HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-17-2007 Historic Preservation Commission
IOWA CITY HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
Thursday, May 17,2007
City Hall, 410 E. Washington Street
Lobby Conference Room
6:00 p.m.
1. Call to Order
2. Public discussion of anything not on the agenda
3. Items of Consideration
A. Certificate of Appropriateness:
1. 712 Ronalds Street (consent item)
2. 617 Ronalds Street
3. 813 Ronalds Street
4. 109 S Johnson Street
B. Minutes for April 12, 2007 meeting
4. Other
Preservation Plan Update Draft
5. Adjourn
Staff Report
May 17, 2007
Historic Review for 712 Ronalds Street
District: Brown Street Historic District
Classification: Non-Contributing
The applicant, Robert Warner, is requesting approval for revisions to a previously approved
certificate of appropriateness. In April 2006, the Commission approved a new addition on the back
of the house at 712 Ronalds Street, which is a non-contributing property in the Brown Street
Historic District. At the time, the applicant had submitted the application indicating he would use
wood siding and wood windows. The applicant now intends to use fiber cement board siding and
metal-clad wood windows instead.
Applicable Regulations and Guidelines:
5.0 Iowa City Historic Preservation Guidelines for Addition
Staff Comments
The date of construction for this house per the City Assessor is 1900, but the 1997 Iowa State
Inventory form indicates that it could have been built anytime during 1903-1917. The style of the
house is unclear as the house has been significantly altered at an unknown time and two distinct
sections with distinct heights and architectural forms exist. The taller section in the back may have
been the original house. It is evident from the style and size of the columns and the railing height,
that the wrap-around porch is a much later addition.
At the time of previous review, the Commission had approved the use of wood windows, wood
siding as requested by the applicant, provided the appearance, lap exposure, and profile of the new
siding and trim matches the existing siding and trim on the house.
The new addition is being built at the back of the house. The applicant is now requesting approval
for using fiber cement board siding and metal-clad wood windows. Considering that this is a non-
contributing structure and the new addition is in the back, staff believes that fiber cement siding
would be an acceptable material. Similarly, the use of metal-clad solid wood windows is also
consistent with the guidelines.
Staff recommends approval provided the appearance, lap exposure, and profile of the new siding
and trim matches the existing siding and trim on the house.
Application for Historic Review
Application for alterations to the exterior of historic landmarks or pr'Oper-
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.
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If the proposed project entails an addition, a new structure or
a significant alteration to an existing structure, please submit a
site plan, floor plans. building elevations and photographs.
If the proposed project is a minor alteration to a str ucture.
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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o This property is a local historic landmark
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1:1 College Green Historic District
o East College Street Historic Distr'ict
o Longfellow Historic District
[J Summit Str'eet Historic District
i:I Woodlawn Historic District
o Clark Str-eet Conservation Distr'ict
1:1 College Hill Conservation District
o Dearborn Str-eet Conservation District
1:1 Lucas-Governor Str-eet Conservation District
Within the district, this property is classified as:
o .fiontr'ibuting
'8" Noncontributing
D Nonhistoric
Pr'oject Type
1:1 Alteration of an existing building (ie., siding and window
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Borrower: Robert A. Warner
Property Address: 712 Ronalds Street
City: Iowa City
Lender: Residential Mo a e Netwo Inc.
File No.: 11573
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Zip: 52245
State: IA
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Single family two (2) story wood frame residence, 712 Ronalds Street, is to have a 12.5
feet by 16.6 feet wide addition constructed. The addition will closely match, but be
differentiated from the existing structure. The residence is a non contributing house that
is classified as non-descript in the Brown Street Historic District. The addition will be
hidden at the rear of the structure matching the massing of the rear previously constructed
addition to the house. It will not affect the existing porch, doors, windows, siding and
color of the structure to remain. The addition will preserve the District's significant
historic materials by preserving the palette of existing materials. The addition does not
diminish the character of local historic buildings. The addition will be distinguished by
the vertical trim at the comers, the width of the new wood siding, and the metal roof
matching adjoining properties' roofs. The addition horizontal line and size of the eaves
will match the existing structure.
Materials to be used
The type of finish, color, and style of the exposed foundation exterior wall, siding, and
windows will match existing color, texture, hue, and shape of the existing structure.
Horizontal wood siding and wood sash windows will be used for the addition. The roof
will be raised seam metal roof colored red to match the adjoining property roof style,
texture, color and hue. Attached are photographs of the recently constructed and original
roofs on Ronalds, Lucas and Brown Streets. The metal roof is needed due to the gentle
slope of the new roof. A roof of less then 4:1 can not use asphalt shingles, based on the
manufacturers' specifications. By lowering the addition's roof the mass of the addition is
reduced and its' impact on the existing and neighboring structures is minimized.
Exterior appearance changes
The exterior of the residence addition will not be readily visible from the street. The
addition is over 85 feet from the sidewalk, over 100 feet from the street and is inset 10
feet from the west side face and 6 feet from the east side face of the existing structure.
The attached photographs have had the addition added to a view from the Ronalds Street
side at the mid point between the adjoining structures. The east and west faces of the
structure are shown in two different photographs. The addition is not visible from the
west side and is almost totally hidden by the porch on the east side. Therefore it is
assessed that there will be a minimal impact on the appearance of the existing residences
on Ronalds Street.
Staff Report
May 17, 2007
Historic Review for 617 Ronalds Street
District: Brown Street Historic District
Classification: Contributing
The applicant, Michael Oliviera, is requesting approval for a proposed alteration project at 617 Ronalds
Street, which is a contributing property in the Brown Street Historic District. The applicant is proposing to
replace all the existing one-over-one wood double-hung windows with one-over-one double-hung metal-clad
wood windows. The applicant has indicated that the window frames have been damaged by termite
infestation. The applicant is also proposing to widen some of the bedroom windows on the front fa<;:ade to
meet the egress size requirement. The applicant further reports that the work has already begun and two of
the windows on the rear fa<;:ade of the house have been replaced with fibrex-clad windows (one casement
window and one double-hung window) and is requesting approval to keep the vinyl-clad windows. The
application also includes replacement of two awing windows.
Applicable Regulations and Guidelines:
4.0 Iowa City Historic Preservation Guidelines for Alterations
4.5 Siding
4.7 Windows
Staff Comments
The Iowa Site Inventory Form for the property suggests that the house may have built in c. 1915 and with the
exception of the application of aluminum siding, the house appears to be intact. The house was built with
vernacular architectural form and features, which is referred to as an I-house. This form was popular in the
19th Century and it was also used in the early 20th Century. The I-houses generally reflect symmetrical
arrangement. This house features a wide porch with tapered columns.
