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Home My WebLink About05-14-2009 Historic Preservation Commission IOWA CITY HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION Thursday, May 14, 2009 City Hall, 410 E. Washington Street Emma J. HalVat Hall 6:00 p.m. A. Call to Order B. Public discussion of anything not on the agenda C. Certificate of Appropriateness a. 430 N Van Buren Street b. 13 S Linn Street D. Consideration of minutes for April13, 2009 E. Other F. Adjournment NORTII~IDE NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION 15 April 2009 Historic Preservation Commission Members City Hall 410 East Washington 5t. Iowa City, IA 52245 Dear Historic Preservation Commission Members: Thank you very much for your recent support of the Northside Neighborhood Association's local historic district application. We were very grateful to have you endorse our view that the local district status will help to preserve our neighborhood's architectural history and to increase its stability and diversity. Because of my involvement with this application process, I have had the opportunity to see the Historic Preservation Commission at work, and I have been impressed by the spirit of helpfulness with which you carry out your reviews. As more and more people have positive experiences with the review process, it will be easier and easier for neighborhood associations to advocate for local historic districts. Your sincerely, (1.~W- flM ~ I/;:dith Pascoe Coordinator, Northside Neighborhood Association Staff Report May 14,2009 Historic Review for 430 N. Van Buren Street District: Proposed Northside Historic District dassification: Contributing The applicant, Colleen Keith, is requesting approval for a proposed addition project at 430 N Van Buren Street, a contributing property in the Northside Historic District. The project consists constructing a ramp on the front of the property. Applicable Regulations and Guidelines: 4. 0 /owa Diy Histone Pn'sermtion Gttidelines /Or Alterations 4.10 Balustrades and Handrails 5. 0 /owa Diy Histone Pn'sermtion Gttidelines /Or Ada'tiions 5.2 Ramps and Decks StallComments This turn of the century vernacular house has an asymmetrical form that shows the influence of the Queen Anne style. The front porch has been enclosed and replacement siding has been applied. Because the City Council is currently considering the rezoning of the proposed Northside Historic District, projects within the district must meet the guidelines. The applicant is proposing to construct a temporary ramp on the front of the property to provide wheelchair access. The proposed ramp is to be constructed of treated lumber with a simple wooden balustrade. The proposed ramp is to be placed in concrete blocks instead of permanent footings, as it is to be a temporary solution. The guidelines allow the construction of ramps provided the ramp does not significantly alter or detract from the historic character of the building. In staff's opinion, the proposed ramp does not significantly alter or detract from the historic character of the building because it is being constructed temporarily. Staff believes that this is an appropriate way to handle temporary ADA accessibility for this house. Recommended Notion Move to approve a Certificate of Appropriateness for the project at 430 S. Van Buren Street as presented in the application with the conditions that no permanent changes are made to the house and the ramp is removed once it is no longer needed. May 05 09 01:18p MCMAHON, Dana 928-855-1870 p.5 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 1C1WC1 City Historic Prerervcrtion Handbook. which is available in the PCD office at City Hall or online at: www.ic:goy.org/HPhandbool< Meeting schedule: The HPC meets the secondThursday of each month. During the summer months. the HPC may also meet on tile fourth Thursday. App licat.ions are due in the PCD Office by noon on Thursday two weeks prior to tile meeting. See attached document for application deadlines and meeting dates. Applicant Information (Please check primary contact person) o Owner ......Ca.u&l::~....KSJ.It.L..................... Phone........~3.ft..:..~.g...L.........._................_.................. 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Application Requirements Attached are the following items: ~ Site plan o Floor plans ~uilding 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 it minor alteration to a strucwre, please provide drawings and photographs to sufficiendy describe the scope of the project. Provide a written description of the proposed project on the second page of this application. ~~t~t~~b~~ ...s=7:Q<J...................... [J Certificate of No Material Effect K Certific.a.te of Appropriateness u Major review o Intermediate review D Minor review Property Information Address of property ....!:i.3.Q......fl.:?L...VA.IJ?.!?..Y..~ Use of property.......If.Fr.(Q4:!:::!..~.€:.--:.......Q~ Date constructed (if known)................................~i~ r Historic Designation o This property is a local historic landrJ.