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IOWA CITY HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
Thursday, July 12, 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. Deferred Applications:
1. 919 and 923 E Washington Street
B. Certificate of Appropriateness:
1. 525 Lucas Street
2. 1125 E. Burlington Street
3. 1123 E. College Street
4. 830 Clark Street
5. 431 Brown Street
6. 1122 E. College Street
C. Minutes for June 28, 2007
4. Other
5. Adjourn
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MEMORANDUM
Date: June 28, 2007
To: Historic Preservation Commission
From: Sunil Terdalkar, Associate Planner
Re: Deferred Item
919-923 E. Washington Street
The Commission requested Tim Toomey visit the property to inspect the structure to assess the
feasibility of repair. Last week staff and Toomey visited the property. In Toomey's opinion, the
structure can be repaired and made functional. Toomey suggested that after properly supporting
the structure, the east and west walls could be pushed/pulled back in plumb. The applicants
should provide permanent interior supports in all possible corners. Toomey also suggested the
use of cross braces on the front (garage-door header) to provide additional strength. Staff has
informed the applicant about the site visit and assessment.
Staff Report
July 12, 2007
Historic Review for 525 S. Lucas Stree~
District: Governor-Lucas Street Conservation District
Classification: Contributing
The applicant, Christopher Tambourine, is requesting approval for an alteration project carried out without
prior permit at 525 South Lucas Street, which is a contributing property in the Governor-Lucas Street
Conservation District. The applicant has replaced most of the existing wood double-hung windows on the
house with vinyl-clad double hung windows. Staff also noticed a new entry door, a slider window and
application vinyl siding on the front fa~ade.
Applicable Regulations and Gui<leline~:
4.0 Iowa City Historic Preservation Guidelines for Alterations
4.5 Siding
4.7 Windows
Staff Comments
According the Iowa City Assessor's database the house was built in 1900. This one and one-half story house
reflects the influence of Bungalow Style and features a front-gabled roof with shed dormers, a recessed front
porch with square a post and an oversized bay window in the front. The windows on the dormer have been
glazed with a unique divided light diamond shaped pattern.
The guidelines disallow the use vinyl or vinyl-clad windows, as well as the installation of vinyl siding. The
applicant has not indicated whether repair was considered or why the replacement was warranted. Staff has
informed the applicant about the guidelines.
Staff recommends that the applicant should consider using either wood or metal-clad solid wood windows,
and remove the vinyl siding and restore/repair the wood siding.
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Application for alterations to the exterior of historic lan~marks 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 Clty 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 Thursd~y of each month.
During the summer months. the HPC may also meet on t/1e fourth Thursday.
Applications are due in the PCD Office by noon on Monday the week prior to
the meeting,
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Attached are the following items:
o Site plan
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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 structun~,
please provide drawings and photographs to sufficiently dEt-
scribe the scope of the project.
Provide a written description of the proposed project on the
second page of this application.
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Historic Designation
o This property is a local historic landmark
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o Brown Street Historic District
o College Green Historic District
o East College Street Historic District
o Longfellow Historic District
o Summit Street Historic District
o Woodlawn Historic District
o Clark Street Conservation District
o College Hill Conservation District
o Dearborn Street Conservation District
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Within the district, this property is classified as:
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Staff Report
Historic Review for 1125 E. Burlington Street
District: College Hill Conservation Djstrict
Classification: Contributing
July 12, 2007
The applicant, Paul Anderson, is requesting approval for a proposed alteration project to the front porch and
the dormers on the house at 1125 East Burlin~ton Street. This is a contributing property in the College Hill
Conservation District. The applicant is seeking approval for:
1) Porch alterations
a. Replacement the existing wo<t>d columns with fiber cement board
b. Relocating the two central co[umns on the north, add a new column on the west and two
new half columns, one each em the east and the west side
c, Installing aluminum screens ~n the porch and a new screen door on the north between the
central columns
d, Installing new porch railing u~ing composite materials
e. Installing new concrete (with I stamped pattern) front stairs to replace the wood stairs
f. Replacing existing wood softilts with fiber cement board soffits
2) Replacing the existing wood shingle-~tyle siding and window trim on the dormer with fiber cement
board (clapboard) siding, and
3) Replacing the existing wood trim on the dormer-moldings on eaves and frieze-with cellular PVC
materials
The applicant is also considering replacing the existing concrete block foundation with poured concrete
foundation, if necessary,
Applicable Regulations and Guidelinesl:
4.0 Iowa City Historic Preservation GrUdelines for Alterations
4.5 Siding
4.7 Porches
4,10 Balustrades
Staff Comments
The house was built in c. 1895-1900 with Late Victorian (Cottage) architectural style and the broad
entablature with roundels the influence of Neo-Classical stylistic features. The house has a central pyramidal
roof with cross gable front. There are various ~tyles of dormers on the house, The applicant suggests that the
front porch was altered at an unknown date, atild the original round columns were replaced with square posts.
Although the porch may have been altered, it ljetains its classical qualities-the broad entablature, roundels
(plain medallions) on the frieze, Considering tli.e location of the roundels, staff believes, that the existing
porch maintains the original column spacing, which is typical of a classical porch. The applicant is proposing
to alter the existing column spacing and install ,a new column on the east side and two new half columns on
the east and west side of the porch to accommbdate the installation of aluminum screens, The guidelines
recommend installing the screens such that thel appearance of the porch is preserved, Staff believes that the
installation of the screens can be done without altering the existing column spacing and without any
additional columns.
The applicant is proposing to use fiber cement board for building the porch columns, Staff has not noticed
any significant deterioration on the existing col~mns, and as staff is recommending not altering column
spacing, it may not be necessary to rebuild the existing columns. If it is necessary to rebuild the columns staff
recommends using wood columns. Alternatively, the applicant may consider fiberglass columns, which have
been approved by the Commission in the past. The use of fiber cement board may be explored, but staff feels
that the details of the column construction should be examined before approval.
The guidelines also disallow pre-cast concret~ steps on the front or side, unpainted treated wood elements,
substitute materials that do not retain the appearance, function and paintability of wood. Staff recommends
repairing or rebuilding the existing wood stairls,
Most of the materials-AZEK moldings, ELk railings and porch floor, fiber cement board soffits-
proposed by the applicant are not approved b~ the Commission as wood substitutes. The applicant was
informed that the proposed materials are not among the appropriate wood substitute approved by the
Commission, The applicant has submitted a s~t of samples for the proposed railing, newel posts, and porch
floor made of composite wood product manufactured by ELK. The applicant purposes to use the same
materials for the handrails for the steps.
AZEK products are made of cellular PVC, the company web site does mention that the material can be
painted, but specific types of paint is required for painting the products and dark paint colors are not
guaranteed. In many instances the moldings and trim on the historic houses are traditionally painted with dark
colors. Unlike other materials previously appr~ved by the Commission, staff believes that this product does
not adequately substitute for the qualities of wood.
