HomeMy WebLinkAboutPZ Agenda Packet 02.21.2024PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
Wednesday, February 21, 2024
Formal Meeting – 6:00 PM
Emma Harvat Hall
Iowa City City Hall
410 E. Washington Street
Agenda:
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Public Discussion of Any Item Not on the Agenda
4. Case No. CREZ24-0001
Location: South of 355 St and East of Kansas Ave SW, Unincorporated Johnson
County
An application for a County conditional use permit to allow a telecommunications tower on
land zoned County Agricultural (A) in unincorporated Johnson County.
5. Case No. CREZ24-0002
Location: South of IWV Rd SW and West of Kansas Ave SW, Unincorporated Johnson
County
An application for a County conditional use permit to allow a temporary concrete and asphalt
recycling use on land zoned County Agriculture (A) in unincorporated Johnson County
outside the City’s growth area.
6. Case No. REZ24-0001
Location: 302-316 E. Bloomington St
An application initiated by the Historic Preservation Commission for a rezoning of
approximately 0.45 acres of land from Central Business Service (CB-2) zone to CB-2 with a
Historic District Overlay (OHD/CB-2) zone to designate the property as an Iowa City Historic
Landmark.
7. Consideration of meeting minutes: February 7, 2024
8. Planning and Zoning Information
9. Adjournment
If you will need disability-related accommodations to participate in this meeting, please contact
Anne Russett, Urban Planning, at 319-356-5251 or arussett@iowa-city.org. Early requests are
strongly encouraged to allow sufficient time to meet your access needs.
Upcoming Planning & Zoning Commission Meetings
Formal: March 6 / March 20 / April 3
Informal: Scheduled as needed.
Date: February 21, 2024
To: Planning and Zoning Commission
From: Parker Walsh, Associate Planner, Neighborhood & Development Services
Re: CREZ24-0001 Conditional Use Permit for property located south of 355 St and
east of Kansas Ave SW, Unincorporated Johnson County
Background Information:
Michael Huizenga has submitted a Conditional Use Permit application to the Johnson County
Board of Adjustment for the allowance of a 180’ tall self-support telecommunication tower
located south of 355 St and east of Kansas Ave SW, parcel 1102376001, in unincorporated
Johnson County. The subject property is not located in the City/County Fringe Area. However,
the Johnson County Unified Development Code requires that for Conditional Use Permits a
copy of the application and notice of the hearing shall be sent to each municipality whose
extraterritorial jurisdiction includes the property involved in the proceedings. Extraterritorial
jurisdictions are properties that are located within 2 miles of a city.
It is the role of the Planning and Zoning Commission to make a recommendation on the
conditional use permit to the City Council. The City Council will then make a recommendation to
the Johnson County Board of Adjustment. Conditional use permits in Johnson County require a
4/5 majority vote of the Board of Adjustment to approve if the use is opposed by a vote of the
City Council.
The subject property is zoned County Agricultural (A). Adjacent properties to the immediate
north are zoned County Agricultural and County Residential (R20). Properties to the east, south
and west are zoned County Agricultural (A).
Proposed Land Use:
The subject property is undeveloped. The applicant has requested to construct a 180’ tall
telecommunications tower. The tower will be fenced in with 5’ chain link and be topped with 3
strand barbed wire for security and safety concerns. The tower will be screened with species
that have a minimum planting size of 5-6’ and a mature size of no less than 60’.
Additionally, the tower will need to meet the Johnson County Unified Development Code
requirements. Review and approval to these standards will be done by Johnson County
Planning staff. The requirements are as follows:
Communication Towers, Commercial. Commercial communication towers are
conditionally permitted in the all zoning districts, except for the ERP district, and are
subject to the following conditions:
1. Application Materials. In addition to standard application materials for conditional use
permits, all applications for new communication towers shall have the following:
a. In compliance with Iowa Code, an explanation stating why the proposed tower
location was selected and why collocation is not being used.
b. Proof of liability insurance.
c. Site plan showing the location of the tower, fencing, associated structures, guy wire
anchors, landscaping, and any other pertinent information.
d. All plans required by the Environmental Standards in Chapter 8:3.
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2. Setback Standards.
a. Communication Towers shall be setback from parcel lines and occupied
structures a minimum distance of one hundred and ten (110) percent the
height of the tower.
b. All guy-wire anchors, support structures, or associated structures shall
comply with the setback requirements for the district for which it is located.
3. Landscaping Buffer. In an effort to mitigate the negative effects and reduce the
visual impact of the tower, the perimeter of the tower site shall be landscaped to
create a visual screen from neighboring properties to the tower base. Landscaping
shall be installed within a planting area around the tower base, in accordance with
the following standards:
a. Landscaping shall utilize native species.
b. The landscaping buffer shall use a combination of trees, to provide a
vegetative overstory, and plants, to provide a vegetative understory. Trees
shall have a minimum mature height of twenty five
(25) feet, and shall be at least six (6) feet tall within three (3) years of installation.
Plants can include shrubs, grasses, or other native plants.
c. Landscaping screening shall be evaluated under leaf-on conditions.
d. The planting area shall extend no further than fifty (50) feet beyond the outside
of the security fence.
4. Security Fencing. The tower and guy wire sites shall be fenced with a minimum
eight (8) foot tall security fence with barbed wire. Warning/no trespassing signs
shall be posted every twenty (20) feet.
5. Lighting. All tower lighting shall comply with subsection 8.1.24.
6. Independent Inspection. An independent expert shall inspect all communication towers
in accordance with American National Standards Institute (ANSI) standards. The report
shall be provided to the Zoning Administrator. Deficiencies shall be remedied within
ninety (90) days of their discovery
Independent Inspection. An independent expert shall inspect all communication towers
every thirty six(36) months. The report shall be provided to the Zoning Administrator.
Deficiencies shall be remedied within ninety (90) days of their discovery.
7. The applicant shall submit a plan for the safe operation and maintenance of the tower.
8. Decommission Plan. The applicant shall include a decommission and
restoration/reclamation plan, including financial assurance 113. If the tower is unused
for a continuous one (1) year period, the permit holder will have one year to implement
the approved decommission and restoration/reclamation plan. The permit holder shall
notify the Zoning Administrator when the tower is fully decommissioned.
9. The application shall comply with all Environmental Standards in Chapter 8.3.
10. Legal Nonconforming Towers. Those towers that were erected legally, but do not
conform to these regulations may have minor alterations. Any alteration that changes
tower height or location must be done in conformance with these regulations.
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11. Compliance with FAA and FCC. The applicant shall provide proof of compliance with
FAA and FCC regulations at the time of application, including documentation of a
Determination of No Hazard. If requested by a local airport in writing, the applicant shall
provide the results of a FAA Airspace Obstruction Evaluation Study prior to approval by
the Board of Adjustment.
12. Where a commercial communications tower is proposed to serve a small wireless
facility as defined by Iowa Code Section 8c, and is proposed to be sited in the ROW of
a primary or secondary road, the provisions for setback from parcel lines, landscape
buffer, and security fencing as outlined in this subsection shall not apply unless
otherwise specifically attached as a condition of approval by the Board of Adjustment.
Towers shall still maintain setbacks from occupied structures as required by subsection
8:1.23.H.2.a
Analysis:
The subject property it is located outside the Fringe Area in an extraterritorial jurisdiction,
requiring the City’s review according to the County’s Unified Development Code. According to
the Johnson County Future Land Use Map, the subject property is designated agricultural. The
proposed use is a conditional use in the County’s Agriculture zone and is subject to additional
approval criteria. The County will ensure compliance with the specific conditions.
Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of CREZ24-0001, an application submitted for a County conditional
use permit to construct a 180’ tall self-support telecommunications tower.
Attachments:
1. Location Map
3. Fringe Area Map
4. Application Information
Approved by: ________________________________________________
Danielle Sitzman, AICP, Development Services Coordinator,
Department of Neighborhood and Development Services
ATTACHMENT 1
Location Map
ATTACHMENT 2
Fringe Area Map
ATTACHMENT 3
Application
Office
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Date Filed Fee Application Number
Updated and current as of 06.04.2020_LMM
JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA
APPLICATION FOR: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
Application is hereby made for approval of a (official use as listed in the Johnson County UDO, and briefly
describe the proposed use [e.g. Home Industry for Antique shop, Special Events for Corn Maze, etc.]):
Address of Location:
Subdivision name and lot number (if applicable):
Current Zoning: Parcel Number:
PLEASE PRINT OR TYPE
The undersigned affirms that the information provided herein is true and correct. If applicant is not the owner, applicant
affirms that the owner(s) of the property described on this application consent to this application being submitted, and
said owners hereby give their consent for the office of Johnson County Planning, Development, and Sustainability to
conduct a site visit and photograph the subject property.
Name of Owner Name of Applicant (if different)
Applicant Street Address (including City, State, Zip)
Applicant Phone Applicant Email
Applicant Signature
See back page for Application Submittal Requirements and Checklist
US Cellular is proposing the construction of a 180-foot-tall, self-support telecommunication tower and
associated facilities by way of Conditional Use Permit.
There is no current address for this parcel.
A The Parcel ID # is 1102376001.
Dean R. Smith and Sylvia R. Smith USCOC of Greater Iowa - Application by Mike Huizenga of GSS, Inc.
3311 109th Street, Urbandale, Iowa, 50322
(515) 238-6696 MHuizenga@GSSMidwest.com
The following items must be submitted for the application to be complete. Incomplete applications will be returned and
will not be considered until the next submission deadline. If working with an engineer who can provide CAD or GIS line
work, electronic submissions should be submitted in accordance with the PDS department’s electronic submission
guidelines (see below). Preference is that electronic submission is provided prior to hard copy submission, or the day after
the posted submission deadline.
Initial each item below to confirm that you are aware of the submittal requirements for an application to be considered
complete.
______ A letter of intent explaining the proposed use including but not limited to the number of employees,
parking facilities, days and hours of operation, estimate of maximum number of public expected on
site an any one time, provisions for water and wastewater, type of equipment to be used, signage,
etc.
______ A location map for the proposed site showing County roads serving the site as well as surrounding
properties.
______ Three (3) copies of the required site plan identifying the access, any structure(s) for the proposed use,
parking areas, signage location, and any Supplemental Conditions as required by Chapter 8:1.23.
______ The names and addresses of owners of all property within five hundred (500) feet of the parent
property or parcel.
______ Application Fee ($250) is due at the time of submittal.
For uses which are required by Chapter 8:1.23 to comply with Environmental Standards (found in
Chapter 8:3), the application must include the following (if not required, write N/A):
______ Either one (1) copy of the Sensitive Areas Analysis in compliance with the Sensitive Areas
Ordinance OR an approved Sensitive Areas waiver.
______ Either one (1) copy of the Stormwater Management Plan (including soil erosion and sediment
control) in compliance with the Stormwater Management regulations OR an approved
Stormwater Management waiver.
______ Official comment or waiver from any City located within two (2) miles of the proposed use.
•For applications located within two (2) miles of any city, the applicant must obtain official
comment or waiver from the City Council (or the Council’s duly authorized representative) before
the Johnson County Board of Adjustment will hear the request.
______ Proof of application to the Johnson County Health Depart for a Public Health Zoning Application.
(Optional) Electronic Submission Requirements – If an electronic submission of a building site plan or other line work
related to a Conditional Use Permit is being submitted, it should conform with the following:
______ Electronic or digitized copy (CAD line work or GIS geodatabase) of proposed plat in .dwg format (.dxf is
also acceptable if .dwg is not an option. No .zip files will be accepted).
•Submission must be saved in AutoCAD 2007 or older format.
•Submissions must use Coordinate System: NAD_1983_StatePlane_Iowa_South_FIPS_1402_Feet
•If applicable, submission should include existing structures (if any), property lines, road right-of-way
lines, required setback lines, and requested setback lines.
•Submission should NOT include legends, legal descriptions, location maps, signature blocks, etc.
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Date: February 21, 2024
To: Planning and Zoning Commission
From: Anne Russett, Senior Planner, Neighborhood & Development Services
Re: CREZ24-0002 Conditional Use Permit for Temporary Asphalt & Concrete
Recycling
Background Information:
Tyler Rogers has submitted a conditional use permit application to the Johnson County Board of
Adjustment for temporary operation of asphalt and concrete recycling facilities near the
intersection of IWV Rd SW and Kansas Ave SW. Specifically the proposed site is located in the
northeast corner of parcel number 1115176001, in unincorporated Johnson County. The subject
property is located within in the City/County Fringe Area. The Johnson County Unified
Development Code requires that cities be allowed to review conditional use permits within their
extraterritorial jurisdiction, which is the area within two miles of a city’s corporate limits.
It is the role of the Planning and Zoning Commission to make a recommendation on the
conditional use permit to the City Council. The City Council will then make a recommendation to
the Johnson County Board of Adjustment. Conditional use permits in Johnson County require a
4/5 majority vote of the Board of Adjustment to approve if the use is opposed by a vote of the
City Council.
The subject property is zoned County Agriculture. Adjacent properties to the immediate north,
west, and south are also zoned County Agriculture. There are also three parcels to the north
that are zoned County Residential; however, they are vacant. The land to the east is owned by
the City of Iowa City for the purposes of the landfill and is zoned County Public.
Proposed Land Use:
The subject property is currently used for agriculture, specifically row crops. Mr. Rogers also
owned the land to the north, which contains a home. According to the application, a portion of
the property currently used for agriculture would be used for the temporary operation of asphalt
and concrete recycling facilities. The applicant is requesting this use for the one year. The
applicant has proposed to have two to four workers on site. Access to the site will be provided
by the existing field entrance off of Kansas Avenue SW. Operations will be limited to daylight
hours.
Asphalt and concrete recycling requires a County conditional use permit and compliance with
the supplemental conditions outlined in 8:1.23 (C) of the Johnson County Unified Development
Code.
C. Asphalt and Concrete Recycling. Permanent asphalt and concrete recycling operations are
permitted in the MH district and are subject to conditions 1-3 below. Temporary asphalt and
concrete recycling operations are conditionally permitted in the A, C-Ag, and ML districts and
are subject to all supplemental conditions below:
1. The applicant shall obtain written approval for the proposed entrance to the public
roadway from the appropriate authority, and the primary truck route(s) from Johnson
County Secondary Roads.
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2. The applicant shall obtain written approval from the Iowa Department of Natural
Resources for the discharge of any waste from the proposed facility.
3. The application shall comply with all Environmental Standards in Chapter 8.3.
4. The permit shall be issued for a specific period of time. Permit expiration shall coincide
with the estimated completion of the project. Where a temporary asphalt and concrete
recycling operation is permitted in conjunction with a temporary ready-mix plant, both
operations shall have the same expiration date. Where a temporary asphalt and
concrete recycling operation is permitted in conjunction with, and collocated with, a
mining and mineral extraction operation, the asphalt and concrete recycling permit shall
be issued for a period not to exceed 5 years, or both operations shall have the same
expiration date, whichever timeframe is shorter. Permit extension shall only be
approved by the Board of Adjustment via permit modification, as outlined in 8:1.28(F)(5).
5. The facility shall be removed and the facility's site shall be restored to its original
productive state within one hundred and eighty (180) days after the completion of the
identified highway or road project or projects. A facility site restoration plan and
performance agreement with financial assurance shall be submitted and approved prior
to the beginning of operations.
6. Supplemental conditions 4 and 5 above shall not apply to permanent asphalt and
concrete recycling operations located in MH districts.
Analysis:
When reviewing applications for property located outside Iowa City corporate limits, staff relies
on the policies outlined in the Fringe Area Agreement, which was recently updated. The Fringe
Area Agreement is a component of the City’s Comprehensive Plan and applies to areas not
specifically planned for in the City’s Comprehensive Plan. The Fringe Area Agreement is
intended to provide guidance regarding the development of land located within two miles of
Iowa City’s corporate limits. The agreement’s slated purpose is to provide for orderly and
efficient development patterns appropriate to non-urbanized areas, protect and preserve the
fringe area’s natural resources and environmentally sensitive features, direct development to
areas with physical characteristics which can accommodate development, and effectively and
economically provide services for future growth and development.
The subject property is located outside of the City’s growth area. According to the Johnson
County Future Land Use Map, the subject property is designated agricultural. The proposed use
is an allowed use in the County’s Agriculture zone, is temporary in nature, and is subject to
additional use specific conditions. The County will ensure compliance with the specific
conditions.
Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of CREZ24-0002, an application submitted for a County conditional
use permit for a temporary asphalt and concrete recycling facility.
