Minutes_Historic Preservation Commission 01.18.24City 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
Dubuque
THE CITY OF 10mig
lll-M� Clly
DUB E 11`11I►
2. /7 20122013
Masterpiece on the Mississippi 2017*2019
MINUTES
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
REGULAR SESSION
5:30 p.m.
Thursday, January 18, 2024
City Council Chambers, Historic Federal Building
Commissioners Present: Acting Chairperson Thea Dement, Commissioners Bill
Doyle, Janice Esser, Tim Gau, Christina Monk, Heidi Pettitt and Rick Stuter
Commissioners Excused: Melissa Daykin Cassill
Commissioners Unexcused: None
Staff Members Present: Wally Wernimont and Chris Happ Olson
CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order by Acting Chairperson Dement at
5:30 p.m.
MINUTES: Motion by Esser, second by Pettitt, to approve the minutes of the December
14, 2024 meeting as submitted. Motion carried by the following vote- Aye — Dement,
Doyle, Esser, Andrews, Monk, Pettitt, and Stuter; Nay — none.
ACTION ITEMS:
Q=6*1 'k1INAT/IATA
Applicant- Rudy & Shawn Vera
Owner: Rudy & Shawn Vera (aka 561 Wilbur St.)
Address- 560 Jefferson Street
Project: Reside primary fagade from painted OSB to stone veneer
District: West 11th Street Historic District
Staff Member Happ Olson presented the staff report noting the request. She referred to
the architectural and historical significance of the property, being a contributing building
in the West 11th Street Historic District. She described the physical characteristics of
the property. She referred to aerial photos, 19th Century panoramas, and Sanborn Fire
Insurance Map, as well as a variety of photography from the 21 St Century. She referred
to previously approved Certificate of Appropriateness for the property which allowed for
the remodeling of the primary fagade, noting that the infill siding must be stucco to
match the original material. She described that the space is a converted garage with
Minutes — Historic Preservation Commission
January 18, 2024
Page 2
OSB Board infilling the garage door opening. Happ Olson explained the applicant is
proposing to cover the infill section of the primary fagade with stone veneer.
Acting Chairperson Dement asked if there is stone on the building now. Happ Olson
noted that some of the original building is stone covered with stucco.
Shawn Vera, 970 Olive Street noted they are installing Becker Stone on the front fagade
of the building. Commissioners asked where the stone is located on the building. Ms.
Vera said the front of the building will be covered with limestone. The Commission
discussed and asked questions about the materials of the original building and garage.
Commission discussed when the building was stuccoed Ms. Vera. She noted the
building was stuccoed before they purchased the building in 2001. She said she would
like the limestone because of durability. Commission discussed the durability of stucco.
The Commission discussed the significance of the property noting the property is
contributing to the West 11t" Street Historic District.
Commissioner Monk noted that stone is not an appropriate material. If it was used, she
would like it reduced and recessed, not covering the stucco corners. Dement noted the
property is a contributing building, she referred to the architectural guidelines. She
noted in 2005, the applicants had an approved Certificate of Appropriateness to install
stucco on the building at the infill portion.
The Commission noted the garage door was filled with painted OSB as opposed to the
approved stucco. Commission discussed appropriate materials for infilling of the
garage. They discussed the use of limestone veneer and sizing of the stone. Happ
Olson noted that limestone is prevalent in the neighborhood, but the application of
thinner, random course limestone is not as common as that application is a late 20t"
Century style. The Commission discussed the use of stucco or an EIFS material. There
was Consensus that the original stucco should be retained, and discussed the potential
and feasibility of whether recessing the infill material could be done with stucco or
limestone, noting it would be difficult to achieve with limestone. The Commission noted
that OSB is not an exterior material and has deteriorated.
The Commission discussed with the applicants if they were willing to modify their
request to retain the original stucco and infill the OSB with stone veneer or stucco. Mr.
Vera has noted he would only like to have all Becker stone installed along the entire
face of the garage. He expressed his dislike for anything but a full limestone veneer
fagade.
Motion by Gau, second by Stuter, to approve the application as presented. Motion fails
by 1-6: Aye — Stuter; Nay — Doyle, Esser, Gau, Monk, Pettitt, and Dement.
ITEMS FROM PUBLIC: none.
Minutes — Historic Preservation Commission
January 18, 2024 Page 3
ITEMS FROM COMMISSION: none.
ITEMS FROM STAFF:
Dubuque Brewing and Malting Update: Staff member Wernimont provided an
update with the demolition planned for the south section of 3000 Jackson Street,
explaining that the area is compromised structurally and the entire section south
of the connection arch will be razed. Staff member Happ Olson noted that the
Building Official has the opportunity to declare an emergency or hazard removal
which supersedes the Commission's review for demolition, which is normally
required in a Conservation District.
• HPC Workplan Discussion: Happ Olson said that this is the third time the
Commission has seen the proposed and now revised 2024 HPC Workplan and
asked for any updates and ultimately a recommendation to City Council. No
updates were made. Motion by Monk second Esser to recommend approval of
the HPC Workplan to City Council, approved unanimously.
• Awards Nominations: Happ Olson stated that nominations are due in March for
the Preservation at its Best Awards and the local Ken Kringle awards are
presented in early May. She asked the Commission to forward any suggestions
for awards to her and noted she would send a reminder email to Commissioners
early in February as a call for submissions.
ADJOURNMENT: Motion by Esser, second by Doyle, to adjourn the meeting. Motion
carried by the following vote: Aye — Dement, Doyle, Esser, Gau, Monk, Pettitt, and
Stuter; Nay — none.
The meeting adjourned at 6:34 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Wally Wernimont, Planning Services Manager Adopted