HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/26/2005 Historic Preservation Commission
IOWA CITY HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
Thursday, May 26, 2005
City Hall, 410 E. Washington Street
Emma J. Harvat Hall
7:00 p.m.
1. Call to Order
Election of Officers
2. Public discussion of anything not on the agenda
3. Items for Consideration
1. Certificate of Appropriateness:
a. 1111 Sheridan Avenue
b. 503 Melrose Avenue
c. 416 Summit Street
2. Minutes for April 28, 2005 and May 12, 2005
4. Other
2005 Work-Plan
5. Adjourn
Ar '·~cation for Historic R '°fðW
Application for alterations to the exterior of hístoric landmarks or properties
located in a historic dístríct or conservatíon distríct pursuant to Iowa Cíty
Code Section 14-4C.
For Staff Use:
Date submitted ...../1!t...!...~.(..../.r?5........
o Certificate of No Materíal Effect
ve::f' Certificate of Appropríateness
\.t1' Major revíew
o Intermedíate review
o Mínor revíew
Meeting schedule: The HPC meets the second Thursday of each month.
During the summer months, the HPC may also meet on the fourth Thursday.
Applícations are due ín the PCD Office by noon on Wednesday the week prior
to the meetíng.
Applicant Information
(Please check prímary contact person)
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Application Requirements
Attached are the following items:
o Site plan
o Floor plans
o Building elevatíons
u;;;¡.-. Photographs
o Product informatíon
~ Other ......~~(l:tLh..'..........................................
If the proposed project entails an addítíon, a new structure or
a significant alteratíon to an existing structure, please submít a
site plan, floor plans. buildíng elevatíons and photographs.
If the proposed project is a minor alteration to a structure,
please províde drawíngs and photographs to sufficiently
describe the scope of the project.
Provide a written descríption of the proposed project on the
second page of this application.
Property Information
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Historic Designation
o Thís property is a local hístoric landmark
OR
¿ Thís property is located in the:
o Brown Street Historic Dístríct
o College Green Historic Dístríct
o East College Street Hístoríc Distríct
filf'Longfellow Historic Distríct
o Summít Street Hístoric Dístríct
o Woodlawn Historíc Dístrict
o Clark Street Conservation District
o College Híll Conservation District
o Dearborn Street Conservation Dístrict
o Lucas-Governor Street Conservation Dístrict
Within the dístrict, this property ís classified as:
~ Contributíng
o Noncontríbuting
o Nonhistoric
Project Type
o Alteration of an existing building (ie. síding and window
replacement, skylights, wíndow opening alteratíons, new
decks, porch reconstruction, baluster repaír or similar)
o Addition to an exísting building (includes decks and ramps)
o Demolitíon of a buílding or portion of a buílding (ie. porch,
chimneys, decorative trim, baluster or similar)
o Construction of new building
W" Repair or restoration of an exísting structure that will not
change íts appearance
o Other
Project description
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Staff Report
May 19, 2005
Historic Review for 1111 Sheridan Avenue
District: Longfellow Historic District
Classification: Contributing
This is a request for Certificate of Appropriateness for proposed alteration at 1111 Sheridan Avenue, a contributing single-
family house in the Longfellow Historic District. This is a revised application after the item was tabled in last month's
meeting. Applicant, Victor Camillo, has submitted revised sketches for the front porch stairs and railing.
Proposed work includes removal of crumbling concrete steps on the front porch and reconstruction of the steps with
wood and addition of wood railing. The concrete walkway in the front yard will be widened as required.
Applicable Regulations and Guidelines:
4.0 Iowa City Historic Preservation Guidelines for Alterations
4.9 Porches
4.10 Balustrades and Handrails
Staff Comments
Applicant has proposed to use material and style to match the existing porch railing and column. The revised sketches
show a widened stair and railing. Proposed handrails (on one end) will be resting on the existing porch column instead of
the newel posts. The applicant has indicated that newel posts on the ground level will be modeled after the columns and
the spindles on the railing will match the exiting railing on the porch.
Recommendations
Staff recommends approval.
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Application for Historic Review
ApplicafiO" for ¡lter8tl¢l\s' co tITè ëxtèriòr of historic 1indmirks or properties
located in a hluDriC district or conwvatkm di$Cfiêt: pursuant to Iowa City
Codf!.Section ,......C..
HeeUng schedule: Th. HPC meets Ù\Q second Ttwt'$dãy of eaeh month.
During .the 5.UI,'I)01er. months,· me H9C may ·also meet on the fõufdi Thursday.
Applitatlons are dUll by Wednesday tN week prior to the meetlnt
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o Certificate of No f'1 uerfal Effect
Q. Certiflcne of Appr(' primness
I:J Maior review
a Intermediate rE tiew
Q Minor review
Applicant In(ormation
(Please check primary contact person)
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Application Requirements
Att.1cht( are the followlni Items:
)!t Site plan
t:J Floor plans
o Building eleYiltioru
a. Photographs
Q Product inföf(tl!,lon
~Other·..~~.......~.:~.................
It the proposedþrojèct entails ;an <lddltion, t new structure or
a sìgnlllc:íint akeratiO" to an ~Istinll Wucturt.p.!eue submit a
site plan. floor plans. - )glJding elevations ilndphotogra )ns.
If the proposed prOject is iI minor alteration- to ¡ Stnlc:ture.
pleue provldê drawings and phOtognphs to !t.lfflclently
describe thlt $CO )Q of the project.
Provide a written description of the p~posed project on the
sec;Ondþkfe of this aþþ\ic:uiott.
