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Home My WebLink About04-13-2006 Historic Preservation Commission IOWA CITY HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION Thursday, April 13, 2006 City Hall, 410 E. Washington Street Lobby Conference Room 6:00 p.m. 1. Call to Order A. 2. Public discussion of anything not on the age 3. Public Hearing on the nomination of t local Historic Landmark, and conside appropriateness for moving the b 4. Items of Consideration 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. for an intermediate review) I. 5. 6. Adjourn IOWA CITY HISTORIC LANDMARK NOMINATION FORM Property Address: 335 S. Clinton Street Historic/Common Name: Myers House Property Owner: A-B BuildinQ Associates Address: 52 SturQis Corner Drive Iowa City. IA 52240 Date of Preparation: March 30. 2006 Prepared by: Richard Carlson Address: 700 Clinton St. BuildinQ Iowa City. IA 52242 Phone: W (319) 384-0727 Phone: H ( ) W ( ) Date of Construction: 1880 (porch addition 1904) (Attach documentation or list source) Original use of building/object/site: SinQle-Family Residential Current use of building/object/site: Commercial Offices legal description of property: 2063-101-4 OriQinal Town of Iowa City E 100' of S 70' lot 4 Block 101 & CommencinQ SE Corner of Block 101, thence W 100' S 4.88'. E 100'. N 4.4' to the Point of BeQinninQ BUILDING INFORMATION: If the proposed landmark is a building or structure, please answer the following: Building Height: 2.5 stories Materials: Foundation limestone Walls brick Roof metal/membrane Builder (if known): AUQust leuz (stone foundation only); brick mason not known Architect (if known): Significant alterations or additions (explanation & date): Wrap-around stone porch added in 1904. ( over) 2 Required attachments: 1) A narrative providing information indicating the proposed landmark meets one or more of the following criteria: A. The landmark is significant to American history, architecture, archaeology and culture or Iowa City history, architecture, archaeology and culture; or B. The landmark possesses integrity of location, design, setting, materials and workership; or C. The landmark is associated with events that have made a significant contribution to the broad patterns of our history; or D. The landmark is associated with the lives of persons significant in our past; or E. The landmark embodies the distinctive characteristics of a type, period, method of construction; represents the work of a master; possesses high artistic values; represents a significant and distinguishable entity whose components may lack individual distinction; or F. The landmark has yielded or may be likely to yield information important in prehistory or history. 2) Photographs showing all elevations of the building/object/site, and of any ornamental or structural details of historical importance. 3) Plat map indicating the location of the proposed landmark. 4) Any additional information that may help to justify the historic importance of the nominated property. Please submit this completed form and all required attachments to the IOWA CITY HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION, CIVIC CENTER, 410 E. WASHINGTON STREET, IOWA CITY, IA 52240. Myers House, 335 S. Clinton Street, Iowa City, Iowa Description The Myers House is currently located at 335 S. Clinton Street in Iowa City, although it is scheduled to be removed from the site by June 1,2006. Located on a comer across the street north from the Johnson County court house, this building is the last remaining vestige of a residential area that formerly lined both sides of Clinton Street between Iowa City's downtown commercial district and the court house. Built in 1880, the Myers House is an excellent example oflate Italianate-style residential architecture in Iowa City. The 2Y2-story, cross-gabled building has an asymmetrical plan composed of a principal front-facing gabled wing, cross-gabled wing on the north, and polygonal bay window wing on the south. A 1 Y2-story gable-roofed wing projects from the rear (west) facade. The building sits on a foundation of rock-faced limestone ashlar. The brick walls are laid in common bond, with every eighth course a header course. The roof is covered in standing seam metal. The open gable returns have been boxed in by what appears to be plywood. The roofs of both the main section and the rear wing have built-in gutters at the eaves. With the exception of the oculus window in the front-facing gable, all the window and door openings on the house, including on the rear wing, are segmental-arched on the first story and round-arched on the second story. The arches over the first story windows and doors are composed of a single solider course of bricks, while the arches over the second story windows are composed of two rowlock courses. The arches employ decorative limestone blocks as either pentagonal springers (first story) or rectangular imposts (second story), and as pentagonal keystones (both stories). The only exceptions are the windows on the rear facade, which lack decorative stonework. The arches of all rear windows are composed of two rowlock courses of bricks. Nearly all the windows, including those on the rear wing, have stone sills and Ill-light sash. The only exceptions are the taller window openings on the east facade, described below, which lack stone sills. A wide frieze band beneath the second-story eaves displays decorative jigsaw-cut brackets on all sides of the house. The brackets are typically paired, but are sometimes single, principally on the south facade. Only the eaves of the one-story rear wing lack these brackets. The front door is located in the north bay of the three-bay front facade. The door has sidelights and a segmental-arched transom. The door itself is not original, instead representing a type of slab door popular in the 1910s and 1920s. It has four tall, narrow lights at eye level above a simple rectilinear wood block pattern-a horizontal bar supported visually by three wide dentil- like blocks. The door is otherwise flush. Tall window openings occupy the other two bays of the three-bay front facade on the first story. While these openings may originally have housed taller windows or French doors that extended to the porch floor, they now contain standard-sized windows set atop flat wood panels. A similar tall window opening is located on the east facade ofthe north-facing wing. Aside door in the north gable end displays two tall obscure glass lights above two smaller wood panels. The side door has a segmental-arched transom, but no sidelights. Modem precast concrete steps lead up to this door. An oculus window opening is centered in the front-facing gable. Although this opening historically framed a window, it now frames a panel bearing the date 1881. The window opening is outlined by a double rowlock course of bricks, punctuated at the four "compass points" by pentagonal keystones like those on the other windows. Basement windows, located on all but the front (east) facade, are topped by segmental arches composed of a double rowlock course of bricks. A small coal door is located in the foundation on the south facade. The massive wrap-around front porch was added in 1904, replacing an original smaller porch that spanned only the three-bay front facade. The railing and posts of this porch appear to be constructed of stone rather than concrete, although the material is not readily distinguishable because the porch has been painted. A newspaper mention of the porch in 1904 also stated that it was constructed of stone (Iowa Citizen, May 18, 1904, p. 3). The porch railings are constructed of coursed rock-faced ashlar, with a massive smooth-finished rectangular block serving as top- rail. Broad smooth-finished stone posts with inset panels support the low-pitched hipped roof. Large classical scrolled brackets flank each porch post below the roof. A row of dentil also decorated the porch eaves. The poured concrete porch floor is at grade level, and is probably not original. Two modem glass windows have been installed on the north side ofthe porch. History This house was built in 1880 for Sarah A. Myers, widow of Johnson County pioneer Eli Myers, who had died in 1850. Sarah A. Myers had married Charles W. Hobart in 1858, but they had evidently separated by 1880, by which time Sarah had resumed her first married name of Myers. In 1880-1881, when the house was constructed, the property was owned by Sarah Myers' daughter, lone (or lona) A. Myers. From 1881 to 1902, it was owned by another daughter of Sarah Myers, Lydia Edmonds, wife of James B. Edmonds. Lydia Edmonds was a resident of Washington, D.C., during the period when she owned the house. The foundation of the house was started around October 1880, and the house was probably completed in 1881. Neither the architect of the house nor its builder (if different) is known. The only designer or craftsman associated with the house whose name is known is stone mason August Leuz, who built the foundation. The overall form and many specific details of the Myers House are very similar to those of other extant or former brick houses in Iowa City, suggesting strongly that they were designed by the same architect-builder or brick mason. Most similar to the Myers House is the Pratt House at 503 Melrose Avenue (extant; pictured in Keyes 1967:108), which has been designated an Iowa City Historic Landmark. Although the Pratt House lacks a polygonal bay wing, it possesses many other features seen on the Myers House, including a cross-gabled form, oculus window in the front-facing gable, a front door located in the rightmost bay of a three-bay front facade, tall windows in the other two bays next to the front door, similar stone keystones and springers in all the door and window arches, and a consistent pattern of segmental-arched windows on the first story and round-arched windows on the second story. At least two other similar residences are known to have existed in Iowa City, but both have been demolished. These were located at 329 S. Clinton Street (non-extant; pictured in Aurner 1913:136) and 403 S. Dubuque Street (non-extant; pictured in Ellis 1947:81). Another Iowa City Historic Landmark, the Cannon-Gay House (extant; 320 Melrose Avenue), shares some but not all ofthe common features found on the other four houses (Keyes 1967:77). Sarah Myers occupied the house with her daughter lone (or lona), who died in 1890. Sarah Myers died in 1901. In 1902, the house was sold to Joseph W. Mullin, a partner in the Iowa City meat market firm of Mullin, Messner & Co. Mullin replaced the original front porch with the present stone porch in 1904. The next two owners, John Rorick (1906-1919) and Mary Bradley (1919-1944) leased the property to tenants, often to widows and their families. The tenant who occupied the property the longest during this period was Sarah Sale, widow of Frank E. Sale, who lived in the house from about 1915 to 1926. The family of policeman George G. Speaks occupied the house from 1930 to 1936. During the early 1940s, the building housed the Johnson County Board of Social Welfare, the Johnson County Department of Relief, and the Johnson County Food Stamp Office. This appears to have been the first time the house was used as an office rather than a residence. In 1944, the property was purchased by Dee C. Bell and his wife Mary. No occupation was listed for Dee C. Bell in city directories, suggesting that he was retired at the time he bought the house. He was probably the Dee C. Bell identified in census records as the proprietor of a cafe or restaurant in Anita, Cass County, Iowa, in 1920 and 1930. A photograph of the house 2 taken ca. 1947, during the ownership of the Bells, indicates that the oculus opening in the front- facing gable, now housing a dated panel, was still in use as a window at that time (Ellis 1947:259). The same photograph shows that the open gable returns had not yet been enclosed. Dee C. Bell and his wife (later widow) Mary Bell lived in the house until 1965, when Mary Bell leased the property to the real estate and general insurance partnership of Darling and Bender. The property was sold to Darling and Bender in 1979. Darling-Bender Agency (general insurance) and Darling-Bender Inc. (realtors}-later Coldwell Banker Anderson-Bender Realtors-occupied the site from about 1965 to 1994. The current owner, A-B Building Associates, is a continuation of the Anderson-Bender partnership. The firm's offices are no longer located in the Myers House, which has been occupied since about 1994 by a lawyer's office. The building is scheduled to be vacated and removed by June 1, 2006. Statement of Significance The Myers House is significant to Iowa City architecture (Criterion A) as an excellent example of late Italianate-style residential architecture in the city. The building displays many of the distinctive characteristics of this style (Criterion E), and also possesses a high degree of integrity of location, design, materials and workership (Criterion B). Its integrity of setting has been compromised by the removal of