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09-10-2009 Historic Preservation Commission
IOWA CITY HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION Thursday, September 10, 2009 City Hall, 410 E. Washington Street Planning and Community Development Conference Room 2"d Floor 6:00 p.m. A) Call to Order B) Public discussion of anything not on the agenda C) Certificate of Appropriateness 1. 311 Fairchild Street 2. 421 Oakland Street 3. 747 Rundell Street 4. 715 N Gilbert Street D) Selection of Historic Preservation Awards E) Consideration of minutes for August 13, 2009 F) Other G) Adjournment Staff Report September 10, 2009 Historic Review for 311 Fairchild Street District: Northside Historic District Classification: Key-Contributing The applicants, Susan Futrell and Will Jennings, are requesting approval for a proposed repair project at 311 Fairchild Street, akey-contributing property the Northside Historic District. They are seeking approval to repair the rear porch. A~nlicable Regulations and Guidelines: ~0 Iowa City Historic I'reserr~ztion Guidelines for~4lterations 4.9 Porches Staff Comments This turn of the century house is basically the same square, boxy mass that is used in American Foursquares, but in this case adapted to a Neoclassical appearance through the use of a projecting front bay, capped with a pedimentedgable, around-arched gable window, and a temple portico for a front porch. The house was built in c. 1900. The applicant is proposing to make repairs to the rear porch. This includes removing the existing deteriorated metal roof and replacing with a membrane roof. Gutters will be added to help direct water away from the side of the house and foundation. The applicant also proposes to replace the existing partially rotted wood railing with a new wood railing to match. The porch floor will also be leveled, sanded, and painted. The guidelines recommend repairing historic porches and conserving as much of the historic material as possible. The guidelines also recommend replacing badly deteriorated components with new ones that match the historic components in design and material. In Staff's opinion, the repairs proposed by the applicant meet all the guidelines and will have minimal impact on the appearance of this house. Recommended~Llotion Move to approve a Certificate of Appropriateness for the project at 311 Fairchild Street as presented in the application. /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.org/HPhondbook Meeting schedule: The HPC meets the secondThursday of each month. During the summer months, the HPC may also meet on the fourthThursday. 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 Staf~Use: G Date submitted ....... 0,.. ~~ U ~ .................................... ^ Certificate of No Material Effect Certificate of Appropriateness ^ Major review ^ Intermediate review ^ Minor review Applicant Information (Please check primary contact person) Owner .. ~ ' v~ ~ ~~ N p .~-.:-r..:-:~~t-l~.~..~ ..............~~Nj... r~E Phone....~i.~.` .3.T.~.'..~~ ......................................... 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Phone .............................................................................................. ......................................................................................................... email ................................................................................................ Application Requirements Attached are the following items: Q Site plan Floor plans Q Building elevations 0 Photographs Q Product information 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. 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Historic Designation This property is a local historic landmark OR This property is located in the: Q Brown Street Historic District College Green Historic District 0 East College Street Historic District Longfellow Historic District Q Summit Street Historic District Woodlawn Historic District Q Clark Street Conservation District College Hill Conservation District Dearborn Street Conservation District GtoverLnor-Lucas Street Conservation District it in the district, this property is classified as: Contributing Noncontributing Q Nonhistoric Project Type 0 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) Demolition of a building or portion of a building (ie. porch, chimneys, decorative trim, baluster or similar) Construction of new building Repair or restoration of an existing structure that will not change its appearance Q Other .............................................................................................. 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Page 3 of 4 8/21 /2009 Page 4 of 4 8/21 /2009 Staff Report Historic Review for 421 Oakland Avenue District: Longfellow Historic District Classification: Contributing September 10, 2009 The applicant, Wills Harte, is requesting approval for a proposed replacement project at 421 Oakland Avenue, a contributing property the Longfellow Historic District. The applicant is seeking approval to replace three windows on the rear of the house. A-P. ulicable Regulations and Guidelines: 4.0 Iozoa City h'isto~zc I'reserzc~tion Guidelines for~lterations 4.7 Windows Staff Comments This one and one-half story hip roof house is a good example of bungalow design from 1915-25. It features a hip roof with gabled dormers on both the sides and front, diagonal eaves braces, exposed rafter ends, and a broad, heavy porch across the front. The applicant is proposing to remove three windows on the rear of the house. These windows are in an addition built approximately 1960. The addition has suffered termite damage and is being repaired. The proposed windows are metal clad wood window of the same dimensions as the windows to be removed. The applicant would like the option of using either casement windows or double-hung windows. The guidelines allow for the replacement of deteriorated windows with wood or metal clad wood windows that retain the overall appearance of the historic windows. The guidelines also recommend that double hung windows be used unless an alternate style is original to the house. In Staff's opinion, the proposed windows are consistent with the bungalow style of this house. Both casement and double hung windows are typical in bungalow style houses. Staff believes that either window type would be appropriate. Recommended~Llotion Move to approve a Certificate of Appropriateness for the project at 421 Oakland Avenue as presented in the application, with the applicant having the option of using casement or double hung windows. 