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o This property Is a loa.! historIC landrr. ark
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!:J This property is located in ehc;
CJ Brown St~ Hiuol'Ìc, Oimict.
!:J College Graen Historic District
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Q LOngfellow Historic District.
a Summit Xl"4!et Hino,ic District
Q Woodlawn Hi~toric: Di~tri(t
o Cbrk Street Cónservatlon Oístrlc'
o COl/tee HJ Conservadon DJscrict
IJ Dearborn Street Conservation Di: trict
a Lucas-Governor Srrel'!t Cons.'lIlIt Gn DI&trict .
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chImneys. decorative trim, baluster or ~; milar)
IJ' . Construction of new buildin¡
, 0 Repair ON'estorar;on ot an 1!xisUlfgSCrt. cture thiU wi/I not
chan&e¡t~appeartnce
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SIGN APPLICATION & PERMIT
City of Iowa City
LOCATION OF SIGN '0'3> ~l~~_ Ave-
OWNER OF PROPERTY Orlu.rta.j or CAr~- ~
name
OWNER OF BUSINESS(~r\~Pi) ~¿:?O OI¿'(7]f-SQ
Permit No.
Permit Date
Fee $
Application Date
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address phone #
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name
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TYPE OF SIGN
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DESCRIPTION & PLACEMENT OF
PROPOSED SIGN
FOR OFFICE USE ONLY
BUILDING SIGNS
DAwning
o Canopy
o Facia
o Window
o Other
BUILDING SIGN
o Size
Height feet
Width feet
Area sq. ft.
o Total Area of
Sign Wall feet
o Total Area of (Awning)
or (Window) feet
TOTAL BUILDINGSIGNAGE
~lIowed
sq. ft.
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sq. ft.
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sq. ft.
o Remaining
sq. ft.
NON-BUILDING SIGNS
o Directional
o Drive Thru Menu
o Free Standing
ø Monument
o Other
NON-BUILDING SIGN
Jj Size I
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Width ~. feet
Area 1"2- sq. ft.
1$ Lot Frontage "'Z.-t 10 feet
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T - Property Line .0"""'" feet
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COMMENTS:
SPECIAL SIGNS
o Going Out of Business
o Special Event (30 day permit)
PROVISIONAL SIGNS
o Barber Pole
o Common (Free-standing) or
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o 2nd (free-standing) or
(Monument)
o Time & Temp
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
)flllumination
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~s An Electrical Permit Required?
Yes e
THIS SIGN PERMIT WILLN OT BE ISSUED WIHTOUT THE FOLLOWING AlTACHMENTS:
1. Plot plan (non-building signs only)
2. Dimensioned drawing sign
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5.
placement of proposed sign (building
THIS SIGN WILL WITHSTAND 30 LB.lSQ. FT. WIND LOADING.
I hereby certify that I have read and examined this application and know the same to be true and corect. All provisions of laws and ordinances governing this type of work will be
complied with whether specified »~ no e granting of a pennit does not presume to give authority to violate or cancel the provisions of any other state or local law
:gUlating construction or the pe lIt7t ns' ~ '00 X
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FABRICATION NARRATIVE
Sign fBCSS are to be fabricated from .125" aluminum find tube aluminutn. Poles are to be 3" square with
125" wall. Paint finish poles and face to match SIKKEN S430F1
PH[LIf\~ r\!A!~Y
NOT FOH If\I3I:IC!\nOI\J
Copy is to be 3M Oyster premium vinyl. Face and poles to be clear coated with polyurethane containing a
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prnjr.ct Nmnc Client lHaJ De.~ip:!lm
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Staff Report
Historic Review for 503 Melrose Avenue
Classification: Iowa City Historic Landmark
May 05, 2005
The Corporation of the Presiding Bishop of the Church of the Jesus Christ Later Day Saints is requesting approval of
Certificate of Appropriateness for proposed signage at 503 Melrose Avenue, a local Historic Landmark.
Applicable Regulations and Guidelines:
There are no particular guidelines to address the signage in the Iowa City Historic Preservation Handbook. Secretary of
Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation should be referred to for guidance.
9.0 The Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation
The Seíretary qfthe Inten"or'J StandarcÚJor Rehabilitation (StandardJ) were originally written to determine the appropriateness of
proposed project work on properties that were listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The StandardJ are
accompanied by instructions concerning methods, materials, historical character, and other considerations that relate to
the historical significance of the particular property and its surroundings. The Standard.r have been widely accepted by
state, county, and city governments.
The Iowa City Historic Preservation Commission uses the Standard.r to determine the appropriateness of exterior changes
to historic landmarks and properties located in historic and conservation districts. The Iowa Ciry GuidelineJ are based on
and comply with the StandarcÚ, and were written to provide more specific guidance for owners, contractors and
consultants in Iowa City as well as the Historic Preservation Commission.
The Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation (1990) are listed below.
1. A property shall be used for its historic purpose or be placed in a new use that requires minimal change to the defining
characteristics of the building and its site and environment.
2. The historic character of a property shall be retained and preserved. The removal of historic materials or alteration of
features and spaces that characterize a property shall be avoided.
3. Each property shall be recognized as a physical record of its time, place, and use. Changes that create a false sense of
historical development, such as adding conjectural features or architectural elements from other buildings, shall not be
undertaken.
4. Most properties change over time; those changes that have acquired historic significance in their own right shall be
retained and preserved.
5. Distinctive features, finishes, and construction techniques or examples of craftsmanship that characterize a property
shall be preserved.
