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Home My WebLink About06-06-2006 Historic Preservation Commission IOWA CITY HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION Thursday, June 8,2006 City Hall, 410 E. Washington Street Emma J Harvat Hall 6:00 p.m. 1. Call to Order 2. Public discussion of anything not on the agenda 3. Items of Consideration A. Certificate of Appropriateness: 1. 404 S. Summit Street 2. 628 N. Johnson Street 3. 5 Bella Vista 4. 942 Iowa Avenue 5. 409 Oakland Avenue B. Minutes for May 25, 2006 meeting 4. Other 5. Adjourn 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 ~ilable 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) CI Owner ....E€..~..0.........\3..Le.o...c.......................... 3S"G.( - -30 eZ Ph one ... ....................... .......... ..................... ...................... ........... ... Address ....Y...(),..'::f........5.....$..~.();:!..~..L.t........~...t- .............;{.9..~...~....~...~..::t..y........................................... email....!........................................................................................ )( Contractor ......P.~..t.........(,..J...o...<:.a..t+..~..... . . Address ........'.9..8......9..tb.....l&.:\t...~.......................... .......................c.r2.g.~\...y..l..~.J.E......~..h................ Phonl.....~J.~..~q...:3...~...:~...~.~.9.~....l~).. email......~zrh~~.r(~r.~~~~.~J.... 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If the propo~'ed 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 isa 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..??:J..1!f!........... CI Certificate of No Material Effect ~ertificate of Appropriateness ve:r Major review CI Intermediate review CI Minor review Property Information Address of property .....4..oq........5..~.y..(~l.~..Lt- s-+ .................................................................................................................. Use of property ......B.!;.-s..t.Q.~.~..~..~.............................. . 1'0-( Date constructed (If known) ...........................~................................. Historic Designation ..' CI This property is a local historic landmark OR CI This property is located in the: CI Brown Street Historic District CI College Green Historic District CI East College Street Historic District CI Longfellow Historic District _ Ilt""Summit Street Historic District CI Woodlawn Historic District CI Clark Street Conservation District CI College Hill Conservation District CI Dearborn Street Conservation District CI Lucas-Governor Street Conservation District . W~n the district. this property is classified as: va Contributing CI Noncontributing CI Nonhistoric Project Type ~Alteration of an existing building (ie. siding and window replacement, skylights, window opening alterations. new decks, porch reconstruction. baluster repair or similar) CI Addition to an existing building (includes decks and ramps) ip/Oemolition of a building or portion of a building (ie. porch. . chimneys, decorative trim. baluster or similar) CI Construction of new building CI Repair or restoration of an existing structure that will not change its appearance CI Other ,.,--- Project description ...........R.~.~..Q..y..:L...........E...A..\..~..l.~.~............I..::....~::(,\..O.........?.~~....f:..~.f!2.Q~...........5.I.~..PJY)j ...........r.Q..(..c..."..e5.f........L..e:I3..~..J..~............~.Q.O.::{....4......C..P.\..~.e.hf....~...f,..tii..er..~.................. 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Summit Street District: Summit Street Historic District Classification: Contributing The applicant, Fran<;ois Blanc, is requesting approval for a proposed project involving demolition and new construction at 404 South Summit Street, a contributing property in the Summit Street Historic District. The applicant intends to remove an existing enclosed two-story porch and construct a new two-story open porch with treated lumber, baluster, and lattice skirting. Applicable Regulations and Guidelines: 4.0 Iowa City Historic Preservation Guidelines for Alterations 4.9 Porches; and 7.0 Iowa City Historic Preservation Guidelines for Demolition Staff Comments Lack of decorative features, removal of the wrap around porch and later additions make it difficult to determine the style for this house. However, the basic structure of this brick house built in 1890s is intact and shows some influence of simple Italianate style. The Commission previously approved demolition of a deteriorated work shed at the back of the house. The applicant now intends to remove the two-story enclosed porch and build new open porches using the original footprint and roof. The proposal also includes constructing a stair from the first floor porch on the south fa<;ade. The two-story porch-possibly used as sleeping porch-appears to be a later addition, evident from the filled-in door and window openings of this side of the house. Building an open porch where historically and enclosed porch existed, would be significant change in the character of the house. The porch is currently supported by a steel column-beam framework. A 1933 Sanborn map shows the footprint of the porch in this location but not the work shed. Apparently, the steel framework is a 1950s or later alteration, when the work-shed was constructed. As the framework was structurally connected to the shed, removing it added to the unstable condition of the porch. Prior to the work-shed, the porch may have existed with either wood supports