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Home My WebLink About06-22-2006 Historic Preservation Commission IOWA CITY HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION Thursday, June 22, 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. 228 S. Summit Street #A4 2. 730 N. Linn Street 3. 727 Dearborn Street 4. 734 Oakland Avenue 5. 929 Iowa Avenue 6. 1 Bella Vista Place 7. 817 Iowa Avenue 8. 923 E. Washington Street 9. 1331 Muscatine Avenue B. Minutes for June 8, 2006 meeting 4. Other 5. Adjourn 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. icgo~orglHPhandbook 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 .....~.?!!r.t(!fQ............... o Certificate of No Material Effect ~ Certificate of Appropriateness o Major review o Intermediate review o Minor review Applicant Information (Please check primary contact person) CE( Owner ...J:?~!.&..t-d....LC.tf.~!.~I.~.f.....JK).Jl6:.l,.;.~~........ Phone.~!.~...{e?.~..~.~(e......r!.~....~1..!..'1....#..~~..!~~!e.... 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Address .......................................................................................... .......................................................................................................... Phone.............................................................................................. ......................................................................................................... email................................................................................................ Application Requirements Attached are the following items: o Site plan o Floor plans o Building elevations ~ 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 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 ....~.~..~.....~:......s..~r.r.:.tX1..(!:~......fZ:!.....~ A - ~ .................................................................................................................... Use of property ....GJ.e:rz::...l.~.F#./::~..9.......t..Q/:{:Qa........... Date constructed (if known}......L'1.~~.............................................. Historic Designation Ilt 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 o 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 ~ 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 .............................................................................................. 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Summit St., Unit A4 / Brian & Christine Douglas Application Attachment / Photographs 1) Existing Courtyard / Exterior Entry 2) Existing Fiberglass Door 3) Replacement Door (Original door from 335 S. Clinton) "') Staff Report June 22, 2006 Historic Review for 228 S. Summit - #A4 District: College Hill Conservation District Classification: Historic Landmark and Key-Contributing property in the district The applicants, Brian and Christine Douglas, are requesting approval for an alteration project at Unit A4, 228 South Summit Street. This apartment building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, a Local Landmark, and a Key-contributing property in the College Hill Conservation District. The applicant intends to replace an entry door for Unit A4. Applicable Regulations and Guidelines: 4.0 Iowa City Historic Preservation Guidelines for Alterations 4.8 Doors Staff Comments The apartment building was built in c. 1916 with Prairie Style. The existing door for the apartment is a full glass door. The applicant intends to replace it with a salvaged wood flush-panel door with four vertical glass lights. Because the building and its fenestration elements do not have any ornamental features, staff believes that the proposed door, which is more ornate, is not consistent with the stylistic features of the building. 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 mee~on the fourth Thursday. Applications are due in the PCD Office by noon on f,onday the week prior to the meeting. ' ~:t~t~b~~ed .....()1J..(!.:i~............ [J .Certificate of ~~";:.(~~erial Effect ,~ Certificate of Appropriateness [J Major review [J Intermediate review [J Minor review Applicant Information (Please check primary contact person) )L Owner ...=.!.r;.D~....~9::~..':).~............................. Phone......~.2>~....:...cl~~.~................................................ Address ...7.~~...........N.;........4/1J.(.!....~..,.................. ......................................................................................................... email................................................................................................ '-11 Contractor .~.;............................................................ 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Application Requirements Attached are the following items: [J Site plan Q Floor plans [J Building elevations 9l Photographs [J Product information [J Other... ............ ...... ............. .......... ......... ..... ............. ....... If the proposed project entails an addition, a new structure or a significant alteration to an existing structure, please submit a site plan, floor plans. building 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 .....:1~~......t:J.;.....s.~~~..~.................. Use of property ......s.:.f.~i~Afo.~,,?::\._................. ........................ Date constructed (if known).....1Q.:/9........?................................. Historic Designation [J This property is a local historic landmark OR iI---. This property is located in the: 'li' Brown Street Historic District [J College Green Historic District [J East College Street Historic District [J Longfellow Historic District [J Summit Street Historic District [J Woodlawn Historic District [J Clark Street Conservation District [J College Hill Conservation District [J Dearborn Street Conservation District [J Lucas-Governor Street Conservation District Within the district, this property is classified as: [J Contributing o Noncontributing ~ 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) o 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) ~onstruction of new building o Repair or restoration of an existing structure that will not. change its appearance [J Other ....... .......... ............. ...... .... .... ......... ........... ..... .......... ... ....... ..... 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Plan Sets: Extra Blueprint: Mirror Reversed Plan: 3 Set Package $319.00 No Extra Blueprints No Change CQJ:reclReJ!di~~l~Jl~ No Change Please Check your selections before processing your final order. Add To Shopping Cart View Shopping Cart House Plans / Garage Plans / Qrderin~ Info About Us / Contact Us / ReSOurces / Links / Site Map / Disclaimer Staff Report June 22, 2006 Historic Review for 730 N. Linn Street District: Brown Street Historic District Classification: Contributing The applicant, Hallie Sims, is requesting approval for a new addition at 730 North Linn Street, a contributing property in the Brown Street Historic District. The applicant is proposing to construct a new garage with apartment above using fiber cement board siding exterior and double-hung windows. ApJ>licable Regulations and Guidelines: 6.0 Iowa City Historic Preservation Guidelines for New Construction . 6.2 Outbuildings Staff Comments The original house on this property was built in 1891 with some Victorian/ Queen Ann influences, such as decorative front porch, front gable with a paired window, and tall and narrow windows. It can be categorized as a Vernacular Cottage with details influenced by Queen Anne style. The form and style of the proposed garage, however, is closer to the Cape Cod cottage, with details such as the segmented garage doors and dormers. Staff suggests that alternatives using some of the features from the house should be explored. Please refer to the image attached herewith. Ap-plication for Historic Revrew 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. Applicant Information (Please check primary contact person) Q Owner ..f)a.v.,..~J.......N.~...5c?............................... Phone......33.@....5...7.q:s..:.............................................. Address ..7...~.J....../)..:0;;.r..bat...f.')...5t:.............. ..~w.~...w:.:f.y...;LIt.......G:..2..'?.~().. ~::~;~:~.~.:::::<:;:I;::;S::::iD~~;;:::::::::::::::::::::: Address ......7...2,..1.........(J..-2.!4l..~..r..~....~;k....... ........;:z:J:?