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Home My WebLink About02-10-2011 Historic Preservation Commission IOWA CITY HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION Thursday, February 10, 2011 City Hall, 410 E. Washington Street Emma J Harvat Hall 6:00 p.m. A) Call to Order B) Public discussion of anything not on the agenda C) Consent Agenda 1. Certificate of Appropriateness a) 710 dark Street b) 735 Dearborn Street D) Certificate of Appropriateness 1. 837 Maggard Street E) Consideration of minutes for January 13, 2011 F) Other G) Adjournment Staff Report Historic Review for 710 Clark Street District: Clark Street Conservation District Clas sifica tion: Non-his toric February 10, 2011 The applicant, Kevin S Shannon, is requesting approval for a proposed demolition and new construction project at 710 Clark Street, a non-historic property in the Clark Street Conservation District. The project consists of the demolition and reconstruction of the garage. Applicable Regulations and Guidelines: 4.0 Iowa City Historic Preservation Guidelines for Alterations 4.3 Doors 4.11 Siding 4.13 Windows 6.0 Iowa City Historic Preservation Guidelines for New Construction 6.1 New Primary Structures 6.2 New Outbuildings 7.0 Iowa City Historic Preservation Guidelines for Demolition 7.1 Demolition of Whole Structures or Significant Features Staff Comments This house is a simple ranch style house built in the 1960's. Because of its age and style, this house is considered non-historic in the Conservation District. Garage demolition The applicant is proposing to demolish the garage on the property and has provided documentation of the deteriorated condition of the garage. The guidelines state that the demolition of outbuildings will be made on a case-by-case basis, with the HPC considering the condition, integrity, and architectural significance of the outbuilding. In Staffs opinion, the condition and location of this garage do not contribute to the character of the neighborhood and the demolition will have minimal impact on the property or the district. Garage construction The applicant is proposing to build a new garage on the rear of the property, accessed off the alley. The new garage is 28' x 30' with vinyl windows and vinyl siding with double garage doors. The guidelines recommend that outbuildings be placed to the rear of the primary building and be constructed in a style that reflects the primary structure. Furthermore, the guidelines recommend constructing garages and outbuildings that are clearly subordinate in size to the primary structure. The guidelines also state that garage doors should be simple in design and discourage the installation of double-car garage doors. For properties in Conservation Districts, the guidelines outline exceptions to allow for the use of synthetic siding and vinyl or vinyl-clad windows on new outbuildings. In Staffs opinion, the proposed garage is compatible with the primary structure and will not detract from the historic integrity of the neighborhood. Also because the garage is on the rear of the property and accessed from the alley, it will not be visible from the street. Recommended Motion Move to approve a Certificate of Appropriateness for the demolition and new construction project at 710 Clark Street as presented in the application. Ap: ",cation for Historic Re . 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.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. Applicant Information (Please check primary contact person) EI Owner ~~Y.!!)..~:~~.~f.lDQ!)...................................................... Phone~.~.~.:~.?~:1~.9.?....... ......... ................... .... ........................... 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Address ....................... ................................................................... .................................................................................zip................... Phone.............................................................................................. .......................................................................................................... email........... ....................................... ................................ .... .......... Application Requirements Attached are the following items: o Site plan Floor plans Building elevations Photographs Product information Other .............................................................................. If the proposed project entails an addition, a new structure or a significant alteration to an existing structure, please submit a site plan, floor plans, building elevations and photographs. If the proposed project is a minor alteration to a structure, please provide drawings and photographs to sufficiently describe the scope of the project. Provide a written description of the proposed project on the second page of this application. For Staff Use: 1./ '.... / . ',~~7 Zi'll Date submitted .........1.................-............................ I:J Certificate of No Material Effect .l:!( Certificate of Appropriateness ~. Major review I:J Intermediate review I:J Minor review Property Information Address of property ?.1.9..g!~r~..~t.................................................... !9.~~.g!!:Y.,..!A............ ................................ ............ ........................ ........... Use of propertyB~~!g.~!:!~~................................................................. Date constructed (if known)t~!?~..................................................... Historic Designation o This property is a local historic landmark OR El 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 """ [J,Woodlawn Historic District .;11 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: [J Contributing ~ Noncontributing Ai\. Nonhistoric Project Type o Alteration of an existing building (ie. siding and window replacement, skylights, window opening alterations, new decks, porch reconstruction, baluster repair or similar) 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) EI Construction of new building o Repair or restoration of an existing structure that will not change its appearance o Other .............................................................................................. 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Monthly BIG Card payrnert S2043fl Jobsite delivery may be reJ,..ijred for trusses *** Take this sheet to the Building Materials counter to purchase YOU:' materials. h* . ""tto:.~; ;~;~:~~~~~~~~~i~Y ~~~~5~ ';,~!~~~~'ij~R51;~~~~~:~~bi;~~~~~~';,~~sTE~:~~f~i~~~~"G;tS:;eTs~~~~\~~JjlC; ;:~'2;;t ~~;~G1~~,!; =::,~';I . _. """ ~, - .=~: ::.F::' KECRE.sENT~Tl0HS :H~,T THE ~v1!1TERiAL-S liSTED HERElr-.] ilC:ET-iOJ,q CODt REC~J'?ErJE~,('5 -:::-__w,_;,,:.:::-_ T:...J;: TodelY'S estimated base price: $51070.91 base J' Eave 0" Gable Overhangs, Framing Matenals, 20 yr Fiberglass ClassIc. Onyx :3alvanized Regular Roof Edge. Sldmg, No Service Doors or Any Olher Options. ~~'!f:.::rrn 3(:-:)r :;~ ':S:!"~3'_e:a.,.~,i./'< Design # 84597 ~ *** Here are the wall configurations for your design. Illustration May Not Depict All Options Selected Page 2 of 3 9/15/2010 -,-:>/";'; - .-::':;~,'... /' ", ,c;'/ " /;:?' """, "~~ "',,- "'. ---"" ""~ r ! I I I "';c <:>:<::~_, /:-:,-/ /;:.r /:-;~'/ J/:/'/ /'.~/ /,y j;:/ I ! 1000001 c~ i iDO, ODD. :,i-'J. c, Ie-D' I I I' , .~ ._"-~ ' i DOOUUi iDcJUODi [ r,OiJi'r-"l'--'UI I,D' ,r.::;:-q ,--i--'~ LJ LJ I l'=_--='-'---' Lc I~ i1' 8' X 7' w1'1 8' X 7' i -'-1'-0'---: : I I I r--- ~ -----. ~~ <,-~" ~ ',,~ .....~ L, ~ I i I i II I I f I ~---:Tf6"--~ 1==-12'-6"-- ! 3' X 6'.8" Gable Front View (1) . CP1 FLUSH STEEL DOOR PH 36X80 LH SB Gable Back View (2). WHITE PREM RIP MDP38 aX7 EZSET TORSN 3D' i i i I f- 30' Eave Front View Eave Back View Building Size: 28 feet wide X 30 feet long X 9 feet high Approximate Peak Height: 19 feet 2 inches (230 inches) Menards provided material estimates are intended as a general construction aid and have been calculated using ~pical construction methods. Because of the wide variable in codes and site restrictions, all final plans and material lists must be verified with your local zoning office, architect and/or buifder for building design and code compliance. Menards is a supplier of construction materials and does not assume liability for design, engineering or the completeness of any material lists provided, Underground electrical, phone and gas lines should be located and marked before your building ~ans are final~ed. Remember to use safety equipment including dust masks and sight and hearing protection during construction to ensure a positive building experience. Staff Report Historic Review for 735 Dearborn Street District: Dearborn Street Conservation District Oassification: Contributing The applicant, Jewell Amos, is requesting approval for an alteration project at 735 Dearborn Street, a contributing property the Dearborn Street Conservation District. The project includes the removal of two windows on the rear of the house, the installation of a rear patio door, and the removal of the rear door. Applicable