or masonry foundation. The applicant is now proposing to use these existing steel columns to support the porch. In staff's view, it would be appropriate to build masonry foundation or support piers for the porch. The applicant intends to use pressure treated wood for the porch. The guidelines disallow using unpainted treated lumber for elements that would have been painted in their historic application. If substitute materials are used in place of wood, it should retain the appearance, function of wood, and must accept paint. Other repairs such as soffit and fascia boards, gutters and downspouts, if any, should be carried out per the ICHP Guidelines and Secretary of Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation. Application for Historic Review Application for alterations to the exterior of historic landmarks or proper- ties 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 Monday the week prior to the meeting. ~:t~t~~b~~ed ......~.JA!~....... [J Certificate of No Material Effect ~ Certificate of Appropriateness V Major review [J Intermediate review [J Minor review Applicant Information (Please check primary contact person) ~ Owner ....'=.~.~.~!Y.......~.,....)?..~~.~.::.......... 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Johnson District: Brown Street Historic District Classification: Key-Contributing The applicant, Loren Deetz, is requesting approval for a new constriction at 628 North Johnson Street, a key- contributing property in the Brown Street Historic District. The applicant intends to build a new storage shed to the rear of the house. The proposed shed will be approximately 10.5 feet in height with a foot print of 15 feet x 15 feet. Applicable Regulations and Guidelines: 6.0 Iowa City Historic Preservation Guidelines for New Construction 6.2 New Outbuildings Staff Comments The house on this property is a 20th Century Vernacular structure with craftsmen style influences, evident in the knee braces, and Colonial Revival style, evident in the six-over-one windows. The applicant is proposing to build a storage shed, with features to match those on the house. The applicant has proposed to construct a front gable roof for the shed with a pitch that matches either the house or the front porch of the house, using 1) a poured cement concrete slab foundation, 2) fiber cement board siding with similar lap width, trim and comer boards to match that on the house, 3) a sky-light, measuring 22 inches x 44 inches on the north (although the drawing submitted shows it on the south) side roof, 4) a slider window on the north side (the elevations are incorrectly labeled-the east side as north and the north side as east), and 5) three tab shingles for roofing. In general, the project is consistent with the guidelines. However, staff recommends using a wood or metal-clad wood door and window with muntin pattern similar to the windows on the house. A barn-sash window would be more appropriate on such building than the proposed slider window. Staff also recommends using appropriate eave and frieze boards to match those on the house. Application for Historic Review Application for alterations to the exterior of historic landmarks or proper- ties 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 Monday the week prior to the meeting. ~~t~t~~b~~ed .......Q.r;/~.~.!.i!fR............. Q Certificate of No Material Effect "'Cf. Certificate of Appropriateness -a Major review Q Intermediate review Q Minor review Applicant Information (Please check primary contact person) CJ Owne, ..Ti!.':'..l.........(!dllb.Z.......................... 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Address .......................... ......... ....................... ............. ................... ......................................................................................................... Phone ... ....... ................ ............. .......... .... ..... ................. .......... ......... ......................................................................................................... email.............................................................................................._ Application Requirements ~t.tata.c tied are the following items: U Site plan Q Floor plans Q Building elevations Q Photographs Q Product information Q 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 de- scribe 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 ...J:........de.!Iu:.......t/t...,~.f..q.......... .................................................................................................................... Use of property.........f:l.a.':1:J~u................................................. Date constructed (if known) ........?:................................................... , Historic Designation Q This property is a local historic landmark OR Q This property is located in the: Q Brown Street Historic District Q College Green Historic District Q East College Street Historic District Q Longfellow Historic District Q Summit Street Historic District Q Woodlawn Historic District Q Clark Street Conservation District Q College Hill Conservation District Q Dearborn Street Conservation District Q Lucas-Governor Street Conservation District Within the district, this property is classified as: Q Contributing Q Noncontributing Q Nonhistoric Project Type Q Alteration of an existing building (ie. siding and window replacement, skylights, window opening alterations, new decks, porch reconstruction. baluster repair or similar) Q Addition to an existing building (includes decks and ramps) Q Demolition of a building or portion of a building (ie. porch, chimneys, decorative trim, baluster or similar) Q Construction of new building Q Repair or restoration of an existing structure that will not. change its app'earance Q Other....... .Y.2.