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DuTrac Community Credit Union — Request to Alter Washington Street Neighborhood Conservation District BoundariesCity of Dubuque City Council ACTION ITEMS # 2. Copyrighted November 17, 2025 ITEM TITLE: DuTrac Community Credit Union — Request to Alter Washington Street Neighborhood Conservation District Boundaries SUMMARY: City Manager providing information to City Council for the request from DuTrac Community Credit Union ("DuTrac") to alter the boundaries of the Washington Street Neighborhood Conservation District. Specifically, DuTrac is requesting the removal of the block bounded by Washington Street, East 14th Street, Elm Street, and East 13th Street from the conservation district. City Council can decide to: a. Approve or deny the request; b. Set the request for consideration at a subsequent meeting; c. Set the request for a public hearing; or d. Refer the request to the Historic Preservation Commission for a recommendation. If the City Council chooses to proceed with approval, an ordinance is enclosed for consideration. ORDINANCE Amending Title 16 Of The City Of Dubuque Code Of Ordinances, Unified Development Code, By Amending Article 10-8-A-4 Pertaining To Alteration Of The Washington Street Neighborhood Conservation District To Remove The Block Bounded By Washington Street, E. 14th Street, Elm Street And E. 13th Street SUGGUESTED Receive and File; Council DISPOSITION: ATTACHMENTS: 1. MVM Memo 2. Staff Memo 3. DuTrac Written Request for Alteration of Washington Street Neighborhood Conservation District 4. Districts Map 5. Exhibit A - Notice of Decision - Washington Street 1376 6. HPC Minutes 7. HPC Packet - 1305 Elm St - DEMO Page 586 of 750 8. Written Input -Updated 11.17.25 9. Ordinance 10. Presentation -Uploaded 11.17.25 Page 587 of 750 Dubuque THE CITY OF uFA�a9a av DuBE 13 Masterpiece on the Mississippi zoo�•*o rP PP 2017202019 TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members FROM: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager SUBJECT: DuTrac Community Credit Union —Request to Alter Washington Street Neighborhood Conservation District Boundaries DATE: November 13, 2025 Planning Services Director Wally Wernimont is providing information to City Council for the request from DuTrac Community Credit Union ("DuTrac") to alter the boundaries of the Washington Street Neighborhood Conservation District. Specifically, DuTrac is requesting the removal of the block bounded by Washington Street, East 14th Street, Elm Street, and East 13th Street (hereafter referred to as the "Subject Block") from the conservation district. City Council can decide to: a. Approve or deny the request; b. Set the request for consideration at a subsequent meeting; c. Set the request for a public hearing; or d. Refer the request to the Historic Preservation Commission for a recommendation. If the Council chooses to proceed with approval, an ordinance is enclosed for consideration. v Mic ael C. Van Milligen MCVM:sv Attachment cc: Crenna Brumwell, City Attorney Cori Burbach, Assistant City Manager Wally Wernimont, Planning Services Director Page 588 of 750 THE CITY OF DUB E Masterpiece on the Mississippi TO: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager FROM: Wally Wernimont, Planning Services Director U DATE: November 7, 2025 Dubuque AII•Ameriee C14 V 11�TAI.(Nk: IIX%1 2007-2012.2013 2017*2019 RE: DuTrac Community Credit Union — Request to Alter Washington Street Neighborhood Conservation District Boundaries INTRODUCTION The purpose of this memo is to provide information to the City Council regarding a request submitted by DuTrac Community Credit Union ("DuTrac") to alter the boundaries of the Washington Street Neighborhood Conservation District. Specifically, DuTrac is requesting the removal of the block bounded by Washington Street, East 14th Street, Elm Street, and East 13th Street (hereafter referred to as the "Subject Block") from the conservation district. BACKGROUND On behalf of DuTrac, President and CEO Andrew Hawksinson submitted a formal request to the City Clerk seeking the removal of the Subject Block from the Washington Street Neighborhood Conservation District. The stated purpose of this request is to facilitate redevelopment plans that DuTrac is pursuing for the area. What is a Conservation District? The Unified Development Code defines a conservation district as: CONSERVATION DISTRICT: An area designated by ordinances of the city council which: A. Has defined geographic boundaries; B. Contains contiguous pieces of property under diverse ownership; C. Encompasses areas of historically and architecturally significant buildings, sites, structures, objects, or districts, including potential national or local historic districts; and D. Is important to maintain and preserve for its economic and social value and as a neighborhood or area of affordable housing. Note: A separate exhibit provides a map illustrating the four areas referenced in this memo: the original Washington Street Neighborhood Conservation District established in 1975, the 2011 expansion area, the Washington Residential National Register Historic District and the Subject Block proposed for removal. Page 589 of 750 Establishment of the Washington Street Neighborhood Conservation District On February 10, 1975, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 7-75, designating seven neighborhoods —including the Washington Street Neighborhood, comprising ten blocks —as areas containing notable concentrations of historically and architecturally significant buildings. The ordinance recognized that preserving and maintaining these structures serves the public interest, while unchecked demolition could undermine future City efforts to protect these valuable cultural and architectural assets. Therefore, the ordinance established a temporary delay on the demolition of such significant buildings, allowing the City Council sufficient time to explore viable alternatives to demolition. Expansion of Washington Street Neighborhood Conservation District On February 22, 2011, the City Council approved the expansion of the Washington Street Neighborhood Conservation District. The reason for expansion of the conservation district was a recommendation of the "Washington Neighborhood: Revitalize" Initiative Strategic Plan. The Safe Community Task Force's recommendations for Management of Physical Environment include improving Dubuque neighborhoods by (a) encouraging home ownership; (b) encouraging a mixed income approach to neighborhood development; and (c) creating (or re- creating) a sense of place through good design. Expansion of the Washington Neighborhood Conservation District addressed the Task Force recommendations by encouraging homeownership and mixed -use opportunities, while preserving the character and sense of place of the neighborhood. The Washington Neighborhood is a mixed -use neighborhood with many single-family and duplex units, scattered multi -family units, and major commercial zones in the Central/White corridor and the Five Points area. Note: This 2011 expansion brought the Subject Block into the conservation district. Washington Street Neighborhood Conservation District Boundaries The boundaries of the Washington Street Neighborhood Conservation District were based on the boundaries of the 2011 Washington Neighborhood Association excluding the following properties: Heartland Financial/Dubuque Bank & Trust - 1300 Block of White Street As part of the proposed expansion of the Washington Street Neighborhood Conservation District, the City Council received a request from Heartland Financial/Dubuque Bank & Trust to exclude the block bounded by 13th, White, 14th and Jackson Streets from any extension of the Washington Street Conservation District. They indicated they owned several buildings on the block and had future development plans. They noted if the block is included in the district, it may deter further economic development by their companies in downtown Dubuque. The City Council approved the request to exclude these 2 Page 590 of 750 properties. Blum Elm Scrap Yard - 15th & Elm As part