HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005-04-05 Public hearing NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will
be held by the City Council of Iowa City, Iowa, at
7:00 p.m. on the 22nd day of March, 2005, in
Emma J. Harvat Hall, 410 E. 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; at which hearing the
Council will consider:
!1 ) A resolution annexing approximately 62.03
acres of territory located north of Highway 1,
/ west of Highway 218 and east of Kitty Lee Road.
! 2) An ordinance conditionally changing the
! zoning designation from County A1 to CC-2,
/ Community Commercial (approximately 16.05
~ acres), C1-1, Intensive Commercial
X(appr°ximately 20'22 acres)' CO-1' Office
~C~mmercial (approximately 10.92 acres) and
P,R-1, Rural Residential (approximately 2.83
acres), for property located north of Highway 1,
west of Highway 218 and east of Kitty Lee Road.
3) An ordinance vacating unimproved Dane
Road, north of Mormon Trek Boulevard.
Copies of the proposed ordinances and
resolutions are on file for public examination in the
office of the City Clerk, City Hall, Iowa City, Iowa.
Persons wishing to make their views known for
Council consideration are encouraged to appear
at the above-mentioned time and place.
MARIAN k. KARR, CITY CLERK
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Notice is hereby given that the City Council of
Iowa City will hold a public hearing on the 5th day
of April, 2005, at 7:00 p.m. in the Emma Harvat
Hall of the City Hall of the City of Iowa City, 410 E.
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;
regarding the appeal to City Council of the
decision of the Historic Preservation Commission
regarding the Certificate of Appropriateness for
the installation of an ATM in the facade of 13 S.
Linn Street, which appeal was filed with the City
Clerk on February 18, 2005 by Scott Kading.
Persons wishing to make their views known for
Council consideration are encouraged to appear
at the above-mentioned time and place.
MARIAN K. KARR, CITY CLERK
City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
TO: City Council
FROM: Eleanor M. Dilkes, City Attorney
DATE: March 29, 2005
RE: Appeal from Historic Preservation Commission's denial of application for
Certificate of Appropriateness; 13 S. Linn Street (Scott Kading)
The purpose of this memorandum is to set forth the rules that govern your consideration of
the above-referenced appeal. In deciding the appeal you must first determine:
1. Whether the Commission exercised its powers and followed the guidelines
established by law and the Historic Preservation regulations of the City Code;
and
2. Whether the Commission's action was patently arbitrary or capricious.
You will receive a memo from Planning staff regarding the appeal, outlining the applicable
guidelines that govern the Historic Preservation Commission's decision. Element No. 1
above requires you to determine whether the Commission followed (used/relied on) these
guidelines. Element No. 2 requires you to determine whether the Commission's decision to
deny the application was patently arbitrary and capricious. A decision is "arbitrary" or
"capricious" when it is made without regard to the law or the facts of the case. Arora v. Iowa
Board of Medical Examiners, 564 N.W. 2d 4, 7 (Iowa 1997).
The above-stated "standard of review" is a narrow one. Council is not entitled to substitute
its judgment for that of the Commission. In other words, you may not reverse the
Commission's decision merely because you disagree with it. Rather, if you find that the
Commission exercised its powers and followed the guidelines established by law, and that
its decision was not patently arbitrary or capricious then you must affirm the Commission's
decision.
If you find that the Commission did not exercise its powers and follow the guidelines
established by law or did act patently arbitrarily and capriciously you may, in conformity with
the provisions of the Historic Preservation regulations, affirm (for a different reason), wholly
or partly; reverse, wholly or partly; or, modify the decision of the Commission to deny the
application. You may make such decision as ought to have been made, and to that end you
will have the powers of the Commission. In other words, you will stand in the shoes of the
Commission and are bound by all the guidelines and rules that govern the Commission's
decisions on applications for certificates of appropriateness and may make a decision in
accordance with those guidelines and rules.
With respect to your deliberations in connection with the above, it is essential that you read
the entire record of the proceedings before the Commission and all information submitted to
you as part of the public hearing process. You are required to decide the appeal within a
"reasonable time." If, at Tuesday night's meeting, you are in need of any additional
information in order to make a decision then you should continue the public hearing and
March 29, 2005
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defer a decision. The agenda is only intended to give notice that a motion to decide the
appeal may be made. The substance of that motion is, of course, unknown at this point. If,
on Tuesday night, you decide that you have all the information you need and no further time
for deliberation is necessary you should close the public hearing and decide the appeal. The
motion to decide the appeal will be in the form of a motion to affirm or reverse, wholly or
partly, or modify the decision of the Historic Preservation Commission concerning the
application. The reasons for your decision must be clearly articulated.