all other residential properties that formerly lined Clinton Street and Court Street along this block, and their replacement by modern buildings or parking lots. The 1899-1901 county court house, located across the street to the south, is now the only building in the immediate vicinity that is older than about 1960. The Myers House is an excellent example of late Italianate-style residential architecture in Iowa City. The 2Y2-story, cross-gabled building displays many ofthe features common to this style of building, including irregular massing, a two-story polygonal bay window, decorative under-eave brackets (both single and paired), windows topped by either round or segmental arches, decorative window trim including stone springers, imposts and keystones, and an oculus window opening in the front-facing gable. The massive stone front porch with oversized classical details, although not original to the building, is an excellent example of an architectural style popular during the first decade of the twentieth century. Now more than a century old, this porch has attained architectural significance in its own right, and contributes to the overall significance of the property. Exterior alterations to the house since it was first constructed have been minimal. The construction of the front porch in 1904 has been the most significant exterior change. That porch has now been associated with the building for most of its history, and it has become one of the architecturally distinctive features ofthe building that contribute to its significance. Other lesser changes have been noted above: the replacement of the front door by a Craftsman-era door, the replacement of the oculus window in the front gable by a dated panel, the enclosing of the gable returns, the introduction of two modern windows on the front porch, and probably the replacement of the porch floor. The changes to the house since 1904 have been minor and reversible, and do not detract significantly from the period character of the building. Because the house is an excellent example of its type, because it represents a once popular but now increasingly rare building type in Iowa City, and because it retains a high degree of period integrity, it is being nominated for listing as an Iowa City Historic Landmark. 3 Bibliography Aurner, Clarence Ray. Leading Events in Johnson County Iowa History. Volume 2. Cedar Rapids, Iowa: Western Historical Press, 1913. [No author named in Volume 2; author of Volume 1 was Clarence Ray Aurner, misnamed on the title page as Charles Ray Aurner.] Ellis, Edwin Charles. Certain Stylistic Trends in Architecture in Iowa City. Master of Arts thesis, Department of Art, Graduate College, State University of Iowa, June 1947. History of Johnson County, Iowa. Iowa City, Iowa: no publisher identified, 1883. Reproduction by Unigraphic, Inc., Evansville, Indiana, 1973. Iowa Citizen (Iowa City, Iowa), May 18, 1904, p. 3 (J. W. Mullin is constructing stone porch). Iowa City city directories, 1891-1949 (every year available); 1949-1997 (selected years). Iowa City Genealogical Society (compilers). Iowa City, Iowa, Oakland Cemetery. Volume 3. Des Moines: Iowa Genealogical Society, 1989. Iowa City Republican (Iowa City, Iowa), August 6, 1880, p. 3 (Iona Myers purchased lot; will build house); September 27, 1880, p. 3 (August Leuz has contract for foundation). Iowa State Press (Iowa City, Iowa), October 13, 1880, p. 3 (Sarah Myers is erecting house on her lot). Johnson County, Iowa, deeds. Johnson County Recorder's Office, Iowa City, Iowa. Johnson County, Iowa, transfer books. Johnson County Auditor's Office, Iowa City, Iowa. Keyes, Margaret N. Nineteenth Century Home Architecture of Iowa City. Iowa City: University of Iowa Press, 1966. Sanborn Map Company. Sanborn fire insurance maps ofIowa City, 1888-1933. Available in a subscription database at http://sanborn.umi.com/. U.S. census records, Population Schedules, Iowa, Johnson County, Iowa City, 1880, 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930. Williams, Verla A. (compiler). Index to Johnson County, Iowa Marriages, Books 1-3, 1839- 1868. No publisher or place of publication identified (computer printout), 1989. Available in the State Historical Society of Iowa, Iowa City. 4 Iowa City Assessor home I R;:!IGeL$e;:!IGh I residential sale search I commercial sale search Pin 1010385003 Deed A-B BUilDING ASSOCIATES Class COMMERCIAL Contract 335 S CLINTON ST Address IOWA CITY IA 52240-0000 Map Area 20500-Com Plat Map 10-10-3S legal 2063-101-4 ORIGINAL TOWN OF IOWA CITY E 100' OF S 70' lOT 4 BlK 101 & COM SE COR BlK 101 THENCE W 100', S 4.88', E 100', N 4.4' TO PT OF BEG Land Value 94,350 Current Value Information Dwelling Value Improvement Value o 208,080 Total Value 302,430 ! ' Occupancy Single-Family / Rental Unit Residential Building Information Style Year Built 2 Story Brick 1885 Total Living Area 2,828 Description Yard Extra Information Item Count Year Built Paving 1 1970 Lot land Front Foot Information Front Rear 74.00 74.00 Side 1 100.00 Side 2 100.00 Main Lot Sale Date 91191199Q Sale Information Amount NUTC o 049 Unuseable Sale - Other Recording 1172-9 Sketch 32 16 18BABRK [512] 32 5'8 9 17 5'8 28 B BRK [1046] ~ 9 18 18 12 12 25 18 FR OP [370] 9 '-- 22 Related Information Links Tax Information Maps Assessor Reports . !ill Eroperty Recor~tQ~rd R~P..QIt prQP~rtYJ3eCOr(jQ~Iq8ePQrt{Aqobe...PPFJile) Printer F[~.Dd1Y-yersiol} home I P!'!rc-';ll~e~m:h I residential sale search I commercial sale search CITY. OF IOWA CITyrm MEMORANDUM Date: To: From: Re: S. Clinton..the Bradley House At the March 22 meeting at which the Council decided not to pursue landmark designation for the house at 35 S. Clinton, an update on the progress made toward the possible relocation of this building t College Street was requested. day, staff from the Building and Fire departments inspected the structure and apprised Ma McCallum of the work that would be required for the house to be used at the site on College S reet. Mr. McCallum will be estimating the costs of those requirements to help in his determin tion of the feasibility of the project. Concurrently an evaluation of the Zoning Code requirements for the proposed . use of the building on t e lot with the existing multi.family structure at 811 E. College was completed. The zoning issue pertain to density and off-street parking. Both of these matters can be resolved by the Board of Adjustment if the house is a landmark. We have pro eeded with the research necessary to begin landmark designation and will begin the process f Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) review, State review, and Planning and Zoning Com ission (P & Z) review with the understanding that no public hearing before the City Council will e set until the building is transferred to someone who wishes to move it. Mr. Bender has n apprised of these intentions and agrees to this process. We will also proceed with consid ration by the Board of Adjustment of the density and off-street parking accommodat ons anticipating the landmark designation. The Board's action will be contingent on such desi nation. May 10 is th Board meeting date at which this action is contemplated. By that time, the HPC and P & Z w I have deliberated on the landmark status so the likelihood of the designation can be evaluate . After the Board action on May 10, Mr. McCallum will be expected to make a decision as t his commitment. If he decides to go forward, the house would need to be moved between Ma 10 and June 1. In the mean ime, the details of the actual move are being researched by Mr. McCallum, our streets and t attic signal personnel, police, and the City Forester. Mr. McCallum will be working with the utili companies on moving any lines. Public Works has also engaged NNW Engineers to evaluate t e impact of the load of the move on the bridge on Burlington Street over Ralston Creek. NN has advised us that the bridge should hold but that there should be temporary supports pia d under the bridge. Mr. McCallum advises me his mover had anticipated this. NNW will be utlining for us specifically what is necessary. We will keep you apprised as this proceeds. Cc March 30, 2000 I Page 2 . Guy I in Doug oothroy Roger ensen Histori Preservation Commission 52 Stltrpa Corner Drive '-"Cltr.1A 522<46 Ph--= l19..5)O-n)] Fax:ln.JSI.ISJ I EIUit. t-C~cOlll "1-, April 3, 2006 Karin Franklin Director, PCD City of Iowa City Dear Karin, Thank you for letter of March 30,2006 referencing our property at 335 S. Clinton St. My understanding is that you will be attempting to secure a landmark designation for the building in order to facili- tate Mr. McCallum's efforts to relocate the structure. I would like to reiterate our position that our scheduled deadline of June 1 S\ 2006 remains unchanged. It is our understanding that, in the event that Mr. McCallum is unable to relocate the structure on the agreed timeline, the City of Iowa City will not attempt to secure landmark status or otherwise impede or delay our schedule. We would like to proceed with demolition shortly thereafter in the event that Mr. McCallum is not successful in his efforts. If this is not also your understanding, please let us know this as soon as possible. We sin- cerely hope that he is successful and continue to support his efforts m any way we can. ~ly, ~~. Thomas J Bender AB Building Associates ~-~, A'Pplication for Historic R~iew 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 14-4<:. Guidelines for the Historic Review process. explanation of the process and regulations can be found in the Iowa City Historic Preservation Handbook, which is available in the PCD office at City Hall or online at www.icgov.orgIHPhandbook. 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 in the PCD Office by noon on Wednesday the week prior to the meeting. For Stoff Use: Date submitted ......J..::..lE...qfe............. 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Application Requirements Attached are the following items: CI Site plan [J Aoor plans [J Building elevations g Photographs CI Product information Q Other ............................................................................ tf 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 Address of property .._.~.?.rL......e..'!...~q:,1+.....~~ ..........~.t....r::../.~...................................................................... Use of property ...........'6:Jg&,!J;.t5'::.E............................................ 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District [J College Green Historic District o East College Street Historic District [J Longfellow Historic District o Summit Street Historic District [J Woodlawn Historic District o Clark Street Conservation District o College Hill Conservation District Q pearborn Street Conservation District G( Lucas-Governor Street Conservation District Within the district, this property is classified as: u:(" Contributing Q Noncontributing o Nonhistoric Project Type CJ Alteration of an existing building (ie. siding and window replacement. skylights. window opening alterations, new decks, porch reconstruction, baluster repair or similar) [J Addition to an existing building (includes decks and ramps) V Demolition of a building or portion of a building (ie. porch, chimneys. decorative trim, baluster or similar) o Construction of new building Q Repair or restoration of an existing structure that will not change its a~rance CJ Other Project description ................"f;?ff.?:?:!..P...'=..t.T.:.!.?~.......<;!?..E.......G.6:!!f:.~..f.:..:.................................. .............................................................. ....................................... .....................,?t.@::fii:........&.~.......~t!.:.I2..t..r.?:.e'!/...........o./.=.....J:H:ti:.......~.~.tE:.G.......................................................... ....................G:t:J.~.€::.~........r=!.~f.......L'2..t,g,(f.~f:;..I:(........f:f...r.1::......!X.'f......f.f:.~....I111.1.iZrt.:.alil..c.~€:....I.l.r:....Ztt:.ff:...... ..............._.....J:L'?~&z:.._..J;9.(f:~CI?L...._..!._.........O.fE.....~!f..!f......_!.?&lE.DE:',::.a.....:!.f:.......!I!t.r?:.1fa:!2....._..... ...........................~.....T!d:~.....8tL:tZ!f.....qt...........f?~??..?f.'#i:.??.'Y..~~.......~Q....j(lE.!.f!.~.if..Yt::-tr...:J??:ft.:~t;;;.......... .............................l..1!.:......z:.':f::ri{:........!.!::.~.f!::..f...;.................................................................................................................................................... ............................Lt..._TIiZ?:z..c.p..~~........?q:f.c.....I.!lt.-C...._lZa:.~......L!!!-.-:?.rzt..~f:.(!.......&~.....-=C<(.et!!~::;;L- ...............................2Le:.-1t:!f...c...............~.......~~1............P~~L.:............................................................................ .........................................................................................-.........................................................................................u...................................................................................................................... ................................