Regulations and Guidelines: 4,{J /owa CilyNistone Preserz;ution Gutdelines.fOrAlteration 4.7 Wmdows 4.8 Doors StajTComments This single story gable roof house, with small projecting front gable wing, appears to have been built around 1940 just after the period of major construction in this neighborhood. It is a very basic house with only the gabled front porch giving a suggestion of a simple classical revival style. The applicant is seeking approval for the installation of a rear patio door in the location of the double rear windows and removal of the rear door. February 10,2011 The guidelines outline an exception for properties in Conservation Districts that allows the installation of sliding patio door on the rear of the building provided the opening is trimmed to match the existing windows and doors. In Staff's opinion, the patio door meets the guidelines and has minimal impact on the historic integrity of the house, provided it is trimmed to match the existing windows and doors on the house. Staff also believes that the elimination of the existing door on the rear of the property will have minimal impact on the historic fabric of the house. Recommended Hotion Move to approve a Certificate of Appropriateness for the projects at 735 Dearborn Street with the conditions that the door is trimmed to match the existing window and door trim on the house and that the siding matches the existing siding. Application for Historic Review Application for alterations to the exterior of historic landmarks or properties located in a historic district qr conservation district pursuant to Iowa City Code Section 14-4C. Guidelines for the Historic Review process. explanation of the process and regulations can be found in the Iowa City Historic Preservation Handbook, which is available in the PCD office at City Hall or online at: www.;cgov.orgIHPhandbook Meeting schedule: The HPC meets the second Thursday of each month. During the summer months, the HPC may also meet on the fourth Thursday. Applications are due in the PCD Office by noon on Thursday two weeks prior to the meeting. See attached document for application deadlines and meeting dates. For Staff Use: Date submitted .....l.:...Z:-..I;...Z.~.J!................. o Certificate of No Material Effect Pi( Certificate of Appropriateness o Major review lil.. Intermediate review o Minor review Applicant Information (Please check primary contact person) ~ Owner .........J~..~.~J(.....A~.~.!.................................. '31' ?) I - /61 ')., Pho ne... ............ ...... ...... .......... ............ ....................... .................. .... 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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 .......?..~..~......P~~.r::.~.?..':..~.....}.~............ ..... ...-!.'.~.~.:?..... .<..'t..'9..0/0..,t;A.... ..... ....... ...... ........ ... ........... ......... ... ..... ..... Use of property ...................................................................................... Date constructed (if known) ............................................................... Historic Designation D This property is a local historic landmark OR J8r This property is located in the: __ Brown Street Historic District D College Green Historic District D East College Street Historic District D Longfellow Historic District D Summit Street Historic District D Woodlawn Historic District D Clark Street Conservation District D College Hill Conservation District E Dearborn Street Conservation District '0 Governor-Lucas Street Conservation District Within the district, this property is classified as: &... Contributing t1- Noncontributing o Nonhistoric Project Type i{1 Alteration of an existing building (ie, siding and window replacement, skylights. window opening alterations, new decks. porch reconstruction, baluster repair or similar) D Addition to an existing building (includes decks and ramps) D Demolition of a building or portion of a building (ie, porch, chimneys, decorative trim, baluster or similar) D Construction of new building o Repair or restoration of an existing structure that will not change its appearance o Other .............................................................................................. 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"~r \ "\~~"~<'/h' -x .~ ~- i'f~. ~, . -1// ) t } ',:<, ..