of the proposed expansion of the Washington Street Neighborhood Conservation District, it was discussed that the Blum Scrap Yard area would be appropriate for exclusion. It was noted that if the property were ever considered for a change of use, the City would prefer to minimize any obstacles to achieving that goal. Based on this consideration, the City Council approved the request to exclude these properties. Dream Center — 1620 & 1628 Washington Street On April 19, 2021, the City Council approved removal of 1620 & 1628 White Street from the Washington Street Neighborhood Conservation District to allow the Dream Center to create an outdoor program area as part of its efforts to become a licensed childcare center and to help establish a sustainable source of income and funding for the organization. Demolition Permit in Conservation Districts Demolition permits in conservation districts are reviewed by the Historic Preservation Commission (HPC). Property owner(s) or applicants with property owner's permission submit an application to the HPC. The HPC then reviews the application and documentation and makes a determination as to the following: 1) Whether the building proposed for demolition has historic or architectural significance to the community. 2) Whether denial of the proposed demolition permit would prevent the property owner from earning a reasonable economic return on the property. If the HPC finds that denial of the application would prevent the property owner from earning a reasonable economic return on the property, or that the building does not have any historical or architectural significance to the community, the HPC will approve the application. If the commission finds that denial of the application would not prevent the property owner from earning a reasonable economic return on the property, and that the building has historical or architectural significance to the community, the HPC will deny the permit application. Historic Preservation Commission Demolition Permit Review of 1305 Elm Street On September 18, 2025, the HPC reviewed a demolition permit for the brick multi -family building at 1305 Elm Street. Staff noted the property lies within the Washington Street Neighborhood Conservation District but is not within the Washington Residential National Register Historic District. Staff noted that the neighborhood has lost much of its historical integrity and context, and the property itself is not considered individually significant. While it is the last historic structure on the block, it was acknowledged that 3 Page 591 of 750 surrounding properties have already been lost, making it difficult to justify its inclusion in a historic district. The applicant explained that the property is needed for future access from Elm Street due to a planned overpass on 14th Street, which will block current access to the parking lot. Some members of the commission agreed that the building lacks neighborhood context and supported the demolition. Others expressed concern about losing the last remaining historic structure on the block, suggesting that more research and a structural analysis should be conducted before making a final decision. There was also discussion about whether other properties on the block had undergone historic review. Staff clarified that the commission's role is to determine whether the building at 1305 Elm Street holds historic or architectural significance. If it does, the demolition should be denied; if not, it should be approved. A motion was made to approve the demolition due to the property not having architectural or historical significance. By a vote of two ayes to six nays, the HPC denied approval of the demolition permit. Historic Review of Other Properties on the Subject Block During the 2011 expansion of the Washington Street Neighborhood Conservation District, the Subject Block was incorporated into the district. At the time of the expansion, there were three buildings located on the Subject Block: 1376-1390 Washington Street, constructed prior to 1884. DuTrac Credit Union, built in 1999. 1305 Elm Street, built in 1874, with concrete block additions between 1950 and 1964. On July 27, 2011, DuTrac received approval from the Historic Preservation Commission to deconstruct the residential dwelling(s) at 1376-1390 Washington Street based on the building not having architectural or historical significance. (Enclosed Exhibit A) REQUESTED ACTION In accordance with the Unified Development Code, DuTrac has submitted a written request to the City Council to alter the boundaries of the Washington Street Neighborhood Conservation District to exclude the Subject Block. Under the Unified Development Code's Chapter 10 Historic Preservation Commission Applications and Procedures is the process for requesting an alteration of a conservation district. Process for Establishment, Expansion or Alteration of Conservation District: Any person may request that the city council establish, expand or alter a conservation district. The process for establishment, expansion or alteration of a conservation district is as follows: 1. A written request for the establishment, expansion or alteration of a conservation district must be submitted to the city clerk. At its next regular meeting following receipt of the request by the city clerk, the city council may- 0 Page 592 of 750 a. Approve or deny the request; b. Set the request for consideration at a subsequent meeting; c. Set the request for a public hearing; or d. Refer the request to the Historic Preservation Commission for a recommendation. 2. At its next regular meeting, if a referral is made to it by the city council, the Historic Preservation Commission will review the request, and make a recommendation to the city council to: a. approve or deny the request, or b. to table the request for additional information for a specified period not to exceed sixty (60) days. Failure of the commission to act on the request within the sixty (60) day period, unless the applicant requests and the commission grants an extension of such time, constitutes commission approval thereof. The recommendation of the commission will be transmitted to the city clerk. The city clerk will promptly transmit the recommendation and the application to the city council for its consideration. In determining whether to recommend approval or denial of the request, the commission will consider whether the proposed conservation district, or the expansion or alteration of the district, has historic or architectural significance to the community. 3. At its next regular meeting following receipt of the recommendation of the commission by the city clerk, the city council will approve or deny the request or refer the nomination back to the commission for modification. DISCUSSION As you will notice, there are no set criteria for the City Council to follow when making a determination on alteration of a conservation district. This allows the City Council to weigh multiple factors when determining whether to approve the alteration to the district boundaries. The following are some criteria the City Council may use to make a determination: Conservation District The Unified Development Code defines a conservation district as one that: A. Has defined geographic boundaries; B. Contains contiguous pieces of property under diverse ownership; C. Encompasses areas of historically and architecturally significant buildings, sites, structures, objects, or districts, including potential national or local historic districts; and D. Is important to maintain and preserve for its economic and social value and as a neighborhood or area of affordable housing. Criteria B notes that the district should have contiguous pieces of property under diverse ownership. The majority of the Subject Block was acquired by DuTrac prior to the Washington Neighborhood Expansion. 