~k~'=_I: OR ,/ o This property is located in the: o Brown Street Historic District o Cbllege Green Historic District ' o East College Street Historic District o Longfellow Historic District o Summit Street Historic District o Woodlawn Historic District o Clark St.reet Conservation District o College Hill Conservation District o Dearbom Street Conservation District o G9Jternor.lucas Street Con~ervati.on qistrict ~rHl.5lC1e.,., /.h5IrJr~u j)'$~l-c--f- Within tile distric{, this property is classified as: o Contributing o Noncontributing o Nonhistoric 0, a c:::. C'-.,i '-':. Project Type o Alteration of an exist.ing building (ie. siding and window replacement, skylights. window opening alterations. new decks. porch reconstruction, baluster repair or similar) o Addition to an existing building (includes decks and ramps) o Demolition of a building or portion of a building (ie. por<:ll, chimneys. decorative trim. baluster or similar) o Construction of new building o Repair or restoration of an existing structure that will not change its appearance o Other .:r:e:~ft2~t!.B:.t....:I:b.f};?P...r.cA:/!....MJitfJ May 05 09 01:18p MCMAHON, Dana 928-855-1870 p.6 Project description :::::::::=:~:::~~~:::A:~f)::::::::~~T~i:~:::::::::::::::~:~::~::::~:e:::::::::Q~::::::::~:~:~::::::::::::::::::: ....._..............~~..q.t~.fL....f::./l.~_......:J:~l..........L.....~..~/:JJ.~..~.S..=::............;:..TJ>.............._........_.. ....._............f;~V..L.o.g._....._~..~...._..~..~...t;.~r;;$.....n......'J::r:).......I1:K{.~(d;f....._..._.. ....................'A_r.............~3.a.........~.~......0.~.....~&!!.:A2......................................................................................................... .......... .......... ........... ................. n. ........... ........ ...._..._.. ....... .... ....... ...... .............. ..... ..... ..... ........ .... .... _... ,... ........... ,.... ...... ...... ........ ..... ...._... ......... ............... .......... ... ............. ........ ._.... 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NOH'v'L^J:)L^J v'd OL9~-g9g-9G6 Staff Report May 14, 2009 Historic Review for 13 S. Linn Street Structure: Iowa City Landmark dassification: NA The applicant, Scott Kading, is requesting approval for a proposed alteration and addition project at 13 S. Linn Street, the Hohenshuh Mortuary, an Iowa City Landmark The project consists of several modifications in order to make the building ADA accessible. Applicable Regulations and Guidelines: 4. 0 /owa Oiy Historic Presermtion Guidelines /or Alterations 4.8 Doors 4.10 Balustrades and Handrails 5. 0 /owa Oiy Hts tone Presermtion Guidelines /or Additions 5.2 Ramps and Decks StaJ7 Comments This building was built in 1917 by W. P. Hohenshuh and is a relatively well-preserved example of the Georgian Revival architectural style. It was one a series of quasi-public or civic buildings constructed along S. Linn Street. Because of its architectural significance and association with the business career of W. P. Hohenshuh, this building is individually eligible for the National Register of Historic Places and was designated an Iowa City Landmark in 2000. The applicant is proposing several alterations in order to make the building ADA compliant. The first is the construction of a ramp. This ramp would be constructed on the north side of the building between 13 S. Linn St and the adjacent property at 9 S. Linn St, another Iowa City Landmark The ramp would be constructed of wood with wood decking. The ramp will have less than one foot of rise to reach the floor elevation. It is not certain if the ramp will require a handrail but the applicant has indicated that if needed the handrail will be a simple black metal handrail. The applicant is also proposing to create a new door opening in the north fas;ade of the building to create the handicapped accessible entrance. The new door will be 36" x 80" and will be a one- hour fire rated steel door that can be painted. The guidelines allow the construction of ramps provided the ramp does not significantly alter or detract from the historic character of the building. In staff's opinion, the location of the proposed ramp does not detract from the historic character or significantly alter the building. By placing the ramp in the space between the two buildings, it preserves the appearance of the front of the building. The guidelines generally discourage adding new window and door openings to a structure. However, because of the proposed door location in the narrow passageway between the two buildings the door will not be visible from the street or the neighboring property. In Staff's opinion, the location of the door opening will not significantly alter the historic nature of the building. In Staff's opinion, this is an appropriate way to handle ADA accessibility for this structure. It does not alter the front of the building in any way and keeps the changes to the least visible fas;ade. lCecommended Notion Move to approve a Certificate of Appropriateness for the project at 13 S. Linn Street as presented in the application with the condition that any necessary handrail be a simple black metal handrail. Apr'~cation for Historic Re"':~w 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.