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IOWA CITY HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
Thursday, April 14, 2022
City Hall, 410 E. Washington Street
Emma J. Harvat Hall
5:30 p.m.
Agenda
A) Call to Order
B) Roll Call
C) Public discussion of anything not on the agenda
D) Certificate of Appropriateness
1. HPC21-0102: 110 East College Street— East College Street Historic District (rear addition
demolition and new rear addition construction
2. HPC22-0015: 109 (119) East College Street— Local Historic Landmark (signs for tower
addition)
E) Montgomery Butler House
F) Report on Certificates issued by Chair and Staff
Certificate of No Material Effect —Chair and Staff review
1. HPC22-0010: 1113 East College Street —East College Street Historic District (new barn/garage
foundation)
2. HPC22-0013: 422 Brown Street — Brown Street Historic District (retaining wall replacement)
Minor Review —Staff review
1. HPC22-0006: 1027 East College Street — East College Street Historic District (roof shingle
replacement)
2. HPC22-0011: 505 Clark Street— Clark Street Conservation District (garage repairs and overhead
door replacement)
Intermediate Review —Chair and Staff review
1. HPC22-0008: 109 and 111 East College Street— Local Historic Landmarks (door and storefront
changes to a prior COA)
2. HPC22-0009: 508 South Summit Street — Summit Street Historic District (door and window
changes to a prior COA)
3. HPC22-0012: 1415 Davenport Street — Local Historic Landmark (new small outbuilding)
G) Consideration of Minutes for March 10, 2022
H) Commission Information
1. Letter of Support for Downtown Iowa City Cultural & Entertainment District
I) Commission Discussion
1. Annual Historic Preservation Awards
2. Commissioner Terms
J) Adjournment
If you will need disability -related accommodations in order to participate in this meeting, please contact Jessica
Bristow, Urban Planning, at 319-356-5243 or at Jessica-bristow@iowa-city.org. Early requests are strongly encouraged
to allow sufficient time to meet your access needs.
Staff Report April 5, 2022
Historic Review for HPC21-0102:1110 East College Street
District: East College Street Historic District
Classification: Contributing
The applicant, Bu Wilson, is requesting approval for a proposed demolition and new construction project at
1110 East College Street, a Contributing property in the East College Street Historic District. The project
consists of the demolition of the existing rear screened porch and the construction of a new single -story rear
addition.
Applicable Regulations and Guidelines:
4.0 Iowa Cit,rHistoricPresermoon Guidelines forAllterations
4.1 Balustrades and Handrails
4.3
Doors
4.5
Foundations
4.7
Mass and Rooflines
4.8
Masonry
4.11
Siding
4.13
Windows
4.14
Wood
9..0 Guidelines for Additions
5.1 Expansion of Building Footprint
StaffComments
This is one of three similar, shallow -roofed, gable -front houses which sit very near to each other in this block
of east College Street. Each exhibits a Craftsman influence, especially in the use of exposed purlins and/or
knee brackets at the cave line. Though similar, each of the three houses has a different porch style and some
window variation. Each house does employ double -hung sash windows with an upper sash divided into
multiple vertical lights (referred to by some as "Chicago' windows). The house has wide overhangs with
exposed purlins and rafter tails. The foundation is stucco coated. The house has a narrow lap siding with
mitered comers on the upper floor and a wider lap siding with corner boards on the first floor. A band board
with a drip edge marks the change in siding. the first -floor windows are pairs and triplets (except the east
side), and the second -floor windows are singles. Square battered columns support the porch. There is a boxed
projection on the west side of the house.
A screened porch was added to the back of the house in 1994, prior to the formation of the historic district.
In 2007, staff and the Commission Chair approved alterations to the porch railing to correct a past alteration
from a front porch enclosure. In 2012, the Commission approved the removal of a structurally unsound
carport that was attached to the garage. In 2014 the Commission approved changes to the railing in the
screened porch.
