HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004-02-03 Resolution Prepared by: Marian K. Karr, 410 E. Washington St., Iowa City, IA 52240 (319) 356-5043
RESOLUTION NO. 04-21
RESOLUTION TO ISSUE DANCING PERMIT
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, that a Dancing Permit as
provided by law is hereby granted to the following named person and at the following described
locations upon his/her filing an application, having endorsed thereon the cedificates of the proper
city officials as to having complied with all regulations and ordinances, and having a valid beer,
liquor, or wine license/permit, to wit ~
Malone's Irish Pub 121 Iowa Avenue
Summit Restaurant & Bar - 10 S. Clinton Street
It's Brothers Bar & Grill - 125 S. Dubuque Street
Passed and approved this 3rd dayof February ,20 04
CITY'C::,LERK ' ' ~-
It was moved by Champion and seconded by 0'Donnell the Resolution be
adopted, and upon roll call there were:
AYES: NAYS: ABSENT:
× Bailey
X Champion
X Elliott
X Lehman
X O'Donnell
X Vanderhoef
X Wilburn
Prepared by: Mitchel T. Behr, Asst. City Atty., 410 E. Washington St., Iowa City, IA 52240 (319) 356-5030
RESOLUTION NO. 04-22
RESOLUTION OF INTENT TO CONVEY THE WEST ONE-HALF OF A TWENTY
FOOT WIDE BY EIGHTY FOOT LONG VACATED PORTION OF THE ALLEY
LOCATED BETWEEN LOTS 4 AND 5, BLOCK 15, COUNTY SEAT ADDITION,
ADJACENT TO 729 SOUTH CAPITOL STREET, TO EAGLE VIEW
PROPERTIES LLC, AND SETFING A PUBLIC HEARING ON SAID
CONVEYANCE FOR FEBRUARY 17, 2004
WHEREAS, the City Council previously vacated the above-referenced portion of alley; and
WHEREAS, Eagle View Properties LLC, as the owner of the adjacent has offered to purchase
said portion of alley; and
WHEREAS, the City does not need the vacated right-of-way to provide access to property, but
does need to retain a utility easement over the property; and
WHEREAS, the disposition of the subject property, subject to a utility easement, is in the public
interest.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF IOWA CITY,
IOWA, that:
1. The City Council does hereby declare its intent to convey its interest in the west half of the
twenty foot wide by eighty foot long vacated portion of the alley between Lots 4 and 5,
Block 15, County Seat Addition, to Eagle View Properties LLC.
2. A public hearing on said proposal should be and is hereby set for February 17, 2004, at
7:00 p.m. in Emma Harvat Hall of the Civic Center, 410 East Washington Street, Iowa
City, Iowa, or if said meeting is cancelled, at the next meeting of the City Council thereafter
as posted by the City Clerk, and that the City Clerk be and is hereby directed to cause
notice of said public hearing to be published as provided by law.
Passed and approved this 3rd dayof February ,2004.
ATTEST: '~h~¢¢.~.,.¢¢~ -A//.
ClTY"OLERK
Approved by
'~i(y ,~ttor~ney's Office
Resolution No. 04-22
Page 2
It was moved by Champion and seconded by 0'Donnel 1 the Resolution be
adopted, and upon roil call there were:
AYES: NAYS: ABSENT:
X Bailey
X Champion
X Elliott
X Lehman
X O'Donnell
× Vanderhoef
X Wilburn
Prepared by: Susan Dulek, Asst. City Attorney, 410 E. Washington St., Iowa City, IA 52240 (319) 356-5030
RESOLUTION NO. 04-23
RESOLUTION OF INTENT TO CONVEY A SINGLE FAMILY HOME
LOCATED AT 1927 GRANTVVOOD STREET TO A PUBLIC HOUSING
PROGRAM TENANT AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR FEBRUARY
17, 2004,
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Iowa City functions as the Iowa City Housing
Authority; and
WHEREAS, on September 14, 1993, the City Council considered and passed Resolution No.
93-255 approving the Section 5(h) implementing agreement for the conversion of public
housing to private ownership, also known as the Tenant-to-Ownership Program; and
WHEREAS, the Iowa City Housing Authority owns a single family home located at 1927
Grantwood Street, Iowa City; and
WHEREAS, a public housing program tenant has offered to purchase the home at 1927
Grantwood Street for the principal sum of $122,000, which is the appraised value of the
property; and
WHEREAS, this sale would provide the oppodunity for a Iow-income family to obtain ownership
of their own home; and
WHEREAS, this sale is conditioned on the family securing adequate financing for the purchase
of the home.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA
CITY, IOWA, that:
1. The City Council does hereby declare its intent to convey a single family home located at
1927 Grantwood Street, Iowa City, Iowa, also known as Lot 153 in Mount Prospect
Addition Part III, to a public housing program tenant for the sum of $122,000.
2. A public hearing on said proposal should be and is hereby set for February 17, 2004, at
7:00 p.m. in Emma J. Harvat Ha, of the Iowa City City Hall, 410 East Washington Street,
Iowa City, Iowa, or if said meeting is cancelled, at the next meeting of the City Council
thereafter as posted by the City Clerk, and that the City Clerk be and is hereby directed to
cause notice of said public headng to be published as provided by law.
Passed and approved this 3rd dayof February ,2004.
Approved by
CiTyI:y~_ERK City Attorney's Office
Resolution No. 04-23
Page 2
It was moved by Champion and seconded by 0'Donne]'l the Resolution be
adopted, and upon roll call there were:
AYES: NAYS: ABSENT:
X Bailey
X Champion
X Elliott
X Lehman
X O'Donnell
X Vanderhoef
X Wilburn
Prepared by: Kevin O'Malley, Finance Director, 410 E. Washington St., Iowa City IA 52240 (319)356-5053
RESOLUTION NO. 04-24
RESOLUTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING TO DISCUSS THE PROPOSED
OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR JULY 1, 2004, THROUGH
JUNE 30, 2005, THE PROPOSED THREE-YEAR FINANCIAL PLAN, AND ALSO
THE MULTI-YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM THROUGH FISCAL
YEAR 2008.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, that public
hearings be held in the Civic Center at 7:00 p.m., March 1, 2004, to permit any taxpayer to be
heard for or against the proposed FY2005 Operating Budget and the Proposed FY2005-FY2007
Financial Plan and also the multi-year Capital Improvements Program through Fiscal Year 2008.
Passed and approved this 3rd day of February ,2004.
Approved by
CITY'CLERK - City/~'tt(~rney's Office
It was moved by Champion and seconded by 0'Donne'l] the Resolution be
adopted, and upon roll call there were:
AYES: NAYS: ABSENT:
X Bailey
X Champion
X Elliott
X Lehman
X O'Donnell
X Vanderhoef
X Wilburn
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Prepared by Andy Matthews, Asst. City Attorney, 410 E. Washington St,, Iowa City, IA (319)356-5030
RESOLUTION NO. 04-25
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY
CLERK TO ATTEST A LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR TEMPORARY
USE OF PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA
CITY, LANDOWNERS HELEN AND WILLIAM BYINGTON, AND
LITTLE DONKEYS; INC. d/b/a PANCHERO'S MEXICAN GRILL, FOR
A SIDEWALK CAFE
WHEREAS, the City of Iowa City is the custodian and trustee of the public fight of way
within the City; and
9UI-IEREAS, Landowners Helen and William Byington and Little Donkeys Inc., d~b/a
Panchero's Mexican Grill, applied for temporary use of the public fight-of-way at 32 S.
Clinton St., Iowa City, Iowa for a sidewalk caf6 and anchored fencing thereon; and
WHEREAS, City staff has reviewed the application, location, and specifications for the
proposed sidewalk caf6 and found these to be in compliance with the regulations adopted
by Ordinance 97-3764; and
WHEREAS, such use of the public fight-of-way is compatible with the public use
thereof; and
WHEREAS, it is in the public interest to set forth the conditions regarding such use of
the public fight-of-way, as enumerated in the License Agreement for Temporary Use of
Public Right-of-Way (hereinafter "license agreement").
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF IOWA CITY,
IOWA THAT:
1. The Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to respectively sign
and attest said license agreement, copy of which is on file with the City Clerk.
2. The City Clerk is hereby directed to record this Resolution and license agreement
with the Johnson County Recorder at Applicant's expense.
Passed and approved this 3rd day of February ,2~4.
ATTEST: '~'1~:'~ 7~d. ~ Approved by: (~iT~Z..GLERK ·
City Attorney's Office
Panchero's Sidewalk Caf~ Res
Resolution No. 04-25
Page 2
It was moved by C, hampi0n and seconded by 0'Donne11 the Resolution be
adopted, and upon roll call there were:
AYES: NAYS: ABSENT:
X Bailey
X Champion
× Elliott
X Lehman
X O'Donnell
X Vanderhoef
X Wilburn
Pr~ared by Andy Matthews, Asst. City Attorney, 410 E. Washington St., Iowa City, IA (319)356-5030
RESOLUTION NO. 04-26
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY
CLERK TO ATTEST A LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR TEMPORARY
USE OF PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA
CITY, MOKA JAVA L.L.C, AND IOWA CITY COFFEE CO. d/b/a JAVA
HOUSE FOR A SIDEWALK CAF~
WHEREAS, the City of Iowa City is the custodian and trustee of the public right of way
within the City; and
WHEREAS, Moka Java L.L.C. as landlord, and Iowa City Coffee Co. d/b/a Java House,
applied for temporary use of the public right-of-way at 211 ½ E. Washington St, Iowa
City, Iowa for a sidewalk caf6 and anchored fencing thereon; and
WHEREAS, City staff has reviewed the application, location, and specifications for the
proposed sidewalk caf6 and found these to be in compliance with the regulations adopted
by Ordinance 97-3764; and
WHEREAS, such use of the public right-of-way is compatible with the public use
thereof; and
WHEREAS, it is in the public interest to set forth the conditions regarding such use of
the public right-of-way, as enumerated in the License Agreement for Temporary Use of
Public Right-of-Way (hereinafter "license agreement").
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF IOWA CITY,
IOWA THAT:
1. The Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to respectively sign
and attest said license agreement, copy of which is on file with the City Clerk,
and direct copies of this resolution together with the application and signed
license agreement to the applicant.
2. The City Clerk is hereby directed to record this Resolution and license agreement
with the Johnson County Recorder at Applicant's expense.
Passed and approved this $rd dayof February
ATTEST: '~.~.~,~.) 7~- ~ Approved by:
crr'N L .RK
Atto n >7 s Of ce
Java House Sidewalk Caf~ Res
Resolution No. 04-26
Page 2
It was moved by Champion and seconded by 0'Donne11 the Resolution be
adopted, and upon roll call there were:
AYES: NAYS: ABSENT:
X Bailey
X Champion
X Elliott
X Lehman
X O'Donnell
X Vanderhoef
X Wilburn
Prepared by Andy Matthews, Asst. City Attorney, 410 E. Washington St., Iowa City, IA (319)356-5030
RESOLUTION NO.
THE CITY
CLERK A LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR
USE OF RIGHT-OF-WAY BETWEEN THE CITY OF
CITY, STATE, AND IOWA CITY COFFEE CO.
JAVA '~ A SIDEWALK CAFI~
WHEREAS, the City is the custodian and trustee of the of way
within the City; and
WHEREAS, Hawkeye Bay State andlord, and Iowa City Coffee d/b/a Java
House, applied for temporary right-of-way at 211 Va [ Son St,
Iowa City, Iowa for a sidewalk caf~ g thereon;
WHEREAS, City staff has reviewed the a , location, for the
proposed sidewalk caf~ and found these to compliance alations adopted
by Ordinance 97-3764; and
WHEREAS, such use of the public with the public use
thereof; and
WHEREAS, it is in the public interest to set forth :garding such use of
the public right-of-way, as enumerated in the ement for Temporary Use of
Public Right-of-Way (hereinafter "license a
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED [ OF IOWA CITY,
IOWA THAT: \
1. The Mayor and City Clerk are ' authorized and directe~to respectively sign
and attest said license a y of which is on file ,,~th the City Clerk,
and direct copies of this together with the applich~tion and signed
license agreement to the ~
2. The City r directed to record this Resolution and license agreement
with the Johnson ~ Recorder at Applicant's expense. \~
Passed an~s __ day of ,2004. ~,~
MAYOR ~
\
ATTEST: Approved by: ~'
CITY CLERK ~,~ ~g~t ,
City A[torhey's Office
Java House Sidewalk Caf~ Res
Prepared by Andy Matthews, Asst. City Attorney, 410 E. Washington St., Iowa City, IA (319)356-5030
RESOLUTION NO. 04-27
RESOLUTION AUTItORIZING TItE MAYOR TO SIGN AND T/dE CITY
CLERK TO ATTEST A LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR TEMPORARY
USE OF PUBLIC RIGttT-OF-WAY BETWEEN TIlE CITY OF IOWA
CITY, LANDOWNER THE MOEN GROUP, AND MONDO'S OF IOWA
CITY INC., fl/b/a MONDO'S DOWNTOWN, FOR A SIDEWALK CAF~
WHEREAS, the City of Iowa City is the custodian and trustee of the public right of way
within the City; and
WHEREAS, Landowner The Moen Group, and Mondo's of Iowa City, Inc., dgo/a
Mondo's Downtown, applied for temporary use of the public right-of-way at 212 S.
Clinton St., Iowa City, Iowa for a sidewalk caf6 and anchored fencing thereon; and
WHEREAS, City staff has reviewed the application, location, and specifications for the
proposed sidewalk caf6 and found these to be in compliance with the regulations adopted
by Ordinance 97-3764; and
WHEREAS, such use. of the public right-of-way is compatible with the public use
thereof; and
WHEREAS, it is in the public interest to set forth the conditions regarding such use of
the public right-of-way, as enumerated in the License Agreement for Temporary Use of
Public Right-of-Way (hereinafter "license agreement").
NOW, THEREFORE, BE 1T RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF IOWA CITY,
IOWA THAT:
1. The Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to respectively sign
and attest said license agreement, copy of which is on file with the City Clerk.
2. The City Clerk is hereby directed to record this Resolution and license agreement
with the Johnson County Recorder at Applicant's expense.
Passed and approved this 3rd dayof Feb~uar.g~7~ / ~ //~
ATrEST:~ Approved by:
City Attorney's Office
Mondo's Sidewalk Caf6 Res
Resolution No. 04-27
Page 2
It was moved by Champ'ion and seconded by. 0'Donne11 the Resolution be
adopted, and upon mil call there were:
AYES: NAYS: ABSENT:
X Bailey
X Champion
X Elliott
X Lehman
X O'Donnell
X Vanderhoef
X Wilbum
Prepared by Andy Matthews, Asst. City Attorney, 410 E. Washington St., Iowa City, IA (319)356-5030
RESOLUTION NO.04-28
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CiTY
CLERK TO ATTEST A LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR TEMPORARY
USE OF PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA
CITY, LANDOWNER DEAN OAKES, AND KLDP INC., d/b/a ONE
TWENTY SIX, FOR A SIDEWALK CAF~
WHEREAS, the City of Iowa City is the custodian and trustee of the public right of way
within the City; and
WHEREAS, Landowner Dean Oakes and KLDP Inc., d/b/a One Twenty Six, applied for
temporary use of the public right-of-way at 126 E. Washington St, Iowa City, Iowa for a
sidewalk caf6, and anchored fencing and raised platform thereon; and
WHEREAS, City staff has reviewed the application, location, and specifications for the
proposed sidewalk caf6 and found these to be in compliance with the regulations adopted
by Ordinance 97-3764; and
WHEREAS, such use of the public right-of-way is compatible with the public use
thereof; and
WHEREAS, it is in the public interest to set fo~h the conditions regarding such use of
the public right-of-way, as enumerated in the License Agreement for Temporary Use of
Public Right-of-Way (hereinafter "license agreement").
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF IOWA CITY,
IOWA THAT:
1. The Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to respectively sign
and attest said license agreement, copy of which is on file with the City Clerk.
2. The City Clerk is hereby directed to record this Resolution and license agreement
with the Johnson County Recorder at Applicant's expense.
Februar
Passed and approved this 3rd day of
5YOR
ATTEST: ~ 7~' ~ Approved by:
CITCCLEmC
i2ity A~tome3's IJffice '
126 Sidewalk Caf~ Res
Resolution No. 04-28
Page 2
It was moved by Champion and seconded by 0'Donnel l the Resolution be
adopted, and upon roll call there were:
AYES: NAYS: ABSENT:
X Bailey
X Champion
X Elliott
X Lehman
X O'Donnell
X Vanderhoef
X Wilbum
Prepared by: Liz Osborne, PCD, 410 E. Washington St., Iowa City, IA 52240 (319) 356-5246
RESOLUTION NO. 04-29
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY
CLERK TO ATTEST TO A SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
CITY OF IOWA CITY AND RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE NETVVORK, INC.,
IOWA CITY, IOWA FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1335 FIRST AVENUE,
IOWA CITY, IOWA.
WHEREAS, the City of Iowa City is the owner and holder of a Second Mortgage in the
total amount of $13,000, executed by the owner of the property on August 12, 2002, and
recorded on August 15, 2002, in Book 3358, Page 559 through Page 562 in the Johnson
County Recorder's Office covering the following described real estate:
Lot 5, Sycamore View, an addition to the City of Iowa City, according to the plat
thereof recorded in Book 31, Page 138, plat records of Johnson County, Iowa
WHEREAS, Residential Mortgage Network, Inc. is refinancing a mortgage in the amount
of $87,188 to the owner of 1335 First Avenue and to secure the loan by a mortgage
covering the real estate described above; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary that the mortgage held by the City be subordinated to the
loan of Residential Mortgage Network, Inc. secured by the proposed mortgage in order
to induce Residential Mortgage Network, Inc, to make such a loan; and
WHEREAS, Residential Mortgage Network, Inc. has ~:equested that the City execute the
attached subordination agreement thereby making the City's lien subordinate to the lien
of said mortgage with Residential Mortgage Network, Inc.; and
WHEREAS, there is sufficient value in the above-described real estate to secure said
lien as a second lien, which is the City's original position.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
IOWA CITY, IOWA that the Mayor is authorized to execute and the City Clerk to attest
the subordination agreement between the City of Iowa City and Residential Mortgage
Network, Inc., Iowa City, Iowa.
Passed and approved this 3rd . .
MAYOR
Approved by
ATTEST:~ '~ ~/~<~4~4.// <:~m,x.._~.~ (~ A ~'-o,
CiTY"~_ERK City Attorney's Office
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Resolution No. 04-29
Page 2
It was moved by Champion and seconded by 0'Donnel 1 the Resolution be
adopted, and upon roll call there were:
AYES: NAYS: ABSENT:
X Bailey
X Champion
X Elliott
X Lehman
X O'Donnell
X Vanderhoef
X Wilburn
SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT is made by and between the City of Iowa City, herein the City, and
Residential MortqaRe Network Inc. of Iowa City, Iowa herein the Financial Institution.
WHEREAS, the City is the owner and holder of certain Second Mortqaqe which at this time is in
the amount of $13,000, and where executed by Barbara Meade (herein the Owner), dated
Auqust 12, 2002, recorded Au.qust 15, 2002, in Book 3358, Page 559 through Page 562, Johnson
County Recorder's Office, covering the following described real property:
Lot 5, Sycamore View, an addition to the City of Iowa City, according to the plat
thereof recorded in Book 31, Page 138, plat records of Johnson County, Iowa.
WHEREAS, the Financial Institution proposes to loan the sum of $87,188 on a promissory note to
be executed by the Financial institution and the Owner, securing a mortgage covering the real
property described above; and
WHEREAS, to induce the Financial Institution to make such loan, it is necessary that the Second
Mort.qaqe held by the City be subordinated to the lien of the mortgage proposed to be made by the
Financial Institution.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and promises of the parties hereto,
the parties agree as follows:
1. Subordination. The City hereby covenants and agrees with the Financial Institution that
the above noted Second Mort,qaqe held by the City is and shall continue to be subject and
subordinate to the lien of the mortgage about to be made by the Financial Institution.
2. Consideration. The City acknowledges receipt from the Financial Institution of One
Hundred and Fifty Dollars ($150.00) and other good and valuable consideration for its act of
subordination herein.
3. Senior Mortgage. The mortgage in favor of the Financial Institution is hereby
acknowledged as a lien superior to the Second Mortqaqe of the City.
4. Binding Effect. This agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the
respective heirs, legal representatives, successors, and assigns of the parties hereto.
Dated this 3rd day of February ,20 D~- .
CITY OF IOWA CITY FINANCIAL INSTITUTION
By
Attest:
City~;lerk
CITY'S ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
STATE OF IOWA )
) SS:
JOHNSON COUNTY )
On this ~ day of ~-~t,~.~ ,20 ~_~,_, before me, the undersigned, a Notary
Public in and for the State of Iowa, personally appeared E~_~-t-u~. Lf.~-~At and
Marian K. Karr, to me personally known, and, who, being by me duly sworn, did say that they are the
Mayor and City Clerk, respectively, of the City of Iowa City, Iowa; that the seal affixed to the
foregoing instrument is the corporate seal of the corporation, and that the instrument was signed and
sealed on behalf of the corporation, by authority of its City Council, as contained in
(Resolution) No. o+ - ~ passed (the Resolution adopted) by the City Council, under Roll Call
No. of the City Council on the ~ day of ~F_e,~.~.z,~,~ ,20 o.~- , and
that Z~',,o~_~'~ CO. /_F~N~.^,~ and Marian K. Karr acknowledge~ the execution of the
instrument to be their voluntary act and deed and the voluntary act and deed of the corporation, by it
voluntarily executed.
$ONDRAE FORT
I Commisslon Number 1597911 ~
I My Commission Expires
I ~, -'~-~6 Notary Public in and for the State of Iowa
STATE OF IOWA )
) SS:
JOHNSON COUNTY )
On this ;3~ day of '~,4.,,,'...~,,~ , A.D. 20 z~.,~L , before me, the
undersigned, a Nota~ Public in Zand for the S~ of Iowa, personally appeared
~:c~ ~,'.~ and ' , to me personally known, who
being by me duly s~orn, did say that they ~re the ~]~.~ ~.~g.~ and
~ ~ , respectively, of said corporation e~ecuting the ~ithin and foregoing
instrument to which this is a~ached, that said inst~ment was signed and sealed on behalf of said
~rporation by aut, hority of its Board of Directors; and that the said
and ~;~ ~ ~ ~, ~ as such o~cers acknowledged the execution of said instrument
to be the volunta~ act an~deed of said corporation, by it and by them voluntarily executed,
ICommi~on Number 159791[ ,~ ~
~ ~ '1 My Commission Expires /
I ~1 ~/~ J Nota~ Public in and for the S~te of Iowa
Prepared by: John Yapp, PCD, 410 E. Washington St., Iowa City, IA 52240; 319-356-5247 (SUB03-00027)
RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF J JR DAVIS
ADDITION, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
WHEREAS, the owner, James R. Davis, Robert A. Davis, and Jan Ellen Smith, filed with the City
Clerk of Iowa City, Iowa, an application for approval of the preliminary plat of J JR Davis Addition;
and
WHEREAS, the Department of Planning and Community Development and the Public Works
Department examined the preliminary plat and recommended approval; and
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission examined the preliminary plat and, after due
deliberation, recommended acceptance and approval of the plat; and
WHEREAS, the preliminary plat conforms with all of the requirements of the City Ordinances of
the City of Iowa City, Iowa.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA
CITY, IOWA THAT:
1. The preliminary plat of J JR Davis Addition, Iowa City, Iowa, is hereby approved.
2. The Mayor and City Clerk of the City of Iowa City, Iowa are hereby authorized and directed
to certify this resolution, which shall be affixed to the plat after passage and approval by
law.
Passed and approved this day of ,20__
MAYOR
Approved by
CITY CLERK C['ty ~,t~r~e~s Office
It was moved by and seconded by the Resolution be
adopted, and upon roll call thero were:
AYES: NAYS: ABSENT:
Bailey
Champion
Elliott
Lehman
O'Donnell
Vanderhoef
Wilbum
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2004
The Finance Director of Iowa City, Iowa, met at City Hal 1, 410 E. Washington,,St.
Iowa City, Iowa, at 11: 00 o'clock ~A .M., on the above date, to open sealed bids
received, access electronic bids and to refer the sale of the bonds to the best and most
favorable bidder for cash, subject to approval by the City Council at 7:00 o'clock
P .M. on the above date.
The following persons were present:
David Dirks, Kevin O'Malley, Cyndi Ambrose
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This being the time and place for the opening of bids for the sale of $7,305,000
General Obligation Bonds, Taxable Series 2004, the meeting was opened for the receipt
of bids for the bonds. The following actions were taken:
1. Sealed bids were filed and listed in the minutes while unopened, as follows:
Name &Address of Bidders: NIC ($) NIR (%)
Northland Securities Minneapolis, MN 4,783,397.50 5.1010
R.W. Baird Milwaukee, WI 4,816,326.44 5.1288
Cronin & Company Minneapolis, MN 4,892,836.60 5.2024
2. The Finance Director then declared the time for filing of sealed bids to be closed
and that the sealed bids be opened. The sealed bids were opened and announced.
3. Electronic bids received were accessed and announced as follows:
Name & Address of Bidders: NIC ($) NIR (%)
RBC Dain Rauscher Chicago, IL 4,728,544.38 5.046717
Morgan Keegan & Co. Memphis, TN 4,762,920.55 5.075465
Griffin Kubik...Inc Chicago, IL 4,754,441.86 5.086050
Legg Mason Wood...Inc Minneapolis, MN 4,783,098.36 5.092776
BB&T Capital Markets Richmond, VA 4,791,159.48 5.101118
Raymond James & Assoc New York, NY 4,772,630.10 5.106448
Piper Jaffray Minneapolis, MN 4,914,724.75 5.233068
A.G. Edwards & Sons St Louis, MO 4,928,076.64 5.251446
4. The best bid was determined to be as follows:
Name & Address of Bidder: RBC Dain Rauscher of Chicaqo, IL
Net Interest Cost: $ 4,728,544.38
Net Interest Rate: 5.046717 %
All bids were then referred to the Council for action in accordance with the Notice
of Sale.
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Fohr.mry 3 ,2004
The City Council of Iowa City, Iowa, met in requl ar session, at Enuna J.
Harvat Hall, City Hall, Iowa City, Iowa, at 7: 00 o'clock P__.M., on the above date.
There were present Mayor Lehman , in the chair, and the following
named Members:
Bailey, Champion, Elliott, Lehman, O'Donnell,
Vandorhoef. Wilburn
Absent: None
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The Mayor announced that this was the time for meeting on the matter of the
issuance of $7,305,000 General Obligation Bonds, Taxable Series 2004, of the City of
Iowa City, Iowa, in order to provide funds to pay costs of aiding in the planning,
undertaking and carrying out of urban renewal projects under Chapter 403 of the Code of
Iowa, and all of the purposes set out in Section 403.12 of the Code of Iowa, all in
connection with the Plaza Towers Urban Renewal Project as specifically described in the
agreement among the City and Plaza Towers, LLC and Marc Moen, Monica Moen and
Michael Moen, and that notice had been published as provided by Sections 403.12 and
384.25 of the Code of Iowa, of the proposal to issue said bonds and the right to petition
for an election. The Mayor then asked the Clerk whether any petition had been filed in
the Clerk's office, as contemplated in Section 384.26 of the City Code of Iowa, and the
Clerk reported that no such petition had been filed, requesting that the question of issuing
said bonds be submitted to the qualified electors of said City.
The Mayor then asked the Clerk whether, pursuant to Section 384.25 of the City
Code of Iowa, any written objections had been filed by any City resident or property
owner of the City, to the issuance of said bonds. The Clerk advised the Mayor and the
Council that no written objections had been filed. The Mayor then called for oral
objections to the issuance of said bonds and none were made. Whereupon, the Mayor
declared the time for receiving oral and written objections to be closed.
(Attach here a summary of objections
received or made, if any)
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Whereupon, the Mayor declared the hearing on the issuance of said bonds to be
closed.
Whereupon, Council Member Champi on introduced and delivered
to the Clerk the Resolution hereinafter set out entitled "RESOLUTION INSTITUTiNG
PROCEEDiNGS TO TAKE ADDITIONAL ACTION FOR THE AUTHORIZATION
AND ISSUANCE OF $7,305,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, TAXABLE
SERIES 2004", and moved its adoption. Council Member 0' Donnel 1
seconded the motion to adopt. The roll was called and the vote was,
AYES: Champio% Elliott~ Lehman, O'Donnell,
Vanderhn~f_. WilhlJrn: [lail~y
NAYS: None
Whereupon, the Mayor declared the measure duly adopted.
Resolution No. 04-30
RESOLUTION INSTITUTING PROCEEDiNGS TO TAKE
ADDITIONAL ACTION FOR THE AUTHORIZATION
AND ISSUANCE OF $7,305,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION
BONDS, TAXABLE SERIES 2004
WHEREAS, pursuant to notice published as required by law, this Council has held
a public meeting and hearing upon the proposal to institute proceedings for the issuance
of $7,305,000 General Obligation Bonds, Taxable Series 2004, for the purpose of paying
costs of aiding in the planning, undertaking and carrying out of urban renewal projects
under Chapter 403 of the Code of Iowa, and all of the purposes set out in Section 403.12
of the Code of Iowa, all in connection with the Plaza Towers Urban Renewal Project as
specifically described in the agreement among the City and Plaza Towers, LLC and Marc
Moen, Monica Moen and Michael Moen, and no petition was filed calling for a
referendum thereon. The following action is now considered to be in the best interests of
the City and residents thereofi
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA:
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REPORT OF BIDS
City of Iowa City, Iowa
$7,305,000 General Obligation Bonds,
Taxable Series 2004
February 3, 2004
TO: City of Iowa City Mayor, City Council Members and Administration
FROM: David Dirks
PUBLIC FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
SUBJECT: $7,305,000 General Obligation Bonds, Taxable Series 2004
Today, February 3, 2004 the sealed bids tabulated below were received, opened and
reviewed. The bids reflect and are indicative of the current conditions in the market.
BIDDER ADDRESS (%) TlR
RBC Dain Rauscher Chicago, IL 5.0467%
Morgan Keegan & Company Memphis, TN 5.0754%
Griffin, Kubik, Stephens & Thompson Chicago, IL 5.0860%
Legg Mason Wood Walker Minneapolis, MN 5.0927%
Northland Securities Minneapolis, MN 5.1010%
BB&T Capital Markets Richmond, VA 5.1011%
Raymond James & Associates New York, NY 5.1064%
Robert W. Baird Milwaukee, WI 5.1288%
Cronin & Co. Minneapolis, MN 5.2024%
Piper Jaffray Minneapolis, MN 5.2330%
A.G. Edwards & Sons St. Louis, MO 5.2514%
WE RECOMMEND AWARD TO:
RBC Dain Rauscher
Thank you for the opportunity to be of service to the City of Iowa City, Iowa. We are
available to answer any questions you may have on this or any other issue in the
future.