6. Deteriorated historic features shall be repaired rather than replaced. Where the severity of deterioration requires
replacement of a distinctive feature, the new feature shall match the old in design, color, texture, and other visual qualities
and, where possible, materials. Replacement of missing features shall be substantiated by documentary, physical, or
pictorial evidence.
7. Chemical or physical treatments, such as sandblasting, that cause damage to historic materials shall not be used. The
surface cleaning of structures, if appropriate, shall be undertaken using the gentlest means possible.
8. Significant archeological resources affected by a project shall be protected and preserved. If such resources must be
disturbed, mitigation measures shall be undertaken.
9. New additions, exterior alterations, or related new construction shall not destroy historic materials that 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.
10. New additions and adjacent or related new construction shall be undertaken in such a manner that if removed in the
future, the essential form and integrity of the historic property and its environment would be unimpaired.
Staff Comments
This is a single-face, free-standing sign with letter imprinted on the metal plate, supported by square metal pipes. No
illumination is proposed. In stafPs view, the sign is compatible and fits within the surrounding area in terms of color, area
and height. The sign does meet requirements of other City Codes. There are few past examples where Commission has
reviewed signage.
Recommendations
Staff recommends approval of Certificate of Appropriateness.
Application for Historic Review
Application for alterations to the exteríor of hístoríc landmarks or propertíes
located in a historíc district or conservation dístríct 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 meetíng.
For Staff Use:
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If the proposed project entails an addition, a new structure or
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Staff Report
Historic Review for 416 Summit Street
District: Summit Street Historic District
Classification: Contributing
May 19, 2005
The applicants, Stephen Bloom and Iris Frost, are requesting Certificate of Appropriateness for alterations their property
at 416 S Summit Street. The two-story single family residence, built between 1910 and 1920, a contributing structure in the
historic district as a good example of the Four Square design with some influence of Prairie Style.
Applicants propose to add a balustrade to the front porch.
Applicable Standards and Guidelines
Iowa City Guidelines for alterations
4.10 Balustrades and Handrails
Recommended:
New balustrades and handrails
· Constructing or replacing missing balustrades by using historic photographs or by choosing a style that is consistent
with the architectural style of the building.
· 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.
Exceptions:
Applies to: Historic Distrzd - Noncontributing, Conservation Distrids - All properties
New balustrades and handrails
. On buildings where a spindled balustrade would be most consistent with the architectural style, spacing spindles so
that the balustrade is at least 30% solid.
· On buildings where turned spindles would be most consistent with the architectural style, installing square spindles.
Staff Comments
A Certificate of No Material Effect was issued on March 25, 2005 for replacement of concrete front porch stairs with
wood stairs. As the replacement resulted in a stair with 4 or more risers City Code requires a railing to be installed.
Meanwhile the applicants approached staff for constructing a low-height wall that resembles the one on the porch on both
sides of the new stairs. The applicants were informed about the Code requirement and were suggested to re-submit
drawings showing a railing to meet code requirements. The revised drawings would be made available in the meeting. Staff
recommends use of appropriate style for railing with newel post modeled after the existing porch columns.
Recommendations
The Certificate of Appropriateness be approved provided the proposed work is consistent with the Guidelines.
MINUTES
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
THURSDAY, APRIL 28, 2005
LOBBY CONFERENCE ROOM, CITY HALL
Members Present: Michael Brennan, Richard Carlson, James Enloe, Michael Gunn, Michael Maharry,
Tim Weitzel, Jim Ponto
Members Absent: Mark McCallum, Justin Pardekooper, Jan Weismiller
Staff Present: Sunil Terdalkar
Public Present: Charles Hautrey, Don Cochran, Mary Morrison, Emerson Andrishock, Andrew Hackbarth
Jeff Clark and Bryan Clark.
CALL MEETING TO ORDER
Chairperson Maharry called the meeting to order at 7:05pm.
Maharry recused himself from the meeting due to the immediate proximity of his house to the item
discussed.
PUBLIC COMMENT OF ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
NONE
ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION
Certificate of Appropriateness
807 East Washill!!ton Street
Terdalkar said that the first item is a non-historic apartment structure in the College Hill Conservation
District. He said that the proposed project is to change mansard façade, to remove certain windows and
install patio doors and addition of balconies as described in the application.
Weitzel said that the issue is that over hanging balconies where there are single-family houses, are not
allowed per the guidelines.
Jeff Clark said that the apartment building does not face the street, and the single-family houses are not
immediately adjacent to the building. He said there is a parking lot between the building and the closest
single family house. He said that they are only planning on adding balconies to the side facing the parking
lot.
Ponto said that this situation would be a reasonable compromise because the balconies would not face the
house directly the single-family house.
Weitzel asked the applicant to give an architecture description. He added that the commission would need
to be sure that a non-historic building like this would still fit in the historic neighborhood after the
renovation process. J. Clark said they are trying to achieve a more friendly and modem look. He added
that by putting the balconies the place would look better and friendlier, with a lot more light in the units.
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Gunn said that it is not a new construction and that he feels comfortable of the building fitting in the
neighborhood, and the proposed changes would help it fit even better.
MOTION: Gunn moved to approve a certificate of appropriateness for 807 East Washington Street
as proposed. Enloe seconded the motion.
Enloe said that the proposal is acceptable in this specific case, and that the proposed modifications would
improve the aspect of the neighborhood.
Carlson said that he agrees, but does not feel strong enough about it to actually make a motion.
Terdalkar said that the application does not mention material for siding on all sides, to be applied on the
exterior surface once the lower pitch of the mansard is removed. He said that the staff recommends use of
the same material on all faces. Weitzel said that a concern would be that front façade would be remodeled
with one type of material, while the other sides would be covered with different materials.