If you have any questions, please contact me.
cc: Sunil Terdalkar
Bob Miklo
Karin Franklin
Doug Boothroy
Steve Atkins
Marian Karr
MitchlB/HPC- Kading Appeal/EMD memo
City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
TO: City Council
FROM: Michael Maharry, Chair HPC, Sunil Terdalkar, Associate Pianner~
DATE: March 30, 2005
RE: Pertinent guidelines regarding the appeal of Historic Preservation
Commission denial of a Certificate of Appropriateness for the installation of
an Automated Teller Machine on the fa(;ade of the property at 13 S Linn
Street
At its meeting held on February 10, 2005, the Historic Preservation Commission reviewed
an application for a Certificate of Appropriateness from applicants, Mr. Scott Kading and
Franz Construction. The request for approval was for an installation of an Automated Teller
Machine (ATM) on the front fa(;ade, an action carried out with no prior permit. The property
was named an Iowa City Historic Landmark in July 2000 at the request of Mr. Kading. The
Historic Preservation Commission found that this proposed alteration did not comply with the
Iowa City Historic Preservation Guidelines or the Secretary of Interior's Standards for
Rehabilitation. The Secretary of Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation state the following:
- A property will be used as it was historically or be given a new use that requires
minimal change to its distinctive materials, features, spaces, and spatial
relationships.
- The historic character of a property will be retained and preserved. The removal
of distinctive materials or alteration of features, spaces, and spatial relationships
that characterize a property will be avoided.
- New additions, exterior alterations, or related new construction will not destroy
historic materials, features, and spatial relationships that characterize the property.
The new work shall be differentiated from the old and will be compatible with the
historic materials, features, size, scale and proportion, and massing to protect the
integrity of the property and its environment.
The standards and guidelines allow changes to the historic properties for the purpose of
rehabilitation for an efficient and contemporary use, provided the new elements do not
detract from the integrity of the structure. In this case, the HPC found that the new opening
created to install the ATM detracts from the integrity of the structure. Alternative locations
should have been explored prior to the applicant altering the historic front fa(j:ade. Because
the work was done without a permit, the commission was not able to explore alternatives.
Copies of the Application for Historic Review, documentation relating to the 13 S Linn
property, the staff report, the resolution by the Historic Preservation Commission, and the
applicant's written appeal are attached to this memorandum.
Attached:
Staff Report prepared for HPC Meeting held on February 10, 2005
Minutes of the HPC Meeting held on February 10, 2005
Memo from Tim Hennes, Senior Building Inspector
Application for Historic Review For t.o,'fUse:
Date submitted ...... ......................
Application for alterations to the exterior of historic landmarks or properties
located in a historic district or conservation district pursuant to Iowa City ~Jrq Certificate of No Material Effect
Code Section 14-4C. ~
Certificate
of
Appropriateness
Meeting schedule; The HPC meets the second Thursday of each month. ~ [] Major review
During the summer months, the HPC may also meet on the fourth Thursday. F1 Intermediate review
Applications are due byWednesday the week prior to the meeting. F1 Minor review
Applicant Information Property Information
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[] Lucas-Governor Street Conservation District
Application Requirements Within the district, this property is classified as:
Attached are the following items: [] Contributing
[] Noncontributing
[] Site plan [] Nonhistoric
[] Floor plans
[] Building elevations
~ Photographs Project Type
'~ Product information ~ Alteration of an existing building (ie. siding and window
[] Other .............................................................................. replacement, skylights, window opening alterations, new
decks, porch reconstruction, baluster repair or similar)
If the proposed project entails an addition, a new structure or [] Addition to an existing building (includes decks and ramps)
a significant alteration to an existing structure, please submit a
site plan, floor plans, building elevations and photographs. [] Demolition of a building or portion of a building (ie. porch,
chimneys, decorative trim, baluster or similar)
If the proposed project is a minor alteration to a structure,
r~ Construction of new building
please provide drawings and photographs to sufficiently
describe the scope of the project, r-I Repair or restoration of an existing structure that will not
Provide a written description of the proposed project on the change its appearance
second page of this application. [] Other
Project Description
The project consists of the installation of a through-the-wall ATM in the
southeast comer of the Yacht Club building located at 13 S. Linn St. Access
to the machine is available from the sidewalk in front of the building. In
order to allow access from the sidewalk, it was necessary to remove a
section of the floor in the comer of the first level and build a new floor
approx. 2' lower to support the machine. Sufficient room had to be allowed
in the back of the machine to allow for servicing the machine from the
interior of the building. Also, a protective box was built around the machine
to discourage tampering.
Materials to be used
The equipment installed is a DIEBOLD 1071 ix Cash Dispenser. Product
information is attached. The original brick was reused in the front of the
building. Standard lumber was used in the interior.
Exterior Appearance Changes
Only the customer access area (approx 26" x 40") is visible on the exterior
of the building. (See attached photo.) Other exterior features were restored to
their original appearance.
If the ATM should be removed at some future date, the original brick was
saved and would be used to restore the front of the building.
Designed and
engineered to be
the most full-featured
and flexible through-
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dispenser available.
