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Home My WebLink About09-14-2006 Historic Preservation Commission Iowa Ci~ Historic PreselVation Commission '~ I - I J 4~ =.. . _-l\ \ ~ .. (l '1 "0 Thursday, n~ .. ,~~.\ Iii,' =::-- Imn I -- Sept 14 2006 ~- I. .'~dl' ~' -- - Ii ! _ ~ , C'" C '\1 r,/) J I I' -A I" , .n~<~ .- 'tl'; ,~~IIIIII/I,II. J --- ,. - __ 6.00 p m '~m<~r~~~i.~;.~" ~~~ '- · .. (" (). ,.., c) 0 ('l (1\ 'i"I ro. ~'t 0 () 0 .'l~l',fll~11J (7 ::" ~ : i'("IIII~ -~ Q ~ '--~. ( C) fl I ~ I ~ '- "v. r, I 1,1 , I r , \~~YI~j,I:~Wh'{,:' J c- . -: -~, }" 1't1'1~1t> ~r.J l J.n ~i ~~ ~._ I :.=::: - - - t I r /1./ rl~.D ...., ~ ~l ~. J.~ \~ E) - - , ~ C:;;" I 111ft. V' 1,t~J - - -- . ~ 'I ' <;. ~ II, I ~':1i~~'-" - -~-'1Tii~ ' -- "lj~rt~~ · ~ ~~~'~lf~I{I-: 1111 I. :: (') ~Wnrr ~I, n Dt;'~/:"\lJ~' i 'I ,1/lli. ~ ~:'?,..liHJ.I!IJ~llfC;;t ~~> . I:' ' I.lillilll.l \," . 1...1'\J . -, I ------" j · "'V\ .... ~ ~cJmh- ~/~ '!i,::;: !'~ &, -;' =--: _ . -If'I'~fI ?~jJ~I~III' ;, oJ;; I;~.. _.- :iI,' Y 'r~- JIJ))- I ' . 'IF=-'- , I );1\__._ .... EmmaJ. HarvatHalI 1'/ ' '!i11 - -. 410E. washingtonstreet1'uI1 " _" . J, l t S'\ r" .,:"'1 1\,.. r; . ,. ,--,,,\~~,v~ ~-""r ~ 0::::.:.. Vol/:,:' ":_ &b.. c"..-.." C cS a' ,.... :z.; .. ._ 1\ . City Hall IOWA CITY HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION Thursday, September 14, 2006 City Hall, 410 E. Washington Street Emma J Harvat Hall 6:00 p.m. 1. Call to Order 2. Election of Officers 3. Public discussion of anything not on the agenda 4. Items of Consideration A. Certificate of Appropriateness: (deferred applications) 1. 726 Iowa Avenue 2. 919 E. Washington Street B. Certificate of Appropriateness: 3. 923 Dearborn Street 4. 609 Brown Street 5. 805 E. Washington Street 6. 822 Rundell Street 7. 923 Iowa Avenue 8. 520 Grant Street B. Minutes for August 10, 2006 meeting 5. Other 6. 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. 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 ....If.r.J!.1.~r?f9.......Ifh.~:~.............. Phone...........~~y::.~..<<f..!...$......................................... 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Application Requirements Attached are the following items: o Site plan o Floor plans o Building elevations o Photographs ~:h:~~I"l?:~q~ If the proposed '/;:(:1~IS 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 ..Q!!/.~.~/~..G............. ~ertificate of Nb ~~terial Effect ''r''~ertificate of Appropriateness ~ Major review o Intermediate review o Minor review :;:~s::r~::::~q~.~.....~rB.(.m..st:... .....................I..IJ:'.Wa..~.t.....I.ft.....~~.~y.Q...... ~ nLe- Use of property ...................... ............. ..................................... ...... ........ Date constructed (if known)...........J..qlt/..f/,............................ Historic Designation o This property is a local historic landmark OR ~ 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 S:ollege Hill Conservation District Iil" Dearborn Street Conservation District o Lucas-Governor Street Conservation District Within the district, this property is classified as: O. Contributing ~ Noncontributing o Nonhistoric ~rgiect Type V" Alteration of . ing building (ie. siding and window replace men skylight window opening alterations, new decks, porch struction, 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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'.; ,,-/ ~ Did You Know? , Bright light regulates the suprachiasmatic ~ucleus clock - known by most as our , body's internal clock. This clock keeps our bodies set to the correct time, ~ / t~nd1e~ ~ Manual Venting Skylight . Easily opened and closed manually with VELUX control rods when out of reach, . Smooth-turning handle is available when the skylight is installed within reach, . Blinds and rods are available (see pages 26-281, ~loC!tJo;:~';~;r c20ke DECK MOUNTED Model VS@ SELF-FLASHED Model QVM FLASHING INTEGRATED (for Cl.\phal1 shingles only) "DJ( ;';;:"'Ol ROD ,oJ SEPA-"'~ .i., .. ! ;1, lJ UJUt~/eI\ VS alld QVM 4 m);;;p .:y J5." '~t t~!" ""M '"" ~ ~ ~ ~ AVAILABLE SIZES: ,sS' Zl 23/,' ,46/' [VS oolyJ ~ 101 )C\:J 150 156 108 Frame Size 21/x27/ IVS oolyl F~1J ~, ~, ~J 302 304 3C\:J 308 Fmrne 30,' x 46/" 30/' x 55 IVS,OOIYI ~,I ~"iYI ~~~ 601 M 656 44,~" x 4.4:',0' x 46/" 47// X 46):" www.VELUXUSA.col11 17 Staff Report September 14, 2006 Historic Review for 923 Dearborn Street District: Dearborn Street Conservation District Classification: Non-Contributing The applicant, Ann Khan, is requesting approval of a Certificate of Appropriateness for a proposed alteration project at 923 Dearborn Street, a non-contributing property in the Dearborn Street Conservation District. The applicant is proposing to install two skylights measuring approximately 22 inches x 39 inches, one on each side on the roof. Applicable Regulations and Guidelines: 4.0 Iowa City Historic Preservation Guidelines for Alterations 4. Roof line and Massing Staff Comments This front gable house was built in c. 1946, with no significant stylistic or architectural features. Similar simple vernacular cottage style houses exist in this section of the district. The applicant is proposing the installation of two skylights to allow adequate light and ventilation to the attic space that she wants to finish as habitable space. The installation of skylights on the prominent street elevations is not recommended. Because of the nature of the roof the skylights will be on the side elevations and only one skylight (north side) will be visible from the street. The proposal is generally consistent with guidelines. 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 the Iowa City Historic Preservation Handbook, which is available in the PCD office at City Hall or online at www. icgov.orgIHPhandbook. Meeting schedule: The HPC meets the second Thursday of each month. During the summer months. the HPC may also meet on the fourth Thursday. Applications are due in the PCD Office by noon on Monday the week prior to the meeting. ~~t:t:~b~~ed ........q.(?/!..e?/?::~........... . ~Certificate of No Material Effect '\)'I Certificate of Appropriateness ....Q-'Major review Q Intermediate review Q Minor review Applicant Information (Please check primary contact person) Q Owner .~!.I.f:l:?..4c!.,1!!.4...~..1h..~!:?.....:>':.~.!!4 Phone ... ......3..f'.. .~(.. ... .;.;,.,?.!.. ~...................... ....... ... .......... ... 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Phone ...... ........... ............. ..... ......... ..... ......... ...... ........ .... ...... ... ...... ... email................................................................................................ Application Requirements Attached are the following items: o Site plan o Floor plans Q Building elevations Q 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. 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Historic Designation o This property is a local historic landmark OR Q This property is located in the: r/' Brown Street Historic District o College Green Historic District o East College Street Historic District o Longfellow Historic District Q Summit Street Historic District o Woodlawn Historic District Q Clark Street Conservation District o College Hill Conservation District o Dearborn Street Conservation District Q Lucas-Governor Street Conservation District Within the district, this property is classified as: o Contributing o Noncontributing o Nonhistoric Project Type Q Alteration of an existing building (ie. siding and window replacement. skylights, window opening alterations, new decks, porch reconstruction. baluster repair or similar) 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 Q Repair or restoration of an existing structure that will not. change its appearance .. fII Other..:::':'........................................................................................ 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The applicant is proposing to install an eleven feet tall fence with an entry door in the fence. Applicable Regulations and Guidelines: 4.0 Iowa City Historic Preservation Guidelines for Alterations 4.13 Site and Landscaping Staff Comments The guidelines recommend installing fences similar to historic fence styles, such as wood picket fences, and wrought iron or metal fences and painting the wood fences. The proposed fence requires a building permit as the fence is taller than 6 feet. However, the code does not allow fences taller than 8 feet. Staff suggested that the applicants reduce the height to 8 feet to meet the fence requirements. Alternatively, the applicants can attach the fence to the house and effectively build a wall extension from the house. This will allow the applicants to maintain the II-foot height. However, any such fence/wall will be subject to building code requirements and will need a stronger footing for the wall posts. If the second alternative is acceptable to the applicants, staff recommends the fence design be revised to reflect some of the features on the house, such as the trim and corner boards. Please refer to the sketch attached. prolJpd.Jt?1// 11 ' ~A I .ce~frVl 22.1-011 11v.t. ~ t/l UU ;: -~"V"1'~~'-'"'~'-~~- E:,;>< i5.:f...Vvfi.pC.6 _~ / ,11 1 ~{) . .........- .. /1--- -. ~ " Lr tI ~ / , I p:&pJ~~. 6 i.-ftl f I ttJ/ll?'t ~ . ~-I-t ~,(D~{) rncr'(-'((AA-fP'V"'\", '~ ~~ ...."'......."'~",..,-,~"...,:.~ HdlA~-tI ~ \ \ \\ '\. \ \ ~-~' , , l , , It / /"'" f// "r' 0>'" ,).IJ ?\d\n -- I / If. l,t. -r~i'-!I;.) \ A ,"" () , 't' \ - \,.. / /" i: 1" , ""ii~ ,/ .t' /' / I' ,/' " i lr .". # 1IIIIIItI '-Irl'lll'~"" m'l Jill Ij i ! ; I '1,1 I ) I,. lUll I 11 I !' !' \ '" ,j ';, \ ! I I 'f ",.../ P'" J 6> 0 ~ I?) r"0ryY) Qt. If J " Q. '^' J:+' 4 'k 4" t~,':~~e"~,,'~'f"l ", """'-or.:--.... . ,..~, ~1\1 '1Io_....~. .-..- N ...--t-- 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~:ted ....D.tQ{.f!!J./!!!!!............. l:JCertificate of No Material Effect ~ C7ftificate of Appropriateness vel Major review l:J Intermediate review l:J Minor review Applicant Information (Please check primary contact person) psZ Owner ~~~~r.!:t..t!...:!::....t..~I!..~.~....'!!..~...f.~p ~ .11 t!f ,3(,0 0' 4 (, Phone.............................................................................................. 3'11 !IIRKt.,,,,, PJ( $c Address .......... ........................................... .................................... ......<..?P.1...~.......f{,If,.r.!..!?.~..J.......!:..~...~.:~........ email...I!~lt.~.~.~~.f?.~...~:!!.~.~..:...~..~..~.. l:J Contractor .!?t!..N.....f.!.:.$..(....?.y....Ill.~!l!!..I!..t Address .....ll.'..!.......g..'!..!?...!..!!.....-!..!.............. ............ ...K~(J...l!J.........:7)..~..IJ...........~..~..?..':!....f.......... 3/f "'I 014L Phone ............ .......... ............. .................... ................. ...... ............. ... email................................................................................................ l:J Cons u Itant ................ ... ............. ................................................. Address .... ........................ ............. ............ ............................... ...... Phone ............................ ................... ..... .................... ...................... email................................................................................................ Application Requirements Attached are the following items: l:J Site plan l:J Floor plans l:J Building elevations l:J Photographs l:J Product information o Other ....C.~!:(.$...r..d'R.I.lf...!...:!................... If the proposed project entails an addition, a new structure or a significant alteration to an existing structure, please submit a site plan, floor plans. building elevations and photographs. If the proposed project is a minor alteration to a structure, please provide drawings and photographs to sufficiently de- scribe the scope of the project. Provide a written description of the proposed project on the second page of this application. Property Information Address of property ....f.