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 For Staff Use: - Code Section 14-4C. Guidelines for the Historic Review process, explanation ~ ~., Date submitted ~ ,mr :' `: ~ 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: ^ Certificate of No Material Effect www.icgov.org/HPhandbook ~, Certificate of Appropriateness Meeting schedule: The HPC meets the secondThursday of each month. During ~, Major review the summer months, the HPC may also meet on the fourthThursday. Applications ^ Intermediate review are due in the PCD Office by noon on Thursday two weeks prior to the meeting. ^ Minor review See attached document for application deadlines and meeting dates. 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Address .......................................................................................... ..........................................................................zip ................... Phone .............................................................................................. e ma i I ................................................................................................ Application Requirements Attached are the following items: ® Site plan ® Floor plans ' wilding elevations Photographs ® Product information 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 Informati n Address of property.......~.~....Q,~,~.~u .......,,~~ - Use of property............~Q..~ :................................. .................... Date constructed (if known) ..................`..~~..~,,,?~....................... Historic Designation This property is a local historic landmark OR This property is located in the: 0 Brown Street Historic District College Green Historic District Ea College Street Historic District ongfellow Historic District Summit Street Historic District Woodlawn Historic District 0 Clark Street Conservation District College Hill Conservation District Dearborn Street Conservation District Q Governor-Lucas Street Conservation District Wi m the district, this property is classified as: Contributing Noncontributing Q Nonhistoric Pr ct Type 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) Q Demolition of a building or portion of a building (ie. porch, chimneys, decorative trim, baluster or similar) Construction of new building Repair or restoration of an existing structure that will not change its appearance Other .............................................................................................. 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'", 4 JuL ~ ~ ~ s•, ~~ ~ i A 3 ~ ~ 4 F # ~ ~t 9 ss A ~ ~ y ~ l ' ~~ ~ { ~ ~. f ~ ~ ~ . "f Y ~ ~ ~ , w II@@ f D ~ . ~ I ~ !z filar`` ~2~ V¢c /aK~f~F. y(~c~ Z~z Staff Report September 10, 2009 Historic Review for 747 Rundell Street District: Longfellow Historic District Classification: Contributing The applicant, Elizabeth Clothier, is requesting approval for a proposed new construction project at 747 Rundell Street, a contributing property the Longfellow Historic District. She is seeking approval to construct a new 16' x 24' garage. Ayylicable Regulations and Guidelines: 60 Ioza~a City Historic I'reseruztion Gui~'elines forNew Construction 6.2 New Outbuildings Staff Comments This house was built in c. 1920 and is a well maintained example of Craftsman design. Very few alterations have occurred in the history of this house. The current look of the house is typical of what many houses built in the neighborhood might have originally looked. The applicant is proposing to construct a new 16' x 24' garage to the northwest of the existing house. The new garage will be clad in fiber cement board siding. The roof will be asphalt shingles. The window and door openings are to be trimmed to match the trim on the house windows and doors The guidelines recommend placing new garages to the rear of the primary building, constructing garages that are subordinate in size and ornamentation to the primary structure, and constructing garages that reflect the style of the primary structure. In Staff's opinion, this garage is designed to be compatible with the existing house. The roof slope reflects the roof slope of the house. The garage will be barely visible from the street. Recommended~Llotion Move to approve a Certificate of Appropriateness for the project at 747 Rundell Street as presented in the application, with the condition that the window, garage door, and entry door are 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, org/HPha ndbook Meeting schedule: The HPC meets the secondThursday of each month. During the summer months,the HPC may also meet on the fourthThursday. 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: P ~ ~~ Date submitted ......~,,....~..i.~...'~.t .................... ^ Certificate of No Material Effect Certificate of Appropriateness ^ Major review ^ Intermediate review ^ Minor review Applicant Information (Please check primary contact person) Q Owner . ~ 1..1.Z..~rr~~~~.~:~>~~/ .~.~. ~ I-.-7~.~.~.l..C:~..t"..-.. Phone....~.1.~.~...':...:.1. ~~r'.~...:...'T.~....1...~ ...................... Ad//dress ....:..7..~"/'.~~.......~.~.,J.t~nn~.~''....~.~...:~.~~~~~ email.......~.E...~..~=~,,.C:.~.....s~...i...~,-.©..r'.:'!::~ ................... Contractor :~~.!.=<?.~`l.l~l....~/.~ ~`~..~.~.1.:1 .............. _. ~' • , Phone......~.1...'~......'.~"~..:~...~...'..