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IOWA CITY HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
Revised
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2004
City Hall, 410 E. Washington Street
Emma J. Harvat Hall
7:00 p.m.
A. Call to Order
B. Public discussion of anything not on the agenda
C. Items for Consideration (vote required)
1. Public meeting: Jefferson Street Historic District
2. Certificates of Appropriateness:
a. 721 N. Van Buren Street
b. 1503 Sheridan Avenue
c. 522 S. Lucas Street
3. Minutes: September 23
D. Northside Historic Districts
E. Other
F. Adjourn
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14-6E-6: CENTRAL BUSINESS SERVICE ZONE (CB-2):
A. Intent: The Central Business Service Zone (CB-2) is intended to allow for the orderly
expansion of the Central Business District of Iowa City, to serve as a transition between the
intense land uses located in the Central Business District and adjoining areas and to
enhance the pedestrian orientation of the Central Business District by providing suitable,
peripheral locations for auto-oriented commercial and service uses. This Zone is intended
to accommodate mixed land uses and requires lesser intensity of use than that permitted in
the CB-10 Zone 5 .
B. Permitted Uses:
1. Permitted uses of the CB-10 Zone 6.
2. Auto- and truck-oriented uses.
3. Hotels, motels and convention facilities.
4. Transient housing. (1978 Code §36-20; amd. 1994 Code)
C. Provisional Uses:
1. Dwellings located above or below the ground floor of a structure in which the ground
floor is occupied exclusively by another principal use or uses permitted in this Zone,
provided there is a minimum lot area of eight hundred seventy five (875) square feet per
dwelling unit. A maximum of three (3) roomers may reside in each dwelling unit. (Ord. 95-
3670, 2-14-1995)
2. Elder apartment housing with a minimum lot area of three hundred (300) square feet per
dwelling unit, and subject to the requirements of 8rtjçleL of this Chapter. (Ord. 97-3787, 6-
3-1997)
3. Adult daycare, subject to the requirements of Article L of this Chapter. (Ord. 95-3705, 12-
19-1995)
4. Childcare centers, subject to the requirements of 8rtiçleL of this Chapter. (Ord. 97-3773,
2-3-1997)
5. Utility substation facilities within existing buildings, provided the substation facility is
completely enclosed and there is no indication from the exterior of the building of the
substation facility, and the principal use of the building is a use permitted in this Zone. (Ord.
99-3909, 11-9-1999)
D. Special Exceptions:
1. Clubs.
2. Commercial recreational uses.
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3. Religious institutions.
4. Schools, specialized private instruction.
5. Transient housing. (1978 Code §36-20; amd. 1994 Code; Ord. 97-3773, 2-3-1997)
6. Utility substation facilities, according to the requirements of ArticleL of this Chapter.
(Ord. 99-3909, 11-9-1999)
E. Dimensional Requirements:
1. Minimum Lot Area: None.
2. Minimum Lot Width: None.
3. Minimum Lot Frontage: None.
4. Minimum Yards:
a. Front: None.
b. Side: None.
c. Rear: None.
5. Maximum Building Bulk:
a. Height: 100 feet.
b. Lot Coverage: None.
c. Floor Area Ratio: 2.0.
F. General Provisions: All principal and accessory uses permitted in this Zone are subject to
the requirements of 8rticle~t throughl; of this Chapter. Said Articles are indicated as
follows:
1. Accessory Uses And Requirements: See Articles M through P of this Chapter.
a. Permitted Accessory Uses And Buildings: See Section t4:-6M:-t of this Chapter.
b. Accessory Use And Building Regulations: See Section 14-6M-2 of this Chapter.
c. Off-Street Parking Requirements: See Section 14-6N-1 of this Chapter.
d. Off-Street Loading Requirements: See Section J4..6N:-2of this Chapter.
e. Sign Regulations: See Article 0 of this Chapter.
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f. Fence Regulations: See Article!? of this Chapter.