~..O;.......c..~:.f..(......:rA.......5.?r.:?/ir.2.. 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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 de- scribe the scope of the project. Provide a written description of the proposed project on the second page of this application. ~~t~t:~b~~ed ....6..:.1.2...0h............ Q ~tificate of No Material Effect ~ . CbPificate of Appropriateness ~ Major review Q Intermediate review Q Minor review Property Information Address of property ....7.Z7.......().i:3S,{~:!..f.'!,...si.... -r- '4-LA ...............::'::la~.c...c...~.....t....;k...n:.....~.~.................................. Use of property .....:S..~.t.1..1.L-e......J;<;:;,/4:':.::..... ........t:k.~ Date constructed (if known)................................ .............................. Historic Designation Q This property is a local historic landmark OR (J 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 Iff'Dearborn Street Conservation District Q Lucas-Governor Street Conservation District Within the district. this property is classified as: Q Contributing Q Noncontributing Q Nonhistoric Pl]'ject Type V Alteration of an existing building (ie. iding a . d window replacement, skylights. window openin a erations, 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 appearance Q Other .............................................................................................. Project description .....t2.12f!J,;;>;;~..Jf"d.J.='1.!d.i.f.h..c.,.e"""~5.J:cli......~.... .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. ........................................................................................................................................;......................................................................................................... .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. ......................................................................................................................................................................................................... ......................................................................................................................................................................................................... .......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 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Exterior a.fpearance changes ..............:5.,:cJt.~............................................................................................................................................................................................................. .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. ......................................................................................................................................................................................................... ......................................................................................................................................................................................................... .......................................................................................................................................................................................................... ......................................................................................................................................................................................................... .......................................................................................................................................................................................................... ......................................................................................................................................................................................................... ......................................................................................................................................................................................................... ......................................................................................................................................................................................................... ppdadm/HP HandbooklApp.p65 Staff Report ] une 22, 2006 Historic Review for 727 Dearborn Street District: Dearborn Conservation District Classification: Non-Historic The applicant, David Naso, is requesting approval for an alteration project at 727 Iowa Avenue, a contributing property in the College Hill Conservation District. The applicant is proposing to replace the existing aluminum siding with fiber cement board siding. Applicable Regulations and Guidelines: 4.0 Iowa City Historic Preservation Guidelines for Alterations 4.5 Siding Staff Comments The house was built in 1947. Although the map in the IC Historic Preservation Handbook shows this property as non-historic, the construction date suggests that this house meets the '50-year' criterion. The single-story, gabled house was built with a very basic utilitarian form and some influence of Ranch Style. A projecting gabled side entrance is centered on the front fa<;ade, and paired windows are placed on either side of the entrance. Although not very significant, the house represents a style and form that was popular at the time. Because the house does not reflect a contributing style of the Dearborn Conservation District, in staffs view it should be considered a non-contributing house in the neighborhood, not a non-historic. The house currently has replacement aluminum siding, and the applicant intends to replace it with fiber cement board siding. Staff has suggested that the applicant investigate the condition of the original siding underneath and whether it is feasible to restore/repair the original wood siding. Staff recommends approval for the replacement with fiber cement board siding if restoring the wood siding is not feasible. Staff also recommends maintaining any trim, comer boards, and eave and frieze boards that are revealed once the aluminum siding is removed or installing appropriate new trim and boards. eAll ~ 33t!)./21 ':1-3 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. Applicant Information (Please check primary contact person) o Owner ..b~~........~~............... Phone.....~.J..~..........~.:;!.~........2.".~;3............ Address ...:t.3.~.........~.I(I~O...A.~ .........~.fr:....~~~...y...f!.=..a::-. email......................il.................................................s..z.....~D o Contractor ...At~..y.......~.r&dJ................ Add ress ... ............................... ............................ ................... ......... ...........mmmmm~4c.~'T#.mm....mm...m. 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Provide a written description of the proposed project on the second page of this application. For Staff Use: tJ &; ~ () ~ ,0 (p Date submitted ....................................................... o ;;ertificate of No Material Effect Ilr' Certificate of Appropriateness o Major review o Intermediate review o Minor review Property Information r Address of property.....1::3..~......tP4~/J4iJ.b..Mlf:; ,....."............................................................................................................ Use of property............tt~........................................... Date constructed (if known)............~,.~.&................................... 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Applicable Regulations and Guidelines: 4.0 Iowa City Historic Preservation Guidelines for Alterations 4.5 Siding Staff Comments The Site Inventory Sheet for this house, built in 1936, categorizes it as an example of romantic revival cottage based on its side-gabled steep roof and centrally located decorative gable with an offset projecting gabled entrance. The applicant has proposed a back porch with a flat roof, wide columns with recessed wood panels, and similar railing ~ow wall with recessed wood panel). The sketch included in the application also shows some ornate details (dentils) for the frieze board. The original house was not built with minimal decorative elements. Staff feels that the porch should be very simple and consistent with house and its architectural style. The applicant has proposed steps on the southeast corner of the porch. Building code requires installation of a railing for steps with more than four risers or if the porch deck is 30 inches or more above the grade. The sketch does not show a railing. The applicant, has been made aware of the requirements and is expected to submit the revised sketches prior to the meeting. 