-................................................-............................-................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................... .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................... ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 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The applicant is proposing to demolish a garage that was damaged when a vehicle drove into it. The application does not provide information regarding future plans to replace the structure. Applicable Regulations and Guidelines: 7.0 Iowa City Historic Preservation Guidelines for Demolition Staff Comments The house on the property was built in c. 1870 with the mix of Vernacular architectural style with the influence Gothic Revival stylistic features. The date of construction for the garage is not available, but it is shown in the 1930 Sanborn Fire Insurance map. The garage is a very modest structure with no stylistic features. As per the guidelines, a demolition proposal of an outbuilding is to be reviewed on case-by-case bases, considering the condition, integrity and architectural significance of the structure. Although the garage does not have any significant architectural or stylistic features it follows the 'minimal traditional style' employed for a carriage house style structures built in the neighborhood at the time. Apart from the damage on the north-east comer as presented in the application, the garage does not appear to be in a condition that it is beyond repair. The foundation for the structure is in a satisfactory condition. In staff's view, the c4rrent condition of the garage, which is pardy a result of neglect and deferred maintenance, could be improved for reuse. Hcation for Historic R! 'i'ew-"'' " '-/" \ ,"" I I I ' I' i) ~, "" 1'/ i / /./ !,/ Z" r~.:i. -...._ / / "" I' J'" /' I }"/ . 1 ..... -.....~ ; For 'StaffllJse;, '. I ,I ': 1/ IIV/ 1'.::.1 '~ / 'i I '.,'~, It, f r-- ' ! ,/ --,~, ,/ / 11':'/ " · ~~~:ti!~~~f!JJ!1rlJl...... , ,MaJor ew it UJ ,0" i~#r~qfjt1e/_ iel/ 0" M' '..l If ._l\ \'" " , !nul" rewlr,w'...:;::>." 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Phone ..... ... ... ...... ....... ... ........ ......... .... ....... ...... ............. ... ... .......... ..... email................................................................................................. Application Requirements Attached are the following items: o Site plan ~ Floor plans ~ Building elevations o Photographs o Product information o 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 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~'-.-,j Address of property .......y..~...!!..........f;.....~:y.?:J]J!?:..!....... 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Historic Designation o This property is a local historic landmark OR o This property is located in the: o Brown Street Historic District o College Green Historic District o East College Street Historic District o Longfellow Historic District t;iI(, Summit Street Historic District o Woodlawn Historic District o Clark Street Conservation District o College Hill Conservation District o Dearborn Street Conservation District o Lucas-Governor Street Conservation District Within the district, this property is classified as: o Contributing o Noncontributing o Nonhistoric Project Type o Alteration of an existing building (ie. siding and window replacement, skylights, window opening alterations, new decks, porch reconstruction, baluster repair or similar) o Addition to an existing building (includes decks and ramps) o Demolition of a building or portion of a building (ie. porch, chimneys, decorative trim, baluster or similar) o Construction of new building o Repair or restoration of an existing structure that will not change its appearance o Other Project description Materials to be used Exterior appearance changes .......................................................................................................................................................................................................... .......................................................................................................................................................................................................... .......................................................................................................................................................................................................... .......................................................................................................................................................................................................... .......................................................................................................................................................................................................... ppdadm/HP Handbook/App.p65 .... 179 n. 58 ft. 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Your entire garage is "Engineered" with stamped plans by carry Manufacturer's Warranties and have ALL code apprc synonymous with Strength and Good Looks complete the aSB Panels Made for Roof Sheathing with Steel Clips Featuring: VIN MAINTENANI 2" x 4" Studding - 1~" o.C. ENG TRU Super Strength Structural Grade Insulation Sheathing " Anchor Bolts ........... ...... ........... POWERFUL ENGINEERED Gi Under Gable or Our "ENGINEERED" Door i to carry the roof load undei for BIG OVERHEAD 0 E Header nd" . Stud HOUSING & INSPE( 10 ~ I tEPR .AND BIIT.BUILT OPTIONAL 2X6 RAFTER ROOF SYSTEM WITH HEAVY DUTY LUMBER a State Registered Engineer. Modem, First Quality materials that vals are the only ones usedl Guaranteed Workmanship that is ltructure that will protect your belongings for years and years. . 2 x 6 RIDGEBOARD FULL LENGTH OF GARAGE. STRONG LUMBER MSR 2100 fb or better 2 x 6 RAFTERS 24- O.C. 40 lb. SNOW LOAD Self-Sealing Wind Resistant Class 'W' Fire Rated Shingles I @i) Label ,... 2" x 6" CROSSTIES 48" OC 24' SPAN You probably won't need 40 lb. snow load (But we bulld'em super strong-just in case!) ~I YL SIDED ::E FREE GARAGES / Double 2" x 4"s Top Plate INEERED SS ROOF PRE-FINISHED METAL ~ DRIP EDGE PRE-FINISHED Steel Facia GABLE & EAVE OVERHANG GABLE ENHANCEMENT With boxed in overhang. VENTED VINYL SOFAlT EAVE PROTECTION Where the rain, snow and Ice roll off your roof. Maintenance Free Vinyl Siding (Many colors to choose trom) VENTED SOFFITT Allows building to breath. Prevents roof damage from" Attic Heat" buildup. 2" x 4" Bottom Plate OUR SUPER STRENGTH "STRUCTURAL" WALL SYSTEM EXCEEDS THE BUILDING CODE Proper Nailing of Wall Sheathing can be an "Overlooked" item with many builders. 'RAGE DOOR HEADERS Under Eave Headers are designed . eave and under gable OOR.OPENINGS EACH SHeATHING IIOAAD HAS GALVANIZED STEa. STAPI.E 'ST'lTCHlNG' USING DOUBl.E IHANK"STRAP1YPE" F_~ WI"f1l GRIP TIGHT COAliNG SPACEllI' APART ON INTERMEDlAlE STUDS. I 4 x I STfIU(;TURAl. INSUlAlIVE SHEATHING IlOARO I EACH SHEATHING IIOAAD HAS GALVANIZED STEa. STAPI.E "STITCNING' UllINQ llOV8U! IIHANI( "STRAP 1YPE" 'AlIlENERS WIlH_lIGHTCOA1ING SPACEO s' APART AAOUNIl 'THe PEI'UlotElEA OF THE llOARO. J --- EACH SHEAllIING IIOARD HAllOVEA '00 DOUBLE _'_-CClUNTI!O AS O\/EA zoo HOUlIIlG POSI1IONS! ;TION SERVICES EXTERIOR VIEW OF WALL SECTION BEFORE SIDING IS APPLIED OPTIONS THAT ARE AVAILABLE! Staff Report April 13, 2006 Historic Review for 430 S. Summit Street District: Summit Street Historic District Classification: Con tributing The applicant, Connie Champion, is requesting approval for a proposed addition on a garage at 430 South Summit Street, a contributing property in the Summit Street Historic District. The addition proposed is on north side of the existing garage. The project will increase the size of the garage footprint by 12 feet x 24 feet. Applicable Regulations and Guidelines: 5.0 Iowa City Historic Preservation Guidelines for Addition 6.2 Iowa City Historic Preservation Guidelines for New Construction of Outbuildings Staff Comments The house was built in 1900 with Late 19th/Early 20th Century Revival architectural style and with Neo-Classical stylistic features. The garage however is modem addition on the property and is considered non-contributing. The applicant intends to build the addition using similar materials and style to match the appearance of the existing garage. The applicant proposes to use wood windows, fiber cement board siding, asphalt shingle for roof, and poured concrete for the foundation. Staff finds that the proposed project is generally consistent with the guidelines and recommends approval. 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. Guidelines for the .Historic Review process, explanation of the process and regulations can be found in the Iowa City Historic Preservation Handbook, which is available in the PCD office at City Hall or online at www.icgov.orgIHPhandbook. 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 in the PCD Office by noon on Wednesday the week prior to the meeting. Applicant Information (Please check primary contact person) ~ Owner ......gpb.ert..A:.~...W~J:1.~.......... Phone .......??P.l.....q.~o......5'1..f!R........................... Address ....P?2.:..fJ..QX....g~.7?..'t.j.~ft7.?47 ..1.!.~...gQ..~~ld.5......~.tr.~~I...;.1,C!.J.1A email .....f.r.QJ.t..R...~..e}(.lri::...!..CO.M........ a Contractor .........N.IA.......................................................... Address ..... ....... ........ ......... ........ ... ................. ....... .... ... ....... .., ......... .......................................................................................................... Ph one ... .......... ;..... .... .... ............. ...... .... .......... ... ........ .., ............. ...... email............................................................................................... a Consultant .........N.)A......................................................... Address ............ .... ..... ..................... ...................... .............. ....... ..... .................................................u...................................................... Ph one ... ... ... ...... ..... .......... .................... ................. ....... ................... ......................................................................................................... email............................................................................................... Application Requirements Attached are the following items: ~ite plan I1:f""Floor plans ~ ~ilding elevations 13""" Photographs a Product information a 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 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. For Staff Use: Date submitted .....~.?:;/.~7/4Ji?........ a ftrtificate of No Material Effect ~ Certificate of Appropriateness ~ajor review a Intermediate review a Minor review Property Inform7/2 Rol1cJ J~ Sf: Address of property............................................................................ m.........JQ~.7[:f.yj..Io.Wq",.. Use of property ........&i(;l.~.c~................................... Date constructed (if known) ......().h..k:.