Similarly, in staff's opinion, the ELK railing and the flooring (made of wood composites) does not match the
characteristics of the wood, The flooring matf1rial has been finished with fake wood grain and the gap
between the floorboards is wider than 1/8th qf an inch and the floorboards are wider than traditional wood
floorboards, The material is more appropriate for an exterior deck floor than a front porch floor,
The Commission may consider approval of fiber cement board for soffits if it matches the existing bead-
board soffit in appearance, Staff is not aware elf a fiber cement board product with bead board pattern and
has asked the applicant to provide a sample. S~aff recommends that the applicant consider repairing the
soffits and replacing the deteriorated boards wn.th new wood members.
The project would be generally consistent with the guidelines if the applicant would use wood or paintable
fiberglass columns and paintable wood balustrftde and railings with simple square spindles (or if the owners
have a photograph of the original porch, the balustrade and railing can be built to match the original).
The use of narrow shake shingles is part of thQ decorative treatment of this house, and therefore staff believes
that the applicant should consider using wood.shake shingles or fiber cement board shingle siding instead of
clapboard siding, The applicant should also copsider building skirting that is similar to the original or replace
it with a simple skirting that is made with slats fastened on the back of a 3 to 6-inch wood frame in a vertical
or lattice pattern. The skirting must be located!between the porch piers.
The applicant has been informed that the appUcation does not appear to meet the guidelines as well as the
staff recommendations to achieve consistency.
Application for Historic Review
Application for alterations to the exterior of historiclan~marks or proper-
ties located in a historic district or conservation district ~ursuant 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 ~y 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 secondThursd~y of each month.
During the summer months, the HPC may also meet on ~he fourth Thursday.
Applications are due in the PCD Office by noon on Mon~ay the week prior to
the meeting,
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If the proposed project entails an addition, a new structur~ or
a significant alteration to an existing structure. please submit a
site plan, floor plans. building elevations and photographs,
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please provide drawings and photographs to sufficiently de.
scribe the scope of the project.
Provide a written description of the proposed project on tihe
second page of this application.
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Historic Designation
o This property is a local historic landmark
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~ 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
" College Hill Conservation District
o Dearborn Street Conservation District
o Lucas-Governor Street Conservation District
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Staff Report
July 12, 2007
Historic Review for 1123 E. College Str~et
District: East College Street Historic District
Classification: Contributing
The applicant, Margi Peskin, is requesting l;l.pproval for a proposed project involving removal of an
existing non-historic screened porch to build a new addition to the house at 1123 East College
Street, which is a contributing property in the East College Street Historic District. The applicant is
seeking approval for the removal of the screened porch located on the southeast comer of the house
and construction of a new two-story addition with the same footprint (approximately 16 feet 8
inches x 12 feet) as that of the screened porch. The applicant also intends to replace the roof for the
existing addition on the back of the house and build a new roof that would match the roof profile of
the original house.
Applicable Regulations and Guideline~:
5.0 Iowa City Historic Preservation Guidelines for Additions
5.1 Expansion of Building Footprint
Staff Comments
Built in c. 1880, the Queen Anne style hOlilse is one of the oldest extant houses in this area. The
house has a central pyramidal roof with offset cross gables on the front and the sides. A large two-
story addition was built sometime after 1980 on the back of the original house. Currendy the
addition has a lower pitched roof than that of the original house. Considering the foundation
material, it appears that the screened porch was built at the same time as the addition.
The guidelines disallow enclosing a historic front or side porch for addition space and do not
recommend vertical expansions that incr~se the overall height. Because the porch appears to be
non-historic and the original house is a tWo-story structure, staff believes that the proposed
expansion is consistent with the guidelines. However, the proposed new addition is not behind the
original house and as the house sits on a lot that abuts an alley the new addition will be highly visible
from the front and side. Therefore, it is e$sential to build the addition such that it would not stand
out and dominate the historic house.
The guidelines recommend building an addition such that it will not diminish the character of the
historic structure, distinguishing the new addition from the historic structure, and matching key
horizontal lines on the existing building. The applicant intends to use a similar roofline for the new
addition as the original house and would match the key horizontal lines. Except for the doors and
some of the windows, staff believes that the proposed new addition is consistent with the guidelines.
The applicant is proposing to reuse the an existing set of casement windows (currendy on the east
fa<;ade of the existing addition) and a new set of casement windows on the south fa<;ade of the
proposed new addition to match the windows on the south elevation. As per the guidelines
recommend using windows that are of a similar type, proportions and divided light pattern as those
in the original structure. Although there are casement style windows on the existing addition, staff
believes that it would be unusual and incompatible to install double hung windows on one fa<;ade of
the new addition and casement windows on the other. Preferably, all the double-hung windows on
the new addition should be of similar type, proportions and materials. The Commission should
decide if this is a unique circumstance to allow the use of casement style windows on the south
fa-~ade of the new addition.
The applicant has submitted two alternatives for the east elevation, one with three grouped windows
and another with pair of windows. Staff btlieves that the alternative with the two windows would be
more appropriate than three windows, as ilt would match the front fa~ade of the original house.
However, the size and proportions of the proposed windows should match the windows on the
original house. As recommended in the guidelines, the applicant should consider using all the
windows and doors that are similar and compatible with the original house and not with the later
addition or alterations. Staff recommends using two smaller, square windows that match the instead
of the proposed wide windows on the north elevation (second floor). This would also allow
rearrangement of the windows on this fa<;ade such that it is compatible with the original house.
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 HaU or online at ~
icgov.orglH Phandboo~
Meeting schedule: The HPC meets the second Thursd~y 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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CJ Certificate. of No Material Effect
~ Certificate of Appropriateness
D Major review
D Intermediate review
D Minor review
Applicant Information
(Please check primary contact person)
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Application Requirements
Attached are the following items:
l:J Site plan
~Ioor plans
l:J Building elevations
o Photographs
o Product information
o Other............................ ............................ ......................
If the proposed project entails an addition, a new structure' or
a significant alteration to an existing structure, please submit a
site plan, floor plans. building elevations and photographs.
If the proposed project is a minor alteration to a structure"
please provide drawings and photographs to sufficiently de.
scribe the scope of the project.
Provide a written description of the proposed project on the
second page of this application.
Property Information
Address of property//.J...:5......~...~J./.~-
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Use of property ..~i.~......~.-x:!l.(.;........d.'w.9-rf ,~
Date constructed (if known) .................... ...........................................
Historic Designation
o This property is a local historic landmark
OR
o This property is located in the:
o Brown Street Historic District
D College Green Historic District
1:1 East College Street Historic District
CJ Longfellow Historic District
o Summit Street Historic District
CJ Woodlawn Historic District
o Clark Street Conservation District
.)( College Hill Conservation District
CJ Dearborn Street Conservation District
CJ Lucas-Governor Street Conservation District
Within the district, ~his property is classified as:
CJ Contributing
CJ Noncontributing
o Nonhistoric
Project Type
o Alteration of an existing building (ie. siding and window
replacement, skylights, window opening alterations, new
decks, porch reconstruction, baluster repair or similar)
~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 build ing
o Repair or restoration of an existing structure that will not .
change its appearance
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Staff Report
July 12, 2007
Historic Review for 830 Clark Street
District: Clark Street Conservation District
Classification: Contributing
The applicant, Dianne Day, is requesting approval for a proposed project involving demolition of an
existing garage and construction of a new garage on the back of the lot located at 830 Clark Street,
which is a contributing property in the Clark Street Conservation District, The applicant is
proposing to demolish the existing garage with a footprint measuring approximately 20 feet x 22 feet
and build a new garage with a footprint measuring approximately 24 feet x 30 feet, The proposed
new garage would be located approximately 18 feet farther from the alley.
