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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 3rd day of April, 2012, 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:
An ordinance designating 1.25 acres of
land located at 108 McLean Street as an
Iowa City Historic Landmark.
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
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Prepared by: Robert Miklo, Senior Planner, 410 E. Washington Street, Iowa City, IA 52240; 319 - 356 -5240 (REZ12-
00004)
ORDINANCE NO.
ORDINANCE DESIGNATING 1.25 -ACRES OF LAND LOCATED r 108 MCLEAN STREET AS AN
IOWA CITY HISTORIC LANDMARK (REZ12- 00004)
WHEREAS, the owner, arish Apartment LLC, has requested
McLean Street to designate the roperty as an Iowa City Historic Land
WHEREAS, the Historic Pr \anl Commission has reviewec
building located on the propertetermined that it meets tl
Iowa City Historic Landmark; an
WHEREAS, at a public heach 9, 2012 the Historic P
approval of the subject property City Historic Landmark; r
WHEREAS, the Planning a ommission has the rev ev
the subject property as an Iowa Landmark: and
rezoning of property located at 108
lark; and
and evaluated the significance of the
requirements for designation as an
Commission recommending
the proposed rezoning to designate
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning ommission found t e proposed designation complies with the
Comprehensive Plan policies that encourage a protection of h' toric properties.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY T CITY COON IL OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA:
SECTION I APPROVAL. Property describ d below i hereby designated as an Iowa City Historic
Landmark:
Retracement Plat of Survey Lots 10, 11, & 12 in I k 3 and part of Lot 6 Block 4, Manville Heights
Addition, Iowa City, Iowa, in accordance with th Plat thereof recorded in Plat Book 55, at Page
352, in the records of the Johnson County Recor a Office, containing 1.25 acres, (54,498 square
feet), and subject to easements and restriction of re rd.
SECTION II. ZONING MAP. T
change the zoning map of the City of low
passage, approval and publication of this ordi
City Clerk is hereby authorized and
Development Plan and to record the sa
the owner's expense, all as provided by
SECTION IV. REPEALER. All orc
Ordinance are hereby repealed.
SECTION V. SEVERABILITY. If a
invalid or unconstitutional, such adju
section, provision or part thereof not dj
publication, as provided by law.
he uilding In pector is hereby authorized and directed to
I ity, Iowa, to onform to this amendment upon the final
ance by law.
,ORDING. Upon p ssage and approval of the Ordinance, the
d to certify a cop of this ordinance and Sensitive Areas
the office of the Coun Recorder of Johnson County, Iowa, at
and parts of ordinances in conflict with the provisions of this
y section, provision or part of the
cation shall not affect the validity
udged invalid or unconstitutional.
This Ordinance shall be in effect
ince shall be adjudged to be
Ordinance as a whole or any
final passage, approval and
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CITY CLERK
Approved by
City Attorney's Office
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MEMORANDUM
Date: March 9, 2012
To: Planning and Zoning Commission
From: Robert Miklo, Senior Planner
Re: Designation of 108 McLean as a local Historic Landmark
The Iowa City Historic Preservation Commission met on March 9, 2012 and conducted a public
hearing where they reviewed and evaluated the significance of the former Sigma Pi Fraternity
House at 108 McLean Street. The Commission determined that the property meets the
requirements for designation as an Iowa City Historic Landmark. At this meeting the
Commission voted unanimously to recommend approval of the designation of 108 McLean as
an Iowa City Historic Landmark.
Landmark Designation is a zoning overlay and therefore requires a recommendation from the
Planning and Zoning Commission. The Commission's role is to review the proposed
designation based on its relation to the Comprehensive Plan and proposed public improvements
and plans for renewal of the area involved.
The property was surveyed in 2009 by Svendsen Tyler, Inc. for the Iowa City Historic
Preservation Commission. The survey concluded that because the building retains its original
design and much of its integrity, it qualifies for listing in the National Register of Historic Places
under Criterion C — distinctive architectural characteristics — both individually and as a
contributing resource in a potential National Register historic district.
It is the intent of the Owner to have this property accepted for listing in the National Register,
and a Historic Preservation Certification Application was submitted to the Iowa State Historic
Preservation Office. In a January 26, 2012 letter to the National Park Service, the Iowa State
Historic Preservation Office recommended the property as "individually eligible for listing in the
National Register of Historic Places as a good example of a stone -clad variation of the Tudor
Revival style with a relatively high level of integrity."
