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Home My WebLink About08-12-2010 Historic Preservation Commission IOWA CITY HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION Thursday, August 12, 2010 City Hall, 410 E. Washington Street Emma J Harvat Hall 6:00 p.m. Revised A) Call to Order . B) Public discussion of anything not on the agenda C) Certificate of Appropriateness 1. 717 Clark Street 2. 727 Rundell Street 3. 1610 Center Ave 4. 1107 Clark Court 5. 408 Fairchild Street 6. 523 Grant Street D) Consideration of minutes for July 8, 2010 E) 2010-11 Work Plan F) Other G) Adjournment Staff Report August 12,2010 Historic Review for 717 dark Street District: Oark Street Conservation District Oassification: Non-historic The applicants, Gregory R and Lucinda S Littin, are requesting approval for a proposed addition project at 717 Oark Street, a non- historic property in the Oark Street Conservation District. The applicant is seeking approval to build an 8' x 25' front porch. Applicable Regulations and Guidelines: 4.0 Iowa City Historic Preservation Guidelines for Alteration 4.9 Porches 4.10 Balustrades and Handrails 5.0 Iowa City Historic Preservation Guidelines for Additions 5.1 Expansion of Building Footprint Staff Comments This two story house was built in c. 1955 and is a more modem style house with a hipped roof. It is considered to be a non- historic house in the Oark Street Conservation District. The applicant is proposing to construct a 8' x 25' porch on the front of the house. The proposed porch has a shed roof with a front facing gable over the stairs. The porch will be constructed of wood with a shingle roof and metal gutters and downspouts. A 6' 6" wide stair will lead up to the front door. A balustrade will be located around the perimeter of the porch. The guidelines recommend constructing new porches that are consistent with the historic building or similar to porches of the same architectural style. In Staff's opinion, this house is a non-historic house in the neighborhood and was not built with a front porch. Staff believes that the proposed front porch will make this home more compatible with the neighborhood. Recommended Motion Move to approve a Certificate of Appropriateness for the alteration project at 717 dark Street as presented in the application. . . 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 PCD office at City Hall or online at: www.icgov.org/HPhandbook For Staff use: Date submitted: -7 / 'L1/ { 0 o Certificate of No Material Effect ~,Ce.rtificate of Appropriateness 12:1 Major review o Intermediate Review o Minor review The HPC does not review applications for compliance with building and zoning codes, Work must comply with all appropriate codes and be reviewed by the building 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 a lication deadlines and meetin dates. gproperty Owner Name: C9iZ8Sc>R.. Y 'K., A#.:) b L t..\.e:\ PDA Email: ~ ~ (j2 'T~ll ",c.o~ Phone Number: (31'7) Address: 7 f 7 C. LA. eJ.<.. <ST'R..EEl' City: .::t::" 0 ~ A c.... i. l T'" State: r A S. LI'rTlrJ 32..1- 0 :'5' 1'3 /t9 "t 8 I . Zip Code: :S-2-'2...'-I-O Contractor / Consultant Name: Email: Phone Number: ( Address: Address: OR ~hiS Property is within a historic or conservation district (choose location): Brown Street Historic District [ITJ College Green Historic District East College Street Historic District [ITJ Longfellow Historic District Woodlawn Historic District Ii( Clark Street Conservation District College Hill Conservation District [ITJ. Dearborn Street Conservation District Governor-Lucas Street Conservation District Within the district, this property is classified as: o Contributing Noncontributing ~Onhistoric Choose appropriate project type. In order to ensure application can be processed, please include all listed materials. Applications without necessary materials may be rejected. ~ddition (Typically projects entailing an addition to the building footprint such as a room, porch, deck, etc.) ~ Building Elevations If' Floor Plans Photographs ~ Product Information j( Site Plans ' 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.) Building Elevations Construction of new building Building Elevations Product Information Photographs Product Information Floor Plans Site Plans Photographs 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.) [] Photographs [] Proposal of Future Plans Repair or restoration of an existing structure that will not change its appearance. [] Photographs ~ Product Information Other: Please contact the Preservation Planner at 356-5243 for materials which need to be included with application, Proiect Description: Co 105',f2...ucT g. ~"'t" ~ 2..5~"-- of\) EAST :s rDCC (FRolS\) OF t.cr &U,...LD "e; e ~A. 8 ~ 'D 0 ve: (2.. oPe~. AUc P6JI2.C1~ 'lZe.s ~ D GfU <-E f 'PO I'U..-t:, 'S ,..- A l12.S . 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"7! .-.1 /'/ --1"" - - -", ,-= - i ;;-- U i . ..1 ~_. .~ I. j i , II 1.---- (C:, (: ?ol2c_l-". ( \ ^ t (j ("\ -1" ". VV -.-"..J-.,...I../ ~::::::- -r---I.- \ '- ''-.. U ":,. II? C ~-r- Staff Report Historic Review for 727 Rundell Street District: Longfellow Historic District Oassification: Contributing The applicant, Tracey Achenbach, is requesting approval for a proposed alteration project at 727 Rundell Street, a contributing property in the Longfellow Historic District. The applicant is seeking approval to convert a side door opening into a window and remove a set of concrete stairs. August 12,2010 Applicable Regulations and Guidelines: 4.0 Iowa City Historic Preservation Guidelines for Alteration 4.7 Wmdows 4.8 Doors Staff Comments This single story gable roof house has the low-pitched roof and broad eaves that are characteristic of the bungalow style and this is emphasized by the shallow front porch with its matching roof. A matching garage is located at the rear of the lot. The house has been altered by the application of wide replacement siding and the front porch may not be original. Despite these alterations, this is house is considered a contributing property in the Longfellow Historic District. The applicant is proposing to remove a side entry door and install a aluminum clad wood window in its place. The new window will be the same width as the door and will be 42" high. The window will be trimmed to match the existing windows. Matching siding will be installed to fill the rest of the door opening and everything will be painted to match the rest of the house. The guidelines allow for the replacement of windows and doors, but in general recommends for new windows and doors to retain the size of the existing windows and doors. However, the Commission has approved alterations when necessary to improve functionality. The applicant has indicated that this door is no longer used since another rear entrance was added to the house some years ago.. In Staff's opinion, the changes to the open is compatible with the historic nature of this house, provided the window is replaced with ones that match the house. Given that the changes are barely visible from the street, the impact to the historic integrity will be minimal. Recommended Motion Move to approve a Certificate of Appropriateness for the alteration project at 727 Rundell Street as presented in the application. Application for Historic Review Application for alterations to the exterior of historic landmarks 01' properties located in a historic district or conservation district pursuant to Iowa City Code Section 14.4C. Guidelines for the Historic Review process, explanation of the process and regulations can be found in the Iowa City HistorIc Preservation Handbook, which is available in the PCD office at City Hall or online at: www.icgov.orgIHPhandbook Meeting schedule: The HPC meets the second Thursday of each month. During the summer months, the HPC may also meet on the fourth Thursday. Applications are due in the PCD Office by noon on Thursday two weeks prior to the meeting. See attached document for application deadlines and meeting dates. ~~t~t~~b~~ted .....l./l,.:.