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Home My WebLink About05-31-2007 Historic Preservation Commission IOWA CITY HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION Thursday, May 31, 2007 City Hall, 410 E. Washington Street Emma J Harvat Hall 6:00 p.m. 1. Call to Order 2. Public discussion of anything not on the agenda 3. Items of Consideration A. Certificate of Appropriateness: 1. 923 Iowa Avenue 2. 938 Iowa Avenue B. Minutes for May 17, 2007 4. Discussion of Draft Preservation Plan Update 5. Other 6. Adjourn Staff Report May 31, 2007 Historic Review for 923 Iowa Avenue District: College Hill Conservation District Classification: -- The applicant, John Roffman, is requesting approval for the proposed new construction at 923 Iowa Avenue. A Certificate of Appropriateness was approved by the Board of Adjustment for the proposed new multi-family building on the property, and the applicant is now seeking approval for a ramp to provide access to the building. The original building on the property was demolished after severe damage in the April 2006 tornado. Applicable Regulations and Guidelines: 5.0 Iowa City Historic Preservation Guidelines for Additions 5.2 Decks and Ramps 10.0 Iowa City Historic Preservation Guidelines for Multi-Family Buildings Staff Comments At least one accessible route to an accessible principal public entrance is required for multifamily dwellings. Such a ramp is required to be built to provide equitable access from the primary entrance. Staff recommends that the retaining walls be built with a simple and 'straight-faced' keystone and incorporated into landscape elements such that the ramp blends in with the steep slope and the visual impact of the structure is minimal. Staff believes that the material for the retaining wall should be similar to the foundation of the building in size, color, texture and composition, to help create a consistent appearance. The previously submitted drawings indicate the applicant intends to use concrete foundation for the house, but does not indicate the finish. While the guidelines recommend use material a brick, stone, or other durable masonry material, the Zoning Code requires the use of such exterior finish for multi-family building in the Central Planning District. The applicant has agreed to provide additional information regarding incorporating some landscaping elements. The applicant has also agreed to provide some photographs of the material for the retaining wall. \1 \ \ 'il Q, a 1\ .. :,j ~. 11 Application for Historic Review Application for alterations to the exterior of historic landmarks or properties located in a historic district or conservation district pursuant to Iowa City Code Section 14-4C. 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 by Wednesday the week prior to the meeting. ~~t~t~b~~ed ......~~/J.fi/J)..r:l........... CJ Certificate of No Material EffeJ.... !XI Certificate of Appropriateness Cl Major review CJ Intermediate review CJ Minor review Applicant Information (Please check primary contact person) CJ Owner ..........!.Q@..BQ~~................................................ 631-1808 Phone.............................................................................................. Address ..........P.~.~.~.~.!.\Y."~~~~..................................... .......................}.?~~.~.~~:}:\.~.~.~~~................................. email.......................... ........... ........ ............. ................ ........ .............. CJ Contractor }Q.@.RQf.fm..@............................................... Phone................~.~J.:-.L~9.~.......................................................... 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Application Requirements Attached are the following items: CJ Site plan CJ Floor plans [81 Building elevations CJ Photographs CJ Product information CJ 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 sufficiendy 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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C:;~~ \D02~ (S [J { :E: ~ a; 6i ..0 ~ ~ ~ >- .... .3 :E cc ~ c; ~ .... ~ ~ - '^ Staff Report May 31, 2007 Historic Review for 938 Iowa Avenue District: College Hill Conservation District Classification: Contributing The applicant, Casey Boyd, is requesting approval for an alteration project at 938 Iowa Avenue, which is a contributing property in the College Hill Conservation District. Earlier this year, the Commission approved a certificate for the restoration and repair of this tornado-damaged property, which included repairs to the existing windows and construction of a new dormer on the front to match the original. The applicant is now seeking approval for two new windows and two skylights. Some of the work requested for approval has been completed without prior approval or a building permit. Applicable Regulations and Guidelines: 4.0 Iowa City Historic Preservation Guidelines for Alterations 4.7 Windows Staff Comments At the time of the review of the earlier application, although the applicant had