~ ..(;;..1(... .~S.... ...... ............... ........ ............. ....,.... 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Applicable Regulations and Guidelines: 5.0 Iowa City Historic Preservation Guidelines for Additions 5.2 Decks and Ramps Staff Comments The applicant has proposed to add on to an existing free standing deck (on the south side of the house) with a footprint measuring 11 feet x 30 feet and another new deck, around a tree (on the north side of the house), with a footprint measuring 21 feet x 15 feet. The decks will be approximately 12 to 24 inches above ground, depending on the grade, and will be have simple railing made of square spindle baluster, and a handrail and foot rail. The applicant intends to use treated wood for the deck and will stain it later. The project appears to be generally consistent with the intent of the guidelines however staff recommends using paintable wood for the railings for the north deck as it is visible from the street. } 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. :~':b~:tedf!!/.?!....l!.~........... 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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 ............l~1..l.~~...~.......... ................................................c:.......:V7........................................... Use of property ..................~.......................................... Date constructed (if known) ............................................................. Historic Designation I:l This property is a local historic landmark OR '){ This property is located in the: e. - \ I:l Brown Street Historic District I:l College Green Historic District I:l East College Street Historic District I:l Longfellow Historic District I:l Summit Street Historic District I:l Woodlawn Historic District I:l Clark Street Conservation District 'l5:...... 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Applicable RegJIlations and Guidelines: 4.0 Iowa City Historic Preservation Guidelines for Alterations 4.7 Windows Staff Comments The applicant is requesting approval to replace a fixed-pane window with a taller window. Most of the windows on the house are taller and replacing this window, in staff's view, will bring consistency in the fenestration placement and proportions on the west fac;ade of this house, and will not further detract from the character of the house. Staff recommends approval. MINUTES HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION THURSDAY, MAY 25,2006 LOBBY CONFERENCE ROOM PRELIMINARY MEMBERS PRESENT: Esther Baker, Michael Brennan, Richard Carlson, Michael Gunn, Pam Michaud, Jim Ponto, Ginalie Swaim MEMBERS ABSENT: Michael Maharry, Tim Weitzel STAFF PRESENT: Sunil Terdalkar OTHERS PRESENT: Jesse Bulman, Helen Burford, Peter Kaboli, John Raley CALL TO ORDER: Vice Chair Carlson called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. PUBLIC DISCUSSION OF ANYTHING NOT ON THE AGENDA: There was none. ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION: 111 South Lucas Street. Terdalkar said this is an application to remove the damaged aluminum siding from the house and install fiber cement board in its place. He said that the house originally had stucco siding, which was later covered with aluminum siding. Terdalkar said that the applicant is considering the possibility of going back to stucco, depending on the cost and finding someone with that expertise. Terdalkar said the house has been built with the influence of craftsman style. He pointed out some details such as the exposed rafters and the tapered columns on the porch. Terdalkar said the owner intends to reveal all the details by removing the aluminum siding, capping etc. and keep the trim on the windows and the corner-boards. Raley said that he would not be the owner of this house until August 4th, but the owner agreed to let him clean up the property. Raley said he wants to remove the siding. He said the insurance company is only giving about $8,000 for all the siding, so he will have a lot of money out of his pocket. Raley said he is excited about the opportunity to restore this house. Raley said that his wife would be most open to going back to stucco. He said he realizes that if water permeates stucco, there can be mold problems. Raley said he is also open to doing it, however. Raley said that where the foundation is on the house, where the brick is, is actually bowed out about eight inches. He said the inspector informed him that it can be fixed from the inside in the basement, where it can be reinforced and rebraced. Raley said that the soffits are all wood, and he will be replacing any rotted wood with wood. Raley said he appreciated the letter from Terdalkar, because it gave him a starting point from which to repair damages. He said the inspector felt the chimney on this house was okay. Raley stated that when he pulls off the siding on the porch, there might be some sagging. Terdalkar said that the baluster on the railing is missing so that the steps might have to be redone. Raley said that there is about a three or four-inch separation between the porch and the house. He stated that some of the windows were previously replaced by the current owner with