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Minutes - Historic Pres 3 15 01DF AFT HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION REGULAR SESSION Thursday, March 15, 2001 Auditorium, Carnegie Stout Library 360 W. 11th St., Dubuque, Iowa PRESENT: Chairperson Terry Mozena; Commission Members Chris Wand, Audrey Henson, Ken Kringle, Jim Gibbs and Pam Bradford; Staff Members Laura Carstens and Wally Wernimont Commission Member 5uzanne Guinn. AFF'd)AVIT OF COMPLTANCE: Staff presented an Affidavit of Compliance verifying the meeting was being held in compP, ance with the Iowa Open Meetings Law. CALL TO ORDER= The meeting was called to order at 5:00 p.m. lq~i~ The minutes of the February 14, 2001 and February 15, 2001 meetings were unanimously app, oved as submitted. Orr~ REVieW: Applic~Uon of St. Mark Community Center for a Certifica~ of Appropriat~a~s to replace a deteriorated sign with a new sign for property located at 1201 Sister Inez Turnmeyer, repres~iJve for St. Mark Community Center, was unable to attend U~is meeting. The Commission derided to review the case even though Sist~ [nez Coma~issioner Wand disoJssed the color scheme fofthe sign. Hestated hewould rather see a dark backcjround with r~jht lettering. The Commission also quesUoned whether the si~ was too large. Staff M~ ~ ~ the sign would need to comply with the Comm~ Gibbs stated that the sign was too large and overwhelming and would be distra~. He stated that he wishecl that the sign had a shaticrwer arch more in keeping Motion b~/Wand, seconded by Kringle, to approve the CerEF~ate of Appropriateness for the St. Mark CommunEy C~er sa3n with the conditions that the sign be made of w(x~l; be exl~aTk~ly lit; have shatlower arch on the top to reflect the buildings roof line; and the le;~edng. Motion was approved by the following vote: Aye - Kringle, Gibbs, Mozena, Minutes - Historic Preservation Commission March ~5, 200! Page 2 Comm'~:doner Bradford questioned the height of the addition. Mr. Henning stated it would be around ~5 f-~ Commissioner Wand suggested that the Hennings select windows that are more proporUonate to tJ~e adcEdon. Mr. Henning stated that there would be four vinyl windows Commissioner Gibbs commended Mr. Henning on restoring the front of the house. He questioned if the addiUon would be buirc on the slab fl~at is atreadY located atthe rear of roof, because of the cost. He said the siding would be cedar clapboard that will match the Wand stated t~Yc a gable roof would be cheaper, because the structural system would be the same ~mughout, while a hip rcx~ is not the same ~roughout. Cha'~person Mozena requested that Mr. Henning consider installing a hip roof, just to make some comparisons. Motion by Wand, seconded by Bradford, to approve the CerLLrm of Appropriateness for th~ addiUon t~ be added to t~ rear of b~e home at 452 Lora5 Boulevarcl, with t~' conditions to: 1) examine and explore roof options; 2) that the cedar clapboard siding be uniform with tJ~e original house; and 3) that tt~ windows be proportioned to the original DES~i~I ~: App'~ of David &.luF~e Cox for a Certificate of Appropriateness to W. 11~ Stree~ ~ Preservation Dislzic~ Minutes - Historic Preservation Commissk)n March 15, 2001 Page 3 Brad Smith, 757 S. Grandview Avenue, representing David and }ulie Cox, was in attendance, Mr. Smith s[abed tha~ the aluminum roof would be removed and replaced with a wood roof tt~t used decorative elements from the existing structure C~ IViozena asked if it was going to be a shed roof. Mr. Sm'~h st~'~d a sbed roof would exa~d to cover the entire porch, ~ Wand questioned if the roof would have a gutter. Mr. Smith did not know if a gutt3~r was induded. Commissioner Bradford house, and the pitch gave more of a shed feeling. He felt that the building does not need a Mr. Sm'~a~ si~ted Mr. Cox lust wanted to gather some information on porch sb/les. He said that Nr. Cox ~s open to ideas. C0m'~ G'~d3s said he would like a lot more deta'~ on the design work. He sa'~ he would like to se~ up a f~ne to meet with Mr. Cox, and would show building was going to havea porch, it should be very decorative and real~y elegant to fit the styleofthe house, staff Member Carstens suggested ~ railings on the.porch might needto meet BuF41ing Code. The Commission members requested that staff send Mr. Cox acopy of the ~'s ~. Motion by 8radfo~, seconded by Nozena, to table ~ appt~ation for a Ce~ of Appropriateness until a more cl~'ded application and dr-dw'mgs describing the details of the