HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-08-2010 Historic Preservation Commission
IOWA CITY HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
Thursday, April 8, 2010
City Hall, 410 E. Washington Street
Emma J HaIVat Hall
6:00 p.m.
A) Call to Order
B) Public discussion of anything not on the agenda
C) Consent Agenda
1. Certificate of Appropriateness
a) 604 RonalcIs Street
b) 1126 Burlington Street
D) Certificate of Appropriateness
1. 676 Governor Street
E) Discussion of 1127 Maple Street
F) Discussion of the Historic Preservation Guidelines
G) Consideration of minutes for February 11,2010
H) Election of Officers
I) Other
J) Adjournment
Staff Report
February 11, 2010
Historic Review for 604 Ronalds Street
District: Brown Street Historic District
dassification: Key-Contributing
The applicant, Cynthia L Fairchild, is requesting approval for a proposed alteration project at 604 Ronalds
Street, a Key-Contributing property in the Brown Street Historic District. The project consists of the
addition of a skylight on the north elevation.
Applicable Regulations and Guidelines:
.f. 0 /owa City Histone Pmserwtion Guidelines /Or Alterations
4.4 Mass and Roofline
4.7 Wmdows
Sta.llComments
This house, built in ca. 1920, is a well-detailed American Foursquare influenced by the Prairie School and
Craftsman style. The details include the wide overhangs, windows banded in twos and threes, and the
battered porch columns. Although functioning as a rooming house for many years, much of the architectural
integrity remains intact. In February, the Commission approved the replacement of the attic dormer
windows.
The applicant is proposing to install a skylight on the north elevation roof. The applicant is planning to finish
the attic space and an egress window is required. The size of the existing windows does not meet the egress
requirements, but a skylight of the appropriate size does.
The guidelines recommend against installing skylights on prominent street elevations. The south and west
elevations are the prominent street elevations.
In Staff's opinion, a new skylight on the north elevation would not detract from the historic character of the
house and would have minimal impact.
/recommended H otion
Move to approve a Certificate of Appropriateness for the installation of a skylight at 604 Ronald Street.
AllP~~c~ti()n..f~r ..Q.istt)fi.f.Z
Application for alterations to the 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
Planning & Community Development office at City Hall or
online at: www.icgov.orgjHistoricPreservation
For Staff Use:
Date submitted:.a I J<6 I ~
D Certificate of No material Effect
'p(. Certificate of Appropriateness
o Major review
o Intermediate review
o Minor review
The Historic Preservation Commission does not review applications for compliance with building
and zoning codes. Work must comply with all appropriate codes and be reviewed by the Building
Inspection Division prior to the issuance of a building permit.
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.
Property Ownerj Applicant Information
(Please chec~.:~r: c~~ta~t ,t1on)
D Property Owner Name: ~tt:f1tLu1. {, ~
Email: Phone Number: (3 lq ~ 0..- '-I'd.-I
Address: 0 D4 R-o()~.) S t
City: .J:,)Wtl (lA~ -( .1A State:
D Contractor I Consultant Name: ~B:>U"c::"\JlA\._ (!Pi\ts\11L~ ~
K- . --
Zip Code:~a;y<t ,S
Email:
Phone Number: (
Address:
City:
State:
Zip Code:
Proposed Project Information
Use of Property:
5~
WlW~
Date Constructed (if known):
Address:
Historic Designation
(Maps are located in the Historic Preservation Handbook)
D This property is a local historic landmark.
OR
D This Property is within a historic or conservation district (choose location):
"s~
o
o
o
o
o
Brown Street Historic District
East College Street Historic District
Northside Historic District
Woodlawn Historic District
College Hill Conservation District
Governor-Lucas Street Conservation District
o College Green Historic District
o Longfellow Historic District
o Summit Street Historic District
o Clark Street Conservation District
o Dearborn Street Conservation District
Within the district, this property is classified as:
o Contributing
o Noncontributing
o Nonhistoric
Application Requirements
Choose appropriate project type. In order to ensure application can be processed, please include all listed materials.