Attachments:
1. Location Map
3. Fringe Area Map
4. Application Information
Approved by: ________________________________________________
Danielle Sitzman, AICP, Development Services Coordinator,
Department of Neighborhood and Development Services
ATTACHMENT 1
Location Map
ATTACHMENT 2
Fringe Area Map
ATTACHMENT 3
Application
Concise Earth ConstrucƟon
4185 Alyssa Court Ste 2
Iowa City, IA 52240
Concise Earth ConstrucƟon
4185 Alyssa Court, Ste 2
Iowa City, IA 52240
January 31, 2024
Johnson County
Planning, Development & Sustainability
AƩn: Josh Busard
913 S Dubuque Suite 204
Iowa City, IA 52240
RE: CondiƟonal Use ApplicaƟon – 2965 IWV Road SW
Dear Mr. Busard:
On behalf of the landowner, Tyler Rogers, we would like to respecƞully request your consideraƟon of the
aƩached CondiƟonal Use permit for temporary operaƟon of asphalt and concrete recycling faciliƟes
within the farmstead located on Parcels 1115176001, 1115101002, 1115126004 and 1115151001. More
specifically, the proposed condiƟonal use would be limited to the northern and eastern corner of Parcel
1115176001. The zoning of these parcels is: A – Agricultural Zoning District with the primary use being
Agricultural uses. SecƟon 8:1.6(C)(23) of the Johnson County Unified Development Ordinance idenƟfies
the requested temporary use as a permissible condiƟonal use within this district. We also recognize and
acknowledge SecƟon 8:1.23(C) as the applicable supplemental condiƟons for this use and 8:1.28(F) as
the governing condiƟonal use general regulaƟons. Pursuant to the above referenced code secƟons, the
condiƟonal use permit is being requested for a duraƟon of 1-year. The intent of this request is to provide
concrete recycling operaƟons using concrete crushing equipment with 2-4 workers at the work site.
Access will be provided by the exisƟng field entrance off of Kansas Avenue SW with no addiƟonal signage
anƟcipated. Workers will park within the work zone area and limit operaƟons to daylight hours. The
natural topography of the requested use area is a gradual undulaƟon to the south. The south perimeter
of the site will be appropriately protected with erosional control measures and/or berms. The land is not
located on, or adjacent to, any FEMA regulated sensiƟve areas according to the Johnson County Property
InformaƟon Viewer. The land is located within the 2021 City of Iowa City’s Fringe Area – Outside Growth
Area; however, we do not anƟcipate addiƟonal submiƩal documents to the City of Iowa City due to the
temporary nature of this request.
Sincerely,
Josh Entler
Concise Earth ConstrucƟon
(319)213-1588
jentler@conciseearth.com
Cc: Johnson County Public Health Department
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STAFF REPORT
To: Planning and Zoning Commission
Item: REZ24-0001 302-316 E. Bloomington St.
Prepared by: Melanie Comer, Planning
Intern and Madison Conley, Associate
Planner
Date: February 21, 2024
GENERAL INFORMATION:
Applicant:
Owner:
City of Iowa City Historic Preservation
Commission
410 E Washington St
Iowa City, IA 52240
(319)-356-5230
Gary Skarda
312 N Linn St
Iowa City, IA 52245
garyskarda@yahoo.com
Contact Person: City of Iowa City
410 E Washington St
Iowa City, IA 52240
(319)-356-5230
Requested Action: Rezone from Central Business Service (CB-
2) zone to CB-2 with a Historic District
Overlay (OHD/CB-2) zone.
Purpose:
To designate the property as a Local Historic
Landmark.
Location:
302-316 E. Bloomington Street
Location Map:
Size: 0.45 acres
Existing Land Use and Zoning: Central Business Service (CB-2)
Surrounding Land Use and Zoning: North: Neighborhood Stabilization
Residential (RNS-12) with a
2
Historic District Overlay (OHD)
South: Central Business Service (CB-2)
East: Central Business Service (CB-2)
West: Neighborhood Stabilization
Residential (RNS-12)
Comprehensive Plan:
Mixed Use
District Plan:
Central
Neighborhood Open Space District:
C1
Public Meeting Notification: Properties within 500’ of the subject property
received notification of the Planning and
Zoning Commission public meeting. A
Landmark Designation sign was posted on
the site.
File Date: January 17, 2024
45 Day Limitation Period:
March 1, 2024
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
On October 9, 2023, the City of Iowa City Historic Preservation Commission recommended
moving forward with an application to designate the property at 302-316 E. Bloomington Street,
formally known as the Slezak-Holub-Skarda Building, as a Local Historic Landmark. Designation
of a Local Historic Landmark is a rezoning process that requires rezoning the property to apply
the Historic District Overlay (OHD) zone.
After the Historic Preservation Commission stated its intent to move forward with a landmark
designation, staff reached out to the property owner. Staff, along with the Historic Preservation
Commission’s Chair, met with the owner of the property to discuss the significance of the
building, the landmarking process, and requirements related to historic review if landmarked.
On February 8, 2024, the Historic Preservation Commission considered the landmark rezoning
and recommended approval by a vote of 8-0. See Attachment 3 for the staff report, which
includes the architectural and historical evaluation of the property as an attachment. The HPC
found that the property is significant for its role in the ethnic and commercial history of Iowa City’s
Northside neighborhood and as a well-preserved example of Italianate architecture and
additionally met the following criteria for Local Landmark designation:
• Significant to American and/or Iowa City history, architecture, archaeology and culture;
• Possesses integrity of location, design, setting, materials, and workmanship;
• Associated with events that have made a significant contribution to the broad patterns of our
history; and
• Embodies the distinctive characteristics of a type, period, or method of construction; or
represents the work of a master; or possesses high artistic values; or represents a significant
and distinguishable entity whose components may lack individual distinction.
At the Historic Preservation Commission’s meeting the property owner, Gary Skarda, stated that
he did not support the rezoning. Several members of the public expressed their support of the
rezoning at the meeting. Additional correspondence regarding the rezoning is included in
Attachment 4.
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ANALYSIS:
Current Zoning: The property is currently zoned Central Business Service (CB-2) zone. The
purpose of the CB-2 zone is primarily to serve as a transition between intense land uses in the
Central Business Service district and adjoining areas.
Proposed Zoning: The purpose of the Historic District Overlay Zone is to designate Local
Historic Landmarks and Local Historic Districts. The property is not currently located within a
Local Historic District. In order to designate the property as a Local Historic Landmark, the
rezoning process is required. If designated, any exterior modifications to the building that require a
regulated permit will need to go through the historic review process. In addition, the property is
eligible for special exceptions (Section 14-2B-8 of the zoning code) that would allow the Board
of Adjustment to waive or modify certain zoning requirements to help support the continued use
of historic buildings. The property will also be eligible for financial incentives such as tax credits
and the Iowa City Historic Preservation Fund.
Planning and Zoning Commission Review: Designation of a Local Historic Landmark is a
rezoning process; and therefore, requires a recommendation from the Planning and Zoning
Commission to the City Council. Per 14-8E-1E the Commission’s role is to review the proposed
designation based on its relation to the Comprehensive Plan, as well as proposed public
improvements and plans for renewal of the area involved.
The IC2030 Plan includes principles, goals, and strategies that are in support of the Local
Landmark Rezoning. The neighborhood design principles of the comprehensive plan include
Preserve Historic Resources and Reinvest in Established Neighborhoods (pg. 20). The intent of
this principle is to ensure the stability and livability of the city’s historic neighborhoods to
preserve the culture, history, and identify of Iowa City.
The Land Use section includes a goal to Continue to protect the community’s historical,
environmental, and aesthetic assets. Associated with that goal are the strategies to encourage
the protection of natural areas and historic features and to continue support for the Iowa City
Historic Preservation Plan. This section of the plan also notes that historic preservation policies
have helped to save Iowa City’s most historic buildings and have preserved the distinctive
architecture of entire neighborhoods (pg. 26).
The Housing section includes a goal to Preserve the integrity of existing neighborhoods and the
historic nature of older neighborhoods. This goal is supported by the strategy that aims to
support the Historic Preservation Commission’s efforts to meet its goals (pg. 29).
302-316 E. Bloomington Street is in the Central Planning District. The Central District Plan
encourages preservation of historic homes, resources, and neighborhoods, especially in areas
close to the University. The introduction of the plan notes that the City has also been successful
in protecting historic resources in the Central District through the adoption of historic district and
conservation district overlay zones, and by bestowing historic landmark status on the area’s
most significant buildings and properties (pg. 9). The Northside Marketplace is included in this
plan and is defined as the historic commercial neighborhood bounded by Bloomington and
Jefferson Streets and North Gilbert and Dubuque Streets. The subject property is located at the
northern end of this area. Although this area is close to downtown, the plan notes that it
maintains a distinct identity and scale. The plan explains that some redevelopment within the
Northside Marketplace is likely. However, there is a strong desire to maintain the historic
mainstreet character (pg. 15, 16). Many community members also indicated that the historic
character of the Northside Marketplace is one of its greatest assets (pg. 55, 56).
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Furthermore, the Northside Marketplace section contains goals and objectives that relate to the
importance of the historic character of the neighborhood. This section includes Goal 1: Preserve
and promote the unique aspects of the Northside Marketplace. The objectives that support this
goal including establishing policies and regulations that will preserve the existing scale and
mainstreet commercial character of the Northside Marketplace and protecting historic buildings
as an integral part of the Northside Marketplace (pg. 57). The designation of the subject
property as a Local Historic Landmark will achieve the objective related to protecting historic
buildings.
The Historic Preservation Plan includes several goals and objectives to achieve its overall
Mission Statement: Iowa City and its citizens seek to identify, protect, and preserve the
community’s historic resources in order to enhance the quality of life and economic well-being of
current and future generations (pg. 16).
In the plan, Goal 1: Identify historic resources to Iowa City’s Past, is relevant to the designation
of 302-316 E. Bloomington Street as a Local Historical Landmark due to the objectives that the
Historic Preservation Commission is expected to carry out. The first objective is to continue to
research and evaluate historic resources through the systematic and prioritized completion of
neighborhood and thematic-based historical and architectural surveys. The third objective under
this goal calls for the Historic Preservation Commission to set designation priorities for historic
districts and landmarks that emphasize the most important or threatened resources first. The
fifth objective further encourages local landmark designations by the Historic Preservation
Commission by continuing to nominate individual properties and historic districts to the National
Register of Historic Places and when appropriate, pursue local designation as landmarks and
historic districts for National Register properties (pg. 31-33).
The plan also includes a section which discusses the Gilbert-Linn Street Historic District. This
historic district is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. The locally designated district
is referred to as the Northside Historic District. Although the subject property is not located in
either of these districts, because they are residential districts, this section of the plan discusses
the importance of various properties both in and outside of these districts. Objective 6 for the
Gilbert-Linn Street neighborhood is to Incorporate historic preservation efforts in planning for the
Northside Market Place retail district (intersecting blocks at Market, Linn, Gilbert and
Bloomington streets). Within this objective the importance of the subject property is discussed.
Specifically, this objective discusses promoting the preservation of architectural elements such
as the Slezak Building-National Hall (pg. 83).
CORRESPONDENCE:
Staff has received 43 letters of public correspondence (Attachment 4) from the community in
support of the proposed Local Historic Landmark rezoning. Based on testimony at the Historic
Preservation Commission’s public hearing, the property owner does not support the proposed
Local Historic Landmark rezoning.
SUMMARY:
In summary, staff finds that the Local Historic Landmark rezoning of 302-316 E. Bloomington
Street, from Central Business Service (CB-2) zone to CB-2 with a Historic District Overlay
(OHD/CB-2) zone is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. The Comprehensive Plan, including
the Central District Plan and the Historic Preservation Plan, encourages pursuing local landmark
designations when appropriate to provide protection for important historic resources. In the case
of 302-316 E. Bloomington Street, the property has been identified as an anchor in the
community with significant cultural and historic values. The history behind this property
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highlights the generational success and perseverance of immigrants in Iowa City.
NEXT STEPS:
Upon recommendation from the Planning and Zoning Commission, the rezoning will be
considered for approval by the City Council.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of REZ24-0001, an application to rezone 302-316 E. Bloomington
Street from Central Business Service (CB-2) zone to CB-2 with a Historic District Overlay
(OHD/CB-2) zone in order to designate it as a Local Historic Landmark.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Location Map
2. Zoning Map
3. Staff Report to the Historic Preservation Commission; January 31, 2024
4. Correspondence
Approved by: _________________________________________________
Danielle Sitzman, AICP, Development Services Coordinator
Department of Neighborhood and Development Services
ATTACHMENT 1
Location Map
ATTACHMENT 2
Zoning Map
ATTACHMENT 3
Staff Report to the Historic Preservation
Commission; January 31, 2024
Iowa City
Historic Preservation Commission
City Hall, 410 E Washington Street, Iowa City. IA. 52240
Memorandum
Date: January 31, 2024
To: Historic Preservation Commission
From: Jessica Bristow, Historic Preservation Planner
Re: 302-316 East Bloomington Street, Slezak-Holub-Skarda Building
Background
The Historic Preservation component of the Comprehensive Plan encourages the identification and
preservation of properties and neighborhoods that are significant to Iowa City’s architecture and culture.
Towards achieving this goal, the Commission designated the first group of local landmarks in 1996.
This first group included many of the properties that were previously listed in the National Register of
Historic Places. Even while this group of local designations was still in process, the Commission began
a list of properties for their next group of local landmarks, including properties that were eligible for
listing in the National Register. In 2015, as part of the Commission’s work plan, they created another list
of properties that were prioritized for local landmark designation because they were not located in local
districts. The Slezak-Holub-Skarda Building, at 302-316 East Bloomington Street, appears on both lists
of significant Iowa City properties.
This building has been owned by the same family since it was built from 1875 to 1880. Even without
designation as a local landmark, the building has been cared for as a preservationist would recommend
with exterior elements being repaired instead of replaced for almost 150 years.
On October 9, 2023, the Commission discussed moving forward an application to designate the
property at 302-316 E. Bloomington Street as a Local Historic Landmark. Designation of the property as
an Iowa City Historic Landmark will require Commission approval of any significant changes to the
exterior of the building. Landmark status will also make the property eligible for special exceptions that
would allow the Board of Adjustment to waive or modify certain zoning requirements and for State Tax
Credit funding of rehabilitation work. The property would also be eligible for the City’s Historic
Preservation Fund to help with exterior repair work.
Since the HPC’s October 9th meeting, staff, the Commission Chair, and the property owner met to
discuss the landmark designation. At this meeting staff explained what it means to own a property that
is designated as a Local Historic Landmark. Staff also discussed the process by which the landmark
status is evaluated. After this initial meeting with the property owner, Friends of Historic Preservation
hired local historian, Jennifer Price, to complete the site inventory form that documents the history,
integrity, and significance of the property (see attachment).
The first part of the local landmark designation process is the public hearing before the Commission,
which is scheduled for February 8, 2024.
Iowa City
Historic Preservation Commission
City Hall, 410 E Washington Street, Iowa City. IA. 52240
Analysis
The site inventory form for the Slezak-Holub-Skarda Building evaluates the property according to the
National Register criteria as required by the state. For National Register listing, all properties must be
significant and exhibit appropriate historic integrity. These two conditions are equivalent to criteria A
and B of the local landmark process listed below. National Register listings must be significant in at
least one of four applicable criteria which are equivalent with criteria C through F as shown below.
In the review of Local Historic Landmarks, it is the role of the Commission to determine whether the
property meets criterion A and B and also whether it meets at least one of the criteria C, D, E, or F:
a. Significant to American and/or Iowa City history, architecture, archaeology and culture;
b. Possesses integrity of location, design, setting, materials and workmanship;
c. Associated with events that have made a significant contribution to the broad patterns of our
history;
d. Associated with the lives of persons significant in our past;
e. Embodies the distinctive characteristics of a type, period, or method of construction; or
represents the work of a master; or possesses high artistic values; or represents a significant
and distinguishable entity whose components may lack individual distinction;
f. Has yielded or may likely yield information important in prehistory or history.
As Jennifer Price determined that the building has both the significance and integrity required for
National Register listing, staff finds that the building is significant to Iowa City architecture and culture
and exhibits recognizable integrity (Local Criteria A and B). The Site Inventory Form summarizes the
cultural importance of the building to the Iowa City community because it is “associated with both the
ethnic and commercial history of Iowa City’s Northside neighborhood.” As Price continues, “the
complex of brick Italianate style commercial buildings at the corner of East Bloomington and North Linn
Streets was a one-stop shopping, dining, lodging, entertainment, and cultural center for the ever-
growing Bohemian-American community in Iowa City and northern Johnson County.” The National Hall
on the second floor “was home to Iowa City’s many Bohemian fraternal and community organizations
that used the hall for their meetings and housed a comprehensive cultural library.” Even by 1900 the
building was considered “one of the landmarks of this city.”
