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IOWA CITY HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
Thursday, March 21, 2024
City Hall, 410 E. Washington Street
Emma J. Harvat Hall
5:30 p.m.
Agenda
A) Call to Order
B) Roll Call
C) Public discussion of anything not on the agenda
D) Certificate of Appropriateness
1. HPC24-0006: 435 Rundell Street — Longfellow Historic District (garage alteration and new addition)
2. HPC23-0057: 410-412 North Clinton Street — Local Historic Landmark (rehabilitation plan)
E) City Park Pool Planning
F) Report on Certificates issued by Chair and Staff
Certificate of No Material Effect —Chair and Staff review
1. HPC24-0010: 1031 East College Street— East College Street Historic District (roof shingle
replacement)
2. HPC24-0013: 504 East Bloomington Street — Local Historic Landmark (roof shingle replacement)
Minor Review —Staff review
1. HPC24-0004: 812 Church Street - Goosetown/Horace Mann Conservation District (replacement of
vinyl windows with metal -clad wood windows)
2. HPC24-0008: 827 Dearborn Street — Dearborn Street Conservation District (new front steps)
3. HPC24-0009: 921 Dearborn Street — Dearborn Street Conservation District (new front step and
stoop)
Intermediate Review —Chair and Staff review
HPC24-0003: 1530 Sheridan Avenue — Dearborn Street Conservation District (new rear deck)
G) Consideration of Minutes for February 8, 2024
H) Commission Discussion
Final Annual Report
I) Commission Information
J) Adjournment
If you will need disability -related accommodations in order to participate in this meeting, please contact Jessica Bristow,
Urban Planning, at 319-356-5243 or at jessica-bristow@iowa-city.org. Early requests are strongly encouraged to allow
sufficient time to meet your access needs.
Staff Report
Historic Review for HPC24-0006: 435 Rundell Street
General Information:
Applicant/Owner: Casey Kohrt, cjkohrt@gmail.com
District: Longfellow Historic District
Classification: Contributing
March 18. 2024
Project Scope: Replace overhead door with false door and add addition to rear
Applicable Regulations and Guidelines:
4.0 Iowa City Historic Preservation Guidelines for Alterations
4.3
Doors
4.7
Mass and Rooflines
4.11
Siding
4.13
Windows
5.0 Guidelines for Additions
5.1 Expansion of Building Footprint
Property History:
This 1 '/2 story gable roof house features the entrance off -set to the right on the front of
the side gable. A single car attached garage is original to the construction of the house.
This house has been attributed to Howard F Moffitt. The shed dormer with three
windows is a design element found on several of the Moffitt attributed houses, so it
appears to have been original rather than an addition. A massive brick chimney is
located on the south end of the house. This chimney is the proper size and shape to be
called a "Moffitt chimney" one of the key characteristics of his designs. This house had
synthetic siding that was removed. The owners received a Historic Preservation Award
in 2010 for the project.
Detailed Project Description:
This project involves work to the attached garage which is original to the historic house.
The garage will be incorporated into the living space of the house. The project will also
need to obtain a special exception from the Board of Adjustment to waive the parking
standards.
The project includes removing the overhead door and infilling with siding and trim
configured to look like the overhead door. This area of wall will be recessed from the
front plane of the garage similar to the position of the overhead door. The siding and
trim will extend to the concrete driveway similar to the existing door. The concrete
driveway will remain.
The project also includes a new rear addition behind the garage. The existing modern
porch in the area will be removed. The new addition will infill the L-shaped area behind
the garage and adjacent to the main body of the house. The addition will be set in 6
inches from the north side wall of the house. It will have a shed roof with a slope similar
to the shed -roof on the dormers. The eave overhang will tie in with the adjacent
overhang. The addition will have siding and trim matching the house, a north -facing
double hung window matching the others on the house, a rear door in a Craftsman style
and new wood steps. A landing is required by code at the top of the steps but is not
currently shown in the drawings. An alternate plan has been submitted showing the
door on the north side of the house with the landing on that side too.
Guidelines:
Section 4.3 Doors recommends:
• Adding new door openings that are trimmed to match other doors and windows in
the building.
Section 4.7 Mass and Rooflines recommends:
• Preserving the original roof pitches and spans.
• Preserving the original walls and vertical corners that define the massing of a
historic building.
Section 4.13 Windows recommends:
• Adding windows that match the type, size, sash width, trim, use of divided lights,
and overall appearance of the historic windows.
• Adding new windows in a location that is consistent with the window pattern of
the historic building or buildings of similar architectural style.
Section 5.1 Expansion of the Building Footprint recommends:
• Distinguishing between the historic structure and the new addition. This may be
accomplished easily by offsetting the walls of the addition from the walls of the
original structure.
• Matching key horizontal "lines" on the existing building, such as water table, eave
height, window head height and band boards, in order to provide continuity
between the addition and the historic structure.
• Using a palette of materials that is similar to that used on the historic structure.
• Placing building additions at the rear of a property, if possible.
• Constructing additions that are consistent with the massing and roofline of the
historic building. This requires that the wall areas and corners, as well as the roof
pitches and spans are all consistent with the existing building and have a
proportion that is similar to that of the existing building.
• Constructing the roof overhang, soffits and eaves of the addition so that they
match the roof overhang, soffits and eaves of the existing building. When the
eaves of an addition intersect the eaves of the existing building, care should be
taken to assure that the two eaves align properly. The trim details of a new eave
should match the eave details of the existing building.
Applying siding to a new addition that appears similar in size, shape, texture, and
material to the existing siding on the historic building.
Analysis:
The property owners would like to add a first -floor restroom and additional space to their
kitchen in this small Moffitt house. Similar to other properties, they submitted an
application to convert the attached garage space to habitable space while retaining the
exterior garage appearance. This approach retains the existing historic appearance of
the front of the house. It does not alter the historic fagade and therefore complies with
guidelines related to new and existing openings on the house. Replacing the overhead
door with a wall that is detailed with flat siding and trim to match the overhead door
would complies with the guidelines because it does not alter the historic appearance of
the house. While the overhead door will be removed, the wall infill will be detailed to
match it so there will be limited alteration to the area.
It should be noted that this type of conversion is not always possible. As a simplified
explanation: Code requires a 25-foot driveway (between garage and property line) in
front of the legal parking spot that is in the garage. It is typically not allowed by code to
have a driveway that leads to a habitable part of the house. For most properties with a
conversion, they incorporate the existing garage into the house, remove the driveway
leading to it and change the overhead door to a wall and window configuration that
matches the house. Then they provide a new garage and parking elsewhere. At 738
Rundell Street, the project was approved like this. The house at 435 Rundell Street
does not have the ability to add a garage and new driveway because of the narrow lot
and lack of alley. Instead, they will seek a Special Exception from the Board of
Adjustment to waive the parking standards, which they can do if the project is approved
by the Commission and helps "preserve the historic, aesthetic, or cultural attributes of
the property." Staff finds that the type of conversion they propose retains the historic
character of the house.
In addition, they propose to enclose the space behind the garage as a new addition.
The addition is set in from the north wall of the house. The roof will be similar to the
shed roof on the dormers. The addition will match the eave condition and the connect to
the existing roof. The siding, trim, window and door will match the existing house. Staff
recommends approval of this part of the project.
Currently the proposed rear door faces west to the rear yard. It has been noted that
code will require a landing at this door. In order to retain space in the rear yard, they
have submitted an alternative proposal that would move the door to the north or side
wall of the addition and install a window on the rear of the house instead. Staff
recommends that the rear door is located on the rear of the house so that any required
railing and the door opening are not visible because in staff's opinion that would match
the window and opening patterning on the house and better preserve the historic
character of the property.
Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval a Certificate of Appropriateness for the project at 435
Rundell Street as presented in the application with the following conditions:
• Window and door product is approved by staff.
• The rear door, stair, and landing are located on the rear of the house.
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Staff Report March 18,2024
Historic Review for HPC23-0057: 410-412 Clinton Street
General Information:
Applicant/Owner: Jeff Clark, jeffmcl973@yahoo.com
District: Local Historic Landmark
Project Scope: Comprehensive exterior rehabilitation plan for the historic house at
410-412 North Clinton Street
Applicable Regulations and Guidelines:
4.0 Iowa City Historic Preservation Guidelines for Alterations
4.2
Chimneys
4.3
Doors
4.5
Foundations
4.6
Gutters and Downspouts
4.7
Mass and Rooflines
4.8
Masonry
4.10
Porches
4.13
Windows
4.14
Wood
Property History:
412 North Clinton Street, built in 1865, is a two-story brick Italianate with a low -sloped
side gabled roof. Unlike typical Italianate houses where the brackets are part of an
elaborate cornice in this house the simple cornice is supported on paired brackets. The
full -width front porch has paired columns and decorative brackets composed of carved -
curling tendrils similar to the cornice brackets. The symmetrical fagade includes a
classically detailed center entry with narrow sidelights and transom with deeply
recessed trim. Floor -to -ceiling 4-over-6 double hung windows are symmetrically placed
on the first floor. The second floor windows have heavy stone sills and lintels. The
central window is 4-over-6 like the first floor windows and the windows on each side are
smaller 4-over-4. The front fagade also has original shutters.
Detailed Project Description:
This project is the exterior rehabilitation of the historic house as part of the development
project on this corner. The historic house was locally landmarked in January 2021. The
Commission also reviewed and commented on early design proposals. As a part of this
process, a rehabilitation plan for the historic house is required and reviewed for
approval by the Commission.
Staff and the owner visited the property and discussed the necessary work. Staff
provided the owner with a document that included photos of the property and the
associated guidelines with recommendations on the work. This document is attached to
the staff report as Attachment A. Photos of the property and associated guidelines can
be found in the document. The owner then provided a rehabilitation plan with a work
schedule at the end. The owner's rehabilitation plan is attached to the staff report as
Attachment B.
Analysis:
In Staff's opinion, the rehabilitation plan addresses the condition concerns noted by staff
during the review of the property. Exterior wood will be repaired, or replaced when
deteriorated beyond repair, with matching wood. The non -historic porch column
pedestals will be replaced to match the historic ones. This work will be finished
appropriately. The roof, chimney and internal gutters will be reviewed and repaired as
necessary. The windows and doors will be repaired.
As a brick structure from 1865, the masonry work on this property will require a mason
with experience in historic brick. For this reason, staff recommends further review of the
mason's proposal, to ensure that the mortar and work will follow the guidelines. Staff
also recommends approval of any replacement brick.
Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval a Certificate of Appropriateness for the project at 410-412
North Clinton Street as presented in the application with the following conditions:
• The masonry proposal is reviewed and approved by staff
• Any replacement brick match is reviewed on site by staff
410-412 North CI into Street —Staff Summary of Site Visit and Guidance for Rehabilitation Plan
Masonry
Masonry Guidelines (Section 4.8):
• Remove all vines and other plants in contact with the building.
• Remove deteriorated mortar by hand using hand tools to avoid
damaging the edges of the brick. Only a mason experienced in
historic masonry should use a grinder to remove mortar.
• Replace any deteriorated masonry units with matching units
• New mortar should match the historic mortar in composition,
color, tooling, and depth.
• Clean smeared mortar with a mild acid designed for this
purpose.
• Remove any staining with mild detergent and a soft bristle
brush. NEVER power wash historic masonry or wood
construction
Building Assessment and Recommendation:
• Wall condition generally good but have it reviewed by a mason
experienced with historic masonry to review cracks and prescribe
necessary work.
• Remove all plant material from contact with the building.
• Remove Portland Cement -based modern mortar where it exists
and replace with appropriate mortar avoiding application on the
stone or brick surface.
• Remove any caulk installed inappropriately throughout the wall.
• Review expansion joints including the one at the front porch.
Remove and staining or caulk on the brick face.
• Point (tuck point/repoint) stone or brick wall where mortar
missing or deteriorated.
• Remove staining from poorly install old mortar or other sources.
• Protect masonry from damage by ensuring that downspouts are
connected.
• Chimneys are stucco or parge-coated. Review integrity of the
coating and repair if necessary.
• A thumb held over a residential hose creates greatest psi allowed
on historic masonry or wood to prevent irreversible damage to
materials and to prevent water from being forced into wall
system.
• Mortar, paint, stains, or plant materials should be removed by
hand and hand tools or gentle scrub brushes instead of blasting
or using power tools.
• If any building -adjacent concrete needs replacement, please
include in rehabilitation plan.
This is an inappropriate pointing with mortar extending
beyond the joint. Remove past work like this and ensure
new work does not extend over the face of the brick.
This is an inappropriate mortar application, covering brick
and stone and leaving small areas of missing mortar.
Remove past work, repoint and ensure new work does not
extend over the face of brick or stone.
This is an area that has sagged, enlarging the masonry
I oints, and causing those above to fail. The impacted bricks
should be removed and cleaned for reinstallation. The lintel
should be replaced with one that is sized for the space and
the load and is supported appropriately. The brick should
be reinstalled with mortar joints that match the others
410-412 North Clinton Street —Staff Summary of Site Visit and Guidance for Rehabilitation Plan
This photo of the south side shows some areas where some inappropriate
mortar or caulk has been installed at the vertical joint between brick. This
material should be removed and replaced with appropriate mortar. Variations
in the color of the brick itself appears to be a part of this building.
This photo shows an expansion joint that has been impropertyfilled
with mortar or caulk staining the face of the brick. The brick should
be cleaned, and the joint filled with appropriate material. In modern
applications, caulk is used. Since historic mortar is soft it may also
be appropriate. Consult with historic mason.
This photo shows an area under the window that has
been stained by mortar during an unprofessional repair.
Remove all staining. Remove modern mortar. Point to
match the area to the left of the windowsill.
This photo shows an area of the foundation that needs
pointing. While the joints in a stone foundation such as this
will likely be deep to avoid large areas of mortar covering
the stone, the mortar is missing in many of these joints.
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410-412 North Clinton Street —Staff Summary of Site Visit and Guidance for Rehabilitation Plan
This photo is acting as a diagram so that the parts of the porch roof can be labeled and described.
A= frieze board. This is also the "beam" that is supported by the columns. Notice that the boards on the inside and outside of the porch,
perpendicular to the ground cover the horizontal board that is parallel to the ground.
B= soffit. This is the flat projection, parallel to the ground around the roof edge. This material is smooth here (as opposed to the more
typical beadboard) and it butts up against the frieze board below.
C= crown molding. This lower piece of crown molding covers the joint between the frieze board and soffit.
D= fascia. This board is smooth and perpendicular to the ground. It covers the edge of the soffit and may extend about a inch lower than
the soffit to create a shadow line.
E= crown molding. This upper piece of crown molding covers much of the fascia and steps out to the roof edge. It is only covered by the
drip edge flashing from the roof.
F= scroll bracket
G=Sandwich bracket
Note that historically the brackets are installed to the outside of all these materials, not inset within them.
410-412 North CI into Street —Staff Summary of Site Visit and Guidance for Rehabilitation Plan
Wood Details and Trim:
Porch Guidelines (Section 4.10)
• Repair historic porches and conserve as much of the historic
material as possible.
• Replace badly deteriorated components with new ones that
match the historic components in design and material. Custom
fabrication of columns, brackets, pedestals, and moldings may be
necessary.
• Use vertical -grained Douglas Fir Porch flooring.
• Use wood steps for a wood porch.
Wood Guidelines (Section 4.14):
• Repair historic wood elements rather than replacing them.
• Using epoxy products, such as Wood Epox and Liquid Wood by
Abatron, to consolidate deteriorated wood components, and fill
or reconstruct missing wood.
• Duplicate and replace historic wood elements when they cannot
be repaired.
• Replace damaged wood components with new or salvaged wood
components that match the historic ones.
• Monitor wood surfaces for signs of excessive water damage, rot,
or pest infestation. Keep all surfaces primed, painted and
appropriately caulked in order to prevent wood deterioration.
• Eliminate excessive moisture problems such as leaky roofs,
gutters, and downspouts. The improper venting of baths,
kitchens, basements, and dryers may cause moisture problems.
Building Assessment and Recommendation:
• Replace missing scroll brackets (at porch). All existing wood trim
needs to be prepped properly and painted.
• Replace missing sandwich brackets (at main roof and porch) to
match the historic brackets.
• Replace missing porch skirting to match remnant historic skirting.
• Two historic column pedestals exist. The others were replaced
with non -matching pedestals. It is recommended to replace the
non -matching bases now as part of this project.
• Porch floor is full length tongue -and -groove Douglas Fir installed
perpendicular to the house. Any portions beyond repair may be
replaced with new floor installed to match the remaining historic
floor. They may also be repaired as possible with wood hardener
and epoxy. Porch floor paint is highly recommended.
This photo and the one below show the only two remaining
historic column bases or pedestals. These pedestals should
be repaired to match. It is recommended to remove the
non -historic column pedestals on the other columns and
replace them to match these.
410-412 North Clinton Street —Staff Summary of Site Visit and Guidance for Rehabilitation Plan
• Ensure that siding on the modern addition is painted at
the buildig connection to prevent deterioration and water
infiltration.
• Never spray paint wood adjacent to historic brick both to
avoid overspray damage and because spray painting will
provide inadequate coverage.
• Highly recommended to follow the painting guidelines:
o Follow lead -safe practices (refer to attached
guide)
o Verify wood moisture content correct
o Use oil based primer in one or two coats
o Top -coat twice
Much of the existing porch floor appears to be in good or
repairable conditions. Some of the floor such as this end could be
replaced if necessary. The new floor should follow the guidelines.
This porch steps out on each side of the door and that should be
retained (see area toward rear of photo).
The porch ceiling is in good condition. The central board is
sagging, likely due to the water damage from the internal gutters
in the porch roof. Once that source of water infiltration is
remediated, the porch ceiling can be reattached to the framing
members. Any material removed to facilitate repairs should be
reinstalled.
410-412 North Clinton Street —Staff Summary of Site Visit and Guidance for Rehabilitation Plan
The photo shows that the fascia and crown on the corner have been covered in metal that should be removed. The soffit on the right side
has been covered. The covering should be removed, and the soffit replaced as needed, retaining the proper relationship with the bracket.
The lower crown molding on the right has been deteriorated or broken and should be repaired. The top of the corner column is
deteriorated and should be repaired. A portion of the interior scroll bracket is also missing and should be repaired. A newer piece of fascia
at the for lower left corner of the photo is too wide (hangs lower than the existing) and the material is too thick, so it doesn't align. New
materials should be the some size as historic materials. All butt joints between materials should be caulked and smoothed so they are not
visible.
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This photo shows some recent work. The mitered corner at the new soffit is nice. The joint should be finished and smoothed so it is not
visible when painted. The lower crown molding should cover the joint between frieze board and soffit. The soffit should not butt up against
the crown molding (difficult to see if it is correct here) Any new fascia will cover the outside edge of this soffit material. If the white board
that is visible between the soffit and roof edge is the historic fascia board, the outside edge of the soffit should be covered by it. The
installation should not create a new condition and any new fascia should be the some size of the existing fascia (it should not be necessary
to install wider fascia. New upper crown molding will be installed. Several parts of brackets are missing on these columns. All exterior trim
should be constructed of Douglas Fir, Cedar, or Cypress. The internal gutters should be addressed. The nature of the deterioration of the
porch soffit, crown, and fascia would indicate leaking or failure of the internal gutters.
410-412 North Clinton Street — Staff Summary of Site Visit and Guidance for Rehabilitation Plan
Window and Venting Openings
Window Guidelines (Section 4.13):
• Preserve the historic windows by repairing sashes and frames.
• Retain historic window frames and replace badly deteriorated
sashes with new sashes that match the historic ones.
• Install traditional wood storm windows and screens on older
buildings. Storms should fit the opening exactly without the use
of spacers.
• Install wood -frame combination storm windows with screen that
resemble traditional wood storm windows. The use of metal -
clad, wood -frame combination storm windows is acceptable.
Storm windows must accept paint and should be painted the
same color as the sash of the main window, preferably black.
Building Assessment and Recommendation:
• The goal of the HPC will be to keep all original wood windows
• Any repairs for function can be made on an as -needed basis
• Ensure all original wood windows are protected by a functioning
storm or storm/screen window
• Consider having mason fill any unnecessary openings in masonry
or finesse coverings.
• Replace any missing storm windows on the first -floor front
windows with new wood to match the others
• While the Commission does not typically review storm windows,
a rehabilitation plan must necessarily include addressing them.
Typical flange -mount storm windows could damage or cover the
brickmold window trim or the window frame and should be
avoided. The rehab plan should address these issues.
• Paint all wood exterior elements to protect from damage
• Basement windows should be repaired to ensure operability if
allowed to open.
• Review drainage of window AC units to minimize water damage
and direct away from sills and walls as possible.
This photo shows a typical window with wood brickmold
trim, a screen installed, and a six -over -one historic double
hung window. All historic windows should be repaired. All
windows should retain their brickmold trim with any
damaged trim repaired and missing trim replaced with trim
that matches. All historic windows should have a storm
window installed. The storm window may be a historic
storm window, a new wood storm window to match the
existing, or a modern storm window that is flush mount and
black. All storm windows may be combination storm
windows. Double -hung storm windows are preferred to
single hung. Any bare aluminum storms should be replaced.
410-412 North Clinton Street —Staff Summary of Site Visit and Guidance for Rehabilitation Plan
The sill on this window is deteriorated. It is highly recommended that wood
sills are repaired with wood hardeners and wood epoxy as needed. Any sills
that require replacement should be indicated for approval. It is highly
recommended to use salvaged or reclaimed old growth wood that matches the
species of the historic sills for longevity of the material. All new sills must
match the dimensions of the historic sills.
The plant material should be permanently removed from this opening. This
opening needs repainting and repair like the others, including making sure it is
not in contact with the soil. It is recommended that the upper half is a painted
panel (black) allowing the vents through.
This photo shows a typical basement window. This window
is in a repairable condition. It needs to be reglazed and
painted. A storm window should be installed. The grading
at the sill should be revised to keep water and soil out of
the window. Alternatively, a low brick or limestone window
well could help with any grading issues.
This photo shows some basement venting. The framed
screen should be removed. The opening on the left should
be covered with a louvered vent fit to the size of the
opening. The vent on the right should be enclosed with a
cover that approximately matches the louvered vent fits
the opening in the brick yet allows the PVC vent pipe
through.
410-412 North Clinton Street —Staff Summary of Site Visit and Guidance for Rehabilitation Plan
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All three second floor front windows have historic,
operable louvered shutters. One shutter is missing, and all
are in need of repair. The existing shutters are installed to
fit properly and be operable. The shutters may be repaired,
or they may be replaced if beyond repair. New shutters
must also be wood, louvered, divided vertically into two or
three sections as the historic ones are, sized to fit the
opening and installed to match the existing.
Due to the nature of the firstfoor front windows, it is highly recommended
that the historic storm windows are repaired, rather than replacement with
new storm windows.
410-412 North Clinton Street — Staff Summary of Site Visit and Guidance for Rehabilitation Plan
Doors
Doors Guidelines (Section 4.3):
• Repair historic doors
Building Assessment and Recommendation:
• Historic door, transom, sidelights, and storm door in good
condition.
• Recommend repairs as needed (bottom edge of door and
sidelights for example) to prevent future deterioration.
• Recommend retaining storm door over replacement.
The historic door, transom, sidelights, trim, and storm door
are all in a good condition. It is recommended to repair
them as needed. Installing storm windows for the transom
and sidelights is recommended if needed to prevent air
infiltration.
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Roof:
Mass and Rooflines Guidelines (Section 4.7):
• Maintain metal roofs rather than replacing.
• Paint metal roofs dark colors, usually dull red or
green, or a natural metallic silver color
Building Assessment:
• Review roof condition for integrity
• Repair the metal roof as needed.
• If the roof is beyond repair, it could be replaced with
an appropriate, flat panel standing seam met roof
(with no ridges or striations between the seams.
• Some fascia and crown molding have been covered
by metal flashing. Remove metal from fascia and
crown and repair or replace to match original.
Gutters and Downspouts:
Gutters and Downspouts Guidelines (Section 4.6):
• Install metal downspouts placed vertically near the
corners. They should be painted to match the
background wall or trim color.
• Repair original built-in gutters. EPDM rubber sheeting
is an economical replacement material for the original
tin flashing.
Building Assessment:
• Internal gutter is an important feature for the house
and porch. Make any necessary repairs to ensure that
they do not deteriorate beyond repair (unless they are
already. Existing deterioration points to past problems
• Some fascia and crown molding have been covered by
metal flashing. Remove metal from fascia and crown
and repair or replace to match original.
This buiding has internal gutters. This photo shows damage of the soffit
that has been replaced before, and damage to the crown molding at the
fascia. The internal gutters should be repaired. It may be possible to
repair it with EPDM as mentioned in the guidelines but once the gutter
has been repaired so that the gutter is filled with EPDM, it will be
necessary to have the metal pans repaired or remade. Staff would
recommend that more extensive repair is made at this time so that the
gutters are working properly. Ensure the downspout fits properly to
avoid this type of corner damage, too.
The internal gutters on the porch are similarly deteriorated and
should be repaired in the some way prior to the repair of the soffit,
fascia, and crown molding.
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410/412 N. Clinton St. Rehab Plan For House Only
MasonryWork:
1. Remove all vines and other plants in contact with the building
2. Remove caulk installed on masonry that was poorly installed or placed in the brick
walls away from the corners and used for patching.
3. Remove deteriorated mortar by hand using hand tools and wash with only hose
pressure with a thumb over the hose outlet as maximum pressure.
4. Tuck point/repaint stone and brick walls where masonry missing or substantially
deteriorated.
5. Try to clean staining from poorly installed mortar or other sources. This will be
performed in a reasonable fashion as to not cause additional damage. Some stains
will remain if it is determined by property owner and mason that additional damage
may occur due to cleaning or they are not cleanable.
6. Replace significantly deteriorating masonry units with matching units or
significantly similar units as recommended by the mason.
7. Clean smeared mortar as best as reasonably possible without causing more
damage. Use mild acid designed for this purpose.
8. New mortar to similarly match existing mortar look and colors.
9. Verify downspouts are connected to help protect masonry.
10. Review chimney masonry and repair if necessary.
Exterior Wood:
1. Fascia, soffit, crown molding, freeze boards, scroll brackets and sandwich brackets
shall be reviewed, reconstructed if deteriorated beyond repair or missing or repaired
using wood epoxy and liquid wood by Abatron. If wood is used for repair or new
members made, they should be from salvaged wood or Douglas Fir, Cedar or
Cypress. Paint with 2 coats of recommended primer (oil base is preferred) and top
coat with recommended paint 2 times.
2. Porch deck historic bases shall be repaired, others that are non -historical facing
west and in need of replacement shall be replaced matching the historic bases.