Applications without necessary materials may be postponed.
o Addition
(Typically projects entailing an addition to the building footprint such as a room, porch, deck, etc.)
o Building Elevations 0 Floor Plans 0 Photographs
o Product Information 0 Site Plans
o Alteration
(Typically projects entailing work such as siding and window replacement, skylights, window opening alterations, deck or
porch replacement/construction, baluster repair, or similar. If the project is a minor alteration, photographs and drawings to
describe the scope of the project are sufficient.)
o Building Elevations
o Construction of new building
o Building Elevations
o Product Information
o Demolition
(Projects entailing the demolition of a primary structure or outbuilding, or any portion of a building, such as porch, chimney,
decorative trim, baluster, etc.)
o Photographs
o Product Information
o Floor Plans
o Site Plans
o Photographs
o Photographs
o Proposal of Future Plans
o Repair or restoration of an existing structure that will not change its appearance.
o Photographs 0 Product Information
o Other:
Please contact the Preservation Planner at 356-5243 for materials which need to be included with application.
Proposed Project Details
'10
fktS
Project Description: ?<L \ctkt-L ~ ~vJt,~",- o...d.sZ. o~ ~l("'\ U
ctttI L s,ocl<..L - /t) D~ t \ ~ ~ y?u..f- Ov'\, ~. rJ S l J.e.....
cluv YL6t ~.tL .et.~ tlof\?~ IILJoh^-~,rV'-.
Materials to be Used:
t.b d ~ ~ W- p C r2.tJ:~O~ od1 ~'--
Exterior Appearance Changes:
app forh istoricrevi ew- pd f
Staff Report
April 8, 2010
Historic Review for lU6 Burlington Street
District: College Hill Conservation District
Oassification: Non-Contributing
The applicant, Pat Coyle, is requesting approval for a proposed demolition project at 1126 Burlington Street,
a non-contributing property in the College Hill Conservation District. He is seeking approval to remove a
chimney
Applicable Regulations and Guidelines:
{. {J /o'Wtl Oiy HIs tone Preserwtion Guidelines JOr Altertttions
4.12 Chimneys
7. {J /OWtl Oiy HIs tone Preserwtion Guidelines JOr Demolition
St1l/ Comments
Considering the style, shape, and age of this house it is likely a front porch has been removed. The house
also has aluminum replacement siding. For these reasons, the house is considered non-contributing.
The applicant is proposing the removal of a deteriorating chimney. The applicant is also planning to reroof
the building and replace the gutters. These projects do not fall under the purview of the Historic
Preservation Commission. A new metal vent pipe will be located close to the location of the existing
chimney.
In regards to the chimney, the guidelines disallow removing prominent chimneys that are important to the
architectural character of the building. However, the guidelines also recommend removing those portions
that are structurally unsound. According to the applicant, the chimney is significantly deteriorated.
In Staff's opinion, the chimney is not a character-defining feature of this house and the removal will have
minimal impact on the appearance of the house.
Recommended Notion
Move to approve a Certificate of Appropriateness for the project at 1126 Burlington Street as presented in
the application.
Application for Historic Review
Application for alterations to the 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
Planning & Community Development office at City Hall or
online at: www.icgov.orgjHistoricPreservation
For Staff Use:
Date submitted: _,~ "')" "'9.' 0
,./ r . l
~.. Certificate of No material Effect
''"& Certificate of Appropriateness
X ,Major review
b~ Intermediate review
o Minor review
The Historic Preservation Commission does not review applications for compliance with building
and zoning codes. Work must comply with all appropriate codes and be reviewed by the Building
Inspection Division prior to the issuance of a building permit.
Meeting Schedule: The HPe meets the second Thursday of each month. During the summer months, the
HPe may also meet on the fourth Thursday. Applications are due in the peD office by noon on Thursday
two weeks prior to the meeting. See attached document for application deadlines and meeting dates.
Property Owner j Applicant Information
(Please check primary contact person)
o Property Owner Name: J?l'fr~'c'r( R. COYI-.F
o Contractor I Consultant Name:
Email:
Phone Number: (319)
j93{o t/t1", huh ~o (ix,
7/;w c:; ~ /~v
Phone Number: (J/7) 3 Yj - 7 S '(I ('I f/ if ?J.1-0~(/?
{Ju eN {FA} Rd.