The applicant is proposing to remove the screened porch addition at the rear of the house and construct a
single -story bedroom and bathroom addition to increase the accessibility of the house. The addition will have
a gable roof with slope and eave condition matching the front porch, including the headboard soffit,
decorative purlins, and exposed rafter tails (not shown in the drawings). The rear, north wall, will have a
triplet of windows matching the same configuration on the front of the house. The west side of the addition
will have a pair of windows centered on the wall, matching paired windows on that side in the house. The
east side will have one window in the north half of the wall. The windows will be three -over -one double hung
windows matching the narrow windows in the house. The wider windows on the house are four -over -one
double -hung windows.
The addition will match the wider lap siding of the lower portion of the house in wood or smooth cement
board. The addition will also have wood comer boards, watertable, and frieze board matching the house. The
door and window trim will also match the trim on the house. The siding in the gable of the addition will
continue up to the frieze board at the rake. There will not be a frieze or band board across the north wall of
the addition. The slope of the roof may be adjusted slightly lower than the slope of the main roof on the
house if necessary, to avoid the existing rear 2nd floor window. The foundation will have a stucco -coating and
small basement windows. An egress window well with walls matching the foundation and an egress window
(casement with a muntin bar across the middle) will be installed on the addition if required by code.
The addition will also have a slightly expanded rear entry stoop or small deck (8 feet by 6 feet) to
accommodate an accessibility lift to the new addition. The stoop will be constructed of wood (hopefully
salvaged from the screened -porch demolition) with a handrail that follows the guidelines including posts, top
and bottom rails that attach to the sides of the posts and spindles attached between the rails. The stoop will
have piers below the railing posts. The stairs will have closed risers and a toe -kick. The stoop will be enclosed
with skirting between the piers.
The guidelines for new additions. Section 5.1, recommend that additions are designed so that they do not
diminish the character of the existing building by being placed at the rear of the property, distinguished from
the original by offsetting the walls or connecting with a breezeway, and using a palette of materials similar to
that on the house. Key horizontal lines such as cave height and window head height should be matched.
Doors and windows should match those on the house in style, size, patterning and trim. Additions should be
constructed with massing and roofline consistent with the historic building so that wall areas and corners,
roof pitches and spans all have a proportion similar to the existing building. Roof overhangs and eaves should
also match. Foundations should appear similar to the historic foundation in color and texture. New
balustrades and handrails on entry steps should match the simple balustrade in the guidelines and be painted.
Section 5.2 Decks and Ramps recommends locating a new deck on the back of a primary building, opposite
the street -facing fagade and set in from the side walls at least 8 inches. Decks should be designed so that the
size, scale and location do not detract from the character of the district's rear yards. Decks should be attached
in a manner that will not damage a historic exterior wall.
In Staffs opinion, the demolition of the modern screened porch to construct a one-story rear addition for
greater accessibility in the house is appropriate. The current drawings were submitted with some changes
required. The owner had intended the addition to follow the requested changes. The drawings have been
edited, changing a hip roof to a gable and closed soffits to open. The windows on east and west sides were
lightly relocated. The drawings are very small, so staff has asked for new drawings that are sufficiently sized to
present for the meeting.
The property owner intends to faithfully match the existing house. The proposal includes wood windows.
Either wood or metal -clad windows could be approved. The owner has proposed a half-light door with
panels below. A steel door was submitted with a decorative window. The appropriate door will be wood or
fiberglass with a plain window. The entry stoop is proposed to be slightly larger than typical to accommodate
an appropriate landing for the lift and a comfortable wheelchair turning radius. This landing will meet the
setback requirements of a new deck, so staff finds this appropriate. While the roof overhang on the addition
will match the front porch, it will terminate before it reaches the corners of the existing house which will
likely make them a few inches shorter than the porch overhang.
Recommended Motion
Move to approve a Certificate of Appropriateness for the project at 1110 East College Street as presented in
the staff report with the following conditions:
• Drawings are revised to include the roof changes on the addition
• Door and window product is approved by staff.
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SITE CONSIDERATIONS
The lot is long and narrow, as are many of the lots in the East College Street District.
A 2013 appraisal lists the lot as being 40 x 150.
The north side landscape has been built up with an artificial berm, which extends only a couple
yards beyond the north porch and north paver -patio beside the porch. To ensure that the
foundation and footings for the addition are put below the frost line, this build-up will need to be
reversed.
The original ground level can be inferred from the skirting on the house and exposed stucco
foundation. At the side door, and for most of the east side, the bottom of the skirting is 30" above
ground level.