3. Crown molding and fascia boards shall be filled and sanded smooth. Paint shall be
applied and shall look smooth as reasonably possible due to wood movement,
expansion and contraction would be expected.
4. If structural members or sag of house do not allow materials to align evenly, efforts
shall be made to visually hide unevenness. This may mean reasonable additional
sanding or filling help visually hide it.
5. Porch deck flooring shall be repaired with wood hardener or Douglas Fir tongue and
groove boards.
6. Porch deck soffit appears to have sagged and need to resolve issue if it still exists.
After issue resolved or found to not exist, reinstall soffit.
7. Downspouts and internal gutters shall be repaired as necessary. If internal gutters
are in need of replacement or significant repairs, EPDM may be installed overthe
internal gutters once they are repaired instead of tin flashing.
8. West facing second floorwood shutters required and must be repaired or replaced,
fit properly to be operable. They should remain wood, louvered, divided vertically
into 2 or 3 sections as the historic ones are, sized to fit the opening and match the
existing.
Windows:
1. Windows shall be glazed as where missing and repainted in their same color or can
be changed to black on the exterior.
2. Rotted areas on the window sashes shall be filled, sanded and repainted to match
the rest of the window.
3. Windows that currently open shall have sashed and frames in good working order.
This does not limit or require the internal mechanisms to have specific
requirements for functionality.
4. Storm windows shall not be mounted on top of brick mold.
5. Missing first floor front (west facing on porch) storm windows shall be replaced with
new wood ones to match the other existing wood storms. If not reasonable to
match, they may be replaced with metal clad.
6. Storm windows are required to be on each window and shall be made of wood to
resemble traditional wood storm windows or may have metal clad. If made of metal
clad, they shall be preferably colored in black.
7. Basement windows at or below grade shall be cleaned out and best efforts made to
reduce contact with leaves, dirt or other exterior items.
B. Basement windows shall be repaired to continue to allow existing functionality or
repaired, glazed and painted to help reduce weathering damage in the future.
9. Any boards above basement windows shall be painted the same color as the rest of
the window.
10. Basement windows where without little work would be easy to install storm
windows, shall be installed.
11. Repair exterior wood sills and paint
Other Work and Notes:
1. Any lower level exterior venting covered with exterior screening on the north side
near the alley shall be reviewed. If screening can be removed and louvered wood
vents are reasonable to install, that work should be performed.
2. Repair bottom edge of front door to help reduce future deterioration.
Recommended to retain storm doors instead of replace.
3. Maintain metal roofing instead of replace. May be painted dark dull red, green or
natural metallic silver color if repainting is required. Repair roof as necessary.
4. Paint downspouts similar in color to the most significant color behind them.
S. Paint wood where modern building paint is in disrepair at connecting points to
historic house.
Work schedule:
Now —July 31, 2025 — Exterior wood, windows and other work.
May 1, 2024 — May 30, 2025 — Masonry work
All work is estimated to be completed before July 31, 2025.
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Iowa City
Historic Preservation Commission
City Hall, 4I0 E Washington Street, Iowa City. IA. 52240
Memorandum
Date: March 18, 2024
To: Historic Preservation Commission
From: Jessica Bristow, Historic Preservation Planner
Re: City Park Pool update
At the Commission's request, Juli Seydell Johnson, Director of Parks and Recreation, will
present the Commission with an update to the City Park Pool project. A copy of her February
presentation to the Parks and Recreation Commission is attached.
2023-2025
CITY PARK
POOL
Project Update
Parks & Recreation Corr
February 14, 2024
Choose Project Consultant Team- Done!
Assess Current Condition of Pool - Done!
Council Presentation & Decision to Repair or Replace - Done!
Public Input - Phas
- Done!
Concept Design Chosen by City Council - Likely May 2024
Construction January - December 2025
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Provide community recreation experiences for a wide range of users.
Provide increased independent accessibility to all water experiences.
Provide shade in several areas of the deck and some in the water areas. $10i
Provide design and operating efficiencies that support the City of Iowa City climate action
goals.
Maximize efficiency of lifeguards.
Promote the vision "Every child learns how to swim."
Welcome users of all backgrounds with specific attention to facility entry patterns,
shower/changing and restroom design.
Evaluate the potential merging of the outdoor park restrooms and year-round recreation
programming space into the swimming pool facility.
Limit the construction area generally within the fence line/site plan of the current pool.
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• 35 People Attended — All White
• 7 Ages 30-59/ 28 Ages 50+
• 9 Male / 26 Female
Oct 27 — 5:30-7:30 p.m. Family Halloween Event
• 460 People Attended
• 57% White/43% Non -White
• 225 Male / 230 Female / 5 Non -Binary
• 216 Ages Under 13 / 1 6 Ages 14-1 9 /
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- 327 Online Responses Received
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Deadline to submit: 5 p.m., November 14, 2023
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• 227 People Selected to Participate
• 14 Focus Groups
• 137 People Attended a Focus Gro
• 44 People Complete On-line Versi
• Maintain Park Setting — Wide open, traditional, and trees.
• Multi -use. Multi -generational.
Separate Activity Areas
Zero Depth Entry — Increased Independent Accessibility
Shade
50 M Lap Lanes
25 M Lap Lanes
Diving Boards
C-hilrlran'c Plriv A
Bath House — Initial Draft Concept
- Included with all four options.
Mechanical/Filters move to separate
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Small classroom sized Community Room
(733 sf)
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Pool — Option A Option B I Option C Option D
Cost
Bather Load
Water Savings
Separate Program Areas
Accessible Zero -depth Entry
Children Activity Area
25 M Lap Lanes
50 M Lap Lanes
50 M Lap Lanes Available All Day*
Low + High Diving Boards
Deck Space for Chairs + Sunbathing
Additional Shade
Minimal Tree Impact
Designed Within Current Fence Line
New Bathhouse + Mechanical Building
*Except during youth swim less
COMPARISON FACTORS
Free Form Activity Pool I Three Pools I "L" Shaped Pool I Origins
Cost
Bather Load
Water Savings
Separate Program Areas
Accessible Zero -depth Entry
Children Activity Area
25 M Lap Lanes
50 M Lap Lanes
50 M Lap Lanes Available All Day"
Low + High Diving Boards
Deck Space for Chairs + Sunbathing
Additional Shade
Minimal Tree Impact
Designed Within Current Fence Line
New Bathhouse + Mechanical Building
*Except during youth s\
ITEMS AVAILABLE WITH ALL OPTIONS
ACCESSIBLE PARKING
ACCESSIBLE ROUTE
I EXISTING PLAYGROUND I
I ADMISSIONS I
BATHHOUSE (INCLUDING MEN'S
AND WOMEN'S LOCKER ROOMS,
SINGLE USER TOILETS AND
SHOWER ROOMS, NURSING
ROOM, ADMISSIONS, GUARD
LOCKER ROOMS, FIRST AID,
POOL MANAGER, AND
PARK
POOL MANAGER
ACTIVITY POOL WITH ZERO -
DEPTH ENTRY
CURRENT CHANNEL
LAP POOL 6 LANES -50 METERS
LAWN
SHADESTRUCTURES
JEEP POOL WITH 1 METER AND 3
METER DPANG
FILTER BUILDING
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OPTION A- FREE FORM ACTIVITY POOL ATTACH!
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COST ESTIMATE: $18.39 MILLION
CURRENT CHANNEL:
$18.39M
Free Form Activity
Pool — Option A
Cost
Bather Load
Water Savings
Separate Program Areas
Accessible Zero -depth Entry
Children Activity Area
25 M Lap Lanes
50 M Lap Lanes
50 M Lap Lanes Available All Day*
Low + High Diving Boards
Deck Space for Chairs + Sunbathing
Additional Shade
Minimal Tree Impact
Designed Within Current Fence Line
New Bathhouse + Mechanical Building
*Except during youth swim
OPTION A -FREE FORM ACTIVITY POOL
LOADING ZONE
ACCESSIBLE PARKING
ACCESSIBLE ROUTE
EXISTING PLAYGROUND
ADMISSIONS
BATHHOUSE (INCLUDING MEN'S
AND WOMEN'S LOCKER ROOMS,
SINGLE USER TOILETS AND
SHOWER ROOMS, NURSING
ROOM, ADMISSIONS, GUARD
LOCKER ROOMS, FIRST AID,
POOL MANAGER, AND
COMMUNITYIPARTY ROOM(
COMMUNITYIPARTY ROOM
PARK
POOL MANAGER
ACTIVITY POOL WITH ZERO
LAP
LAWN
SHADESTRUC7URES
DEEP POOL WITH 1 METER AND G
METER GIVING
FILTER BUILDING
IOWA CITY I CITY PARK POOL I OPTION B
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1 SEPARATE POOL WITH SIX 50 METER lAP l
1 DEEP WATER. INTEGRATED ACCESSIBLE:
STAIR ENTRY. WILL ALLOW FOR ADDITION
3-7 LAP LANES WOULD LIKELY BE AVAIEAE
SWIM HOURS. SAP LANES ARE OF A DEPTI
WATER WALKING AND AQUA FITNESS.
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OR CLEANING, THE OTHER TWO COULD RE
p ESTIMATED 458,555 GALLONS OF WATER
] PARK POOL IS 751,575 GALLONS(. THIS IS:
y THE CURRENT POOL.
b MAXIMUM BATHER LOAD: 981
S COST ESTIMATE: $17.9/MILLION
$17.94M
Three Pools
Option B
Cost
Bather Load
Water Savings
Separate Program Areas
Accessible Zero -depth Entry
Children Activity Area
25 M Lap Lanes
50 M Lap Lanes
50 M Lap Lanes Available All Day*
Low + High Diving Boards
Deck Space for Chairs + Sunbathing
Additional Shade
Minimal Tree Impact
Designed Within Current Fence Line
New Bathhouse + Mechanical Building -
OPTION B - THREE
POOL
*Except during youth swim I
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EINTING PLAYGROUND
ADMISSIONS
AND WOMEN'S LOCKER ROOMS,
SINGLE USER TOILETS AND
SHOWER ROOMS, NURSING
ROOM, ADMISSIONS, GUARD
LOCKER ROOMS, FIRST AID,
SINGLE USER TOILETS FOR
PARK
POOL MANAGER
ACTNRY POOL WITH ZERO -
DEPTH ENTRY
DEEP POOL NTH I METER AND 3
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OPTION C - V' SHAPED COMBINED LAP A ACTWIT
SIX M METER UP LANES IN 314 TO 5 FOOT DEI
DEPTH ENTRY THROUGH ACTMTY AREA AND 1
ACCESSIBLE STAIR ENTRY. WILL ALLOW FOR
TIME SINCE 2.3 UP LINES WOULD LIKELY BE.
ALL OPEN SWIM HOURS. LAP LANES ARE OF P
SWIMMING, WATER WALKING AND AQUA FITNE
ATTACHED RECTANGULAR ZERO -DEPTH ENTR
DEPTH UP TO 3'%FEET, INCLUDES PLAY STRU
BUBBLERISPRAY FEATURES.
SEPARATE DEEP POOL WITH LOW AND HIGH O
INTEGRATED ACCESSIBLE STAIR ENTRY.
• ESTIMATED 413,100 GALLONS OF WATER VOLL
PARK POOL IS 751,575 GALLONS). THIS IS 41%
THE CURRENT POOL.
I MAXIMUM BATHER LOAD: 825
COST ESTIMATE: $17.25 MILLION
$17.25M
"L" Shaped Pool
Option C
Cost
Bather Load
Water Savings
Separate Program Areas
Accessible Zero -depth Entry
Children Activity Area
25 M Lap Lanes
50 M Lap Lanes
Lap Lanes Available All Day*
Low + High Diving Boards
Deck Space for Chairs + Sunbathing
Additional Shade
Minimal Tree Impact
Designed Within Current Fence Line
New Bathhouse + Mechanical Building
*Except during youth swim le
OPTION C - "L" SHAPED POOL
ACCESSIBLE PASSENGER
LOADING ZONE
ACCESSIBLE PARKING
ACCESSIBLE ROUTE
EXISTING PLAYGROUND
ADMISSIONS
BATHHOUSE)INCLUDING MEWS
AND WOMEN'S LOCKER ROOMS, r
SINGLE USER TOILETS AND
SHOWER ROOMS, NURSING
ROOM, ADMISSIONS, GUARD
LOCKER ROOMS, FIRST AID, r 7
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OPTION D-REPLACE POOL AND WAGING POOL
POOL.
ONE URGE POOL WITH SEPARATE WADING
LANES WITH TWO "WINGS" OF SHALLOW WO
FROM 3% TO 13 FEET DEEP. GIVING AREA
L AREA. UP LANES AVAILABLE DURING LIMIT
OPEN FOR GENERAL SWIM THE REMAINDER
INTEGRATED ACCESSIBLE STAIR ENTRY AT
DEPTH ENTRY AT LARGE POOL. SMALL ZER
WADING POOL ONLY.
ESTIMATED 751,575 GALLONS OF WATER VO
SAME AS THE CURRENT POOL.
• MAXIMUM SATHER LOAD: 1,032
COST ESTIMATE: $19.56 MILLION
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$19.56M
Origin
Cost
Bather Load
Water Savings
Separate Program Areas
Accessible Zero -depth Entry
Children Activity Area
25 M Lap Lanes
50 M Lap Lanes
50 M Lap Lanes Available All Day*
Low + High Diving Boards
Deck Space for Chairs + Sunbathing
Additional Shade
Minimal Tree Impact
Designed Within Current Fence Line
New Bathhouse + Mechanical Building
OPTION D -ORIGINAL *Except during youth swin
Free Form Activity Pool Three Pools "L" Shaped Pool
. Option A Option B I Option C
Cost
Bather Load
Water Savings
Separate Program Areas
Accessible Zero -depth Entry
Children Activity Area
25 M Lap Lanes
50 M Lap Lanes
50 M Lap Lanes Available All Day*
Low + High Diving Boards
Deck Space for Chairs + Sunbathing
Additional Shade
Minimal Tree Impact
Designed Within Current Fence Line
New Bathhouse + Mechanical Building
*Except duri
COMPARISON OF OPTIONS
`Option A seems to be
lest design.
B would be convenient for
each aspect of swimming."
"Option A - A current channel
would be nice for lessons and
accessible exercise. Separated
pools seem difficult for families to
be together."
"Option A fits many
people's needs and wants."
"I like Option A because
it hits every age group
and most activities."
(3 lifeguards said this)
Option A is a
ption for ADA
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diving boards
separate fron
main pool."
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27 Lifeguards Pc
14 — 5+ year
13 — Less that
A — 1
B-1
C—:
D-C
"Option B because accidents will
close only one of the pools. It also
has safer, smaller guard coverage
zones." "Easier zones for guards
to watch."
"Option B because he
pools separated will
a higher degree of sl
n B because it has
of oations that can be
a I I at once.'
"Option B because it is, frankly, it's simply
annoying as a lap swimmer to have people
wander into your lane from the open swim
portion of the pool."
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• Public Survey — Two Groups — February 16 — March 8, 2024.
• OR Code on Postcard
• Survey Link on icgov.org\jumpin
• Public Open House — Thursday, February 29 5:30-7:30 pm Mercer
• Phase 2 Feedback will inform staff recommendation and City Council
selection of a preferred concept.
• Staff anticipates a joint Parks & Recreation Commission and City
Council work session to review Phase 2 Feedback prior to selection.
(Late spring)
• Selected concept design will be further refined before bidding to
incorporate any additional direction from the City Council.
• Design Elements
• Budget Considerations
• Unknown Site Conditions
QUESTIONS
Juli Seydell Johnson
Parks & Recreation Dire
JuJohnson@Iowa-City
319-356-5104
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I . People who registered filled -out a questionnaire with several self-selecting questions. 327 Rec(
2. Demographic information was collected to allow for balancing of groups to reflect community c
3. Selection committee of three staff, a resident and a P&R Commission member made group sele
seeing participant names, addresses, phone numbers or emails. Non Iowa City residents marke
4. All registrations meeting criteria for a certain group were separated from over-all group. Prei
given to non -white registrants up to 5 participants per group of 20. The remaining spots were
dice, then using the number rolled to select every (number) person from eligible list. Group chc
checked for gender, race and age distribution. Adjustments were made if gender, race and ac
targets. Most were very close to targeted representation.
5. After 9 groups were chosen, demographics of both the selected and not selected were checker
determined by the selection committee that representation was lacking from people under the
group was chosen from younger adults. The last group was assigned as folks older than 70 ye
many requests had been made from the public to have a specific group for this age group.
6. Self -reported availability was used to schedule the groups. Not all requests for certain times c
accommodated.
7. 227 Invitations were emailed with a request for an RSVP.
• 65 Male / 157 Female / 4 Non -Binary / 1 Other
• 33 Non -White / 175 White / 18 Prefer Not to Answer
• 3 Teens / 18 Ages 20-29 / 104 Ages 30-49 62 Ages 51-69 / 40 Ages 70+
• Self Reported Swimming Ability — 55 Expert 156 Casual / 16 Non -Swimmers
• Self Reported Primary Activity at Pool — 10 Aqua Fitness / 10 Haven't Been Recently / 7'
58 Lap Swim / 2 Special Event / 5 Sunbathe / 30 Supervise Kids / 1 Swim Team / 10 l
• 1 10 Have Iowa City Swim Pass / 107 Do Not Have an Iowa City Swim Pass
8. Requests for a different time/date were accommodated, if group space allowed.
9. People who were not selected for focus groups, or who declined their invitation were emailed c
of the Focus Groups Questions which may be returned until 5 p.m. on Tuesday, November 14,
10. 137 People attended a focus group session. 44 People complete on-line version of focus grou
Passholder/regular user - Families
Passholder/regular user - Lap/Fitness Swimmers
Passholder/regular user - Aqua Fitness/ Water Walking / Water
Teens
Infrequent Users -Younger Adults
Disability community
Childcare Providers - Daycares and summer camps
Members and allies of LGBTQ+ community
Swim lesson participant families who used a scholarship for les
Parks & Recreation Commission Members
City Aquatic Staff - supervisors, maintenance staff & lifeguards
MINUTES PRELIMINARY
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
FEBRUARY 8, 2024-5:30 PM— FORMAL MEETING
E M M A J. HARVAT HALL, CITY HALL
MEMBERS PRESENT: Deanna Thomann, Andrew Lewis, Margaret Beck, Jordan Sellergren,
Nicole Villanueva, Frank Wagner, Christina Welu-Reynolds, Noah Stork
MEMBERS ABSENT: Carl Brown
STAFF PRESENT: Jessica Bristow
OTHERS PRESENT: Gary Skarda, Ginalie Swaim, Bob Wise, Phil Beck, Susan Futrell, Nancy
Carlson, Tom Curtis, Marybeth Slonneger, Lou Tassinary, Lisa
Buckminster
CALL TO ORDER:
Sellergren called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.
PUBLIC DISCUSSION OF ANYTHING NOT ON THE AGENDA:
None.
Public Hearing- Discuss Landmark designation for 302-316 East Bloomington Street (Slezak-
Holub-Skarda Building):
Bristow first noted the report that was included in the agenda packet had a map that has since been
switched out, originally included was the one that states it is the local Northside Historic District but
since the whole report is from the perspective of the National Register it was switched out with the
Gilbert/Linn Street Historic District that's listed in the National Register. The packet that goes on to
Planning & Zoning and City Council will have the corrected map. Bristow also want to point out that
she has received numerous emails about this agenda item and has emailed them to the Commission.
Those emails will be added to the packet that goes on to City Council. Anything that came in after noon
today or after this meeting will just move on to the Planning & Zoning meetings.
Bristow began by showing a map of all the historic districts and conservation districts in Iowa City as
well as the local landmarks. She pointed out the location of the subject building in the North
Marketplace, the north part of downtown Iowa City. Bristow stated she would talk very briefly about the
building and not cover the whole history as it's all in the report. The property is a group of connected
buildings that were begun in or about 1875 and built out by about 1880. They include the large Slezak
Hall, it had a dance hall on the upper floor and two grocery stores on the lower floor, the uses in the
back portion changed over time, sometimes it was a saloon and sometimes a dining hall. The building
is an Italianate structure with brackets and a wide eave overhang. She noted a lot of the details on the
building as well as the tall windows with the brick hood molds. With Italianate architecture there are tall
arched windows, but the top part was filled in when Joseph Holub remodeled that portion of the building
around 1930 and made the hall into apartments. On the Linn Street fagade there have been very few
changes since the 1930s, the entrance area that might have been to the saloon and dining hall has
been filled, with the cornice and brackets remaining and another window was filled in too. The
apartment entrance behind the three-story Italianate structure has more elaborate hood molds and an
elaborate cornice that includes not only the brackets but triglyphs and metopes. In the back is a lower
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two-story building that was a carriage house and laundry and had sleeping quarters over time. It was
remodeled into apartments with mid-century windows and doors. The laundromat and the main hall
building both have an ornate baroque pediment that reflects the Eastern European origins of this family
as immigrants. The laundry building was a stable and a feed barn at one point in time and also a
garage. Bristow showed a picture of the back of this building where there was a sliding stable door and
an upper door to potentially a hay mound or something like one would see with a stable or a barn.
Bristow next reviewed the history of the process being discussed this evening. The Commission has
long considered this building to be a potential local landmark. In 1996 when they designated the first
landmarks, they were already thinking about what the next group of landmarks would be and this
building was on that list. Nothing really happened with that list over time and in 2015 the Commission
reviewed potential landmarks in Iowa City and again this building was prominently on that list. At that
time they did not proceed with landmarks because of a major City Council change over that was
happening at the same time. Now after years of being owned by the same family the building went up
for sale and there were former commissioners, former staff members and members of the public who
addressed the Commission to proceed with a local landmark designation.
The Commission is charged with determining whether or not the property meets conditions for local
landmark eligibility. In order to be a local landmark in Iowa City a property must be significant to the
community architecturally or through its use, it must then also have integrity which always means that
its original or historic materials are still intact. In addition, aligning with National Register criteria, it must
meet one of the following four criteria.
1. That it's associated with events that are important to Iowa City's history (C).
2. It could be associated with a significant person in the past (D).
3. It could also be significant because of a specific architectural style or a specific architect or
engineer (E).
4. It could be significant because of archaeology and what it tells about the history and prehistory
(F).
Once the Commission determined that they would proceed with local landmark designation the Friends
of Historic Preservation hired historian Jennifer Price to write the report, and she determined that the
property is eligible both in the category of events and for its architecture. The report 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. Price continues that 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 the City. Additionally, Price details in the report a very complex
history, all owned by one family. For instance, Joseph Slezak ran it for 25 years and then passed it on
to his son Joseph Holub. Joseph remodeled it again and as the National Hall wasn't being used
anymore, it became apartments and he was running the boarding house in the back, the three-story
building, as a hotel by 1920. The former stable garage became the laundromat in 1958 and Pagliai's,
originally called Pizza Palace, moved in in 1969. In addition to being significant as an event, the fact
that this was used by the Bohemian immigrants and brought in others throughout the County to all of
the uses within the building it is also significant for its architecture because it is such a pristine example
of commercial Italianate architecture. One of the last remodels was 55 years ago when Pagliai's came
in.
Bristow and Sellergren were able to visit the inside of this building and even though the interior is not
part of how they evaluate local landmarks, it has enormous integrity on the interior as well and has
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been very well cared for over time. So based on the architecture and the fact that it's significant for
events, staff finds that it not only meets that criterion, A and B, but also C and E.
Staff's recommended motion is to move forward with the local landmark based on the fact that it meets
criteria A B, C and E.
Gary Skarda (owner of the building and apartments) is the fifth -generation owner and his daughter,
Victoria, is the sixth generation. Skarda grew up in the business, he worked for his father helping with
all the maintenance that had to be done at the building. He has no siblings, so it was really upon him to
take over the business. He has worked for the government and has a degree in economics, but he was
meant to come back to manage the building. He grew up getting apartments ready and cleaning out the
furnace, he was a small boy and would crawl into the small furnace door and sweep out the debris.
Obviously, this building has been a big part of his life and he pointed out to the council that the
apartment building is privately owned, it's not owned by the City, it's a private business and one of the
reasons why he had not put the building on the historic registry is because it would reduce the
marketability of the building. Skarda figured that one day when he obviously would be unable to do the
things he used to do he would need to sell. His father had opportunities to sell the building early on but
Skarda said he would operate it. He has people now helping, he has a maintenance man on the
premise and another man who collects the rent and so on. Skarda stated he doesn't even make a dime
off of the building anymore since the pandemic, he had a squatter in one of the apartments who was a
drug addict and almost destroyed that apartment, so Skarda had to refurbish that apartment. Skarda
noted since the building is private owned, again it's been in his family for five generations, he doesn't
think it's fair since he had not registered the building himself, that the City does. His offer to the City is
if they'd like to keep it the way it is they can buy it from him and then have their landmark here in Iowa
City. Skarda agrees it is a landmark certainly, but it does take a lot of maintenance. The University
could purchase the building because they have a need for one -bedroom apartments. Skarda
acknowledged he'd like to see whoever buys the building to keep it the way it is but for the City to tell
him he is unable to develop that area is wrong. Obviously, Skarda has talked to a couple of
developers, and they said it's doable in terms of developing in that area, as it's half a square block, so
certainly that would be an alternative. He would rather have somebody take it over and keep it the way
it is but it's a building and it takes a terrific amount of maintenance and unfortunately, he is unable to do
what he once was able to do. It is certainly a landmark of Iowa City, but it's still private property and he
should make the ultimate decision in terms of what would happen to the building. Again, if the City
would like to buy it that would be perfectly fine with him and then they can keep it as a landmark. He
has not registered the building because he knew that would reduce the marketability of the building.
Sellergren acknowledged Skarda for being such a wonderful steward of the building noting it's truly one
of the most beautiful buildings in town and everybody is quite appreciative of the work he has done.
Bristow stated she should explain what a landmark designation means. The local landmark designation
is a zoning overlay that makes it subject to review of exterior changes, not interior changes, to the
property by the Commission or staff. It also makes it eligible for repair funding through the Historic
Preservation Fund and eligible for state tax credits for repair work. It would prevent the demolition of the
building and prevent changes that are not be approved by the Commission. Bristow noted that
Sellergren had asked the planning staff to come up with a development proposal as to what's possible
on the site and the site is limited because of parking. In fact, right now, it's grandfathered in as it doesn't
have enough parking for the apartments that it has currently, so adding more building to the lot wouldn't
be possible because of lack of parking. If the whole thing was taken down, of course it could be
redeveloped, but not likely as large as the building that's a block to the south because there would not
be enough room on the site.
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Ginalie Swaim (Friends of Historic Preservation) began by thanking the Commission for doing the
important work that they do all the way from doors and porches to things like districts and landmarks.
