HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-22-2008 Historic Preservation Commission
IOWA CITY HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
Thursday, May 22,2008
City Hall, 410 E. Washington Street
Emma J. Harvat Hall
6:00 p.m.
A. Call to Order
B. Public discussion of anything not on the agenda
C. Consent Agenda
1. 530 E. Washington Street
2. 729 N. Linn Street
D. Certificate of Appropriateness:
1. 727 Grant Street
2. 410 E. Market Street
3. 430 Oakland Avenue
E. Consideration of minutes for May 8, 2008
F. Other
G. Adjournment
Staff Report
May 16, 2008
Historic Review for 530 E Washington Street
District: College Hill Conservation District
Classification: Contributing
The applicants, Patrick and Cynthia Elbert, are requesting approval for a proposed project at 530 E.
Washington Street, a contributing property the Longfellow Historic District. The applicants are seeking
approval to replace windows on the first and second story of the house, re-install exterior door on the second
floor, and replace the exterior door to the basement.
Applicable Regulations and Guidelines:
4.0 Iowa City Historic Preservation Guidelines for Alterations
4.7 Windows
Staff Comments
This house was built in 1902 and is a vernacular, intersecting gable house with plain decoration. An
incompatible wooden second story deck and stairs were added later, and caused about 1/5 of the original
porch roof to be removed. The stairs have been removed since the neighborhood was surveyed.
The applicant is proposing to re-install a door to the second floor deck that has been covered over, replace
the rear door, and replace windows on the second and first floor. Specifications for the windows, doors, and
steps have not been submitted, but the applicant has expressed that the new windows will be of the same
dimensions as the existing window and will be double hung, metal-clad wood windows.
The applicant originally wanted to construct a stair to the second floor balcony, but exterior stairs are
discouraged in the Iowa City Zoning Code and would also not be historically appropriate. The applicant has
decided not to pursue the stair at this time.
The guidelines allow for the replacement of windows provided the new windows match the style, size, sash
width, trim, use of divided-light, and overall appearance of the historic windows. The new windows also
must be wood or metal-clad, solid-wood windows. The replacement of doors is allowed in the guidelines
provided that the replacement doors are wood and are historically accurate. The applicant wishes to abide by
these regulations, but specific windows and doors have not been selected.
Staff recommends approval of this project with the following conditions:
. All windows being double hung; metal-clad, solid-wood; and of the same dimension as existing
windows. The window specifications shall be subject to staff approval.
. Door specifications shall be subject to staff approval.
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. 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 Thursday two weeks prior to the meeting.
See attached document for application deadlines and meeting dates.
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If the proposed project entails an addition, a new structure or
a significant alteration to an existing str"ucture, please submit a
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Staff Report
May 16, 2008
Historic Review for 729 N. Linn Street
District: Brown Street Historic District
Classification: Contributing
The applicant, Nancy Hauserman, is requesting approval for a proposed project at 729 N. Linn Street, a
contributing property the Brown Street Historic District. The applicants are seeking approval to cover the
original built-in gutters and apply exterior gutters.
Applicable Regulations and Guidelines:
4.0 Iowa City Historic Preservation Guidelines for Alterations
4.11 Gutters and Downspouts
Staff Comments
729 N. Linn Street, built in 1896 is a 2-story Organic Cottage with Queen Anne Style detailing. It is similar in
plan and design to its neighbor at 725 N. Linn Street. It has a hip roof, with front and side gables. The
house is clad in narrow clapboard siding on the lower levels and fish-scale shingles in the gable ends and
porch roof pediments. The original porch remains, but has been enclosed.
The applicant is proposing to remove the original built in gutters and apply K-style exterior gutters. While
having the roof redone, the applicant was made aware that the built-in gutters were rotting. The applicant
would like to remedy this problem. The roof slope and general appearance of the roof will not be changed
with the removal of the gutters.
The Guidelines recommend the covering of original built-in gutters and applying exterior gutters only if the
roof slope at the gutter is not altered. K-style gutters have been approved on other houses in historic
districts. The applicant repaired the built in gutters approximately 10 years ago, and the gutters are again
found to be rotting. This is not uncommon for built in gutters. The built in gutters are not a defining
characteristic of this house and the removal would not be detrimental to the look of the house.