Which presents another problem — It is believed that the building site is composed of a
combination of top soil and old fill.
Until the recent construction and landscaping are removed and the site is excavated, we
aren't going to know exactly what challenges the site might present.
One of the currently owners (Bu Wilson) distinctly remembers reading a report on the building
of the current porch, wherein a building variance was allowed for the porch footing depth,
because the contractor ran into "Fill". However, she hasn't been able to find that report on the
revised city website.
The Historic Preservation staff suggested that there might be a cistern in this location, since
cisterns were common and typically located close to the house at the time of original
construction, around 1910. Perhaps the "fill" was a filled -in cistern, or perhaps the porch
contractor encountered an intact old cistern.
Conversely, the "fill" may have proceeded house construction, since most of the lots on this
section of College Street were obviously landscaped to provide "level" lots during original
construction in the early 20th century.
Those are questions that can't presently be answer ahead of excavation.
The current owners believe that IF a cistern still exists at this location, it should be found and
neutralized before it deteriorates and endangers persons and property.
The above -ground foundation for the addition should be laid at the same height as the existing
stuccoed house foundation, and the foundation should be stucco -finished to match the house.
Top soil will later be replaced, extending from the foundation, to facilitate drainage (but not the
same height as at present.)
HANDICAP ACCESS
Currently, one of the owners spends much of his time in a wheelchair, and uses wheelchair -
accessible transportation for appointments (SEATS and wheelchair enabled taxis). Although he
entered a nursing facility to recover from a fall, he's remained there because the house is
inaccessible.
Ramp access is not practical on this small, narrow lot. A ramp constructed to ADA standards
would need to be at least 42 feet long, not counting landings for turns.
A more practical solution is a Bruno Platform lift, which is offered by two local vendors. The
vendor selected will do the installation, and the owner will see to it that a concrete slab is poured
for it.
The lift will be installed at the north-east corner of the addition. This will locate the lift nearly
half -way down the length of the lot, and it will be obscured by construction and current fencing.
It probably won't be obvious from street level.
The lift will require a landing to the north of the addition, in order to accommodate both
residents' access to the north entrance.
WHEELCHAIR LIFT AND LANDING
The purpose of this addition is to make the house more accessible and inhabitable for one of
the owners, who is handicapped and is no longer able to manage the stairs.
Because of of small lot, a wheelchair ramp is not practical. A wheelchair lift can be installed,
landing on a small platform to the north of the addition
The current north porch was constructed in 1994. The pressure -treated wood is in good
condition and could be reused for an 8' x 6' landing or deck. (8' east -west, 6' north -south)
The porch railings were reconstructed 2014 with HP approval. The railings were reconstructed
in cedar, and meet ADA and city guidelines, except that a new water -shedding rail -cap would be
added if reused as a landing/deck railing.
The deck/landing would provide an entry platform for the lift on the north-east side (nearest
the addition. Bruno offers a gate that connects to landing supports and that unlocks only when
the Bruno lift is elevated and in position, another safety precaution.
Stairs on the north would provide easy access for more the more able-bodied. The 4' or 5'
wide steps need to start one foot in from the north-east support post, in order to connect with
the existing sidewalk to the garage. For safety reasons, the stairs should have an inward -
opening gate at deck/landing level, matching the railing - a wheelchair could not then
accidentally open the stair gate by bumping into it.
Because the deck will be 3.5' above grade, the stairs will have handrails matching the deck
railing.
This platform could be built with reused materials and in accordance with the city guideline
regarding decks. Further consultation with Historic Preservation staff would be welcome.
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DOORS
The primary criteria for doors is that they be at least 36" wide, wide enough for easy passage of
a wheelchair.
The existing non -historic French doors between the dining room and porch are in good condition
and will be retained for entry to addition from the house.
Entrance door.
Needs a left inward swing. A half Lite door would let in natural light and textured glass would
provide privacy. One option is pictured below, although I'd prefer a single panel on the lower
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The bathroom door will be a barn door, opening along the wall than rather into the entry area.
One possibility is the MIMI Door from Lowe's.
There are no windows in the bathroom, so the only option for natural light is through the door.