~..$;...'#.l!:.~.!:!...t...!f..~....!:.f...!.f. .....:T.~...~.~.........(..!...r.:...t..............-:T..~...~..~.......................... Use. of property .......(fi!.!..~~...fi..~.............................................. Date constructed (if known) .....I.r.I:f......~.!?!.!:....f/.t.f...~...... PEJT ~O VE D Fy Ti> ~ "(,,. C> V Historic Designation o This property is a local historic landmark OR o This property is located in the: o Brown Street Historic District o College Green Historic District l:J East College Street Historic District o Longfellow Historic District o Summit Street Historic District o Woodlawn Historic District o Clark Street Conservation District X College Hill Conservation District o Dearborn Street Conservation District l:J Lucas-Governor Street Conservation District Within the district, this property is classified as: .. Contributing o Noncontributing o Nonhistoric Project Type o Alteration of an existing building (ie. siding and window replacement, skylights, window opening alterations, new decks, porch reconstruction, baluster repair or similar) o Addition to an existing building (includes decks and ramps) o Demolition of a building or portion of a building (ie. porch, chimneys, decorative trim, baluster or similar) ~ Construction of new building o Repair or restoration of an existing structure that will not. change its appearance o Other .............................................................................................. 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Washington Street District: College Hill Conservation District Classification: Contributing The applicants, Joseph and Pearl Codr, are requesting approval of a Certificate of Appropriateness for the demolition and proposed new construction at 805 East Washington Street, a contributing property in the College Hill Conservation District. A detached garage on the property was significantly damaged in the recent tornado and the applicant demolished the garage. The applicants are now proposing to rebuild the garage with some changes from the original design. Applicable Regulations and Guidelines: 7.0 Iowa City Historic Preservation Guidelines for Demolition 6.0 Iowa City Historic Preservation Guidelines for New Construction 6.2 New Outbuildings Staff Comments This side gable Craftsmen Bungalow was built in c. 1923, with unique stylistic and architectural features such as the buttressed front porch columns, protruding and receding stretcher courses on the first floor level with Flemish bond course above separated 'stuccoed' soldier course. The garage on the property was also built in c. 1923 or immediately after the house was built. The garage has a distinct style but borrows some features from the house such as the gable roof pitch and open rafters. The garage also had a crenellated parapet wall. The garage was built with exposed brick comers and 'stuccoed' walls. Recently completed research to revise the Iowa Site Inventory Survey for the property indicates that the property is eligible to be nominated to the National Register of Historic Place for its architectural significance. The applicants are proposing to build a new garage with 'same general appearance' however the sketches submitted with the application depict a garage without the front gable design as that on the original garage. Also, the sketch shows a simple and plane parapet wall instead. The sketch does not show a window on the south fa<;ade as the one that existed on the original garage. Staff has suggested that the applicants revise the plans to include some of the unique details that were on the original garage and the applicant has agreed to provide a response prior to the meeting. 09-01-2006 07:38 JENNIFER ST~~LEY 5152781909 PAGE2 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 1+4C. Gl,ljdellnes for the Historic Review prac:eS$, explanation of the process :and replations can be found In the lowo City Historic f're$erVOtiOII Hmtdboolc. which is available in the PCD office at City Hall or ooline at www. k:p.orrlHPh(lndbook. Meetlnsschedule: The HPC meets the second Thursday of each month. Durine 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 meedng. ~~t=~~ .......~..~j~JJ.f~ ~ertifiQte of N~'~(;al Effect ~ CerJiflcate of Appropriateness ~ Malor review o Intermediate re'liew o Minor review APplicant Infonnation (pfease check primary contact person) tJ Owner ..E1.t~..~.~.~.....RQ.Mr.tb................................ Phone.............................................................................................. Address ..<$...~.~....~u.~L.Sr............................m ...................l::.t...:..............5..aJ.:H.0..................................... emaiL...................................-.....-.....-........-................................ 9( Contractor ..Seaf.,:)...H.lBs........................................ Add.... ..;3~q...9I/!!!..1!/;.:.............................................. ..~).;e....i..:1:11.....5l2t2................... . 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Floor plans lJ Building elevations o Photol"'3phs o Produ~ information a Other.............................................................................. If'the proposed projec:t entails :an addition. a new structure or a si~lficant alteration to an existing .structure, please submit a site plan. floor plans. building elevations and phoWSf1lPhs. I the proposed project Ii a minor alteration to a stnJC&:lIFe, pleale provide drawinp and phocographs to suffidendy de- scribe the scope of the project. Provide a written desc;ription of the proposed project on the second pase of this application. Property Infonnation Address of proper:ty ...82L..Rul1.J.eJL8t........................._.. ....1Cun...Cd:~.~..~A.........5.21:..~....m_._....... Use of property ......a.r.;.!;>............................... ................................ Date construaed (if known).............................................--....-....... HdtoriC Desipation o This property is a loal historic landmark OR ~ This property is located In the: U Brown Street HiWlric District I:l Colle&,! Green Historic District o East College Street Historic Dlstrlet \l ~ ~ Longfellow HiItOlic District o Summit Street Historic; DiStria o ~oodl:awn Historic District ~ Clark Street ConlefVoltion Distrie1: o Collece Hill Conserv.ation District [J Dearborn Street Conservation District o LutllS-Govemor Street Conservation District W'9rin the di5trict, (his property is dauified IS; Nl" Contributing" a Noncontributing lJ Nonhistorie: Project Type .. 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Staff Report September 14, 2006 Historic Review for 822 Rundell Street District: Clark Street Conservation District Classification: Contributing The applicant, Rebecca Routh, is requesting approval of a Certificate of Appropriateness for a proposed alteration project at 822 Rundell Street, a contributing property in the Clark Street Conservation District. The applicant is proposing to replace existing wood windows with vinyl windows. Applicable Regulations and Guidelines: 4.0 Iowa City Historic Preservation Guidelines for Alterations 4.7 Windows " Staff Comments This side gable house was built in c. 1930, with simple Craftsmen Bungalow stylistic and architectural features. The house is typical of many bungalows built in this neighborhood during 1930s. The applicant is proposing to replace nine existing wood windows with vinyl windows. The applicant has not provided any evidence to show the extent of damage to the windows such that they are beyond repair. The applicant indicates that the window panes are broken and that the windows are difficult to operate. The guidelines recommend repairing wood windows or replacing badly damaged windows with new wood windows that match the original. The guidelines allow using metal-clad wood windows but do not allow vinyl windows. Staff recommends that the option of repairing the windows should be explored or the replacement windows should be wood or paintable metal-clad wood windows as recommended in the guidelines. Staff has made the applicant's contactor (primary contact) aware of the guidelines. -, Application for Historic Review Applicatiqn 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 .....~j../.~!.(!rI?.......... 1:1 Certificate of No Material Effect ~ Ce~cate of Appropriateness \Zf Major review o Intermediate review o Minor review Applicant Information (Please check primary contact person) o Owner .J~/)....b[/IL>>LL.,............................ Phone...........~3/~/~.li...S............................................. 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Application Requirements Attached are the following items: ~ Site plan lD Floor plans ~ Building elevations o Photographs o Product information o Other .............................................................................. If the proposed project entails an addition, a new structure or a significant alteration to an existing structure, please submit a site plan, floor plans. building elevations and photographs. If the proposed project is a minor alteration to a structure, please provide drawings and photographs to sufficiently 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 .......~;3......~"'JIt................................. ~~~..~;.~;~~~.~~:::::::di~::l;;;~;Z::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: Date constructed (if known) .......J:t........................................ Historic Designation o This property is a local historic landmark OR ~ 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 rIf 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 Jl Noncontributing o Nonhistoric Project Type o Alteration of an existing building (ie. siding and window replacement, skylights, window opening alterations, new decks, porch reconstruction, baluster repair or similar) o Addition to an existing building (includes decks and ramps) o Demolition of a building or portion of a building (ie. porch, chimneys, decorative trim, baluster or similar) ~ Construction of new building o Repair or restoration of an existing structure that will not. change its appearance o Other ................................... .................................... ....................... 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I I~ I I II~ I I~ I I I "i-O' ---t '.ot ! ~ffi :;om ::ta ~~ z:I:: Qpl rn~ :J> -I o z ql-I~' q'.I~' I I I I II I I II II I I II I I ROFFMAN APARTMENT BUILDING I I ii. ~ ~' lSj r~~ i Il. ;;!l Ii iii . $....5.;. ...0 if I;; If - ;3 . i! ~ :il.