5 Page 593 of 750 Parcel Ownership Acquired 1024431001 DuTrac Community Credit 1996 Union 1024431002 DuTrac Community Credit 2013 Union 1024431003 DuTrac Community Credit 1999 Union 1024431014 DuTrac Community Credit 1996 Union 1024431015 DuTrac Community Credit 1996 Union 1024431013 Yager Properties LLC 2023 11 .1d ig Lp4f�lp� ❑ DUTRAC COMMUNITY CREDIT UNION 0 YAGER PROPERTIES LLC Kriviskey Survey In 1979, The Kriviskey Survey did not identify any of the structures on the Subject block as having architectural significance with the exception of 1305 Elm Street. (see map below) 0 Page 594 of 750 0 P1eighborhood contributing structure on the 1978-79 Bruce Kriviskey city-wide survey ,CWTF{T,R�I W Wa W Cdy Stye a 1Ytorl Q MwphGoth000 %.PP.A" N�S.4wwl_ The Kriviskey Survey identified 1305 Elm Street as having neighborhood level of significance. Kriviskey defines Neighborhood Architectural Significance as: "Structures that are of significance when found in groups or a contributing to the significance of districts felt to meet one or more of the criteria for listing on the National Register of Historic Places" As part of the Kriviskey Survey, this area was not identified as a district and the building does not rise to be individually eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places. Jacobsen Survey In 2003, James Jacobsen of History Pays conducted an in-depth architectural/historic survey evaluation of Downtown Dubuque. The general boundaries of this area included the following the Bluff to the west (excluding Jackson Park and Cathedral Historic Districts, Dodge Street to the south, Hwy 151 to the west and 18th Street/20th Street to the North. (See Map Below). 7 Page 595 of 750 ON TM Soh Cod DWd UppVia ImAinei Dkria Master Survey Map ^/ OW T. R..a..W OMM ^/ Col" A- C"" A/ C�.'Am% PM«, 1979 CM WW swwkr P.W C.,ISI...,H.EpW SgMcarc. phw J In the survey, Jacobsen provided a master list of properties identifying which properties are determined to be National Register Eligible and properties that are identified to have local/historical/architectural interest and merits consideration under the building demolition ordinance. None of the properties on the Subject Block were found to be National Register Eligible or have local/historical/architectural interest. Page 596 of 750 SuWct'Block `\ a� Close-up View of Survey Map NOki Me. District N04d Town Residential District NCentral Aye District NUpper Msm District NIndustrial District _ Contributing Property 1979 & 2002 Significance Overlap 2092 City/State/National Significance 1979City/State/National Significance Potential Crty/StaterNational Significance Phase 3 Note: The Jacobsen Survey Map shows 1305 Elm as a contributing property. When preparing the map, Jacobsen incorporated all of Kriviskey's original survey ratings. Properties identified as National Register Eligible —based on overlap between the 1979 Kriviskey survey and Jacobsen's 2002 significance assessment —are shaded pink. Properties identified as National Register Eligible in the 1979 Kriviskey survey are shaded gray, while those deemed neighborhood significant by Kriviskey in 1979 are labeled as contributing and shaded purple. Washington Residential National Register Historic District The Washington Residential Historic District was added to the National Register of Historic Places on October 13, 2015. During the evaluation process, it was determined that the Subject Block did not meet the criteria for inclusion within the district and was therefore excluded from the designation. Building Bridges to Elevate Employment (B2E2) Project The Building Bridges to Elevate Employment (B2E2) Project is a multimodal transportation project focused on connectivity and safety for all users. Improving these transportation corridors will better connect neighborhoods and residents with economic opportunities, recreational amenities, and community resources in the Kerper Boulevard Industrial Park, on Chaplain Schmitt Island, Downtown Dubuque, the Historic Millwork District, and on the west side of the city via the downtown Intermodal Transportation Center. In addition, due to the merger of the Canadian Pacific and Kansas City Southern railroads, train traffic in Dubuque is expected to increase from approximately 9 trains per day to 18 trains per day by 2027. This surge in train activity will lead to significant delays and hinder the efficient movement of people and goods and significantly impact emergency response and key employment centers. The proposed 14th St. overpass will help avoid train crossing delays and potential negative impacts to safety and mobility in Dubuque's downtown urban core. 0 Page 597 of 750 The City of Dubuque has obtained a $25 million RAISE Implementation Grant to go toward construction of the initial phases of the B2E2 project. This will include • A vehicular/pedestrian overpass at the 14th St. railroad at -grade crossing • Roundabout at the 16th St. and Sycamore St. intersection • Roundabout at the 16th St. / Greyhound Park Rd. / Admiral Sheehy Dr. intersection • Elm St. corridor complete streets improvements • 16th St. complete streets improvements, including installing sidewalks along segments without existing sidewalks and enhanced crosswalks at the 16th St. and Kerper Blvd. intersection • Bridge sidewalk modifications to the Peosta Channel Bridge, including a pedestrian and bike shared -use path At their September 18, 2025 meeting, the Historic Preservation Commission asked the applicant (DuTrac) what is the intent of the property after demolition? The applicant noted that DuTrac intended to utilize the area for access from Elm Street. The applicant said there are plans for an overpass on 14th Street which will block access drives to their parking lot, and they are trying to get ahead of those changes. Below is a preliminary conceptual rendering of the 14th Street overpass of Elm Street and the at -grade railroad crossing. It should be noted that this is very preliminary and subject to change as the project is designed. 10 Page 598 of 750 RECOMMENDATION Planning Services Staff recommend that the City Council uses the information in this memo, enclosures, applications, maps and minutes to: a. Approve or deny the request; b. Set the request for consideration at a subsequent meeting; c. Set the request for a public hearing; or d. Refer the request to the Historic Preservation Commission for a recommendation. If the Council chooses to proceed with approval, an ordinance is enclosed for their consideration. Enclosures 11 Page 599 of 750 CDuTrac Canln L' Credit Union Real. Life. Banking. October 24, 2025 RE: Request for Alteration to Washington Street Neighborhood Conservation District Ms. Adrienne N. Breitfelder, Dubuque City Clerk 50 West 131" Street Dubuque, IA 52001 Dear Madam Clerk, On behalf of DuTrac Community Credit Union ("DuTrac"), the undersigned hereby requests alteration of the Washington Street Neighborhood Conservation District to remove the property bounded by Washington Street, East 141h Street, Elm Street, and East 131" Street from the Washington Street Neighborhood Conservation District (the "Subject Block"). Respectively. DuTrac Comm ity Credit Union By: Andrew Hawksinson, President and CEO Main Office: 3465 Asbury Road I P.O. Box 3250 1 Dubuque, Iowa 52004-3250 1 P: (563)582.1331 CLINTON I DECORAH I DUBUQUE I DYERSVILLE I ELDRIDGE I MAQUOKETA I MOBILE I MONTICELLO _NCUA DuTrac.org QUAD CITIES �=r Page 600 of 750 KAUFINANN Zh f k- EryBFRG m T ca LU Oar , U �O2 3 m UJ ORGAN LU x 17TH 16TH r r G -Jr JOD / JN ,. 