indicated that a salvaged window would be used for the dormer, the Commission had approved the alternative of using a new wood or metal-clad wood window. The applicant reports that a new metal-clad wood window has been used. The applicant states that three new metal-clad windows will be installed in the gable ends to provide egress for the bedrooms in the attic. The applicant further indicates that the new windows will match the window in the dormer-nine-over-one double-hung. The window in the dormer is in fact a one-over-one double-hung window. This window does not match the original window in the dormer in the use of divided-lights and the trim. If there are to be divided lights, the divided-light pattern should either be a true mutin pattern or a simulated mutin pattern adhered to both sides of the glass panes and a spacer bar within. The proposed new windows will be placed on the west and the north gable in the attic floor. An opening on the west falfade will also help reduce the blank falfade near the gable. The windows proportions appear to be consistent with the original windows on the house. A trim (minimum 3-1/2 inches wide) that matches the existing original windows (not the new dormer window) trim must used for the new windows. In addition, staff also noticed other work, which has not yet been review or approved by the Commission. The applicant has installed a casement window in gable on the east falfade and two skylights, one on the west roof and the other on the rear roof plane. The guidelines do not allow installation of the casement windows, when they are not original to the building or required for egress. The window in consideration is a bathroom window and therefore does not need to be of egress size. In staffs opinion the originally the window under the gable projection may have been similar to the square window on the west falfade above the porch. Staff recommends that the new window for the bathroom should similar in size, proportions and divided-light pattern to window on the west falfade above the porch. The skylights are installed such that they are not visible from the prominent street elevations. This work is consistent with the guidelines and staff recommends approval for the installation of the skylights. 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 ....Cfi~i.....~~.............................................. Pho"e.......~'l....(q~!.:.5S1'f...........w:.............. Address ....~...~.....6t!!:!1....~7?...I..................... email........................................................................................... ... o Contractor .....2t.offSsl~4ME....~.::... Address ..............JJ(....:>.J!t-f:.2..~.. ....::.~:.rt:..~ ~~~::G;.@t~~St~~~~,~ . emall.......................;;rJ...................~...~............................ o Consultant ........J.J.L.~..fj,.!...........2.J.~..... ^.~.~=::::::::~;:L:::.:::;n;z:::::::::: ~~~.~.~:::::::::::::::~:~::~:::Jl::::~:~:~::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: email................................................................................................ Application Requirements Attached are the following items: o Site plan 6 Floor plans ~ Building elevations ,q:., Photographs P 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. ~~~b~~edc.l?[~5IO'.~ o Certificate of No Ma erial Effect \.l4" Certificate of Appropriateness ~ Major review o Intermediate review o Minor review ~:~::~~:.:~:~~~:~~:I:::.:::: Use of property..........]:)J.p.hf3:.;<,............................................. Date constructed (if known)............lB9.??................................. Historic Designation ~ This property is a local historic landmark OR o This property is located in the: o Brown Street Historic District o College Green Historic District o East College Street Historic District o Longfellow Historic District o Summit Street Historic District o Woodlawn Historic District o Clark Street Conservation District 1Q College Hill Conservation District o Dearborn Street Conservation District o Lucas-Governor Street Conservation District Within the district, this property is classified as: .Ji(' Contributing o Noncontributing o Nonhistoric P oject Type Alteration of an existing building (ie. siding and window replacement, skylights, window opening alterations, new decks, porch reconstruction, baluster repair or similar) o Addition to an existing building (includes decks and ramps) o Demolition of a building or portion of a building (ie. porch, chimneys, decorative trim, baluster or similar) o Construction of new building Repair or restoration of an existing structure that will not. .. ~ ... 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J .....--~ [, r -............ . :- -: \, <~ '1' - i\\ '\ '- ~ll " ,'\, I -~ ',' -.: .~ -. - ~ 'X~____......-:, ~ ~~ ~~ ".... f~ '~.fifiW~-!Vl~ . .... '-l 1" II "I lilt n III. r, II , ~'. ~~. -';~.~.'. ';11 -~ . .. ~'.-:.u J. "'I .1..... _ - ~ ...--<- i i. l-" .----..... .. - '" , I.~Q L:~.' I J.t.~~ ~ 't'i~ - - (f ~~~ ~ L _ ___ .