Clark said that the mansard would be removed all the way around. He said that the vinyl siding would be
all the way around.
The motion passed 6:0.
924 East Washinl!ton Street
Terdalkar said that the item is for approval of proposed work on a non-historic apartment structure in the
College Hill Conservation District. He said that the proposed project is to change mansard façade, to
remove certain windows and install patio doors and addition of balconies as described in the application.
Clark said that the building does not have any adjacent family houses.
Weitzel asked what is the distance between the buildings on the East side. Clark said that the distance is
about 10 feet. Weitzel asked the size of the proposed balconies. Clark said that they would be 18 inches
wide.
Carlson asked what kind of materials would be used for the siding. Clark said that he would like to
propose vinyl siding on the sides and rear and stucco on the front. Clark said that the building has vinyl
siding on the backside, and he would like to match that vinyl on sides too.
MOTION: Ponto moved to approve a certificate of appropriateness for 924 East Washington Street
as proposed. Enloe seconded the motion.
Gunn said that due to the street façade appearance he could accept something different on the street
compared with other three sites.
Brennan asked what would happen if in the next years someone would buy the building next door and
transform it into a single family house, as its initial usage was.
Clark said that the building is currently a rooming house.
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Ponto said that from the pictures the building's driveway is immediately adjacent to the rooming house.
Clark said that the driveway was not build right on the property line.
Gunn said that he does not believe that the rooming house will be transformed in a single-family house,
and he feels comfortable with the proposals.
The motion passed 6:0.
932 East Washine:ton Street
Terdalkar said that the item is a non-historic apartment structure in College Hill Conservation District. He
said that the proposed project is to change mansard façade on all sides, and addition of balconies, patio
doors to replace the existing windows on three sides.
Weitzel said that there would be IS-inch balconies on the West side, and on the East side there would be
six 3-foot balconies overlooking a single family house.
Gunn said that the house is a contributing building and would not be destroyed unless it has problem with
foundations. Gunn asked if they plan on using the same material all around the building. Clark said that
there is some space between the building and the single family house taking into account that there is a
driveway separating them. He added that he would like to ask to be allowed to put balconies there, which
would change the look of the building. Clark said that they would like to add a little nicer material for the
street façade, and in rest vinyl, which would be similar to the other items already discussed.
Gunn asked how many balconies would there be on the east side. Clark said that there would be 3
balconies stacked above each other. He said that on that side there are three windows corresponding to
three bedrooms, and then the living room.
MOTION: Enloe moved to approve a certificate of appropriateness for 932 East Washington
Street as proposed. Ponto seconded the motion.
Gunn said that he would vote against because the logic seems to be that if it faces a single family dwelling
there should be no balconies. He said that approving them is probably more against the guidelines than in
favor of them. He said he doesn't have any problem with the other sides, but the east side concerns him
the most.
Enloe said that he is inclined to agree that facing the small house would be inappropriate.
The motion failed 5:1, with Brennan in favor.
MOTION: Ponto moved to approve a certificate of appropriateness for 932 East Washington Street
as proposed with the exception that there would be no balconies on the east side of the building.
Enloe seconded the motion.
Gunn said that the problem is with the 2 upper floor balconies, because the ones on the ground floor will
be patios. Ponto said that he would like to leave it up to the applicant whether he would like to create the
patios at the lower floor, or if he would like consistency with the other levels and just add bigger
windows.
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The motion passed 6:0.
806 East Colle2e
Terdalkar said that the item is a non-historic structure in the College Green Historic District. He said that
the project is similar with the other items already presented.
Gunn said that there would not be any adjacent neighbors. He added that on one side there is a street and
on the other side there is a parking lot. He mentioned that the closest proximity to another property would
be about 50 feet.
MOTION: Gunn moved to approve a certificate of appropriateness for 806 East College as
proposed. Brennan seconded the motion.
Terdalkar recommended use of same material for exterior finish on all sides of the building.
Clark said that the lower part is made out of brick, and they want to keep it that way. He mentioned that
they would like to do the College Street side and Lucas Street side in stucco boards keeping it consistent
on both those sides, and on the sides facing north and east they would like to use vinyl siding.
Weitzel said that the property is visible from all 4 ways, and that staff recommends that there should be
one type of material used all around the building.
Gunn said that he does not believe that mixing the materials would not be detrimental. He said that the
vinyl would be as appropriate to use as the stucco boards.
Enloe asked why would they want to mix the materials. Clark said that there would be a time and cost
factor involved. He said that the stucco boards are expensive compared with the vinyl siding, and it takes
a lot more time to install them, and are more disruptive to the people living there.
Carlson said that there should be three things to be taken into consideration. First, the building should not
further detract from the historic character of the district. Second he said that it should not give a false
historic character and is compatible in style and character as a non-historic property. He said that he does
not believe that a mix of architectural material would invalidate any of the criteria.
The motion passed 6:0.
917 East Colle2e Street
Terdalkar said that the item is a non-historic apartment structure in the College Hill Conservation District.
He said that the proposed project is to change mansard façade on all sides, and addition of balconies, patio
doors to replace the existing windows on three sides.
MOTION: Gunn moved to approve a certificate of appropriateness for 917 East College Street as
proposed with the exception of balconies on the west side. Enloe seconded the motion.
Weitzel pointed out that the building is overlooking a single-family residence.
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Clark asked if they put patio door on upper floors, and add a railing to match the façade appearance of a
balcony.
Weitzel said that the patio doors imply large openings facing the single family, which would have the
same effect as a balcony. Weitzel asked if the code would allow for a sliding door without a balcony.