vinyl windows. Raley said he plans to go back and do more of a window insert in order to keep the integrity of the wood around the window. Raley said the proposed skylight may not even be feasible, because the attic is very small. Ponto said that if the owner wants to install a skylight, the Commission would prefer that it be on the back and not the street side. Raley said he would have no problem with that. Raley said he would be using architectural shingles on the house. Carlson said that replacing the roof and replacing the gutters do not need to be reviewed by the Commission. He said the only thing the Historic Preservation Commission Minutes May 25, 2006 Page 2 Commission would be concerned about would be removing the siding, which everyone on the Commission seemed to approve of. Carlson said that Raley mentioned doing something with the windows, which is not included in the application. He said the Commission may need something more specific. Terdalkar said that the front stairs and railings would also need to be reviewed. He said that in the later stages when those things are closer to being done, Raley might want to come back with design plans for those. Carlson suggested that the Commission approve the siding for now. Raley said he was okay with that. MOTION: Ponto moved to approve an application for 111 South Lucas Street, specifically related to removing the existing siding, allowing either stucco or wood or fiber cement board siding, and maintaining whatever wood trim is underneath the aluminum siding and/or repairing/replacing it with appropriate material, style and appearance. Swaim seconded the motion. Carlson said that the windows and railing could come before the commission later. Michaud asked if, even though Raley intends to put in comparable windows and an appropriate front porch, the Commission needs to review that a second time. Terdalkar said it was not included on this application. He said the Commission could consider the skylights, with the condition that they are on the back side. Terdalkar said, however, that the Commission would want to at least see the design for the railings on the front porch. He said the Commission could consider the windows at the present time. Raley said he did not yet know which windows need to be replaced. Terdalkar said that if this is just sashes, the owner might be able to just go through an administrative review and not have to go to the full Commission. Terdalkar said that installation of storms does not need review at all, but the handbook provides useful recommendations. Raley said he would come back to the Commission after the siding is done with a more detailed plan for the windows and railing. The motion carried on a vote of 7-0. 1118 Colleae Street. Terdalkar stated that this is an application for an addition by demolishing part of the current addition on this house. He said the owner will demolish part of the current addition and extend the footprint by about six feet. Terdalkar said it will have a similar shed roof, and there will be a window added that will be similar to what is there. He stated that there is a bay window that will be replaced with a pair of regular windows. Terdalkar said this project involves some demolition, an addition, and some alterations. Michaud asked if this addition would go on the back side of the house. Kaboli, the owner of the house, confirmed this and confirmed that the house is located between Muscatine Avenue and Summit Street. Terdalkar showed where another patio door would be added. He said the rest of the footprint would be covered with a patio or deck. Swaim asked if the aluminum siding would just be removed on the addition. Kaboli replied that the aluminum siding would be removed from the whole house. He said that the addition, which was built in 1980, had aluminum siding. Kaboli said he plans to use new wood for that, and the rest of the aluminum siding would all come off. Kaboli said he took off a little bit of the aluminum to see what it looked like underneath. He said that narrow clapboard is underneath, and it appears to be in really good condition. Kaboli said he also found some salvaged clapboard of the same size that he can use that should be enough to do the whole add ition. Ponto asked if the roofing for the new proposed addition would be metal. Kaboli said he changed that from the application. He said that Sanjay, his contractor, specified standing seam metal on the application, but he is now planning to just use architectural shingles. Kaboli said the slope will be 3: 12. Michaud asked if this will have a continuous roof from the left side to the peak on the right of the new addition. Kaboli said it will not. He said it comes together and will be exactly like it is now but will just be Historic Preservation Commission Minutes May 25, 2006 Page 3 about eight inches higher where it will come off the house to give it a slightly higher pitch. Kaboli said he is open to any suggestions the Commission might have. Terdalkar said the patio door profile should be wide enough as is seen on the windows and doors. He said the drawing shows about an inch or inch and one-half and suggested that there be a wider profile around the door. Carlson said that since the patio door would not be appropriate to this house, even though it would be on an addition, he would rather not see it there. He acknowledged that this is a modern addition and said that therefore it would not be terrible if the patio door were there. Kaboli said the plan is to have a sliding