~ . ... ~. - " ,-' '.. .;ii~t) k, <, 'h ! \':, .1/ -. l\1EMORANDUM Date: February 10, 2011 To: Historic Preservation Commission From: Christina Kuecker, Associate Planner Re: 837 Maggard Street On May 27,2010, the Commission denied an application by Tracy Barkalow to apply vinyl siding to the property at 837 Maggard St. At the same meeting the Commission, by a vote of 7-0, approved the removal of the existing siding on the house and the installation of 3-5" reveal, smooth faced, fiber cement board lap siding, with minimum 4" trim around all windows and doors. The applicant has begun the siding replacement project with 6" reveal, textured fiber cement board lap siding, with 3.5" trim around the door. The applicant would like to amend the previously approved siding application to allow for the 6" reveal, textured cement board siding with 3.5" trim around the door. An email from the applicant regarding the reason for amending the Certificate of Appropriateness (CDA) is included in your packet. The requirements given to the siding replacement approval are standard requirements that the Commission places on siding replacement. As stated in the Guidelines, the most common type of historic siding is clapboard siding with a 3-5" reveal. Textured fiber cement board siding often has a fake appearance, where smooth faced is truer in appearance to wood siding. Because of this reason, the guidelines specify that fiber cement board with a smooth finish is an approved wood substitute. Historic trim is often a minimum of 4". The Commission must decide if the proposed amendment is supported by the Historic Preservation Handbook In Staff's opinion, the requirements of the original CDA ensure that the siding replacement is done in a manner that is most compatible with the historic house and are supported by the Historic Preservation Handbook Without documentation that the original siding on this house was atypical, Staff does not see a reason to allow for new siding that was not common at the time this house was built. Page 1 of6 Christina Kuecker From: Tracy Barkalow [tracy@barkalowhomes.com] Sent: Wednesday, January 05,2011 4:29 PM To: Christina Kuecker Subject: RE: 837 Maggard St Iowa City Follow Up Flag: Follow up Flag Status: Red I would like to ask for an amendment. The reason being I had a time line crunch to complete the project and did not have the specifics with me at Menards when buying the supplies. The materials used are the in stock hardy board siding and looks great compared to the old siding. I would like to ask for an acception and move forward a mistake was made but I can not afford to now take off new siding and replace it with a different size. It truly was an accident as I have never used this material before. Thank you "OH, BY THE WA Y I'M NEVER TOO BUSY FOR YOUR REFERRALS" TRACY S. BARKALOW - CBR COMMERCIAL - RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT REAL ESTATE BROKER Barkalow & Associates Realtors 320 S Linn Street Iowa City Iowa 52240 Mobile 319-631-3268 Office 319-354-8644 Toll Free 800-728-6819 ext.222 Fax 319-354-8652 Website: www.barkalowhomes.com Licensed Broker in the State of Iowa ~:\~;~,~~. ~~-~--~--_._---- This e-mail, including attachments, is covered by the Electronic Communications Privacy Act, 18 U.S.c. 2510-2521, is confidential, and may be legally privileged. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any retention, dissemination, distribution, or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. Please reply to the sender that you have received the message in error, and then please delete it. Thank you. From: Christina Kuecker [mailto:Christina-Kuecker@iowa-city.org] Sent: Wednesday, January 05,2011 4:23 PM To: Tracy Barkalow Subject: RE: 837 Maggard St Iowa City Tracy, I was able to go out and look at the siding installed at 837 Maggard St. What I observed was not congruent with what was approved by the HPC. The Certificate of Appropriateness issued by the HPC 2/4/2011 Page 2 of6 states the following, "The Commission, by a vote of 7-0, approved the removal of the existing siding on the house and the installation of 3-5" reveal, smooth faced, fiber cement board lap siding, with minimum 4" trim around all windows and doors." What I observed was 6" reveal, textured fiber cement board lap siding with 3.5" trim around the door. The reason for these conditions was to ensure that the replacement siding appeared as close to historic wood siding as possible. Your options at this point are to either go to the HPC to ask for an amendment to the previously approved Certificate or to take off what has been put up and apply what was approved. If you wish to ask the HPC for an amendment, I need an email or a letter that states why you were not able to comply with