Steve Atkins
From: Kevin O'Malley
Sent: Wednesday, January 28, 2004 2:34 PM
To: Steve Atkins
Cc: Erin Herring
Subject: FW: Iowa City (City of) IA
fyi
Kevin
..... Original Message .....
From: Moody's Investors Service [mailto:epi@moodys.com]
Sent: Wednesday, January 28, 2004 2:02 PM
To: kevin-omalley@iowa-city.org
Subject: Iowa City (City of) IA
MOODY'S ASSIGNS Aaa RATING TO THE CITY OF IOWA CITY'S (IA) $7.3 MILLION G.O.
BONDS, TAXABLE SERIES 2004
Aaa AFFIRMATION AFFECTS $91.2 MILLION IN OUTSTANDING PARITY BONDS, INCLUDING CURRENT ISSUE
Iowa City (City of) IA
Municipality
Iowa
Moody's Rating
Issue Rating
General Obligation Bonds, Taxable Series 2004 Aaa
Sale Amount $7,305,000
Expected Sale Date 02/03/04
Rating Description General Obligation Unlimited Tax
NEW YORK, January 28, 2004 -- Moody's Investors Service has assigned a Aaa
rating to the City of Iowa City's (IA) $7.3 million General Obligation Bonds,
Taxable Series 2004. Concurrently, Moody's has affirmed the Aaa rating on the
city's $91.2 million of outstanding parity debt, including the current issue.
Moody's highest quality Aaa rating is based on the city's strong and diverse
local economy, sound financial operations that benefit from healthy reserve
levels, and favorable debt profile. The current issue, which is secured by the
city's general obligation unlimited tax pledge, will finance urban renewal
projects in connection with Plaza Towers.
STRONG LOCAL ECONOMY AFFORDED BY INSTITUTIONAL STABILITY
Moody's expects the city's focal economy to remain strong due to the stability
afforded by the University of iowa (revenue bonds rated Aa2) and the
University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics (healthcare revenue bonds rated Aa2,
negative outlook). Significant employment opportunities for more than 22,000
people at the University and its medical center, complemented by a mix of
service and light manufacturing entities, result in economic stability and
continued moderate economic growth. The University ef Iowa is the flagship
public institution in the state, with enrollment exceeding 29,000. Despite the
significant student population, the city's wealth levels are healthy,
exceeding state averages. Unemployment at 3.4% (11/03) is lower than both
state and national levels. These positive economic factors continue to drive
tax base growth with assessed valuation increasing 3.9% annually over the last
ten years and full value reaching a sizable $3.19 bi[lion for the 2003
assessment year. City officials expect that this level of growth will be
maintained due to continued commercial and residential development, as well as
the availability of land for development.
SOUND FINANCIAL OPERATIONS DESPITE PRESSURES FROM STATE REDUCTIONS
Moody's believes the city's financial operations will remain sound given a
demonstrated record of prudent management and conservative budgeting
practices. Results for FY 2002 were positive, with Undesignated General Fund
balance reaching $8.8 million or a healthy 31% of General Fund revenues. The
city implemented expenditure reductions and some minor revenue increases,
which officials indicate will result in a surplus of approximately $2.0
million for FY 2003. For FY 2004, the city's budget was dramatically impacted
by state funding reductions. This reduction along with anticipated declines in
the residential rollback for FY 2005, resulted in a projected $1.8 million
budget gap. The city has adequately addressed this gap through the
implementation of approximately $500,000 in additional revenue enhancements
along with $1,000,000 in expenditure reductions. Favorably, city officials
expect balanced operations for FY 2004 and FY 2005. The city derives the bulk
of its revenues from property taxes, comprising almost two-thirds of core
revenues during FY 2002. The strength and stability of the property tax base
lends further support to Moody's expectation of consistently sound financial
operations. Aisc, the city is currently at its operating levy rate limit and
is using its emergency levy for some operational expenditures.
FAVORABLE DEBT PROFILE WITH DIRECT DEBT SUBJECT TO AGGRESSIVE RETIREMENT
Moody's believes the city's debt profile will remain favorable as outstanding
debt is rapidly retired and taxable resources will continue to expand
moderating the impact of the city's limited future borrowing plans. Debt
burden is average at 4.0%; direct debt is similarly average at 3.2% of full
valuation. The rate of principal amortization is rapid with 69% of general
obligation debt retired in ten years. The city intends to issue $6.4 million
to fund 2004 capital improvements, of which approximately $1.6 million will be
supported by sewer revenues. Further support to debt burden is provided by
alternate revenue sources which pay approximately 25% of the city's general
obligation debt.
KEY STATISTICS
2002 estimated population: 63,618
2002 full valuation: $3.19 billion
2002 full valuation per capita: $50,212
Debt burden: Overall 4.0%, Direct 3.2%
Principal amortization (10 years): 69%
FY 2002 Undesignated General Fund balance: $8.8 million (31% of General Fund)
Median family income as % of state: 120%
Per capita income as % of state: 103%
Unemployment (11/03): 3.4%, State 3.9%
Post-sale parity debt outstanding: $91.2 million
Council Member £hampi on introduced the following
Resolution entitled "RESOLUTION DIRECTING SALE OF $7,305,000 GENERAL
OBLIGATION BONDS, TAXABLE SERIES 2004" and moved its adoption. Council
Member E11 i ott seconded the motion to adopt. The roll was
called and the vote was,
AYES: Elliott, Lehman, 0'Donnell, Vanderhoef,
Wilburn. Bail~s. £hampinn
NAYS: Nnn~
Whereupon, the Mayor declared the following Resolution duly adopted:
Resolution No. 04-31
RESOLUTION DIRECTING SALE OF $7,305,000
GENERAL OBLIGAI'ION BONDS, TAXABLE
SERIES 2004
WHEREAS, pursuant to notice as required by law, bids have been received at
public sale for the bonds described as follows and the best bid received is determined to
be the following:
$7,305,000 General Obligation Bonds, Taxable Series 2004:
Bidder: RBC [lain Rau~ch~r of Chica~o_. 1[
the terms of said bid being:
Purchase Price: $ 7,246,560.00
Net Interest Rate: 5. 046717 %
Net Interest Cost $ 4,728,544.38
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA:
Section 1. That the bid for the bonds as above set out is hereby determined to be
the best and most favorable bid received and, said bonds are hereby awarded based on
said bid.
Section 2. That the statement of information for bond bidders and the form of
contract for the sale of said bonds are hereby approved and the Mayor and Clerk are
authorized to execute the same on behalf of the City.
Section 3. That the notice of the sale of the bonds heretofore given and all acts of
the Clerk done in furtherance of the sale of said bonds are hereby ratified and approved.
PASSED AND APPROVED, this 3rd dayof February ,2004.
ATTEST:
City'Clerk-
MMCGINLEY~398552\l \10714.081
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Publish 1/22
NOTICE OF BOND SALE
Time and Place of Sealed Bids: Bids for the sale of General Obligation Bonds of
the City of Iowa City, Iowa, will be received at the office of the Finance Director, in the
City of Iowa City, Iowa (the "Issuer") at 11:00 o'clock A.M., on the 3rd day of February,
2004. The bids will then be publicly opened and referred for action to the meeting of the
City Council in conformity with the TERMS OF OFFERING.
The Bonds: The bonds to be offered are the following:
GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, TAXABLE SERIES
2004 in the amount of $7,305,000, to be dated March 1, 2004
(the "Bonds").
Manner of Bidding: Open bids will not be received. Bids will be received in any of the
following methods:
Sealed Bidding: Sealed bids may be submitted and will be received at the
office of the Finance Director, Iowa City, Iowa
Electronic Intemet Bidding: Electronic internet bids will be received at the
office of the Finance Director, Iowa City, Iowa. The bids must be
submitted through the PARITY® competitive bidding system.
· Electronic Facsimile Bidding: Electronic facsimile bids will be received at
the office of the Finance Director, Iowa City, Iowa. Electronic facsimile
bids will be sealed and treated as sealed bids.
Consideration of Bids: After the time for receipt of bids has passed, the close of
sealed bids will be announced. Sealed bids will then be publicly opened and announced.
Finally, electronic internet bids will be accessed and announced.
Sale and Award: The sale and award of the bonds will be held at the Emma J.
Harvat Hall, City Hall at a meeting of the City Council on the above date at 7:00 o'clock
P.M.
Official Statement: The Issuer has issued an Official Statement of information
pertaining to the Bonds to be offered, including a statement of the Terms of Offering and
an Official Bid Form, which is incorporated by reference as a part of this notice. The
Official Statement may be obtained by request addressed to the Finance Director, City
Hall, 410 E. Washington Street, Iowa City, Iowa 52240, Telephone: (319) 356-5052; or
Council Member introduced the following
Resolution entitled "RESOLUTION DIRECTING SALE OF $7,305,000 GENERAL
OBLIGATION BONDS, TAXABLE SERIES 2004" and moved its adoption· Council
Member seconded the motion to adopt. The roll was
called and the vote was,
AYES:
NAYS:
Whereupon, the Mayor declared the Resolution duly adopted:
RESOLUTION DIRECTING $7,305,000
GENERAL OBLIGATION i TAXABLE
SERIES 2004 ~'~
WHEREAS law, bids have been received at
public sale for the bonds described and the best bid received is determined to
be the following:
$7,305,000 Obligation BX~nds, Taxable Series 2004:
Bidder: of~\
the terms of said bid bei~:
Purchase Pricei, $
Net Interest Kate:
/
Net Intere~ Cost $
/
/
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the City's Financial Consultant, Public Financial Management, Inc., 650 Third Avenue
South, Suite 1800, Minneapolis, MN 55402, Telephone: (612) 338-3535.
Terms of Offering: All bids shall be in conformity with and the sale shall be in
accord with the Terms of Offering as set forth in the Official Statement.
Legal Opinion: Said bonds will be sold subject to the opinion of
Ahlers & Cooney, P.C., Attorneys of Des Moines, Iowa, as to the legality and their
opinion will be furnished together with the printed bonds without cost to the purchaser
and all bids will be so conditioned. Except to the extent necessary to issue their opinion
as to the legality of the bonds, the attorneys will not examine or review or express any
opinion with respect to the accuracy or completeness of documents, materials or
statements made or furnished in connection with the sale, issuance or marketing of the
bonds.
Rights Reserved: The right is reserved to reject any or all bids, and to waive any
irregularities as deemed to be in the best interests of the public.
By order of the City Council of the City of Iowa City, Iowa.
s/Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
City Clerk of the City of Iowa City, Iowa
(End of Notice)
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Propared by: Sholley McCafferty, Assoc. Planner 410 fi. Washin§ton St., Iowa City, IA 52240 (319) 356-5243
RESOLUTION NO. 04-32
RESOLUTION AMENDING THE BY-LAWS OF THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
WHEREAS, Resolution No. 83-371 adopted by-laws governing the meetings, membership, officers,
and conduct of the Iowa City Historic Preservation Commission; and
WHEREAS, the Commission and City Council wish to amend the Commission's by-laws to provide
for one representative from each historic district, which is consistent with State code; and
WHEREAS, the Commission and City Council wish to amend the Commission's by-laws to establish
the expiration date for all terms as March 29; and
WHEREAS, the Commission and City Council wish to amend the Commission's by-laws regarding
ex parle contacts between property owners and staff, subcommittees or members of the Historic
Preservation Commission; and
WHEREAS, the Commission and City Council wish to amend the Commission's by-laws to provide
for the establishment of a design review subcommittee to review applications for certificates of
appropriateness and make recommendations to a quorum of Historic Preservation Commission at its
regularly scheduled meetings; and
WHEREAS, the Iowa City Historic Preservation Commission has approved acceptance of the
proposed by-law amendments.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY,
IOWA, THAT: the by-laws of the Iowa City Historic Preservation Commission, as amended and as
attached hereto, are approved as to form and content, and are hereby adopted.
Passed and approved this 3rd day of Feb~'ua~'v ,20 04 ._
Approved by
CIT~LERK Ci{y Attorney'~ Office
It was moved by W'i'lhu~-n and seconded by Champ'inn the Resolution be
adopted, and upon roll call there were:
AYES: NAYS: ABSENT:
X Bailey
X Champion
X Elliot
X Lehman
X O'Donnell
X Vanderhoef
X Wilburn
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BY-LAWS
IOWA CITY HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
ARTICLE I.
MEETINGS
Section 1. Reqular Meetinqs. Regular meetings of this Commission shall be held once each
month. In addition, a date and time shall be reserved for a second meeting each month for the
purpose of reviewing Certificate of Appropriateness applications. If no applications are filed for
review at the second meeting, the meeting need not occur.
Section 2. Special Meetinqs. Special meetings of the members may be called by the
Chairperson and shall be called by the ChairpersorCs at the request ~F of three or more members
of the Commission.
Section 3. Place of Meetings. Regular meetings shall be in the Iowa City Public Library, Civic
Center or other appropriate meeting place in Iowa City, Iowa. Should these places be
unavailable, another meeting place shall be selected.
Section 4. Notice of Meeting. Notice and agenda for all regular meetings shall be distributed to
all members of the Commission and the press. Special meetings may be called upon notice to all
members of the media at least 24 hours before a special meeting is held. All provisions of the
State Open Meetings Law shall be followed.
Section 5. Quorum. A majodty of the members of the Commission shall constitute a quorum at
any meeting and a majodty of votes cast at any meeting at which a quorum is present shall be
decisive of any motion or election.
Section 6. Proxies. There shall be no vote by proxy.
Section 7. Public Discussion. Time shall be made available during all regular meetings for open
public discussion.
ARTICLE I1.
MEMBERSHIP
Section 1. Membership. The Histodc Preservation Commission shall consist of scvc?, mcmbcrc
one representative from each historic district and four members selected at-largc; term of
mem~. The Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson will be elected annually by the Commission
members. All members shall be qualified electors of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, and shall serve
as members without compensation, but shall be entitled to the necessary expenses, including
travel expenses, incurred in the discharge of their duties.
Section 2. Nomination. The City Council shall appoint members to the Historic Preservation
Commission as vacancies occur. If a position/appointment becomes vacant by reason of
resignation or otherwise and results in an unexpired term, the Council may choose to fill the
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unexpired term in such a manner that the appointee shall continue in the position not only through
the unexpired term but also through a subsequent regular term.
Section 3. Terms. Upon *~' .... ;-"*~"" ''~ * ..... ~ ...... * -"~'-'~- ........ Members shall be
appointed for three-year terms. All terms expire March 29 and no more than four terms may
expire in any ,qiven year.
Section 4. Absences. Three consecutive unexplained absences of a Commission member may
result in a recommendation to the Mayor from the Commission to discharge such member and
appoint a new Commission member.
Section 5. Orientation for New Members. Pdor to the first regular meeting following their
appointment, new members shall be provided with copies of the pertinent portions of the City
Code, Historic Preservation Commission By-laws, and other documents that would be useful to
Commission members in carrying out their duties.
ARTICLE III.
OFFICERS
Section 1. Number. The officers of this Commission shall be a Chairperson and Vice-
Chairperson, each of whom shall be elected by members of the Commission.
Section 2. Election and Term of Office. The officers of this Commission shall be elected
annually.
Section 3. Vacancies. A vacancy in either office shall be filled by Commission members for the
unexpired portion of the term.
Section 4. Chairperson. The Chairperson shall, when present, preside at all meetings of the
members, appoint committees, call special meetings and in general perform all duties of the
Chairperson and such other duties as may be prescribed by members from time to time.
Section 5. Vice-Chairperson. In the absence of the Chairperson or in the event of death, inability
or refusal to act, the Vice-Chairperson shall perform the duties of the Chairperson and when so
acting shall have all the powers of and be subject to all the restrictions upon the Chairperson.
ARTICLE IV.
CONDUCT OF COMMISSION AFFAIRS
Section 1. Aqenda. The Chairperson or a designated representative, together with appropriate
members of the City staff, shall prepare an agenda for all regular Commission meetings.
Agendas are to be sent to Commission members, the City Council and the media at least three
days prior to the regular meetings.
Section 2. Secretary. A secretary, not to be a Commission member, shall be provided for all
regular and special meetings.
Section 3. Minutes. Minutes of all regular and special meetings are to be prepared and
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distributed to Commission members and approved by the Commission pdor to being sent to City
Council, in the manner prescribed by the Council. Specific recommendations for the Council are
to be set off from the main body of the minutes, and appropriately identified.
Section 4. Policies and Proqrams. Periodically, the Commission shall review the policies and
programs of the City relating to histodc preservation, and make such recommendations to the City
Council as are deemed appropriate.
Section 5. Referrals from Council. From time to time letters, requests for information, requests
for recommendations, and other matters are referred to the Commission by the City Council. The
Commission shall initiate the consideration of such items at the next regular meeting following
receipt, and shall notify Council of its disposition.
Section 6. Attendance at Council Meetinqs. The Commission Chairperson or designated
representative are to be in attendance at all City Council meetings, including informal sessions, at
which matters pertaining to the Commission are to be discussed or when actions concerning the
Commission's responsibilities are to be taken. The Commission's Chairperson is to receive
Council agenda prior to each Council meeting, and is to be otherwise notified of meetings
involving Commission business.
Section 7. Annual Report. An annual report, detailing the activities of the Commission, shall be
prepared by the Chairperson, approved by the Commission, and submitted to the City Council.
Section 8. Liaison with Planninq and Zoninq Commission. At such time as the Commission
undertakes any business which is deemed pertinent to the activities of the Planning and Zoning
Commission, the Planning and Zoning Commission shall be so notified, and may'send a
representative to the next meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission to act as a liaison
between the two Commissions.
Section 9. Ex parte Contacts. Property owners will often consult with staff, subcommittees, or
members of the Historic Preservation Commission before submitting plans to the fu# Commission
for approvaL When this occurs, property owners shall be told that the final authority rests with the
full Commission. When an application for a certificate of appropriateness is reviewed by the
Commission, any discussion between the property owner and staff, subcommittees, or members
of the Commission shall be disclosed to the full Commission.
Section 10. Historic Review Subcommittee. The Commission may establish a subcommittee for
review applications for Certificates of Appropriateness. The subcommittee shall advise the
applicant regarding any changes required to bring their proposed project into compliance with the
Iowa City Historic Preservation Guidelines, District Guidelines and the Secretary of Interior's
Standards for Rehabilitation. The subcommittee or a designated representative shall make
recommendations to the Commission regarding compliance of the application. The subcommittee
shall be composed of three members.
ARTICLE V.
AMENDMENTS
Section 1. These by-laws may be altered, amended or repealed and new by-laws may be
adopted by the members at any regular meeting or at any special meeting called for that purpose.
BY-LAWS
IOWA CITY HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
ARTICLE I.
MEETINGS
Section 1. Regular Meetinqs. Regular meetings of this Commission shall be held once each
month. In addition, a date and time shall be reserved for a second meeting each month for the
purpose of reviewing Cedificate of Appropriateness applications. If no applications are filed for
review at the second m~-~, the meeting need not occur.
Section 2. Special Me&tin~. Special meetings of the members may .,t~ called by the
Chairperson and shall be called~,by the Chairperson's request for members o~/(he Commission.
Section 3. Place of Meetinqs. Regular meetings shall be in the levy'City Public Library, Civic
Center or other appropriate me~ting place in Iowa City, Io~w/a./ Should these places be
unavailable, another meeting place ,~hall be selected.
Section 4. Notice of Meetinq. Noticeand agenda for all,~gular meetings shall be distributed to
all members of the Commission and th~,,press. Specia!,~deetings may be called upon notice to all
members of the media at least 24 hour~ before a s~cial meeting is held. All provisions of the
State Open Meetings Law shall be followeR /.Z- -
Section 5. Quorum. A majority of the memi~i-s of the Commission shall constitute a quorum at
any meeting and a majority of votes cast at ah, y meeting at which a quorum is present shall be
decisive of any motion or election.
Section 6. Proxies. There shall be ~o vote b'
Section 7. Public Discussion. Time shall be ~ilable during all regular meetings for open
public discussion.
ARTICLE II.
MEMBERSHIP
Section 1. Membership. The Historic Preservation Commissi, shall consist of sevemmeml~m
one representative from each historic district and four selected at-large; term of
membership. The Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson will be ~nually by the Commission
members. All members shall be qualified electors of the City of Iowa, and shall serve
as members without compensation, but shall be entitled to the ~ry expenses, including
travel expenses, incurred in the discharge of their duties.
Section 2. Nomination. The City Council shall appoint members to the Preservation
Commission as vacancies occur. If a position/appointment becomes lnt by reason of
resignation or otherwise and results in an unexpired term, the Council may choose to fill the
unexpired term in such a manner that the appointee shall continue in the position not only through
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the unexpired term but also through a subsequent regular term.
appointed for three-year terms. All terms expire March 29.
Section 4. Absences. Three consecutive unexplained absences of a Commission member may
result in a recommendation to the Mayor from the Commission to discharge such member and
appoint a new Commission member.
Section 5. Orientation for New Members. Prior to the first regular meeting following their
appointment, new members shall be provided with copies of the pertinent portions of the City
Code, Historic Preservation Commission By-laws, and other documents that would be useful to
Commission members in carrying out th'~ir duties.
ARTICLE III. \
OFFICERS ~
Section 1. Number. The officers of t~s Commission shall.,b~ a Chairperson and Vice-
Chairperson, each of whom shall be elected bY members of the G'Ommission.
Section 2. Election and Term of Office. ~'he officers ~f this Commission shall be elected
annually.
Section 3. Vacancies. A vacancy in either offi~ St~all be filled by Commission members for the
unexpired portion of the term. . ".,.
Section 4. Chairperson. The Chairperson shall,~,when present, preside at all meetings of the
members, appoint committees, call sp?~ial meetir~s and in general perform all duties of the
Chairperson and such other duties as may be prescr~ed by members from time to time.
Section 5. Vice-Chairperson. In the absence of the Cl~airperson or in the event of death, inability
or refusal to act, the Vice-Chairperson shall perform tl~ duties of the Chairperson and when so
acting shall have all the powers of and be subject to all tl~ restrictions upon the Chairperson.
ARTICLE IV. ~
CONDUCT OF COMMISSION AFFAIRS ~
Section 1. A,qenda. The Chairperson or a designated representative, together with appropriate
members of the City staff, shall prepare an agenda for all, regular Commission meetings.
Agendas are to be sent to Commission members, the City COL~Cil and the media at least three
days prior to the regular meetings. ~\
Section 2. Secretary. A secretary, not to be a Commission me~,ber, shall be provided for all
regular and special meetings.
Section 3. Minutes. Minutes of all regular and special meetings are to be prepared and
distributed to Commission members and approved by the Commission prior to being sent to City
Council, iq.the manner prescribed by the Council. Specific recommendations for the Council are
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to be set off from the main body of the minutes, and appropriately identified.
Section 4. Policies and Programs. Periodically, the Commission shall review the policies and
programs of the City relating to historic preservation, and make such recommendations to the City
Council as are deemed appropriate.
Section 5. Referrals from Council. From time to time letters, requests for information, requests
for recommendations, and other matters are referred to the Commission by the City Council. The
Commission shall initiate the consideration of such items at the next regular meeting following
receipt, and shall notify Council of its disposition.
Section 6. Attendance at Council Meetinqs. The Commission Chairperson or designated
representative are to be in attendance at all City Council meetings, including informal sessi~, at
which matters pertaining to the Commission are to be discussed or when actions concern'lng the
Commission's responsibilities are to be ,taken. The Commission's Chairperson is tO receive
Council agenda prior to each Council r~eting, and is to be otherwise notified~ meetings
involving Commission business. ~,~
Section 7. Annual Report. An annual report,'~etailing the activities of the COmmission, shall be
prepared by the Chairperson, approved by the O~mmission, and submitted i~) the City Council.
Section 8. Liaison with Planninq and Zoninq Co~'~mission. At SUch time as the Commission
undertakes any business which is deemed pertiner~to the activities of the Planning and Zoning
Commission, the Planning and Zoning Commissio!~ shall 1se so notified, and may send a
representative to the next meeting of the Historic Pre~rvation Commission to act as a liaison
between the two Commissions.
Section 9. Ex parte Contacts. A member who has tlad a d~¥ussion of an agenda item outside of
a pubfic meeting with an interested party shall reveal the c~.r~act prior to staff report, naming the
other party and sharing specifics of the contsct, copies if iA\writing or a synopsis ff verbal.
Provided, however, that in ruling upon aPPfications for cerfCCicates of appropriateness, the
Commission is acting in a quasi-judicial capacity. In these mater~ ex parte communications item
outside of a public meeting between members of the Comm~ss~on~and part,es or persons with a
personal interest in the application should not occur, in accordance"~with Rodine v. Zoninq Board
of Adiustment of Polk County, 434 N.W. 2d 124 (1988).
Section 10. Des(qn Review Subcommittee. The Commission shaft havk~ the authority to establish
a historic preservation design review subcommittee to review and make,recommendations to the .
Commission regarding applications for certificates of appropriateness. Raid subcommittee shall
consist of three members of the Commission, appointed annually by the~Commission, to serve
one year terms.
ARTICLE V. ,,
AMENDMENTS
Section 1, These by-laws may be altered, amended or repealed and new b~(-laws may be
adopted by the members at any regular meeting or at any special meeting celled for~that purpose.
Prepared by: Shelley McCafferty, Assoc. Planner, 410 E. Washington St., Iowa City, IA 52240 (319) 356-5243
RESOLUTION NO. 04-33
RESOLUTION ADOPTING REVISED DESIGN GUIDELINES AND
PROCEDURES FOR REVIEW OF PROJECTS THAT CHANGE THE EXTERIOR
APPEARANCE OF PROPERTIES IN HISTORIC AND CONSERVATION
DISTRICTS AND HISTORIC LANDMARKS
WHEREAS, the City Code provides for the designation of historic and conservation districts and
historic landmarks in order to protect and preserve the City's architectural and historic resources;
and
WHEREAS, the Historic Preservation Commission has recommended approval of revised design
guidelines and procedures contained within the document entitled "Iowa City Historic Preservation
Handbook" attached hereto; and
WHEREAS, said revised design guidelines and procedures are intended to establish and further
clarify policies, procedures and guidelines which shall apply to the Commission's review of
alterations, additions, demolitions and new construction that change the exterior appearance of
properties located within historic and conservation districts or historic landmarks; and
WHEREAS, said procedures and design guidelines were drafted with the intent of further
clarifying Historic Preservation Commission and applicant responsibilities associated with the
Certificate of Appropriateness review process.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA
CITY, IOWA, THAT: the Iowa City Historic Preservation Handbook, hereto attached, as revised, is
approved as to form and content, and is hereby adopted, and supercedes the previous Iowa City
Historic Preservation Handbook adopted by Council Resolution NO. 00-223.
Passed and approved this 3rd day of February ,20 04
Approved by
(~IT~C-G-t~ERK ' Gib) Attornf;y's Office
Resolution No. 04-33
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It was moved by Champion and seconded by Vanderhoef the Resolution be
adopted, and upon roll call there were:
AYES: NAYS: ABSENT:
X Bailey
× Champion
X Elliot[
X Lehman
X O'Donneil
X Vanderhoef
X Wilbum
Iowa City Historic Preservation Commission
Iowa City Historic
Preservation Handbook
Adopted June 20, 2000
l ll~' Revised January xx, 2004
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an explanation of the historic preservation
process and regulations.
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Table of Contents
1.0 Historic Preservation and Conservation in Iowa City
1.1 "Why should a community like Iowa City care about historic preservation?"
1.2 The Iowa City Historic Preservation Commission
1.3 Districts and Landmarks
1.4 Classification of Properties in Districts
1.5 Historic Designation Process
2,0 Historic Review
2.1 When is Historic Review Required?
2.2 Historic Review Process
2.3 Application for Historic Review
2.4 Major Review and Certificates of Appropriateness
2.5 Alternative Review in Conservation Districts
2.6 Certificate of No Material Effect
2.7 Appeals
3.0 About the Guidelines for Historic Preservation
3.1 Iowa City Guidelines
3.2 Exceptions to the Iowa City Guidelines
3.3 Exceptions for Nonhistoric. Properties
3.4 Additional Historic Preservation Guidelines
3.5 Building Code and Zoning Ordinances
3.6 Alternative Designs
4.0 Iowa City Guidelines for Alterations
4.1 Foundations
4.2 Masonry
4.3 Wood
4.4 Mass and Rooflines (includes dormers)
4.5 Siding
4.6 Paint and Color
4.7 Windows (includes shutters & storm windows)
4.8 Doors (includes garage doors)
4.9 Porches
4.10 Balustrades and Handrails
4.11 Gutters and Downspouts
4.12 Chimneys
4.13 Site and Landscaping (includes fences, parking and access)
5,0 Iowa City Guidelines for Additions
5.1 Expansion of Building Footprint
5.2 Decks and Ramps
6.0 Iowa City Guidelines for New Construction
6.1 New Primary Structures
6,2 New Outbuildings
7.0 Iowa City Guidelines for Demolition
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8.0 Neighborhood District Guidelines
8.1 Longfellow Neighborhood
8.2 College Hill Neighborhood
8.3 Woodlawn
8.4 Northside Neighborhood
9,0 The Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation
10,0 Design Guidelines for Multi-Family Buildings
10,1 Mandatory Compliance Iterns
10,2 Design Point Items
1 '1,0 Residential Architectural Styles of Iowa City
11 1 Italianate
11.2 Queen Anne
11.3 Colonial Revival
11.4 Craftsman
11.5 Craftsman Bungalow
11.6 American Foursquare
11,7 Prairie School
11.8 Period Revival Cottages and Houses
11.9 Vernacular
11,10 Eclectic
12.O Historic Landmarks
13.0 Historicand Conservation Districts
14,0 Longfellow Neighborhood Districts
14.1 Governor-Lucas Street Conservation District
14.2 Summit Street Historic District
14.3 Clark Street Conservation District
14.4 Longfellow Historic District
14.5 Dearborn Street Conservation District
15.0 College Hill Neighborhood Districts
15.1 College Hill Conservation District
15.2 College Green Historic District
15.3 East College Street Historic District
10,0 Woodlawn Historic District
17.0 NorthsideNeighborhood Districts
17.1 Brown Street Historic District
Appendices
A.1 Definitions
A.2 Architectural Terms
A.3 Historic Preservation Documents
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1.0 Historic Preservation and Conservation in Iowa City
I. I "Why should a community like Iowa City care about historic preservation?"
"The simple answer is that conservinq old buildio,qs and neiqhborhoods makes a pood community better Iowa City is
blessed with a collection of fine, well-maintained older neiqhborhoods and individual landmarks which are recoqnized
and appreciated by the entire communit!z Historic preservation has the potential to enhance the quality of life and
economic well-beinq of current and future residents."
Marlys Svendsen
Iowa City Historic Preservation Plan
In 1992, the Iowa City City Council adopted the Iowa City Historic Preservation Plan that was prepared by architectural
historian Marlys Svendsen. The plan carefully and thouqhtfu[ly evaluated Iowa City's historic buildinqs and neighbor-
hoods and set forth a plan of action for their stewardship. Historic neiqhborhoods and buildinqs are protected by the
desiqnation of historic districts, conservation districts and historic landmarks. Desiqnation provides for the careful
management of these resources by the Iowa City Historic Preservation Commission throuqh the historic review
process. The purpose of historic review is to preserve or conserve historic architectural resources by discouraqinq
alterations that either destroy the unique characteristics of a buildinq or alter the character of historic neiqhborhoods.