Gunn said that it would be acceptable as long as they can not open the door.
Maharry resigned from the commission in order to express his perspective on the issue.
Maharry said that the historic neighborhood could not be protected by approving overlooking balconies.
He said that the intent of the guidelines is to prevent openings from overlooking something. He said that
the adjacent single family house is his house.
Enloe said that the guidelines have been written so that the commission's hands are tight, but the specific
case is not clearly defined in the guidelines.
The motion passed 5:0 with Brennan abstained.
923 East Colle!!e Street
Terdalkar said that the item is a non-historic apartment structure in a conservation district with similar
proposed work as previous item.
Clark said that they would like to use vinyl siding for the sides of the building and install 18-inch
balconies. He added that there are no single-family houses on either side.
MOTION: Enloe moved to approve a certificate of appropriateness for 923 East College Street as
proposed. Gunn seconded the motion.
The motion passed 6:0.
927 East Colle!!e Street
Terdalkar said that the item is a non-historic apartment structure in a conservation district with similar
proposed work as previous item.
Weitzel said that there is a historic contributing house on one side of the building. He said that it is a large
apartment building that would probably not go back to the single-family status, but it is contributing
building.
Carlson said that because it is a contributing key building and could have a potential to become a single-
family unit it should be treated as a single-family house.
Clark said that there is a driveway between them, and the approximate distance is 30 feet between the
buildings.
MOTION: Gunn moved to approve a certificate of appropriateness for 927 East College Street with
the exception of balconies on the east side. Ponto seconded the motion.
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The motion passed 5:1 with Gunn opposed.
505 Rundell Street
Terdalkar said that the item is a contributing unit. He said that the proposed project is for the construction
of a wood deck beside the existing screened in porch at the rear of the house. He mentioned that the deck
would be 12 feet by 16 feet.
Weitzel asked if they are planning on ending the deck on the north side of the door. Hackbarth said that
would be true. He explained in more detail the construction of the porch by using the pictures provided.
MOTION: Enloe moved to approve a certificate of appropriateness for 505 Rundell Street as
proposed. Ponto seconded the motion.
The motion passed 6:0.
1501 Center Avenue
Terdalkar said that the item is a non-contributing structure in a historic district. He mentioned that the
proposed project includes the replacement of windows with metal clad windows.
Mary Morrison said that the project would be an improvement. She said that they would like to add
muntin bars to top sash. She said that there are other houses to match the description. She said that it
would fit in the character of the cottage style house.
MOTION: Ponto moved to approve a certificate of appropriateness for 1501 Center Avenue as
proposed. Enloe seconded the motion.
Carlson asked if the windows are the original ones. Morrison said that the double windows are not
original; the ones on the end are not, the rest of them are original, but are broken and need replacement.
She said that it would be very expensive to try to repair them. Carlson said that they are trying to prefer
repairing as much as possible instead of replacements. He said that he would vote against the application
because he believes that they should try to repair windows before deciding to replace them completely.
The motion passed 5:1 with Carlson opposed.
715 South Summit Street
Terdalkar said that the item is a contributing structure in the Summit Street Historic District. He said that
the proposal is for an addition to the new garage of the approximate size of 20 feet by 26 feet. He added
that the addition would go in front of the existing garage.
Gunn said that he is not the consultant for the case. He said they have discussed possibilities as a district
representative and reported the ex pâté communication.
Hautrey said that he misinterpreted the definition of a consultant, and he did not intended to put Gunn in
jeopardy.
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Ponto asked if there would be a door to drive from the new garage to the old one, or the old one would we
used just for storage. Hautrey said that is his shop. He said that the plan is to get rid of the cardboard
covering that presently exists. He said that they would like to keep the shape of the garage. He added they
would like to have single door at the garage.
Carlson said that only one side of the garage would be visible from the street. Hautrey said that from the
street you would get to see something better than cardboard.
MOTION: Ponto moved to approve a certificate of appropriateness for 1715 South Summit Street
as proposed. Enloe seconded the motion.
Enloe said that it would be aesthetically pleasant and well considered. He added that he is concerned that
it would be to closely matching in presuming false historical impression.
Andrishock said that they would put windows in the same proportion with the opening sizes of the
existing garage. He said there would be a distinction in the foundation and how materials would come
together.
Gunn said that he consider that there could be a very subtle distinction.
The motion passed 5:1 with Carlson opposed.
2460 Gilbert Street
Terdalkar said that the structure under consideration is part of a local historic landmark property. He said
the historic barn was damaged in the storm last year. A few members of the commission visited the site
last year to assess the situation. Since then the barn has further deteriorated. The application is for the
approval of demolition of the barn. He noted that copies of the conceptual architectural drawings for the
proposed structure on the site, submitted on 04/28/2005, have been distributed.
Cochran read a statement explaining the project application. He said that the owners of the current
property request a rezoning of the property to allow the new owners to subdivide the 10 acres property
from its current 5 and 5 acres split to a 6 and 4 acres split. The plan development of the property would
provide for the landmark home to be on a 4-acre lot and would be the focal point of the property as it has
been historically. The remaining 6 acres include a structurally compromised barn. The area would be
subdivided to create 7 lots with the barn being raised to allow for the future developments. Six of the lots
would be single-family residential with the remaining lot to be a multi use property containing 4 town
homes, a lower level commercial space, and associated parking. The building will be designed in the
vernacular of the historic property while still meeting the current market places design, standards and
codes. The intent of the design is to mimic the barn in footprint in levels of scale to accomplish the
Commission's goal of maintaining the historical nature of the property.