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largest available color screen (with optional touch screen), thermal printer, a faster integrated smart
card and magnetic stripe reader, plus multiple cassettes for dispensing stamps, coupons, prepaid
phone vouchers and other revenue-generating items. Place a 1071ix inside, in a vestibule, or outside
through an exterior wall for highest visibility and usage. Best of all, the 1071 ix is a Diebold ATM, so
you also get the highest reliability, hacked by nationwide service and support.
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Iowa Department of Cultural ,~
State Historical Society ot ~owa site Number $2-0222,5
Iowa Site Inventory Form Related Distdct Number
Continuation Sheet
Pa.qe 2
Hohenschuh Mortuary Johnson
Name of Property County
13-15 South Linn Street Iowa City
Address City
took advantage of proximity to churches, fraternal halls, and both the Osteopathic and University hospitals located
nearby.
Hohenschuh's funeral parlor business had operated in conjunction with a furniture store previous to the
construction of this new building. It was first located on Washington Street east of Linn in ca. 1875 and moved to
20 South Dubuque Street a short time later. Information compiled in the 1981 Downtown Survey indicates that
the business also used space at 19 South Dubuque and 332 East Washington Street. Hohenschuh was
president of the state association of funeral directors from 1894 to 1895 and frequently served as a speaker on
funerary topics. His leadership among his peers was acknowledged when he received license no. I when the
industry was first regulated.
Hohenschuh was also president of the Hotel Jefferson when it opened in 1913. His experience in constructing
that building led him to retain the hotel's architect, the H.L. Stevens Co. of Chicago, to design his new mortuary.
Hohenschuh also held the position of vice-president of the First National Bank. By 1930, the mortuary had been
sold to John Donohue and Delmer Sample who retained its name. They also operated a pdvate ambulance
service in connection with the mortuary. Donohue retained his interest in the mortuary but eventually took on a
new partner, Walter Lensing. Donohue's son, Walter, succeeded him in the business and the business was
renamed the Donohue-Lensing Mortuary. After Waiter's death in ca. 1976 Michael Lensing took over the
business and operated it into the 1980s.
9. Major Biblio.qraphic References
Iowa City city directories.
Property Transfer Records, Johnson County Auditor's Office.
Tax Assessor's Records, City of Iowa City Assessor.
Summary Sheet, 13-15 South Linn Street, Urban Revitalization Act Study Area Survey, 1981.
Sanborn maps, 1874, 1879, 1888, 1892, 1899, 1906, 1912, 1920, 1926, 1933, and 1933 updated to 1970.
Additional Documentation
Legal Description: Original Town, Block 66, 110' South of Northeast corner, West 95', South 40', East 95', North 40' to point of beginning.
Plat Map: ~-~ ~l ~..
I 1½1 l lilT1
WASHINGTON ST,
Iowa Department of Cultural, ,irs
State Historical Society of Iowa Site Number 52-02225
Iowa
Site
-Inventory Form Related Distdct Number
Continuation Sheet
Pa.qe 3
Hohenschuh Mortuary Johnson
Name of Property County
13-15 South Linn Street Iowa City
Address City
Photograph:
County Johnson Address ~3-15 South Linn Street Site Number 52-02225
City Iowa City District Number
Criteria Considerations
[] A Owned by a religious institution or used [] E A reconstructed building, object, or structure.
for religious purposes. [] F A commemorative property.
[] B Removed from its original location. [] G Less than 50 years of age or achieved significance within the past
[] C A birthplace or grave. 50 years.
[] D A cemetery
Areas of Significance (Enter categories from instructions) Significant Dates
Construction date
02 ARCHITECTURE 1917 [] check if circa or estimated date
Other dates
31 OTHER (Funerary)
Significant Person ArchitectJBuilder
(complete if National Register Criterion B is marked above) Architect
unknown
Builder
unknown
Narrative Statement of Significance ([] SEE CONTINUATION SHEETS, WHICH MUST BE COMPLETED)
9. Major Bibliographical References
Bibliography [] see continuation sheet for citations of the books, articles, and other sources used in preparing this form
10. Geographic Data
........................ '1~1'
11. Form Prepared By
name/title Madys A. Svendsen
organization Svendsen Tyler, Inc. date 9/2000
street & number N3834 Deep Lake Road telephone 715/469~3300
city ortown Sarona state WI zip code 54870
ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTATION (Submit the following items with the completed form)
FOR ALL PROPERTIES
1. Map: showing the property's location in a town/city or township.
2. Site plan: showing position of buildings and structures on the site in relation to public road(s).
3. Photographs: representative black and white photos. If the photos are taken as part of a survey for which the Society is to be
curator of the negatives or color slides, a photo/catalog sheet needs to be included with the negatives/slides and the following
needs to be provided below on this particular inventory site:
Roll/slide sheet # 9642 Frame/slot # 2_~0 Date Taken 10/29/99
Roll/slide sheet # Frame/slot # Date Taken
Roll/slide sheet # Frame/slot # Date Taken
F See continuation sheet or attached p~oto & slide catalog sheet for list of photo roll or slide entries.