Applicable Regulations and Guidelines:
6.0 Iowa City Historic Preservation Guidelines for New Construction
6,2 New Outbuildings
7.0 Iowa City Historic Preservation Guidelines for Demolition
Staff Comments
Originally built in c.189 5-1910, the house on this property has undergone some alterations including
installation of aluminum siding, enclosing the front porch and window replacement, Despite the
alterations, the house retains the original roof profile and massing, Recently, the applicant removed
the aluminum siding and has revealed the wood siding and the trim underneath the aluminum siding.
The applicant has received an approval for replacing the wood siding with fiber cement board siding
and other alterations.
The applicant is now proposing to demolish the existing garage to build a new garage that would be
larger in footprint and height, The existing garage may have been built in c, 1940s, The garage is clad
with aluminum siding that is similar in prof1le as the aluminum siding on the house and does not
have any architectural features, It appears to be in fair condition, The applicant has not indicated
that the existing garage is damaged or needs any repairs, rather is proposing to build a larger garage,
The applicant is proposing to use fiber cement board siding with trim to match the house, a similar
roof prof1le as the original house, 12:12 pitched front gabled roof, and two (9 feet wide) smooth
paneled steel garage doors, The new garage will also be placed farther away from the alley than the
existing garage. In general, the proposed project is consistent with the guidelines, however, with the
new location and the increased footprint, the proposed new garage would be closer to the house
than the existing garage, The enlarged footprint would mean a larger roof mass. The guidelines
recommend that the new outbuildings should be built such that they are clearly subordinate to the
existing house on the property, Because, in this case, the existing house is only one and a half story
in height and the new garage would be located on slightly higher grade than the house, staff believes
that the proposed new garage would compete with the house in terms of the overall appearance and
mass, Staff recommends reducing the footprint of the garage to 22 feet x 26 feet and using a slightly
lower roof pitch (8:12 or 10:12),
The applicant is proposing to reuse some of the windows from the existing house and the existing
garage, Although this is a good use of salvaged materials, staff recommends that the use of variety of
sizes of windows should be minimized. Staff recommends that all the windows on the first floor
should be similar in type, size, proportions, and use of divided lights.
Application for Historic Review
Application for alterations to the exterior of historic landmarks or proper-
ties located in a historic district or conservation district pursuant to Iowa City
Code Section 14-4C. Guidelines for the Historic Review process, explanation
of the process and regulations can be found in the Iowa City Historic Preservation
Handbook, which is available in the PCD office at City Hall or online at www.
icgov.orgIHPhandbook,
Meeting schedule: The HPC meets the second Thursday of each month.
During the summer months, the HPC may also meet on the fourth Thursday.
Applications are due in the PCD Office by noon on Monday the week prior to
the meeting.
~:t:t~b~~ed .....Q..~!?:..?::!!rl,..
l:l Certificate of No Material Effect
\...f:::( Certificate of Appropriateness
l:l Major review
l:l Intermediate review
l:l Minor review
Applicant Information
(Please check primary contact person)
w/ Own.,. ~ ~/l~h'"'if;.::D.fL1
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Address ... ........ ............. ........, ......,.....,......... ............................. ....,.
Phone ..."..... ....................... ..........................................,..,...............
email......................................................,.........................................
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Application Requirements
Attached are the following items:
l1r"Site plan
l:l Floor plans
~Iding elevations
lB"Photographs
~oduct information
o Other ...,..........................................................................
If the proposed project entails an addition, a new structure or
a significant alteration to an existing structure, please submit a
site plan, floor plans. building elevations and photographs.
If the proposed project is a minor alteration to a structure,
please provide drawings and photographs to sufficiently de-
scribe the scope of the project.
Provide a written description of the proposed project on the
second page of this application.
Property Information
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Use of property ........h,r?,!:1!!,~..,...,..."...,...........:....,....~.....,.
Date constructed (if known) ..Lf..()Q...:::../9/.?!....!.......,...
Historic Designation
l:l This property is a local historic landmark
OR
l:l This property is located in the:
l:l Brown Street Historic District
l:l College Green Historic District
l:l East College Street Historic District
l:l Longfellow Historic District
l:l Summit Street Historic District
l:l Woodlawn Historic District
rilark Street Conservation District
l:l College Hill Conservation District
l:l Dearborn Street Conservation District
l:l Lucas-Governor Street Conservation District
Within the district, this property is classified as:
l:l Contributing
l:l Noncontributing
l:l Nonhistoric
Project Type
l:l Alteration of an existing building (ie. siding and window
replacement. skylights, window opening alterations, new
decks. porch reconstruction, baluster repair or similar)
l:l Addition to an existing building (includes decks and ramps)
l:l Demolition of a building or portion of a building (ie. porch,
chimneys, decorative trim, baluster or similar)
l:l Construction of new building
l:l Repair or restoration of an existing structure that will not.
change its appearance 01.. I
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joint keep out wind and rain.
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This three-tier corrosio11-
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2, 26-gauge steel
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Standard Panel Widths:
Width 760
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9' 0" 4
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All RHT Models are covered by a linlited lifetill1e vvarrantJ,' Just one nlore feature that gives you peace of 111ind for the lifetinle of your
Platinum Edition RHT Models.. I
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Staff Report
July 12, 2007
Historic Review for 431 Brown Street
District: Brown Street Historic District
Classification: Contributing
The applicant, Wendy Tutelbaum, is requttsting approval for a proposed alteration project at 431
Brown. Street, which is a contributing property in the Brown Street Historic District, The applicant
is proposing to replace two of the baseme~t windows, one with a larger, egress-sized double hung
window and another with a glass block wall.
Applicable Regulations and Guideline,:
4.0 Iowa City Historic Preservation Guidelines for Alterations
4,1 Foundations -
4,7 Windows
Staff Comments
This American Four Square house was built in c, 1920, It features a low-pitched hipped roof, with a
hipped dormer on the front, and a small-+-portico-style-front porch, The house sits on a corner
lot.
The applicant is proposing to install an egtess sized window by replacing a basement window
located on the southwest corner of the house. The applicant is proposing to use a one-over-one
wood double-hung window and masonry window well to match the existing foundation, This part
of the project is consistent with the guidelJines.