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. For Staff Use: ~ _ .. G Date submitted ..... ..~.3-!..::..9.L................... o Certificate of No Material Effect ~ Certificate of Appropriateness o Major review o Intermediate review o Minor review Applicant Information (Please check primary contact person) u(' Owner ....~.fS!T-:T........~..i..f:!..4c........................... Phone..... ...(3..!.?)..1.3..~.:..9..~l~.................. ...... ............. Add ress ... ....1}'P.......~.........~!.d..~.......... ............................... ................ .... ..Je.ld.P.:c..... ..(,-. !.:.!:.':!....J.. 11........... zi p .. ?..~.?.: i ~ em ai I...... .5. J. f..::' 1.. ~!. !':!.f..G... ./.1. ~ .1f.~.!. .:..~ i?~. ................. D Contractor .......................................... .... ............................ ...... 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Application Requirements Attached are the following items: fit Site plan o Floor plans D Building elevations ~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 describe 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.3........5...........?::r.r:!..d......................... ............. .......... ...... ........... .......l.q,W.A.. ...~.~.!. .!.f..!A...... ~.2: ..?-....1:.(? Use of property ....4!l';!!.'!.'i:~.t;;.'.!J..C:-If3Al~:...I.AllV!.:!.!.:!.f.~.. 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H,?-toric Designation [2J This property is a local historic landmark OR D This property is located in the: D Brown Street Historic District D College Green Historic District D East College Street Historic District D Longfellow Historic District D Summit Street Historic District o Woodlawn Historic District o Clark Street Conservation District o College Hill Conservation District o Dearborn Street Conservation District o Governor-Lucas Street Conservation District Within the district, this property is classified as: D Contributing D Noncontributing o Nonhistoric Project Type CI Alteration of an existing building (ie. siding and window replacement, skylights, window opening alterations, new decks, porch reconstruction, baluster repair or similar) CI 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 CI Repair or restoration of an existing structure that will not change its appearance [S( Other ..Ap..P..U~.f.....H~~ .1.~.....A.c.~fJr,[.{~.~f::C!:.y..... 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Exterior appearance changes ...............v.t:~.':f...........~.Mfrkk:;....&~.........N.p..7.........t..J..~.JJ~...~.~.~.~........r!.-:g~.......-:rIf.~.......~.Tfg7........y.~~~ ..............A..........b.o.a.~..........W..t.b..~.............I5.C............?-:.!!...1....... ....I.r:!..1..Q.............?:l.A.~.......QE.........6.v...~~..4.l.l(. .~.............. .................W.!.-:!'1......A.............S.M~.~............l..b.(J.2.........T~ f':!:!..........i......E.I!...~.-:r........tN......./:I.EI.~I./..7..).......IUN..~.. Page 1 of 1 Christina Kuecker From: Scott Kading [scottkading@mchsLcom] Sent: Wednesday, May 06, 2009 11 :31 AM To: Christina Kuecker Subject: Re: Historic Review for 13 S Linn St Christina, The door is required to be a one hour fire rated door which is constructed of steel and can be painted to any color. The hardware is a panic push bar and a handicap accessible lever to open. The dimensions are 36" x 80". Since the ramp will be located in between two buildings, we do not currently know if a ramp is required, but if required, it can easily be a simple black handrail. The ramp will be pretty small and not really noticeable from the street as it is less than one foot in height. Scott On May 6, 2009, at 11 :12 AM, Christina Kuecker wrote: Scott, I'm writing the report for the Historic Preservation Commission and was wanting to add just a few more pieces of information that I believe the Commission will be curious about. Do you know what type of door you will be using? Particularly, what are the dimensions and materials of the proposed door? Any details you could give about this now will help make the conversation at the meeting next week go smoother. Second, do you know if you need to have a handrail on your ramp? If a handrail is required, I would recommend a simple black handrail. I'm sure the Commission will ask about handrails, so if we can work that out prior to the meeting it will be helpful. Please get back to me as soon as possible with this information so I can put it in my report. Thank you, Christina Quistina Kuecker Associate Planner City of Iowa City 410 E. Washington St. Iowa City, IA 52240 (319)356-5243 chris tina- kuecker@iowa-city.org Scott Kading (319)430-0696 www.iowacityyachtclub.org 5/612009 Front view of property located at 13 S Linn before installing new handicap accessible exit ramp Front view of property after installing handicap accessible ramp Side view of property showing area not affected Side view of area that is affected - but still not visible fif'\~~..\ 1r ~ ~l\ ....''1~ @-- ...l:!S~' tiN'''' ~M l,bi~ ! .... I >b .. ~ ~ - <:I ~ ..I "" - _la:> '- (-a <:C) ~ .J ~ ~.~ ...... ,J '..... ". '<.I ... .~ '? ~ .\ 'II ~ -J ~ ~ 1 ~ . . M ~{ ~. V"' - .o-,L } --... ..~ .