She also thanked Mr. Skarda for the incredible stewardship of this building, they have all admired this
building so much and for so long because of the work that his family and he has done in the last many
years. Swaim would like to venture tonight to say that this building represents more aspects of Iowa
City's local history than any other single building in Iowa City. Swain addressed criteria, the events that
have made a significant contribution to the broad patterns of our history. That broad pattern being
immigration, ethnicity and assimilation. One could substitute any ethnic group that has come to the US
and see these steps. In this case, they're talking about the Bohemian immigrants who left Austria and
Habsburg Empire in the 1850s and by the 1870s many had put down roots between Iowa City and
Cedar Rapids and by 1912 Bohemians were one fifth of Iowa City's population, the other two larger
ethnic groups being Irish and German.
A major part of that broad pattern is ethnic identity, the identity in Joseph Slezak's Hotel quickly
became "the recognized headquarters for his nationality. Bohemian and social aid societies met there
in the upstairs hall." These kinds of societies were a national phenomenon, they were meant to aid and
assist immigrants coming to Iowa City as one of our Iowa City favorite Bohemian's, Shimek said, "the
dangers that confronted a stranger in a strange land". So even if they are coming to a place where
other people of their ethnic group were already living, there still were so many unknowns and having a
social aid society being there to welcome them and help them was very helpful. It could teach them
about the new customs and the new laws and offer aid during illnesses and death and certainly
celebrate their ethnic roots. One example of that kind of celebration is when in the social hall there was
a play and a dance held to benefit the Herzegovina rebels, a Serbian uprising against the Ottoman
Empire, so already it's very clear that this is a part of the Bohemian culture and history and they're
proud of it. Now they're part of that broad pattern language to huge part of ethnic culture and everyday
life and persisted in Iowa City for a long time. East of Slezak Hall was Goosetown, a Bohemian
enclave, that Goosetown historian Marybeth Slonneger calls "a neighborhood of close ties held
together by their native language'. She writes that it took about three generations to lose the Bohemian
language. By the 1880s Iowa City had four newspapers and one was Bohemian which gives a sense of
how important that language was to the identity of Bohemian immigrants. Even into the 20th century
Bohemian language resonated, when Joseph Slezak's grave marker was put up in 1912 in Old St.
Joseph's Catholic cemetery the carving was all done in Bohemian. The top of the sign outside the
Bloomington building still said into 1912 narodni sin which translates National Hall and affection for the
language persisted for decades, especially the phrase narodni sin. When Irving Weber wrote in 1981
about the building, readers contacted him because he had misspelled narodni sin so this identity with
this custom and language persisted. Even today you still see dozens and dozens of the same
surnames in Iowa City.
Another part of this broad pattern is becoming part of the social fabric, the social hall upstairs was used
for entertainment and for music. In 1878 the City directory called it a place to trip the light fantastic toe.
There was stage, stage scenery lights, chairs, occasionally decorations, fireman's balls were held in the
social hall. This was the era of community bands and there are actually laws allowing towns to have
community bands and the union band in Iowa City, all eight members were Bohemian. Well into the
20th century, the Jolly Club met there which was comprised of "German and Bohemian families having
weekly dances, costume parties, private parties'. So even though there are changes coming, they're
still hanging on to this identity and that is characteristic of the patterns of immigration. Another part is
becoming part of the local commerce. Iowa City was a market town and drew farmers from outlying
villages, Mr. Slezak knew what Bohemian farmers needed and if they were coming from Swisher or
Shueyville they probably needed a place to stay overnight, a place to park their buggies and their
horses, and a place to do their shopping. There was a reason he called it a farmer's hotel and
advertised it early as the popular farmers stopping place. One could buy foodstuffs there certainly but
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also crockery, tin, machine oils, nails. Grocery stores held far more than what is today, so it was a place
to stock up. His son-in-law, Joseph Holub followed this pattern to commercial success. In 1901 when
he became the proprietor, he'd become a local clerk at a store that apparently had made lots of friends
according to the paper, and then became the proprietor of "The National Hall, the Farmers Home, the
grocery store and all the other business ventures entered in the Slezak Hall". Holub had "a fine outlook
for prosperity and fortune'. So this happy trajectory of the immigrant coming, making a stake and
making great success is seen in this story.
Then the final part of immigration is often, not always, assimilation and transition. In the history of this
building we see that in even simple things like the residential transitions, it's no longer hotel rooms now
it's apartments for university students, meaning when it became no longer needed as a hotel there was
a need for workers who wanted to walk to their jobs downtown because perhaps they didn't own a car,
then a transition in transportation caused the livery stables to become a garage, which was a very
common change from places that help service needs of the horse rider. Like many blacksmith shops
turned in to car mechanics shops so seeing this livery stable become a heated garage is also another
typical trait. The social transitions in the building were fun to watch. They're no longer having local
ethnic events but were having a 1925 basketball and dance between Williamsburg and the National
Guard at the hall. In 1930s they have seen the great hallmarks of American mainstream society, that
being a self-service grocery store that sold Jello in 1950s and a coin operated laundromat that by the
1960s is the mother lode of American mainstream culture, a pizza place that also sold T shirts. This
was not unique in Iowa City. In 1879 there were at least 11 other hotels, there were dozens of saloons,
dozens of grocery stores, other social halls, even other ethnic social halls. There were other livery
stables, other commercial successes, but what's unique in that this building served all of these
purposes. This one building follows the broad sweep of immigration and ethnic history in the US. This
building holds so many stories and so much meaning as a major part of American history and of local
Iowa City history.
Bob Wise stated he investigated the property and certainly respects Mr. Skarda's position in where he's
at and what has taken place in his life. Wise was born in Iowa City in 1950 and stayed here until 1972
when he moved to Minnesota. He moved back in 2008 and has watched a lot of changes downtown.
He's watched Iowa City lose a lot of buildings. He went to school here and high school here. He doesn't
know how many people on the Commission were around in 1965 when this City Hall building was built
and as he will call it, destroyed the Town Hall and the original fire station which sat on Washington and
Linn. In looking at this property in question tonight, and certainly with everything that Swaim mentioned
he didn't know growing up in Iowa City Washington and College and Iowa Avenue wasn't the original
plot. The original plot sets the north end being where this building is at. Although looking at it on the
map it didn't really come into that area until the Linn/Dubuque corridor was added. Taking the
architecture of that building, and the area that's around it, and look at what's now vacant, the parking lot
between George's and the Bluebird Cafe, the large structure which has been built where the Pearson
drugstore was when he was growing up, it really kind of looks like a sore thumb. So historically, if they
can keep some of those buildings landmarked as historical buildings connected to not only the culture
of the area, but the history of the area that's something that he thinks that they have to consider. If they
lose this building, they can put up a plaque and he's seen it done throughout Minnesota towns where
he lived and left but then they'll have the Union Brewery, have John's Grocery and in all possibility with
the University having purchased Mercy that may get expanded and take over a larger area and what
was known as the original City plot will be lost to commercialization and the history will be forgotten, the
nationality will go away. Wise acknowledged the Commission has a hard decision to make but he
hopes it will be to consider this as a landmark property of historical value to the City.
Phil Beck has lived in Iowa City since 1975 and wants to thank the Commission for bringing this
proposal up for consideration. He is in great support of the idea of giving this property local historic
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landmark status. It is a beautiful building and it's already been a landmark in the Northside
Neighborhood for a century and a half. It anchors that whole neighborhood on its northern side and to
tear it down would diminish the beauty and historic character of the entire block. Its architectural style
very well matches the strip of buildings on the east side of Linn Street. In addition, its past use as a
gathering place for the Bohemian and Czech community in Iowa City makes it a very important
monument to the diverse ethnic history of the City. As someone with Czech heritage in his own family
that is very meaningful to him. Finally, the fact that for the past 60 some years it's housed one of Iowa's
City's most popular and iconic restaurants, Pagliai's ensures that this building, Slezak Hall, is important
not simply for its age, or its architectural character, but because it continues to serve as a vital part of
the business and cultural life of Iowa City. Wise thinks it must be preserved and enthusiastically
supports designating it a local historic landmark.
Susan Futrell lives in the Northside Neighborhood in Iowa City is a member of the Friends of Historic
Preservation and agrees with the arguments on behalf of this property on a historical basis and this
Commission's charge of stewarding those resources seems pretty clear. She just wanted to add some
perspective about how she has been thinking about this building in terms of the future rather than the
past. A couple of other people have spoken in reference to the fact that having a building with this
beautiful architecture and the scale as well as the history is part of what makes all of the surrounding
parts of our town desirable and valuable and have character and Futrell thinks the City always has a
tough job to balance the places where development in the sense of tearing something down and putting
something new is appropriate. But there there's another path to building economic value in a piece of
property and developing it in a creative way that doesn't have to mean tearing down what was there
before. She can point to lots of places in Iowa City and other towns like the Englert Theater and the
brewery building where the James Theatre went, that was some creative thinking about how to develop
that property for the future and doing so here could really add value to all of the residential and
business properties in the surrounding area, including the downtown and really do justice to the
stewardship of the Skarda family and how beautifully they've taken care of that building. It would be an
opportunity to leave that legacy for future use and she just wants to encourage some future thinking as
well.
Nancy Carlson lives on Jefferson Street and came here in 1965 to go to school and never left. The
people who built this building and helped build Iowa City are gone. This building is an
acknowledgement of their existence and their contribution to Iowa City and by preserving this building
the City is acknowledging and honoring their contribution.
Tom Curtis wanted to just say this building should be saved. He has been in and out of Iowa City for 80
years and his wife and he just moved back to Iowa City from San Diego. People ask why they ever
would want to leave San Diego, it's paradise out there, but there's a charm in Iowa City. He was born
here and loves this community but what he's seen is a creeping ugliness of buildings being torn down.
The thing that got him upset is the development aspect, Curtis really admires the stewardship of this
building and acknowledged it's a real difficult decision to make, but once the building is gone
developers are just looking at how much money they can make from a property. Curtis hopes there's
some resolution that this gentleman can be awarded the financial settlement that he deserves.
Marybeth Slonneger stated every time she goes by this building she has to recall the 1990s when she
started interviewing elders from the Goosetown community that eventually led into a book she wrote
called Small, But Ours. She interviewed Marge Hayek and they had some wonderful visits together
and one of the things that she just brought up was her remembrance of all the wonderful evenings, the
dances, and social events that took part in this building. Hayek even brought out her collection of dance
programs and she was just delightfully reminiscent about the evenings in this building. So Slonneger
always thinks of Hayek and these people that were part of that community and how much they enjoyed
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it. Slonneger also noted that at one time the Holubs were offering meals for 25 cents in this building,
and those 25 cent meals would have been cooked by Bohemian women that were known to be good
cooks. They also got a beer with each meal. They've lost that opportunity but hopefully they can save
this beautiful, beautiful building.
Lou Tassinary stated he wanted to offer a slightly different perspective. Looking at that building, he
doesn't see just a historic structure, he sees an incredible amount of embodied energy and an icon of
adaptive reuse. To him that's almost enough. Regardless of what the criteria are they have to just be
thinking about that. The way that building over this stretch of time it's been around has served multiple
different functions sort of demonstrates that it can continue to serve multiple different functions and
should continue to serve multiple different functions. A challenge to the Commission is that with every
benefit, there's a cost and the current owner said he didn't designate it because it was going to reduce
the value. Tassinary personally doesn't agree with that but does agree that it is incumbent upon them if
they're going to designate something as a landmark, that part of their charge is to help the owner find
the right buyer who values what that building is and doesn't just see it as a potential blank slate, but
sees it is more than that, and is therefore willing to pay the fair and appropriate price for the structure.
Lisa Buckminster has been a resident of Iowa City since she was born and is of Czech heritage. Her
mother would tell her stories about things that would go on at that building and when they would visit
Pagliai's it was just such a great memorable experience to do that with her family. Buckminster feels
like they have lost a lot already, originally the plan was to try to keep buildings under a certain limit to
not affect the skyline and that sort of thing, but lately the builders are just out of control with the vision of
what was really originally wanted as a community. This building is so important, and she wishes that
they would try to take into consideration the historical aspect and try to save more of Iowa City rather
than just flattening it and building more sterile looking buildings.
Sellergren closed the public hearing
MOTION: Wagner moves to approve the designation of 302-316 East Bloomington Street
(Slezak-Holub-Skarda Building) as a local historic landmark based on the following criteria for
local designation criteria, A, B, C, and E. Villanueva seconds the motion.
Thomann stated she lives a block from this beautiful building and it is an important landmark already
within the Northside community. She appreciates having a community that has opinions about historic
preservation and appreciates everyone coming out and sharing those thoughts. She again thanked Mr.
Skarda for his stewardship of the beautiful building. They have criteria here and it's very clear that this
building fits those criteria. It makes sense to say yes and to have this progress. As noted, this will have
to then go through Planning & Zoning and City Council so the ability to have open discussion will
continue and hopefully maybe find some arrangement that works for Mr. Skarda and his family. But just
thinking about the criteria, it fits and for this Commission it's very clear what they need to do. She does
like this idea of thinking about the future, particularly with the Northside. They are seeing so many
changes within the downtown, they're seeing tall buildings and perhaps the community's beginning to
realize that tall buildings maybe don't belong everywhere within the City. There is a quaintness to the
Northside and this is giving a message as a community about how to move forward with that bit of
space. Maybe it isn't a space for the modern buildings and as also noted they need to think about
keeping these materials from the landfill and thinking about how to repurpose a building so that it
makes sense.
Sellergren noted she was born in Burlington, Iowa, which she thinks is one of the most beautiful cities in
the state. It is fairly well preserved but there's also a lot of beautiful old buildings that are neglected and
falling apart and may never be rebuilt again. She moved to Cedar Rapids when she was an elementary
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school and witnessed St. Luke's just clear out a lot of the neighborhoods that are north of downtown,
and then saw the derecho destroy properties and trees which are as precious as buildings, a 150-year-
old tree can take a while to regrow. Then in Iowa City, she sees hungry developers scooping up what
they can and opportunistically taking down what they can and putting up spaces that do not embody the
same kind of historic spirit and don't serve the community in the same way, and they remain empty. To
some degree they provide housing but the spaces on the ground floor are empty and if they're not
empty now they might be empty in a year and stay that way for a year. She works at Little Village and
the building that went across the street from there where the Civil War era cottages were has never had
the ground floor level inhabited and that went up in 2018. She joined the commission because she
wanted to do one thing and that is to prevent developers from removing the history as it's very
important. Designating this space as a landmark will not reduce its value, it increases its value and it
increases the value of the City and the community.
A vote was taken and the motion passed 8-0.
HPC23-0083: 709 Oakland Avenue— Longfellow Historic District (front stoop and step replacement and
expansion):
Bristow began the staff report noting this house is in the Longfellow Historic District located on the
corner of Seymour and Oakland Avenues. It is a little cottage that might be a catalog home. The
project is to remove the existing stoop and step and to replace it with a new one. Bristow showed a
historic photo noting it shows that originally this house had a masonry brick and concrete stoop that
was removed by the current owner at some point in time. She noted some history in this property in the
fact that a few years ago the owner wanted to look into potentially putting a ramp because he is
sometimes in a wheelchair and sometimes with a walker and unfortunately the property lines are close
enough to the house that he does not actually have property to put a ramp in, partly because the house
is really high out of the ground. It is also not possible to put a ramp in the back as the kitchen steps
down to a landing to the door and then that has steps to go out. The proposal is to build a 7'x10' entry
stoop. Bristow shared the drawings submitted and noted a few things, for instance it talks about the
decking being synthetic woodgrain and paintable, it talks about the new balustrade and handrails also
being a synthetic material with woodgrain.
Normally staff would review a front stoop and step replacement, but it must have a landing restricted to
approximately 5'x5'. Staff would have always recommended that it aligned with the brackets if it was
replaced with wood but if it was replaced with brick and concrete it would be configured similar to the
original, but with wood it would align with the brackets and that means that it was always going to be
about 10 Yz wide. They have proposed to make it 7' deep. The canopies are probably about Tor so
which is typical, staff review can go with five feet but the owner wanted seven because while it won't
provide the owner with accessibility to grade because it's not a ramp, it will provide him with an area
that he can get to by himself and be outside. There are other things that are in the front stoop and steps
guidelines such as the stoop will be supported on posts and piers that align with the corner posts in the
railing. There would be porch skirting for any exposed area underneath because it's on the front. All
wood elements are painted on the balustrades and handrails.
In section 4.14 it talks about handrails and how they can substitute materials for wood, and it is
disallowed to substitute material in place of wood that does not retain the appearance, function and
paint ability of original wood. It has been the practice to not approve synthetic materials with fake
woodgrain because historic wood on a house would be highly finished and smooth. The joints are
smooth so they're not as apparent and they have only approved smooth products. The drawings talked
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about having a fake woodgrain as one thing that staff would recommend not approving. They do
propose to use a synthetic material for the floor like Trex and Trex mostly comes with a fake woodgrain
however it is also horizontal to the ground surface and only those who step on it would notice. Staff
has approved Trex-type material on some of those locations. Also in talking about porches, it talks
about leaving the support piers exposed below the columns and adding skirting so that those piers are
exposed. So the staff recommendation is to approve this project at the 10'x7' dimension with the
following conditions: any composite material other than the floor has a smooth finish, the balustrade
skirting skirt board and risers are constructed of wood and the outer piers are revised to align with the
balustrade posts above and are exposed. Bristow noted the applicant has stated they accept all the
conditions.
Motion: Beck moves to approve a certificate of appropriateness for the project at 709 Oakland
Avenue as presented in the application with the following conditions:
• Any composite material other than the floor has a smooth finish.
• The balustrade, skirting, skirt board, and risers are constructed of wood.
• The outer piers are revised to align with the balustrade posts above and are exposed.
Welu-Reynolds seconds.
A vote was taken and the motion carried on a vote of 8-0.
DISCUSSION OF COMMISSION ANNUAL WORK PLAN:
Bristow and Sellergren drafted the revised Annual Work Plan and the goals that are supposed to guide
their work. Bristow highlighted the three priorities discussed at the last meeting, the first was even
though the planning for Oak Grove Park is a few years out, the Commission wanted to get started on
working on that type of project and what it might mean. This would be something where presumably a
subcommittee would be involved. The second one was having a landmark district subcommittee and
that not only has to do with finding any potential individual landmarks such as what was discussed
earlier today, but also working towards whether or not there is ever going to be a local downtown
district to protect the downtown buildings. The third one was engaging with the public and City Council
and learning more about what the other City Commissions are doing. Maybe that's attending meetings
or it might just be that someone decides that they are assigning themselves to check up on the
agendas for a certain commission or something like that.
Next Bristow took the things that are ongoing and listed them separately. There are the Historic
Preservation Committee awards which will be in seven months so they need to start working on those
and identifying projects and properties. Other goals are the Historic Preservation Fund and the Summit
Street monument.
Motion: Wagner moves to approve the 2024 Historic Preservation Work Plan. Beck seconded
the motion. A vote was taken and the motion passed 8-0.
REVIEW OF THE CLG ANNUAL REPORT:
Bristow reviewed the annual report noting it's a requirement to present it to City Council which she did
on Tuesday. The report is an online form and they've already added a category that they hadn't had in
the past so she will need to make revisions to the annual report. The recommendation is to basically
allow the final report to be approved by Commission Chair or staff. Bristow will distribute a copy of the
final report to everyone, the mayor signs it and it goes into the City Council information packet. Bristow
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stated it's important to note that the annual report comes from the State and the State's biggest purview
is the National Register of Historic Places so they ask about National Register properties. Those are
the historic districts and some landmarks. They do ask about local designations and also some of the
local landmarks and then the conservation districts.
The general information required is the Commission consists of 12 seats, they had 12 meetings last
year, the budget mostly comes out of the City's Neighborhood Development Services Department, the
budget is $450 for the annual mailing that is sent out every spring and then about $750 for training and
other expenses. Then there is the Historic Preservation Fund which is in a different part of the budget
and that had increased by $2,000 this year. The report asked about all of the National Register listed
properties that were altered, which is taken from what the Commission has reviewed. They do not
include certificates of no material effect or non-contributing garages, and that kind of stuff. There were
34 properties that were altered during this year. Of the locally designated properties, those in
conservation districts, there were 23 that were not just a certificate of no material effect. Then they
asked about any new local designations, and the City had one this past year when they locally
designated the Emma Goldman Clinic.
They asked about assistance provided on preservation projects and the staff work which Bristow
provides technical and design assistance to anybody who applies. Bristow also keeps track of how
many individual inquiries each year, they've had 241 inquiries this calendar year, that's on individual
different properties that resulted in 85 applications. Bristow also works with other areas of the City and
preserving their buildings, such as working with the Senior Center staff on figuring out how to do the
extensive exterior rehabilitation. The other assistance is the Preservation Fund, the City provides
$5,000 matching grants or no interest loans and to date they have funded 54 projects on 43 properties,
$165,000 worth of mostly grants, a few loans, and the total project costs were $404,000. Then it talks
about public education and outreach, this year it was mostly the awards and interviews every once in a
while. Issues, challenges and successes, are reported, as this Commission knows the rash of work
without a permit has been horrible. It has been not only without a building permit and historic review,
but sometimes just without historic review, but most often without both. Staff has done things with
internal processes to help make it not happen as much.
Sellergren noted regarding community outreach, getting education for contractors in the trades is a big
thing that they need to do because of the shortage of contractors.
Bristow stated other issues, challenges are the open positions on the commission occasionally make it
hard to meet quorum and if they had more positions filled, it would be better. The lack of available
contractors or even drafters for applicants, it also an issue. One good success is the fact that the barn
that used to be owned by the Wagner family at 1025 Woodlawn is getting a new foundation which it's
needed it for many years. One challenge is the fact that no work has proceeded yet on the house at
1011 Woodlawn.
Next are partnerships formed or continued. Bristow stated staff worked with The Housing Fellowship
and their architect to come up with a design that was then approved by the Commission. The
Commission had both the Climate Outreach Coordinator and Parks and Rec Director come to the
Commission to talk about their different areas, and as mentioned earlier working with the Senior Center
staff. Bristow stated if anyone has any suggestions or edits to the report to email her in the next week
or so.
Motion: Thomann moves to approve the 2023 CLG Annual Report for revisions to be approved
by staff and chair. Villanueva seconded the motion. A vote was taken and the motion passed 8-
0.
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REPORT ON CERTIFICATES ISSUED BY CHAIR AND STAFF:
Certificate of No Material Effect -Chair and Staff review
HPC24-0001: 722 Oakland Avenue — Longfellow Historic District (rangehood vent installation):
Bristow stated this one is installing a new rangehood that was going into a wall in the back of the house
on an addition.
CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES FOR JANUARY 11. 2024
MOTION: Wagner moves to approve the minutes of the Historic Preservation Commission's
January 11, 2024, meeting. Villanueva seconded the motion. The motion carried on a vote of 8-0.
COMMISSION INFORMATION:
Bristow noted the Preserve Iowa's Summit is June 6 through June 8 and it'll be in Mount Pleasant this
year. The City won't necessarily be able to afford to send Commissioners but if interested let her know
and she'll find out. Otherwise, she encourages anyone who can do it on their own to attend. Typically,
they have what they call a CLG round table at some point during the summit and it's where they can
learn from other commissioners in other communities, and the State can talk directly about things that
they want.
Lastly, Bristow reminded everyone they rescheduled the March meeting to March 21, the third
Thursday.
ADJOURNMENT:
Wagner moved to adjourn the meeting. Welu-Reynolds seconded. The motion carried on a vote
of 8-0.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:21 pm.
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION ATTENDANCE RECORD
2023-2024
TERM
3/22
4/13
5/11
6/8
7/13
8/10
9/14
10/12
11/9
12/14
1/11
2/8
NAME
EXP.
BECK,
6/30/24
X
X
X
O/E
X
X
X
O/E
X
X
X
X
MARGARET
BOYD, KEVIN
6/30/23
X
O/E
X
X
--
-
-
BROWN,
6/30/26
X
X
O/E
X
X
O/E
X
X
O/E
X
O/E
O/E
CARL
LEWIS,
6/30/26
--
--
--
--
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
ANDREW
SELLERGREN,
6/30/25
O/E
X
X
O/E
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
JORDAN
STORK, NOAH
6/30/24
X
O/E
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
O/E
X
THOMANN,
6/30/26
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
DEANNA
VILLANUEVA,
6/30/25
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
O/E
X
X
X
X
NICOLE
WAGNER,
6/30/26
X
X
X
X
O/E
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
FRANK
WELU-
6/30/25
X
X
O/E
X
O/E
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
REYNOLDS,
CHRISTINA
KEY: X = Present
O = Absent
O/E= Absent/Excused
--- = Not a member
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CITY OF IOWA CITY
CITY OF I O WA CITY
MEMORANDUM
Date: February 27, 2024
To: Geoff Fruin, City Manager
From: Anne Russett, Senior Planner, Neighborhood & Development Services
Re: 2023 Certified Local Government Annual Report
As a certified local government, the City must submit an annual report to the State Historic
Preservation Office (SHPO). This memo pertains to the 2023 Certified Local Government
Annual Report [Attachment 1], which will be submitted to SHPO following review by the Historic
Preservation Commission on February 8, 2024 and signature by the Mayor.
An amendment to the National Historic Preservation Act in 1980 created the Certified Local
Government program. The creation of this program established a formal partnership between
federal, state, and local governments and encouraged local governments to undertake historic
preservation efforts. The program has four primary purposes:
1. Encourage historic preservation at the local level.
2. Encourage local governments to follow the Secretary of the Interior's Standards &
Guidelines for Archaeology and Historic Preservation in the administration of local
historic preservation programs.
3. Provide technical assistance through SHPO.
4. Provide funding opportunities for preservation activities.
The annual report is a requirement for maintaining the City's CLG status. The report
summarizes the previous year's preservation activities, meetings, and trainings. In addition to
being reviewed by the Historic Preservation Commission, SHPO requires that the report be
presented to the City Council at a public meeting. The report also requires the Mayor's
signature.
At the City Council's work session on February 6, staff presented a summary of the 2023 CLG
Annual Report. The highlights of the report are as follows:
• Staff provided technical and design assistance for potential historic review applications.
• Staff processed 85 new applications for historic review.
• One property was designated as local historic landmark:
o 715 N Dodge Street, the Original Emma Goldman Clinic
• The 401h Annual Awards Presentation was held on September 28, 2023.
• Staff administered the Historic Preservation Fund, which funded 9 projects in 2023.
• Staff attended trainings on design review and cultural places.
• Staff mailed out letters to property owners within the City's local historic districts,
conservation districts, and landmark properties explaining the City's historic review
process for exterior modifications.
