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IOWA CITY HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
Thursday, July 13,2006
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. 730 N. Linn Street
2. 18 S. Governor Street
3. 828 E. Washington Street
B. Minutes for June 22, 2006 meeting
4. Other
5. Adjourn
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MEMORANDUM
Date: July 13, 2006
To: The Historic Preservation Commission
From: Sunil Terdalkar, Associate Planner
Re: Revised proposal the project at 730 N. Linn Street
The application was tabled in the June 22 meeting and as discussed the applicant has submitted a
revised proposal for the new detached garage with apartment above at 730 North Linn Street. The
applicant is now proposing a one-and-one-half story structure with a footprint measuring 34 feet x
26 feet. The proposed structure has a small entry porch on the fIrst floor and three dormers. Please
refer to the sketches attached.
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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 5T~u.ri......J3..I:::'W..tI.d5-:..t2...L........
Phone .....:3..-J:..7.:..-::..y.:f:.r:t..J............................. ......................
Address ...(f!.;.J..~.....!f.~(2..,.~~.......~..L................
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Address ./..J.I..~......g(,.(,..'S.!::1......II?..1:..~.....................
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o Consultant ...fi)../.A..........................................................
Address ............................ ..............................................................
Phone.... ................................................. .........................................
email................................................................................................
Application Requirements
Attached are the following items:
o Site plan
o Floor plans
;a--.Building elevations
o Photographs
o Product information
o Other ..............................................................................
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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~~ted ......C!f?/..t<J/?!f:.............
o ~ertificate of No Material Effect
ve::('" Ce9iflcate of Appropriateness
ua' Major review
o Intermediate review
o Minor review
Property Information
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Use of property ../.<...(:,:...~f...f2..q,?:!.z.d:..f......(.4..t?.!..t(,..'t:.. )
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Historic Designation
o This property is a local historic landmark
OR
o This property is located in the:
o Brown Street Historic District
... -. 0 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
~lIege Hill Conservation District
o Dearborn Street Conservation District
o Lucas-Governor Street Conservation District
Within the district, this property is classified as:
o Contributing
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Project Type
prAlteration of an existin building (ie. siding and window
replacement, skylight window 0 enin Iterations, new
decks, porch reconstruction, baluster repair or similar)
o Addition to an existing building (includes decks and ramp~)
o Demolition of a building or portion of a building (ie. porch,
chimneys, decorative trim, baluster or similar)
o Construction of new building w.'l(
~ Repair or restoration of an existing structure tMt wtu..t (= (, - '4. < ~
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Project description: Foundation of duplex was damaged by the recent
tornado. All four corners and the center bearing wall of the foundation were
cracked. Allied Insurance Company inspected the damage and agreed to pay for
a new foundation.
We will be raising the duplex, removing the old foundation and installing new
poured foundation walls. The north side of the foundation will have a full walk-out
instead of the previous 4' exposed block wall. The building will sit at
approximately the same height as it did on the old foundation.
In addition, we will be pulling the east wall back and re-attaching it to the roof. The
shingles will be removed and new shingles installed. All this will have no effect on
the appearance of the house.
Materials to be used: The foundation will have a smooth panel poured wall.
The walk-out will have cement board siding and cedar trim around the windows
and doors. Windows will be Gherkin vinyl double hung and the door will be
fiberglass half-light as shown.
Exterior changes: The north side of the house will be a full walk-out versus
the previous bank and 4' of exposed block wall.
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Staff Report
Historic Review for 18 S. Governor Street
District: College Hill Conservation District
Classification: Contributing
July 7, 2006
The applicant, Steve Bernhardt, is requesting approval for a partial demolition and an alteration project at 18 South
Governor Street, which is a contributing property in the College Hill Conservation District. The applicant has
removed the masonry-stone or stone-faced concrete block-foundation, basement windows and excavated the
ground. The applicant has also removed the front porch except for the roof, a two-story side porch and three stoops.
The applicant is now proposing to re-construct the foundation with poured concrete and an exposed wall on the
north side with an entry door and two sets of paired double-hung windows. The applicant has proposed to use fiber
cement board siding on this portion of the basement wall. The applicant further intends to re-shingle the roof to
match the existing.
Applicable Regulations and Guidelines:
4.0 Iowa City Historic Preservation Guidelines for Alterations
4.1 Foundations
4.4 Mass and Roofline
4.6 Windows
4.8 Doors
7.0 Iowa City Historic Preservation Guidelines for Demolition
Staff Comments
This eclectic house, built in c. 1908, is an example of the 'Classical Box'. It is a basic four~square house with a hipped
(pyramidal) roof and a full-width front porch, a front gable dormer, and two side gabled dormers. Features such as
symmetric arrangement of windows flanking the entry door, the front gable bay dormer with the semi-circular
window, and classical columns on the porch, are borrowed from the Colonial Revival Style. The house was converted
into a duplex at an unknown date. At the time a two-story porch/ deck was added on the south side with a patio door
on the second story, and the side gable windows were replaced. Despite these and other alterations-synthetic soffits,
new porch railings-the house maintains most of its original features and from.
The applicant has removed the foundation, five basement windows and a cellar entry, three stoops, a front and a side
porch, and has excavated the ground with no prior permit or review. The applicant intends to build a basement with
pored concrete retaining walls on the south, the east and the west side and a wood frame wall with fiber cement board
siding on the north side. Originally, this portion of the basement was not exposed, and if it were exposed, it would
have been a masonry wall as the original foundation was.
The applicant intends to install a new fiberglass half-light entry door and two pairs of vinyl double-hung windows on
this exposed basement wall. Any of the basement windows removed will not be re-installed as per the application. As
per the guidelines, any alterations should be done in a manner that is appropriate to the style and age of the building
as well as its neighborhood context. In staffs view, exposing the north foundation wall, adding a third entry door with
and two sets of paired windows significantly changes the character of this Classical, Eclectic House and is not
consistent with neighborhood context. If the goal of this alteration project is to create more habitable space installing
an egress size window should be sufficient. Staff recommends exploring other alternatives to create additional
habitable space considering following aspects:
1) Using masonry or concrete block foundation/retaining wall for the foundation and maintaining original grade;
2) Installing an a door at the location of the cellar entry, if any entry door is necessary;
3) Installing an egress size window on the east side with a window well;
4) Installing the original basement windows or similar replacement windows in their original location; and
5) Rebuilding the front porch to match the original with appropriate railing.