1.2 The Iowa City Historic Preservation Commission
The Iowa City Historic Preservation Commission was created by local ordinance in December 1982. Its mission
statement as described in the Iowa City Historic Preservation Plan is "To identify, protect, and preserve the community's
historic resources in order to enhance the quality of life and economic well-being of current and future generations."
Its members are citizen volunteers appointed by the City Council. Many of the members reside in historic districts and
have expertise in fields related to historic preservation.
The Commission is responsible for surveyinq historic neiqhborhoods and recommendinq to City Council neiqhbor-
hoods that should be desiqnated as conservation or historic districts, as well as individual properties that should be
designated as historic landmarks. Once districts and landmarks are identified and desiqnated, the Commission
reviews proposed chanties to the exteriors of these properties throuqh the historic review process.
1.3 Districts and Landmarks
Historic and conservation districts, and historic landmarks, are designated by ordinance by the Iowa City City Council
with recommendations from the Historic Preservation Commission, the State Historical Society of Iowa, and the
Planning and Zoninq Commission. Recommendations for the historic desiqnation of districts and properties are also
received from professional architectural historians following an intensive survey and evaluation of a neiqhborhood's
historic properties and resburces.
Historic Districts
Historic districts are qeoqraphically cohesive areas with significant concentrations of buildinqs and other resources
that possess a hiqh deqree of historic inteqrity. Historic districts are typically first nominated to and listed on the
National Register of Historic Places, and then desiqnated as local historic districts. Designation as a local district
provides the Historic Preservation Commission with the authority to review chanqes to properties that may affect the
historic character of the property and the district. The overall character of a historic district must convey a distinct
sense of time and place.
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Conservation Districts
Conservation districts are neiqhborhoods that appear similar to historic districts in character. However, because they
have fewer properties that retain a high degree of historic ntegr ty or contr bute to a distinct sense of time and place
within the neiqhborhood, they do not qualify as historic districts based on State Code. Because they are still consid-
ered worthy of protection, City Council may designate these neighborhoods for historic conservation.
Iowa City Historic Landmarks
Historic landmarks are buildinqs that are individually significant for their architectural and/or cultural merits. Like
historic districts, these properties are typically listed on the National Register of Historic Places, or are eliFlible for
listing on the National Register.
1.4 Classification of Properties in Districts
Properties in conservation and historic districts are classified based on their historic and architectural significance
and inteqrity. Because neighborhoods change over time, these d str cts typically have some structures that are not
historic or that have been severely altered. Buildings in historic or conservation districts may range from outstandinq
historic landmarks to architecturally incompatible, modern structures, Dependinq on the classification of a property,
certain exceptions to the quidelines or financial incentives may be applicable.
To determine the classification of a specific property in a historic or conservation district, refer to the Table of Contents
to locate the appropriate district map that indicates the property's classification. To determine if a property has been
desiqnated a historic landmark, see section 12.0 Historic Landmarks.
Contributing and Noncontributing Properties
When districts are evaluated and nominated for preservation and conservation, individual properties are classified as
either contributing or noncontr but nq to the historic character of the proposed district.
Contributing Properties
In historic districts, to be classified as a contributing property the primary building must (1) have an architectural style
and character that is clearly evident and (2) was constructed during the district's period of siqnificance and relate to
a siqnificant historic context in the neiqhborhood's history. The period of siqnificance and the historic context(s) for
each district are determined by professional consultants prior to designation. Contributing properties in historin
districts may be eliqible for Federal, State and local tax incentives for substantial rehabilitation.
Conservation districts tend to exhibit a qreater variety of buildinq styles from different time periods and are less
culturally cohesive, so their historic contexts are more loosely defined. The primary determining factors in classifyinq
a property in a conservation district are (1) the historic inteqrity of the primary building and (2) the aqe of the primary
building, which typically must be at least 50 years old at the time a district is desiqnated.
Noncontributing and Nonhistoric Properties
Properties that are not classified as contributinq are classified as noncontributinq. Noncontributing properties have a
primary building that has been significantly a tered or that is nonhistoric. Nonhistoric buildinqs are buildinqs con-
structed after a district's period of siqnificance and were generally less than 50 years old at the time the district was
designated.
These properties are NOT exempt from historic preservation requlations, but exceptions to the quidelines are appli-
cable. The rehabilitation of noncontributinq historic buildinqs is encouraqed, The demolition of existinq nonhistoric
buildings and construction of new, more architecturally compatible buildinqs is allowed.
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Durinq the process of preparing the survey and evaluation for each historic neighborhood and, for historic districts, the
National Register of Historic Places nomination, each property is visually inspected and historically researched by a
(Revision professional architectural historian. The Commission uses this information to determine the classification of each
January 28, property. However, the Commission may vote to chanqe the classification of a property under the following conditions:
2004)
1~ Additional information is discovered that documents it has greater cultural significance than originally determined.
2_: It is determined that the original research and inspection did not conclusively or accurately document the architec-
tural or historic fabric of the property.
3~ A property has been substantially altered since it was originally classified.
If an owner feels his or her property has been incorrectly classified, the owner may submit a letter to the Preservation
Planner requesting that the property be re-evaluated. The Preservation Planner will submit the request, along with a
report and recommendation, to the Commission for a determination,
1.5 Historic Designation Process
Neighborhoods
surveyed & evaluated
District &landmark
recommendations
Architectural & cultural ~ Neighborhood or
research ~ Commission initiation
Property classification Prepare district guidelines & maps Reconnaissance survey
(districts only)
* Neighborhood * Neighborhood
meetings (2-3) ' Historic Preservation Commission meetings (1-2)
public hearing
* Letter from State
] State recommendation
State & Federal
approval * Planning & Zoning Commiss on
public discussion
** City ¢ou~t~11 Publtc hearing
* Notification of property
owners oy ma
** Public notification onn[erJ ~n
newspao6r
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Landmarks and Key Properties
Landmarks are properties that are individually siqnificant because of their architectural quality, inteqrity and historic or
cultural significance. Iowa City has over 40 local historic landmarks that are subiect to the historic preservation
regulations. Properties classified as key are either landmarks or are eliqible for desiqnation as landmarks. Key
properties are subiect to the same historic preservation quidelines as contributinq buildings in historic districts. Key
properties and landmarks may be eliqible for Federal, State and local tax incentives for substantial rehabilitation. See
section 12.0 Historic Landmarks for a complete list of landmarks. Key properties are illustrated on the district maps in
sections 14.0 throuqh 17.0. For a list of properties located outside existinq districts that are eliqible for landmark
designation, contact the Preservation Planner.
.~ 2.0 Historic Review
.~_ The historic preservation quidelines contained in this handbook will be used by the Historic Preservation Commission
to determine if a proposed change to a landmark or property in a district is compatible with the historic character of the
district and property. The intent of the historic review process is:
· _ To ensure that chanqes to landmarks and properties in districts do not substantially alter or destroy the defininq
architectural character of the buildinq, site or neiqhborhood.
· To provide property owners, contractors and consultants with technical assistance and alternatives to ensure that
proposed proiects conform with the historic preservation guidelines.
2. I When is Historic Review Required?
Historic review by the Commission is required for all construction projects that require a regulated permit, and change
the exterior features of any property in a historic or conservation district, or any historic landmark. The proposed
project must be approved by the Commission before a building permit will be issued by Housing and Inspection
Services. Examples of common projects that require a regulated permit and historic review are:
· Application or reapplication of new siding. · Construction of decks and ramps.
· Replacement or addition of windows _. Adding skylights.
(including sash replacement). · Demolition of a qaraqe or other outbuildinq.
· Porch construction, reconstruction or replacement. · Removal of porches, trim, brackets, chimneys,
· Construction of new dormers, dormers or other defining architectural features.
· Construction of additions · Construction of a new qara~qe.
NOTE: The application of siding, window replacement, and demolition of portions of a buildinq require a buildinq
permit for properties within districts and landmarks. For properties that are not within a historic or conservation district,
and that have not been desiqnated landmarks, these actions do not require a permit.
Examples of common projects that may not require a regulated permit and need not be reviewed by the Commission
aye:
· Exterior painting. · Window repair (excludinq sash replacement).
· Reapplication of roof shingles. _. Construction of fencesthat are less than 6 feet hiqh.
! Installation of new storm windows. · Construction of accessory structures, such as
_. Replacement of external gutters and downspouts, garden sheds, less than 144 square feet in area.
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A complete list of work exempt from permit can be found in Amendments to: International Residenhal Code, Interna-
tional Building Code, which is available through Housing and Inspection Services.
2.2 Historic Review Process
The Commission strongly recommends meeting with the
Pre.application meeting Preservation Planner prior to submitting an application
An application may be obtained from the Planning Bepartment
Submit application or on the City's website at www, icqov, orq
Planner evaluation The Preservation Planner will determine thetypeofHistoric
I Review required
Repair- No change in I
appearance Major Review Intermediate Review Minor Review ~_.
Meet with staff as
necessary
Applicant notified of
meeting by mail
Historic Review Review by
Review by
Subcommittee Commission Chair
recommendation and Planner Planner
Review by Review by
Commission Chair Historic Preservation · ........ , ...............
and Planner Commission May be May be forwarded for
forwarded for Imermediate Review
Major Review
OR
Resolution of
Denial
Copy transmitted to:
Owner & Contractor
HIS
City Clerk
APpeal If a Landmark or if in a Historic
I District, may appeal to City Council
Enforced by Housing & If in a Conservation District, may
Inspection Services appeal to the Board of Adjustment,
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2.3 Application for Historic Review
An application for historic review must be submitted to the Preservation Planner. The application should include
dimensioned drawings, sketches, photographs, text, product samples, or other exhibits that accurately portray the
work to be done The Commission may request additional information if it cannot fairly evaluate the application as
submitted A pre-application conference with the Preservation Planner is recommended to help ensure that a pro-
posed project will comply with the quidelines. Application forms may be obtained from the Planninq and Community
Development Department, Housinq and Inspection Services or on the web at www.icqov.org
2.4 Major Review and Certificates of Appropriateness
Most applications for landmarks and properties in historic districts, and applications for significant changes in con-
servation districts, will require major review. These applications will be reviewed by the Historic Review Subcommit-
.~ tee, which is composed of three members of the Historic Preservation Commission. The Subcommittee wilt make
,~ recommendations to the Historic Preservation Commission and a quorum of the Commission will vote to approve or
.~ deny the application at its next regularly scheduled meeting. If a maiority of the Commission votes to approve the
:: application, a Certificate of Appropriateness will be issued to the owner and contractor, and will be filed with Housing
,.~ and Inspection Services and the City Clerk.
2.5 Alternative Review in Conservation Districts
In conservation districts, there are two alternative types of review that are intended to shorten the historic review
process. Intermediate review and minor review may be used to approve Certificates of Appropriateness for certain
types of projects. The applicant, Preservation Planner, or Commission members may request that a minor review be
treated as an intermediate review or that an intermediate review go to the full Commission.
Intermediate Review
For contributing properties n a conservat on district, the following items may be approved by the Preservation Planner
and Commission Chair or the Chair's desiqnee:
· Alterations: All alterations except chanqes in window type, pattern or dimension, and addition of dormers.
· Additions: Decks located behind the primary structure.
· _ New construction: New outbuildinqs, provided they are located behind the rear plane of an existinq primary
structure.
· Demolition: Nonhistoric outbuildings and nonhistoric buildinq features.
· Certificates of No Material Effect.
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Minor Review
For noncontributinq properties in a conservation district, the followinq items may be approved by the Preservation
Planner:
· Alterations: Ail alterations except chanqes in window type, pattern or dimension, and addition of dormers.
· Additions: Decks located behind the primary structure and ramps.
New construction: New outbuildinqs, provided they are located behind the rear plane of an existinq primary
structure.
° Demolition: Nonhistoric outbuildinqs and features of a primary buildinfl.
· Certificates of No Material Effect.
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2.6 Certificates of No Platerial Effect
The Commission Chair and the Preservation Planner or their designees may issue a Certificate of No Material Effect
if the work contemplated in the application will have no effect on the appearance of significant architectural features
and review by the full Commission is not required.
:2.7 Appeals
Applicants may appeal decisions of the Commission to the City Council for properties in historic districts and land-
marks, and to the Board of Adjustment for properties in conservation districts. The Certificate of Appropriateness, or
the Resolution of Denial, which states the reason for the decision, will be filed with the City Clerk within five days of the
decision. The applicant has 10 days from the time it is filed with the Clerk to file a letter with the Preservation Planner
requestinq an appeal. The City Council or Board of Adiustment will determine if the decision of the Historic Preserva-
tion Commission was arbitrary or capricious, but neither the Council nor the Board has the authority to override a
decision by the Commission if it is determined that it was not arbitrary or capricious.
3,0 About the Guidelines for Historic Preservation
The purpose of the historic preservation guidelines is to:
· Provide comprehensive design guidelines for construction projects to landmarks and properties within each
district.
· Provide property owners with design criteria that will be the basis for approving or denying Certificates of
Appropriateness.
· Identify the defining characteristics of each individual historic or conservation district.
In writinq the historic preservation quidelines, the Historic Preservation Commission has made every effort to clarify the
criteria for historic review. However, not every situation can be anticipated. The Commission, at its discretion, ma,/
allow some flexibility for unique properties and situations. The Preservation Planner is available to answer any ques-
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Iowa City Guidelines
These guidelines were written by the Iowa Historic Preservation Commission to address specifically the historic
preservation issues in Iowa City and to provide more detailed guidance to property owners and builders as they design
their construction projects. The guidelines are based on The Secreta,?/of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation,
which can be found in section 9.0. The Iowa City Guidelines are the quidelines that will be used to evaluate most
proiects. If there are issues that are not addressed in these ;]uidelines, then the H stor c Preservation Commission will
use The Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation and the Guidelines for Rehabilitatinq Historic
Buildinqs, which are guidelines for interpreting the Standards..
Typically, there are four types of projects that modify the exterior of landmarks or properties within districts. The Iowa
City Guidelines are divided into four sections that correspond to these proiect types. These are:
4.0 Iowa City Guidelines for AIterations
5.0 Iowa City Guidelines for Additions
6.0 Iowa City Guidelines for New Construction
7.0 Iowa City Guidelines for Demolition
Alterations
Alterations are modifications to a site or to the exterior of a building that do not increase the size of the building's
footprint. Most maintenance and remodeling projects such as sidinq repair, reconstruction or repair of historic
porches, adding dormers to convert an attic space to a livinq space, and replacinq doors and windows are considered
alterations. These projects will be evaluated usin9 4.0 Iowa City Guidelines forAIterations.
Additions
Construction that results in a larger building footprint, increases the building's overall height, or adds an attached
structure to a building are additions. Additions include construction of a new room, porch, or deck. These proiects will
be evaluated usinq 5.0 Iowa City Guidelines for Additions as well as &0 Neiqhborhood District Guidelines.
Setback Additions
A setback addition is constructed behind an existing building, opposite the street facade, and is set back eight
inches or more from the side walls. The roof of a setback addition can be no higher than the roof of the existing
building. This results in an addition that is narrower and no taller than the building to which it is attached, and is
therefore not highly visible from the street. Setback additions are encouraged because they have less impact on a
historic building and district. Therefore, the guidelines for these structures are less stringent. Setback additions
will be evaluated usinq 5.0 Iowa City Guidelines for Additions as well as 8.0 Neiqhborhood District Guideline.~
New Construction
AIthouqh most lots n conservation and historic districts are developed, there may be occasions where a new primary
building or outbuildinq is constructed. Outbuildinqs include qarages, qarden sheds, gazebos and other accessory
structures that require a buildinq permit. Under most circumstances, nonhistoric buildings and structures may bn
demolished and the lot redeveloped. However, the new buildinq and the demolition must be approved by the Historic
Preservation Commission before any buildinq or demolition permits are issued. These projects will be evaluated
usinq 6.0 Iowa City Guidelines for New Construction, 8.0 Neighborhood District Guidelines and if applicable 7.0 Iowa
Cilv Guidelines for Demolition.
Demolition
Demolition involves the complete removal of a buildinq or a portion of a buildinq. Removal of dormers, decorative trim,
porches, balusters, chimneys and other significant features requires a building permit for demolition, and therefore
historic review. Demolition proiects will be evaluated usinq 7.0 Iowa Cily Guidelines for Demolition.
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3.2 Exceptions to the Iowa City Guidelines
In order to provide flexibility for changes to properties in conservation districts, noncontributing properties in historic
districts, and setback additions, a number of exceptions to the Iowa City Guidelines have been created. These
exceptions are intended to provide additional flexibility in cases where a proposed construction project does not
significantly affect the architectural character of a historic structure, These exceptions, where applicable, are listed at
the end of each section of the quidelines.
3.3 Exceptions for Nonhistoric Properties
The historic preservation regulations are intended primarily to protect the character and integrity of historic properties
and districts. The great maiority of properties ocated n historic and conservation districts are historic properties, and
were constructed in or before 1945. For the relatively small number of properties that are classified as nonhistoric
properties and were constructed after the period of siqnificance of a district, the Historic Preservation Commission
may qrant exceptions to the Iowa City Guidelines. In order to qualify for an exception, the proposed chanqe to the
exterior of a nonhistoric property must comply with the followinq criteria:
Does not further detract from the historic character of the district.
Does not create a false historic character.
3. ts compatible with the style and character of the nonhistoric property.
Examples of exceptions that may be granted for nonhistoric properties are
· Use of vinyl and vinyl clad wood windows and snap-in muntin bars for replacement windows.
· Installation of sliding patio doors or other modern-style doors.
· Use of synthetic siding on existinq buildings provided the replacement siding is similar in appearance to the
original siding.
· Use of synthetic siding on new accessory structures.
· Use of concrete for a porch floor provided the floor is less than 18 inches above qrade.
· Use of dimensional lumber for porch floor boards provided the gap between boards s no more than 1/8 inch.
· Alternative baluster and handrail desiqns.
3.4 Additional Historic Preservation Guidelines
Neighborhood District Guidelines
The size and location of a primary buildinR on a site are some of the defininq characteristics of historic and conser-
vation districts. The size of buildings, lots and yards, as well as the architectural character of the buildinqs varies by
district. Section 8.0 Neighborhood District Guidelines deals specifically with site, scale, structure location, and
architectural style for properties within individual historic or conservation districts.
The Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation
The Secretaq/ of the Interior's ,Standards for Rehabilitation and the Guidelines for Rehabilitatinq Historic Buildinqs am
national standards for historic preservation. The Secretary of the Interior defines rehabilitation as "the process of
returning a property to a state of utility, through repair or alteration, which makes possible an efficient contemporary
use while preserving those portions and features of the property which are siqnificant to its historic, architectural, and
cultural value." The qoals of the Standards can be summarized as follows:
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Identify and preserve those materials and features that are impodant in defining the building's historic character
Undertake routine maintenance on historic materials and features. Routine maintenance qenerally involves the
least amount of work needed to preserve the materials and features of the buildinq.
3~ Repair damaqed or deteriorated historic materials and features.
4. Replace severely damaged or deteriorated historic materials and features in kind.
The Iowa City Guidelines is base on the Standards, but they provide more specific guidance. Occasionally alteration~
are proposed to properties that were not anticipated in the Iowa City Guidelines. When this occurs, the Historic
Preservation Commission will refer to the Standards when decidinq on a Certificate of Appropriateness. The Stan-
dards are located in section 9.0.
Design Guidelines for Hulti-Famil¥ Buildings in the Central Planning District
These quidelines are based on the Multi-Family Residential Desiqn Standards in the Central Planninq District of the
Iowa City Zoninq Code and apply to the construction of buildinqs with three or more dwellinq units. Typically, a new
multi-family building would be evaluated by the Staff Desiqn Review Committee. However, if it is located within a
historic or conservation district, the Historic Preservation Commission is responsible for design review and has
adapted the oriqinal quidelines to be more applicable to districts. Within districts, more weight is given to the
architectural style of the proposed buildinq and its compatibility with other historic structures. The Desiqn Guidelines
for Multi-Family Buildinqs are located in section 10.0.
Building (::ode and Zoning Ordinances
The requirements of the building code and the zoning ordinance must be met in addition to the requirements of the
Iowa City Guidelines. For certain requirements such as mass, scale, size, siting considerations, and setbacks from
the street, the Iowa City Guidelines may be more stringent than the building code or the zoning ordinance. Thee
Historic Preservation Commission does NOT review proiects for compliance with the building code or zoninq ordi-
nance. Please consult with Housinq and Inspection Services to ensure the proiect is in compliance with these
requlations.
Alternative Desi§ns
Alternative design solutions or exceptions to the Iowa City Guidelines, the Design Guidelines for Multi-Family Build-
ings, or the Neighborhood District Guidelines may be considered by the Historic Preservation Commission. The
intent in considering alternative designs is to allow architectural flexibility in exceptional circumstances. The intent is
not to reduce the scope or quality of work required by these guidelines.
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4,0 Iowa City Guidelines for Alterations
Most maintenance and remodelinq prelects such as sidinq repair, porch reconstruction or repair, and chanties to the
doors and windows are considered alterations. Alterations to both contributing and noncontributinq properties, as
well as landmarks, should be done in a manner that is appropriate to the style and a.qe of the building, as well as its
neighborhood context, The historic character and inteqrity of older buildings should be.maintained by repairing
historic components to the extent feasible and usinq traditional materials and techniques.
4.1 Foundations
Foundations provide a base for a buildin9 and make a transition from the walls above ground to the walls or supports
below ground, The amount of exposed foundation varies with historic structures, but is typically 12 to 30 inches. On
brick or stone structures the foundation material may be different in color and texture than the wall material, and the
two are often separated by a belt course of yet another material or pattern,
Recommended: Disallowed:
Historic foundations Historic foundations
· Correcting all sources of moisture and other circum- · Covering exposed brick, stone, and r'JSficctcd mc
stances that may cause damage to the foundation co,q,5' textured concrete block foundations with a ce-
wall and footinqs, ment plaster or stucco.
· Repairing historic foundations rather than replacing
them. Not Recommended:
· Repairing or replacinq foundations with materials Historic foundations
that ............... u,, ,-, appear slmdar to the existinq
· Raising the adjacent 9rade atthe foundation to cover
materials in size, color, texture, composition, and
what was ~,,~,,,.,,¢ hlstoncally exposed,
joint profile.
· Painting masonry or concrete foundations that were
· Repairing stucco with a mixture that matches the originally unpainted.
"';";""~ existing in texture, color, and composition.
· Retaining the size and shape of ~,i~h,~, historic door
openings, window openings, and storm cellar en-
trances in the foundation. If new window wells are
,~.~.,~h Applies to: Historic DistrictsNoncontributing
required, the materials used should ........ must ap- Conservation Districts AIl proper[les
pear similar to the existing foundation material.
· Removing all,,v,, ..... v,,~,,,.,~"~""~ nonhistoric materials. New foundations
· Maintaining aslope awayfromthe foundation to pre- · For replacement foundation walls and piers, con-
vent standing water or drainage toward the founda- crete or rock-face concrete block may be used in
tion. place of masonry units that appears similar to the
existing the original.
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I"lasonr¥
Masonry is designed to resist weathering without paint or any other protective coating while retaining an appealing
appearance. As such, it is a relatively maintenance-free material. When there is deterioration of masonry, the single
most important step is to locate and repair the cause of the problem before going to the expense and trouble of
repairing the masonry. When repairing masonry, thrco-four important properties should be considered: color, texture,
dimension, and hardness of the masonry units.
Recommended: Disallowed:
Historic masonry Historic masonry
· Removing all vines. Vines cause the masonry to · Sandblasting, water blasting, or any other abrasive
retain moisture. Their root-like holdfasts can cause cleaning method. Blasting can cause very serious
damage to mortar joints, damage by destroying the protective exterior surface
and exposing the softer interior to rapid deteriora-
· Removing deteriorated mortar by hand. Raking the
joints with hand tools will .... ""+ 'is less likely to damage tion. This damage cannot be repaired,
the brick masonry. The Historic Preservation Com-
electric qrinders by a qualified professional to re- ,,maso,qry:
move mortar.
· Pointing soft historic masonry with a strong Portland
· Replacing deteriorated masonry units with ones thatcement mix or synthetic caulking compound. Hard
match thc appear similar to the existinq masonry mortars will damaqe soft historic masonry such as
units in color, texture and size, and that have an ap- brick.
propriate hardness. ,''~ m,.
· Painting or sealing historic masonry that has not
· Using mortar that is similar in hardness to the origi- been painted.
hal mortar. A recommended mix for historic ma-
sonry contains 1 part white Portland cement, 3 parts
lime, and 9 parts sand. If necessary, ""~".
..... ~ may
be added to the new mortar to match the color of the
original mortar This mix is suitable for both laying
and pointing masonry walls.
· Making mortar joints that match the dimensions of
the original joints, Old Historic mortar joints are of-
ten narrower than those commonly used today,
·Cleaning new mortar smears from the masonry face
with a mild acid designed for that purpose.
· Cleaning et6historic masonry using a natural bristle
brush and mild, water-based detergent. Sometimes
a gentle chemical method may be appropriate, but
only if it does not damage the masonry.
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4,3 Wood
Most of the structures in Iowa City's historic districts neiqhborhoods are of wood frame construction and have wood
siding. Many dwellings have wood elements such as trim, windows, doors, porches, cornices, decorative elements,
and pediments. While most wood is relatively inexpensive, durable, and easy to work with, it must be maintained
properly to have a long life.
Recommended: Disallowed:
Historic wood Historic wood
· Repairing historic wood elements rather than re- · Covering original wood siding, soffits and eave
placing them. boards~ with another material such as vinyl or alumi-
· Usinq epoxy products, such as Wood Epox and num siding.
Liquid Wood by Abatron, to consolidate deteriorated · Using destructive and dangerous paint removal meth-
wood components, and fill or reconstruct missinq ods such as sandblasting, water blasting, or burning
wood. with a propane or butane torch.
· Duplicating and replacing historic wood elements · Removal of historic wood elements such as trim,
when they cannot be repaired, porches, cornices, and decorative elements.
· Replacing damaged wood~,~,,,~'~'~"" ~ with Wood substitutes
new or salvaged wood~,~,,,~"~,~"'" ~ that
· Substituting a material in place of wood that does
match the
...,,~ ..... historic ones.
not retain the appearance, function, and paintability
· Monitoring wood surfaces for signs of excessive water of the original wood ............
damage, rot, or pest infestation. Keeping all sur-
faces primed, painted and appropriately caulked in
order to prevent wood deterioration.
· Eliminating excessive moisture problems such as
leaky roofs, gutters, and downspouts. The improper
venting of baths, kitchens, basements, and dryers
may cause moisture problems.
· Removing vegetation that is growing against the
wood elements or siding.
Wood substitutes
· Substituting a material in place of wood only if the
substitute material retains the appearance and func-
tion of the original wood. The substitute material
must be durable, accept paint, and be approved by
the Historic Preservation Commission. For many
applications, fiber cement board is an approved sub-
stitute for wood.
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4.4 Mass and Rooflines
Mass and roof pitch are ~defining characteristics of historic architectural styles Most of the roofs in historic
neighborhoods were originally sawn cedar shingles, althouqh standinq seam metal was sometimes applied. The
texture of the wood shingles on the steep-pitched roofs was a prominent feature of historic neighborhoods .... , ........
ce2,tury during the 19th and early 20th centuries. A building permit is not required for simply replacing shingles and
historic review is not required, the ............. ~ ...................
.-- Recommended: Disallowed:
~ Ori~inal roofline and mass Oriqinal roofline and mass
~ · Preserving the original roof pitches and spans
· ...... ~ng Substantially alterinq the roof pitch of a
· :- historic buildinq on one or both sides of the roof to
'~ · Preserving the original walls and vertical corners
..~ that define the massing of a historic building, gain headroom below the rafters.
,5 Materials New dormers
° · ..r~,~,.,.~ · Adding dormers that are wider than ones commonly
- · Preserving v,,~,,,., historic trim such as crown mold-
· ~ lng, skid and frieze boards, and decorative metal, found in the neighborhood or on buildinFIs of a simF
lar architectural style.
· Replacing a special historic shingle with one of a
similar style when the old shingles need replacing. · Adding dormers that extend above the existing peak
of the roof,
· Using asphalt shingles that resemble the texture and
color of weathered wood shingles for roofs that had
Not Recommended:
wood shingles
~,,~,,,,..,,¢ historically.
· Installing antennas, vents, solar collectors, skylights,
· Painting metal roofs dark colors, usually dull red or
green, or a natural metallic silver color, or other mechanical devices on prominent street
elevations.
New dormers
! Desiqninq new dormers to be of a size, scale and
proportion that is consistent with the architectural
style. Applies to: Historic Districts Nonconb]buting
· Designing new dormers such that the face of the Conservation Districts AIIproperties
dormer is primarily composed of window area. Dormers
· Adding dormers to an existinq roof in a manner that · Dormers may be larger than those commonly found
does not significantly alter the character of the his- ~on historic buildings of a simi-
toric building, lar architectural style provided that the dormer does
· Addinq dormers that are in propodion to the roof's not seriously alter the character of the building.
overall size. The width of the dormers in proportion
to the roof on which they are located should be con-
sistent with the architectural style.
· Adding dormers that are n_~_o closer than 3 feet to an
existing gable end or hip. The intent is to avoid sig-
nificantly altering the original roof lines.
· Constructinfl qabled and hipped dormers that have
roof pitches similar to the pitch of the main roof.
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4.5 Siding
Wood siding is prevalent throughout the historic neighborhoods in Iowa City. Most often it is plain ~ clapboard
siding with an exposure between 3 and 5 inches; however, it is sometimes tongue and groove, shiplap, or wall shingle
*,¢ .... ~,~ siding. Wood siding along with the trim details and a variety of paint colors combine to make one of the most
important defining characteristics of tho historic districts. This display of detail and color is essential to the character
of the old neighborhoods, and therefore siding must be protected by the design guidelines.
The primary threat to the traditional appearance of the-olde~r neighborhoods has come with the application of syn-
thetic siding. This has been installed in an effort to avoid periodic painting. While synthetic siding may last longer than
a paint job, it does deteriorate over time and does need to be replaced when it fades, cracks, dents, or deteriorates.
The application of synthetic siding covers many architectural details of a building, damages the historic siding and
trim, and in some cases, necessitates the removal of historic elements altogether. For ali of the reasons stated above,
the covering of historic properties with synthetic siding is not allowed.
Recommended: Disallowed:
Historic siding Historic trim
· Repairing ......... ~ historic wood siding and trim. · Removing historic trim pieces such as door and win-
. Replacing deteriorated sections of wood siding with dow trim, skirt and frieze boards, and corner boards.
new or salvaged wood siding that matches the origi · Covering historic trim such as door and window trim,
¢~,-historic wood siding, skirt and frieze boards, and corner boards.