the original conditions and justifies the need to change the conditions. Please let me know how you plan to proceed. Christina Christina Kuecker Associate Planner City of Iowa City 410 E. Washington St. Iowa City, IA 52240 (319)356-5243 ch ristina-kuecker@iowa-citv.org ~ Please consider the environment and do not print this email unless absolutely necessary. From: Tracy Barkalow [mailto:tracy@barkalowhomes.com] Sent: Monday, January 03, 2011 8:49 AM To: Christina Kuecker Subject: RE: 837 Maggard St Iowa City Thank you I think you will see that the stuff we put on is very smooth too "OH, BY THE WA Y ,'M NEVER TOO BUSY FOR YOUR REFERRALS" TRACY S. BARKALOW - CBR COMMERCIAL - RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT REAL ESTATE BROKER Barkalow & Associates Realtors 3205 Linn Street Iowa City Iowa 52240 Mobile 319-631-3268 Office 319-354-8644 Toll Free 800-728-6819 ext.222 Fax 319-354-8652 Website: www.barkalowhomes.com 2/4/2011 Page 3 of6 Licensed Broker in the State of Iowa . -- <<),,' 1:I'<<)llS ------" This e-mail, including attachments, is covered by the Electronic Communications Privacy Act, 18 U.s.e. 2510-2521, is confidential, and may be legally privileged. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any retention, dissemination, distribution, or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. Please reply to the sender that you have received the message in error, and then please delete it. Thank you. From: Christina Kuecker [mailto:Christina-Kuecker@iowa-city.org] Sent: Monday, January 03, 2011 8:22 AM To: Tracy Barkalow Subject: RE: 837 Maggard St Iowa City Tracy, The problem with the non-smooth hardy board is that it often looks like fake wood and not like traditional wood siding. I will go out to your property and look at what has been installed to see if it will be a problem with the exact brand of material you have chosen. With many fiber cement board products, it is often as simple as turning the material over to get the smooth face to show. I am happy to hear that you are planning to reside the entire structure. This will greatly improve the appearance of the building. I will plan to look at 837 Maggard Street early this week and will let you know my opinion regarding the texture. Christina Christina Kuecker Associate Planner City of Iowa City 410 E. Washington St. Iowa City, IA 52240 (319)356-5243 christi na-kuecker@iowa-city.org Ji Please consider the environment and do not print this email unless absolutely necessary. From: Tracy Barkalow [mailto:tracy@barkalowhomes.com] Sent: Friday, December 31, 20108:21 AM To: Christina Kuecker Subject: FW: 837 Maggard St Iowa City Christina 2/4/2011 2/4/2011 Page 4 of6 Will the non smooth hardy board be an issue? I think what we are using is stock and looks really nice? Read below "OH, BY THE WA Y I'M NEVER TOO BUSY FOR YOUR REFERRALS" TRACY S. BARKALOW - CBR COMMERCIAL - RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT REAL ESTATE BROKER Barkalow & Associates Realtors 320 S Linn Street Iowa City Iowa 52240 Mobile 319-631-3268 Office 319-354-8644 Toll Free 800-728-6819 ext.222 Fax 319-354-8652 Website: www.barkalowhomes.com Licensed Broker in the State of Iowa 1-- --- - - - -- -- - - --..--- ----- (r /J 111,\ It K,\ I..()"r l..\. ._\~~ ~( ! ~'n:, _!u: ~I.:~n~___ This e-mail, including attachments, is covered by the Electronic Communications Privacy Act, 18 USe. 2510-2521, is confidential, and may be legally privileged. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any retention, dissemination, distribution, or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. Please reply to the sender that you have received the message in error, and then please delete it. Thank you. From: Shane Murphy [mailto:Shane-Murphy@iowa-city.org] Sent: Thursday, December 30, 20104:38 PM To: Tracy Barkalow Subject: RE: 837 Maggard St Iowa City Tracy, May 15 2011 will work for a completion. You will have to get another building permit because your permit (attached) was for only for "as needed repair" not residing the whole house. Also your letter of appropriateness (attached) approved smooth fiber cement board, and I believe it was a textured siding installed. The building and housing department doesn't inspect for this but I believe HPC does. It may be not big deal but just something I notice while looking at the building permit. I will be out of the office until Monday so have a safe and happy New Year's. Shane Murphy City of Iowa City Housing & Development Regulation Inspector sha ne-m u rphy@iowa-city.org (319) 356-5119 Cell (319) 573-1703 , J. , i . p.