Gunn said that the entire property is designated as historic landmark.
Cochran said that his family is planning on living out there and they might start by building their own
house first. He said that????
Weitzel said that the discussion is about demolition, and not about approval ofthe presented plans.
Ponto said that he saw the barn and is almost close to being a safety hazard. Cochran said that he was not
sure about the demolition process and he hired the Kalona barn builder to take it down. He added that
they started a week ago and had to look down. He said there are still parts up because he stopped the
demolition when he found out about the process.
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Weitzel said that it would not fall now. Cochran said that the walls are down. The barn is in critical
condition of collapsing. He added that his goal would be to save some of the pieces from the barn to
utilize for the building that would be rebuilt. Weitzel said that he does not believe that it represents a
greater danger than a big pile of wood.
Cochran said that he understands the fact that the commission did not have enough time to go over the
submitted plans for the proposed construction. However he said that he would agree to postpone the
building, but the demolition is a safety hazard.
Enloe said that he does not think that demolition is inappropriate in this case, and that it represents a
safety hazard.
MOTION: Enloe moved to approve the demolition of the barn. Ponto seconded the motion.
The motion passed 6:0.
1111 Sheridan Street
Ponto said that it is hard to visualize without having the applicant to explain.
MOTION: Enloe moved to table the application. Gun seconded the motion.
The motion passed 6:0.
The commission discussed what would Maharry's situation be due to his intervention in the discussion.
The staff would check on the issue and for clarifications on the guideline. Gunn said they should also
have a meeting to go over the guidelines and determine changes if are needed.
Consideration of March 10, 2005 minutes
Carlson said the first page of the minutes does not make sense. He added that on page three the final
paragraph, and then page 6 3rd paragraph from bottom, page 7th, 1 st paragraph need to be rewritten.
MOTION: Carlson moved to approve the minutes submitted with the necessary revisions. Enloe
seconded the motion.
Consideration of April 14, 2005 minutes
Carlson mentioned page 6, 3rd paragraph from the bottom, page 8, 3rd paragraph, page 10, 2nd paragraph,
as well as 2nd from the bottom on same page, and page 11, 2nd paragraph, and also the second paragraph
after the motion as needing revising.
MOTION: Ponto moved to approve the minutes submitted with the necessary revisions. Enloe
seconded the motion.
Adìournment
The meeting adjourned at 10:20.
Minutes submitted by Bogdana Rus.
MINUTES
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
MAY 12, 2005 - 7:00 P.M.
EMMA J. HARVAT HALL
MEMBERS PRESENT: Michael Brennan, Richard Carlson, Michael Gunn, Jim Ponto, Mark McCallum,
Tim Weitzel
MEMBERS ABSENT: James Enloe, Justin Pardekooper, Amy Smothers
STAFF PRESENT: Bob Miklo, Sunil Terdalkar
OTHERS PRESENT: Roger Bahm, Dave Brost, Sr.; Dave Brost, Jr.; Pat Carroll; Sue Licht; Shelley
McCafferty; George Wagner; Gloria Walsh, Bob from Melrose Avenue church
CALL TO ORDER:
Acting Chairperson Tim Weitzel called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m.
PUBLIC DISCUSSION OF ANY ITEM NOT ON THE AGENDA:
There was none.
ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION:
Certificates of Appropriateness:
930 Iowa Avenue. Sunil Terdalkar said that this is a contributing structure in the College Hill Conservation
District. He said the application is for repair and reconstruction of a small addition on the east of the
house. Terdalkar said the applicant plans to use a metal-clad door and windows, and fiber cement board
for siding. He said that the structure is not sound as the floor and walls are damaged by water. The
applicant has not indicated demolition in the application. It appears that the structure is beyond repair or
salvageable conditions.
Gloria Walsh, the applicant, was available to answer questions about the project. She said the
reconstruction would use the same fittings, but she would take out the bad boards and would pour new
cement. Walsh said she would re-use as much of the old structure as possible.
Weitzel asked if the project would retain the walls and the framing. Terdalkar said frame for the wall is
badly damaged and so are the some support members of the floor.
Weitzel asked if this would be a stud wall construction, and Walsh said that yes, she would be leaving the
rest intact. Walsh said she would also use the same shingles as are on the main house.
McCallum asked if this is essentially a service entrance. Walsh said it is a back entry and is used as a sun
porch off the kitchen.
Weitzel asked about the trim work. Walsh said she would be using Pella windows that are wood on the
inside and metal clad on the outside.
MOTION: McCallum moved to approve a certificate of appropriateness for the reconstruction of
the small addition at 930 Iowa Avenue, as drawn in staff's proposal, with the rehabilitation of the
existing structure and modification of the roof as shown, and with fiber cement board siding of a
lap-width of three to five inches and double hung windows as proposed.
Brennan asked about the stairs, and Walsh responded that they are sound and will be reused.
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Ponto asked about the trim work. Weitzel said there is no brick molding on the house. Miklo said that
historically, a wood addition to a brick house would have had wider trim work. McCallum pointed this out
on the photograph of the house next door. Brennan said the owner may want to echo the dark strip in the
trim. He said the windows have dark colored flat arch lintel and a sill.
Carlson asked about the replacement door. Walsh said that it would be a metal door with full view glass.
Gunn said that he felt it would be odd to have brick molding with wood siding. He suggested the use of
cornerboards and a little bit wider trim and said it does not really add to the cost. Gunn said this should be
consistent with the building techniques of the time. He also said that a hip roof might be more attractive
and consistent with the house.