State: :07 . Zip Code: ,).2;), 'Ie;'
5 fyo 1/ L- Nt t/eJr.. r?cJ h. " I h-{ C I, '0 V\
to;Jl- ~ 7 LfJ-
Email:
Address: /5 3 ~ P {( A If( 16
City: ~/AJC. r!..;~
Address:
City:
State: .7:c, ,
r,) r, y. 5'"
Zip Code:.:J ".<
Proposed Project Information
Address: /1 d--& t2 8 (~I///Ytjf() h sf.
Use of Property: /(f'/'l{til Date Constructed (ifknown): /7/0 - /1dO
Historic Designation
(Maps are located in the Historic Preservation Handbook)
o This property is a local historic landmark.
OR
o This Property is within a historic or conservation district (choose location):
o Brown Street Historic District
o East College Street Historic District
o Northside Historic District
o Woodlawn Historic District
~ College Hill Conservation District
o Governor-Lucas Street Conservation District
o College Green Historic District
o Longfellow Historic District
o Summit Street Historic District
o Clark Street Conservation District
o Dearborn Street Conservation District
Within the district, this property is classified as:
o Contributing
~ Noncontributing
o Nonhistoric
Application Requirements
Choose appropriate project type. In order to ensure application can be processed, please include all listed materials.
Applications without necessary materials may be postponed.
o Addition
(Typically projects entailing an addition to the building footprint such as a room, porch, deck, etc.)
o Building Elevations 0 Floor Plans 0 Photographs
o Product Information 0 Site Plans
o Alteration
(Typically projects entailing work such as siding and window replacement, skylights, window opening alterations, deck or
porch replacement/construction, baluster repair, or similar. If the project is a minor alteration, photographs and drawings to
describe the scope of the project are sufficient.)
o Building Elevations
o Construction of new building
o Building Elevations
o Product Information
o Photographs
o Product Information
o Floor Plans
o Site Plans
o Photographs
~ Demolition
(Projects entailing the demolition of a primary structure or outbuilding, or any portion of a building, such as porc~m:;;>
decorative trim, baluster, etc.)
o Photographs
o Proposal of Future Plans
o Repair or restoration of an existing structure that will not change its appearance.
o Photographs 0 Product Information
o Other:
Please contact the Preservation Planner at 356-5243 for materials which need to be included with application.
Proposed Project Details
Project Description:
/,., II J-. J
L~ III f--..; f I f .e.., 'I- CG 0
Materials to be Used: ,
fla Sh/'iAJ
(; I( .
Rr: jrr,O U ('/ Chi' ~ Ir\ e YI tidel /VI t'.I(1.1 p~ 5105
Exter;or Appeamnce Change" Ale w Ro 0 f i- 5 w.f fr r S
l/~hllJ; oe- Ci'hC/
! I 1/ J'
riOtS/!\. , LJ
app fa rhistari creview. pd f
r
,I,
.~
../1;'
~({'/./ \
~~-,.. h
Staff Report
Historic Review for 676 S Governor St
District: Governor- Lucas Street Conservation District
Oassification: Contributing
The applicant, Mark Kennedy, is requesting approval for a proposed alteration! demolition project at 676 S
Governor St, a contributing property in the Governor- Lucas Street Conservation District. The applicant is
seeking approval to remove two windows, demolish two chimneys, construct a fence, and move an
outbuilding.
Applicable Regulations and Guidelines:
4.0 Iowa City Historic Preservation Guidelines for Alteration
4.7 Wmdows
4.12 Chimneys
4.13 Site and Landscaping
AprilS, 2010
7.0 Iowa City Historic Preservation Guidelines for Demolition
Staff Comments
Dating to the turn of the century, this two-story dwelling is rendered in a simplified Queen Anne style. The
structure features a hipped roof with offset cross gables on the f~ade and the south elevation. The property
also features a wrap-around porch with turned wood posts. While the dwelling does lack its balustrade, it
retains i~s original ~lapboard siding and is a fine example of a middle class dwelling from a period of
econOmIC prospenty.
Windows
The applicant is proposing to remove two windows. Neither window is original to the house. One window
is a decorative window opening onto the front porch. The other window is a slider window on the south
elevation.
The guidelines do not specifically address the filling in of window locations, but the guidelines do recommend
removal of non-historic alterations.