~ ~[~ 923 IOWA AVENUE IOWA CITY, IA 52240 Staff Report Historic Review for 923 Iowa Avenue Classification: Noncontributing District: College Hill Conservation District The applicant, John Roffman, is requesting approval of the design of new 6-unit, 18-bedroom apartment building to replace a 9-unit, 9-bedroom, building that was severely damaged in the April tornado. The Commission approved the demolition of the damaged building at an earlier meeting. Applicable Regulations and Guidelines: 10.0 Design Guidelines fro Multi-Family Buildings and Multi-Family Site Development Standards of the Zoning Code (copy attached). The Design Guidelines and zoning code contain mandatory requirements that all projects must meet. Unless otherwise noted below the applicant's proposal appears to meet the mandatory requirements. Staff comments pertain to requirements where there is a need for more information or there is a question regarding compliance. Lighting The plan does not include information regarding exterior lighting. The guidelines require lighting to be designed to provide for safety yet be non-obtrusive to neighboring properties. The zoning code also contains lighting requirements that must be met. A lighting plan should be submitted prior to approval. Parking Landscaped screening consisting of densely planted evergreen shrubs, a hedge, a combination of evergreen and deciduous shrubs, or a decorative masonry wall in combination with landscaping must be used to screen the parking lot from adjacent properties. The zoning code requires that this landscape bed be at least 10 feet wide. The current plan depicts some landscaping along the west property line but the size and species of the proposed trees and shrubs are not identified. The width of the landscape beds on the east and south sides of the parking area are less then 10 feet. The plan should be revised to illustrate the minimum 10 foot wide landscaping bed on each side of the property and the size and species of trees and shrubs should be labeled. A 10 foot setback is required between the paring area and the building. At least 50% of this area must contain landscaping. The plan currently does not comply with this requirement. It appears that the plan will need to be redesigned to meet the parking area setback and landscaping requirements or that fewer parking spaces will be possible on this property. If 12 parking spaces can not be fit onto the site in conformance with the site development standards, the number of proposed dwelling units or bedrooms will need to be decreased. Height The zoning code requires that any portion of a multi-family building that is located within 15 feet oElot containing a single-family use, be limited to 2-1/2 stories. A small portion of the proposed building is located only 14 feet from the property shared with the adjacent single family use. The building will need to be set back an additional foot or reduced in height. Building Materials The zoning code requires that the concrete base of a multi-family building in the Central Planning District be finished with masonry, stucco or dressed concrete with a decorative face. The plan indicates that the base of the building will be concrete but does not describe the fInish. The plan should include details regarding the proposed f1nish. Design Point Items In addition to meeting the mandatory requirements not above multi-family building must also achieve a minimum of 20 points from the design options contained in the guidelines. It appears that these points can be achieved from the Porch (0 to 10 points), Architectural Details (0 tolD points) and Building Materials (3-7 points). Staff recommends that this project be revised to show compliance with all of the mandatory requirements of the Preservation Handbook and the zoning code. This requires the submittal of more detailed information regarding lighting, landscaping and the f1nish of the concrete base. The parking lot also needs to be redesigned and this may result in fewer parking spaces fItting onto the property. Title 14: Iowa City Zoning Code 14-2B Multi-Family Residential Zones lots must be 28 feet wide. 71f the Single Family Density Bonus Options have been applied, the minimum lot area, lot area per unit, lot width and lot frontage requirements may be reduced accordingly (See Section 14-2B-4A, Minimum Lot Requirements). 8Additional height restrictions may apply on properties adjacent to Single Family Zones or Single Family Uses (See Subsection 14-2B-4C, Building Bulk Regulations). 9See the Special Provisions of this Article regarding minimum lot area per unit requirements in the RNS-20 Zone. 14-2B-5 Maximum Occupancy for Household Livin Uses The residential occupancy of a Household Living Use is limited to one "household" per dwelling unit, as this term is defined in Article 14-9A, General Definitions. 14-2B-6 Multi-Family Site Development Standards A. Purpose The Multi-Family Site Development Standards promote safe, attractive, pedestrian-friendly neighborhoods by preventing expanses of concrete, blank walls and parking lots along street frontages; controlling the building bulk; screening unsightly features; ensuring that pedestrian entrances are visible and clearly identifiable from the street; and minimizing potential conflicts between pedestrians and automobiles. B. Applicability 1. The standards of this Section apply to all Multi-Family Uses, Group Living Uses, and Institutional/Civic Uses located in Residential Zones and in the Central Planning District (See Central Planning District Map, below). 2. Single Family Uses and Two Family Uses located in a Multi-Family Zone must comply with the Single Family Site Development Standards specified in Article 14-2A, Single Family Residential Zones. Two Family Uses located in the Central Planning District must also comply with the provisions of subsection 14-26-61, Additional Standards in the Central Planning District, which will be administered through the Design Review process, as set forth in Article 14-86, Administrative Approval Procedures. 3. For properties located in the RM-12, RNS-20, RM-20, and RM-44 Zones outside the Central Planning District, the standards in this Section will be administered through the Site Plan Review Process, as set forth in. TItle 18. For properties located in the Central Planning District and the PRM Zone the regulations of this section will be administered through the Design Review process as set forth in Article 14-86, Administrative Approval Procedures. 4. For properties located in a Historic or Conservation District Overlay Zone, the standards of this Section will be administered concurrently with review of the proposed development by the Historic Preservation Commission. If the provisions of the Historic or Conservation District Overlay Zone conflict with the provisions of this Section, the provisions of the Historic or Conservation District Overlay Zone will supercede the provisions of this Section. 35 12/28/05 Title 14: Iowa City Zoning Code 14-2B Multi-Family Residential Zones C. Location and Design Standards for Surface Parking and Detached Garages 1. Location Surface parking, parking within accessory structures, and loading areas must be located behind principal building(s) and concealed from view of fronting streets. Parking and loading areas may not be located directly between a principal building and the street or within the required side setback area. Any portion of a parking or loading area that is not completely concealed from view of a fronting street must be screened to the 52 standard (See Figure 28.4 and 28.5, below). Figure 28.4 - Location of surface parking for properties with a single building Street Unacceptable 52 acfIIenlng Street Acceptable ! en Street Acceptable Street Acceptable Figure 28.5 - Location of parking for properties with multiple buildings Street Street ~ Cii Acceptable Acceptable ! en Unacceptable Street 37 12/28/05 Title 14: Iowa City Zoning Code 14-2B Multi-Family Residential Zones 2. Aisles and Drives A non-hard surfaced drive or aisle may not be located closer than 3 feet to a lot line, except at the point of access with a street, alley, or private rear lane. Hard-surfaced drives must be set back at least 3 feet from any side or rear lot line, except under the following circumstances: a. The drives and aisles are pitched or curbed and drained to prevent the flow of water onto adjoining property; or b. A drainage course has been established along lot lines to handle storm water runoff; or c. Any specific location along a side or rear lot line where a drive is shared with an abutting lot; or d. At the point of access with an alley or private rear lane. 3. Landscape buffering a. A buffer area at least 10 feet in width and landscaped to at least the 52 standard must be provided between any parking area and adjacent properties and between any parking area and street rights-of-way (See Article l4-5F, Screening and Buffering Standards). The City may exempt from this landscaping requirement any specific locations along a side or rear lot line where a parking area, aisle or drive is shared with an abutting lot. b. A buffer area at least 5 feet in width and landscaped to the 51 standard must be provided between any parking area containing more than 8 parking spaces and an adjacent alley. c. No parking area or drive shall be closer than 10 feet to any portion of a building other than a garage entrance or loading area apron. This 10-foot area must be used for walkways and landscaping consisting of at least 50 percent vegetative coverage. If parking spaces are located where headlights of vehicles shine onto a wall containing ground level windows, said parking spaces must be screened from view of the windows to at least the 52 standard. D. Building entrances for Multi-Family and Group Living Uses 1. For Residential Uses, buildings must have at least one door on the exterior of the building that provides pedestrian access to dwelling units within the building. Access to dwelling units must not be solely through a parking garage. 2. When a lot contains one principal building, the building must be oriented such that at least one fa~ade faces a public or private street. The street-facing facade must have at least one main entrance to the building, or may contain separate main entrances to ground level dwelling units. If the building is located on a corner lot, only one wall must meet this requirement. 3. . When a lot contains two or more principal buildings, the buildings must be oriented towards a public street, private street, or interior courtyard. Any building with a street-facing fac;ade must have at least one main entrance oriented toward the street. Buildings located interior to a lot must have main entrances that are clearly visible from interior private streets/drives or surface parking areas. 38 12/28/05 Title 14: Iowa City Zoning Code 14-2B Multi-Family Residential Zones 4. Main entrances to a building', including main entrances to ground level individual dwelling units must be clearly demarcated by one of the following means (See Figure 2B.6, below): a. Covered porch or canopy; b. Transom and sidelight windows; c. Pilasters and pediment; d. Other significant architectural treatment that emphasizes main entrances. Simple trim around the doorway does not meet this standard. Figure 28.6 - Main Entrances a. Canopy a. Porch b. Transom & sidelight windows c. Pilasters & pediment 5. Patio-style doors, such as sliding glass doors, may not be used for main entrance doors. fl 6. To provide for the safety of residents, access to entrance doors of any individual dwellings units located above the ground level must be provided from an enclosed lobby or corridor and stairwell. Unenclosed or partially enclosed exterior stairwells may not be used as the primary means of access to upper level units. This provision does not preclude the use of fire escapes. 7. A pedestrian circulation system must be provided that connects residential entrances to adjacent public rights-of-way, and to parking areas and other on-site facilities. E. Building scale 1. In the RM-12, RM-20, RNS-20, RM-44, and PRM Zones outside the Central Planning District Street-facing walls that are greater than 50 feet in length must be articulated with bays, projections, or recesses (See Figure 2B.7, below) according to the following standards: a. Bays and projections must be at least 6 feet in width and at least 16 inches, but not more than 6 feet in depth. Recesses must be at least 6 feet in width and have a depth of at least 16 inches. b. The bays, projections, and recesses must have corresponding changes in the roofJine or, alternatively, must be distinguished by a corresponding change in some other architectural element(s) of the building, such as a change in exterior wall materials, a change in window pattern, the addition of balconies, variation in the building and/or parapet height; or variation in architectural details, such as decorative banding, reveals, stone or tile accents. 