~~". I i rl l I . _/- ... .,j\ .' ,""" ., ~;.:#- ~~. ~ .- /... ~ --..... J' ..-'" ..... -- '" .-..... ... _L-- - ----- -- ----- ---------- ------- --------- --- ~.'.'........- " ,~ ~,~ ~~. .~. . ~ - ._-- ...- -. -... ._- ~_.~. ,..L~:';" oJ _:_0 I _'~4J. '_ _ J . -- --~....~.- ------._,- -. -"" - - :J.lI.h. '\0 MINUTES HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION JANUARY 13,2011 LOBBY CONFERENCE ROOM MEMBERS PRESENT: Kent Ackerson, Thomas Baldridge, William Downing, Andrew Litton, Pam Michaud, Ginalie Swaim, Alicia Trimble MEMBERS ABSENT: Esther Baker, David McMahon, Dana Thomann, Frank Wagner ST AFF PRESENT: Christina Kuecker OTHERS PRESENT: Scott Kading, Marybeth Slonneger, Jean Walker RECOMMENDATIONS TO COUNCIL: (become effective only after separate Council action) None. CALL TO ORDER: Chairperson Trimble called the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m. PUBLIC DISCUSSION OF ANYTHING NOT ON THE AGENDA; There was none. MOTION: Swaim moved to change the agenda order to consider the discussion of neighborhood meetings and possible historic designation of neighborhoods before the certificate of appropriateness item. Baldridge seconded the motion. The motion carried on a vote of 6-0 (Baker. Downinl!:. McMahon. Thomann. and Wal!:ner absent). DISCUSSION OF NEIGHBORHOOD MEETINGS AND POSSIBLE HISTORIC DESIGNATION OF NEIGHBORHOODS: Kuecker stated that one of the work agenda items is to hold neighborhood meetings in neighborhoods that have been surveyed. Kuecker said this is therefore a good time to discuss and prioritize how the Commission wants to approach the neighborhoods and the neighborhood meetings. Kuecker referred to maps of the surveyed neighborhoods. She said the maps show the historic resources in the neighborhoods: Downtown, Manville Heights, the Melrose Neighborhood, and Goosetown. She added that the Melrose Neighborhood has been listed on the National Register, so part of that process is complete, but the other areas are not listed on the National Register. Kuecker said that Goosetown is probably more of a conservation district than a historic district, but that is something that will need to be pursued further. Kuecker said that all of the maps are based on recommendations from when the surveys were done, so the information probably needs to be verified before anything is adopted. She added that representatives from the Melrose Neighborhood and Goosetown were at the meeting and available to answer questions. Walker said she represents the Melrose Neighborhood. She said the area has never gone on to the next step to get local historic designation. Kuecker said the Commission would like to hold a meeting with the neighborhood to see if there is interest in a local designation, and if there is, the Commission would work with the neighbors to make that happen with meetings, education, and instigating the rezoning process. Swaim asked how many meetings would be held for each area. Kuecker replied that it would depend on the response at the first meeting. Slonneger discussed the Goosetown Area. She said it is an area that regularly experiences a lot of change. Slonneger said that since it would be proposed for a conservation district, it would involve a lot of education. Kuecker said that there can be a very small percentage of the neighborhood that wants to move forward. She said the neighbors can, with or without the Commission's backing, submit an application to City Council for a rezoning. Kuecker said that with a rezoning, if 20% of the property owners within the area sign a petition protesting the rezoning, then a supermajority, six out of seven, vote by City Council is required for approval. Kuecker said this discussion should help determine how the Commission wants to move forward and which neighborhoods are a priority for the Commission. Swaim said that the Melrose Area and Goosetown would be priorities for her, although she is not up-to-date on what is happening downtown. Kuecker responded that the potential demolition of one or more downtown, non-historic buildings is what has brought the downtown area to the discussion. Walker stated that the Melrose Neighborhood is and always has been very vulnerable to encroachment by the University. She said that is why the neighbors pushed for the National Register status and said the neighborhood still needs as much protection as possible. Walker added that the Irving Webber House on Melrose Court should have some sort of special designation. Michaud stated that Manville Heights would be a big project