~ z ~ ~ :5 ~ ! 0.. IX: ~ 0 0 ~ ..J ~ IJ... ~ , w + .z ~ I ~ ...J ~ W ~ > W -1' ...J ~ C Z to. ::) \ll 0 c::: ~J' C) ~~ ~ ~ t. -~ ~ s ~ ..... 13~ t ' ,~ ~ ~ tI'~~ '1\' -- \ f7W-4.., ~,' ~ ~a (... hi' ?/V b MINUTES PRELIMINARY HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION MONDAY, APRIL 13, 2009 ROBERT A. LEE COMMUNITY RECREATION CENTER, MEETING ROOM B MEMBERS PRESENT: Thomas Baldridge, Lindsay Bunting Eubanks, William Downing, Carl Hirschman, Pam Michaud, Jim Ponto, Alicia Trimble, Frank Wagner MEMBERS ABSENT: Esther Baker, Ginalie Swaim STAFF PRESENT: Christina Kuecker OTHERS PRESENT: James Estin, Michael Krogh, Kelly Neveln, Jim Niebuhr 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. CERTIFICATES OF APPROPRIATENESS: 1322 Muscatine Avenue. Kuecker said that the proposal for this property is for window replacement on a Moffitt Cottage in the Longfellow District. She stated that the windows are quite deteriorated, and they no longer fit the window openings. Kuecker showed how the windows look now and what the owners plan to install. She said that over time blocking has been put in to fill in the gaps. Kuecker said that window panes are falling out of the sashes, and there is an inch to an inch and one-half gap between the windows and the wood. Kuecker said that staff went to look at the windows and concurs that the windows are quite deteriorated and beyond repair. She stated that because nothing is lining up plumb any more, the only way to fix the problem is to fix the windows. Kuecker said the owner has attempted to fix the windows rather than replace them, to no avail. Kuecker said the owner proposes to use a metal-clad wood window that is clad in a hunter green color to match what is currently on the house. She said that staff recommends approval of the application, as presented, with the conditions that the new windows retain the type, size, sash width, trim, use of divided lights, and overall appearance of the historic windows; the use of true divided lights or simulated divided lights created with muntin bars that are adhered to both sides of the glass, but not with snap-in muntin bars; and, if needed for egress, the casement window must match the existing window in size, trim, use of divided lights, and overall appearance. Kuecker said the owners indicated they might have to build out some trim to make the window openings more square, but most of that would be done on the interior. Wagner said he was a little bit unsure about the one window that might be needed for egress. He asked if that would be determined by a fire inspection. Kuecker showed the far back location where there was originally a garage that has been converted to interior space. She stated that there is still a garage door present, and one of the windows is now a bedroom window. Kuecker said that if the windows are replaced, it would probably need to meet egress requirements, but it is on the rear part of the north side. MOTION: Ponto moved to approve a certificate of appropriateness for the application for 1322 Muscatine Avenue as proposed, with staff's conditions that the new windows retain the type, size, sash width, trim, use of divided lights, and overall appearance of the historic windows; the use of true divided lights or simulated divided lights created with muntin bars that are adhered to both sides of the glass, but not with snap-in muntin bars; and the casement window needed for egress shall match the existing window in size, trim, use of divided lights, and overall appearance. Baldridge seconded the motion. The motion carried on a vote of 8-0 (Baker and Swaim absent). Historic Preservation Commission April 13, 2009 Page 2 747 Grant Street. Kuecker said this is an application to demolish an outbuilding on the property. She stated that there are currently two outbuildings at the rear, making it an unusual case along this alleyway. Kuecker said that on the 1933 Sanborn Map, one outbuilding is present and one is not, so the second is not any older than 1933. She said that it was likely built as a garden or storage shed, and the owners would like to take it down. Kuecker said that the outbuilding is quite deteriorated. She said that alterations over time have not been sympathetic and have not been well built. Kuecker said there is a lot of deterioration on one side, in the interior along the windows, along the bottom, and along the doorway. She showed photographs documenting the deterioration. Kuecker said she visited the property and agrees with the owner that the property is probably beyond repair and is not a building worth fixing, considering there is another out building on the property that is likely more historic. She added that staff recommends approval of the application for demolition. Krogh, one of the owners of the property, said that the property will look a lot better if the building is gone. He said they will use the area as green space and turn it into a garden area. MOTION: Hirschman moved to approve a certificate of appropriateness for the demolition of an outbuilding at 747 Grant Street. Trimble seconded the motion. The motion carried on a vote of 8-0 (Baker and Swaim absent). 