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 ...~.!.~r/~................ 1:1 Certificate of No Material Effect ~ Certificate of Appropriateness ~ Major review 1:1 Intermediate review 1:1 Minor review Applicant Information (Please check primary contact person) , Owner .Jt.I!.a,r.:~......................:............ Phone.............';;{7&.........................................j;......................... Address .......71...l..:.....E;,....d1Ir.:k~1........................... email.......................,....17............................................................. 11 Contractor .J.~...~&::::::.............................. Address .......... ....... ......... .................. .......... ...................... ..... .... ..... Phone.............................................................................................. email...................................Ik..................~~...... 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Replace east & west living room windows wI patio door Existing windows at masonry wall Remove extg brick (buff) & wdws ",- '''''~ '" - " B ~ 8'-4" -- masonry opening --- . Proposed patio door replacements // r C) c: .2: ~ o ~ c: o (/) co E b . Lo t i; 'I -41......1 I ~ Wood filler strip - New brick infill --' (terra cotta) ~. :r ..- ~- / New thru-wall AC J unit; paint to match brick L ~ 6'-4" ~=-i -- New masonry opening 8'-4" -- Original masonry opening --- 6/7/2006 8: 29:49 AM .... o "' o 0 "C I Co F- I (0 Staff Report June 22, 2006 Historic Review for 929 Iowa Avenue District: College Hill Conservation District Classification: Non-Historic The applicant, Jeff Clark, is requesting approval for an alteration project at 929 Iowa Avenue, a non-historic property in the College Hill Conservation District. The applicant is proposing to create openings for air-conditioning units for individual apartments. The openings (16 inches x 26 inches) will be created near the proposed patio doors. Applicable Regulations and Guidelines: 4.0 Iowa City Historic Preservation Guidelines for Alterations No specific guidelines are applicable. Staff Comments Staff recommends approval. 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 tMowa City Historic Preservation HandbooloNhich is available in the PCD office at City Hall or online at www. icgov.org/HPhand book. Meeting schedule: The HPC meets the secondThursday 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. ~~~~:a:b~i~ed .......~.~.1~......... o ftrtificate of No Material Effect .v6 CeJtificate of Appropriateness ~ Major review o Intermediate review o Minor review Applicant Information (Please check primary contact person) x... Owner ...Hallie Sims................................................................. Phone....319-541-4636.............................................................. Address ...1011 Church Street................................................ ......Iowa City, IA 52245............................................................... emai L....hall ie-si m s@uiowa.edu............................................ o Contractor ................................................................................ Add ress .......................................................................................... ......................................................................................................... P hone............................................................................................. email............................................................................................... o Consultant ..William Sims..................................................... Address ....735 Ridge Road....................................................... ...Lansing, NY 14882.................................................................. Phone.....607-533-7024 or 607-255-1954 (wk)................ ......................................................................................................... emai 1....wrs4@cornell.edu........................................................ Application Requirements Attached are the following items: o Site plan ~oor plans ~uilding elevations \JV4>hotographs .0 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 sufficientije- scribe the scope of the project. Provide a written description of the proposed project on the second page of this application. Property Information Add ress of property ......1 Bella Vista Place........................................ .....lowa City, IA 52245............................................................................... Use of property ......single family dwelling........................................ Date constructed (if known) .......1920................................................. Historic Designation o This property is a local historic landmark OR Cxl ~his property is located in the: 1-G1 Brown Street Historic District o College Green Historic District o East College Street Historic District o Longfellow Historic District o 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: X Contributing o Noncontributing o Nonhistoric Project Type a 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 ~ Repair or restoration of an existing structure that will not. change its appearance o Other .............................................................................................. Hallie J. Sims 1011 Church Street Iowa City, IA 52245 Tel: 319-541-4636 9 June 2006 Iowa City Historic Preservation Commission Planning and Community Development 410 E. Washington Street Iowa City, IA 52242 Dear Iowa City Historic Preservation Commission; I recently purchased the property at 1 Bella Vista Place in the Brown Street Historical District ofIowa City. The house was built in 1920 and has been used as a rental property for several years. I plan to make it my primary residence, and request permission to repair and restore the house without altering the existing footprint. In planning and executing the restorations, I am consulting with Dr. William R. Sims (Cornell University, Ithaca, NY), who has training in architecture, city planning, and historic preservation and extensive experience in restoring historic homes. Specifically, the work on the house will involve the following: (1) removing the existing, synthetic siding and restoring the wood clapboard siding and trim beneath; (2) painting the restored wood siding in a color scheme that is consistent with the architectural style of building; (3) restoring the original doors and windows or, where necessary, replacing them with appropriate wood frame windows and doors; and (4) restoring the open front porch by removing the existing aluminum windows and screen door. Thank you for your consideration. Please contact me if you have any questions or suggestions. Sincerely, I ' . ~~ Hallie J. Sims 1 Bella Vista Place. Iowa City: Hallie J. Sims (owner) PROJECT DESCRIPTION: 1. All facades: remove the existing, deteriorated synthetic siding; restore and paint existing wood clapboard siding and trim underneath; restore to color scheme that is consistent with architectural style of building. 2. Front porch: remove the existing, deteriorated aluminum windows and screen door and restore as an open porch. 3. Doors and windows: where possible, original doors and windows will be restored. Some existing windows are aluminum frame that have deteriorated and are not appropriate for the style. Some doors are deteriorating synthetics in inappropriate styles. These will be replaced with historically appropriate wood frame doors and windows. Where possible, appropriate doors and windows will be located through salvage and restored. 4. Replace roof electric service entry with underground electric service entry. MATERIALS TO BE USED: 1. Exterior paint for siding and trim 2. Wood frame windows and doors to match architectural style of house EXTERIOR APPEARANCE CHANGES: 1. All facades will be returned to original wood clapboard siding and trim. 2. All facades will be painted with historically appropriate color scheme. 3. Front porch will be returned to original open plan (no windows or screen doors). 