The applicant is also planning to remove a basement window located on the southeast corner of the
house and enlarge the opening to fill-in glass block. The applicant indicates that this material is being
used for a new 'steam shower' room. Glas!s block is not a material that would be historically used for
such a house, Although the house sits on the corner the side yard has been fenced and this opening
would not be highly visible. If the Commission decides to approve the use of glass block, staff
recommends that the width of the basemqnt window opening be maintained and the window should
be enlarged by increasing the height,
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 H~II or online at www,
icgov,org/HPhandbook,
Meeting schedule: The HPC meets the second Thursqay 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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Q Certificate of No Material Effect
Jsll... Certificate of Appropriateness
Q Major review
Q Intermediate review
Q Minor review
Applicant Information
(Please check primary contact person)
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Application Requirements
Attached are the following items:
~ite plan
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~Building elevations
~otographs
l:J Product information
Q 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 d~-
scribe the scope of the project.
Provide a written description of the proposed project on the
second page of this application,
Property Information
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l:J This property is a local historic landmark
OR
l:J This property is located in the:
I9"'Brown Street Historic District
l:J College Green Historic District
l:J East College Street Historic District
l:J Longfellow Historic District
l:J Summit Street Historic District
l:J Woodlawn Historic District
Q Clark Street Conservation District
l:J College Hill Conservation District
Q Dearborn Street Conservation District
Q Lucas-Governor Street Conservation District
Within the district, this property is classified as:
~ontributing
l:J Noncontributing
l:J Nonhistoric
Project Type
~Iteration of an existing building (ie, siding and window
replacement. skylights. window opening alterations. new
decks, porch reconstruction, baluster repair or similar)
l:J Addition to an existing building (includes decks and ramps)
Q Demolition of a building or portion of a building (ie. porch,
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Q Repair or restoration of an existing structure that will not,
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July 12, 2007
Historic Review for 1122 E. College Str~et
District: East College Street Historic District
Classification: Contributing
The applicant, Todd McCafferty, is requesting approval for a proposed alteration project at 1122
East College Street, which is a contributing property in the East College Street Historic District. The
applicant is seeking approval for adding a one-over-one double hung-wood window on the east
fa<;ade of the house to provide additional light to the kitchen,
Applicable Regulations and Guidelines::
5.0 Iowa City Historic Preservation Guidelines for Additions
5.1 Expansion of Building Footprint
Staff Comments
Built in c. 1908, this unique house reflects strong influence of Dutch Colonial Revival style. A survey
conducted in 1994 suggests that the house would qualify as a key structure in the district, if the
replacement siding is removed. The replacement siding has been removed and the original siding has
been restored. The fenestration-type and placement of the windows is one of the significant
features of this unique house. The openings on the east fa<;ade have been symmetrically arranged
and so is the faux gambrel roofline.
The applicant indicates that some recent irtterior remodeling has resulted in less light the kitchen.
Staff believes that the installation of the window as proposed would not be appropriate, as it would
disturb the symmetry and it would be highly unusual to create a window opening at a place
immediately below the eave returns, Staff .Jtecommends that the applicant consider installing a
window on the north fa<;ade or other opticms to provide light for the kitchen.
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,org/HPhandbook,
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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~ cert. ificate of No Material Effect
vu Certificate of Appropriateness
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Q Intermediate review
o Minor review
Applicant Information
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Application Requirements
Attached are the following items:
o Site plan
o Floor plans
-IE- Building elevations
~ Pnooograpns
o Product information
o Other ................,........,..,..................... ............................
If the proposed project entails an addition, a new struct4re or
a significant alteration to an existing structure. please sul>mit 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 oh the
second page of this application.
Property Information
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Historic Designation
o This property is a local historic landmark
OR
o This property is located in the:
o Brown Street Historic District
~ollege Green Historic District
)i 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:
~ Contributing
o Noncontributing
o Nonhistoric
Project Type
'rI Alteration of an existing building (ie, siding and window
",",replacement, skylights, window opening alterations. new
decks, porch reconstruction, baluster repair or similar)
Q Addition to an existing building (includes decks and ramps)
o Demolition of a building or portion of a building (ie. porch,
chimneys. decorative trim, baluster or similar)
o Construction of new building
o Repair or restoration of an existing structure that will not .
change its appearance
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HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
THURSDAY, JUNE 28,2007
EMMA J. HARVAT HALL
MEMBERS PRESENT: Esther Baker, Pam Michaud, Jim Ponto, Ginalie Swaim, Alicia Trimble, Tim
Toomey, Tim Weitzel
MEMBERS ABSENT: Michael Brennan, John McCormally
STAFF PRESENT: Bob Miklo, Sunil Terdalkar
OTHERS PRESENT: Helen Burford, John Hayek, Marlin Ingalls, Liz, Mike Oliveira
CALL TO ORDER: Chairperson Weitzell called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
PUBLIC DISCUSSION OF ANYTHING NOT ON THE AGENDA:
Burford said that she had some comments to make on behalf of Friends of Historic Preservation
regarding the Preservation Plan. She said she would prefer to discuss this after the other agenda items
have been resolved.
ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION:
Deferred Applications:
919 and 923 East Washinaton Street. Terdalkar said that the owner of these properties has requested
that consideration of related applications be deferred until the Commission's July meeting, as he is
currently out of town. Terdalkar added that he and Toomey visited the property as requested by the
Commission. He added that a memo about the condition of the garage has been included in the packet
and the applicant has been informed about Toomey assessment.
Certificates of Appropriateness:
515 East Davenport Street. Terdalkar said that this property is a local landmark. He said the application is
for alterations to the house, including foundation repair, removal of a non-historic cellar enclosure at the
back of the house, and the relocation of the cellar door to replace an existing basement window to the
west. Terdalkar said the applicant is also requesting the demolition of an existing garage to build new
garage.
Terdalkar said the applicant intends to reuse most of the existing block for the foundation. He showed
photographs of the property and said that the garage is fairly close to the house, and there is not much
room to maneuver a car. Terdalkar said the garage is typical of the time it was built in, probably around
1933, He said, however, there is not much of a foundation for the garage, and the applicant is trying to
save the wood siding on the existing garage to reuse it if possible. Terdalkar said the new garage would
be built behind the house on the southwest oorner of the property.
Miklo added that the application appears to meet the guidelines. He said that ordinarily this would have
been listed as a consent item, but because i~ is a landmark and the proposed change is fairly significant,
staff thought the Commission should discuss this application.
Ingalls, the owner of the property, said there once was a creek running beside the house so that half of
the house is on regular ground and half of it is on made ground. He said the fill has subsided over the
years and formed large drainage cracks and resulted in serious compression issues. Ingalls said the plan
is to put it back as it was - to lift it up and put the foundation back in segments.
Ingalls said the garage had no foundation oniginally but sat on wood and posts, He said that it is very far
gone and was when he purchased the property. Ingalls said that replacing the garage and moving it up
the hill a little bit will open up the space, help the security for the property, and restore the east side to its
original configuration.
Historic Preservation Commission
June 28, 2007
Page 2
Ingalls said that the National Register nomination says that this property is the focal point of the block.
Weitzel asked for the date of the construation of the house, and Ingalls responded that it was built in
1881. Weitzel said that the garage was not in that 1881 context. Ingalls agreed. He said he would be
saving everything he could from the garage, but the block is handmade and very soft.