Photos/illustrations without negatives are also in this site inventory file.
FOR CERTAIN KINDS OF PROPERTIES, INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING AS WELL
1. Farmstead & District: (List of structures and buildings, known or estimated year built, and contributing or non-contributing status)
2. Barn:
a. A sketch of the frame/truss configuration in the form of drawing a typical middle bent of the barn.
b. A photograph of the loft showing the frame configuration along one side.
c. A sketch floor plan of the interior space arrangements alon~ with the barn's exterior dimensions in feet.
State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) Use Only Below This Line
Iowa Department of Cultural ~ ;rs
State Historical Society of Iowa Site Number 52-02225
Iowa Site Inventory Form Related Distdct Number
Continuation Sheet
Pa,qe 1
Hohenschuh Mortuary Johnson
Name of Property County
13-15 South Linn Street Iowa City
Address City
7. Narrative Description
This 2-story bdck moduary was constructed in 1917 according to city directories and Property Transfer Records.
This building is an excellent example of the Georgian Revival Style. Its design is attributed to the H.L. Stevens
Co. of Chicago. This firm also provided the design for the Hotel Jefferson completed in 1913. The Hohenschuh
Mortuary has a side-gable roof with three prominent closed-gable attic dormers evenly spaced across the front.
Each dormer has a pair of multilight windows with quarter-round arches flanked by miniature pilasters. The
cornice contains a narrow fdeze with closely spaced modillions and cornice returns on the gable ends. The
symmetrical three-bay front fa(;ade has a heavily accented central portico entrance typical of the Georgian
Revival. Paneled stone sections with square pilasters flank the segmental arched entrance opening which
contains the original plate glass door. The sidelights and transom have a tracery pattern. The portico is
semicircular in shape with Ionic columns supporting a frieze that is detailed with dentils and modillions. The
portico roof balustrade consists of closely spaced vertical balusters with circles and inset squares symmetrically
spaced along the balustrade. This design is repeated in the smaller window balconies located to either side of the
podico. Paired brackets support these balconies.
Fenestration on the lower level includes horizontal window openings with straight bricked arches and stone
keystones. The odginal window opening on the dght side has four casement style windows each with eight lights.
The window opening on the left has been replaced by a plate glass. Windows on the upper level have segmental
brick arches with stone keystones and stone blocks at the arch spdng lines. The odginal windows - pairs of
muitilight casement style sash that matched those on the lower level - have been replaced by two-light fixed sash
and wood panels. The center window appears to have originally been only a half window height. Round arched
windows are located in the side gable peaks.
The rear wing of this building belies its original construction for commemial purposes. Fashioned of concrete
block and bdck, it has a flat roof with a tall parapet and comice molding that aligns with the cornice return on the
front section. This wing originally had multilight casement windows with straight arches and a garage entrance
door for the hearse/ambulance. Bdck corbels beneath the first floor windows, including those on the front fa(;ade,
originally suppoded narrow flower boxes, which have since been removed. The building has a concrete
foundation with bdck veneer walls. It measures 40' across the front and is approximately 95' deep.
Contemporary changes to the building are prindpally confined to the window openings, intedor floor plan, and
intedor finishes. It is also possible that sections of balustrade were removed from the entrance portico on the
lower level.
8. Statement of Significance
This building is a relatively well-preserved example of the Georgian Revival architectural style. It was one of a
series of quasi-public or civic buildings constructed along South Linn Street in the decades immediately preceding
and following the turn-of-the 20th century. It is also associated with the business career of William P.
Hohenschuh, operator of a local mortuary and a statewide leader in the mortuary business. Because of its
architectural significance and historical association, this building is individually eligible for the National Register of
Historic Places under Criteda A & C. It is also a contributing structure in a potential histodc or conservation
district.
William P. Hohenschuh purchased this property from W.E.C. Foster in 1917 when the site held a 2-story frame
building containing three side-by-side fiats. This building was razed a shod time later to erect the Hohenschuh
Mortuary. Its location along South Linn Street is just two blocks east of Old Capitol, a National Historic Landmark,
and the Pentacrest, a National Register historic district. South Linn Street was on the eastern fdnge of the
downtown with several public buildings already in place by this time. They included the City Hall built at the
northwest corner of Washington and Linn streets, the new Post Office (1904, 1931 addition), and the new library
(1904). The Elks Building and Masonic Temple were located east of Linn Street. A second mortuary was
constructed across the street at the southeast corner of Linn and Iowa in 1918 and like the Hohenschuh Mortuary
Site Inventory Form o~ate Inventory No. $2-02225 LJ New [] Supplemental
State Historical Society of Iowa [] Part of a district with known boundaries (enter inventory no.)