The applicant reports that most of the existing windows are deteriorate due to termite infestation and need to
be replaced. The applicant is proposing to use metal-clad wood windows as replacement windows. If window
replacement is necessary, the guidelines recommend using new wood windows and sashes. The guidelines
also state that the metal-clad, solid-wood windows is acceptable if it matches the type, size, sash width, trim
and overall appearance of original windows.
As stated in the guidelines, windows are one of the most important elements that define a building's
architectural character and therefore in staffs opinion, it is essential to use replacement windows with the
characteristics that match to the historic window being replaced. Staff recommends approval for the metal-
clad solid wood replacement windows provided the replacement windows match the existing windows type,
proportions, sash width, trim and appearance. As the guidelines do not allow vinyl or vinyl-clad windows,
staff recommends that the already installed vinyl-clad windows should be removed and replaced with metal-
clad solid-wood windows. The replacement windows and trim must accept paint. Staff also recommends that
if feasible, the bedroom windows on the side elevations should be widened for egress sizes, and not the front
fa<;:ade, to maintain the existing fenestration on the front fa<;:ade.
The applicant is also requesting approval for a new fiberglass door on the rear fa<;:ade to access the basement.
Currently, the opening is boarded up. Staff recommends approval for the door.
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Application for Historic Review
Application for alterations to the exterior of historic landmarks or proper-
ties located in a historic district or conservation district pursuant to Iowa City
Code Section 14-4C. Guidelines for the Historic Review process, explanation
of the process and regulations can be found in the Iowa City Historic Preservation
Handbook, which is available in the PCD office at City Hall or online at www.
icgov.orgIHPhandbook.
Meeting schedule: The HPC meets the second Thursday of each month.
During the summer months, the HPC may also meet on the fourth Thursday.
Applications are due in the PCD Office by noon on Monday the week prior to
the meeting.
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May 17, 2007
Historic Review for 813 Ronalds Street
District: Brown Street Historic District
Classification: Contributing
The applicant, Susan Hough, is requesting approval for a proposed new construction project at 813 Ronalds
Street, which is key-contributing property in the Brown Street Historic District. The applicant is proposing
to construct a two-car garage behind the house. The proposed garage would measure 24 feet x 26 feet and
would have a front gable roof with 5:12 or 6:12 pitch. The applicant is proposing to use a smooth-panel,
double-car garage door, fiber cement board siding. The applicant has agreed to consider an 8:12 pitch for
the roof.
Applicable Regulations and Guidelines:
6.0 Iowa City Historic Preservation Guidelines for New Construction
6.2 New Outbuildings
Staff Comments
Originally built in c.1890-1900, the house on the property is part of the folk or vernacular family of
architecture. The front-gabled of this one-and-one-half-story house has been finished with returned cornice
details front and rear fa<;:ades. Except for the application of vinyl siding, the house remains intact and is
recognized as one of the contributing structures in the district.
The applicant is proposing to build a new two-garage, which would be located approximately 39 feet south
of the house and will be accessed from the alley. The location for the proposed garage is at a lower grade
than the house. The garage would measure 24 feet x 26 feet and would have a gabled roof with 8:12 pitch.
The applicant is proposing to use a smooth-panel, double-car garage door, fiber cement board siding and
trim to match the trim on the house. The proposed garage would have four double hung metal-clad wood
windows (32 inch x 48 inch) and an entry door with barn-sash window within the door. The applicant is also
considering to install a barn-sash window above the garage door on the front (south) fa<;:ade.
The proposed garage door, as shown on the drawings, is not centrally located. Staff believes that the
symmetrically located door would be more appropriate and recommends the revision. The applicant
indicates that the location of a nearby utility pole is the reason for the location of the garage door. The alley
is 20 feet wide and only one-way traffic is allowed. As the garage would be 5 feet north of the property line,
there would be more that 20 feet of distance available for a vehicle to enter and exit the garage. Staff does
not believe that the utility pole, located on the south edge of the alley would create a difficulty for the
vehicles.
Alternatively, staff believes that the garage width could be reduced to 22 feet by moving the east wall by two
feet, which would still provide ample room for two cars. A centrally located garage door on the 22-feet wide
structure would still be at the same location in relation to the utility pole as proposed by the applicant.
Reducing the width would also make the proposed structure more appropriate and compatible with the
house in terms of the size, scale and proportions. Existing outbuildings in the close proximity of the
proposed garage appear to be modem and insignificant in terms of form and/ or stylistic features. Staff
therefore recommends that the new outbuilding should be built with the features that are similar to the
house or with the features that are compatible with the house. Although, initially the applicant proposed a
5: 12 pitch for the roof in the application, has later agreed to consider an 8: 12 pitch. Staff believes that using
a 12:12 pitch roof similar to the house would be more appropriate, but an 8:12 pitch is an acceptable
alternative. A sketch showing the garage with 5:12, 8:12 and 12:12 pitch roofs is attached. With a higher
pitch, additional usable space would be created, which can be for storage.
The sketch with the application does not show appropriate trim for the openings. Staff recommends that
the approval should be subject to the use of trim (3 to 4-inch wide) for all the openings. Staff also
recommends that the entry door should be a half-light simple-panel, instead of a door with a window
within.
The drawings attached with the application do not show a foundation for the garage. Staff also recommends
building the foundation such that a minimum of 6-inch of the foundation is above ground and maintaining
a slope away from the foundation to prevent standing water or drainage toward the foundation.
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Application for alterations to the exterior of historic landmarks or proper-
ties located in a historic district or conservation district pursuant to Iowa City
Code Section 14-4C. Guidelines for the Historic Review process, explanation
of the process and regulations can be found in the Iowa City Historic Preservation
Handbook, which is available in the PCD office at City Hall or online at www.
icgov.orgIHPhandbook.
Meeting schedule: The HPC meets the second Thursday of each month.
During the summer months, the HPC may also meet on the fourth Thursday.
Applications are due in the PCD Office by noon on Monday the week prior to
the meeting.
For Staff Use:
Date submitted .......................................................
o Certificate of No Material Effect
o Certificate of Appropriateness
o Major review
o Intermediate review
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Applicant Information
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Attached are the following items:
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~ 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
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o Longfellow Historic District
o Summit Street Historic District
o Woodlawn Historic District
o Clark Street Conservation District
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o Dearborn Street Conservation District
o Lucas-Governor Street Conservation District
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Historic Review for 109 S. Johnson Street
District: College Green Historic District
Classification: Contributing
The applicant, Pam Michaud, is requesting approval for a proposed alteration project at 109 South
Johnson Street, which is a contributing property in the College Green Historic District. The
applicant is proposing to replace the original wood porch railing with a new railing with new design
and the wood porch floor with Trex floor-wood composite material.