Staff recommends approval of this project subject to the roof slope at the gutter not being altered.
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. 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.;cgov.orgIHPhondbook
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 Thursday two weeks prior to the meeting.
See attached document for application deadlines and meeting dates.
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If the proposed project entails an addition. a new structure or
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second page of this application.
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Historic Designation
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o East College Street Historic District
o Longfellow Historic District
o Summit Street Historic District
o Woodlawn Historic District
o Clark Street Conservation District
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o Governor-Lucas Street Conservation District
Within the district, this property is classified as:
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Staff Report
May 16, 2008
Historic Review for 727 Grant Street
District: Longfellow Historic District
Classification: Contributing
The applicants, Greg Brown and Iris Dement, are requesting approval for a proposed project at 727 Grant
Street, a contributing property the Longfellow Historic District. They are seeking approval to construct an
addition to the rear of the main structure of the house and to remove the synthetic siding and repair the
original siding.
Applicable Regulations and Guidelines:
5.0 Iowa City Historic Preservation Guidelines for Additions
5.1 Expansion of Building Footprint
4.7 Iowa City Historic Preservation Guidelines for Alterations
4.5 Siding
Staff Comments
This bungalow house was built in c. 1910-20. The low-pitched hip roof has a centrally placed dormer in the
front of the house and has a wide overhang. The house also has a front porch that is integrated into the front
of the house. This house is representative of the development of the Longfellow Neighborhood.
The applicant is proposing an addition to the west (rear) and north (right) side of the existing house. The
proposed addition is a 2-foot extension to the rear of the house. The entire rear will be extended and 12 feet
of the north side toward the rear will be extended. The proposed addition extends from ground level to the
roof overhang. The proposed addition will not extend past the roof overhang, so there will be no change in
the roof profile. The original house design includes a similar projection on the south wall. The applicant
intends to use wood for the siding and trim. The new foundation will be poured concrete and stucco will be
applied to match the existing foundations. The existing windows will be reused. The new rear door will be
craftsman style of either wood or aluminum clad wood.
A rear porch is being removed for the addition. A new rear porch will be rebuilt to look similar to the
existing porch, except it will be 2 feet wider. The applicant also wishes to construct a 12' x 14' deck a step
down from the rear porch. The deck will be low to the ground and will not require a handrail. Complete
specifications for the deck have not been provided.
The applicant also wishes to remove all the aluminum siding from the house. The damaged siding and trim
will be replaced with wood. The guidelines recommend for synthetic siding to be removed and wood siding
and trim to be repaired.
The guidelines allow for additions to historic houses provided the addition is compatible in design with the
historic building and does not detract from the structure. In staffs opinion, the proposed addition is
designed to be compatible with the house and is located to the rear of the existing structure. This will allow
for additional square footage with minimal change to the most visible sides of the house. A minimal eave is
not typical to a bungalow house. However, the alternative would be to change the roofline to allow for a
wide roof overhang around the addition. Changing the roofline will also require repositioning the dormer on
the rear of the house. This would detract from the historic nature of the house more than a 6-inch overhang
on the rear of the property
Staff recommends approval of this project subject to:
1. The new siding and trim matching the profile of the existing siding and trim.
2. The new door being of craftsman style, subject to staff approval.
3. The deck specifics being subject to staff approval.
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'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. 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 Thursday two weeks prior to the meeting.
See attached document for application deadlines and meeting dates.
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please provide drawings and photographs to sufficiently
describe the scope of the project.
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Staff Report
May 16, 2008
Historic Review for 410 E. Market Street
Structure: Henry C. Nicking House
Classification: National Register and Local Landmark
On behalf of AUR Property Management, the applicant, Shelley McCafferty is requesting approval for a
proposed addition project at 410 E. Market Street, the Henry C. Nicking House, a National and Local
Landmark structure.