19TH Z 15TH Z 15T� �H-- J, 7_�I LORAS 14TH i i' = 13TH '. If sari - 12TH 12TH , , 110 - -- 11TH- , AM C.. Original Washington Neighborhood Conservation District (Establish 1975) Washington Neighborhood Conservation District Washington Residential National Register Historic District Subject Block (Elm, Washington, 13th & 14th Street to be removed a e 601 f 750 Doc ID: 007116860002 Type: GEN Kind: DECION Fee oAmt� $IS12/00/Pape I of2011 at 4207'04 PM Dubuque County Iowa Kathy Flynn Thurlow Recorder i /� File2011-0001081T Prepared by: Kay Munson, Planning Technician Address: City Hall, 50 W. 131h St Telephone: 589-4210 Return to: Kay Munson, Planning Technician Address: City Hall, 50 W. 13` St Telephone: 589-4210 HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS NOTICE OF DECISION APPLICANT: DuTrac Community Credit Union / Regina McCarty LEGAL S 1/2 LOT 122 & THE N 1/2 LOT 123 E DUBUQUE ADD DESCRIPTION: WASHINGTON LOCATION: 1376 Washington Street DISTRICT: Washington Neighborhood Conservation District DATE OF PUBLIC MEETING/DECISION: July 21, 2011 The Historic Preservation Commission of the City of Dubuque, Iowa hereby renders and gives notice of its decision on the above -cited application in conformance with Article 10 of the Unified Development Code (Historic Preservation Ordinance). APPLICATION: The applicant seeks to demolish building. PUBLIC MEETING: After notice, as required by law, a Public Meeting was held on July 21, 2011. Minutes of the meeting and copies of materials submitted in evidence and this notice of decision are on file in the Office of Planning Services, City Hall, Dubuque, Iowa. FINDINGS: Based on the specific information presented at the Public Meeting and contained in the application, the Commission finds that the proposal is in accordance with the applicable standards of review in the Historic Preservation Ordinance. Service People Integrity Responsibility Innovation Teamwork /✓` �;r� l'SJ j 2- Pag"O,:� d/t7gff Notice of Decision Demolition Permit — 1376 Washington Street Page 2 DECISION: By a vote of 7 to 0, as indicated in the minutes, the Historic Preservation Commission approved the request noting the building is not historically or architecturally significant, and recommended that the building be deconstructed and materials be diverted from the landfill to the greatest extent possible. Expiration date is one year from the date of issuance. THEREFORE: Pursuant to Article 10 of the Unified Development Code of the City of Dubuque, Iowa, the Commission hereby grants permission to the City of Dubuque and its designated representative(s) to issue the regulated permit(s) required to complete the approved project. Filed in the Office of Planning Services Department on July 27, 2011 o7 Z? 11 C� Date Filed Laura Carstens, Planning Services Manager State of Iowa ) ) ss: County of Dubuque ) On this ;2? f-�- day of %c� I� , before me, the Undersigned, a Notary Public ' anq for the State of Iowa, personally appeared Laura Carstens to me personally known, who, being by me duly sworn, did say that she is the Planning Services Manager of the City of Dubuque, Iowa; a municipal corporation; that the foregoing instrument is signed on behalf of the City, by authority of its Historic Preservation Commission who acknowledged the execution of the instrument to be their voluntary act and deed. .* KAY L, MURSON Corr C� Nomber 1&aQ30 arpilres f3 Notary Public in and for said State f:\users\kmunson\wp\boards-commissions\hpc\notices of decision\hpc notices of decision 2011\1376 washington demolition recorder nod.doc Sei vice People Integrity Responsibility Innovation Teamwork Page 603 of 750 Plazuihlg Seivices Department City Hall 50 West 131h Street Dubuque, IA 52001-4864 (563) 589-4210 phone (563) 589-4221 fax (563) 690-6678 TDD planning@cityofdubuque.org THE CITY OF Dubuque DUB E Masterpiece on the Mississippi t I Ill., 2007 HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION DEMOLITION PERMIT REVIEW NOTICE OF DECISION APPLICANT: DuTrac Community Credit Union / Regina McCarty LOCATION: 1376 Washington Street DISTRICT: Washington Neighborhood Conservation District DATE OF PUBLIC MEETING/DECISION: July 21, 2011 The Historic Preservation Commission of the City of Dubuque, Iowa hereby renders and gives notice of its decision on the above -captioned application in conformance with Article 10 of the Unified Development Code. APPLICATION: The applicant seeks to demolish building. PUBLIC MEETING: After notice, as required by law, a Public Meeting was held on July 21, 2011. Minutes of the meeting and copies of materials submitted in evidence are on file in the Office of Planning Services, City Hall, Dubuque, Iowa. FINDINGS: Based on the specific information presented at the Public Meeting and contained in the application, the Commission finds the proposal is in accordance with the applicable standards in the Historic Preservation Ordinance DECISION: By a vote 7 to 0, as indicated in the minutes, the Historic Preservation Commission approved the request noting the building is not historically or architecturally significant and recommends that the building be deconstructed and materials be diverted from the landfill to the greatest extent possible. Expiration date is one year from the date of issuance. THEREFORE: Pursuant to Article 10 of the Unified Development Code of the City of Dubuque, Iowa, the Commission hereby grants permission to the City of Dubuque and its designated representative(s) to issue the regulated permit(s) required to complete the approved project. Filed in the Office of the Planning Services Department on July 27, 2011. Laura Carstens, Planning Services Manager f:\users\kmunson\wp\boards-commissions\hpc\notices of decision\hpc notices of decision 2011\1376 washington demolition nod.doc Service People Integrity Responsibility Innovation Teamwork Page 604 of 750 THE CITY OF DUB E Masterpiece on the Mississippi Dubuque I� u Imakacpy 1IIII•' 2007 PLANNING APPLICATION FORM Planning Services Department City Hall — 50 W. 13" Street Dubuque, IA 52001-4864 Phone:563-589-4210 Fax: 563-589-4221 planning(&cityofdubuque.org ❑Variance ❑Preliminary Plat ❑Simple Subdivision ❑Certificate of Appropriateness ❑Conditional Use Permit ❑Major Final Plat ❑Text Amendment ❑Advisory Design Review (Public Projects) ❑Appeal ❑Minor Final Plat ❑Temporary Use Permit ❑Certificate of Economic Non -Viability ❑Special Exception ❑Simple Site Plan ❑Annexation ❑Historic Designation ❑Limited Setback Waiver ❑Rezoning/PUD ❑Minor Site Plan ❑Major Site Plan ❑Historic Revolving Loan ❑Historic Housing Grant EDemolition in Conservation District [Neighborhood Assoc. W45hft Jh_ — Please tvDe or Drint leuibly in ink Property owner (s): eCnLi M MCI Cal( Phone: Address: �'�I�J 61 aAll/ q1L)/% J� City: mhd6111W__,1 State://1 Zip:J121a)/ Fax #: NIA Cell #: /V/A E-mail: IVIA Applicant Agent: ' CAL' %U11�/'11 C1(1�t 1 l � 1��i Phone: �:� 1 l i, , l Address: City: tt o State: Zip:lfm�)L Fax #: zJ.�J 9 �L/e''lll/#: E-mail: Site location/address: / �J� �/�r✓c5�c /)ll /G%n �� ,mo /J•% V ivaj`l 70x� J > Existing zoning: _ Proposed zoning: X District: �� l U abluel Landmark: ❑Yes XNo Legal Description (Sidwell parcel ID# or lot number/block number/subdivision): Total property (lot) area (square feet or acres): z9, /Z / 1 , Describe proposal and reason necessary (attach a letter of explanation, if needed): gz%Z'C/GI, CERTIFICATION: I/we, the undersigned, do hereby certify/acknowledge that: 1. It is the property owner's responsibility to locate property lines and to review the abstract for easements and restrictive covenants. 2. The information submitted herein is true and correct to the best of my/our knowledge and upon submittal becomes public record; 3. Fees are not refundable and payment does not guarantee approval; and 4. All additional requir written and graphic materials are attached. ` Property Owner(s): 1L° / Date: Del Applicant/Agent(s): � ;� - / . ate: FOR OFFICE USE ONLY Fee: Received by: —Date: c a Docket: Page 605 of 750 To whom it may concern: DuTrac Credit Union has been in discussion with Ms. McCarty for the past several years concerning the purchase of her property. Ms. McCarty has decided to sell her property pending her acceptance at a retirement community. Pending approval for the demolition of this property, it is DuTrac's intention to complete the purchase of the property from Ms. McCarty, demolish the current building within one year of approval, and then expand our parking area. An expanded hard surface parking area would allow for overflow parking for members' and employees' vehicles. Please note that this building has been identified as a non-contributing building to the Old Town Residential Historic District and is not considered historically or architecturally significant. Thank you for your consideration of our application. DuTra Co m [Ity Credit Union mas erson Senior Vice resident of Operations 3465 Asbury Road Dubuque, IA 52002 563-585-8402 Page 606 of 750 DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED PROJECT (use additional pages as needed) Please describe your demolition project, indicating the existing materials, their condition and the reason for the proposed demolition. Upon approval it is our intention to demolish this property within one (1) year or less. All materials will be considered for salvage, if they can be accepted locally and at a reasonable cost. After demolishing the current building, we plan to provide hard surface parking (overflow) for members and employee parking. Are you earning a reasonable economic return from the property or have you considered any other alternative opportunities to earn a reasonable economic return from the property? What is your timeline to demolish the building? Please provide the name of contractor. A) G f<A ignature ate 0 Page 607 of 750 DESIGN REVIEW STAFF REPORT Meeting Date: July 21, 2011 Property Address: 1376 Washington Property Owner: Regina M. McCarty Applicant: DuTrac Community Credit Union Project: Demolish the Building Conservation District: Washington Neighborhood Style: Two-story side gable Landmark: No Funding: No Date Built: pre-1884 Present Land Use: Vacant Existing Zoning: R-2A Alternate Two -Family Residential Level of Significance: Level of Rehabilitation: ❑ Non -Supportive (Kriviskey 1979) ❑ Alteration/Addition ❑ Non -Contributing (Jacobsen 2003) Physical Characteristics: The duplex has a two-story side gable plan with a recessed south end entry. There is a two-story rear wing with a gable roof. It appears on the 1884 Sanborn map, an L-plan that wrapped around two rear additions on the northeast corner, and a single -story south end extension. By 1891 the southern units were in use as a boarding house. By 1909/36 a number of rear extensions were added on the southernmost unit. Long sheds always infilled the alley end of the lot, but all were gone by 1962. Joseph Kessler owned this parcel when it was sewered along the alley to the east in 1910. Staff Analysis: The applicant is requesting a Certificate of Appropriateness to demolish the duplex. The application explains DuTrac is interested in purchasing the building to demolish it and expand their parking. The building has been surveyed and evaluated under the Phase Ill Architectural and Historical Survey Report -Downtown Dubuque. The building has been identified as non- contributing to the potential Old Town Residential National Register of Historic Places District. The property is located in a conservation district. For demolition requests in conservation districts, the role of the Commission is to review the application and make a determination as to the following: 1. Whether the building proposed for demolition has historic or architectural significance, and 2. Whether denial of the proposed demolition permit would prevent the property owner from earning a reasonable economic return on the property. Page 608 of 750 Application for a Demolition Permit: 1376 Washington Page 2 If the Commission finds that denial of the application would prevent the property owner from earning a reasonable economic return on the property, or that the building does not have any historical or architectural significance to the community, the Commission should approve the application. If the Commission finds that denial of the application would not prevent the property owner from earning a reasonable economic return on the property, and that the building has historical or architectural significance to the community, the Commission should deny the permit application. 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' {•... �•� _ _ — .arc+. _ �Q — -�, Dubuque THE CITY OF DUB E u11111,Z�PPT@WglA II 2007.2012. v 2013 Masterpiece on the Mississippi 2o*2oi9 MINUTES HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION REGULAR SESSION 5:30 p.m. Thursday, September 18, 2025 City Council Chambers, Historic Federal Building Commissioners Present: Chairperson Janice Esser; Commissioners, Bill Doyle, Tim Gau, Christina Monk, Heidi Pettitt, Rick Stuter, Chad Witthoeft, Adam Schwendinger Commissioners Excused: None Commissioners Unexcused: None Staff Members Present: Wally Wernimont and Travis Schrobilgen CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Janice Esser at 5:30 p.m. MINUTES: Motion by Gau, seconded by Schwendinger, to approve the minutes of the August 21, 2025 meeting as submitted. Motion carried by the following vote: Aye — Janice Esser, Bill Doyle, Tim Gau, Christina Monk, Heidi Pettitt, Rick Stuter, Chad Witthoeft, Adam Schwendinger; Nay — none. ACTION ITEMS: DEMOLITION PERMIT Applicant: Nick Widmeier Owner: Nick Widmeier Address: 614 Loras Blvd Project: Demolition request for house District: West 11t" Street Historic District The applicant was not present at the beginning of the meeting. The Commission decided to move the case to the end of the action items. Motion by Monk, seconded by Witthoeft, to table to the end of action items. Motion carried by the following vote: Aye — Janice Esser, Bill Doyle, Tim Gau, Christina Monk, Heidi Pettitt, Rick Stuter, Chad Witthoeft, Adam Schwendinger; Nay — none. Page 615 of 750 Minutes — Historic Preservation Commission September 18, 2025 Page 2 DEMOLITION PERMIT: Applicant: Dutrac Community Credit Union Owner: Yager Properties, LLC Address: 1305 Elm Street Project: Removal of brick duplex for redevelopment District: Washington Street Neighborhood Conservation District Staff Member Wernimont presented the staff report noting the property was included in the Washington Street Neighborhood Conservation District, but left out of the Washington Residential National Register Historic District. He described the neighborhood and the history of the block noting that the integrity of the neighborhood was lost and there is little context left. He noted the property is not individually significant and not part of a district. Commissioner Doyle agreed with staff stating that he writes site inventories and said that it would be difficult to create a district around this site and said the property would not rise to be individually significant. He noted that while this is the only historic structure remaining on the block, there were properties across the street and near to the Washington Street Historic District. Commissioner Stuter asked what the intent was after demolition. The applicant, Kim Adams, 380 E. 14t" Street, representing the applicant, noted that they intended to utilize the area for access from Elm Street. She said there are plans for an overpass on 14t" Street which that will block access drives to their parking lot. She said the bank is trying to get ahead of those changes. Commissioner Monk noted that there appears to the building does not have neighborhood context due to loss of several structures on the block and Commissioner Gau agreed. Commissioner Schwendinger noted that he would like the property to stay. He stated that more research is needed on the property and later added that historic reports are not as detailed as one might expect. He used his own property historic report as an example. He said the subject property was in pretty good condition and that just because it is the last property on the block, it is not justified to be demolished. He noted that he would prefer it to stay residential. He asked if the other properties on the block went through historic review. Wernimont stated that he was unsure, since the conservation district may or may not have been present when some of the buildings were demolished. Commissioner Esser stated that she would hate to see it go but understand why it might need to go. She said we have to use the information at hand to make a decision. Page 616 of 750 Minutes — Historic Preservation Commission September 18, 2025 Page 3 Commissioner Witthoeft noted that the city needs housing, and that just because it is the last structure on the property that it is not justified to demo. He said he would prefer re -use of the property and that he would like to see a structural analysis. He said the demo is being requested in anticipation of a potential overpass. He concluded that it is significant because it is the last