door to give more options on the interior, but he had looked at some Pella doors that could be sliding or could open in or out. Carlson said the guidelines disallow installing sliding patio doors if they were not original to the building or consistent with the architectural style. He said the Commission will need to determine if this is consistent with the architectural style of the house or just of the modern addition. Carlson said it is not really clearly stated in the guidelines, and he was not certain what the Commission had done in the past. Kaboli said the doors haven't been selected yet but said he likes the divided lights. He said that Sanjay felt that because none of the windows have divided lights, it would be inconsistent for the doors to have them. Swaim asked about the front door. Kaboli said it is a wood door with a big oval, double glass. He said he is open to suggestions for this. Michaud asked if there are some sliding doors with some metal around them to make the pane a little smaller and not so contemporary. Terdalkar said there are such doors available. Kaboli said he can get a door with a little framing. Ponto asked if the new window to be added to the addition would be the same or a similar size as the existing windows on the house. Kaboli confirmed this and said they would be the same style, without divided lights to be consistent with the house. He added that the bay window would be removed, because it is broken anyway, and there would be two double hung windows there to match the rest of the house. Burford said that the salvage barn had materials that Kaboli might be interested in, including a double door and a sliding oak single door. Carlson recalled that the Commission had, in the past, required even additions to be more faithful to the original part of the building than to whatever year the addition was built. He said he would like to see something more compatible with an early 20th century house than what a sliding door would be. Kaboli said he wants to do what is right and said the look can go either way, whether it is a slider or not. Carlson suggested using any of the options that Terdalkar had drawn that look more like French doors than sliders. Kaboli said he could do that with a door that has a sliding mechanism but has the outward appearance of a French door. Bulman stated that H Window makes a French door that swings out. He said they are a little more expensive, however. Gunn said another option is the Pella door that hinges in the middle and folds back on itself. Kaboli said that would work. Carlson asked about the window to be replaced on the addition. Kaboli said it is not actually a window but is just a piece of Plexiglas. He said the window to be placed there will look just like the windows on the rest of the house, a double hung with no divided light. Carlson said the drawings of the rear elevation show hardi plank. Kaboli said that was drawn before the aluminum was removed and before he realized the wood underneath looks okay. He said that was shown because in the event the wood has to be replaced, that is what he would replace it with. MOTION: Michaud moved to approve a certificate of appropriateness for the project at 1118 College Street as proposed; but with a hinged patio door or a door with the appearance of French doors, as opposed to the appearance of a slider; with asphalt shingles instead of a metal seam roof; and with the options of restoring the wood siding or using fiber cement board. Swaim seconded the motion. The motion carried on a vote of 7-0. Historic Preservation Commission Minutes May 25, 2006 Page 4 Kaboli asked about potential color schemes. Burford said that Marlys Svendsen has written extensively about historically appropriate Midwest colors, and Swaim said there is also information available at the State Historical Society. 815 Iowa Avenue. Terdalkar stated that this application was previously reviewed by the Commission regarding the replacement of siding. He said the owner has now opened up the enclosure of the porch and intends to make it an open wraparound porch. Terdalkar said the owner has proposed using PVC materials for the railing, the columns, and the newel posts. He said that is not allowed in the guidelines. Bulman, the architect for this project, said the owner is requesting the PVC because of the cost and because he wants to have a low-maintenance product. He said the design is for a square post and said this is a very simple, small house. Michaud asked if this style could be applied without a sleeve .on the post. Bulman said the PVC is wrapped but then it's toe nailed; the sleeve is still going to have that look to it. Terdalkar said he suggested a fiberglass material, which can be painted and is also durable. Bulman said he could use fiberglass, and he thought the owner would be open to that. Terdalkar said that fiberglass would also be low maintenance. Carlson asked if a fiberglass railing would look like a wood railing. He said that it is disallowed to use any wood substitutes that do not retain the appearance, function, and paintability of the original wood. Michaud said that this would be painted, and hardi-plank appears like wood. She asked if a grain could be added, but Terdalkar said that looks more fake than without. Bulman said that the PVC looks more like wood than fiberglass, in his opinion. Ponto said the application states that the polyethylene is finished white so that it can be painted. Carlson said he had never seen a PVC product that looked like wood. Burford