Applicable Regulations and Guidelines:
5.0 Iowa City Historic Preservation Guidelines for Additions
5.1 Expansion of Building Footprint
Staff Comments
This one 1/2-story sandstone house was constructed in ca. 1854. Margaret Keyes attributes the building to the
contracting firm of Finkbine and Lovelace based on information provided by the granddaughter of the first
owner. The house blends elements of the Greek Revival style with a common vernacular house form - the
Side-Gabled 2-story or in this case, a side-gable saltbox form. The house has a low-pitched side-gabled roof
with a simple cornice and shallow eaves. A symmetrical front fa~ade has a central entrance is surmounted by
a rectangular two-light transom. Closely spaces 2/2 double hung windows flank the entrance on the first
floor with 3/1 half windows on the upper level. The windows have flat cut stone lintels and sills. The use of
shutters appears to be original or early. A set of concrete and stone steps provides entrance to the house with
an exterior set of basement steps located to the right of the entrance.
The house is an important early example of the blending of Greek Revival with vernacular materials in
residential buildings. It is one of less than a dozen sandstone buildings pre-dating the Civil War that survive
in Iowa City's residential neighborhoods. The Nicking House combines the side-gable form with Greek
Revival elements including a simple cornice, flat arched multi-light windows, and symmetrical balance. This
house has had few exterior alterations in its 1 50-year existence.
The applicant is proposing a 24' x 28' single story addition on the north (rear) side of the house. The addition
will be wood construction clad with fiber cement clapboard with a 4" exposure. The corner boards, window
and door trim, and frieze boards will also be fiber cement board. Metal clad wood double hung windows will
be used. The roof pitch will match the pitch of the original house. Asphalt shingles will match the existing
shingles as close as possible. The addition is intended to look similar to rear additions that were often added
to houses of this vintage and will be hard to see from the street.
The guidelines allow additions to historic houses provided the addition is compatible in design with the
historic building and does not diminish the character of the historic structure. The addition does not use the
same materials as the existing structure; however, additions to houses of this style often times were not made
of the same materials as the existing structure. In Staff's opinion, this addition is consistent with the
guidelines and the design of the existing structure.
Staff recommends approval of this project subject to the foundation of the addition being stucco or
limestone to match the existing structure.
Application for Historic Review
Application for alterations to the exterior of historic landmarks or properties
located in a historic distl-ict 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.
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Date submitted ............,:..,........... .....::...................
o Certificate of No Material Effect
ISJ Certificate of Appropriateness
o Major review
o Intermediate review
o Minor review
Applicant Information
(Please check primary contact person)
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541-4047
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Application Requirements
Attached are the following items:
o Site plan
o Floor plans
~ Building elevations
o Photographs
o Product information
o Other .............. ..,.......... ........... ...... .... ..............................
If the proposed project entails an addition, a new structure or
a significant alteration to an existing structure, please submit a
site plan, floor plans. building elevations and photographs.
If the proposed project is a minor alteration to a structure,
please provide drawings and photographs to sufficiently de-
scribe the scope of the project.
Provide a written description of the proposed project on the
second page of this application.
Property Information
Address of property ...4I.(U~....M.~l.rk~t~~x.e.~.L..........................
Henrv Nickin!J HOllse
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rental
Use of property........ .... ..... ........ ..... ........ ................. ..... ........... ...............
1854
Date constl'ucted (if known) ...............................................................
Historic Designation
c:\J 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
o College Hill Conservation District
o Dearborn Street Conservation District
o Lucas,Governor Street Conservation District
Within the district, this property is classified as:
o Contributing
o Noncontributing
o Nonhistoric
Project Type
o Alteration of an existing building (ie. siding and window
replacement, skylights, window opening alterations, new
decks, porch reconstruction, baluster repair or similar)
~ Addition to an existing building (includes decks and ramps)
o Demolition of a building or portion of a building (ie. porch,
chimneys, decorative trim, baluster or similar)
o Construction of new building
o Repair or restoration of an existing structure that will not.
change its appearance
o Other ........................................................................................... ,.
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May 16, 2008
Historic Review for 430 Oakland Avenue
District: Longfellow Historic District
Classification: Contributing
The applicant, Carl Hirschman, is requesting approval for a proposed project at 430 Oakland Avenue, a
contributing property the Longfellow Historic District. He is seeking approval to construct a new detached
two-car garage with an accessory apartment above. The Commission reviewed and approved an application
for the garage at the March 12,2009 meeting. The applicant would like to ~hange the orientation and
location of the proposed garage.