(December 1, 1999) Relationship: [] Contributing [] Noncontributing
[] Contributes to a potential district with yet unknown boundaries
National Register Status:(any that apply)[] Listed [] De-listed [] NHL [] DOE
9-Digit SHPO Review & Compliance Number
[] Non-Extant (enter year)
1. Name of Property
historic name Hohenschuh Mortuary
other names/site number Donohue-Lensin;i Mortuary
2. Location
street & number 13-15 South Linn Street
city or town Iowa City [] vicinity, county Johnson
Legal Description: (If Rural)Township Name Township No. Range No. Section Quarter of Quarter
(If Urban) Subdivision Oriqinal Town Block(s) 66 Lot(s) see full
description --
3. State/Federal Agency Certification [Skip this Section]
4. National Park Service Certification [Skip this Section]
5. Classification
Category of Property (Check only one box) Number of Resources within Property
[] building(s) If Non-Eligible Property If Eligible Property, enter number of:
[] distdct Enter number of: Contdbutin.q Noncontdbut n.q
[] site _ buildings I _ buildings
[] structure _ sites _ _ sites
[] object _ structures __ __ structures
__ objects __ __ objects
_ Total I _ Total
Name of related project report or multiple property study (Enter 'N/A" if the property is not part of a multiple property examination).
Title Histodcal Architectural Date Base Number
Iowa City Central Business District Study 52-040
6. Function or Use
Historic Functions (Enter categories from instructions) Current Functions (Enter categories from instructions)
07C02 Funerary/moduary/funeral home 02A01 COMMERCETRADF. Joffice buildin.q
01B02 DOMESTIC/multiple dwel in.q/apartment bud n.q 01B02 DOMESTIC/multiple dwelling/apartment buildinq
7, Description
Architectural Classification (Enter categories from instructions) Materials (Enter categories from instructions)
06B LATE 19th & EARLY 20th CENTURY REVIVALS/ foundation 10 CONCRETE
Colonial Revival (Geor.qian Revival) walls 03 BRICK
roof 0SA ASPHALT
other
Narrative Description ([] SEE CONTINUATION SHEETS, WHICH MUST BE COMPLETED)
8. Statement of Significance
Applicable National Register Criteria (Mark "x" representing your opinion of eligibility after applying relevant National Register criteria)
[] Yes [] No [] More Research Recommended A Property is associated with significant events.
[] Yes [] No [] More Research Recommended B Property is associated with the lives of significant persons.
[] Yes [] No [] More Research Recommended C Property has distinctive architectural characteristics.
[] Yes [] No [] More Research Recommended D Property yields significant information in archaeology or history.
'. Staff Report
February 3, 2005
Historic Review for 13 Linn Street
Classification: Local Historic Landmark
The applicant, Scot Kading, is requesting approval to an alteration made to the front fagade (ATM installation on). The
structure known as Hohenshuh Mortuary or Donohue-Lensing Mortuary is registered as local landmark. Built in 1917
mortuary is an example of the Georgian Revival Style. Symmetrical arrangement of the openings and the central portico
are typical of the Georgian Revival. Alterations to the exterior carried out so far are limited to window openings, e.g.
Window on the front left side had been replaced by a plate glass. Except for these changes, the structure is satisfactorily
maintained to be eligible for Nadonal Register. The applicants have installed the Automated Teller Machine with no prior
permit.
Applicable Standards and Guidelines
Secretary. of Interior's Standards
Standards for Preservation
2: The historic character of a property will be retained and preserved. The replacement of intact or repairable historic
materials or alteration of features, spaces, and spatial relationships that characterize a property will be avoided.
Standards for Rehabilitation
1. A property will be used as it was historically or be given a new use that requires minimal change to its distinctive
materials, features, spaces, and spatial relationships.
2. The historic character of a property will be retained and preserved. The removal of distinctive materials or alteration of
features, spaces, and spatial relationships that characterize a property will be avoided.
9. New additions, exterior alterations, or related new construction will not destroy historic materials, features, and spatial
relationships that characterize the property. The new work shall be differentiated from the old and will be compatible with
the historic materials, features, size, scale and proportion, and massing to protect the integrity of the property and its
environment. (Please refer to the attachment for details)
Staff Comments
There are no specific guidelines addressing the issue at hand, however Standard #2 applies to the overall character of the
structure. The standards and guidelines allow changes to the historic properties for the purpose of rehabilitation for an
efficient and contemporary use, provided the new elements do not detract the integrity of the structure. (Rehabilitation is
the act or process of making possible a compatible use for a property through repair, alterations, and additions while
preserving those portions or features, which convey its historical, cultural, or architectural values.) Adding the ATM to the
front fagade destroys the integrity of the symmetrical elevation. Alternative locations for the ATM, such as within the
entry vestibule or on the south facade would be preferable to the location on the primary facade.
Recommendations
The staff recommends the removal of the ATM and restoration of the original fagade. If the current location is approved
the excess mortar be cleaned from the brick and an agreement should be signed to specify that the brick be restored to it
original appearance if the ATM is removed from the building at a future date.