4. All windows will be restored to wood frame windows of appropriate styles. 5. All doors will be restored to historically appropriate wood doors. 6. Electrical service entry on roof will be removed. \.J o .." '. " -'t".f'- :~ l'a1D\elXlll'l"J'. ,.....,~. :~TI'l.L 1ieI'f~~ . WI~tPl.lJ'o1Il1HG.~"""" ~~lt.~-~ --..J. . '1~C- =:fi:tl= ~1~1a. .- .- :~ '.I .j ] ,"1 I · ---2 'l:'-- )I'::: -:::i'''''r~' --} Ii '\, ~ .1 ~-t "'1 , I ---.. ....-, ;:'"~~:;t rr~l ,I "."...: w-",; : r.~ (:~~ t ...:~ut;:; ~~- ~f:iA5et:1~HT..__EL:.Ati=--- -::.'. ~~ ..~ ~.. ....~ .:::.....-1,~;_ ~..l~ =Ii.!li--- ~ NEB ~d'..;;; 1 DELL.A Yl5TA Pt.,ACe: ~~ -t; n }, ~, ., I 1 ... I ",. ~ I , :...+. ;;1'fd&!.-- =rt~ ::u!tL- 1 II. , :t II ~ ,j If ..._____J I I :1 *.~;!~~ -..!J-" ~.~' .- ~.:.., ...., t ". ~~I ... I, .. _TS:"l\f.:::. ,I .'Ii~"'tx. .~ il ;.!.J.;t' : .,.. ,," ,. i ~'j.. .~! ... ..4J .-; ..... lo. , . 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Staff Report Historic Review for 1 Bella Vista District: Brown Street Historic District Classification: Contributing June 22, 2006 The applicant, Hallie Sims, is requesting approval for an alteration project at 1 Bella Vista, a contributing property in the Brown Street Historic District. The applicant is proposing to 1) restore the front porch, which was originally open and recessed below the hipped roof, by removing the windows and doors from porch; 2) remove a French door on the front fa<;ade and install a pair of double-hung windows to match the existing double-hung windows on the house; 3) relocate a pair of windows on the south fa<;ade and another double hung window on the north fa<;ade; 4) repair other deteriorating windows or replace certain windows, if necessary, with wood windows; 5) remove and close an electrical service entry on the roof; and 6) remove an human entry door on the west fa<;ade (lower level) and install a new steel garage door. The applicant also intends to remove the exiting asbestos siding and restore the wood siding and trim. ApJ>licable Regulations and Guidelines: 4.0 Iowa City Historic Preservation Guidelines for Alterations 4.5 Siding 4.7 Windows 4.8 Doors 4.9 Porches Staff Comments The house was either moved to this site or built at the location in c. 1901. It is a Cottage style house with a hipped roof with a front gabled dormer. The front porch was originally open and, according to the Site Inventory Form, was recessed below the hipped roof. The porch originally may have been built with wood columns and balustrade. The house currently has replacement asbestos siding, and the applicant intends to restore the wood siding and trim underneath. The dormer has a five-over-one double-hung window flanked by a five-light window. Other windows on the house do not have divided lights. In the absence of any evidence of divided lights in most windows, staff believes, using one-over-one double hung windows will be more appropriate than the proposed divided light windows. Application for Historic Review Application for alteratJons to the exterior of historic landmarks or prope"'" des 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 fowct City Historic Preservation Hondboolc, which Is available in thePCD office at City Hall or online at www. 1cgov.orrlHPhandbook. Meeting sdiedule: The HPC meets the second Thunday 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. 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Historic Designation l:I Thlsproperty is a local historic landmark OR l:I This property Is located In the: l:I Brown Street Historic District l:I College Greea Historic District l:I East College Street Historic District l:I Longfellow Historic District l:I Summit Street Historic District l:I Woodlawn Historic District l:I Clark Street Conservation District ~ College Hill Conservation District l:I Dearborn Street Conservation District l:I lucas-Governor Street Conservation District Within the district, this property is classified as: (J . 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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 ........t;f;,/..!.1.!~........ 9r Certificate of No Material Effect V'I Certificate of Appropriateness Q Major review Q Intermediate review Q Minor review Applicant Information (Please check primary contact person) Q Owner r.~",P.~~l-!.d/;~.~...t.~............................................ Phone......'JI..fi..:..33.f.. :..~f.r..'I"l....T\'.......................... 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')2240 MEMORANDUM Date: June 16,2006 To: The Historic Preservation Commission From: Sunil Terdalkar, Associate Planner Re: Staff Comments on projects submitted after the deadline I have included three applications that were submitted after the application deadline and following is a brief about each project: 817 Iowa Avenue (Storm-damaged property) Non-contributing property in the College Hill Conservation District The applicant is proposing to 1) re-open an enclosed front porch with fiberglass columns; 2) increase height of a portion of the roof; 3) replace the existing siding with fiber cement board; and replace windows (material information not provided). 923 E. Washington Street (Storm-damaged property) Contributing property in the College Hill Conservation District The applicant is proposing to replace the existing standing seam metal roof with asphalt shingles. 1331 Muscatine Avenue (work without permit) Contributing Structure in the Longfellow Historic District The applicant is constructing stairs with poured cement concrete over exiting stairs. HIS has issued a 'stop work' notice as work was started without prior permit or review. The applicant has removed exiting metal pipe railing and will be required to install a new railing that is complaint with building code. The applicant was made aware of the requirements and is expected to submit details prior to. the meeting. Staff comments and recommendations will be provided in a separate mailing prior to the meeting. MINUTES HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION THURSDAY, JUNE 8, 2006 EMMA J. HARVAT HALL PRELIMINARY MEMBERS PRESENT: Esther Baker, Michael Brennan, Richard Carlson, Michael Gunn, Michael Maharry, Pam Michaud, Jim Ponto, Ginalie Swaim, Tim Weitzel MEMBERS ABSENT: None STAFF PRESENT: Sunil Terdalkar OTHERS PRESENT: Kevin Bebout, Fran Blanc, Helen Burford, Pat Cincotta, Loren Deetz, Mark Meier, Marty Wank CALL TO ORDER: Vice Chair Carlson called the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m. PUBLIC DISCUSSION OF ANYTHING NOT ON THE AGENDA: There was none. ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION: Certificates of Appropriateness. 404 South Summit Street. Weitzel took over as Chair of the meeting at this point. Terdalkar said that this property is a contributing structure in the Summit Street Historic District. He said the application is to demolish part of the existing sleeping porches and rebuild two-story open porches. Terdalkar said the Commission previously reviewed this property regarding the removal of part of a collapsed shed. He stated that when the shed was removed, the porch had to be stabilized. Terdalkar said the owner now wants to open the porches instead of building a closed porch. Cincotta said there are some issues to be resolved with the pressure treated wood. He said that now that he is aware of the guidelines, he feels the plan can be revised in order to come to a compromise that will work. Cincotta proposed leaving the framework, the joist and the ribbon, as pressure treated and then covering the outside of it with a prime ribbon that is paintable. He said that he would put the bead board that is around the whole house on the underside of the second deck so that the pressure treated wood won't be exposed there. Cincotta proposed changing all the posts, rails, and balusters, possibly to cedar, which is paintable. Weitzel said he felt that there also some design issues regarding historic context. He said the plan would change a closed sleeping porch to an open porch. Cincotta said he and the owner believe it is more appropriate to the house than the sleeping porches. He said that as the porches were constructed, he does not feel they really matched the house. Blanc stated that there are perhaps two timelines with regard to construction of the house. She said the sleeping porches were not original to the house. Blanc showed the