· Removing syntheticsidingand ' '
repalnng ~, ,~ ..... his- Synthetic sidinq
toric wood siding and trim.
· Applying synthetic siding such as aluminum, vinyl,
Wood substitutes or false masonry siding.
· Substituting a material in place of wood siding only if
the substitute material retains the appearance and
function of the original wood. The substitute mate- Applies to: Conservation Districts Noncontributing
rial must be durable, accept paint and be approved o
by the Historic Preservation Commission. In many
applications, fiber cement board is an approved districts
wood substitute.
· Synthetic siding may be used provided:
Synthetic sidinq
· All sources of moisture that have caused dam-
. Matching synthetic siding may be used to repair age to the structure are corrected and the dam-
damage to existing synthetic siding, a~qe repaired prior to the application of the sid-
· Historic architectural features such as window
trim, brackets, moldinqs, rafter tails, columns,
balusters and similar details are not covered,
removed, cut or otherwise damaged. Unless
severely deteriorated, historic wood siding must
not be removed.
· To the extent possible, the synthetic siding ap-
pears similar to the oriqinal wood sidinq in ex-
posure, texture and desiqn.
· Trim boards extend in front of the face of the
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4.6 Paint and Color
......
Paint schemes should be simple ~
~,,w~,,.~' Colors should be selected to complement the style and period of the building. The Iowa City Historic
Preservation Commission has literature that recommends historically appropriate paint colors and schemes. For
information please contact thet~lan~ing 3fi!so Preservation Planner. A building permit is not required for painting and
historic review is not required.
Recommended: Not Recommended:
Repainting Repaintin~q
· Removing loose and peeling paint and cleaning the · Dry sanding, sandblasting or using high-pressure
surfaces to be painted in accordance with pertinent sprayers to remove paint from masonry or wood.
State and Federal guidelines. Practices that help · Using high heat or open flames for paint removal.
reduce the potential for the creation of lead dust,
such as misting surfaces with water when scraping, ° Using paint strippers containing methylene chloride.
are encouraged. Old paint that is sound and rea- · r~,~, ...... ~,.~..- .
...... ~, ........ Using other methods th3t invch'e
sonably smooth should be left in place as a founda-
with a high potential to create lead dust that are dis-
tion for the new paint, couraged by State and Federal guidelines.
· Takinq all recommended safety precautions, includ- Paint color
lng using a proper respirator to avoid breathing the
fumes or dust from lead-based paint · Choosing bright, obtrusive colors.
· Collecting and properly disposing of paint chips and ° Painting a building entirely white.
other waste.
· Priming, caulking, and finishing with high-quality
products.
·Removing any grayed surface of weathered wood
by sanding.
· Treatinq dry wood with linseed oil and priming with
an oil-based primer.
Paint color
· Choosing a color scheme ..... 3
....... ~ ........... that is consistent with the archi-
tectural style of the buildinq. Typically, this would be
one color for the body of the buildinq, one or two
colors for the trim, and black or dark green for the
storm sashes. If a horizontal board delineates the
upper floor of the buildinq, a second color may be
used for the upper floor walls.
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4.7 Windows
Windows are one of the most important elements that define a building's architectural character. Important window
characteristics are the window type, size, proportion, trim, and pattern of divided-lights. Most often, historic windows
are double-hung, but the ~ ..... ;,~,..4 .... ,~ .... ~, .... '~;+""*'""' "~'"~' ""'~ ~"*~'"~'"° ~'~ *~'~' ~"'"d~n'' casements
were occasionally used. Except for small decorative windows, historic ~ windows are generally
considerably taller than they are wide, and the lower and upper floor windows ,~ay are often aligned vertically.
Recommended: Disallowed:
Historic windows New and replacement windows
· Preserving the ~xietie~hhistoric windows by repair- · Installing modern types of windows including slid
lng sashes and frames, lng, awning, casement, and bay windows when they
· Retaining ,~,";""~
o,,~ ..... historic window frames by-and were not original to the building or consistent with
replacing badly deteriorated sashes with new sashes the architectural style.
that match the historic ones. · Installing metal, vinyl clad or vinyl windows when
Replacement windows they were not original to the building.
· Replacing badly deteriorated windows with new · Using snap-in muntin bars to achieve the appear-
ones that match the type, size, sash width, trim, use ance of divided-lights.
of divided-lights, and overall appearance of the origi
r~Phistoric windows.
Not Recommended:
cF ..... ,~ . Storm windows
....... Us~nq new wood windows and sashes to
replace historic wood windows and sashes. The ,, Installing exterior metal or vinyl storm windows.
use of metal-clad, solid-wood windows is accept- Shutters
able. Replacement windows and trim must accept
paint. Divided-lights may be created with muntins · Installing shutters on w~ndows that d~d not ~,,~,,,,,,¢
bars that are adhered to both sides of the glass, buthistorically have shutters.
not with snap-in muntin bars.
· _ Replacing a bedroom window, if required for egress
by the Buildinq Code, with a new one that matche~
the size, trim, use of divided-liqhts, and overall ap- Appliesto: HistoricDistdct Noncon~butin9
pearance of the previous bedroom window or other Conservatfon Districts Allpropenies
windows in the house. · Vinyl or vinyl clad wood windows may be used for
New windows replacement of basement windows provided the
· Adding windows that match the type, proportions, foundation wall is no more than 18 inches above
trim, and appearance of the "";";--~ ~rade.
~,,~ ..... historic win-
dows. The sash width must be similar to that of the
oriqinal windows.
· Adding new w ndows in a location that is consistent
with the window pattern of the historic buildinq or
buildinqs of similar architectural style.
Storm windows
·Installing traditional wood storm windows and
screens on older buildings.
· Installing wood-frame combination storm windows
with screens that resemble traditional wood storm
windows. The use of metal-clad, wood-frame com-
bination storm windows is acceptable. Storm win-
dows must accept paint.
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4.8 Doors
The original size and shape of door openings should be maintained. Many oldcr historic entrance doors are of panel-
type construction or solid frames with glass lights in the upper part of the door. Historic eld-storm doors are often wood
doors with removable sashes. These ek~ historic door styles should be used when it is necessary to replace originat
doors. Historic ek~garage doors often possess distinctive design features and should be retained if possible,
Recommended: Disallowed:
Historic doors New doors
· Repairing v,,~ ..... historic doors rather than replac- · Installing flush entrance doors or other modern door
lng them. styles.
· Replacing badly deteriorated doors with new or sal- · Installing sliding patio doors if they were not original
vaqed doors o,qc$ that are similar in size, material, to the buildinq or consistent with the architectural
style, and appearance, style,
New doors · Installing natural aluminum storm doors.
· Installing a wood screen door that accepts sashes · Blocking down dooropeningstoaccommodatestan-
with glass or screen, dard door sizes,
· Adding new door openings that are tdmmed to match
other doors and windows in the building, Not Recommended:
· Substituting a material in place of wood for doors
· Installing a double-car garage door where two single-
and screen doors only if the substitute material re-
car doors are possible.
rains the style and appearance of the historic doors
and screen doors. The substitute material must be
durable, accept paint, and be approved by the His-
toric Preservation Commission,
Garaqe doors Applies to: Conservation Districts All properties
· Retaining and repairing~,,~,,,,.,'-'";"~""~ historic garage · "~'*""~""~ Sliding' ' patio doors or other modern-style
doors where practical, doors may be installed on the rearofa primary build-
· Installing new garage doors that ,,mi,,mic resemble lng provided thatthe openings are trimmed to match
the styles of tr=diticnal historic ones, or installing the existing doors and/or windows.
new garage doors that are simple in design. Smooth
or simple panel-type doors may be used.
· Adding trim to garage door openings that matches
that of other doors and windows in the garage.
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4.9 Porches
Porches are the focus of many historic buildings and help define their overall character. In historic residential
neighborhoods, front porches help to establish a sense of community. Front porches and sun porches should be
preserved for both their architectural and social value.
Recommended: Disallowed:
Historic porches Historic porches
· Repairing historic porches and conserving as much · Removing a historic front porch.
of the e~igina! historic material as possible.
· Changing the original roof pitch. Newer materials
· Replacing badly deteriorated pieces components including EPDM rubber sheeting and heat-sealed
w~th new ones that match the ,,,,~ ...... historic corn- asphalt products make the maintenance of Iow-
ponents in design and material, Custom fabrication pitched roofs easier than in years past.
of columns, brackets, pedestals, and moldings may · Enclosing front porches or other porches that are
be necessary, but many porch components can be hiqhly visible from the street with permanent win-
ordered through lumber yards, dews and/or walls.
· Using vertical-grained fir porch flooring for its resis- New materials
tance to weathering.
· Using wrought iron elements unless they were part
· Constructinq or replacinq missing balustrades and
of the historic design.
handrails using historic photographs or in a style
that '
Is .~,~,,v~. ..... to consistent with both the build- · Using unpainted treated wood for elements that
~n-g_and neighborhood ISee section 4.10 Balustrades would have been painted in their historic applica-
and Handrails for more details), tions.
· Usingwoodstepsforawoodporchandtile, brick, or · Using precast concrete steps on the front or side
concrete steps for a masonry porch, elevation if the steps will be hiqhly visible from the
street. They are acceptable on the rear elevation.
.,~ ....., ~.; ..... ~;~;.~ ~,^,,,,~ ~, .... ;~;,,..~ Wood substitutes
betw, eemC~Leavinq exposed the support piers · Substituting a material in place of wood that does
below the porch columns. Skirtinq must be added not retain the appearance, function, and paintability
to fill the space below the porch floor and qrade ifof the original wood.
this space is 24 inches or greater. The skirt must be
located between the porch piers.
· Constructing porch skirting usinq a 3-6 inch wood Applies to: Historic Districts Noncontributing
frame with slats fastened to the back of the frame in Conservation Districts All properties
a vertical or lattice pattern. New materials
· Enclosing only a portion of a front porch with screens · Porch floors may be concrete if the floor is no more
toprovideasitting areathatistothesideofthesteps than 18 inches above grade. Porches with floors
and front entrance of the house. The screens should that are more than 18 inches above grade must be
be set behind the columns and balustrades to pre- built using traditional porch construction with wood
serve the v,,~ ..... h~stonc appearance of the porch, joists and wood flooring.
Wood substitutes · Pretreated porch decking or dimensional lumber
· Substituting a material in place of wood only if the may be used for deckinq provided the qaps between
substitute material retains the appearance and func- the floorboards do not exceed 1/8 inch.
tion of the original wood. The substitute must be · Porches on rear elevations need not reproduce
durable, accept paint, and be approved by the His- historic details.
toric Preservation Commission.
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4.10 Balustrades and Handrails
Balustrades (quardrails) and handrails serve as both decorative and functional elements on porches, balconies, and
steps. For historic properties, the design should be consistent with the architectural style, but not at the expense of
safety.
Recommended: Disallowed:
Historic balustrades and handrails Historic balustrades and handrails
~ · Repairing historic balustrades and railings. ,, Removing histo(ic balustrades or railings.
~~ · Replacing badly deteriorated components with ones · Covering the historic balustrades or railings with ma-
~ that match the historic components in design and terials such as siding.
~, material.
.--- New balustrades and handrails
-~ New balustrades and handrails
· Using unpainted treated wood for elements that
~ · Constructinq or replacinq missing balustrades by would have been painted in the historic application.
~ using historic photographs or by choosing a style
· Using wrought iron elements unless they were part
_o that is consistent with the architectural style of the
.~, buildinq, of the historic design.
· Installing turned balusters in balustrades that have
an actual diameter of 2 inches or greater, or square
spindles that are 2 1-1/2 inches or greater in width.
· Installing top and foot rails that are at least 2 inches Appliesto: Historic DistrictsNoncontributing
in thickness. These can be made with 3/4-inch and Conservation Districts AIIproperties
5/4-inch lumber glued together. New balustrades and handrails
_._ On buildinqs where a spindled balustrade would be · On buildinqs where a spindted balustrade would be
most consistent with the architectural style1 spacinq most consistent with the architectural style, spacin~
spindles so that the balustrade is at least 40% solid, spindles so that the balustrade is at least 30% solid.
Spindles must be spaced so that no gap between
the spindles exceeds 4 inches as required by the · On buildinqs where turned spindles would be most
buildinq code. This is for child safety, consistent with the architectural style, installin§
· Providing handrails on porch steps as required by square spindles.
the buildinq code. Handrails should match the his-
toric balustrade height on the porch unless other-
wise specified by the building code. The handrail
must have a continuous member that can be easily
gripped. The handrail should either match the porch
balustrade or be made of round steel pipe.
_. Providin~ balustrades on the porch as required by
the buildinq code. When the porch floor is more
than 30 inches above ~rade, the balustrade must be
42 inches hiqh except for sinqle-family and duplex
structures where it may be as Iow as 36 inches.
Slopin~ the top and foot rails sliqhtly to allow water to
be shed from these surfaces and help prevent dete-
rioration of these members.
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4.1 I Gutters and Downspouts
Original built-in gutters are important design features of historic buildings. Removing these requires a building permit
and must be approved by the Historic Preservation Commission. A building permit and Certificate of Appropriateness
is-ar~e not required for replacing external gutters.
Recommended: Disallowed:
Original built-in qutters Roof slope
· Repairing original built-in gutters. EPDM rubber · Altering the roof slope nearthegutterwhen covering
sheeting is an economical replacement material e!~historic built-in gutters.
for the original tin flashing.
· Covering original built-in gutters and applying exte-
rior gutters only if the roof slope at the gutter is not
altered. This can be accomplished with horizontal
blocking and flashing above the old gutter.
New downspouts
· Installing metal downspouts placed vertically near
the corners, They should be painted to match the
background wal~l color,
4, 1 7. Chimneys
Fireplace chimneys are often a defininq architectural feature of historic houses. Chimneys may have decorative
brickwork and often are a distinquishinq feature of the roof profile. Therefore, historic chimneys should be preserved.
Recommended: Disallowed:
Historic chimneys Historic chimneys
· Adding a flue liner to historic chimneys for safety · Removing prominent chimneys that are important
reasons, to the historic architectural character of the build-
. Keeping flue caps as inconspicuous as possible, lng.
· Plastering over masonry chimneys in place of proper
· Following the recommendations for masonry repair
in section 4.2 Masonr7 repair.
· Pointing with mortar that is too hard for historic, soft
· Repairinq and cappinq unused historic chimneys brick.
in a manner that prevents vermin from enterinq the
chimney, but allows air circulation. · Usinq synthetic sealants, adhesives and/or wraps to
New chimneys repair masonry chimneys.
· Usinp masonry to construct full-heiqht exterior fire-
place chimneys in a manner that is consistent with
the architectural style of the buildinq.
· Boxin~ and finishinq new chimney pipes that pen-
etrate the roof with thin brick veneer or stucco.
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4.13 Site and Landscaping
Site features and landscaping can contribute s gn f cant y to the character of a neighborhood, streetscape or property.
Accommodating parkinq, site access and other modern outdoor needs should be done in a discreet manner. To the
extent possible, these modern site features should be located in the backyard and accessed from an alley.
Recommended: Disallowed:
· Repairing historic brick paving materials and retain- · Providing parking spaces betweenthe primarystruc-
.=o ing walls, ture and the street. (Moved from Neighborhood Dis-
~ · Constructinq new driveways to be similar to historic trict Guidelines.)
~, driveways in the neighborhoods. Typically these ~ Addinq curb cuts and driveways from the street when
~ driveways are 8-10 feet in width and may have only a access is available from an alley.
'~ three foot section for each track paved, leaving qrass
~ ' ' · Removinq historic metal fences.
g in the center of the drive. -
,_,-z' · Removing. large trees that are planted closer than
~ 20 feet to historic buildinqs and shrubs planted Not Recommended:
_o closer than 5 feet. Trees, shrubs and other substan-
~: tial plantinqs can increase the moisture and mold at · Replacing historic brick pavinq with concrete.
the exterior wails and the roots can damaqe founda- · Removinq mature trees, unless tree is causinq dam
tions, aqe to a buildinq, is diseased, or is structurally un-
Pedestrian Access sound, as determined by a professional arborist.
· Providing a sidewalkthat connects the entrance door Fences
or porch to the public sidewalk. (Moved from Neigh- · Installinq chain link, wire mesh or rail fences in Io-
borhood District Guidelines.) cations hiqhly visible from the street.
Vehicular Access
· Providing vehicular access from an alley when avail-
able. Driveways leading from the street to garages
or parking at the rear of the property should be one
lane in width, but can be widened toward the back of
the lot to provide access to multi-stall garages or
parking spaces. (Moved from Neighborhood District
Guidelines.)
Parking
· Providing parking behind the primary structure on a
lot where possible. If parking must be located along
the side of an existing or new primary structure, it
must be set back from the front plane of the building
a minimum of 10 feet and be screened by a decora~
tire fence, landscaping, or a combination of a deco-
rative fence and landscaping, and approved by the
Historic Preservation Commission. (Moved from
Neighborhood District Guidelines.)
Fences
· Installinq fences between the street and the front
facade that are 3 feet or less in heiqht.
· Designinq fences to be similar to historic fence
styles, such as wood picket fences, and wrought
iron or metal fences.
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5.0 Iowa City Guidelines for Additions
An addition to a historic house is often required to accommodate an expandinq family, home office or modern
lifestyle. These guidelines are for additions that expand the interior livin¢l space or buildinq footprint, as well as for
other attached structures such as new porches, decks and ramps,
5. I Expansion of Building Footprint
When planning an addition that expands the buildinq footprint, consider first how a new exterior form and root can be
added to the existinq house in a manner that is compatible with the desiqn of the historic buildinq, Offen, the desired
interior space dictates the location and size of the addition, and the resulting roofline and form appear awkward and
inconsistent with the historic structure, The Historic Preservation Commission stronqly recommends usinq a desiqn
professional to help evaluate space needs and plan a compatible addition, Additions to structures in districts must
also comply with the quidelines in section 8.0 Neiqhborhood District Guidelines,
Recommended: Recommended (cont.):
Design Mass and Roofline
· Preservinq siqnificant historic materials and features
of the oriqinal structure such as decorative windows, +~,,. ,..~..~,..., ..~r,...~ .... are consistent with the mass-
brackets, porches, and trim. inq and roofline of the historic building. This requires
that the wall areas and ~orners, as well as
· Designinq an addition so that it does not diminish the roof pitches and spans are all consistent with the
the character of the historic structure.
existing structure building and have a propodion that
· Distinquishinq between the historic structure and is similar to that of the existinq buildinq.
by offsetting the walls of the addition from the walls ...........
,,,~, ...... +~,,**;.~ ~,4,4~+;..,.o Constructing the roof
of the original structure.
overhang, soffits and eaves of the addition so that
· Matching key horizontal "lines" on the existing build- they match the roof overhanq, soffits and eaves of
lng, such as water table, eave height, window head the existinq buildin~, When the eaves of an addition
height and band boards, n order to prey de cent nu- intersect the eaves of the existing structure buildinq,
ity between the addition and the historic structure,care should be taken to assure that the two eaves
· Using a palette of materials that is similar to that align properly. The trim details cfa new eave should
used onthehistoricstructure, match the eave details of the existing
· Placing buildinq additions at the rear of a property, if
possible. Additions at or near the front of an existing Siding
buildinq must be set back at least 18 inches from · Applying siding to a new addition that m=tchcc thc
the front plane of the historic buildinq, and must be appears similar in size, shape, texture, and material
differentiated by a chanqe in the roofline or other to the existing siding on the~,~'"~"~""~,~,,,,., historic build-
means, lng.
Foundations Masonry
· Constructing an addition foundation that ............ · When using masonry on an addition, using new
~,i~i,,., appears similar to the historic foundation in masonry that appears similar in color, texture, unit
color, texture, unit size, and joint profile, size, and ioint profile to the historic masonry.
Wood
· Constructing additions with materials that ........ ap-
pear similar to the historic siding, trim, moldings,
and other details of the original building, 25
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Recommended (cone.): Disallowed:
Paint and Color _. Constructing an addition between the historic build-
lng and the street,
· Painting additions to match the origin31 existing historic build-
ing · Leaving largeexpansesofwallsurface uninterrupted
Windows by windows or doors.
· Constructing an addition that is not distinquishabie
· Ahgmng from the historic buildinq
th,~ ~m,, ................... c~ac.~ · Using synthetic siding on an addition instead of the
· Using windows that are of a similar type, proportion and erica,t~-historic siding type or a substitute material
divided-light pattern as those in the original structure, approved by the Historic Preservation Commission.
· Followinq with the guidelines for new windows in section 4,7 _. Addinq space to a structure by enclosing a historic
front or side porch.
Windows.
Doors
Not Recommended:
· Installing doors in additions that match the material of his-
toric doors, and have a similar style and appearance as the · Constructinq an addition that expands a historic
historic doors in the existinq buildinq, house vertically and increases its overall heiqht. Re-
. Installing French doors, or doors of a similar type, in additions modelinq an attic space and adding dormers is ac-
where a large opening is desired, ceptable.
· Followinq the guidelines for new doors in section 4.8 Doors.
Gutters and downspouts
· Constructing built-in gutters in additions to historic buildings Appliesto: HistoricDistricts Setbackadditions
that have built-in gutters. Conservation Districts AIl additions
New porches New foundations
concrete or ..........
· For additions to foundations, '"
· Constructing new porches that are consistent with the his-
textured concrete block may be used in place of
toric building or similar to porches of the same architectural
v,,~,,,~,"';";""~ masonry units that appear similar to the oriqi-,
style, nal masonry.
· Constructing new porchesthat are more than 18 inches above
· For additions to foundations, it is acceptable to
grade using traditional porch construction with wood joists
and wood flooring, match the color of the original foundation by using
paint or masonry stain rather than matching the
· Adding a lattice skirt or grills to fill the space between the material and appearance of the original foundation
porch floor and grade if this space is 24 inches or greater, material.
The skirt should be constructed between the porch piers. New masonry
Balustrades and handrails
· Additions to masonry structures may be sided with
· Followinq the ~quidelines for new balustrades and handrails wood. The siding type must be.~,v,vv ........ on-
in section 4. '10 Balustrades and Handrails. sistent with the age and architectural style of the
~'"~"~""~ historic building. The trim must be consis-
Chimneys v,,2 .....
tent with both the siding type and the architectural
· Constructinq new exterior fireplace chimneys of masonry or style of the buildinq. Any substitute materials must
stucco if the chimney is highly visible from the street, be durable, accept paint, and be approved by the
Historic Preservation Commission.
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Applies to: Historic Districts Setback edditions
Conser',,ation DistrictsAIl additions
Wood
· Window trim, door trim, fascia and frieze boards, and corner
and band boards on additions must be similar to those on the
historic buildinq, However, other details of the historic build-
ing may be omitted, simplified, or enhanced on additions as
long as they are compatible with the existing structure
Windows
· Modern window types, such as casement windows, may be
used in additions provided they have overall proportions com-
parable to those found on the ......... ~ h~stonc building, and a
similar divided-liqht pattern. The windows must be trimmed
,
to match the ......... ~ hlstonc windows in the building, The
windows may be installed side-by-side, but they must have a
mullion between them if mullions were used between win-
dows on the historic building. Transom-like or half-round
fixed glass units may be used if they create a traditional-look-
ing window arrangement consistent with the ~,.~ ..... h~stonc
building style.
Porches
· Porch floors may be concrete if the floor is no more than 18
inches above grade. Porches with floors that are more than
18 inches above grade must be built using traditional porch
construction with wood joists and wood flooring,
· Dimensional lumber may be used for decking provided the
gaps between the floorboards do not exceed 1/8 inch.
· Porches on rear elevations need not reproduce historic
details.
Gutters and downspouts
· Additions need not have built-in gutters unless the new gut-
ters align with the built-in gutters of the existing building. For
instance, a one-story addition need not have built-in gutters if
it is attached to a two-story wall.
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5.2 Decks and Ramps
Decks and ramps are features that are not typical to historic structures. They are modern inventions desiqned to meet
the needs of our modern lifestyle and buildinq codes. As such, it is not necessary that they duplicate the details of the
buildinq to which they are attached, However, they should be as unobtrusive as possible,
....................... vv ............ at ..... ~,~,,v~, ....................... t~e~s-Ramps may be
approved that accommodate reasonable access and use by disabled occupants provided they do not significantly
alter or detract from the historic character of the building. The Historic Preservation Commission will work with
applicants to find designs that will accommodate their needs and that are compatible with the historic character of the
building.
Recommended: Disallowed:
Decks Decks
· Locatinqanewdeckonthebackofaprimarybuild- · Constructinq a deck between the street and the
lng, opposite the street-facinq facade and set in street-facinq facade if it detracts from the neiqhbor-
from the side wails at least 8 inches, hood or is not compatible with the architectural style
· Desiqninq decks so that the size, scale and Ioca- of the existinq buildinq.
tiondonotdetractfromthecharacterofthedistrict's _. Leaving balusters and railinqs unpainted if they are
rear yards, if significant to the distr ct highly visible from the street.
· Attachinq decks to the buildinq in a manner that
will not damaqe a historic exterior wall or, other Not Recommended:
historic materials, or cause wood sidinq to dete-
riorate. Ramps
· Followinq the guidelines in section 4.10 Balus- · Constructinq a ramp that extends more than 8 feet
trades and Handrails. in front of the primary, street-facing facade.
_. If creatinq a screened porch structure, followinq
the guide nes for porches in section 5,1 Expan-
sion of Buildinq Footprint.
Ramps
· Designing ramps so they do not detract from the
historic character of the house. To the extent pos-
sible, the yard should be qraded to create a portion
of the incline of the ramp.
· _ Locating a new ramp, or as much of the new ramp
as possible, on the side of the building,
· Incorporating a ramp into a porch.
· Landscaping around a ramp to soften the visual
impact of the structure from the street,
! Followinq the guidelines in section 4.10 Balus-
trades and Handrails.
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6.0 Iowa City Guidelines for New Construction
(This section incorporates guidelines from the Neighborhood D/strict Guidelines and the Iowa City Guidelines. Only
substantive changes from the Neighborhood District Guidelines have been indicated.)
Most new structures constructed in Iowa City's historic neighborhoods are garages or other outbuildings. Although
most of the lots in these neighborhoods are developed, occasionally the oppodunity to construct a new primary
structure on a vacant lot may arise, or to replace a nonhistoric build/hq or a build/hq that has been destroyed. These
guidelines are intended to ensure that new buildinqs are compatible with the character of the neiqhborhood. Pro- §
posed new buildinqs must also comply with 8.0 Neiqhborhood District Guidelines, which are used to determine the
appropriate size, scale, site location and architectural style of the new buildinq. These factors are dependent on the
character of the surroundinq neiqhborhood and district, and therefore are not addressed in this section.
6, I New Primary Structures ._~
Recommended: Recommended (cont.):
Setbacks (Moved from Neighborhood D/strict Guide- Masonry (Moved from Neichborhood D/strict Guidelines.) ..~
lines.)
· Using masonry that has a similar appearance to the
· For new primary buildings, locating the building a masonry on historic buildings of a similar architec-
distance from the street so that the setback is con-rural style.
s/stent with the setbacks of existing buildings located Wood.(Moved from Neighborhood District Gu de nes )
adjacent to the proposed building.
· Usingwoodoranapproved woodsubstituteforbuild-
· Determining the setback of a new primary building lng trim and features such as corner boards, win-
by taking the average of the setbacks of the four near- dow trim, frieze boards, columns, brackets and s/mi-
est primary buildings located on the same block and lar features.
along the same street frontage. The setbacks of
existing buildings must be measured at the first floor Wood substitutes (Moved from Neighborhood District
wall of the main living area of the building, excluding Guidelines.)
a covered or enclosed porch. · Substituting a material in place of wood only if the
substitute material retains the appearance and func-
· Locating front porches on new buildings so thatthey t/on of the original wood. The substitute material
extend into the required front yard, provided they are must be durable, accept paint, and be approved by
no closer to the street than any of the other porches the Historic Preservation Commission. For many
along the same frontage. Front porches are preva- applications, fiber cement board is an approved
lent on existing buildings within the districts, wood substitute.
Design (new) Dormers
· Desiqninq a new primary structure in a similar style · Followinq the quidelines for new dormers in section
to the architectural styles prevalent in the district. 4.4 Mass and Rooflines.
See the 8.0 Neighborhood District Guidelines for
the architectural styles that are appropriate for each Siding (Moved from Neighborhood District Guidelines.)
district. ! Us/hq siding that is consistent with the architectural
· Once an architectural style for a new primary build-style of the new build/hq. Most historic sidinq in
in;! is selected, following the specifications in sec- Iowa City is wood. Fiber cement siding is an accept-
able substitute for wood siding in most circum-
t/on 11.0 Residential Architectural S~les of Iowa City. stances.
This section describes the massinq, roofline, sid-
inq, windows, doors, porches and other architec- Paint and color (new)
rural features for each historic style. · Where synthetic sidinq is allowed, using a color
scheme that is consistent with the architectural style
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Recommended (cont.): Disallowed:
Windows_(Moved from Neighborhood District Guidelines.) Windows
· Specifying the window type, propor[ion, shape, pro- · Usinq snap-in muntin bars to create the appearance
file, divided-light pattern, and placement based on of divided-liqhts.
the architectural style of the new structure and con-Doors (Moved from Neighborhood District Guidelines.)
tributing structures of a similar style.
· Installing sliding glass patio doors in any location
· Using windows that are made of wood. The use of that is highly visible from the street.
.
metal-clad, solid-wood windows is acceptable. Win-
dows and trim mustacceptpaint. Divided-liqhts must · Constructing balconies that protrude from the walls
be created with muntins that are adhered to both without vertical supports on the front or sides of the
building.
sides of the qlass.
· Placing small decorative windows in the attic level Masonry (Moved from Neighborhood District Guidelines.)
of front gable ends if consistent with the architec- ,* Using synthetic masonry materials such as artificial
tural style, stone.
· Adding wood (or an acceptable wood substitute) win- Not Recommended:
dow trim that is three to four inches in width if the Porches (Moved from Neighborhood District Guidelioes.)
exterior walls are sided with wood.
· Constructing a new front porch that is entirely eh-
Doors (Moved from Neighborhood District Guidelines.) closed with walls and/or windows. Only a portion of
· Adding exterior doors on front or side elevations of a front porch may be enclosed with screens to pro-
buildings that have half- or full-light windows and/or vide a sitting area that is to the side of the steps and
raised panel construction, and are consistent with front entrance of the house. The screens should be
the architectural style, set behind the columns and balustrades to create
Porches (Moved from Neighborhood District Guidelines.) an appearance that is consistent with the architec-
tural style.
· Constructing front porches that are consistent with
the architectural style of the building. Front porches Attached qaraqes (Moved from Neighborhood District
are a character-defining element in Iowa City dis- Guidelines.)
tricts. · Constructing attached garages. However, if con-
· Using vertical-grained fir porch flooring for the porch structed, they should be set back at least 20 feet
decking, from the street-facing plane of the building.