2. Dimensional Requirements: See 8rtiçlemQ of this Chapter.
3. Tree Regulations: See Article R of this Chapter.
4. Performance Standards: See 8rtiçJe~ of this Chapter.
5. Nonconforming Uses, Structures And Land: See Article T of this Chapter. (1978 Code
§36-20; amd. 1994 Code; Ord. 97-3773, 2-3-1997)
G. Special Provisions: Religious institutions may expand without complying with the off-street
parking requirements. (Ord. 94-3621,6-7-1994)
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14-6D-12: RESIDENTIAL/OFFICE ZONE (R/O):
A. Intent: The Residential/Office Zone (RIO) is intended to provide a transition from intensive
commercial and employment centers to less intensive residential districts and to stabilize
the residential areas located in these transitional areas. The RIO Zone permits a mix of
uses, including low intensity commercial office uses and residential uses. This mix of uses
requires special consideration of building and site design.
B. Permitted Uses:
1. Permitted uses of the CO-1 Zone 101 .
2. Bed and breakfast homestays and inns.
C. Provisional Uses:
1. Dwellings located above or below the ground floor of a structure where another principal
use permitted in this Zone exclusively occupies the ground floor. The dwellings shall be
developed in accordance with the dimensional requirements of the RM-20 Zone 102 .
2. Dwellings located on the ground floor shall be permitted in buildings constructed prior to
January 1, 1993, subject to the dimensional requirements of the RM-20 Zone 103 , except
for the minimum lot width which shall be thirty feet (30').
3. A maximum of two (2) roomers shall be permitted in each dwelling unit, provided single-
family dwellings and duplexes furnish additional off-street parking spaces at the ratio of
one-half (1/2) space per roomer.
4. Family care facilities.
5. Rooming houses, provided the total floor area shall not exceed three hundred thirty (330)
square feet for each two thousand seven hundred twenty five (2,725) square feet of lot
area, and there shall be at least one hundred (100) square feet of floor area for each
roomer.
6. Accessory apartments, subject to the requirements of 8rtÜ:~leL of this Chapter. (1978
Code §36-16.1; 1994 Code)
7. Elder family homes, subject to the requirements of Article L of this Chapter.
8. Elder group homes, subject to the requirements of ArtIcleL of this Chapter. (Ord. 97-
3787,6-3-1997)
9. Child care centers, subject to the requirements of ArticleL of this Chapter. (Ord. 97-
3773,2-3-1997)
D. Special Exceptions:
1. Barbershops, beauty parlors, laundromats and laundry and dry cleaning pickup and
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delivery services.
2. Funeral homes, subject to the requirements of ArtiçlemL of this Chapter.
3. Group care facilities, provided there is at least seven hundred fifty (750) square feet of lot
area for each occupant.
4. Neighborhood centers, subject to the requirements of Ad:jçleL of this Chapter.
5. Religious institutions, subject to the requirements of Article L of this Chapter.
6. Restaurants not including drive-in facilities.
7. Schools, generalized private instruction.
8. Schools, specialized private instruction, subject to the provisions of subsection G2 of this
Section.
9. Transient housing, provided there is at least seven hundred fifty (750) square feet of lot
area for each permanent resident and two hundred (200) square feet for each temporary
resident. (1978 Code §36-16.1; 1994 Code; amd. Ord. 97-3773, 2-3-1997)
10. Adult day care, subject to the requirements of Article L of this Chapter. (Ord. 95-3705,
12-19-1995; amd. Ord. 97-3773, 2-3-1997)
E. Dimensional Requirements For Commercial Uses:
1. Minimum Lot Area: None.
2. Minimum Lot Width: None.
3. Minimum Lot Frontage: None.
4. Minimum Yards:
a. Front: None.
b. Side: None.
c. Rear: None.
5. Maximum Building Bulk:
a. Height: 35 feet.
b. Lot Coverage: None.
C. Floor Area Ratio: 2.0.
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F. General Provisions: All principal and accessory uses permitted in this Zone are subject to
the requirements of Artiçle§b through U of this Chapter. Said Articles are indicated as
follows:
1. Accessory Uses And Requirements: See Articles M through P of this Chapter.
a. Permitted Accessory Uses And Buildings: See Section 14-6M-1 of this Chapter.
b. Accessory Use And Building Regulations: See Section 14-6M-2 of this Chapter.
c. Off-Street Parking Requirements: See Section 14-6N-1 of this Chapter.
d. Off-Street Loading Requirements: Not applicable.
e. Sign Regulations: See ArtiçJeQ of this Chapter.
f. Fence Regulations: See Article P of this Chapter.