Applicable Regulations and Guidelines:
4.0 Iowa City Historic Preservation Guidelines for Alterations
4.5 Siding
4.7 Windows
Staff Comments
This Queen Anne house was built in 1891 with elaborate features, which are typical of the Queen
Anne style. The complex roof form punctured with small gable dormers with triangular windows,
ornamented gable, turned porch supports, suspended frieze with spindle work, Chippendale
balustrade. The house appears to be in original condition except for a few minor alterations and the
Iowa Site Inventory Form suggests that the house may qualify as an individual resource.
The applicant reports that the Chippendale style railing is 'damaged' at all the joints due to
accumulated snow and therefore is proposing to replace it with new turned spindled railing.
The existing railing on, both the original and the added portion of the porch, is unique and typical of
Queen Anne style. The guidelines disallow removing historic balustrades, and recommend repairing
or replacing the deteriorate components with new components that match the historic design and
material. Although it may be a labor intensive project, staff believes that the existing railing can be
repaired, and suggests restoring the railing in multiple phases.
The applicant is also requesting approval for the replacement of the porch floor. The existing porch
floor is made of wood and the applicant is proposing to replace it with a wood composite material-
Trex. The applicant has indicated that depending on the price, she might consider using wood for
the porch floor. The applicant has been requested to bring a sample of the proposed substitute
material to the Commission meeting.
Prior to the approval for this replacement with the composite material, the material needs to be
approved by the Commission as an appropriate wood substitute. The Commission, as an exception
for an exterior steps, has approved this material. Staff believes that this material can be approved as
a wood substitute material, but certain conditions related to the plank width, appearance including
the fake wood grains and tongue-groove profile and such projects should be approved on a case-by-
case basis to ensure the integrity of the historic porches.
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.
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Application Requirements
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o Site plan
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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-
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Provide a written description of the proposed project on the
second page of this application.
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o Brown Street Historic District
)i( College Green Historic District
o East College Street Historic District
o Longfellow Historic District
o Summit Street Historic District
o Woodlawn Historic District
o Clark Street Conservation District
o College Hill Conservation District
o Dearborn Street Conservation District
o Lucas-Governor Street Conservation District
Within the district, this property is classified as:
fI' Contributing
o Noncontributing
o Nonhistoric
Project Type
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replacement, skylights. window opening alterations. new
decks. porch reconstruction, baluster repair or similar)
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o Demolition of a building or portion of a building (ie. porch,
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iii Repair or restoration of an existing structure that will not.
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HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
THURSDAY, APRIL 12, 2007
EMMA J. HARVAT HALL
PRELIMINARY
MEMBERS PRESENT: Esther Baker, Michael Brennan, John McCormally, Jim Ponto, Ginalie Swaim,
Tim Toomey, Alicia Trimble, Tim Weitzel
MEMBERS ABSENT: Pam Michaud
STAFF PRESENT: Bob Miklo, Sunil Terdalkar
OTHERS PRESENT: Helen Burford, Betsy Chestnut, Royce Chestnut, Don Cochran, Dianne Day,
Dean Dykstra, Marsha Grady, Clark Griffin, Mark McCallum, Cindy Parker
CALL TO ORDER: Chairperson Weitzel called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
INTRODUCTION OF NEW MEMBER: Weitzel introduced Trimble as the newest member of the
Commission. He added that there is still an opening for a member from the Summit Street District.
PUBLIC DISCUSSION OF ANYTHING NOT ON THE AGENDA:
There was none.
ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION:
Certificates of Appropriateness:
Weitzel said that he sent a memo to Commission members regarding using an administrative procedure
to approve four of the applications without a lot of discussion, as all of the applications appear to comply
with the guidelines. He suggested the applications could be approved as a group but asked that anyone
with questions raise them. Terdalkar pointed out that the applications under discussion are 20 East
Market Street, 752 Dearborn Street, 1112 East Court Street, and 1228 Sheridan Avenue.
MOTION: Ponto moved to approve certificates of appropriateness for applications for 20 East
Market Street, 752 Dearborn Street, 1112 East Court Street, and 1228 Sheridan Avenue, as they
appear to be consistent with the guidelines and the Secretary of the Interior Standards, provided
each project meets the stipulations made in their separate staff reports. Baker seconded the
motion. The motion carried on a vote of 7-0.
828 Washinqton Street. Miklo said that this property is in a conservation district and is therefore required
to go through the review process. He said that the guidelines to be used for consideration of the project
are from the multi-family infill section of the guidelines.
Miklo said the staff report outlines the aspects of the project and how almost everything complies with the
guidelines. Miklo said one issue is that of building height, as the property slopes quite steeply from
Washington Street to the north and also from Governor Street to the west. He added that the City
measure building height as an average around the perimeter of the property. Miklo said that when one
takes the west of the building into account versus the east side, the overall building for the most part is
right at 35 feet, which is the zoning height limit.
Miklo said that the turret itself as presented in one drawing at 38.5 feet, which could be allowed by a
minor modification approved by the building official, and an application has been made for this. He said
that staff feels this would be a reasonable request but would require a hearing, which has not yet
occurred. Miklo said that unless there is a legitimate concern raised by a neighboring property owner
regarding that adjustment in height, that is likely to be approved.
Miklo stated that the plan also shows a dashed line, which would be the applicant's preferred height in
terms of a slightly steeper turret. He said that would require a variance, which would be quite a bit more
difficult to obtain under the zoning laws. Miklo said he did not think that would be likely, but the applicant
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April 12, 2007
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certainly has the right to request that. He said it is difficult to get a variance, because the owner has to
show that he could not use the property for a use permitted in the zone; however there is obviously a Plan
A that is an alternative. Miklo said the design for either turret could be approved by the Commission, but
the approval needs to be subject to either the minor modification or the variance being granted. He said
that if the modification or variance are not approved, then the pitch of the turret would have to decrease
somewhat in order to stay within the height limit.
Miklo said the project appears to meet the criteria outlined in the guidelines. He said there are some
subjective elements that Commission members will need to judge for themselves, for example the
building height, mass, and bulk. Miklo said staff feels the applicant has made a good attempt, despite the
grade, to design a project that keeps the height and mass down, including the fact that the third floor
living space is partially under the eaves of the building. Regarding breaking up the mass of the building,
he said this is broken up into smaller modules, as discussed in the guidelines.
Miklo said there are also the design points required, and there is a menu from which the applicant can
choose to attain those points. He stated that the front porch could be granted anywhere from zero to ten
points, the architectural details could be granted anywhere from zero to ten, and the building materials
could be granted anywhere from five to ten points. Miklo said that 20 points are required. He said that
unless there is a real concern about anyone of these elements, this would appear to meet that section of
the requirements.
Miklo said the other subjective criterion is architectural style. He said the architect explained how he
looked to the previous house on this site for some of the design cues in terms of the massing and window
placement. Miklo said the architect also looked at some of the other Greek houses in this neighborhood.