Since this will be on the interior, and one of the last things to be installed, I intend to continue
looking for a half-light barn door, with a solid panel that would be safer around a wheelchair.
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Windows on the addition will duplicate the existing windows, as nearly as practical.
The existing windows have uniform proportions are uniform throughout 1st floor (except
kitchen) and stairway landing - 30" x 58" openings
There is no ornamentation on interior woodwork, except panel moulding around each set of
windows. Interior windows have sills and aprons that run across the entire group (when
multiple).
The only ornamentation on the exterior is the trim at the top of each group. Exterior windows
have a sill but no apron.
The triple window has a finished exterior dimension of 108.5 inches (width) by 66.5 inches
height (including top trim.)
Windows on the west and north side of the addition should match the proportions and finishing
of those in the existing house, as closely as possible. The single window on the east side of the
addition should match the kitchen window, with an opening approximately 34" x 37".
All windows are three -over -one panes, and that configuration will be duplicated as nearly as
possible.
Wood finishing can be constructed around them to match that on the existing windows, inside
and out. Again, the finishing of windows is consistent throughout the house, both for interior and
exterior window trim.
Specific finishing
Interior trim consists of 5" at the side and head of a group, and 5" stained wood between
windows when windows are in groups. The interior borders of window groups are trimmed with
a simple length of wall panel moulding, for the entire length of a group.
The exterior finishing is equally simple and a bit smaller - 3 3/4" boards at either side of a
group. Within a group, there is 5 1/2" inches of board between windows within a group. The
head appears to be the same size as the sides and has a length of trim at the top.
All windows on the first floor are situated at the same height, with the apron beginning 22'
above the floor.
All windows in the house are 3 over 1 glass panes, with munitions running vertically on the top
sash. Window for the addition should match this design
Replacement casings are available from a number be manufacturers, and should be adapted
to match the current window configuration (3 over 1).
Andersen's Woodwright series is one possibility, although other manufacturers of similar
products might provide equally appropriate products and might be considered. Unfortunately,
windows are one of the construction products that is currently subject to supply -chain delays.
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There will be windows on the foundation or basement similar to those on the house, one on
each side of the addition, centered under the window on that side. These windows will match
those on the house, as nearly as possible.
Basement windows are 34" x 22" located as shown above. Framing for the basement windows
appears to be entirely functional and is concealed behind the stucco.
All foundation work on the addition will also be covered with stucco.
Staff Report April 7, 2022
Historic Review for HPC22-0015: 109 (119) East College
District: Downtown
Classification: Local landmark
The applicant, Bryce Carlson, is requesting approval for a proposed sign project at 109 East College Street, a
Local Landmark property in the Downtown District. The project consists of the installation of three signs on
the rear tower addition.
Applicable Regulations and Guidelines:
10.0 The Secretary of the Interior's Standards forRehabi&ation
Iowa City Downtown District Storefront and Signage Guidelines
StaffComments
109 East College Street (see Fig. 1, attachment 1): The Dooley Block was a 4-bay, 2-story brick building built
beginning in ca. 1874 with this bay. In 1929, the middle two bays were razed for the construction of the Sears,
Roebuck & Co. building. The west bay, at 109 College, is one of the outer bays of the original building that
remains and extends the full depth of the lot. This bay has functioned as an autonomous building since 1929.
The building fiSade includes a mixture of Late Victorian Romanesque and Italianate details. At the lower
level, the transom was remodeled with the addition of prism glass prior to 1940, the sign band was removed
or altered and the store front has been more recently updated.
In late 2020, the Commission approved several changes to the exteriors of this and the adjacent buildings to
the east. The project also included the construction of a multi -family tower building as an addition to 109
East College Street.
The applicant is proposing three signs for the tower building. A large aluminum and Lexan sign will be
installed in the upper portion of the west fagade of the tower. The letters are about 5 foot tall. The sign
dimensions fit within the requirements of the Iowa City Sign Regulations. On the east side of the building, at
the grade level of the building, a smaller aluminum and Lexan sign will be installed. On the north side, at the
west end, a third sign will be installed at the building parapet wall. The letters in this area are 38 inches tall.