AMENDMENT TO THE MAIN MOTION: McCallum amended the motion to require the window and
door trim to be consistent with a wood structure of the time period. Ponto seconded the
amendment. The motion carried on a vote of 6-0.
520 Brown Street. Terdalkar stated that this is a contributing structure in the Brown Street Historic District.
He said the application is to install a window in the basement of the house. Terdalkar said the proposal is
to replace the five by two windows with a new window, and in fact, a vinyl-clad window has already been
installed.
Licht, the architect, said the window was installed because the owner needed to get things in and out of
the basement. Licht said the house has had a lot of problems with water, including a wet foundation, and
that is one reason she initially installed a vinyl window. She said the water comes through the wall and
actually gets into the wall.
Licht said that she needed this size of window for egress, and a double hung window will not work here.
She said her choice was a casement window or a slider, and she used a slider because one can take
both panels out and then have a full width opening.
McCallum asked if there were a way to raise the grade to obscure this window. Carroll, the owner,
responded that the area has been regraded numerous times.
Licht said there are drainage issues here. She said that the owner intends to plant around the window so
that passersby won't see much more of the window than was visible before. Licht said that the part that is
above grade is only six or eight inches above the window.
Weitzel asked if there is a casement window available with a removable center bar. Licht said there may
be a French casement available, but that would make it harder to deal with the window well. Weitzel
pointed out that this window has already been installed but is against the guidelines.
Gunn stated that the guidelines don't allow vinyl windows on contributing properties in historic districts
unless there are exceptional circumstances. He said that unless there are exceptional circumstances, it
would be hard to approve this.
Carlson asked if it is necessary to have an egress window here. Licht responded that an egress window
is required for new construction but not for a remodel. She said that there will be a houseful of teenage
kids sleeping in the basement, and having an egress window is just good safety.
Carlson asked if an egress window could be installed on another part of the house that is not so visible.
Licht replied that this is about the only location because of a laundry room and an addition and because
the grade on the other side of the house is higher. She also said that there was already a window well at
this location. Licht pointed out that the opening was not enlarged to install this window.
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Licht asked if a slider could be approved here if it were not a vinyl slider. Weitzel asked how excessive
the moisture is in the basement. Carroll said that she has lived in the house for 16 years and that at
times, the moisture has been excessive. She said they have tried many remedies, including pumping the
water out of the basement, regrading both sides, using a berm, installing tiles on both sides, and building
in a trench. Carroll stated that they now use three sump pumps, and the basement has been dry for about
four years so that it seems to now be dry enough to remodel. She said that her biggest concern is having
an egress window.
Weitzel said the guidelines make an exception for an egress window but almost no exceptions for vinyl.
Carlson said the exception would be for a required window, but an egress window is not required here.
He assumed the requirement exception refers to a requirement by City Code. Licht said that an egress
window would be required for new construction.
MOTION: Gunn moved to approve an application for a certificate of appropriateness for the
installation of a window at 520 Brown Street, as proposed. McCallum seconded the motion.
Ponto said he could be more lenient in this case, as he would be persuaded by the safety ramifications.
He said, however, that he would not be in favor of the vinyl window. Licht said that the window that is
there is just there to hold a space. She said she would have to look for a fiberglass or wood clad window.
The motion failed on a vote of 2-4. with Brennan and McCallum votina in favor.
MOTION: McCallum moved to approve a certificate of appropriateness for the installation of a
window at 520 Brown Street as proposed, but with a fiberglass or metal-clad paintable window.
Ponto seconded the motion.
Weitzel pointed out that the guidelines are very explicit about vinyl and using a paintable material.
Carlson said he is still not convinced that an egress window is required here, which would allow the
Commission to make an exception for the design. Brennan said that the term required could be construed
to refer to the practical concerns of safety and livability so that the design could fit into the exception
category.
The motion carried on a vote of 5-1. with Carlson votina no.
503 Melrose Avenue.
***Bob refers to the person who represented the church. His last name was never given.***
Bob introduced Dave Brost, Sr. and Dave Brost, Jr. who are the architects for this project, Roger Bahm,
who is the regional manager for the church that owns this property, and Kerry DeArmand, who works for
Merit Construction, the contractor.
Terdalkar said that this is a landmark structure. He said the application is to replace the porch columns,
with capitals and bases and also the balustrade that was removed in 2004 and replaced with aluminum
columns, capitals and balustrade. Terdalkar said the Commission denied an application for the previous
replacement.
Brost Senior stated that the metal columns and railing installation were turned down by the Commission.
He said the new proposal is to replace the existing with columns and capitals to match the original design.
Brost said the columns will be an ionic fluted tamper empire with necking and will be painted redwood.
Brost said the top of the columns, the capitals, will be cast plaster and fiberglass. He said these are
structural supports, so that the redwood will go through the capitals and support the roof. Brost said the
railing will be painted redwood and will be restored to have an early 20th century design.
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DeArmand said that this project is simple if done slowly. He said the plan is to shore up the corners and
have three of the columns out at a time. DeArmand said that he will measure the elevation first and do
one corner at a time. He said the project needs to be done slowly and needs to be sensitive to the fabric
of the historic structure. DeArmand said the important thing in such a project is to know when to stop, so
that if any issues arise, they can be dealt with before moving on. He added that the handrails, columns,
and capitals will be prepainted before they are installed.
Bob stated that the church is a non-profit organization and has already spent $20,000 on the previous
project that was denied. He said the church has limited emergency funds, and the estimated cost of the
proposed project is $37,000. Bob said that the church plans to work on the roof next year and said that
the soffit and fascia need work and the building also needs tuckpointing. He said that because of financial
issues, he would like to move the project to the next funding year, 2006. Bahm said the church plans to
do the work the first week in January 2006.