photographs showing the front porch that was removed from the house several decades ago. She said that what she is proposing is reasonably similar to what the front porch looked like after the fire that occurred about 1918. Maharry said there is some decoration on the columns and underneath the porch roof and asked Blanc if she wanted to replicate it on the new porches. Blanc said she did not. Cincotta said he felt that if the Commission required it, he would try to duplicate the low? spot at the rail. He said, however, that with the deck above, too much ornamentation would make this look too busy. Cincotta said that if the existing porches were there, he would have to replicate and duplicate around the house. He said that since they're not there and there is nothing really ornate on the house now, it may be inappropriate to start putting it up. Maharry asked what historic time period was being emulated with the construction of this porch. Cincotta said the idea was to go back to the front porch style that was there. He said there is really not a need for sleeping porches on the house, and they really don't match the structure anyway. Cincotta said he Historic Preservation Commission Minutes June 8, 2006 Page 2 thought an open porch would be much more pleasing to the eye. He added that the property next door also has open porches. Weitzel asked if the porch could just be removed. Blanc said it could not be taken off. She stated that when the porches were built, the entire configuration of the roof was redone so that the roof slants out to accommodate the two porches. Weitzel asked what date that occurred. Blanc said that from what she has pieced together, she felt that it occurred sometime around 1920 or possibly a little later. Gunn said that there is certainly evidence that originally there was not a second story porch at all. He said there is evidence of a return on the gutter of the gable end on the back that would have matched the opposite side. Gunn stated that originally there probably was a one-story porch similar to the front porch, but then the sleeping porch was added at a later date. He agreed that the roof appears to have been substantially rebuilt and is in good shape. Maharry asked what the architectural style of this building would be. Weitzel said that it has sor:ne characteristics of a Queen Anne. Carlson said that it is sort of Edwardian. Weitzel said it is more subdued than the typical Queen Anne, but there is actually a back wing that has a Greek revival appearance. Blanc said that the house has always been described to her as Italianate in style. Weitzel agreed that it has Italianate elements as well so that maybe it would be considered an Italianate with Edwardian additions. Weitzel said the point of the porch is trying to decide when it was built and what historic significance it contributes to the building. He asked if the Commission feels, since it is a later addition, it achieved significance in and of its own right or if it detracts from the character of the house. Weitzel said that from there, the Commission has to decide the appropriate course. Maharry asked what style the owner wants the porch to emulate. He said that, as drawn, it does not seem to have any style. Maharry stated that it is just straight up and down without any decorative elements to define it as any particular style; it is just very vertical and horizontal. Blanc said she likes it very simple. She said that it would be appropriate if it looked somewhat like the porch in the photograph. Maharry agreed but said that porch is actually not simple; there is actually some very nice detail on the porch columns and above on the roof. Blanc said she did not wantto emulate the front. She said that the front porch is exposed to the street and serves a different purpose than what an open porch on the side would serve. Blanc said she would like to have a simple design. She said the stark straight lines seem appropriate to keep a simple pattern and would not be anomalous to the rest of the house. Swaim asked how visible this would be from either street. Cincotta said it is not facing Court Street at all. Swaim stated that a side or back porch could have been much simpler than a front porch. Gunn stated that the porch would face south and is quite visible to someone walking by on Summit Street. Weitzel asked if the proposal is for solid columns or if the plan is to build them up out of boards. Cincotta said he would like to use solid four by four. Weitzel said that historically columns were built out of board, and they had a dimensional look that was similar to an architectural column. Cincotta said he may be able to duplicate the bottom part, with a little applique around it and a little plinth block around the bottom. He said he thinks that would be appropriate and would be as much ornamentation as this deserves. Cincotta said there is nothing ornate on this house, and anything that was ornate has long since been removed. Maharry said the goal of this historic district is to help design neighborhoods to look like they looked 100 years ago when the house was built. Cincotta said that is why he is suggesting doing the bottom part. He said that it is not really appropriate to use the ball and spindles that are on the top. Cincotta said that if this is to get to a period, it would be appropriate to stick to the front porch period, the lower part, and match the rail, match the plinth, and match the applique on the posts. Gunn said that Italianate often, even on simple porches, might have a simple bracket at the top, which is a pretty simple thing to add and breaks up the length and lends itself to the style. Weitzel said the owner is quoting the front porch as the goal, but the design the owner is saying she wants to do is actually quite a bit less developed than that. Cincotta said the front porch design is not Historic Preservation Commission Minutes June 8, 2006 Page 3 really a goal. He said he was willing to compromise. Cincotta said the owner wants something simple, and the Commission wants a little ornamentation. He said he hoped to meet somewhere in the middle. Blanc said she wants to keep the porch simple so that it is appropriate to the house and would not want to see turned spindles on the house. She said that the goal is not to imitate the porch that was in front, although she is using that as a guide to achieve something that is appropriate. Maharry said that if the owner is amenable to emulating the column base as in the photographs and something simple for brackets, that would be fine with him. Cincotta asked if the Commission wants to have a small cornice at the top of the posts. Gunn suggested using an approximately six by six square post with a built out base and a simple bracket in the plane of the building. Blanc said she would certainly approve that over the detail that is shown in the photograph. MOTION: Gunn moved to approve an application for a certificate of appropriateness for 404 South Summit Street as submitted, with columns being approximately six by six square with a built-out base, a bracket added to the top, and all exposed surfaces being wrapped in pine or cedar that is paintable. Ponto seconded the motion. AMENDMENT TO THE MAIN MOTION: Gunn amended the motion to include a balustrade with approximately two-inch square spindles and stairs with a railing to match. Ponto seconded the amendment. Gunn said he believes the guidelines require a full two inches by two inches on the spindles. Cincotta responded that it would probably be proportional if he is going to use six by six, so he would increase that to be proportional. Terdalkar said that the guidelines specify one and one-half inches or greater for square spindles. Carlson said he was not certain that the curved brackets as sketched look Italianate, and this is really kind of a later Italianate house. He said he likes the idea of a little more ornamentation but not a lot. Weitzel asked if there is crown molding on the house. Cincotta said there is no crown molding on this house. Blanc responded that it is strictly vertical and horizontal. Gunn asked if it is the design of the brackets or brackets at all that Carlson is questioning. Carlson stated that it was possibly both. He suggested that this was one issue that could be left to staff and chair to determine. Swaim said she also had some hesitation about the brackets. She said that if