Minutes_Historic Preservation Commission 12.14.23City of Dubuque Consent Items # 01.
City Council Meeting
ITEM TITLE: Minutes and Reports Submitted
SUMMARY:
SUGGESTED
DISPOSITION:
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
Copyrighted
February 5, 2024
City Council Proceedings of January 16, 2024; Historic Preservation
Commission of December 14, 2023 and January 18, 2024; Housing
Commission of April 25, 2023; Proof of Publication for City Council
Proceedings of December 29, 2023 and January 3, 2024.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
City Council Proceedings of January 16, 2024
Historic Preservation Commission of December 14,
2023
Type
Supporting Documentation
Supporting Documentation
Historic Preservation Commission of January 18, 2024 Supporting Documentation
Housing Commission of April 25, 2023 Supporting Documentation
Proof of Publication for City Council Proceedings of Supporting Documentation
December 29, 2023
Proof of Publication for City Council Proceedings of Supporting Documentation
January 3, 2024
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MINUTES
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
REGULAR SESSION
5:30 p.m.
Thursday, December 14, 2023
City Council Chambers, Historic Federal Building Room 250
Commissioners Present: Chairperson Melissa Daykin Cassill; Commissioners Thea
Dement, Bill Doyle, Janice Esser, Tim Gau and Heidi Pettitt
Commissioners Excused: Christina Monk and Rick Stuter
Commissioners Unexcused: None
Staff Members Present: Wally Wernimont, Chris Happ Olson and Matt O'Brien
CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Daykin Cassill at
5:30 p.m.
MINUTES: Motion by Esser, seconded by Gau, to approve the minutes of the October
19, 2023 meeting as submitted. Motion carried by the following vote: Aye — Dement,
Doyle, Esser, Gau, Pettitt and Daykin Cassill; Nay — none.
ACTION ITEMS:
DEMOLITION PERMIT
Applicant: Gronen
Owner- Molo Oil Company
Address: 897 Central Avenue
Project- Demolition of existing Big Ten Mart for Dubuque Forward Pocket Park
District: Downtown Neighborhood Conservation District
Staff Member Happ Olson presented the staff report noting that the property is in the
Downtown Neighborhood Conservation District. She provided the Commission imagery
and history of the property. This included 1891-1970 Sanborn maps, Kriviskey 1978-79
Survey, Jacobsen 2003 Phase III Survey, and 1933-2000 building permits showing
alterations to the existing building. The existing building, proposed to be demolished by
the applicant, does not appear on the Sanborn maps. According to the building
permits, the building was constructed in 1972. Happ Olson stated that the surveys
show the building on the property is non -supporting and non-contributing. She also
stated that the building has held a Vacant Building License since 2019.
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December 14, 2023
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Commissioner Dement asked Staff if the structures present on the 1891-1909 Sanborn
maps were torn down. Staff Member Happ Olson stated that they were torn down.
Emmett Clair, 1658 W. Menzemer Road, Elizabeth, IL, representing applicant Gronen,
spoke to the Commission. He stated that Gronen and Dubuque Forward desire to
remove the Big 10 Mart from the city's landscape and create something new. Clair also
stated that underground utilities have been removed and other utilities will be removed
within the remaining structure.
Chairperson Daykin Cassill stated that she approves demolition of the structure since it
is not historically nor architecturally significant. Commissioner Gau said that he agrees
with Daykin Cassill.
Motion by Dement, seconded by Gau, approve the application as submitted since the
structure is not architecturally nor historically significant. Motion carried by the following
vote: Aye — Dement, Doyle, Esser, Gau, Pettitt and Daykin Cassill; Nay — none.
DESIGN REVIEW
Applicant: GRTD Investments, LLC
Owner: GRTD Investments, LLC
Address: 656-662 W. 11 t" Street
Project: Replace asphalt shingle roof with stamped metal roof
District: West 11t" Street Historic District
Staff Member Happ Olson presented the staff report noting that the structure is a duplex
in a local historic district. She stated the applicant is seeking approval for the metal roof
installation on the structure. The roof was previously covered with asphalt shingles.