Iowa City H!storic
Preservation
_ omm,ss,on s,.
RESOLUTION
DENIAL OF CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS
13 Linn Street
A meeting of the Iowa City Historic Preservation Commission was held in the City Hall on February 10,
2005 at 7:00 p.m. The following members were present: Michael Maharry, Chair; Tim Weitzel, Vice-Chair;
Richard Carlson, James Enloe, Mark McCallum, Justin Pardekooper, Jim Ponto, and Amy Smothers.
By a vote of 7-1, the Commission denied the Certificate of Appropriateness for alterations done to 13 Linn
Street, which is a Historic Landmark. A Certificate of Appropriateness was requested after an Automated
Teller Machine was installed by creating an opening on the front fagade of the structure. Commission found
that the alteration is not consistent with the architectural significance of the landmark. Symmetry is one of
the important features of the architectural style used in the structure. The Commission found that all
alternatives were not explored before making the alteration; and thus found that the alteration did not
comply with Iowa City Historic Preservation Guidelines and Secretary of Interior's Standards for
Preservation and/or Rehabilitation.
The decision may be appealed to the City Council who may consider whether the decision of the Historic
Preservation Commission was arbitrary or capricious. To appeal, a written letter requesting the appeal must
be filed with the City Clerk no later than 10 days after the date of this resolution.
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' Michael Mal~akry, Ch)¢~
Iowa City Historic preservation Commis~.~
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February 10, 2005
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Maharry said this project is a good example of rehabilitating historic space. He said this involves
removing and adding a few windows that are modern yet match the historic design of the house allowing
update the kitchen and provide more reasonable space; this is a good design. Maharry said he
appreciates the recycling of the historic door.
The motion carried on a vote of 8-0.
815 Roosevelt.
Terdalkar stated that this property is a contributing structure in the Longfellow Historic District. He said
this is a two-story, single-family residence in the craftsman style. Terdalkar said the applicants propose an
addition to the rear of the property and have submitted revised drawings. He said the addition would now
be offset by twelve inches from the existing south wall of the house to differentiate between the new and
existing structure as per the guidelines. Terdalkar said the plan showed an eight-inch offset from an
existing wall on the north side of the addition. Terdalkar said that he would suggest not offsetting the wall
by eight inches and making the addition a size of nine feet six inches by ten feet two inches.
Wright said he had no problem with losing the offset. Lammers said he would be duplicating everything
that is on the house with the addition. He said the soffits will be the exposed beaded soffit, and stonework
around the bottom will be cast stone.
Enloe asked if this is basically increasing the offset from the side to comply with the twelve-inch guideline.
Terdalkar said the guideline requires only the offset from the existing plain of the building.
Michael Wright asked if the recommendation is to eliminate the little popout on the one side. Terdalkar
confirmed this~ He said the applicant could either go for an addition of nine feet six inches by nine feet six
inches or increase it to ten feet six inches by nine feet six inches. Wright said he would prefer to keep it
as nine feet six inches by nine feet six inches. Terdalkar said it would not make any difference on
compliance with the guidelines.
Carlson said it is more an aesthetic thing than anything else. He said there is no reason to have the jog,
but if the owner wants to have the jog, the Commission has no objection to it.
MOTION: Ponto moved to approve a certificate of appropriateness for an addition to the house at
815 Roosevelt. Weitzel seconded the motion. The motion carried on a vote of 8-0.
Terdalkar stated that this building is one of the Iowa City historic landmarks, built in 1917 with great
influence of the Georgian Revival style. He said the exterior was altered in the form of an installation of an
ATM. Terdalkar said the Georgian revival style is characterized by its symmetry, the geometric
proportions, hipped roofs and sashed windows. Terdalkar said the ATM and the opening created to fit it
breaks the symmetry.
Bill Frantz said he represents Frantz Construction. He said that Frantz Construction was hired by Liberty
Bank to install the ATM machine. Frantz said the bank had contacted the owner of the building, after
which a representative of Frantz Construction asked a Building Department official what would have to be
done to relocate a forced water main. Frantz said that through that, there was a misunderstanding on the
part of the Frantz Construction representative as to what was required, as he believed no permit was
needed.
Frantz said he found out after completion of the work that the building was designated as a historic
building. He said he then talked to Tim Hennes at the Building Department, who informed him as to what
the procedure is. Frantz said he had contacted the City Engineer to find out the use of the public right-of-
way, and the City Engineer informed him that agreement was not required. Frantz said that the brick that
was removed has been salvaged and could be reused at some later date if the ATM is removed.
Historic Preservation Commission Minutes
February 10, 2005
Page 4
Weitzel asked if the removal of the sprinkler system main would require a building permit. Frantz said it
did not; he said he was told that it is governed by the State and was directed to the Fire Department to
get information regarding that, although they did not say that a permit was required for that.