building standing. Staff member Wernimont clarified that the Commission is tasked with using the information at hand and that they are to review the application and determine whether the residential structure at 1305 Elm Street has historic or architectural significance to the community. He noted that if the Commission finds the building proposed for demolition does not have historic or architectural significance, the Commission should approve the application. If the Commission finds the building proposed for demolition has historic or architectural significance, the Commission should deny the application. He concluded that if denied, meaning the Commission found the property has historic or architectural significance to the community, the applicant is afforded the opportunity to file a subsequent application to determine whether a reasonable economic return can be earned on the property. Motion by Monk, seconded by Pettitt, to approve the demolition due to the property not having architectural or historical significance. Motion denied by the following vote: Aye — Christina Monk and Tim Gau; Nay — Janice Esser, Bill Doyle, Heidi Pettitt, Rick Stuter, Chad Witthoeft, Adam Schwendinger. Commissioner Doyle returned to the Chambers. DESIGN REVIEW Applicant: Zephyr Aluminum Products Owner: Gabriel Bonn Address: 1175 Highland Place Project: Replace one wood window with one fiber window District: West 11t" Street Historic District Staff Member Schrobilgen presented the staff report noting that the structure is a contributing building within the West 11t" Historic District. He stated that the applicant is requesting a Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) for alterations to a single window and that they would replace the window with the same style, type, and size but with wood - fiber composite instead of wood. Bruce Timmerman, 555 Huff Street, spoke in favor of the request. He noted that the existing window is deteriorating and that the window is located in a bathroom. He said the property owner was hoping to make the switch to wood -fiber composite so that it won't deteriorate going forward. He said the edge of the rail is beveled to replicate a wood window and that the window would be in the entire opening and not a pocket window, in order to maintain the size. Page 617 of 750 Minutes — Historic Preservation Commission September 18, 2025 Page 4 Commissioners discussed the proposal. Monk asked if the sash was repairable and the applicant noted that too much of it was missing. Schwendinger noted that no alternatives were proposed and asked if the owners had considered just replacing the sash and said it would likely be cheaper. The applicant said he was unsure. Doyle asked if there were dimensions and noted that the bottom rail is typically larger than the others. The applicant replied that the bottom rail was the same thickness as the sides, so there would be a minor change there. Stuter asked what all the other windows are made of. The applicant noted he changed a couple wood windows a few years ago. Staff noted that the remaining windows appeared to be wood. They noted the alteration of one window can become a slippery slope and noted that it was on a primary fagade. Motion by Gau, seconded by Witthoeft, to approve the application as submitted. Motion carried by the following vote: Aye — Janice Esser, Tim Gau, Christina Monk, Rick Stuter, Chad Witthoeft; Nay — Heidi Pettitt, Bill Doyle, and Adam Schwendinger. Note: Commissioner Doyle recused himself from the 1248 Iowa Street citing a conflict of interest and left the Chambers. DEMOLITION PERMIT: Applicant: Andrew McCready, 563 Design Owner: 1248 Iowa Street, LLC (Aaron Rauen) Address: 1236-1248 Iowa Street Project: Demolition of non -original section at northwest rear District: Downtown Neighborhood Conservation District Staff Member Schrobilgen presented the staff report noting that the structures are eligible for the National Register of Historic Places, and contain some non -original elements, like the rear 211 and 3rd story sections proposed for demolition. He said it is unclear how old the shed structure is atop the one-story section, but it is proposed to be removed. He noted that the elements to be demoed are not a part of the original structure but the commission may consider if those sections have historic or architectural significance. He also noted that the Commission does not have design review over this project but the project is receiving city funding and therefore, Historic Preservation staff will have design review of the project. Andrew McCready, 563 Design and Josh Jansen, RRS described the project noting that it will be a rehabilitation of the original building and that the deteriorating additions are to be demolished. Commissioners asked for clarification on which sections were to be demolished. They agreed with the applicants that the portions to be demolished were not original and should enhance the historic portions. Motion by Gau, seconded by Schwendinger, to approve the application as submitted due to those portions being demolished lack of significance. Motion carried by the Page 618 of 750 Minutes — Historic Preservation Commission September 18, 2025 Page 5 following vote: Aye — Janice Esser, Tim Gau, Christina Monk, Heidi Pettitt, Rick Stuter, Chad Witthoeft, Adam Schwendinger; Nay — none. DEMOLITION PERMIT Applicant: Nick Widmeier Owner: Nick Widmeier Address: 614 Loras Blvd Project: Demolition request for house District: West 11th Street Historic District Motion by Esser, seconded by Doyle, to remove 614 Loras from table. Motion carried by the following vote: Aye — Janice Esser, Bill Doyle, Tim Gau, Christina Monk, Heidi Pettitt, Rick Stuter, Chad Witthoeft, Adam Schwendinger; Nay — none. Staff Member Wernimont stated that the request was to see whether demolition would be allowed. He said the owner stated that they purchased the building with the intention of rehabilitating it, but the condition and structure of the building has proved difficult to do that financially. Staff Member Schrobilgen presented the staff report noting the two-story side gabled house retains its basic form but has had material changes over the years. He said the structure is not individually eligible for the National Register but is contributing to both the West 11th Street historic and conservation districts in which it resides and as a result is listed in those National Register and local historic districts. Commissioners noted that the structure is one of few examples throughout the city and that it is contributing to the national register and historic districts. Commissioners noted that the property has architectural significance to the community. Motion by Monk, seconded by Gau, to approve the application as submitted. Motion denied by the following vote: Aye — none; Nay — Janice Esser, Bill Doyle, Tim Gau, Christina Monk, Heidi Pettitt, Rick Stuter, Chad Witthoeft, Adam Schwendinger. Staff noted the next step for the applicant would be to submit documentation for a Certfiicate of Economic Non -Viability. ITEMS FROM PUBLIC: None. ITEMS FROM COMMISSION: None. ITEMS FROM STAFF: Page 619 of 750 Minutes — Historic Preservation Commission September 18, 2025 Upcoming Training Opportunities (memo) Wernimont referred to the upcoming trainings outlined in the memo. He also described his most recent trip to the National Trust for Historic Preservation's Past Forward conference. ADJOURNMENT: Motion by Monk, seconded by Schwendinger, to adjourn the September 18, 2025 Historic Preservation Commission meeting. Motion carried by the following vote: Aye — Janice Esser, Bill Doyle, Tim Gau, Christina Monk, Heidi Pettitt, Rick Stuter, Chad Witthoeft, Adam Schwendinger; Nay — none. The meeting adjourned at 7:07 p.m. Respectfully submitted, V\Ivally Mr mo ,`Planning Services Director October 16, 2025 Adopted Page 620 of 750 THE CITY OF DUB &E: blasterpiece on the Mississippi City of Dubuque Planning Services Department Dubuquc, IA 52001-4845 Phone: 563-589-4210 Fax: 563-589-4221 plan ning@cityofdubuq ue.org APPLICATION FORM' Zoning ,advisory Zgnina Board of Development Services