The building was built and operated by Joseph Slezak for 25 years and then it was run by his son-in-
law Joseph Holub. As originally built, the building consisted of the two-story portion on the corner that
included two stores on the first floor with a saloon and dining hall accessed around the corner from Linn
Street. The second floor was the fraternal hall with dance floor, stage, and a balcony. The three-story
building behind was a boarding house. Along the alley a carriage house had laundry and sleeping
rooms on the upper floors. Adjacent to the carriage house on the east was the stable and feed barn. By
1920, the boarding house was running as a hotel and the stable was converted to a garage. Later,
about 1930, Holub remodeled the hotel and hall into apartments, creating a large storage attic in the
vaulted space above the former National Hall. The former stable/garage became a laundromat in 1958
and Pizza Palace/Pagliai’s Pizza moved into the grocery space in 1969. Based on the information in the
Iowa City
Historic Preservation Commission
City Hall, 410 E Washington Street, Iowa City. IA. 52240
Site Inventory Form, staff finds that the building is associated with events that have made a significant
contribution to the broad patterns of our history (Local Criterion C).
As stated in the Site Inventory Form the Slezak/Holub Building is a remarkably well-preserved example
of commercial Italianate architecture. It features a two-bay storefront that was remodeled 55 years ago
for the Pizza Palace (with the tile base likely introduced in the 1930s). Above the sign board that covers
the storefront transom area, there is a mid-level bracketed cornice with dentils below narrow round-
arched windows with brick hoodmolds. The upper portion of these windows was closed with beadboard
at the time of the 1930s remodel. The building is topped by a heavy bracketed cornice and a Baroque
pediment that is similar to architectural details found in 19th century Central European architecture
familiar to Bohemian immigrants, such as Slezak. The saloon entrance off Linn Street was bricked in at
some point and a single window was also bricked in. The three-story Holub Apartments has a
projecting entrance (likely from the 1930s remodel), more decorative, cast hoodmolds over the windows
and a more elaborate cornice with triglyphs and metopes between brackets. The carriage house is a
simple brick building with synthetic siding on the south wall and mid-century 2-over-2 horizontal lite
window sashes. The laundromat is a brick building with large gable and sliding stable door evident on
the alley side and large Baroque pediment on the street-façade. Because of its Baroque pediments,
unique in Iowa City, and the Italianate commercial style, that has not been altered in many years, staff
finds that the building also embodies the distinctive characteristics of its type and is also eligible for
local landmark designation for its architecture (Local Criterion E).
Based on the information provided in the Site Inventory Form, staff finds that the property meets criteria
A, B, C, and E and therefore qualifies as a Local Historic Landmark.
Next Steps
Following the recommendation from the Historic Preservation Commission, the rezoning application
establishing the Historic District Overlay zone will be forwarded to the Planning and Zoning
Commission. The Planning and Zoning Commission will review the proposal for compliance with the
Comprehensive Plan and make a recommendation to the City Council. The City Council will then hold a
public hearing and consider the recommendations of the Historic Preservation Commission and the
Planning and Zoning Commission before deciding whether to establish the historic overlay zone,
creating the Local Landmark Designation.
Recommended Motion:
Move to approve the designation of 302-316 East Bloomington Street, the Slezak-Holub-Skarda
Building, as a Local Historic Landmark based on the following criteria for local designation: criteria A, B,
C, and E.
Attachments: Property Location map
Iowa Site Inventory Form 52-00602 Slezak -Holub-Skarda Building
Letter of support from Marty Boller
Letter of support from Marybeth Slonneger
Iowa City
Historic Preservation Commission
City Hall, 410 E Washington Street, Iowa City. IA. 52240
Property location map for the Slezak-Holub-Skarda Building, adjacent local districts, and nearby local
landmarks (stars).
Northside Historic District Goosetown-
Horace Mann
Conservation
ARCHITECTURAL AND HISTORICAL EVALUATION OF
Slezak-Holub-Skarda Building
302-316 E. Bloomington Street
Iowa City, Johnson County, Iowa
Iowa Site Inventory Form No. 52-00602
Prepared for
Friends of Historic Preservation
P.O. Box 2001
Iowa City, IA 52244
Prepared by
Jennifer A. Price, PhD
Price Preservation Research
P.O. Box 5201
Coralville, Iowa 52241-0201
January 2024
Iowa Site Inventory Form State Inventory Number: 52-00602 New Supplemental
State Historic Preservation Office 9-Digit SHPO Review & Compliance (R&C) Number:
(July 2014) Non-extant Year:
Read the Iowa Site Inventory Form Instructions carefully, to ensure accuracy and completeness before
completing this form. The instructions are available on our website: http://www.iowahistory.org/historic-
preservation/statewide-inventory-and-collections/iowa-site-inventory-form.html
• Property Name
A) Historic name: Slezak-Holub-Skarda Building
B) Other names: Narodni Sin; National Hall; Slezak Hotel; Holub & Son Grocery; Holub Apartments; Pagliai's Pizza
• Location
A) Street address: 302-316 E. Bloomington and N. Linn Sts
B) City or town:Iowa City ( Vicinity) County:Johnson
C) Legal description:
Rural: Township Name: Township No.: Range No.: Section: Qtr: of Qtr:
Urban: Subdivision: Original Town Plat Block(s): 57 Lot(s): 5 and part of 6
• Classification
A) Property category: Check only one B) Number of resources (within property):
Building(s) If eligible property, enter number of: If non-eligible property,
District Contributing Noncontributing enter number of:
Site 1 Buildings Buildings
Structure Sites Sites
Object Structures Structures
Objects Objects 1 Total Total
C) For properties listed in the National Register:
National Register status: Listed De-listed NHL NPS DOE
D) For properties within a historic district:
Property contributes to a National Register or local certified historic district.
Property contributes to a potential historic district, based on professional historic/architectural survey and evaluation.
Property does not contribute to the historic district in which it is located.
Historic district name: Historic district site inventory number:
E) Name of related project report or multiple property study, if applicable:
MPD title Historical Architectural Data Base #
• Function or Use Enter categories (codes and terms) from the Iowa Site Inventory Form Instructions
A) Historic functions B) Current functions
02E11 COMMERCE/specialy store/grocery 02G COMMERCE/restaurant
01D01 DOMESTIC/transitory housing/hotel 02A08 COMMERCE/business/laundry
03A04 SOCIAL/meeting hall/hall of patriotic organization 01B02 DOMESTIC/multiple dwelling/apartment building
• Description Enter categories (codes and terms) from the Iowa Site Inventory Form Instructions
A) Architectural classification B) Materials
05B LATE VICTORIAN/Italianate Foundation (visible exterior): 04 STONE
09F03 OTHER/Commercial/Arcaded Block Walls (visible exterior): 03 BRICK
Roof: 05 METAL
Other:
C) Narrative description SEE CONTINUATION SHEETS, WHICH MUST BE COMPLETED
Site Number: 52-00602 Address: 302-316 E. Bloomington and N. Linn Sts City:Iowa City County: Johnson
• Statement of Significance
A) Applicable National Register Criteria: Mark your opinion of eligibility after applying relevant National Register criteria
Criterion A: Property is associated with significant events. Yes No More research recommended
Criterion B: Property is associated with the lives of significant persons. Yes No More research recommended
Criterion C: Property has distinctive architectural characteristics. Yes No More research recommended
Criterion D: Property yields significant information in archaeology/history. Yes No More research recommended
B) Special criteria considerations: Mark any special considerations; leave blank if none
A: Owned by a religious institution or used for religious purposes.
B: Removed from its original location.
C: A birthplace or grave.
D: A cemetery
E: A reconstructed building, object, or structure.
F: A commemorative property.
G: Property less than 50 years of page or
achieved significance within the past 50 years.
C) Areas of significance D) Period(s) of significance
Enter categories from instructions
02 ARCHITECTURE 1875-1969
05 COMMERCE
E) Significant dates F) Significant person
Construction date Complete if Criterion B is marked above
1875 check if circa or estimated date
Other dates, including renovations
c.1930 (apts); 1938 (storefront); 1969 (store interior)
G) Cultural affiliation H) Architect/Builder
Complete if Criterion D is marked above Architect
Builder/contractor
I) Narrative statement of significance SEE CONTINUATION SHEETS, WHICH MUST BE COMPLETED
• Bibliography See continuation sheets for the list research sources used in preparing this form
• Geographic Data Optional UTM references See continuation sheet for additional UTM or comments
Zone Easting Northing NAD Zone Easting Northing NAD
1 2
3 4
• Form Preparation
Name and Title: Jennifer A. Price/Consultant Date:January 2024
Organization/firm: Price Preservation Research E-mail:pricepreservationresearch@gmail.com
Street address: P.O. Box 5201 Telephone:319.594.9513
City or Town: Coralville State: IA Zip code:52241-0201
• ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTATION Submit the following items with the completed form
A) For all properties, attach the following, as specified in the Iowa Site Inventory Form Instructions:
1. Map of property’s location within the community.
2. Glossy color 4x6 photos labeled on back with property/building name, address, date taken, view shown, and
unique photo number.
3. Photo key showing each photo number on a map and/or floor plan, using arrows next top each photo
number to indicate the location and directional view of each photograph.
4. Site plan of buildings/structures on site, identifying boundaries, public roads, and building/structure footprints.
B) For State Historic Tax Credit Part 1 Applications, historic districts and farmsteads, and barns:
See lists of special requirements and attachments in the Iowa Site Inventory Form Instructions.
State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) Use Only Below This Line
The SHPO has reviewed the Site Inventory and concurs with above survey opinion on National Register eligibility:
Yes No More research recommended
This is a locally designated property or part of a locally designated district.
Comments:
________________________________________________________________________________________________________
SHPO authorized signature: Date:
Iowa Site Inventory Form Site Number: 52-00602
State Historic Preservation Office Related District Number:
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Slezak-Holub-Skarda Building Johnson
Name of Property County
302-316 E. Bloomington and N. Linn Sts Iowa City
Address City
NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION
The Slezak-Holub-Skarda Building is located at the northeast corner of N. Linn Street and E. Bloomington Street
on the north side of Iowa City, seat of Johnson County in eastern Iowa. The property is bordered on the west and
north sides by the southern boundary lines of the Gilbert-Linn Street Historic District, a National Register-listed
residential historic district containing a large neighborhood of late nineteenth and early twentieth century houses.
Although it is outside the boundaries of the Gilbert-Linn Street Historic District, the Slezak-Holub-Skarda Building is
visually part of the district both architecturally and historically and is a familiar landmark in the overall Northside
neighborhood of Iowa City. Along the west side of the property, N. Linn Street retains its original brick paving. Across
Bloomington Street to the south is a large, paved lot that provides overflow parking for Pagliai’s Pizza – the
commercial tenant in the main level store unit since 1969 – and other nearby businesses, including Hamburg Inn
No. 2 just south of the parking lot. The surroundings to the southeast, south, and southwest feature a mix of late-
nineteenth to mid-twentieth-century commercial buildings, historic residential buildings repurposed for commercial
use, and a modern condominium building at the southwest corner of N. Linn and E. Bloomington streets.
The subject property is a complex of four adjoining brick buildings built from 1875 to the 1880s that together form
an L-shape around a central courtyard and parking lot with access to E. Bloomington Street. The entire Slezak
Block complex is comprised of the main two-story brick block (40 by 80 feet) built on the northeast corner of N. Linn
and E. Bloomington streets; a three-story brick Italianate style hotel addition (38 by 42 feet) built adjoining the rear
of the main building with entrance on N. Linn Street; a two-story hotel addition (22 by 72 feet) adjoined to rear of
the hotel addition and extending east along the north property line that originally held a carriage house, laundry,
and sleeping rooms; and the laundromat (34 by 80 feet) – originally the stables and later a garage – built adjoining
the east end of the carriage house and extending south to face E. Bloomington Street.
The main building, 302 E. Bloomington Street, was built by Joseph Slezak in 1875 in the commercial Italianate
style. The building has brick exterior walls, a front gabled roof clad in metal with three ventilators spaced evenly
along the ridgeline. The front-gabled roof is hidden on the south side façade by “a wooden pediment with Baroque
curves. Below this is a heavy, projecting, wooden cornice with single, widely-spaced windows with three sashes,
the upper section of which is boarded up. Around the semi-circular window tops the raised brick molding forms a
rectangular panel. At the top of the first story is a less extended cornice” (Alexander 1970). The storefront was
remodeled in 1938, creating a single central recessed tiled entry with wood and glass entry door, black tiled
bulkheads, and plate glass windows. In 1969, the store interior was remodeled to house the pizza parlor that is still
located there nearly 55 years later. “The second-story cornice extends along the east and west sides with upper-
story windows repeating those of the south façade. On the west side was a second entrance, leading to apartments,
using cast iron elements and large glass windows. This has been bricked up and the present entrance is to the
north” (Alexander 1970).
The three-story northern addition (308-312 N. Linn Street) was built as a hotel and is five bays wide with a central
entrance. It is also built of brick with a front-gabled roof. “The façade is topped by a high cornice with a version of
triglyph and metope ornament, and single, widely spaced brackets. All openings are topped by very plastic pressed
tin arches with delicate inset floral ornament of an Eastlake character, the kind of tool used in the 1880s. The cornice
continues around the building. Windows on the sides and back are topped by a segmental arch with a separate
molding formed by protruding brick” (Alexander 1970).
The adjoining two-story rear addition (former carriage house) has a flat roof and an entrance on the narrow west
side, with the addresses 310-314 N. Linn Street. The segmental arch windows have newer 1/1 double hung sash
windows. The south façade, clad in vinyl siding, overlooks the small courtyard and parking lot. A central entry door
and overhead garage door near the east endwall are features of the façade.
The easternmost addition (316 E. Bloomington Street) is also built of brick with a front-gabled roof hidden by a
curved Baroque pediment that complements the one on the main building. “The curving features of the Baroque
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Slezak-Holub-Skarda Building Johnson
Name of Property County
302-316 E. Bloomington and N. Linn Sts Iowa City
Address City
pediment is executed in brick (rather than wood like the main building) and outlined in wood” (Alexander 1970). It
served originally as a barn with stables for the horses of hotel guests. The building was converted by 1920 to a
heated garage. In 1953, it housed a linen service, and in 1958, it was remodeled into a coin-operated laundromat.
The brick façade and the brick portion of the Baroque pediment appear to have been stuccoed and painted white.
The recessed central entrance is flanked by two square fixed store windows. This storefront configuration (and
perhaps the stucco as well) likely dates to 1958, when it was remodeled into the coin-operated laundromat that it
remains today.
Statement of Integrity
In 1996, consultants Molly Myers Naumann and Brian Schultes – in their Survey and Evaluation of the Dubuque/Linn
Corridor, Iowa City, Iowa – determined the Slezak-Holub-Skarda Building one of 10 sites that “appear to be
individually significant” and likely “eligible for the NRHP and/or local landmark designation” (Naumann and Schultes
1996:10). Although the fifth-generation owner chose not to pursue National Register listing or local landmark status
at the time of the survey, he has continued to maintain the historic building complex to a high degree. The building,
therefore, remains deserving of local landmark designation and meets the seven aspects of integrity (location,
setting, design, workmanship, materials, feeling, and
association) that make it individually eligible for the National
Register of Historic Places.
The Slezak-Holub-Skarda Building complex is in its original
location at the northeast corner of E. Bloomington and N. Linn
Streets. Although the immediate surroundings to the east
south and southwest have changed in the past 50 years (see
Site Plan in Additional Documentation), the Slezak-Holub-
Skarda Building is a landmark that anchors the south
boundaries of the Gilbert-Linn Street Historic District, a well-
preserved National Register-listed residential district of houses
dating to the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries (see
Site Plan in Additional Documentation).
View looking north at the Slezak-Holub-Skarda Building, home
of Pagliai’s Pizza since 1969. Photo by Price Preservation Research,
December 2023
The original footprint and design of this Italianate style building
complex is intact, and the workmanship and materials of the
original builders is visible on all sides. Extant original character-defining features – including the face brick,
fenestration pattern, hood molds, brackets and cornices, and Baroque pediments – have been preserved throughout
periods of remodeling and repurposing.
The Slezak-Holub-Skarda Building conveys a feeling of time and place of a late-nineteenth-century Italianate
commercial block – even with its modern commercial tenants – that the building’s original owners and customers
would instantly recognize. The building is now thoroughly associated with Pagliai’s Pizza, which has been located
here since 1969, and yet the entire complex has been remarkably preserved so that its modern uses do not
overwhelm the building’s character-defining features or its historic association with the Gilbert-Linn Street Historic
District and Northside neighborhood of Iowa City.