39 12/28/05 Title 14: Iowa City Zoning Code 14-2B Multi-Family Residential Zones Figure 2B.7 - Building Articulation 888888888 8888 888 Unacceptable Acceptable Acceptable Acceptable 2. In the Central Planning District The width of the front facade of new buildings must be no more than 40 feet. Buildings may exceed this limitation if the street-facing plane of the building is broken into horizontal modul~s that give the appearance of smaller, individual buildings (See Figure 2B.8, below) Each module must meet the following standards: a. Each module must be no greater than 30 feet and no less than 10 feet in width and must be distinguished from adjacent modules by a variation in the wall plane of at least 16 inches in depth. For buildings that are 3 or more stories in height, the width of the module may be increased to 40 feet. b. Each module must have a corresponding change in the roofline. c. Each module must be distinguished from the adjacent module by at least one of the following means: (1) Variation in material colors, types or textures; (2) Variation in the building and/or parapet height; (3) Variation in the architectural details such as decorative banding, reveals, stone, or tile accents; (4) Variation in window pattern. (S) Variation in the use of balconies and recesses. 40 12/28/05 Title /4: Iowa City Zoning Code 14-2B Multi-Family Residential Zones Figure 28.8 - Horizontal Modules I--Module--l f--Existing--l ~Module--1 !-MOdUlel New MF Building l--Module--l !--Existing-! F. Balconies and exterior stairways, corridors and lifts Balconies and exterior stairwells, exterior corridors and exterior lifts must comply with the following standards: 1. Exterior stairwells, exterior corridors, and exterior lifts are prohibited in the PRM Zone. In other zones, exterior stairwells, lifts and corridors must be covered with a roof similar in design and materials to the roof over the rest of the structure. Said roof should be incorporated into the overall roof plan of the structure. Alternatively, such features may be recessed into the fa~ade of the building. Exterior corridors may not be located on a street-facing wall of the building or within 20 feet of a street- facing wall. 2. Balconies, exterior stairwells, lifts and corridors may not be located on any side of a building that is adjacent to a property that is zoned Single Family Residential or that contains an existing Single Family Use. Buildings that are set back at least 40 feet from any such property are exempt from this standard. 3. The design of any balcony, exterior stairwell, lift or corridor must utilize columns, piers, supports, walls, and railings that are designed and constructed of materials that are similar or complementary to the design and materials used for the rest of the building. Figure 28.9 - Balconies, exterior corridors Unacceptable Acceptable Acceptable 41 12/28/05 Title J 4: Iowa City Zoning Code 14-2B Multi-Family Residential Zones G. Building materials 1. In the Central Planning District, the exterior wall material of a building must consist of clapboard-style siding, wall shingles, brick, stone, or stucco. 2. In the PRM Zone, the exterior walls of the ground level floor of a building must be constructed with a masonry finish, such as fired brick, stone, or similar material, not including concrete blocks and undressed poured concrete. Masonry may include stucco or like material when used in combination with other masonry finish. 3. In the Central Planning District and in the PRM Zone, buildings not constructed of masonry or stucco, must have the following trim elements incorporated into the exterior design and construction of the building. a. Window and door trim that is not less than 3 inches wide. b. Corner boards that are not less than 3 inches wide, unless wood clapboards are used and mitered at the corners. c. Frieze boards, not less than 5 inches wide, located below the eaves. Figure 2B.1 0 - Building Materials Masonry bass Frieze board~ Comer board Window trimJ 4. Any portion of a building that is clearly visible from the street must be constructed using similar materials and design as the front fa~ade. 5. Exterior walls of buildings that are not predominantly masonry orstucco, must have a durable base consisting of masonry, stucco, or dressed concrete that extends at least 2-feet in height above grade. If the base consists of concrete, it must have a decorative face. 6. Exposed, unpainted or unstained lumber may not be used along any fac;ade that faces a street-side lot line. 7. Where an exterior wall material changes along the horizontal plane of a building, the change must occur on an inside corner of the building. 8. For buildings where the exterior wall material used on the side of a building is a different material than what is used on the street-facing wall, the street-facing wall material must wrap around the corners to the sides of the building for at least 3 feet. 42 12/28/05 Title 14: Iowa City Zoning Code 14-2B Multi-Family Residential Zones 9. Where an exterior wall material changes along the vertical plane of the building, the materials must be separated by a horizontal band, such as a belt course, soldier course, band board or other trim to provide a transition from one material to the other. Figure 58.11 - Changes in exterior wall materials I>' III " , .!! '" ... '- .'- /' C> Horizontal band Acceptable Acceptable Unacceptable H. Mechanical Equipment/Utility Meters In no case shall mechanical equipment or utility meters be located along the street side of a building. Mechanical structures must be set back and screened according to the applicable provisions set forth in Article 14-4C, Accessory Uses and Buildings. I. Additional Standards in the Central Planning District 1. Front Setbacks The front setback for new buildings must not deviate more than 5 feet from the average setback of existing principal buildings along the same frontage. A new building may not be located closer to the street than the existing principal building that is closest to the street along the same frontage. This setback standard supercedes the setback standards of the base zone. 2. Windows and Fenestration Individual window units that are visible from a public or private street and that are located in primary living spaces, such as living rooms, dining areas, and bedrooms, must have a height that is at least 1.5 times greater than the width of the window unit. Individual window units may be located side-by-side In a wider window opening. Bathroom, kitchen, skylights, and decorative windows, such as stained-glass and ocular windows, are not required to meet this standard. Figure 28.12 - Windows width rn = 'D 'j >< .q ~ 43 12/28/05 Title 14: Iowa City Zoning Code 14-2B Multi-Family Residential Zones 3. Architectural style The purpose of requiring an architectural style is to ensure that the mass, roof form, window style and configuration, and the basic architectural details of a building are generally compatible with the historic character of the Central Planning District. From the street, new buildings should appear similar to a large house or a small historic apartment building. a. The following architectural elements must be consistent with a historic architectural style typical of residential buildings in the Central Planning District. (1) Form and mass of the building; (2) Roof configuration and pitch; (3) Window style and pattern; (4) Window and door trim, eave boards, frieze boards, and other trim; (5) Porch and entrance features; (6) Building details and ornamentation. b. Detailed information regarding historic residential building styles is available in the Iowa City Historic Preservation Handbook. The Design Review Committee and the Historic Preservation Commission will use this information as a means to evaluate new buildings in the Central Planning District. c. Alternative designs that have been prepared by a licensed architect may be acceptable and will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. J. Minor Modifications A minor modification to adjust or waive specific provisions of this Section may be requested in either of the qualifying situations listed in the paragraphs below. Such requests will be reviewed jointly by the Design Review Committee, the Director of Planning and Community Development, and the Building Official according to the procedures for Minor Modifications as set forth in Article 14-8B and must meet the following approval criteria. The following approval criteria are to be applied in lieu of the general approval criteria listed in Section 14-4B-1, Minor Modifications. 1. Qualifying Situation: The configuration of the lot or other existing physical condition of the lot makes the application of a specific standard impractical. In such a case, the applicant must demonstrate that the following approval criteria are met: a. The applicant must provide evidence that the configuration of the lot, the topography, or other physical characteristic of the property makes the application of a specific standard of this section impractical. Examples of situations that may qualify include double-fronting lots, triangular shaped lots, and steeply sloping lots. b. The applicant must demonstrate that the proposed alternative design is not contrary to the intent of the Multi-Family Site Development Standards. c. The applicant must propose an alternative site or building design that best meets the intent of the specific standard being modified or waived. 44 12/28/05 ritle 14: Iowa City Zoning Code 14-2B Multi-Family Residential Zones d. The requested modification will not be detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare or be injurious to other property or Improvements in the vicinity and in the zone in which the property is located. e. The requested modification does not allow a use or activity not otherwise expressly authorized by the regulations governing the subject property. f. The requested modification complies with other applicable statutes, ordinances, laws and regulations. 2. Qualifying Situation: The proposed site or building is uniquely designed to fit the site and the surrounding neighborhood. In such a situation, the applicant must demonstrate that the following approval criteria are met: a. The applicant proposes an alternative design solution that equally or better meets the intent of the specific standard being modified or waived. b. The proposed site and building design is uniquely designed to fit the characteristics of the site and the surrounding neighborhood such that it equally or better meets the purpose of the Multi-Family Site Development Standards. c. The requested modification will not be detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare or be injurious to other property or improvements in the vicinity and in the zone in which the property is located. d. The requested modification does not allow a use or activity not otherwise expressly authorized by the regulations governing the subject property. e. The requested modification complies with other applicable statutes, ordinances, laws and regulations. 14-2B-7 PRM Zone Bonus Provisions A. Purpose The PRM Zone Bonus Provisions provide an incentive for developments to incorporate features that provide a public benefit and also encourage excellence in architectural design. B. Application The bonus provisions will be administered through the Design Review Process as set forth in Article 14-8B, Administrative Approval Procedures. Bonuses include allowance of dwelling units in excess of the density otherwise achievable under the provisions of the base zone, additional building bulk, and/or reductions of the required setback area. Bonuses are based on a point system. Points may be awarded for public benefit features that the Design Review Committee determines are appropriate in design and location. Bonuses will not be granted for site development features or standards already required by this Title. Decisions of the Committee may be appealed to the Board of Adjustment. The number of points allowed for public benefit features and the number of points required per bonus item are set forth below: 1. Public Benefit Features a. Materials Masonry finish on all non-fenestrated areas of walls visible from a public street. 