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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.
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o Site plan
o Floor plans
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o Photographs
o Product information
o Other ..............................................................................
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a significant alteration to an existing structure, please submit a
site plan, floor plans. building elevations and photographs.
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o Woodlawn Historic District
o Clark Street Conservation District
)( College Hill Conservation District
o Dearborn Street Conservation District
o Lucas-Governor Street Conservation District
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camparker [camparker@iabar.org]
Thursday, July 06, 20064:04 PM
Sunil Terdalkar
kmcdonald@neumannmonson.com
Demolition of Sorority house at 828 E. Washington Street
Dear Mr. Terdalkar:
The Alpha Chi Omega House Corporation is requesting a Certificate of Appropriateness for
the demolition of its building located at 828 East Washington Street, Iowa City. Pursuant
to our conversation, I am supplementing our application with this e-mail to further
explain our timeline for demolition.
Advanced Technologies has performed an asbestos survey on the property, and found asbestos
throughout the house. We have hired them to abate the asbestos. The Iowa Department of
Natural Resources (DNR) requires a 2-week notification before the process of asbestos
removal may begin. Advanced Technologies has notified the DNR of our intent to remove the
asbestos. Pursuant to this notification process, asbestos removal will begin on or about
July 12, 2006. This process may take a couple weeks.
Our understanding is that once the asbestos is removed, the DNR must inspect the property.
When the property passes this inspection, we will be able to proceed with the demolition.
We are unable to give a more specific timeline on the demolition, as we do not how quickly
the DNR will give their approval. What we can tell you is that we will be working with
Noel Tree & Crane Service, Inc. for the demolition of the building. They have indicated
that they will work with us to accomplish the demolition as soon as possible.
Also, pursuant to the Iowa City Historic Preservation Handbook, we understand that before
a Certificate of Appropriateness for demolition is approved, the Iowa City Historic
Preservation Commission must approve a Certificate of Appropriateness for the building
that will replace the one being demolished. The April 13, 2006 tornado destroyed our
sorority house, surprising us with the need to rebuild. We are not prepared to file an
application for approval of a new building at this time.
We wish to inform the Historic Preservation Commission of our intent to build a new
sorority house on the property located at 828 East Washington Street. We are in the very
beginning stages of planning for our new facility. We have every intention of building a
new sorority house which will further enhance the beauty of the College Hill Conservation
District.
Respectfully submitted,
Cynthia Parker, President
Alpha Chi Omega House Corporation
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Sunil Terdalkar
From: Kim McDonald [kmcdonald@neumannmonson.com]
Sent: Friday, June 30, 2006 11 :29 AM
To: Sunil Terdalkar
Cc: camparker@iabar.org
Attachments: AXO Storm Damage Assessment.pdf
Sunil,
I had completed your Application for Historic Review and had it dropped off at your office. I understand you wanted
some pictures of the existing house and also had asked about the future planning. Attached is a copy of the Storm
Damage Assessment Report we prepared for the Alpha Chi Omega House. It includes some photos of the existing
building. As far as future plans for the Sorority go, Neumann Monson has not yet been engaged to design a new
building for them. The sorority's foundation is still negotiating with the insurance company and has every intention of
rebuilding on the existing site. The new building would of course, meet current code as well as any historic zoning
requirements. I understand Cynthia Parker, president of local board, is in the process of writing a letter to you
expressing their intentions to rebuild. Neumann Monson. hopes to be a part of that process once the settlement with the
insurance company is resolved. Asbestos abatement is slated to begin occur in the next couple of weeks. In the
meantime, the house continues to fall apart without a roof to protect it from the elements and it is becoming rather sour
inside. I would hope the Historic Preservation Committee would allow this structure to be demolished in interest of
public safety. If you have any additional questions, please contact me.
Kim S. McDonald, AlA
Vice President
LEEDTM AP
NEUMANN MONSON
ARCHITECTS
COLLABORATIVE PROCESS
PERFORMANCE SOLUTIONS
Ph 319.338.7878 Fax 7879
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7/7/2006
NEUMANN MONSON
AR,C HIT E C T S
A PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION
111 E. COLLEGE ST. IOWA CITY, IA 52240
319.338.7878
319.338.7879 FAX
Storm Damage Assessment
Alpha Chi Omega Sorority
April 19,2006
Introduction
At approximately 8:30 PM on April 13, 2006, a category F2 tornado cut a 412 mile long path
through Iowa City causing extensive damage to many buildings. The following morning,
Neumann Monson Architects received a call from Marsha Grady, a national Vice President for
the Alpha Chi Omega Sorority House asking for assistance in completing a storm damage
assessment for their house at 828 East Washington Street. The primary purpose of the initial
assessment was to determine if it was safe for the residents to re-enter the building to retrieve
personal property. This document describes the conditions of the house as reviewed the morning
of April 14th, following the storm. The walkthrough was conducted by Kim S. McDonald, an
architect and Vice President of Neumann Monson Architects along with Lynn Boettcher, a
structural engineer and partner with M2B Engineers.
The original house was built in 1890. Additions were completed in 1950 and 1961. The 3 story
house is a brick veneer, balloon frame structure with a complete basement. See attached reports
from the Iowa City Assessors Office.
Assessment
A walk around the structure was conducted. Extensive damage was noted over the entire
property. The east wall of the house as well as most of the roof is completely missing; a portion
of this wall served as a bearing wall for the center portion of the east side. This area will require
shoring in order for the residents to be able to return. Multiple windows are broken or missing
and there were many holes in the structure from flying projectiles.
Upon entering the structure, we first investigated the basement. Several windows are blown out
and there is damage and debris in the perimeter rooms at the west and north sides which have
exposed exterior walls. The south and east walls are below grade. The structure at this level
appears to be sound. Further investigation of the west and north wall may be required. The core
of the building at this level is in decent shape.