2. Dimensional Requirements: See 8rtJeteQ of this Chapter.
3. Tree Regulations: See Article R of this Chapter.
4. Performance Standards: See Article S of this Chapter.
5. Nonconforming Uses, Structures And Land: See ArtiçleT of this Chapter.
G. Special Provisions:
1. Religious institutions which existed on August 7, 1962, shall be exempt from and may
expand without compliance with the dimensional requirements or the off-street parking
requirements.
2. Any listed use may be established by special exception in buildings registered on the
National Register of Historic Places, subject only to the requirements imposed by the Board
of Adjustment and to the issuance of a certificate of appropriateness by the Historic
Preservation Commission, or its successor, according to the procedures of Section 14-4C-4
of this Title. Because continued use and occupancy of historic structures contributes to
maintenance of the City's historic, aesthetic and cultural heritage, the Board may, to the
extent it finds necessary under the circumstances, waive any zoning requirements which
would limit or prevent a use or the occupancy of a historic structure allowed under the
provisions of this Section.
H. Design Provisions:
1. The following design provisions are intended to help ensure that redevelopment occurs
in a manner compatible with the existing character of the area, to help ensure that this
Zone develops as a compact urban area, to integrate parking facilities into the design of
developments, to provide a safe and attractive area for pedestrian traffic, to enhance crime
prevention by increasing opportunities for surveillance of the street from the interiors of
buildings, to restrict fortress-like facades at the street level, to avoid a monotonous
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environment and to ensure the stabilization of the area is enhanced through excellence in
design.
2. Prior to receiving a building permit for any development, a developer must submit a site
plan which complies with the requirements of Chapter 5. Article H of this Title, Site Plan
Review. Prior to submitting a request for site plan review, the developer shall participate in
a pre-application conference with the Director of Planning and Community Development to
discuss the application of the design provisions to the subject property. The following
design guidelines will be applied during the site plan review process, in addition to the
design standards set forth in Chapter 5. Article H of this Title. Alternative design solutions
may be approved if it is demonstrated that the alternatives meet the intent of this Section.
Decisions may be appealed to the Board of Adjustment.
a. All utilities and meters shall be located on side or rear elevations of buildings and shall
be screened from public streets.
b. Dumpster and recycling bin locations shall be screened, shall not be visible from public
streets and shall not be located in a right of way.
c. Access to individual dwelling units shall be from enclosed lobbies or corridors except
at grade level.
d. Stairways between residential floors shall be enclosed within the building.
e. Bicycle parking facilities shall be located so as not to impede pedestrian or vehicular
traffic.
f. Varied roof lines and/or heights shall be used to reduce the appearance of the mass of
buildings which exceed two (2) stories in height.
g. Techniques, such as varied setbacks, bay windows, balconies and changes in
material, color and texture, shall be used to articulate facades ahd side wall elevations.
Where rear walls are visible from a public street, similar techniques shall be used.
h. Durable materials, such as masonry, shall be used on the street level and are
encouraged for upper stories. Masonry does not include concrete block and undressed
poured concrete.
i. All parking spaces shall be located. either behind a building and screened from view or
within the exterior walls of a building. Features, such as masonry walls, earthen berms or
evergreen trees and shrubbery, shall be used for screening.
j. Driveways between a street and parking area shall be minimized in number and width
and shall be designed to minimize hazards to pedestrians. Where possible, vehicular
access to individual lots shall be via an alley.
k. A landscaped buffer area at least five feet (5') in width shall be provided between any
parking area and adjacent property line or street right-of-way line.
I. No parking area or drive shall be closer than ten feet (10') to any portion of a building
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other than a garage entrance or loading area apron. This ten foot (10') area shall be used
for walkways and landscaping consisting of at least fifty percent (50%) vegetative
coverage.
m. If driveways and garages enter onto an alley, building or portions thereof, said
driveways shall be set back an adequate distance to assure proper sight distance.
n. Where parking spaces are located so that the headlights of vehicles shine onto a wall
containing ground level windows, a landscaped screen shall be provided between the
parking area and the building.
o. Areas of blank walls on the street level frontage of a building shall be minimized. At
least forty percent (40%) of the length of the street level frontage shall be windows or
doorways (not including garage entrances). At a minimum, every twelve feet (12') in
length of wall shall be articulated by a window, doorway, setback, artwork or change in
building material.
p. Loading/unloading facilities shall be located to the rear of a building and shall have
access from an alley.
q. The location and size of proposed signs shall be integrated into the design of the
overall development.
r. The outer edge of a balcony shall not be closer than five feet (5') from a side lot line.