\~~~- i~ ~~~ . ~~~~~'1) ~~\~%~% MINUTES HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION THURSDAY, MAY 17, 2007 LOBBY CONFERENCE ROOM PRELIMINARY MEMBERS PRESENT: Esther Baker, Pam Michaud, Jim Ponto, Tim Toomey, Alicia Trimble, Tim Weitzel MEMBERS ABSENT: Michael Brennan, John McCormally, Ginalie Swaim STAFF PRESENT: Bob Miklo, Sunil Terdalkar OTHERS PRESENT: Helen Burford, Rob Decker, Liz Finnegan, Mike Oliveira, Robert Warner CALL TO ORDER: Chairperson Weitzel called the meeting to order at 6:28 p.m. PUBLIC DISCUSSION OF ANYTHING NOT ON THE AGENDA: There was none. CERTIFICATES OF APPROPRIATENESS: 712 Ronalds Street. Weitzel said that this is a consent item. He reminded Commission members that the intent of having a consent item is to expedite an application that already appears to meet the guidelines and for which there is a clear staff report. Weitzel said the point is not to avoid discussion; it is just that the item doesn't need discussion, although Commission members may always ask that the item be reviewed in the regular way. MOTION: Ponto moved to approve a certificate of appropriateness for 712 Ronalds Street, subject to the provisions in the staff report. Baker seconded the motion. The motion carried on a vote of 6-0. 109 S Johnson Street. Pam Michaud, the applicant, informed that she has revised her project and is considering repairs to the porch floor and railing instead of replacement. As the revised project would work qualify for a Certificate of No Material Effect, the application was removed from the meeting agenda to be reviewed by the Chair and staff. 617 Ronalds Street. Terdalkar stated that this item was incorrectly listed as 830 Clark Street. He said that this is a contributing property in the Brown Street Historic District. Terdalkar said the proposal includes the replacement of windows that have been damaged by termites. He said that most of the window frames need to be replaced, as do the sashes. Terdalkar said the applicant has agreed that all existing wood windows will be replaced with new metal-clad solid wood windows to match the overall appearance, and the windows will be trimmed with three and one-half inch or four inch wide wood trim. He said there are changes in the size of two current bedroom windows; as they need to be egress-sized windows, they will be slightly larger. Terdalkar said the current windows are about 28 inches wide by 59 inches tall, and the new windows would be 31 inches wide by 61 inches tall. He said the windows to be changed are the two bedroom windows on the second floor, along with another bedroom window, to meet egress. Oliveira, the owner of the house, said he originally wished to keep all the windows the same size. Finnegan said that on the second floor, the windows are 56 inches high now and need to be 60 inches to meet egress. She said they would leave the front facade alone. Finnegan said that the width and height of the two bedroom windows on the second floor both need to change to meet egress. She stated that on the main floor, just the width needs to change. Finnegan said that on the second floor, just the side windows would be changed. Historic Preservation Commission May 17, 2007 Page 2 Terdalkar said the original proposal was to change all the windows. He said he suggested that if there is a need to meet egress requirements, that the windows be changed only in the locations where change is needed. Miklo said the Commission may want to specify that the bottoms of the windows to be changed line up and that the increase in height be at the top of the windows. Toomey said that because the windows are on the gables, it won't be as noticeable. Oliveira said he would actually prefer to have all the windows to be the same size, but he needs the change in width and height to meet egress requirements. Finnegan stated that right now, aside from the height on the second floor, all the windows are the same width. She said she suggested to Oliveira that he change all the windows, even though it is more expensive, to keep them all the same width. Finnegan said that was acceptable to Oliveira. Oliveira said that he plans to replace all of the windows on the house. Finnegan said the windows all have to be reframed because of extensive termite damage. She said that on the second floor, the height on the two bedroom windows has to be increased to meet egress. Finnegan said at that point she suggested that all of the windows be changed to a consistent width, but she understands that part of historic preservation is maintaining the historic fac;ade of the house. She said that she would maintain the original width and height of the windows on the front. Weitzel said that the width is really the issue here, not the height. He said if the owner wants to make the width match, that should be okay. Finnegan said that they can make all the windows egress-width, on the front and sides. MOTION: Toomey moved to approve a certificate of appropriateness for 617 Ronalds Street for the window replacement widening application on all windows, as long as they are