The first floor has extensive damage in all perimeter areas with the south and east areas being hit
the hardest. Extensive cracking is present at the main entry and at the perimeter bearing walls of
the original structure on the east side and at the interior bearing wall and fire place. Bathrooms
at the core however, show little or no damage.
As we progressed upstairs, the amount of damage appeared to increase logarithmically. The
second floor has extensive damage at virtually all the perimeter rooms. With the east bearing
wall missing, the floor in this area sags dramatically. No one will be allowed to enter this
portion of the house without shoring the structure from below. There is significant cracking in
the plaster walls and the structure appears to have lifted and twisted. Some door frames, even at
the interior area show signs of racking. The north wall is a concern as it appears to bow outward.
Clothing from the floor above is falling through larger cracks in the joint between the ceiling and
the wall.
The third floor suffered the most extensive damage by far. Insulation from the attic is
everywhere, making it difficult to breathe at times. The insulation appears to be cellulose;
however there is some concerns that asbestos may be present give the time frame of the later
additions. As noted previously, the roof is essentially missing and several rooms are completely
open to the sky. Broken joists and debris are scattered throughout. The north wall at the third
floor is bowed out approximately 4-6" from the remaining structure. Heavy winds or additional
water damage could cause a complete collapse of this wall.
Recommendations
In our professional opinion, given the extensive damage to the structure at the second and third
floors and subsequent water damage from exposure, these areas should be completely
demolished. The south portion of the house which we understand to be the original 1890's
structure is also structurally unstable and should be demolished down to the foundation. The east
wall is missing and the north wall has pulled away from the rest of the structure. There may be a
few rooms at the core of the house on the first floor and most of the basement areas that could be
saved however it would be difficult and costly to protect these areas during demolition of the rest
of the house. Again the north wall even at the basement level is suspect. The core of the house
that is in decent shape is not the historic 1890's portion; it is from the 1950's addition and brings
into question its historical value. With these considerations, we believe the house to be a total
loss. Our recommendation is to completely demolish the heavily damaged existing structure,
including the foundation and rebuild.
Sincerely,
~~!?~
Iowa Registration No. 7600
Partner
M2B Engineer
Kim S. McDonald, AlA, LEEDAP
Iowa License No. 5215
Vice President
Neumann Monson Architects
Yard Extra Information
Description Item Count Year Built
WOOD DECK
1
2004
Land Front Foot Information
Lot Front Rear Side 1 Side 2
Main Lot 80.00 80.00 150.00 150.00
Building Permit Information
Date Number Amount Reason
6/17/2004 03-00394 3,663 Windows
Sketch
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34
35 B FR
[2558]
32
8
74
9
12
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15FROP 12
[132]
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16
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34
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[948]
9
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11125 FR
[36]
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1950
30
12
1950
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8 CONCPATIO
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145 LF 15 BRK
14 LF 25 BRK
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Staff Report
July 7, 2006
Historic Review for 828 E. Washington Street
District: College Hill Conservation District
Classification: Contributing
The applicant, Cynthia Parker, is requesting approval for the demolition of the structure at 828 East Washington
Street, which is a contributing property in the College Hill Conservation District. The structure was damaged in the
April 2006 storm.
Al1plicable Regulations and Guidelines:
7.0 Iowa City Historic Preservation Guidelines for Demolition
Staff Comments
The applicant has not provided any plans for the proposed building. Before a Certificate of Appropriateness for
demolition is approved, it is required that a Certificate of Appropriateness for the building that will replace the one
being replaced. The intent is to ensure that demolition of primary buildings is carried out only after it is determined
that restoration is not feasible and the applicant is aware of the new structure is subject to Historic Review and the
careful planning is involved in designing a structure that is compatible with the character of the neighborhood and the
original structure. In the absence of a proposal for the new structure, staff recommends that the applicant provide a
timeline for the project describing stages beginning with the process of demolition to building the new structure.
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Historic Preservation Commission
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MEMORANDUM
Date: July 13,2006
To: The Historic Preservation Commission
From: Sunil Terdalkar, Associate Planner
Re: New Material- MiraTEC-Treated Exterior Composite Trim
The applicant, Shelly McCafferty, is requesting approval for the use of a new material for exterior
trim as wood substitute. Please refer to the attached information from the product website.
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MINUTES
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
JUNE 22, 2006
EMMA J. HARVAT HALL
PREUMINARY
MEMBERS PRESENT: Esther Baker, Michael Brennan, Richard Carlson, Michael Gunn, Pam Michaud,
Ginalie Swaim, Tim Toomey, Tim Weitzel
MEMBERS ABSENT: Jim Ponto
STAFF PRESENT: Sunil Terdalkar
OTHERS PRESENT: Scott Bartels, Jesse Bulman, Helen Burford, Jeff Clark, Mrs. Kading, Curtis Naso,
Hallie Sims, Clarissa Watt, Keith Venter
CALL TO ORDER: Chairperson Weitzel 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 Aoorooriateness:
1331 Muscatine Avenue. Terdalkar said that this application is before the Commission because the work
was begun before it was reviewed by the Commission and before a permit was issued. He said the
owner is increasing the height of the steps. Terdalkar said that because the owner planned to pour
concrete, the railing was removed, and the owner now needs to install a new, code-compliant railing. He
said the railing must be 42 inches high, because this is a commercial property. Terdalkar said the
existing railing needs to be changed, and the proposal is for a simple pipe rail with a second pipe rail in
between. He said the owner will need to use a newly-designed pipe rail with balusters or a railing with
mesh, see-through expanded steel.
Watt, the owner of the building, showed two samples of what could be used as mesh fill-in for the railing.
Terdalkar said the question is whether the change in risers is okay and whether this kind of railing would
be acceptable. Watt stated that the change in the risers was mostly for safety reasons.
Weitzel added that Watt had called him a few weeks ago to find out what could be used for repair.
Weitzel said that he recommended the abertrom concrete repair product, which turned out to be
unacceptable. Watt said she tried it, but it didn't look good.
Toomey asked if the stairs would need to have a ramp to be handicapped accessible. Weitzel said that
would be under the purview of Housing Inspection Services.