Iowa Site Inventory Form Site Number: 52-00602
State Historic Preservation Office Related District Number:
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Slezak-Holub-Skarda Building Johnson
Name of Property County
302-316 E. Bloomington and N. Linn Sts Iowa City
Address City
STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE
The Slezak-Holub-Skarda Building is locally significant and individually eligible for listing in the National Register of
Historic Places under Criteria A and C. Under Criterion A, the building is a landmark associated with both the ethnic
and commercial history of Iowa City’s northside neighborhood. Begun by Joseph Slezak in 1875 and completed in
the 1880s, the complex of brick Italianate style commercial buildings at the corner of E. Bloomington and N. Linn
streets was a one-stop shopping, dining, lodging, entertainment, and cultural center for the ever-growing Bohemian-
American community in Iowa City and northern Johnson County. Even the curved Baroque pediment recalled the
Central European architecture that would have been familiar to Slezak and his fellow immigrants. His second-floor
hall, known as Narodni Sin, or National Hall, was home to Iowa City’s many Bohemian fraternal and community
organizations that used the hall for their meetings, and housed a comprehensive cultural library. The hall also
included a dance floor, a stage, and balcony, and was the venue for numerous dances, parties, sporting events,
and staged entertainments over its four decades of existence. Slezak himself operated his commercial and cultural
complex (hotel, hall, saloon, and grocery/dry goods store) for 25 years, specifically serving Solon, Swisher,
Shueyville, and rural Johnson County farmers, who came to town for market day or to visit the nearby hospitals. By
1900, just before Joseph Slezak turned over the businesses of the grocery, hall, and hotel to his son-in-law, Joseph
F. Holub, the Slezak Block with its popular National Hall was already considered, as the Iowa City Daily Republican
stated, “one of the landmarks of this city.” Holub took over the property in 1909, continuing the hall, rooming house,
and grocery store into the late 1920s and early 1930s. Holub remodeled the hall and rooming house into modern
apartments around 1930, essentially creating the commercial property that it remains today. The additions of the
laundromat in the former stable/garage in 1958 and Pagliai’s Pizza in the former grocery store in 1969 have added
more recent layers to the historical significance of this beloved 149-year-old property that has passed through five
generations of the same family and continues to be a landmark in Iowa City.
Under Criterion C, the Slezak-Holub-Skarda Building is a remarkably well-preserved example of commercial
Italianate architecture. As Molly Myers Naumann wrote in her Survey and Evaluation of the Dubuque/Linn Street
Corridor in 1996: “This two story brick commercial building from 1875 (with three story addition…) is individually
eligible as a fine example of Italianate commercial design. It features tall slender round arched windows on the
second floor with simple brick hoodmolds, while on the first floor the windows are segmental arched with brick
hoods. The three story addition has more elaborate cast hoodmolds. A bracketed wooden cornice surrounds both
sections. Relatively few alterations have been made over the years, but these include: bricking in an entrance on
the secondary (west) facade and putting in two small modern windows, bricking in a doorway on the west elevation,
installation of smaller windows at the second floor level, creating a new brick foyer or vestibule entry to the rear
wing, and new plate glass windows and entry door on the storefront.” Although changes to the building over the
past nine decades “sound extensive,” according to Naumann, the building’s overall integrity remains very high.
Moreover, each of its remodels (c.1930, 1936, 1958, and 1969) are now over 50 years of age and thus part of the
historic fabric. These changes are unobtrusive and do not diminish the building’s overall architectural integrity or its
original character-defining features, which include the unique curved Baroque pediment, the complementary
pediment on the former stable/laundromat, arched fenestration, hood molds, and bracketed cornices. The entire
building complex remains individually eligible for the National Register and would be a contributing resource, as
Naumann wrote in 1996, “in any historic district that includes Linn Street.”
The preliminary period of significance for the Slezak-Holub-Skarda Building is 1875 to at least 1969, from the year
the main building was completed and put into service to the year the store unit remodel was completed and Pagliai’s
“Pizza Palace” opened for business.
History of the Slezak-Holub-Skarda Building, 1875-1975
By 1850, new residents to Iowa City included many immigrants from Bohemia (the area of Central Europe known
today as the Czech Republic). They mainly settled in Cedar Rapids and Linn County, Johnson County north of Iowa
City, and in the eastern part of Iowa City’s Northside neighborhood, which came to be known as Goosetown
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(Naumann 1996;E-6). “Arriving in Linn County, Iowa, around 1855, Johann (John/Jan) and Anna Sichrova
Slezak came from Přívrat, Bohemia, a village in the Ústí Nad Orlicí District in the Pardubice Region of today’s Czech
Republic” (Boller 2023). By 1870, the Slezaks were living in Monroe Township in Johnson County and in 1872 –
fours year before his death – Johann (John) Slezak purchased Lots 5 & 6 in Block 57 of the Original Plat of Iowa
City. This property, located at the corner of N. Linn and E. Bloomington streets, had been home to the State “Blind
Asylum,” which was in 1872 “an old stone building” built in 1853 that had been sitting unused since that institution
was moved to Vinton in 1862. In March 1874, the Slezaks deeded the property to their oldest son Joseph (“Joe”)
(1847-1912) (Iowa Anti Monopolist, March 27, 1874). Two months later, Joe Slezak had moved into the “old Blind
Asylum” and opened a grocery store and National Hall, or “Narodni Sin” in Czech (Iowa State Press, May 19, 1875;
History of Johnson County Iowa 1883;75-76).
The complete Slezak building complex as shown on the 1888
Sanborn Fire Insurance Map of Iowa City. Source: Library of
Congress website
When the old Blind Asylum was badly damaged by fire a year
later in May 1875, Joe Slezak tore it down and began
construction of his own building to house his grocery and
National Hall. The result was an Italianate style two-story
brick block with an unusual Baroque pediment (Iowa Anti
Monopolist, May 1, 1874; Iowa State Press, May 19, 1875).
When it opened in November 1875, the main building
featured two store units, a dining room, and saloon on the
main floor, while the second floor served as a large meeting
and dance hall and likely hotel rooms in the rear. Upstairs,
the National Hall, or Narodni Sin, included a dance floor, a
stage, and balcony, and would be the venue for numerous
meetings, dances, parties, sporting events, and staged
entertainments over the next four decades.
Slezak’s Hotel, or “Farmer’s Home,” was officially opened on
November 1, 1875, and his National Hall (or “Narodni Sin”)
was opened on November 15, 1875. Slezak advertised both grand openings in the local Bohemian language
newspaper, Slovan Americky (Slovan Americky, October 28, 1875; Boller 2023; Jacobsen [1981]:12). Slezak
sought especially to cater to farmers living in rural Johnson County, who regularly traveled by horse and wagon into
Iowa City on market days to trade their farm products and purchase goods on Iowa Avenue, the city’s main
marketplace and just blocks from Slezak Hall. Because these trips to town often included an overnight stay,
entrepreneurs like Joe Slezak “opened ‘farmers hotels,’ offering inexpensive overnight boarding that also included
a hearty meal and a stable where farmers could safely park their horses & wagons” (Boller 2023).
After the grand openings, Iowa City’s other newspapers praised Slezak and his new brick block:
The “National,” the new Bohemian hotel built on the site formerly occupied by the old Blind Asylum, was
completed last week. The splendid hall on the second story was dedicated on Monday night by a grand ball,
participated in by over 400 persons. The structure cost $8,000, and is the property of [Joseph] Slezack [sic]
(Iowa City Republican, November 17, 1875).
Mr. Slezack [sic] has built, on the site of the old Blind Asylum, a most creditable brick structure, in which is the
finest and best proportioned public hall in town. This new building will be the home of the Ochotnik and other
Bohemian societies and there will be their library, one of the largest selections of Sclavic [sic] literature in the
United States (Iowa City Daily Press, November 29, 1875).
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Slezak opened his grocery/general store and saloon at the same time, but no advertisements have been found yet
announcing those features.
The first advertisements for Josef “Joe” Slezak’s new building appeared in the local Bohemian language newspaper,
Slovan Americky. On the left, Slezak gives details of the grand opening of his new “Farmers’ Home” with dining room
and stables on November 1, 1875, and on the right of the grand opening of The National Hall (Narodni Sin) with a
dance ball on November 15, 1875. The “Farmer’s Home” was located in the original building, and the stables were
nearby. The extant brick hotel, carriage house, and stables were complete by 1888.
Source: Slovan Americky, October 28, 1875
Slezak added more buildings until the entire Slezak complex was complete by 1888 (see 1888 Sanborn Map). To
his main brick block on the northeast corner of N. Linn and E. Bloomington streets, he added a three-story brick
Italianate style hotel addition (38 by 42 feet) on the north side with entrance on N. Linn Street; an adjoining hotel
addition (22 by 72 feet) to the north and extending east that originally housed a carriage house, laundry, and
sleeping rooms; and a large barn with stables (34 by 80 feet) adjoined to the east end of the carriage house and
extending and facing south. Altogether, the buildings formed an L-shape.
Slezak intended his corner building complex to be a one-stop shopping, dining, lodging, entertainment, and cultural
center for the Bohemian-American community in Iowa City and Johnson County environs. Even the building’s
curved Baroque pediment recalled the Central European architecture that would have been familiar to Slezak and
his fellow immigrants. From 1875 to the 1910s, “Slezak’s National Hotel and Hall” was home to the following
Bohemian fraternal and community organizations using the hall for their meetings: Trasti (c. 1892), Zastit (1901-
15), Slovanska Lipa (1892), Forum Palacky (1904-9), and Iowa City Lodge #180 of ZCBJ (1914)” (Boller 2023;
Jacobsen 1981). Slezak operated his commercial and cultural complex (hotel, restaurant, hall, saloon, and
grocery/dry goods) for 25 years, specifically serving Solon, Swisher, and Shueyville and northern Johnson County
farmers, many of them Bohemian immigrants, who came to town for market day or to visit the nearby hospitals and
needed overnight accommodations (Jacobsen 1981; Boller 2023).
In 1886, a notice in the Iowa State Press told readers Joe Slezak had turned over operation of the grocery/dry
goods store “to his former clerk, Joseph F. Holub, who will continue the business at the old stand, National Hall
building.” Eva Slezak, Joe’s wife, continued to be in charge of “the boarding house as heretofore,” while Slezak
continued as proprietor of the National Hall. Holub (1867-1934) eventually married the Slezaks’ daughter, Anna
(1872-1963), in 1892 and apparently left the Slezak store to work elsewhere until 1901 (Iowa State Press,
September 29, 1886; Boller 2023). City directories show the grocery was run by Joe’s son, Frank Slezak, in 1899,
and again by Joe Slezak in 1901. A saloon operated by Joseph Slezak was listed in 1878, by Frank Slezak in 1899,
and again by Joseph Slezak in 1901 (Jacobsen 1981).
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By 1892, Joseph Slezak was praised by the Iowa City Weekly Republican as “Prominent among the Bohemians,”
“a natural leader among men,” and “a man of indomitable energy.”
Commencing in a small way he has built up in Iowa City an extensive property occupying the site of the old
blind asylum, his National Hall, a place of public meetings and social gatherings. Beneath it are two
commodious store rooms devoted to groceries, dry goods and general merchandise. In the same building he
conducts a well appointed hotel. Mr. Slezak has in every way deserved his success (Iowa City Weekly
Republican, December 20th, 1892).
In 1901, Joseph F. Holub took over the grocery store, and “all the other business ventures centered in the Slezak
block:”
Joseph Holub . . . will succeed his father-in-law, Joseph Slezak, as proprietor of the National hall, the
Farmers’ home, the grocery store and all the other business ventures centered in the Slezak block.
Mr. Slezak, as a hard-working, popular pioneer, has built up a great business there, and his son-in-
law certainly starts an independent commercial career with a fine outlook for prosperity and fortune. As to Mr.
Holub himself, everybody knows him. His connection with Gramling’s, Denecke & Yetter’s and Yetter’s has
made him acquainted with thousands of householders in Johnson county [sic]. He is a diligent, courteous and
always good natured salesman, and as “his own boss” will doubtless do exceedingly well (Daily Iowa State
Press, September 25, 1901).
In 1909, Slezak sold the entire property to Holub:
An important transfer of property has taken place through the purchase from J.J. Slezak of the
property owned by the former at the corner of Linn and Bloomington streets. Mr. Holub has for some time
been in active charge of the business conducted there, and is therefore familiar with the proposition which he
has undertaken.
The building on the site is one of the land marks [sic] of Iowa City and well built many years ago. It
was a structure of fine construction and is therefore well preserved. The upper story is devoted to Dancehall
and hotel purposes while on the ground floor are the grocery and saloon and the restaurant. No announcement
of the consideration is made but the property is one generally valued at about $40,000. Mr. Holub will have
the wish of his many friends for success in his continued business activities in his own property (Iowa City
Press-Citizen, September 6, 1909).
In 1919, Joseph Holub brought his son, William, into the business with him, styling themselves Holub and Son until
1933, when the name changed to Holub’s Grocery (Iowa City Press-Citizen, February 24, 1933; Iowa City Press-
Citizen, March 31, 1934; Iowa City Press-Citizen, May 16, 1935). Joseph Holub also continued the National Hall,
which became known as Holub’s Hall, until c.1926-1928, when he embarked on his long-held plans to remodel the
hall and rooming house into modern apartments (Iowa City Press-Citizen, November 26, 1924). Eventually the
carriage house would be remodeled into apartments, as well. He had already converted the barn and stables into
a heated garage by 1920 (see 1920 Sanborn map). In 1953, the former stable/garage became the home of the
Iowa City Home Linen Service (Iowa City Press-Citizen, July 23, 1953). In 1958, the building was remodeled into a
coin-operated laundromat that continues today (Iowa City Press-Citizen, September 3 and 4, 1958).
In 1936, I.C. Nichols and his Self Serve Grocery replaced Holub’s Grocery (Iowa City Press-Citizen, April 16, 1938).
In 1938, William J. Holub (1892-1975), the third generation property owner, remodeled the storefront, likely creating
the single central recessed entrance that is mostly extant (Iowa City Press-Citizen, February 25, 1938). The same
year, Nichols remodeled the grocery store interior (Iowa City Press-Citizen, February 25, 1938). In 1953, Raymond
Tweedy purchased the business and opened Tweedy’s Self Serve Grocery Store (Iowa City Press Citizen,
December 30, 1953). In 1960, Val and Marilyn (Holub) Skarda, the fourth generation of the Slezak/Holub family
took over. The couple moved into William Holub’s former home in the building, and Val Skarda became, as his
obituary in 2019 stated, “the patriarch of the Holub Apartments, an Iowa City landmark” (Iowa City Press-Citizen,
June 6, 1960; Iowa City Press-Citizen, May 15, 2019).
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Tweedy’s went out of business in 1968 (Iowa City Press-Citizen, November 29, 1969). One year later, Val Skarda
remodeled the store unit into a “pizza house,” and Armond Pagliai moved his Pizza Palace from 127 S. Clinton
Street to 302 E. Bloomington. Around 1975, the name changed to Pagliai’s Pizza, and it has been located there
ever since.
By 1981, as this advertisement shows, Pagliai’s Pizza had become the
familiar face of the Slezak-Holub-Skarda Building. Today, the restaurant is
part of its historic significance. Source: Iowa City Press-Citizen, December 5, 1981
Already considered a landmark by 1900, the history of the Slezak-Holub-Skarda
Building was periodically the subject of the recurring feature, “A Fact A Day About
Iowa City” in the Press-Citizen. Its “Narodni Sin” was an especially popular topic,
used as a way to talk about Iowa City’s Bohemian cultural past or the “old Blind
Asylum,” or to reminisce generally about Iowa City’s Northside neighborhood and
the “good old days.” During his first year writing for the Press-Citizen, Iowa City
historian Irving Weber made Slezak Hall a focus of his recurring series, “How’s
Your Building IQ,” in which he implored his readers to “Look Up!” at the upper
stories of the city’s historic buildings. The popular history of the building appeared
again in Weber’s book, Historical Stories About Iowa City – Volume
1 (1976). Weber revisited the subject again in 1981 and in 1990 to discuss historic
metal roofs (Iowa City Press-Citizen, March 15, 1973; Iowa City Press-Citizen,
April 18, 1981; Iowa City Press-Citizen, October 20, 1990). These remembrances
of the building’s history have bolstered its significance as a beloved Iowa City landmark. The additions of the Holub
apartments in the former National Hall in c.1930, the laundromat in the former stables/garage in 1958, and Pagliai’s
Pizza (an the Iowa City institution) in the former grocery store in 1969 have added more recent layers to the historical
significance of this 149-year-old property. The building has passed through the ownership of five generations of the
same family and continues to be individually eligible for the National Register and a landmark in the Northside
Neighborhood of Iowa City.
MAJOR BIBLIOGRAPHIC REFERENCES
Ad for Basket Ball and Dance, Iowa City Press-Citizen, January 20, 1925.
Ad for Home Linen Service, Iowa City Press-Citizen, July 23, 1953.
Ad for Holub’s Grocery, Iowa City Press-Citizen, May 16, 1935.
Ad for Iowa City Home Linen Service, Iowa City Press-Citizen, July 23, 1953.
Ad for Going out of business sale for Tweedy’s Self Serve Grocery, Iowa City Press Citizen, November 29, 1968.
Ad for New Location-Store No. 2 Self Serve Stores, Iowa City Press-Citizen, April 16, 1936.
Ad for Newly Remodeled Self Serve Store, Iowa City Press-Citizen, March 31, 1938.
Ad for Pagliai’s Pizza, Iowa City Press-Citizen, December 5, 1981.
“A Fact A Day About Iowa City: ‘Narodni Sin,’” Iowa City Press-Citizen, September 24, 1947.