Attachment:
1. 2023 Certified Local Government Annual Report
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Bristow, Jessica 42107225120
Iowa Economic Development Authority
SHPO CLG Annual Report for 2023
Jessica Bristow
410 Washington Street
Iowa City, IA 52240, United States
319-356-5243
jessica-bristow@iowa-city.org
Submitted: February 26, 2024
Forms
SHPO Certified Local Government Annual Report * indicates a required field
Under the CLG Agreement with the State, local governments and their historic
preservation commissions are responsible for submitting an annual report documenting
the commission's preservation work and that they have met the requirements of the CLG
program.
This annual report is also an important tool for your commission to evaluate its own
performance and to plan for the coming year.
We look forward to hearing from each CLG this year!
1.
I am aware the submission of this report requires a signature from my communities chief
elected official.
The signature form is located here:
yes
2. Name of the city, county, or land use district:
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Please choose from the drop down list.
Iowa City Historic Preservation Commission
3.
Did your commission undertake any survey, evaluation, and/or registration/nomination
projects?
CLG Standards are in your local government's Certified Local Government (CLG) Agreement
and the National Historic Preservation Act:
The CLG shall maintain a system for the survey and inventory of historic and prehistoric
properties in a manner consistent with and approved by the STATE.
The CLG will review National Register nominations on any property that lies in the jurisdiction of
its historic preservation commission.
No
4.
Were any National Register of Historic Places properties in your jurisdiction altered,
moved, or demolished in this calendar year?
Yes
4.1.
Please identify the property or properties and the action (altered, moved, or demolished).
37 NRHP properties are known to have been altered in 2023, based on project approval by the
Iowa City Historic Preservation Commission and/or staff. Most of these properties area located
within National register Historic Districts which are also local historic districts. The list does not
include small repair projects, interior alterations, or work on non-contributing outbuildings. Any
work that occurred in the Melrose Historic District or the Iowa City Downtown Historic District,
which are not locally designated historic districts, are not included here unless they are individual
local landmarks because they are not under the Commission's purview.
10 Bella Vista Place — Brown Street Historic District (deteriorated historic garage demolition and
new garage construction)
430 Brown Street — Brown Street Historic District (skytube installation)
119 East College Street — Iowa City Downtown Historic District and Local Landmark (commercial
sign at second floor)
320 East College Street (Trinity Episcopal Church) — NR and Local Landmark (signage
replacement)
603 East College Street — College Green Historic District (street -facing door replacement)
811 East College Street — College Green Historic District (mini -split installation)
1031 East College Street — East College Street Historic District (alteration to earlier rear addition,
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roof shingle replacement, front step replacement, new rear deck)
325 North Gilbert Street — Gilbert -Linn Street Historic District, locally aka Northside Historic District
(roof shingle replacement)
420 North Gilbert Street — Gilbert -Linn Street Historic District, locally aka Northside Historic District
(step replacement)
828 North Gilbert Street — Brown Street Historic District (deteriorated garage and exterior stair
demolition)
737 Grant Street — Longfellow Historic District (front step replacement)
428 East Jefferson Street — Jefferson Street Historic District (stair replacement)
614 North Johnson Street — Brown Street Historic District (roof shingle replacement, radon
mitigation installation, and chimney repair)
821 North Johnson Street — Brown Street Historic District (deteriorated architectural retaining wall
demolition and new construction)
109 South Johnson Street — College Green Historic District (deteriorated window replacement)
420 North Linn Street — Gilbert -Linn Street Historic District, locally aka Northside Historic District
(front stair and railing replacement)
514 North Linn Street - Gilbert -Linn Street Historic District, locally aka Northside Historic District
(deteriorated attic window replacement)
721 North Linn Street — Brown Street Historic District (garage roof shingle replacement)
28 South Linn Street (Old Post Office) — NR and Local Landmark (full exterior rehabilitation,
cleaning, repairs, and reconstruction)
320 Melrose (Cannon House) NR and Local Landmark (windows and doors have been boarded
up and all surrounding structures in this University -owned area have been demolished- this
house's future is unknown)
1324 Muscatine Avenue — Muscatine Avenue Moffitt Cottage Historic District, locally aka
Longfellow Historic District (deteriorated window replacement)
1328 Muscatine Avenue — Muscatine Avenue Moffitt Cottage Historic District, locally aka
Longfellow Historic District (roof shingle replacement)
607 Oakland Avenue — Longfellow Historic District (roof replacement, shingle to metal)
738 Oakland Avenue — Longfellow Historic District (rear stoop and step construction and
basement egress window and window well)
530 Ronalds Street — Brown Street Historic District (deteriorated siding replacement)
724 Ronalds Street— Brown Street Historic District (new primary building construction with lot split
in half)
515 Rundell Street — Longfellow Historic District (siding and trim repair and replacement and rear
basement window replacement
707 Rundell Street — Longfellow Historic District (overhead door replacement)
738 Rundell Street — Longfellow Historic District (front window alteration and deteriorated window
and door replacement)
304 South Summit Street- Summit Street Historic District (north wall of rear addition rebuilt to
match existing)
331 South Summit Street — Summit Street Historic District (rear deck addition and front porch
reconstruction)
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405 South Summit Street — Summit Street Historic District (roof shingle replacement)
430 South Summit Street — Summit Street Historic District (rear addition)
533 South Summit Street — Summit Street Historic District (roof and column addition for a side
porch)
1011 Woodlawn Avenue — Woodlawn Avenue Historic District (repair and reconstruction following
fire- work approved but not started)
1025 Woodlawn Avenue — Woodlawn Avenue Historic District (new foundation for barn and
chimney repair and reconstruction)
1047 Woodlawn Avenue — Woodlawn Avenue Historic District (new rear deck and repairs to earlier
addition)
5. Does your local government designate local landmarks or local districts?
IMPORTANT: Most local governments do not have a program for local designation. If you have
questions about whether you have a local designation program or not, please contact the CLG
Coordinator at historic.preservation@iowaeda.com before you complete this section.
Yes
5.1.
What properties did your community place on its list of locally designated historic
landmarks and/or historic districts?
Please attach a copy of the final designation nomination(s) and ordinance(s) for these
properties.
REMINDER: Before local districts are designated by your city council, you must send the local
nomination to the SHPO for review and comment. Please allow at least 45 days for review
before the nomination is scheduled for city council review. The SHPO review takes place after
your commission has approved the local district nomination and BEFORE it is placed on the city
council's agenda.
715 North Dodge Street, the Original Emma Goldman Clinic, is located in the Brown Street
Historic District and was locally landmarked because of its significance to women's history, social
history, and health and medicine at the local level.
5.2.
What properties did your community place on its list of locally designated historic
landmarks and/or historic districts? (Duplicate)
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Please attach a copy of the final designation nomination(s) and ordinance(s) for these
properties.
REMINDER: Before local districts are designated by your city council, you must send the local
nomination to the SHPO for review and comment. Please allow at least 45 days for review
before the nomination is scheduled for city council review. The SHPO review takes place after
your commission has approved the local district nomination and BEFORE it is placed on the city
council's agenda.
715 N Dodge Emma Goldman Local Landmark.pdf
5.3.
Please identify the property or properties and the action (altered, moved, or demolished).
(Duplicate)
23 local designated properties are known to have been altered in 2023, based on project approval
by the Iowa City Historic Preservation Commission and/or staff. Most of these properties are
located within local Conservation Districts but there are also some local landmarks not listed in the
National Register. The list does not include repair projects that were issued a Certificate of No
Material Effect, interior alterations, or work on non-contributing outbuildings.
1034 Burlington Street — College Hill Conservation District (garage demolition and new
construction)
410 Church Street — Goosetown/Horace Mann Conservation District (front step and balustrade
replacement)
439 Clark Street — Clark Street Conservation District (synthetic siding removal and wood siding
and trim repair, front and rear step construction)
103 South Governor Street — College Hill Conservation District (south porch reconstruction)
112 South Governor Street — College Hill Conservation District (synthetic siding removal and wood
siding and trim repair)
511 South Lucas Street - Governor -Lucas Street Conservation District (window replacement)
533 South Lucas Street — Governor -Lucas Street Conservation District (window replacement and
egress window well installation)
640 South Lucas Street — Governor -Lucas Street Conservation District (rear porch reconstruction)
1033 East Washington Street — College Hill Conservation District (front step and handrail
replacement)
625 South Governor Street — Governor -Lucas Street Conservation District (construction of an 8
foot exterior wall)
804 Iowa Ave — College Hill Conservation District (redesign of balcony railing and replacement of
rear stucco)
813 Rundell Street — Dearborn Street Conservation District (reconfiguration of roof on historic
screened porch)
521 South Governor St — Governor -Lucas Street Conservation District (vinyl siding removal and
historic siding and trim repair, installation of wood shutters)
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610 N Johnson Street — Goosetown/Horace Mann Conservation District (porch reconstruction)
614 Clark St — Clark Street Conservation District (new garage construction)
515 Clark St — Clark Street Conservation District (step replacement)
1033 E Washington St — College Hill Conservation District (historic outbuilding foundation repair
1030 Burlington St — College Hill Conservation District (mini -split installation and screening)
1603 Jackson Ave — Dearborn Street Conservation District (window and stucco repair and
deteriorated siding and trim replacement)
930 E College — College Hill Conservation District (5 foot decorative metal fence installation)
1211 Muscatine Ave — College Hill Conservation District (deteriorated dormer window
replacement)
1211 Burlington St — College Hill Conservation District (garage conversion to studio including new
floor and foundation, window addition, new overhead door, and mini -split installation)
225 North Gilbert Street — Local Landmark (deteriorated attic window replacement)
6.
Has your community passed ordinances that directly or indirectly impact historic
preservation during this calendar year?
Yes
6.1. Please provide a copy of the ordinance.
Ordinances 23-4914 and 23-4917.pdf
7.
Did your city, county, LUD or its historic preservation commission undertake any of the
following activities in this calendar year? Please think broadly about this question and
include any activity (small or large) that facilitated historic preservation in your
community. This is your opportunity to boast about your accomplishments and get credit
for the great work you do!
Please check all that apply!
CLG Standards found in CLG Agreement and National Historic Preservation Act:
1) The CLG will enforce all appropriate state and local ordinances for designating and protecting
historic properties.
2) The CLG shall provide for adequate public participation in the local historic preservation
programs.
a. Historic preservation planning. Examples include the development or revision of an preservation
plan, development of a work plan for your commission, etc.1b. Provided technical assistance on
historic preservation issues or projects. Examples include working with individual property owners,
business owners, institutions to identify appropriate treatments and find appropriate materials,
research advice, etc.1c. Sponsored public educational programming in historic preservation.
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Examples include training sessions offered to the public, walking tours, open houses, lectures,
Preservation Month activities, etc.
7.1.
Describe your communities historic preservation planning activities in this calendar year.
For the 2023 Calendar year, the work plan was again organized to align the Commission's goals
and accomplishments with the Strategic Plan adopted by the City Council. This work plan includes
both continued goals and new projects with actions more fully developed so that progress can be
achieved. The current, 2024, work plan is reduced to three action items with the hope to make
progress on the reduced list. Ongoing work is included with updates as appropriate. Other goals
are combined in a long-term goal section.
7.2.
Describe your communities assistance with preservation issues or projects in this
calendar year.
Please be specific (address(es) of the property(ies), what was the issue(s), what assistance was
provided.
Planning staff provides technical and design assistance to applications for Historic Review. The
applicants are encouraged to meet with staff well ahead of time in the project planning process,
prior to submitting an application, to discuss their projects.
In 2023 the number of inquires continued at previous high levels despite the continued lack of
contractors to complete projects. In 2020 we had 248 inquiries, in 2021 a high of 274 inquiries,
246 in 2022, and in 2023 there were 241 inquires
From these initial inquires, in 2023 staff received and processed 85 applications plus four from the
previous years that had been on hold. Seven of these applications were eventually Voided as
duplicates or unnecessary, some following initial review. The number of applications is a decrease
from the all-time high of 118 for 2021 but equivalent with 2019, the last year prior to the COVID
pandemic.
Staff continued to implement the Preservation Fund which was launched July 1, 2017. The
Preservation Fund provides funding up to $5,000 per project as a matching grant or matching no -
interest loan to property owners for eligible exterior work on historic properties in Historic or
Conservation Districts or on Local Landmarks. The budget was increased by $2000 for the
FY2024 to $42,000 per year In the 2023 calendar year, 9 projects were approved. To date, we
have approved 54 funding projects on 43 properties and have paid out $165,000 on $404,000
worth of projects. We are currently under contract to provide $33,000 in funding toward $81,000
worth of work.
Staff provided assistance in early process review of an overall exterior rehabilitation project for the
Old Post Office, an NR and Local Landmark that serves as our Senior Center. Later, the work was
approved by the Commission.
Staff and the Commission provided a preliminary review of a potential project that would not be
possible due to some restrictive setback limitations in the Summit Street Historic District. This
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preliminary review occurred at a regular public meeting and provided the owner with valuable
feedback for the potential project.
Staff worked with the Housing Fellowship to review a new construction project for an infill lot in the
Brown Street Historic District that will provide affordable housing. The Commission provided initial
guidance at a regular meeting, staff helped navigate the review guidelines and worked with the
architect for compliance with the guidelines and so that the new house could be approved by the
Commission.
7.3. Please describe your community's public education programs in his calendar year.
Please provide specific details such as date of event, description of the event, how many people
participated, whether the commission partnered with other organizations.
The Commission held the 39th Annual Historic Preservation Awards on September 28, 2023.
During the presentation we celebrated the 40th Anniversary of both the awards and the
Commission through a video produced by our local Channel 4 that interviewed current and former
Commissioners and former staff. The Commission and Friends of Historic Preservation partnered
with the recently landmarked Highlander Hotel to hold the event in their ball room. We honored
residential and commercial projects from painting, to rehabilitation, to additions, and also
presented an award honoring the work of a local preservationist. The Johnson County
Commission also participated in the event and presented an award. While we did not count, we
estimate there were about 100 attendees. The anniversary video is located here:
httpa-._//Youtu.be/SeVxP612GAQ
8.
Were there any issues, challenges or successes your preservation commission
encountered or accomplished this year?
One of the biggest challenges the Commission has had during this calendar year is a rash of work
completed without permits and the associated historic review. Typically, these projects are
reported to staff by the public. Then the Commission must review the work as if it was not already
complete. The owner or contractor either did not know they needed a permit and historic review for
the work or they knew but proceeded without them anyway. In most cases these projects have
resulted in violations and fines and in some cases, the completed work needed to be removed so
that it could be redone in compliance with the guidelines and Commission approval.
Several internal processes have changed this year. In order to improve timeliness of reviews,
several urban planners have been learning to review projects eligible for staff review. In order to
improve communication between staff and contractors/applicants, several response letters have
been adopted such as letters indicating whether or not an application is complete and to provide
comments on submitted applications. The letter template was adopted in lieu of sending an email
to this effect. In order to attempt to reduce the number of projects completed without historic
review, staff has worked toward increased communication with the building inspectors.
The property at 1025 Woodlawn in our Woodlawn Avenue Historic District includes a building that
may be the last remaining horse barn within the Original Town. The foundation has been
deteriorating over time and the floor was broken decades ago. The property recently changed
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hands and the new owner is proceeding with a foundation replacement that was approved by the
Commission. At the same time, the neighboring property at 1011 Woodlawn suffered a fire in late
2022. While the work to repair it has been approved, the owner has not proceeded and the status
of the project is unknown.
The Commission has worked through an appeal to their denial for window replacement at 804
Iowa Avenue (with their denial upheld by the board of adjustment) and several open records
requests which have taken valuable time to accomplish.
Some historic signage that was installed as part of a recent Civil Rights grant was vandalized.
While multiple members of the public notified staff of the incident and it was reported, it is
assumed to be a random act and the sign was repaired.
9. What partnerships did your commission form or continue with other entities?
Examples include local main street office, local school, historical society, library, museum,
service club, etc.
If none, enter N/A
Staff worked with a student build group (through their architect and professional contractor) to
review a new construction project for an infill lot in the Brown Street Historic District that will
provide affordable housing through the new property owner, The Housing Fellowship. Staff helped
navigate the review guidelines so that the new house could be approved by the Commission. It
has been under construction this past fall.
In May, the City's Climate and Outreach Coordinator addressed the Commission with an update
on the City's Climate Action Plan. The Commission provided comments about their concerns with
landfill waste, the consideration of embodied energy and some concerns with the appropriateness
of some alterations to historic properties such as wall insulation installation.
Iowa City's historic City Park Pool was a subject of the Parks and Recreation Master Plan. At the
suggestion of several members of the public, the Commission invited the Parks and Rec Director
to a meeting to discuss this element of the plan. The Commission had a goal of retaining the
historic pool. While City Council approved a plan that will demolish the historic pool, the
Commission has continued the dialogue with the Parks Director to encourage a new pool that is
sympathetic to the historic pool.
In April a City Council member attended the Commission meeting to present about Council's
strategic plan. Much of the meeting included discussion of the Commission's work plan and how it
was aligned with Council's strategic plan.
Staff continued to work with the Senior Center and Facilities staff in the rehab and Master
Planning of their building, which is the Old Post Office, both NR listed and a locally designated
landmark owned by the city.
10.
Did your historic preservation commission receive any grants (other than CLG or HRDP)
this year? If so, please describe. If none, enter N/A.
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N/A
11. Does your Historic Preservation Commission have a website?
Yes
11.1. What is the website address?
httpa://www.icgov.org/government/departments-and-divisions/neighborhood-and-development-
se rvices/deve I opm ent-services/h istoric-preservation
12. Does your commission have social media accounts?
Yes
12.1. Please list any accounts your Historic Preservation Commission utilizes.
A Facebook Page
13.
List dates of public commission meetings held (please note these are meetings actually
held with a quorum, not just those that were scheduled).
CLG Standards found in CLG Agreement and National Historic Preservation Act: 1) The CLG
will organize and maintain a historic preservation commission, which must meet at least three
(3) times per year. 2) The commission will be composed of community members with a
demonstrated positive interest in historic preservation, or closely related fields, to the extent
available in the community. 3) The commission will comply with Iowa Code Chapter 21 (open
meetings) in its operations. 4) Commission members will participate in state -sponsored or state -
approved historic preservation training activities.
January 12, 2023; February 9, 2023; March 22, 2023; April 13, 2023; May 11, 2023; June 8, 2023;
July 13, 2023; August 10, 2023; September 14, 2023; October 12, 2023; November 9, 2023;
December 14, 2023
14.
Based on the work plan submitted last year for your commission please provide a self
assessment of the progress your commission made on the initiatives and programs that
were identified last year.
During 2023 the Commission made very little progress on their work plan. Staff moved forward
with a budget request for the Summit Street Monument and some internal process changes but
much of the Commission's time was spent in reviews or preparing for the annual awards
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presentation. It is hoped that by reducing the work plan to specific action items that progress may
be more possible during this year.
15. Where are your official CLG files located?
If your commission also has digital file storage please note how those are being stored.
Neighborhood Development Services Department in City Hall, Iowa City
16.
In this calendar year, what was the dollar amount of the historic preservation
commission's annual budget?
We recommend that the local government provide the commission a minimum of $750 annual
budget to pay for training and other commission expense.
1230
17. Additional Budget information
This is an optional question, if there is any additional information you wish to share with the
State Historic Preservation Office regarding your community's budget.
The Neighborhood & Development Services Department budgets $450 for the annual mailing to
property owners in local historic and conservation districts. The Department also budgets $780 for
training opportunities. The Historic Preservation Fund of $42,000 per year for rehabilitation
projects is not part of the Commission's budget.
18.
Please list the names of the Historic Preservation Commissioners who served during this
calendar year.
Margaret Beck, Kevin Boyd, Carl Brown, Andrew Lewis, Jordan Sellergren, Noah Stork, Deanna
Thomann, Nicole Villanueva, Frank Wagner, Christina Welu-Reynolds
19.2024 Work Plan
Each Commission should develop an annual work plan. Please include the project(s), initiatives
and programs your commission plans to begin or complete.
2024 Historic Preservation Work Plan.pdf
20. Commission Training Table
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An important requirement of the Certified Local Government program is annual state -sponsored
or state -approved training undertaken by at least one member of the historic preservation
commission and/or staff liaison. In this table, please provide information about the
commissioners' involvement in historic preservation training, listing the name of the conference,
workshop or meeting (including online training opportunities); the sponsoring organization; the
location and date when the training occurred. Be sure to provide the names of commissioners,
staff, and elected officials who attended.
Sponsor
Name of
Name of Event
Location Date
Organization
Attendees
Design Review with
Jessica
NAPC
Online 2/2/2023
limited Resources
Bristow
Jessica
Traditional Cultural Places
NPS?
online 2/9/2023
Bristow
21.
Who of your commission members, staff, and/or elected officials attended the Preserve
Iowa Summit? If so, please provide their names."
Please note this must be completed. If no one attended, enter none.
Now is also a good time to start planning to attend the 2024 Preserve Iowa Summit in Mount
Pleasant on June 6-8, 2024. If no one attended please mark N/A.
Jessica Bristow, HPC staff member
22. Suggestions for improvement
The CLG program is here to support the Historic Preservation Commissions across Iowa. Do
you have any suggestions for how we can improve our services to your commissions?
More regular communication and updates about what is going on within historic preservation.
23.
What training topic would be most helpful for your Historic Preservation Commission?
We will use this information to help design the CLG Roundtable at the Preserve Iowa Summit
and other training opportunities throughout the year.
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The shortage of appropriately trained contractors is one of the greatest obstacles for preservation
to overcome in our community. This is not a local -only issue. We need to develop solutions to this
issue and maybe discussing as a state-wide group would help.
One of the barriers to increasing the activity level of individual commissioners may be the
reluctance to commit to participating in projects that take time time and resources in short supply.
Working through ways to encourage involvement or dividing complex projects into discreet tasks
could be helpful.
24. Chief Elected Official
Did your communities Chief Elected Official (Mayor, Chairman of the Board of Supervisors, or
President of LUD Trustees) change in 2023?
No
25. Has the contact information for your communities staff liaison changed?
If you have a new staff liaison please select yes.
No
26. Commission Members
Please include all commission members in this table.
If the commissioner represents a locally designated district please provide the district in their
role field.
If the commissioner doesn't have an email address please enter a phone number.
For any new commissioners please include the biographical sketch in the following question.
First and
Mailing
Last
Email Address
Term Role
Address
Name
1729 N
At -Large Rep
Dubuque
Jordan
until and
Rd. Iowa jsellergren@gmail.com
Sellergren
6/30/2025 Commission
City, IA
Chair
52245
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529 E.
College
ollege
Noah
until
Green Rep
St. Iowa
noahstork@gmail.com
Stork
6/30/2024
and Vice
City, IA
Chair
52240
808
Caroline
Margaret
until
At -Large Rep
Ave. a
beck@uiowa.edu
Beck
6/30/2024
(archaeology)
City, A
IA
52245
1214
Sheridan
Carl
until
Longfellow
Ave.a
carlbrown0001@gmail.com
Brown
6/30/2026
Rep
Cityity,, IA IA
52240
717 E.
Davenport
Andrew
until
St. Iowa
andrew.taylor.lewis@gmail.com
At -Large Rep
Lewis
6/30/2026
City, IA
52245
208
Fairchild
Deanna
St. Iowa
Thomann
City, IA
52245
431 S.
Summit
Nicole
St. Iowa
Villanueva
City, IA
52240
deanna.thomann@gmail.com
niki.e.villanueva@gmail.com
Frank 519 South frankfwagnerphd@yahoo.com
Wagner First Ave.
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until
6/30/2026 (Gilbert -Linn)
Rep
until Summit St.
6/30/2025 Rep
until At -Large Rep
6/30/2026
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IA 52240
619 Brown
Christine
St. Iowa
Welu
City,
Reynolds
52245
chriswelu@gmail.com
until
6/30/2025
Brown St.
Rep
27.
Please attach biographical sketches for commissioners who were newly appointed in last
calendar year.
Please be sure newly appointed commissioners sign and date their statement.
Lewis Andrew - Biographical Sketch - Feb 2024.pdf
28.
Does your commission have any vacancies? If so, how many? If you have no vacancies
please enter N/A.
We have three long-term vacancies for representatives of three small districts.
29. Authorized Official Signature
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I, Kellie K. Grace, City Clerk of Iowa City, Iowa, do hereby certify that the Ordinance attached hereto
is a true and correct copy of Ordinance No. 23-4912 which was passed by the City Council of Iowa
City, Iowa, at a regular meeting held on the 3rd day of October 2023 is a true and correct copy, all as
the same appears of record in my office.
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Dated at Iowa City, Iowa, this 5 day of October 2023.
Kellie K. Grace
City Clerk
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410 EAST WASHINGTON STREET • IOWA CITY, IOWA 52240-1826 • (319) 356-5000 • FAX (319) 356-5009
Prepared by: Melanie Comer, Planning Intern; 410 E. Washington Street, Iowa City, IA 52240; (REZ23-0006)
Ordinance No. 23-4912
Ordinance rezoning property located at 715 N Dodge Street from Medium
Density Single -Family Residential Zone with a Historic District Overlay
(OHDIRS-8) to OHDIRS-8 in order to designate the property as an Iowa
City Historic Landmark. (REZ23-0006)
Whereas, the applicants, the City of Iowa City Historic Preservation Commission and Jennifer
Glanville and Benton McCune, have requested a rezoning of property located at 715 N Dodge
Street from Medium Density Single -Family Residential Zone with a Historic District Overlay
(OHDIRS-8) to OHD/RS-8 in order to designate the property as an Iowa City Historic Landmark;
and
Whereas, 715 N Dodge Street is currently a contributing property in the Brown Street Historic
District; and
Whereas, this structure was the original home of the Emma Goldman Clinic; and
Whereas, through the landmark rezoning process the story of the significance of the Emma
Goldman Clinic's role in our local feminist history and women's healthcare can be shared; and
Whereas, the Comprehensive Plan encourages the preservation of historic buildings; and
Whereas, Goal 1 of the Historic Preservation component of the Comprehensive Plan calls
for identification of resources significant to Iowa City's past with the objective of designating
individual buildings as landmarks; and
Whereas, the Historic Preservation Commission has reviewed the proposed Historic
Landmark designation, has found that it meets the criteria for landmark designation in its
significance to Iowa City history, integrity of location and design, association with events that have
a significant contribution to the broad patterns of history, and embodies the distinctive
characteristics of a type, period, or method of construction; and
Whereas, the Planning and Zoning Commission has reviewed the proposed Historic
Landmark designation rezoning and has found that it is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan
goals of preserving historic resources.