=~.~..................... o Certificate of No Material Effect ~ Certificate of Appropriateness KMajor review o Intel'mediate review o Minor review Applicant Information (Please check primary contact person) El Owner .!.~~~~.Y..~9.~~.~~.~9.~.............,............................"...... 319-930-8563 Phon e....... .,.... .,.. ....... ....,....",.... .....",.......... ....... """" .............. .,..... Address .!.?:!...~~.~9.~!!..~.~~.l!:~,~.,............ ............. ....................... Iowa City . 52240 ......................................................................,..........Zlp......,...,........ emall.!~~~.?~.~~~~.~~~.T.~.I.I...~9.T................,..........................., EJ Contractor ,~.!~~..!?~~.~~~...."..."........................................... Address.. ...... .... ..... ........... .,.........."... ... ............. ................... .......... ..............,......................................,...........................zlp........""....... 319-621-3615 Phone ....,....... ..... ..,. ..........."... ......"........."......... "......"......... .......... emall................"."......,...........................,........................................ o Consultant ................................................................................. Address. .............". ..............................................."............... ......... ..........."...,.........................................................".....zip................... Phone....... ,.".......... ......................................." ........"..................,... ... .,... ...... u.......,........f.. no........ "'" n..... ..............,.. .ht......'........ u...._..... email...............,................................................................................ Application Requirements Attached are the following items: o Site plan o Floor plans o Building elevations El 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 .!..?!...!3~~9.~~!"~.!~.~~.~.".........................."..,,.... ..................................,......................,........,.....................................'.....1.'... Use of property ..~~~.I.~I.~~................."..................".................."...".... 1923? Date constructed (if known) ......"......"..""."...................................". Historic Designation o This property is a local historic landmark OR D This property is located in the: o Brown Street Historic District o College Green Historic District o East College Street Historic District o Longfellow Historic District o Summit Street Historic District o Woodlawn Historic District o Clark Street Conservation District o College Hill Conservation District o Dearborn Street Conservation District o Governor-Lucas Street Conservation District Within the district. this property is classified as: EJ Contributing o Noncontributing o Nonhistoric Project Type o Alteration of an existing building (Ie. siding and wIndow replacement, skylights. window opening alterations, new decks, porch reconstruction, baluster repait' or similar) D Addition to an existing building (includes decks and ramps) o Demolition of a building or portion of a buHding (ie. porch. chimneys, decorative trim, baluster 01' similar) o Construction of new building Project description I would like to replace the rear entrance door on the north side of my home' with a window. 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The applicant is seeking approval to install a handrail on the front stoop. Applicable Regulations and Guidelines: 4.0 Iowa City Historic Preservation Guidelines for Alteration 4.10 Balustrades and Handrails Staff Comments This one and one half story house was built in the early 1930's by the team of Moffitt and Blakesly. It reflects the Tudor Revival style with steeply pitched gables and a broad brick chimney at one end. Interestingly, this house features a gambrel style roof on both ends. This house is considered a contributing property in the Dearborn Street Conservation District. The applicant is proposing to install a wood guardrail around the front stoop. The guidelines recommend providing handrails as required by building code and recommend for using the style of handrail that is most appropriate to the architectural style of the house. In Staff's opinion, a guardrail is needed for safety on this stoop. Staff is concerned that the proposed guardrail will not meet the building code and will detract from the historic character of the house. A design that is more similar to the handrail shown below would meet the building code and would be appropriate for the architectural style of the house. Recommended Motion Move to approve a Certificate of Appropriateness forthe installation of a guardrail on the front stoop at 1610 Center Avenue provided the guardrail meets all applicable building codes and appears similar to the illustration below, with a top and bottom rail and the spindles tied into the rails. Ap' ~ication for Historic R( . :ew 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 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. ~~t~t~~b~~~ed ......7~..~..1..=!f?...................... o Certificate of No Material Effect .3f Certificate of Appropriateness o Major review o Intermediate review o Minor review Applicant Information (Please check primary contact person) r:l Theresa Tranmer ~ Owner ......................................................................................... 319-337 -8592 Phone .............................................................................................. 3911 Hensleigh Dr NE Add ress .......... ......... ............... ..................... ..... ........... ..... ............. Iowa City, IA . 52240 .................................................................................Zlp................... email................................................................................................ O Gabriel Heald Contractor ................................................................................ Address .........~.~.~.~.~~~~~~.J:.:~~:.............................................. Iowa City, IA . 52240 .................................................................................Zlp................... 319-471-8405 Phone.... .... ..... ....... .... ............... ...... '" .... ............. ... .... .... ........... ....... email...........~.~9E~~.@Y.~.~9.~:.~~.~............................................ o Consultant .~.~........................................................................... Add ress ....... ................... ........... ....... ... ........ .... ...... ....... .................. .................................................................................zip................... Phone.............................................................................................. .............................................................................................................. email................................................................................................ Application Requirements Attached are the following items: o Site plan o Floor plans o Building elevations E:I Photographs o Product information G Other ...Q~.?~!.Qg........................................................... 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 ........~.~.1.9..~~.~!~~..~~~:.................................... Iowa City, IA 52240 ..................................................................................................................... Use of property .........................:.~~~~!.............................. .................... Date constructed (if known) ...~.~~~................................................... Historic Designation o This property is a local historic landmark OR G This property is located in the: o Brown Street Historic District o College Green Historic District o East College Street Historic District o Longfellow Historic District o Summit Street Historic District o Woodlawn Historic District o Clark Street Conservation District o College Hill Conservation District G Dearborn Street Conservation Distr-ict o Governor-Lucas Street Conservation District Within the district, this property is classified as: G Contributing o Noncontributing o Nonhistoric Project Type o Alteration of an existing building (ie. siding and window replacement. skylights, window opening alter-ations, 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. porch, chimneys, decorative trim, baluster or similar) o Construction of new building o Repair or restoration of an existing structure that will not change its appearance G Other .~~.i.l.~.~~~~..~~.i.I.i.~~..~!.~.':!~.~.~~!~.~~~.Q.f.~?~!..~~?~P.:. #' ;, '/1V t;D ~ t,l<-i{~ \. \\1 h (?" ~ \ " ,~ ~\ '-" \~ -~~ / (' i ( I 1 .~. ~ '. L ,. ~, ~I s"--' ~-;~ ;.\i'~, I 'I ~ ~ 2-2: ... - - _;to ...--- 7:;: -r '. ~. ,....,-"---'.~._,..""._.......'Il!O'.,._', ..,_.~~_~":'!:'~.... ~ -_IN l;: 1,1 o \ .. \ .1 i\ 1 . ~ \ { ," I , ~l t t ! - '",,-- .h 't"" , 1, ~ .. .' . '."-,. a ':\> "" .' ~ I \ \ ~ ..1--- J~ -..... -, " ;".' Ii" 0.,;: () f I l-!: it! ~ " ~ Ii !J III' '.1 I I f " r ~ J ~;' Staff Report Historic Review for 1107 Clark Court District: dark Street Conservation District dassification: Contributing The applicant, Katherine Mossman, is requesting approval for a proposed addition project at 1107 dark Court, a contributing property in the dark Street Conservation District. The applicant is seeking approval to build! expand a side/ rear deck August 12,2010 Applicable Regulations and Guidelines: 5.0 Iowa City Historic Preservation Guidelines for Additions 5.2 Decks and Ramps Staff Comments This two-story gable roof house features a symmetrical fas:ade on the front. It is basically a Colonial Revival residence from the 1920s with cornice returns on the gable ends, a small classical entry porch, and paired windows. The major alteration has been the application of wide replacement siding. Although this alteration impairs the architectural integrity, this house is still considered a contributing structure in the dark Street Conservation District. The applicant is proposing to build a wrap around deck on the' rear and side of the house. The deck is proposed to be 8' wide, extending 14' on the side of the house and 16' on the rear of the house. There is currently a small deck off the side door. This will be replaced and the stairs reoriented towards the front of the house and garage. The guidelines allow for the construction of decks, but generally recommend for the deck to be located on the rear of the house. The guidelines also recommend to follow Section 4.10 Balustrades and Handrails for the design of the hand rail. This section recommends a simple square balustrade with spindles tied into a top and bottom rail, similar to what is shown below. In Staff's opinion, the location of this house is unique, so the proposed wrapped deck will have limited public visibility. In addition, there is an existing side deck to the house. Staff believes that if the handrail is changed to be similar to what is shown below, the new side/ rear deck will have a limited impact to the house. Recommended Motion Move to approve a Certificate of Appropriateness for the alteration project at 1107 dark Court as presented in the application with the condition that the railing meets all applicable building codes and appears similar to the illustration below, with a top and bottom rail and the spindles tied into the rails,. "1 " ~ ~;.::;;;'. ^"'......~.:' J.;';; Ct, ";>1f..\ j~~""~ :;;.c ''r:~~J\i;,<f''\''~'r'"\'~' <;., ...,;..,;;..;;.;;"'"!;..;...,- 1,-..." .. m~J . 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Application Requirements Attached are the following items: D Site plan o Floor plans D Building elevations o Photographs ~ ~:h:ur~~.~:~~~.~~..~~.:j... 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. ~~t~t:~b~~ed ....~1.:::.Z.9:::iy..................... D Certificate of No Material Effect Jf.... Certificate of Appropriateness D Major review D Intermediate review D Minor review Property Information Address of property .......Ug.:J.....~J0.;.t:.~~....~;.9...l!.:-.tt............ ..................................~.':.'.?~~...(;J'1.....~..A....S.?:.?:.*.9........... 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Longfellow Historic District o Summit Street Historic District o Woodlawn Historic District o Clark Street Conservation District o College Hill Conservation District o Dearborn Street Conservation District o Governor-Lucas Street Conservation District Within the district, this property is classified as: D Contributing 7 D Noncontributing o Nonhistoric Project Type t;xl Alteration of an existing building (ie. siding and window replacement, skylights, window opening alterations, new decks, porch reconstruction, baluster repair or similar) D Addition to an existing building (includes decks and ramps) D Demolition of a building or portion of a building (ie. porch, chimneys. decorative trim, baluster or similar) o Construction of new building D Repair or restoration of an existing structure that will not change its appearance o Other .............................................................................................. 