Applicable Regulations and Guidelines;
6.0 Iowa City Historic Preservation Guidelines for New Construction
6.2 New Outbuildings
Staff Comments
This Dutch Colonial house was built in c. 1925 and the design has been maintained with few changes on the
exterior. This is one of the many houses in the vicinity that have been built with Dutch Colonial influence.
The applicant is proposing to construct a new detached two-car garage to the south of the primary structure.
The proposed garage has an apartment located on the second level. The proposed drive to the garage is
accessed from Grant Court on the south and is designed to reflect the style of the primary structure. The
applicant intends to use fiber cement board siding and double hung windows to match the siding and
windows on the primary structure. The applicant also intends to use carriage-house-style garage doors, but
the specifics have not yet been determined.
The approved location and orientation had the garage doors facing Grant Court. The approved garage was
located 3 feet wall to wall from the porch of the house. However, the building code requires building
separation to be 3 feet eaves to eaves. With the garage doors facing Grant Court, it was not possible to move
the garage any closer to the street and still meet the zoning requirements for driveway length. This would
have required the applicant to either make the garage smaller or find an alternate location for the garage.
Staff was concerned with the location and orientation of the garage from the beginning. Several alternatives
had been explored and the approved alternative seemed to be the most compatible with the house and the
neighborhood. The applicant has since proposed another alternative. The driveway will still be entered from
Grant Court, but the garage doors face Oakland Avenue. This allows the garage to be located closer to Grant
Court and creates more space between the house and the garage. The drive in front of the garage will be
surrounded by a landscaped berm to provide screening between the drive and the road.
Originally, there was concern about the stair to the apartment above the garage. At the meeting on March 13,
an exterior stairway was approved. The exterior stair, although not ideal, was approved in order to minimize
disturbance of the root system of a tree on the neighboring property. With the change in location and
orientation, the stair is now being enclosed.
In general staff finds that the application meets the guidelines. The orientation of the garage doors in the
approved garage was the more ideal orientation and did not require paving on the Oakland Avenue front
yard, but moving the garage away from the house has the benefit of opening up the views of the sun porch
on the main structure. The expanse of paving in the front yard of the property is troublesome, but there are
ways of mitigating this such as the berm and landscaping proposed as well as the use of paving brick or
decorative paving material. More details are necessary regarding the specifications for the new windows,
exterior doors and the garage doors. If the applicant does not provide these details prior to the May 22
commission meeting, the proposal can be approved subject to approval of specifications by staff.
Staff recommends approval of this project subject to the same conditions as before:
1. All windows being wood or metal-clad, solid-wood. The size and style of the new windows
must match the historic windows. Original windows should be salvaged and reused
whenever possible.
2. The carriage house style garage doors must be compatible with the style of the property and
are subject to staff approval.
3. Cement board or wood siding and trim matching the prof1le of the existing siding and trim.
Staff also recommends some secondary conditions to be discussed. These include efforts to mitigate the
expanse of paving in the front yard of the property, such as
1. The use of paving brick or decorative paving material on the main portion of the drive.
2. Removing the existing driveway and curb cut on Oakland Avenue.
Application for Historic Review
Application fOI' altcrations to the exterior of historic landmarks or pmperties
located in a historic district 01' conservation district pursuant to Iowa City
Code Section 14-4C. Guidelines for the Historic Review pmcess. explanation
of the process and regulations can be found in the Iowa City Historic Preservation
Hondbook. which is available in the PCD office at City Hall or online at:
www.icgov.orgIHPhandbook
Meeting schedule: The HPC meets thc secondThul'sday of cach month. DUI'ing
thc summcr months. the HPC may also meet on the fourth Thursday. Applications
al'c duc in the PCD Office by noon on Thursday two weeks priol' to the meeting.
See attached document for application deadlines and meeting dates.