· Using wood or an approved wood substitute that ac- Shutters
cepts paint for porch posts, trim and other compo- _. Addinqshuttersifshuttersarenotconsistentwiththe
nents, architectural style of the buildinq.
· Constructing new porches that are more than 18 Masonry (new)
inches above grade using traditional porch construc- · Usinq thin veneer masonry.
tion with wood joists and wood flooring.
· Adding a skirting to fill the space between the porch
floor and grade if this space is 24 inches or greater.
The skirt should be constructed between the porch
piers. Applies to: Conservation Districts All properties
Balustrades and handrails Porches (Moved from Neighborhood District Guidelines.)
· Followinq the quidelines for new balustrades and · Porch floors may be concrete if the floor is no more
handrails in section 4. fO Balustrades and Handrails. than 18 inches above grade. Porch floors that are
more than 18 inches above grade must be built in a
· If second-story porches are constructed, placing traditional way with wood joists and wood flooring.
them above first-story porches or first-floor interior
spaces. (Moved fromNeighborhood District Guide- (Exceptions continued on next page.)
lines.)
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Applies to: Conservation Districts All propedies
Porches (cont.) (Moved from Neighborhood District Windows (new)
Guidelines.) · Vinyl and vinyl clad wood windows and snapin
· Pretreated porch deckinq or dimensional lumber muntin bars (grids) may be used on new primary
may be used provided the gaps between the floor- structures and outbuildinqs.
boards do not exceed 1/8 inch.
· Porches on rear elevations need not reproduce
historic details.
Sidinq (Moved from Neighborhood District Guidelines.)
· Synthetic siding may be used on new primary struc-
tures and outbuildings, provided all window and door
trim, corner boards, band boards or other trim are
wood or an approved wood substitute
6.2 New Outbuildings
Recommended: Not Recommended:
Desiqn (Moved from Neighborhood District Guidelines,) Attached garages (Moved from Neighborhood District
· Placing new outbuildings, including garages, to Guidelines.)
the rear of the primary building. · Constructing garages attached to the primary
· Constructing garages and other outbuildings that building.
are clearly subordinate in size and ornamentation
to the primary structure.
· Constructing new outbuildings that reflect the style
of the primary structure. Appliesto: Conservation Districts AIIproperties
Garaqe doors (Moved from Neighborhood District Design (Moved from Neighborhood District Guidelines.)
Guidelines.) · New outbuildings may reflect the historic outbuild-
. Installinq garage doors that are simple in desiqn, lng styles in the neighborhood or the style of the pri-
Smooth or simple panel-type garage doors may mary buildinq.
be used. Windows
· Adding trim around the garage door openings that _. Vinyl or vinyl clad wood windows and snap-in mun-
matches the trim of other doors and windows on tin bars may be used on new outbuildinqs.
the building. Siding
· Installing single-cargarage doors. Bouble-carga-
· Synthetic sidinq may be used on new outbuildings.
rage doors are discouraged. -
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7.0 Iowa City Guidelines for Demolition
.................. ~ ........................................ ~ct g ........ e~, A Certificate of Appr0pnateness for the demo-
lition of any primary ......... bulldlnq on a contributing property within a conservation or historic district, or any
landmark, will be denied unless the applicant can demonstrate that the building is structurally unsound and irretriev-
able A decision to approve a Certificate of Appropriateness for the demolition of outbuildings on contributing an~d
noncontributing properties, and primary buildings on noncontributing propedies, will be made on a case-by-case
basis. For these cases, the Commission will consider the condition, integrity and architectural significance of the
outbuildinq or noncontributing building.
,
A Certificate of Appropriateness is also required for the removal of any portion of a buildinq, such as a porch, porch
balustrade, decorative brackets and trim, dormers, chimney or other architecturally si!::lnificant components on any
structure within a district, or on any landmark.
Before a Certificate of Appropriateness for demolition will be approved for a primary building, the Iowa City Historic
Preservation Commission must approve a Certificate of Appropriateness for the building that will replace the one
being demolished. This is true for primary buildings located on contributing and noncontributing properties.
Recommended: Disallowed:
· Removinq additions or alterations that are not his- · Demolishing any primary building on a contributing
toric and that siqnificantly detract from the buildinq's property within a conservation or historic district, or
historic character, any Iowa City Historic Landmark.
· Removinq nonhistoric buildinqs and structures that · Removing any historic architectural feature, such
detract from the historic character of a district. Such as a porch, chimney, bay window, dormer, brackets
buildinqs should be replaced with buildings that are or decorative trim, that is significant to the architec-
more compatible with the district, tural character and style of the buildinq.
· Removinq portions of a buildinq that are structurally
unsound and are a safety hazard. Not Recommended:
· Savinq and storing on site any historic architectural · Removing significant historic site features on the
features such as windows, doors and trim that are property such as brick driveways and iron fences.
removed from a buildinq or structure.
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8.0 Neighborhood District Guidelines
(Guidelines that were originally iecluded in both the Longfellow and College Hill District Guidelines, and would be
appropriate for any district, were incorporated into the Iowa City Guidelines. Guidelines specific to individual districts,
remain under Neighborhood District Guidelines.)
8. I Longfellow Neighborhood
The Longfellow Neighborhood District Guidelines apply ,!,~.,,,, I i %:~:-- ~ :
to the Summit Street Historic District, Longfellow
Historic District (including the Moffitt Cottage National
Register Historic District), Governor-Lucas Street Con-
servation District, Clark Street Conservation District, and
Dearborn Street Conservation District. They apply to
single-family and duplex buildings in these neighbor-
hood districts.
Site and Scale Guidelines
Setback, Front
[
On Summit Street only: The rear wall of the primary struc-
tures must not extend deeper than 125 feet from the front
street. This restriction preserves the openness of the
rear yards.
Building Facade
The total surface area of the street elevation of a new primary building must be no more than 800 square feet. Existing
primary structures must not be expanded in such a manner that the total surface area exceeds 800 square feet. For
the purposes of enforcing this guideline, the total surface area of the street elevation is defined as a figure derived by
calculating the surface area of all wall and roof surfaces, including window and door openings, that are visible in a
measured drawing of the building's street elevation.
On Governor, Bowery, and Court Streets only: The total surface area of the street elevation must be no more than 1200
square feet for a new primary building or for an existing building including a new addition.
On Summit Street only: The total surface area of the street elevation must be no more than 1500 square feet for a new
primary building or for an existing building including a new addition, and no more than 750 square feet for a new
outbuildinq building.
In the Moffitt Cottage National Register Historic D str ct on y The surface area of the street elevation must be no more
than 450 square feet for a new primary buildinq or an existing buildinq including a new addition.
Outbuildings
In the Summit Street Historic District only: Attached garages are not allowed. Garages must be located at the rear of
the property wherever possible.
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Architectural Guidelines for New Primary Structures
Building Styles
Architectural style is a defining characteristic for historic and conservation districts. A new primary structure must
reflect the historic styles of its neighborhood. Although new construction may adapt and mix some elements of
different styles, a single style must dictate the height and mass, rooflines, fenestration, and overhangs for the new
building. Please refer to section 11.0 Residential Architectural Styles of Iowa City for examples of historic building
styles. The architectural styles represented in each district are given below.
In the Summit Street Historic District only: A new building must reflect the Italianate, Queen Anne, Colonial Revival,
American Foursquare, Prairie School, Vernacular, or Eclectic style.
In the Lonqfellow Historic District only: A new building must reflect the Queen Anne, Colonial Revival, Craftsman,
Craftsman Bungalow. American Foursquare, Prairie School. Period Revival Coftaqe, Vernacular, or Eclectic style.
In the Governor-Lucas Street Conservation District only: A new building on Governor Street must reflect the Italianate,
Queen Anne, American Foursquare, or Vernacular style. A new building on Lucas Street must reflect the Queen Anne,
Craftsman, Craftsman Bungalow, American Foursquare, Prairie Schoo!, or Vernacular style.
tn the Clark Street Conservation District only: A new building must reflect the QueenAnne, Colonial Revival, Crafts-
man, Craftsman Bungalow, American Foursquare, Vernacular, or Eclectic style.
In the Dearborn Street Conservation District only: A new building must reflect the Craftsman, Craftsman Bungalow,
American Foursquare, Vernacular; or Eclectic style,
In the Moffitt Cottage National Reqister Historic District only: A new buildinq must reflect the Period Revival Coftaqe
style.
Building Height and Mass
New single-family houses or duplexes must be one, one-and-a-half, or two stories in height except as noted below,
In the Summit Street Historic District only: New single-family houses must have two full stories in the principal portion
of the building.
In the Moffitt Cottage National Register Historic District only: New single-family houses must be one story in height,
Porches
tn the Moffitt Cottaqe National Register Historic District only: Traditional front porches were not used in this district and
must not be used on new structures.
8.2 College Hill Neighborhood .......... ;" ~-- !'~:~-: ~
The College Hill Neighborhood District Guidelines ap -~
ply to the College Green Historic District, East College
Street Historic District, and the College Hill Conservation ~;
District. They apply to single-family and duplex buildings
in these neighborhood districts.
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Site and Scale Guidelines
Building Facade
The total surface area of the street elevation of a new primary structure must be no more than 1200 square feet,
Existing primary structures that were historically single-family houses must not be expanded in such a manner that the
total surface area exceeds 1200 square feet, If the primary structure is accidentally destroyed or is a noncontributing
structure that the owner wishes to demolish, and if the structure had/has a street elevation surface area of 1200 square
feet or greater, it may be reconstructed provided its street elevation area does not exceed the area of the pre-existing
primary structure. For the purposes of enforcing this guideline, the total surface area of the street elevation is defined
as a figure derived by calculating the surface area of ail wall and roof surfaces, including window and door openings,
that are visible in a measured drawing of the building's street elevation.
Architectural Guidelines for New Primary Structures
Building Styles
Architectural style is a defining characteristic for historic and conservation districts. A new primary structure must
reflect the historic styles of its neighborhood. Although new construction may adapt and mix some elements of
different styles, a single style should dictate the height and mass, rooflines, fenestration, and overhangs for the new
building. Please refer to section 11.0 Residential Architectural Styles of Iowa City for examples of historic buitding
styles. In the College Hill Neighborhood, a new building must reflect the Italianate, Queen Anne, Colonial Revival,
Craftsman, American Foursquare, Prairie School, Period Revival House, Vernacular or Eclectic style.
Building Height and klass
New single-family houses or duplexes must be one-and-a-half, or two stories in height, except as noted below.
On Colleqe Street only: New single-family houses and duplexes must be two stories in height.
8.3 Woodlawn Historic District
These quidelines apply to sinqle-family and duplex build- _
inqs in the Woodlawn Historic District.
Site and Scale Guidelines
Due to the unique site characteristics of this district, stan- sti~ric Distrct
dard Site and Scale Guidelines are difficult to apply.
Therefore, the Historic Preservation Commission will use
section 9,0 The Secretary of the Interior's Standards for
Rehabilitation for these quidelines.
Architectural Guidelines for New Primary Structures
Building Styles
AIthouqh it is unlikely that a new primary structure will be constructed in the Woodlawn Historic District, in the event that
this should happen, section 9.0 The Secretaq/of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation will apply. Please refer to
section 11.0 Residential Architectural Styles of Iowa City for examples of historic buildinq styles. In the Woodlawn
Historic District, a new buildinq must reflect the Italianate, Queen Anne, or Eclectic style.
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8.4 Northside Neighborhood ,,
The Northside Neiqhborhood District Guidelines apply
to the Brown Street Historic District. They apply to single-, ,' ? ' --
family and duplex buildinqs in this neighborhood district.
Site and Scale Guidelines
Building Facade
The total surface area of the street elevation of a new
primary structure must be no more than 1200 square
feet. Existinq primary structures that were historically
sin~qle-family houses must not be expanded in such a -
manner that the total surface area exceeds 1200 square
feet. For the purposes of enforcinq this guideline, the total surface area of the street elevation is defined as a figure
derived by calculatinq the surface area of all wall and roof surfaces, includinq window and door openinqs, that are
visible in a measured drawing of the building's street elevation.
Bella Vista Drive only: Due to the unique site characteristics of this district, standard Site and Scale Guidelines are
difficult to apply. Therefore, the Historic Preservation Commission will use section 9.0 The Secretary of the Interior's
Standards for Rehabilitation for these quidelines.
Architectural Guidelines for New Primary Structures
Building Styles
Architectural style is a defininq characteristic for historic and conservation districts. A new primary structure must
reflect the historic styles of its neiqhborhood. Althouqh new construction may adapt and mix some elements of
different styles, a single style should dictate the heiqht and mass, rooflines, fenestration, and overhanqs for the new
buildinq. Please refer to section '11.0 ResidentialArchitectural Styles of Iowa City for examples of historic building
styles. In the Northside Neiqhborhood, a new building must reflect the Italianate, Queen Anne, Colonial Revival,
Craftsman, American Foursquare, Prairie School, Vernacular, or Eclectic style.
Building Height and Mass
New sinqle-family houses or duplexes must be one-and-a-half or two stories in heiqht.
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9.0 The Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation
The Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation (Standards) were originally written to determine the appro-
priateness of proposed project work on properties that were listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The
Standards are accompanied by instructions concerning methods, materials, historical character, and other consid-
erations that relate to the historical significance of the particular property and its surroundings. The Standards have
been widely accepted by state, county, and city governments.
The Iowa City Historic Preservation Commission uses the Standards to determine the appropriateness of exterior
chanqes to historic landmarks and properties located in historic and conservation districts. The Iowa City Guidelines
are based on and comply with the Standards, and were written to provide more specific quidance for owners,
contractors and consultants in Iowa City as well as the Historic Preservation Commission.
The Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation (1990) are listed below.
1. A property shall be used for its historic purpose or be placed in a new use that requires minimal change to the
defining characteristics of the building and its site and environment.
2. The historic character of a property shall be retained and preserved. The removal of historic materials or alter-
ation of features and spaces that characterize a property shall be avoided.
3. Each property shall be recognized as a physical record of its time, place, and use. Changes that create a false
sense of historical development, such as adding conjectural features or architectural elements from other
buildings, shall not be undertaken.
4. Most properties change over time; those changes that have acquired historic significance in their own right shall
be retained and preserved.
5. Distinctive features, finishes, and construction techniques or examples of craftsmanship that characterize a
property shall be preserved.
6. Deteriorated historic features shall be repaired rather than replaced. Where the severity of deterioration requires
replacement of a distinctive feature, the new feature shall match the old in design, color, texture, and other visual
qualities and, where possible, materials. Replacement of missing features shall be substantiated by documen-
tary, physical, or pictorial evidence.
7. Chemical or physical treatments, such as sandblasting, that cause damage to historic materials shall not be
used. The surface cleaning of structures, if appropriate, shall be undertaken using the gentlest means possible.
8. Significant archeological resources affected by a project shall be protected and preserved. If such resources
must be disturbed, mitigation measures shall be undertaken.
9. New additions, exterior alterations, or related new construction shall not destroy historic materials that character-
ize the property. The new work shall be differentiated from the old and shall be compatible with the massing, size,
scale, and architectural features to protect the historic integrity of the property and its environment.
10. New additions and adjacent or related new construction shall be undertaken in such a manner that if removed in
the future, the essential form and integrity of the historic property and its environment would be unimpaired.
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10.0 Design Guidelines for Multi-Family Buildings
I 0. I Mandatory Compliance Items
Compliance with the following design standards must be demonstrated prior to the issuance of a Certificate of
.~ Appropriateness.
~ Front Setback
~E The front yard setback must comply with the setback requirements established within the appropriate individual
w district guidelines. If no setback requirement is established within the district guidelines, the following standard must
~ apply~ The building setback must not deviate from the average setback of existing structures on its street frontage by
,~ more than 5 feet, and in no case shall a new building be located closer to the street than the existing principle building
~- on its frontage with the shallowest setback. The setbacks of existing buildings shall be measured at the first floor wall
'~ of the main living area or commercial floor area of the building, excluding a covered or enclosed porch. If front
~ porches are prevalent on existing structures, the new building may contain a covered front porch that extends into the
"' front yard, provided it is located no closer to the street than any of the other porches on its block.
Li§hting
All exterior lighting, including balcony and porch lighting, must be carefully placed, downcast and shielded so that
entrances, sidewalks and stairways are well tit, but the lighting is non-obtrusive to neighboring properties. No exterior
light source should be located on poles more than 15 feet high. When lights mounted on buildings are intended to
provide site lighting rather than corridor or exit lighting, they must be mounted no higher than 15 feet. Lights intended
to architecturally highlight a building or its features must use a limited pattern of light that does not extend beyond the
wall of the building.
Parking
Parking lots, including detached garages and carports, must not be located between the principle building and the
street. Parking must be located behind a building, below grade, or under a building. On corner lots parking may be
located alongside the building, but not within a required front or side yard and no closer than 20 feet to the sidewalk.
Landscaped screening consisting of densely planted evergreen shrubs, a hedge, a combination of evergreen and
deciduous shrubs, or a decorative masonry wall in combination with landscaping must be used to screen the parking
from the street and adjacent properties.
Parking Below Buildings
Where parking is located below a building, any exposed por[ions of the exterior walls of the parking area visible from
a street and extending more than three feet above the ground must appear to be a component of the facade of the
building. The use of similar building materials, window openings, and providing facade detailing similar to the upper
levels are examples of how this can be achieved. In no case shall a building have the appearance from the street of
being elevated above a parking level, or "on stilts."
Garages
When parking is provided within the primary structure, garage doors should not be located on any side of a building
facing a street. When located on a side wall or on a rear wall on a corner lot, landscaping, masonry walls, or elements
of the building should be used to help screen the garage doors from view from the street.
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Building Orientation
Orientation of the "front" of the building must be to the street in a manner similar to existing buildings in the neighbor-
hood, including an entrance with some architectural emphasis provided on the front of the building. Architectural
treatments which emphasize the entrance include, but are not limited to, front porches, transom and sidelight win-
dows, decorative trim and moldings, and/or arches.
Pedestrian Access
A sidewalk must be provided that connects the entrance door or porch to the public sidewalk.
Balconies/Decks
Balconies and decks should be designed so that they are integrated into the overall design of the building. Methods
of integrating balconies into the building design may include, but are not limited to, fully or partially recessing them into
the facade of the building, placing them under a roof that is integrated into the overall roof plan, utilizing suppods that
are compatible with the rest of the building in terms of materials and design, and utilizing supports that reach to the
ground rather than append on the exterior of the building, When designed in such a manner, balconies and decks
may encroach into the required front yard, provided they are located no closer to the street than any porches on the
street frontage. Balconies and decks must be placed adjacent to the front or rear yard rather than the side yard,
Building Height/Mass
Measures should be incorporated into the design of a new building that help to reduce its "visual mass" and overall
height. Examples include 1) holding the height of the eave line down by making the upper floor of a building a "half"
story and utilizing dormers to accommodate the use of floor area; 2) stepping the height of a taller building down to two
stories at ends adjacent to existing buildings that are two-stories or lower in height; and 3) providing significant
variations in the roofline and front building plane which help to reduce the scale of the building along the streetscape,
Roofline
Rooflines should reflect the predominant roof type, orientation, scale and pitch of existing buildings within the neigh-
borhood.
Building Modulation
The street elevation setback should be varied such that no continuous wall plane or surface exceeds 35 feet in length,
and such that variations between wall planes or surfaces are at least 18 inches in depth, Variations in wall planes
should be accompanied by corresponding changes in the roofline and other architectural elements of the building.
Windows/Fenestration
The placement of windows and doors on street elevations should be consistent with the window and door patterns
found on other properties in the surrounding neighborhood, and of a similar size, scale and proportion to the windows
of other buildings in the neighborhood. The use of trim and moldings must be similar in width and character to
surrounding buildings.
Architectural Style
Building Styles Design elements from existing architectural styles found on contributing structures within the district,
such as building form, rooflines, window patterns, building materials, entrance ways, and architectural detailing, must
be incorporated into the design of new buildings to help them fit within the context of the district.
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0.2 Design Point Items
A total of 20 points from the following design options must be obtained prior to the issuance of a Certificate of
Appropriateness.
Vehicular Access (3 points)
The use of alley access to the parking area, thus minimizing paving within front yards. This may necessitate the
improvement of the public alley in order to provide a suitable access to the site.
Paving Materials (0-3 points)
The use of textured paving, such as stamped and colored concrete, exposed aggregate, brick, or cobbIestone
patterns, to improve the appea'rance of paved areas and to designate pedestrian walkways.
Side Setback (5 points)
The provision of a side yard of 10 feet or more from both side lot lines, or an interior side lot line on a corner lot.
Porches (O-lO points)
The incorporation of a covered front porch (or porches, where appropriate) of an appropriate size and scale in areas
where porches are prevalent on existing structures within the surrounding neighborhood. A front porch helps provide
a transition between the public street and the private residential use of the interior of the building, and can help a
building fit within an existing neighborhood by adding detail and interest to the facade of the building. Front porches
must be covered by a roof that is compatible with the roof over the rest of the structure. The evaluation of a proposed
porch must take into consideration its compatibility with the design of the proposed structure, its "usability", and its
compatibility with other porches in the surrounding neighborhood.
Building Height (5 points)
The provision of a building height along the street elevation of 27 feet or [ess.
Architectural Details (0-10 points)
The provision of architectural details to add interest to building elevations visible from the public street, including but
not limited to the following: Quoins, dentils, cornice moldings, brackets, arches, corner boards, keystones, decorative
lintels and sills, double-hung windows, soldier courses, belt courses, bay windows, decorative site lighting and other
decorative features as appropriate for the design of the overall building and materials being used. In awarding points
under this guideline, the use of these elements must be reviewed in the context of the overall building design and the
character of the historic district, and not simply based on the provision of these architectural details. (0-10 points)
Building Base/Exposed Foundation (0-2 points)
Incorporating a raised foundation or a "base" into the design of a new building. The utilization of a material that differs
from the primary exterior building material at the base of the building, such as stone, brick of a different color or size
than that used for the overall building, or other durable masonry material, can be used to give the appearance of a
raised foundation.
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Building I"late ria. ls
The use of quality exterior building materials historically used within Iowa City's older neighborhoods is preferred.
1) Building materials will be evaluated as follows.
All masonry (7-10 points)
The use of brick, stone, or other masonry product(s) as the exterior finish material for the entire building, with
the exception of trim and decorative elements that may consist of alternative but compatible materials. The
term masonry must not include concrete block or poured concrete materials, except when rusticated con-
crete block or decorative concrete is used as a base or exposed foundation material.
Predominantly masonry with stucco or wood (5-10 points)
The use of brick, stone, or other masonry product(s) as the primary exterior building material in combination
with the less substantial use of stucco, wood, or fiber cement siding.
Predominantly stucco or wood with masonry (3-8 points)
The use of brick, stone, or other masonry product(s) as a secondary exterior building material in combination
with primary materials consisting of stucco, wood, or fiber cement materials as discussed below.
All stucco or wood (3-7 points)
The use of stucco or other similar material(s) that conveys a stucco appearance, or wood or fiber-cement
products that are wood-like in appearance, as the exterior finish material for the entire building. Acceptable
wood or fiber-cement products include shakes, shingles, or painted horizontal clapboard siding composed of
three (3) to eight (8) inch wide boards.
Predominantly masonry with stucco or vinyl (3-5 points)
Vinyl or metal siding is not permitted on new buildings within historic districts. Within conservation districts, the
use of brick, stone, or other masonry product(s) as the primary exterior building material in combination with
the less substantial use of vinyl or metal lap siding.
Predominantly vinyl or metal with masonry (0-2 points)
Vinyl or metal siding is not permitted on new buildings within historic districts. Within conservation districts, the
use of brick, stone, or other masonry product(s) as a secondary exterior building material in combination with
primary materials consisting of vinyl or metal lap siding in a clapboard pattern.
2) Materials or material combinations not listed above may be approved, provided that it is determined that the
material will add interest to the facade of the building and that it is compatible with or similar in appearance to
materials found on other buildings within the neighborhood. (0-5)
3) The following guidelines must be used to evaluate building designs that incorporate more than one exterior finish
material:
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I 1.0 Residential Architectural Styles of Iowa City
The following is a guide to the most typical architectural styles found in Iowa City's historic and conservation districts.
Building styles are characterized by the mass and proportions of the building, the style and placement of windows and
doors (fenestration), and style of trim and other ornamentation. New construction in historic and conservation districts
should reflect the size, proportions, fenestration, trim, and other ornamentation of a building style typical of that district.
These guidelines will be used in evaluating new single-family houses and multi-family buildings.
I I.I Italianate
The Italianate building style emphasizes vedicality. Of- Examples
~ ten, Italianate buildings are two or three stories tall with
~ each story having a ceiling height of at least ten feet.
a Plans are usually rectangular, T-shaped, or L-shaped.
~ Italianate roofs are most commonly gabled with a hipped
< cornice return. The roof pitch is between 6/12 and 8/12,
~ Distinctive of this style is the decorative cornice with intri-
cate brackets beneath a wide overhang. Windows are
narrow and tall, and first and second story windows are
typically aligned and evenly spaced. Italianate buildings ....
often have decorative bay windows and paired narrow
windows in lieu of a wider single window, Window andSimplerectangularltalianatehouse
door openings are often arched with decorative "hoods"
and sills,
Italianate porches are ornate, with chamfered square
columns and decorative balustrades. The balustrades
may have turned or square members placed horizontally
as well as vertically. A geometric pattern may also be cut
from flat one-inch boards to form the balustrade. Italian-
ate porches often have decorative friezes composed of
spindles just below the eaves. Porches often extend the
entire width of the front facade and may wrap around to
the side, Elaborate T-shaped Italianate house with rear additions
Building Materials
Exterior Walls: ,'
Wood clapboard and comrr~n brick.
Roof'
Metal, and cedar shingles; asphalt shingles acceptable.
VVindows:
Narrow and vertical with divided-lights; 2/2 or 4/4.
Doors'
Tall panel doors with vertical lights
Shutters: Large Italianate building
Vertical, board shutters acceptable; must appear operable.
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11.2 QueenAnne
Queen Anne buildings range from the great "painted la- Examples
dies" to more modest homes of 1-1/2 stories. They have
an asymmetrical building footprint with projections and
intersecting masses in the roofs and walls. Roof pitches ' '
are at least 12/12 and roofs may be hipped and/or gabled
in a variety of combinations. The gables are empha-
sized with decorative wood shingles and ornate trim.
Round turrets are common on the most elaborate Queen
Anne houses. Facades frequently include a large pic-
ture window, slightly taller than wide, surmounted by a
fixed pane of ornamental glass.
Queen Anne porches are ornate, with turned or round
columns, porch rails, and turned spindles in a variety of Modest l-1/2-story Queen Anne house
patterns. Porches are large and gracious, often wrap-
ping around the house.
Multi-family buildings in the Queen Anne style may ap-
pear as a large elaborate house or as a series of simpler
houses connected at the side walls to form a duplex or
series of townhouses.
Large elaborate Queen Anne house
Buildin§ Haterials
Exterior Walls:
Narrow wood clapboard with decoralJve wood shingles,
typically in the gable.
Rooh
Metal, and cedar shingles; asphalt shingles acceptable.
Windows:
Large double-hung windows typical. Upper sash may have
divided-lights. May also have ornamental windows and
~'anson~. Simple Queen Anne duplex
Door~:
Panel doors.
Shutter~ :
None,
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1.3 Colonial Revival
BuildiRgs designed iR the Colonial Revival style are dis-Examples
tinctive for the formal, often symmetrical arrangement of
the facade and plan. The plan is typically rectangular,
though it may have rear or side wings. The simple side-
gable roof has a pitch between 8/12 and 12/12 and fre-
quently has small dormers that are symmetrically placed.
Dutch Colonial Revival style houses have a gambrel roof
with shed dormers at the front and rear of the house.
Colonial Revival buildings have boxed eaves and they
have a wide frieze board beneath the eave. More elabo-
rate buildings will also have dentils at the frieze. Oma-
mentation is limited to simple classical columns at the
porch and shutters. The width of the two shutters at a
window should equal the width of the window opening to Modest lq/2-story Colonial Revival house
give the appearance that they are operable.
Colonial Revival porches are small porticos. The fa-
cade is arranged symmetrically with the portico and en-
trance door at the center. However, large multi-family
buildings may have a two-story porch. The porch roof is
a simple gable supported by round classical columns.
The columns should taper and each column should have
a capital and base. Some Colonial Revival buildings
have no porches, but will at least have an ornamental
door surround with pilasters at the entry.
Single-family houses are 1-1/2 stories to 2-1/2 stories in Dutch Colonial Revival house
height. Multi-family buildings may be up to 3-1/2 stories.
Building Materials
E. derior Walls:
Wood clapboard; wood wall shingles and brick are less common
matedals~
Roof'
Cedar shingles; asphalt shingles acceptable.
Windows: Multi-family Colonial Revival building
Divided-lights; main house windows are double-hung 6/1 or
6/6, sunporch may have divided-light casements.
Doors:
Panel doors with transom and/or sidelights. Entryway classically
Irimmed with pediment and pilasters,
Shutters:
Typical - Iouvered or veCdcal board shutters.
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I 1.4 Craftsman
In Iowa City, Craftsman style houses are two stories withExamples
a simple rectangular floor plan, Roof pitches are Iow,
and range from 5/12 to 8/12 with 18 to 24 inch over-
hangs, The soffits are open, leaving the rafter tails ex-
posed, The siding material often changes between the
first and second story. A wide band board or brick soldier
course will delineate the change in materials. A water
table and band board is located at the top of the founda-
tion wall. Other ornamentation is relatively simple, with
square wood brackets, upper sash divided-lights, and
square porch columns.
Craftsman porches may be small and only wide enough
to provide a covered entry, or they may be the full width of Front-gabled Craftsman house with wall shingles
the house Porch railings are typically wood panels, solid
with siding on either side or brick, or they may have rails
with square spindles. Porch ornamentation is similar to
that on the main house. ::~.
The Craftsman style has also been used for apartment
buildings, though there are few examples of such build-
ing in Iowa City. Craftsman apartment buildings are typi-
cally 3-4 stories and have a symmetrical plan. They may
be U-shaped or the entry may be centrally located and
flanked by vertical bays. Apartment buildings are usually
all brick, or brick and stucco.
Side-gabled Craftsman house
Building I~aterials
Exterior Walls:
Wood clapboard of varying widths, wood shingles, brick and
stucco.
Roof'
Cedar shingles; asphalt shingles acceptable, Large Craftsman house
Windows:
Double-hung with divided-lights; typically 3/1 or 6/1.
Doo~s:
Panel orflush doors with lights in the upper 1/3.
Shutters:
None.
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1.5 Craftsman Bungalow
Bungalows are a subset of the Craftsman style. Although Examples
the two styles display similar materials and ornamenta-
tion, Bungalows are only one or 1-1/2 stories in height.
The massing may be quite simple with a rectangular
plan, or more complex with wall projects, bays and dor-
mers, Like the Craftsman house, they have square cot
umns, brackets, open eaves and a lower roof pitch
There also tend to be more variations of the Bungalow
porch. The porch roof will often be integrated with the
main roof and may extend the entire width of the facade.