Miklo said staff therefore recommends approval of this application as submitted, subject to approval of a
lighting plan, which the applicant has not yet provided. Miklo said the code requires that the lights be
mounted at a height at which they will not disturb the neighbors and will not create glare and also requires
that the lights be downcast. Miklo said staff suggests that this be subject to staff approval of the lighting
plan and subject to the minor modification or the variance for the height of the turret.
Swaim asked if, on the projected image of the proposed house the turret roof is the higher or the lower
height. Grady said the image projects the higher roof and added that it is more aesthetically appealing.
Swaim asked about the parking for the building. Miklo responded that the parking would be on the north
side of the building between this property and the property line to the north. He said that from Governor
Street it will appear to be a surface parking lot, not much different from what is seen there today. Miklo
said that from Washington Street, one would see in the northwest corner the stone wall. He said that a
driver would enter from the west side.
Grady said that the drive begins at the western side of the lot on the Washington Street side and curves
down and into the parking, which is facing west. She said that the lower level opening faces west, and it
would be the lowest part of the lot to be used.
The architect for the project said that this is a two level-structure, and that the entry (something about the
street and accessibility from Washington Street to meet the requirements and perpendicular to the street.)
(Can't hear him because he's not at the table and not near the microphone.) Grady said that there is
some fill along the driveway; it does not go to the lowest level. She said that it is about 40 feet from the
highest point to the lowest point, and this is about 20 feet below the highest point, so it is higher than the
lowest part of the ravine. Grady said that is addressed in the rezoning application and is related to
complying with the Sensitive Areas Ordinance.
Weitzel said the motion needs to articulate the Commission's reasoning for why this building would fit into
the site.
Brennan said that parking access is not the Commission's purview but said there would now be a fairly
busy driveway on Governor Street. Parker said there was a driveway there before with about eight
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spaces that also accommodated supply trucks. Miklo added that the transportation planners looked at this
plan, and given that Governor Street is an arterial street and there is a hill here, it is not an ideal situation.
He said, however, that there is really no alternative for a site like this. Miklo said staff was therefore .
comfortable in approving the driveway.
Weitzel said that in the past, the Commission has given a list of options, subject to other conditions. He
said that would be appropriate here, in relation to the lighting issues.
Swaim asked if it would serve any purpose for the Commission to recommend one turret steepness over
another. Weitzel replied that typically the Commission would approve one over the other, but then the
applicant would have to come back if the approved design did not go through. Miklo said staff would
recommend approving either of the options.
MOTION: Ponto moved to approve a certificate of appropriateness for the application for 828 East
Washington Street as submitted, subject to a lighting plan to be approved by staff and with the
option of either of the turret heights.
Ponto said he believes the taller, steeper turret height looks a lot better. He said that he really likes this
design and believes it is a nice looking replacement for what had been there. Ponto said it has diversity
and the rooflines, the modulation, and fenestration that make it a very nice looking building in conjunction
with its functionality.
Swaim seconded the motion.
Swaim said that this is a tricky location, and she believes the design has been done well.
Weitzel also commended the design. He said that it articulates the living space with the natural
environment, and the choice of materials is excellent for the location.
The motion carried on a vote of 8-0.
830 Clark Street. Terdalkar stated that this is a contributing structure in the Clark Street Conservation
District. He said that there are two parts to the project: the windows and the siding. Terdalkar stated that
the applicant wants to replace the existing windows with metal-clad wood windows and will also be
removing the existing aluminum siding. Terdalkar said the applicant is considering using fiber cement
board siding or repairing the wood siding. He said he visited the site earlier in the day, and it appears that
the option of repair will not be practical, because in most places there is no wood siding underneath the
aluminum siding.
Regarding the windows, Terdalkar said according to the applicants the house was once owned by
builders who used salvage materials in most places and some window alterations including replacement
of a pair of windows with a central picture window and two small double hung windows and enlarging the
footprint on the north side. Terdalkar showed the south elevation of the house where one could see a
portion of the house with a deep roof overhang. He said the north elevation shows where it is filled in.
Terdalkar said there are a variety of window types, sizes, and styles.
Terdalkar said the applicant is also requesting a possible change in the size of the vent opening. He said
that because there is no attic access from inside the house, there is no option but to do something with
the vent in order to insulate the attic.
Terdalkar showed another photograph of what is probably one of the original windows. He said that there
are wood storm windows outside, which is an option that the applicant is considering. Terdalkar said at
this point, the applicant is considering two or three options for the windows: wood windows, sash
replacement with extruded metal clad outside, or in some cases installing storm windows, probably on the
second floor.
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Terdalkar said the packet includes a detail of an upper window section that seems more appropriate as a
metal clad window. He said the Commission has reviewed some applications with window sections where
the window is basically a metal window with very minimal wood inside. Terdalkar said he was not certain
if the Commission's intent was to approve this type of window. He said that although the product
manufacturers claim that this type of window can be painted, it is not likely that they ever will be painted,
and even the manufacturers do not guarantee the painting of the windows. Terdalkar said he therefore
included some detail on a product he found that has more of a solid wood core with an extruded metal
outside.
Ponto asked about the window Terdalkar is recommending and if it has the muntin bar between the glass.
Terdalkar said that he was just using this as an example of the section of the solid core window. He said
there are no divided lights in what appears to be an original window on the house. Miklo said the profile of
the example shown by Terdalkar looks more like a historic window would have than the other metal
window.
Terdalkar said that staff recommends approval of the application provided the window type proposed and
the sash width's overall appearance match the historic window and with the condition that there will not
be a repair of wood siding. He said that from the photograph, there does not appear to be much detail on
the house.
Ponto asked if the siding on just the one side of the house was in such bad shape and said that on other
sides, the wood siding might be in better shape. Mr. Day, the owner, said that the photograph shows the
north side of the house. He said that from what has been uncovered, there are many split boards there.
Mr. Day said that he believes that the previous owners used old windows from some other house on this
house. He said there is nothing original here to go back to to make the house look like it once did.
Dianne Day said that currently about half of the windows have aluminum combinations on them, and the
other half have storms and screens. She said she would like the windows to be consistent, and that is
why they would like to use metal-clad wood windows.
Regarding the siding, Mr. Day said that just taking off the short siding nails was causing the siding to fall
apart and come off the house. He said that his intention was to save the siding, but he doesn't have a lot
of hope for that now. Mr. Day said he found out today that the siding is really beyond repair. He said that
it was not well taken care of and is now cracked and weathered.
Weitzel said that basically the owners are asking for permission to use fiber cement board or to replace
wood with wood. He said the owners also want window replacements with solid wood core, as
recommended by staff, and also would like to change the vent size.
Dianne Day said the change in vent size would be only temporary. She said she only needs the minimum
size required to install insulation in the attic. Dianne Day said she would close up the vent after that,
because the attic will not be used for any type of storage.