(1978 Code §36-16.1; 1994 Code)
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Iowa City Historic Preservation Commission
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Application for Historic Review
Application for alterations to the exterior of historic landmarks or properties
located in a historic district or conservation district pursuant to Iowa City
Code Section 14-4C.
Meeting schedule: The HPC meets the second Thursday of each month.
During the summer months, the HPC may also meet on the fourth Thursday.
Applications are dùe by Wednesday the week prior to the meeting.
For Staff Use:
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(J Certificate of No Material Effect
(J Certificate of Appropriateness
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(J Minor review
Applicant Information
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Application Requirements
Attached are the following items:
(J Site plan
(J Floor plans
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If the proposed project entails an addition, a new structure or
a significant alteration to an existing structure, please submit a
site plan, floor plans. building elevations and photographs.
If the proposed project is a minor alteration to a structure,
please provide drawings and photographs to sufficiently
describe the scope of the project.
Provide a written description of the proposed project on the
second page of this application.
Property Information
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(J This property is a local historic landmark
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~ Brown Street Historic District
(J College Green Historic District
(J East College Street Historic District
(J Longfellow Historic District
(J Summit Street Historic District
(J Woodlawn Historic District
(J Clark Street Conservation District
(J College Hill Conservation District
(J Dearborn Street Conservation District
(J Lucas-Governor Street Conservation District
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(J Contributing
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(J Nonhistoric
Project Type
-,( Alteration of an existing building (ie. siding and window
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decks, porch reconstruction, baluster repair or similar)
(J Addition to an existing building (includes decks and ramps)
(J Demolition of a building or portion of a building (ie. porch,
chimneys, decorative trim, baluster or similar)
(J Construction of new building
(J Repair or restoration of an existing structure that will not
change its appearance
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721 N. Van Buren Street
District: Brown Street Historic District
Classification: Contributing
This is a request for a certificate of appropriates for a number of relatively minor alterations, The
applicant is proposing to replace existing wood steps with new wood steps and a handrail and balustrade.
A pipe handrail will is also proposed adjacent to a sidewalk that has an incline
4.0 IOWA CITY GUIDELINES FOR ALTERATIONS
4.10 Balustrades and Handrails.
Recommended:
New balustrades and handrails
· Installing turned balusters in balustrades that have an actual diameter of 2 inches or greater, or
square spindles that are 1-1/2 inches or greater in width.
· Installing top and foot rails that are at least 2 inches in thickness. These can be made with 3/4-
inch and 5/4-inch lumber glued together,
· On buildings where a spindled balustrade would be most consistent with the architectural style,
spacing spindles so that the balustrade is at least 40% solid, Spindles must be spaced so that
no gap between the spindles exceeds 4 inches as required by the building code. This is for
child safety.
· Providing handrails on porch steps as required by the building code. Handrails should match
the historic balustrade height on the porch unless otherwise 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.
· Sloping the top and foot rails slightly to allow water to be shed from these surfaces and help
prevent deterioration of these members.
Disallowed:
New balustrades and handrails
· Using unpainted treated wood for elements that would have been painted in the historic
application.
· Using wrought iron elements unless they were part of the historic design.
Staff Comments:
Staff feels that this application complies with the guidelines and standards. Once the treated wood for the
new stoop, balustrade and handrail cure, it must be painted.
Application for Historic Review
Application for alterations to the exterior of historic landmarks or properties
located in a historic district or conservation district pursuant to Iowa City
Code Section 14-4C.
Meeting schedule: The HPC meets the second Thursday of each month.
During the summer months, the HPC may also meet on the fourth Thursday.
Applications are due by Wednesday the week prior to the meeting.