The guidelines are limited in recommendations applicable to this project. In order to review projects that are
not covered in individual sections, the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation are included in
Section 10. Since this tower is new construction, most of the Standards are not relevant to the project. The
Iowa City Downtown District has also published Storefront and Signage Guidelines (the portion on signs is
included in the packet). The signage guidelines encourage projecting signs, durable materials, dimensional
letterforms, and a scale to fit the building. Sign placement should take into consideration the architectural
features and proportions of the building and when a sign band exists fit signs into the original space of the
sign band. Fascia signs are installed when no clear sign band exists. A Certificate of Appropriateness (COA)
exists to provide conditions in which sign applications may be approved by staff. That COA is attached for
reference.
The proposed signs for this project, do not meet all of the conditions for staff review and approval, because
the building is not historic and does not include a dedicated sign band. Several conditions in the COA are met
by the sign. In Staffs opinion, the new signs are sized to fit the building and are located to take advantage of
architectural features that provide a location for the signs. The signs also comply with the Iowa City Sign
Regulations and is located high above the historic buildings. For this reason, staff finds the proposed signs
appropriate for the tower addition.
Recommended Motion
Move to approve a Certificate of Appropriateness for the project at 109 (119) East College Street as
presented in the application.
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CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS
Commercial Sign Installation
A meeting of the Iowa City Historic Preservation Commission was held in an electronic meeting platform
because of the dangers of COVID-19 on August 13, 2020 at 5:30 pm. The following members were present:
Kevin Boyd, Helen Burford, Sharon DeGraw, Lyndi Kiple, Jordan Sellergren, and Austin Wu.
By a vote of 6-0, the Commission approved commercial sign installation as a pre -approved item eligible for a
Minor Review if the following conditions are met:
• The sign is a surface mount or painted sign, installed in an existing, historic sign band on the front of
a commercial building, or
• The sign is a projecting sign located below the second -floor window sill, a minimum of 8 feet above
the sidewalk and projecting a maximum of 4 feet, and
• The sign is scaled to fit the building and takes into consideration the architectural features and
proportions of the building in its design
• The sign is not be installed on or obscuring any original architectural features such as columns,
Pilasters, band boards, or trim.
• Signs on masonry buildings are anchored into masonry joints and do not damage historic masonry
• Sign materials do not damage or discolor historic materials over time (such as rust)
• The sign has limited illumination. Plastic signs with painted letters where the entire face of the sign is
illuminated is not allowed
Pre -approved items may be approved by a Minor Review conducted by Staff if all conditions are met.
The project is approved subject to the conditions specified in this certificate, notations in the application, and
the discussion by the Commission as provided in City Code Section 14-8E-2. All work is to meet the
specifications of the guidelines unless otherwise noted. Any additional work that falls under the purview of
the Historic Preservation Commission that is not specified in this certificate will need a separate review.
Approval by the Historic Preservation Commission does not constitute final approval for a project. Contact
the Building Department to determine if a building permit is required to carry out the project. The Historic
Preservation Commission does not review applications for compliance with zoning ordinance and building
code. n
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Iowa City His Preservatiommission
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To City Council and Geoff Fruin, City Manager
CC Alex Hachtman, Chair, Parks and Recreation Commission
From Kevin Boyd, Chair, Iowa City Historic Preservation Commission
RE Montgomery Butler House
Date TO BE DATED AND SENT AFTER APRIL 14 MEETING
The request: Both the Historic Preservation Commission and the Parks and Recreation
Commission are requesting the formation of a working group to investigate possible reuses of
the Montgomery -Butler House, that would include appropriate City staff, members of both our
commissions, Iowa River Trail and Waterworks Park users, and perhaps other interested
members of the public. We ask for support for the working group. The goal would be to explore
potential uses and recommend to City leadership a decision of some kind on this property.
The Parks and Recreation Commission unanimously supported this idea at their March 9, 2022
meeting. The Historic Preservation Commission at their April 14, 2022 meeting.
Background: The City acquired this historic asset in the 1990s as part of the land acquisitions
for the water plant site. Shortly after, the City received a grant to moth -ball the property to
preserve it for future use. While it is located in Waterworks Prairie Park, the land surrounding
the water treatment facility at the park is maintained by the Public Works Department.