Now, therefore, be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Iowa City, Iowa:
Section I. Historic Landmark Approval. Property described below is hereby reclassified to
Medium Density Single -Family Residential with a Historic District Overlay (OHDtRS-8) zone:
Iowa City Original Town, North 50 feet of Lot 8 in Block 32.
Section II. Zoning Map. The building official is hereby authorized and directed to change the
zoning map of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, to conform to this amendment upon the final passage,
approval and publication of this ordinance by law.
Section III. Certification And Recording. Upon passage and approval of the Ordinance, the
Ordinance No. 23-4912
Page 2
City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to certify a copy of this ordinance and to record the
same, at the office of the County Recorder of Johnson County, Iowa, at the owner's expense, all
as provided by law.
Section IV. Repealer. All ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict with the provisions of
this Ordinance are hereby repealed.
Section V. Severability. If any section, provision or part of the Ordinance shall be adjudged to
be invalid or unconstitutional, such adjudication shall not affect the validity of the Ordinance as a
whole or any section, provision or part thereof not adjudged invalid or unconstitutional.
Section VI. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall be in effect after its final passage, approval
and publication, as provided by law.
Passed and approved this 3rd day of October 2023.
„ .) Approved by:
Attest:C.C-e—, '
ity Clerk City Atto 's Office
(Liz Craig — 09/14/2023)
It was moved by Taylor and seconded by Bergus that the
Ordinance as read be adopted, and upon roll call there were:
AYES: NAYS: ABSENT
X
Alter
Bergus
Dunn
Harmsen
Taylor
Teague
Thomas
First Consideration nv/ia/2o93
Vote for passage: AYES: Bergus, Dunn, Harmsen, Taylor, Teague, Thomas
NAYS: None ABSENT: Alter
Second Consideration
Vote for passage:
Date published 10/12/2023
Moved by Taylor, seconded by Dunn, that the rule requiring ordinances to be
considered and voted on for passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting in
which it is to be finally passed be suspended, the second consideration and vote be
waived, and the ordinance be voted upon for final passage at this time.
AYES: Alter, Bergus, Dunn, Taylor, Teague, Thomas NAYS: None ABSENT: Harmsen
Iowa City
Historic Preservation Commission
City Hall, 410 E Washington Street, Iowa City. IA. 52240
Memorandum
Date: August 2, 2023
To: Historic Preservation Commission
From: Jessica Bristow, Historic Preservation Planner
Re: 715 North Dodge, Original Emma Goldman Clinic
In an effort to tell a more complete history of Iowa City, and in conjunction with the upcoming 50-year
anniversary of the forming of the Emma Goldman Clinic, former Commission Chair, Kevin Boyd, and
representatives of the Clinic have proposed local landmark designation for the property at 715 North
Dodge. Staff contacted the owners of the property, Jennifer Glanville and Benton McCune, who have
expressed support for the designation and have provided the attached letter. Staff has submitted the
application for rezoning on behalf of the Historic Preservation Commission.
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 as well as funding through
our Historic Preservation Fund for eligible rehabilitation projects. Since the property is already
classified as a Key Property in the Brown Street Historic District, landmark designation will not change
how the property relates to the Iowa City Historic Preservation Ordinance.
As the attached site inventory form describes, this house is a gable -front house with some Craftsman
Style detailing built between 1920 and 1926. It is very similar to catalogue houses that were popular at
the time, and it may be a representative of this type. The house has a full front porch with a solid
balustrade and grouped, battered columns on tall piers. The house has narrow lap siding with corner
boards at the first floor. A mid -level band board at the level of the second -floor window sills
demarcates a change to shingle siding with mitered corners and a ribbon coursing pattern. On the
north side, the house has a single -story, square projecting bay with a shed roof. A full length shed roof
dormer punctuates the main gable roof on the north side. The house has five -over -one double hung
windows in pairs on the front fagade and singles elsewhere. On the rear, an attached garage has a
shed roof and connects to an enclosed rear porch to the south.
The attached history of the home details its significance to women's history, social history, and health
and medicine at the local level. In 1973, following the landmark ruling in Roe vs Wade, a group of
young women formed the Emma Goldman Clinic to provide feminist health care. They formed this
clinic in a neighborhood house to provide a new kind of healthcare, one that was welcoming and
unlike traditional medical offices. As they expanded, they acquired the home next door and then
expanded to the location on North Dubuque Street. The house at 715 North Dodge Street is
significant as the founding location for this pioneering organization in women's healthcare.
Landmark Designation
The Commission should determine if the property meets criterion A. and B. and at least one of the
criteria C., D., E., or F. for local designation listed below:
a. Significant to American and/or Iowa City history, architecture, archaeology and culture;
b. Possesses integrity of location, design, setting, materials and workmanship;
c. Associated with events that have made a significant contribution to the broad patterns of our
history;
d. Associated with the lives of persons significant in our past;
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.
Staff finds that the property is significant for its role in our local feminist history and women's
healthcare. As the location of the founding of the Emma Goldman Clinic meets local Criterion A and
C. As an intact example of a Craftsman -detailed house from the 1920s, the property meets Criterion B
and in Staff's opinion, Criterion E. Staff does not find that there is enough information to consider the
property meeting Criterion F at this time.
Based on the information provided, staff finds that the property meets criteria A, B, C, and E, and
therefore qualifies as an Iowa City Historic Landmark. Attachments include Site inventory forms for
the property, a history of the property as the Clinic, a location map, and photos.
Recommended Motion:
Move to approve the designation of 715 North Dodge Street (Original Emma Goldman Clinic) as an
Iowa City Historic Landmark based on the following criteria for local designation: criteria A, B, C, and
E.
Enclosures:
Letter of Support from property owners
Iowa Site Inventory form
Emma Goldman Clinic History
715 North Dodge Street — front fagade (NE corner)
715 North Dodge Street — attached garage (NW corner)
Jessica Bristow, Historic Preservation Planner
Neighborhood and Development Services
Iowa City
July 27, 2023
Dear Ms. Bristow,
As the owners of the house at 715 North Dodge Street, we are writing to request that the city consider
designating our house as a local landmark in light of its history as the first location of the Emma Goldman
Clinic.
Please let us know if you need any further information.
Sincerely,
Jennifer Glanville and Benton McCune
715 North Dodge St
Iowa City, IA 52245
Site Inventory Form
Inventory #:52-01404
State Historical Society of Iowa
Cntena Considerations
1012712005 Printed from Database
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Source - Year
A B C D A B C D E F G
contributing
in District
Consultant-1981
Listed on NRHP
NPS-2004
Y N Y N N N N N N N N
contributing
in District
SNRC-2004
Y N Y N N N N N N N N
In Distrct:
52 - 00002
Goosetown Historic District
52 _- 00007
Brown Street Historic District
Review & Compliance #:
1. Name of Property
NRHP Listed.9129t2004
Non -Extant. No Non -Extant Year:
historic name: House
other names:
street 8 number. 715 N Dodge St
City: Iowa Citv Vicinity: No County: Johnson
Legal Description: (If Rural)
(If Urban) Subdivision: Block:32 Lot:8
5. Classification
Category of Property: Number of Resources within Property
Buildina(s) Contributing: Non -Contributing:
1 0 Buildings
0 0 Sites
0 0 Structures
0 0 Objects
Name of related survey or MPS 1 0 Total
HADB: 52 - 012 Jacobson, James E., 1981 - Goosetown Historic District Nomination
HADB: 52 - 028 Svendsen, Marlys A, 1992 - Historic Resources of Iowa City, Iowa
HADB: 52 - 029 Nash, Jan Olive, 1997 - Survey and Evaluation of a Portion of the Original Town Plat of Iowa City,
Iowa: An Intensive Level Historical and Architectural Survey and Amendment to the Multiple
Property Documentation Form "Historic Resources of Iowa City, Iowa"
6. Function or Use
Historic Functions
DOMESTIC/single dwelling
Current Functions
DOMESTIC/single dwelling
7. Description
Architectural Classification
Late /9th & Early 20th Century American Movements: Bungalow/Craftsman
Materials
Foundation.
Walls: Metal I Aluminum
Roof: Asphalt
8. Statement of Significance
Applicable National Register Criteria
Criteria Considerations
Y A: Significant Events
N
A: Religious Institution
N E: Reconstructed
N B: Significant Persons
N
B: Moved
N F: Commemorative Property
Y C: Architectural Characteristics
N
C: Birthplace or Grave
N G: Less than 50 Years of Age
N D: Archaeology
N
D: Cemetery
(Y=Yes N=No M=Mae Research Recommended)
Area of Significance
Significant Dates
Architecture
CO""nidiOn °edr
Community Planning and Development
1920
0tr,er Dates.
Significant Person: Architect
Builder
10 Geographic Data
UTM References.
Photo/Slide: Roll/Sheet# Frame Slot Year: Photo/Slide: Roll/Sheet# Frame Slot Year:
P 1540 14 1981
IOWA SITE INVENTORY FORM
CFN 259-1357
11/26/90
cation and Functional Information
1
2
3
4
6
Historic Name(s)
Common Name(s) _
Street Address _
City
Subdivision
Survey ID Number 52-96-032
Database ID Number
R & C Number
Vicinity [ I 5. County _
ock(s) 32 8. Lot(s)
9. Legal Description: (if rural) Township Range Section Quarter of Quarter
of
Description cj9Q4
10. Historic Function(s) single family dwelling 01A
11. Current Function(s) multi -family dwelling 01B
12. Owner North Side Development Phone R
Address 730 N Van Buren St City/State Iowa City, IA ZIP 52945
BHP Sources: Cty. Resource O NABS () Photo O NR [) Tax Act [I Grants [I DOE [I R&C O
(Plat Map)
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INTEGRITY NOTES:
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Location of Negat ves: state Historical goniety of Iowa
LrVALUATION SHEET
Address: 715 N. Dodge St., Iowa City, IA
Architectural Significance and Associated Context(s): oria. Town Plat Survev - Phaset
Applicable National Register Criteria: [X1 A (VI B [x] C I I D
National Register Eligibility: Individual: Yes No
District: _ Contributing Non -Contributing
Reviewed by / Date: Jan Nash / 3/14/97
This vernacular house is heavily influenced by the Craftsman style. The boxy, gable -front shape
with its prominent front porch is a house form often given Craftsman details during this time
period. Many ready -cut houses available through catalogs such as Davenport's Gordon -Van Tine
Co., or Sears Roebuck, offered houses very similar to this one. Craftsman details include the
use of many vertical -light windows, exposed rafter ends and purlins, and the combination wood -
shingle -over -narrow siding wall cladding.
Continuation Sheet ( I
Historical Significance and Associated Context(s):
Applicable National Register Criteria: ( I A [ ] H [ ] C ( I D
National Register Eligibility: Individual: _ Yes No
District: Contributing Non -Contributing
Reviewed by / Date: Jan Nash / 3/14/97
The entire block on which this house sits was originally deeded to John Neinner in 1846.
Neinner also purchased other discontiguous lots in the north side area in 1846, but this block
was his largest single holding as well as being farthest from the new state capitals downtown
area. There were other nearby whole blocks still on the market in 1846 so there is no clear
reason for his choice. The lot on which this house was built is not mentioned again in the
transfer records until 1913 when John Goss and his wife give a quit claim deed to Leo Goss.
The land does not leave the Goss family ownership until Fred A. Goss, et al, deeded it to Fred
Racine in 1921. Racine deeded the northern third of the lot on which this house sits to Peter
W. Prizler in December, 1925; Prizler promptly deeded it to his wife, Florence A. Prizler, in
January of 1926. The Prizlers likely had the present house built at that time and did not sell
it until 1944, when ownership was transferred to Anton and Mary H. Piek.
Peter Prizler was a truck driver in for Lenoch and Cilek according to the 1928 city directory.
Prepared by
Address
Affiliation
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Continuation Sheet I I
Date Jan. 1997
Telephone 319/354-6277
Property Characteristic Form - RESIDENTIAL
N 259-1402 Survey ID Number _52-96-032
11/27/90 Database ID Number
Street Address: 715 N Dodae City Iowa City County Johnson
Legal Description: (If Rural) Township Range Section Quarter of Quarter
of
Location Integrity: Original Site (OS) Moved (MV) Moved to Original Site (MO) _4S—
Endangered?: N or Y If yes, why?
Ground Plan: a. Building Shape(s) Irregular b. Width 27 by Depth 50 in feet
Architectural Style/Stylistic Influences
vernacular /raf t%iman influenrp
Materials: Founda
Walls
Roof
Number of Stories
Roof Shape
Builder(s)
Original Construction Date
Significant Interior Components:
Unknown
Rey Stylistic Attributes
s
Modification/Addition Date:
Code
07E
Continuation Sheet [ ]
Continuation Sheet [ ]
Surveyor Comments:
Well maintained house.
Continuation Sheet [ )
Sources:
Field inspection 8/27/96.
City Assessor records.
Sanborn Map Co. fire insurance slaps, 1920 and 1933 (updated to 1944)
Johnson County Land Transfer Records.
Abstract of Original Deeds (located at the Johnson County Recorder's Office).
See also bibliography in project report.
a
Needs Further Study/Anomaly [ ] Continuation Sheet [ ]
Surveyor Marie Neubauer Date August 27, 1996
715 N Dodge Street - Original Emma Goldman Clinic
The Emma Goldman Clinic was founded by a group of ten local, college -age, feminist women
who decided in the wake of the January 1973 Landmark US Supreme Court Case Roe vs.
Wade to provide health care services differently to women. These Founders created a clinic
focused on feminist health care - health care for and by women, delivering health care as a
woman would have to receive it. It was a pioneering and radical approach to health care at the
time.'
The Emma Goldman Clinic opened at 715 N. Dodge on September 1, 1973, less than eight
months after the Supreme Court decision. It was the first feminist health care clinic in the
Midwest and just the fourth in the country - the other three were in California.2 The house itself
was a symbol of health care done differently - a place that removed the power dynamic of
traditional male -dominated health care.3
The Founders knew they needed a place to house the new approach to health care. So they
pooled their resources to purchase the property and fund the start-up costs. Roxie Tullis, one of
the founders, used the death benefit of her husband, who died in the Vietnam War. Others got
small loans from family and friends. One of the parents paid the women to paint their house
rather than a loan
The property at 715 N Dodge was selected out of necessity and opportunity. The Collective
needed a property that was zoned commercial, close to campus, and affordable.5 The
vernacular house, heavily influenced by the Craftsman style, was built around 1920.E By 1973
was being used as a rental property with three furnished apartments - one on each floor and a
third in the basement. And it was for sale. The owners also wanted to leave the furniture behind,
so not having to furnish the clinic was a selling feature. The basement apartment continued to
be rented and provided additional income for the clinic in the early days.'
Once the property was acquired, the Founders went to work to prepare for the clinic's opening.
They were a collective, so each decision was made collaboratively. All were equal in the
decision -making. One of the easier decisions was the namesake, Emma Goldman, a feminist
pioneer in women's health care, among other things. FBI Director J Edgar Hoover called her the
' Iowa City Press Citizen; 26 Jan 2018; Kubby, Karen; "Emma Goldman Clinic has endured and
blossomed through 45 years of changes." and "From One Place to Another: Emma Goldman Clinic
Stories;" Produced by LeAnn Erickson; August 1995; Mediaburn.org;
httos://mediabu rn.org/video/from-one-place-to-a nother-emma-goldman-clinic-stories/.
I Iowa City Press -Citizen; 30 Aug 1973; Lentz, Rose Mary; "Clinic for Women To Offer Abortions;" Pages
1 A and 2A.
3 The Des Moines Register; 23 Feb 1975; Hollobaugh, Dix; "Iowa City clinic's goal: improve women's
health care;" Page C1
"From One Place to Another: Emma Goldman Clinic Stories;' Produced by LeAnn Erickson; 1996;
Mediaburn.org; httos://mediaburn.oro/video/from-one-place-to-another-emma-goldman-clinic-stories/.
6 "From One Place to Another: Emma Goldman Clinic Stories;" Produced by LeAnn Erickson; August
1995; Mediaburn.org;
https: //med iab u rn. ora/video/from-on e-place-to-another-e m m a-9 o Id ma n-clinic-stories/.
6 Site inventory form for 715 N Dodge.
' "From One Place to Another: Emma Goldman Clinic Stories;" Produced by LeAnn Erickson; August
1995; Mediaburn.org;
httns:Umediabprn _ory/video/from-one-place-to-another-emma-floldman-clinic-c_tories/.
most dangerous woman in America She spoke to the power dynamics the Founders were
trying to change.8
By September 1, the clinic opened at 715 N Dodge St. Six women had appointments for the first
day.' They built a comprehensive women's clinic, providing abortions. birth control consultation,
gynecological care, self -exam clinics, breast screenings, alternative counseling, positive
pregnancy groups, well -child clinics, and a 24-hour hotline." All patients had a patient
advocate."
The nature of the property, a home in a neighborhood, was part of the point - to provide an
atmosphere that was welcoming, familiar, and removed the power dynamic of a traditional
medical office.'-' The house also emphasized that their services were routine health care
procedures. One of the founders, Deborah Nye, said in 1973, "We want the women to be in
comfortable, cheerful surroundings. Because it's not a serious operation, it's a minor
operation.""
Press account described the waiting room that could be anyone's living room, highlighting the
art, books, thriving plants, throw pillows on chairs, and classical music playing in the
background." The kitchen was converted to a laboratory but retained the cabinets and
countertops. Upstairs, exams rooms looked like bedrooms they once were, with floral curtains
and hardwood floors, and canvas director chairs.15
The Emma Goldman Clinic was home to protests and even an attempted firebombing in the
early morning of June 13, 1978. Three Molotov cocktails made from gasoline -filled wine bottles
were thrown at the clinic. One landed on the roof and did minor damage. One rolled off and
caused minor fire damage in the yard. A third didn't explode.t6 No one was charged. A month
8 "From One Place to Another: Emma Goldman Clinic Stories," Produced by LeAnn Erickson: August
1995, Mediaburn.org;
httBs Ymedia burnorg/video/From-one-place-lo-a nother-emma-goldman-cl in ic-stories/.
Y Iowa City Press -Citizen; 30 Aug 1973. Lentz, Rose Mary, "Clinic for Women To Offer Abortions;" Pages
1A and 2A.
10 The Des Moines Register, 23 Feb 1975: Hollobaugh, Dix; "Iowa City clinic's goal: improve women's
health care." Page C1. and The Cedar Rapids Gazette; 2 Sep 1973, Clark, Ford; "Clinic Run by and For
Women Opens in Iowa City;" Pages 1 B and 4B.
" "From One Place to Another: Emma Goldman Clinic Stories," Produced by LeAnn Erickson: August
1995, Mediaburn.org;
httos:Nmediaburn org/video/from-one-place-to-another-emma-goldman-clinic-stories/.
'z The Sunday Dispatch (Moline, IL); 7 Mar 1982, Swanson, Beth; "Women's clinic just like home;" Page
31.
" Sunday Times Democrat (Davenport-Bettendorf, Iowa), 2 Sep 1971 Donovan, Deborah, "'Homelike"
Abortions;" Pages 1A and 2A
" Sioux City Journal; 25 Sep 1974: "Clinic Takes Humanistic Approach to Health Care;" Page Al 2. and
The Des Moines Register; 23 Feb 1975; Hollobaugh, Dix; "Iowa City clinic's goal: improve women's health
care:" Page C1.
"' The Sunday Dispatch (Moline, IL), 7 Mar 1982 Swanson, Beth, "Women's clinic just like home;" Page
31.
'6 The Daily Iowan; 14 Jun 1978, Boshart. Rob and Don Hrabal. "Goldman fire-bombing 'part of U.S.
trend';" Page 1.
later, the community held a rally supporting the Clinic." One of the many times the community
rallied to support the Emma Goldman Clinic.
As the Original Emma Goldman Clinic expanded, it acquired the home just south of 715 N
Dodge St." By 1985 they purchased and moved to a former pediatricians clinic on N Dubuque
Street.19 Originally called the Emma Goldman Clinic for Women, eventually the name changed
to just the Emma Goldman Clinic to be more reflective of the comprehensive services it
provides.
Eventually, the house at 715 N Dodge was converted back to a single-family home. It looks
much like it did in 1973, with some modest changes - commercial railings removed, the front
porch opened, and the synesthetic siding removed. The original "Emma Goldman Clinic for
Women" signage was moved from 715 N Dodge but is on display at the current Emma Goldman
Clinic.
The ten founders include Ginny Blair, Robin Christensen, Melissa Farley, Dianne Greene Lent,
Darca Nicholson, Deb Nye, Patty Pressley, Carmen Salas, Roxie Tullis, and Barb Yates.
t7 Iowa City Press -Citizen; 10 Jul 1978; Seifert, Curt; "Clinic supporters hold 'wonderful' rally in park."
Page 9A.
78 The Sunday Dispatch (Moline, IL); 7 Mar 1982, Swanson, Beth; "Women's clinic just like home;" Page
31.
10 Iowa City Press Citizen; 26 Jan 20181 Kubby, Karen; "Emma Goldman Clinic has endured and
blossomed through 45 years of changes."
Prepared by: Kirk Lehmann, Associate Planner, 410 E Washington St, Iowa City, IA 52240 (REZ23-0001)
Ordinance No. 23-4914
Ordinance amending Title 14, Zoning Code, to improve housing choice,
increase housing supply, and encourage housing affordability (REZ23-0001)
Whereas, the City first adopted an Affordable Housing Action Plan in 2016; and
Whereas, the Action Plan recommended considering regulatory changes to the Zoning Code,
including waiving parking requirements for affordable housing units, reviewing changes to the multi-
family design standards to reduce cost and expedite approvals, increasing allowable bedrooms
outside the University Impact Area, and permitting more building types by right; and
Whereas, City Council adopted a Fair Housing Choice Study in 2019 (Resolution 19-225) after
disseminating information, soliciting public input, and holding a public meeting on its analysis,
identified impediments, and recommendations; and
Whereas, the Study recommended exploring ways to increase the density and types of housing
allowed especially in low density, single-family residential zones, to expand the number of
bedrooms allowed in attached single-family, duplex, and multi -family dwellings, to adopt a
Reasonable Accommodations procedure for the zoning ordinance, and to reclassify community
service - long term shelter as a multi -family or mixed use category; and
Whereas, City Council adopted an updated Affordable Housing Action Plan in 2022 after
reviewing new data and engaging the community to build off efforts in support of affordable housing;
and
Whereas, the 2022 Action Plan recommended increasing number and/or type of dwelling units
allowed by right in single-family residential zones, increasing the allowable number of bedrooms in
duplex and zero -lot line structures, and allowing multi -family units with more than three bedrooms
when required to meet affordable housing funding requirements; and
Whereas, City Council further drew upon previous analysis and community engagement to
establish priorities in its FY23-FY28 Strategic Plan (Resolution 22-304), which includes advancing
prioritized recommendations from the 2022 Affordable Housing Action Plan; and
Whereas, the Iowa City Comprehensive Plan encourages a mix of housing types within each
neighborhood to provide options for households of all types and people of all incomes, encourages
development on smaller lots that conserve land and allows for more affordable single-family housing
options, and promotes identifying and supporting infll development and redevelopment
opportunities in areas where services and infrastructure are already in place; and
Whereas, the City's zoning code implements the vision of the Comprehensive Plan, as well as
the adopted policy direction, adopted actions, and recommendations of the Fair Housing Choice
Study, Affordable Housing Action Plan, and Iowa City Strategic Plan; and
Whereas, the proposed amendments increase flexibility for a range of housing types and
facilitate housing choice, modify design standards to reduce the cost of construction while creating
safe and attractive neighborhoods, provide flexibility to enhance the supply of housing, create
Ordinance No. 23_ 9_L4
Page 2
regulatory incentives for income -restricted affordable housing, and address fair housing concerns
to support a range of living situations and advance the City's equity and inclusion goals, and
Whereas, the Planning and Zoning Commission reviewed the zoning code amendments set
forth below and recommended approval by a vote of 5-0 at its meeting on July 5, 2023.
Now, therefore, be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Iowa City, Iowa:
Section I. Amendments. The Code of Ordinances of the City of Iowa City, Iowa is hereby
amended as follows:
A. Amend Table 2A-1: Principal Uses Allowed In Single -Family Residential Zones in Section
14-2A-2: Single -Family Residential Zones, Land Uses Allowed, by adding the following
underlined text:
USE
CATEGORIES
SUBGROUPS
RR-1
RS-5
RS-8
RS-12
RNS-12
Residential Uses
Household
living uses
Detached single- family
dwellings
P
P
P
P
P
Detached zero lot line
dwellings
PR
PR
PR
PR
Attached single- family
dwellings
FIR
PR
PR
Two-family uses (duplexes)
FIR
PR
PR
PR
Group households
PR
PR
PR
PR
PR
Multi -family uses
PR
Group living
Assisted group living
uses
Independent group living
Fraternal group living
P = Permitted
PR = Provisional
S = Special exception (See chapter 4. article B of this title for requirements for
provisional uses and special exceptions.)
B. Amend 14-2A-4E: Single -Family Residential Zones, Dimensional Requirements, Minimum
Open Space Requirements by adding the following underlined text:
2. Minimum Requirements:
a. On lots that contain multi -family uses or group living uses, usable open space
shall be provided on each lot at a ratio of ten (10) square feet per bedroom, but not less
than four hundred (400) square feet, located in one or more clearly defined, compact
areas, with each area not less than two hundred twenty five (225) square feet with no
dimension less than fifteen feet (15'). On lots that contain multi -family uses in the RS-12
zone. a minimum of one hundred fiftv (150) square feet of usable open space oer unit
shall be provided located in the rear yard with no dimension less than ten feet (10').
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Page 3
3. Standards:
a. For multi -family uses and group living uses, open space shall meet the
standards as set forth in subsections 14-2G-7E1 through E7 of this chapter, except that
b. For single family uses, aad two family uses, and multi -family uses in RS-12
zones, open space shall be located behind the principal dwelling in an area visible and
easily accessible from the principal dwelling and shall consist of open planted green
space, which may include trees, planters, gardens, and other amenities that support
passive recreation or leisure activities. Paved areas shall not be counted toward usable
open space. For attached single family uses, rooftop or upper floor open air terraces or
rear yard -facing porches, including screened -in porches (non -habitable space only) may
count toward the open space requirement.
C. Amend Table 2A-2: Dimensional Requirements In The Single -Family Residential Zones
in Section 14-2A-4: Single -Family Residential Zones, Dimensional Requirements, by
adding the following underlined text and deleting the following text with a strikethrough:
Minimum Lot Requirements
Minimum Setbacks
Building Bulk
Maximum Lot
Maximum
Minimum
Coven a
Number Of
Opel I
zonei
Lot Size
Area/
Lot
rontag
Front
Side
Rear
Maximum
Minimum
Total
Front
Bedrooms
Space
S Ft.
