether “the site is located in, on, or within the viewshed of a building,
site, district, structure or object, significant in American history, architecture, archaeology, engineering or culture,
that is listed, or eligible for listing on the State or National Register of Historic Places, or located in or on an Indian
Religious Site.”
Impact7G is requesting information regarding the potential effect on any historic properties within the vicinity of
the proposed project location, as noted above. Additional project information is enclosed. If you wish to
comment or be considered as a consulting party, please respond within thirty (30) days of the date of this letter. If
a response is not received within thirty (30) days, it will be assumed that you have no objections to this
undertaking.
If you have any questions or require additional information, please contact me via phone at 515-473-6256 or email
at cmetz@impact7g.com.
Sincerely,
Corrie A. Metz
Impact7G, Inc.
Enclosure
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Y1 BILL OF MATERIALSBOMBILL OFMATERIALSPENDING FINAL CD SET APPROVAL
1600 Market Street, Suite 520, Philadelphia, PA 19103 | (267) 256-0300 | www.jmt.com
June 21, 2022
Impact7G, Inc.
8951 Windsor Parkway
Johnston, IA 50131
RE: Historic Structures Overview Report
Impact7G Project DM06234A IA-0232 Summit
At the request of Impact7G, JMT has prepared the following Historic Structures Overview Report for a proposed
telecommunications equipment installation located at 1900 Morningside Drive, Iowa City, Johnson County, Iowa
53345 at coordinates 41°39'33.4" N, 91°30'22.8" W. The proposed project involves the modification of an existing
unmanned telecommunications installation on the rooftop of a high school. Equipment proposed to be removed
includes three existing antennas and their related jumpers, six TMAs, six coax cables, one 100A disconnect, one
100A meter, one 100A manual transfer switch, and two equipment cabinets. Proposed new equipment includes the
installation of four antenna mounts, three FFVV-65C-R3-V1 antennas, three AEHC MIMO antennas, three AHLOA
RRUs, three AHFIG RRUs, two rooftop junction boxes, nine long jumper cables, 24 1/2” jumper cables, one DC
power cabinet, one battery cabinet, one RAC24 cabinet, one 200A disconnect, one 200A meter, one 200A manual
transfer switch, and one 200A PPC. The proposed antennas will be mounted to the northeast-facing elevation of the
parapet, at a centerline height of 59 feet 10 inches. The total height of the proposed project location, including all
appurtenances, is 62 feet. The project is located within the existing public utility right-of-way (ROW) in a
predominantly residential neighborhood.
The purpose of this report is to provide information regarding all previously surveyed and documented historic
resources within the 1000-foot Area of Potential Effect (APE). Those resources that are listed in or eligible for listing
in the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) are included in this review. This work is being done as required
by Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 (as amended) and its implementing regulations, 36
CFR Part 800. In addition, this information is in keeping with the work required under the Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) Programmatic Agreements for Raw Land Sites and Collocations.
Area of Potential Effect
The APE for direct effects is limited to the area of potential ground disturbance and any property, or any portion
thereof, that will be physically altered or destroyed by the Undertaking. On November 24, 2008, the FCC further
clarified that the APE-for Direct Effects is limited to the tower or non-tower structure on which the collocation will be
mounted as well as the lease area including the access route and utility corridor. The proposed project consists of
the removal of three antennas and their associated equipment and the installation of six new antennas and their
associated equipment on the rooftop of a building.
The APE for direct effects consists of the extant building containing the proposed project location.
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The APE for visual effects is the geographic area in which the project has the potential to introduce visual elements
that diminish or alter the setting, including the landscape, where the setting is a character -defining feature of a
historic property that makes it eligible for listing on the NRHP. The presumed APE for visual effects for construction
of new facilities is the area from which the installation will be visible. Due to the nature of the proposed installation,
as well as the low-rise, residential character of the surrounding area, the presumed APE for visual effects for this
proposed project is a 1000-foot radius from the project site.
Records Search Results
The historic structures records search was completed on June 16, 2022, , utilizing information provided in the
Historic Architectural Database (HADB), maintained by the State Historical Society of Iowa, the State Historic
Preservation Office of Iowa (IA SHPO). The records search was completed in order to identify any NRHP-listed or -
eligible resources located within the proposed APE for direct and/or visual effects. All locations within the APE were
examined.