Previous City leaders made this commitment. The City acquired a historic asset in the late
1990s as part of the land acquisition for the water plant site. The City received a grant to moth-
ball the property for future reuse. As part of the agreement to build the water plant, city staff
agreed to find a use for the building "when funds become available."
The City owns this property and needs to address it. It's been ignored for too long. One of
the City's strategic plan goals is to "Invest in Public Infrastructure, Facilities and Fiscal
Reserves." Part of this goal is about addressing unaddressed issues. This property is one of
them. It's part of the City -owned public infrastructure, which needs to be addressed.
The City has had recent success in adaptive reuse of historic properties. Public Space
One's new home at 225 and 229 N Gilbert is a great example of the City preserving historic
resources and opening up discussions and ideas from the community about the use for these
historic assets. We've got creative people in this City; we should use their creativity to explore
uses. The working group should invite a community discussion about exploring potential uses
for this historic asset. Additionally, grants are often available for historic property adaptive reuse.
It's the right thing to do during the climate crisis. Another city goal in the strategic plan is
"Demonstrate Leadership in Climate Action." The structure already contains the embodied
energy, the energy used to construct the building - its materials, transport, and assembly. If the
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City Hall, 410 E Washington Street, Iowa City. IA. 52240
building is demolished because of neglect, that energy is lost, and we add to the landfill. Let's
explore if there's adaptive reuse to this city -owned resource before it's added to the landfill.
It's part of our shared history. Cultural continuity between generations stitches together our
past and our future. Walter and Elizabeth Butler were a little like the godparents of Iowa City.
When the territorial legislature needed a place to meet in Iowa City, the Butlers built what came
to be known as Butler's Capitol. After the territorial legislature passed racist laws requiring Black
residents to get a bond from white residents, the Butlers secured the bond for the first Black
Iowa City residents. After Walter's death, Elizabeth lived in this house with her second husband,
Martin Montgomery. They operated a ferry to cross the Iowa River on this site. This structure
was likely built between 1856 and 1859. Old-time Iowa City residents may remember the old
Butler Bridge that crossed the Iowa River near this site.
Montgomery -Butler House & Farmstead
Waterworks Prairie Park
One of the oldest structures in Johnson
County, the Montgomery -Butler house
- was built around 1858 for the family of
CIE f'� Elizabeth (Galbreath) Butler Montgomery
L.J (widow of Martin Montgomery) and her
Butler children.
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This area is also historically significant
for its support of a steam -powered saw
mill and a ferry service across the Iowa
River (known as "Butler's Landing') ,
which began in 1854. The Montgomery -
Butler House is noted architecturally as
an example of a vernacular stone dwelling
with Greek Revival features that were
typical of residential architecture predating
the Civil War in Iowa City and Johnson
County.
The property also includes a partially
collapsed double corncrib dating from
the first half of the twentieth century and
several stone and concrete foundations of
former outbuildings built between the mid -
nineteenth and mid -twentieth centuries.
An important pioneer family in Johnson
County, Walter and Elizabeth Butler came
to Iowa City in 1839. Mr. Butler was a
local businessperson and real estate
investor. He died in 1844. Elizabeth
married Martin Montgomery in 1850.
Members of the Butler family lived on
the site until after Elizabeth's death in
1888. Since then, the house and farm
were rented to tenants who grew melons
on the fertile river bottomland, raised
livestock and operated a wood lot. The
Butler descendents sold the property in
1944. The house was vacant for about
twenty years before the City of Iowa
City acquired it in 1995 as part of land
purchased for the construction of the new
Iowa City Water Treatment Plant.
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MINUTES
PRELIMINARY
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
MARCH 10, 2022
EMMA HARVAT HALL
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Margaret Beck, Kevin Boyd, Carl Brown, Sharon DeGraw, Cecile
Kuenzli, Jordan Sellergren, Frank Wagner,
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Kevin Larson, Noah Stork, Deanna Thomann
STAFF PRESENT:
Jessica Bristow
OTHERS PRESENT:
Drew Wagenhoffer (Eagle Point Solar) and Laura Stunz (property
owner)
RECOMMENDATIONS TO COUNCIL: (become effective only after separate Council action)
CALL TO ORDER:
Chairperson Boyd called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.