Alexander, Robert. 302 & 316 East Bloomington & 308-314 N. Linn.” Historic American Building Survey Inventory,
Library of Congress, Washington, D.C., January 20, 1970. On file at State Historic Preservation Office,
Des Moines, Iowa.
Aurner, Clarence Ray. Leading Events in Johnson County Iowa History. Vol. 2. Cedar Rapids, IA: Western
Historical Press, 1913.
Baxter, Elaine. Northside Neighborhood Preservation Study: Historic Structures Inventory. Report prepared by the
Department of Community Development, City of Iowa City, and Institute of Urban & Regional Research,
University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa, 1977.
“Big Property Was Sold, Jos. Holub Buys Slezak Hall, Also Gets the Hotel, Grocery and Saloon Business,” Iowa
City Press-Citizen, September 6, 1909.
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Boller, Marty. “Saving Iowa City’s Slezak National Hall,” Our Iowa Heritage, 2023. Accessed at
https://ouriowaheritage.com/slezak-national-hall/ - 12/2023.
“City Issues 33 Permits for Building,” Iowa City Press-Citizen, July 10, 1969.
“Fire Causes Much Damage,” Iowa City Press-Citizen, February 9, 1940.
“Give Surprise Party for William Holubs,” Iowa City Press-Citizen, June 6, 1960.
Grand opening ads for Self Serve Laundromat, Iowa City Press-Citizen, September 3 and 4, 1958.
Help-Wanted Ad for Pizza Palace, Iowa City Press-Citizen, August 21, 1969.
History of Johnson County, Iowa. Iowa City, IA: [?], 1883.
Iowa City Daily Press, January 18, 1876.
Iowa City Daily Press, November 29, 1875.
Iowa City Daily Republican, December 4th, 1900.
Iowa City Republican, November 17, 1875.
Jacobson, James E. North Side Neighborhood Preservation Study. Prepared for Division of Historic Preservation,
Iowa City, Iowa, [1981?].
“Joe Holub Climbs,” Daily Iowa State Press, September 25, 1901.
“National Hall (Slezak Hall),” Iowa Site Inventory Form No. 52-00602. On file at State Historic Preservation Office,
Des Moines, Iowa.
Naumann, Molly Myers, and Brian Schultes. Survey and Evaluation of the Dubuque/Linn Corridor, Iowa City,
Iowa. Prepared for the City of Iowa City, the Iowa City Historic Preservation Commission, and the Iowa
City Planning and Community Development Department, Iowa City, Iowa, 1996.
Naumann, Molly Myers. Architectural & Historical Resources of the Dubuque/Linn Street Corridor, Iowa City,
Iowa, 1839-c.1940. Multiple Property Document, National Register of Historic Places, National Park
Service, U.S. Department of the Interior, Washington, D.C., 1996.
“New Store Front to Be Erected by Holub,” Iowa City Press-Citizen, February 25, 1938.
“Placemat Features Historic Homes, Businesses Here,” Iowa City Press-Citizen, December 23, 1971.
“Planning New Apartments,” Iowa City Press-Citizen, November 26, 1924.
“Raymond Tweedy Buys Self Serve Grocery from Ralph Westcott, Iowa City Press Citizen, December 30, 1953.
Sanborn Fire Insurance Maps of Iowa City, Iowa, 1883, 1888, 1892, 1899, 1906, 1920, 1926. Obtained from
Library of Congress website at https://www.loc.gov/collections/sanborn-
maps/?q=Iowa+City,+Johnson+County – 12/2023.
Svendsen, Marlys A. Gilbert-Linn Street Historic District National Register Nomination. National Register of
Historic Places, National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior, Washington, D.C., 2004.
Weber, Irving E., “How’s Your Building IQ,” Iowa City Press-Citizen, March 15, 1973.
_____________, “’Narodni Sin’ Remembered,” Iowa City Press-Citizen, April 18, 1981.
_____________, “To Top It Off: Metal Roofs,” Iowa City Press-Citizen, October 20, 1990.
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ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTATION
Latitude: 41.664918 Longitude: -91.531348
Location of Slezak-Holub-Skarda Building in Iowa City
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Site Plan
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Location of Slezak-Holub-Skarda Building (star) abutting the south boundary lines of the
National Register-listed Gilbert-Linn Street Historic District
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CURRENT PHOTOGRAPHS (Photos by Price Preservation Research, December 12, 2023)
General view looking northwest
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Façade, looking north
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HISTORICAL DOCUMENTATION
Praise fo the grand opening of Slezak’s “new Bohemian hotel” and “splendid hall,” 1875
Sources: (left) Iowa City Republican, November 17, 1875; (right) Iowa City Daily Press, November 29, 1875
Ads for Joseph Slezak’s National Hall with “One flight of Stairs, large Audience Room, ample Stage and Scenery,”
and Slezak’s “Farmer’s Home,” 1876, offering “good stabling” and “good boarding and lodging.” Sources: (left) Iowa
State Press, March 2, 1876 and (right) Iowa City Daily Press, April 12, 1876
Bohemian theatrical entertainment at Slezak’s new hall, “for the benefit of the Herzegovinian rebels,”
1876. Source: Iowa City Daily Press, January 18, 1876
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The Slezak property as shown on the 1892 Sanborn Fire Insurance Map of Iowa City. Note the saloon is
gone, replaced by a new dining room and parlor.
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The Slezak property as shown on the 1899 Sanborn Fire Insurance Map of Iowa City. Carriage house and
livery are still in use. Note the two dining rooms and saloon in the east store unit.
Source: Library of Congress website
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Joe Slezak was thinking of selling the Slezak Hall property in 1900, but instead he put his son-in-law
Joseph Holub in charge of the businesses the following year. Note the Slezak building is referred to as
“one of the landmarks of this city.” Source: Iowa City Daily Republican, December 4th, 1900
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The Slezak-Holub property as shown on the 1906 Sanborn Fire Insurance Map of Iowa City. Joseph Holub
had been proprietor since 1901. Source: Library of Congress website
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In 1901, Joseph Holub, son-in-law to Joe Slezak, took over the proprietorship of all the businesses
located in the Slezak Block. In 1909, he purchased the property from father-in-law, which at the time was
generally valued at $40,000 and still considered “one of the land marks of Iowa City.”
Sources: (left) Daily Iowa State Press, September 25, 1901; (right) Iowa City Press-Citizen, September 6, 1909
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Looking northeast at Slezak-Holub Building, 1913, with signage on the pediment reading: J.F. Holub /
Narodni Sin / National Hall. Holub had purchased the property in 1909. J.F. Holub Grocery was in the
storefront and the Holub Hotel was at the rear. The popular National Hall (or Narodni Sin) was above the
grocery store, and came to be known as Holub’s Hall. Source: Aurner 1913:690
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The Slezak/Holub property as shown on the 1920 Sanborn Fire Insurance Map of Iowa City. Note the livery
stable has been remodeled into a heated 12-car garage, but the carriage house remains, reflecting the
transition from horse-drawn to motor transportation just after of World War I.
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Holub and Son Grocery, The National Hall, and Rooming House, looking northeast, 1920s. Note the
original double storefront configuration and the tall upper-story 4/4 double-hung sash round-arch
windows. Source: Kent Photograph Collection, V3-45, State Historical Society of Iowa, Iowa City
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302 Bloomington Street as shown on the 1926 Sanborn Fire Insurance Map of Iowa City. Note the hotel is
now a “rooming house,” soon to be apartments, and the carriage house (marked D for “dwelling”) has
been remodeled into an extension of the rooming house. Source: Library of Congress website
Iowa Site Inventory Form Site Number: 52-00602
State Historic Preservation Office Related District Number:
Continuation Sheet
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Slezak-Holub-Skarda Building Johnson
Name of Property County
302-316 E. Bloomington and N. Linn Sts Iowa City
Address City
In 1924, Joseph Holub made public his plans to convert the old National Hall and rooming house into
modern apartments. The plans were realized before 1930. Source: Iowa City Press-Citizen, November 26, 1924
Iowa Site Inventory Form Site Number: 52-00602
State Historic Preservation Office Related District Number:
Continuation Sheet
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Slezak-Holub-Skarda Building Johnson
Name of Property County
302-316 E. Bloomington and N. Linn Sts Iowa City
Address City
One of the last events that took place in Holub’s Hall was a basketball game and dance between
Williamsburg and the Iowa National Guard in January 1925.
Source: Iowa City Press-Citizen, January 20, 1925
One of the last ads for Holub’s Grocery, 1935. Source: Iowa City Press-Citizen, May 16, 1935
Iowa Site Inventory Form Site Number: 52-00602
State Historic Preservation Office Related District Number:
Continuation Sheet
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Slezak-Holub-Skarda Building Johnson
Name of Property County
302-316 E. Bloomington and N. Linn Sts Iowa City
Address City
In 1936, after Holub’s Grocery closed for good, the Self Serve Grocery, owned by I.C. Nichols, opened a
second store location at 302 E. Bloomington Street.
Source: Iowa City Press-Citizen, April 16, 1936
In 1938, William Holub, son of Joseph Holub and third-generation owner of the building, remodeled the
storefront. This remodel is likely the extant storefront today, complete with tiled bulkheads, central
recessed tiled entry, and wood and glass entry door with sidelights and transom.
Source: Iowa City Press-Citizen, February 25, 1938
Iowa Site Inventory Form Site Number: 52-00602
State Historic Preservation Office Related District Number:
Continuation Sheet
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Slezak-Holub-Skarda Building Johnson
Name of Property County
302-316 E. Bloomington and N. Linn Sts Iowa City
Address City
In 1938, Self Serve Stores completed an interior remodel of their No. 2 store at 302 East Bloomington
Street. Source: Iowa City Press-Citizen, March 31, 1938
This story about a fire in the Holub Apartments reveals a linoleum store located in the building at 304 N.
Linn Street. This was probably located in the space behind the grocery store originally occupied by the
saloon and dining room. Source: Iowa City Press-Citizen, February 9, 1940
Iowa Site Inventory Form Site Number: 52-00602
State Historic Preservation Office Related District Number:
Continuation Sheet
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Slezak-Holub-Skarda Building Johnson
Name of Property County
302-316 E. Bloomington and N. Linn Sts Iowa City
Address City
A history of Joseph Slezak and his famous hall was the subject of the popular column “A Fact A Day
About Iowa City” in the Press-Citizen in 1947. Source: Iowa City Press-Citizen, September 24, 1947
Iowa Site Inventory Form Site Number: 52-00602
State Historic Preservation Office Related District Number:
Continuation Sheet
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Slezak-Holub-Skarda Building Johnson
Name of Property County
302-316 E. Bloomington and N. Linn Sts Iowa City
Address City
Raymond Tweedy purchased the Self Serve Grocery in 1953, styling the business Tweedy’s Self Serve
Grocery. He operated it until he went out of business in 1968. Sources: (left) Iowa City Press Citizen, December 30,
1953 and (right) Iowa City Press Citizen, November 29, 1968
Ad for the Iowa City Home Linen Service in the remodeled former horse stable/auto garage at
316 E. Bloomington Street, 1953. Source: Iowa City Press-Citizen, July 23, 1953
Iowa Site Inventory Form Site Number: 52-00602
State Historic Preservation Office Related District Number:
Continuation Sheet
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Slezak-Holub-Skarda Building Johnson
Name of Property County
302-316 E. Bloomington and N. Linn Sts Iowa City
Address City
Grand opening ads for “Iowa City’s First Coin-Operated Self Serve Laundromat,” 316 East Bloomington,
1958. The claim of being “the first” may or may not be true. Sources: (above) Iowa City Press-Citizen, September 3,
1958; (below) Iowa City Press-Citizen, September 4, 1958
Iowa Site Inventory Form Site Number: 52-00602
State Historic Preservation Office Related District Number:
Continuation Sheet
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Slezak-Holub-Skarda Building Johnson
Name of Property County
302-316 E. Bloomington and N. Linn Sts Iowa City
Address City
In July 1969, Val Skarda, fourth-generation owner, received a permit to remodel the grocery store at 302
East Bloomington Street into a “pizza house,” at a cost of $10,000. Source: Iowa City Press-Citizen, July 10, 1969
One of the first help-wanted ads for the new “Pizza Palace” location, 302 E. Bloomington, 1969.
Source: Iowa City Press-Citizen, August 21, 1969
Iowa Site Inventory Form Site Number: 52-00602
State Historic Preservation Office Related District Number:
Continuation Sheet
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Slezak-Holub-Skarda Building Johnson
Name of Property County
302-316 E. Bloomington and N. Linn Sts Iowa City
Address City
Illustration of Slezak-Holub-Skarda Building right after the 1969 store remodel was completed and Pizza
Palace moved in, and before the restaurant changed its name to Pagliai’s Pizza around 1975. By 1973, the
signboard covering up the store transom lights was installed. The black tiled bulkheads and the central
recessed entry with wood entrance doors and tiled entry, likely from the 1938 storefront remodel, are
extant, but an outer glass entry door with sidelights and transom was added by 1981, creating an entry
vestibule. Note also the N. Linn Street side entrance doors (probably providing entry to the original
saloon, dining room) were still there; these have since been bricked in and converted to two small
windows. Source: Iowa City Press-Citizen, December 23, 1971
Iowa Site Inventory Form Site Number: 52-00602
State Historic Preservation Office Related District Number:
Continuation Sheet
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Slezak-Holub-Skarda Building Johnson
Name of Property County
302-316 E. Bloomington and N. Linn Sts Iowa City
Address City
In 1973, not long after the Pizza Palace (later Pagliai’s Pizza) opened at 302 E. Bloomington Street, Iowa
City historian Irving Weber called attention to the history of the Slezak-Holub-Skarda Building during his
first year as a columnist for the Iowa City Press-Citizen. Note the Pizza Palace sign affixed to the upper
story façade before the familiar “Pagliai’s Pizza” sign replaced it. Source: Iowa City Press-Citizen, March 15, 1973
Iowa Site Inventory Form Site Number: 52-00602
State Historic Preservation Office Related District Number:
Continuation Sheet
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Slezak-Holub-Skarda Building Johnson
Name of Property County
302-316 E. Bloomington and N. Linn Sts Iowa City
Address City
View looking north at the former carriage house – part of Holub Apartments – taken in 1981 during the
Northside Neighborhood survey. Source: Jacobsen 1981
View of the Bloomington Street Laundromat, taken in 1981 during the Northside Neighborhood survey.
Source: Jacobsen 1981
Iowa Site Inventory Form Site Number: 52-00602
State Historic Preservation Office Related District Number:
Continuation Sheet
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Slezak-Holub-Skarda Building Johnson
Name of Property County
302-316 E. Bloomington and N. Linn Sts Iowa City
Address City
View of the now familiar Pagliai’s Pizza in the Slezak-Holub-Skarda Building, 1981, from an Irving Weber
column. Note the signboard and neon lettering and extant original bracketed cornice covering the store
transom, as well as the exterior glass entry door and sidelights. The Bloomington Street Laundromat is
visible in the background at lower right, looking very much as it does today.
Source: Iowa City Press-Citizen, April 18, 1981
Iowa Site Inventory Form Site Number: 52-00602
State Historic Preservation Office Related District Number:
Continuation Sheet
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Slezak-Holub-Skarda Building Johnson
Name of Property County
302-316 E. Bloomington and N. Linn Sts Iowa City
Address City
Slezak Hall and the Narodni Sin was a beloved piece of Iowa City history that Irving Weber returned to in
1981 and again in 1990. Source: Iowa City Press-Citizen, April 18, 1981
Iowa Site Inventory Form Site Number: 52-00602
State Historic Preservation Office Related District Number:
Continuation Sheet
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Slezak-Holub-Skarda Building Johnson
Name of Property County
302-316 E. Bloomington and N. Linn Sts Iowa City
Address City
The Slezak-Holub-Skarda Building had been the location of Pagliai’s Pizza for 20 years when this photo
was taken for Irving Weber’s story about Iowa City’s historic metal roofs. Photo by Rodney White for
Irving Weber’s column, October 20, 1990. Source: Weber Collection, Iowa City Photograph Collection, State Historical
Society of Iowa, Iowa City
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From:Marty Boller <mjbhawkeye@gmail.com>
Sent:Saturday, October 14, 2023 1:18 PM
To:Jessica Bristow; Marty Boller
Subject:followup on Slezak Hall recommendations
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FYI ‐ I wanted to share my webpage in support of the committee's decision to recommend "Landmark" status. THANKS!
https://ouriowaheritage.com/slezak‐national‐hall/
please keep me posted on how the process is moving forward. THANKS! mb
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Marty Boller ‐ MJBHawkeye
Check out our websites:
www.ouriowaheritage.com/
www.johnsoncountyremembrancepark.org/
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From:Marybeth Slonneger <mbslonn@mchsi.com>
Sent:Monday, October 16, 2023 9:38 AM
To:Jessica Bristow
Subject:National Hall
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I’m writing in support of designating the National Hall as a local Landmark. It’s distinctive baroque‐style parapet has
made it a familiar, eye‐catching building on the Northside.