~JtL................. Historic Designation a This property is a local historic landmark OR o Thisj>roperty is located in the: IB"'Brown Street Historic District a College Green Historic District a East College Street Historic District a Longfellow Historic District a Summit Street Historic District a Woodlawn Historic District a Clark Street Conservation District a College Hill Conservation District a Dearborn Street Conservation District a Lucas-Governor Street Conservation District Within the district, this property is classified as: a Contributing ~ Noncontributing a Nonhistoric Project Type o Alteration of an existing building (ie. siding and window replacement, skylights, window opening alterations, new decks, porch reconstruction, baluster repair or similar) ~ Addition to an existing building (includes decks and ramps) a Demolition of a building or portion of a building (ie. porch, chimneys, decorative trim, baluster or similar) a Construction of new building a Repair or restoration of an existing structure that will not change its appearance a Other Project description Single family two (2) story wood frame residence, 712 Ronalds Street, is to have a 12.5 feet by 16.6 feet wide addition constructed. The addition will closely match, but be differentiated from the existing structure. The residence is a non contributing house that is classified as non-descript in the Brown Street Historic District. The addition will be hidden at the rear of the structure matching the massing of the rear previously constructed addition to the house. It will not affect the existing porch, doors, windows, siding and color of the structure to remain. The addition will preserve the District's significant historic materials by preserving the palette of existing materials. The addition does not diminish the character of local historic buildings. The addition will be distinguished by the vertical trim at the comers, the width of the new wood siding, and the metal roof matching adjoining properties' roofs. The addition horizontal line and size of the eaves will match the existing structure. Materials to be used The type of finish, color, and style of the exposed foundation exterior wall, siding, and windows will match existing color, texture, hue, and shape of the existing structure. Horizontal wood siding and wood sash windows will be used for the addition. The roof will be raised seam metal roof colored red to match the adjoining property roof style, texture, color and hue. Attached are photographs of the recently constructed and original roofs on Ronalds, Lucas and Brown Streets. The metal roof is needed due to the gentle slope of the new roof. A roof of less then 4: 1 can not use asphalt shingles, based on the manufacturers' specifications. By lowering the addition's roof the mass of the addition is reduced and its' impact on the existing and neighboring structures is minimized. Exterior appearance changes The exterior of the residence addition will not be readily visible from the street. The addition is over 85 feet from the sidewalk, over 100 feet from the street and is inset 10 feet from the west side face and 6 feet from the east side face of the existing structure. The attached photographs have had the addition added to a view from the Ronalds Street side at the mid point between the adjoining structures. The east and west faces of the structure are shown in two different photographs. The addition is not visible from the west side and is almost totally hidden by the porch on the east side. Therefore it is assessed that there will be a minimal impact on the appearance of the existing residences on Ronalds Street. 704-- '11Z_~ .' ,Jf,7r4- ". . 80' 8tJ' 6....0 ! I 'I I, N ~ 10 "" l.OT .s I I~ LOT 7 ~ : I I ~ -N- I ~ ~ " "" ,- I I I '. .1 .1 It~ -, Orzl~ ' I I )EI2PErUA EASEMENT , I 80' 80' , !ZONAL 05 ST2EeT DWG. NO. . EASEMENT OR - I 0 ' XIO PRO", If 66' Borrower: Robert A. Warner Property Address: 712 Ronalcls, street City; Iowa City Lender: Residential Mo a e Netwo Inc. l:> g 18.0' 10.0' BASEMENT 22.0' l:> g 10.0' Dining Room Living Room l:> g Sketch by Apex IV Windows'" AREACAIi,CUi:.ATIONS$OMMAR)' ,~riPtkll(: ' " hC'S.Jirl:."", ,Code GLA1 CLU ..... PIP 7irst J'loor Secand I'loor ......nt Op8n Porch 820.00 876.00 120.00 62'.00 (rounded) FLOORPLAN File No.: 11573 Case No.: State: IA Zip: 52245 TOTAL LIVABLE ~A1212~a~J -~ ,-----". r- - ]~ --, : -~_-'II -~~_~.:.t5A1~-=---.~~. ,II 1.:m:crteN: ....- I I ~ 1 b ::! Bedroom l:> ::! 8.5' Bedroom' l:> cw) c .... 0 ... Bedroom Foyer Bedroom 22.0' 22.0' Open Porch SECOND FLOOR 25.5' I 'T=~~'. .~ "'.00 :!~ 820.00 ~: 629.00 .. -', j hIVING AREA.BREAKDOWN 'Bili8lid~; \' .:Subfiitals...', Firat Plaa%' 10.0 x 16.0 160 . DO 22.0 x 30.0 660.00 Secol1d .!'loar 12.0 x 18.0 2J.6:00 22.0 x 30.0 660.00 ~1 .~ 4 1 1696 4 Areas Total (rounded) 1696 ;:?~"''''''"~ ~~~"''':q)"o;;iil.i.\g';''' ',."i",>..wr."~"!;'l;"";;;;.":;;,,"~"">i',~.;!,"-;.ct",".,,m'm,'"""'^""~-"","",,,,,,~':;,n>~ '0 Or /2 Computed by: Date: A. MORTON THOMAS and ASSOCIATES, INC. Sheet of Checked by: Date: 12750 TWINBROOK PARKWAY. ROCKVILLE, MD 20852 . 301-881-2545 Project No. Project ~ ~ ~(J Slh= -il i4~ ~~ ~ -\p ~~ ~ ~ ..J~ + + ~~~ ~{)\rS ~~~ ~ -- ~~~ <- [OJ -o~-J - ~ i~~ .... ~ ~ ~ - - , ~ N [I]] ........ ~ ~ ~ & ~ m .J ' , N ~ -- ----- --- - '{ ~ ~"~ ~ ~i N CS K ~ ~ ~~ .!) c;:) ~ ~ ~~ ~ < is: ~-...I ~ ::: ~ ~~ -.J ~ ~ ~~ ~ ,~ , ~ ~~ - ta -' ~ ~ ~~ \- ~ ~ ~ " ~ E l ~ \\.S ~ \0 ~ ", m to ~ ~ ~~ ~~ ~\1S u, of /2. ~ ~ \l ~~ ....1 ~ ~~ ~ \ ~ i Hi -il-f .'" ~~ lt~ ,-- ~~..~ \" ~ \'\\ ".t _'\l "" ~\\.\. . _l~ \" \t-- (\ - t. ~~;egIJ4U:J::, .67. 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' ~ ~ ~ ~ CZl CZl Q ~ ~ ~ ~ ",....-I r- ~ N ",....-I' r-' CZl 5 ~ ~ ~ o u c ~ ~ CZl ~ ~ ~ o o ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ o ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ r/J r/J Cl ~ ~ 0' ~ 0\ C"'l r--- ~ ffi co rJ'l ~ ~ ~ ~ H ~~ <~rJ'J. t-;~~ ~~O . ~ rJ'J. ~ OOOCQ rJ'lQ['. ~~r:: ~~a~ ~< N ('1j rT'l ~ ~ ~['.['. ~ Ur:/1 o~ ~~ ~~ ~-~- ~~ ~o ~~ o~ f2~ ~r:/1 ~< ~~ ~~ o~ ~o ~~ ~~ ~U ,/ , ~ Staff Report April 13, 2006 Historic Review for 712 Ronalds Street District: Summit Street Historic District Classification: Non-Contributing The applicant, Robert Warner, is requesting approval for a proposed addition on the back of the house at 712 Ronalds Street, a non-contributing property in the Brown Street Historic District. The applicant intends to construct a 2-storey addition, and increase the footprint by approximately 14.5 feet x 16 feet with metal shed roof. The applicant intends to use wood siding, wood windows, and foundation to match the existing. Applicable Regulations and Guidelines: 5.0 Iowa City Historic Preservation Guidelines for Addition Staff Comments The date of construction for this house per the City Assessor is 1900, but the 1997 Iowa State Inventory form indicates that it could have been built anytime during 1903-1917. The style of the house is also unclear as two distinct sections exist. The taller section in the back may have been added soon after original construction. It is evident from the style and size of the columns and the railing height, that the wrap-around porch is a much later addition. The applicant now intends to build a new addition by extending the taller existing 'addition', on both first and second floors. Additions to an exiting house, per the guidelines, are to be designed such that they are compatible with existing house in terms of form, roofline, proportions and placement of openings-windows and doors. It is also essential that the additions should not diminish the character of the historic structure. The proposed addition would not be compatible with the existing in terms roof pattern, horizontal lines and placement of windows. In staff's view a cross-gable roof pattern that has a pitch similar either to the roof over the front portion or the one over the taller rear portion of the existing house, would be more compatible. It is recommended that the proposed second-floor window on the east fac;:ade be moved to the north by approximately 18 inches to match with one of the proposed windows on the fltst floor (please refer to the sketch attached). The applicant has been made aware of these concerns and has not agreed to reconsider the roof pattern. Staff recommends approval subject to the suggested change in roof pattern or other compatible alternative design by the applicant. t- f . 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CJ Certificate of No Material Effect CJ Certificate of Appropriateness CJ Major review CJ Intermediate review CJ Minor review Applicant Information (Please check primary contact person) )( owner..r\.~.::r;...~.~~.~ Phone ........~J,...:::.;~a.'...~3g.;?~...................... ~ss33~...~...J~~~....~.~.~,,~ ~~~.!.....~.f...~.~.~....S~.. email..~S.$......~.~.l..~....Y!.~........... [J Contractor ............................... .............. ........... ... ....... ............... Address .... ........ .............. .......... ................................................. ..... Phone ... ............. .......... ................. '" ........... ................ ............... ..... email............................................................................................... CJ Co ns u Itant .. ......................... ............................. ....... ... ............... Address ....... ................... .......... ....... .............. ................................. Phone ...... ........................... ...... ................................................. ..... email..............;................................................................................ Application Requirements Attached are the following items: )( Site plan )(. Floor plans CJ Building elevations )l. Photographs CJ Product information CJ 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 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. 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'LC1\ W~'-n-l t.aOI (FEfD _ 410 E. Washington Street Iowa City, IA 52240 l "~" BUILDING PERMIT APPLlCATIO~ (319) 356-5120 ~ fax (319) 3414020 CITY OF IOWA CITY . Site Address: J.J.D ~ 'Db'V6'E- ~ Date: 3-30~O(P . Lot~=Ubdivision: ~LJA- Gt:A't I ~'A- S>>LfO · OwnerfTenant: ~~ ~ {Y\ (. l.:AuQ{L<1:N Address:~1).() ~ ~~ -j:(,WPr ~ StatM~'~ Zip <E]X2W Daytime Phone: ::5 ~, -A, ,1' therph,one: '0 31 ~ 3&53 . General Contractor: __ ~ (Vt ~;GU~ Address:~ ~, GE- ity: ~ (:;t;::('{State~ Zip 5~'t() Daytime Phone: 1.P -0 \ - 3 <6S3 Other Phone: ";34 ~ &..s Subcontractors: . Plumber:_{"\U\,...foPC rp~M~~ · Mechanical: J{ · -:::r... 1__ "\b. . ~' ~~()' 6ft$i (&V ~ jF,"/ Lft1At-J I Fire Alarm Installer: -l1t 13~~M. ~ .~,eoo<A Sewer/Water: Electrician: . Fire Sprinkler Installer: · Project Description: ~ t\ V ,"4-' ':r4J tOJa;t:) f · Permit Value of Project: $ t4 J (jJtJ , (Exdude cost of plumb., mech., elec. & land) Contact Person Name: M~~ 1* (v\.l.i.AUG>t ~ Phone: lP D l,.-- 38'53 · Total Value of Project: $ (Exclude cost of land) Is project subject to: TO BE COMPLETED BY 5T AFF: Yes No Site Zone: Iowa Architectural law? ........................ 0 0 Lot Area: Formal site plan review? ...................... 0 0 Fees/Escrows Required: Plot plan review? ................................. 0 0 Other: Energy Code review? ........................... 0 0 Historic preservation review?............... 0 0 Staff Initials: Flood plain reoulations? ................... 0 0 Hisbldglbldgpnnapp.doc 4/05 SITE PLAN APPLICATION ~:N'-- CITY OF IOWA CITY '~-30..0& Application Date 1. Site Address: OR Lot & Subdivision: ~ "SDU3\-{ l1w~ S~ ~l,.J A- 0:cN, t:1fJ ~J &- 5 :J..2}iO 2. Applicant: 0:C4C~ --r- (V\ ~6UlJUv Address: ~3':L ~Dl7"I1~ .~,J ~ ~~8 City: rj:'o~. Uicr1 State 'U Zip f!r)';).Jf;O Work Phone: ~ I --13f65 Home Phone:.~ 38"53 Contractor: ~ML. -r-I ~ ..(L:;z:..u Address: 53?- 5"Dt1~ L-vvAl ~I 6~ ~8 City: ~-A- ~ State U Zip 5~'-W Work Phone: ~l./q3 ZS Home Phone: it, 3 \ --3 g 83 Project Description: ~~ ~Et>~(,X?fv\.. ~ ~fZODV\ .~~ J:-op.J 3. 4. Contact Person: M~ -T (Y\ l-[Au6}( txA> eppIic..-i'e 4 1 0 EA' T W A' HI" Q TO" . T IU IT. lOW A CITY. lOW A 12240.1.2. . (I ,. 13 I' .1 0 00 . FAX (3 1 . l:a I . -I 0 O. Staff Report April 13, 2006 Historic Review for 220 S. Dodge Street District: College Green Historic District Classification: Contributing The applicant, Michael McLaughlin, is requesting approval for a proposed alteration project for the house at 220 South Dodge Street, a contributing property in the College Green Historic District. The applicant intends to replace a basement window with an egress size window, install a new entry door by enlarging an existing cellar entry way and reconstruct the stairs for the new back entry. Applicable Regulations and Guidelines: 4.0 Iowa City Historic Preservation Guidelines for Alterations 4.7 Windows, and 4.8 Doors Staff Comments This is a Foursquare house built in c. 1911 with some influence of Prairie Style. The house is generally intact but is loosing character due to some alterations over the period. The applicant intends to create more habitable space in the basement and therefore is proposing to 1) install an entry door by enlarging the existing cellar entry way on the rear fa<;:ade, and 2) replace a paired basement window. To reach to the basement level from the new entry door the applicant may need to reconfigure the existing stairs (extend by adding a few steps). The applicant proposes to use metal-clad window with divided lights, concrete block for the stair 'well'. The application does not provide information about the proposed entry door. In staffs view, it would be best to create an internal stairway and use the existing rear entry door to access the basement. Also by installing an egress size window the existing sense of symmetry will be lost. 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. Guidelines for the Historic Review process, explanation of the process and regulations can be found in the Iowa City Historic Preservatian Handbook. which is available in the PCD office at City Hall or online at www.icgov.argIHPhandbook. 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 in the PCD Office by noon on Wednesday the week prior to the meeting. For Staff Use: . /' Date submitted .....1..-:..3.::.0.5............................ CJ Certificate of No Material Effect CJ Certificate of Appropriateness CJ Major review CJ Intermediate review CJ Minor review Applicant Information (Please check primary contact person) CJ Owner .......tr!.~.Hh~.~.....b.~J.~......................................... Phone ... ...'3.).1.. .~.!.. .~.;,....... .:1.~..~...!..':t.f.~..... ....... ............. Address ... ...1..l?.~. ...f..:.. .;[{!.~~.?~.~...1f..;... ......... ....... ....... ..... email ....ft!.Q..I:tJ.~J.~.9...~.t!-:h..?i.:.:~.~..!!.......................... CJ Contractor ......Jl.kf.r..r..f.~.......f~..lJj~..r........~................ Address .... .2.1..21..D.~.~ .r..f~~.!. .......9.r....5..e:.... ................... ....................~~..!.~.~.~~.........!'",.........:?~:~J~..................... 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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 Address of property ........:lp.p.....!Y.:..../Q!:r.!?~.t]...s.f.!:.~.d:............ Use of property .......f..q,~!.~~t.~~.~................................................... Date constructed (if known) .......!..t~.~.......................................... Historic Designation CJ This property is a local historic landmark OR CJ This property is located in the: 8"" Brown Street Historic District CJ College Green Historic District CJ East College Street Historic District CJ Longfellow Historic District CJ Summit Street Historic District CJ Woodlawn Historic District CJ Clark Street Conservation District CJ College Hill Conservation District CJ Dearborn Street Conservation District o Lucas-Governor Street Conservation District Within the district, this property is classified as: if Contributing CJ Noncontributing CJ Nonhistoric Project Type CJ' Alteration of an existing building (ie. siding and window replacement, skylights. window opening alterations, new decks, porch reconstruction, baluster repair or similar) CJ Addition to an existing building (includes decks and ramps) CJ Demolition of a building or portion of a building (ie. porch. chimneys, decorative trim, baluster or similar) ~ Construction of new building o Repair or restoration of an existing structure that will not change its appearance CJ Other Project description We propose to construct a 22' x 22' detached garage behind the house. The garage will be similar to garages built on other properties in Iowa City's historic neighborhoods between 1915 and 1925. We have attached photos of the specific garage that we are using as a model. Materials to be used We would like approval of two alternative siding materials and would like to make the final decision based on material availability and cost. Alternative #1: pine dutch-Iapp siding with corner boards. Alternative #2: three inch cedar siding to match siding on the house. The trim boards will be 3 to 4 inch cedar. The windows will be 4-pane wood barn sash. The side door will be a salvaged 3 panel wood door with half light. The garage doors will be metal or wood carriage style doors (photo attached). Asphalt shingles will be used for the roof. We hope to re-roof the house with matching shingles. The foundation will be concrete. . Exterior appearance changes The garage will not be highly visible form the street because it will behind the house and over 60 feet from the street. The garage will also be at a lower grade than the street. We believe that the garage will have the appearance of a garage that would have been built at the time that the house was built. L ..-----. ( ,[21 , \ ..:.... " ( " IN i'I \ , 1.(\ \'l ~ \I ~ -- .c "-i= '" .!Co ~ '>C. '" +-W =+= . ,..... / J - ~s ~~ ~V) "" " s " " I.. ' t i -l ~ 'l . '. I ! ,," t I .... , , ~" t ~I , r N 'r- r (J D 0 I I JrrJl ~ --,.,.""."""",.- / \ = ^ \ \. ..... ~ ~ \ . ~ ,~ :{ ~ ..::;, IrJ ..;-> If\ '* .3. p,: jp ~ ~U,gq: I!I!1J * 3l ~ N ,... -Ql-;2 ~e;~~ o"'Ql -0) -gt>>5Qj "''O'O~ ~~. ~ fij 8l~ V~ - :c Q) -g L: !~ ~o~~~ .c~ (;h=<ij- -;= lft,!..uj31{l Ql Ol~ e ;:.. (;j~~~ ><,... ~gi.~ ~ en"", 'fi]~ ""') ;t: m It I ~ Q .. m ! 1 ! I I u ! e Ol = ti i 0 u " g. c " Ol c i c .. " g. .!Il S Ii > Ol C C ~ -- -_.~.~~. X- c( La l5~eq; "' = . ;::OlE lij \. Q. ~ ~ '~~ ~f'! ~J ~8811.. 'f:Zi~,g~iB~wIC ClUQ.~#eQ;lI);r..... -iii SOl ~ellONQl-Oc... cP SOl ~1:tI ~ g.i:!i.Q~ -g 1Il~ rnt::'g -000.> _ cI,., :C~Cl"""'.'~.E~;:8. ~ ea: :: ell cP .. ~ o-'S=J2S - ~:lf D.:I:tIDl-M Q;~<1l~,g~ . ell 0.--08"" :z: = ~ J!! .!!! m 0.'0 'a: '~lic:l ~ ~'lij" .. 1- ,. 11 ;' J _._+-~_..~.__.. .,. .;---.--M, j f I co :~ 1 ~~!f j, Cn*- ~ '=",-'.o:::~' ~-?' ~:' ~:r' f'. [ .t I , '." ."",:",~~:"""~";"~.~,~~""\",.:-~,,,,;,,- ,'~' '.'. co Staff Report Historic Review for 900 N. Johnson Street District: Brown Street Historic District Classification: Contributing April 13, 2006 The applicant, Matthew Lage,is requesting approval for a proposed new construction on the property at 900 North Johnson Street, a contributing property in the Brown Street Historic District. The applicant is proposing to construct a 2-car detached garage behind and approximately 25 feet north of the existing house. Applicable Regulations and Guidelines: 6.0 Iowa City Historic Preservation Guidelines for New Construction 6.2 New outbuildings Staff Comments The house built in c. 1905 has influence of Late 19th & Early 20th Century American architectural style and can be categorized as a Bungalow Cottage. The garage will be placed to the rear of the primary building and will be clearly subordinate to primary structure in size and ornamentation. The garage will be approximately 22 feet x 22 feet in plan with pyramid roof. The applicant intends to use either pine "dutch-lap" siding with comer boards or 3 inch cedar siding that matches siding on the house and is seeking approval for both alternatives. The applicant proposes to install two single-car metal or wood carriage style doors. The proposal includes installing two 4-pane wood barn-sash windows and a 3-panel salvaged wood door on the west fac;:ade, asphalt shingle roof, and concrete foundation. The applicant does not provide total height and window dimensions, but has agreed to provide the information prior to the meeting. Staff fmds that the proposed project is generally consistent with the guidelines and recommends approval. I plication for Historic R . 'Iew Application for alterations to the exterior of historic landmarks or properties located in a historic district or conservation district pursuant to lowaOty Code Section 14-'fC. Guidelines for the Historic Review process. explanation of the process and regulations can be found in the lowo City Historic Preservadon Handbook, which is available in the PCD office at City Hall or online at www.lcgov.org/HPhondbook. M..tin, 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 iln the PCD Office by noon on Weclnesdaythe week prior to the meeting. Applicant Infoirmation (Please check .primary contact person) ~ Owner ......l?rtJ......bE:~.!..5................................................. Phone ..~.t].:...~.t!.:.g.~~.....~....~.?:.!..:..?~?..~........... Address ...'i2..Q:.....~~.~::?f.':!..:r.:.......;?.t.;............................ email ...1:&r.tj!1!?:!..~.a..d....{i2:!J..11..~.~:!..:....f.:q.~.... ..... Cl Contractor ................................................................................... Address ........................ ................................................................ ... Phone ........................................................ ................................. ..... email................................................................................................. Q Consultant .............. ..................................................................... Address ....................... .................................................................. ... Alone ..f<t...I'+..n"'t._~*u..>t............"..............."......t......";_.u..........,.'._..un........,-Ho'................H email ................................................................................................ Application Requiremeints Attached are the following items: o Site plan Cl Floor plans .. Building elevations 1Il( Photographs Q Product information ... Qtheir ......:.:.;;.'.'CJ.!;!'wf?r:............................................... If the proposed project entails an addition. a new struCture or a signifkant alteration to an existing structure, please submit a site plan, Roor plans. building elevations and photographs. If the proposed project is a minor alteration to a strUctUre. please prcMde drawings and Photosrapns to sufliciendy describe the scope of the project. Provide a written description of the !proposed project onth.e For Stoff Use: 11 / Date submitted .........m..::?'.....~.~........._............ OCenmcate of No Material Effect 'U7' Cytificate of Appropriateness 4:f Majorreview Q Intermediate review a Minor review Property I!nformation 52.() G-ej\~ 'S.""'r, Address of property .............................................................................. +o..'..~u....~.... H,...'.............,.......hU............."'..................._......."............ ...'............... ........'..'......... Use of property ............~!!!.~....::......~~....f?.f.0:f!...!d.... .Oate constnJcted (If known) .....f.f.J:!............................................ Historic Designation Q This property is a local historic landmark OR fr This property is located in the: Q Brown Street Historic: District Q College Gireen Historic District Q East College Street Historic District ;r( Longfellow Historic District Q Summit Street Historic District a Woodlawn Historic District a Clark Street Conservation District Q Col. Hill Conservation District a Oearbol'n Street Conservation District a Lucas-Governor Street Conservation District Within the district, this property is classified as: Q Contributing a Noncontributing o Nonhistoric Project Type J!{ Alteration of an existing building (ie. siding and window repla.cement, skylights, wtndow openiflg alterations. new decks. porch reconstruction, baluster repair or similar) .... Addition to an existing building (includes decks and ramps) Q Demolition of a buUding or portion of a building (ie. porch. chimneys. decorative trim. baluster or similar) o ConstnJctlon of new building Q Repair or restoration of an existing structure that will not change its appearance 1 Project Description Due to hail damage, we would like to replace the 45-year-old synthetic metal siding on our house. We would also like to add a front porch. Contractors have told us it would be beneficial to do these projects in tandem, because they both involve siding. We are personally committed to the historic review process, and want to preserve the character of the house and the neighborhood. We are proposing a few scenarios for your review, and we welcome any advice. We do not have a contract yet, but have talked to several contractors. Our deadline for insurance purposes on the siding in May 7, so we are hoping to have approval for that phase this month, if possible. Phase 1: This project includes removal of synthetic metal siding on all faces of the house. If wood lap siding exists underneath, it would stay, unless badly damaged or in need of repair. Insulation and furring would be applied over wood siding, and the house would be finished with fiber cement board siding (as listed in section 4.5 of the guidelines, under "wood substitutes." The work would include replacing metal on the fascia, trim, trim around windows and doors. The windows would remain as they are now. Phase 2 (see attachment): Phase 2 would include the addition of a front porch. The porch would fall outside the standard RS-8 setback (15 feet from sidwalk right-of-way) and would extend approximately 8 feet from the front of the house (the same as our neighbor's porch). We've found a concept that we think would complement the neighborhood' that's based on a house almost identical to ours (see attachment). Of course, the sides of the porch would not extend past the sides of the house as pictured, and the bases of the posts would be finished with siding - not stone. We are open to ideas on this - we want it to fit. This is a front porch neighborhood - almost every other house on the block has one. We feel like a front porch would enhance our house and our neighborhood. Please feel free to contact us at 319-321-5853 or benlewis@avalon.net if you have any questions or suggestions. Materials to be Used - Heartyplank I cement fiberboard siding, fascia, trim pieces, etc. Exterior Appearance Changes - Replace exterior siding. New paint and trim colors - fit in with the neighborhood. - Front porch added to front of house. Roof line would change slightly, add steps to porch, etc. (see attached concept). - Replace outdoor light fixtures, mailbox, etc. to fit with new front porch. 2 "---' "-../ Porch floor plan: 520 Grant house 2' porch +0- Istepsl3' 6' 5 32' .. An illustration of this porch style: 6 v '-..J gi\:ing Wlhe appearanec.lhati\'s becn 'lround forc\'cr.'lluildcr Stcve Par~fe): &a~llcSsly conncctcD the aJditiOll In the existing homehy cxtcnding the original roof ovcr lhc;porch uno matching'lheshingld as c1osclya.!) p\1ssiblc. The original,~lructllrc rcm,iins, but: now 'the homc has the feeling of a North WO<.-x!scotlagc, w'ithlhcconnectiori' 10 n<ll~rc il ~~'al1 previously lackillg, . photographer: SU.,.~ GII'['9'. opposite The spacious porCh'IS9'feet deep"'and spans thewidlh'ot Ihehous$, allowing ph3nty"of room for wi,ekar furnitJia' above Th,e porch addition gives the charming 19405 Cape Colonial;a remarkabIElfEicellfl.(. ![U 2006 SImply Perfect Exterl~'" 39; '" I I I I J 4 [ t , I . \...J --.- -w - - -- - ..