45 12/28/05 Application for Historic Review Application for alterations to the exterior of historic landmarks or propertIes located in a historic district or conservation district pursuant to Iowa City Code Section ,.....C. Guidelines for the Historic Review process. explanation of the process and regulations can be found in the Iowa Csty His[ork: Preservation Handbook. which is available in the PCD office at City Hall or online at www.icgov.orrfHPhandbook. Meeting schedule: The HPC meets the second Thursday of each month. During the summer months. the HPC may also meet on the fourth Thursday. Applications are due in the PCD Office by noon on Wednesday the week prior to the meeting. For Staff Use: ~ Date submitted ....~.~/.(lp ..~......... IJ .....certificate of No ~~~na' ffect "-1:::r Certi~te of Appropriateness ~Major review IJ Intermediate review a Minor review Applicant Information (Please check primary contact person) ~ Owner ......P.!lt......b!;.b<:.!.5................................................. Phone ..?!:.!....~.:!.!...e7~t.:. t.....S;::.;.:.....? .~.L:..5. t::~~.?....... .... Address ...5:;:?.9.......~ .!..&!.!. :.::...:......... ;?.r............ ........... ......... email ....f..~..).~t~.~l'J....j...@::j!.?:!..~~.~.!...:....~.:q,.':!:.!.......... IJ Contractor ................................................................................. Address .......................................................................................... 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Roor plans. building elevations and photographs. If the proposed project is a minor alteration to a structUre. please provide drawings and photographs to sufficiendy describe the scope of the project. Provide a written description of the proposed project on the Property Information Address of property .......?:?.9........q..~.~.u::-:::.......>...!..~................ Use of property ............t!.~~.~..............t2~:(Y-:::.....9~.~.f!...e.~~.... Date constructed (if known) .....If.J...1........................................... Historic Designation o This property is a local historic landmark OR .. This property is located in the: a Brown Street Historic District [J College Green Historic District [J EaSt College Street Historic District ..8( Longfellow Historic District [J Summit Street Historic District o Woodlawn Historic District [J Clark Street Conservation District [J College Hill Conservation District a Dearborn Street Conservation District Q Lucas-Governor Street Conservation District Within the district, this property is classified as: Q Contributing [J Noncontributing IJ Nonhistoric Project Type Jd Alteration of an existing building (ie. siding and window replacement. skylights. window opening alterations. new decks. ponch reconstruction. baluster repair or similar) .. 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) Q Construction of new buikling [J Repair or restoration of an existing structure that will not change its appearance 1 Project Description (updated 9/06) Due to hail damage, we would like to replace the 45-year-old synthetic metal siding on our house. We would also like to add a front porch. Contractors have told us it would be beneficial to do these projects in tandem, because they both involve siding. We are personally committed to the historic review process, and want to preserve the character of the house and the neighborhood. We are proposing a few scenarios for your review, and we welcome any advice. Thank you for approving the siding phase of our project. Our contractor is Red Rock Siding and they are read to begin work upon approval of our additional projects. Part 1: Siding (approved) \ This project inclu removal of synthetic metal siding on all faces of the house. If wood lap siding exists underneath, it would stay, unless badly damaged or in need of repair. Insulation and furring would be applied over wood siding, and the house would be finished with fiber cement board siding (as listed in section 4.5 of the guidelines, under "wood substitutes." The work would include replacing metal on the fascia, trim, trim around windows and doors. The windows would remain as they are now. Part 2: Front Porch or Portico Currently, we have a (1960' sera?) metal awning over our front stoop. This awning was beaten up during the storm and rather than replace it we would prefer to build a portico or full porch. A front porch is important to us for these reasons, among others: Front porches help build a sense of community in the neighborhood. Being frequent pedestrian or bicycle commuters, our front door is our main entrance. Having a porch would allow us to store small things used for this purpose, like shoes or a baby stroller. With our infant son in mind, a porch would provide additional protection from the elements when entering and exiting with full hands. Part 2 would include the addition of a front porch. The porch would meet the RS-8 guidelines. The front porch would be outside the standard RS-8 setback, which is 15 feet from the sidewalk right-of-way, and would extend approximately 8 feet from the front of the house (the same as our neighbor's porch). Option 1 (preferred): Full Porch From a form and function perspective, a full front porch is our preferred option. It would be nice to have room on the porch for a swing, maybe a couple chairs, or a small table. We've found a concept (only a concept) that we think would complement the neighborhood that's based on a house almost identical to ours (see option 1 2 The goal of this project would be to replace the windows with updated energy efficient windows, effectively repairing the existing damage and simultaneously transforming a three-season room into a year-round-use room. Modifications to the sun room were proposed by the previous homeowners. We don't know the details of their proposal, but ours would include making every effort and expense to be sure that the look of the house be preserved. Please feel free to contact us at 319-321-5853 or benle\'vis(a'avalon.net if you have any questions or suggestions. Materials to be Used Hearty plank / cement fiberboard siding, fascia, trim pieces, etc. Exterior Appearance Changes Replace exterior siding. New paint and trim colors - fit in with the neighborhood. Front porch added to front of house. 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J1"-..s....pty ~ It1tM'tor'W W 6 ~ '-..-/ Part 2, Option 1 (Full Porch) Attachments 7 Part 2, Option 1 (Full Porch) Attachments __.~,_.~__^___~_.~__._~_,_,_,~~,,,.;______'"__~_~_~._.__~_..___.._,___.. __~_~,<<___.__'~~'_M____'__""_~_'___'"'_._'_'_~~~.' __.._,< An illustration of this porch style: ': ~;~'~~;;: :r~'<"I:":< " ~, ';~.,l1 -f''''! ," ,.r,-J' '~":~::~;;::;:~~~:;::;;2~~";;'~;>!~;:f;-i:t',:.~-", Porch floor plan: 520 Grant 1 house 27' ~orch . . I 7'10' Sl.,.pS 3' 6' _"",,,-',-3ii'" 8 v '---./ :part 2, Option 2 (Smaller PorticolPorch) Attachments This Cape Colonial house, similar in design to ours, has an added small porch. We like this design because it does not have a gable roof (which we feel would look out of place on the front of our house). . E-Jt4'!hf f6 1J A Ff~ 9 ~ '-...J Part 2, Option 2 (Smaller PorticolPorch) Attachments I mocked up what this style of porch might look like on our house: 10 '-..-/ '---..J Part 2, Option 2 (Smaller Portico/Porch) Attachments Portico with four posts: 11 v o Part 3 - Rear Screen Porch / Deck, Attachments 12 ~ '--../ Part 3 - Rear Screen Porch / Deck, Attachments Rough floor plan of screen porch and rear deck: ,'j: -\}1~ t-\~ ... I ~ I ~~ ~l '0 ~t p Rnr Porch and Deck Roo~ HOOf Plan " ij '" I I - L l ...-:--------~- 11ft. . / .~ , I ~ \; \ ~, ",' i: 13 Staff Report Historic Review for 520 Grant Street District: Longfellow Historic District Classification: Contributing September 14,2006 The applicant, Ben Lewis, is requesting approval of a Certificate of Appropriateness for a proposed project involving alterations, demolition and a new addition at 520 Grant Street, a contributing property in the Longfellow Historic District. The applicant is proposing to construct a porch/portico in the front, a screened porch and deck to the back removal of an existing deck and replace windows from the existing screened porch on the south side. Applicable Regulations and Guidelines: 4.0 Iowa City Historic Preservation Guidelines for Alterations 4.7 Windows Staff Comments This house was built in c. 1939 and generally fits into the category of Cape Cod within the Late 19th/Early 20th Century Colonial Revival architectural style. This house was one of the popular styles in 1930s and this house plan could be based on one of the mail order catalog. The applicant has revised a previous application to request approval to construct 1) a front porch- a. alternative one: a full width porch - approximately 32 feet long and 8 feet wide b. alternative two: a small portico - dimensions not provided 2) a rear screened porch with a gable roof (measuring 14 feet x 12 feet) to replace an existing deck; and 3) a large deck measuring 14 feet x 28 feet Staff maintains the earlier opinion that a large front porch is not compatible with this house. Typically the Cape Cod style houses do not have front porches and if one is designed with a porch, the porch is part of the overall mass. It is very common to build additions on the side and rear rather that the front fa<;ade, to maintain the symmetrical arrangement of the fa<;ade that is generally found on such houses. The Sears mail order catalog contains some similar house plans which have a central porch with a square footprint and steep roofs to match with the roof pitch of the house. Staff believes that a smaller, central porch/ portico would be more appropriate on this house and recommends that the front porch depicted in alternative two should be approved. Staff also recommends that a revised detailed drawing should be submitted, which outlines details such as, all the dimensions including height of the porch, porch deck above the grade, type and pitch of the proposed porch roof; and materials proposed to be used for the porch. Such details are also required for the proposed screened porch and the deck at the back of the house, and for the window replacement project on the existing screened porch on the south. MINUTES HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AUGUST 10, 2006 EMMA HARVAT HALL PRELIMINARY MEMBERS PRESENT: Esther Baker, Michael Gunn, Pam Michaud, Jim Ponto, Ginalie Swaim, Tim Toomey, Tim Weitzel MEMBERS ABSENT: Michael Brennan, Richard Carlson STAFF PRESENT: Sunil Terdalkar OTHERS PRESENT: Helen Burford, Kevin Fritz, Sandra Randall, John Rummelhart, Hilary Sale, Heather Shank, Ned Wood CALL TO ORDER: Chairperson Weitzel called the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m. PUBLIC DISCUSSION OF ANYTHING NOT ON THE AGENDA: Rummelhart said that he owns the house at 1112 East Court Street and is doing a rehabilitation of the porch at that address. He said there was some discussion about the length and the width of the eaves. Rummelhart said that what was drawn is back to what is there existing. He asked if he needs to reapply, if he wants to come out another foot to get a little more overhang on the existing soffits. Weitzel said that would need to be a separate application. He said the Commission would need to see drawings of it to consider what it does to the building and what the originals were, etc. ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION: Certificate of Appropriateness. 