For StQff Use: J
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(J ýertificate of No Material Effect
Iia'" Certificate of Appropriateness
(J Major review
(J Intermediate review
(J Minor review
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(J Site plan
(J Floor plans
(J Building elevations
(J Photographs
(J Product information
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If the proposed project entails an addition, a new structure or
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site plan, floor plans. building elevations and photographs.
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please provide drawings and photographs to sufficiently
describe the scope of the project.
Provide a written description of the proposed project on the
second page of this application.
Property Information
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(J This property is a local historic landmark
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(J This property is located in the:
(J Brown Street Historic District
(J College Green Historic District
(J East College Street Historic District
iI Longfellow Historic District
(J Summit Street Historic District
(J Woodlawn Historic District
(J Clark Street Conservation District
(J College Hill Conservation District
(J Dearborn Street Conservation District
(J Lucas-Governor Street Conservation District
Within the district, this property is classified as:
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(J Noncontributing
(J Nonhistoric
Project Type
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(J Repair or restoration of an existing structure that will not
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(J Other
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1503 Sheridan Avenue
District: Longfellow Historic District
Classification: Contributing
This is a request for a certificate of appropriates to repair/replace the soffit on the house, add a
continuous soffit vent, add a roof vent at the gable, replace the attic windows and add a slab for a future
garage. The applicant is proposing to use wood bead board similar to the existing soffit material and
metal clad wood windows with muntin bars to match existing. The applicant intends to construct a garage
in the future that is similar in design to the existing house. At this time, they would like to install the slab
and driveway apron so they have a place to park. A site plan showing the size and location of the slab
will be available at the meeting on Thursday.
4,0 IOWA CITY GUIDELINES FOR ALTERATIONS
4.7 Windows
Recommended:
Historic windows
· Preserving the historic windows by repairing sashes and frames.
· Retaining historic window frames and replacing badly deteriorated sashes with new sashes that
match the historic ones.
Replacement windows
· Replacing badly deteriorated windows with new ones that match the type, size, sash width,
trim, use of divided-lights, and overall appearance of the historic windows.
· Using new wood windows and sashes, if necessary, to replace historic wood windows and
sashes. The use of metal-clad, solid-wood windows is acceptable. Replacement windows and
trim must accept paint. Divided-lights may be created with muntins bars that are adhered to
both sides of the glass, but not with snap-in muntin bars.
· Replacing a bedroom window, if required for egress by the Building Code, with a new one that
matches the size, trim, use of divided-lights, and overall appearance of the previous bedroom
window or other windows in the house.
Staff Comments:
Staff feels that this application complies with the guidelines and standards.
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month. During the summer months. the HPC may
also meet on the fourth Thursday. Applications are
due by Wednesday the week prior to the meeting.
Date submitted ð.!<:t....<:..j/<' 'i
Application for a Certificate of Appropriateness
Application for alterations to the exterior of historic landmarks or properties
locatéd in a historic district or conservation distr'ict pursuant to Iowa City
Code Section 14-4C.
Applicant Information
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Attached are the following items:
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I1r'" Floor plans
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19'" Product information
(J Other ..........................................................................,...
If the proposed project entails an addition, a new structure or
a significant alteration to an existing structure, please submit a
site plan, floor plans. building elevatons and photographs.
Indicate all alterations and matererials on these plans.
If the proposed project is a minor alteration to a structure,
please provide drawings and photographs to sufficiently
describe the scope of the project.
Provide a written description of the proposed project on the
back of this sheet.
Property Information
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(J This property is a local historic landmark
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(J College Green Historic District
r:J East College Historic District
(J Longfellow Historic District
(J Summit Street Historic District
(J Woodlawn Historic District
(J Clark Street Conservation District
(J College Hill Conservation District
(J Dearborn Street Conservation-District
X Lucas-Governor Conservation District
Within the district, this property is:
J'f Contributing
(J Noncontributing
Project Information
This project consists of:
r:J Demolition of a building or portion of a building
(ie. porch, chimney, decorative trim, baluster or similar)
4' Alteration of an existing building (ie. siding. window
.(ree!acemeñt)skylights, window opening alterations, new
decks. porch reconstruction, baluster repair or similar)
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r:J Setback addition to an existing building (located in rear and
offset 8" or more from side walls)
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(J _ Alteration of the site
(J Repair of an existing structure that will not change its
appearance.