part of the purpose is to break up that long space and blend it in some way, she was still nottotally convinced that brackets are needed architecturally, as opposed to just visually, in terms of that space. Swaim agreed that if they are added, they would need to be very simple, because there is just nothing else on the house. Swaim asked Blanc if she had any plans to rebuild the front porch. Blanc said she probably would not, because it takes a lot of light away from the front rooms. Weitzel said he suggested crown molding, because a lot of turn of the century columns had what is called a bed mold, which is not a full crown mold but is a somewhat simplified decorative molding. Carlson said that since there was no porch there originally, this would create something for the house. He said that, therefore, anything appropriate to a house of that era would be fine. Carlson said that simpler is better, but simple can look like a modern deck, which the Commission doesn't want, or can look like a simple 1900 porch, which the Commission would want. Weitzel stated that the real issue is what did the columns and balustrade look like. Blanc said that is how she feels about it. She said that embellishment so often looks like it is stuck on, because it is hard to get it right. Weitzel said that it would not just have straight columns but would have something. Blanc agreed but said she would rather have something really simple that has integrity. Swaim asked if the build out for the base means that it hits the ground and there is a little bit of molding around that and asked if there is some way that can happen at the top also. Weitzel said that is very Historic Preservation Commission Minutes June 8, 2006 Page 4 typical of what would have happened. Swaim said then that if the balusters and columns have the right proportions and the bit of molding at the top is added, similar to what is on the bottom, that might do it. Weitzel suggested a classical Greek or Roman column with a plinth at the top and a base that is wider. He said it could be a simple roundness or something; it doesn't have to be elaborate. Blanc said the built- out base should be square, not round. Carlson suggested that staff and chair could work out the minute details later, including the type of moldings and what kind of plinth block would be appropriate. Blanc said that she needs to get going on this project pretty urgently. Gunn said the motion could be amended to have top of the column details to be worked out by staff and chair. AMENDMENT TO THE MAIN MOTION: Gunn moved that instead of using brackets, the details at the top of the columns would be worked out by staff and chair. Cincotta asked if the only thing stopping this from moving forward is the upper cornice or whatever would be there. Blanc said she needs to get started on the project. Terdalkar said he would be willing to work with the owner and applicant tomorrow on this project. Cincotta said that he could not put a proposal together that quickly. Michaud asked if the six inches usually seen at the base of these columns would not be adequate for the top as well. Gunn said that it seems like there is some effort to add some ornamentation on top, although not everyone is in favor of brackets. He said the alternative is for the owner and contractor to come in the next day and sketch out a plan. Terdalkar presented a sketch to Blanc and Cincotta. Cincotta asked if the sketch called for champhered edges with a plinth on the top. Terdalkar confirmed this. Cincotta asked if this would call for champhering the corners of the six by six, plinth the top so the champher looks like it goes around. He said it would be totally appropriate. Blanc confirmed that it would be fine with her. Weitzel said it is a little decorative yet pretty simple. AMENDMENT TO THE MAIN MOTION: Gunn moved to amend the main motion to include a column of the detail as sketched by staff. Ponto seconded the amendment to the main motion. The motion carried on a vote of 9-0. 628 North Johnson Street. Terdalkar stated that this is a key-contributing structure in the Brown Street Historic District. He said the proposal is to build a shed with a footprint of about fifteen feet by fifteen feet and a height of about ten and one-half feet. Terdalkar said the application refers to vinyl siding, but the applicant has agreed to change the material to vinyl cement board. Terdalkar said there is also a mistake in the application regarding where the skylight is shown. He said that has been changed, and he passed around new drawings. Terdalkar said the applicant had proposed using a slider window, and Terdalkar suggested using a window that would match other windows on this type of structure, generally the bond sash, muntin-type window. Marty Wank said he is an architectural designer and has worked on this project. He said that people volunteered to build this shed, and he volunteered to draw it. Wank said he did not realize this was in a historic district when he came up with the plans. He said the Commission's suggestions sound good to him, and he understands the reasoning. Wank said he is basically going to copy the brackets and things that are there and will be doing the same little angular cuts and things like that. Wank said he already has the window, and it is a slider. He asked if he could put mullions into the window and then paint the trim the same way so it all looks like it belongs there. Wank said he could match the very top attic window, which appears to have some vertical dividers, some divided lights. He said he already has the window on site, as well as a door. Wank said perhaps he could just incorporate the window and door by changing their character a little bit. He said the door is a typical, therma-tru door, with a couple of rectangular dividers, probably three on a side. Historic Preservation Commission Minutes June 8, 2006 Page 5 Maharry said that historic doors and windows are available at the salvage barn. Wank said he is open to suggestions. He said the door he has now is a man-door of three feet by six feet dimensions. Ponto said he likes the fact that the brackets and all that are being copied and said it makes it look nice. He said that since this matches so well, the window and the door become more of a concern than with just a simple building. Wank said he would be glad to go to the Salvage Barn to see if they have something that will work. He said the door he has now is a Therma-Tru insulated door and is made of painted steel with insulation. Wank said he thought the house was built in the early 20s and has kind of a bungalow look. Gunn said that if the door is painted, that would probably be acceptable. He said that the window is a bigger concern to him, because it looks like a slider and probably will always look like a slider. Wank said he could look at the Salvage Barn for a window. Maharry said the window could be returned to the Salvage Barn for a refund, if it doesn't suit. He suggested that staff and the Chair would be able to decide what window would work for this style of house if the rest of the Commission were amenable to that. Maharry asked if the frame came with the door. Wank said he would probably use the fiber cement board for trim and use some wider trim, probably to match the width that is on the house. Swaim said the slider window is shown as horizontal and asked if the Commission is looking for something that would be more vertical. Gunn said that a barn sash window would be appropriate. MOTION: Gunn moved to approve an application for a certificate of appropriateness for the construction of a shed at 628 North Johnson Street, as submitted, with the slider window being replaced by one or two plain, barn sash or double hung windows. Maharry asked if the motion should include an option for chair and staff to decide on a window if the applicant can't find a barn-type sash or double hung window. Weitzel said that would be okay, or the motion could include a range of appropriate options. Carlson suggested allowing one or two four-light barn sash windows or one double hung window with no divided lights, a small one over one. Weitzel said that a barn sash can be obtained at a building center, and they're fairly cheap. He said that one can probably attach some kind of hardware to that to make it operable. AMENDMENT TO THE MAIN MOTION: Gunn moved to amend the main motion to approve an application for a certificate of appropriateness for the construction of a shed at 628 North Johnson Street, as submitted, except that the slider window is to be replaced by one or two divided four-light barn sash windows or a double hung window appropriate to the style of the main house or some other option at the discretion of the chair and staff. Maharry seconded the motion. The motion carried on a vote of 9-0. 