Ponto asked Ingalls if he would reuse the basement door when it is moved, Ingalls said that part of the
problem with drainage is that when the storm cellar fills up, it drains down both sides of the house to the
door in the basement. He said that he will move the cellar entry up under the sun porch and then raise the
grade for the on the whole thing.
Ponto asked about the material for the door. Ingalls said that for the casing, he will probably have one
built. He added that he has other original doors from the house that he will probably have fitted in there, if
possible. He said that the original door is gone, but it was a 1920s four-panel door, and he would use a
similar door there and make it look solid.
Toomey asked if the door is below the WOOd trim. Ingalls confirmed this and said the current door is a
steel door. He said that the casing and door inside of there were installed within the last 15 years or so.
Baker asked what Ingalls would use for the garage if enough wood cannot be salvaged from the old
garage. Ingalls said that if he has to use additional material, he plans to make it look like the house siding.
He said he may not have enough siding to reuse to cover the garage, Ingalls said that he would use wood
siding with a similar exposure to what is on the house, Weitzel pointed out that fiber cement board is an
approved substitute for wood.
MOTION: Ponto moved to approve a certificate of appropriateness for the application for 515 East
Davenport Street, as specified in the application, with the understanding that if additional siding is
needed for the garage, that it be either wood or fiber cement board, with the basement door to be
approved by staff. Baker seconded the motion.
Weitzel said the motion gives staff the latitude to select a historically appropriate door. He added that the
applicant has done an admirable job in making the site plan more authentic and is willing to use
appropriate materials.
The motion carried on a vote of 7 -0.
617 Ronalds Street. Terdalkar said that th~ applicant is requesting the approval of wider windows. He
said all of the windows that had an original width of 28 inches will now be replaced with 36-inch wide
windows. Terdalkar said the applicant is alsO asking for approval to not install an awning-style window as
was previously approved by the Commission.
Terdalkar stated that he sent Commission members an e-mail regarding additional items the applicant
would like to have reviewed. He said that if the Commission feels it has enough information, those items
may also be considered. Terdalkar said those items include the installation of enlarged vents on the
existing gables where smaller vents are currently located. He said the applicant would also like to install
two skylights, one above each of the bathrooms,
Terdalkar said the applicant would be reUsing the existing chimney. He said that would require the
installation of a chimney cap that would be slightly visible, but no approval is required for that because a
permit is not needed. Terdalkar added that the vent being requested is a polyurethane material, not wood,
so the Commission would need to consider that. He said the website for the material says that it is
paintable, but it also mentions that using dark colors is not recommended for the vents. Terdalkar added
that one of the staff recommendations is to use some kind of trim around the vent to match the trim
around the windows.
Toomey asked about the reason for the change, Oliveira said there is not enough air in the attic for the
space. He said the air space will not be big enough in the attic for good circulation, once the insulation is
added to the walls. Oliveira said he would like to use just a rectangular vent, and the contractor told him
he would need a bigger vent. He said that the difference in size is about eight inches.
Historic Preservation Commission
June 28, 2007
Page 3
Terdalkar said there is some standard about the square footage that a vent should be for a certain floor
area of an attic. He thought it was about or!le square foot for 144 square feet of floor area of the attic.
Weitzel asked if the vent being requested would be the minimum size, Terdalkar said he did not know
what the floor area of the attic is. Weitzel said it would be the same as the floor plan. Miklo pointed out
that the current vent is probably aluminum and therefore would not be a historic material. He said this will
probably not be a significant change visually from what is there now.
Ponto asked about the current width of the front door. Oliveira said that it is either 30 or 32 inches. Ponto
said that the looking at the front fayade, the windows on the main floor appear narrow and tall, and the
door gives that same feel. He said he wonders what it will look like with wider windows.
Terdalkar said the plan shows a 32-inch do<>r, Ponto said that if the all the windows are 36 inches wide,
the door may seem abnormally narrow. Oliveira said that he had approval to change the front two
windows to 36 inches. He said he wants the windows to be the same all the way around. Oliveira said
that he has to have egress on both sides anyway. He said that on the front side of the building, the wider
windows will really help with the livability of the house, as it is fairly dark inside.
Oliveira said the issue is that when this house is done, with windows all the same size, it will have pretty
good curb appeal. He said he plans to use red frame windows and will match the shingles up on top.
Oliveira said he would be glad to widen the front door and would be glad to put a more secure door there
anyway.
Weitzel said that he is a little concerned about changing the windows on the front fayade, simply because
that's the size they were built. Oliveira said that when this is all done, he did not know if one would really
notice. He said that when this is all done, one would notice if the windows were different but might not
notice if they're the same. Oliveira said that all the windows on the front fayade are the same width now
and may vary a little bit in height.
Toomey asked about the siding. Oliveira said the house is sided in aluminum. Toomey asked about the
trim. Oliveira said the window he is con$idering is an architecturally historic-type window made by
JeldWen and has a snap-on metal clad piece for that window, Liz showed the two window samples to
Commission members - a clad window and the wood version of the same window. She said that both
types of windows are paintable.
Weitzel said that the window has a nice simulated light. He said it has good depth, and the frame is a
good thickness. Liz said that the windows can be done with putty SDL, which looks like the old putty
glazed windows.
Oliveira said that he wants to get a style of window approved with the right size and right configuration of
trim. He said that as a property owner for the long term, it behooves him to get something approved that
is together. Michaud said the Commissiol1 already approved metal clad for this house. Miklo said the
issue is the frame.
Toomey said that the issue is to be close to being historically correct in appearance. He said that a lot of
that has been wiped out with the installation of the aluminum siding. Liz said that there is a cladding
option that snaps an extended subsill on the window that allows a groove to let things be brought down if
they need to be. She said that it starts to ~et a little deep when one does that, and not a lot of buildings
can accommodate that.
Weitzel asked what is under the aluminur:n siding, Oliveira said there is no wood underneath. He said
there is felt board and then aluminum. Weitzel stated that it would be a much more substantial project to
remove the aluminum and restore a wood look at this point.
Liz pointed out that for years double hungs for new construction and replacement had a lot of vinyl. She
said that the new windows have wood to the outside and inside, and JeldWen has replaced as much as
possible with cladding to cover as much as the vinyl as possible.
Historic Preservation Commission
June 28, 2007
Page 4
Miklo said that one issue is that typically, the Commission hasn't approved metal as a trim. He said that
this case is a little unusual in that there is no trim remaining. Miklo said that either option would be an
improvement over the existing situation. He.said that the wood clad is obviously acceptable according to
the guidelines, and the other might be. Mikla said it would have to be a unique situation like this before he
would even suggest the Commission consider the metal clad.
Liz said that the windows could be ordered with an accessory groove that would snap in and come back
and return back to the house. She said that would give closure to the bottom, and there could be
extended ears on them. Liz said they return back to the sheathing, giving something to side up to and two
on the sides.
Miklo said that in terms of preservation, the siding will some day need to be replaced, and the goal would
be to use cement board or something more accurate to the historic reveal.