For Staff Use:
Date submitted .......................................................
o Certificate of No Matel'ial Effect
\iJ Certificate of Appmpriateness
}Sl Major review
o Intermediate I'eview
o Minor review
Applicant Information
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Application Requirements
Attached are the following items:
~ Site plan
o Flool' plans
o 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 minol' alteration to a structure.
please provide drawings and photographs to sufficiently
describe 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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Historic Designation
o This pl'oper-ty is a local historic landmark
OR
ISl This property is located in the:
o Brown Street Historic District
o College Green Historic District
o East College Street Historic District
I1l Longfellow Historic District
o Summit Street Historic District
o Woodlawn Historic District
D Clark Street Conservation District
o College Hill Conservation District
o Dearbol'l1 Street Conservation District
o Governor-Lucas Street Conservation District
Within the district, this property is classified as:
II] Contributing
o Noncontributing
o Nonhistoric
Project Type
&1. Alteration of an existing building (ie. siding and window
replacement, skylights, window opening alterations, new
decks, porch reconstruction. baluster repair or similar)
D 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)
III Construction of new building
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change its appearance
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HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
THURSDAY, MAY 8,2008
EMMA J. HARVAT HALL
PRELIMINARY
MEMBERS PRESENT: Esther Baker, Lindsay Bunting Eubanks, William Downing, Jim Ponto, Ginalie
Swaim, Viktor Tichy, Tim Toomey, Alicia Trimble
MEMBERS ABSENT: Thomas Baldridge, Pam Michaud
STAFF PRESENT: Christina Kuecker, Bob Miklo
OTHERS PRESENT: Mary Bennett, Andrew Skola, Mary Beth Slonneger, Rick Woodard
CALL TO ORDER: Chairperson Bunting Eubanks called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
PUBLIC DISCUSSION OF ANYTHING NOT ON THE AGENDA:
There was none.
ELECTION OF CHAIR:
Bunting Eubanks stated that she would be willing to be chair if someone else would be willing to be vice
chair. Downing volunteered to be vice chair.
MOTION: Swaim nominated Bunting Eubanks to be chair of the Commission and Downing to be vice
chair. Baker seconded the motion. The motion carried on a vote of 8-0.
MOTION: Ponto moved to change the agenda to consider a certificate of appropriateness for 1132
Burlington Street at this time. Baker seconded the motion. The motion carried on a vote of 8-0.
CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS:
1132 Burlinqton Street.
Kuecker said that the applicant for 1132 Burliington Street would like to remove the stairway in the rear of
the property and add a new deck there. She said that the property is located in the College Hill
Conservation District on the north side of Burlington Street. Kuecker stated that a small carport was
added to one side of the property in the early 80s.
Kuecker said that the stairs to be removed are in bad shape and need at least repair, if not replacement.
She said the applicant wants to put in a deck to cover most of the concrete pad. Kuecker said the deck
would be 22 feet by 20 feet with a four-foot wide stair.
Kuecker said that the guidelines allow for the construction of a deck to the rear of the building, as long as
it would not be seen from the street. She said that this deck would not be seen from the street, as the
adjacent properties are quite close in proximity. Kuecker said that staff recommends approval of this
application, provided that the handrails, instead of being contemporary stock deck handrails, are
something closer to what would be historically present on the house, with the spindles tied into the top
and bottom rails and some kind of slant on the top and bottom rails to prevent standing water.
Skola, the applicant, said that he agrees with Kuecker that the spindles she has proposed will look better
and said he would not have a problem doing that type of railing. Downing suggested that Skola look at
the neighboring houses for design ideas, as some of those porches are original.
Ponto said that it looks like the deck is not inset and is flush with the side walls. Skola said that is what
he plans. Ponto said the guidelines recommend that they be inset, partly so that they can't be seen from
the street. He said that in this situation, it would be very difficult to see from the street anyway.
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May 8, 2008
Page 2
Kuecker said that the other reason staff didn't point that out is because the carport was constructed there,
so it is technically set in twelve feet from the edge of the carport.
Ponto asked if there would be any type of skirting. Skola said that he plans to have lattice underneath.
Kuecker said that the guidelines don't specifically mention lattice for decks.
MOTION: Ponto moved to approve a certificate of appropriateness for the project at 1132
Burlington Street, as proposed, with the inclusion of the staff recommendation for the 4:10
balustrades and handrails. Baker seconded the motion. The motion carried on a vote of 8-0.