Years ago, when I was researching material for my book, Small But Ours, I talked with the late Marge Hayek, wife
of William Hayek, and she showed me dance souvenirs from dances held at the Hall and spoke of the pleasure
people took in meeting there for dances and other events. It was a genuine social meeting place for the Bohemian
community.
And it’s just fun to look at and a very contributing building to our visual landscape.
Marybeth Slonneger
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Jessica Bristow
From:mbslonn@mchsi.com
Sent:Saturday, February 3, 2024 1:49 PM
To:Jessica Bristow
Subject:Fwd: A CALL TO ACTION – SAVE THE SLEZAK!
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** This email originated outside of the City of Iowa City email system. Please take extra care opening any links or
attachments. ** Hi Jessica,
At the behest of Friends of Historic Preservation last October, I wrote to Mayor Teague and, I think, Council encouraging
all to
protect Holub Hall; Mayor Teague sent back a very nice reply.
Am not sure you follow Marty Boller's Our Iowa Heritage blog, but thought you might be interested in his call for
attendance at
the meeting. Will look forward to seeing you.
Marybeth
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Sent: Saturday, February 3, 2024 1:06:32 PM
Subject: A CALL TO ACTION – SAVE THE SLEZAK!
Post : A CALL TO ACTION – SAVE THE SLEZAK!
URL : http://ouriowaheritage.com/2024/02/03/a‐call‐to‐action‐save‐the‐slezak/
Posted : February 3, 2024 at 7:05 pm
Author : Our Iowa Heritage
Categories : Did You Know?
Thursday, February 8th ‐ 5:30 pm ‐ Speak Up to Protect this 1870s Iowa City Icon!
https://bollerfamily.files.wordpress.com/2024/02/iowacityicon.jpg
Saving Iowa City’s Slezak National Hall ‐ 302‐316 Bloomington Street ‐ Iowa City. As was reported earlier, the iconic
building that houses Pagliai's Pizza is for sale. The property is advertised as "PERFECT FOR REDEVELOPMENT.” Can you
imagine a new structure occupying this block?
The first official step to protect this building is a PUBLIC HEARING on Thursday, February 8 by the Historic Preservation
Commission. The hearing starts at:
5:30 PM in the Council Chambers of City Hall ‐ 410 E Washington Street ‐ Iowa City
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The commission will vote whether to designate 302‐316 Bloomington Street in Iowa City as a local historic landmark.
Read more about this historic building here. ( https://ouriowaheritage.com/slezak‐national‐hall/ ) The commission
needs to hear from you:
Speak up! The hearing is open to the public and the commission wants to hear from Iowa Citians. If you care about the
building, step up and say so. Comments should be brief.
Show up! We need many people sitting in the audience. Just your presence shows you care. Hope to see you at 5:30 PM!
Put it in writing! Send your message to the Historic Preservation Commission in care of Jessica Bristow at
jbristow@iowa‐city.org ( mailto:jbristow@iowa‐city.org ) . Plan to send it no later than Thursday, February 8 at noon to
have your message reach the commissioners.
Review the Commission Packet for February 8 to Learn More:(Pagliai's building description starts on page
3):https://www.iowa‐city.org/WebLink/DocView.aspx?id=2190301&dbid=0&repo=CityofIowaCity (
https://salvagebarn.us3.list‐manage.com/track/click?u=1ee5435ef6548681345b8ec77&id=56ec48e420&e=df6aa85c1e )
Thank you for adding momentum and showing you care about protecting this neighborhood anchor and important piece
of Iowa City history.
PLEASE PASS THE WORD! Let's SAVE THE SLEZAK!
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Jessica Bristow
From:Richard Hakes <hakes@southslope.net>
Sent:Saturday, February 3, 2024 1:50 PM
To:Jessica Bristow
Subject:Please designate Pagliai building as historic....
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Dear Ms. Bristow,
Count me among those who would hate to see another IC historic site lost – The Pagliai’s Pizza building.
Richard Hakes
North Liberty
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Jessica Bristow
From:Frank Gersh <fsgersh@gmail.com>
Sent:Saturday, February 3, 2024 1:54 PM
To:Jessica Bristow
Subject:Pagliai building
** This email originated outside of the City of Iowa City email system. Please take extra care opening any links or
attachments. ** As a long time resident (50 years) of Iowa City, former member of the Historic Preservation Commission
and someone who lives in a historic district, I would urge you and the other Commissioners to vote in favor of making
the building that houses Pagliai’s Pizza a local historic landmark.
Sincerely yours,
Frank Gersh
1041 Woodlawn Ave, Iowa City, IA 52245
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Jessica Bristow
From:Lisa Lisa <lrd5353@gmail.com>
Sent:Saturday, February 3, 2024 4:14 PM
To:Jessica Bristow
Subject:Paglias building
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We must preserve the paglias building! Also I'll be mad if anything comes between me and my Paglias pizza lol. We have
already lost so much of what made Iowa City Iowa City. Soon all we will have is sterile buildings and less affordable
housing because of rich people's greed
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Jessica Bristow
From:Amy Woodward <amywoodward8@gmail.com>
Sent:Saturday, February 3, 2024 6:05 PM
To:Jessica Bristow
Subject:302 East Bloomington
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Please designate 302 East Bloomington Street a local historic landmark.
I care about the building and its importance to the community. Let's preserve this wonderful treasure for Iowa City.
Thank you!
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Jessica Bristow
From:Pamela <iowahawk3@aol.com>
Sent:Saturday, February 3, 2024 11:16 PM
To:Jessica Bristow
Subject:302 e bloomington
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Hello.
Please designate this building as a local historic landmark. This building, as well as Pagliai's, are icons to the downtown
area. We don't need another parking lot or high rise. Some things are better left alone. Newer is not always better!
Thank you from a long‐time Iowa City resident,
Pamela Miller‐DeKeyser
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Jessica Bristow
From:Kathy Volz <kathy.volz@gmail.com>
Sent:Sunday, February 4, 2024 7:51 AM
To:Jessica Bristow
Subject:Re: 302 E. Burlington St.
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To whom it may concern:
If in fact this building is sold and there is a chance it could be demolished, it must be named a historical landmark.
Period.
Please preserve the beautiful and historic architecture in Iowa City.
‐Kathy Buxton Volz
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Jessica Bristow
From:gmlauer@gmail.com
Sent:Sunday, February 4, 2024 3:37 PM
To:Jessica Bristow
Subject:302 E Bloomington / Paglia’s buildng.
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Dear Jessica Bristow,
I am writing to you and your capacity of historic preservation planner for the city of Iowa city regarding the status of 302
East Bloomington St. in Iowa city also referred to at times as the Paglia’s building.
Please accept these comments for the record as the historic reservation commission meets to consider the status of this
nearly 150‐year‐old Iowa city landmark.
The Iowa city northside neighborhood is a gem in the landscape of our community with many older buildings, and
establish businesses creating a zone, unlike any other in the city. As such it Serves as an economic anchor, as well as a
social anchor in many many ways from the weekly musical events in the areas between oasis and brick, the venerable
hamburg inn, nearby, Johns grocery and other classic Iowa city landmarks.
Certainly the business business that’s located at 302 East Burlington has its own iconic history. However, businesses do
come and go and buildings can remain with support.
I urge the placement of 302 E. Burlington on the landmark registry, and for consideration for a degree of preservation
status. I would also be hopeful that the buildings owners might access some degree of city supports for the upkeep
maintenance and or rehabilitation of the structure whether it be through city budget, funding, or through grant funding,
supported and guided by your offices.
Thank you for receiving these comments and forwarding them to the historic preservation commission.
I am a lifelong resident of this community and would be deeply saddened to see this building, raised for new
construction.
Sincerely,
Geoffery Lauer
1601 Center Ave.
Iowa city, IA 52240
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Jessica Bristow
From:Devin Redmond <devinredmond@hotmail.com>
Sent:Sunday, February 4, 2024 7:11 PM
To:Jessica Bristow
Subject:Pagliais bldg
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Hello, as a 20+ year home owner in the northside neighborhood, I hope the Pagliais building will be registered as a
historical landmark. I do not want to lose this building in our community.
Thank you.
Devin Redmond
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Jessica Bristow
From:Diana H. <cwcrrr@gmail.com>
Sent:Sunday, February 4, 2024 8:41 PM
To:Jessica Bristow
Subject:Pagliai building complex
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I support the effort to make the Pagliai building complex a historic landmark. Iowa City, and parƟcularly the older
neighborhoods in town, has lost too many historic buildings. Saving such buildings will help keep the character of the
neighborhood as much as possible.
Thank you.
Diana Harris
523 Brown Street
IC
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Jessica Bristow
From:Peter Speltz <peterspeltz@gmail.com>
Sent:Sunday, February 4, 2024 9:21 PM
To:Jessica Bristow
Subject:Save Pagliai's Pizza – officially known as the Slezak
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Hi Jessica. Please designate the beauƟful Slezak building historic. If any house or building on the north side is , this one
should be. I would buy it if I could. We are out of town for the hearing February 8. Please know you have our support
and let is know if we can do anything to help preserve this building.
Thank you,
Peter and Ida 615‐585‐2715
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Jessica Bristow
From:Peter Speltz <peterspeltz@gmail.com>
Sent:Sunday, February 4, 2024 9:23 PM
To:Jessica Bristow
Subject:Re: Save Pagliai's Pizza – officially known as the Slezak
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One more thing , we live at 317 Fairchild St.
Save Pagliai’s!
Peter
> On Feb 4, 2024, at 8:21 PM, Peter Speltz <peterspeltz@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> Hi Jessica. Please designate the beauƟful Slezak building historic. If any house or building on the north side is , this
one should be. I would buy it if I could. We are out of town for the hearing February 8. Please know you have our
support and let is know if we can do anything to help preserve this building.
>
> Thank you,
>
> Peter and Ida 615‐585‐2715
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Jessica Bristow
From:Susan Shullaw <smshullaw@gmail.com>
Sent:Monday, February 5, 2024 9:33 AM
To:Jessica Bristow
Subject:Pagliai Building
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Jessica, I am writing to urge you and the Historic Preservation Commission, when you meet on
Feb. 8, to designate the Pagliai’s building complex on Bloomington Street as a local historic
landmark.
While I concur with many of my neighbors and friends that these structures should be
preserved due to their historic architecture, I also want to make a more personal appeal. By
preserving the Pagliai’s building, you also will be preserving many decades of deeply held
family memories. It’s been the site of countess birthday parties, anniversary celebrations, first
dates, alumni reunions – and plenty of ordinary but treasured pizza nights with parents,
grandparents, and kids. Allowing this building to be demolished won’t destroy the memories,
of course. But it will destroy the opportunity to relive and renew those memories in the same
cherished spot, year after year.
The Pagliai’s building is already a landmark in thousands of hearts in Iowa City and beyond. On
Thursday, I hope you will vote to give the building the official historic landmark status it
deserves.
Thank you.
Susan Shullaw
718 N Johnson St
Iowa City
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Jessica Bristow
From:Timothy Daly <timothy.locnar@gmail.com>
Sent:Monday, February 5, 2024 11:17 AM
To:Jessica Bristow
Subject:302 East Bloomington Street
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Hello,
As an Iowa City resident, I am in favor of preserving this building as a part of the heritage of Iowa City.
Thank you,
‐‐
Timothy Daly
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Jessica Bristow
From:Karl Schulz <kamaschulz@gmail.com>
Sent:Monday, February 5, 2024 11:22 AM
To:Jessica Bristow
Subject:Save the Slezak Building
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Hello,
I am a former Iowa City resident who grew up in Iowa City and am very familiar with the Slezak building. I hope that you
give this building the proper protected historic status that it deserves. It is an icon of the northside, and of Iowa City in
general.
Thank you,
Karl Schulz
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Jessica Bristow
From:Bonnie Hays <bonnie.bradley11@gmail.com>
Sent:Monday, February 5, 2024 11:58 AM
To:Jessica Bristow
Subject:The Slovac Building
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Myself and 50 of my friends on Facebook are definitely for the historical designation of this building. It would be foolish
to tear it down.
Sincerely,
Mrs. Bonnie Hays
607 Pepper Drive
Iowa City, IA 42240
Mr. Harley M Hays
607 Pepper Drive
Iowa City, IA 52240
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Jessica Bristow
From:Amy Weismann <alwiowa@gmail.com>
Sent:Monday, February 5, 2024 1:03 PM
To:Jessica Bristow
Subject:Designate 302 E Bloomington a local historic landmark
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I write today as a long time resident of Iowa city to urge the Historic Preservation Commission to designate 302 East
Bloomington Street a local historic landmark! This building is an integral part of our city and an iconic part of the
historic Northside.
Thank you,
Amy Weismann
112 S. Lowell St.
Iowa City, IA 52245
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Jessica Bristow
From:Willow Yoruk <willowyoruk@gmail.com>
Sent:Tuesday, February 6, 2024 7:55 AM
To:Jessica Bristow
Subject:302 East Bloomington Street
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Historic Preservation Commission in care of Jessica Bristow:
Please designate 302 East Bloomington Street as a local historic landmark.
This building has a long running history with many memories to many people and is a landmark
in Iowa city. The unique architecture and beauty of the brick building should remain intact.
Willow Yoruk
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Jessica Bristow
From:Becky Smith <rebeccaliedersmith@gmail.com>
Sent:Tuesday, February 6, 2024 9:07 AM
To:Jessica Bristow
Subject:Pagliai Building
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I heartily support designating the Pagliai's complex at 302-316 Bloomington Street as a local historic
landmark. Pagliai's is an iconic Iowa City pizza restaurant, known and loved throughout the state. The
building itself is historic and significant: Tennessee Williams actually lived in an apartment above Pagliai's
when he was in Iowa City. I strongly believe the building should be preserved and not allowed to be
redeveloped. Thank you.
Becky Smith
431 North Van Buren Street
Iowa City, IA 562245
319-594-2947
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Jessica Bristow
From:Richard Blazek <rbzeke.2448@gmail.com>
Sent:Tuesday, February 6, 2024 10:27 AM
To:Jessica Bristow
Subject:Saving the Pagliai's building
Attachments:We sent you safe versions of your files; Keepers.pdf
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Jessica,
I have lived on the north side for over 40 years when I started attending the University. I was attracted to its historic
architecture and cultural amenities and proximity to the downtown and the University. I feel that preserving that history
and character should be a priority for the North Side. "Development" rarely implies that history will be preserved and
protected; very often it means that history will be erased and replaced.
I sincerely hope that the City Council will approve a historic designation to preserve the Pagliai Building and not succumb
to "development." As a friend of mine once said, "Money talks and big money swears!" Let's hope there's no swearing
when all this is settled.
I've attached an essay entitled "Keepers," that has always inspired me to respect and preserve what's most meaningful.
Americans find it all too easy to throw things away, sometimes very thoughtlessly.
Sincerely,
Richard Blazek
Thoughts about “Keepers”
My grandmother even ironed Christmas ribbons—they were rayon then. I grew
up in the Forties and Fifties with a practical parent.
My grandmother, God love her, who ironed Christmas wrapping paper and
reused it and who washed aluminum foil after she cooked in it, then reused it.
She was the original recylce queen, before they had a name for it. And for my
mother, it was the time for fixing things—a curtain rod, the kitchen radio, a
screen door, the oven door, the hem in a dress. Things we keep.
It was a way of life, and sometimes it made me crazy. All that re-fixing,
reheating, renewing, I wanted just once to be wasteful. Waste meant affluence.
Throwing things away meant you knew there’d always be more. But then my
Mother died. and I sat in my kitchen that Sunday afternoon reading her old
handmade cookbook in a binder. I was struck with the pain of feeling all alone,
learning that sometimes there isn’t any “more.”
Sometimes what we car about most gets all used up and goes away . . .
never to return. So . . . while we have it . . . It’s best we love it . . . and care for it
. . .And fix it when it’s broken . . . and heal it when it’s sick. This is true . . . For
marriage . . . And old cars . . . And children with bad report cards . . And dogs
with bad hips . . . And aging parents . . . And grandparents.
We keep them because they are worth it, because we are worth it. Some
things we keep. Like a best friend that moved away—Or—A classmate we grew up
with. There are just some things that make life important. Like people we know
who are special . . .
And so, we keep them close!
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Jessica Bristow
From:Toni Potter <trpotter760@gmail.com>
Sent:Tuesday, February 6, 2024 1:21 PM
To:Jessica Bristow
Subject:I have heard from classmates that the building at 302 E Bloomington Street may be bought, sold and
possible taken down. This building is apart of our story of Iowa City. Built before any of us where
born or thought about. My father was a former busines...