Terdalkar showed the railing to be used. Watt said the mesh material would fill in the spaces. Terdalkar
said he thought this would be okay, because instead of having balusters allover, this would be fairly
nondescript. Weitzel added that it is probably more cost effective than using balusters.
Terdalkar said he thought the owner would end up doing a new railing altogether, because as the height
has increased, the width of the section has decreased.
MOTION: Swaim moved to approve a certificate of appropriateness for a project for steps and a
railing at 1331 Muscatlne Avenue, using either of the proposed mesh materials to enclose the
space in the railings at the height as designated, with staff and chair approval of the design.
Terdalkar said that because the Commission doesn't have all the details, he could ask the builder to give
a drawing to be approved by staff and the chair.
Toomey seconded the motion.
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Gunn said he thought the mesh was fine but said that he had a pretty strong preference for the mesh with
the squares, as opposed to the diamond mesh. Weitzel said he also leaned toward that material, as it
has a little smaller profile.
The motion carried on a vote of 8-0.
730 North Linn Street. Terdalkar stated that this is a contributing structure in the Brown Street Historic
District. He said the proposal is for a new garage with an apartment above it. Terdalkar said the owner
proposes fiber cement board siding for the exterior and double hung windows, although the material for
the windows was not specified.
Terdalkar said the owner also has not specified a design for the garage door or the entry door. He said a
drawing from a planning website has been submitted. Terdalkar said the footprint is about 30 feet by 24
feet, and it will be 22 feet high.
Mrs. Kading, the owner, said she was available to answer questions about the project.
Terdalkar referred to a different plan that he found on the same website as the submitted plan. He said
he suggested the other plan, because it is much simpler and would be more in tune with the architecture
and window pattern of the house.
Mrs. Kading said she did not necessarily dislike the new plan but would have to consider the dimensions
more closely. She said she looked at thousands of plans to ensure the dimensions work well with the lot
size, the location on the lot, and the interior layout.
Terdalkar said that Mr. Kading had stated that it would be possible to work with the contractor to change
the floor plan and dimensions, if necessary. Mrs. Kading said she did not see much difference in the
styles of the two plans. Terdalkar responded that Mrs. Kading's plan was more of a cottage style, but the
house is a vernacular Queen Anne. He said the proposed plan shows segmented arches on the garage
door, in the cottage style, as opposed to a square opening. Terdalkar said the way the dormers flank the
central dormer also indicates a cottage style.
Carlson said that the proposal makes a strong stylistic statement that it is a cape cod. He said the house
is Queen Anne, so that the buildings would be completely incompatible stylistically. Carlson said that he
would like to see a garage that is simple but also fits in better with the character of the historic house.
Toomey said that one cannot tell from the plan what the back side looks like. He said the wall goes all
the way over so that it is not a dormer but is a shed roof. Toomey said the back side does not fit with the
front side, in looking at the picture, at all. He said the back can't be a gabled roof, because at this width, it
would be way up above everything else. Toomey added that if there is a straight normal roof on the back
side of this, the owner will lose three or four feet off of the back side. He agreed that it would not go with
a Queen Anne at all.
Mrs. Kading said this will be facing the alley in the far corner of the lot. Terdalkar stated that it would be
visible from both the rear and front.
Weitzel asked if it would be a problem for anyone that this would be visible from the street. Toomey said
it would be to him, because a Queen Anne would have a straight hip roof, unlike this design. Carlson
said that the issue is not only the shed roof; it is the shed roof plus the stylistic details of this that make it
a cape cod of colonial revival.
Brennan said he likes the doors on Terdalkar's proposal better, although there would be less natura/light.
Mrs. Kading said she did not care too much about the doors. She said she has not found a website with
specific Victorian style garages that she could use. Terdalkar said the plan he found was from the same
website that Mrs. Kading has used. Mrs. Kading said she realized that but would like more information
about the plan.
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Weitzel asked Mrs. Kading if she would be amenable to working with Terdalkar on this plan and then
coming back before the Commission. He said that otherwise the Commission could take a vote to see
how this comes out.
Toomey asked if the ridge height of this would meet code. Terdalkar said that the midpoint of the roof
has to be less than 20 feet so that the plan would be acceptable.
Carlson asked Mrs. Kading if she had looked for Victorian or at least simpler, not so colonial, styles. Mrs.
Kading said she was not too familiar with the style, so she looked for one that she thought would go well
with the house. Toomey suggested to Mrs. Kading that she look for a Queen Anne carriage house.
Gunn said that the difference between one dormer or two is not a stylistic difference. Mrs. Kading asked
what she should look for regarding the difference in style and said she did not care about the style of the
door. Weitzel replied that it is somewhat the door and somewhat the returns on the roof that give this its
style.
Terdalkar said the plan he found is just an illustration of what could fit here. He said it does not have to
be exactly like the plan.
Weitzel stated that some Commission members feel that the dormer on the back will change drastically
the functionality upstairs. He said that the plan would have to be altered. Weitzel said this could even
have one large gable coming out.
Michaud said that the windows really .should match the house windows. She suggested that Mrs. Kading
would want to match the windows to the shape and number of panes that the house windows have.
Michaud added that there are no shutters on the house, so one would probably not want shutters on the
garage. .
Swaim said that if Mrs. Kading is researching a carriage house, sometimes that means a more elaborate
building and such. Swaim said that Mrs. Kading would be looking for something relatively modest.
Weitzel said it seems that Mrs. Kading's best option might be to work with Terdalkar on coming up with a
viable plan.
MOTION: Carlson moved to table consideration of a certificate of appropriateness for the project
at 730 North Linn Street to the Commission's next meeting. Swaim seconded the motion. The
motion carried on a vote of 8-0.
727 Dearborn Street. Terdalkar stated that this is a non-historic property in the College Hill Conservation
District. He said that the building has existing aluminum siding, and the owner would like to remove the
aluminum siding and replace it with fiber cement board.
**The tape recorder stops working at this point and then works sporadically for the rest of the meeting. **
Terdalkar said the survey states that this house was built in 1947 and said that this house should
probably be considered eligible under the 50-year premise. He said that the survey states that because
the building was altered, it was not considered a contributing structure to the conservation district.
Terdalkar said that this style of house is also not typically found on Dearborn Street.