porch, such as roof pitch, columns, fairings, and size of porch roof, can be submitted. Notion was approved by t~e following vote: Aye - Kringle, Gibbs, Nozena, Bradford, Wand and Henson; Nay - none. DESIGN REVIEW: Application of David &:]ulie Cox for a Certificate of Appropriateness to add a porch roof on the fro~ of l~e building ~ at 460 Loras Boulevard in the W. 11th Street Historic Preservation District. David and Julie Cox were unable to attend the Meeting. Mr. Brad Smith attended the meeting Commlssiorer Q_hbs questioned the porch, and slSted Datless porch is bett~ for this building sL~le~ Mr. Smith stated h'mt the puq3ose of the porch was to shed water offthe main walkway ~ ~Gibbs~hewant~dmoredetai~o~theporch~. He ~ tJnat the porch is proporti~ ~e to t~e appropriate building, and the Commissioners all Minutes - Historic Preservation Commission March 15, 2001 Page4 Commissioner Wand stated that he would like to see the double brackets at the roofline Commissioner Gibbs said he would like to see the use of three posts at the corners, like another house on the street, as welt as support brackets. ~ , Chairperson Mozena stated that he would like to see the pitch of the porch roof replicate the Greek cap that is located above the door. He wanted the angle to be mimicked, and the porch roof to be above this cap. A~ until ~ Corr~sion could have a more detailed apPtk~tion~ drawings and Motion ~ approved by l~e lo,wing vote: Aye- Kringle, Gibbs, l~zena, ~ Wand ~ located at 514/516 Loras Boulevard as submitted. ~etion was approved by the that the ex~er~ of the porch was to c~,er the entire cor~rete st~op and to keep ice off the steps in the wir~ettime. SIGN REVIEW: Applicaiton of David Cox & Paul Action/RM Partnership for a Certificate of Appropriateness for property to install a projecting sign on the front of the building located at 514/516 Loras Boulevard in the W. 11th Street Historic Preservation District. DESIGN REVIEW: Application of David & Julie Cox for a Certificate of Appropriateness to extend the existing porch roof and add new posts and railings to the front of the building located at 620 628 Loras Boulevard in the W. 11th Street Historic Preservaiton District. Brad Smith represented David and Julie Cox, who were unable to attend the meeting. I~linutes - Historic Preservation Commission Han:h 15. 2001 Page5 Commi~'~ner Gibbs stated that he liked'the o~igJnal porch design also. He stated that the existing porch is more appropriate. He a~o stated ~ the wood rails would d'~'tract from the bu'~bg. He stated he would like to me~ With Mr. Cox and discuss a more appropriate design for the structure. He also asked for more detait on the porch supports. Commissioner Wand wondered if the railing could be replaced with a more appropriate historical style. He also suggested that the roof remain, and that the concrete stab located ~ the roof be reduced in size so the porch roof can cover the entire area. CommLssioner Gibbs gave Hr. Smith pictures of porches in the ama that might be-more appropriate for this style of house. Notion by Gibbs, seconded by Wand, to' table the application for a Certificate of Appropriateness until more detailed drawings and materials, and an explanation of the applicants' reaso~s for extending the porch and roof beyond the existing porch roof can be submitted. Notion was approved by the following vote: Aye - Kringle, Gibbs, Mozena, Bradford, Wand and Henson; Nay - none. Rudy Vera, 10198 River Vista Drive, requested advice concerning replacing a roof on the ~ located at 970 Otive Street. IVlr, Veta asked the Commission to review his design to remove all aluminum siding and to replace the exis'dng roof witfl a new roof of a differerfc style application. The Commission recommended that he consult with an architect to evaluate the advised Mr. Vera to talk to properb/(~a~ers who have done sknilar projects. They also stated that he could get advice from an ~ on the pitch of the roof and the location of dormers. with a deck bu'flt above the roof with pla"m 2x2" ~irmgs. She said she planed to reuse the existing sicYmg on the new garage. She said tile garage would be bu'~t into the side of the hill, with two garage doors tike the ones at/~95 Grove Terrace. Comm'~ioners felt that the Jane Oswalkd, 390 S. Grandview, requested advice concerning adding a garage to the property located at 485 Arlington Street. Ms. Oswald stated that the garage would have a flat roof, with a deck built above the roof with plain 2x2" railings. She said she