1039 East Colleqe Street. Kuecker said that this application involves a proposal for an addition to the rear of the property. She said that this would be a fairly small, six by ten foot, one-story addition. Kuecker said that this building was once a very Queen AnneNictorian type house, but there was a second floor fire, after which the second floor was reconstructed to give it sort of a foursquare, eclectic look. Kuecker showed the rear of the house and where the addition would be. She said the applicant proposes to use matching siding and windows to match other windows that were replaced on the house in the past ten years. Kuecker said the applicant proposes to reuse the existing door or a similar door as the new exterior door. She showed the plan and the orientation of the new window. Kuecker said that one concern of staffs is that the roof pitch of the addition does not line up with the roof pitch of the other, one-story addition. She said that if it was better integrated, there would be fewer water problems and the roof would function better for drainage. Kuecker showed a drawing of what she thought would be a better solution, with the pitch of the existing roofline continuing. Kuecker said staff recommends approval of the addition with the condition that the roof be tied into the existing roof, with the final roof design to be approved by staff; the applicant having the option of using either wood or fiber cement board for the siding, trim, fascia and soffits; the siding, trim, fascia and soffits must match these elements on the existing house, and if fiber cement board is used, it must be smooth finished; any necessary exterior stairs be constructed of wood and all exposed wood being painted; windows being one-over-one, double hung, wood or metal-clad wood windows to match existing; and any necessary handrails must be consistent with 4.10 Balustrades and Handrails in the Iowa City Historic Preservation Handbook. Bunting Eubanks asked about the setback lines. Kuecker said the guidelines don't require the addition to be set back, but it is recommended that an addition be set back. She said the guidelines regarding setback are less stringent when an addition is on the rear of the property. Kuecker said there is already an addition that has been set back so that it would look strange setting it back another time. Estin, one of the property's owners, said he had received and reviewed Staffs suggestions and the roofline is something they are willing to work with. He said he will know more after they have hired a contractor. Historic Preservation Commission April 13, 2009 Page 3 Wagner asked if a gable or L-shaped hip wouldn't be structurally better with the roofline. He said that he wondered about what it would look like aesthetically to just extend the current pitch. He said that based on the roofline, the wall height and eaves height might appear too low. Estin pointed out the roof over the kitchen and said that the kitchen has a nine-foot ceiling, and this is an eight-foot ceiling. He said that is why they thought that the roof as proposed would work. Estin asked if they should raise the eave on the addition to match the eave on the existing. Wagner said one might be able to do that. Wagner said that the rest of the house has those kinds of pitched roofs. Wagner said that the more one gets additions on houses and they keep being drawn out, then they really look like additions. He also said that something needed to be done to help this addition blend in better. Ponto asked about the material on the roof and if it is original. Estin said that on the existing roof, it is. Bunting Eubanks asked for discussion on the roof issue. Estin said he likes the gable of L-shaped hip roof better.. He said the original intent had been to make this as simple as possible. Ponto stated that he kind of likes the idea of having the eave line be the same all the way around. Hirschman said he agreed and there may not be enough room to put the new eaves below once you account for room for a gutter. Bunting Eubanks said that if the L-shape roof is done, one would probably want to add into the application and option of roofing of both portions, and Kuecker agreed. Ponto said that it is a good point that once one gets into it, the preferred construction might make itself known. Bunting Eubanks said the Commission could leave the roof option up to the owners. MOTION: Trimble moved to approve a certificate of appropriateness for an addition at 1039 East College Street subject to the following conditions: that the roof be tied into the existing roof, with the final roof design to be approved by staff; the roofing materials on the new and existing roofs shall match and be approved by staff; the applicant having the option of using either wood or fiber cement board for the siding, trim, fascia and soffits; the siding, trim, fascia and soffits must match these elements on the existing house, and if fiber cement board is used, it must be smooth finished; any necessary exterior stairs be constructed of wood and all exposed wood being painted; windows being one-over-one, double hung, wood or metal-clad wood windows to match existing; and any necessary handrails