HomeMy WebLinkAbout400 N Clinton Street Discussion400 N. Clinton Preservation
Proposal Update
City Council Work Session
August 4, 2020
Background
HPC submitted an application to designate 410-412 N. Clinton Street as an Iowa City Historic
Landmark
Supported by both the HPC and the Planning and Zoning Commission
City Council supported the designation, but vote failed because it required a supermajority
Staff worked with the property owner to identify another solution
Property owner proposed redeveloping 400 N. Clinton Street and 112 E. Davenport Street in
exchange for voluntarily landmarking 410-412 N. Clinton Street
Item discussed with the HPC in January 2020; City Council in February 2020
Staff has received revised plans from the property owner
Some comments addressed; however additional changes required HPC input
HPC reviewed revised plans in July 2020
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Comments Received
Historic Preservation Commission — January 2020
Concerned that historic properties are being held hostage
Ideally like to see 400 N. Clinton Street saved
Design is out of character with the existing neighborhood
Explore changes to design recommended by Friends of Historic Preservation
Rehabilitation of the historic structure as part of the local landmark designation.
Recommended transparency in the process
Interested in a more comprehensive solution
Wanted to find a solution to save 410-412 N. Clinton Street
Comments Received
Friends of Historic Preservation — January 2020
House at 410-412 N. Clinton Street is too important not to try to landmark
Recommended removing the 61" story; allow 5 stories with no stepback
Recommended that the gabled roof be replaced with a flat roof
City Council — February 2020
Generally agreed with design changes recommended by HPC and FHP
Concerns with lack of open space
Less concern with increased density and reduced parking
Existing Conditions v. Redevelopment Potential
400 N. Clinton &
410-412 N. Clinton
400 N. Clinton & 112 E. Davenport
112 E.
Davenport
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Re-
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Conditions
Development
Conditions
Development
Development
Development
Rezoninto
Zoning
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RM -44
RM -44
RM -44
PRMg
Rezoning to PRM
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Max 24, 1-
Max 24, 1-
Max 27, 1-
32 units
Units
18 units
bedroom
11 units
bedroom
bedroom
71 bedrooms
units
units
units
Open
Space
Unknown
400 sq ft
Unknown
400 sq ft
400 sq ft
1,768 sq ft
Parking
9 spaces
24 spaces
7 spaces
24 spaces
27 spaces
21 spaces
Height
2 stories
35'
2.5 stories
35
35' (up to 65'
5 stories
1 story
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Revised Plans —July 2020
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HPC Input on July 2020 Plans
The majority of Commissioners supported the revised plans and requested
the following:
Development of a rehabilitation plan based on the Secretary of Interior Standards for the
1860s historic building located at 410-412 N. Clinton Street.
Salvage of demolished buildings at 400 N. Clinton and 112 E. Davenport Streets.
Ensure that the proposed wall around the open space is not physically connected to the
historic structure.
Substantial compliance with the concept plan and elevations to ensure the height is
capped at 5 stories.
City Council Discussion
Does the City Council want staff to continue coordinating with the property owner
and draft the necessary code changes?
Are there certain code changes that the City Council would not support (e.g.
reduced parking, increased density, reduced open space)?
Are there other factors that the City Council would like staff to consider?