714 East College Street. Terdalkar said that this item was discussed' at the Commission's last meeting, but some Commission members expressed the need to examine the building. He said the application was therefore tabled at that meeting. The applicant is requesting replacement of existing wood siding with fiber cement board siding. MOTION: Ponto moved to take consideration of the application for 714 East College Street up from the table. Gunn seconded the motion. The motion carried on a vote of 6-0. Weitzel said the primary issue here is using wood versus cement board. Gunn stated that he looked at the building, and it obviously needs more than just a paint job. He said there is quite a bit of work to be done, with lots of gaps, holes, and broken pieces. Gunn said he also looked at a ten-year-old application of fiber cement board. He said it looks almost as good as when it was first painted. Gunn stated that the house at 725 South Summit is also sided with fiber cement board, and that house makes fiber cement board look better and better. He said that it is currently difficult to find decent wood to purchase. Weitzel pointed out that this house had received a preservation award. Gunn said that if the exposure is not more than the 4 to 4 1/2-inch exposure, the fiber cement board looks pretty good. Weitzel said that one big issue would be how to get the boards back to where they are right now - how to make sure they're marked. Rummelhartsaid that there is some variation with the outside corners on the wood siding. He said there are some good-sized corner boards, but no one worried about lining up the front to the side where they come together. Rummelhart said that if fiber cement board is approved, he wondered if it should be put back with the variations of what is there. He said that between each lap, the exposed board, there is probably one-quarter to one-half inch on each course. Weitzel said the Commission needs to determine if this should be preserved as it is or if it will allow for the substitute material and needs to specify what level of detail to be replicated if the wood is not retained. Michaud asked if the Commission discussed the vertical board in the center that connects the small window and then comes down to the bottom of the sill on the first floor. Terdalkar explained with the help of the photograph of the house that after the fire in late 1890s, the original steep roof-effectively a third story was remodeled. He said that the vertical wide trim matched the original midpoints and centers of the original fayades and peaks. Michaud asked if it would be required to put in that vertical trim. Weitzel said that it could be up for discussion. Michaud said that when it meets the lower level, it becomes obvious that it's asymmetric. Weitzel said the question then arises as to whether the Commission is looking for a neat appearance or looking to preserve an element that was original to the house, even though it no longer matches up with what was the original peak of the roof. Rummelhart said that if he is allowed to use the fiber cement board, he has no strong feelings regarding the vertical line [wide historic trim]. He said he would be trying to go back in with all the window sills on both the first and second floors. Rummelhart said that all the way around the house that has to come out, and he needs to get those pieces recreated. He said that there is a level there that continues out the same distance as the window sills, but they were all snapped off when the siding was installed. Weitzel said that they were probably the same as the window sills. He said that the Commission could specify matching the window sills are they are now. Rummelhart said that if he is required to leave the existing siding on the house, he will still take off a number of strips around the house to open it up to install insulation. He said that he would use some as salvage material for where he has to patch in. Weitzel added that the Commission will therefore need to consider the insulation aspect of this. He said the applicant is asking to remove old boards to apply insulation from the outside. Rummelhart said that he would prefer to use the siding board. He said he would make everything there as it is there go right back, including the banding. MOTION: Gunn moved to approve a certificate of appropriateness for 714 East College Street for the installation of fiber cement board siding and trim as needed, but the details of the house must remain the same. Swaim seconded the motion. Toomey said he did not know that he would require the details to remain the same. He said that because an addition has been put on this house, it gives an opportunity. Toomey said that where the band is lost, one could salvage those boards and use them as repair somewhere else. He said he would not require this to be built back exactly as it is. Toomey asked if the little window is at all functional. Rummelhart confirmed that it is functional. Toomey said that where the off-centered banding is, he wouldn't have a problem with losing some of it and having it filled in straight across. He said this is a chance to improve on some of the things that are actually a little bit sloppy here. AMENDMENT TO THE MAIN MOTION: Gunn moved to amend the main motion so that the details are required to be consistent with the historic building. Swaim seconded the amendment to the main motion. Michaud said that on the east side where that addition is, one could maybe connect the paired windows to the solo windows to the left of the door. Weitzel said that it might almost be preferable to draw a vertical band where the addition starts. Toomey said that the trim around the windows drops to a smaller size too. He said that he would try to make that addition more consistent with the original building. Weitzel said he was not certain one would want to make the addition look like the rest of the house. Terdalkar said that it may be a good idea to separate it now that it is known to be an addition. Ponto said that one can tell from the roofline where the addition is located. Ponto said that he would vote in favor of this motion. He stated that he normally likes to see repair, but repair requires like materials, and they are not available in this case. Michaud agreed and said there is a lot of deteriorated wood on this house. The motion carried on a vote of 7 -0. 726 Iowa Avenue. Terdalkar said that the applicant is out of town and has requested a deferral of this application. The consensus of the Commission was to defer this item. 636 South Governor. Terdalkar stated that this is a non-contributing structure in the Lucas-Governor Street Conservation District. He said that this project was already in progress when a stop work order was issued. Terdalkar said the application is to replace the siding on the house. He added that there were two or three types of siding on the house, and there was some damage on the back of the house, so the applicant started to replace that siding. Terdalkar stated that about two months ago, approximately 17 windows were also replaced without a review or a permit. He said that for a non-contributing structure in a conservation district, vinyl siding is allowed under an exception provided the conditions listed the guidelines are satisfied. Terdalkar said that in this case, the Commission will need some assurance from the applicant that the guidelines were followed and that all of the required things were done. Regarding the windows, Terdalkar stated that the guidelines do not allow vinyl windows. Fritz introduced himself as the contractor for this project. Weitzel said that this application essentially involves approving vinyl windows and vinyl siding on a non-contributing structure. He said the Commission would have to make an exception and state the reason for it if it approves the windows. Weitzel said that the siding could be approved if the conditions in the guidelines are met, which include: that all sources of moisture have been taken care of, that historic features have not been removed, and that trim boards are to match the original. Terdalkar showed photographs from when the work was stopped. He said that there was already synthetic siding; asbestos, masonite, and T111; in the back. Terdalkar showed the decorative frieze board as the only original part of the building remaining and also showed one of the original windows, which has simple details, that is still in place. Toomey asked why this house was determined to be non-contributing. Terdalkar said that the original roofline was altered significantly and a front porch was removed. He said that there were different types of siding on the building, and as the applicant suggests the windows were also replaced. Fritz stated that this house used to have a flat roof in the back. Weitzel said it appears there was an addition with a low-pitched roof to the back of the house. Toomey asked what is underneath the asbestos. Fritz responded that there are just regular siding boards - just the original frame of the house. Terdalkar said that as far as he knows the original siding was removed before the masonite and asbestos siding was installed. Randall, the owner of the house, said that her parents bought this house in the early 1940s. She said that the house needed a lot of work, but there is really not a single side of the house that is original. Gunn asked if there are some old windows still on the house. Fritz said that there are no original windows left. He said that there is still a little bit of work to be done yet on the house. Toomey asked Fritz if he just sided over the asbestos. Fritz confirmed that he sided over it with vinyl siding. He said that the masonite siding and the T111 were taken off and removed. Fritz added that the moisture problems have been addressed. Weitzel pointed out that all the existing decking was not approved by the Commission, but it is not part of this application. MOTION: Gunn moved to approve a certificate of appropriateness for the application for 636 South Governor, as submitted. Michaud seconded the motion. Terdalkar pointed out that the application includes vinyl windows. He said that the windows were replaced without prior permit two to three months ago. Weitzel said that the Commission normally allows replacement windows but prefers wood or metal clad; vinyl windows are disallowed. Terdalkar said that the Commission should state why it is allowing the vinyl windows, because it could be precedent-setting since they are specifically disallowed. Fritz read from the guidelines where it states that vinyl windows may be granted as an exception for non- historic properties. Terdalkar pointed out that the guidelines refer to non-historic properties, and this is a non-contributing property. Weitzel said that the term non-historic refers to buildings built in the modern era. Ponto added that it would be a building less than 50 years old. Weitzel said that the term is defined on page 69 of the guidelines, and Ponto said there is also a reference to it on page four. Michaud said that because of the progression of the work over time, the vinyl windows were already added. Weitzel said that work was completed before the stop work order was issued. Fritz said that he has no problem doing things the right way. He said he didn't know about this and was surprised by the stop work order. Weitzel said that the Commission needs to word the rationale for the exception so that it is clear that vinyl windows are not allowable from this point on. Gunn said it is an exception because the project is already done, this is a non-contributing property, and this is probably a serious improvement over what was there before. Weitzel asked if the windows that were replaced were historic. Fritz said that they were regular double hung wood windows. Weitzel asked if they were original to the house. Fritz did not know. Randall said that some of them might have been, but the ones in the back were definitely replacements. Fritz stated that the windows were different throughout the house. He said there was nothing symmetrical about the windows, the trims, or the siding. Weitzel pointed out that this house had a low level of historic integrity, and a high percentage of the windows probably were not original. Gunn said that probably on the whole, this house is closer to non- historic than non-contributing. Weitzel agreed that this house is on the low end of non-contributing. Gunn stated that this is not the first time the Commission has allowed things that shouldn't have been, because they are already done. He said he does not necessarily assume that approval would be precedent setting. Gunn said this doesn't happen very often. He added that the conservation district has done a world of good for that section of Governor Street. Weitzel said he thought that, in total, the changes to this house are an improvement to its appearance and the neighborhood. He said that the Commission has given three or four reasons to allow this exception. Regarding the approval of replacement of siding with vinyl siding, Terdalkar said the Commission needs to state whether it is satisfied that the guidelines were followed or state the reason it was okay to not follow one or more of the conditions. Weitzel said that rot was an issue here, and the trim was missing from most if not all of the windows. He said it did not sound like there was any original trim there. Weitzel said that the trim boards on the windows, as completed, do seem to extend beyond the siding, which is the main thing the Commission is concerned with on item four. Regarding item three, he said that if the Commission is allowing vinyl, it's allowing vinyl, and at that point, it either looks like wood or it doesn't. Baker added that there is no original wood left to compare it to. The motion carried on a vote of 7-0. 