Historic Resources
RESOURCES WITHIN THE APE FOR DIRECT EFFECTS
JMT provided research and fieldnotes to Sara McLaughlin, Senior Architectural Historian at JMT, who confirmed
that there is one previously identified above-ground historic resource within the APE for direct effects which has
been determined eligible for or listed in the National Register of Historic Places. This resource is described in the
following table:
Table 1. NRHP-eligible or listed historic resources located within the direct APE.
NRHP/SHPO
Resource ID Resource Name Address NRHP
Eligibility
52-02092 Iowa City High School 1900 Morningside Drive Eligible
Ms. McLaughlin reviewed the results of the background research as well as field photographs and notes collected
during the survey on June 20, 2022 and recommends the determination of No Adverse Effect on Historic Properties
within the APE for Direct Effects based on the details in the table below.
Table 2. Determinations for identified historic resources.
NRHP/SHPO
Resource ID
Resource
Name
Effect
Determination Explanation of Effect Determination Photo
Number
52-02092 Iowa City
High School
No Adverse Effect The historic resource is the site of the proposed
collocation. Although changes will be made to
the extant rooftop installation, the proposed
changes will not directly impact the architectural
features which make the resource eligible.
Proposed new antenna mounts will be on the
1-4
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rear wall of the penthouse wall. Additionally, all
equipment is removable in nature. Therefore, the
proposed project will have No Adverse Effect on
Iowa City High School.
As a result, a finding of No Adverse Effect on Historic Properties within the APE for Direct Effects is recommended
for this project.
RESOURCES WITHIN THE APE FOR VISUAL EFFECTS
JMT provided research and fieldnotes to Sara McLaughlin, Senior Architectural Historian at JMT, who confirmed
that there is one previously identified above-ground historic resource within the 1000-ft APE for visual effects which
has been determined eligible for or listed in the National Register of Historic Places. This resource is described in
the following table:
Table 3. NRHP-eligible or listed historic resources located within the visual APE.
NRHP/SHPO
Resource ID Resource Name Address NRHP
Eligibility
52-02092 Iowa City High School 1900 Morningside Drive Eligible
Ms. McLaughlin reviewed the results of the background research as well as field photographs and notes collected
during the survey on June 20, 2022 and recommends the determination of No Adverse Effect on Historic Properties
within the APE for Visual Effects based on the details in the table below.
Table 4. Determinations for identified historic resources.
NRHP/SHPO
Resource ID
Resource
Name
Effect
Determination Explanation of Effect Determination Photo
Number
52-02092 Iowa City
High School
No Adverse Effect The proposed project is located at the historic
resource. Although the resource is the site of the
proposed collocation, proposed antennas will be
mounted near the site of the existing antennas.
The existing and proposed antennas are
mounted to the back wall of the penthouse. This
minimizes their visibility by placing them away
from the resource’s more architecturally
significant features. The installation is removable
in nature. Therefore, the proposed project will
have No Adverse Effect on Iowa City High
School.
1-4
As a result, a finding of No Adverse Effect on Historic Properties within the APE for Visual Effects is recommended
for this project.
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Archaeological Resources
No archaeological testing was conducted or necessary as there is no ground disturbance associated with this
project.
Summary and Conclusions
As a result, findings of No Adverse Effect on Historic Properties Present within the APE for Direct Effects and No
Adverse Effect on Historic Properties Present within the APE for Visual Effects are recommended for this project.
If you have any additional questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me directly at 215 -496-4747 or via
email at smclaughlin@jmt.com.
Sincerely,
Sara McLaughlin
JMT – Senior Architectural Historian
Abigail Heller-Leib, RPA
JMT – Registered Professional Archaeologist
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Figure 1. Aerial project location map.
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Figure 2. Streets project location map.
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Figure 3. USGS topo project location map.
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Figure 4. SHPO/historic resource location map.
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Figure 5. Photo location map.
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1. View of proposed
project location,
Iowa City High
School, looking
north.