( q' )
Unit
Width
(Ft. )
Ft
( )
(Ft.)
( )
(Ft)
Height (Ft)
Building
Building
Setback
Per Unfl"
(Sq Ft p"
S FI
Ft
Width Ft
Covera a
Ouvera qe
Detached single-
family including
6 000
s 000
S-0BB"
50
6
4045"
—
156
5+22
20
35
203
45%
50%
n!a
500
6-000
zero lot line
RS-5
Duplexes
�
70 g.g
70
.156
5+22
20
35
203
45%
50%4'1
3001urnt
Attached single-
family
500
5 000
6AOB
3540
—
35 49
—
156
0 or
10a
20
35
203
45%
50%
411
15G
41499
Other uses'
6 2296
Na
50641
4C 45
20
5+22
20
35
203
45%
50%
We
Na
"ki
Detached single-
family including
5,0006
5,000
45"
408
156
5+22
See
35
201
45%
50`Ya
n/a
5c0
zero lot line
note 9
RS-a
Duplex
4 COO
60 7 g
—
FAG 7A
—
156
5+22
See
35
203
45%
90%
411
300/unit
�
note 9
Attached single-
family4—AW
I,0U0
4 000
1035
30'35
156
L� °f
20
35
203
45%
50%
4'_'
150
4,50
—
—
1G°
Other uses'
5,000
n/a
45
4G
20
5+22
20
35
203
45%
50%
n/a
Na
Detached single-
family including
5,0008
5 O00.
45"
40"
156
5+22
See
35
203
50%
50%
n/a
500
zero lot line
flute 9
IRS
Duplex
5,000
3,000
55
40
156
5+22
See
9
35
203
50%
50%
433
3G0/und
12
note
Attached single-
famtl
3,000
3,000
201
261
20
15a
0 or
10s
20
35
164
50%
50%
433
150
Multifamily uses
9 000
3.000
76
60
156
10
20
35
54'
—
50%
411
1 !unit
Other uses'
S 000
n1a
45
40
20
5+22
20
35
203
50%
50%
n/a
ni
Detached single-
family
5,0001i
90001
4,91
259
156
5+22
See
.i5
203
4G°/a
50%
n/a
500
not9
e
RNS-
Duplex
6,000
3,000
45
25
156
5+22
not 9
35
203
40%
50%
41-1
300/unit
i2
101bedroom,
Multifamily uses
5,000
Exlstinga
45
25
156
5+22
20
35
203
40%
500A
3i3
but no less
than 400
Other uses'
5,000
Iola
45
25
20
5+22
20
35
203
40%
50%
n/a
Na
I V a- nol a lllllwar3le
Notes
11 Outside of the University Impact Area (see map 213 1 in Section 14 28-61 the maximum number of bedrooms may be increased by One (1) Any bedroom
within a multi family attached single family or duple; that exceeds 225 square feet in size or has any horizontal dimension greater than 16 feet shall count as 2 or
more bedrooms, as determined by the City. The maximum number of bedrooms may be further constrained by the provisions or title 1 ? chapter 5, "Housing Code"
of this code.
a)o
c0 a
A �
m
Z
0
EIi
Ordinance No. 23-4914
Page 5
D. Amend 14-2A-7: Single -Family Residential Zones, Special Provisions, by adding the
following underlined text and deleting the following text with a strikethrough:
A. Single -Family Density Bonus Options: For detached single-family dwellings and
detached zero lot line dwellings, the following density bonuses are allowed in the
following zones and under the following conditions:
1. RS-5 zone: If vehicular access to garages and off street parking spaces is
restricted to an alley or private rear lane, then the following modifications to dimensional
requirements are allowed:
a. The minimum lot width may be reduced to forty-five 44 feet (450') and the
minimum lot frontage may be reduced to thirty feet (30');
b. The minimum lot size and lot area per unit maybe reduced to five six thousand
(56,000) square feet; and
c. The minimum front setback may be reduced to ten feet (10'), if utilities are also
located along the alley or private rear lane and the first floor elevation is at least thirty
inches (30") above the grade of the adjacent public sidewalk.
2. RS-8 zone: If vehicular access to garages and off street parking spaces is
restricted to an alley or private rear lane, then the following modifications to dimensional
requirements are allowed:
a. The minimum lot width may be reduced to forty feet (40') and the minimum
frontage to twenty five feet (25');
b. The minimum lot size and lot area per unit may be reduced to four thousand
(4,000) square feet; and
c. The minimum front.setback may be reduced to ten feet (10'), if utilities are also
located along the alley or private rear lane and the first floor elevation is at least thirty
inches (30") above the grade of the adjacent public sidewalk.
3. RS-12 and RNS-12 zones: If vehicular access to garages and off street parking
spaces is restricted to an alley or private rear lane, then the following modifications to
dimensional requirements are allowed:
a. The minimum lot width may be reduced to thirty feet (30') and the minimum
frontage to twenty feet (20');
b. The minimum lot size and lot area per unit may be reduced to three thousand
(3,000) square feet; and
c. The minimum front setback may be reduced to ten feet (10'), if utilities are also
located along the alley or private rear lane and the first floor elevation is at least thirty
inches (30") above the grade of the adjacent public sidewalk.
F. Affordable Housing Bonus Residential uses are eligible to utilize affordable housing
bonuses pursuant to Article 14-4F "Affordable Housing"
E. Amend Table 26-1: Principal Uses Allowed In Multi -Family Residential Zones in Section
14-26-2: Multi -Family Residential Zones, Land Uses Allowed, by adding the following
underlined text and deleting the following text with a strikethrough:
Use I Subgroups RM-12 I RM-20 RNS- RM-44 PRM
Categories 1 20
Residential uses:
Household Detached single-family P P P
living uses I dwellings
Ordinance No. 23-4914
Page 6
Detached zero lot line
dwellings
PR
PR
PR
Attached single-family
dwellings
PR
PR
PR
Duplexes
PR
PR
PR
Group households
PR
PR
PR
PR
PR
Multi -family dwellings
P
P
P
P
P
Group living
Assisted group living
PRS
PR
PR
PR
PR
uses
Independent group living
PR
PR
PR
Fraternal group living
PR
S
PR
PR
P = Permitted
PR = Provisional
S = Special exception (See chapter 4. article B of this title for requirements for
provisional uses and special exceptions.)
F. Amend Table 2B-2 Dimensional Requirements For Multi -Family Residential Zones in
Section 14-26-4: Multi -Family Residential Zones, Dimensional Requirements, by adding
the following underlined text and deleting the following text with a strikethrough:
Zone/Use
Minimum
Lot Requirements
Maximum
Number Of
Bedrooms Per
Unit'
Total
Area/ Unit (Sq.
Width
Minimum
...
Area
Ft.)
(Ft.)
Frontage
(Sq.
(Ft.)
Ft.)
.
RM-
Detached
5,000'
5,0007
45557
n/a
12
single- family
and detached
40'
zero lot line
..
Duplex
6,000
3,000
55
40
4
..
Attached
3,000
3,000
20/286
20
4
single- family
Multi -family
8,175
See tuhl 28-
60
40
31
of this section
..
Group living
8,175
See shapteF4,
60
40
See chapter
article 14-4B-ef
4 article 14-
thistifle
4B &title
Non-
5,000
5,000
60
40
..
n/a
residential'
RM-
Detached
5,0007
5,0007
45 55'
407
n/a
20
single- family
and detached
zero lot line
Ordinance No. 23-4914
Page 7
Duplex
3,600
1,800
45
35
Attached
1,800
1,800
20/286
20
single- family
Multi -family
5,000
See table 213-
60
40
3 of this section
Group living
5,000
See chapter 4,
60
40
article 14-46-of
Non-
5,000
n/a
60
40
residential'
RNS-
Detached
5,0007
5,000'
407
257
20
single- family
and detached
zero lot line
Duplex
5,000
2,500
40
25
Attached
2,500
2,500
20/286
20
single- family
Multi -family
5,000
See table 213-
40
25
3 of this section
Group living
5,000
See shapteF 4
40
25
article 14-413af
Ihl�title
Non-
5,000
n/a
40
25
residential'
RM-
Multi -family
5,000
See table 213-
None
35
44
3 of this section
Group living
5,000
See shapteF 4,
None
35
article 14-4B-Gf
th s the
Non-
5,000
n/a
None
35
residential'
PRIM
Multi -family
5,000
See table 2B-
None
35
3 of this section
Group living
5,000
See shapteF 11,
None
35
article 14-413-ef
Naffs -title
Non-
5,000
n/a
None
35
residential'
n/a = not applicable
Notes:
4'=
4_I
3' ,.
See ehapteF
4, article 14-
46-1e
n/a
n/a
4'—'
4 1'
3'
See chapter
4, article 14-
4B ^"�;t12
n/a
3-
See chapter
4 article 14-
4Bof th s t tie
n/a
311'
See chapter
4 article 14-
4B-G #— -tiNe
n/a
13. Outside of the University Impact Area (see map 26.1 in Section 14-213-61 the
maximum number of bedrooms may be increased by one (1) Any bedroom within a
multi -family, attached single family, or duplex that exceeds 225 square feet in size or has
any horizontal dimension greater than 16 feet shall count as 2 or more bedrooms, as
Ordinance No. 23-4914
Page 8
determined by the City. The maximum number of bedrooms may be further constrained
by the provisions of the title 17, chapter 5, "Housing Code", of this Code.
G. Amend Table 2B-3: Maximum Density Standards For Multi -Family Dwellings In Multi -
Family Zone in Section 14-26-4: Multi -Family Residential Zones, Dimensional
Requirements, by deleting the following text with a strikethrough:
Zone
RM-12
RM-20 And
RNS-20
RM-44
PRM
Minimum lot area per unit
(in square feet):
Efficiency or 1-bedroom unit
2,725
1,800
500
435
2-bedroom unit
2,725
1,800
1,000
875
3-bedroom unit
2,725
2,700
1,500
1,315
dweµ 9_unit
3
3
3
3
Minimum bedroom
size' (square feet)
100
100
100
100
Note:
1. New bedrooms must be a minimum of 100 square feet in size. However, for
purposes of the provisions within this table, any existing habitable room that is larger
than 70 square feet in size with a horizontal dimension of at least 7 feet, that meets the
egress requirements as specified in the Building Code, and is not a typical shared living
space, such as a living room, dining area, kitchen, or bathroom will be considered a
bedroom.
H. Amend 14-26-613: Multi -Family Residential Zones, Multi -Family Site Development
Standards, Applicability, by deleting the following text with a strikethrough:
3. For properties subject to these standards located i^ the RM 12 RNS 20 RM 20,
;;Rd R."m-444-Zones outside the Central Planning District, the standards in this section will
be administered through the site plan review process, as set forth in title 18 of this Code.
For properties located in the Central Planning District and the FIRM Zone, the regulations
of this section will be administered through the design review process as set forth in
chapter 8, article B, "Administrative Approval Procedures", of this title.
I. Amend 14-2B-6E: Multi -Family Residential Zones, Multi -Family Site Development
Standards, Building Scale, by adding the following underlined text and deleting the
following text with a strikethrough:
1 one 12 one 20RNS 20Pee nn n a Pone Outside the Central Planning
District: Street -facing walls that are greater than fifty feet (50') in length must be
articulated with bays, projections, or recesses (see figure 2B.7 of this section) according
to the following standards:
Ordinance No. 23-4914
Page 9
a. Bays and projections must be at least six feet (6') in width and at least sixteen
inches (16") but not more than six feet (6') in depth. Recesses must be at least six feet
(6) in width and have a depth of at least sixteen inches (16").
b. The bays, projections, and recesses must have corresponding changes in the
roofline or, alternatively, must be distinguished by a corresponding change in some other
architectural element(s) of the building, such as a change in exterior wall materials, a
change in window pattern, the addition of balconies, variation in the building and/or
parapet height; or variation in architectural details, such as decorative banding, reveals,
stone or tile accents.
J. Amend 14-2B-6G: Multi -Family Residential Zones, Multi -Family Site Development
Standards, Building Materials, by adding the following underlined text and deleting the
following text with a strikethrough:
,a,.,..,.. typ fare
6. Exposed, unpainted or unstained lumber may not be used along any facade that
faces a street side lot line.
67. Where an exterior wall material changes along the horizontal plane of a
building, the change must occur on an inside corner of the building.
8. For buildings where the exteFiAF; 's �all rnatp.Fial 1.166d OR the side of a build Rg 6 a
diffeFent matGFial thaA �.qlqat is used AR the stregt faning wall, the skeet faGiRq wall
(+
79. Where an exterior wall material changes along the vertical plane of the building,
the materials must be separated by a horizontal band, such as a belt course, soldier
course, band board or other trim to provide a transition from one material to the other.
Figure 2B.11 - Changes In Exterior Wall Materials
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K. Amend 14-26-8: Multi -Family Residential Zones, Special Provisions, by adding the
following underlined text:
E. Affordable Housing Bonus. Residential uses are elioible to utilize affordable
housing bonuses pursuant to Article 14-4F. "Affordable Housing"
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L. Amend Table 2C-1: Principal Uses Allowed In Commercial Zones in Section 14-2C-2:
Commercial Zones, Land Uses Allowed, by adding the following underlined text and
deleting the following text with a strikethrough:
P
=
Permitted
PR
=
Provisional
S
=
Special exception (see chapter 4, article B of this title for
requirements for provisional uses and special exceptions)
Use
Subgroups
I
CO-1
1
CH-1
I CI-1
CB-
MU
Categories
�CN-1
�CC-21C[3-21CB-5
10
Residential uses:
Group living
Assisted group
PR
PR
S
PR
PR
PR
PR
PR
uses
living
Fraternal group
living
Independent
group living
Household
Attached
PR
living uses
single-family
dwellings
Detached
P
single-family
dwellings
Detached zero
PR
lot line
dwellings
Duplexes
PR
Group
PR
PR
PR
PR
PR
PR
PR
households
Multi -family
PR/
PR,_
PR/
PR/
PR/
PR/
P
dwellings
S
S
S
S
S
S
Institutional and civic uses:
CeePAaaity
PR4
-
Pam!
PRI
RR
gR
SeFViGe 1ORg
S
S
S
Community
Community
S
S
S
PR
PR
S
S
service uses
service -
shelter
General comm
P
S
S
P
P
P
P
S
unity service
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M. Amend Table 2C-2(a): Dimensional Requirements For All Commercial Zones, Except The
MU Zone in Section 14-2C-4: Commercial Zones, Dimensional Requirements, by adding
the following underlined text:
Zone
CO-1
CN-1
CH-1
CI-1
CC-2
CB-2
CB-5
CB-10
Maximum Number of Bedrooms Per Unit
310
310
n/a
n/a
310
31(l
31"
31)
n/a = Not applicable
Notes:
10. Outside of the University Impact Area (see map 213.1 in Section 14-2B-6) the
by the provisions of the title 17 chapter 5 "Housing Code" of this Code
N. Amend Table 2C-2(b): Dimensional Requirements For The Mixed Use Zone (MU) in
Section 14-2C-4: Commercial Zones, Dimensional Requirements, by adding the following
underlined text:
Zone
Use
MU
Detached single-family and
detached zero lot line
Two-family (duplex)
Attached single-family
Multi -family
Group living
Nonresidential'
n/a = Not applicable
Notes:
Maximum Number Of Bedrooms Per Unit
n/a
4'
4�
3"
See article 14-413
n/a
8 Outside of the University Impact Area (see map 2B 1 in Section 14-213-6) the
maximum number of bedrooms may be increased by one (1) Any bedroom within a
multi -family, attached single family, or duplex that exceeds 225 square feet in size or has
any horizontal dimension greater than 16 feet shall count as 2 or more bedrooms as
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determined by the City. The maximum number of bedrooms may be further constrained
by the provisions of the title 17, chapter 5 "Housing Code" of this Code.
O. Amend Table 2C-2(c): Maximum Density Standards For Multi -Family Dwellings In
Commercial Zones in Section 14-2C-4: Commercial Zones, Dimensional Requirements,
by deleting the following text with a strikethrough:
Zone
Minimum lot area per unit
(in square feet):
CO-1, CC-2,
CN-1 And
MU
CB-2
CB-5 And CB-10
There is no minimum lot area
per unit standard. However, the
number of 3- and 4- bedroom
units per lot may not exceed
30% of the total number of units
on the lot
Efficiency or 1-bedroom unit
2.725
435
2-bedroom unit
2,725
875
3-bedroom unit
2,725
1,315
Max mum RUMb8F Of
dw&4Rff_unit
3
3
3
Minimum bedroom
size' (square feet)
100
100
100
Note:
1. New bedrooms must be a minimum of 100 square feet in size. However, for
purposes of the provisions within this table, any existing habitable room that is larger
than 70 square feet in size with a horizontal dimension of at least 7 feet, that meets the
egress requirements as specified in the Building Code, and is not a typical shared living
space, such as a living room, dining area, kitchen, or bathroom will be considered a
P. Amend 14-2C-91: Commercial Zones, Site Development Standards In MU Zone, Building
Materials For Multi -Family, Group Living, Commercial, And Civic/Institutional Buildings, by
adding the following underlined text and deleting the following text with a strikethrough:
1. Buildings not constructed of masonry or stucco must have the following trim
elements incorporated into the exterior design and construction of the building:
a. Window and door trim that is not less than three inches (Y) wide.
b. Corner boards that are not less than three inches (Y) wide, unless wood
clapboards are used and mitered at the corners.
c. Frieze boards, not less than five inches (Y) wide, located below the eaves.
Figure 2C.5 - Building Materials...
2. Any portion of a building that is clearly visible from the street must be
constructed using similar materials and design as the front facade.
3.
have a d, rahIA base consisting ef Fna6enFy, stwGGE), o dressed GeAcw0te that extend,; at
decerative face.
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— . Exposed, unpainted or unstained lumber may not be used along any facade that
faces a street -side lot line.
45. Where an exterior wall material changes along the horizontal plane of a
building, the change must occur on an inside corner of the building.
cfiffeFARt FRAt9nal thRR v.,hat ir '—";Ad GR !he street faGiRg wall, the skeet f2G Rg wall
P+
75 Where an exterior wall material changes along the vertical plane of the building,
the materials must be separated by a horizontal band, such as a belt course, soldier
course, band board or other trim, to provide a transition from one material to the other.
Figure 2C.6 - Changes In Exterior Wall Materials
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Q. Amend 14-2C-11: Commercial Zones, Special Provisions, by adding the following
underlined text:
IN
F. Affordable Housing Bonus. Residential uses are eligible to utilize affordable housing
bonuses pursuant to Article 14-4F. "Affordable Housing'.
Amend 14-2G-8: Riverfront Crossings And Eastside Mixed Use Districts Form Based
Development Standards, Affordable Housing Requirement, by deleting the existing
provisions and replacing it with the following:
S. Amend Table 14-21-1-36-1: Uses in Section 14-21-1-3: Form -Based Zones and Standards,
Use Standards, by deleting the following text with a strikethrough:
Use Categories
T4NS
T4NS-
O
T4NM
T4NM-
O
T4MS
Specific
Standards
Institutional And Civic Uses
Community Service
Uses
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Long Term HOU644@
i
S2
1 n�nD
6(r9
Community Service -
Shelter
S
S
S
S
S2
14-4B-4D-
5(RM-44)
General Community
Service
S
S
S
S
PR
14-4B-4D-
3(CN-1)
Day-care Uses
PR
PR
PR
PR
PR
14-46-41D-7
T. Amend 14-2H-10: Form -Based Zones And Standards, Affordable Housing Incentives, by
deleting the existing provisions and replacing it with the following:
U. Amend 14-3A-4D-1: Planned Development Overlay Zone (OPD), Approval Criteria, by
adding the following underlined text:
1. The Csity will approve a residential density based on the underlying density allowed
in the base zone and what is compatible with the natural topography of the site and with
surrounding development. The residential density for a planned development may not
exceed the value specified in table 3A-1, located at the end of this subsection, except as
allowed by subsection 14-3A-4D-3 or Section 144F. Actual residential density allowed,
however, may be less than the maximum expressed in the table due to the topographical
constraints of the property, the scale of the project relative to adjacent development, and
the dimensional, site development, and other requirements of this title.
V. Amend 14-4A-3A: Use Categories, Residential Use Categories, Household Living Uses,
by adding the following underlined text:
1. Characteristics: The residential occupancy of a dwelling unit by a single household
or group household, who are living together as a single housekeeping unit. The principal
use of the property is for long term residential living, with each dwelling unit containing its
own facilities for living, sleeping, cooking and eating meals, and with all spaces within the
unit open to the entire household. The dwelling or dwelling units are designed for
residential living and any accessory use shall be secondary to the use of the property as
a residence.
2. Examples: Examples include uses from the subgroups listed below. The single
family uses are further divided into various dwelling types, because these dwelling types
have distinct dimensional and development standards based on the zone in which they
are located. Group households, given that they are a type of "household" rather than a
type of dwelling, are permitted in any type of dwelling listed in the three (3) other
subgroups, as is permanent supportive housing.
3. Accessory Uses: Private recreational uses; storage buildings; parking for
residents' vehicles: supportive services that assist Dermanent supportive housinn
to live and when possible work in the community. Home occupations, accessory dwelling
units, childcare homes, mechanical structures such as solar energy systems, and bed and
breakfasts are accessory uses that are subject to additional regulations outlined in article
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C, "Accessory Uses And Buildings", of this chapter. Any accessory use of the property
shall remain secondary to the principal use of the property for residential living.
W. Amend 14-4A-6C: Use Categories, Institutional And Civic Uses, Community Service Uses,
by deleting the following text with a strikethrough:
1. Characteristics: Uses of a public, nonprofit, or charitable nature providing a local
service to people of the community. Generally, they provide the service on the site or have
employees at the site on a regular basis. The service is ongoing, not just for special events.
Included are community centers or facilities that have membership provisions that are
open to the general public to join at any time, e.g., a senior center that allows any senior
to join. The use may provide shelter or short-term housing when operated by a public or
nonprofit agency.
The use may also provide
special counseling, education, or training of a public, nonprofit or charitable nature.
2. Examples: Examples include uses from the following three (3) subgroups:
a. General Community Service: Libraries; museums; transit centers; park and ride
facilities; senior centers; community centers; neighborhood centers; youth club facilities;
some social service facilities; vocational training facilities for the physically or mentally
disabled; soup kitchens; surplus food distribution centers; public safety facilities, such as
police and fire stations.
b. Community Service -Shelter: Transient housing operated by a public or nonprofit
agency.
X. Amend 14-4B-4A: Specific Approval Criteria For Provisional Uses And Special
Exceptions, Residential Uses, by adding the following underlined text and deleting the
following text with a strikethrough:
2. Attached Single -Family Dwellings IR - 5 And RS
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a. Number Of Units:
Only one principal dwelling unit is permitted per lot.
(2) In RS-5 and RS-8 zones: A maximum of two (2) dwelling units may be
attached unless approved through a planned development overlay rezoning.
(3) In all other zones: A maximum of six (6) dwellings units may be attached
unless approved through a planned development overlay rezoning.
b. Setbacks:
(1) Interior Lots: The side setbacks for the attached dwellings may be reduced to
zero along the common wall side of the units. Each end unit in a row of attached single-
family dwellings shall have one side setback that is a minimum of ten feet (10'), unless
the end unit is on a corner lot.
r2` "^^ ^^' ^"'^ ^^ ^ ^Corner Llots:-Either the rear setback or nonstreet side
setback may be reduced to zero feet (0'). The the remaining nonstreet setback must be
at least ten feet (10') if it is a side setback and twenty feet (20') if it is a rear setback.
(See figure 413.2 below.)
Figure 413.2 - Setbacks For Attached Single -Family Dwellings
c. Entrances:
(1) Each dwelling unit must have a separate main entrance that is viriblefrem
and eFieRted toward the rtregt. Te meet this staREIWEI, the FRR R A_R1F;;RGP. must faces the
street, is be at an angle of up to forty five degrees (45°) from the street, or opens onto a
porch. The main entrance may not face an alley.
e. Garages
(1) In the RS-5 and RS-8 zones, there may be no more than one doublewide or
street -side lot line. On corner lots, only the garage wall(s) containing a garage door must
meet this standard.
f. Vehicular Access:
(1) Vehicular access points and garage entrances must comply with the
provisions of article 5, article C, "Access Management Standards", of this title and the
single-family site development standards as set forth in chapter 2, article A of this title.
Attached single-family dwellings located in the MU zone are also subject to the
standards of subsection 14-2C-9N, "Single -Family And Two -Family Uses In MU Zone",
of this title.
(2) If the lot width is less than forty five feet (45'), vehicular access is restricted
to an alley or private rear lane. Corner lots are exempt from this standard if vehicular
(3) Where a private rear lane or public alley is present, garage entrances/exits
must be accessed from said private rear lane or public alley.
gf. Utilities: Each dwelling unit must have a separate utility service from the street
or rear lot line.
hg. Maintenance: A permanent access and maintenance easement must be
secured from the owner of the lot that abuts the zero lot line side of the dwelling. The
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easement must ensure access for maintenance of the exterior portion of the building wall
located on the lot line and other common elements, such as drives and aisles. This
easement must be recorded as a covenant on the applicable lots. Proof of such
recording must be submitted prior to issuance of a building or occupancy permit.
3. Multi -Family Uses In The RS-12 Zone
a. Number Of Units: No more than six (6) principal dwelling units may be located
on a lot in an RS-12 zone unless approved through a planned development overlay
rezoning.
b. Principal dwelling units must be arranged as a townhouse -style multi -family
below another.
d. Entrances:
(1) Each principal dwelling unit must have a separate main entrance that faces
the street, is at an angle of up to forty five degrees (45°) from the street or opens onto a
pedestrian entrance and the public sidewalk or the fronting street in cases where a
5. Two -Family Uses Ioc 5, oc Q oc 19 RISIS 12, pee 10 one 20 RNS 20n a
N41J ZBRes:
a.
— . Central Planning District: Two-family uses located in the central planning
district must comply with the provisions of subsection 14-213-61, "Additional Standards In
Central Planning District", of this title, which will be administered through the design
review process as set forth in chapter 8, article B, "Administrative Approval Procedures",
of this title.
be. Entrances:
(1)
(-2The main entrance() must .
face the street, be at an angle of up to
forty five degrees (450) from the street, or open onto a porch. The main entrance(s) may
not face an alley or private rear lane.
(23) The duplex €ash dweNiag must have a paved connection between the
main pedestrian entrances) and the public sidewalk or the fronting street in cases where
a sidewalk is not provided.