~..1.~f:..~ ................................ email ................................................................................................ Q Consultant ................................................................................. Address .......................................................................................... .................................................................................zip ................... Phone .............................................................................................. ......................................................................................................... email ................................................................................................ Application Requirements Attached are the following items: Site plan Floor plans Building elevations Photographs Product information 0 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. 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Historic Designation 0 This property is a local historic landmark OR This property is located in the: Q Brown Street Historic District Q College Green Historic District East College Street Historic District Longfellow Historic District Summit Street Historic District Woodlawn Historic District Clark Street Conservation District Q College Hill Conservation District Q Dearborn Street Conservation District 0 Governor-Lucas Street Conservation District Within the district, this property is classified as: Contributing Noncontributing Q Nonhistoric Project Type 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) Demolition of a building or portion of a building (ie. porch, chimneys, decorative trim, baluster or similar) Construction of new building Q Repair or restoration of an existing structure that will not change its appearance 0 Other .............................................................................................. 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She is seeking approval to remove a chimney Applicable Regulations and Guidelines: 4.0 Iowa City h'istonc I'reserzation Guidelnes for~4lterations 4.12 Chimneys 7.0 Iowa City Ilistonc I'reseru~tion G~sidelines forDemo~tion Staff Comments This house built in c. 1900 is an organic cottage, typified by the combined hipped and galbe roof pattern and projection gable sections from the main hipped block A porch extends across the front of the house including the recessed ell. The applicant is proposing the removal of a deteriorating chimney. According to the owner and contractor, the chimney is structurally unsound due to moisture and deteriorating mortar. There are some places where the mortar is non-existent. The chimney is at the rear of the house, is not integral to the architecture character of the house, and is not visible from the street. The applicant is proposing to use pipes coming out of the roof at the appropriate height and locations to meet building code. The guidelines disallow removing prominent chimneys that are important to the architectural character of the building. However, the guidelines also recommend removing elements that are structurally unsound. In Staff's opinion, since the chimney is on the rear of the house and is not visible from the street, the removal will have minimal impact on the appearance of the house. Provided the new vent pipes are not on the street facing elevation, staff feels that the new pipes will have minimal impact. Recommended~Llotion Move to approve a Certificate of Appropriateness for the project at 1030 E. College Street as presented in the application with the condition that any new vent pipes not be located on a street facing elevation. 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. org/HPhandbook Meeting schedule: The HPC meets the secondThursday of each month. During the summer months, the HPC may also meet on the fourthThursday. 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: ;" Date submitted v ~ :' ~ " ^ Certificate of No Material Effect >>] Certificate of Appropriateness ^ Major review ^ Intermediate review ^ Minor review Applicant Information (Please check primary contact person) Cinda Tallent Owner ......................................................................................... 319 354 3703 Phone .............................................................................................. 715 N. Gilbert Street Address ......................................................................................... Iowa City 52245 .................................................................................zip ................... • alltallus@yahoo.com email ................................................................................................ Robert Owen/S.E.lowa Masonry Contractor ................................................................................ 3431 480th St SW Address ...................................................................................©... Iowa City 5224r~ .................................................................................zip ................... 319-330 4475 Phone .............................................................................................. ~na emai I ................................................................................................ Consultant ................................................................................. Address .......................................................................................... .................................................................................zip ................... Phone .............................................................................................. ......................................................................................................... emai I ................................................................................................ Application Requirements Attached are the following items: Site plan Floor plans Building elevations Photographs Product information Other statement of structural unsoundness .............................. ..... 