MOTION: Baker moved to change the agenda to consider a certificate of appropriateness for 441 South
Governor Street at this time. Swaim seconded the motion. The motion carried on a vote of 8-0.
441 South Governor Street. Kuecker said the applicant for 441 South Governor is requesting approval to
remove, repair, and replace the wood siding. She said this property is on the west side of Governor
Street in the Governor-Lucas Conservation District. Kuecker said the aluminum siding, which was
damaged in the tornado, has been removed. She said the applicant would like to remove the wood siding
and replace it with fiber cement board siding. Kuecker said the original wood siding, window trim, band
boards, corner boards, fascia and drip edge would be replaced with cement board. She stated that wood
would be used to replace the window sills, soffits, crown molding, the shingle style siding, and the piano
key trim. Kuecker said the siding is currently coated in lead-based paint, which is also a concern.
Kuecker stated that the guidelines recommend that wood siding be repaired, rather than replaced. She
said that in this situation, the wood siding may be in a condition that would warrant replacement. Kuecker
said staff is somewhat concerned about there being a good replacement for the shingle-style siding and
being able to find a close match. She said, however, that since it is going to be replaced with wood
instead of the fiber cement board, it would probably be easier to match.
Woodard, one of the owners, said he would try to replace as much trim as he can with wood.
Kuecker said staff recommends approval of this with the following conditions: that fiber cement board be
used for the siding, window trim, band boards, corner boards, fascia, and drip edge; with wood to be used
for the window sills, soffits, crown moldings, and piano key trim; that if possible, the shingle-style siding be
repaired and reused, otherwise that if an exact replacement can be found, then wood siding shall be
used; and that all other siding trim and other details be recreated to match the original.
Regarding cement board siding, Downing said that sometimes the profile is much taller than the cedar or
redwood that is available. He suggested working with the contractor in trying to match the materials.
Downing said that the Hardi-brand of fiber cement board makes a product with fake wood grain. He
suggested avoiding that, saying that the fake wood grain looks like vinyl.
Miklo said that if this property were a key structure or landmark in a historic district, staff would use a little
more caution about recommending replacement of the original siding. He said that it is a wonderful
house but would not be eligible for the National Register on its own but only as part of a district. Miklo
said staff was therefore comfortable in recommending this.
Bunting Eubanks recommended salvaging everything possible, because the wood is beautiful, especially
the scallops. Toomey suggested trying to keep the front and keeping the cement board to the back. He
said this would also save money on the project. Toomey added that there are some cedar shingles
available at the Salvage Barn.
Swaim said this is a big job and commended the owners for doing this project.
MOTION: Swaim moved to approve a certificate of appropriateness for the project at 441 South
Governor Street subject to staff's recommendations: the use of fiber cement board for siding,
window trim, band boards, corner boards, fascia, and the drip edge; the use of wood for
windowsills, soffits, crown molding, and piano key trim; that the shingle-style siding be repaired
and reused, if possible, and if this siding is too deteriorated to be repaired, that wood shall be
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May 8, 2008
Page 3
used for replacement; that all siding, trim and other details match the original siding, trim, and
details in profile and appearance; and that the fiber cement board not have the fake grain. Baker
seconded the motion.
Toomey said he didn't think the Commission should allow the fiber cement board to be used for anything
other than the siding - not drip cap, not soffits, and not fascia; because everything else is available in
wood. Woodard said that he was okay with that. Toomey said that one can get cedar, and if thicker
wood is needed for the corner pieces, decking can be used.
Downing said that the cement board siding manufacturers produce specific trim for windows and corners
that matches the thickness and profile of the cement board siding to give the same visual result. He said
that if one uses cedar, there will be a knot every twelve inches.
AMENDMENT TO THE MAIN MOTION: Swaim amended the motion to require that
(something...baby crying - can't hear) either be fiber cement board or wood or the trim: band
boards, corner boards, fascia, at the option of the applicant. Baker seconded the amendment.
The motion carried on a vote of 8-0.
CONSIDERATION OF NATIONAL REGISTER NOMINATION:
Isaac A. Wetherby House. 611 North Governor Street.