(34) If parking is located at the rear of a dwelling, a second entrance to the
dwelling must be provided within twenty feet (20') of the rear facade of the dwelling on
either the rear or side facade of the dwelling.
d. Design Features:
(1) All windows, doors, and roof eaves, including roof eaves on porches, must
be demarcated with trim. The city may waive this requirement in cases where the
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building has an exterior material of stucco or masonry such that trim is impractical or
inappropriate to the design of the building.
(2) All roof eaves must project at least twelve inches (12") from the building
wall.
(3) Exposed, unpainted or unstained lumber may not be used along any
building wall that faces a street -side lot line.
e. Garages:
(1) In the RS-5 and RS-8 zones, there may be no more
exceed ten (10') in width.
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(2) The length of any garage wall that faces a street -side lot line may not
exceed sixty percent (60%) of the total length of the building facade that faces the same
street -side lot line. On corner lots, only the garage wall(s) containing a garage door must
meet this standard. In the MU zone, garages are exempt from this standard, but are
subject to the standards of subsection 14-2C-9N, "Single -Family Uses And Two -Family
Uses In MU Zone", of this title.
f. Vehicular Access:
(1) Vehicular aAccess points and garage entrances must comply with the
provisions of chapter 5, article C, "Access Management Standards", of this title and the
single-family site development standards as set forth in chapter 2, article A of this title.
Two-family uses located in the MU zone are also subject to the standards of
subsection 14-2C-9N, "Single -Family And Two -Family Uses In MU Zone", of this title.
(2) If the lot width is less than eighty feet (80'), vehicular access is restricted to
an alley or private rear lane. Corner lots and double frontage lots are exempt from this
standard if the vehicular access for one of the dwelling units is located along a different
street than the vehicular access of the other dwelling unit, or if vehicular access for both
dwelling units is located along a street where the front setback line is at least eighty feet
(80') in length. (See definitions of "lot width" and "setback line, front" in section 14-9A-
1 of this title.)
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7. Multi -Family Uses In Commercial Zones
OB 10 Zones:
a. Location: The proposed dwelling units must be located above the street level
floor of a building, except as provided in subsections A7e and Alf of this section.
b. Maximum Density: The residential density standards for multi- family uses in
commercial zones are stated in section 14-2C-4, "Dimensional Requirements", table 2C-
of this title.
c. Residential Entrances:
(1) To provide safe access for residents within a mixed use build Rg, any
building containing a residential use must have at least one door on the eXteFior Of the
building that provides pedestrian access to the dwelling units within the building. Said
entrance must be located on an exterior building wall that faces a street, public sidewalk,
or pedestrian plaza and is visible from and easily accessed from said street, sidewalk, or
plaza. Access to dwelling units must not be solely through a parking garage or from an
alley.
(2) Access to entrance doors of any individual dwelling units located above the
ground level floor of a building must be provided from an enclosed lobby or corridor and
stairway. Unenclosed or partially enclosed exterior stairways are prohibited. However,
the city may allow exterior fire egress structures on existing buildings that cannot
otherwise reasonably meet code requirements, provided the fire egress structure is not
located on a wall of a building that faces a street.
(3) To facilitate commercial uses at the street level, the ground level floor height
should be no more than one foot (V) above the level of the abutting sidewalk or
pedestrian plaza. The City may adiust this requirement for On sloping building sites
multi -family buildings with no commercial component. and or for existing buildings4he
However, on sloping sites at least a portion of the
ground level floor height of any new building must be located no more than one foot (V)
above the level of the abutting sidewalk or pedestrian plaza; and the floor height of the
ground level floor of the building must be no more than three feet (T) above the level of
the abutting public sidewalk or pedestrian plaza at any point along a street -facing
building facade.
d. Standards For Ground Level Floor Of Building:
(1) , The floor to ceiling height must be at least
fourteen feet (14% except it may be reduced for existing buildings or where dwelling
(2) , Construction must meet the
building code specifications for commercial uses, except where dwelling units are
permitted on the ground level floor of the building.
e.
sestina --Ground Floor Residential Exception: The board of adjustment may grant a
special exception for multi -family dwellings to be located on or below the gLound street
level floor of a building, provided that the following criteria are met:
(1) Where t-The proposed dwelling will be located in an existing building in a
Historic District Overlay (OHD) zone
'ate ,. aA rehabilitation plan for the property must be has been reviewed and
approved by the Iowa City historic preservation commission. The rehabilitation of the
property must be completed according to this plan before an occupancy permit is
granted.
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(2) The proposed dwellings will not significantly alter the overall commercial
character of the subject Q3 5 eFQB 19 zone.
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(34) If an existing building located in a Historic District Overlay (OHD) zone ea -a
laadaaarkPrspery includes three (3) or more of the following commercial storefront
characteristics, dwellings are prohibited on or below the street level floor of that building:
(A) The main entrance to the building is at or near grade;
(B) The front facade of the building is located within ten feet (10') of the front
property line;
(C) The front facade of the building contains ground floor storefront or display
windows; and
(D) The street level floor of the building was originally constructed to
accommodate sales oriented and personal service oriented retail uses and/or has
historically been used for these purposes.
8. Assisted Group Living:
a. Maximum Density: Maximum density within an assisted group living use is as
follows. For purposes of calculating maximum density, staff and live-in staff of a facility
are not considered roomers.
(1) In the RM-12 zone: One roomer per seven hundred fifty (750) square feet of
lot area.
(2) In the RM-20, RNS-20, CN-1, CC-2, and MU zones: One roomer per five
hundred fifty (550) square feet of lot area.
(3) In the RM-44, PRM, CO-1, CB-2, CB-5, and CB-10 as d GI 1 zones: One
roomer per three hundred (300) square feet of lot area.
b. Facilities: The group living use must have bath and toilet facilities available for
use by roomers in such numbers as specified in title 17, "Building And Housing", of this
code. In addition, the occupants may have access to a communal kitchen, dining room,
and other common facilities and services.
Y. Amend 14-4A-6D: Use Categories, Institutional And Civic Uses, Community Service Uses,
Community Service — Long -Term Housing by deleting the existing provision and replacing
it with the following:
6. Reserved
Z. Amend Chapter 14-4, Use Regulations, by adding Article F. Affordable Housing as follows:
14-4F-1: Purpose:
The purpose of this Article is to:
A. Create a more inclusive, just and sustainable Iowa City;
B. Reduce concentrations of low and moderate income households in Iowa City;
C. Increase the multi -family housing stock near the university and the City's urban
core;
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D. Promote the construction of housing that is affordable to the community's
workforce;
E. Increase opportunities for people of all income levels to work and live near key
employment centers;
F. Promote a balanced community that provides housing for people with diverse
income levels;
G. To reduce the number of housing cost burdened households; and
H. Promote household stability and reduce the threat of homelessness.
14-4F-2: Definitions:
For purposes of this Article, the following definitions shall apply:
Affordable Housing: The collective reference to "Owner -Occupied Affordable Housing"
and/or "Renter -Occupied Affordable Housing", as those terms are defined herein.
HUD: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Income Eligible Household: Except as set forth herein, a household is an Income
Eligible Household for purposes of purchasing an Owner -Occupied Affordable Housing
dwelling unit located on land zoned a Riverfront Crossings zoning designation pursuant
to 14-2G if that household has an annual income equal to or less than one hundred ten
percent (110%) of the area median income (AMI) for Iowa City, as adjusted annually, or
if not located on land zoned a Riverfront Crossings zoning designation, if that household
has an annual income equal to or less than eighty percent (80%) of the (AM I) for Iowa
City, as adjusted annually. Except as set forth herein, a household is an income eligible
household for leasing Renter -Occupied Affordable Housing if that household has an
annual income equal to or less than sixty percent (60%) of the AMI for Iowa City, as
adjusted annually. Households with greater than one hundred thousand dollars
($100,000) in assets, excluding Retirement Assets, are not income eligible households.
Owner -Occupied Affordable Housing: Housing that is sold at a price no greater than
the most current published HUD homeownership sale price limit for existing and new
homes to an income eligible household.
Renter -Occupied Affordable Housing: Housing that is rented for no more than the HUD
fair market rent for the Iowa City, Iowa, HUD metro FMR area, as adjusted annually, and
rented to an income eligible household, or housing that has received Low Income
Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC) through the Iowa Finance Authority and rented for no more
than the LIHTC rent limits for Johnson County, as adjusted annually, and rented to an
Income Eligible Household.
Retirement Assets: Financial assets whose liquidity is limited or penalized until a
person reaches retirement age, including, but not limited to 401(k)s, IRAs, pension
accounts, IPERS, and TIAA-CREF, not including distribution of or income from the
assets.
14-4F-3: Required Affordable Housing:
A. Riverfront Crossings Affordable Housing Requirement. Except for developments
providing Affordable Housing pursuant to a development agreement with the City
executed prior to June 6, 2016, and except for developments exclusively providing elder
apartment housing, any development containing ten (10) or more dwelling units on land
zoned a Riverfront Crossings zoning designation is required to provide Affordable
Housing dwelling units in an amount equal to or greater than ten percent (10%) of the
total number of dwelling units. Should ten percent (10%) of the total number of dwelling
units result in a fractional number, this fraction shall be rounded up to the nearest whole
number for any fraction over fifty percent (50%) to establish the required number of
Affordable Housing dwelling units. Any exempt elder apartment housing developments
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shall be subject to periodic inspection to ensure compliance with the zoning code
regulations of this title of such use. Affordable Housing shall be regulated pursuant to
this Article.
B. Parking Reduction. Affordable Housing dwelling units required on land zoned a
Riverfront Crossings zoning designation in accordance with this Article shall be exempt
from providing the minimum number of parking spaces otherwise required by the zoning
code.
14-4F-4: Incentivized Affordable Housing:
A. Form -Based Zones. Owners of land zoned a Form -Based Zone pursuant to Article
14-2H "Form -Based Zones and Standards" who voluntarily provide Affordable Housing
in accordance with this Article may utilize the following incentives:
1. Parking Reduction. Affordable Housing dwelling units shall be exempt from
providing the minimum number of parking spaces otherwise required by the zoning
code.
2. Density Bonus. For building types that allow four (4) or more dwelling units, the
maximum number of dwelling units may be increased by twenty-five percent (25%) if all
additional units are Affordable Housing.
3. Minor Adjustments to Certain Zone Standards Set Forth in 14-21-1-2 "Zones".
Where at least twenty-five percent (25%) of dwelling units within a development are
Affordable Housing, one of the following adjustments may be administratively approved
on lots that contain Affordable Housing units where the proposed adjustment fits the
characteristics of the site and the surrounding neighborhood, and is consistent with the
intent of the standard being adjusted and the goals of the Comprehensive and District
Plans:
a. Up to a fifteen feet (15') adjustment for the building type design site depth
standards. This provision may be combined with reductions for relocation of utility
easement or addition of new civic space not shown in the future land use map up to a
combined maximum of twenty-five feet (25').
b. Up to a fifteen percent (15%) adjustment for the building type design site width
standards.
c. Up to a twenty percent (20%) reduction for minimum amount of facade required
within the facade zone.
4. Minor Adjustments to Certain Standards Set Forth in 14-21-1-2 "Zones" or 14-21-1-6
"Building Type Standards". Where at least twenty-five percent (25%) of the dwelling units
within a development are Affordable Housing, one of the following adjustments may be
administratively approved for buildings that contain Affordable Housing units where the
proposed adjustment fits the characteristics of the site and the surrounding
neighborhood, and is consistent with the intent of the standard being adjusted and the
goals of the Comprehensive and District Plans:
a. Up to a fifteen percent (15%) adjustment for building main body and wing
standards.
b. Up to a 0.5 stories increase to maximum building height. This bonus allows the
building height to exceed the maximum standards for primary buildings found in Item 4a
(Building Form; Height) of section 14-21-1-2 "Zones" by 0.5 stories and by five feet (6).
5. Additional Minor Adjustments. An additional minor adjustment allowed above
may be administratively approved where Affordable Housing units are rented or sold to
households making fifty percent (50%) or less of the Area Median Income.
B. All Other Zones. Owners of land that are not zoned a Riverfront Crossings zoning
designation pursuant to Article 14-2G "Riverfront Crossings and Eastside Mixed Use
Districts Form Based Development Standards" or a Form -Based Zone pursuant to
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Article 14-2H "Form -Based Zones and Standards" who voluntarily provide Affordable
Housing in accordance with this Article may utilize the following incentives:
1. Parking Reduction. Affordable Housing dwelling units shall be exempt from
providing the minimum number of parking spaces otherwise required by the zoning
code.
2. Density Bonus. Where at least twenty percent (20%) of dwelling units within a
development are Affordable Housing, the minimum lot area and minimum lot area per
unit may be reduced by twenty percent (20%). Alternatively, where at least twenty
percent (20%) of dwelling units within a Planned Development Overlay (OPD) zone are
affordable housing, the maximum residential density may be increased by twenty
percent (20%).
3. Additional Incentives. Where at least twenty percent (20%) of the dwelling units
within a development are Affordable Housing, one of the following adjustments to the
standards set forth in 14-2A-4, 14-213-4, or 14-2C-4 "Dimensional Requirements" may be
administratively approved in principle buildings that contain Affordable Housing units
where the proposed adjustment fits the characteristics of the site and the surrounding
neighborhood, and is consistent with the intent of the standard being adjusted and the
goals of the Comprehensive and District Plans:
a. Up to a fifteen percent (15%) reduction for any individual front, rear, or side
setback.
b. Up to a five foot (6) increase to the maximum principle building height.
14-4F-5: General Administrative and Programming Requirements:
A. Methods of Achieving Affordable Housing.
1. Required Affordable Housing may be provided through one or more of the
following:
a. Onsite Owner -Occupied Affordable Housing;
b. Onsite Renter -Occupied Affordable Housing;
c. Contribution to an affordable housing fund pursuant to 14-4F-8A;
d. Offsite Affordable Housing pursuant to 14-4F-8B; and/or
e. Contribution of land pursuant to 14-4F-8C.
2. Incentivized Affordable Housing may be provided through onsite Owner -
Occupied Affordable Housing and/or onsite Renter -Occupied Affordable Housing.
B. Affordable Housing Agreement and Deed Restriction.
1. Agreement. Upon rezoning to a Riverfront Crossings zoning designation
pursuant to Article 14-2G, the property owner shall enter into an affordable housing
agreement with the City establishing which method(s) it will utilize. Upon application for a
building permit to construct any development in which Required or Incentivized
Affordable Housing is provided, the property owner shall enter into an agreement with
the City detailing which how it will satisfy the obligations of this code, including details of
the applicable programming and development requirements. This agreement must be
executed prior to issuance of a building permit for the project containing Affordable
Housing dwelling units. The City Manager is hereby given the authority to execute such
an agreement, which shall be recorded in the Office of the Johnson County Recorder at
owner's expense.
2. Deed Restriction. A deed restriction documenting the Required and/or
Incentivized Affordable Housing dwelling units, selected method(s) of achieving
affordability, term, applicable resale restrictions, and applicable occupancy and rental
restrictions shall be placed upon the Owner -Occupied Affordable Housing dwelling
unit(s) or, in the case of the Renter -Occupied Affordable Housing, shall be placed upon
the land being developed contemporaneously with the issuance of the certificate of
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occupancy. This deed restriction shall be recorded with Office of the Johnson County
Recorder at owner's expense and referenced in any deed conveying title of any such
unit or land during the Term of Affordability. This deed restriction shall automatically
expire upon the expiration of the term of affordability. The City Manager is hereby
authorized to issue any release of this deed restriction, as may be necessary and
appropriate, in a form approved by the City Attorney.
C. Term of Affordability. An Affordable Housing dwelling unit shall remain so for no
less than the following number of years from the issuance of the certificate of occupancy
for the Affordable Housing dwelling unit:
1. Required Affordable Housing. Ten (10) years
2. Incentivized Affordable Housing. Twenty (20) years
D. Remedy: Failure by the owners to verify income in accordance with the provisions
and rules of this Article is a violation of this Article and may result in the immediate
suspension of any rental permit issued for a Renter -Occupied Affordable Housing unit.
14-4F-6: Owner -Occupied Affordable Housing
Owner -Occupied Affordable Housing must satisfy the general requirements set forth in
Section 14-4F-5 and the following requirements.
A. Development Requirements:
1. Dwelling Unit Types: Affordable Housing dwelling units shall be comprised of the
same mix of dwelling unit types in proportion to the market rate dwelling units within the
development.
2. Dwelling Unit Size And Quality: The Affordable Housing dwelling unit size shall
be at least eighty percent (80%) of the floor area for the market rate dwelling units of the
same type, shall have the same number of bedrooms, and shall be of similar quality, or
as approved by the City Manager or designee. Housing developments with Incentivized
Affordable Housing dwelling units that contain a variety of bedroom counts per dwelling
unit shall provide a percentage of Affordable Housing dwelling units with a particular
number of bedrooms that is similar to the percentage of non -set -aside dwelling units with
the same number of bedrooms.
3. Location: Affordable Housing dwelling units shall be distributed throughout the
development to achieve integration and avoid concentration or segregation of the
Affordable Housing dwelling units, unless approved by the City Manager or designee.
4. Timing of Construction: Affordable Housing dwelling units shall be constructed
and issued a certificate of occupancy concurrently with or prior to the market rate
dwelling units in the development.
B. Program Requirements:
1. Occupancy: An Affordable Housing dwelling unit shall, at all times during the
Term of Affordability, be occupied by an Income Eligible Household as the household's
primary residence.
2. Income Verification: The annual household income shall be determined
according to the HUD part 5, section 8 regulations on annual income codified in 24 CFR
5.609, as amended, and verified by the city prior to close of the sale.
3. Rental Restriction: An Owner -Occupied Affordable Housing unit may not be
rented, except an owner may rent or lease a bedroom in the unit.
4. Sale Restrictions: The following sales restrictions apply to all Owner -Occupied
Affordable Housing, compliance with which shall be verified by the City Manager, or
designee, prior to closing on the sale.
a. Approved Purchasers: A seller of an Affordable Dwelling unit must sell the unit
only to an Income Eligible Household. Seller shall determine a potential buyer's annual
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household income according to the HUD part 5, section 8, regulations on annual income
codified in 24 CFR 5.609, as amended.
b. Sale Price: The sale price of any Affordable Housing dwelling unit shall not
exceed the purchase price paid by the original Income Eligible Household purchaser or
the HUD homeownership sale price limit, whichever is greater, with the following
exceptions:
(1) Closing Costs: Customary closing costs and costs of sale.
(2) Real Estate Commissions: Costs of real estate commissions paid by the
seller to a licensed real estate agent.
(3) Permanent Capital Improvements: Reasonable value added to the dwelling
unit due to permanent capital improvements installed within the unit by the seller
pursuant to a property issued building permit.
(4) Special Fees: The seller shall not levy or charge any additional fees or any
finder's fee, nor demand any other monetary consideration other than provided in this
Article.
14-4F-7: Renter -Occupied Affordable Housing
Renter -Occupied Affordable Housing must satisfy the general requirements set forth in
Section 14-4F-5 and the following requirements:
1. Development Requirements: Renter -Occupied Affordable Housing shall be
provided in accordance with the development requirements for Owner -Occupied
Affordable Housing set forth in Section 14-4F-6A.
2. Program Requirements:
a. Rental Rate: The monthly rental rate shall be either:
(1) no more than the fair market rents as published by HUD for the Iowa City,
Iowa, HUD metro FMR area, as adjusted annually; or
(2) for projects that have been awarded LIHTC through the Iowa Finance
Authority, no more than the LIHTC rent limits for Johnson County, as adjusted annually.
b. Occupancy: Renter -Occupied Affordable Housing units must be rented to
Income Eligible Households. If a tenant initially deemed an Income Eligible Household
for purposes of occupying an Affordable Housing dwelling unit pursuant to this Article,
but is subsequently deemed no longer income eligible upon annual examination of
household income, that tenant's unit shall not be considered an Affordable Housing
dwelling unit and the rent can be adjusted to market rate. To maintain compliance with
the Affordable Housing requirement, the next available rental unit in the project of
comparable size or larger must be rented to an Income Eligible Household. To that end,
the Renter -Occupied Affordable Housing units need not be specifically designated in a
fixed location, but may be floating throughout the development.
c. Income Verification: The property owner shall annually verify that the Renter -
Occupied Affordable Housing dwelling units are occupied by Income Eligible
Households. Prior to the commencement of a lease, the owner shall determine a
potential tenant's annual household income according to the HUD part 5, section 8,
regulations on annual income codified in 24 CFR 5.609, as amended. Upon extension or
renewal of a lease, the owner may determine a tenant's annual household income based
upon federal income tax returns for all adults in the household.
d. Owner Verification of Compliance: The owner must annually verify to the City
that it is in compliance with these program requirements, and provide any documentation
as deemed necessary by the City to determine compliance, which may include
examination of the documents used to verify tenant income. Any violation of this
requirement may result in immediate suspension of any rental permit issued for the
applicable unit.
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14-4F-6: Alternative Methods to Provide Required Affordable Housing.
For Required Affordable Housing, the owner may use one or more of the following
methods to meet the Affordable Housing Requirement. If the owner desires to provide
offsite Affordable Housing and/or a contribution of land, the owner must establish that
onsite Affordable Housing or a fee in lieu contribution to an affordable housing fund
cannot feasibly be satisfied, as reasonably determined by the City.
A. Fee In Lieu Contribution: In lieu of providing Affordable Housing dwelling units, an
owner of land zoned a Riverfront Crossings zoning designation pursuant to 14-2G may
contribute a fee to a Riverfront Crossings District affordable housing fund to be
established by the City. The contribution per dwelling unit shall be determined biennially
by resolution of the City Council based upon a formula that analyzes the difference
between renting a market rate unit for the Term of Affordability and renting a dwelling
unit affordably to an Income Eligible Household. The fund shall be utilized solely for
affordable housing purposes, which may include administration costs, in the Riverfront
Crossings District.
B. Transfer Of Affordable Housing Dwelling Units Off Site: Upon the owner
establishing that the affordable housing requirement cannot be satisfied onsite, as
reasonably determined by the City, it may be satisfied by designating offsite existing or
newly constructed dwelling units in the Riverfront Crossings District as Affordable
Housing dwelling units. Any transferred Affordable Housing units shall in no way waive
or reduce any obligation to provide Affordable Housing units within the development to
which the obligation is transferred. In addition to satisfying the general requirements set
forth in Section 14-4F-5, these units must satisfy the following requirements:
1. Development Requirements:
a. Provision Of Units: Offsite Affordable Housing dwelling units, whether they are
owner- or renter -occupied, shall be provided in accordance with the development
requirements for Owner -Occupied Affordable Housing set forth in Section 14-4F-6. The
City reserves the right to deny a request to transfer Affordable Housing units to a
particular development if it would result in an undue concentration of Affordable Housing
units within that development.
b. Timing: Where the affordable housing requirement is to be met through the
provision of newly constructed dwelling units, such units shall be constructed and pass
final inspection no later than the date the occupancy permit is issued for the
development creating the need for the Affordable Housing, unless otherwise agreed
upon by the City Manager, or designee. Where the affordable housing requirement is to
be met through the provision of existing offsite dwelling units, they shall be established
as Affordable Housing dwelling units prior to issuance of any occupancy permit for the
development creating the need for the affordable housing. The marketing of the
Affordable Housing dwelling units should occur no later than one (1) year after the first
market rate dwelling unit in the site that generated the requirement passes final
inspection, unless otherwise agreed upon by the City Manager. The affordable housing
agreement pursuant to Subsection 14-4F-513-1 shall be recorded prior to issuance of a
building permit for the development creating the need for the Affordable Housing.
2. Programming Requirements:
a. Where the offsite Affordable Housing dwelling units are to be Owner -Occupied
Affordable Housing, those units shall comply with the programming requirements for
Owner -Occupied Affordable Housing set forth in Section 14-4F-6.
b. Where the offsite Affordable Housing dwelling units are to be Renter -Occupied
Affordable Housing, they shall comply with the programming requirements for Renter -
Occupied Affordable Housing set forth in Section 14-4F-7.
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Page 28
C. Land Dedication: Upon the owner establishing that the affordable housing
requirements cannot be satisfied onsite, as reasonably determined by the City, it may be
satisfied by the dedication of land to the City of Iowa City or an entity designated by the
City of Iowa City for construction of Affordable Housing dwelling units in accordance with
the provisions of this section, upon consideration of the following factors:
1. Location. The land shall be located in the Riverfront Crossings District, in an area
appropriate for residential redevelopment, as determined by the City;
2. Number Of Affordable Housing Units. The total Affordable Housing dwelling units
possible on the land shall be equal to or greater than the number of required Affordable
Housing dwelling units;
3. Dwelling Type. The land shall allow for the provision of Affordable Housing units
of equivalent type (single-family, multi -family, townhome, etc.), floor area, and number of
bedrooms to that which would have been otherwise required;
4. Land Value. The value of land to be dedicated shall be determined, at the cost of
the developer, by an independent appraiser, who shall be selected from a list of certified
appraisers provided by the City, or by such alternative means of valuation to which a
developer and the City agree; and
5. Right To Refuse. The City reserves the right to refuse dedication of land in
satisfaction of the affordable housing requirement if it determines, in its sole discretion,
that such a dedication is not in the best interests of the public for any reason, including a
determination that the City is not likely to construct or administer an Affordable Housing
development project in a timely manner due to the unavailability of funds or other
resources. Additionally, where the value of the land proposed to be dedicated is less
than the value of the fee in lieu contribution established in accordance with the
provisions above, the City reserves the right to require an owner to contribute a fee
making up this difference in values.
14-4F-9: Administrative Rules
The City Manager or designee is hereby authorized to establish administrative rules
deemed necessary to assure that the purposes of this section are accomplished. A copy
of the rules shall be on file with the City Clerk and available on the City website.
AA.Amend Table 5A-1: Minimum Parking Requirements In The CB-5 And CB-10 Zones,
Except As Otherwise Set Forth In Subsection 14-5A-4132 Of This Section, in Section 14-
5A-4: Off Street Parking And Loading Standards, Minimum Parking Requirements, by
adding the following underlined text:
Use
Subgroups
Parking Requirements
Categories
Household
Multi-
CB-5
Efficiency, 1 bedroom units: 0.5 space per
living uses
family
Zone
dwelling unit.
dwellings
2 bedroom units: 1 space per dwelling unit.
3 bedroom units: 2.5 spaces per dwelling unit.
Units with more than 3 bedrooms: 3 spaces per
dwelling unit.
Elder apartments: 1 space for every 2 dwelling
units.
CB-10
For buildings built on or before December 31,
Zone
2008:
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Page 29
I Bedrooms 1-10: No parking required. I
All additional bedrooms: 0.5 space per
bedroom.