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They are seeking approval to make alteration to the windows and door at the rear of the house. Applicable Regulations and Guidelines: 4.0 Iowa City Historic Preservation Guidelines for Alteration 4.7 Wmdows 4.8 Doors StaJ7 Comments This Tudor Revival house was constructed with multi-light sash windows commonly used in the Craftsman style. The house was likely built between 1929 and 1932 and replaced a long narrow store building. The applicant is proposing shorten one rear window, remove the existing rear door, and change the other rear window into a door. This is to facilitate a kitchen remodeling. The guidelines allow for the replacement of windows and doors, but in general recommends for new windows and doors to retain the size of the existing windows unless required for egress. However, the Commission has approved alterations when necessary to improve functionality. In order to improve the appearance and desirability of this house, a kitchen remodel is proposed. In Staff's opinion, the changes to the windows and doors are compatible with the historic nature of this house, provided the doors and windows are replaced with ones that match the house. Given that the changes are on the rear elevation, the impact to the historic integrity will be minimal. Recommended Notion Move to approve a Certificate of Appropriateness for the project at 408 Fairchild Street as presented in the application with the condition that the final window and door specifications be approved by staff. j ~ i ~~~~'t ~~~.~ ~ ... CITY OF IOWA CITY MEMORANDUM Date: May 6, 2010 To: Christina Kuecker, Associate Planner From: David Powers, Housing Rehabilitation Specialist Re: 408 Fairchild St The home at 408 Fairchild has been purchased through the City's UniverCity Neighborhood Partnership for rehab and resale as affordable owner occupied housing. The UniverCity Neighborhood Partnership is a cooperative effort of the City of Iowa City and the University of Iowa focusing on neighborhoods located near the University of Iowa campus that retain a single-family character and a demand for single-family housing but that also have a large student renter population. The program is dedicated to ensuring that the University of Iowa Campus and surrounding neighborhoods remain vital, safe, affordable, and attractive places to live and work for both renters and homeowners. The program has received $1.25 million from the State of Iowa I-Jobs program and has committed to doing work on at least 25 homes. This home will have electrical, kitchen, and bathroom improvements made as well as refinishing of all the hardwood floors in the home. On the exterior, the home's siding and trim will be painted, windows painted and glazed, a new roof will be installed, and the existing brick service walk to the front porch will be re-Iaid without the concrete mortar. While working with the designer drawing the new layout for the cabinets and appliances in the small kitchen, we found that the best design for working with our limited space required us to change the openings on the back wall of the home. Based on the plan we are currently working on, both windows and the door to the backyard would need to be changed. The eastern most window would be made shorter in order to allow for cabinets and countertop to run beneath it. The existing door would be completely closed off to allow for both wall and base cabinets, and the window into the sitting room would be removed and a door put into its place to still allow for a secondary egress and access to the backyard. The window being replaced would be done with an approved new window of the same three over one grill design and the siding would be matched in the areas that need to be patched. The new door would be a full lite patio door with an aluminum clad exterior and wood interior. None of these changes would be visible from any public street. Only the surrounding homes have a view of the backyard. All materials would be subject to your review and approval and we request the Historic Preservation Commission's approval for our plan. , ,~ "'-.. " f , - '-...' . -'~;:~......."""""" '-~ "'..'" ',. " . - ~'''_~~'--~_ ~..,... .~..,~ '.' Oi~ J--:~ ~ ~ r I ~. \ \. ~. [~ ! ~ o C II> (ll iil :3 " ~ o o o c: 3 (ll ~ it C ~ <" (ll o ~ c ~ <" (ll o ~ -\, " ~. "- 0: ";J '" !: o "- Jj w /0 FxCS/(,v'C- DooQ /36 flu,cD / / , / ~ +--- - \;-.:".._--~ ! -; i i'~ , ! i @ nel.. '6!JJ8t:J ~ <J1 -I'>?~ [XI S/(ftJ IS- IN/A/DDW T <0 86.- J'HMjC:VGD /'" ~ OJ w o W c,) N U; CXlI~ D:J CD 15 ~ UMOa UniverCit)Y1ark Russo Kitchen and Bath Design<itchen C 408 Fairchild 614 Clark St. Floor Plan Iowa City, Iowa 100ya City, 10. 52240 Mark Russo . . \319) 430-0038 Augus\ ~, 401Q, RevIsion 0 RussoKitchens@lowaDSL.Net 1/2 =1 -0 ill ~ )> Iowa City Historic Preservation Comnlission City I~.lll, 410 E Washington Sueet, Iowa LA. ')2240 NlEMORANDUM Date: August 6, 2010 To: Historic Preservation Commission From: Christina Kuecker, Associate Planner Re: 2010 - 2011 Historic Preservation Commission Work Plan At the August 12 meeting, we will discuss the Commission's work plan for 2010-11. The Commission's last work plan is included. You may also want to refer to the Executive Summary of the Historic Preservation Plan or the complete preservation plan for details regarding the goals and objectives. Commissioners should use the preservation plan to formulate a work plan for the year. Historic Preservation Commission 2008 Work Plan 1. To improve communication with property owners in historic and conservation districts the Commission plans to conduct District Forums. These will be an opportunity for property owners to: 1) Learn about historic preservation requirements, 2) Learn about techniques for maintaining their properties, 3) Exchange of ideas and 4) Identify problems and seek solutions. Communication efforts will also include an annual letter sent to all owners of historic properties providing them information about the regulations and letting them know where to get additional information or help. Use neighborhood newsletters, Channel 4 and the City's website to inform the public about preservation matters. 2. Revise the historic preservation guidelines and streamline the review process. To help streamline the historic preservation review process the guidelines will be reviewed with the goal of identifying common building alterations that could be reviewed by staff rather than having to be placed on an agenda and reviewed by the full Commission. Projects will be categorized into three levels of review: Minor applications that could be reviewed by staff - examples might include replacement of steps, handrail designs and similar projects that do not alter the defining character of a structure. Intermediate applications that could be approved by Staff and the Chair of the Commission - an example might be window replacement that meets set standards. Major applications that would have to be reviewed by the Commission -examples might include additions, new buildings and demolition. Illustrate the guidelines to make them easier to understand. 3. Develop guide maps and walking tours to help provide public education and promote an appreciation for historic resources. This will require cooperating with other entities which have role in heritage tourism, such a Friends of Historic Preservation, the Downtown Council and the Johnson County Historical Society. 4. Meet with the Campus Planning Committee to discuss the Historic Preservation Plan and goals for the preservation of the University's historic structures. 