Weitzel asked about the survey documentation. Terdalkar responded that one survey.called the house a
non-contributing structure, while another called it non-historic, because it is not the same style as other
houses and was built later than the district's time period.
Weitzel said that a non-historic designation would free up the property from a lot of the requirements of
the guidelines. He pointed out that the application is for siding only. Gunn said that the Commission has
approved fiber cement board in the past as a replacement material.
Toomey asked Curtis Naso, the contractor for this project, if any of the aluminum siding has been pulled
off. Naso responded that he pulled a little of the siding off in the back, and underneath there is four-inch
lapped wood. Toomey said that the owners may not need to reside the house at all. Naso replied that
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the owners would like a maintenance free material. He said that the fiber cement board would have a
pre-painted factory finish that would have a 25-year warranty.
Terdalkar said the first question is why the owner would like to replace the siding, because there is not a
lolof damage to the current siding. He said that if the siding is in good condition, it may not be necessary
to remove it, and if the siding needs to be removed, he asked why the owners would not want to restore
the wood siding underneath.
Naso answered that the owners know of two other homeowners who removed aluminum siding from their
homes and painted the entire houses. He said that within five years of removing the aluminum and
painting the wood siding underneath, sheets of the paint started coming off the wood, possibly from being
covered up for a number of years.
Carlson asked if the fiber cement board would match the original four-inch lap siding. Naso said that it
would be very close. He said that it would be five or six inches with one and one-quarter inch overhang.
Naso said that there would be a four to five-inch reveal.
Toomey questioned why anyone would want to replace wood siding with fiber cement board. Carlson
said that he would be glad to see the aluminum go. Gunn stated that the Commission has approved fiber
cement board where there was originally wood, particularly after the storm this spring. He said it is
probably appropriate to approve this, but at the same time, the Commission should recommend looking at
retaining the wood siding.
MOTION: Gunn moved to approve a certificate of appropriateness for the replacement of siding at
727 Dearborn Street as submitted, with fiber cement board, while retaining the details of the
original house, including cornerboards, window trim, friezeboards, and with the recommendation
that the owner examine the possibility of retaining the wood siding and repairing and painting it.
Naso said that it would be pretty much impossible to miter the corners on the cement board. Gunn stated
that metal corners were used historically. Naso said that the aluminum siding has metal corners.
Terdalkar pointed out that the motion specifies replication of what was there before.
Weitzel asked if the metal corners have very much of a profile. Naso did not know.
Toomey seconded the motion. The motion carried on a vote of 8-0.
734 Oakland Avenue. Terdalkar distributed the applicant's sketch of the proposed porch. He said this is
a contributing structure in the Longfellow Historic District. Terdalkar said the application is for the addition
of a back porch with a footprint of about 10 feet by 24 feet, and the porch would be 33 to 34 inches above
grade. He stated that the owner proposes to use a flat roof to tie into the existing pitch.
Keith Venter, the owner of the property, said the reason for the flat roof is that in time, he would like to
add living space to the house. He stated that in that case, he would use the flat roof as a deck.
Weitzel said that for a porch of any sort, the roof would butt into the dormer. He said that at the present
time, the Commission could disregard any future plans, except the porch addition. Weitzel referred to
staff's sketch for an alternative proposal.
Terdalkar referred to the dimensions on the sketch. He said that because the dimension for the proposed
porch is ten feet, within the 14 feet there is not enough space as required for the stairs. Terdalkar
suggested going on the sides for the steps, with a compliant rail on the side.
Venter said that he would prefer the stairs to come straight out. He said he would not have a problem
reducing the depth of the porch to nine feet, if necessary.
Terdalkar said that at least four feet ten inches would be needed to get off the porch from any side. He
said that at least 15 feet would be needed for the porch and stairs. Yenter said it would be feasible to
notch into the porch. Terdalkar said that now there are two feet between the landing and stairs. Venter
said he could move (something). Terdalkar discussed using the dimensions of the porch (or something
about one step off).
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Weitzel said that as long as (something is okay), the Commission could approve the design for this.
Terdalkar said the drawing suggests inside two inches wide. He said (something here about column with
insets using single or a pair to make a simpler porch.) Terdalkar stated that the proposed design would
be more fitting for a larger house.
Venter said he could do smaller columns. He suggested a two by six framing, with a rail of two by four
framing to fit inside. Venter said (something about two by six columns inside wrapped with one inch pine
board). He said (something about two by six, 5 % inch columns and the side another %).
Weitzel asked about the inset. Gunn asked if this was to be a 10- inch square column, and Venter
confirmed this. Terdalkar said (something about 8 % or 8 square and said that it can be solid). He added
(something about HIS would be requiring that solid columns be put in).
Terdalkar said (something about a precedent for this) and said the house has the look of an English
cottage, which would generally have a porch on the side of the house. He said that there is no space
here for a porch on the side. Terdalkar said therefore, that if a porch is added to this house, it should be
simple in design and would generally be a plain, functional porch.
Weitzel said (something about the design and paneled columns). He said that as staff has suggested,
plain columns would be in order here. Venter said he would be willing to go with smaller, square
columns. Weitzel suggested using eight-inch columns.
Weitzel suggested using the same footprint but having a simple balustrade with more square, simple
dimensions without panels. He asked Commission members for opinions regarding the design. Swaim
replied that there is next to no design on the back of the house. She said that the panels look bottom
heavy and have too much detail.
Weitzel said the house is a minimalist traditional house, a very simple, Tudor revival. Toomey stated that
the proposed porch looks massive compared to the house.
Carlson suggested using a lighter design. He stated that the panels are too heavy for this house and
would be about 30 years too early for this period.
Weitzel suggested solid columns that are eight or nine inches wide. He added (something about the
recessed panels). Weitzel said this could have a simple, solid railing.
Carlson stated that, aside from the mass, there is no ornamentation on the house. Terdalkar agreed.
Weitzel suggested using a handrail, a foot rail, and a piece of plywood in between. Gunn asked if there
would have been cornerboards or crowning on the windows. Terdalkar said there would not necessarily
have been, as it would have been fairly simple.
Weitzel said that the applicant would like a solid panel and that staff has recommended a balustrade. He
said that decorative metal could be used, or a third suggestion would be to open up the metalwork on the
railing.