In Staff's opinion, the removal of the two proposed windows will have minimal impact on the historic
appearance of the house, provided the walls are patched and painted to match existing.
Chimneys
The applicant is proposing to remove two deteriorating chimneys from the rear of the house.
The guidelines disallow removing prominent chimneys that are important to the architectural character of the
building. However, the guidelines also recommend removing those portions that are structurally unsound.
According to the applicant, the chimneys are significantly deteriorated, with some fire damage and significant
amounts of failing mortar present.
In Staff's opinion, the chimneys are not character-defining features of this house and are not visible from the
street. Staff believes that the removal will have minimal impact on the appearance of the house.
Outbuilding
The applicant is proposing to lift the outbuilding, repair the structure, and reposition the outbuilding to either
the northeast or the southeast comer of the lot. The outbuilding is currently structurally unstable.
The guidelines do not directly address the moving of outbuildings. However, the guidelines do recommend
the repair or removal of structurally unsound elements. The guidelines also recommend placement of new
outbuildings on the rear portion of the lot.
In Staff's opinion, the outbuilding in its current state is a hazard and the stabilization of the outbuilding will
preserve this historic feature. Staff believes that the location in the northeast or southeast comer is
appropriate for the house and lot.
Fence
The applicant is proposing to construct a 7' 6" cedar privacy fence along the north property line. A sketch of
the fence is included in the application.
It is rare that the Commission reviews fences, so the guidelines are vague regarding privacy fences. The
guidelines do state that fences should be similar to historic fence styles.
In Staff's opinion, the fence will be minimally visible from the street and will match the neighbor's fence.
Although the design is not likely a historic design, it is a nicer privacy fence design than built on many other
properties.
Summary
Staff believes that the changes proposed by the applicant will have minimal impact on the house and
property. The investment and stabilization will benefit the property in the long term
Recommended Motion
Move to approve a Certificate of Appropriateness for the alteration! demolition project at 676 S Governor
Street as presented in the application, provided the openings of the removed windows be sided and painted
to match the existing siding.
Application for Historic Review
Application for alterations to the 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
Planning & Community Development office at City Hall or
online at: www.icgov.orgjHistoricPreservation
For Staff Use:
Date submitted:\_3? j ~/j/ / ('
o
;&
Certificate of No material Effect
Certificate of Appropriateness
EYMajor review
o Intermediate review
o Minor review
The Historic Preservation Commission does not review applications for compliance with building
and zoning codes. Work must comply with all appropriate codes and be reviewed by the Building
Inspection Division prior to the issuance of a building permit.
Meeting Schedule: The HPe meets the second Thursday of each month. During the summer months, the
HPe may also meet on the fourth Thursday. Applications are due in the peD office by noon on Thursday
two weeks prior to the meeting. See attached document for application deadlines and meeting dates.
o Property Owner Name:
oJ
Email: I
Property Owner j Applicant Information
(Please check primary contact person)
(J1J(J./< O,KtNA1E01 f11Jc:heJe.
<' I Phone Number: ( )
~./p fJ1 e IJ S /3;e- 0 u
D ~A e.4tt~
Address:
City: State: Zip Code:
D ContractorjConsultantName: /(h/l,Ij,y..@.Ji ('c::>.v~1. Lvc..
Email: K~I./i2le.bV..LtOWc..-I....t...Lt..r.;1) 'PhoneNumber:(3i1) 3.5"1 ,b4SLJ
Address: fit.-> y 1+ h 00 , enW) ~ 3) /r'" I /) eM L#IV i:::-
City: To W 14 ( , r.... State: r 14 Zip Code: ~.-:: J...;)...I.( 0
7
Proposed Project Information
6 ') (,. Sif> v+ l Go v e A. VI,) () ~
Res; d'e;1/+ ,.~ I Date Constructed (if known):
Historic Designation
(Maps are,located in the Historic Preservation Handbook)
D This property is a local historic landmark.
Address:
Use of Property:
,
1'0 0 _S
OR
I(f' This Property is within a historic or conservation district (choose location):
o Brown Street Historic District 0 College Green Historic District
o East College Street Historic District 0 Longfellow Historic District
D Northside Historic District 0 Summit Street Historic District
o Woodlawn Historic District 0 Clark Street Conservation District
o College Hill Conservation District D Dearborn Street Conservation District
;.r Governor-Lucas Street Conservation District
Within the district, this property is classified as:
D Contributing
D Noncontributing
o Nonhistoric
Application Requirements
Choose appropriate project type. In order to ensure application can be processed, please include all listed materials.