-- --- .. -.. - -....... .. I I I I 1 I I '" . . ., ~r '," ~ " ,'l Create a first impression teeming with ho~pitality,and graC,eby adCling a front porch to .your house. By Andrea Schmidt 38' Simply Perloct Ext..rt..... 2(]o6 ,'; v .... - --. ~ . -- ---- - -....- '1 ~ I ;~7, natural connection Nothing'k\\'a.~ w('()ng with Marilyn andl Nelson Frcnch's.t.1pc ColoniaL but'it certainly wasn't their dream hom2. WHcn a hailstorm" (!amagcd.thc' e~tc.:ripr, the FrCltchc.~ sf!jzcd..thc opportunity to 'make ' ; 'somc,irtuch<nccdL'{ldllmges.lbe hilil damage only affected the ~jding;"i~ but thc couple d&;idcdto gO'allout.The ~esult: Nelson gaineds()m~or the Arts'\md.Crafts style he favors, and Marilyn received Ihe front porchshe,h"d\!lwJy~longeJfor. " ' ,',," , ,..~' ,The n~w 32-foot~long porch bt'urcs tapered white pilhlTs, a Ivhite \1,' railing, andawood-sfripe ceiling-all detuiLiNclson \,.anted 10 add ' eh.lI11Ctcr to the house. The foundation is con:red ,,'ith a stone,veneer, 3 Staff Report April 13, 2006 Historic Review for 520 Grant Street District: Longfellow Historic District Classification: Contributing The applicant, Ben Lewis, is requesting approval for a proposed alteration and an addition on the house located at 520 Grant Street, a contributing property in the Longfellow Historic District. The applicants intend to replace the existing aluminum siding with fiber cement board siding. The proposal also includes addition of a seven and half foot wide front porch along the length of the front fa<;ade of the house. Applicable Regulations and Guidelines: 4.0 Iowa City Historic Preservation Guidelines for Alterations 4.5 Siding; and 5.0 Iowa City Historic Preservation Guidelines for Addition Staff Comments This house was built in 1939 and generally fits into the category of Cape Cod within the Late 19th/Early 20th Century Colonial Revival architectural style. This house was one of the popular styles in 1930s and this house plan could be based on one of the mail order catalogs. The applicant intends to build a front porch extending across the front of the house. Typically the Cape Cod style houses do not have front porches and if one is designed with a porch, the porch is part of the overall mass. It is very common to build additions on the side and rear rather that the front fa<;ade, to maintain the symmetrical arrangement of the fa<;ade that is generally found on such houses. The Sears mail order catalog contains some similar house plans which have a central porch with a square footprint and steep roofs to match with the roof pitch of the house. In staffs view, a similar porch would be more appropriate on this house. The existing aluminum siding on the house has suffered damage from a hailstorm. The applicant is removing it to side the h.ouse with fiber cement board to match the original siding of the house. Staff recommends approval to the siding replacement project and deferral of the porch addition to allow consideration of a design which is more appropriate for a Cape Cod style house. A.~lication for Historic RE._"ew 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. Guidelines for the Historic Review process, explanation of the process and regulations can be found in the Iowa City Historic Preservation Handbook, which is available in the PCD office at City Hall or online at www,icgov.orgIHPhandbook. 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 in the PCD OffICe by noon on Wednesday the week prior to the meeting. For Staff Use: Date submitted .....C1!f..(r!1?!.t!!!:............ [J Certificate of No Material Effect ~Certificate of Appropriateness ~Major review [J Intermediate review [J Minor review Applicant Information (Please check primary contact person) [J Owner ..D.4V.ID..~.SkMH....i3A.6Kii.~............ Phone ............................................................................................. Address .....5.!.9.....S....5.r.-!..Adf!.l.;Q:L..$.L.................. ; LI C'~r ..;J::Q .li.ftI.c...... .:11...1....... ..................... .......... .......... ..... ...... ...... email............................................................................................... ~ontractor ..6.l!.SS..G.6:tS./S.f:.rr.............................. Address ...3.Q.~.I:i.......8()f.:!.~.e:C/.s..J)...S.\lS!..... ...w.wAc:i!.f.i................................................................ Phone .3.l.~..~&3.1..:..0.~..7.:l...................................... email ....5-g:.r..r.c.C?~..@..ne..t;.f.)..S.dI1..e.t............ [J Consultant ................................................................................. Address .......................................................................................... Phone ............................................................................................. email............................................................................................... Application Requirements Attached are the following items: ~ite plan ~Ioor plans ~ Building elevations ~ Photographs [J Product information [J Other ............................................................................ If the proposed project entails an addition, a new structure or a signifICant akeration 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 Address of property .......'2tJ.....5......S!.!...t::1.I:1..11r...... 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Historic Designation [J This property is a local historic landmark OR [J This property is located in the: [J Brown Street Historic District [J College Green Historic District [J East College Street Historic District [J Longfellow Historic District ~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: [J Contributing [J Noncontributing [J Nonhistoric Project Type [J Alteration of an existing building (ie. siding and window replacement, skylights, window opening alterations, new decks, porch reconstruction, baluster repair or similar) ~ 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 [J Other GARRETI .++ . CONSTRUCTION A. REMODELING. COMF ANY 3044 Rohret Road S.W. Iowa City, Iowa 52240 (319) 683-3300 Fax 683-3303 Russ 631-0672 Email: garrcon@netins.net Apri13, 2006 Project: Addition to home at 519 South Summit Street Owners: Sarah Richardson & David Barker Contractor: Garrett Construction Design services: Winkel Design Forum Project description: 12 x 28 two story addition to the rear of home which will add: 1. Larger, more family friendly kitchen/ seating area. 2. Family entrance with ample space for hanging and storing clothes, shoes, ect. 3. Powder room 4. Larger office space off of the kitchen 5. Laundry room on the second floor 6. Larger guest bedroom and cedar closet Existing stairs will be moved from the rear of the home to the front and placed under the original staircase which is where it was originally when the home was built. 1 Materials to be used: Foundation: Crawl space of poured concrete with brick veneer to match existing foundation Siding will be 4" cedar lap siding to match existing Soffits to be beaded fir Fascia to be cedar Windows to be Windsor Pinnacle wood windows with Aluminum cladding on the exterior All window trim details will match existing using cedar Exterior changes in appearance: We will remove the existing 6 foot x 12 foot back porch, which has a shed roof, is unheated and currently used as a laundry room and rear entrance to the home The home had a flat roofed addition built previously. We will build a new pitched roof with a gable over the existing flat roof and extending over the new addition to tie the structures together visually. 2 new bay windows with matching corbels will blend with existing bay firmly anchoring the addition to the existing structure Existing non-matching corbels will be replaced with corbels matching those of original design 2 Barker/Richardson home 519 South Summit I I Proposed 12 x 28 addition to Barker/Richardson home 51S South Summit ........ ./ r I'" I I I I .--- ~: -:;6-;0/ ~'- ~ I' 0-/7 I ..,-~ ~ I 1] ;::::.. ~-8Z ~t I ! I j I I ..c - h-I , .-. 'II i... 1~ O~L_ 1'- C-;- Sf C? -3 ~ I /r-- "- I 1 19/ "- / ;N ~ --- ~ ~ -< ,'- ,,~ ~ -.\ ~ __,~ I Ci,.~ I i ~I ~ L-".~ ~ ~J "- , ... ~~ 3~- ~t 3~ ~'j )( (J -.\ ~ j! '\Jl t. / ~. . ';' r>:'''~ I / '/' j I .j , "./., ' .c;:Jj- :;!!) / 4:'. ,/', ~ ,,----- ~_._. ---. ,..-.. -/.. ,- '" 'n .1-{-'L~tZ5'7 bL_l . __ ~tZ5'7f ~ c-r " -.7 YJ ,$)-' b \f' II /;~7, 0~' ~ , x . '" y ", 7-(""L~ In .:x.~)<. 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Summit Street District: Summit Street Historic District Classification: Contributing The applicants, David Barker and Sarah Richardson, are requesting approval for a proposed partial demolition and an addition on the back of the house at 519 South Summit Street, a contributing property in the Summit Street Historic District. The applicants intend to demolish a portion of the existing first floor addition, approximately 14 feet long and 6 feet wide and construct a new addition approximately 28 feet long and 12 feet wide on the first floor and 16 feet 6 inches long and 8 feet wide on the second floor. The applicants also propose to construct a gable roof over the existing addition measuring approximately 16 feet x 28 feet. Applicable Regulations and Guidelines: 5.0 Iowa City Historic Preservation Guidelines for Addition Staff Comments The house was built in c. 1910 (1880 per assessor) with Late 19th/Early 20th Century Revival architectural style and with some influence of N eo-Classical stylistic features. Some exiting additions built on the back of the house detract from the original form and mass of the house. The applicants intend to build a new addition by removing some potion of the existing addition and by expanding it on both first and second floors. Additions to an exiting house, per the guidelines, are to be designed such that they are compatible with existing house in terms of form, roofline, proportions and placement of openings-windows and doors, and additions should not diminish the character of the historic structure. Such proposals must comply with the Neighborhood District Guidelines. In this instance, the district guidelines for Summit Street require that the rear wall of the primary structure must not extend deeper than 125 feet from the front street. The intent of this guideline is to preserve the openness of the rear yard, which is a unique feature of most properties in Summit Street Historic District. This language creates ambiguity as to whether the 125 feet distance is to be measured from the property line of from the street curb. There is no precedent to follow, therefore the intent of the guidelines should be the deciding factor. If the distance is measured from the curb, the applicant's plan will be approximately 4.5 feet beyond the 125-foot limit. A 2-car garage is placed approximately 16 feet from the rear property line and the existing rear plane of the house is approximately 20 feet from the garage. With the proposed new addition in place this distance will be reduced by 12 feet. Currently the rear additions on the house, although not compatible with the character, are prominent in terms of mass and form. The proposed addition will increase significantly the overall mass of this portion of the structure and with the large gable roof the 'visual' mass will be much larger than the existing. The existing house has been altered on various occasions and has openings with various sizes and proportions. The proposed addition should not contribute to the visual clutter but should be designed to minimize it to the extent possible. MINUTES HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION THURSDAY, MARCH 16,2006 LOBBY CONFERENCE ROOM PRELIMINARY MEMBERS PRESENT: Richard Carlson, Michael Gunn, Michael Maharry, Mark McCallum, Jim Ponto, Tim Weitzel MEMBERS ABSENT: Michael Brennan, James Enloe, Justin Pardekooper, Jan Weissmiller STAFF PRESENT: Sunil Terdalkar OTHERS PRESENT: Suzanne Bentler, Steve Long, Helen Burford, Russ Garrett, Don Otto CALL TO ORDER: Chairperson Weitzel called the meeting to order at 6:03 p.m. PUBLIC DISCUSSION OF ANY ITEM NOT ON THE AGENDA: 335 North Clinton Street. Don Otto introduced himself as a green homebuilder and the owner of DPO Construction in Iowa City. He said he is very concerned about sustainability, green construction, indoor air quality, energy efficiency, etc. Otto said he noticed today that there is a notice of demolition on the house at 335 South Clinton Street, to the northwest of the post office. He said he is opposed to the demolition of that building. Otto said the house was beautifully built by craftsmen in 1881 and is a solid home that has been beautifully maintained. He said it is a beautiful part of this town, and to see that building go would be a really unfortunate thing. Otto said he understands the right of an owner to do what he wants with his own property, as long as it fits within the rules, but in this case, he believes the building is part of the City. He said that as a citizen of this town, he thinks the town will be diminished if the house is removed. Regarding the green effect, Otto said that the best thing to be done for green would be to not build this again. He