2. View of proposed
project location,
Iowa City High
School, looking
northeast.
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3. View of proposed
project location,
Iowa City High
School, looking
east.
4. View of proposed
project location,
Iowa City High
School, looking
west.
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5. View from
proposed project
location, facing
east towards the
surrounding area.
6. View from
proposed project
location, facing
west towards the
surrounding area.
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7. View from
proposed project
location, facing
southwest towards
the surrounding
area.
8. View from
proposed project
location, facing
southwest towards
the surrounding
area.
MINUTES PRELIMINARY
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
JUNE 9, 2022
EMMA HARVAT HALL
MEMBERS PRESENT: Carl Brown, Kevin Boyd, Sharon DeGraw, Cecile Kuenzli, Kevin
Larson, Jordan Sellergren, Noah Stork, Frank Wagner
MEMBERS ABSENT: Margaret Beck, Deanna Thomann
STAFF PRESENT: Jessica Bristow, Kirk Lehmann
OTHERS PRESENT: Michael Nolan
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
CONSENT AGENDA: CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS:
502 Clark Street in Clark Street Conservation District
Bristow said that the original house was relocated to the back of the lot and the new house was
built around 1948. Additions were made before there was a Conservation District and are
grandfathered in. These included a garage and breezeway. This project includes removing
interior walls and a deck. This area will be filled in and a deck will be added in a different
location. Some of the old roof will be removed to allow for the addition and replaced with a
gabled roof.
Bristow presented slides of the new project and described the addition. There will be a single
full-light door and pairs of windows. The original window pattern was single windows, but the
back contains pairs that would be matched. The deck will match the trim and shingled siding.
Guidelines call for the deck to be set in 8 inches from the side walls. This won’t make it invisible,
but it would make it less so. Nolan, from Horizon Architecture, stated they have no issues with
the staff recommendations.
MOTION: Sellergren moved to approve a Certificate of Appropriateness for the project at 502
Clark Street as presented in the application, with the following conditions: The full light door is
wood or fiberglass, the new windows are wood or metal clad wood matching the window
configuration on the house, the windows in the addition are either single or separated with wood
trim if paired, and the deck is revised to be set in 8 inches from the north wall of the original
house. DeGraw seconded the motion. The motion carried on a vote of 8-0 (Beck and
Thomann absent).
CONSIDERATION OF AN AMENDMENT TO TITLE 14, ZONING
The purpose of this amendment is to clarify historic preservation related regulations. Lehmann
stated that the Planning and Zoning Commission was reviewing code and the chair of that
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commission asked for recommendations on four preservation related items. 1) Historic
Preservation exceptions that are allowed within zoning code. This change would clarify that the
use is for both the Historic District Overlay zone and historic landmarks. This is consistent with
the way it is being interpreted now. 2) Remove the list of local landmarks, historic districts, and
conservation districts from the zoning code. This information is defined and tracked elsewhere.
3) Add OCD abbreviation for conservation districts into the zoning code language to align with
other documentation. 4) Clarify historic preservation commission procedures: define the process
for mailing public notices, and only send items to the State Historic Preservation Office that they
need to review.
Commissioners had numerous questions and concerns about these changes and Lehmann
responded with clarifications and answers. Kuenzli stated that she thought Item 2, removal of
the list of properties, would be confusing for the public and Stork agreed. Kuenzli added that the
text does not accurately represent who approves exemptions related to historic preservation.
Boyd was concerned that the changes weren’t originally going to be sent to HPC for feedback.
He stated that he sent an email to city staff requesting that HPC be involved in the review
process, but his request was denied. He then sent a letter to the Planning and Zoning Chair and
Commission. They responded that they would pass it on. He wanted to know what happened
between the time he initially emailed and approval for HCP to review. Boyd also requested
adding the landmark list and map to the city website. All agreed and the motion was amended.
MOTION: Brown moved to approve the zoning code to be amended as illustrated in attachment
1 to address numerous code cleanup items related to historic preservation. Amended to include
that the city makes all landmarks available to the public on the website. Wagner seconded the
motion. The motion carried on a vote of 8-0 (Beck and Thomann absent).