Applications without necessary materials may be postponed.
o Addition
(Typically projects entailing an addition to the building footprint such as a room, porch, deck, etc.)
o Building Elevations 0 Floor Plans 0 Photographs
o Product Information 0 Site Plans
~ Alteration . -----..
(Typically projects entailing work such as siding and window replacement, Skylights,GdOW opening alterationsJdeck or
porch replacement/construction, baluster repair, or similar. If the project is a minor alteration, photographs and drawings to
describe the scope of the project are sufficient.)
o Building Elevations
~ Photographs
o Product Information
o Construction of new building
o Building Elevations 0 Floor Plans 0 Photographs
o Product Information 0 Site Plans
Q( Demolition €>
(Projects entailing the demolition of a primary structure or outbuilding, or any portion of a building, such as porc chimney,
decorative trim, baluster, etc.) ,
~ Photographs 0 Proposal of Future Plans
o Repair or restoration of an existing structure that will not change its appearance.
o Photographs 0 Product Information
o Other:
Please contact the Preservation Planner at 356-5243 for materials which need to be included with application.
Proposed Project Details
Project Description:
_J:";~'~~
tRefYlO J~t
:Iw +e~' I '0 A...
Materials to be Used:
LJ (:? 0 C~ - j) V" >' Lv ~ LI
CtfJ-r F e+ - t114M woocl -P(OD ft
Exterior Appearance Changes:
R e Vl1 0 \Ie
o.i hOU5 ~
v
G ~ ; I'V} fV t2.'J -f V' IY f'" bACt( M house.
wLv Jb iJ -t'vo rvl ~<;' 0 LA ~ 5' ,:' ) -e.
~ evVl 0 ue..
app forhistoricreview-pdf
Project description
. ~!~~.~. ~.p.. x~.~~..~ ~.~~. .!~.~~.~~. .~.?~~.. ~.~~. .~~.i.I.~!.~.~. .~~..~~.~:.. ~.!.~~.~: ..I.~~.~~~.~P'.~..~~.?'~ ..~~:'~:. .p.~.~~..~.~~~~.~~X:. .~~.?p~~i.?:.... ........... ........ ..... ...
......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
.....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
.....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
.....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
.....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
.....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
.....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
.....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
.....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
.....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
............................................................................................................................................................................................................
............................................................................................................................................................................................................
............................................................................................................................................................................................................
Materials to be used
..~~:.!~.~. .~?~.~:.~.~~.: ..?~ ~.~~.:..~ ~~. ~~~.................................................................. ................................... ..............................................................................
.....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
.....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
.....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
.....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
.....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
............................................................................................................................................................................................................
. .. ..... ..... ........ .. . ....... ... ........ ... .. ... ... . ....... ...... .. ......... ... .. ... ..... .. ... .. ...... .... ... ... ... .... . ~. .. . .. ... .. ........ ........ .. ... .. .. . .. .. . .. ... .. ...... .... ... . ..... . . ... .. .. . ...
Exterior appearance changes
. ~.?~.~............................... ........................................ ........... ................ ....... .......................... ..................... .................. ........................ ....................... ...... ..........
.....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
.....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
............................................................................................................................................................................................................
............................................................................................................................................................................................................
............................................................................................................................................................................................................
............................................................................................................................................................................................................
............................................................................................................................................................................................................
............................................................................................................................................................................................................
............................................................................................................................................................................................................
............................................................................................................................................................................................................
Ol.+ Stl/i~l"~
..j.... \'
j\. d
~'
r.v ~. r
:S' "
~/
~
,:,<:'l
\7
If\ (b
(\)
f) <
)>
"
n
~ -1
~ '-..C
~
(l) \)
;0
~. '-..:J _ ~
r ~' II
~
C\)
.....
--c.
-0
~
<:.
l:'
.f1)
j
f
/
i
,
I
j
!
6t;,
56 A-h ~? ve,vC!:> IZ, 'S:..+
eft
" G
I
i
I
i
q
I
I
il
if
l
~
"V
OJ
'"
J
ff
i
1
j
t
Q>
....