Weitzel said that because the Commission is considering allowing fiber cement board siding, the vent
change would be encompassed in that so that it would not need to be specifically addressed.
MOTION: Swaim moved to approve a certificate of appropriateness for the application for 830
Clark Street as submitted, with the recommendations that the windows be similar to or match the
historic windows in type, proportion, sash width, trim, and appearance and that the owners use
fiber cement board siding if the original wood siding is irreparable. McCormally seconded the
motion.
Ponto said he thought this would look a lot nicer. Toomey informed the owners that they may uncover
details under the aluminum siding and said that they would want to watch for that.
Dianne Day said that their contractor has done a lot of work on older houses. Toomey said there may be
decorative shingles underneath the siding. Regarding the details, Weitzel said it is good to know in
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advance what one is looking at before the contractor really gets going. He said it is difficult for the
Commission to make stipulations on what cannot be seen. Weitzel said that if the owners need advice,
they may always call Terdalkar about specific details. Dianne Day said it is her intent to do things that are
appropriate here.
The motion carried on a vote of 8-0.
425 Clark Street. Terdalkar said that this is a contributing property in the Clark Street Conservation
District. He stated that there are three separate aspects of the application. Terdalkar said one project is
the addition of a front porch to replace the existing canopy and concrete stairs. He said another project is
to replace the existing metal roof with shingles, and the third project is to demolish the existing garage to
build a new single-car garage.
Terdalkar showed a sketch he prepared of the front porch. He said his sketch included a short column,
although the applicant prefers a full column.
Terdalkar said one suggestion is to reduce the roof pitch to 2:12. He said it is a small enough span that
that pitch would still be practical to get the water off and would prevent damage to the windows. Terdalkar
said if it is workable that would be a suggestion.
Terdalkar said he also suggests that the porch skirting be a frame with wood slats attached on the back.
Weitzel asked about the type of material to be used on a roof with a 2:12 pitch. Terdalkar said he
discussed that with the applicant and recommend a rolled roof material rather than shingles. He said that
if the owner wants to use shingles, he would suggest going with a 3: 12 pitch, the minimum pitch for using
shingles. Terdalkar said that he also discussed other material, such as EPDM, with the applicant.
Swaim said that the present roof has a lot of waving. Terdalkar said he thought that it is because the roof
is old and has not been maintained. Toomey said that wash boarding is fairly common on a metal roof.
Royce Chestnut said that the previous owners received an insurance settlement for damage to the roof
from the tornado, which he then received as the new owner to repair the roof. He said the roof either
needs to be repainted or replaced. Royce Chestnut said that the roof does not leak, but having a new roof
on the new front porch and a new garage with asphalt shingles would be inconsistent with having a steel
roof. He said that other than the wavy flatness, a lot of the ridges going up are bent over.
Swaim asked if there is anything that could be done to change the waviness of the roof. She said that it
would seem to detract from the other work that is being done to improve the house. Royce Chestnut said
that also some of the fascia boards need to be replaced, and it would be much easier to do that while
installing a new roof, rather than having to pry back the metal.
MOTION: Swaim moved tQ approve a certificate of appropriateness for the project at 425 Clark
Street as shown in the staff drawing, using staff recommendations and with the choice on the
front porch to have the support either going all the way to the roof or not. Baker seconded the
motion.
Miklo said that should also include replacing the metal roof. Weitzel pointed out that was part of the
application.
Ponto asked if there should be a separate motion regarding the garage demolition. Terdalkar confirmed
there should be two different motions. He said the demolition motion should discuss why the garage
demolition is being approved, because there have to be three separate findings regarding integrity,
architectural significance and condition.
Weitzel agreed that the present motion concerned the house, not the garage. Baker asked if there is
anything salvageable about the metal roof. Royce Chestnut said there is not. Weitzel said that once a
metal roof has been painted, it becomes very difficult to solder. Miklo added that the waviness on this roof
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is worse than would be typical, which would indicate that it may have been a replacement roof in the first
place. He said that it also may have been a poor application in the first place.
Weitzel pointed out that this is a conservation district. Ponto said he believes the front porch will be a nice
improvement.
Toomey speculated that there may be cedar shingles under the metal roof.
The motion carried on a vote of 8-0.
MOTION: Ponto moved to approve a certificate of appropriateness for the demolition of the
existing garage, based on findings including that the photograph clearly shows that the garage
integrity is really bad, there is no special architectural significance to the garage, and this would
not be a great loss. Swaim seconded the motion.
Brennan asked if the wood was in bad shape throughout the garage. Royce Chestnut said that a lot of the
wood is bad. He added that an inspector found that the garage had termite damage.
The motion carried on a vote of 8-0.
Royce Chestnut said the proposal had a front door walk-in on the garage, but it has since been
recommended to him by the building department that the door be on the side because of structural
sheathing. He said he would have no problem with that.
Swaim asked if the large garage door would then go in the center of the elevation. Royce Chestnut said
he would prefer it to be on the left. He said that the driveway is currently only six feet from the property
line on the left. Royce Chestnut said that to bring it over any further requires pouring a lot more driveway
to make it work; therefore he would like to keep it as far left as possible. He said that the right five feet of
the garage is hidden by the house in any case.
Royce Carlson said the overhang has to be firewalled, and he is matching the one-foot overhang to that
of the house. He said that they told him as far back as it is on his property line, it could be three feet from
the property line.
MOTION: Baker moved to approve a certificate of appropriateness for the construction of a garage
at 425 Clark Street, as submitted but with the requested modifications. Brennan seconded the
motion.
Miklo said that the door is now a flat panel door and the motion would include moving the doorway to the
side. Ponto said the plan states that the overhang will be as on the previous garage, but the owner has
now said it will match the house. Royce Chestnut responded that the house has a one-foot overhang, and
he was instructed to carry over as many aspects of the garage as he could. He said he would like the
garage to look as much like the house as possible, so the overhang would be the same as the house and
would be plywood underneath the bottom. Royce Chestnut said he was told to use aspects of the garage,
since it was built in the 1920s and is also historical.
Weitzel said that the house is much older than automobiles, so the owner would not necessarily have to
make the garage match the age of the house, as long as it blends harmoniously with the whole picture.
The motion carried on a vote of 8-0.
718 North Johnson Street. Terdalkar stated that this is a contributing structure in the Brown Street
Historic District. He said that the application concerns replacing a basement window with a new egress-
sized double hung window and constructing a window well with PVC material. Terdalkar said the window
is on the north fac;ade of the house and is in the back, somewhat hidden by the air conditioner. Terdalkar
said the guidelines require that if a window well is required, the materials should match the existing
foundation material, and PVC would not be in compliance with the guidelines.
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Terdalkar said there is the same concern about the metal clad wood window as in a previous application.