said the money would not have to be spent twice, and the fuel for construction would not have to be wasted twice. Otto said the building is certainly serviceable. He said the owner has a right to income, but Iowa City would be lessened if the building were removed. Maharry recommended that Otto speak about this at the City Council open forum session. Otto said he did not know much about the history of the building but said it is a beautiful part of the City and is in a very public, central part of the City, and in that sense, it is a public building. Terdalkar said the next City Council meeting would be held on Tuesday. Terdalkar said for a historic property there is a 60-day hold before a demolition permit is issued. This permit application was submitted on March 14th and the as the property is not a registered historic property the hold is only for 7 days. Burford said that Tom Bender contacted her and would like to see the house moved. Weitzel said that the developer/owner would like to move the house, but Weitzel did not know if that would be feasible. Otto said the house is not a registered landmark property and is not in a historic district. Weitzel said the house is at least potentially eligible. Maharry said that per City ordinance, the homeowner would need to give consent for the property to have landmark status. McCallum asked if there are other buildings around this one to be razed. He said that the buildings around it are not really historic. McCallum said if this is a landlord situation in which the owner is combining lots to maximize that corner, it would be difficult to salvage this property. He said this gets back to incentives - if the house is being torn down on its existing, small lot, why would the developer be redeveloping that and would he get the same density. Weitzel said the lot is commercially zoned and has a fairly high commercial density. Terdalkar informed that it is zoned CB-5. Weitzel said that if the City had a nearby lot to trade, that might be a feasible solution to keeping the house. He said, however, that the open lots near this location are privately owned. Historic Preservation Commission Minutes March 16, 2006 Page 2 Weitzel asked Burford if she had spoken with the University about the lot across from the President's house. Burford said she made two inquiries, but with President Skorton leaving, no one wanted to make a commitment regarding that lot. Svendsen asked if the building is to be razed and then new construction put on the lot. Otto said he had heard that the owner intends to construct a six-story building, but he was not certain of that. Burford said the owner has offered $10,000, the equivalent of the demolition costs, to put toward moving the house. Burford said the movers she discussed this with in Washington County had given an estimate of $100,000 to move the house to within a one-mile radius. Svendsen said one of the issues here is that to allow the future owner in a new location to be able to take advantage of the federal investment tax credits for the property, it would be a good idea for the Commission to go on record and offer an opinion as to the property's eligibility in its current location. She said the property has not been surveyed. Maharry said that moving the house would therefore require an empty lot within one mile of the site. McCallum said that he has an empty lot at 819 College that could be used, if the City would give him an occupancy permit for the building and give him higher density. Weitzel stated that there are two options: keep the building in place or try to move it. He suggested that the Commission come to some conclusion about the eligibility of the property and then discuss the two options. Carlson said he walks past the property every day, and it appears to be in perfect condition. He said that in his opinion, the building is absolutely eligible for National Register under Criterion C for architecture. Weitzel said that because the building is across from the Courthouse, there also has to be some kind of local history related to the property. Svendsen agreed with Carlson and said that under Criterion C, it doesn't matter who lived there. She added that the house meets the true definition of a landmark property. Weitzel said he agreed with Carlson regarding eligibility. The consensus of the Commission was that this is a significant structure. Carlson asked if there would be any chance to speak with the owner to delay demolition of the house. Burford said that the owner contacted Friends and the Johnson County Historical Society when this issue came up. McCallum said the owner is a realtor. Weitzel said the Commission should assume that the owner will not delay demolition but added that the owner should still be contacted. The Commission expressed support to the efforts of Don Otto in saving the structure. Summit Street House. Russ Garrett said that he is a contractor in Iowa City. He said he has a potential client who would like to put an addition on the back of a house on Summit Street. Garrett said that the rules state that the deepest one can be on Summit Street from the back of the curb to the back of the house is 125 feet. He said the rules state "street," and he believed that referred to the curb. Garrett said it is unclear whether this actually refers to the curb or the sidewalk. . Weitzel said that he thought it would have to be from the front of the lot line. He said it is ambiguous, but he thought that legally, one would have to go from the front of the lot line, because that is where setbacks are determined from. Weitzel said that the sidewalk is almost always within the City property. Garrett said that he would have to locate the lot line, but that would solve his first problem. Garrett said he also would like an opinion on the addition so that he could present it formally at the next meeting. Weitzel suggested that Garrett work with Terdalkar and then fill out an application. Uodate on Preservation Plan. Svendsen [the historic preservation planning consultant working on the Historic Preservation Plan Update] said that she spent Tuesday in Des Moines talking with the State Historic Preservation Office staff about Iowa City and its many different perspectives. She said it was felt that the Commission is doing a good job, although there are a few areas that need to be worked on. Svendsen said she received some commitment from the State staff to work on elements of getting the plan updated. Historic Preservation Commission Minutes March 16, 2006 Page 3 Svendsen said she has already conducted some interviews. She said she and Weitzel discussed a variety of issues relating to the operation of the Commission, the ordinance, and getting the Montgomery-Butler House National Register nomination completed. Svendsen said she has spoken with other City staff people, including the person referring Section 106 cases, and also spoke with Burford. Svendsen said she is in the process of scheduling the neighborhood strategy meetings and is considering the last two weeks in April and the last two weeks in May. She said there will be four meetings, beginning with three residential neighborhood meetings to be held at Longfellow School, Horace Mann School, and Lincoln School. Svendsen said that the fourth meeting tentatively scheduled for May 1 ih would be held in City Hall. She said the meeting would be held for downtown property and business owners and others with an interest in downtown and would be held from 7:30 to 9:00 a.m. Svendsen said that the meeting would be held during a three-day visit by the Colorado consultants. She said the meeting would include discussions on the difference between a National Register district and a local ordinance district. Svendsen said that because the downtown area has already been certified as a cultural and entertainment district, it would behoove property owners to consider having the area become a National Register district to take advantage of the tax credits at the state and federal levels. She said that other financial incentives would be discussed at the meeting, and information would be disbursed and gathered. Svendsen said she would be preparing a presentation about other communities to show what has been done successfully. Svendsen said that when the consultants are visiting, they would hold a session with the Commission, tentatively scheduled for Monday, May 15th. She said there would also be an evening social event while the consultants are visiting. Svendsen said she is still looking for more interview subjects. She asked Commission members to e-mail her with the contact information of people to whom she should speak. ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION: Certificates of Appropriateness: 520 South Governor. Terdalkar said this is an application for the replacement and relocation of windows and the installation of some new windows to the house at the back, which appears to be a second addition to this house. He showed where windows would be moved and added and where three large windows would be installed and a new door installed. Long said that there is a good-sized backyard here with a grotto that was built in the 1960s. He said the purpose of the project is to open the house to the backyard to enjoy the backyard more. Long said the project involves renovating the kitchen and turning a bedroom into a sunroom off of the kitchen. He said they would be using identical windows. Carlson said that where the three windows are proposed for the sunroom, one drawing shows a one over one sash, but the other sketch shows two over two. Long said that they would be using the divider. MOTION: McCallum moved to approve a certificate of appropriateness for the application for 520 South Governor Street, as proposed. Ponto seconded the motion. Carlson said he had a slight discomfort with the row of three windows there when there is nothing similar to that on the house. He added however, that he understood that this is an addition, and therefore more leeway could be allowed. Carlson said he would be happier with two windows, but if three windows are acceptable to other Commission members, he would be okay with that. Ponto said that three windows would be acceptable to him and added that the windows give the feel of a sunroom. Maharry asked if the windows would go all the way up to the roofline or if there would be headers as on the other windows. Bentler said they would have the same molding on the top as the other windows. The motion carried on a vote of 6-0. Historic Preservation Commission Minutes March 16,2006 Page 4 517 Grant Street. Weitzel said he would recuse himself'from voting on this item. Carlson took over as Chair of the Commission for this application. Terdalkar stated that the packet contains the two memos and a letter from the applicant as well as the applicant's letter to the City Council. He said that all of the information should be considered as part of the application. Carlson said that the Commission discussed the general issues regarding this item at its last meeting, before he sent the Commission's memo to the City Council. He said he got the impression then that, although there was some reluctance, the Commission was more or less willing to go along with the kind of compromise that was proposed, to retroactively approve a certificate of appropriateness, given the nature of the circumstance, which involved confusion on the part of Commission members as to the exact interpretation of guideline 4.11, which the Commission is now working to clarify. Carlson said that for the purposes of 517 Grant Street, the Commission seemed to agree that it could be said that what is there now is not so different from what it would have approved anyway. He said the Commission seemed willing to agree to let this one go, knowing that in the future with a similar case, the Commission could be more specific. Maharry suggested that the Commission emphasize that the finished project may have not been distinct from what the Commission would have approved. Weitzel said, as a point of information, that a lot of details were presented to the City Council that the Commission never had the advantage of being able to discuss at the first meeting regarding this property. Terdalkar said that the applicant sent the letter to the City Council and not to the Commission. Maharry suggested that it should have been forwarded on to the Historic Preservation Commission, knowing that the letter had to do with historic preservation. Weitzel stated that Svendsen is going to look at these types of work flow issues, as this was in the RFP that Terdalkar submitted. Weitzel said the CLG is still there for supplemental funding for other parts of this project should it run on. Carlson said the Commission has not yet applied for the CLG grant, and Weitzel confirmed this. Weitzel said the application would be due in August; however, the grant cycle begins in April. Maharry asked if there were a certificate application before the Commission. Carlson confirmed this, stating that it basically consists of the original application, the letters sent to the City Council, and Carlson's memo to City Council. Terdalkar said he called the applicant, but she was not ready to apply. He said that he proposed to apply for her, and that was acceptable to her. Carlson stated that because the final result is not much different from what the Commission probably would have approved with a lower pitch of some kind, because the project did not actually involve moving historic material but merely covered over historic material, and because the Commission was internally divided as to the exact interpretation of Section 4.11, he felt that in this narrow case, the Commission could make a special exception. MOTION: Maharry moved to approve a certificate of appropriateness for the project at 517 Grant Street, as discussed at the Commission's previous meeting and reiterated at the present meeting and for the reasons discussed by Carlson, with the comment that he is disappointed that the applicant did not direct the correspondence involving the Commission to the Commission. McCallum seconded the motion. The motion carried on a vote of 5-0-1. with Weitzel abstainina from the vote. Weitzel again took over as Chair of the meeting. MINUTES FOR FEBRUARY 9. 