Bungalows are used for single-family residences, though
they may be connected at the side walls to form a duplex
or series of townhouses, Simple Craftsman bungalow
Side-gable brick Craftsman bungalow
Building Materials
Exterior Walls:
Wood clapboard of varying widths, wood shingles, brick and
stucco.
Roof
Cedar shingles; asphalt shingles acceptable.
Windows: Front-gable duplex Craftsman bungalow
Double-h ung with divided-lights; 3/1 or 6/1.
Doors:
Panel or flush door with lights in the upper third.
Shutters:
None.
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I 1.6 American Foursquare
The American Foursquare style is typified by its cubical Examples
mass and hipped roof. Roof pitches vary from 6/12 to
10/12. Often, the roof pitch at the eave will be less than
the pitch of the main roof forming a "sweep" at the roof
edge. Overhangs are often 24 inches or more with
boxed-in soffits and a wide frieze board, Foursquare
houses have hipped, wide attic dormers on one or more
sides. Windows tend to have wider proportions than other
styles, but they are still taller than they are wide. Although
not always strictly symmetrical, the front facade is very
regular, Ornamentation is typically simple and is usually
expressed in the design of the porch. There may be two
types of siding used, similar to a Craftsman house. Typical Amedcan Foursquare house
Foursquare porches extend the entire width of the front
facade and have a Iow-pitched hip rooL The porch may
have two or three large, square columns on masonry
piers to support the roof. Other Foursquare porches have
Classic Revival style details with round tapered columns.
The porch railing may be constructed of solid panels,
rails with square spindles, or a solid wall covered with
the siding material.
The American Foursquare originated as a design for
single family residences with four rooms on each of two
floors, However, it may be adapted for multi-family build-
ings, The square plan may be elongated or designed as Foursquare duplex
two attached houses to form a duplex.
Building Materials
Exterior Walls:
Wood clapboard of varying widths, wood shingles, brick and
Asphalt shingles, cedar shingles, less commonly metal. ~ ~' ' ..... :"'
W/ndows. Large Foursquare house with Classic Revival details
Double-hung with or without divided-lights (upper sash only),
Doors:
Panel doors with or without window,
Shutters:
None.
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1.7 Prairie School
Although historic buildings of the Prairie School style are Examples
not typical in Iowa City, new buildings could be con
structed based on Prairie School designs. The Prairie
School developed in the Midwest with Frank Lloyd Wright
being its best known architect, in Iowa City, the Prairie
School style may be combined with the American Four-
square and Craftsman styles, Houses are characterized
by hip roofs with pitches of 8/12 or less, and relatively
simple rectangular massing, The eaves are deep to
provide protection from the sun. The entrances may be
located at the side of the house or porch. Large piers,
often at the porch, are also characteristic of this style.
Windows may be double-hung or casement. Commonly,
Stucco Prairie School house with side enb'ance
multiple tall windows will be installed side-by-side with a
mullion between each window. Although several patterns
of divided-lights are possible, a typical divided-light pat-
tern is nine lights with the muntin bars located only four to
six inches from the sash. This creates a large center
light with small square lights at the corners. In the case of
double-hung windows, only the top sash will have di-
vided-lights,
Buildings influenced by the Prairie School are often
stucco or brick with wood or brick banding. If sided with
wood, wide board and batten siding is often used in lieu
of traditional clapboard. At the upper story window sills
there is frequently wood or brick banding and a change Wood and stucco Prairie School house
of materials above the banding.
Although rare in Iowa City, apartment buildings influenced
by the Prairie School are constructed of brick, stucco or
a combination of the two with ornamental banding. The
roofs may be flat or hipped as described above. En-
trances are often from a small courtyard.
Building Materials
ExteriorWalls:
Stucco, wood and bdck.
Roof'
Cedar shingles or asphalt.
Double-hung or casement; "Prairie' or ver~cal dividedqights.
Doors: Stucco and brick Prairie School apartment building
Panel or flush doors with lights in the upper 1/3 or full-light.
Shutters;
None.
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I 1.8 Period Revival Cottages and Houses
Historic European architecture, such as Cotswold cot Examples
rages, Tudor houses, French country houses, and Re-
naissance manor houses, provide the precedent for Pe-
riod Revival cottages and houses. The architectural char-
acteristics of Period Revival buildings are based on the
architectural style emulated. The modest, picturesque
cottages of Howard Moffitt are most evocative of English
Cotswold cottages. Other cottages, as well as fraternity
houses, are commonly based on English Tudor archi-
tecture.
Period Revival cottages tend to have irregular plans, roof
lines, and facades. Roof pitches vary from 8/12 to 16/12
or steeper. Houses with very steep gables are more
evocative of Tudor cottages. The Pedod Revival style is Tudor Revival cottage
distinctive more for the use of materials, massing and
roofline than applied ornament. The cottages are usu-
ally 1-1/2 stories in height and the roof may be gabled or
hipped with small dormers interrupting the roofline. Most
of the window openings are small, and sometimes arched
and have wood shutters that appear to be operable. They
often have a stone or brick chimney protruding from the
exterior walt.
Pedod Revival cottages typically do not have porches.
They have a brick or stone front stoop and a small entry
vestibule. Some cottages may have a simple bracketed Mo~co~ge
canopy at the entry.
Fraternity and sorority houses were typically constructed
in the Period Revival style. Though significantly larger
than cottages, the architectural characteristics of these
houses are similar to those of the cottages described
above.
Building Materials
Exterior Walls:
Wood clapboard, wall shingles, bdck, stucco and stone.
Roof'
Cedar shingles; asphalt shingles acceptable.
Windows.- Large Renaissance Revival house
Double-hung or casement; small divided-lights.
Doors:
Panel or flush doors with small window.
Shutters:
May have shutters; must appear operable.
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1.9 Vernacular
Vernacular buildings tend to be relatively small in size,Examples
reflecting the modest means of their early occupants.
Their massing is often simple and they are one to Iwo
stories in height. Many vernacular houses have no orna-
mentation. Other houses have modest ornamentation
that is a simplified design of whatever "high" style may
have been popular at the time the house was built. The
high style may also influence the massing, roof pitch,
porch design and fenestration of the vernacular house,
Vernacular house with Queen Anne influence
Stone and clapboard vernacular house
Building Materials
Exterior Walls:
Wood clapboard; fieldstone for very early houses.
Roof' Vernacular apartment building with Period Revival
Wood shingles or metal; asphalt shingles acceptable, influence
Windows:
Double-hung with or without divided-lights.
Doors'
Panel doors with or withoutlights.
Shutters:
Typically none.
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I 1.10 Eclectic
Eclectic houses are characterized by the inclusion of Examples
two or more different styles in the same building. Most
frequently, these styles occurred during the same time
period, or the eclectic house demonstrates the transition
between two styles. Architectural characteristics of these
houses may be influenced by two or more of the styles
described previously in this section. However, for new
construction, it is best to use only two styles in an Eclec-
tic building with one style dominating,
House with Queen Anne and'Four Squ~nflu~nce ~
Cottage with Pedod Revival and Craftsman influence
Building Materials
Building materials vary; depends on what styles are being used.
Duplex with Queen Anne and Four Square influence
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12.0 HistoriC Landmarks
Year Iowa City National
Downtown Address Built Style Landmark Register
Congregational Church 30 N. Clinton Street 1869 Gothic Revival Sep-96 Jun-73
College Block Building 125 E. College Street 1883 Italianate Sep-96 Jul-73
Carnegie Library 307 E College Street 1903 Classic Revival Jul-01 .....
Trinity Episcopal Church 320 E College Street 1871 Gothic Revival Sep-96 Dec-74
Franklin Printing House 115 S Dubuque 1856 Commercial Brick Sep-96 Apr-86
Hohenshuh Mortuary 3 S. Linn Street 1917 Colonial Revival Jul-00
~ Van Patten House 9 S. Linn Street 1873 Victorian Eclectic Sep-96 Jan-83
~ Old Post Office 28 S. Linn Street 1904 Classic Revival ..... Apr-79
", Paul-Helen Building 207-215 E. Washington 1910 Commercial Brick Sep-96 Apr-86
~ Englert Theater 221 E Washington 1912 Renaissance Revival ..... May-01
..,
:= Boerner-Fry Company/Davis Hotel 322 E. Washington Street 1899 Classic Revival ..... Jan-83
~ University Landmarks
Old Capitol Pentacrest 1842 Greek Revival ..... May-72
Pentacrest Capitol St. & Iowa Ave. 1902-24 Classic Revival ..... Mar-78
Shambaugh House 219 N. Clinton Street 1901 Classic Revival ..... Aug-96
Dubuque/Linn Street Neighborhood
Jackson-Swisher House 120 E. Fairchild Street 1877 Gothic Revival Sep-96 Nov-82
& Carriage House
Northside Neighborhood
Arthur Hillyer Ford House 228 Brown Street 1908 Mission Revival ..... Apr-86
Charles Berryhill House 414 Brown Street 1868 Italianate ..... May-79
Bohumil Shimek House 529 Brown Street 1893 Queen Anne Vernacular ..... Dec-91
Emma J. Harvat House 332 E. Davenport Street 1916 Classic Revival ..... May-00
Letovsky-Rohret House 515 E. Davenport Street 1881 Greek Revival Sep-96 Apr-82
William Bostick House 115 N. Gilbert Street 1851 Greek Revival Sep-96 Mar-96
Jacob Wentz House 219 N. Gilbert Street 1847 Greek Revival Sep-96 Aug-74
Windrem House 6041owaAve. ca. 1850 Vernacular Sep-96 Sep-77
St. Mary's Church and Rectory 220 E. Jefferson Street 1867 Gothic Revival Sep-96 Feb-80
Park House Hotel 130 E. Jefferson Street 1852 Sep-96 Dec-78
St. Mary's Rectory 610 E. Jefferson Street 1854 Greek Revival Sep-96 Jul-95
Economy Advertising Company 119-123 N. Linn 1923 Commercial Brick Sep-96 Apr-86
Union Brewery 127-131 N. Linn & 1856-57 Italianate Sep-96 Apr-86
221-227 E. Market
Schindhelm-Drews House 410 N. Lucas Street 1855 Greek Revival Sep-96 Jan-94
North Presbyterian Church 26 E. Market Street 1856 Romanesque Revival Sep-96 Aug-73
Henry C. Nicking House 410 E. Market Street ca. 1854 Vernacular Sep-96 Apr-75
Vogt-Unash House 800 N. Van Buren Street 1889 Queen Anne ..... Jul-78
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Year Iowa City National
Goosetown Neighborhood Address Built Style Landmark Register
F. X. Rittenmeyer (Burger) House 630 E. Fairchild Street 1857 Anglo-ltalianate Sep-96 May-79
Czecho Slovakian Association Hall 524 N Johnson Street1900 Colonial Revival Sep-96 Nov-76
Cavanaugh-Zetek House 704 Reno Street 1870 Gothic Revival Sep-96 Sep-77
College Hill Neighborhood
Thomas C, Carson House 906 E. College Street 1875 Second Empire Sep-96 Sep-82
Linsay House 935 E, College Street 1893 Queen Anne Sep96 Aug-77
Stevenson-Baker House 30 S. Governor Street 1882 Italianate June-03
Crum-Overholt House 726 IowaAvenue ca. 1840 Greek Revival June-03 .....
Haddock House "The Crag" 830 E. Washington Street 1891 Gothic Revival June-03
Longfellow Neighborhood
Oakes-Wood House 1142 E. Court Street 1858 Italianate Sep-96 Apr-78
Summit Apartment Building 228 S. Summit Street 1916 Prairie/Sullivan Sep-96 Sep-83
Manville Heights Neighborhood :,:'-~
Ned Ashton House 820 Park Road 1947 Modern Movement ..... Sep-00
Kirkwood Neighborhood
Plum Grove 1030 Carroll Ave. 1844 Greek Revival ..... May-73
Bethel AME Church 411 S. Governor St. 1868 Vernacular ...... Sep-00
Clark House 829 Kirkwood Ave. 1874 Victorian/Italianate Sep-96 May-96
Samuel Kirkwood House 1101 Kirkwood 1864 Angloqtalianate Sep-96 Sep-74
Westside Neighborhood
CyrusS.&C, eorginiaRanckHouse 747 W. Benton St. c. 1905 Late Queen Anne Aug-02
Wilbur B, & Hattie Cannon House 320 Melrose Ave. 1880 Italianate Sep-96 Oct-94
A. W. Pratt House 503 Melrose Ave. 1885 Italianate Sep-96 Feb-83
Billingsley-Hills House 629 Melrose Ave. 1870 Italianate/Greek Revival Sep-96 Jan-83
Near Southside Neighborhood
Johnson County Courthouse S. Clinton Street 1901 RbhadsonianRoma~esque ..... Mar-75
C, D, Close House 538 S. Gilbert Street 1874 Italianate Sep-96 May-74
Chicago Rock Island & 115 Wright Street 1898 Victorian Eclectic Sep-96 Dec-82
Pacific Railroad Passenger Station
Outlying Properties
Rose Hill 1415 E. Davenport Street 1849 Greek Revival Sep-96 Apr-92
McCollister Farmstead 2460 S. Gilbert Street 1864 Anglo-ltalianate Sep-96 0ct-76
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13.0 Historic and Conservation Districts
Brown Street Historic
North
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14.0 Longfellow Neighborhood Districts
14.1 Governor-Lucas Street Conservation District
COURT ST
0
BOWERY ST
Legend
Key/Contributing
Contributing
Noncontributdng ~ ~-(c_~
NonhJstoric [ -~- ~-
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14.2 Summit Street Historic District
i L
BURLINGTON ST
LONgPELLOW
SCHOOL
SEYMOUR AVE
SHERIDAN AVE
Legend
Key/Contributing
Contributing~
NoncontribCng ~/Vr~R$ _]
Nonhistoric
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14.3 Clark Street Conservation District
MAPLE ST
HENRY
LONGFELLOW
~ I SCHOOL
BOWERY ST I tit ',
L
SEYMOUR AVE
SHERIDAN AVE
Legend
Key/Contributing
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14.4 Longfellow Historic District
BURLINGTON ST
~offitt Cottage
GRANT CT
CENTER AVE
SEYMOUR AVE
~ SHERIDAN AVE
Legend ~ ~
~ey/~0~tdbuti~g
Con~ibutng I TM ~ow4
__ _~ ~/-~t- ~r~Rsrx ~-
Noncontdbuting
Sonhistor[c
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14.5 Dearborn Street Conservation District
GRANT CT I t / / /' ,~.
' ~'//
I
o
CENTER AVE
SH~RIDA~
JACKSON ST
Legend
Key/Contributing~ ~ Ti
~eo¢ootd~ti~§
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15.0 College Hill Neighborhood Districts
15.1 College Hill Conservation District
JEFFERSON ST.
z IOWA AVE. IOWA AVE.
WASHINGTON ST.
COLLEGE
GREEN
PARK
COLLEGE ST.
BURLINGTON ST.
Legend ! ,
Key/Contributing ,
Contributing cou RT ST. I I I ] I ~ -
Noncontributing
Nonhistoric
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IOWA AVE. WOODLAWN AVE,
WASHINGTON ST.
~,]~F~T'q E. WASHINGTON ST.
COLLEGE ST.
BURLINGTON ST.
COURT ST.
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15.2 College Green Historic District
WASHINGTON ST
BURLINGTON ST
15.3 East College Street Historic District
'~ ~ J I t. I I
E, WASHINGTON ST
Legend
Key/Contributing
Contributing
Noncontributing
~"-~ i BURLINGTON ST
Nonhistodc
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16.0 Woodlawn Historic District
, ? ~ HOTZ ST
JEFFERSON ST r ~
Legend
Key/Contributing
Contributing
[ ]
Noncontributing
Nonhistoric
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17.0 Northside Neighborhood Districts
17.1 Brown Street Historic District
r
BROWN ST
Legend RONALDS ST tn z
Key/Contributin.c
Contributing
Moncontributing
~onhistori¢
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HAPPY
HOLLOW
PARK
BROWN ST
RONALDS ST
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Appendices
A. I Definitions
A.2 Architectural Terms
A.3 Historic Preservation
Documents
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A.I Definitions
Addition: A structure that is attached to an existing building and that increases the size of its footprint Rooms, new
porches, decks and ramps are examples of additions.
Alteration: A modification to the exterior of a building that does not increase the building footprint.
Certificate of Appropriateness: The document that is evidence of approval by the Historic Preservation Commission
of a proposal to make a change in appearance. A Certificate of Appropriateness must be obtained before a Regulated
Permit may be issued.
Certificate of No Material Effect: The document, issued in lieu of a Certificate of Appropriateness, that signifies that the
work contemplated in the application will have no effect on any significant features of a historic landmark, or property
within a historic or conservation district.
Chan~qe in appearance: Any alteration, addition, demolition, new construction or other change that modifies the site
of or exterior of a structure on a landmark property or a property located within a district.
Conservation district: An area that contains abutting pieces of property under diverse ownership, the built portions of
which by majority are at least fifty (50) years old and which:
1. According to a historic resources survey, no more than sixty percent (60%) of the primary structures and/or sites
are of a quality, integrity and condition that qualify as contributing to a National Register of Historic Places
multipropedy listing; and
2. Represent the traditional character of Iowa City neighborhoods through architectural characteristics, building
scale, building setback, and streetscape design; or
3. Exemplify a pattern of neighborhood settlement or development significant to the cultural history or tradition of
Iowa City; or
4. Represent a unique or unusual physical character that creates distinctiveness.
Contributinq property: A property within a district that is an integral part of the historic context and character of the
district.
Demolition: Any act or process that destroys a structure or building or any architecturally significant component of a
structure or building.
District: A historic district or conservation districL
Exception: A statement in the Iowa City Guidelines that allows for a less stringent application of a historic preservation
guideline for specified properties, usually buildings that are within a conservation district, noncontributing or nonhistoric.
Exterior features,: The architectural style, general design and arrangement of the exterior of a building, including the
kind and texture of building material and the type and style of all windows, doors, light fixtures, trim and brackets,
porches, chimneys, signs and other appurtenant fixtures.
Highly visible from the street: A building, object or feature is "highly visible from the street" if it can be easily noticed or
viewed from the street right-of-way. Such features are usually located within 20 feet of the street-facing facade of a
primary building.
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Historic district: An area that does not exceed 160 acres in area, and contains abutting pieces of property under
diverse ownership which:
1. Are significant to American and/or Iowa City history, architecture, archaeology and culture; or
2, Possess integrity of location, design, setting, materials and workership; or
3 Are associated with events that have made a significant contribution to the broad patterns of our history; or
4, Are associated with the lives of persons significant in our past; or
5 Embody the distinctive characteristics of a type, period, method of construction; represent the work of a master;
possess high artistic values; represent a significant and distinguishable entity whose components may lack
individual distinction; or
6. Have yielded or may likely yield information important in prehistory or history,
Historic landmark: Any building, structure, object, archaeological site, area of land or element of landscape architec-
ture with significance, importance or value consistent with the criteria contained in subsections one through six of the
definition of "Historic District," which has been designated as a historic landmark by the Iowa City City Council.
Key property: A property that is individually eligible to be listed on, or is listed on the National Register of Histodc Places,
and/or is designated a historic landmark. A list of key properties is available from the Preservation Planner.
National Reqister of Historic Places (NRHP): A list of U.S. places of significance in American history, architecture,
archeology, engineering and culture on a national, state, or local level and maintained by the U.S. Department of the
Interior.
Noncontributing property: Any property within a district that is not listed as a contributing property.
Nonhistoric property: Any noncontributing property within a district that was less than 50 years old at the time the
district was designated and/or was not constructed during the district's period of significance.
Outbuilding: A building on a lot that is smaller than the primary building and typically located behind the primary
building. Examples of outbuildings are garages, barns, garden sheds, greenhouses and gazebos.
Primary building: The inhabited building on a lot that is normally the largest and faces the street. Most often a house
is the primary building in historic and conservation districts.
Property: The site features, buildings, landscaping, and other structures that are located within the property lines of a
particular lot or parcel.
Setback addition: An addition built behind the existing structure, opposite the street facade, that has a setback of eight
or more inches from the side walls and a roof that is no higher than the existing roof. When viewed from the street, the
addition must be narrower and no taller than the existing structure. No part of the setback addition is visible on the
street elevation.
Street elevation: All roof and wall surfaces that face the street. These would be depicted in an architectural drawing
called a street "elevation."
Structure: Any man-made feature that has been constructed on a site or property.
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A.2 Architectural Terms
:_-,, Baluster: An upright member supporting a railing or ban-
~ .... -~::~ Eave ister.
Soffit Balustrade: A railing composed of a handrail supported
by balusters, tn exterior applications, balustrades typi
Frieze board cally have a top and bottom rail.
Band board: A continuous horizontal wood band on an
exterior wall.
; Columns
~ Bar[le board: A wide ornamental fascia board hung from
the eaves or in a gable.
Belt course: A continuous horizontal masonry band on
an exterior wall.
~ Pier
._'~ Brackets: Supporting members of wood, stone or metal
~' often used for both decorative and structural purposed
.... z. ~ alustrade
and generally found under projecting features such as
eaves, cornices, bay windows, and canopies.
Skid board Canopy: A small projecting roof structure that shelters an
,* ~g entrance.
Casement window: A window that is hinged on one side
and swings in or out to open.
Details of Classical Revival porch Clapboards: Wood siding of overlapping horizontal
boards.
~:/" - Frieze board
Column: A slender vertical element that supports part of
Bracket a building or structure.
Lintel
--. Comer boards: Vertical trim boards installed at the out-
side and inside corners of a wall covered with wood sid-
ouble-hung lng.
window
Cornice: The projecting moldings forming the top band
-- Sill of a wall, eave, or other element.
Cornice return: The extension of a cornice in a new
Belt course
direction, especially where the rake of a gable end re-
Quoins turns horizontally a short distance.
Details of Eclectic brick house
Dentil: In the cornice of a classically detailed building,
one of a series of small blocks that alternate with a blank
space.
Bivided-liqht: A window in which the glass is divided into
several small panes with muntin bars. The nomencla-
ture for divided-lights is the number of lights in the upper
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Double-hunq window: A window with two sashes that
, ..,~. Rake board slide past each other vertically.
Eave: The part of a roof that projects beyond the wall
" Bracket
',' below the roof.
~¢ Wall shingles
*-.~ Facade: Any of the exteriorfaces cfa building Typically
refers to the side that faces the street and has the main
entrance.
Rafter tails Fascia board: A finish board attached to the ends of roof
rafter tails.
Clapboards
Fenestration: The arrangement of doors and windows
Band board in a building facade.
Corner board
Fish-scale: A pattern created by rows of shingles with
Column curved bottoms.
Frieze board: A flat board that is located on the vertical
plane and directly below the soffit.
4. ---~ Water table Front-qabled: Refers to a building with a gabled roof in
Foundation which the main entrance is located on the facade that
has the sloping eaves and gable.
Betails of Craftsman house
Gable: The triangular upper portion of a wall beneath a
gabled roof.
Gabled roof: A roof composed of two sloping planes that
meet at a ridge.
,._., Gambrel roof: A roof composed of two sloping planes of
different pitches on either side of a ridge; the lower plane
Hip roof and dormer is the steeper one.
Hip roof: A roof with sloping planes on all sides that meet
at a central ridge or point.
Light: A pane of glass in a window or door.
Lintel: A horizontal beam bridging a window or door open-
ing to carry the weight of the wall above the opening.
Mullion: The vertical dividing members between grouped
windows.
Gambrel roof
Muntin bars: The vertical and horizontal strips or grid that
separate the panes of glass in a window sash or door.
Pie._.Z: The square or rectangular masonry or wood post
projecting less than a story above the ground that carries
the weight of a structure down to the foundation.
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Pilaster: A shallow column that is mounted to a wall
Cornice
,. Pediment: The triangular gable end of a classical build
eze board ing, or the same form used elsewhere.
Brackets Portico: A proiecting, classical style porch suppoded by
columns.
Cornice return Quoin: A large, rectangular block of stone used to physi-
cally and aesthetically anchor an outside corner of a
building.
Italianate house with gabled roof
Rafter tail: The end of a roof rafter that is exposed when
':% ' '~: the eave is not enclosed.
board
Rake: The sloped edge of a gabled roof.
Fish-scale
Rake board: A board installed at the gable end of a roof
board
parallel to the roof slope.
- Balustrade
Sash: A wood or metal frame composed of rails and
Gable of Queen Anne house stiles into which glass window panes (lights) are set.
Side-gabled: Refers to a building with a gable roof in
which the main entrance is located on the facade that
Casing has the straight eaves and sloping roof.
Muntin bars
Light Sidelight: A window located next to a door.
Sil__l: The bottom member of a window frame.
Sash
Skirt board: The wide flat board installed below a porch
Mullion or deck floor to conceal the floor structure.
Sill Skirting: The screen composed of lattice or slats within
Double-hung windows with wood a rectangular frame, and installed between porch or deck
storm windows piers.
Soffit: The exposed and finished underside of a roof
overhang.
Transom: A small window located over a door or another
window.
Sidelight Tuckpointing: Refilling deteriorated mortar joints with
fresh mortar.
Water table: A molding or projecting sloping shelf lo-
cated at the bottom of a wall that is designed to divert
runoff water away from the masonry foundation below it.
Entrance with portico and Prairie-
style divided-lights
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A.3 Historic Preservation Documents
Preservation Plan
Iowa City Historic Preservation Plan October 1992 Svendsen Tyler, Inc.
Iowa City Historic Preservation Plan -Appendices October 1992 Svendsen Tyler, Inc.
Iowa City Historic Preservation Plan - Neighborhood Strategies October 1992 Svendsen Tyler, Inc.
Iowa City Historic Preservation Plan- Executive Summary October 1992 Svendsen Tyler, inc.
Iowa City Historic Preservation Plan - Historic Resources October 1992 Svendsen Tyler, Inc.
Surveys and Evaluations of Iowa City Historic Neighborhoods
Survey and Evaluation of the Central Business District April 2001 Svendsen Tyler, Inc.
Survey and Evaluation of the Goosetown Neighborhood
(Original Town Plat Phase III) June 2000 Svendsen Tyler, Inc,
Survey and Evaluation of the Original Town Plat Phase II Area June 1999 Svendsen Tyler, Inc.
Survey and Evaluation of the Longfellow Neighborhood I & II July 1998 Molly Myers Naumann
Survey and Evaluation of a Podion of the Original Town Plat of Iowa City
(Phase I) April 1997 Tallgrass Historians
Survey and Evaluation of the Dubuque/Linn Street Corridor July 1996 Molly Myers Naumann
Survey and Evaluation of College Hill Neighborhood July 1994 Tallgrass Historians,
Inc.
Brown Street Historic District January 1994 Svendsen Tyler, lnc,
Reconnaissance Surveys
Reconnaissance Survey of Iowa Avenue in the College Hill
Neighborhood January 2003 Historic Preservation
Commission
Govemor-Lucas Street Conservation District Site Information Form August 2000 Historic Preservation
Commission
Historic District Summaries
East College Street Historic District November 1996 Arborgast & Eckhardt
College Green Historic District November 1996 Arborgast & Eckhardt
Moffitt Cottage Historic District November 1996 Jan Nash
Brown Street Historic District January 1994 Svendsen Tyler, Inc.
Feasibility Studies
Montgomery-Butler House Feasibility Study Report September 2001 Svendsen Tyler, inc.
National Register of Historic Places
The National Register of Historic Places Registration Forms for historic landmarks and districts in Iowa City are
available from the Preservation Planner in the Department of Planning and Community Development.
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City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
TO: City Manager and City Council
FROM: Shelley McCafferty, Associate Planner
DATE: January 28, 2003
RE: Historic Preservation Handbook
Since you received the final draft of the revised Historic Preservation Handbook
(December 19, 2003), per the recommendations of the City Attorney, the first paragraph
on page 5 has been revised. This revision provides more specific criteria regarding
changes to the classification of individual properties. The revised Historic Preservation
Handbook (January 28, 2004) is attached.
Cc: Karin Franklin
Bob Miklo
I02-0~:04 I
Prepared by: A. Matthews, Asst. City Attorney, 410 E. Washington St., Iowa City, lA 52240 (319) 356-5030
RESOLUTION NO. 04-34
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE
CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN ADDENDUM TO A LEASE OF
THE UNION BUS DEPOT PROPERTY, 404 EAST COLLEGE
STREET, PURSUANT TO WHICH GREYHOUND LINES, INC.
WILL RENEW ITS LEASE FOR A TERM OF ONE YEAR.
WHEREAS, the City of Iowa City, Iowa has leased the Union Bus Depot located at 404
East College Street to Greyhound Lines, Inc. under an addendum to a lease which expires
on February 28, 2004; and
WHEREAS, an addendum to the present lease with Greyhound Lines, Inc. has been
negotiated extending the lease for an additional one year period for the sum of $1,300 per
month, and which provides that Greyhound Lines, Inc. may terminate the lease during the
lease term in the event Greyhound Lines, Inc. relocates its bus operations to the
Transportation Center, which addendum to lease and lease is attached hereto; and
WHEREAS, it is in the public interest to enter into a lease for the Union Bus Depot
located at 404 East College Street with Greyhound Lines, Inc. for a one year term, as
provided therein.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, THAT:
1. The addendum to lease and lease agreement attached hereto and made a part
hereof is approved as to form and content.
2 The Mayor and the City Clerk be, and they are hereby authorized and directed to
respectively execute and attest the addendum to lease and lease agreement
attached hereto.
Passed and approved this ,~rd dayofFebru~ r~_r..~_.,~004.
ATTEST: 77~c4~e~, .~. ~.~_j Approved by:
~i~y~Attorh~y's Office
legal/andy/greyhound .res
Resolution No. 04-34
Page 2
It was moved by Vanderhoef and seconded by Champion the Resolution be
adopted, and upon roll call there were:
AYES: NAYS: ABSENT:
X Bailey
× Champion
X Elliott
X Lehman
X O'Donnell
X Vanderhoef
X Wilburn
ADDENDUM TO LEASE - BUSINESS PROPERTY
The City of Iowa City (hereinafter "Landlord") and Greyhound Lines, Inc. (hereinafter "Tenant") entered
into a Lease Agreement dated March 1, 1998 for the premises located at 404 East College SWeet, Iowa
City, Iowa, copy of which is attached hereto and by this reference incorporated herein.
Landlord and Tenant desire to execute an addendum to said Lease for Business Property to provide for an
additional one year renewal period as set forth herein.
1. Renewal for an Additional One Year Term: commencing February 29, 2004 t~ough February 28,
2005.
The Lease for Business Property may be terminated by Tenant in the event Tenant relocates its bus
operations to the Court Street Transportation Center (which facility is currently being planned,
designed and constructed) upon thirty (30) days prior written notice provided to Landlord. Any
rent that has been prepaid through the end of the lease term herein shall be refunded on a pro-rata
basis in the event Tenant terminates the lease as provided herein and relocates to the
Transportation Center prior to the end of the lease term herein.