asked if the house is already sided. Bulman said the house is not currently sided, but the owner has approval to put vinyl siding on the house. Burford said the Friends of Historic Preservation would be willing to have a siding workshop at the house to get a group of people to repair what has to be repaired and to paint. Terdalkar said that Friends could offer to repaint the house, as necessary, but the owner doesn't want to maintain the paint job. Burford said that if the wood siding is painted property, the paint would last for years and years. Terdalkar agreed that it would last for at least ten to twelve years. He said, however, the certificate was approved with the option of using vinyl. Terdalkar said that approval requires that the wood siding be maintained so that it could be restored if a future owner wanted to do so. Terdalkar said that if Friends of Historic Preservation wants to pursue the option of painting the house with the owners' approval, the Commission probably would not have a problem with it. Bulman said he would inform the owner that Friends of Historic Preservation would be willing to paint this. Bulman said he discussed slimming down the columns with Terdalkar. Terdalkar said he had suggested a six by six column, instead of an eight by eight. Swaim said that this is such a small house and asked if all of the pillars are needed. Bulman said the structural engineer recommended using two by eights no farther than nine feet on center, so that's what he used. Bulman said that one could use a four by four post to support that or something that has a little more decoration like the pillar. He said that two by four rafters going back were suggested, but although it would support it, he felt it would creep over time. Bulman said that for wood framing, the drawing shows what the structural engineer recommended. Michaud said that it seems like the double pillars on the corners are not suitable for a little cottage style house. Terdalkar said the double posts on the corner make it heavier. He said a square post is fine, but one would be better than two there. Michaud said that the picture shows a bigger span than indicated, and she did not see why there was a support there for a tiny house. Bulman said than when one runs the structure this way and is coming back Historic Preservation Commission Minutes May 25, 2006 Page 5 to the house, there has to be enough room for the door to swing out. He said therefore, that one can't put a big piece of structure out in front of that and still get a slope back to the original roof. Terdalkar said this is referring to the newel posts. Michaud said that the short posts that don't go to the roof; there is a long span there of about ten feet. Bulman said that could be done; it is just a design thing. Terdalkar said that making sure that there is a masonry or some wider support underneath the decking is also a requirement of the guidelines - that the skirting should be between the supports. Bulman asked if he has to use a masonry product. Terdalkar said that whatever is there now can be used, since this part is a repair job. Bulman said that this porch does not actually have a foundation. Bulman said that the repair to the porch is actually the repair of the broken joist that is there now. He said he plans to also put in footings three feet down. Terdalkar said that the current foundation is plastered over, so that Bulman could use something that is plastered. Swaim asked about the roofing material for the porch. Bulman responded that it is called MightyPly, which is supposed to be one of the better flat, EPM-type filled up roofs. He said it's like a black tar built up, but it has a membrane and is sealed with some tarring material. Bulman said it would not be seen from the street level. Terdalkar agreed that it is almost flat. Gunn said the roofing material is an asphalt coated polyester. Carlson said that if what is seen is just the asphalt, then that should be fine. Bulman said he would revise the elevations and make the suggestions to the owner to talk with Friends of Historic Preservation. Bulman asked if the PVC is a big deal to the Commission. Carlson said it was to him personally, but he could not speak for the rest of the Commission. Michaud said that since there is nothing there now, she thinks it is laudable that the owner is putting something on. She said that a wraparound porch is quite an undertaking, and the owner needs some support. Swaim agreed but said that since the owner is doing all this, it would be nice to go the whole way and use a more appropriate material. Bulman pointed out that this is a small home for this block. Swaim asked if this house had a porch at one time. Bulman said he did not know. Terdalkar said that is why a very simple porch would be appropriate here. Gunn asked if the Commission wanted to recommend wood columns. Terdalkar said that fiberglass was also one of his suggestions, and the Commission has approved that previously on some applications. Bulman said he would probably end up using a wood material still for the railing. Terdalkar said there may be a wood substitute that could be used for the railings and said he has not seen anything that is made of fiberglass for railings. Swaim asked Bulman if he was originally talking about using wood for the railings. Bulman said that originally it would have been PVC cladded wood. Ponto asked about the decking. Bulman said the decking is fine, but the joist running back to the house split. He said that would be replaced, and the existing decking would be maintained. MOTION: Gunn moved to approve a certificate of appropriateness for the proposal for 815 Iowa Avenue as submitted, with the following exceptions: a design similar to what was proposed by staff to be made of wood, fiberglass, or other approved material, not plastic; roof to be a Mightyply membrane; and a support for the existing deck to be rebuilt and exposed in such a way as to be compatible with the present foundation. Brennan seconded the motion. The motion carried on a vote of 7-0. 