/
J
.' :1 C11
X r
. ,/1 _ ,0
lA'?
... ~'-r-('I
t ~-. ~l
- ' ~
, , ' -}
'1 Gl ITI
''0'"''\
...."J>
. ~-"
.roL
\
~
"
"
Ey S i cA e wA-- ( 1<-
1.--
~l
it21 L
J.:lln L
t
L 8
II It
$Z
.,,~
o
.....
o
c
;- /
."._-,--~
..._......__._~ .~
,/_r
--........~.~.".==~
9--
-
Q~
'---'0
\
l:
Ius)
{l'n\fL~h:l:! '9' 8 SZ
<--.-
18$11
d3~:lSI
r-..
\['l
-
~
*
\
y
\'" \J r-
~ '"
('\ Cl \
~"1)
1-~ I
tt-
---.
Vt
-.....-.
tl
tl 16$11
1:I:lS!
t<:
1
:p.
o
"
--t;>
~
o
-
+~
o (]
::$ 1:7
1>
.... "'"
('I "\
.+. <
:r.
C ()
~'-.(
~'.,,~
,.-... n,
~~ I'
I) ("\ ~
~ ~ ~
j
I
j
1
I
_ __I
......]
+
"
---.
{
Iowa City
Historic Preservation Commission
Citylla!l, 4101". Washington Street, 10\\\1 Ciw. I A, 52240
l\1EMORANDUM
Date: AprilS,2010
To: Historic Preservation Commission
From: Christina Kuecker, Associate Planner
Re: 1127 Maple 5t and Election of Officers
1127 Maple St
The owners of 1127 Maple 5t would like to discuss a possible addition with the Commission at the April S
meeting. The property is considered a non- historic structure in the Longfellow Historic District. All of the
houses on Maple 5t are non-historic structures in the district. Because of this nature, I was not able to easily
answer the questions they had about their possible addition. The owners and I felt that it would be beneficial
for the project to be brought to the Commission for some brainstorming, prior to the owners hiring a
designer for the addition so that there would be some idea of a direction to go with the addition. The owners
have prepared a packet of information for each of you outlining their thought process so far.
Election of Officers
On the agenda for the AprilS Historic Preservation Commission meeting is the election of officers. Lindsay
has indicated to me that she will no longer be able to serve as Chair of the Commission, so prior to AprilS,
please consider if you would be able to serve as Chair or Vice Chair.
MINUTES
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
FEBRUARY 11,2010
EMMAJ. HARVATHALL
Preliminary
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Esther Baker, Lindsay Bunting Eubanks, Pam Michaud, Jim Ponto,
Ginalie Swaim, Frank Wagner
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Thomas Baldridge, William Downing, David McMahon, Dana
Thomann, Alicia Trimble
STAFF PRESENT:
Christina Kuecker
OTHERS PRESENT:
Cynthia Fairchild
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.
CERTIFICATES OF APPROPRIATENESS:
The consensus of the Commission was to consider item two on the agenda before item one.
604 Ronalds Street.
Kuecker stated that this application is to replace the dormer windows in the attic. She said the owner
would like to use awning style windows where there are currently fixed windows. Kuecker showed a
picture of the front of the house where there are three windows in the dormer. She stated that on another
side there are three, and on the other side there are four.
Kuecker said that the existing windows are fixed, 24" x 24" wood windows. She said that because they
are attic windows, they have not been maintained and are deteriorated.
Fairchild, the property's owner, said she received the staff recommendation in the mail. She said that
after reading it, she agreed completely with staff.
Kuecker said staff recommends approval with the conditions that the windows match the size and overall
appearance of the existing windows, including the retention of the six-inch mullions between the
windows; the replacement windows being either wood or metal clad wood; and the replacement windows
being a single pane of glass.
Fairchild said she would like the awning windows to allow some ventilation into the space. Kuecker
responded that staff feels that the awning would be appropriate and make the space usable.
Historic Preservation Commission
February 11, 2010
Page 2
Michaud asked if having the windows opening into the room would infringe on the usable space.
Fairchild said she likes the look of the outward swinging awning window and wants some airflow where
the window is. Michaud suggested doing an inward swinging awning on one side and an outward
swinging window on the other.