Carlson stated that an open porch was probably not built on a house of this style so that this is something
new for the Commission to consider. Weitzel agreed that the porch would be an anachronism on this
house and said that, therefore, it would be hard to make it fit exactly.
Carlson said (something about a simple panel and perhaps crown molding). Gunn said (something about
willing to accept a solid rail). Swaim said that it would be okay if it did not have a raised panel.
MOTION: Gunn moved to approve a certificate of appropriateness for the addition of a porch to
734 Oakland Avenue, as submitted regarding the dimensions and structure, but with the following
changes: the columns be approximately eight or nine-inch square; the railing can be a solid,
simple panel with only crown molding and a base of some kind; the floor must be a tongue in
groove wood, preferably fir, floor; and there must be peers put in under the columns of the porch
that appear like masonry with lattice work in between.
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Venter said that he planned to use indoor/outdoor carpet for the porch. Gunn pointed out that a
contributing property in a historic district is required to have a wood floor. Venter stated that he would
prefer to have a wood floor anyway; he was just trying to avoid the expense.
Toomey asked if the bead board ceiling is acceptable. Weitzel said that it is probably better than most of
the alternatives.
Terdalkar said (something about the fact that the foundation has to have at least... .). He said that it
cannot rest on the retaining wall. Terdalkar said the masonry peers must be strong enough to hold. He
added (something about the appearance the Commission can require as a foundation).
Weitzel said (something about accepting wood or fiber cement board or make it look
like...something...block?). Gunn said (something about the code), and Terdalkar said (something about
having a wood post a!1d deciding if the appearance is okay).
Baker seconded the motion. The motion carried on a vote of 8-0.
929 Iowa Avenue. Terdalkar said that this is a non-historic property in the College Hill Conservation
District. He said this application is to install air conditioning units in the walls of the apartments.
Terdalkar said the air conditioning units would be set into the openings resulting from the removal of the
picture windows, as allowed in a previous application. He said that new patio doors would replace the
picture windows, and the air conditioning units would be next to those doors.
Terdalkar said that one change is that the previous proposal showed symmetric patio doors with filling on
both sides of the door. He said that now there would be filling only on one side.
Clark, the owner of this property, said that he wants to replace the air conditioners while doing the window
work. He said that the majority of the air conditioning units would face the courtyard, with the exception of
the corner units. Weitzel asked if it would be feasible to install central air. Clark said that there is no
place to put it.
Gunn asked for details about the trim and where the brick meets. Clark said (something about the brick
outside and having horizontal lines). He said he would probably use hardi-plank around (something).
Weitzel asked about taking bricks out, because the units would go past the masonry line. Clark said he
would have to accommodate what is there.
Gunn asked about the appearance. Weitzel said (something about every door bucked back in).
Terdalkar asked about the width of the balcony. Clark said it is about five feet wide and said that the air
conditioning units would stick out about five inches.
MOTION: Toomey moved to approve a certificate of appropriateness for the installation of air
conditioning units at 929 Iowa Avenue. Swaim seconded the motion.
Carlson said he did not think this would be ideal but said he would vote in favor. Weitzel said this would
not detract a whole lot more than the building already does.
The motion carried on a vote of 8-0.
1 Bella Vista. Terdalkar stated that this building is a contributing structure in the Brown Street Historic
District. He said that the proposal is to re-open the front porch, remove certain windows, (replace?)
certain windows, remove the French doors when the porch is open, and remove the entry door to replace
it with a new garage door.
Sims, the owner of the house, said that the porch was originally sided with wood. She said that now the
exterior is covered with asbestos, synthetic siding. Sims stated that she would like to take off the
synthetic siding and restore the original wood and restore and repair the window trim.
Sims said that inside, the porch was originally open with pillars and a solid balustrade. She said that she
would like to restore the porch to that state. Sims said she would also like to replace the two French
doors with double hung windows that are the same as the other windows on the house.
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Terdalkar said (something about the windows on the house having multiple properties? And keeping
something to a minimum). Gunn asked if the windows on the house are original, and Sims replied that
they are not.
Terdalkar said that on the addition in back, the windows are divided six over six, more like a colonial style,
but some are five over one vertical. He said that the porch has some craftsman details.
MOTION: Gunn moved to approve a certificate of appropriateness for an application for 1 Bella
Vista, as submitted. Toomey seconded the motion.
Gunn asked if the handout distributed by the owner at the meeting is any different than the submitted
application. Sims said the handout had some changes that she came up with after suggestions from
Terdalkar.
Regarding the windows, Weitzel suggested matching any new windows to the remaining windows on the
same elevation of the house. He said therefore that on the front, the lower windows should match the
others on the front. Terdalkar said that except for one or two windows, all of the original windows have
been replaced. Weitzel said (something doesn't matter then); one over one would be fine. He suggested
an option of one over one or a divided light in the upper sash.
Sims asked for suggestions for a garage door. Weitzel said that modern doors don't look that good
unless one is willing to spend a lot of money. Sims said (something here about the recommended
window across the top of the garage door).
AMENDMENT TO THE MAIN MOTION: Gunn amended the motion to approve a certificate of
appropriateness for an application for 1 Bella Vista, as submitted at the Commission's June 22
meeting.
Gunn said that he was impressed with the nature of this application.
Toomey seconded the amendment to the main motion. The motion carried on a vote of 8-0.
817 Iowa Avenue. Terdalkar said that this is a non-contributing property in the College Hill Conservation
District and that this is a storm-related application. He said the applicant proposes to change the height
to make a hip roof instead of a gable and to open up the porch. Terdalkar said that it would take more
height to do a hip roof.
Terdalkar said (something about installing a window of similar... and duplicating the center window on the
east fayade). He said (something about horizontal boards on the first floor divided the first stories and
something about placement). Terdalkar suggested matching or removing (something).
Terdalkar referred to a slider window and said that it would be okay to remove that. He said (something
about replicating something on the elevation when replacing the window).
Carlson said that there is a cross gable currently on the hip. Terdalkar said (something about extending
and walls carried over). He said (something about the hip being over and the gable being okay).