Kuecker referred to the historic nomination and showed where the house now sits. She stated that the
house has been nominated for the National Register under Criteria B, and staff concurs with that
recommendation. Kuecker said Criteria B refers to the property being associated with the life of a person
significant in the past. She said that the movement of the house has been addressed in the application.
Bunting Eubanks said that the moving of the house is addressed on the site inventory form. Toomey said
that the National Parks Service internet site discusses the moving of a building and states, "... has to be in
its original location. He said there is some allowing for the movement, but it was pretty strict in its
wording.
Toomey said the Commission has encountered three different situations involving National Register
Properties. He said that the first was the church, and the Commission was overruled in that case.
Toomey said the second was the brick house at the corner of Kirkwood and Keokuk Streets, and that is a
total disaster. He said the workers are mortaring the bricks together with Portland cement, which is
directly against the restoration. Toomey said he is adamant that somehow that gets reground out and the
proper mortar is used, because otherwise it will break off the fronts of the bricks within four or five years,
because the Portland cement is harder than those bricks.
Miklo said those are valid concerns but we should continue to discuss the agenda item. Toomey said he
doesn't want to move too fast on these historic sites after seeing what happened in the past. He added
that when he went to the government website and read it, he did not think that this house would qualify.
Miklo said that generally, the guidelines discourage moving a building from its historic site. He said that in
this particular case, the choice was between the loss of the building or moving it. Miklo said that Marlys
Svendsen pointed out when she did the first Preservation Plan that there is a history of moving buildings
in Iowa City and that we have several important buildings because they were moved. Miklo said that
Svendsen advocated that the State Historic Preservation Office look at moving buildings in Iowa City
differently than in other communities. He said that the Wetherby House is sort of a unique situation, and
the applicant will have to make the case to the State that the house is worthy of National Register listing,
despite the move.
Swaim said that the new location on Governor Street places the house in pretty much the same
neighborhood as before. She said that the move was necessary to save the building, and she feels that
the location is very appropriate for the building. Toomey said the requirements in the criteria include that
the building be in its original location. Miklo stated that exceptions are made in some cases.
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Swaim said that she did not see the move as a condition that would make the Commission stop the
process. Toomey said that he did not either. He said that the Commission has been shot down before
however, and if the Commission puts this forward, a very well-thought out argument should be included.
Bennett said that the State Historic Preservation Office has given some indications that it would consider
this house as qualifying despite the move, partly because it is the only extant building remaining that is
associated with Wetherby's life. She said another qualifier is that when the building is moved to a new
location, it cannot disturb an existing historic site, which was avoided in this case. Slonneger agreed that
there are exceptions to requiring the building to be at its original location.
Bennett said that there is an opportunity to respond to what the State Review Committee finds and to
finalize the paperwork one more time. She said that the State has been in touch with the national office
on this issue, and it appears that the National Register listing will proceed.
Bunting Eubanks said that the Commission appreciates the work of the citizens of Iowa City in taking a
hand and doing a project as big as moving a building and trying to preserve it. She added that because
this is nominated under Criteria B, the nomination is not about the house itself as much as the person.
Toomey said the historic significance of the person needs to be emphasized, and not the fact that the
house was moved because the other option was losing it.
Bunting Eubanks said that there is a whole line of history that has come out involving a material history,
which considers the importance of looking at people's lives and interpreting what life was like at a certain
period. She said it does not just involve famous people. Swaim said there is an aspect in the narrative
about Wetherby's national significance and where he fits into the context of early portraiture.
MOTION: Swaim moved that the Commission find that the nomination of the Wetherby House
meets the criteria for the National Register under Criteria B and recommends that the nomination
proceed to the State committee. Ponto seconded the motion.
Ponto pointed out that the application clearly contains the information that the house was moved from its
original location. He said the second paragraph discussing the house's significance also points out that
the house has been moved. Bunting Eubanks pointed out that item eight on the very first form needs to
indicate that the house was moved, although she agreed that is indicated elsewhere.
The motion carried on a vote of 8-0.
CONSENT AGENDA:
825 S. ih Avenue and 747 Rundell Street.
Kuecker said that both of these items are addressed in the staff report. She added that both applications
meet the guidelines in every way, and staff recommends approval of both.