(For purposes of this standard an efficiency
apartment will be counted as 1 bedroom.)
For buildings built on or after January 1, 2009:
Efficiency and 1 bedroom units: 0.5 space
per dwelling unit.
2 bedroom unit: 1 space per dwelling unit.
3 bedroom unit: 2.5 spaces per dwelling unit.
Elder apartments: 1 space for every 2 dwelling
units.
BB.Amend Table 5A-2: Minimum Parking Requirements For All Zones, Except The CB-5, CB-
10, Riverfront Crossings Zones And Eastside Mixed Use District in Section 14-5A-4: Off
Street Parking And Loading Standards, Minimum Parking Requirements, by adding the
following underlined text and deleting the following text with a strikethrough:
Use
Subgroups
Parking Requirement
Categories
Household
Single family and two
For 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom units: 1 parking
living
family uses
space, plus 1 additional parking space for
each adult occupant beyond 3.
For units with 3 or more bedrooms: 2 parking
spaces plus 1 additional parking space for
each adult occupant beyond 3.
Multi-
All zones,
Efficiency and 1 bedroom units: 1 space per
family
except
dwelling unit.
uses
PRM and
2 bedroom units: 2 spaces per dwelling unit.
CB-2
3 bedroom units: 2 spaces per dwelling unit.
4 bedroom units: 3 spaces per dwelling unit.
5 bedroom units: 4 spaces per dwelling unit.
University impact area: 1 space per bedroom
(see section 14-2B-6, map 2B.1 94hir�).
PRIM &
Efficiency and 1 bedroom units: 0.75 space
CB-2 Zone
per dwelling unit.
2 bedroom units: 1.5 spaces per dwelling unit.
3 bedroom units: 2.5 spaces per dwelling unit.
Units with more than 3 bedrooms: 3 spaces
per dwelling unit.
University impact area in the PRM zone: 1
space per bedroom (see section 14-2B-6, map
2B.1 GPhis441e).
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f`Ro
Y"F.
Elder
1 space per dwelling unit for independent living
apartments
units and 1 space for every 2 dwelling units for
assisted living units, except in the PRM and
CB-2 Zones.
In the PRM and CB-2 Zones, 1 space for every
2 dwelling units.
Use
Subgroups
Parking Requirement
Bicycle
Categories
Parkin
Community
General community
1 space per 300 square feet of
10 percent
service
service
floor area.
Community service -
shelter
0.1 space per temporary
resident based on the maximum
25 percent
number of temporary residents
staying at the shelter at any 1
time, plus 1 space per
employee based on the
maximum number of
employees at the site at any 1
time.
75 . R
CC. Amend 1 4-5A-4F-4: Off Street Parking And Loading Standards, Minimum Parking
Requirements, by adding the following underlined text and deleting the following text with
a strikethrough:
4. Affordable Housing Parking Reduction the -Central
R,-;: Affordable Housing dwellina units allowed and renulnteri nurciinnt i
DD. Amend 14-5A-5F-1 b: Off Street Parking And Loading Standards, Construction And
Design Standards, Standards For Structured Parking In Multi -Family, Commercial Zones,
The Eastside Mixed Use District, And The Riverfront Crossings Zones, Parking Within
Building, by adding the following underlined text and deleting the following text with a
strikethrough:
b. In Multi -Family Zones, structured parking is not permitted on the ground level
floor of the building for the first fifteen feet (15') of building depth as measured from the
street -facing building wall. On lots with more than one street frontage this parking setback
must be met along each street frontage, unless reduced or waived by minor modification.
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The Building Official may also waive this requirement where a townhome-style multi -family
unit has parking along a side street. When considering a minor modification request, the
City will consider factors such as street classification, building orientation, location of
primary entrance(s) to the building, and unique site constraints such as locations where
the residential building space must be elevated above the floodplain.
EE.Amend Article 14-88: Administrative Approval Procedures by adding Section 14-86-11:
Reasonable Accommodations Request, as follows:
A. Applicability: A request for reasonable accommodation may be made by any
individual with a disability, his or her representative, or a developer or provider of housing
for individuals with disabilities, when the application of a regulation, policy, practice, or
procedure in Title 14 acts as a barrier to fair housing opportunities.
B. Submittal Requirements:
1. The applicant must file a written application for a reasonable accommodations
request with the Department of Neighborhood and Development services on application
forms provided by the City.
2. Supporting materials must be submitted as specified on the application form or as
requested by staff to allow a full review of the request.
3. If an individual needs assistance in making the request for reasonable
accommodation, the City will assist to ensure that the process is accessible. Any
information identified by an applicant as confidential shall be retained in a manner so as
to respect the privacy rights of the applicant and shall not be made available for public
inspection unless otherwise required by law.
C. Approval Procedure:
1. Upon receipt of a complete application, staff will review said application for
compliance with the following approval criteria:
a. The housing, which is the subject of the request for reasonable accommodation,
will be used by an individual with disabilities protected under fair housing laws;
b. The requested accommodation is necessary to make housing available for the
use and enjoyment of an individual with disabilities protected under the fair housing laws;
c. The requested accommodation would not impose an undue financial or
administrative burden on the jurisdiction; and
d. The requested accommodation would not require a fundamental alteration in the
nature of the City's zoning program.
2. Within thirty (30) working days of the date a complete application is submitted to
the City, the Director of Neighborhood and Development Services will approve, approve
with modifications agreed to by the applicant, or disapprove the application consistent with
fair housing laws.
3. If the Director does not act within thirty (30) working days and the applicant does
not agree to an extension of time, the application will be deemed approved.
4. The Director's findings on each application shall be set forth in a written decision,
which will be filed in the respective property file in the Department of Neighborhood and
Development services. A copy of said decision will be sent to the applicant at the time of
filing. All written decisions shall give notice of the applicant's right to appeal and to request
reasonable accommodation in the appeals process as set forth below.
D. Appeals:
1. Within thirty (30) days of the date of the reviewing authority's written decision, an
applicant may appeal an adverse decision to the Board of Adjustment. Appeals from the
adverse decision shall be made in writing pursuant to the procedures in Section 14-8C-3,
"Appeals".
2. If an individual needs assistance in filing an appeal on an adverse decision, the
City will assist to ensure that the appeals process is accessible. Any information identified
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by an applicant as confidential shall be retained in a manner so as to respect the privacy
rights of the applicant and shall not be made available for public inspection unless
otherwise required by law.
3. In deciding such appeal, the Board of Adjustment shall consider the approval
criteria in Section 14-8B-11 C-1.
4. In exercising the above mentioned powers, the Board of Adjustment may, in
conformity with the provisions of this article or ordinances adopted pursuant thereto,
affirm, or upon finding error, reverse or modify, wholly or partly, the order, requirement,
decision or determination appealed from and may make such order, requirement, decision
or determination as ought to be made, and to that end, shall have all the powers of the
Director.
5. Nothing in this procedure shall preclude an aggrieved individual from seeking any
other state or federal remedy available.
FF. Amend 14-9A-1: General Definitions, Definitions, by adding the following underlined text
and deleting the following text with a strikethrough:
DISABILITY/HANDICAP: With respect to an individual person, someone who has a
verifiable physical or mental impairment that sabstaatiall limits one or more of such
person's major life activities; anyone who is regarded as having such impairment or
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: With respect to land use and zoning it means
practices and procedures, or waiving certain requirements when it is necessary to
eliminate barriers to housing opportunities.
Section II. Repealer. All ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict with the provision of this
Ordinance are hereby repealed.
Section III. Severability. If any section, provision or part of the Ordinance shall be adjudged to be
invalid or unconstitutional, such adjudication shall not affect the validity of the Ordinance as a
whole or any section, provision or part thereof no adjudged invalid or unconstitutional.
Section IV. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall be in effect after its final passage, approval, and
publication, as provided by law.
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Passed and approved this 6th day of November
Attest: 11.0 1 UPC
City Clerk
2023.
Approved by
zZ. -,
City Attorney' O ice - 09/14/2023
It was moved by Harmsen and seconded by Bergus that the
Ordinance as read be adopted, and upon roll call there were:
AYES:
NAYS: ABSENT:
x
Alter
x
Bergus
x
Dunn
x
Harmsen
x— Taylor
x
Teague
_x Thomas
First Consideration 09/19/2023
Vote for passage: AYES: Bergus, Dunn, Harmsen, Taylor, Teague
NAYS: Thomas, ABSENT: Alter
Second Consideration 10/17/2023
Vote for passage: AYES: Alter, Bergus, Dunn, Harmsen, Teague
NAYS: Taylor, Thomas ABSENT: None
Date published 11/16/2023
Prepared by: Kirk Lehmann, Associate Planner, 410 E Washington St, Iowa City, IA 52240 (REZ23-0001)
Ordinance No. 23-491 7
Ordinance amending Title 14, Zoning Code, to improve housing choice,
increase housing supply, and encourage housing affordability by adjusting
standards for Accessory Apartments. (REZ23-0001)
Whereas, the City first adopted an Affordable Housing Action Plan in 2016; and
Whereas, the Action Plan recommended considering regulatory changes to the Zoning Code,
including permitting more building types by right; and
Whereas, City Council adopted a Fair Housing Choice Study in 2019 (Resolution 19-225) after
disseminating information, soliciting public input, and holding a public meeting on its analysis,
identified impediments, and recommendations; and
Whereas, the Study recommended exploring ways to increase the density and types of housing
allowed especially in low density, single-family residential zones; and
Whereas, City Council adopted an updated Affordable Housing Action Plan in 2022 after
reviewing new data and engaging the community to build off efforts in support of affordable housing;
and
Whereas, the 2022 Action Plan recommended increasing the number and/or type of dwelling
units allowed by right in single-family residential zones, including Accessory Dwelling Units; and
Whereas, City Council further drew upon previous analysis and community engagement to
establish priorities in its FY23-FY28 Strategic Plan (Resolution 22-304), which includes advancing
prioritized recommendations from the 2022 Affordable Housing Action Plan; and
Whereas, the Iowa City Comprehensive Plan encourages a mix of housing types within each
neighborhood to provide options for households of all types and people of all incomes and promotes
identifying and supporting infill development opportunities in areas where services and
infrastructure are already in place; and
Whereas, the City's zoning code implements the vision of the Comprehensive Plan, as well as
the adopted policy direction, adopted actions, and recommendations of the Fair Housing Choice
Study, Affordable Housing Action Plan, and Iowa City Strategic Plan; and
Whereas, the proposed amendments provide flexibility to Accessory Dwelling Unit standards
to enhance the supply of housing; and
Whereas, the Planning and Zoning Commission reviewed the zoning code amendments set
forth below and recommended approval by a vote of 4-3 at its meeting on October 4, 2023.
Now, therefore, be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Iowa City, Iowa:
Section I. Amendments. The Code of Ordinances of the City of Iowa City, Iowa is hereby
amended as follows:
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Page 2
A. Amend Table 14-2H-3B-2: Accessory Uses in Section 14-211-3: Form -based Zones and
Standards, Use Standards, by adding the following underlined text and deleting the
following text with a strikethrough:
Table 14-2H-36-2: Accessory Uses
Use
T3NE
T3NG
T3NG-
T4NS
T4NS-
T4NM
T4NM-
T4MS
Specific
Categories
O
O
O
Standards
Accessory
PR
PR
PR
PR
PR
PR
PR
PR
Dwelling
Units
A( DUs)
ems'
ADUs AGG86GGry apaAm attached to
the primary building must comply with sub-
section 14-4C-2A. ADUs AGGe66GFy apaFtm that are detached from the primary building units
must comply with the carriage house requirements, see sub -section 14-2H-6C.
B. Amend 14-2H-6C: Form -based Zones and Standards, Building Type Standards, Carriage
House, by adding the following underlined text and deleting the following text with a
strikethrough:
1. Description:
a. An accessory structure located at the rear of a design site, above the garage,
that provides a small residential unit (accessory dwelling unit fit), home office
space, or other small commercial or service use, as allowed by the zone. The carriage
house is an accessory building type, not a primary building type.
3. Building Size And Massing:
c. Standards:
(2) Carriage house must comply with the ownership and occupancy standards of
sub -section 14-4C-2A (Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) Apa4Rneaf6).
C. Amend 14-4A-3A-4: Residential Use Categories, Household Living Uses, Exceptions, by
adding the following underlined text and deleting the following text with a strikethrough:
c. Single family uses that contain accessory dwelling units apakraeats are not
considered a two family use.
D. Amend 14-4C-2: Accessory Uses and Buildings, Specific Approval Criteria, by adding the
following underlined text and deleting the following text with a strikethrough:
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2. Ownership ARd 9ssNpansy:
a. The owner of the property on which an ADU aGGe66GFY apartm is located
must occupy at least one of the dwelling units on the premises as the permanent legal
resident.
b. The ADU aGGessery apaFtFneRt and the principal dwelling use must be under the
same ownership.
exGeed4we (2).
3. Site Requirements:
a. Only one ADU may be established per single -family lot.
b.
G. The minimum lot size and area per unit requirements of the underlying base zone
must be met, but ., no additional lot area is
required beyond that which is required for the principal dwelling unit use.
4. Design Requirements:
a.
h The ADU ^^^866G^y apaFtFR^^f must be a complete, separate dwelling unit that
functions independently from the principal G ^^l^ family , W8!' Rg YRit use. It must contain
its own kitchen and bathroom facilities, in addition to a separate entrance from the exterior.
c. When located within a building with an existing the principal use dwelling, the
ADU aGG9669Fy apaFtFneRt must be designed so that the appearance of the building
remains that of an allowed use within that zone, and anyGiRgIG family FeGideRG8. ARy new
entrances,
t8R ^^.^^..f (10% E-exterior finish materials, trim, windows, and eaves must visually
match the principal use dwelling unit.
5. ADartment Size:
The floor
area of the ADU assessery� snit may not exceed fi�Ni4ly percent (530%) of the total floor
area of the principal use dwelling, excluding the area of an attached garage, or one
thousand six huRdred tty (1,000 6W) square feet, whichever is less.
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E. Amend 14-8B-1: Administrative Approval Procedures, by adding the following underlined
text and deleting the following text with a strikethrough:
A. PeFrnqt Re
Ordinance No. 23-4917
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2 ISle rental P8FFmB f9F oaGGessery apartment will be s6uedL II 4L
this fitle have been met.
Q C.d.miHol R@q Wi...m8nt6:
applaGable PF49Vi6F9R6 Of title 17, "Building And HOU60ng", 9f this Gode, aFe met, the
F. Amend 14-9A-1: General Definitions, Definitions, by adding the following underlined text
and deleting the following text with a strikethrough:
ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT (ADU) APARTMENTS: An ternperary accessory
dwelling unit located within an owner occupied, single-family or duplex use home or in
an accessory building and meeting the requirements of this title.
G. Amend 17-5-3: Housing Code, Definitions, by adding the following underlined text and
deleting the following text with a strikethrough:
ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT (ADU): A temperadwelling unit that is accessory to
an owner -occupied single-family or duplex use4we4ing.
H. Amend 17-5-18: Housing Code, Minimum Structure Standards for All Rental Housing, by
adding the following underlined text and deleting the following text with a strikethrough:
L. Bedrooms; Maximum Allowed: Bedrooms cannot exceed thirty five percent (35%) of
the finished floor area of a single-family dwelling, of duplex unit, or accessory dwelling
unit, not including floor area of a recreation room in the basement. Any existing single
family or duplex unit that contained lawful bedroom space that exceeded this percentage
cap prior to January 1, 2018 may continue to be used as bedroom space. However,
additional bedroom space may not be added unless the unit is brought into full compliance
with this standard. This dimensional standard is subject to administrative review.
Section ll. Repealer. All ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict with the provision of this
Ordinance are hereby repealed.
Ordinance No. 23-4917
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Section III. Severability. If any section, provision or part of the Ordinance shall be adjudged to be
invalid or unconstitutional, such adjudication shall not affect the validity of the Ordinance as a
whole or any section, provision or part thereof no adjudged invalid or unconstitutional.
Section IV. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall be in effect after its final passage, approval, and
publication, as provided by law.
Passed and approved this 21st day of November , 2023
Approved by
Attest: P `,1,17
City Clerk City Attorney' ice
(Sara Hektoen — 11/02/2023)
Ordinance No. 23-4917
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It was moved by Alt., and seconded by Thomas that the
Ordinance as read be adopted, and upon roll call there were:
AYES: NAYS:
X
X
X
X
x_
ABSENT:
Alter
Bergus
Salih
Harmsen
Taylor
Teague
Thomas
First Consideration 11/06/2023
Vote for Passage: AYES: Alter, Bergus, Dunn, Barmsen, Taylor, Teague, Thomas
NAYS: None ABSENT: None
Second Consideration ----
Date Published: 11 / 30 / 20 23
Moved by Taylor, seconded by Salih, that the rule requiring ordinances to be
considered and voted on for passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting at
which it is to be finally passed be suspended, the second consideration and vote
be waived, and the ordinance be voted upon for final passage at this time.
AYES: Alter, Bergus, Barmsen, Salih, Taylor, Teague, Thomas NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
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Historic Preservation Commission
City Hall, 410 E Washington Street, Iowa City. IA. 52240
2024 Historic Preservation Work Plan
Goals and Objectives for the Historic Preservation Plan (2007)
The 1992 Historic Preservation Plan for the City adopted goals and objectives to guide the work of the
Commission. The 2007 Plan update continued with the 10 original goals, though refocused to align with
new opportunities and to acknowledge completed goals. The Historic Preservation Commission annually
updates its work plan. The plan for 2024 identifies priorities in relationship to Preservation Plan goals.
Goal 1: Identify historic resources significant to Iowa City's past.
Goal 2: Continue municipal policy of protection of historic resources and implement this policy
through effective and efficient legislation and regulatory measures.
Goal 3: Establish economic incentives to encourage the preservation of historic buildings and
neighborhoods.
Goal 4: Provide the technical assistance necessary to preserve and improve historic properties.
Goal 5: Heighten public awareness of historic preservation in the community and improve
preservation education efforts for various audiences.
Goal 6: Maintain and strengthen preservation partnerships between municipal government,
state government, and federal agencies.
Goal 7: Establish and implement historic preservation objectives forthe University of Iowa
campus and surrounding neighborhoods.
Goal 8: Establish and support heritage tourism efforts appropriate to Iowa City's historic
resources and community needs.
Goal 9: Conduct regular review and evaluation of historic preservation initiatives by the historic
preservation community.
Goal 10: Adopt strategies to preserve historic neighborhoods which reflect their organic
development, historical roles and traditions, modern needs, and economic health and stability.
Commission Priorities
Oak Grove Park (Goal 1, Goal 5, Goal 10)
Partner with Parks and Recreation Commission, Public Art Commission, Lucas Farms Neighborhood, and
other community organizations to make Oak Grove Park a public space that honors the site's heritage.
The park, originally owned by the railroad, was home to many Mexican immigrants who lived in
company -owned housing, old boxcars. Many of those immigrants moved into the surrounding
neighborhood. When the City sold Elm Grove Park, near the Johnson County Administration Building, it
bought the land where Oak Grove Park now sits. The park is currently scheduled for major renovation in
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2026 or 2027 which provides plenty of time for us to investigate outside funding sources and develop a
community plan that makes it a public space both for the neighborhood but also the City. While the
majority of the work for this park will occur in future years, the Commission has determined that it is a
priority to begin investigation and research into the history of the are now.
Landmark/District Subcommittee (Goal 1, Goal 2, Goal 3, Goal 7, Goal 9, Goal 10)
In 1996 the HPC designated the first local landmarks and immediately began a list of the next priorities
for designation. In 2015 they revisited the topic and eventually moved forward with a small group of
landmarks in 2017. In 2001 the first downtown study resulted in two potential National Register districts.
The Commission immediately began work toward a local downtown district. None of these districts
moved forward. In 2016 the HPC hired a consultant to update the downtown study that has resulted in a
National Register listed historic district. While a few local landmarks have been designated the area, no
further local designation has happened. Work between the HPC and the IC Downtown District to develop
incentives for preservation were not continued by City Council. There are other large areas of town with
historic properties that have never been surveyed such as the Lucas Farms -Kirkwood Avenue area and
the Morningside neighborhood. The Commission will form a landmark and district subcommittee to
begin to address potential landmarks and potential districts.
Engage with the Public and City Council (Goal 2, Goal 3, Goal 4, Goal 5, Goal 9)
Recent work plans have included projects that involved the HPC working with the Downtown District and
the Parks and Recreation Commission do develop proposals that were taken to City Council but were not
picked up by Council for future work or discussion. As the HPC begins to work through landmark and
district designations, engaging with both the public and Council will be instrumental to the success of
the work. The Commission will continue to foster relationships between organizations and attend
meetings and other public forums where they can address historic preservation issues as they arise and
propose solutions to incentivize historic preservation.
Ongoing work
Annual Historic Preservation Awards (Goal 5, Goal 9)
The annual awards program highlights successful preservation work within the community and the
expertise of contractors and consultants. As one of the Commission's main forms of community
outreach, the awards are a high priority every year and attract an audience of about 100 people. We will
continue to partner with Johnson County Historic Preservation Commission.
Historic Preservation Fund (Goal 3, Goal 4)
With the implementation of the fund in FY 2018, the Fund has approved 28 grants or loans improving 25
properties. This is a popular program which has helped property owners maintain the historic character
of their properties and has helped keep valuable material out of the landfill. Recently the annual budget
was increased from $40,000 to $42,000.
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Summit Street Monument (Goal 1, Goal 5, Goal 8)
Iowa City
Historic Preservation Commission
City Hall, 410 E Washington Street, Iowa City. IA. S2240
In 2019 the consultant, Atlas Preservation, completed the "Summit Street Monument Assessment and
Conservation Options Plan" that was financed in part through a Certified Local Government Grant.
Relocating the monument inside and putting a replica in its place was determined to be the best course
of action to preserve this important piece of Iowa City History. Staff has requested funding for the 2025
Fiscal Year to complete this funding. Finding a permanent home for the monument is one part of the
process without a current solution.
Long -Term Goals
Landfill diversion through salvage and reduced demolition
One of the fundamental principles of historic preservation is to preserve, reuse, and adapt rather than
demolish and create waste. Our work and previous commission's work has kept immeasurable tons out
of landfills. The Commission shall continue to advocate that embodied energy is worth valuing and
continue with education efforts that energy efficiency, repair, and maintenance of older homes looks
different than modern structures. Homes built before WWII were designed to be naturally efficient.
Repair over replacement was prioritized.
Identifying opportunities to highlight Iowa City's history as a leader in the struggle for social justice,
racial equity and human rights and preserve the stories and structures.
Iowa City's history is rich with the long fight for these values. We should identify those stories and
preserve structures that represent those efforts. Particularly as structures from the 1960s and 1970s
become historic.
Update of the College Green Historic District
In 2016, the Commission approved the relocation of the Houser -Metzger House from 422 Iowa Avenue
to 623 College Street where the contributing structure had been damaged beyond repair by fire and
water. In order for the relocated house to be considered contributing to the Historic District, an
amendment to the National Register -listed district is required as a first step. This amendment will be
reviewed by the Commission following revision by staff and the District representative.
Update of the Iowa City Preservation Handbook Maps
The most recent version of the handbook was updated in 2010 and does not include several recent
changes and needs to be reviewed for accuracy. Since many properties have changed status (for
example, a non-contributing property has become contributing because of siding removal and porch
rehabilitation) in the past ten years, the maps, which are the basis for review -type, application of
exceptions, and in some cases eligibility of the Historic Preservation Fund, are outdated. The full
Commission would review and approve updated maps. A plan was outlined with City staff but with
limited staff time this has not moved forward.
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Develop a disaster preparedness guide for preservation.
As the effects of climate change manifest themselves in more natural disasters, we need to be prepared.
The 2020 derecho followed the 2008 floods and the 2006 tornado. The City earned national awards for
its work around the 2006 tornado by helping the community to retain and repair its historic structures.
The commission and city staff should develop a playbook for when a disaster hits (because one will
again). The goal would be to provide support to those dealing with a disaster, provide advice on
temporary repairs and help property owners proceed through the permitting and historic review
processes quickly for permanent repairs.
BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH
APPLICANT FOR HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
NAME: Andrew Lewis
HOME: 717 E Davenport St., Iowa City, IA 52245
PHONE NUMBERS: 314-323-0889 (mobile)
EMAIL ADDRESS: andrew.taylor.lewis@gmail.com
INTEREST IN HISTORIC PRESERVATION (Describe education, employment,
memberships, publications, and/or other activities which indicate your interest in and
commitment to historic preservation; or provide a statement detailing your interest in
local history and commitment to historic preservation; use the back and/or extra sheets
if necessary)
EDUCATION: no relevant formal education in historical preservation
EMPLOYMENT: no relevant employment in historical preservation
INTEREST: I have always been interested in history and how the history of location is
reflected in contemporary culture, trends, and decision -making. As I have lived in Iowa
City for the majority of my adult life, I have come to have an interest in the history of
this city and in making sure that that history is preserved. While we unfortunately live in
a society that is highly individualistic, it is nice to see that the Historical Preservation
Commission exists to show that we do owe each other the acknowledgment and safe-
guarding of the history of this place. When I bought a house in a conservation district, I
started to acquaint myself with the guidelines of the Historical Preservation Commission
as knowing them will be important in the maintenance of the property. When a position
opened up, I pursued it as a culmination of my time in Iowa City.
While serving on the Iowa City Historic Preservation Commission, I have read and will
work to insure that the Commission enforces the Historic Preservation Resolution;
upholds the CLG Agreement with the State of Iowa, and works in compliance with the
Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Archaeology and Historic Preservation.
2/21 /2024
Signature Date
2023 Annual Report
2023 General Information
Commission consists of twelve seats,
three of which are open now
12 Historic Preservation Commission
meetings
Budget:
NDS budget includes:
$450 for annual mailing to owners
$750 for training and other expense
Historic Preservation Fund: $42,000
(increase of $2,000 for this year)
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332 East Davenport Street- Emma I Harvat and Mary E. Stach House
(masonry repair of all brick)
Public Education and Outreach
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1025 Woodlawn Avenue
Historic horse barn
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1011 Woodlawn Avenue
Fire damage
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Parks and Recreation Director
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Certified Local Government Annual Report
Name of Certified Local Government: Iowa City Historic Preservation Commission
Signature of person who completed this report:
Date:
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1 cel that a representative of the historic preservation commission has attended a public meeting
and presented the details of this report to the city council (city CLG) or the Board of Supervisors
- (county CLG). -
Date of public meeting: February 20, 2024
Signature of Mayor or Chairman of the Board of Supervisors Date Printed:
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