Weitzel asked about the life span of the windows. Liz said the window has a 20-year warranty on all parts,
the color of the cladding, and against fading. She said that the metal clad window would be about $300
more than the other window, and both windows have the same warranty. Oliveira said that if he can get
the frame on it, it is a lot easier to install than having to fit the siding around.
Weitzel said that any time the Commis$ion approves a new material, it needs to consider the
circumstances under which it will and will ncj>t be allowed in and if it really satisfies the requirements of a
substitute material. He pointed out that the hard i-plank siding was extensively tested and researched.
Toomey said there is also a question of the capping at the top of the windows, because there is
something going on there, Oliveira said tho$e are vinyl windows that he has agreed to replace. Toomey
said that the top casings on these windows may have been the frieze board at the top, but that detail no
longer remains.
Weitzel said if the Commission is going to approve a metal window, there should be motion for that
separate from the application. He said it shbuld state all the particulars and reasoning. Weitzel said the
Commission should then address the window replacement and look at the newer requests - the skylights
and the vents,
Toomey asked if, on the metal sill extensions, the ends would be capped off. Liz confirmed that they
would close off on the ends.
Michaud said that she likes the metal clad and thinks it makes a lot of sense and looks historically
accurate. She said she is concerned about expanding the size of the windows because of that porch.
Michaud said it looks like the window is almbst up to the railing on the porch anyway so that the 36-inch
one would start at the railing, Weitzel said it! is actually two feet over. Michaud said that it is right next to
the railing, so it would have to go to the cel1lter quite a bit. She said that she is concerned that having a
dark window and increasing the width of the window by six inches will really increase the massing effect.
Oliveira said that the windows on the bottom are actually set out. He said he had the capacity to set those
windows in and line them up with the second floor. Liz said that they all have to be reframed anyway
because of all the termite damage.
Toomey said that if the top windows are mpved out and the bottom ones are moved in, they would be
close to being aligned with each other, whi~h is what is usually seen. He said that the current windows
look small to him. Michaud asked if the wincJows would notch out for the railing. Oliveira said they would
not be - that they would be moved over. He said they would be stacked.
MOTION: Michaud moved that because ttl1is is a metal sided house with no wood under the metal
siding, that it makes sense to use the imetal clad windows with a metal attached frame as a
replacement.
Trimble asked if metal extensions and caps should be included in the motion. Terdalkar said that if the
Commission is allowing the use of metal trim for the windows, it would come with a sill package. He said
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that this would basically be approving metali casing in this case. Terdalkar suggested that this material be
considered on a case-by-case basis and that this not be a blanket approval for this material.
Weitzel suggested the Commission consider the substitute material as a completely separate motion from
this application. Terdalkar agreed that the Commission should just consider using metal casing as an
acceptable substitute for wood trim.
Swaim suggested the Commission approve the occasional use of metal clad windows with metal casing
on a case-by-case basis.
MOTION: Michaud moved that in unique circumstances, where the metal material is in lieu of no
window trim, that consideration may be given to metal trim versus the wood or cement board
approved in other instances, on a case-by-case basis. Swaim seconded the motion.
Ponto said it is foreseeable that the Commi$sion will see more and more of this in the future as situations
like this arise and as technology continues ~dvancing, Toomey said this is metal, but it is also heavy, cast
aluminum. Weitzel agreed that it would be gpod to have this additional leeway in extreme circumstances.
The motion carried on a vote of 7-0.
MOTION: Ponto moved to approve a certificate of appropriateness for the windows at 617 Ronalds
Street as proposed, with the following: t"e option of either the wood JeldWen windows as shown
or the metal JeldWen windows as shownl, with metal windows to have sill extenders as described;
that on the front fa~ade the windows be moved in such a way that they are stacked vertically; and
with the option of increasing the size of the front door to 36 inches. He stated that in this
exceptional circumstance, this particular house, which has no trim, and with trying to salvage the
existing aluminum siding with the as~ociated abutments to the window frame, the window
packages that were described as opti~ns with either the wood or metal casement would be
appropriate in this unique circumstance. Toomey seconded the motion.
Weitzel said he still had reservations about changing the front fenestration. He said he appreciates the
desire to update the windows and said this is going to cause some unique situation when trying to fix that
issue when the sills have been damaged by termites, but he was not sure that is enough of a reason to
give a waiver to change all the windows of the house.
Baker said she had the same concern. She said it is not that uncommon for houses to have different
sized windows. Terdalkar agreed. He said the way the fenestration is used on this house was fairly
common in the era this house was built. Terdalkar said the windows on the first floor are taller than the
windows on the second floor in houses of this era.
Terdalkar said that the front fac;ade is not a three-bay fac;ade - three-bay being one width windows
stacked over each other, one with the door and two with the side windows. He said the way it has been
divided is horizontally, with a three-bay on the first floor and two-bay on the second floor, Terdalkar said
that is why the windows are like this, to have them placed centrally on the top floor and the same on the
bottom floor. He said that is the way the hquse was designed. Terdalkar said there is asymmetry in the
fac;ade from the beginning. He said the porch configuration has three piers, not two or four. Terdalkar said
that moving them together and stacking them on one another would probably make it closer to a three-
bay, with nothing in the central bay.
Weitzel said that this house has had a lot of alterations, but it is in a historic district. Toomey said that if
the bottom windows are enlarged, they have to come into the center. He said that if the same thing is
done on the second story and the windows lare enlarged, because of the snow and the pitch of the roof,
they don't necessarily have to be straight ali~ned with each other. Oliveira said they will come close, but it
won't be exact.
Ponto said his point is that, assuming the windows are enlarged, he would rather see them stacked than
offset. Toomey asked about the height of tlhe windows. Oliveira said it would be exactly the same; the
intention is to make the windows the same height as what is currently there. Liz said the exception would
be the two egress windows on the sides of the house as previously approved,
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Toomey asked Terdalkar for his opinion on the placement of the windows. Terdalkar said that if one tries
to match the central portion of the house, there would be a larger blank on the top floor. Liz said that
because the windows all have to be refrarmed, one could keep the two and the three and offset them
appropriately.
Ponto asked how the original trim around the windows fit in with the porch when this was original.
Terdalkar said the railing is probably not original.
Swaim stated that she did not have a problem with the wider windows. She said she likes the idea of
having some natural light in the house, especially when there is such a dense roof. Swaim said it would
increase the livability of a house that has been compromised by the siding,
Toomey asked Terdalkar if he would recommend for the upper story that the center of the line of the
windows be the same for the new windows.. Terdalkar suggested moving the top windows by four inches
or so to the center but keeping the same configuration. He suggesting keep the same frame but
increasing the inside width.
MOTION: Ponto amended the motion to include a recommendation to keep the outer edges of the
windows the same with the extra width to be added on the inside, if the wider windows are
installed. Toomey seconded the amendment.
Weitzel stated that he would like to see the point be stronger than a recommendation but said he could
live with this. Oliveira said that would be a~ceptable to him also. He said he would give directions to his
carpenter, who would have to get it in there :so that it works,
The motion carried on a vote of 7-0.