5. Apply for grant funding to conduct an architectural/historic survey of the Manville Heights Neighborhood. MINUTES HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION JULY 8, 2010 EMMA J. HARV AT HALL Preliminary MEMBERS PRESENT: Kent Ackerson, Esther Baker, Thomas Baldridge, Andrew Litton, Pam Michaud, Ginalie Swaim, Alicia Trimble, Frank Wagner MEMBERS ABSENT: William Downing, David McMahon, Dana Thomann STAFF PRESENT: Christina Kuecker OTHERS PRESENT: Dave Pasley, Helen Roushar, Kris Sweat, Tammy Sweat, Richard Wayne RECOMMENDATIONS TO COUNCIL: (become effective only after separate Council action) None CALL TO ORDER: Chairperson Trimble called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. PUBLIC DISCUSSION OF ANYTHING NOT ON THE AGENDA: There was none. CONSENT AGENDA: 422 Brown Street Kuecker said that 422 Brown Street concerns an application to demolish an outbuilding that was likely built sometime after 1948 and is essentially just a shed. She said staff does not see a historic reason to restore the shed and said that it is in a state of decay. Kuecker said staff therefore recommends approval as presented. 503 North Van Buren Kuecker said this application contains a couple of projects, including a chimney removal, reroofing the house, and installing an air conditioning unit. She said the only portions of the application under Commission purview are the chimney removal and the location of the air conditioning condenser. Kuecker said staff feels that both of these items, as proposed in the application, meet the guidelines and recommends approval. 734 Oakland Avenue Kuecker said this application is a proposal to build an eight foot by about a 13 Y2 foot deck off the rear of the house. She said the deck will be set in at least eight inches from both sidewalls and will not be visible from the street. Kuecker said staff feels this meets the guidelines and recommends approval. Sweat, one of the owners of 503 North Van Buren Street, said that the chimney is falling apart, with bricks sometimes falling off. MOTION: Baker moved to approve the consent agenda as presented. Ackerson seconded the motion. The motion carried on a vote of 8-0 (Downinl!:. McMahon. and Thomann absent). Historic Preservation Commission July 8, 2010 Page 2 CERTIFICATES OF APPROPRIATENESS: 1107 Burlington Street Kuecker stated that this is a contributing property in the College Hill Conservation District. She said the project consists of removing an existing chimney on the rear of the house; replacement of the asphalt roof with a standing seam, metal roof; repairs to the foundation; and the addition of a new chimney. Kuecker said that in general, the guidelines recommend not removing historic chimneys, especially if they are character defining or integrated into the architecture. She said staff does not believe this chimney is character- defining or integrated into the architecture and believes removal will have minimal impact on the house. Kuecker said that the applicant would like to replace the asphalt shingles with a standing seam metal roof. She said the guidelines do not specifically address this but in general recommend the use of historic materials. Kuecker said it is likely that the roof had a standing seam metal roof at some point in its history. Regarding the foundation, Kuecker said the applicant would like to make repairs, including tuck pointing and foundation bracing. She said the guidelines do recommend making repairs to historic foundations rather than replacing them. Kuecker said the larger part of this project is a new, exterior chimney. She showed the elevation where the applicant proposes to build a brick chimney. Kuecker showed a drawing demonstrating what the applicant would like to build. She said this would require the rearrangement of some of the windows with the elimination of two of the windows on that elevation and changing the sizes of the windows. Kuecker said the guidelines recommend that when building a new full-height chimney, it be masonry consistent with the architectural style of the building. She said the guidelines also recommend that new windows be wood or metal- clad wood and match the type, sash, width, trim, divided lights, and overall appearance of the historic windows and that any new window arrangement be consistent with the historic building or buildings of a similar architectural style. Kuecker said that in staff s opinion, the proposed chimney and the window arrangement are consistent with the Queen Anne type of style of the house. She said the house also has elements of the period revival style making it an eclectic style of house, and both of those styles could have had exterior chimneys on them. Kuecker said the exterior chimneys were not necessarily common but were not uncommon either. She said staff also believes the window pattern is consistent with both styles of houses. Kuecker said that staff recommends approval of this certificate with the condition that the new windows are solid wood or metal clad solid wood double hung windows that match the sash, width, trim, use of divided-lites, and overall appearance of the historic windows. She said that any divided-lites may be either true divided-lites or created with muntin bars adhered to both sides of the glass but not with snap-in muntin bars. Pasley, one of the owners of the house, said one question he had while reviewing the staff report concerned the statement that the residence has been impaired by the application of modem, replacement siding. He said it has always been his intention to remove that and asked if he needs the Commission's approval to do so. Pasley said he doesn't want to replace the siding with anything but wants to bring it back to the original wood, clapboard siding that he knows is underneath there. Pasley said that he has had the siding tested by a lab to determine how much asbestos is in it and knows how to dispose of it properly. Kuecker said that the removal of non-historic siding does not need approval by the Commission. She said however, that if one takes it off and finds that the wood siding is beyond repair, then that replacement would need Commission approval. Pasley said he did not believe the replacement siding was installed to cover up a problem but was installed to upgrade the house and make it maintenance free. He said he does not like it and would like to get rid of it. Michaud suggested using hardi-plank if the wood siding is deteriorated and needs replacement. Kuecker stated that could be added to the motion. Historic Preservation Commission July 8, 2010 Page 3 Swaim asked about how the drawings matched up with the photos. Pasley said the area would be right behind the tree in the photograph. He said there are three windows on the lower floor. Pasley said he proposes the removal of the middle window; which is where the main part of the fireplace will be; separating the other two windows; and then running the chimney up the side of the house. He said it would have to go through one of the two windows in the upper, small bedroom to make it to the roofline. Pasley said he didn't include the whole house when he made the drawing but wanted to mostly depict the center section that would be most affected. He said the chimney would almost run right along the tree. Pasley stated that it is on the alley side of the house. Swaim asked if, for the bottom windows, Pasley would use the same windows that flank the center one but move them over. Pasley confirmed this, saying he would slightly separate them on the wall to add room for the fireplace. Swaim asked about the top. Pasley