PUBLIC DISCUSSION OF ANYTHING NOT ON THE AGENDA:
There was none
CONSENT AGENDA: CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS
810 North Johnson Street.
Bristow said that this house is on the corner of Johnson and Brown in the North Brown Street
Historic District. Bristow believes that it is Colonial Revival with some Craftsman characteristics.
Changes have been made over time, including removal of a solarium that was replaced by a
screened porch (commission approved), and additions on the back.
Bristow said the current proposal is to install solar panels and associated equipment. 12 solar
panels will be installed on the lower portion of the upper roof facing Johnson St. She said the
exact equipment placement is not yet known. The proposal comes to the committee because
the plan calls for panels to be installed on a roof of the house that is facing the street. Staff
would have approved this project if the panels could be installed on the flat roofs, but those
options would not work logistically. Bristow presented photoshopped pictures of the layout and
described the positioning of the panels. She also talked about some of the equipment but was
unsure of intended location. Bristow also summarized the National Park Service
recommendations for placing solar panels on historic buildings.
Boyd summarized the order of events and asked if there were any clarifying questions from the
committee. Kuenzli asked why the panels couldn't be placed on one of the additions or flat
roofs.
Drew Wagenhoffer from Eagle Point Solar answered, saying it would require turning the panels
slightly east, which would cause an approximate loss of 12% efficiency. An increase in panels
would be necessary to make up for that, and exterior conduit would also need to be installed on
the outside, causing them to be more visible. Homeowner Stunz stated that there are trees on
the east side that would limit solar exposure on other roofs, and that the proposed location is
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optimal for solar paneling. She also said that the layout would have minimal visual impact due to
the trees between the roof and the street.
Sellergren said she trusts that this would be the optimal placement and supports approval.
DeGraw stated that she lives diagonally across the street and doesn't think it will have negative
visual impact. Boyd also expressed support for approval.
MOTION: DeGraw moved to approve a Certificate of Appropriateness for the project at
810 North Johnson Street as presented in the application. Beck seconded the motion.
The Motion carried on a vote of 7-0 (Larson. Stork and Thomann absent).
REPORT ON HISTORIC PRESERVATION FUND PROJECTS:
Jessica Bristow provided an overview of the funding program. It was implemented in FY18 to
provide financial assistance for rehab and preservation of exterior architectural features of
properties. There are two types of funding which cover 50% of project cost (up to $5000) for a
project costing up to $10,000.: 1) Grants for owner -occupied properties with household incomes
of 140% of the median income of less. 2) No -interest Loans for income properties and
households exceeding the grant income cap. Properties that are either local landmarks, in
historic districts, or in Conservation Districts are eligible. Non -historic properties are not eligible
for this assistance.
FY18: 7 projects on 6 properties were assisted with $30,759 of the $80,000 cost. Examples:
816 East College in College Green District ($2250 grant for a $4500 project: Columns and piers
were repaired. 608 Rundell in the Longfellow District ($5,000 grant for a $27,000 project
(additional funding was received from other sources): Removed damaged wood siding on entire
house and replaced with cement board to match the garage.) 509 Rundell in Longfellow District
(Windows and storm door on first floor were repaired or replaced) 1223 Seymour (2 projects. 1)
Replaced wood shingle roof with new wood shingles. 2) Repaired siding and painted entire
house) 428 Clark Street (Replaced siding with cement board. HPC is beginning to experiment
with this material for siding.)
FY19: 7 completed projects on 6 properties were assisted with $26,362 of the $55,744 cost.
Examples: 423 Ronalds Street (Replaced or repaired outward -opening casement storm
windows and added opening screens). 624 N Gilbert Street (rental property) (Repaired
foundation problems and some windows.) Various other projects included enclosed porch
repairs, cement stairs, window and sash replacement or repair.
FY20: Eight projects were approved for assistance. Projects included foundation repair, porch
repair, windows, and some siding and soffit repair on 8 properties. Of note - replacement of a
100-year-old metal roof, and repairs on the kitchen addition on the Rose Hill house at 415
Davenport Street.