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·Applicable guidelines and standards (staff use)
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o Longfellow District Guidelines
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Historic Review for Address
District: Governor Lucas Conservation District
Classification: Contributing
October 11 , 2004
This is a two-story house with Craftsman influence, which has been sided with asbestos. The applicant is
requesting a certificate of appropriateness to construct a two-story addition on the back of the house. This will
require that an existing two-story sleeping porch be removed. The house is currently a rental property and the
purpose of the addition is to add two more bathrooms, first floor laundry and closets. Staff Comments:
7.0 IOWA CITY GUIDELINES FOR DEMOLITION
Recommended:
· . Removing additions or alterations that are not historic and that significantly detract from the building's
historic character.
· Removing non historic buildings and structures that detract from the historic character of a district. Such
buildings should be replaced with buildings that are more compatible with the district.
· Removing portions of a building that are structurally unsound and are a safety hazard.
Disallowed:
· Demolishing any primary building on a contributing property within a conservation or historic district, or
any Iowa City Historic Landmark.
· Removing any historic architectural feature, such as a porch, chimney, bay winåow, dormer, brackets or
decorative trim, that is significant to the architectural character and style of the building,
5.0 IOWA CITY GUIDELINES FOR ADDITIONS
5.1 EXDansion of Buildina FootDrint
Recommended:
Desian
· Preserving significant historic materials and features of the original structure such as decorative
windows, brackets, porches, and trim.
· Designing an addition so that it does not diminish the character of the historic structure.
· Distinguishing between the historic structure and the new addition. This may be accomplished easily by
offsetting the walls of the addition from the walls of the original structure.
· Matching key horizontal "lines" on the existing building, such as water table, eave height, window head
height and band boards, in order to provide continuity between the addition and the historic structure.
· Using a palette of materials that is similar to that used on the historic structure.
· Placing building additions at the rear of a property, if possible. Additions at or near the front of an
existing building must be set back at least 18 inches from the front plane of the historic building, and
must be differentiated by a change in the roofline or other means.
Foundations
· Constructing an addition foundation that appears similar to the historic foundation in color, texture, unit
size, and joint profile.
Mass and Roofline
· Constructing additions that are consistent with the massing and roofline of the historic building, This
requires that the wall areas and corners, as well as the roof pitches and spans are all consistent with
the existing building and have a proportion that is similar to that of the existing building.
· Constructing the roof overhang, soffits and eaves of the addition so that they match the roof overhang,
soffits and eaves of the existing building. When the eaves of an addition intersect the eaves of the
existing building, care should be taken to assure that the two eaves align properly. The trim details of a
new eave should match the eave details of the existing
building.
SidinQ
· Applying siding to a new addition that appears similar in size, shape, texture, and material to the
existing siding on the historic building.
Masonrv
· When using masonry on an addition, using new masonry that appears similar in color, texture, unit size,
and joint profile to the historic masonry.
Wood
· Constructing additions with materials that appear similar to the historic siding, trim, moldings, and other
details of the original building.
Paint and Color
· Painting additions to match the existing historic building,
Windows
· Using windows that are of a similar type, proportion and divided-light pattern as those in the original
structure.
· Following the guidelines for new windows in section 4.7 Windows.
Doors
· Installing doors in additions that match the material of historic doors, and have a similar style and
appearance as the historic doors in the existing building.
· Installing French doors, or doors of a similar type, in additions where a large opening is desired.
· Following the guidelines for new doors in section 4.8 Doors.
Gutters and downspouts
· Constructing built-in gutters in additions to historic buildings that have built-in gutters.
Balustrades and handrails
· Following the guidelines for new balustrades and handrails in section 4.10 Balustrades and Handrails.
Disallowed:
· Constructing an addition between the historic building and the street.
· Leaving large expanses of wall surface uninterrupted by windows or doors.
· Constructing an addition that is not distinguishable from the historic building.
· Using synthetic siding on an addition instead of the historic siding type or a substitute material approved
by the Historic Preservation Commission.
· Adding space to a structure by enclosing a historic front or side porch.
Exception:
Historic District Noncontributing
Conservation Districts All properties
New foundations
· For additions to foundations, concrete or textured concrete block may be used in place of masonry units
that appear similar to the original masonry.