Bulman, the consultant for this project, said that he sketched out (something) but thought it would result in
a huge gable and said he didn't like the looks of it. He said (something about cement shakes). Bulman
said that it might look more consistent to go ahead and use four-inch boards. Gunn said (something was
not original), and Weitzel agreed.
Carlson said (something about altering the current shape of the roof and the massing). Terdalkar said
that this property was designated as non-contributing because of all the alterations to the building.
Bulman said the addition on top was torn off during the tornado because of poor construction.
Terdalkar said it is possible there was a cross gable there, and all the other things are additions to the
building. Carlson asked if the two cross gables were at the same height. Bulman said that one was a
little lower than the other.
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Toomey said (something about a new dormer being more coherent to the building). Weitzel agreed that if
the gables were built out, it would be huge. Terdalkar said that it would be nice to make it look like a
cross gable, but he did not think the owner was planning on that, as he is not changing anything in the
rear.
Bulman said that the structural engineer hired for this job recommended this roof. Michaud asked about
the two windows on the north elevation on the north side. Bulman replied that the windows were not
original, and new replacement windows would be double hung. Michaud asked if they would be the same
level as the other one. Bartels, the contractor for this project, referred to the drawings and said that he
was trying to bring back the plane of the second floor.
MOTION: Swaim moved to approve a certificate of appropriateness for the project at 817 Iowa
Avenue, as proposed in the revised drawings. Baker seconded the motion.
Weitzel asked if anyone had a serious problem with the design for this project. Carlson said that even
before the earlier additions, one could see how the building developed organically. He that with this
change, that would be largely hidden. Carlson said that he is not necessarily opposed to making the
building more coherent, but he felt this was just too big of a change to the roofline and massing in all this
hodgepodge and said he therefore could not vote for this.
Michaud said that the problem is that the first addition was too high and now this would bump it up.
Bartels said it is just extending the roof out. Michaud said that Victorian houses usually go lengthwise
rather than crosswise to the street. Terdalkar said that this is not a true Victorian.
Bulman said (something about on the original plan, the gable end was facing the west, and it was
obtrusive). Terdalkar said the reason for the flat roof was to get headroom for the second story bedroom.
He said it was never a two-story house; it was a one and one-half story house. Terdalkar said that this
makes it a two-story house. He said that the peaks should match.
The motion carried on a vote of 7-1. with Carlson votina no.
923 East Washinqton Street. Terdalkar stated that this application is to replace the existing metal roof
with asphalt shingles. He said that the roof was damaged in the recent storm, although he did not really
see any damage on the roof except for what is shown in the application photographs. Terdalkar said that
unless there is damage to the metal standing seam, he did not think he could say that this needs to be
replaced.
Weitzel said that the historical society doing the grant reviews is very much of the opinion that these
standing seam and flat seam turned metal roofs should be saved whenever possible. He added that it
looks like the fascia is broken but questioned whether the roof is actually damaged.
Terdalkar also questioned whether there was any damage. He said if there is damage, it would be just on
the shed, where a tree fell. Terdalkar said he did not see any sheaths blown away from the shed.
Weitzel said that if the Commission does not approve this, it could recommend that the owner document
the damage and come back to the Commission. Carlson asked how difficult it would be to spot repair this
roof. Weitzel replied that Doug Steinmetz has told him that if the roof has not been painted vyith acromax
or something similar that burns when welded, the'metal can be braised or soldered back on top.
Brennan asked if redecking is required to take off the metal roof. Terdalkar said it would. He said he
talked to the owner about this damage, and the owner said a tree fell on the house. Terdalkar said the
owner of the house is a contractor and said the owner was of the opinion that the roof needs to be
replaced. Toomey said this looks to be reparable, as opposed to removing the entire roof. Weitzel said
that because this house is a multi-family rental property, the roof would have to be approved no matter
what.
Gunn said the discussion goes back and forth on this issue - whether the roof should go back to the
original material or whether the metal roof is considered historic in its own right. Weitzel said the State
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Historical Society is of the opinion that these roofs should be preserved, because they are historic in their
own right.
Gunn said the last time the Commission revised the guidelines, the Commission was split on this and so
decided to leave this to the owner's discretion. Gunn said that the Commission therefore wrote into the
guidelines, "Using asphalt shingles that resemble the texture and color of weathered wood shingles for
roofs that had wood shingles historically." He said that the Commission has used these guidelines, and
they are not absolutely consistent with the State. Weitzel said that theoretically, the State Historical
Society interprets the Secretary of the Interior Standards to Iowa, but that doesn't necessarily mean that
the Commission has to agree.
Swaim asked about the cost of repairing a metal roof, plus repainting, versus tearing off the roof and
putting on shingles. Weitzel said it would probably be cheaper to repair, if only spot repair is needed. He
suggested voting this application down and asking for more documentation of the damage.
Gunn said that a few weeks ago, the Commission approved the replacement of a metal roof with asphalt
shingles, but the substantial damage in that case could be seen. Carlson said that until the damage is
documented, he could not vote to replace the roof. He said that if there is only minor damage, he would
like to see the metal roof retained.
Brennan said that if what the owner is proposing is historically accurate to the building he is proposing it
for, the Commission is simply imposing its preference on the owner's preference. Weitzel said that
asphalt is not historically accurate. Brennan said that shingles would be.
Michaud suggested the Commission ask for more documentation. Weitzel said that Brennan's point is
that the owner can take off this roof without (something). Brennan said that depends on whether
redecking is required. Weitzel said that redecking is required. He said that the discussion brings up that
the guidelines don't distinguish here so that the Commission pretty much has to allow it. Weitzel said the
issue is whether the metal roof should be preserved or not.
Terdalkar said that the last time this was discussed, the Commission decided that these items should be
considered on a case-by-case basis, depending on the amount of damage. Weitzel said the State
Historical Society looked at that application and recommended using grant money to repair that roof on
College Street. Baker said that one reason the Commission approved that application was that the owner
had already changed the roof on the house. Weitzel said the owner did make that argument. Terdalkar
said the owner made the argument also that repairing the metal roof would be cost prohibitive and that it
had significant damage.