Historic Preservation Commission Commission Adjustment ❑ Annexation ❑x Demolition Review ❑ Amended PUD ❑ Conditional Use Permit ❑ Limited Setback Waiver ❑ Historic Revo'ving Loan ❑ Rezoning/PUD/ID ❑ Special Exception ❑ Site Plan Simple ❑ Certificate of Economic Nen-Viability ❑ Text Amendment ❑ Variance ❑ Site Plan Minor ❑ Design Review Certificate of ❑ Simple Subdivision ❑ Appeal ❑ Site Plan Major Appropriateness ❑ Preliminary Plat ❑ Simple Subdivision ❑ Advisory Design Review (Public ❑ Majcr Final Plat ❑ Temperar/ Use Permit Projects) ❑ Minor Final Plat ❑ Pcrt of Dubuque/ ❑ Historic Designation ❑ Waiver from Site Chaplain Schmitt Island Design Standards Design Review Complete the applicablesections below.Please A. property Information Site Location/Address: 1305 Elm St. Legal Descripton/Parcel ID#/Subdivision: 1024431013, E 1/2 LOT 137 EAST DUBUQUE ADD Existing Zoning, LI (industrial) proposed Zoning: n/a Site Area (square feet/acres): Historic District Washington Residential Conservation District 0.06 acres _andmark: ❑ Yes ® No B. Describe proposal and reason for application (attach a letter of explanation, if necessary): Removal cf existing multi -unit residential building C. Applicant/Agent Information Name: Kim Adams, VP at DuTrae CCU Phone: 563-585-8402 Address: 3465 Asbury Rd. City: Dubuque State: IA Zip: 52002 Email: kadams@dutrae.org D. Property Owner(s) Information Name(s): Yager Properties LLC _ Phone: Address: _16230 Humke Rd. ON. Dubuque State: 1 A Email: yagerpropertiesemail@gmail.com kadded by staff 9122) E. Certification: I/we, the undersigned, do hereby certify/acknowledge that: Zip: 52002 1. Payment does not guarantee approval and fees are nonrefundable; 2. All additional required written and graphic materials are attached; 3. It is the property owner's responsibility to locate property lines and to review the abstract ror easements and restrictive covenants; and 4. The information submitted herein is true and correct to the best of my/our knowledge and upon submittal becomes public record. ' Applicant/Agent -C"' x Date: Property Owner(s): x Date: °pis '�� x p--4 10 sign name cove Fee g 200.00ck# ®CC ❑Cash Received by Renee Blosch Date 8-11-25 Page 621 of 750 DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED PROJECT (use additional pages as needed) 1) Does the property have historic or architectural significance? if not, please explain and disregard questions 2 and .3. The building has moderate integrity but. has. suffered .a loss of context, and therefore was not included in the Washington Residential Neighborhood National Register Historic District, located one block west of She site. 2) Are you earning an economic return from the property or have you consid- ered any other alternative opportunities to do so? Please explain. DUTrac does not currently own the building: 3) What incentives have you considered, including local, state and federal pro- grams have you considered to assist in rehabilitation. The following link pro- vides a list of some.of the more frequently used resources in Dubuque: www.cityofdpbuque.org/2.234/Fin.anc,i,aI-Toolbox. None 4) What is your timeline to demolish the building? Ideally we would remove. it before year end 2025. 5) Please provide the name of contractor. No contractor established yet until we know if it is. possible to remove the building. x Vure V 0 �'1 Z,�-x Date Page 622 of 750 DEMOLITION PERMIT STAFF REPORT Meeting Date: September 18, 2025 Property Address: 1305 Elm Street Property Owner: Yager Properties LLC Applicant: Kim Adams, DuTrac Community Credit Union Project: Demolish structure Conservation District: Washington Street Neighborhood Landmark: No National Register District: n/a Local Historic District: n/a Style: Vernacular side gabled duplex Funding: No Date Built: 1874-75 Present Land Use: residential, in Industrial zone Level of Significance: NOT Surveyed — Iowa Site Field Survey 1973 Neighborhood — Kriviskey 1978/79 Contributing — Jacobsen 2003 Phase III Existing Zoning: LI Level of Rehabilitation: full demolition Physical Characteristics: The multi -unit residence is a symmetrical three bay 1874 red brick structure on a limestone block foundation, with a moderately shallow side -gabled roof. The windows are one -over -one double hung sash. There are two side chimneys on this former tenement building. Additions to the structure include one-story concrete block structures at the north side along Elm and west of the building, created for the use of the business which was a restaurant and bar. Today there are eight mailboxes on the structure. Request for demolition: The applicant is seeking whether demolition would be allowed. They do not own the building but are interested in owning the site in order to have control for the entire block. With the planned overpass along 14th site, they are interested in having better access from 13th Street. Page 623 of 750 s WA IN i gL SAN Else, ESTOP I� Y ' . ! r -sue - • ff- R•I� f � �.`��;jE h � r�' ` ., y��,y� VY:I Ammor w _ o - s - NMI. Ll LLI �� IL �]. 1. STAFF REPORT- Demolition — 1305 Elm Street Page 5 Property from alley, looking east From middle of block on credit union property, looking southeast Contemporary images August 2024 Page 627 of 750 STAFF REPORT- Demolition — 1305 Elm Street y lob—'' 1 tiOA 1 v • r View looking west 7MM; „\; r 57 OZ View looking east f N I�\ Pictometry 03-2024 1305 Elm St. 1,500.00 0-Addition to side of 2 story br.Dwellg.B.P. 143 4-11-55 0-Ted Fevci.ng C-OwneA ReAoob SF bAk doUg BP 1095 8128179 $595.00 Only building permit on file from about 1930-2000 Page 6 I! Page 628 of 750 STAFF REPORT- Demolition — 1305 Elm Street Page 7 �• o X 6�� O f-- Off\ ss vo �t"A , o �\ 609 Neighborhood contributing structure on thl 1978-79 Bruce Kriviskey city-wide survey o° 0 X o \ Levels of OARCHITECTURAL SIGNIFICANCE i City. State. or Nat —I C� Neighborhood Supportive Non -Supportive Included in the Washington Street Neighborhood Conservation District (yellow overlay), but left out of the Washington Residential National Register Historic District (hatched in blue) to the left. Page 629 of 750 STAFF REPORT- Demolition — 1305 Elm Street Page 8 '�. Al Old Main District .i� Old Town Residential District A/ Central Ave District ` ^ / Upper Main District / V Industrial District Contributing Property f 1979 & 2002 Significance Overlap 1�6- 2002 City/State/National Significance rr �I 1979 City/State/National Significance L% Potential City/Stale/National Significance Phase 3 Contributing structure in the Phase III Survey 2005, by Jim Jacobsen '01 1 .1 j, W 111.E fiE: rA Panoramas of the City of Dubuque show the structure present in 1889, but not 1872 Page 630 of 750 STAFF REPORT- Demolition — 1305 Elm Street Page 9 Sanborn Fire Insurance Maps: A ears on maps 1884-1970 1�3Z7 /.36/, r s'/ Sys! - r- --' • / � Z x , x D '` '� 0 TENEMTS Z ►� 1 ��J.Pi % x K ix IX y x x /,)7 /37 (T 1p r x r x 2 1X Ell '1-Oz x x lJ X K -- _----- J 1884 1891 1909 r.N 1327 f� ? 1 -f • u � i /3/-7 139 ^• �' D ` 0 D M qj 1936 1950 , 3/ 7 ,3,7 �9A' !.