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town history. My history goes back to the mid 50's when my father, Raymond Tweedy, bought the grocery business
from Ralph Westcott. I was young but so proud of dad. I love to go there after school and hang out till my mother ,who
worked there also, went home in the late afternoon. I got to see and meet students from all over the world as they
came into the store. My dad worked long hours there. He was open seven days a week, He delivered to frat houses
and sororities. Let some run up bills, times could be tough for some. When Chistmas came Dad always sold Christmas
trees. The pretty ones went fast ... we got the last one so you can imagine what it looked like! By the mid 60's I was old
enough to work at the store. Then in the early 70's Dad sold the business and relocated to Daytona Beach." Semi
retiring." Please save this building so we can show our children and their children and so on, our past. Show them what
and who we were and how we lived so they can be who they are and know why. We can't keep vanishing the past
because that's what holds us together as a people. Otherwise we are like Iowa fall leaves blowing in the wind scattered
everywhere.
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Jessica Bristow
From:Toni Potter <trpotter760@gmail.com>
Sent:Tuesday, February 6, 2024 2:04 PM
To:Jessica Bristow
Subject:Save 302 E. Bloomington
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I have been told that 302 East Bloomington may be sold and at worst be vanished from this location. This old building is
part of our history and my past. It was built before any of us were born or even thought about. My father was a former
business owner of this property, Raymond Tweedy. He purchased the business from Ralph Westcott back in the mid
50's. I was so proud of Dad. I loved to go there after school and hang out till my mother, who worked there also, went
home in the late afternoon. I met students from all over the world as they came into the store to shop. My Dad
worked long hours there. He was open seven days a week. He delivered to frat houses and sororities. He let some run
up tabs, times could be tough for some. When Christmas came Dad always sold trees. The pretty ones went fast.....we
got the last one! You can imagine what it looked like! By the mid 60' I was old enough to work there. Dad sold in the
early 70's and retired to Florida. Please save this building so we can show our children and their children who and what
we were. If we keep getting rid of our History what is going to keep us together? We will be like Iowa fall leaves
scattering in the wind with nothing to hold us together... this is US! This building ,the Hamburg Inn, the Old Capitol
Building, the Congregational Church.
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Jessica Bristow
From:dennis kowalski <mayflyd@yahoo.com>
Sent:Tuesday, February 6, 2024 4:11 PM
To:Jessica Bristow
Subject:paglias
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Please help save the Paglias building, as it has architectural character and historic significance.
Thank you,
Dennis Kowalski
1932 Hafor Dr
Iowa City IA 52246
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Jessica Bristow
From:kbefeler <kbefeler@gmail.com>
Sent:Wednesday, February 7, 2024 6:44 AM
To:Jessica Bristow
Subject:Save 302 East Bloomington Street
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Jessica,
Please pass along our wishes to save 302 East Bloomington Street and to designate it as a local historic landmark.
This iconic building represents the beauty and history of Iowa City. It absolutely needs to remain here just as it is.
Kasey & Dennis Befeler
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Jessica Bristow
From:Blake <iowa.blake@gmail.com>
Sent:Wednesday, February 7, 2024 8:25 AM
To:Jessica Bristow
Subject:302 East Bloomington
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Hi Jessica,
Please consider designating this building as a historic landmark.
‐Blake Hendrickson
20 years as an Iowa City resident
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Jessica Bristow
From:Risa Dotson Eicke <risamde@gmail.com>
Sent:Wednesday, February 7, 2024 10:55 AM
To:Jessica Bristow
Subject:302-316 Bloomington
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I support designating 302-316 Bloomington as a local historic landmark.
Thank you,
Risa Dotson Eicke
Iowa City
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Jessica Bristow
From:Nathan Morton <nathan.e.morton@gmail.com>
Sent:Wednesday, February 7, 2024 11:38 AM
To:Jessica Bristow
Subject:In Support of Historic Preservation
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Hello,
I am writing in support of historic preservation/landmarking of downtown Iowa City buildings, generally and in support
of landmarking 302‐316 Bloomington, specifically. I can't imagine more over‐priced apartment buildings with empty
ground level retail space will make Iowa City any more interesting or friendlier to economic growth.
thank you,
Nathan Morton
Iowa City, Iowa
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Jessica Bristow
From:Helen Burford <hsburford@gmail.com>
Sent:Wednesday, February 7, 2024 3:17 PM
To:Jessica Bristow
Subject:302-16 East Bloomington St., Slezak-Holub-Skarda Building
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It would be unimaginable if the Slezak‐Holub‐Skarda building was not recognized as a landmark in
Iowa City. In fact, as the site analysis details, all four of the structures on the site are part of the
“historic fabric” of this community center. For the life of these structures, all three families have
preserved and adapted the buildings keeping them a vibrant part of Iowa City history.
We need to follow in the footsteps of these families and support the rezoning application to establish an
Historic District Overlay zone for them, and make them a local Historic Landmark
Thank you,
Helen Burford
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Jessica Bristow
From:Rebecca Conard <rebeccaconard@gmail.com>
Sent:Wednesday, February 7, 2024 4:18 PM
To:Jessica Bristow
Subject:Slezak Building
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Dear Ms. Bristow:
I fully support designating the Slezak‐Holub‐Skarda Building as a Local Historic Landmark. Jennifer Price's architectural
and historical evaluation presents a well‐researched and reasoned analysis of the building's historic significance at the
local level.
Rebecca Conard, Consulting Historian
522 Larch Lane
Iowa City 52245
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Jessica Bristow
From:Susan Bryant <leaderservices@yahoo.com>
Sent:Wednesday, February 7, 2024 5:47 PM
To:Jessica Bristow
Subject:Please save Pagliai’s
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attachments. ** Dear Jessica,
It may not look like much, but the old Pagliai’s building is an icon for thousands of students and residents from all over
Iowa City. We are already losing many historic buildings around the core of downtown. Please help save the character of
our old neighborhoods.
Thank you,
Sue Bryant
831 Clark Street
Iowa City IA
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Jessica Bristow
From:Carol&Bob Wally Wise <cbwwise@gmail.com>
Sent:Wednesday, February 7, 2024 9:05 PM
To:Jessica Bristow
Subject:Historical Landmark 302 E Bloomington
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Ms, Bristow,
I petition “The Historical Preservation Commission” to designate the building at 302 East
Bloomington a Historical Landmark.
The building sits within the Dubuque Linn Corridor as described in the March 28th 2000 National
registry of Historical Places while it physically sits within the block and next to properties in the
“the Original Plot of Iowa City”.
The building at 302 E Bloomington was constructed in 1878 and is the only building left in the area
with its architectural design. Since it’s construction, 302 E Bloomington served as a Hotel & Grocery
store. No other building within the “Original Plot of Iowa City Area” has the same architectural
features depicting that Era. 302 is as unique in design and architecture as the brewmaster Conrad
Graf’s home across the Street (constructed 6 years earlier in 1872), the Union Brewery Building on
Linn and Market & John’s Grocery on Market and Gilbert.
Pagliai’s Pizza has occupied 302 E Bloomington since 1957. Thus, both the building and the business
are viewed by Generations of Students, Alumni, Professional’s & families (both local & visiting) as an
Iowa City Landmark.
302 East Bloomington is also believed to be connected to Iowa City History as part of the system of
tunnels which were connected to the 3 Breweries in the Original Iowa City Plot. Sitting in the NE
corner of Linn & Bloomington it may very well be connected to and a part of “The Iowa City Beer
Riots of 1884 & A tale of the Iowa City Beer Mafia” depicted in S.C. Sherman’s Book BEER MONEY
published March 26th, 2013. These tunnels are still under investigation and are believed to exist
under the property at 302 E. Bloomington adding to the building’s Historical connection to Iowa City.
Without the designation of Historical Landmark 302 E Bloomington is left open to demolition which
would be a grave historical mistake to the Iowa City area & “The Original Plot of Iowa City”.
It would be a shame to see 302 E Bloomington go the way of other historical buildings in Iowa City
becoming yet another piece of lost history. The Historic City Hall & original Fire Station sat till 1965
when urban renewal arrived at the corner of Linn & Washington Streets. Now rather than a Pristine
Building of History depicting a piece of the cities by gone years we have a Vacant lot.
I polled 7 of my peers, only 1 knew of the “Original Plot of Iowa City”. I only found out about The OPIC
because of this meeting. How many others have no clue of its existence?
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Please, strongly conclude and designate the building at 302 E Bloomington as the Historical
Landmark it is.
Respectfully,
Robert M Wise
3059 Oakridge Road NE
North Liberty, Iowa
320-293-0417
P.S. I hope to be able to attend the 5:30 pm meeting at City Hall Iowa City 2/8/24
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Jessica Bristow
From:Kay Irelan <kirelan52@gmail.com>
Sent:Wednesday, February 7, 2024 9:10 PM
To:Jessica Bristow
Subject:Preserving Slezak Hall
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When I first came to Iowa City as a UI student in the 1970s, Pagliai’s Pizza was a popular restaurant that I
frequented. When I lived on the north side of Iowa City, I often walked by the building that houses Pagliai’s and
appreciated its architectural integrity. It felt to me like an important anchor in an historic neighborhood. I learned
that in the 19th century, it had been a grocery store and tavern, with a meeting hall on the second floor for the
Bohemian community on the north side of Iowa City. I learned that later in that century, a hotel was added in the
back, where farmers would stay when they came to town to sell their products. The presence of that lovely brick
building encouraged me to imagine what life in Iowa City was like in an earlier time. I think it's important to
preserve this building, because it's a symbol of our community's heritage. If our town didn't preserve any of our
historic buildings, would future generations be as aware of our history? I strongly support designating this building
as a local historic landmark.
Sincerely,
Kay Irelan
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Jessica Bristow
From:Alison Guernsey <alisonguernsey@gmail.com>
Sent:Wednesday, February 7, 2024 10:27 PM
To:Jessica Bristow
Cc:alisonguernsey@gmail.com
Subject:Historic Designation for 302-316 Bloomington
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Ms. Bristow —
I’m wriƟng to express my sincere hope that the Commission will designate as local historic sites the buildings at 302‐316
Bloomington. Over the past 15 years, I have seen Iowa City change in ways that appear to value commerce over culture
and modernity over memory. Each, of course, has its place, but the importance that these buildings have in helping tell
both Iowa City’s immigrant and literary history make them uniquely important to preserve.
Sincerely,
Alison K. Guernsey
Iowa City, Iowa
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Jessica Bristow
From:B.E. Dearborn Huston <bedearborn@gmail.com>
Sent:Wednesday, February 7, 2024 11:03 PM
To:Jessica Bristow
Subject:Pagliai's Building
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Hello!
I'm a Northside resident writing in support of designating the Pagliai's building as a historical landmark. What a loss it
would be if put into the wrong hands! I cherish these older buildings that remind us of who lived here before us. Caring
for their beautiful places is caring for the dream they had for our city.
Thank you for your time.
‐Brooke Dearborn Huston
429 N Governor St
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Jessica Bristow
From:Nathaniel Gavronsky <nathaniel.gavronsky@gmail.com>
Sent:Wednesday, February 7, 2024 11:43 PM
To:Jessica Bristow
Subject:302 East Bloomington Street
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Dear Jessica Bristow,
Can you imagine losing this iconic Iowa City building? Iowa City had for 150 years a very classic and original north end
mom and pop comercial and food vibe. From 1970 to 2016 the city had hundreds of iconic Iowa City locations all over
town. The park where Farmer Markets let you know summer was in the air on Gilbert and Washington, and
establishments (Dubuque and Burlingtin) that were seen as part of the city itself are now almost all gone.
Has any of these changes improved the lives of the people in this great city? No. We took down the only true
independant book store (the book shelf) for more over priced apartments. Every single change has made our excentric
town into just another corporate blank face. There are enough newer buildings (built in last 25 years) that can be
redeveloped. Riverside Drive, South Gilbert along the Bowery, are all lost to redevelopment.
In 1869 the City of Boston lost John Hancock's house to a developer (who never actualy developed anything) Nashville
TN lost President Polk's house (and had to relocate his and his wifes graves in the process) in the name of progress.
Again nothing was actually developed and it laid vancant for decades until the land was put to use. The actual taven
where Reigley NC was founded stood until 1969 now its a parking lot for a Marriott. Noone wanted it demolished, but
busy lives prevented people from being made aware to save it. That Hotel was not the reason for it to be knocked down.
A developer had big plans.
Iowa city need not repeat the follies of other cities. Iowa city needs to stop trying to reinvent itself. Who and what Iowa
City is with its historical locations is fine how it is. Go build some overpriced luxury apartment in Coralville, North Liberty,
or University Hights.
Oh and by the way I dont have any idea of who or what is threatning to tear down this building, but how close am I
about a developer?
Its time to take Iowa Ave from Clinton to Van Buren up to Brown street (plus other areas of Gas light district) and
dedicate the whole area.
Nathaniel Gavronsky
3196210364
636 South Dodge
#8
Iowa City, IA
52542
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Jessica Bristow
From:Mary and Tom Curtis <maryallenehcurtis@gmail.com>
Sent:Thursday, February 8, 2024 8:10 AM
To:Jessica Bristow
Subject:302-316 Bloomington Street
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What a wonderful building; if it could speak it would
tell you all the wonderful people and events that have
taken place here. Maybe a first date with the woman
or man you ended up spending the rest of your life with.
Please save it, let it remain unmolested; grant it every
possible consideration so other fond memories can take
place.
Do your duty, Commioniers, vote to save this wonderful building.
Tom Curtis
University of Iowa
Class of 1966
And longtime resident of Iowa City
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Jessica Bristow
From:Ceil Miller-Bouchet <ceilmillerbouchet@gmail.com>
Sent:Thursday, February 8, 2024 8:39 AM
To:Jessica Bristow
Subject:yes for Paglia's building as a local historic landmark
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Hello Jessica,
Please let's designate 302 East Bloomington Street‐‐a place that has such wonderful memories for all of us (through
many generations) here in Iowa City‐‐ as a historic landmark.
Thanks,
Ceil
Ceil Miller Bouchet
LinkedIn
ceilmillerbouchet.com
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Jessica Bristow
From:Jackie Biger <jackiemhbiger@gmail.com>
Sent:Thursday, February 8, 2024 9:00 AM
To:Jessica Bristow
Subject:Saving the Sezlak-Holub-Skarda Building
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I am writing to state my support in adding the Sezlak‐Holub‐Skarda building to historic preservation. It is shocking to me
it isn't already listed as a protected property! This, alongside the laundromat, are such important pieces of Iowa City's
history and a perfect example of how build environment impacts how a neighborhood feels.
I hope the Preservation is passed this evening.
Best,
Jackie Biger
519 N. Johnson st.
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Jessica Bristow
From:Tim Weitzel <tweitzel.email@gmail.com>
Sent:Thursday, February 8, 2024 9:53 AM
To:Jessica Bristow
Subject:302 East Bloomington Street local landmark consideration
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Jessica,
This letter is in support of the designation of 302 East Bloomington Street as a local landmark.
Tim
___________________
I recommend that 302 East Bloomington Street, known variously as Sleazak Hall, Hollub Hall and Apartments, and
Pagliais' Pizza be made a local landmark. It has been recommended eligible for the National Register of Historic Places.
The building is not included in a historic district. The building is significant for its associations with the Czech community
in Iowa City and for Architecture. It retains a high degree of historic integrity on the exterior and is fairly unique in its
design relative to other buildings from the same time period. The building holds a place in the Northside Neighborhood
as a tangible link to the period of European Immigration to Iowa City in the late 19th century and featured prominently
in the lives of the members of the northside Czech community. The building clearly meets the criteria to be considered
for a local landmark. It is fortunate that the current owner has maintained the building with a high degree of fidelity to
the original design and materials. Only a local historic designation and historic preservation overlay zoning would require
review of any future modifications or demolition of the building.
Sincerely,
Tim Weitzel, MA
Historic Preservation Consultant
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Jessica Bristow
From:goodphilla@aol.com
Sent:Thursday, February 8, 2024 10:24 AM
To:Jessica Bristow
Subject:Protect Slezak Hall
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Hello,
I plan on attending the Historic Preservation Commission meeting today at 5:30 to support its
proposal to give Slezak Hall local historic landmark status. It's a beautiful building that's been a
landmark in the Northside neighborhood for almost a century and a half. It anchors that
neighborhood on its northern side, and to tear it down would diminish the beauty and historic
character of the whole block. Its architectural style perfectly matches the strip of buildings on the east
side of Linn St. in particular. In addition, its past use as a gathering place for the Czech community in
Iowa City makes it an important monument to the diverse ethnic history of our city. The fact that for
the past 67 years it's housed one of Iowa City's most popular and iconic restaurants, Pagliai's,
ensures that Slezak Hall is important not simply for its age but because it continues to serve as a vital
part of the business and cultural life of Iowa City. It must be preserved. I enthusiastically support
designating it a local historic landmark.
Thank you,
Phil Beck
613 E. College St.
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Jessica Bristow
From:Dawn Frary <kittycatbandit@gmail.com>
Sent:Thursday, February 8, 2024 10:35 AM
To:Jessica Bristow
Subject:302-316 Bloomington St.