said he would probably remove one of the windows so they could go up and meet the peak at the center line. He referred to some images he had provided of some outdoor chimneys that are similar and in the same neighborhood to show what the concept is. Wagner suggested that the way the windows are being split on both sides, perhaps that could be done on the windows above and just have it go straight up the middle and just have windows on either side, top and bottom. Pasley said he could certainly look at that. He said the issue on the second floor is that this house is one and three- quarters stories so that the roofline cuts into the interior of the room. Pasley said there is not a lot of the wall left there to really separate the windows. He said he could probably make them a lot smaller and get two. Kuecker said the roof is actually lower than shown. Pasley agreed the drawing is not to scale but is to give the Commission an idea of the concept to see if it is acceptable. Wagner asked if the chimney itself would actually go above the top gable or the peak of the roof. Pasley said it would be a wood-burning stove, and he knows it will have to be appropriately sized so that it vents properly. Kuecker said that it maybe be possible, if the Commission is okay with the chimney, to have the final approval for the windows be reviewed by chair and staff. Baldridge asked Pasley if he planned to reuse or retain as many windows as possible or if he plans to replace them. Pasley said he would like to reuse the windows, although some of them might have to be rebuilt slightly. Baldridge said that the chimney would run up the outside but would pierce the roof basically right at the peak. Michaud asked if a wood fireplace always has to have a chimney going all the way up or if it could ever be vented from the side. She said this is a major change and that it is visible from the street. Wagner said that with a wood burning chimney, it has to be higher than the house or it conducts wrong and pushes all the smoke back in and doesn't vent out. He said he thinks that is fine and appreciates the examples of having the chimney go above the roofline. Michaud suggested using a brick that is contemporaneous with the house. Pasley asked for recommendations. Kuecker suggested that Pasley consult with her and she would help select something appropriate. MOTION: Wagner moved to approve a certificate of appropriateness for the application for 1107 Burlington Street for the removal of the chimney, the replacement of the asphalt shingled roof with the standing seam metal roof, the repair of the foundation and tuck pointing, and a new chimney with the conditions that: the final design, layout, brick color of the new chimney and also the window arrangement be approved by staff and the chair and that if the removal of siding shows deteriorating siding, that it be repaired or replaced with wood and/or fiber cement board siding to match the original. siding. Swaim seconded the motion. The motion carried on a vote of 8-0 (Downinl!. McMahon. and Thomann absent). 304 South Summit Street. Kuecker said this application is a request to demolish a four-car garage on the southeast comer of the property. She said the building is quite deteriorated and is being essentially held up by cables. Kuecker said the building was constructed between 1933 and 1948, according to the Sanborn maps. Historic Preservation Commission July 8, 2010 Page 4 Kuecker said staff that since the garage is in poor condition; that it barely meets the 50-year cutoff for the historic era; and in the site inventory form, the garage was listed specifically as being non-contributing staff believes the demolition of this garage would have no historic impact on the property or the neighborhood. She said staff recommends approval. Baldridge asked what is behind the garage. Kuecker said there is another garage for the neighboring property. MOTION: Swaim moved to approve a certificate of appropriateness for the application for 304 South Summit Street as proposed. Baker seconded the motion. The motion carried on a vote of 7-0 (Wagner abstaining; Downing, McMahon, and Thomann absent). 617 North Johnson Street. Kuecker said this application is for several projects, and the Commission has reviewed this property before. She said the current owner is undertaking several projects in order to rehabilitate the house. Kuecker said the Commission previously approved siding replacement with fiber cement board, reconstruction of the front porch, and reconstruction of the retaining wall. Kuecker said this application is for the roof and the side porch. She said the applicant would like to remove the standing seam metal roof and replace it with an asphalt roof, covering the built-in gutters and installing external gutters in the process. Kuecker said the applicant has indicated that the roof pitch will not change at the built-in gutter, and if it does change, it would only be a slight change, essentially just covering the gutters with plywood and shingling over them. Kuecker said the guidelines recommend for the repair and preservation of original materials whenever possible. She said the Commission has approved the conversion of metal roofs to asphalt shingles in the past. Kuecker said the Preucil School received such approval, with the condition that the roof be replaced with a high quality asphalt shingle that had the appearance of a wood shake, so she would recommend the same stipulation on this house. Regarding the built-in gutters, Kuecker said the guidelines allow covering the built-in gutters only if the roof slope is not altered at the gutter. She said in staffs opinion, the covering of the deteriorated built-in gutters does meet the standards and will have minimal impact on the historic integrity of the house. . Kuecker showed photographs of one of the failing built-in gutters on the side window as well as damage from one of the built-in gutters of ice running down the siding. She showed photographs of a gutter with a hole developing in it and wood falling off the gutter area. Kuecker said that patch jobs done on the gutter last year are already failing this year. Kuecker said the owners would like to rebuild the side porch, showing an elevation of it, and would essentially keep the shorter porch, allowing access to the basement unit and the second-story unit. She said the major change would involve the separation of the side porch and the bay window where they are attached at the roof. Kuecker said the owners would like to separate them in order to have better drainage. She said they would be separated by about six inches. Kuecker showed the handrail the owners propose on the side porch, which would be similar to the front porch with square spindles and turned posts for the columns. She showed examples of the style of doors the owner would like to use for the doors on the alley side and the front door so that all the doors would end up matching. Kuecker said that the guidelines recommend repairing historic porches rather than replacing them but also recommend replacing badly deteriorated components with new ones that match the historic components in design and material. She said that in staffs opinion, the existing side porch and many other features of the house are in bad