must be consistent with 4.10 Balustrades and Handrails in the Iowa City Historic Preservation Handbook. Baldridge seconded the motion. Estin asked about the new addition and the existing roof matching and if there was a certain material being designated. Bunting Eubanks said the Commission is giving leeway for him to work with staff on the roofing materials. Estin also asked about the line that is shown in the picture where it new addition meets the old. Kuecker said that it is usually done as a vertical separation. AMENDMENT TO THE MAIN MOTION: Hirschman moved to amend the main motion to allow an alternate option of integrating the siding instead of using a vertical division. Wagner seconded the motion. The motion with the amendment carried on a vote of 8-0 (Baker and Swaim absent). 815 Washinqton Street. Kuecker said that last month the Commission approved moving a retaining wall on this property approximately three feet to the east to allow a wider drive, which moved the wall to the property line. She Historic Preservation Commission April 13, 2009 Page 4 said the applicant would now like the option for narrowing the columns. Kuecker said the proposal is for the two false buttresses to be eliminated, and the rest of the column would be moved over. She said the archway would be reconstructed to match the new column location. Kuecker said this is the only way possible for this property to widen its drive. She said the property doesn't qualify for side yard setback reduction or any of those things that would go through other venues, so this is the applicant's last hope. Kuecker said that one can only reduce the side yard up to three feet, and this already has a three-foot side yard. Kuecker said that the Housing Inspection Services staff, legal staff, and the planning staff determined that if the applicant were to move the columns within the existing footprint, it would not increase a non- conformity. She said that the buttresses are just cosmetic. Kuecker showed the part of the column that would be gone and the part that would be moved over. Kuecker said another part of the application is to increase the retaining wall height in one area. She said that the ground in one spot is much higher in one location, and with the current height of the retaining wall, there are a lot of drainage problems. Kuecker said the applicant would like to not have to worry about the drainage from one property coming onto the driveway. Kuecker said that the third part of the proposal is to replace the wooden retaining wall in the rear of the property by taking out the timbers and putting in a keystone block style retaining wall, which would line up with the other retaining wall that was approved to be three feet over. Kuecker said that staff recommends approval of the certificate of appropriateness as presented in the application with the condition that the new columns must match the existing columns in material, joint profile, color, mortar color, height and overall appearance. Niebuhr, the contractor, said that he has been working on this project for about two years. He said that what it has come down to is 18 inches of false buttresses. Niebuhr said that the owners absolutely feel the project will be worth it for more driveway space, even though it will be expensive. Niebuhr said that the one wall is failing in the front. He said that the three support columns are integrated into the masonry retaining wall. Niebuhr said that water keeps coming down into the wall, and eventually the wall is going to go over, and when it goes over, the second floor is going to come down too. Niebuhr said that the goal, since it has to be reconstructed anyway, is to improve the function of the drive underneath. Michaud asked about drainage from the neighboring properties. Niebuhr said there is about a two-foot difference, and that is part of the problem. He said the water sheds off the hard surface parking lot and comes right to that corner. Niebuhr said that the new wall wouldn't have to come up the entire two feet. He said there will be a kind of reverse swale. Niebuhr said that if the wall is raised, he will be able to not come the entire distance but just enough to do this little bit. Michaud asked about the stone to be used. Niebuhr said that it is basically subject to the Commission's approval. Niebuhr said he feels he can reclaim enough of the brick on site to just face the new retaining wall. He said the brick is rare and hard to find. Regarding the back wall, Niebuhr said the timber wall in the back is about 60 feet long now. He said that what is proposed would just be the keystone block system. Niebuhr said there are taupe and earth tone colors that interlock. He said that the block wall he is specifically talking about has a little bit larger than ordinary foundation blocks. Niebuhr said that they set back into porcelain pins, and they are constructed so that there is a little ledge so that they set back. He added that the retaining wall is not a historic structure. Kuecker confirmed this. Historic Preservation Commission April 13, 2009 Page 5 Regarding the existing masonry wall in the front, Niebuhr said that existing brick is very