FY21: Nine projects were funded and 7 are completed. Cost of projects was $91,000 and
funding was $37,950, using estimates for the 2 projects yet to be completed. Work included
repairs or replacement of windows, siding and trim, some porch repair, and painting.
FY22: Bristow briefly summarized the projects that are currently in progress.
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CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES FOR FEBRUARY 15, 2022:
MOTION: Wagner moved to approve the minutes of the Historic Preservation Commission's
February 15, 2022, meeting, as written. Sellegren seconded the motion. The motion carried on
a vote of 7-0 (Larson, Stork and Thomann absent).
ADJOURNMENT:
Wagner moved to adjourn the meeting. Sellergren seconded. The meeting was adjourned at
6:35 pm.
Minutes submitted by Kathy Fitzpatrick
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HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION ATTENDANCE RECORD
2021-2022
TERM
05/13
06/10
7/08
7/21
8/12
9/09
10/14
11/18
12/9
01/13
2/15
3/10
NAME
EXP.
BECK,
6/30/24
--
--
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
MARGARET
BOYD, KEVIN
6/30/23
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
O/E
X
BROWN, CARL
6/30/23
X
O/E
X
O/E
X
X
O/E
O/E
X
O/E
O/E
X
BURFORD,
6/30/21
X
X
HELEN
DEGRAW,
6/30/22
X
X
O/E
O/E
X
X
X
X
O/E
X
X
X
SHARON
KUENZLI,
6/30/22
X
X
X
X
O/E
X
X
X
X
X
O/E
X
CECILE
KIPLE, LYNDI
6/30/22
X
X
X
LARSON,
6/30/24
X
X
O/E
X
O/E
X
X
O
X
O
KEVIN
PITZEN,
6/30/21
X
X
QUENTIN
SELLERGREN,
6/30/22
X
O/E
X
X
X
X
X
O/E
X
X
X
X
JORDAN
STORK, NOAH
6/30/24
X
X
X
O/E
X
X
X
X
X
O/E
THOMANN,
6/30/23
O/E
X
X
O/E
X
O/E
O/E
X
X
O/E
DEANNA
WAGNER,
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
FRANK
WU, AUSTIN
6/30/23
X
X
KEY: X = Present
O = Absent
O/E = Absent/Excused
--- = Not a Member
III"e'+ L7111.a
April 5, 2022
Cultural & Entertainment District Review Panel
Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs
600 E. Locust St.
Des Moines, IA50319
Iowa City
Historic Preservation Commission
City Hall, 410 E Washington Street, Iowa City. IA. 52240
RE: Downtown Iowa City Cultural & Entertainment District application
Dear Review Panelists,
On behalf of the Iowa City Historic Preservation Commission, I am writing to support the designation of
Downtown Iowa City as a Cultural & Entertainment District.
Our organization has partnered closely with Downtown Iowa City stakeholders in our recent successful
nomination to include Iowa City Downtown District in the National Register of Historic Places. Downtown
Iowa City is home to great historic resources and heritage businesses - some of which have been part of
the fabric of Iowa City for generations.
Anyone who comes to Downtown Iowa City can sense the history around them while feeling the
vibrancy is alive with culture. The blending of the historic and new makes Downtown Iowa City special.
The preservation community strongly supports this designation.
Downtown Iowa City has been a community gathering place since the city was founded - a place citizens
threw an impromptu party for the crew of the Ripple, the first steamboat that arrived in 1841. Today it's
a place where the community celebrates itself and what it creates, from Pride celebrations to the
Summer of the Arts. Historic venues are often home to these cultural events. There's nothing like going
to the landmark Englert Theatre or hearing live music in the now historic Pedestrian Mall.
Downtown Iowa City embodies the best of Iowa City, a place where anyone can celebrate who they are
or what they create. The historic buildings connect to our past while the community celebrates our
values and culture of today.
We have a great partnership with Downtown Iowa City stakeholders and are committed to ensure this
new district is successful. Downtown Iowa City is a unique place where historic resources and culture
come together to create something that deserves recognition. I urge you to select Downtown Iowa City
as a newly designated Cultural & Entertainment District.
Sincerely,
Key%^ r3oy�
Kevin Boyd
Chair, Iowa City Historic Preservation Commission