Bunting Eubanks said that these are just suggestions, and the Commission can leave that up to the owner.
Fairchild said that a skylight had been suggested to her for the attic space. Kuecker said that would need
to come before the Commission in a separate application. She added that the guidelines state that
skylights need to be on a non-street facing side of the house. Fairchild said she would look into that and
may come back with an application later.
MOTION: Ponto moved to approve a certificate of appropriateness for an application for 604
Ronalds Street, subject to the following conditions: that the windows match the size and overall
appearance of the existing windows, including the retention of the six-inch mullions between the
windows; the replacement windows being either wood or metal clad wood; and the replacement
windows being a single pane of glass. Swaim seconded the motion. The motion carried on a vote of
6-0 (Baldridge, Downing, McMahon, Thomann, and Trimble absent).
1110 East Court Street.
Kuecker said this is an application for a window replacement on a Foursquare house. She showed a
photograph of the existing windows. Kuecker said the owner wants to make the windows slightly wider
and slightly taller and wants to line up the tops with the other window. She said staff feels the change in
the window size is consistent with the window pattern of the building, and the proposed metal-clad
windows meet the guidelines. Kuecker said staff recommends approval as presented.
Wagner said the windows the applicant would like to replace are not original. Swaim said it is good that
the new windows will line up across.
MOTION: Swaim moved to approve a certificate of appropriateness for the application for 1110 E.
Court Street as presented. Baker seconded the motion. The motion carried on a vote of 5-0. with
Wali!:ner abstaininli!: (Baldridge, Downing, McMahon, Thomann, and Trimble absent).
DISCUSSION OF HISTORIC PRESERVATION GUIDELINES:
Kuecker said it would take more than one meeting for the Commission to discuss the entire document.
Bunting Eubanks suggested that Commission members make recommendations for specific items.
Swaim said that she is very pleased with the guidelines. She said if people look at the guidelines, they
would see that it is not all regulations but 4as some good information. Swaim said the guidelines are very
clear, and the illustrations are excellent. She said that on page 30, regarding vinyl siding, it says that fiber
cement board is not listed as a synthetic. Kuecker said this is because it has been called out and approved.
Swaim said the second paragraph discusses the problems with synthetic siding and asked if there should
be anything specific listed about trapping moisture. She said it is an argument that the Commission has
made. Kuecker said she could add something about this.
Bunting Eubanks suggested the energy efficiency section be moved out of the guidelines and closer to the
front. Kuecker said that she could say something about how historic preservation is inherently
Historic Preservation Commission
February 11, 2010
Page 3
sustainable. Bunting Eubanks said that the beginning needs to be grabbing and needs to address certain
things right away.
Swaim suggested having a couple of statements and then referring the reader to the specific section for
more information regarding energy efficiency. She said that many of the tips for energy efficiency refer
to interior items, and the Commission wants to make it clear that it deals with exterior issues. Ponto
agreed that because a lot of it deals with interior issues, it does not always fit well in the regular
guidelines. Bunting Eubanks suggested that it could be at the end of the first section.
Kuecker referred to the pages she had written up regarding energy efficiency. She said her initial thought
was to present the pages to the City Council with the memo she will be submitting before the joint
meeting between the Council and the Commission and asked for suggestions as to what the Commission
would like to include in the memo.
Bunting Eubanks said she would start with a comment regarding misconceptions and how there is a big
misconception that historic properties are not energy efficient. She said one could then add that although
energy bills might be high, many times the solution is simpler than one might imagine.
Bunting Eubanks said there could also be a statement that each house has its own energy problems, but
the blower door test goes a long way toward identifying where those problems lie. She said it is
important not to put all houses in one category. Michaud added that an heat detecting gun can get very
specific regarding where energy is leaking from a house, although it is more expensive.
Michaud said that MidAmerican Energy will do an energy audit for free. Bunting Eubanks said that fact
could be added to the information - that the local energy company can be a good resource.
Swaim asked if the memo would also comment on other activities the Commission has accomplished,
such as teaming with Friends for the presentation at the Library. Kuecker said that she could include this
information as well a list of resources showing that historic preservation can be energy efficient.