2006 AND FEBRUARY 22. 2006 MEETINGS. Februarv 9. 2006. Carlson said that he had typographical corrections, not substantive changes, to the minutes of February 9th and would submit them to Terdalkar. Historic Preservation Commission Minutes March 16, 2006 Page 5 MOTION: Maharry moved to approve the minutes of the February 9, 2006 Historic Preservation Commission meeting, subject to typographical corrections to be submitted by Carlson. Ponto seconded the motion. The motion carried on a vote of 6-0. February 22. 2006. Weitzel stated that on page three, in the first full paragraph, the last sentence should be changed to "... from the beginning, his concern was because of the potential to set a general precedent." He said that on the same page, in the fourth full paragraph, the last sentence should be changed to, "... this instance is something most architectural historians..." Carlson said that on page three, in the eighth paragraph, the second sentence should be clarified to read, "Weitzel said the proposed CLG grant request that the Commission is talking about doing in the future, that was specified in the HRDP, was designed to look at those kind of staffing/work flow issues." Weitzel said that in the last paragraph on page three, the second sentence should be changed to read, "...and the Commission's action could be to take no further action, but the Commission..." Carlson stated that on page four, in the ninth paragraph, the fourth sentence should read, "... that the Commission should not trouble the owner for another application." MOTION: Carlson moved to approve the minutes of the February 22, 2006 Historic Preservation Commission meeting, as amended. Ponto seconded the motion. The motion carried on a vote of 6-0. OTHER: Historic Preservation Awards. Burford said that in preparation for this year's awards, 56 properties were reviewed by the Chair, Terdalkar, and herself. She said she also contacted most of the painting contractors in Iowa City and Johnson County, as well as past winners, to see if they had properties done during the past year that they would want considered. Burford said she also contacted people in the Melrose District to see if there would be a nomination. She said that there were also word-of-mouth referrals for these nominations. Burford distributed a chart showing the categories of awards that have been presented since 1993. She stated that 201 awards have been given in the last 13 years, 49% of which were given for painting and exterior finishes, although the Iowa City Historic Preservation Handbook does not regulate painting or color choice. Burford said the Commission may want to consider making some guidelines and establishing a method for securing nominations for future awards to make them more objective. She said that Svendsen has discussed on numerous occasions what color schemes may be appropriate for different styles of houses, and some of her comments are on tape so that there is a body of evidence for the Commission to use as a reference tool. Maharry said that he felt that awards are inherently subjective. He said that otherwise there are simply criteria, and if the criteria are met, one receives an award. Weitzel added that there are guidelines for historic paint colors that could be made available on the website. He said people then have the option of following the guidelines, and if the guidelines are followed, then the Commission has the option of granting an award. Maharry said that in the past, some people have felt snubbed, because they weren't given an award when they applied for one. He said that now, everyone who applies pretty much receives an award. Burford stated that there should be a definition to separate stewardship from rehabilitation. She said that it is difficult to find people who actually make an investment in stewardship, in really taking care of a place. Burford suggested the Commission encourage stewardship by recognizing people who take on big projects. Weitzel said he feels that stewardship implies a long-term, continued maintenance of a property, although it does not necessarily involve a rehabilitation, for example a house that has been kept up over a long period of time. . Historic Preservation Commission Minutes March 16, 2006 Page 6 Burford said that the addresses of the past award winners are clustered in specific areas, which shows that one project can affect another. Weitzel agreed. Burford said the Margaret Nowyscz Award has not been presented since 2001, when it was given to the Englert Civic Theatre Group. She stated that in the past the award has been given to Commission members, architects, and community activists. Burford said she could not find a definition or criteria for the award, although she thought she had come across it at one time. Burford said that, after reading past programs, there was a category called historic landmarks added three years ago. She said that each of the approved districts and properties that had received national or local recognition was listed on the program. The Commission looked at the list of properties provided by Burford, and Commission members discussed additional properties as well. Maharry stated that the landscaping category had been .added without being announced in any press release so that people did not have a chance to apply for that award. Burford said there are currently 29 people on the list, with two more added by Commission members. She stated that a previous presentation of 20 awards took about one hour. The consensus of the Commission was to try to keep the awards down to a reasonable number to keep it competitive. Weitzel said the comment was made at the last presentation that people in Friends of Historic Preservation, the Commission, and City staff should not receive the awards. Maharry agreed and asked to have his property removed form the list under consideration. McCallum pointed out that recognition of good work also has the effect of seeding neighborhoods. Maharry and Weitzel agreed. Weitzel pointed out that the awards would encompass all of Johnson County this year, instead of just the City of Iowa City. Maharry suggested that Commission members drive by properties still under consideration and discuss them at the next meeting. He pointed out that the selection process is ahead of schedule this year. Burford said that there would be a significant number of activities in May regarding national historic preservation. Terdalkar said that the awards presentation would be held on Thursday, May 11th, which is normally the Commission's regular meeting night. Burford said the awards ceremony would be held at Old Brick. Terdalkar asked if the Commission would need to hold another meeting in May, and Maharry said he thought there would probably need to be another meeting. Terdalkar said that Svendsen and the consultants would be in Iowa City during the third week in May. Weitzel suggested the Commission hold a meeting on the third Thursday in May to meet with Svendsen and the consultants and also consider certificates of appropriateness after discussions with the consultants. Elliott Memo to Carlson. Carlson said he distributed this memo for the Commission's information. He added that Elliott, as a private citizen, had sent the memo to Carlson, as a Commission member. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 8:04 p.m. Minutes submitted by Anne Schulte s:/pcdlminuteslHPCI2006/03-16-06.doc c o .Ci) .! 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J:<<Z~ II \I II \I \I t- ~ ~ I ~><ooz I 04/10/2006 12:34 3193417812 PAGE 02/05 Application for Historic Review Application for alterations to the exterior of historic landmarks or propertIes 10~ted in a historic district or eonservation district pIJl"Juant to Iowa ell:y Code Seccion I+4C. Guidelines for the Historic Review process, explanation of the process and regulations an be found in the Iowa City Historic Pruervotlon Handbook, which is available In the PCO office at City Hall or online at wwwJqov.OIfIHPIt(1l1dbook. M_tinS schedule: The HPC meets the second Thursday of each month. Durinl the summer months. the HPe mAy also meet On the fourth Thursday. Applications are due in the PeD Office by noon on Wednesday the week prior to the meetin,. For Staff Use: Date submlUed ...................................................... [J Certlflcate of No Material EfFect [J Certificate of Appropriateness o Major review C Intermediate review o Minor review Applicant Information (Please ch~k prlmllry contact person) 1:1 Owner ..lO.MK..m.r.~'l~............................................... Phone ...f)f!l......~OI;:>..:;J.~.~.!..............~................f}........... Address ....B.L1.rBfl....g.~...Col~.~....~.~................. .....~:...C.J~I."f~................................................. emaif ...rn.~~.(l......~.mfl1.K.(gjlf.b,gA~t.r.<<C:........... , Contractor...1:~......~.....~~...,........................ Address .......................................................................................... ..........."111............,..........60",...................................................................11... Phone ...........................................,.......... ....................................... .mail ................. ............................................ .................................. NP. c Consultant ................................................................................. Address .......................................................................................... .............a......,I.............d,."...........................................,........................ Phone ............................... .............................................................. ."'.................................,............................................................................. email............................................................................................... Applkation Requi.-ements Attached are the following Items: .. Site pllln o Floor plans [J !uUdin, elevations . PhOtcJgraphs [J Product information &0 Other ............................................................................ If che proposed project entails lln llddltion. a new StrUcture or a s1l"lflcant alteration to an existing structure. please submit a site plan, floor plans. building elevations and photographs. If the proposed project ill a minor alteration to a Structure. please provide drawings and phocolraphs to sufficiently describe thl scope of the project. Provide a written dcsc:rlptlon of the proposed project on the second PlI8e of this appltCltlon. Property Information Addnm of proper~ ....~.?~...C.J(ttE...j!?....~...............u ..~!?~i.!~......f~.......~l~L.E..:........'?.~~....st...:t.......... Use of property .......~:.~.~.!.....1:l~~...~................................ Date constructed (If knoWl'l) ....l~.~.l...u....................................... H;toric Designation rJf This property is aflocal historic landmll~__..D OR "" ~ ~ ftO~ 1:1 This property is located In the: C Brown Street Historic District '!l College Green Historic District lJ East College Street I-listoric District lJ L.ongfellow Historic District o Summit Street Historic DistriCt lJ Woodlawn Historic DIstrIct 1:1 Clark Street Conservation District o College Hill Conservlltlon District 1:1 Dearborn Strc!et Conservation Oistritt C Lucas-Governor Street Conservation District Within the district, this property is (lassifled as: 8'" Contributin, [J Noncontributing 1:1 Nonhistone Project Type C Alteration of IIn existing building (ie. siding and window replacement, Skyli&hB, window opening alterations, new decks. porch re<;onstruction. baluster repair or similar) o Addition to an existing build'", (includes decks and ramps) [J Demoli1:ion of a building or portion of Il building (ie. porc:h. 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