MOTION: Toomey moved to approve certificates of appropriateness for projects at 825 South 7th
Avenue and 747 Rundell Street, as long as they follow the guidelines as discussed by City staff.
Downing seconded the motion. The motion carried on a vote of 8-0.
CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS:
347 S. Governor Street. Kuecker said that the application for this property is to replace the basement
windows with glass block. She stated that the current basement windows need replacement. Kuecker
said some have already been replaced with glass block, which is not permitted in the guidelines, and the
owner did not seek a certificate of appropriateness for the work. Kuecker said staff does not recommend
approval but would recommend approval of replacing the windows with a more appropriate window such
as a fixed pane or awning-style window of some sort.
Bunting Eubanks asked what happens if the Commission doesn't approve the glass block. Kuecker said
the owner would have to take them out and put in what the Commission approves.
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Downing asked if three have not been replaced and two have. Kuecker said that is true for what can be
seen from the street. She said that the backyard is fenced in, and she doesn't know what has been done
there.
Miklo said that if someone has already done a project, the Commission should not automatically approve
it because it's too late nor should it be denied as a punishment for doing something without a permit. He
said the Commission members should be neutral in that regard. They should look to the guidelines as to
what should be approved.
Kuecker said the guidelines state that the use of modern types of windows, which glass block is, is not
permitted in historic and conservation districts.
Bunting Eubanks said that if something is allowed that is not permitted by the guidelines, even if already
completed, it gives the impression that one can get away with it. Swaim agreed that otherwise people
might read this as a loophole. She said that the solution is to get the word out there that designated
neighborhoods have to go through this process.
Miklo said that staff sends an annual letter to affected property owners. He said that this particular owner
owns several other properties in historic and conservation districts so would have had the benefit of that
letter in the past, even if this was a recently acquired property.
Baker said this is disallowed, the Commission has denied it before, and there are appropriate
alternatives. Downing stated that the alternatives are actually probably cheaper. Baker said she did not
see any rationale for approving this.
MOTION: Baker moved to approve a certificate of appropriateness for the glass block windows at
347 South Governor Street. Swaim seconded the motion. The motion failed on a vote of 0-8.
MOTION: Baker moved to approve a certificate of appropriateness for replacement of the
basement windows at 347 South Governor Street with appropriate windows, such as awning or
fixed pane windows appropriate for a basement, subject to staff approval. Swaim seconded the
motion. The motion carried on a vote of 8-0.
CONSIDERATION OF THE MINUTES FOR MARCH 13.2008 AND APRIL 10. 2008:
MOTION: Swaim moved to approve the minutes of the March 13, 2008 and April 10, 2008 Historic
Preservation Commission meetings, as written. Baker seconded the motion. The motion carried on a
vote of 8-0.
OTHER:
Bunting Eubanks said that everyone is very busy, but if everyone can do something small for the next
year, that will push the Commission forward. She thanked Baker and Trimble for their work on the grant.
Bunting Eubanks said she feels that could be considered their service for the Commission for the year
unless others disagree. She said that way there is not a huge burden on anyone person's shoulders,
and the Commission can push forward modestly.
Bunting Eubanks referred to the list of goals prepared for the next year based on the Historic Preservation
Plan. Miklo said that will be sent to the City Council for approval. Bunting Eubanks asked those who had
not selected a project to select a goal and consider working on it over the next year.
Kuecker said that there is a historic preservation commission training session for CLGs in Mount Vernon
on May 31 st. She asked anyone interested in attending to let her know and referred to the agenda.
Kuecker said there is no registration fee, and Miklo said the City would reimburse travel costs to anyone
who attends.
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Kuecker said that there is a day-long (mentoring program?) in Dubuque on June 14th that will encompass
preservation issues. She said there is a $75 registration fee, and Miklo said the City would pay for gas
and the fee. Kuecker asked anyone interested to let her know.
Kuecker said there were three applications submitted this week that could be considered at an additional
May meeting on the 22nd. Miklo said it has been the Commission's custom to have a second monthly
meeting during construction season when warranted. The consensus of the Commission was to hold a
meeting on May 22nd at 6 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT:
The meeting was adjourned at 7:10 p.m.
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