Happ Olson provided to the Commission Pictometry imagery, photos from the public -
right -of -way, Kriviskey 1978-79 survey, Jacobsen 2003 Phase IV survey information,
building permit records, and 1891-1970 Sanborn Fire Insurance Maps, among other
information. The structure is shown as supportive in the Kriviskey Survey and
contributing in the Jacobsen Survey. She stated that the Commission shall consider the
request for rehabilitation as if the structure has not yet been altered.
Commissioner Gau asked staff for clarification on the approval process. Staff Member
Happ Olson stated that a project with no material change of appearance can be signed
off on through staff approval and that different material and design requires Commission
approval, which is why the project is before the Commission. Commissioner Dement
asked staff to explain the distinctive architectural characteristics for the structure as
contributing. Happ Olson stated that the structure has been modified over the years,
but the early 20t" century duplex form has been maintained and the structure
contributes to the character and fabric of the neighborhood. Commissioner discussed
whether the roof was as shiny in person as it is in the photos. Happ Olson stated that
the photos are a good representation. Commissioner Dement said that she drove by the
property and the sheen was noticeable.
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December 14, 2023
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Rhonda Lampe, representing GRTD Investments, at 3250 Kennedy Circle, Dubuque,
spoke to the Commission. She stated that she believes that the metal roof does not
distract. Lampe also stated that miscommunication occurred between GRTD and the
roofing contractor. Commissioner Doyle asked her if she is a property manager for
GRTD. Lampe stated that she is a property manager. Commissioner Esser stated that
she has issue with the roof being uneven and wavy in appearance. Chairperson Daykin
Cassill stated that guidelines need to be followed even though roof has been changed
throughout the years. Commissioner Esser stated that she prefers for metal roofs a
darker color and lower sheen. Commissioner Dement asked if there is a way to apply
matte or texture to the roof. Staff member Happ Olson stated that would likely void the
warranty for the roof if we required a post -installation modification. Commissioner Doyle
stated that the asphalt shingle was not historically significant and he can approve of a
metal roof that is not steep with a low profile. Commissioner Esser stated that she can
approve of a metal roof if its matte and low profile. Commissioner Dement does not
approve of a shiny metal roof. Chairperson Daykin Cassill stated that she would like to
see something with less reflection and more texture. Commissioner Esser asked if
seams and roof edges can be covered up. Staff Happ Olson stated that larger gutters
can hide roof edges, like a Yankee Gutter that is a visible historic feature. She stated
that in this situation, the roof does not meet most of the qualities that are outlined in the
Architectural Guidelines under consideration for metal roofs. She stated that there are
other details like texture, design and color which could have helped make the roof
appropriate, but this was installed in a way that attracts attention to the roof.
Motion by Gau, seconded by Dement, to approve the application as submitted. Motion
denied by the following vote: Aye — Gau; Nay — Dement, Doyle, Esser, Pettitt and
Daykin Cassill.
ITEMS FROM PUBLIC: None
ITEMS FROM COMMISSION: None
ITEMS FROM STAFF:
194 Alpine Street: Staff and Commission discussed the spacing of spindles and profile
of railing not meeting the Certificate of Appropriateness approved by the Commission
on September 28, 2023. The Commission would like staff to ensure that the conditions
for Certificate of Appropriateness approval are being followed, especially in regards to
the profile of the railing and the spacing of the spindles.
HPC Workplan Discussion: Staff updated the 2023 Workplan which was included in the
packet. There were no new additions, but updates to existing items, including in -process
grants and a potential 2026 memorial for the historic Rockdale flood. With no
comments, Happ Olson stated that she would bring back the edited document for
review and approval in January.
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December 14, 2023
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Dubuque Brewing and Malting Update: Staff distributed a December 13'" Telegraph
Herald article via email to the Commission on the date of publication. The article
outlined the current state of deconstruction, the climate of the City Council, updates
from the developer and the impacts to businesses and neighbors, including the
demolition of two houses adjacent to the restaurant the Copper Kettle to accommodate
the establishment's parking needs. Happ Olson noted in the email that the buildings are
not in a conservation district or local historic district and therefore there is no historic
review triggered.
ADJOURNMENT: Motion by Esser, seconded by Gau to adjourn the December 14,
2023 Commission meeting. Motion carried by the following vote: Aye — Dement, Doyle,
Esser, Gau, Pettitt and Daykin Cassill; Nay — none.
The meeting adjourned at 6:34 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Wally Wernimont, Planning Services Director Adopted