5 Bella Vista. Terdalkar stated that this is a contributing property in the Brown Street Historic District. He said the application is for the construction of a new deck at the rear of the property and adding on to an existing deck. Terdalkar said the footprint would be 11 by 13 for the one to be added onto the existing deck and 21 by 15 for the new deck to be built around a tree. Terdalkar said the decks would be above grade about 12 to 24 inches, so in some places there will need to be balusters and steps. He said the applicant intends to install baluster all around. Terdalkar said the material would be paintable wood. Meier, the contractor for the project, said he would use pressure treated wood for the posts, for beams, for joists, and for decking. He said the four by fours for the railings would be pressure treated, because it is yellow pine, and he has found that cedar does not last, nor is it strong enough. Meier said he would use cedar for the top board and cedar for the banisters in between. He said it would sit for a year, and then the owner would bring in someone to stain it. Meier said one deck is 15 feet from the house, and the other would be 16 feet from the house. Historic Preservation Commission Minutes June 8, 2006 Page 6 Weitzel said that as long as the Commission is assured that the deck will be stained, this should be okay. Meier confirmed that a maintenance person comes in once a year to do the staining. Ponto asked what kind of spindles the baluster would have. Meier replied that they would be two by twos. Weitzel asked if the deck would be visible from any direction. Meier responded that it might be briefly visible from a car coming down Bella Vista where there is a hill. He said that otherwise it is not visible. Terdalkar agreed that there is really only one spot from which this could be seen. MOTION: Maharry moved to approve a certificate of appropriateness for the project at 5 Bella Vista, as proposed. Terdalkar said the guidelines state that if any part of the deck or porch is highly visible from the street, it has to be paintable wood. Maharry commented that it has been determined that this would not be highly visible from the street. Ponto seconded the motion. The motion carried on a vote of 9-0. 409 Oakland Avenue. Terdalkar said that this application was previously tabled by the Commission, because there was not enough information regarding the reason for proposing a wholesale replacement of all of the windows in the house with metal clad wood windows. MOTION: Ponto moved to bring consideration of the application for 409 Oakland up from the table. Swaim seconded the motion. Weitzel said this was tabled because the Commission wasn't certain of the reason for the replacement. Terdalkar said that when he went by the house, he could see the storm windows, and there was no visible damage to the storm windows. He said there was certainly some paint peeling off and some putty that was visibly damaged on the windows. Terdalkar said he spoke with the contractor, who believed the owner wanted to replace the windows for energy conservation. Terdalkar said he suggested repair, if there is any possibility of it, because they have both storm windows and the existing window sashes. He said that he was unable to reach the homeowner for information. Bebout, the owner of the house, said there is deterioration on some of the windows, which is part of this. He said the other part of it is that he wants to change to something that obviously looks pretty much the same. He said however, instead of having the storms to be changed from screens, and he doesn't use the screens any more because they look worse in the summer with the screens on since they're on the exterior, the new would have the screens on the interior, and they wouldn't be visible and would be usable. Bebout said the house is not air conditioned; there is no central air. He said the upstairs is air conditioned with a wall unit that is visible only from the back. Bebout said the downstairs is not air conditioned at all, because the window units would have to go on the front windows. He said he is therefore trying to put in windows where one can actually ventilate and live in the house three months during the summer. Bebout said the tilt sashes would allow that much better than what he has, because he doesn't use the screens because of the way they look. Bebout said that a couple of windows were changed before this became a historic district. He said they are not divided lights but are basically solid windows. Bebout said the replacements would all be divided lights. Bebout said that because of the dimensions, only the sashes themselves have to be replaced. He said there would not have to be any tearing out of the frames, because the frame structures are still fine; it is the actual sashes themselves that have deterioration. Historic Preservation Commission Minutes June 8, 2006 Page 7 Gunn asked if these would be vertical vinyl tracks with sashes set into them. Bebout said they are actually wood, because they come primed. He said there would be wood on the exterior, and he believes it is clad with aluminum. Gunn said that these are metal clad wood windows. Terdalkar confirmed this. Terdalkar said that the windows would have a simulated muntin pattern. Weitzel said that the Commission has approved this kind of window before. Gunn said the brochure refers to "historically accurate details such as 7/8 true divided light at a level of architectural accuracy to virtually any renovation project." Terdalkar said the brochure that was submitted refers to simulated divided light. He said it will have separate muntin patterns on the glass surface on both sides. Weitzel said that both of those would be appropriate. MOTION: Ponto moved to approve a certificate of appropriateness for the replacement of windows at 409 Oakland Avenue, as proposed. Baker seconded the motion. The motion carried on a vote of 9-0. 942 Iowa Avenue. Terdalkar stated that this application is for the replacement of a window on the side, as shown in the packet. He said that currently it is a fixed pane, but it looks like the storm window has a vertical divide. Terdalkar said the owner wants to replace a window that he mistakenly cancelled. Weitzel said the owner basically wants to take a single sash and put in a double hung window. He added that what is there now is not historic. Ponto said the proposed window would look better. Maharry agreed. Swaim said that this house has some historical significance. She said that around 1918, the house was purchased by the Iowa Federation of Colored Women's Clubs for the purpose of housing black women students attending The University of Iowa, because it was difficult for them to find living quarters. Maharry said that would make the house eligible for grant money, because of the historic significance. MOTION: Maharry moved to approve a certificate of appropriateness for the replacement of a window at 942 Iowa Avenue, as described. Carlson seconded the motion. The motion carried on a vote of 8-0. MINUTES FOR MAY 25.2006 MEETING. Weitzel asked Commission members to submit typographical corrections to Terdalkar. Ponto said that on page four, in the eighth paragraph, the word "application" should be changed to "manufacturer's brochure." MOTION: Swaim moved to approve the minutes of the Commission's May 25, 2006 meeting, as amended. Gunn seconded the motion. The motion carried on a vote of 8-0. OTHER: Burford asked if the Commission had reviewed a request from the Summit Street apartments to replace a door on the ground floor. Terdalkar said that an application has been submitted, and there would be an intermediate review, because this is a conservation district and it is just a door change. Weitzel said that 228 South Summit is a landmark property, even though it is in a Conservation District. He said it would therefore come before the Commission for review. Burford said she has been contacted by the Office of Civic Engagement at