He said the applicant has submitted a model as his requested window. Terdalkar said the Commission
has had similar concerns in one place, but there was an option that the Commission approved for a
fiberglass exterior window, which can be considered a similar situation as the other application where
there was a basement window and some question about dampness.
Terdalkar said staff's recommendation regarding the window well would be to try to match the visible
portion of the window well with the foundation and try to veneer it with the brick that appears similar to the
existing foundation. He said the rest could be masonry with no veneer on it or poured concrete.
Weitzel asked Terdalkar if the plan is to have the window to match in appearance the existing window at
the top, at least the visible portion of the window. Terdalkar confirmed this and said he believes that is
how the applicant has applied for it, meaning it will have three divided lights.
Toomey asked if a window twice that size would still fulfill egress requirements. He said one wants this to
look the same as the upper portion. Toomey said that would make it double the size that one would see
and wondered if that would fulfill egress specifications.
Terdalkar replied that the applicant is proposing to have a window of similar dimensions or a dimension of
an egress-sized window but would have the top sash with three divided lights. He said it would not mimic
the exact look, but it would have divided lights and would be a double hung window. Weitzel added that
the grade will match the lower portion but said that it is not unusual to have a top window with divided
lights and a lower window without.
Swaim asked if part of the application concerned the steps off the deck. Terdalkar confirmed that was one
of the requirements; because the steps would be so close to the window well, they would need to be
moved. He said that one option would be to move them to the north side, or the owner may just eliminate
the stairs.
MOTION: Ponto moved to approve a certificate of appropriateness for the application for 718
North Johnson subject to the following specifications: that the window be an appropriate metal-
clad solid wood window similar to what is recommended by staff or a fiberglass window, and in
either case, with the three divided lights on the upper portion as indicated; that the window well
be as staff recommended in that it be constructed masonry or poured concrete; that the top part
visible above grade have some type of veneer to match the appearance of the existing foundation;
and that the top 12 to 16 inches just below grade and if it extends above grade, anything that
extends above, have the veneer.
Griffin, the contractor for the project, asked if the top of the well is at grade what the requirement there
would be. Terdalkar said he recommends having at least a foot of the top portion of the well be made of
veneer. He said this is to offer a compromise from the guidelines, which require that the window well
match the existing foundation appearance. Terdalkar said that because this is not visible from the street,
there would be only one portion that would be seen.
Miklo said it is a compromise from the guidelines, because there is probably a block foundation behind
the veneer. He said the guidelines are not being compromised beyond what would be allowed by doing
this.
Swaim seconded the motion.
Clark said that he was okay with staff's recommendations for the window well. He asked about the
options for the railing and the stairway on the deck. Ponto said that is really a City code issue. Weitzel
said that as long as it matches the existing, it should look okay.
The motion carried on a vote of 8-0.
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Minutes for March 8. 2007 Meetinq:
Weitzel referred to a list of typographical corrections that had already been noted by Terdalkar. Toomey
stated that on page three, in the second paragraph from the bottom, the word "fittings" in the first
sentence should be changed to "footings."
MOTION: Swaim moved to approve the minutes of the April 12, 2007 meeting of the Historic Preservation
Commission, as amended. Toomey seconded the motion. The motion carried on a vote of 8-0.
OTHER:
Discussion of 2460 S. Gilbert Street.
Miklo said the property owner was present at the meeting for informal discussion about the McCollister
Farmstead. Miklo said there was an old greenhouse on the property at one time, and what remained was
the foundation and a shell of a greenhouse. He said the property owner wanted to upgrade that for a
utility shed and did some work without a permit. Miklo said that when someone does work without a
permit, the Commission should look at the project as if the building wasn't there and is not obligated to
approve something just because it was done without a permit. He said the Commission should look at this
based on the guidelines.
Miklo aid that after seeing what was done, staff's concern was the exterior finish of the building. He said
that one of the Secretary of the Interior Standards is not to create a false sense of history. Miklo said this
would include not creating a log cabin where there is not clear evidence of a log cabin.
Miklo said, therefore, that before the applicant goes through a lot of work to put together an application,
staff thought it would be best to talk about this informally, what some options might be, and what might be
best to rectify the situation. He said this is the last ten acres of what was once a 750-acre farm, one of the
more historic sites in Iowa City. Miklo said this property is on the National Register and is a local
landmark. He said the property is going to be divided into at least two tracts, including one containing the
historic home, and there may be some home sites developed here in the future.
Miklo said the situation here is to give some guidance as to what can be done. He said that staffs initial
thought was rather than having a log cabin building, a building that is more in keeping with the other
agricultural outbuildings that would have been on the site - perhaps board and batten or lap siding -
would have been more appropriate. Miklo said the greenhouse itself would not have been historic, so that
the shape and metal roof are not as much of a concern. He said however the log siding and the
elaborateness of the porch would be a concern. Miklo said the window pattern and things of that sort
would have some latitude in that this is a new building, but the logs are not in keeping with the Secretary
of the Interior Standards.
Miklo introduced Cochran, the owner of the property. Miklo said one goal would be to keep the building
here, and another would be to find something that meets the guidelines.
Cochran discussed the history of the property itself. He said that he is very flexible, and if board and
batten would be more appropriate, he would be fine with that. Cochran said, however, that cabins have
historically had a presence on this property and all the property around here at points in time. He added
that this is really a workshop for him; it is really the only dry piece of property he has for storing tools, etc.
Cochran said he is fine with whatever can help him keep the property and said he and his wife bought the
property to build a home out there. He said he has brought subdividing into six lots to the City but is not
certain he wants to do that. Cochran said the goal is to keep it one lot, but he may have to sell some of
the land, because it is very costly to install the infrastructure.
Cochran said he is concerned about the home that he wants to build there and wants to get some
dialogue going now. He said that he bought the entire property but sold the home and some additional
acreage to the present homeowner. Cochran said he never intended to own the home. He said he wanted
the barn and the land to somehow resurrect the barn, but that turned out not to be possible. Cochran said
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his goal then became to salvage some of the timbers, and he had to tear down the barn to expose the
timbers.
Cochran said he has considered constructing a timber framed home or a newer log home structure sitting
into the hillside. He said this has raised his attention, in thinking that if this building isn't appropriate, how
a home built with this type of facade would be considered.
Miklo said that staff has made contact with the National Trust for some guidance on this. He stated that a
log cabin probably would not be appropriate, but taking some cues from the Italian ate house on the
property for perhaps a simplified version, plus some cues from the agricultural buildings, might be
appropriate. Miklo said that staff has come across good examples of housing that mimics agricultural
buildings in keeping things simple and using things like board and batten siding. He said that perhaps
using more of a simple vernacular design would be appropriate also, rather than introducing a type of
structure with a time period that is not of the period of this farm. Miklo said therefore a craftsman house or
a log cabin would probably not be appropriate.