Maharry asked if the changes in the electricity for the ATM would require a permit and inspection. Frantz
said he was unsure what was required there for that. Miklo said that generally, any electrical work
requires a permit, although he was not 100% certain that it would have been required in this case.
Frantz said that his company is in the construction business, and they know what permits are required.
He said that they get permits for all of their new construction and remodeling. Frantz said the first thing
they did was to approach the Building Department. He said the misunderstanding is unfortunate, but
Gene Nisly from his office did speak directly with Tim Hennes, the Chief Building Inspector, before any
work was done.
Weitzel asked if landmarks have historic overlay zoning. Miklo said that they do and are designated on
the zoning map. Maharry said that would be triggered by the City process if the address of any landmark
in the City came up, whether in a historic district or not. Miklo said it would then bring it to the attention of
the building official that an additional step is required before a permit could be issued.
Maharry asked if other ATMs have been installed recently and if building permits were required in those
cases. McCallum said that a lot of them are interior to buildings. Maharry said he assumed that a permit
would be required to install an ATM to the exterior of a brand new building, particularly with the electrical
consequences and the right-of-way issues.
Pardekooper said the apparent problem is that, as per the applicant, there was a failure in
communication. He said the Fire Department is usually the entity that should be consulted with regard to
fire sprinkler concerns. Pardekooper said the issue is in where the fault lies and thought it would be
helpful to talk to Hermes regarding this application.
Maharry proposed that the Commission's scope is to decide whether or not this is an appropriate
alteration of a historic building, regardless of whether it is already in place or whether it is planned for the
future. He said that is the Commission's only purview. Maharry said the unfortunate situation doesn't
change what the Commission is supposed to do, which is to decide whether or not this is an appropriate
thing for this particular building. Enloe said it would, however, be useful to follow up on this situation to
make certain it does not happen again.
MOTION: Enloe moved to approve a certificate of appropriateness for the installation of an ATM at
13 South Linn Street. McCallum seconded the motion.
Enloe said the ATM is inappropriate in this location and ruins the symmetry of the facility's design. Ponto
said if this had come to the Commission before installation, he would have asked about other options and
other potential locations. Weitzel pointed out that this is a landmark structure and this does not comply
with the Secretary of interior's guidelines for treatment of a historic building.
McCallum said he has been in a similar situation where he has had to really ferret out from the Building
Department what was approved and what was not approved. He said he does not think this is the fault of
the construction company, although he does not like the location of the ATM.
Maharry said the Commission has been put in this position all too frequently. Weitzel said the
Commission cannot be the judge of what went wrong or why it went wrong. He said the Commission
needs to be the arbiter of what is appropriate in terms of architecture and history and apply the guidelines
and the Secretary of the Interior's standards.
The motion failed on a vote of 1-7, with McCallum votin.q in favor.
Maharry said the decision may be appealed within ten business days after it is filed with the City Clerk's
Office, which is done within five days.
- YMOc IOWA CITY
R A N D U M
Date: February 17, 2005
To: Bob Miklo, Sr. Planner
From: Tim Hermes, Sr. Building Inspector?T~
Re: 13 Linn St. & 503 Melrose Ave
In response to discussions that the building division is at fault for the construction work
performed without a permit at the above addresses I offer the following:
13 Linn St.: Inspectors noticed work being performed to the outside of the building and informed
Frantz Construction's employees a permit was required prior to any such work being
done. The exterior building wall was already cut and interior work completed prior to
the building inspection division investigating. I did not have a conversation with the
contractor regarding this project prior to the work being done. I'm confident in stating
this because I'm aware that this building is a historic structure since its historic nature
was used as an argument by the owner to not require an accessible entrance into
the building for the new restaurant use that went in the lower level in 2000.
503 Melrose Ave: This project was again brought to our attention after the work was completed.
The issue was brought to the city's attention by a neighbor calling Shelly McCafferty
who investigated and discovered the work was not permitted. The building
inspection division sent a notice of violation for construction without a permit to the
owner shortly after this discovery. It is alleged the contractor had called and asked if
he needed a permit for the work and was told he didn't. I'm confident that all staff in
the division is aware a permit is required for the removal and replacement of
structural columns regardless of the historic nature of the building.
More often than not the first defense when someone is confronted with an inspector citing work
without a permit is to reference an undocumented conversation saying we called and
they told me a permit wasn't required. Staff is very cautious with these
conversations and recommends plans showing proposed work to make a final
determination if a permit is required or not.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON INTENT TO
PROCEED WITH A PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT
PROJECT, AND TO ACQUIRE PROPERTY
RIGHTS FOR THE LANDFILL CONSTRUCTION
PROJECT IN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA
.TO ALL TAXPAYERS IN THE CITY OF IOWA
CITY, IOWA, AND TO OTHER INTERESTED
PERSONS:
Public notice is hereby given that the City Council
of the City or Iowa City, Iowa, will conduct a public
hearing on its intent to proceed with a public
improvement project and to acquire property
rights for the Landfill Construction project in said
City at 7:00 p.m. on the 5th day of April, 2005, said
meeting to be held in the Emma J. Harvat Hall in
the City Hall in said City, or if said meeting is
cancelled, at the next meeting of the City Council
thereafter as posted by the City Clerk.