the University. She said that this summer the office has a group of people who they would like to place in volunteer opportunities on Tuesdays from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Burford said that there is a need to research and review properties on the near south side and asked if the Commission would be prepared to set something up. She said she would be willing to set aside time to work with this group of people to look at this. Weitzel said he thought that would be great. He said that the near south side is an area that has been targeted for redevelopment. Weitzel said that the City Council and the Planning Department is very interested in increasing the tax base in that area so that redevelopment is a high priority. Historic Preservation Commission Minutes June 8, 2006 Page 8 Weitzel said that historic properties are mentioned in the near South Side Plan as being taken into consideration. He said that to do that, the City will need to know what kind of context is there and the level of integrity of the preservation. of buildings in that area. Weitzel said that this volunteer effort would basically take care of the survey. Burford said she spoke to Jack Porter earlier in the day to clarify the application process for grant recipients. She said that property owners who have multiple properties in either the historic or conservation districts will be able to apply for funds for each property. Burford said, however, that his position regarding the use of hardi-plank was not as encouraging. Weitzel asked if a commission was formed, as discussed, to review the applications. He said that at some point the State had mentioned having a member from Iowa City take part in the decision-making process. Terdalkar said he discussed this with Porter, who did not know. Terdalkar said he then asked Cathy to find out what the decision was. Terdalkar said that if nothing has been done yet, he would want to suggest that there be a Historic Preservation Commission member on the Commission at least in an advisory capacity, so that the State commission can be informed of the guidelines. Terdalkar said that Porter asked him to be present when the grant awards are decided. Terdalkar said that Porter informed him that fiber cement board is not consistent with the NPS guidelines for rehabilitation. Terdalkar said they would allow fiber cement board on the sides of a building that are not prominent facades of the building. Swaim said Porter told her that fiber cement board would be okay for an addition to a historic structure. She said he told her that the issue is in the repairing of a visible part of a building that has wood siding. Terdalkar said that HRDP funding can be used for a project that involves repair and restoration according to the guidelines. He said that fiber cement board would be acceptable on the side of a building that is not prominently visible. Terdalkar said, however, that wood should be on the front and any prominent facades. Maharry asked how many applications have been turned in. Terdalkar responded that only two applications have been submitted, but 15 or 16 applicants have met with the advisors. He said he would expect there to be between 16 and 20 applications, from both the historic and conservation districts. Maharry said he believed that the State legislature did not include the conservation districts in the language. Terdalkar said that if a building is eligible for listing, it will be considered. Weitzel said that any building that is potentially eligible, in a conservation or historic district, would be considered. Carlson stated that the building can't just be contributing to a conservation district, it has to be individually eligible for the National Register. Weitzel said the Commission is also looking at an application for a historic district on Iowa Avenue. Brennan pointed out that siding alone doesn't disqualify a property, so the reason a house is non- contributing has to go beyond the mere presence of siding. Weitzel said that was not an accurate assessment when the survey was done, but he said that it was not an official survey either. Terdalkar said it has also been discussed that some consultants and/or historians who survey these properties give importance to certain things, and certain things are missed. Gunn pointed out that the Commission can change the status of a property, with reason, by ordinance and guideline. Terdalkar said that the deadline for the applications is June 13th. Burford said that those who live in a conservation district have been counseled to complete a site inventory form. Maharry asked if the appointed commission would rule at the time of review whether the property is individually eligible for the National Register and give the owner money based on that. Weitzel confirmed this. Burford said the only thing they are being difficult about is the hardi-plank. Weitzel said that Porter wants the front and prominent facades to be wood. Swaim said that Porter feels that fiber cement board makes a different kind of shadow line and never really looks like wood. Weitzel said the Commission chose hardi-plank as an appropriate synthetic alternative to wood, because it is a compromise position and is not plastic. Historic Preservation Commission Minutes June 8, 2006 Page 9 Weitzel asked Burford if the applicants were applying for the maximum funding amount. Burford said that she has seen the gamut. Maharry said the distributors of funding will determine if a property is eligible right then and there. Weitzel confirmed this. Maharry said that saves a step on the part of the Commission. Weitzel said that is true for individually eligible properties, but if the Commission wants to pick up properties that are not individually eligible but would be contributing to a district, then the Commission would have to go ahead and look at designation of a historic district right away. Terdalkar said Porter suggested that if the Commission can lobby to change the legislative language, which recognizes local landmarks, to say that a contributing building in the conservation district would be eligible, that would open more options. Terdalkar said that if they recognize the local landmarks, which in some cases are not eligible for National Register listing, they might be convinced to recognize contributing structures in conservation districts. Maharry asked if there was any new information about 17 South Governor. Weitzel said the Commission directed HIS to investigate the situation, but he has not heard anything back yet. Baker pointed out that the building is still not covered. Maharry asked what the next step would be. Terdalkar said that Jan has opened a file, and HIS will check out the property. Terdalkar said that HIS has tried to contact the owner. Weitzel said the Commission could ask HIS to give this an expedited review; otherwise, Terdalkar might have to go to the City Council and ask that it have HIS do something about this. Burford said she learned that grant funds can actually be used for acquisition of a property. Terdalkar stated that Colette Pogue contacted him regarding the Montgomery Butler House. He said that Pogue sent a letter to the Commission asking what can be done to preserve the house. Terdalkar said that the building is not being preserved properly either inside or outside. Weitzel said that Marlys Svendsen is looking at the property as part of the Preservation Plan. Terdalkar said that Kerry McGrath has suggested to him that the property could be eligible for the Historic Site Preservation grant money. Terdalkar said that it is a grant match from $40,000 to $100,000. Weitzel said that Svendsen had a plan for addressing this, with or without the Preservation Plan. He said that Svendsen was told that someone was going to buy the property, and then Svendsen stopped looking at a course of action for the property. Weitzel said that he has not heard of anyone being serious about buying the property. He pointed out that the City Water Department did not want anyone living so close to the water supply. Maharry said that this would be his last Commission meeting, as he would no longer be a resident of Iowa City. He stated that as part of the Muscatine Cultural Alliance fundraising efforts, one option for donors is to earmark their donations to the Muscatine Historic Preservation Commission. 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