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Ms. Bristow,
I am writing to voice my strong belief that 302-316 Bloomington St. in Iowa City, aka the Pagliai's
building, be designated as a historic landmark.
As Iowa City continues to lose icons like The Mill, it also loses its personality and the essence that
has drawn folks to this city for decades. Pagliai's is an institution in this city and to lose yet another
important part of Iowa City history is, in my opinion, something we cannot afford to do as
development and (wasteful! unattractive!) new construction begins to dominate our cityscape.
Please consider designating this building as a historic landmark. It deserves this status and warrants
protection from yet another greedy landlord developer. It is part of the spirit of this city, more than a
restaurant or even a physical structure, but an archetype, a legend, a part of our culture.
Sincerely,
Dawn Frary
Iowa City resident
‐‐
Dawn Frary
she / her / hers
dawnfrary.com
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Jessica Bristow
From:Jacqueline Briggs <jackiebriggs@earthlink.net>
Sent:Thursday, February 8, 2024 11:46 AM
To:Jessica Bristow
Cc:Eric
Subject:Encourage pursuing Landmark for Slezak Buidling
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This leƩer is to encourage the pursuit of landmark designaƟon for the Slezak(Pagliai’s) Building in Iowa City.
As it is one of the historic cornerstones of the Northside neighborhood, its landmark status is integral to maintaining the
integrity and
character that is so rooted to Iowa City's history. It is one the few buildings sƟll standing that makes a direct link to both
the agricultural history of this Iowa City as well as its deep Bohemian pioneers. There are many
people who are eager to see this local building conƟnue to anchor the neighborhood and town.
Landmark the Slezak Building.
Sincerely,
Jacqueline Briggs
328 Brown Street
Iowa City, IA 52245
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Jessica Bristow
From:Sharon DeGraw <sharondegraw@yahoo.com>
Sent:Thursday, February 8, 2024 12:29 PM
To:Jessica Bristow
Subject:re: local landmark designation for Slezak building
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Dear Historic Preservation Commissioners,
Please go forward in pursing a local landmark designation for the Slezak Hall building at the corner of East Bloomington
and North Linn Streets. It is an important step in protecting a building that has been a business and cultural anchor to the
Northside Neighborhood for149 years. The families that have owned the building, including the current Skarda family,
have been particularly careful stewards of the three-story brick building. In the early 2000s, I was a Holub Apartment
resident for four years –– it was a wonderful building to live in. At the time, many of the building's residents had an
affiliation with the University of Iowa's writing programs. I enjoyed meeting and collaborating with Writers' Workshop
faculty member Cole Swensen on book projects, and meeting visiting faculty member Joy Harjo who lived in the building
one summer. There were also numerous graduate students enrolled in the same writing program. Since it was a popular
place for writers to live, the building was a small cultural hub acting as an aid in the formation of life-long friendships.
There are few apartment buildings in Iowa City as large and with historic character similar to this one. I hope it can receive
the historic protection it deserves.
Sincerely,
Sharon DeGraw
519 Brown Street
Iowa City
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Jessica Bristow
From:Daniel Kinney <daniel.justin.kinney@gmail.com>
Sent:Thursday, February 8, 2024 2:48 PM
To:Jessica Bristow; jsellergren@gmail.com
Subject:Permission to read this letter at 2/8/24 special meeting to designate 312 North Linn as an historic
landmark
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To whom it may concern:
I am writing to urge the Iowa City Historic Preservation Committee to move to designate the Holub building at 312 North
Linn Street in Iowa City as a protected Historic Landmark. As a lifelong resident of the historic neighborhoods of Iowa
City, I and many others in the community stand in support of the effort to save this building from demolition for
irreparable modification.
Regretfully, I am unable to attend the public meeting this evening.
Sincerely,
Daniel Kinney
Teacher, Tate High School
530 Ronalds Street
Iowa City, IA 52245
MINUTES PRELIMINARY
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
FEBRUARY 7, 2024 – 6:00 PM – FORMAL MEETING
EMMA J. HARVAT HALL, CITY HALL
MEMBERS PRESENT: Susan Craig, Mike Hensch, Maria Padron, Scott Quellhorst, Billie
Townsend, Chad Wade
MEMBERS ABSENT: Maggie Elliott
STAFF PRESENT: Liz Craig, Anne Russett, Parker Walsh
OTHERS PRESENT:
RECOMMENDATIONS TO COUNCIL:
By a vote of 6-0 the Commission recommends approval of REZ24-0002, a rezoning of
approximately 4.5 acres of properties located at 429 Southgate Ave, 430 Southgate Ave, 436-
438 Southgate Ave, 501 Southgate Ave, and 1916 Waterfront Dr. from Intensive Commercial
Zone (Cl-1) to Community Commercial Zone (CC-2).
CALL TO ORDER:
Hensch called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM.
PUBLIC DISCUSSION OF ANY ITEM NOT ON THE AGENDA:
None.
REZONING ITEMS:
CASE NO. REZ24-0002
Location: 1916 Waterfront Dr, 429 Southgate Ave, 430 Southgate Ave, 436-438 Southgate Ave,
and 501 Southgate Ave
A City-initiated application for a rezoning of approximately 4.5 acres of land from Intensive
Commercial (Cl-1) zone to Community Commercial (CC-2) zone.
Walsh began the staff report showing the location map of the five properties and also the zoning
map. The area is currently zoned CI-1 and it's bordered by CC-2 to the north and then farther to
the west and to the east. Walsh noted there are some residential zones to the south.
In November 2023 City Council adopted multiple amendments to the zoning code that were
intended to improve housing choice, increase housing supply and encourage housing
affordability. The amendments also included provisions to address potential fair housing issues.
Walsh stated those changes included treating assisted group living uses more consistently with
multifamily uses and reclassifying community service long-term housing as a residential use. He
also clarified community service long-term housing is no longer a use in the zoning code so the
existing properties are now considered multifamily. Since the Code amendments removed
residential uses from CI-1 zones and any residential uses that are existing in CI-1 are considered
non-conforming.
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Regarding the zoning history, as of 1983 the Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Code update
turned many of the commercial properties to CI-1 in this area and then gradually over the last 40
or so years this area has evolved from more than just CI-1. The change started in 1994 with the
HyVee property to the north and then in 2006 some properties along Boyrum Street and
locations just east of HyVee were rezoned to CC-2 to accommodate a HyVee expansion. Also in
2006 properties located north and south of Stevens Drive were rezone CC-2 and the last
rezoning in 2006 for this area was along South Gilbert Street and that extended north through
Stevens Drive and then along both the west and east side of South Gilbert Street.
The properties discussed tonight began establishment in the mid-1990s through the mid-2000s
and they have remained CI-1 since they were established. However, during the last 40 years the
meaning and the intent of the intensive commercial zone has also changed. When CI-1 was first
adopted, multifamily assisted group living and transitional housing were all allowed in CI-1
through special exceptions, and CI-1 was initially an all-encompassing commercial zone. That
has changed over time as the zone now focuses more on intensive commercial uses and in 2005
multifamily was removed from an allowable used in a CI-1 zone. Then in 2016 community
service long-term housing was added as an allowable use through special exceptions and then
in 2023 the City addressed potential fair housing issues by aligning assisted group living and
community service long-term housing with other residential uses changing those uses to be no
longer allowed in CI-1 zones.
The properties are currently zoned Intensive Commercial which is a zone generally focused
towards operations typically characterized as outdoor display, repair and sale of large equipment
or motor vehicles. Outdoor commercial amusement and retail uses are limited in this zone to
provide opportunities for those more intensive commercial uses. Walsh reiterated no residential
uses are allowed in CI-1 following the 2023 Zoning Code Amendment. Staff are proposing
Community Commercial or CC-2 zone as this zone usually provides areas tended for a variety of
retail goods and services, they're usually indoor services with limited outdoor activities. If there
are to be outdoor uses in the CC-2 zone they tend to come with approval criteria that include
more intense screening or increased setbacks. CC-2 zoning would allow residential uses such as
assisted group living and multifamily and without this rezoning these properties could continue
operating as legal non-conforming uses, but they would be unable to expand unless they are
rezoned or the use changes.
Walsh next shared the table that was included in the agenda packet that compared the CC-2
property uses and CI-1 uses. Again, residential uses are only allowed in the CC-2 zone and have
all been removed from Intensive Commercial. Some of the more notable Intensive Commercial
uses that would not be allowed in Community Commercial include industrial services, heavy
manufacturing, warehouse and freight movement and wholesales. There are still some uses
allowed in CC-2 that may be seen as more intensive, but these are generally provisional uses
that would require increased screening or increased buffers to maintain compatible to the
neighborhoods. Staff did prepare an analysis to summarize the existing non-conforming uses in
detail of what will change as part of this rezoning. The CC-2 zone would better align the zoning
with the existing land uses and compatible development. While the sites may continue to operate
as legal nonconformities in the CI-1 without this rezoning there are zoning code standards that
would prohibit any redevelopment, expansion or alterations under the existing uses.
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Walsh next reviewed the individual properties included in this rezoning. The 501 Southgate
Avenue property is a multifamily use, 429 Southgate is a community service use, 436 and 438
Southgate are multifamily with ground floor offices, 430 Southgate is assisted group living and
then the last property of the subject rezoning is 1916 Waterfront Drive which is general
community service and medical offices. The 1916 Waterfront Drive property is bordered to the
north by HyVee, to the east with Plumb Supply Company and to the west with Fiddlehead
Gardens and an auto repair shop.
1916 Waterfront Drive is the Four Oaks property and they received a special exception to
establish a group care facility, which is now referred to as assisted group living but the property
is no longer used for assisted group living. The property owners shared that the existing use is
now general community service and medical office, and both of those existing uses would be
permitted under the CC-2 zone. However, if it were to remain CI-1 and they wanted to have an
expansion it would require another special exception for that general community service use and
if they wanted to reestablish the assisted living use they could do so in a CC-2 zone
provisionally.
430 Southgate Avenue is the Community & Family Resources property. They received a special
exception in 1985 for assisted group living so this is currently a legal non-conforming property
following the 2023 Zoning Code Amendment, but associate group living would be allowed in the
CC-2 zone.
436 - 438 Southgate are another Community & Family Resource property. The existing uses are
multifamily with ground floor office, and multifamily has not been allowed in CI-1 since 2005 so
the property is a legal non-conforming use right now but again if rezoned these uses would be
allowed provisionally and the multifamily wouldn’t be additional non-conforming concerns as it is
located above the ground floor.
429 Southgate Avenue is the Shelter House property and they received a special exception in
2004 for community service shelter with up to 70 temporary residents. The community service
shelter requires a special exception in both CI-1 and CC-2 so they could continue to operate in
either zone as it's already been legally established.
501 Southgate is another Shelter House property that received a special exception in 2020 for
community service long-term use. As mentioned, this use no longer exists in the Zoning Code
following the 2023 Zoning Code Amendment and it's now referred to as multifamily. So, the
existing uses on the site would be multifamily with accessory supportive services. Multifamily
again is not allowed in CI-1 and it would be allowed provisionally or through a special exception
in CC-2 and that just depends on where the multifamily would be located, if on the ground floor it
requires a special exception, above the ground floor staff can approve it provisionally. Currently
the site has 36 one-bedroom units so it does exceed the maximum density allowed in CC-2 and
therefore would remain a legal non-conforming use. Walsh noted the rezoning wouldn't resolve
all of the non-conformities, but the site could continue to operate as a legal non-conforming use.
Walsh stated the Comprehensive Plan identifies the properties suitable for General Commercial
and Intensive Commercial with specific land use goals that include transitions between
residential and intensive commercial uses to promote long-term healthy neighborhoods. There
are also specific neighborhood design principles, such as buffering residential development from
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incompatible uses. The South District Plan also identifies this area as commercial and
encourages mixed use residential development with commercial areas to achieve goals of long-
term neighborhoods with strong health and appeal. By rezoning the CI-1 to CC-2 the
development aligns more with the Comprehensive Plan and the South District Plan’s vision for
commercial areas as they would allow residential uses mixed in with commercial uses. Also the
existing uses become more compatible with zoning designation and any potential
redevelopment. The rezoning would maintain the existing transition of uses to the single family to
the south followed by multifamily and office uses and then more multifamily and office across the
north of Southgate with assisted group living and then general community service and offices at
1916 Waterfront followed by the commercial area of HyVee to the north. The surrounding
properties may require increased screening if they were to be redeveloped in the future as there
are existing residential uses in the area.
Walsh stated the rezoning to CC-2 will restore the existing uses to conforming use status.
Additionally, given the existing development in the area rezoning a CC-2 would create a more
compatible neighborhood as envisioned in the Comprehensive Plan while emphasizing buffers
between incompatible uses. Rezoning to CC-2 also removes the potential for development of
some of those more incompatible or more intensive commercial uses that would be allowed in
CI-1 zones.
Staff recommends approval of REZ24-0002, a rezoning of approximately 4.5 acres of properties
located at 429 Southgate Ave, 430 Southgate Ave, 436-438 Southgate Ave, 501 Southgate Ave,
and 1916 Waterfront Dr. from Intensive Commercial Zone (Cl-1) to Community Commercial Zone
(CC-2).
Following the recommendation from the Commission, the anticipated timeline would be February
20 Council sets public hearing and first consideration for March 19.
Hensch asked why the not for profit located east of this area, an assisted group living, was that
not included in the rezoning. Russett stated that nonprofit operates the community service
shelter use which is allowed in the CI-1 zone and the text amendment didn't create any non-
conforming situations for that nonprofit.
Wade asked when a property is rezoned what happens to the special exceptions that have been
granted to the property such as the parking reduction permitted at 430 Southgate, does that
remain. Russett explained the special exceptions still exist and would still be applied to the
property. The rezoning doesn't affect the special exceptions.
Hensch opened the public hearing.
Seeing no one come forward Hensch closed the public hearing.
Townsend moved to recommend approval of REZ24-0002, a rezoning of approximately 4.5
acres of properties located at 429 Southgate Ave, 430 Southgate Ave, 436-438 Southgate
Ave, 501 Southgate Ave, and 1916 Waterfront Dr. from Intensive Commercial Zone (Cl-1)
to Community Commercial Zone (CC-2).
Wade seconded the motion.
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Townsend stated it just looks like it should happen as that whole area is commercial and to add
the assisted living sections they already have those type of facilities there so to add the addition
makes sense.
Wade added with the changes that they made back in November of this year they need to realign
the zoning to match the use so it makes sense.
A vote was taken and the motion passed 6-0.
CONSIDERATION OF MEETING MINUTES: JANUARY 17, 2024:
Craig moved to approve the meeting minutes from January 17, 2024. Townsend seconded the
motion, a vote was taken and the motion passed 6-0.
ELECTION OF OFFICERS:
Motion by Townsend for Hensch to be chair. Wade seconded the motion. A vote was taken and
the motion passed 6-0.
Motion by Townsend for Craig to be vice chair. Padron seconded the motion. A vote was taken
and the motion passed 6-0.
Motion by Craig for Townsend to be secretary. Wade seconded the motion. A vote was taken
and the motion passed 6-0.
PLANNING AND ZONING INFORMATION:
Russett reported that the Moss Ridge Road rezoning was approved at Council last night.
Hensch asked if anyone was still working in the Pearson building or if they were all working from
home now. Russett stated the property was for sale but she is not sure if it's vacant or not.
Craig noted the Historic Preservation Commission is having a hearing on the status of the
Pagliais building and assuming that they do something official there does that ever come to
Planning & Zoning. Russett replied that yes, it would be a rezoning so after the Historic
Preservation Commission votes tomorrow night it'll be on the next Planning & Zoning agenda.
Craig asked if they can actually rezone something even if the owner doesn't want it to happen.
Russett replied that is correct however the property owner hasn't said if they oppose it or support
it, so it's unknown at this time.
Russett noted if a property owner does not want the rezoning they can always formally protest
the rezoning through a protest petition and then Council has to approve it by a super majority.
Craig noted on Dubuque Street off the interstate there is a big sign there now listing the area for
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sale or available for development, so apparently the development that was proposed with the
mobile home park never happened so what is the status. Russett confirmed the property has
been sold but the City hasn’t received any applications for development.
ADJOURNMENT:
Townsend moved to adjourn, Quellhorst seconded and the motion passed 6-0.
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CRAIG, SUSAN X X X X X X X X X X X X X X O/E X X
ELLIOTT, MAGGIE X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X O/E
HENSCH, MIKE X X X X X X O/E X X X X X X X X X X
PADRON, MARIA X X X X X X X O/E X X X X X O/E X X X
QUELLHORST, SCOTT -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- X X X X X X X X
SIGNS, MARK X O/E O/E X -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
TOWNSEND, BILLIE O/E X X X X X X X O/E X X X X X X X X
WADE, CHAD O/E X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X
KEY:
X = Present
O = Absent
O/E = Absent/Excused
--- = Not a Member