· For additions to foundations, it is acceptable to match the color of the original foundation by using paint
or masonry stain rather than matching the material and appearance of the original foundation material.
Wood
· Window trim, door trim, fascia and frieze boards, and corner and band boards on additions must be
similar to those on the historic building. However, other details of the historic building 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 comparable to those found on the historic building, and a similar divided-light
pattern. The windows must be trimmed to match the historic 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 windows on the historic building. Transom-like or half-round fixed glass units may be used if
they create a traditional-looking window arrangement consistent with the historic building style.
Gutters and downspouts
. Additions need not have built-in gutters unless the new gutters 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.
SECRETARY OF THE INTERIOR'S STANDARDS
Definition: Rehabilitation is 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 significant to its historic, architectural, and cultural value.
9. New additions, exterior alterations, or related new construction shall not destroy historic materials that
characterize 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.
Staff Comments:
Demolition
The first issue in considering this application is to determine if demolition of the existing sleeping porch complies
with the guidelines and the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation, Is the sleeping porch
significant to the architectural character and style of the building? Another consideration is if the addition is
necessary for the property to retain its utility. This sleeping porch has been modified with the addition of
aluminum storm windows and masonite siding. It does not have brackets or other features that are characteristic
of the house and does show signs of deterioration. Given the construction of the sleeping porch, it is not well
suited to adaptation as a heated space, particularly bathrooms. Nonetheless, it is original to the house and is a
feature that is typical to houses of this period. If the Commission feels that this is a characteristic architectural
feature, this application should be denied.
Addition:
If the Commission determines that the sleeping porch may be demolished, staff does not feel that the existing
application complies with the guidelines in terms of windows, siding, mass and roofline. Staff has prepared some
options for the Commission and applicant to consider,
Option A: This option uses essentially the same floor plan as that proposed, but makes it somewhat narrower,
changes the roofline, windows and siding materials. Staff recommends that the windows be of a similar size and
proportion as the original windows (2'-8" x 5'-0"). The original house does not have divided lights as the applicant
has illustrated on his proposed. The windows must be 1/1 double-hung sashes constructed of wood or metal-clad
wood, The windows should be aligned vertically. Where possible (on the west elevation) additional windows
should be added to prevent having a long expanse of uninterrupted wall. The roof, eaves and massing of the
addition should be similar to the existing house or sleeping porch. For the proposed floor plan, staff recommends
a roof design that is similar to the exiting house. Regardless of the addition design, vinyl is prohibited as a siding
material and wood or fiber-cement board must be used.
Option B: A second option is to construct an addition that is similar to the existing sleeping porch. For this
approach, a narrower addition would be appropriate. This would require that the first and second floor windows
on the south side of the east elevation be moved south a few feet in order to make the bathrooms accessible from
the south bedrooms, In this case, staff would recommend that the rear façade of the existing house be resided
with wood or fiber-cement board since it will be difficult to patch the old window openings with matching asbestos.
Because the purpose of the addition is to add bathrooms, it would not be possible to add the expanse of window
openings to simulate the appearance of the sleeping porch, However, it would be easier to construct and shingle
the low-pitched hip roof than a gable roof with the same roof pitch as the house.
Option C: Since the fenestration can not simulate the look of a sleeping porch, a third alternative is to
construction the narrower addition, but add a gable roof that is similar to the house roof.
For all the options the windows must be wood or metal-clad wood without divided-lights, all windows must be
trimmed to match the original and the siding must be fiber-cement board or wood with an exposure to match the
original wood siding on the house.
Deck: Staff feels that the construction of the deck balustrade does not comply. The balustrade should a have a
top and bottom rails with square spindles between. Attached is a drawing illustrating a balustrade that does
comply with the guidelines.
Summary
As noted above, staff feels that the proposal as presented does not comply with the guidelines and standards.
The shed roof is not compatible with the existing gable roof or the sleeping porch roof. Vinyl siding and windows
are prohibited, simulated muntin bars should not be used, and the windows should be of a similar size and
proportion as the existing house. If it is determined that the screened porch may be demolished, staff feels that
any of the three options presented would comply with the guidelines and standards. Staffs feels that new
drawings that thoroughly illustrate the proposal should be submitted.
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