Weitzel asked for comments regarding the skylights and vents. Trimble asked if the skylights would be
visible from the street. Terdalkar said they would be visible from one corner in the back. He said the
skylights would meet the guidelines' recommendation regarding visibility.
MOTION: Swaim moved to approve a certificate of appropriateness for the skylights and vents at
617 Ronalds Street, as proposed, with the substitute polyurethane material for the vents.
Liz said that the polyurethane doesn't break down. She said it doesn't expand and contract and is very
stable. Liz said that it is used in high place$ where one doesn't want to have to paint frequently. She said
that is also why dark colors are not recommended - because the paint cannot be warranted. Liz said the
material won't expand and contract like wood, although it could be damaged by hailstones. She said that
it could be painted a dark color, but the color would fade.
Weitzel said that the Commission would probably want to consider this material with a separate motion
and indicate whether it would be approved on a case-by-case or a wholesale basis,
Swaim withdrew her motion.
MOTION: Swaim moved that, in unique circumstances, consideration may be given to a material
such as polystyrene for vents, on a case-by-case basis. Ponto seconded the motion.
Weitzel said that on a case-by-case basis, he feels it is wise to have something that will fit in a vent
situation that will take a lot of weathering so that it will not have to be replaced all the time. He said that it
looks okay, and one can't tell it from wood.
The motion carried on a vote of 7 -0.
MOTION: Swaim moved to approve a certificate of appropriateness for the skylights and vents at
617 Ronalds Street, with the vents to be of a polystyrene material but not painted a dark color as
proposed on the application.
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Terdalkar said the skylights measure 22 by 38. He said they are fixed skylights, not open skylights.
Terdalkar said that each of them is over a bcllthroom on the west rooflines. Weitzel said one will be on the
porch roof and one on the main roof above that. He said that neither is on a prominent location from the
street.
Michaud seconded the motion. The motion carried on a vote of 7-0.
831 East Colleae Street. Terdalkar said this is a contributing property in the College Green Historic
District. He stated that this application requests the approval of the removal of a scroll pediment on a
dormer.
Terdalkar showed a photograph of the pe<(jiment and said there are some other details that are very
similar in style on the house. He said the porch is very ornate, with capitals on the columns. Terdalkar
said there is also another scroll pediment on the east side of the house.
Hayek, one of the owners of the property, (jistributed a statement from his contractor. He showed some
photographs of the pediment and said that he still has it in storage. Hayek said that the pediment was
restored several years ago and then put back up on the building. He distributed an affidavit by John
Milder regarding leakage on the roof right below where the pediment was located.
Hayek said the pediment was damaged in I~st year's tornado and was then taken down. He stated that it
is a very attractive architectural feature, but it is rotted, and if he puts it back up, he'll have to have it
rebuilt first. Hayek said that there was copper flashing on the back of it, but he believes that the
penetrations through the roof when it was :reinstalled caused water and snow to back up behind it. He
said that having the pediment down has sol~ed the leakage problem, although from a visual standpoint it
is not as good.
Hayek said that he is retroactively asking to keep the pediment down, although he recognizes that is not
the right way to do it. He said that he could put it back up, but it would have to be rebuilt, and the
contractor says it will cost quite a bit to do sO.
Weitzel said that in fairness, the Commission should consider this as before the fact basically - for better
or worse for the applicant, the Commission shouldn't consider whether or not this has been taken off yet.
Hayek recognized that he should have come to the Commission before this was taken down but added
that it was damaged in the storm.
Toomey asked if the roof had been reshin$led, Hayek said he thought it had been reshingled, because
the house did have some roof damage in tt!te tornado also, Weitzel agreed and said that the back corner
of the house had a tree fall on it.
Terdalkar said he noticed the pediment after the tornado. Weitzel said that it was damaged. Terdalkar
said there will be some problems if the pediment is not maintained, because the slope of the dormer is
pretty steep.
Hayek said that with enough and frequent maintenance, one could keep the roof from leaking up there,
but it is a difficult spot to get to and maintain. He said that it would be a lot easier to maintain the building
without the pediment, recognizing that the ttadeoff is the architectural feature.
Weitzel agreed that it was a very stunning part of this house. He said he was also struck that the copper
flashing extended all the way up to the back of that pediment, so he thought something else was causing
it to rot.
Toomey said he believes this roof has probably been reshingled a number of times, and this pediment
has probably been taken off every time. He said that it reached the point where it was put back up there
improperly. Toomey said it should be possible to easily replace it so that it does not cause a maintenance
problem. He said it could be angled back to give some clearance at the bottom so that water can get out
and not dam up behind it. Toomey said that a good paint on the pediment, possibly an epoxy paint, would
be appropriate. He said that if it is repaired and a proper finish put on it, there shouldn't be any long-term
problems.
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Weitzel asked Toomey if what he is proposing would hold up in a very strong wind, Toomey confirmed
this. He stated that one could use angle braCkets with cross bracing in a couple of places, and it won't go
anywhere. Toomey said there should be sortie clearance underneath, with brackets on it and two bolts on
each side and a blackjack over the tops of the heads, and there should be no problem. He said it has to
be put up where it won't cause any problems. Miklo asked Toomey to work with Terdalkar to provide a
drawing for a contractor to use of how to attach the pediment.
Swaim said the house looks so different witlhout the pediment. She said she definitely would like to see it
back on there in a way that will work.
Weitzel said that this would be an ideal app!lication for the funding that was provided to those with storm
damage. He said it is a high expense item, but it really contributes to the historic nature of the
neighborhood. Terdalkar said that the State Historical Society has established an emergency grant, and
he would get the contact information to H~yek. Weitzel said the last he had heard there was several
thousand left over. Terdalkar added that a project could qualify for up to $15,000, which would more than
take care of this project.
Michaud asked if there used to be a ball on top of the center cone, She showed sample photographs of
different sizes of polystyrene pediments in the catalog containing the vents approved in the previous
application. Swaim said that putting that mat~rial on a house with aluminum siding would be different than
putting it on this structure. Ponto said that if it could be custom replicated and painted, it would look
exactly the same. Michaud said that it would be a lower maintenance solution if it could be done.
Weitzel suggested that the original pediment be repaired and attached the proper way. Toomey said that
a good epoxy paint job could properly seal up the pediment.
MOTION: Ponto moved to approve a eertificate of appropriateness for the demolition of a
pediment at 831 East College Street.
Ponto said he would vote against the motion. Weitzel said the City Attorney's Office has made a
determination that it was confusing to requite motions to be stated in the affirmative and that a motion
could be made either way by a board or commission member,
Ponto withdrew the motion.
Weitzel asked Hayek if he would be willing to explore options with Toomey and staff for restoring the
pediment and getting funding from the State. Hayek responded that he was willing to do so. Weitzel said
that Hayek could therefore go ahead and proceed, and there would not be any action required by the
Commission. Miklo said it would concern a certificate of no material effect. Weitzel said that is something
that staff and the chair would just sign off on.