2. Rent During Renewal Term.
During the renewal term as above provided, Tenant agrees to pay Landlord rent as follows:
$1,300 per month, payable in advance, on or before the first day of each calendar month
of the Term.
3. All other provisions of the original lease dated March 1, 1998 shall remain in full force and effect.
Dated this .-~ day of ~7~-8~O~l~xt ,2004.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have duly executed this lease in duplicate the day and year written
above.
Landlord: Tenant:
GREYHOUND LINES, INC.
A Delaware c~moration
~ Pres J_den~,
Its:Mayor Its: Roal ~.~ta~a/Facilities
Marian'~ff'K Karr, City Clerk · ~ ' ~-'d~,r~. ~.
Approved By
City Attorney's Office
LEASE AGREEMENT
LANDLORD: TENANT:
Name City of Iowa City Greyhound Lines, .Inc
a Delaware corporation
Address 401 East Washington Street P.O. Box 660362
City Iowa City Dallas, Texas 75266-0362
State, Zip Iowa 52240 Attn: Contracts Administration
1. DATE. This Lease Agreement ("Lease") is made to be effective as of March l, 1998.
2. PREMISES. Landlord hereby leases to Tenant and Tenant hereby leases and takes from Landlord for the term,
at the rental, and upon all the terms, covenants and conditions set forth herein, the following real property (the
"Premises"):
[Choose and complete one]
comprising approximately f,620 square feet of floor space as described or designated in the City of Iowa
County of Johnson, State of lows, commonly known as 404 East Colleqe Street and as more
particularly described in the site plan on Exhibit "A", attached hereto and incorporated herein for all
purposes;
" the land with a'~,buildings and~proveme~.located there~ in the City~Y~, '~County of
'~ ~ State ~ of ~ '".~, Com~fle,~ly knowh~,, as
"~ 'X, '",, and as mor'e~articularly d;~,~ribed by met~.~nd bounds in'Exhibit
'A~" atta'Oh.ed hereto aS incorporated"l~rein for all pi~poses; '~ --
together with the continuous and uninterrupted right of access to and from the Premises, and, if applicable, the
use byTenant; its employees, inviteesand customersofthe cemmon areas.
3. TERM. The term of this Lease (~rerm") shall be three {3) years, commencing on March ~, t998 ("Commencement
Date") and extending through February 28, 2g01 unless sooner terminated pursuant to any provision hereof. The parties hereto
acknowledge that Tenant shall have the right to terminate this Lease at any time upon N/A ( -8- ) months
I~or written notice to Landlord.
4. RENT. Tenant shall pay to Landlord as rent for the use of the Premises equal monthly installments of One
T~ousand Two Hundred Dollars {$'1.200.00). payable in advance, on or before the first day of each calendar month of
the Term. Rent for any period less than one month shall be a pro rata portion of the monthly installment. Rent shall be
payable to Landlord at its address set forth above or to such other address as Landlord may designate by notice as
provided herein.
5. USE OF PREMISES. The Premises shall be used by Tenant for the conduct of Tenant's operation of a bus
terminal and the handling of passengers, baggage and package express and any other activities reasonably
related thereto. If the Premises is less than all of Landlord's building or buildings in which the Premises is located,
Landlord will not permit any remaining portion thereof to be occupied or used for purposes which, in the reasonable
opinion of Tenant, would adversely affect or reflect upon Tenant's business.
6. REPRESENTATIONS, WARRANTIES AND COVENANTS OF TITLE. Landlord hereby represents, warrants
and covenants to Tenant that as of the Commencement Date:
(a) Landlord is the sole owner in fee simple of the Premises and has full dght, power and authority to grant the
estate demised herein and to execute and perform all of the tenms, provisions, covenants and agreements provided in
this Lease;
(b) to the best of its knowledge, the Premises complies with all applicable zoning requirements, ordinances,
regulations, and all applicable laws, affecting the Premises or required in Tenant's use of the Premises or common areas
appurtenant to the Premises, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (or other laws affecting handicapped access)
and any environmental impact or traffic studies or requirements; and
(c) the Premises does not contain any asbestos or Hazardous Materials,
)u~:i~lictJ~(as defined in Section 22 herein) and Landlord is not in violation of any federal, state or local law, ordinance or
regulation relating to industrial hygiene or to the environmental conditions on, under or about the Premises including, but
not limited to, soil and ground water condition, and that no previous occupant of the Premises has used, generated,
· manufactured, stored or disposed of on, under or about the Premises any Hazardous Materials, as determi ned by
Court of competent jurisdiction.
7. QUIET ENJOYMENT. Landlord covenants and agrees that so long as Tenant observes and performs all of the
agreements and covenants required of it hereunder, Tenant shall peaceable and quietly have, hold and enjoy the
Premises for the Term without any encumbrance, interference or hindrance by Landlord. If Tenant's use of the Premises
is limited or denied through rezoning, environmental impact edict, or other action of any public or quasi-public agency or
governmental authority, this Lease, at the sole option of Tenant, shall terminate as of the effective date of such action
and the rent applying to the unexpired portion of the Term will abate.
8. UTILITIES. Tenant shall pay for all regular utility charges related to the use of the Premises, except as follows:
N/A
9. ASSIGNMENT AND SUBLETTING. Tenant shall have the right to assign this Lease, or sublease all or a part of
the Premises for any purpose, contemplated in Paragraph S, with the prior written consent of Landlord, which consent
shall not be unreasonably withheld,to any pemon or entity at any time and from time to time. If Tenant subleases all or a
part of the Premises, Tenant agrees to remain primarily liable for the payment of rant for the remaining term of this
Lease.
10. ALTERATIONS, IMPROVEMENTS AND ADDITIONS. Tenant, without Landlord's consent, may make any
alterations, improvements, or additions in, on or about the Premises, which Tenant may deem necessary or desirable,
except for structural repaim and maintenance, which am the sole obligation of Landlord. Tenant, at its option, may
remove such alterations, improvements, or additions made by it in, on or about the Premises. Tenant's personal property
and its trade fixtures, including all machinery, equipment and furnishings, shall remain the property of Tenant and may
be removed by Tenant. Any personal property, trade fixtures, alterations, improvements, or additions not removed by
Tenant within thirty (30) days after the end of the Term shall automatically become the property of Landlord. Tenant
shall repair any material damage to the Premises caused by Tenant's removal of its personal property, trade fixtures,
alterations, improvements, or additions, but Tenant shall have no obligation to remove such items from the Premises at
any time. Landlord shall, at its sole expense, make any alterations, improvements or additions to the Premises
(structural or non-structural) that may be required on account of any existing or futura laws of any govemmental
authority, except alterations, improvements or additions to the Premises as may be required solely by reason of the
nature of Tenant's business.
11. REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE. Tenant shall make ordinary interior repairs and replace broken glass in the
Premises. Landlord shall maintain and promptly make all exterior repairs and common area maintenance, all repairs,
replacements or retro-fitting of a permanent character (including, but not limited to, components in the air conditioning,
boiler and heating systems, HVAC system, sprinkler system, gas lines, electrical and plumbing fixtures and hot water
systems, including heaters), and ail floors and floor surtaces, driveways, parking lots, bus docks, wall, roof (including
water tightness), foundation, footings, Building Systems (as herein defined) and structural repairs, support systems,
strengthenings, alterations, reconstructions, or additions necessitated by mason of lapse of time, weakness or decay,
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insect infestation, or damage to or destruction of the Premises, or to any part thereof, or which may, at any time, be
required by any governmental or public authority, except for any damage caused solely by Tenant's negligence. Tenant
shall promptly notify Landlord of any known defect, damage, decay or dangerous condition associated with the
building system. The "Building Systems" shall be construed as the building utility elements essential for Tenant's use
and occupancy of the Premises including, but not limited to, such systems as are not readily accessible to Tenant, such
as underground water, sewer, electric and other utility lines and all trash removal, janitorial and elevator services and
maintenance services related to the Premises. Tenant shall surrender the Premises in as good order, repair and
condition as the same were in the commencement of the Term, damage by fire and items covered by extended coverage
insurance, unavoidable casualty, reasonable wear and tear, alterations, improvements and additions made by Tenant
and Landlord's failure to repair excepted.
12. TAXES. Landlord, during the Term, shall pay promptly when due, all general ad valorem real estate taxes and
assessments which may be imposed upon the Premises. Tenant shall pay all taxes assessed against and levied upon
Tenant's trade fixtures, and all other personal property of Tenant contained in the Premises. As used herein, the term
'real estate tax" includes any form of tax, assessment, license and permit fees, rent tax, income tax, franchise tax, levy,
penalty, or tax imposed by any authority having the direct or indirect power to tax, including any city, county, state or
federal government, or any school, agricultural, lighting, drainage or other improvement district thereof or any public or
quasi-public agency or governmental authority, upon any legal or equitable interest of Landlord in the Premises, upon
Landlord's right to rent or business of leasing the Premises, or upon Tenant's use or occupancy of the Premises.
13. INSURANCE. Landlord shall maintain throughout the Term, at its sole cost and expense, a policy or policies of
insurance for the mutual benefit of Landlord and Tenant against loss or damage lo the Premises in the amount of the
full replacement cost thereof, against any perils included within the classifications of fire, vandalism, explosion, malicious
mischief, special extended perils ('all risk~) and any risk covered by the so-called Extended Coverage Endorsement
(including leasehold improvements). Tenant shall maintain, at its sole cost and expense, a comprehensive general
liability policy including coverage of contractual liability as respects this Lease, providing a combined single limit of
liability of not less than $500,000 per occurrence, which policy shall be primary in the event of negligence on the
part of Tenant, and or the failure of Tenant to discharge its duties hereunder. Tenant shall furnish a certificate of
insurance evidencing the aforesaid coverage upon Landlord's written request. Landlord shall maintain public liability
insurance for any common areas. Notwithstanding any provision herein to the contrary, Tenant may satisfy its insurance
obligations hereunder by self-insuring any or all of its insurance liabilities and Tenant shall, upon Landlord's request,
furnish certificates evidencing such coverage.
14. INDEMNITY. Except as otherwise agreed herein, each party agrees to indemnify and save the other party
harmless from any and all claims, demands, costs and expenses of every kind whatsoever, including reasonable
attorney's fees for the defense thereof, arising from the indemnifying party's wrongful act or negligence in or about the
Premises. In case of any action or proceeding brought against either party by reason of any such claim, upon notice
from such party, the indemnifying party covenants to defend such action or proceeding by counsel reasonably
satisfactory to the other party, unless such action or proceeding alleges the joining or concurring wrongful act or
negligence of both parties, in which case both parties shall share equally in the defense of such action or proceedings,
15, DAMAGE OR DESTRUCTION. If the Premises is damaged or destroyed in whole or in part by fire or other
casualty, Landlord shall repair and restore the Premises to a good tenantable condition. All rent shall wholly abate in
case the entire Premises is untenantable, or shall abate pre rata for the portion rendered untenantable in case a part only
is untenantable, until the Premises is restored to a tenantable condition. Landlord shall commence and complete all work
required to be done under this Section 15 with reasonable promptness and diligence. In the event Landlord repairs or
restores the Premises, the rent due under this Lease shall be abated or reduced proportionately during any period which,
by reason of such damage or destruction, there is any interference with the operation of the business of Tenant. Tenant
shall not be liable to Landlord for damage to the Premises caused by tiro or other risks embraced within Landlord's
insurance coverage, whether or not the same is due to the negligent act or omission of Tenant. If Landlord does not
commence the repair or restoration within fifteen (15) days after the damage or destruction occurs, or if repair or
restoration will require more than ninety (90) days to complete, Tenant may, at Tenant's option, terminate this Lease by
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giving Landlord notice of Tenant's election to do so at any time pdor to the commencement of the repair or restoration.
In that event, this Lease shall terminate as of the date of such damage or destruction.
16. CONDEMNATION. If all the Premises or a substantial portion thereof is taken by condemnation or under the
power of eminent domain, or sold under the threat of the exercise of said power (all of which are herein called
'condemnation"), this Lease, at Tenant's sole discretion, shall automatically terminate as of the date the condemning
authority takes title or possession, whichever occurs first.
If any other taking (of the Premises or otherwise) adversely and substantially affects Tenant's use, access, or dghts of
ingress or egress of or to the Premises, then Tenant may elect to terminate this Lease as of the date the condemning
authority takes possession. Tenant's election to terminate shall be made in writing within thirty (30) days after Landlord
has given Tenant wdtten notice of the taking (or in the absence of such notice, within fifteen (15) days after the
condemning authority has taken possession). If Tenant does not terminate this Lease in accordance with this Section 16,
this Lease shall remain in full force and effect as to the portion of the Premises remaining, except that rent shall be
reduced in the proportion that the area taken diminishes the value and use of the Premises to Tenant. In addition,
Landlord, at its expense, shall promptly repair any damage to the Premises caused by.condemnation and restore the
remainder of the Premises to the reasonable satisfaction of Tenant.
Any award or payment made upon condemnation of all or any part of the Premises shall be the property of Landlord,
whether such award or payment is made as compensation for the taking of the fee or as severance damages; provided
Tenant shall be entitled to the portion of any such award or payment for loss of or damage to Tenant's trade fixtures,
removable personal properly, and additions, alterations and improvements made to the Premises by Tenant, and for its
loss of business or the leasehold herein created or any other consequential or special damages, such as Tenant's
relocation and moving expenses.
17. DEFAULTS; REMEDIES.
(a) Defaults. The occurrence of any of the following events constitutes a matedal default of this Lease by
Tenant:
(i) The failure by Tenant to make any payment of rent or any other payment required to be made by
Tenant hereunder, as and when due, where the failure continues for a pedod of twenty (20) days after Tenant
receives notice thereof from Landlord.
(ii) The failure by Tenant to observe or perform any of the covenants, conditions or previsions of this
Lease to be observed or performed by Tenant, other than those described in subsection (i) above, where the failure
continues for a period of thirty (30) days after Tenant receives notice thereof from Landlord; provided, however, that if
the nature of Tenant's default is such that more than thirty (30) days are reasonably required for its cure, then Tenant
shall not be deemed to be in default if Tenant commences such cure within the thirty (30) day pedod and thereafter
diligently completes the cure.
(iii) The making by Tenant of any general assignment or general arrangement for the benefit of creditors;
the filing by Tenant of a petition to have Tenant adjudged a bankrupt; the judicial declaration of Tenant as bankrupt.
(iv) The appointment of a trustee or receiver to take possession of substantially all Tenant's assets
located at the Premises or of Tenant's interest in this Lease, if possession is not restored to Tenant within thirty (30) days.
(v) The attachment, execution or other judicial seizure of substantially all Tenant's assets located at the
Premises or of Tenant's interest in this Lease, if the seizure is not dischaq;led within thirty (30) days.
(b) Remedies upon Tenant's Default. In the event of any such material default by Tenant, Landlord may,
after giving notice as provided above, enter into the Premises, remove Tenant's property and take and hold possession
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of the Promises and expel Tenant and pursue those remedies available to Landlord under the laws of the state in which
the Premises is located. Landlord shall make reasonable efforts to relet the Premises or any part thereof in order to
mitigate any damages resulting from Tenant's default.
(c) Default by Landlord. Landlord shall not be in default unless Landlord fails to perform any covenants,
terms, provisions, agreements or obligations required of it within a reasonable time, but in no event later than thirty (30)
days after written notice by Tenant to Landlord; provided that if the nature of Landlord's obligation is such that more than
thirty (30) days are reasonably required for performance, then Landlord shall not be in default if Landlord commences
performance within the thirty (30) day period and thereafter diligently completes performance.
(d) Remedies upon Landlord's Default. If Landlord defaults in the performance of any of the obligations or
conditions required to be performed by Landlord under this Lease, Tenant may, after giving notice as provided above,
either cure the default and deduct the cost thereof from rent subsequently becoming due hereunder, or elect to terminate
this Lease upon giving 30 days written notice to Landlord of its intention to do so. In that event, this Lease shall
terminate upon the date specified in the notice, unless Landlord has meanwhile cured the default to the satisfaction of
Tenant. in the event that any representations and warranties set forth in this Lease (including but not limited to those set
forth in Section 6 herein) shall cease to be the case, and if Landlord shall have failed to commence to cure within sixty
(60) days after notice from Tenant and thereafter diligently completes the cure of the same, then, except as specifically
provided elsewhere in this Lease, Tenant shall have the right to terminate this Lease upon written notice to Landlord.
Tenant may also pursue those remedies available to it under the laws of the state in which the Premises is located.
18. HOLDING OVER. If Tenant remains in possession of the Premises after the expiration or termination of this
Lease, and without the execution of a new Lease, Tenant shall be deemed to be occupying the Premises as a tenant
from month-to-month, subject to all of the conditions, provisions and obligations of this Lease insofar as they are
applicable to a month-to-month tenancy.
19. NOTICES. All acceptances, approvals, consents, notices, demands or other communications required or
permitted to be given or sent by either party to the other, unless othe~vise provided, shall be deemed to have been fully
given when made in writing and delivered in person or deposited in the United States mail, certified and postage prepaid,
addressed to the name and address set forth at the top of this Lease. The address and person for written communication
may be changed upon ten (10) days written notice to the other party.
20. WAIVER OF SUBROGATION. Landlord and Tenant and all parties claiming under or through them hereby
mutually release and discharge each other, any other tenants or occupants of the building in which the Premises is
located, and the officers, employees, agents, representatives, customers and business visitors of Landlord or Tenant or
such other tenants or occupants, from all claims, losses and liabilities arising from or caused by any hazard covered by
insurance on or in connection with the Premises or said building, even if caused by the fault or negligence of a released
party. This release shall apply only to the extent that such claim, loss or liability is covered by insurance.
21. ENVIRONMENTAL MATTERS. As a condition precedent to the effectiveness of this Lease, Landlord shall
provide Tenant a copy of all existing environmental reports, studies or audits concerning the Premises. Tenant will
comply with all environmental laws during the term of the Lease, but shall bear no liability whatsoever and shall not
assume any conditions for any existing environmental materials or Hazardous Materials on the Premises. Landlord
agrees to indemnify, defend and hold Tenant harmless from and against any and all loss, damage, liability and expense
(including reasonable attorneys' fees) that Tenant may incur as a result of any claim, demand or action related to
environmental conditions, Hazardous Materials or any other environmental laws and regulations not directly resulting
from Tenant's activities on the Premises. The delivery of copies of environmental reports, studies or audits required in
this Section must be provided to Tenant not later than fourteen (14) days prior to the Commencement Date.
22. HAZARDOUS MATERIALS. The term ~Hazardous Materials" as used herein shall include but not be limited to
asbestos, flammable explosives, dangerous substances, pollutants, contaminants, hazardous wastes, toxic substances,
and any other chemical, matedal or related substance exposure to which is prohibited or regulated by any governmental
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authority having jurisdiction over the Premises, any substances defined as "hazardous substances," "hazardous
materials" or "toxic substances" in the Comprehensive Environmental Response Compensation and Liability Act of 1980,
as amended, by Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act 42 U.S.C. §6901, et seq.; the Hazardous Materials
Transportation Act, 42 U.S.C. §6901, et seq.; Clean Air Act, 42 U.S.C. §7901, et seq.; Toxic Substances Control Act, 15
U.S.C. §2801, et seq.; Clean Water Act, 33 U.S.C. §1251, et seq; the laws, regulations or rulings of the state in which the
Premises is located or any local ordinance affecting the Premises; or the regulations adopted in publication promulgated
pursuant to any of such laws and ordinances.
23. MISCELLANEOUS.
(a) Siqns. Tenant may erect such signs on the exterior or interior of the Premises as Tenant may deem
desirable if the signs do not violate the laws, rules, or regulations of the municipality in which the Premises are situated.
(b) Severability; Choice of Law. The invalidity or unenforceability of any provision of this Lease, as
determined by a court of competent jurisdiction, shall in no way affect the validity of the remainder of this Lease or any
other provision hereof. THIS LEASE SHALL BE GOVERNED BY THE LAWS OF THE STATE IN WHICH THE
PREMISES IS LOCATED.
(c) Entire Aqreement. This Lease and any addenda and exhibits attached hereto or to be attached hereto, set
forth all of the covenants, promises, agreements, and conditions between Landlord and Tenant concerning the Premises
and this Lease and there are no covenants, promises, agreements or conditions, either oral or written, between them.
This Lease may not be modified or amended in any manner except by an instrument in writing executed by the parties
hereto.
(d) Brokeraqe. Landlord covenants and agrees to save and hold Tenant harmless from any and all claims for
brokerage fees arising out of this Lease.
(e) Attorney's Fees. If either party named herein brings an action to enforce the terms of this Lease or to
declare rights hereunder, the prevailing party in any such action, on trial or appeal, shall be entitled to his reasonable
attorney's fees to be paid by losing party as fixed by the court.
~ (f) Rest Sto"p,,. If the Pre"~es is to b~designated ~,,~Rest Stop" b~Tenant in ~Russell's Gu'~e in which
passeh~rs are alloweo'~t.o disemba~,.the bus re, utilize restr'~m or meal '~,cilities, Land, rd shall con, late the
Accessibility,Checklist, atta"s~ed hereto"a~ Exhibit '~, and the Le'a~e shall be si:~,ect to the te~s and conditions of
Exhibit 'C"., a~t~.ched hereto an'djncorporat~herein for'aJ, I purposes-''~''~. ~
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this instrument to be effective as of the day and year flint
above written.
Landlord: Tenant:
CITY OF IOWA CITY ~"'~'~ a~~r~e/COrp~n'IOU~IDLINES'INC-
By: ~/z~ _~, ~/~ By:X FV. I'~gsiand/~i /
Na{mi J. ~vick(
Its: Mayor Its: ~ief OperatinR Officer
Tax ID No.:
(If individual, Social Security Number)
WI'i"NESS: Marian K, Karr, City Clerk WITNESS:
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EXHIBIT "A" (Page ~ of 2)
to that certain Lease Agreement
by and between CITY OF IOWA CITY, as Landlord and
.GREYHOUND LINES, INC,, as Tenant
Dated ,19
SITE PLAN
ADDENDUM TO LEASE - BUSINESS PROPERTY
The City of Iowa City (hereinafter "Landlord") and Greyhound Lines, Inc. (hereinai~er "Tenant") entered
into a Lease ~greement dated March 1, 1998 for the premises located at 404 East College Street, Iowa
City, Iowa, cdpy of which is attached hereto and by this reference incorporated herein.
Landlord and Tenaflt~ desire to execute an addendum to said Lease for Business Property to provide for an
additional one year renqwal period as set forth herein.
.,
1. Renewal for an Additional One Year Term: commencing February 29, 200/4 through February 28,
2005.
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The Lease for Busine~ Property may be terminated by Tenant in the/6vent Tenant relocates its bus
operations to the Court\Street Transportation Center (which fac~tfty is currently being planned,
designed and constructe~upon thirty (30) days prior written ~Stice provided to Landlord. Any
rent that has been prepaid~rough the end of the lease term he,~i.n s~hall be refunded on a pro-rata
basis in the event Te~an~ terminates the lease as pro)tided herein and relocates to the
Transportation Center prior t~he t of the lease term her?h.
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2. Rent During Renewal Term. ~ /
During the renewal term as above vi&d, Ten tnt a~rees topay ....Landlord rent as follows:
$1,300 per month, n advance, on/6r before the first day of each calendar month
of the Term. /
3. All other 1998 shall remain in full force and effect.
Dated this __ day of
1N WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have duly this lease in duplicate the day and year written
above. /
Landlord: / Tenant:
/
City of Iowa City / LINES, INC.
' , Delaware corporation
By: ,, B Ernest W. Lehman
Its: Mayor It
Attest: Attest: Marian K. Kart, City Clffrk
Approved By
LEASE AGREEMENT
LANDLORD: TENANT:
Name City of Iowa City Greyhound Lines, .loc
a Delaware corporation
Address 401 East Washington Street P.O. Box 660362
City Iowa City Dallas, Texas 75266-0362
State, Zip Iowa 52240 r j~ Atto: Contracts Administration
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1. DATE. This Lease Agreement (" ase") is made to be effecti?6 as of March 1, 1998.
2. PREMISES. Landlord hereby leases to Tenant and Teoant~ereby leases and takes from Landlord for the term,
at the ren-~'al, an--~---uupon all the terms, coven~pts and conditions set ~fodh herein, the following real property (the
"Premises"): \
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" comprising approximately 1,620~square feet of floor space as described or designated in the City of Iowa
County of Johnson, State of ~,owa, commonly ,k, nown as 404 East Colleqe Street and as more
particularly described in the site~plan on Exhibit A", attached hereto and incorporated herein for all
purposes; \
a'~uildings located thereh~ in the City"O~. '"'N County of
th~and with ,'~ State '",,,, com~,0ly know~,~ as
~ 'X, y d~'s~dbed by met~r,,~nd bounds in"E~.hibit
"A__~" atta~q.ed hereto a~l ' for all
together with the continuous and ht of access to and from the Premises, and, if applicable, the
use by Tenant; its employees, invitees and of the common areas.
3. TERM. The term of this Lease ("Term") shall commencing on March 1, 1998 ("Commencement
Date") and extending through February .28, 2001 r terminated pursuant to any provision hereof. The parties hereto
acknowledg N/A ( -0- ) months
pdor written notice to Landlord.
4. RENT. Tenant shall pay to Landlord as rent for the Premises equal monthly installments of One
Thousand Two Hundred Dollars ($1,200.00), payable in on or before the first day of each calendar month of
the Term. Rent for any period less than one month shall be a , rata portion of the monthly installment. Rent shall be
payable to Landlord at its address set forth above or to such ' address as Landlord may designate by notice as
provided herein.
5. USE OF PREMISES. The Premises shall be used b, of Tenant's operation of a bus
terminal and the handling of passengers, baggage and and any other activities reasonably
related thereto. If the Premises is less than all of Landlord's buildin buildings in which the Premises is located,
Landlord wile not permit any remaining portion thereof to be occupied for purposes which, in the reasonable
opinion of Tenant, would adversely affect or reflect upon Tenant's business.
6. REPRESENTATIONS, WARRANTIES AND COVENANTS OF TITLE."~t~ndlord hereby represents, warrants
and covenants to TenaN that as of the Commencement Date:
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la) Landlord is the sole owner in fee simple of the Premises and has full dght, power and authority to grant the
estate demised herein and to execute and perform all of the terms, provisions, covenants and agreements provided in
this Lease;
lb) to the best of its knowledge, the Premises complies with all applicable Jirements, ordinances,
regulations, and all applicable laws, affecting the Premises or required in Tenant's use of the Pr tmises or common areas
appurtenant to the Premises, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (or other laws affec handicapped access)
and any environmental LHrements; and
lc) the Promises does not contain any Hazardous Materials
j(~i~lk::tJ~(as defined in Section 22 herein) ord is not in violation of an or local law, ordinance or
regulation relating to industrial hygiene or to the )nmental conditions on, under Premises including, but
not limited to, soil and ground water condition, and lat no previous occupant of Premises has used, generated,
manufactured, stored or disposed of on, under or aboL the Premises any Hazardo[ Materials, as determined by
Court of competent jurisdiction.
7. QUIET ENJOYMENT. Landlord covenants agrees that so long observes and performs all of the
agreements and covenants required of it hereunder shall peace~ and quietly have, hold and enjoy the
Premises for the Term without any encumbrance, hindrance Landlord. If Tenant's use of the Premises
is limited or denied through rezoning, environmental edict, or othe quasi-public agency or
govemmental authority, this Lease, at the sole option of effective date of such action
and the rent applying to the unexpired portion of the Term abate.
8. UTILITIES. Tenant shall pay for all regular utility use of the Premises, except as follows:
N/A
9. ASSIGNMENT AND SUBLETTING. Tenant shall I~ ht to assign this Lease, or sublease all or a part of
the Premises for any purpose, contemplated in Paragraph with the prior written consent of Landlord, which consent
shall not be unreasonably withheld,to any person or entity at ny time and from time to time. If Tenant subleases all or a
part of the Premises, Tenant agrees to remain pdmadly lia ['or the payment of rent for the remaining term of this
Lease.
10. ALTERATIONS IMPROVEMENTS AND Tenant, without Landlord's consent, may make any
alterations, improvements, or additions in, on or which Tenant may deem necessary or desirable,
except for structural repairs and maintenance, are the obligation of Landlord. Tenant, at its option, may
remove such alterations, improvements, made by it n, on or about the Premises. Tenant's personal property
and its trade fixtures, including all machinery, eO/aipment and shall remain the property of Tenant and may
be removed by Tenant. Any personal property,' t' fade fixtures or additions not removed by
Tenant within thirty (30) days after the end o[~the Term shall become the property of Landlord. Tenant
shall repair any matedal damage to the Pre~nises caused by removal of its personal property, trade fixtures,
alterations, improvements, or additions, but.t'en; remove such items from the Premises at
any time. Landlord shall, at its sole eXPense, make any :ions, improvements or additions to the Premises
(stmcturel or non-structural) that may be required on account any existing or future laws of any governmental
authority, except alterations, improvements or additions to the ~ses as may be required solely by reason of the
nature of Tenant's business.
11. REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE. Tenant shall make ordinar repairs and replace broken glass in the
Premises. Landlord shall maintain and promptly make all s and common area maintenance, all repairs,
replacements or retm-fitting of a permanent character (including, r~ited to, components in the air conditioning,
boiler and heating systems, HVAC system, sprinkler system, gas lines, and plumbing fixtures and hot water
systems, including heaters), and all floors and floor surfaces, driveways, pa'~ng lots, bus docks, wall, roof (including
water tightness), foundation, footings, Building Systems (as herein defined) ~ structural repairs, support systems,
strengthenings, alterations, reCOnstructions, or additions necessitated by reason o'f.~pse of time, weakness or decay,
insect infestation, or damage to or destruction of the Premises, or to any part thereof, or which may, at any time, be
required by any govemmental or public authority, except for any damage caused solely by Tenant's negligence. Tenant
shall promptly notify Landlord of any known defect, damage, decay or dangerous condition associated with the
building system. The "Building Systems" shall be construed as the building utility elements essential for Tenant's use
and occupancy of the Premises including, but not limited to, such systems as are not readily accessible to Tenant, such
as underground water, sewer, electdc and other utility lines and all trash removal, janitorial and elevator services and
maintenance services related to the Premises. Tenant shall surrender the Premises in as good order, repair and
condition as the same were in the commencement ~ , damage by fire and items covered by extended coverage
insurance, unavoidable casualty, reasonable wear tear, alterations, improvements and additions made by Tenant
and Landlord's failure to repair excepted.
12. TAXES. Landlord, during the Term, shall ~ when due, all general valorem real estate taxes and
assessments which may be imposed upon the Tenant shall pay against and levied upon
Tenant's trade fixtures, and all other personal prope ' of Tenant contained in As used herein, the term
"real estate tax" includes any form of tax, assessmen and permit fees tax, income tax, franchise tax, levy,
penalty, or tax imposed by any authority having the Jirect or indirect power including any city, county, state or
federal government, or any school, agricultural, lighti~ ~e or other thereof or any public or
quasi-public agency or governmental authority, upon my legal or equita of Landlord in the Premises, upon
Landlord's right to rent or business of leasing the Pren or upon Ten or occupancy of the Premises.