REPORT ON CERTIFICATES ISSUED BY CHAIR AND STAFF.
Certificate of No Material Effect - Chair and Staff Review.
630 Ronalds Street
Bristow noted this is for a new foundation and is in the Brown Street Historic District
Minor Review - Staff Review.
228 South Summit Street
This project replaces the railing on all of the balconies on this landmark property
737 Grant Street
The rear stoop will be replaced and extended slightly to create an easy transition to the
driveway.
914 Dearborn Street
The front balustrade will be replaced with a similar attachment. A full replacement of the front
stoop would change the attachment
918 Iowa Avenue
A rear step and stoop are being replaced.
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625 South Governor Street
This project is a new garage off the alley. Since the garage follows the guidelines, will match the
house and will be located where there is no garage currently, it could be staff reviewed.
727 Rundell Street
This owner has been completing several projects including this solar installation which will be
located on the south-facing slope of this front-gabled bungalow.
431 North Van Buren Street
Along with repair of all of the other windows, one window in this house will have new sashes
since the original configuration has been altered.
Intermediate Review - Chair and Staff Review
2525 Highlander Place
The Commission previously approved extensive rehabilitation of the property including the
return of south and west entrance canopies to their historic configuration. This minor change
was to also replace all of the guest room windows with new windows more closely matching the
original configuration.
CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES FOR MAY 12, 2022:
MOTION: DeGraw moved to approve the minutes of the Historic Preservation Commission’s
May 12, 2022, meeting, as written. Sellergren seconded the motion. The motion carried on a
vote of 8-0 (Beck and Thomann absent).
COMMISSION DISCUSSION:
1) Historic Preservation Awards. Beck, Boyd, DeGraw, Kuenzli, and Wagner will be on the
awards committee. They will find a date to meet.
2) Commissioner goodbyes: Boyd and others thanked retiring commission members DeGraw
and Kuenzli for their service and shared stories.
3) Boyd shared his thoughts on Pride Week in Iowa City, along with some history of local
oppression and comments of hope for continuing progress.
ADJOURNMENT:
Kuenzli moved to adjourn the meeting. DeGraw seconded. The meeting was adjourned at 6:29
pm.
Minutes submitted by Kathy Fitzpatrick
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HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION ATTENDANCE RECORD
2021-2022
NAME
TERM
EXP. 7/08 7/21 8/12 9/09 10/14 11/18 12/9 01/13 2/15 3/10 4/14 5/12 6/9
BECK,
MARGARET 6/30/24 X X X X X X X X X X -- X O/E
BOYD, KEVIN 6/30/23 X X X X X X X X O/E X X X X
BROWN,
CARL
6/30/23 X O/E X X O/E O/E X O/E O/E X X O/E X
DEGRAW,
SHARON 6/30/22 O/E O/E X X X X O/E X X X X X X
KUENZLI,
CECILE 6/30/22 X X O/E X X X X X O/E X X X X
KIPLE, LYNDI 6/30/22 X -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
LARSON,
KEVIN
6/30/24 X X O/E X O/E X X O X O -- X X
SELLERGREN,
JORDAN 6/30/22 X X X X X O/E X X X X X X X
STORK, NOAH 6/30/24 X X X O/E X X X X X O/E X O/E X
THOMANN,
DEANNA 6/30/23 O/E X X O/E X O/E O/E X X O/E X X O/E
WAGNER,
FRANK -- -- X X X X X X X X -- X X
KEY: X = Present
O = Absent
O/E = Absent/Excused
--- = Not a Member
Date: July 7, 2022
To: City Council
From: Tracy Hightshoe, Neighborhood & Development Services Director
Geoff Fruin, City Manager
Re: 724 Ronalds Street
The City currently owns land located at 724 Ronalds Street. The property was acquired in a
sheriff’s sale on December 13, 2016 for $86,800. The home had a long history of nuisance
violations dating back to 1987. The City acquired the property with the intent of demolishing the
existing home and exploring a “missing middle” housing demonstration project that would
increase density in a contextual manner with the surrounding historic neighborhood.