to take on if the downtown area is threatened. Slonneger said that Goosetown has a lot of houses left from the 1850s and shortly thereafter. She said she has always wanted it to be on the National Register as a tool of preservation, although she realizes it is a very large area. Trimble said that these areas can be prioritized, but if the Commission thinks all the areas are valuable, there is no reason why the Commission can't start to work on all of them, at least to some degree. The consensus of the Commission was to move forward with the Goosetown and Melrose Neighborhood meetings first, and if they progress very well, then perhaps move on to Manville Heights. Michaud said she would not want to give up on downtown, because there is a very strong sentiment, at least in the general public, to take it back. She said the 21-only vote really made a statement, and there is a lot of popular sentiment toward preserving the downtown. Kuecker asked for volunteers to help with the meetings, including the agenda and format of the meetings and the letters announcing the meetings. Baldridge, Michaud, and Trimble volunteered to help with this work. CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS: 730 N Linn Street. Kuecker said this application is for light fixtures on a retaining wall in the front yard of this house. She said that since the retaining wall is less than four feet tall, it did not require a permit and therefore did not come before the Commission for a review. Kuecker said, however, the lights do require an electrical permit, and that is why this application is before the Commission for review. She added that anything that requires a regulating permit has to be approved by the Commission. Kuecker said the application has a proposal to install five lights, one on each portion of the wall that is a little bit raised. She said that since there are no guidelines regarding lighting, the Commission needs to look to the Secretary of the Interior Standards. Kuecker said that in general, those Standards state that the historic properties need to be maintained and preserved as a record of time, that incompatible alterations need to be removed, and that false senses of history should not be created. Kuecker said that in her opinion, this house would never have had so many lights on a wall or fence. She said that in her opinion, adding that many lights would give this a false sense of history. Kuecker said she believes that one light, directly adjacent to the stairs, perhaps on one of the two posts, would be appropriate for lighting the stairs, but five lights on each raised area seems to be overdoing it. She said she recommends allowing one light on the raised portion of the wall directly adjacent to the stairs but not the five lights. Kuecker showed the style of light that the owner is proposing. Swaim asked how high the top of it would be from the pedestal. Kading said about 18 inches. Kading said he thought his wife wanted the design with five lights, but he did not know this would have to come before the Commission for approval. He said he has since found out that his wife only wanted two lights, one on each side of the stairs. Kading said they are therefore fine with two lights, one on each side. Kuecker said she would recommend one light, but she thought that two would not be distracting. Michaud said it might be better to have the lights on posts, since the retaining walls do not correspond too closely with a Victorian. She said having them on posts might have more of a gaslight look. Kading said they didn't plan to use the posts, because it looked cleaner with the flush mounts. He said he is not necessarily opposed to it. Kading said the lights are not planned to be on posts at the moment. He said they would be mounted directly on top of the pillars. Swaim said that having it higher with more of a post brings up what style works well with the porch posts and the retaining wall. She said she didn't see any problem with this. Kading said there is no good retaining wall product, because they are all new. He said this was the most aged product they could find that would work there. MOTION: Swaim moved to approve a certificate of appropriateness for the application for 730 North Linn Street, amended to have two lights only, one on either side of the steps. Ackerson seconded the motion. The motion carried on a vote of 7-0 (Baker. McMahon. Thomann. and Wae:ner absent). CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES FOR DECEMBER 9,2010. 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