consistent with the ones on the top so that the stacked windows have a uniform width, and the two upper windows on the gable ends can be extended in height to meet egress. Miklo stated that would mean that all the windows throughout the house could be widened, and the two on the gable ends can be increased in height. Terdalkar said that there is no need for egress for the living rooms in the front, and if there is there is one egress window in each bedroom, that is enough. He said there is no need to provide egress on all bedroom windows. Weitzel said the issue is whether or not the width and height of the windows should be allowed to change on the front fac;ade. Miklo asked if it is the Commission's preference that all the other windows with the exception of the two windows on each gable end stay the same width. That was the consensus of the Commission. MOTION: Michaud moved to approve a certificate of appropriateness for 617 Ronalds Street for an application for replacement windows to stay the same size as the current windows, except for the stacked bedroom windows on the gables, which would be changed to egress proportions. Ponto seconded the motion. Terdalkar said that the Commission might want to include the height of the egress windows and where it should change in the motion. AMENDMENT TO THE MAIN MOTION: Toomey amended the main motion to include the stipulation that all window changes leave the sill levels at the same spot. The consensus of the Commission was to accept this amendment. The amended motion carried on a vote of 6-0. Terdalkar said that item number three in the memorandum refers to a closed window opening that currently has an exhaust vent. He said the applicant proposes to close the opening, install siding on the exterior, and install a new awning style window and a new exhaust fan vent. Historic Preservation Commission May 17, 2007 Page 3 Terdalkar said that the corner window on the second floor will also be closed, to be replaced with a square awning window, not in the same location, but a couple of feet away. He said that will be for a new bathroom. Terdalkar showed a photograph of a door opening to be replaced. He said it is currently a board and batten plank and will be replaced with a flush panel door of the same height. Terdalkar said there will also be some siding removed. He said the applicant intends to install trim around all the windows and wants to cut the siding down to fit in new wood trim or fiber cement board 3 % inch or 4-inch trim. Terdalkar said the owner plans to replace the same siding back. He said that if the siding gets damaged in the process and can't be installed back, the applicant will have to come back before the Commission for approval for new siding. Terdalkar said the owner plans to replace the existing aluminum siding in the back. Miklo said that apparently the original wood clapboard siding was removed before the wood was installed, so there is nothing left to restore. Finnegan referred to the window on the back of the house on the second floor. She said that if the City would require the window to meet egress, the owner would also need to change the width and height of the window. Finnegan said that the room there now has a closet, and it is her belief that if the room has a closet, it is considered to be a potential sleeping room and must meet egress. Terdalkar stated that this property is in the RS-8 zone, which allows a maximum of three unrelated persons or a family. He said that if the property is rented, the owner would have to make an agreement with the building official that this room would not be converted into an official bedroom. Weitzel said that if this is occupied as a single-family home, the room could be used as a bedroom. He said the Commission could stipulate that if required, the owner would be allowed to have an egress window here the same height as the other two egress windows. Weitzel added that the small window under the chimney will be moved and become an awning window, the window that is now filled and has a vent in it will be changed to a window with a vent in it, and there will be some siding and some trim to be applied. He added that the siding replacement will basically be repair of the aluminum, which is allowed. Michaud said that the proposed windows would have a brilliant white sash color. Weitzel said the Commission does not regulate the storm windows but would prefer that they be black or at least a dark color. Miklo agreed that white would be the least historically appropriate color. MOTION: Ponto moved to approve a certificate of appropriateness for the application for 617 Ronalds Street for the replacement of a closed window opening on the west fa~ade (first floor) with a small bathroom window that is square or vertical in proportions and installation of an exhaust fan vent; to close an existing double-hung window on the west fa~ade (second floor) and install a new small bathroom window that is square or vertical in proportions as described in the staff memorandum; if required to meet egress, the second floor window on the south elevation is allowed to be enlarged the same as the egress windows approved in the previous motion; and for the installation of a fiberglass flush panel door as described in the staff memorandum. Toomey seconded the motion. The motion carried on a vote of 6-0. 