planned to reuse th existing siding on the new garage. She said the garage would be built into the side of the hill, with two garage doors like the ones at 1295 Grove Terrace. Commissioners felt that the proposal generally was appropriate, and recommended that the railings be stained or painted to match the house trim. ITEMS FROM COMISSION: The Commission discussed the use of the Hardiplank product in restoration projects. Commissioner Kringle agreed to gather data about this project. He stated that staff from the State Historical Preservation Society are currently doing tests on the product. to matoh the house trim. I'i'EMS FROM COMMISSION: The Commissi~ disowned lfle use of the Hard~a~k product b re~or~t~c~ projects. Commissioner Kringle agreed to.gather data about this producL He stated that staff fm the State Historical Presmvation Sodety are currently doing tests on the produc~. Minutes - Historic Preservation Commission March 15, 2001 Staff Member Carstens ~[.ed that staff had prepared recommendations for the historic preservation incentives and initiatives~ at the request of t~e Chairperson. The Commission discussed the staff's recommendations for the Historic Preservation Revolving Loan Fund. staff to confer with the Housing Services DeparLment and the Community and Economic approved by ~ ~ voba: Aye- Kringle, Gibbs, Mozena, Bradford, Wand and Henson; Nay- None. The Commission disoJssed the Historic Preservation Homeowner Grant Program. Motion by Wand, seconded by Hozena, to approve the recomm~ for Planning Services s[aff to confer with the Housing Services Depa~ b,ent and the Community and Economic Development Deparbnent to suggest the composition of a grant review gc~mit~ee, how t~e grants would be p~, and the ways the grant program cot.,~i be marketed. Motion was approved by the following vo~: Aye - Kringte, Gibbs, Neeena, Bradford, Wand and Henson; Nay - none_ The Commission reviewed and approved the draft letter to the C~y Manager offering their ass;sLc~ce wfth the historic presentation init'~dves recently approved by the City Council to: expand the Urban Revitalization Program to indude all historic districts; and ask the Stat~ to provide an alternate mechanism for appeals. Commissioners discussed the Oty Council's direction for the Commission to work with the Board of Realtors. ~ Mozena appoint~ Commissioner Gibbs and himself to meet with the Dubuque Area Board of Reat~ors to discuss how best to'prov'~e h~ormation ~ ~rrchasa-s of h~ic properties regarding r~ulat~ms and incentive~ Com~ discussed the Oty Council's direction for the Historic Preservation Commission to form a ~ ~ Ferrari to fund or provide l-~todc pr~_~vatlon services beyond the City through partnerships with local organizations. After d~n, Chairperson Mozena Sodety represent es. Ti'EMS FROM STAFF: The Commission dL~c~sed a letter tJ~a~ was sent to Brian Frank by Planning Services s~aff regarding his apptica~on for a Certificate of Economic Hardship for [335-[349 Dell Street. Commission has requested in previous Commission meetings was reasonable. Motion by Wand, seconded by Henson, t~ receive and file the ~. ~ was approved by the follow~g vote: Aye- Kr'ingte, G;~bbs, Mozena, Bradford, Wand and Henson; Nay - none. The Commission discussed the development of historic district design guidelines. Staff Hember Carstens explained that the CTo/ has received a grant from t~ State Histodc Minutes - Historic Preservation Commission March I5, Page 7 Presewation ~ to develop design guidelines for properties in historic districts. She also stated that the CRy r~s I:~ money to develop design guidermes for streetscape make a co~ design guidelines manual-for all h~ ~ Commissioner Wand recommended there should additional people, outside of C~ staff, as parc of a sb~5~ng committee for the project. He suggested people, from the Dubuque County Historical Socteb/; Dubuque P'taln 5tre~ LimiL~d, ne~ assod~s, as well as ob~r Notion by Wanch seconded by Henson, to recommend to the Cib/Nanager that the Cib/ combine bo~ projects, to add Commissioner Gibbs and staff from the Hous'mg and Building Deparb-nents, and to expa~3d the design guidermes, advbory cemmitt~e to include represet31~dves from outside b'3e City organization~ Motion was approved by the following voba: Aye-~ Kringle; Gibbs, Mo-z~na, Bradford, Wand and Henson; Nay- None. parl3qer on activities, in keep~ with this year's theme of historic neighborhood schools. The meeting adjourned a~ 8:;L0 pJ~. Wanly Wernimont, Assistant Planner Adopted