City staff recently received a request to consider a partnership with the Iowa City Community
School District (ICCSD) and the Home Builder’s Association (HBA) to redevelop this lot for a
Student Built House. The school district stopped the Student Built House program in 2010, but
recently reinstated it by hiring a full-time instructor and plans to enroll students in the fall of
2023. City staff subsequently reached out to the Housing Fellowship (THF) to explore
expanding the partnership in a manner that would create long-term affordable housing.
The property is in the Brown Street Historic District. At its November 10, 2016 meeting, the
Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) determined that the existing home should be
reclassified from a “contributing” property to a “noncontributing” property. Although the house
was thought to have been built in the 1860s, it was extensively altered to the point that the
original design was not evident. Due to years of neglect and code violations, the Building Official
determined the structure was a dangerous building and the home was demolished in 2022.
The property is zoned RS-8, and the lot is 80’x150’. Due to the zoning and the alley along the
north side, it may be possible to split the lot into two 40’x150’ lots to allow two single family
homes to be built. If split, the ability to add another home on the western lot will need to be
explored due to the placement of the private sewer easements.
The requested proposal is a collaborative effort between the City, the Housing Fellowship, the
local HBA Vocational Training Council (VTC), and the Iowa City Community School District.
Under the proposal the City would sell the lot to the Housing Fellowship to own, develop, and
manage the home(s) built as affordable rental housing for families. The VTC would manage the
construction and the ICCSD instructor would provide the instruction and student labor to help
build the home(s). The venture will offer several benefits for Iowa City. It will help address the
affordable housing shortage, implement City climate action goals, create infill walkable housing,
and introduce students to career opportunities.
The project will provide permanent, stable, energy efficient, affordable rental homes for
residents with lower incomes. This project will introduce ICCSD students to great paying, vital
careers in the trades. The trades are in dire need of skilled employees. There are roughly 4,000
job vacancies in Iowa, with that number expected to increase by at least 7% by 2030. The
ICCSD will provide a full-time program instructor who will lead the instruction, on and off site,
supervising the students in hands on construction of the home. GT Karr, current HBA VTC
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chair, will manage the project. It will be based on the prior ICCSD Student Build program, as
well as building on the recent success of the Student Remodel in 2021 (South District
Homeownership Program), and the 2022 Residential Construction Confidence Course for
Women.
The cost of land makes building new affordable homes prohibitive. The Housing Fellowship
would request grant funds from the City’s Affordable Housing Fund, Opportunity Fund, for lot
acquisition. This enables the Housing Fellowship to provide affordable housing in an established
neighborhood. The Housing Fellowship will procure the financing, with the intent to build two
homes, one in the 2023-2024 school year and, if feasible, the second the following school year.
The schedule allows time for all parties to work through the design and planning process.
The Housing Fellowship agrees to place the home(s) in their inventory and rent to households
under 60% of area median income at or below the Fair Market Rent. THF primarily serves
families with children in the home; however, the last 45 units added to their inventory were all
one and two bedroom units. Most of the applicants they are currently unable to serve are
looking for 3-5 bedroom homes. The design and the final costs are unknown as this time. Labor
supplied by the ICCSD is free, however some work will need to be contracted. THF would be
responsible for the construction loan for both contracted labor and materials.
It is likely THF will need to apply to the Housing Trust Fund or the City to carry the cost of the
construction loan or to subsidize the final cost that is unknown at this time. Any subsequent
financial request, outside of lot acquisition, would be evaluated based on the merits of their
proposal.
The design of the home will be submitted to the Historic Preservation Commission for review
and approval. The home(s) must reflect the historic style of the neighborhood and be 1 ½ to 2
stories in height. An accessory dwelling unit is allowed in this zone if attached to a garage or
within the principal home.
City staff recommends moving forward with this partnership as outlined above. The partnerships
will allow the City to accomplish several strategic goals and hopefully through the design
process will also meet the original goal of increasing density on the site in a contextual manner
with the surrounding historic district.
Should the City Council not wish to pursue this opportunity, staff would alternatively suggest
issuing a Request for Proposals to better understand what private interest there may be in
purchasing and redeveloping the lot.
Cc: Historic Preservation Commission