1016 East Colleqe Street. Terdalkar said that this is a key-contributing property in the College Green Historic District. He said the proposal is to add a garage door at the back of the existing carriage house by removing three double-hung windows. Terdalkar stated that this will be an alley-loaded garage, if approved. Terdalkar pointed out that the 1995 site inventory survey form for this property states that the garage could have been built at the same time the house was built or shortly thereafter. He said that even though the assessor's database shows it to be built in the 1930s, the structure appears to have been built much before that. Terdalkar said the house was built in 1900, and there are similarities with the roof pitch, the dormers around it, the type and placement windows, and the trim-details that typically would not have been found on a 1930s structure. Terdalkar said that the house was built for and by an architect who was responsible for building the Summit Street Apartments and some other significant structures in the City. Terdalkar said the question is whether the proposed alterations significantly change the fabric of this unique structure. He said that for the most part, the structure is intact and has been maintained. Terdalkar said that installing the door would make the building functional and would ensure that the building is used and not neglected. He said that perhaps a balance needs to be found and a determination of what is better for the long term. Sale said that she and her husband, Ned Wood, own the house. She thanked Terdalkar for working with them and said that he is very committed to historic preservation. Sale said that she and her husband are committed to historic preservation and have won two historic preservation awards for the work they have done on the house. Regarding the carriage house in the back, Sale said that the previous owners removed the barn doors and replaced them with a garage door. Sale said that she and her husband don't really use the garage, partly because the driveway is quite narrow. Wood said that the access from College Street is a long way back to the garage. He said that they are also hesitant to cut down the vegetation on the left hand side, because that is a barrier between their house and the apartment building next door. Sale said that part of the goal is to replace what essentially was a buffer between her property and the neighboring property. She said that she would also like to make the garage useful on a daily basis to protect their cars, as they had extensive tornado damage to their cars in April. Sale stated that they are committed to the neighborhood and have done significant renovations to the house. She said they want to continue to do so and to do it in a consistent and as historic as possible manner while still getting functionality. Sale said the proposal is to renovate the back side by putting a garage door on the back side. She said it has to be the side where the three windows are, because there is a stairwell on the other side right inside the wall. Sale said the proposal is to take the windows out and install a double garage door; two single doors would not fit. Sale said that they propose to take off the garage door on the front side and, preferably, essentially put a wall there, take two of the windows from the back and put them on the front side, and put a door in to get out of the garage. She said that they would put a metal garage door on the back, but it would be the kind that looks like wood so that it would be consistent with the other garage doors on the back side. Sale said that what would be seen from the street would have a much nicer appearance. She said that the back side is in an alley and isn't highly visible from the street. Weitzel asked if there is any room for a door on the south side of the garage but on the east half. Sale said that there is a wall down the middle of the carriage house that separates the two sides. Weitzel said that in the past, the Commission has allowed single garage doors when the applicant has voluntarily agreed to do a more elaborate door. He asked Sale if she would be willing to consider that. Sale said that they don't have the width there for two single doors, but they have not committed to any particular door. Weitzel recalled that at 900 N Johnson Street garage, the commission reasoned that using a door that was more elaborate mitigated the fact that it was one large garage door, and the look of it was almost better than having two plain metal doors. Weitzel said he thinks that one can find a door that has a barn door appearance without windows. Michaud suggested that one would want to avoid windows on the back anyway for security concerns. Weitzel added that the Commission has made exceptions for fenestration based on locations in alleys and dark, unprotected areas. Michaud said that this sounds like an appropriate modification. She said she lives on College Green and realizes that people continually have broken windows on the alley side. Michaud said it is great that the owners want to maintain the side that faces the house and said she agrees that security is a primary issue on the back side. Gunn said that he does not have a problem with moving a large door from one side to the other and moving windows to fill in. He said this seems like a reasonable project. Ponto said that he is much in favor of a structure being changed somewhat and being maintained versus having it become worthless and rundown. Weitzel pointed out that there also seems to be a world of exceptions here with the large apartment building next door and the considerations for having to park underneath those balconies. MOTION: Swaim moved to approve a certificate of appropriateness for the project at 1016 East College Street as presented at this night's meeting, with the two windows and one door in the back moved to the front and a double garage door with a barn door appearance placed in the back. Ponto seconded the motion. The motion carried on a vote of 7-0. 728 Grant Street. Terdalkar stated that this is a contributing structure in the Longfellow Historic District. He said that this application is to replace four awning-style windows on the house with aluminum clad casement style windows. Terdalkar said that because of the unusual sizes, the applicant had to find custom windows and could not find any awning-style windows of this size. He said the applicant therefore would like to use casement windows, and the contractor has submitted a brochure from the window company that gives some descriptive text. Weitzel said the contractor has sent a letter stating that the owner has a medical condition that prevents her from cleaning the awning-style windows as well as casements can be cleaned. Weitzel said he is not convinced that the awning windows are original to the house anyway. He added that there are casement windows on other houses on this same block. Gunn asked if the shutters are original. Terdalkar said he did not think so, because the siding was changed and he would guess the shutters were installed at that time. MOTION: Gunn moved to approve a certificate of appropriateness for an application for the replacement of windows at 728 Grant Street. Baker seconded the motion. The motion carried on a vote of 7-0. 919 East Washinaton Street. Terdalkar said that this is a contributing structure in the College Hill Conservation District. He said the application is for the replacement of a metal roof with asphalt shingles. Terdalkar said that this is one of the twin houses, the other of which at 923 East Washington was reviewed a few weeks ago. Gunn asked if the metal roof is original to the house. Terdalkar did not know. Gunn said that most of the standing seam metal roofs are not original, but he thought this one could be original. He cited the internal gutters that are halfway up the roof and said they are a difficult detail to deal with. Weitzel asked if the owner is saying the shingles are worn out, or does he just want to replace them. Terdalkar said the photographs in the packet are from after the storm, but he did not see any evidence of damage to the roof. He said the owner informed him that he knew there was damage, because he is a contractor. Terdalkar said the application is to remove the old, steel shingles; re-sheath; and install new fiberglass shingles. Swaim asked if this type of roof needs to be periodically painted. Weitzel said that originally, it was probably stamped steel,so that a thin coating of zinc or tin would be applied to it. He said that after a while that wears off so that the owner has to consider how to maintain the steel without it rusting. Michaud said she has a sample of the metal roof that used to be on her house.. She said that it is 116 years old and is very thin, perhaps one-sixteenth of an inch, if that; she said she would be very apprehensive if it was on her roof, because it is very malleable and it would be vulnerable to hail. Michaud said she thinks this is a reasonable request. Toomey asked if it is certain that the roof is steel. He said that it could be copper. Gunn said he is pretty sure it isn't copper, because around the gutters, there is quite a bit of deterioration. Weitzel said that the discoloration is a steel discoloration, not copper. Gunn said the gutter is in bad shape, and the soffit is rotted out. He said there is a little damage and some corrosion. Gunn said it is not unreasonable to want a new roof here. Michaud mentioned the curl on the roof. Weitzel said this roof probably is original, because that detail is usually thrown away when the house is re-roofed. He said that he would hate to lose that detail. Swaim said that if the metal roof is as malleable as Michaud's sample, it would be difficult to paint and maintain. Michaud agreed. Toomey said that if Commission exists to preserve things, there has to be a reason why the Commission would vote against preserving this. Weitzel said the owner must be contemplating redoing sheathing, or this would not be under Commission review. Terdalkar confirmed this; he said that typically a metal roof would have skip sheathing, and the sheathing would have to be redone if the metal roof is removed. Weitzel said that he agreed with Toomey. He said that staff comments point out that there is not adequate evidence of damage. Toomey said that this is not a standard metal seam roof but is pretty rare. Ponto said it appears that the damage was to the small porch in the back, which is not the original roof. Michaud asked, if the owner says there is heat loss or the boards are rotten under the metal, then would the Commission reconsider this. Weitzel said that the owner can reapply if this is denied but would have to show evidence of whatever damage is there. Swaim suggested tabling consideration of the application to give the owner time to present evidence. MOTION: Gunn moved to table consideration of a certificate of appropriateness for an application for replacement of a metal roof with asphalt shingles until there is more input from the applicant. Ponto seconded the motion. The motion carried on a vote of 7-0. Gunn suggest~d that anyone who hasn't seen the property take a look at it. Michaud asked if the owner can add gutters without a permit. Gunn confirmed this but said that it would be difficult to continue that. He said that one might find new shingles to go over where the existing gutters out but probably could not. Gunn said they would then have to be soldered in. He said this is a difficult roof to maintain, more so than the standing seam roof. Terdalkar pointed out that there is a deferred maintenance issue here. He said the reason this is in this condition is that there has not been maintenance. Terdalkar agreed that it is difficult and expensive to redo the roof, but it would not have reached this condition if it had been maintained properly. Weitzel asked Terdalkar to contact the applicant to help him provide more information regarding the roof. Minutes for July 13. 