409 Oakland Avenue. Terdalkar stated that this application is to redo the windows and replace most of the sashes. He said he tried to contact the applicant regarding the window sashes but was unable to do so. Terdalkar said there does not appear from the street to be much of a problem, although there may be problems on the inside. Historic Preservation Commission Minutes May 25, 2006 Page 6 Terdalkar said the fenestration all around is good; he said the storms have a similar six over nine divided light pattern. He said the owner has not informed the Commission how much damage there is or what the problem is. Terdalkar said that if the owner wants to do this wholesale replacement with metal-clad, the Commission will probably want more information and may want to defer this item. Carlson agreed that he would not vote to approve a wholesale replacement without knowing more about the condition of the existing windows. Terdalkar added that this is not a storm-related application. Swaim asked if the sashes are wooden with an aluminum covering. Terdalkar confirmed this. Swaim asked if the aluminum would be the issue. Terdalkar confirmed this. He said that the Commission has approved metal clad before but would generally have reservations about replacing all of the windows on this house, which are probably all original. Terdalkar said that even though they have simulated divided lights, the profile won't match what is there because it is a very thin muntin divided light. Swaim said there would be products that would work here. Terdalkar agreed but said he has not been able to talk to the owners to see if there is a possibility of repair or to find out the extent of damage. Carlson stated that the guidelines encourage repair over replacement, but right now the Commission doesn't have the information to say whether or not these could be repaired. Terdalkar said the Commission was convinced by a previous application in which the damage listed every window and the damage, but it does not have that information in this case. Swaim asked, concerning repairing versus replacing, if someone is trying to save energy by going to one unit, if that would be acceptable. Carlson said that right now this house has a two-layer system and would be probably going to two panes in one window with no storms. He said it might be a bit more efficient from an energy standpoint but believed that would only be for about ten to fifteen years. MOTION: Gunn moved to table consideration of a certificate of appropriateness for the project at 409 Oakland Avenue until the condition of the existing windows can be further investigated. Baker seconded the motion. The motion carried on a vote of 7-0. OTHER: Burford said that Friends of Historic Preservation has agreed to call property owners in the historic districts regarding potential funding for repairs. Terdalkar said the list she had includes both historic and conservation districts, as well as some properties outside the districts that are considered landmark properties. Terdalkar said the list is of properties that had storm damage. He said that the HRDP emergency grant will be available for the homeowners who are eligible for the National Register or are part of the National Register District. Terdalkar said the City sent a letter to those owners informing them of the grant and that application materials will be ready as soon as the State provides them. He said he has not had much response to those letters yet. Burford said that she and Terdalkar and Weitzel have received phone calls from Christine Denburg, who spoke to the Press-Citizen regarding 938 Iowa Avenue. Terdalkar said that Denburg has expressed a concern that the owner wants to sell 938 Iowa Avenue with the intention of demolishing of it, although the City has not received a request for a demolition permit. Burford said she believes this is the Love House that was moved from College Street. She said the intent of the owner seems to be to sell the house now that he has received his insurance settlement and not deal with renovation and repair. Burford said the owner is entertaining offers to buy and also apparently implying that this house could be demolished and the potential for the number of units could be maximized. Michaud said the owner had told her that the property has the potential for 4.8 units. Burford said that Friends of Historic Preservation is not in a position to take on another house project but would support any unity effort that might be made to try to save the house. Terdalkar said that Denburg wanted to make sure the owner doesn't demolish the property in the middle of the night. He said he informed Denburg of the Commission's limitations in forcing something but encouraged her to go to the Housing and Inspection Services to raise her concerns. Historic Preservation Commission Minutes May 25, 2006 Page 7 Carlson said the concern then is that the owner may simply demolish the building and take the consequences. Terdalkar confirmed this. Swaim