Miklo said that technically this building is in violation of the guidelines. He said that if there is a good faith
effort on the part of the applicants to come into compliance, the City would not take enforcement action.
Bob said that his church wants to comply with the guidelines.
Brost said that he would like to hire Charles Overton, a historic architect from Des Moines, for minimal
consulting on the project. He said the intent is to put the project together and come back before the
Commission to have everything reviewed.
Miklo said that a building permit is good for six months. Bob said the church will come back and show the
proposal as it becomes more complete. Weitzel said the Commission can review the project at that time
as well. Miklo said that much of the work to be done does not require a permit. Weitzel said the
Commission appreciates the work done on this historic landmark.
Baum said that because the church's budget is due June 30th, he would like to plan ahead for January
2006 for the project. Bob said the church won't apply for the building permit until the funding is approved.
Carlson asked if the capitals would be paintable, and the applicant confirmed this.
MOTION: Ponto moved to approve a certificate of appropriateness for the replacement of porch
columns, capitals, and balustrade at 503 Melrose Avenue, with the understanding that the work
will begin shortly after January 1, 2006 and will proceed in due course. McCallum seconded the
motion. The motion carried on a vote of 6-0.
4 Bella Vista. Terdalkar said that this is a contributing structure in the Brown Street Historic District. He
said the applicant would like to construct a deck on the rear of the building, remove two stairs, and repair
the screen porch. Terdalkar said the project includes installation of French doors to replace the double-
hung windows in the bay window.
McCafferty, the owner's architect, said that the house is at the top of a steep ravine and really has no
functional yard space. She said the owners would like to build a large deck to have useable outdoor
space. McCafferty said the owners plan to replace two windows on the bay with French doors and do
repairs to the bay, as it is sunken.
McCafferty said that the screen porch is probably not part of the original house, as it does not fit with the
neoclassical character of the house. She said that the owners plan to add a pergola onto the deck, and
the deck baluster will be wood with square spindles. McCafferty said that the deck columns would be
pretreated wood and fiber cement board and will have a panel design. She stated that it would be nice to
use brick here, but it is a difficult site.
McCafferty said that the changes will not be visible from Bella Vista Drive. She said that the project will be
seen somewhat from Gilbert Street in the winter, but the site is fairly secluded.
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Ponto asked if the two side windows on the bay would be retained, and McCafferty confirmed this.
Weitzel asked if this involves the demolition of a structure. McCafferty said the stairs will be demolished.
She said that the porch deck and roof will be kept. McCafferty stated that the project will get rid of the
square columns and screens. She said there will be a panel at the bottoms of the screens for safety.
Carlson asked about the columns. McCafferty said that the house is classic revival and does not have
many arts and crafts features. She said that it was built in the 1920s. McCafferty said that there is often a
mix of square and round found on this type of house, and she thought it would be a nice counterpoint to
have the round columns. She added that the rafter tails on the sunporch will be replicated.
McCafferty said that the pergola is the same as the one that was approved for a project at 1102 College
Street.
MOTION: McCallum moved to approve a certificate of appropriateness for the project at 4 Bella
Vista, as proposed. Ponto seconded the motion. The motion carried on a vote of 6-0.
OTHER:
McCafferty stated that the date for the preservation awards has been changed to August 3, 2005.
1227 Sheridan Avenue. Weitzel said that the Commission previously approved a certificate of
appropriateness for a project at 1227 Sheridan Avenue. He said that the owners are now asking to use a
vinyl-clad wood, Andersen tilt-out window. Terdalkar said that this is a non-historic property in the
Longfellow Historic District.
Weitzel said that because this is a non-historic property, he would be inclined to approve the change, as it
is not a major change in style. Carlson said that this is acceptable for a non-historic property as long as 1)
it doesn't......... ..2) it does not give a false sense of being a historic property, and 3) it is compatible with
the rest of the neighborhood. Weitzel said that all three of the criteria are met.
The consensus of the Commission was that the change is acceptable.
By-laws. Terdalkar said that the Commission will want to update its by-laws at some point. Weitzel said
the issue of a member recusing himself and the impact of that will need to be addressed. Miklo said that
for the Planning and Zoning Commission, if a member has a conflict, then he announces that conflict and
leaves the meeting and is not allowed to speak. He said that it had been the practice of City Council
members to leave the room if there is a conflict of interest, but lately the members have stayed to speak
to the issue.
Weitzel said that if a member owns the property, then he has a direct interest and so should leave the
meeting so as to have no influence. Carlson stated that if the Commission member's interest is indirect,
then he should be allowed to speak to the issue.
Ponto said he feels that if someone owns the property being discussed, he should leave for the vote, but
if the person's interest is of a different sort, then he should be allowed to speak as a public citizen.
Terdalkar said that there are some other issues to be reviewed and added to the handbook. Weitzel said
that balconies and non-new construction need to be addressed. He suggested just having an addendum
to the handbook rather than making radical changes. Weitzel said the revisions will then have to go
through City Council.
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Gunn said that the guidelines should be worked through to make certain that everything is covered. He
said it takes times to include everything, get to the issues, and write recommendations.
Miklo said that because of past donations to the Commission, there is currently $1,400 available for the
Commission to spend on a historic preservation-related item, such as a grant match or the production of a
brochure.
Miklo recommended that the Commission hold election of officers at its next meeting.
ADJOURNMENT:
The meeting was adjourned at 8:38 p.m.
Minutes submitted by Anne Schulte
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