Minutes_Historic Preservation Commission 4 19 18 Copyrighted
May 7, 2018
City of Dubuque Consent Items # 1.
ITEM TITLE: Minutes and Reports Submitted
SUMMARY: Cable TV Commission of 5/2; City Council Proceedings of
4/16, 4/23, 4/30; Civil Service Commission of 4/26; Historic
Preservation of 4/19; Investment Oversight Advisory
Commission of 4/25; Library Board of Trustees of 2/22;
Zoning Board of Adjustment of 4/26; Proof of Publication
for City Council Proceedings of 4/2, 4/16, 4/23; Proof of
Publication for List of Claims and Summary of Revenues
for Month Ending 3/31.
SUGGESTED DISPOSITION: Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
Cable N Commission Minutes of 5/2/18 Supporting Documentation
City Council Proceedings of 4/16/18 Supporting Documentation
City Council Proceedings of 4/23/18 Supporting Documentation
City Council Proceedings of 4/30/18 Supporting Documentation
Civil Service Minutes of 4/26/18 Supporting Documentation
Historic Preservation Commission Minutes of 4/19/18 Supporting Documentation
InvestmentOversightAdvisory Commission Minutesof Supporting Documentation
4/24/18
Library Board of Trustees Minutes of 2/22/18 Supporting Documentation
Zoning Board of Adjustment Minutes of 4/26/18 Supporting Documentation
Proof of Publication for City Council Proceedings Supporting Documentation
4/2/18
Proof of Publication for City Council Proceedings of Supporting Documentation
4/16/18
Proof of Publication for City Council Proceedings of Supporting Documentation
4/23/18
Proof of Publication for List of Claims/Summary of Supporting Documentation
Revenues ME 3/31
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MINUTES
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
REGULAR SESSION
5:30 p.m.
Thursday, April 19, 2018
City Council Chamber, Historic Federal Building
Commissioners Present: Chairperson Emily Hilgendort, Commissioners Christina
Monk, AI Kopcyzk, David Klavitter, John McAndrews, Kayla Morrison and Joseph Rapp.
Commissioners Excused: CommissionerJuan Nieto.
Commissioners Unexcused: None.
Staff Members Present: Wally Wernimont and David Johnson.
CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Hilgendort at 5:30
p.m.
AFFIDAVIT OF COMPLIANCE: Staff presented an Affidavit of Compliance verifying
the meeting was being held in compliance with the lowa Open Meetings Law.
MINUTES: Motion by Klavitter, seconded by Morrison, to approve the minutes of the
March 15, 2018 meeting as submitted. Motion carried by the following vote: Aye—
Klavitter, Kopcyzk, Monk, McAndrews, Morrison, Rapp and Hilgendorf; Nay— None.
DEMOLITION PERMIT: Application of Pablo Ramirez to demolish the building at 344 E.
16�° Street in the Washington Neighborhood Conservation District.
Staff Member Johnson presented the staff report. He described the type of structure
and referred to the existing condition of the building. He noted that the property had
been damaged by a fire. He referred to photos of the fire damage. He reviewed the
process for a demolition permit. He referred to the historical surveys of the building,
noting that the earlier surveys indicated the building is not architecturally or historically
significant; however, the recent 2015 survey deemed the building to be a contributing
structure to a historic district. He explained that due to the heavy fire and water
damage to the building, most of the building would need to be reconstructed and it
wnuld lose the majority of its historic fabric, and therefore, wnuld not be architecturally
or historically significant.
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Pablo Ramirez, 1598 Washington Street, noted that he owns the adjacent property. He
said that he has acquired the property in question. He said he spoke with Fire Marshal
Mark Burkle and said that in order to fix the building, he would basically have to
demolish the majority of it and rebuild.
Commissioner Klavitter asked Mr. Ramirez if he an opportunity to talk to Heritage
Works. Mr. Ramirez said that he did not talk to Heritage Works; however, he did have
City officials look at the property, and they have said that the building would have to
come down.
Chairperson Hilgendorf asked if the building will be salvaged. Mr. Ramirez said he has
not considered salvaging the building. He said that with the fire and water damage, the
majority of the architectural features have been destroyed.
Commissioner Klavitter noted that he will probably weigh the latest survey with regard
to the historical and architectural significance of the building. He said that the building
is located in a high density residential area, and it appears to retain a lot of its original
features. He explained that there are historic tax credits available and the non-profit
organization, Heritage Works, is available to help assist the property owner.
Commissioner Monk discussed that the building is similar to the property located across
the street. She noted that since due to the fire and water damage to the building and
that most of the building would need to be removed, that she was in favor of approving
a demolition permit.
Commissioner Klavitter said there is an opportunity that Heritage Works could evaluate
the building.
Commissioner Monk said that she would encourage the salvaging of any material from
the building, if possible.
Motion by Monk, seconded by Morrison, to approve the application to demolish the
building at 344 E. 1 th Street as submitted. Motion carried by the following vote: Aye —
Kopcyzk, Monk, McAndrews, Morrison, Rapp and Hilgendorf; Nay — Klavitter.
ITEMS FROM PUBLIC: Bill Doyle, employee with Heritage Works, located at 1791
Central Avenue, said that he attended to experience a Historic Preservation
Commission meeting and to introduce himself.
ITEMS FROM COMMISSION:
NAPC Forum: Staff Member Johnson wanted to remind the Commissioners of the
opportunity to attend the NAPC Forum in Des Moines, IA July 18-22, 2018. He said the
Planning Services Department has secured funding for commissioners to attend the
conference.
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April 19, 2018
Joseph Rapp, Christine Monk, Emily Hilgendorf, and David Klavitter expressed interest
in attending the forum. Commissioner Monk said the program is primarily on Friday and
Saturday. She said the scholarship application noted that they will need to attend two
full days for the grant. Commissioners Monk and Hilgendorf said that they will definitely
attend the conference.
Farewell to Dave Johnson: Commissioner Monk thanked Staff Member Johnson for his
work with the Commission. Staff Member Johnson thanked the Commission and
explained that he will still be involved with the Commission through his capacity as the
Building Services Manager.
Staff Member Johnson introduced Assistant Planner Wally Wernimont. He noted that
Wally was previously assigned to the Historic Preservation Commission, and he
currently conducts Section 106 reviews between the City and the State Historic
Preservation Office.
ITEMS FROM STAFF:
Staff Approvals: Staff Member Johnson noted there were no staff approvals since the
last meeting.
Historic Preservation Month: Staff Member Johnson explained the activities that will be
taking place during Historic Preservation Month. He explained the Historic Preservation
Commission is sponsoring the first 200 vehicles to visit Eagle Point Park on May 5�n
He explained they are providing funding to Steeple Square for the copying of a
brochure. He explained that Chairperson Hilgendorf will attend the May 2"d City Council
meeting to accept the proclamation for Historic Preservation Month.
NAPC Forum Photos: Commissioner Monk referred to the photo that was taken for the
NAPC Forum, and that she liked it.
ADJOURNMENT: Motion by Monk, seconded by Klavitter, to adjourn the April 19,
2018 Commission meeting. Motion carried by the following vote: Aye — Klavitter,
Kopczyk, McAndrews, Monk, Morrison, Rapp, and Hilgendorf; Nay — None.
The meeting adjourned at 6:05 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Wally Wernimont, Assistant Planner Adopted