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 ro ert 715 N. Gilbert Street P P Y .............................................................................. Iowa City .................................................................................................................... Owner occupied Use of property ...................................................................................... 1900-1910 Date constructed (if I:i~owr.) ............................................................... Historic Designation This property is a local historic landmark OR This property is located in the: Brown Street Historic District College Green Historic District East College Street Historic District Longfellow Historic District Summit Street Historic District Woodlawn Historic District Clark Street Conservation District College Hill Conservation District Dearborn Street Conservation District Governor-Lucas Street Conservation District Within the district, this property is classified as: Contributing Noncontributing Nonhistoric Project Type 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) Demolition of a building or portion of a building (ie. porch, chimneys, decorative trim, baluster or similar) Construction of new building Repair or restoration of an existing structure that will not change its appearance Other .............................................................................................. 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MINUTES PRELIMINARY HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AUGUST 13, 2009 EMMA J. HARVAT HALL MEMBERS PRESENT: Esther Baker, Thomas Baldridge, Lindsay Bunting Eubanks, David McMahon, Pam Michaud, Jim Ponto, Ginalie Swaim, Alicia Trimble, Frank Warner MEMBERS ABSENT: William Downing STAFF PRESENT: Christina Kuecker OTHERS PRESENT: Heidi Anderson, Helen Burford, Craig Martin, Seth Wenger RECOMMENDATIONS TO COUNCIL: (become effective only after separate Council action): None. CALL TO ORDER: Chairperson Bunting Eubanks called the meeting to order at 6:03 p.m. PUBLIC DISCUSSION OF ANYTHING NOT ON THE AGENDA: There was none. CONSENT AGENDA: Kuecker said that she brought these three items in under the consent agenda, because they meet all of the guidelines, and staff recommends approval as submitted. 506 North Linn Street. Kuecker said work on this property was done without a permit when the North Side District designation was proceeding through City Council. She said there was originally a flat roof over the breezeway, and it has been pitched to match the roof of the garage. 411 North Linn Street. Kuecker said this project involves the repair of the porch. She said the flooring, handrails, and structural supports are in bad shape. Kuecker said that a lot of the material is salvageable, so the owners are taking it down and rebuilding it, using all like materials, including having spindles redone to match. 520 N. Gilbert Street. Kuecker said this application involves altering the flat roof over a kitchen addition in the back of the house. She said the roof currently drains back into the building so the owners want to change the pitch just enough to have the water run away from the building. Kuecker said the roof will not go any higher than the window and dormer. MOTION: McMahon moved to approve all items on the consent agenda. Baker seconded the motion. The motion carried on a vote of 8-0 (Downing and Michaud absent). Historic Preservation Commission August 13, 2009 Page 2 CERTIFICATES OF APPROPRIATENESS: 221 Fairchild Street. Kuecker stated that this project in the Northside District involves a dormer addition to the rear of the property in order to be able to build a stairway to finish the attic. She showed where the dormer would be located in relation to the street facade and the rear of the house. Kuecker said the dormer will be roofed to match the rest and will be clad in four-inch reveal fiber cement board and sided to blend with the existing siding. She said that staff feels this is compatible with the Queen Anne features of the house and will not detract from the character of the building. Kuecker said staff recommends approval as submitted. Michaud asked if there will be exposed stairs. Kuecker said that the stairs at the rear are already there and will continue to be exposed. MOTION: Baldridge moved to approve a certificate of appropriateness for the application for 221 Fairchild Street, as submitted. McMahon seconded the motion. The motion carried on a vote of 9-0 (Downing absent). 1030 East College Street. Kuecker stated that this property is in the East College Street Historic District. She said the owner wants to install a new, standing seam metal roof to match what is currently there. Kuecker said the roofer has stated that the chimney was rebuilt at a later date with bricks that are too heavy for the internal structure. Kuecker said the chimney is therefore sinking, and the owner would like to remove it. She showed a photograph where the chimney is starting to break apart the flashing. Kuecker said that staff feels this is not acharacter-defining chimney, and its removal will have minimal impact on the appearance of the house. She said staff recommends approval of the application as presented, with the condition that the standing seam metal roof retain the appearance of the existing roof. Martin, the owner of the house, was available to answer questions. He said that his roofing contractor has done a number of metal roofs in historic districts. Baker stated that Martin is her neighbor but added that they have not discussed this project. Michaud asked if gutters are involved in this project. Martin said there are not built-in gutters. Kuecker added that the replacement of external gutters does not require Commission approval. MOTION: Swaim moved to approve a certificate of appropriateness for the application for 1030 East College Street as proposed, with the condition that the standing seam metal roof retain the appearance of the existing standing seam metal roof. Wagner seconded the motion. The motion carried on a vote of 9-0 (Downing_absent . 