Documentation of the proposed location of said
improvements is now on file in the office of the
City Clerk in the City Hall in Iowa City, Iowa, and
may be inspected by any interested persons.
Any interested persons may appear at said
meeting of the City Council for the purpose of
making objections to and comments concerning
said intent to proceed with and to acquire property
rights for said public improvement project.
This notice is given by order of the City Council
of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, and as provided by
law.
MARIAN K. KARR, CITY CLERK
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02/05
NOTICE OF INTENT TO ACQUIRE PROPERTY RIGHTS WHICH MAY BE
NEEDED FOR THE LANDFILL CONSTRUCTION PROJECT
TO: Mary C. Hebl
3899 Hebl Avenue
Iowa City, lA 52240
Mary C., Michael and Mary Reta Hebl
3899 Hebl Avenue
Iowa City, lA 52240
Chapter 6B of the Iowa Code requires a governmental body which proposes to acquire
property fights under power of eminent domain for a public improvement project to give
notice of the project to all agricultural property owners whose properties may be affected and
to hold a public hearing.
1. DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to the above-identified agricultural property owners that the
City Council of the City of Iowa City will consider funding of the site-specific design for the
Landfill Construction Project, making the final selection of the route or site location, or
acquiring or condemning property rights, if necessary, required for the project. Said project
involves construction of future landfill cells adjacent to the current landfill property.
2. PRIVATE PROPERTY RIGHTS MAY BE ACQUIRED BY NEGOTIATION
OR CONDEMNATION.
If the above-described project is approved by the City Council, the City may need to acquire
property rights for the project improvements. Property rights may include a temporary
construction easement, a permanent easement, and/or a fee simple parcel (complete
ownership). Upon review of the records of the Johnson County Auditor, it appears that
properties or portions of properties owned by the above-identified persons may have to be
acquired for the project by the methods described above. The City will attempt to purchase
the required property by good faith negotiations. If negotiations are unsuccessful, the City
will condemn those property rights which it determines are necessary for the project. The
proposed location of the above-described public improvement is shown on documentation
which is now on file in the office of the City Clerk and available for public viewing.
3. CITY PROCESS TO DECIDE TO PROCEED WITH THE PROJECT AND TO
ACQUIRE PROPERTY RIGHTS; CITY COUNCIL ACTION REQUIRED TO
FUND PROJECT.
The City has provided funding in its budget for this project, as well as funding to acquire any
property rights that may be needed for the project. City staff has analyzed the options for how
to proceed with this project and has coordinated project planning with other appropriate
agencies. The planning has reached the point where preliminary designs now indicate that
certain property fights may need to be acquired. Any public comment will be considered in
preparing the final designs, particularly as private property may be affected.
In making the decision to fund the site-specific design for the public improvement, to make
the final selection of the route or site location, or to acquire or condemn property fights, if
necessary, the City Council is required to hold a public hearing, giving persons interested in
the proposed project the opportunity to present their views regarding the decision to fund the
site-specific designs for the project, make the final selection of the route or site location, or to
acquire or condemn, if necessary, property or an interest in property for the project. The
public hearing will be held on the 5th day of April, 2005 in the Emma J. Harvat Hall,
City Hall, 410 East Washington Street, Iowa City, Iowa, commencing at 7:00 p.m. or, if
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cancelled, at the next meeting of the City Council thereafter as posted by the City Clerk.
In order to fund the site-specific design for the public improvement, to make the final
selection of the route or site location, or to commence the acquisition or condemnation of
property rights, if necessary, for the above-described project, City Council Will be required to
approve the project and authorize acquisition of private property rights for the project by
Council resolution. The City Council is scheduled to consider adoption of a resolution
authorizing acquisition of property rights for the above-described project following the public
hearing.
When an appraisal is required, if the project is approved by the City Council, an appraiser
will determine the compensation to be paid for easements and/or property acquired in fee
simple. The City will offer no less than the appraised value and will attempt to purchase only
the needed property by good faith negotiations. If the City is unable to acquire properties
needed for the project by negotiation, the City will acquire those property rights by
condemnation.
4. CONTACT PERSON
If you have any questions concerning the Landfill Construction Project please contact the
following person:
Daniel Scott
City of Iowa City
410 E. Washington Street
Iowa City, IA 52240
(319) 356-5144
5. THIS NOTICE IS FOR INFORMATION ONLY AND IS NOT AN OFFER TO
PURCHASE PROPERTY RIGHTS.
The City Council of the City of Iowa City, Iowa has not yet determined to undertake the
above-described project or to acquire property rights for the project. This Notice does not
constitute an offer to purchase property rights.
s/Marian K. Karr
City Clerk