13. INSURANCE. Landlord shall maintain througl 3ut the its sole cost and expense, a policy or policies of
insurance for the mutual benefit of Landlord and Te ~ant again or damage to the Premises in the amount of the
full replacement cost thereof, against any perils classifications of fire, vandalism, explosion, malicious
mischief, special extended pedls ("all dsk") and any by the so-called Extended Coverage Endorsement
(including leasehold improvements). Tenant shall m at its sole cost and expense, a comprehensive general
liability policy including coverage of contractual liabili s respects this Lease, providing a combined single limit of
liability of not less than $500,000 per occurrence, whi policy shall be primary in the event of negligence on the
part of Tenant, and or the failure of Tenant to dj-· arge its duties hereunder. Tenant shall furnish a certificate of
insurance evidencing the aforesaid coverage wdtten request. Landlord shall maintain public liability
insurance for any common areas. Notwithstandir ~ to the contrary, Tenant may satisfy its insurance
obligations hereunder by self-insuring any or liabilities and Tenant shall, upon Landlord's request,
furnish certificates evidencing such coverage
14. INDEMNITY. Except as reed each party agrees to indemnify and save the other party
harmless from any and all claims, de costs al of every kind whatsoever, including reasonable
attorney's fees for the defense thereof from the party's wrongful act or negligence in or about the
Premises. In case of any action or g brought party by reason of any such claim, upon notice
from such party, the party covenants tc such action or proceeding by counsel reasonably
satisfactory to the other party, ess such action or oceeding alleges the joining or concurring wrongful act or
negligence of both parties, in whi, ~ase both parties shall hare equally in the defense of such action or proceedings.
15. DAMAGE If the Premises damaged or destroyed in whole or in part by fire or other
casualty, Landlord shall restore the Premises to good tenantable condition. All rent shall wholly abate in
case the entire Premises is , or shall abate pro a for the portion rendered untenantable in case a part only
is untenantable, until the restored to a tenantable ~ ~ndition. Landlord shall commence and complete all work
required to be done und( Section 15 with reasonable In the event Landlord repairs or
restores the Premises, t rent due under this Lease shall be proportionately during any period which,
by reason ~ ol them is any interferen ~ with the operation of the business of Tenant. Tenant
shall not be liable to for damage to the by fire or other dsks embraced within Landlord's
insurance coverage,,/~vhether or not the same is due to the ne 3t act or omission of Tenant. If Landlord does not
commence the repair or restoration within fifteen (15) days damage or destruction occurs, or if repair or
restoration will reqtJire more than ninety (90) days to corn : may, at Tenant's option, terminate this Lease by
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giving Landlord notice of Tenant's election to do so at any time pdor to the commencement of the repair or restoration.
In that event, this Lease shall terminate as of the date of such damage or destruction.
16. CONDEMNATION. If all the Premises or a substantial portion thereof is taken by con~mnation or under the
power o~, or sold under the threat of the exercise of said power (all of.)~'hich are herein called
"condemnation"), this Lease, at Tenant's sole discretion, shall automatically terminate as o..~/the date the condemning
authority takes title or possession, whichever occurs first. /
If any other taking (of the Premises or otherwise) adversely and substantially affects T/e'nant's ...... use, access, or rights of
ingress or egress of or to the Premises, then Tenant may elect to terminate this Lea~ as of the date the condemning
authority takes possession. Tenant's election to terl[ninate shall be made in writing ~yithin thirty (30) days after Landlord
has given Tenant written notice of the taking (or/in the absence of such noti~.c~, within fifteen (15) days after the
condemning authority has taken possession). If Tenant does not terminate this L~ease in accordance with this Section 16,
this Lease shall remain in full force and effect ast~) the podion of the PremiSes remaining except that rent shall be
reduced in the proportion that the area taken diminishes the value and use/of the Premises to Tenant. in addition,
Landlord, at its expense, shall promptly repair any ~amage to the PremiseS caused by condemnation and restore the
remainder of the Premises to the reasonable satisfact~)n of Tenant.
Any award or payment made upon condemnation of ~11 or any part of the Premises shall be the property of Landlord,
whether such award or payment is made as compensi tion for the taking of the fee or as severance damages; provided
Tenant shall be entitled to the portion of any such aw ard or payment for loss of or damage to Tenant's trade fixtures,
removable personal property, and additions, alteration and improvements made to the Premises by Tenant, and for its
loss of business or the leasehold herein created or ~ny other consequential or special damages, such as Tenant's
relocation and moving expenses.
17. DEFAULTS; REMEDIES.
(a) Defaults. The occurrence of any of the f~llowing events constitutes a material default of this Lease by
Tenant: --
(i) The failure by Tenant to make any p~yment of rent or any other payment required to be made by
Tenant hereunder, as and when due, where the t~ilure continues for a period of twenty (20) days after Tenant
receives notice thereof from Landlord. \
(ii) The failure by Tenant to observe or pe~orm any of the covenants, conditions or provisions of this
Lease to be observed or performed by Tenant, other than\those described in subsection (i) above, where the failure
continues for a period of thirty (30) days after Tenant receiV~es notice thereof from Landlord; provided, however, that if
the nature of Tenant's default is such that more than thirty ~0) days are reasonably required for its cure, then Tenant
shall not be deemed to be in default if Tenant commences~such cure within the thirty (30) day pedod and thereafter
diligently completes the cure.
(iii) The making by Tenant of any general assigrt~ment or general arrangement for the benefit of creditors;
the filing by Tenant of a petition to have Tenant adjudged a bankrupt; the judicial declaration of Tenant as bankrupt.
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(iv) The appointment of a trustee or receiver to, take possession of substantially all Tenant's assets
located at the Premises or of Tenant's interest in this Lease, if poss~sion is not restored to Tenant within thirty (30) days.
(v) The attachment, execution or other judicial seizure, of substantially all Tenant s assets located at the
Premises or of Tenant's interest in this Lease, if the seizure isnot disch~arged within thirty (30) days.
(b) Remedi~es upon Tenant's Default. In the event of any s~.;h material default by Tenant, Landlord may,
after giving n°tice a~ pr°vided ab°ve' enter into the Premises' rem°ve Teh~',S pr°pertY and take and h°ld p°ssessi°nz///
of the Premises and expel Tenant and pursue those remedies available to Landlord under the laws of the state in which
the Premises is located. Landlord shall make reasonable efforts to relet the Premises or any part thereof in order to
mitigate any damages resulting from Tenant's default.
(c) Default by Landlord. Landlord shall not be in default unless Landlord fails to perform any covenants,
terms, provisions, agreements or obligations required of it within a reasonable time, but in no event later than thirty (30)
days after wdtten notice by Tenant to Landlord; provided that if the nature of Landlord's obligation is such more than
thirty (30) days are reasonably required for performance Landlord shall not be in default if Landl, commences
performance within the thirty (30) day pedod and there~ ounce.
(d) Remedies upon Landlord's Default. Landlord defaults in the performance of a~ obligations or
conditions required to be performed by Landlord ~r this Lease, Tenant may, after giving as provided above,
either cure the default and deduct rent subsequently becoming or elect to terminate
this Lease upon giving 30 days written notice to of its intention to do so. event, this Lease shall
terminate upon the date specified in the notice, unle meanwhile cured ault to the satisfaction of
Tenant. in the event that any representations and wa Lease (in but not limited to those set
forth in Section 6 herein) shall cease to be the case, ~nd if Landlord shall have fail( commence to cure within sixty
(60) days after notice from Tenant and thereafter dilig 9ntly completes the cure of then, except as specifically
provided elsewhere in this Lease, Tenant shall have le right to terminate this upon written notice to Landlord.
Tenant may also pursue those remedies available to it ~nder the law in which the Premises is located.
18. HOLDING OVER. If Tenant remains in of the Prem after the expiration or termination of this
Lease, and without the execution of a new Lease, Ter mt shall be de( to be occupying the Premises as a tenant
from month-to-monffi, subject to all of the conditions ' ' obligations of this Lease insofar as they are
applicable to a month-to-month tenancy.
19. NOTICES. All acceptances, approvals, demands or other communications required or
permitted to be given or sent by either party to the other, otherwise provided, shall be deemed to have been fully
given when made in writing and delivered in person or d( in the United States mail, certified and postage prepaid,
addressed to the name and address set forth at the top of is Lease. The address and person for written communication
may be changed upon ten (10) ;r party.
20. WAIVER OF SUBROGATION. Landlord arid Ter ~nt and all parties claiming under or through them hereby
mutually release and discharge each other, any bther tent or occupants of the building in which the Premises is
located, and the officers, employees, agents, customers and business visitors of Landlord or Tenant or
such other tenants or occupants, from all claims, adsing from or caused by any hazard covered by
insurance on or in connection with the PremiSes or said even if caused by the fault or negligence of a released
party. This release shall apply only to the extent that loss or liability is covered by insurance.
21. ENVIRONMENTAL MATTERS; As a condition eot to the effectiveness of this Lease, Landlord shall
provide Tenant a copy of all existing environmental reports, or audits concerning the Premises. Tenant will
comply with all environmental laws dudng the term of but shall bear no liability whatsoever and shall not
assume any conditions for any existing environmental or Hazardous Materials on the Premises. Landlord
agrees to indemnify, defend and hold Tenant harmless from and ' and all loss, damage, liability and expense
(including reasonable attorneys' fees) that Tenant may incur as result of any claim, demand or action related to
environmental conditions, Hazardous Materials or any other envi[ mental laws and regulations not directly resulting
from Tenant's activities on the Premises. The delivery of copies of nvironmental reports, studies or audits required in
this Section must be provided to Tenant not later than fourteen ~ pdor to the Commencement Date.
22. HAZARDOUS M~,TERIALS. The term "Hazardous Materials" used herein shall include but not be limited to
asbestos, flammable exl;)losives, dangerous substances, pollutants, cont~inants, hazardous wastes, toxic substances,
and any other chemical, matedal or related substance exposure to which i~rohibited or regulated by any governmental
authority having jurisdiction over the Premises, any substances defined as "hazardous substances," "hazardous
materials" or "toxic substances" in the Comprehensive Environmental Response Compensation and Liability Act of 1980,
as amended, by Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act 42 U.S,C. §6901, et seq.; the Hazardous Materials
Transportation Act, 42 U.S.C. §6901, et seq.; Clean Air Act, 42 U.S.C. §7901, et seq.; Toxic Substances Control Act, 15
U,S.C. §2601, et seq.; Clean Water Act, 33 U.S.C. §1251, et seq; the laws, regulations or rulings of the state in which the
Premises is located or any local ordinance affecting the Premises; or the regulations adopted in publication promulgated
pursuant to any of such laws and ordinances. /
23. MISCELLANEOUS.
(a) Si(ins. Tenant may erect such signs exterior or interior of the Premise Tenant may deem
desirable if the signs do not violate the laws, rules, Jlafions of the municipality in which t situated.
(b) Severability; Choice of Law. The im lidity or unenforceability of a~ )rovision of this Lease, as
determined by a court of competent jurisdiction, shall in , affect the validity Lease or any
other provision hereof. THIS LEASE SHALL BE BY THE LAWS THE STATE IN WHICH THE
PREMISES IS LOCATED.
(c) Entire Aqreement. This Lease and any add and exhibits hereto, set
forth all of the covenants, promises, agreements, and and Tenant concerning the Premises
and this Lease and there are no covenants, promises, a~ co either oral or written, between them.
This Lease may not be modified or amended in any manne except by instrument in writing executed by the parties
hereto.
(d) Brokeraqe. Landlord covenants and agrees to hold Tenant harmless from any and all claims for
brokerage fees adsing out of this Lease.
(e) Attorney's Fees. If either party named hereil ings an action to enforce the terms of this Lease or to
declare rights hereunder, the prevailing party in any such on trial or appeal, shall be entitled to his reasonable
attorney's fees to be paid by losing party as fixed by the ¢
(a~e~rs Ifthe isto Tenant in th~Russell's Gu'~e in which
p are the or tie:, Land~rd shall corhp, lete the
A__c~,~i.b.[i.l~_C_h_ and the I shall be ect to the te'~ns and cond~ons of
Exhibit'C", a~t. ach ed
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties heret![Y/have executed this i effective as of the day and year first
above wdtten. /
Landlord: Tel nt:
c woF OWAC W [.OU D'tNES.,NC.
" ~ aIDe i~v,~.r~e/cerp~n
Na~.mi O. I~vick( , l~.¥-~a~g ,land,,~j / J] I ~
Tax ID No.:
(If individual, Social Secudty Number)
WI'I'I~ESS: Marian K, Karr, City Clerk WITNESS:
EXHIBIT "A" (Page 1 of 2)
to that certain Lease Agreement
by and between CITY OF IOWA CITY,
GREYHOUND LINES, INC,,
" Dated ,19
SITE PLAN
Prepared by: Ross Spitz, Engineer Division, 410 E. Washington St., Iowa City, IA 52240 (319) 356-5149
RESOLUTION NO. 04-35
RESOLUTION APPROVING, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO
EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ArrEST AN ADDENDUM TO THE
AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND THE IOWA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR THE BURLINGTON STREET BRIDGE
RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT OVER RALSTON CREEK, BRF-1-5(54)--38-52,
WHEREAS, the City of Iowa City and the Iowa Department of Transportation have previously
entered into an agreement for the replacement of the Burlington Street bridge over Ralston
Creek by approval of resolution #03-260; and
WHEREAS, subsequent to execution of this agreement, it was determined that the funding of
the project was not clear in relation to the Transportation Safety Funds (TSlP); and
WHEREAS, the City of Iowa City and the Iowa Department of Transportation desires to revise
the funding sources to include TSIP funds; and
WHEREAS, the City of Iowa City and the Iowa Department of Transportation desire to stipulate
the responsibility associated with the Iowa City former Manufactured Gas Plant site owned by
MidAmerican Energy Company and located adjacent to the project site; and
WHEREAS, the City of Iowa City has negotiated an Addendum to the existing Agreement for
said project; and'
WHEREAS it is in the public interest to enter into said Addendum to the Pre-construction
Agreement with the Iowa Department of Transportation.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF IOWA CITY, IOWA
THAT:
1. The Addendum to the Pre-construction Agreement attached hereto is in the public
interest, and is approved as to form and content.
2. The Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to execute the attached
Addendum to the F~re-construction Agreement in duplicate.
Passed and approved this 3rd dayof February ,20 04
Approved by
C~TY~-LERK City AttorneyCs Office
Resolution No. 04-35
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It was moved by Vanderhoef and seconded by Champion the Resolution be
adopted, and upon roll call there were:
AYES: NAYS: ABSENT:
X Bailey
X Champion
× Elliott
X Lehman
X O'Donnell
X Vanderhoef
X Wilbum
STAFF ACTION NO: S-2004-0600
ADDENDUM TO
PRECONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT
2003-16-129
County. Johnson
City Iowa City
Project No. BRF-1-5(54)- -38-52
Iowa DOT
Addendum No. 2003-16-129A
This Addendum, is entered into by and between the Iowa Department of Transportation,
hereinafter designated the "DOT", and the City of Iowa City Iowa, hereafter designated the
"CITY" in accordance with 761 Iowa Administrative Code Chapter 150 and Iowa Code sections
28E.12 and 306A;
WITNESSETH; that
WHEREAS, the DOT proposes to establish or improve an extension of Primary Road No.
Iowa 1 within Johnson County, Iowa; and
WHEREAS, the DOT and the CITY are willing to jointly participate in said project, in the
manner hereinafter provided; and
WHEREAS, this Addendum reflects the current concept of this project which is subject to
modification by the DOT; and
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS AGREED as follows:
1. The CITY and DOT previously entered into Agreement 2003-16-129, which was signed
by the CITY and DOT on August 19 and 29, 2003 respectively, for construction of the
following project:
Iowa 1 will be reconstructed within the CITY from Gilbert Street extending
easterly to Johnson Street, including rehabilitation of the Ralston Creek bridge
(see Exhibit A attached). The existing bridge approaches will be widened to
provide for a center left-turn lane throughout the length of the project (with taper
to 4 lanes at the east end of the project). The Ralston Creek bridge will also be
rehabilitated to accommodate the five lane design including 8-foot wide sidewalks
on both sides of the bridge structure.
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Special Provisions
2. Subsequent to execution of Agreement 2003-16-129 (see Section 1 herein) it was
determined that the usage of Transportation Safety funding (TSIP) was not clear. Section
3 of said previously executed Agreement stated that "This project also includes $201,000
in Transportation Safety funding (for the fifth lane used for left-turns)." Said Section 3
will be modified to include the following statement:
"It is the intent of the DOT and the CITY that the full amount of TSIP funds
($201,000) be used for this project. To the extent eligible, TSIP funds shall be
applied to the fifth lane used for left-tums and rehabilitation of the bridge. The
remainder of the project costs shall be paid by Federal Bridge Replacement and
Rehabilitation (BR) funds to the extent eligible. In the unlikely event that costs
not eligible for BR funds exceed the TSIP funds ($201,000), the CITY shall be
fully responsible for these costs."
3. The CITY shall be the lead agency for this project. As stated in Section 1 of Agreement
2003-16-129 (see Section 1 herein), the DOT will let and inspect construction of this
project.
4. Located in the southeast quadrant of the intersection of Burlington and Van Buren streets
is the Iowa City Former Manufactured Gas Plant Site which is owned by MidAmerican
Energy Company and recognized by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency as being
the site of environmental contamination subject to its jurisdiction. The CITY and the
DOT shall take whatever steps are necessary in the design and development of this
project to minimize the risk from such contamination in the construction of the project.
The DOT's portion of the project is to replace the bridge deck, rehabilitate the bridge
superstructure, repair the bridge substructure, and replace the bridge approach pavement
of the Burlington Street Bridge. The CITY's portion of this project is all remaining work
which includes, but is not limited to, widening of the Burlington Street Bridge, widening
of Burlington Street, installation of a water main, installation of storm sewer pipe and
intakes, subdrain installation, channel excavation and driveway removal and replacement.
If, during construction of the project, the DOT becomes aware that construction work for
this project impacts the contamination, the DOT shall immediately notify the CITY and
the CITY shall be responsible for notifying the proper parties to take remedial action.
The CITY will arrange to have a representative from MidAmerican Energy Company on
site during those phases of construction involving excavation. The DOT shall cooperate
with the CITY in making arrangements for such remedial action, and to minimize delays
and other complications to the project as a result of such remedial action.
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With respect to construction work related to the CITY's portion of the project, the CITY
shall hold the DOT harmless from any and all liability related to said construction work
impacting the contamination, including but not limited to contractor delay claims and
costs of clean up or containment. With respect to construction work related to the DOT's
portion of the project, not including inspection, the DOT shall hold the CITY harmless
from any and all liability related to said construction work impacting the contamination,
including but not limited to contractor delay claims and costs of clean up or containment.
General Provisions
5. Any costs incurred by the CITY in performing its obligations hereunder will be borne
exclusively by the CITY without reimbursement by the DOT.
6. The CITY will comply with all provisions of the equal employment opportunity
requirements prohibiting discrimination and requiring affirmative action to assure equal
employment opportunity as required by Iowa Code Chapter 216. No person will, on the
grounds of age, race, creed, sex, color, national origin, religion or disability, be excluded
from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to
discrimination under any program or activity for which State funds are used.
Miscellaneous Provisions
7. It is the intent of both parties that no third party beneficiaries be created by this
Addendum.
8. If any section, provision, or part of this Addendum shall be found to be invalid or
unconstitutional, such finding shall not affect the validity of the Addendum as a whole or
any section, provision, or part thereof not found to be invalid or unconstitutional, except
to the extent that the original intent of the Addendum cannot be fulfilled.
9. This Addendum may be executed in two counterparts, each of which so executed will be
deemed to be an original.
10. This document, as well as the unaffected provisions of previously executed Agreement
2003-16-129 (see Section 1 herein), represents the entire Agreement between the CITY
and DOT regarding this project. Any subsequent change or modification to the terms of
this Addendum will be in the form of a duly executed amendment to this document.
STAFF ACTION NO:
ADDENDUM TO
PRECONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT
2003-16-129
County.
City.
Project No. - -38-52
~x~ 2003-16-129A
This Addendum, is entered ~to by and between Department of Transportation,
hereinafter designated the "DO~T", and the City Iowa, hereafter designated the
"CITY" in accordance with 761 Iow~/ Chapter 150 and Iowa Code sections
28E.12 and 306A;
WITNESSETH; that
WHEREAS, the DOT proposes to or improve an extension of Primary Road No.
Iowa 1 within Johnson Coumy, Iowa; and
WHEREAS, the DOT and the project, in the
manner hereinafter provided; and
WHEREAS, this project which is subject to
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modification by the DOT; and ,
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS AGREED
1. The CITY and DOT previously entered into A 2003-16-129, which was signed
by the CITY and DOT on August 19 and 29. for construction of the
following project::
Iowa I will be
easterly to Johnson Street, including of the Ralston Creek bridge
(see Exhibit A attached), will be widened to
provCle for a center left-turn lane throughout h of the project (with taper
to 4 lanes at the east end of the project). The Ralston will also be
rehabilitated to accommodate the five lane desi 8-foot wide sidewalks
on both sides of the bridge structure.
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Special Provisions
2. Subsequent to execution of Agreement 2003-16-129 ~ , it was
determined that the usage of Transportation Safety funding not clear. Section
3 of said previously executed Agreement stated that "This $201,000
in Transportation Safety funding (for the fifth lane used for Said Section 3
will be modified to include the followin
"It is the intent of the DOT and [ CITY that amount of TSIP funds
($201,000) be used for this To the TSIP funds shall be
applied to the fifth lane used for I of the bridge. The
remainder of the proj Federal Bridge Replacement and
funds to the In the unlikely event that costs
($201,000), the CITY shall be
fully responsible for these costs."!
3. The CITY shall be the lead agency for th ect. As stated in Section 1 of Agreement
2003-16-129 (see Section 1 and inspect construction of this
project.
4. Located in the southeast q gton and Van Buren streets
is the Iowa City Former Plant Site which is owned by MidAmerican
Energy Company and recognized . Environmental Protection Agency as being
the site ect to its jurisdiction. The CITY and the
DOT shall take whatever steps in the design and development of this
project to minimize the risk project.
The DOT's portion of the the bridge deck, rehabilitate the bridge
superstructure, substructure, replace the bridge approach pavement
The CITY's project is all remaining work
which includes, Street Bridge, widening
of Burlington Street, of a water installation of storm sewer pipe and
intakes, subdrain channel and driveway removal and replacement.
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If, during constructiqh of the project, the aware that construction work for
this project impacts ,ihe contamination, the ~ the CITY and
the CITY shall be r ake remedial action.
The CITY will arrange ~ on
site during those ~hases of construction involving The DOT shall cooperate
with the CITY iffmaking action, and to minimize delays
and other complications to the project
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With respect to construction work related to the CITY's portion of the project, the CITY
shall hold the DOT harmless from any and all liability related to said construction work
impacting the contamination, including but not limited to contractor/delay claims and
costs of clean up or containment. With respect to construction, yqork related to
the
DOT's
portion of the project, not including inspection, the DOT sha/14'hold the CITY harmless
from any and all liability related to said construction work/[mpacting the contamination,
including but not limited to contractor delay claims an~'osts of clean up or containment.
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5. Any costs incurred by the CITY in !,ts/obligations hereunder will be borne
exclusively by the CITY without ' the DOT.
6. The CITY will comply with all s Ofthe equal employment opportunity
requirements prohibiting discrimination; affirmative action to assure equal
employment opportunity as required No person will, on the
grounds of age, race, creed, religion or disability, be excluded
from participation in, be denied the or be otherwise subjected to
discrimination which State funds are used.
7. It is the intent of both partie~ that no third party 1 this
Addendum.
8. If any section, provision, or part of this Addendum found to be invalid or
unconstitutional, such finding shall not affect tl ' of the Addendum as a whole or
any section, provision~ or part thereof not found to be
to the extent that the original intent of the Addendum can,t be fulfilled.
9. This Addendum may be executed in two counterparts, each bf, which so executed will be
deemed to be an original.
10. This document as well as the unaffected provisions of previously executed Agreement
2003-16-129 (see Section 1 herein), represents the entire Agreement between the CITY
and DOT regarding this project. Any subsequent change or modification to the terms of
this Addendum will be in the form of a duly executed amendment to this document.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, each of the parties hereto has executed Addendum No. 2003-16-129A
as of the date shown opposite its signature below.
CITY OF IOWA CITY:
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By: Date ,' ,200
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Title: Mayor
I, , certify t the Clerk of the CITY, and that
, who signe~t said Agrp/ement for and on behalf of the CITY was
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duly authorized to execute the same on the ~ day/df ,200
Signed /i /
City Clerk of Iowa City, Iowa.
IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSP~)RTATION:''',--
By:.
Richard Kautz '
District Engineer
District 6.
Prepared by: Linda Kopping, Coordinator, Iowa City/Johnson County Senior Center, 28 South Linn St. Iowa City, lA
52240 (319) 356-5225
RESOLUTION NO. 04-36
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A ONE-YEAR AGREEMENT
BETWEEN JOltNSON COUNTY, IOWA AND THE CITY OF IOWA CITY IN WltICI{
JOIrI~SON COUNTY AGREES TO PROVIDE $75,000 TO SUPPORT THE
OPERATIONAL COST OF TtIE SENIOR CENTER IN FISCAL YEAR 2004,
WHEREAS, the Senior Center Commission has reviewed and discussed the one-year Agreement
between Johnson County, Iowa and the City of Iowa City in which Johnson County agrees to
provide $75,000 to support the operational cost of the Senior Center in Fiscal Year 2004; and
WHEREAS, the Agreement has been approved and signed by the Johnson County Board of
Supervisors; and
WHEREAS, in order to fund the operational costs of the Senior Center, which provides services
for seniors throughout Johnson County, it is in the public interest for the City to enter into a
funding Agreement in which Johnson County agrees to fund a portion of the operational costs of
the Senior Center.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA
CITY, IOWA, THAT:
1. The City Council finds it in the public interest to enter into an Agreement with Johnson
County to fund the operational costs of the Senior Center.
2. The attached Agreement is approved, and the City Clerk and Mayor are hereby authorized to
execute the Agreement in duplicate on behalf of the City.
3. The City Manager, or designee, is hereby designated and authorized to administer this
agreement for its duration.
Passed and approved this 3rd day of February 2004.
Approved by:
City Attorney's Office
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It was moved by Vanderhoef and seconded by Champion the Resolution be
adopted, and upon roll call there were:
AYES: NAYS: ABSENT:
X Bailey
X Champion
X Elliott
X Lehman
X O'Donnell
X Vanderhoef
X Wilburn
AGREEMENT
THIS AGREE,M, ENT, m,,a. de and entered into in this ~,~,, day of ,,~/IR~ 200~, by and between Johnson
County, Iowa ( ~County ), and The City of Iowa City (Recipient"). !
This Ag~eenmnt shall be subject to the following temis and conditions, to-wit:
1. The Cotmty and the Recipient shall not permit any of the following terms and practices:
a. To discharge fi~om employment or refuse to hire any individual because of their race, creed, color,
national orig/n, religion, age, gender identity, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, or
handicap status.
b. To discriminate against any individual in terms, conditions, or privileges of employment because
of their race, creed, color, national origin, religion, age, gender identity, sex, marital status, sexual
orientation, disability, or handicap status.
2. Recipient shall not deny to any person its services on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin,
religion, age, gender identity, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, or handicap status. All
current and prospective program beneficiaries must, however, be persons in need of the progxams provided
by the Recipient.
I. SCOPE OF SERVICES
During the term of this Agreement, Recipient agrees to a program whereby the Senior Center ~vill provide
all residents of unincorporated Johnson County who are over 50 years of age opportunities to participate in
lifelong learning experiences and access to services that promote wellness, community involvement, and
personal growth.
The County aclmowledges that some programming offered by the Recipient requires payment of a
membership fee. Furtber, the Comity aclmowledges that non-Iowa City residents of Johnson County pay an
annual membership fee of $40.00 and Iowa City residents pay a fee of $25.00. The Recipient will continue
to provide a variety of monthly programs that are free and open to the public as well as funding to support
the participation of low-income residents of Johnson County.
II. FUNDING
A. As its sole obligation under this Agreement, the County shall pay to Recipient the sum of
$75,000.00 to assist Recipient in meeting its operating expenses.
B. The Comxty shall transfer the funds to Recipient in quarterly payments of $18,750.00. The first
payment will be made in July 2003. Subsequent payments will be made on the 15~ day of the
month following the end of each calendar quarter. The parties aclamwledge that the County
transferred $18,750 to Recipient on July 15, 2003 and $18, 750 to Recipient on October 15, 2003
and that two quarterly payments of $18,750 remain to be paid under the terms of this Agreement.
II1. GENERAL ADMINISTRATION
A. On or before the 15~ day of the month following the end of each calendar quarter, Recipient will
submit copies of all Senior Center Commission minutes to the Jolmson Comity Board of
Supervisors.
B. On or before July 30, 2004, Recipient will provide to the County an annual accounting report
describing, at a minimum, the uses of funds received hereunder to the Johnson County Board of
Supervisors. In addition, file Recipient will submit a copy of any financial review or external
audit when a written report is issued.
C. Duly authorized representatives of the County shall at all reasonable times, have access to and the
right to inspect, copy, audit, and examine all financial books, records, and other documents of
Recipient, and to make site visits and survey participants in order to evaluate and monitor the
Recipient's programs. No report or publication resulting from any such inspection, audit,
examination, site visit, or survey shall disclose the nanle or other identifying information
concermng persons using Recipient's services. Site visits and participant surveys shall be done
only after consultation with Recipient's Director regarding methods used in said visits and
surveys.
D. The County's sole responsibility hereunder shall be to provide the funds to Recipient in
accordance with the terms of this Agreement. Nothing contained in this Agreement, nor any act or
omission of the Recipient or the County, shall be construed to create any special duty,
relationship, third-party benellciary, respondent superior, limited or general partnership, joint
venture, or any association by reason of the Recipient's involvement with the County, nor shall the
County have authority to direct the manner or means by which Recipient conducts activities.
E. This contract may be terminated upon 90 days written notice by either party.
IV. TERM
This Agreement shall commence upon execution by the parties and shall terminate on June 30, 2004, except as
provided herein.
V. ASSIGNMENT
This Agreement may not be assigned by either party without prior written agreement of the othes party.
VI. HOLD HARMLESS PROVISION
Each Party shall indenmify, defend and hold harmless the other party, its officers, employees and agents from all
liability, loss, cost, damage mid expense (including reasonable attorney's fees and court costs) resulting from or
incurred by reason of any actions based upon tile negligent acts or omissions of the party's officers, employees or
agents during the performance of this Agreement.
For Jotmson County, Iowa: For the City of Iowa City, Iowa:
Date '~Name ~[~eph~n_~l~/Atki ns Date
Approved as to Form City Mana§er
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County Attorneys Office Date ~ ATTEST:
arian K. Karr Date
City Clmrk
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