604 Grant Street. Kuecker said the Commission previously looked at other projects at this address, including a porch, siding replacement, and new windows. She stated that this application is for the construction of a new garage. Historic Preservation Commission August 13, 2009 Page 3 Kuecker said the house sits on a lot and one-half, so there is a half lot to the north where the garage would be situated. She said that it is set back about 54 feet from the street curb, so it would have minimal impact on the streetscape. Kuecker said that in staffs opinion, the band board shown in the drawing possibly makes the garage appear too tall and is not a detail that is found on the house. She recommended that the garage be built without the band board. Anderson, the owner of the house, said she had discussed doing some kind of band board on the house with her contractor. She asked if that would require approval before getting approval for something like that on the garage as well. Kuecker said that this type of colonial house would not typically have a band board. Anderson said she had thought perhaps that a band board could break up the space between the garage door and the window above. Kuecker said that if the applicant feels strongly about the band board, the commission could discuss it, but staff felt it was inappropriate. Kuecker said that overall, staff recommends approval of the project as presented, with the garage door and entry doors being subject to staff approval. She said that staff recommends removal of the band board. Michaud said that perhaps window curtains or some other facet could break up the lines a little bit. She said that the band board seems to introduce a more Victorian or Edwardian element on a Colonial. Bunting Eubanks pointed out that Colonials are not particularly ornate, but bold paint colors are often used for added emphasis. Anderson said that when the siding was removed, she could see that the structure had built-in planters on the front of the second story. She suggested something like that, and Bunting Eubanks said that would be fine. Anderson said she was okay with the removal of the band board from the plans. Swaim said that if there were a band board on the front of the house, it would be about where the porch roof goes, so it would barely be visible. Wenger, the contractor, said that there is a band board on the front of the house right underneath the soffit. He said that would continue around the gable end. Kuecker said that the band board as described on the house would be a frieze board not a band board, and Wenger agreed. Michaud said that shutters or possibly a garage door with lights in the top would also break up the fagade. Anderson said that she had discussed putting in a slightly larger window there with her contractor. Kuecker added that slight adjustments to a previously approved certificate usually just require review by staff and the chair, as long as the adjustment does not change the intent of the Commission. MOTION: Michaud moved to approve a certificate of appropriateness for the application for 604 Grant Street as presented, with the conditions: that the windows match the six over six window of the house and the removal of the band board from the proposed design. McMahon seconded the motion. The motion carried on a vote of 9-0 (Downing absent . Historic Preservation Commission August 13, 2009 Page 4 614 North Johnson Street. Kuecker stated that the application is for a garage demolition as a result of a tree falling on the garage. She said that HIS declared this an emergency situation and has called for the immediate removal of the tree and the garage. Kuecker said that Bunting Eubanks and Staff had discussed the situation and decided it could move forward, with the Commission considering it at the next meeting. She added that this is anon-historic garage, and she saw no need to delay the demolition of the building. MOTION: Baker moved to approve a certificate of appropriateness for the application for the demolition of a garage at 614 North Johnson Street. Trimble seconded the motion. The motion carried on a vote of 9-0 (Downing absent). CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES FOR JULY 9, 2009. Ponto said that at the end of page nine, he would like to add a sentence reading, "The applicant requested that the Commission vote on the original proposal, rather than table it pending an opinion from the State." He said that this was made apparent during the meeting, and without the sentence, the motion seems out of context. Ponto said that on page twelve, at the end of the motion, it should be stated that Baldridge seconded the motion. MOTION: Swaim moved to approve the minutes of the Commission's July 9th, 2009 meeting, as amended. Ponto seconded the motion. The motion carried on a vote of 9-0. OTHER: Burford stated that on October 1St, there would be a presentation at the Library sponsored by ECO Iowa City and Friends of Historic Preservation regarding how to weatherize an older home. She said that Tom McInerney, a local architect, is going to be the speaker. Kuecker asked Commission members to notify her of any project completed in the last one to two years that might be eligible for a preservation award. She said that the historic preservation awards are scheduled to be presented the first Monday in November. Regarding the 815 Brown Street property, Swaim asked if the owners had requested an opinion from SHPO. Kuecker replied that she had not had any new information from the owners regarding the property. She said that Bunting Eubanks had sent a letter to the owners with additional information. 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