asked if the proper thing would be for the owner to apply for a demolition permit, which would then come before the Commission because the property is in a district. Michaud asked, should a future owner rebuild on this land, if it can have a different footprint but has to comply with setback and height requirements. Terdalkar confirmed that all the zoning and site plan requirements would apply, as well as Commission review. Burford suggested that this should have been anticipated, although no one would have thought that anyone would do this. She said that here is a damaged structure, and all the person wanted to get was an insurance settlement and then maximize his financial gain to cash out on top of that and walk away from the problem. Brennan said that a violation of the zoning code is a simple misdemeanor that carries a minimum fine of $50 and a maximum of 30 days in jail, and there is no upper limit on the fines. He said that if someone demolishes a building in a district, he could be required to restore the building to its appearance prior to the violation, as approved by the Historic Preservation Commission. Terdalkar added that the fines keep accruing as long as the owner is in violation. Michaud said that a straightforward strategy would be to release this information to the Press Citizen where prospective buyers would see it. Terdalkar said that the zoning code is the law, but he did not know how appropriate it would be for a staff person or for the Commission to pursue this. He said that a private citizen could go to the City Council to make sure that these issues are known. Brennan said that if the City Council would want to prosecute something like this, then the City Attorney would file an action with the Magistrate's Court. Michaud asked if this violation included the conservation district. Brennan confirmed this. He said that to pursue this to the level of the courts, the City Council would have to get involved and approve further action. Terdalkar said that Housing and Inspection Services is the body that would go in and enforce anything that is a violation of the building or zoning codes and should be notified of any violation. He said the owner is given a notice of violation and then given a period of time in which to correct the violation. Burford stated that this is not in the Commission's purview, but the sentiments of people are that the Commission is supposed to make sure this doesn't happen and then, if it does not or cannot, that Friends should step in on this. She said the problem is that if the community feels that it wants to save this property, then it takes some action on the part of the people who have those concerns to do something, since it is not in the Commission's purview. Terdalkar said that if a private citizen comes and discusses this with the Commission, he believes the Commission will act on that complaint and make recommendations to the City Council. He said that is how the concern regarding 335 South Clinton Street advanced to the City Council level. Carlson noted that nothing has been done yet for HIS or the Commission or the City Council to act on. He said the Commission can make the issue known, but beyond that, the Commission needs to wait for the permits. Burford said the fact that penalties are possible can be publicized. Terdalkar said that the Press Citizen was approached for this and can be given the information that these provisions are in the zoning code. Brennan asked if the house is currently protected. Burford replied that it is sort of covered. Brennan replied that it might at some point become a demolition by neglect question. Terdalkar said that at least the roof has been covered. He said that at least from a structural point of view, it doesn't appear that the building needs to be demolished. Terdalkar stated that if there are any storm-related applications, the Commission would meet again next Thursday. Historic Preservation Commission Minutes May 25, 2006 Page 8 Minutes: Carlson said that on page four, in the first paragraph, last sentence, the word "constructed" should be changed to "reconstructed." He said that on page five, the second paragraph should begin, "Gunn said that what has to go..." Carlson said that on the same page, in the second to last line, "tarpaper" should be changed to "tarp." Carlson asked Gunn to clarify the statement on page seven, in the sixth paragraph, the fourth sentence. Gunn said it should be changed to read, "He said it does not fall under decay or deterioration." Carlson said that on page eleven, in the second paragraph after "OTHER," in the first sentence, Weitzel should be asked to clarify which street he is referring to here. Carlson said that on the same page, in the second to last line, the sentence, "He added that it is a National Register standard that potentially eligible counts as eligible in cases of reviews," is not really accurate and should be clarified with Weitzel. Carlson said that on page 12, in the ninth paragraph, first sentence, the words "buildings requesting" should be inserted before "CDBG." Carlson stated that on page seven, in the second paragraph, fourth sentence, the word "Keys" should be spelled as "Keyes." MOTION: Gunn moved to approve the minutes for the Historic Preservation Commission's May 18, 2006 meeting, as amended. Brennan seconded the motion. The motion carried on a vote of 7-0. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 7:54 p.m. Minutes submitted by Anne Schulte s:!pcdlminules/2006HPCminuleslO5-25-OO, doc