condition. Kuecker said that the proposed porch replacement would be more similar to the original house than the previous porch was and will still provide access to all the units in the house. She said that because this side porch is being reconstructed to mimic what will happen on the front porch, the alterations will be compatible with the house. Kuecker said staff recommends approval as presented, with the roofing material, color and profile, and the porch columns and porch piers to be approved by staff. Historic Preservation Commission July 8, 2010 Page 5 Swaim asked about the very top of the house and if there is a membrane. Kuecker said that at the very top, it goes up and then has a little hip at the top with a very shallow pitch. She said it is like a hip on top of a hip. Kuecker said the owners want to change all the metal to asphalt. She said there is a slope there. Ackerson asked if there is any egress for moisture at the top. Kuecker did not know. Wagner said that if the pitch isn't steep enough, they cannot use asphalt. Ackerson said the first question is about the trim around the edge. Michaud asked if the upper edge would stay, and Kuecker confirmed this. Michaud said that would hold moisture or let water puddle. Swaim said given that the owners are really concerned about the water, she would assume they have that, that lip, under control. Wagner said the fact that there is water up there is because it is not probably insulated. He said it is melting and runs down; whether it is built-in interior gutters or exterior gutters, they are still going to have those ice problems. Wagner said the problem is insulation or lack of insulation. Michaud said that where the two roofs intersect over that back/side door roof, the owners could put one of those metal heat tapes in that gutter and then go down the downspout, it will work there. She said it just needs to have an exterior plug to be plugged in when it starts thawing. Michaud said she does not have a problem with exterior gutters, because the Commission has approved them numerous times. She said, however, that to keep that tray or rebuild the tray at the top is the most significant architectural feature. Baker said the motion could require that the owner keep the pitch of the roof but also the detail. Michaud asked if the crown-molding piece could be replaced with metal so there would not be further deterioration. Kuecker said that in general the Commission recommends that similar material be used. She said that the Commission has approved the use of fiber cement board as a replacement for wood as well as a plastic, polystyrene material for railings. Kuecker said the owner has been receptive to all of her recommendations. Michaud said she thinks it is only fair to have an alternative material instead of wood if the details need replaced. Kuecker did not know what the material currently is. Baker suggested the Commission could require the retention of the tray structure, and if it needs replacing, require the same material or something approved by staff. Kuecker said she has made it clear to the owner that he is not allowed to remove the interior gutters but is just allowed to cover them. Wagner said that it probably has a hip across the middle of it going the length of the house. He said it is probably metal, and the trim that one sees around it is wood. Wagner said he is not quite sure what is underneath it, but it is probably just the tin that is on that cap. He said he did not know how the pitch of the roof could be kept. Kuecker said that what has been done before is where there is the pitch and the gutter, they have been able to put just a little bit of slope at the edge, and she told the owner that has been approved in the past. She said it will often overhang just a little bit so the water goes off the roof. MOTION: Michaud moved to approve a certificate of appropriateness for the application for 617 North Johnson Street with the conditions that the roofing material (brand, color, and profile), porch columns, and porch piers be approved by staff and that all materials and trim, particularly at the crown level of the roof, be replicated with materials to be approved by staff and the chair. Ackerson seconded the motion. The motion carried on a vote of 8-0 (Downinl!:. McMahon. and Thomann absent). RECONSIDERATION OF CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS FOR 1207 MUSCATINE AVENUE. Kuecker said that the UniverCity Neighborhood Partnership would like the Commission to reconsider the alteration to the side door of this house. She said that at the May 13 meeting, the Commission denied the alteration to the side door. She said it is currently approximately six feet tall. Kuecker said that the door itself is in need of replacement. She said that it is proving to be difficult to find a compatible door that is the correct size without spending thousands of dollars. Historic Preservation Commission July 8, 2010 Page 6 Kuecker said the UniverCity staff has found several examples of nearby foursquare houses with taller side doors. She said that a six foot eight door is a standard size door. She showed an image of the interior of the house to show how much clearance is available there, because that was a previous concern. Kuecker said staff feels the change to the door is compatible with the historic nature of the house, provided the door is replaced with one that matches the foursquare/craftsman nature of the house and that all the trim along the new door or opening matches the existing trim. She said the plan is to move the header up and just fill in the amount of trim that is needed. Kuecker showed photographs of some of the other houses with taller side doors. She said there was only one she was able to measure, and it was a six foot eight inch door. Kuecker said staff recommends approval of this, provided that the door be approved by staff and all trim around the new door opening match the existing trim. MOTION: Wagner moved to approve a certificate of appropriateness for the application for the new side door at 1207 Muscatine Avenue, provided that the door be approved by staff and all trim around the new door opening match the existing trim. Swaim seconded the motion. The motion carried on a vote of 8-0 (Downinl!. McMahon. and Thomann absent). CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES FOR JUNE 10.2010 AND MAY 27. 