The Comprehensive Plan designates this portion of the Manville Heights Neighborhood as
appropriate for residential development at a density of 16 -24 units per acre. The designation of
the property as a landmark is compatible with this land use designation. The applicant is
proposing to convert the building into 16 dwelling units. Designating the Sigma Pi Fraternity
House at 108 McLean Street would be consistent with the goals and objectives of the Iowa City
Historic Preservation Plan, which is an element of the Comprehensive Plan.
Section 14 -213-8 of the zoning code contains provisions to help support the continued use of
historic buildings. Designation of the property as a landmark will make it eligible for these
provisions.
Staff recommends approval of the designation of 108 McClean Street as an Iowa City Historic
Landmark.
Architect
John F. Shaw
AIA, LEED AP, INC
Suite 305
221-% East
February 14, 2012
Washington St.
Iowa City, IA 52240
john @johnfshaw.com
Ms. Alicia Trimbell
Chair: Iowa City Historic Preservation Commission
City Hall
voice 410 East Washington Street
319.338.4344 Iowa City, Iowa 52240
RE: Sigma Pi Fraternity House /Catholic Student Center
108 McLean Street
Iowa City, Iowa
Dear Ms. Trimbell,
With this letter I request that the Sigma Pi Fraternity House /Catholic Student Center be accepted
and placed in the list of Iowa City Local Historic Landmarks. The building has been recommendec
by the Iowa State Historic Preservation Office as "individually eligible for listing in the National
Register of Historic Places as a good example of a stone -clad variation of the Tudor Revival style
with a relatively high level of integrity ". Please see the attached letter of January 26, 2012 from
Carr to Shearer.
It is the intent of the Owner to place this building in the National Register of Historic Places. I have
attached a copy of the National Park Service application Part 1 — 'Evaluation of Significance' as well
as a copy of the 'Multiple Property Documentation Form — Historical Resources of the Manville
Heights Neighborhood of Iowa City Iowa', both authored by Ms. Marlys Swenson. I believe these
documents adequately support the significance of the property, and my request the property be
placed in the local list.
As I review the properties listed as Iowa City Local Historic Landmarks I am surprised at the
seeming under representation of properties located in Manville Heights, as well as the fact that
there is neither a single former fraternity house nor sorority house in the list. I hope we can
improve both conditions.
Sincerely,
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John F. Shaw AIA, LEED AP
Architect John F. Shaw AIA, LEED AP, INC
CC: Bob Miklo
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Marian Karr
From: Barry Bender <barry.bender @mchsi.com>
Sent: Sunday, April 01, 2012 10:15 AM
To: Council
Subject: Historic dispacement
Please do not allow any more historic homes fall into the hands of developers who would destroy them. The local color
and charm of this city needs to remain.
This correspondence will become a public record.
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SECTION 00031
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PLANS,
SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND
ESTIMATED COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION
OF IOWA CITY INDUSTRIAL CAMPUS
RAILROAD IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT IN THE
CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA.
TO ALL TAXPAYERS OF THE CITY OF IOWA
CITY, IOWA, AND TO OTHER INTERESTED
PERSONS:
Public notice is hereby given that the City
Council of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, will conduct
a public hearing on plans, specifications, form of
contract and estimated cost for the construction of
the Iowa City Industrial Campus Railroad
Improvements Project, in said City at 7:00 P.M. on
the 3rd of April, 2012, 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.
Said plans, specifications, form of contract and
estimated cost are 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 plans, specifications, contract or the cost of
making said improvement.
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
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NPH -1
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PLANS,
SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT,
SPECIAL PROVISIONS AND ESTIMATE OF
COST FOR THE LOWER MUSCATINE ROAD
RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT (KIRKWOOD
AVE. TO 1ST AVE.) [STP -U- 3715(637)-- 70 -52], IN
THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA
TO ALL TAXPAYERS OF THE CITY OF IOWA
CITY, IOWA, AND TO OTHER INTERESTED
PERSONS:
Public notice is hereby given that the City Council
of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, will conduct a public
hearing on plans, specifications, form of contract,
special provisions and estimate of cost for the
construction of the Lower Muscatine Road
Reconstruction Project (Kirkwood Ave. to 1St Ave.)
[STP -U- 3715(637)-- 70 -52] in said city at 7:00 p.m.
on the 3rd day of April, 2012, said meeting to be
held in the Emma J. Harvat Hall in City Hall, 410
E. Washington Street in said city, or if said
meeting is cancelled, at the next meeting of the
City Council thereafter as posted by the City Clerk.
Said plans, specifications, form of contract,
special provisions and estimate of cost are now
on file in the office of the City Clerk in 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 plans, specifications, contract or the cost of
making said improvement.
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