813 Ronalds Street. Terdalkar said that this is a contributing structure in the Brown Street Historic District and is a key- contributing property. He stated that the proposal is to build a garage to face the alley at the back of the house. Terdalkar said the footprint of the proposed garage would be 24 feet by 26 feet. He said there would be a front gable of an 8:12 pitch, and there would be a two-car garage door. Terdalkar said he had suggestions for the applicant, who agreed to the 8:12 pitch and to use trim around the openings to match what would be on the original house. He said the trim would be 3 %-inch to 4-inch wide trim to complement the house. Terdalkar said he discussed a reduction in the width with the applicant. He stated that the applicant said that the door location is not necessary for the turning radius, but there would need to be a two-car garage Historic Preservation Commission May 17, 2007 Page 4 door in order to make the turn. Terdalkar added that the reason for the off-center location of the garage door was for some storage space on the side. He said that he suggested another alternative in that if the owner needs more storage, he could reduce the width to 22 feet but increase the length to get the desired storage space. Miklo asked Decker, the applicant, if he would mind making the garage longer versus the proposed width. Decker replied that he would mind making it longer but would not mind centering the door. He said the reason ~e offset the door was to get more storage on the side without windows. Baker asked about the issue of a foundation for the garage. Decker said that he wanted a five-foot floor with bigger and thicker edges. He said that none of that would be seen. Regarding the pitch of the roof, Decker said that he originally had a 5:12 pitch, but after talking with Terdalkar, agreed to go with 8:12. Decker said that he wants the garage to look like the house but doesn't want it to be overly big. MOTION: Baker moved to approve a certificate of appropriateness for the application for 813 Ronalds Street, with the stipiulations of an 8:12 pitch to the garage roof and centering of the garage door. Trimble seconded the motion. The motion carried on a vote of 6-0. Miklo said that the Commission has considered a lot of window replacements, and the issue of color is very important. He said that most of the windows the Commission has approved have been wood sash, metal clad, and those are pre-finished, making it unlikely that they will be painted any time soon. Miklo suggested the Commission consider amending its guidelines so that if a non-wood window is approved, it be finished in a dark color, preferably black. He said that the window sash is such an important part of the structure, the Commission may want to consider this change. Weitzel asked Terdalkar to put it on the Commission's next agenda. Miklo said that an amendment for the window color would probably take some time, as it would have to go through the City Council. He said he thought it would be a reasonable condition, if replacing wood sash with metal, to approve it subject to using a dark color, because the Commission would be allowing the metal material. Weitzel said that the application for 109 South Johnson Street was eligible for a certificate of no material effect. MINUTES FOR APRIL 12. 2007. Weitzel stated that on page six, in the tenth full paragraph, the word "Carlson" should be changed to "Chestnut." He said that on page seven, in the second paragraph, the word "match" should be amended to "mask." Weitzel said that on page seven, in the eighth paragraph, where it says, "Terdalkar said that because this is not visible from the street... ," he believes it should refer to the lower portion of the window. Weitzel said that he also had non-substantive typographical corrections to submit. MOTION: Ponto moved to approve the April 12, 2007 minutes, as amended. Baker seconded the motion. The motion carried on a vote of 6-0. Weitzel said the Commission would be discussing the Preservation Plan at the next one or two meetings. Miklo said that Marlys Svendsen would be in town the week of June 11th in order to discuss the Preservation Plan. He said that staff would like the Commission to have a fairly high comfort level with the plan before it is released to the public. Terdalkar said he would send an e-mail to Commission members about a potential May 31st meeting for the Commission to discuss the Preservation Plan and collect comments to forward to Svendsen. Miklo said that there could then potentially be a public hearing on the plan the week of June 11th. Weitzel said the Commission would be discussing changes to the by-laws and guidelines in the near future. 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