Terdalkar said that because there is a cas~ open in the Housing and Inspection Services Office, the
Commission would need to decide on a tim~line for this, He said that in a similar case, the Commission
gave either one or two construction seasons for completion of the project. Weitzel suggested giving a
twelve-month period, to be included in the wording on the certificate of no material effect. Terdalkar
added that he and Toomey would produce a drawing to present to Hayek and his contractor.
Minutes for Mav 31.2007 and June 12. 2007.
Mav 31,2007. Terdalkar said he went through the minutes a second time and added some text. He asked
Commission members to let him know about anything that should be changed.
Baker said that she had typographical corrections to submit. Weitzel said that he also had typographical
corrections, none of which would change the substance or meaning of what was said, to submit. He
added that when there are no substantive changes, the minutes may just be filed. The consensus of the
Commission was to file the minutes of the May 31, 2007 meeting.
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June 12, 2007. Swaim said that on page four, in the sixth paragraph, the word "under" in the second
sentence should be deleted.
Weitzel said that on page four, his commen1s in paragraph four should read, "Weitzel said that other than
typos and formatting concerns, it seems the concept of neighborhoods was becoming confused between
preservation districts and City neighborhoods. For example, the area the guidelines marked as the
Longfellow Neighborhood has many districts in it, but its outline may not exactly follow that of say the
Longfellow Neighborhood Association." He said that he also had some typographical corrections to
submit. Baker said she also had some typographical corrections.
MOTION: Swaim moved to approve the Oommission's June 12, 2007 minutes, as amended. Trimble
seconded the motion. The motion carried oq a vote of 7-0.
OTHER:
Burford said that the Friends of Historic P~eservation held a preliminary discussion of the Preservation
Plan draft. She said that Friends of Historic Preservation has asked to have a teleconference with Marlys
Svendsen to hammer out how Friends of Hi$toric Preservation should be represented and how what it will
do should be spelled out. Burford said there was a lot of discussion about financial incentives and the
comments in the plan regarding the role of Priends of Historic Preservation.
Burford said there were two things that Friends of Historic Preservation would like to see addressed. She
said one item concerns research of the brick streets and having a policy to protect all brick streets. Miklo
asked if the point would be to include a comment regarding maintaining the infrastructure, such as brick
streets. Burford said that Friends of Historio Preservation would actually like to see an ordinance passed
that would protect the brick streets. Miklo salid his concern would be getting into something that specific.
Weitzel said he would be reticent for the CQmmission to engage in an ordinance that would apply to both
new and old streets, unless it was specifically for historic districts or historic brick streets. He said that if
an ordinance would just in general cover brlck streets anywhere in town, then it would lose the focus of a
historic context.
Burford asked if there is a surveyor a map. Miklo replied that the brick streets have been inventoried.
Burford said that would be a good starting pbint.
Weitzel said that if a brick street has been. resurfaced a number of times with asphalt, the original brick
will have been ruined by the grinding machines that go into the brick. He said the asphalt looks like it
would just peel right off, but it does not. Milklo said there could be a statement in the plan to call out that
the brick streets are a historic asset, and there should be a program for preserving them. Burford said that
it crosses a line where there needs to be some advocacy with public works.
Miklo said the Preservation Plan would be the place to raise that in general. Weitzel said that a policy
would be about as far as the Commission can go. He did not think the Commission could advocate an
ordinance through the Plan.
Burford said that Friends of Historic Pre$ervation would also like to identify and prioritize the most
important buildings and properties to be protected. She said that the point is to be proactive and have a
policy to let everyone know where things stand.
Weitzel said that a significant resources survey might be in order, and it is something that could be done
through a CLG, to have someone investig$te the most critical resources in Iowa City. He said that one
would have to work individually with each lalndowner, however, to get the properties nominated.
Burford said there was some discussion frl!lm the preliminary read-through that the Historic Preservation
Plan does not recognize that the City is unique in having a non-profit organization that has supported and
helped nurture the work in Iowa City for 35 years. Weitzel said that he felt that was fairly clear in the plan.
He said that Friends of Historic Preservatioh is mentioned several times and is cited as being an asset to
the community, Weitzel said that one could advocate for a stronger statement about that. He agreed that
Friends of Historic Preservation is remarkal>le and unique in its support of the community.
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Burford said that Friends of Historic Preservlation felt that the Salvage Barn was underrepresented in the
Plan. She said it is a community focal point: and event where people come to discuss their projects and
get help and recommendations. Burford said it is very interactive and is a tremendous investment in
historic preservation and in the community. She added that the Salvage Barn is operated in cooperation
with the City, but this investment is not reflected in the Historic Preservation Plan, Burford said there are
things in the Plan's objectives that are accomplished in part by the Salvage Barn that are not reflected in
the Plan. .
Miklo pointed out that Svendsen has recei\i4ed her final payment for the work done on the Preservation
Plan. He said he felt that she would be willirng to have a teleconference and make some revisions, but at
some point, should additional work require perhaps ten to twenty more hours, Svendsen would expect to
be paid more. Miklo said the grant is exhau$ted; therefore, it would be good to identify key points to have
addressed. He said that the Plan should b~ fairly broad and forward thinking, with details to come later.
Miklo said there could be statements regarding a policy of promoting the protection of brick streets, etc.
He said that then during the implementation phase, the details can be ironed out.
Burford said that Friends of Historic PreseNation felt that there was a suggestion in the Plan that Friends
of Historic Preservation take on more respOnsibility for certain things. She said that the Board did not
necessarily want to assume responsibility fqr certain things. Weitzel said he felt that was reflected in the
Plan where it says that all educational concerns cannot be deal with by Friends of Historic Preservation;
some of that has to 'be done through the Commission. Swaim said she also felt there was also a sense in
some places that Friends of Historic Preservation is being asked to do more. Weitzel said that he did not
feel that was meant in a bad way.
Swaim suggested that if there were a better explanation of the Salvage Barn and its complexities, then
that might help to balance things out. She !said it would also show one of the ways in which Friends of
Historic Preservation pulls its weight. Wei~el said these are good comments, and there can also be a
couple of specific items regarding brick streets and a critical resources survey, as well as a paragraph to
be approved by Friends of Historic Preserv~tion to describe what Friends of Historic Preservation does.
Miklo said that a teleconference with Svendsen with two or three Friends of Historic Preservation
representatives as well as the Commission's staff and chair would be appropriate. Swaim suggested
preparing draft language and specifying Where it could go in the Plan to keep any potential costs of
amending the Plan down. The consensUs was to hold a conference call with Svendsen, Weitzel,
Terdalkar, and interested members of the Board of Friends of Historic Preservation on a weekday at 5:30
p.m. Ponto pointed out that not only should the brick streets be preserved, but the stone curbs on those
streets should also be protected.
Weitzel referred to a memorandum from Paula Mohr, the CLG Program Coordinator, reminding people
that the CLG round is coming up for the next fiscal year. Weitzel said that he planned to work on a
proposal for a south side survey applicatioh, and Richard Carlson agreed to help write the proposal. He
asked if Commission members would prefer to see any other projects done first, but the consensus was
in favor of the south side survey.
ADJOURNMENT:
The meeting was adjourned at 8:16 p.m.
Minutes submitted by Anne Schulte
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