2010. Kuecker said the date for the May meeting needs to be corrected from May 13th to the 27th. MOTION: Swaim moved to approve the minutes of the June 10, 2010 and May 27, 2010 Historic Preservation Commission meetings, as amended. Baker seconded the motion. The motion carried on a vote of 8-0 (Downing, McMahon and Thomann absent). OTHER: Kuecker stated that the Commission needs to create a work plan. She asked the Commission members to look through the Historic Preservation Plan before the next meeting and see what they would want their goals for the next twelve months to be. Kuecker said that the City Council generally requests the plans around the beginning of August. Michaud mentioned information she came across about a driving tour of Chicago. Kuecker said one of the goals of the Historic Preservation Plan is to develop tours of the City. She said that there are usually six or seven goals on the work plan so that Commission members would want to look through the Historic Preservation Plan and decide which ones are most important. Kuecker showed a series of dates at which historic preservation will be discussed. She said Commission members are welcome to attend, and there should be at least one commissioner at each meeting to answer any questions. Kuecker said that usually falls to the chair, unless she is unable to attend. Kuecker said that the denial of the application for the vinyl siding for the house on Maggard Street has been appealed and will come before the Board of Adjustment on August 11th. She said the homeowner would have to prove that the Commission was arbitrary and capricious in its decision in order to have it overturned. Kuecker said that next week the Planning and Zoning Commission will be reviewing the zoning code amendments that are needed in order to implement the handbook changes. She said that will then go to the City Council, likely at its August 17th meeting. Kuecker said the City Council has to have three readings and three votes, which can be collapsed into two. She said that the new guidelines will probably be adopted by the end of August or mid- September. Baldridge asked if the replacement of the house that burned on Davenport Street would come before the Commission. Kuecker confirmed this. 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The first floor windows will be double hung insert windows. The second story will be aluminum clad casement insert windows in order to provide egress in the bedrooms. The casement windows will have a 1 1/8" horizontal muntin in order to give the appearance of a double hung window. All exterior window trim and sills will be retained. The existing windows are a combination of original double hung windows and vinyl window mserts. The applicant is also proposing to replace the front door. The current front door is a flush wood door and is 32" x 80". The new door will be a fiberglass door with 2 panels below and a ~ lite window above. The new door will be 36" wide x 84" tall, which is the original door size. The exterior door trim will replicate the original trim. The guidelines recommend the replacement of non-historic materials and alterations with historically appropriate materials. The solid flush entry door and the vinyl windows are non-historic alterations that detract from the historic integrity of the house. The guidelines also recommend for replacement windows to match the type, size, sash width, trim, use of divided lights, and overall appearance of the historic windows and for windows to be either solid wood or metal clad solid wood. The use of casement windows is an acceptable alternative to meet egress, while retaining the historic character of the house. In Staff's opinion, the proposed alterations are compatible with the guidelines and with the house. Staff believes that the replacement of the non-historic alterations with more appropriate alterations will be a benefit to this house and to the neighborhood. Recommended Notion Move to approve a Certificate of Appropriateness for the window replacement project at 523 Grant St 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/HPhandbook Meeting schedule: The HPC meets the second Thursday of each month. During the summer months, the HPC may also meet on the fourth Thursday. Applications are due in the PCD Office by noon on Thursday two weeks prior to the meeting. See attached document for application deadlines and meeting dates. ~:t~t:~b~:ted ....8../.!.r..l1.P........................... 1:1 Certificate of No Material Effect .,t. Certificate of Appropriateness 1:1 Major review 1:1 Intermediate review 1:1 Minor review Applicant Information (Please check primary contact person) o Owner .!.~~..~~.i.~~!.~.yy.~:.'.~y..~~~~.~.~?.~...................... 319-354-5290 319-621-7793 Phone.............................................................................................. Address . ~.?~..~.~~.~!..~.~~.~~~........................................ ...... ........ .................................................................................zip................... email.~.~~!~~!:.~~~!!.<:W~.~~~!:~.?~........................................... EI Contractor .~.~r.~~.~!.g?~~!.~~~~~?.~..~.'?.TP..~~.Y.... ........ ...... Address .~.~~.~..~.?~.~~!..~.'?.~.~..~.YY.......... ............................. ..... Iowa City . 52246 .................................................................................Zlp................... 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If the proposed project entails an addition, a new structure or a significant alteration to an existing structure, please submit a site plan, floor plans, building elevations and photographs. If the proposed project is a minor alteration to a 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 .~.?~..~.~~.~~..~!r.~~~............................................ Use of property .~~~!~.~:.'.~~................................................................ . 1912 Date constructed (If known) ............................................................... Historic Designation o This property is a local historic landmark OR o This property is located in the: o Brown Street Historic District o College Green Historic District o East College Street Historic District EI Longfellow Historic District o Summit Street Historic District o Woodlawn Historic District o Clark Street Conservation District o College Hill Conservation District o Dearborn Street Conservation District o Governor-Lucas Street Conservation District Within the district, this property is classified as: EI Contributing o Noncontributing o Nonhistoric Project Type EI Alteration of an existing 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. porch, chimneys, decorative trim, baluster or similar) o Construction of new building o Repair or restoration of an existing structure that will not change its appearance o Other.............................................................................................. Project description Window and front door replacement. .........................u............................................................................................................................................................................................................................ Current windows are a mix of original double hung and vinyl window inserts. ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... Front door is not original in size or style. ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... We will replace windows on the first floor with aluminum clad wood double hung insert windows. ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... We will replace the bedroom windows on the second floor with aluminum clad wood casement insert windows to meet ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... egress requirements. Casement windows will have a 1-1/8 inch horizontal divider to give the appearance of a 2 sash ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... double hung window ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... Insert windows are set into the original window frames, all of which are in very good condition. 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