Weitzel said the Commission basically decided on the last application like this that the original should
prevail and not this era of metal seam roofs. He added that if the owner uses the new metal to replace
the old, it would look worse than the shingles. Weitzel said his opinion overall is to look at the level of
significance of the house and whether it is a landmark. He said that if it is a landmark with a metal seam
roof, (something about old houses and if it is individually eligible).
Toomey stated that there is a time span on metal roofs also, and that is about 70 years.
Gunn read from the guidelines, Section 4.4, "Mass and roof pitch are defining characteristics of historic
architectural styles. Most of the roofs in historic neighborhoods were original sawn cedar shingles,
although standing seam metal was sometimes applied. The texture of the wood shingles on the steep-
pitched roofs was a prominent feature of historic neighborhoods during the 19th and 20th centuries." He
read from under recommended: "Using asphalt shingles that resemble the texture and color of weathered
wood shingles for roofs that had wood shingles historically." Gunn said this was written to allow the
Commission to basically decide on a case-by-case basis. He said that if the Commission did not want the
metal roofs removed, it would have been easy to write the guidelines in that way.
MOTION: Gunn moved to approve a certificate of appropriateness for an application for roof
replacement at 923 East Washington Street, as submitted. Brennan seconded the motion.
Carlson said he still agrees with the state more or less. He said that if the roof is not near the end of its
natural life and if the damage is not great, it is enough of a distinctive historical feature that it should be
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treated as such and not removed if removal is not necessary. Carlson said there is not evidence in this
case that removal would be necessary.
The motion carried on a vote of 6-2. with Carlson and Weitzel votina no.
Weitzel said he agrees with Carlson that there is not enough evidence to support replacement of this roof.
228 South Summit Street. Weitzel said that this house is a landmark property in the College Hill
Conservation District. He stated that the application is to change the door from a non-historic fiberglass
entry door to an arts and crafts-style door that was salvaged from 335 South Clinton Street.
Terdalkar showed a photograph of the door to be replaced and a photograph of the replacement door.
Gunn asked what the most appropriate door for this building would be. Weitzel responded that the entry
door for this building is large with two sidelights and one pane. He said that the side entry doors have two
or three panels, just on the lower half.
Terdalkar said that he likes the craftsman door, but it would not fit this building. Weitzel said that it would
be the most elaborate door in the whole building. He added that the doorway was altered to fit the
fiberglass door that is there now.
MOTION: Gunn moved to approve a certificate of appropriateness for the replacement of a door at
228 South Summit Street. Swaim seconded the motion.
Carlson said that he would vote against this door for the reasons stated. Weitzel said that the historic
criteria for a landmark should be higher than for other buildings, and since it isn't known (something about
the original door...).
The motion failed on a vote of 0-8.
Minutes for June 8. 2006 Meetina.
Carlson said that on page three, in the sixth full paragraph, the first sentence should read, "Carlson said
that the curved brackets as sketched look Italianate, and this is really later than an Italianate house." He
said that on page four, in the eighth full paragraph, last line, the word "vinyl" and be changed to "fiber."
Carlson said that he also had typographical corrections to submit.
MOTION: Carlson moved to approve the minutes of the June 8, 2006 Historic Preservation Commission
meeting, as amended. Baker seconded the motion. The motion carried on a vote of 8-0.
OTHER:
Burford said that on the next Tuesday evening, a social event would be held at 315 Golfview, and the
Commission, as well as Marlys Svendsen, the City Council, the Clarion and Associates employees, and
others have been invited.
Burford said that Friends of Historic Preservation has discussed proposals for HRDP grants. She said
that one of the ideas is doing a survey of the Iowa Avenue Conservation District to see if there is enough
interest, along with a survey of the appropriate intervening area, to adjoin Woodlawn to make one larger
contiguous district.
Weitzel said there has been discussion of canvassing the owners and residents to see if they would back
a historic district there. He said the idea would be that if it passed, there could be one large east Iowa
City district encompassing Iowa Avenue, Washington, East College, the Moffitt Area, and College Green.
Terdalkar said that the way these districts developed may make it difficult to make a case for this. Weitzel
said that the State Historical Society is on board with reducing the number of districts to one larger
district.
Terdalkar said that the timing of this canvassing should be considered, since some residents and owners
are just coming through the aggravation of dealing with the tornado damage. Burford said that the Board
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felt that this would be good timing. Terdalkar said that if this turns out to be a good effort and something
good comes out of the tragedy, then he thought there would be enough support.
Swaim asked if the one clear advantage is that the Commission would have fewer members. Weitzel
responded that it also would give historic district status to the part of Iowa Avenue that is at risk. He said
there is evidence already of the pressure to increase density there. Weitzel said there are other locations
in the City where increased density would be more appropriate.
Terdalkar said that to some extent, having the conservation district there has allowed some control of the
reconstruction. Gunn said that the differences between conservation districts and historic districts are
minimal. He said there is almost as much control for that area as if it were a historic district.
Terdalkar said it would not be a bad idea to create a historic district on Iowa Avenue, because research
on the area has shown that there are more eligible properties than previously believed. Weitzel said that
almost every building revieWed has been determined to be individually eligible by the Historical Society,
many times for historic reasons and not architectural reasons. He added that the integrity was greater
than previously believed. Weitzel said another advantage is that a historic district there would be a better
buffer to Woodlawn, although the conservation district does serve that purpose to some extent.
Gunn said that if 60% of the properties are not contributing, then the ordinance would not allow the area
to be a historic district. Terdalkar suggested perhaps creating a smaller Iowa Avenue district, rather than
the one large district.
Terdalkar distributed a schedule of Svendsen's schedule for next week to Commission members. Weitzel
said that it would be important for Commission members to meet with Svendsen if possible and said that
meeting is scheduled for Monday at 7:00 in the Lobby Conference Room.
Terdalkar distributed questionnaires provided by Svendsen. He said the questionnaire gives an idea of
what will be discussed.
Weitzel said that there will be a meeting on Wednesday morning in Emma Harvat Hall with the central
business district people. Weitzel said that on Thursday evening at Thomas Moore Church, there will be a
Manville Heights meeting.
ADJOURNMENT:
The meeting was adjourned at 9:12 p.m.
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