Weitzel said that the Secretary of the Interior would look at the entire property, because the whole
property is listed, not just the house. He said that because the historic farm is listed, the outbuildings
would be included, and any new construction should be consistent with the farm at the time of
significance for which it was registered. Miklo said that the house was built in 1870, and that would be the
time of significance.
Cochran said that the history of the South Gilbert property goes back to the United States government,
which bought it from the American Indians. He said there was originally a trading post on the property.
Cochran said that the McCollisters owned the property for over 100 years and created the large farming
environment, as well as built the home and additions to it.
Cochran said that in those frontier days in an area called Napoleon, the first Johnson County Courthouse
was located, about where the softball diamonds are now. He said that the courthouse was actually a log
cabin. Cochran pointed out the Furhmeister residence, although it was not on the property at that time,
and stated that it was very much the norm for the housing at that time for even the well-to-do families, and
it was a log cabin.
Cochran displayed a quotation from the Historical Society describing the history of Philip Clark, an early
owner of the property. He said the legacy of cabins on the property is described in the quote as, "... he
and his cabin were the best known of any in the County... II
Cochran said his intent in building the cabin did consider historic preservation, and his thought was that
he would have to start with something smaller. He said that the building is completely behind the home,
and the current residents of the house do not have any problem with it.
Cochran showed a photograph of the entrance to the property. He said he has worked with the City to
develop an entrance, and the City has pushed having a standard road, as well as sidewalks. Cochran
said he was all right with that, but if one looks at the whole historic property, the thing that has the most
visibility is what it looks like along Gilbert Street. He said that currently it looks very rustic with no
improvements. Cochran said that to improve the road will require the removal of some trees and will
change the look of that property. He said that some of these things, including fencing, may have to come
before the Commission.
Weitzel said the entire site plan may be within the Commission's purview. Cochran said it is his
understanding that the infrastructure for the road up to the point where the fencing splits has been
approved by the City. Miklo said that the planned development with the six units and the reconstructed
barn is not on the table right now as far as staff is aware. Cochran said he was not talking about that right
now but was discussing the infrastructure improvements necessary to build. Miklo said that the
subdivision itself does not necessarily need Commission approval, but any construction of buildings on
the site would.
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Miklo asked Cochran if he has an active application. Cochran said he believes he does. He said the six
and four subdivision split went to the City Council, and he has documentation about that, although the
City is still waiting for some information. Miklo said that the split of the ten-acre lot in two has been
approved, but the site plan for the construction will have to be reviewed by the Commission.
Cochran said that he did not add any structure to the foundation for this building. He said he used the
same foundation that was already on the property. Cochran said that he has not demolished any
buildings.
Miklo said that this property was ten acres and has been subdivided into two tracts - one containing the
brick house in the front and the property towards the back owned by Cochran containing some of the
outbuildings. Cochran added that he owns the tail part of the property that goes back to Gilbert Street for
access to the property.
Cochran said that the agreement split the property into two five-acre tracts without going through a
subdivision process. He said that initially he wanted six acres and would like to get that sixth acre back.
Weitzel stated that this is an 1870s Italianate farmstead with associated outbuildings. He said that what
goes on that property should essentially look to be from that time period; that is the main focus in time.
Weitzel said the Commission should be considering if the building looks like something from that time
period and if the materials are appropriate.
Dykstra said this is an Italianate building in rural Johnson County that was built in 1840. Weitzel said it
was built in 1870. Dykstra said it has been stated that the structure should be built in that vein, but
previously he had heard that a new building should be in reference to and taking cues from, and he asked
what that means. He said that as one looks across the top of the cabin, one sees a monitor building.
Dykstra said that no one would argue that that building and the one to its left are in the vein the
Commission is talking about. Dykstra asked, as someone is looking at those structures, what the
Commission is saying is the medium to reference this.
Weitzel said that the Italianate building itself is the main house. He said the farmstead around it would
have farmstead agricultural type buildings from that time period.
Miklo said that a concern is that any new construction on the site be compatible with the farmstead that
was there. He said there are a couple of options. Miklo said a new building could be made to look like an
agricultural building, or another option would be to do something with cues from the Italianate yet doing it
as a simpler version of an Italianate. Miklo said another option would be a simple vernacular house from
that time period to reflect that style. He said that a log cabin or a very distinct craftsman style house from
a different period would probably not be appropriate.
Cochran said he and his wife have very clear ideas of what they want their retirement home to look like.
He said they have looked at the arts and crafts style, as they want something simple and would like to
use wood. Cochran said that he has batten in the barn and could rewrap that building to make it look like
the piece of property in the back.
Cochran said that he is just looking for guidance and where the Commission will fall on the historicalness
of the land and also, what requirements or constraints will be put on the land because it is close to that
house.
Miklo said one of the great things about this property is that the property to the north is a wooded ravine,
and the property to the south is a nature preserve. He said there is a park across the street, so what ;s
visible from the right-of-ways will not change radically. Miklo said that the area to the east has been
approved for a residential subdivision, but that is several hundred feet from the house. He said there are
some real opportunities here.
Cochran said that all of the property to the back is concealed, although he said he knew that one still
needed to be a steward of the property.
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Regarding the logs, Swaim said that while the Clark cabin is part of the story of the land, the whole
historical significance of this is its operation as a large farm. She said therefore there is a need to honor
what kind of building would have been on that land and not after the house was built, not back to the log
cabin.
Cochran said that initially he had put before the City a six-lot subdivision that had a commercial building
where the barn was. He said that was ready to go through the City and was waiting for his commitment to
the infrastructure. Cochran said that he is really cautious now, because he has had more uncertainty all
the time with this property. He said he needs to know if he has the ability to subdivide the property and
also wants to know the limitations and opportunities for the potential buyers of the subdivided lots.
Weitzel said that no one is saying Cochran has to mimic the house itself. He said that this was a historic
farmstead at a certain period in the late 19th century, and it has one central house, a large barn, and
several smaller outbuildings. Weitzel said that for buildings to fit into this context, they should ideally be of
an agricultural origin. He said that he is not entirely clear on how this works, so the Commission will want
to make inquiries to the National Trust and the State Historical Society of Iowa about exactly how to
proceed with this. Weitzel said the Commission probably can say that these buildings should come from
the 19th century in design, that there is this context with this property.
Weitzel said that this is an individually eligible property that has its context, and things should ideally fit
into that. He said the Commission will need to find out what it is working with here in terms of what has
been done elsewhere, what can be allowed, what the ideal situation would be, and what is passable and
what isn't. Weitzel said at this point, the Commission can probably say that certain materials should be
used, and a log cabin probably is not on that list to begin with. He pointed out that Cochran has been
before the Commission in the past and is therefore aware of the Commission's existence and that there
are processes to go through.