hard to find. He said he plans to harvest about 90% of the small driveway brick to use on the new retaining wall and then put back a larger size into the driveway, which are more common and more available. Downing asked about the concrete cap and if it would not be better to reuse the limestone that is already there. Niebuhr said the caps would probably be ordered from Anamosa, and all the caps are the going to be the same thing. He was not certain that the present caps are even limestone. Niebuhr added that the caps on top of the brick wall are cast concrete that are all loose and shifting toward the edge of the driveway. Downing said that he would recommend reusing the limestone if possible. Niebuhr said that it might be possible, but it is not in the best shape. He showed a photograph of the arch and how it is hanging and where the masonry has failed. Michaud asked about the arches on the side. Niebuhr said that it would be only where the floor system needs support. He said there will be a beam coming out, and there will be three columns. Niebuhr said the face essentially stays at the point above the arches, and it is only where the columns, where the structural support is necessary, that the plan has three little ears coming out where the columns are. Bunting Eubanks asked if it would be more of a true arch going down. Niebuhr said one face stays in place, and one portion will have a steel beam coming there. He said there will be one for each column. Niebuhr said the existing face of the arch will basically stay in place but will be rebuilt. He said there will be four new arches constructed on the site. Niebuhr said that many options were looked at, and he thinks this is the best solution in this case. MOTION: Hirschman moved to approve a certificate of appropriateness for the application for 815 Washington Street, with the conditions that the new columns must match the existing columns in material, color, joint profile, mortar color, height, and overall appearance, with the recommendation that the limestone be reused if at all possible. Downing seconded the motion. The motion carried on a vote of 8-0 (Baker and Swaim absent). CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES FOR MARCH 12. 2009. MOTION: Baldridge moved to approve the minutes of the Commission's March 12, 2009 meeting, as written. Wagner seconded the motion. The motion carried on a vote of 8-0 (Baker and Swaim absent).. ELECTION OF OFFICERS: MOTION: Baldridge moved to elect Bunting Eubanks Chair of the Historic Preservation Commission and to elect Downing Vice Chair of the Historic Preservation Commission. The motion carried bv consensus. OTHER: Bunting Eubanks said she received correspondence from GSS, Inc regarding two new cell phone towers. Kuecker said that when the cellular phone companies put up a new tower anywhere in the City, they send notification to the City and any relevant Commission. She said it is up to the public body to make a comment if warranted. Kuecker said the letters received were regarding the installation of cell phone towers on the cupola at City High School. She said that since that building is a historic building in the City, it would be perfectly acceptable for the Historic Preservation Commission to comment, if the Commission feels such a comment is warranted. Kuecker said that these notifications come across her desk sporadically, and only one time has the Commission chosen to make a comment. She said it was a tower that was going to be visible from the historic house on Benton Street. Ponto said he was not opposed to this, but he was not in favor either. Baldridge pointed out that it is a historic building, and its appearance will be affected. Historic Preservation Commission April 13, 2009 Page 6 Bunting Eubanks asked if the Commission would like her to write a letter to state that the Commission would like them to use unobtrusive materials and to make as few changes to the fa<{ade as possible. Ponto agreed that the letter should be written, because it does involve a historic building. Kuecker said that the Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously passed the new proposed Northside Neighborhood District. She said that the public hearing in front of the City Council is scheduled for May 5th, and there will be three readings in front of City Council. Kuecker said that there should be a representative of the Commission at each City Council meeting, and generally it is the chair. Bunting Eubanks said she should be able to attend those meetings but would let Kuecker know if she could not. Bunting Eubanks said she attended the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting, and there was only one opponent who spoke at the meeting, and there was another landlord who said he was not necessarily opposed but would have to see more evidence. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 7:20 p.m. Minutes submitted by Anne Schulte s/pcd/minutes/hpc/2009/hpc04-13-09.doc c .9 II) .!!! E"C E ~ o 0 0(,) Q) co::: .9 Q) 0) _(,)0 coco e=coN Q)"C II) C !.s D..:( (,) 'i: o - .!!! ::t ('I) UJ UJ .... x a x x x x x a x x ~ N UJ UJ .... 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