Bunting Eubanks suggested that there be a comment on the energy efficiency pages that notes when a
permit is not required. She said there could be a key showing what does not require a permit, or stating
that, unless noted, a building permit is not required.
Baker suggested the point be made in the memo to Council that if someone has a reasonable proposal, it
should be brought before the Commission. She said the guidelines do state that exceptions can be made.
Bunting Eubanks said that a statement could be included in the memo that the Commission will seriously
consider an application for something that would make a house more energy efficient.
Kuecker asked Commission members to submit additional comments to her regarding the guidelines
before the next meeting.
Ponto said that Iowa has a new law taking effect that will require contractors working in any house built
before 1978 to be EPA certified in Lead Safe practices. He suggested there be a sentence or two about
this in the paint section. Ponto said that the homeowner is exempt from the certification; it only applies to
a contractor.
Kuecker said she had corrected the illustration issue on page 28. She said that she also amended the
energy efficient section where the pages were jumbled.
Historic Preservation Commission
February 11, 2010
Page 4
Swaim said that on page 16, referring to the two drawings of the balustrades, there might be people who
think it would be acceptable to have the bottom post beyond the step, whereas normally the bottom post
would be on the step. Kuecker said she would correct the drawing.
CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES FOR JANUARY 14,2010.
MOTION: Baker moved to approve the minutes of the Historic Preservation Commission's January 14,
2010 meeting, as written. Michaud seconded the motion. The motion carried on a vote of6-0.
OTHER:
Kuecker reminded Commission members that the Manville Heights presentation by Marlys Svendsen
would be held next Wednesday at Lincoln Elementary School. She said that all Commission members
are invited to the session, which should last about one hour.
Kuecker said she was contacted yesterday by This Old House Magazine, which is assembling a list of the
best places in the country to buy a historic home. She said the Magazine has picked the Longfellow
Neighborhood as the neighborhood to represent Iowa. Kuecker said she would send Commission
members information with the link to the article.
Kuecker said that at 6:00 on March 1 st a joint meeting will be held by the Historic Preservation
Commission and the City Council to discuss how energy efficiency has been incorporated into the
guidelines.
ADJOURNMENT:
The meeting was adjourned at 6:53 p.m.
Minutes submitted by Anne Schulte
s/pcdlmins/hpc2010/hpc 2-11-IO.doc
Z
o
en
en
:e
:eo
oD:::
uO
zU
ow
_D:::
<wo
>UC;
D:::ZN
we:(
enO
wZ
D:::w
a.~
Ue:(
ii:
o
I-
en
::I:
or- W W W W W
or- - >< - >< - >< >< >< - - ><
- 0 0 0 0 0
N
V W W
or- - >< >< >< >< - >< >< >< >< ><
- 0 0
0r-
a.
>< ..- N 0 ..- ..- N 0 N ..- 0 N
W ..- ..- ..- ..- ..- ..- ..- ..- ..- ..- ..-
- - - - - - - - - - -
:e 0) 0) 0) 0) 0) 0) 0) 0) 0) 0) 0)
N N N N N N ~ N N N N
D::: - - - - - - - - - -
w C") C") C") C") C") C") C") C") C") C") C")
I-
~ ~
:e 0
0 en e:( e:( :::c:::
::I: D::: ...J 0 ~ W Z Z
I- W ...J Z :e en ::i e:( U ~
::I: ~ ::i 0 e:( w e:( 0 ::i
w I- a. ~ Z e:( LL
C) en C) en Z c Z
0 w :::c::: 0 .., C) Z u.i Ii
ii: Ii Z ~ 0 e:( ...J W
Z Z ::I: e:( :e III Z
W 0 W ~ e:( e:( ::I: I- ~ :e :e ~
:e ...J :::c::: III :e ~ Z 0
e:( e:( e:( 0 ~ to) 0 ::I: ii:
Z III III 0 W :e :e a. en l- I-
E
2
o
::l
,,0
0,) 0
(/)z .....
::l_ 0,)
~ g'..o
W:;::lE
:;:'0,)0,)
cO,)"'"
c......O,)E"'"
0,) c (/) ro
(/) 5l..o<( 0 ......
0,)..0 zo
Q:<(III1Z
II II b!:!~ I:
XOOZI
:>:
W
~