Cochran said that this property is boxed in by its registration as a National Landmark. He said he has
researched the status, but there is not a lot of information about what can be done; it often defaults back
to the City for information and guidance. Cochran said he just needs to know what realm he can stay in
and what he can and cannot do. He said he has heard reference to the current home and the outbuildings
that would have been associated with the property. Cochran said that guidance still does not help him
understand what kind of site plan he could use for a subdivision on this property. He said he needs to
understand that financially, particularly if he solicits investors for the subdivision project.
Weitzel said that the Commission cannot give an exact answer, because there is no application before it.
He said the Commission can give a consensus of things that might not be allowed, but he wants to find
out what the Commission is working with and what it can talk about. Weitzel said the Commission would
be remiss if it gives a false impression that something is okay or even is not okay and then finds out later
that was wrong.
Swaim agreed that there are not a lot of national landmarks, and that is why looking to the State Historical
Society and National Trust will provide other examples in the nation where some of these problems have
already been worked through.
Cochran pointed out that this home has been added on to many times. Weitzel said that apparently it was
significant enough when it was nominated to be listed on the National Register of Historic Places as it
was, with those additions. Cochran asked where he would find that nomination. Miklo responded that the
City could provide him with a copy.
Miklo said that there are some options to explore in terms of the time frame and the style elements to look
at. He said he has seen some contemporary buildings that have agricultural influence, nice modern
houses that take some of their cues from agriculture.
Brennan said that the house construction itself began in 1864. He said that the log cabin was still on the
property in 1859, as shown in the drawing. Brennan said that clearly at some point in McCollister's
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ownership of the property there was a log cabin there; whether this style matches that log cabin style is a
different question. Weitzel said the Clark house was actually on the property where the baseball
diamonds are now. Miklo agreed that it was not necessarily on this ten-acre tract.
Brennan said that it would have been right across the road. Weitzel agreed but said that property was not
part of the nomination. Brennan said it may now be a separate parcel, but at the time it was all the same
place. Weitzel said he would have to look at the nomination and see what part was actually listed.
Terdalkar said that how the Secretary of the Interior Standards deal with the recreation of a historic
structure is if one has enough evidence to say that the structure was in a certain place, it then is asked if
it is being recreated or trying to relocate it from somewhere else and how appropriate that is. He said he
did not believe that bringing a structure, just because it was a log cabin, and installing false logs on the
existing structure would make it appropriate.
Brennan said it is a different question whether this matches what was there versus whether a log cabin is
an appropriate historical structure. He said it seems pretty clear that log cabins were pertinent structures
at this time. Cochran said there is a frontier notion of this land, and two people owned the land for over
150 years, using the timber that was on the land.
Weitzel said he would just like to look at the nomination to find out more about the reason for its
significance and what was incorporated into that context. He said the Commission is not saying Cochran
cannot build at all but is considering the style that the building should be. Weitzel said it is probably safe
to say that a craftsman house is not appropriate here. He said the Commission is not ready to say what
can be approved, as there is not an application and the Commission doesn't know the full details of the
nomination. Weitzel said the Commission will want to research the nomination further before committing
to anything. .
Terdalkar said it would be appropriate to have a historic preservation consultant work on the project.
Weitzel said the Commission should at least go back to the nomination form and the context. He said that
if the context of the McCollister Farmstead was indeed Napoleon and that was indeed an important,
significant part of the farm and that is why the Italianate house was significant, then perhaps a log cabin
should be allowed. Weitzel said he is just saying that the Commission just does not know at this point. He
added that a craftsman house was significantly after that time period, did not have any precedence in that
area, and in his point of view, probably should not be allowed there.
Terdalkar pointed out that staff has already contacted the State Historical Society and the National Trust
about this issue. Miklo stated that the Building Department has issued a violation notice on this. He said
that, knowing there has been some discussion on the issue, the Building Department will probably allow
some time but will not leave it open-ended. Miklo said if the owner wants a quick solution, that would be
to go to the board and batten siding. Cochran said he could attach that to the wood that is already there.
Miklo said that staff would talk to Cochran next week about some solutions to this.
Discussion and review of current commission bylaws.
Miklo suggested the Commission postpone discussion of the bylaws. The consensus of the Commission
was to postpone consideration of the issue to the next meeting.
Discussion of potential proiects for HRDP Grant Application (deadline May 15).
Terdalkar said that the deadline for the Historical Development Program Grant (HRDP) Grant application
has been moved up to May 15th. He added that if the Commission is considering submitting an application
for a survey of either the Manville Heights area or the near South Side, it should be done soon. Terdalkar
said the Historical Society recommended doing these as separate projects, because the natures and the
objectives of the projects are different. He said that in Manville Heights there would be a detailed survey,
and the near South Side would require a reconnaissance survey.
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Weitzel said that it might be better to survey what is left of the near South Side to get that inventoried to
know what is going on there. Ponto agreed.
Burford said there has been recent interest by the North Side Neighborhood Association to coalesce the
neighborhood to work toward what would be appropriate and achievable boundaries for a historic district
there. Miklo said he was not certain that would be an HRDP eligible activity.
Weitzel said the survey has been done, and the area has not changed that much that it would have to be
resurveyed, unless the boundaries were to be significantly changed. He said the Commission would want
to talk about that too at some point. Weitzel said it is very important for the neighborhood to show its
interest in this happening.
Regarding the HRDP, Terdalkar said that the program has changed so that there is no longer a cap,
unless the project involves rehabilitating a natural structure. He said that one requirement now is to have
a commitment from a professional to serve on the project. Terdalkar said that question would have to be
resolved before applying for the grant. He said that generally the City seeks grant approval first and then
uses a bid process for the proposals. Terdalkar said he would find out from the State how this system
would work.
Terdalkar said that now a project is fully funded or not funded at all. He said that 50% of the grant money
is provided up front, and the rest is sent in installments. Miklo suggested asking three or four consultants
to submit letters of willingness to serve on the project, because the City does not like to hire someone
without having a competitive process.
Swaim asked when the grant money would be rewarded. Terdalkar said it would be decided by July 1st.
Miklo asked if the Commission then wanted to submit ~ grant request for a survey for the near South
Side. The consensus was to do so. Weitzel volunteered to work with Terdalkar on the grant proposal.
Terdalkar said the Commission has not done any workshops or education recently and suggested
something could be put together for a CLG application. Weitzel said the CLG application is due in August.
Miklo said that the City has received a draft of the Preservation Plan, and staff is looking it over. He said
the Commission should have it soon for review and suggesting potential changes, and then public
hearings will be scheduled regarding the Plan.
Terdalkar said that a recognition/remembrance ceremony would be held on Friday the 13th in the City
Council chambers to recognize those who helped with tornado recovery efforts. He said that Friends of
Historic Preservation would represent the historic preservation aspect of this.
ADJOURNMENT:
The meeting was adjourned at 8: 11 p.m.
Minutes submitted by Anne Schulte
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