2006 and July 27.2006 Meetinas. July 13. 2006. Ponto stated that on page four, in the ninth full paragraph, the last sentence should read, "...and trim appropriate for historic masonry." Weitzel said that on page nine, in the eighth paragraph, "CME" should be changed to "CNME." Swaim said that on page 13, in the sixth paragraph, "Historic Preservation Society" should be changed to "State Historical Society." MOTION: Ponto moved to approve the minutes for the July 13, 2006 meeting, as amended. Gunn seconded the motion. The motion carried on a vote of 7-0. Julv 27. 2006. Swaim suggested that on page 8, in the sixth full paragraph, in the third sentence, "property" should be changed to "project." She added that it should be noted on page 12 that she left the meeting between the first and second paragraphs, accounting for the change in the vote counts after that point. MOTION: Gunn moved to approve the minutes for the July 27, 2006 meeting, as amended. Swaim seconded the motion. The motion carried on a vote of 7-0. OTHER: Terdalkar said the Commission should come up with some criteria for the distribution of the grant award received from the National Trust. He said there is a very low response to previous call for application and application deadline has not bee set as of yet. Terdalkar said that a contract was signed when the City accepted the grant from the trust that says that the City's guidelines will be followed, as well as the National Trust guidelines - the Secretary of the Interior Recommendations. Terdalkar said that it is necessary to outline a process and explain certain thing such as who will review and approve the projects, who can use the funds, when will be review completed, when will the applicants receive the money, how the funds will be managed, and if there will simply be approval or also oversight on the actual work. He said that those things are not clear in the application for the grant nor were they clear when the contract was signed with the Trust. Terdalkar said that an expenditure account is being set-up with the Urban Planning Division. He said that an audit will be provided through the National Trust when all the money is spent. Weitzel recommended forming a subcommittee consisting of members of both the Friends of Historic Preservation and the Historic Preservation Commission. He said the subcommittee would vote on issues, and the report would come to the full Commission for approval. Weitzel said that the subcommittee could only make recommendations; issues would still need the approval of the whole Commission. Ponto said there needs to be assurance that things are in compliance with the guidelines. Gunn asked if a project would be before the full Commission anyway but said that it would not if the property is not in a district. Weitzel said that it might not be work in a district and it might be work that does not require a permit. Gunn said that if the work requires a certificate of appropriateness, then the project will be before the Commission anyway. He said that if it does not require a certificate, it probably lets the Commission out of the full review thing. Terdalkar suggested the end of August as a deadline for applications. Weitzel said the SHSI Office has just announced second round for the remaining $65,000 of the $250,000 from the HRDP Emergency Grant fund. Burford said that one problem that keeps coming up is the contracts from the State. She said she has referred people with questions to the State Historical Society and to Jack Porter for technical advice. Burford said that her main concern about this other grant is that she does not think it is reasonable to say that it is for work not completed or work that has not been initiated at this point. Weitzel said that it is not specified here. Burford agreed but said that she does not think it should be a consideration. Weitzel said that for the State, that is just their standard procedure, because they want to review the work before it starts. He said that the State HRDP grant requires that the work be evaluated before it is started, and the owner cannot get paid for anything he does before the States evaluates it. Weitzel said that if the owner completes something before it is evaluated, he cannot get money for it. Burford said that people are confused between the two grants, the National Trust grant and the State grants. She said that she thought the end of September was a more reasonable deadline for the grant applications. Weitzel said that date is still within six months of the damage. Gunn asked how many applications have been submitted. Burford responded that there have been four, but two of them were for trees. Terdalkar said that there have been at least three other inquiries where the project involves rebuilding the damaged houses, but he did not know the scope of the projects. Gunn said he did not know that the Commission should be extending the deadline so far out that there are ten applications that are not going to get funded. Terdalkar said that will also delay projects that applied before. He said that it should not appear that this is an effort to reach only certain people. Terdalkar said that this is supposed to be a public process, so everyone should have an equal chance. Weitzel suggested that Terdalkar also contact Kathy Gourley about the HRDP Emergency Grant. Burford asked if anyone had heard anything about what Larry Meyers plans to do with his property on Iowa Avenue. Weitzel said no. Burford said that at the last Planning and Zoning Commission meeting, the Planning and Zoning Commission discussed changing the zoning for the new proposed Hieronymus Square Building. She said that the Planning and Zoning Commission felt that so many changes would be required that it would open up the redevelopment plan [Near Southside Redevelopment Plan] and reconsider the initial concept of how the area was zoned. Burford said that initially the Near South Side was supposed to be step-down zoning, but this building would be several stories high. Burford said that if the Planning and Zoning Commission is going to reopen [consider amending] the plan, there are things, in terms of historic preservation of certain buildings on the Near South Side, that have been left undone. She said that certain things were identified but were not carried through. Burford said this might be an opportunity to raise that issue so that everyone has a clear idea of what is going to happen down the road. Weitzel said that he is all for letting people build as big as they want to build, as long as they preserve any historic buildings that are significant in that area. He said the Near Souths ide Plan says that should be taken into account, although that is not being followed. Burford said this redevelopment plan was signed off on by City Council. She said that there is also a design plan that was signed off on by City Council. Burford said that if the Planning and Zoning Commission is reconsidering the redevelopment plan to look at rezoning, it should also finish what it started when it identified buildings that should be protected and areas to be protected. Weitzel asked what the Historic Preservation Commission could do to request the Planning and Zoning Commission give full consideration to inventory and evaluation of that area, if it is opened up for consideration. Terdalkar suggested writing a letter to the Planning and Zoning Commission, or attend the Planning and Zoning Commission to make a formal request at the Planning and Zoning Commission. Gunn asked what geographical area this refers to. Terdalkar said it is the Near Southside area, which is south of Burlington Street, east of Madison Street, west of Gilbert Street, and north of the railroad. The consensus of the Commission was to make such a request of the Planning and Zoning Commission. Weitzel said that he would send an e-mail regarding this matter and would also ask the Planning and Zoning Commission to invite the Historic Preservation Commission to its meeting, if needed. Weitzel asked Terdalkar if he had contacted HIS regarding the consideration of chimneys and outbuildings. Terdalkar said he had done so, but he thought that HIS was still looking for a larger policy from the Commission. He said that he could draft a petition from the Commission to HIS describing concerns about the chimney and outbuildings policy. Terdalkar said that the McCollister Corridor Design Charrette was held on Tuesday. He said the representatives from various city departments, surrounding property owners, and commission members met with the designer consultants hired to propose the design corridor. Terdalkar said the consensus was to start with a design that borrows some of the features that were there, including the theme of the natural settings, with the bridge over the Iowa River. He said the designers were trying to gauge what sort of theme should be used for the bridge design. Terdalkar said there was a suggestion to use prairie school architecture, with its formal lines, for the design of the bridge and suggestions to borrow features of the area for the theme. Weitzel suggested that the Commission schedule a formal election of its officers. Terdalkar said that he will make arrangements for that. Burford asked if the Commission is considering applying for the CLG grant. Weitzel said that he plans to work on something over the weekend to at least send in a rough outline. Weitzel said that he may not be able to meet August 11 deadline for receiving SHSI Staff comments on the draft but he plans to send the application later before the application deadline. Weitzel said that the main thing that grant is for is Manville Heights. He said that waiting until January to apply for the HRDP, which won't go into effect until next July is not ideal; the Commission should probably try to go ahead and finish this up. Weitzel said that the South Side won't wait either, really. He said the site CLG would be the South Side Inventory and Melrose evaluation. Weitzel said the Commission would want to include the identification of other at-risk buildings as well, such as the Tait Arms. Terdalkar stated that the Iowa Chapter of the American Planners Association is organizing their annual convention in Iowa City on November 2nd and 3rd and has asked for suggestions for topics and presentations. He suggested that Marlys Svendsen could be asked to speak. 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