�' Present by 1884, in 1891, shows the 5' structure as tenaments. Modifications 13 ff continue and by 1970, it appears the restraurant is present. n Partial section of the structure shows at the 1970 map e D . Cj 1964 Page 631 of 750 STAFF REPORT- Demolition — 1305 Elm Street Page 10 Scale of Feet. !u �00 150 /3AY L?" 137/ /?if !?i/ L737 /.377 O zvrr�r - The 1909 Sanborn S map shows the -a ---_- - : z' context on the block z • z D lI D D 1J IJ ` f% x Ix x� 'Z_____n: / 0 2 • / /_?fir -- A/ /!YI /J9 x x /1 � D D z / SnEO / n ! • / xto / r x X R r / • / x z /7' r x /IJ i79 /zo / / x /x x / x Tx %!EP ,: av n / //)qy / y!' (/ ,Z' /3 8 0/3 Geoi-- C , A Map Division 1 _, ,Frong"'s Telegraph Herald and City Directory files: City Directories show occupancy of a carpenter for the Illinois Central Rail Road, Nick Koffman, at 1305 Elm Street as early as 1874-75. He was living on the southwest corner of the same location in 1870-71 and moved to 13t" & Washington in-between. It is likely he was the first owner, as we see Kaufmann ownership of the site through the 1920s. Newspaper articles show Kaufmann (spelled many ways in the newspaper and directories) throughout the late 19t" and early 20t" centuries. Statement of Significance: The primary structure was identified in the 1978 Kriviskey survey as neighborhood supportive. The 2003 Jacobson Phase III survey finds it contributing. The structure is largely intact with major changes including roofing type, additions and modification of the entrance. The structure is in a largely industrial area, and was excluded from the Washington Residential National Register Historic District boundary in 2015, due to the fact that so much context around the structure is lost. Staff Analysis- The structure has lost most of its context within the formerly residential neighborhood that supported the industrial areas around it. It retains a good degree of integrity on its own, but its status as a historic property is marginal as its context is lost. Standards for Demolition Review: The city of Dubuque's historic property inventory and any subsequent official architectural/historical surveys/evaluations and nominations to the National Register of Historic Places serves as the standard for review. Requested Action- Please review the application noting the standards for review and determine whether the residential structure at 1305 Elm Street has historic or architectural significance to the community. Page 632 of 750 STAFF REPORT- Demolition — 1305 Elm Street Page 11 If the Commission finds the building proposed for demolition does not have historic or architectural significance, the Commission should approve the application. If the Commission finds the building proposed for demolition has historic or architectural significance the Commission should deny the application. In the event the Commission finds the property has historic or architectural significance to the community, the applicant is afforded the opportunity to file a subsequent application to determine whether a reasonable economic return can be earned on the property. This review of economic viability is unnecessary for buildings that do not have historic or architectural significance. Prepared by: Chris Happ Olson Reviewed by: Wally Wernimont Date: 08-08-2025 Page 633 of 750 8/11 /25, 9:59 AM Beacon - Dubuque County, IA- Parcel Report: 1024431013 Dubuque County, IA Summary Parcel ID 1024431013 Alternate ID CONSERVATION DISTRICT Property Address 1305 ELM ST DUBUQUE IA52001 Sec/Twp/Rng N/A Brief Tax Description E 1/2 LOT 137 EAST DUBUQUE ADD (Note: Not to be used on legal documents) Deed Book/Page 2023-4902 (5/26/2023) Contract Book/Page Gross Acres 0.00 Net Acres 0.00 Class M - Residential (MR R3+) (Note: This is for tax purposes only. Not to be used for zoning.) District DUBA- DUBUQUE CITY/DBQ COMM SCH School District DUBUQUE COMM. SCHOOL DIST Owners Deed Holder Yager Properties LLC 16230 Humke Rd Dubuque IA 52002 Contract Holder Mailing Address Yager Properties LLC 16230 Humke Rd Dubuque IA 52002 Land Lot Area 0.06 Acres;2,560 SF Residential Dwellings Residential Dwelling Occupancy Single-Family/Rental Unit Style 2 Story Brick Architectural Style N/A Year Built 1890 Condition Poor Grade what's this? 4-5 Roof Mtl / Gable Flooring None Foundation Stn Exterior Material Brk Interior Material Plas / Panel Brick or Stone Veneer Total Gross Living Area 1,792 SF Attic Type None; Number of Rooms 10 above; 0 below Number of Bedrooms 8 above; 0 below Basement Area Type Full Basement Area 896 Basement Finished Area Plumbing 1 Standard Bath - 3 Fi; 1 Sink; Appliances Central Air No Heat Yes Fireplaces Porches Decks Additions Garages Commercial Buildings Total GBA 3,273 SF Building1: Bars and Lounges, C'Blk or Tile - 8", 1 Story, Built - 1920, 887 SF, Bsmt - 0 SF, HVAC - Forced Hot Air, Roof - Rubber Membrane/Wood, Condition - Poor Adjustments: A/C -deduct, 887 SF Addition1: Bars and Lounges, C'BlkorTile -8",1Story, Built -1920,594SF, Bsmt-0SF HVAC - Forced Hot Air, Roof - Rubber Membrane/Wood Adjustments: A/C -deduct, 594 SF Plumbing: 2 - Toilet Room 1- Lavatory 1- Stainless Stl Sinks -(Lounge Type) 2 https://beacon.schneidercorp.com/Application.aspx?ApplD=93&LayerlD=929&PageTypeID=4&PagelD=593&Q=l343137610&KeyValue=10096bovk%J4 Of 1OU 8/11/25, 9:59AM Sales Beacon - Dubuque County, IA- Parcel Report: 1024431013 Multi Date Seller Buyer Recording Sale Condition -NUTC Type Parcel Amount 8/5/1999 C-92/9857 UnuseableSale - Other Deed $0.00 7/16/1992 D07-813 Fullfillment of PriorYear Contract Deed $0.00 Valuation Includes sales on or after 1/1/2003 2025 2024 2023 2022 2021 Classification Residential (Mr R3+) Residential (Mr R3+) Residential (Mr R3+) Residential (Mr R3+) Residential (Mr R3+) + Assessed Land Value $11,500 $9,200 $9,200 $9,220 $9,220 + Assessed Building Value $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 + Assessed Dwelling Value $80,400 $79,300 $79,300 $72,150 $72,150 = Gross Assessed Value $91,900 $88,500 $88,500 $81,370 $81,370 Exempt Value $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 = Net Assessed Value $91,900 $88,500 $88,500 $81,370 $81,370 Tax Statements 2024 (PDF) Taxation 2024 Pay2025-2026 2023 Pay 2024-2025 2022 Pay 2023-2024 2021 Pay 2022-2023 + Taxable Land Value $4,364 $4,264 $5,039 $5,878 + Taxable Building Value $0 $0 $0 $0 + Taxable Dwelling Value $37,613 $36,750 $39,430 $45,996 = Gross Taxable Value $41,977 $41,014 $44,469 $51,874 Homestead 65+ Exemption $0 $0 $0 $0 Military Exemption $0 $0 $0 $0 = Net Taxable Value $41,977 $41,014 $44,469 $51,874 x Levy Rate (per $1000 ofvalue) 30.31761 30.12380 31.55253 30.55266 = Gross Taxes Due $1,272.64 $1,235.50 $1,403.11 $1,584.89 Ag Land Credit $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 Family Farm Credit $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 Homestead Credit $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 Disabled and Senior Citizens Credit $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 Business Property Credit $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 = Net Taxes Due Tax History Year Due Date $1,272.00 Amount $1,236.00 Paid $1,404.00 Date Paid $1,584.00 Receipt 2024 March 2026 September 2025 $636 $636 No No 410185 2023 March 2025 September 2024 $618 $618 Yes Yes 3/18/2025 9/30/2024 349236 2022 March 2024 September 2023 $702 $702 Yes Yes 2/29/2024 9/28/2023 203415 2021 March 2023 September 2022 $792 $792 Yes Yes 2/27/2023 9/22/2022 115807 2020 March 2022 September 2021 $871 $871 Yes Yes 2/25/2022 9/10/2021 818444 Photos https://beacon.schneidercorp.com/Application.aspx?ApplD=93&LayerlD=929&PageTypeID=4&PagelD=593&Q=l343137610&KeyValue=10VA6M5 Of Y& 8/11/25, 9:59AM Beacon - Dubuque County, IA- Parcel Report: 1024431013 Show Deed/Contract Show Deed/Contract Sketches 4 . �, Sketch by ww+v. camav ision. oom City of Dubuque Tax Credit Applications Apply for Homestead, Military, or Sales Questionnaire No data available for the following modules: Exempt Acres, Agricultural Buildings, Yard Extras, County Treasurer Notes, Tax Sale Certificates, Dubuque County Tax Credit Applications. The information in this web site represents current data from a working file which is updated Contact Us Developed by regularly. Information is believed reliable, but its accuracy cannot be guaranteed. No warranty, rJ SCH N E I DE R expressed or implied, is provided for the data herein or its use. o ■ o, PAT I. User Privacy Policy, I GDPR Privacy Notice Last Data Upload: 8/8/2025, 9:11:33 PM https://beacon.schneidercorp.com/Application.aspx?ApplD=93&LayerlD=929&PageTypelD=4&PagelD=593&Q=134313761O&KeyValue=10046MISOf & Iowa Site Inventory Division of Historic Preservation Iowa State Historical Department 26 E. Market St., Iowa City, Iowa 52240 Identification 1. Site Name Site Number District Name Map Reference # 2. YIlage/Town/City Dubuque Township County Dubuque 3. Street Addreu 13DS F 1 m 4. Legal Location Urban: subdivision Mode Parcel subpocal Rural: tocamp rank Section % of ti section 5. UTM Location: zone easting northing ; Acreage 6. Owner(s) Name _ 7. Owner(s) Address (Street address) (State) 8. Use: Present bar original residence? Description 9. Date of ConstArchitect/Builder 10. Building Type: ❑ single-family dwelling ❑ industrial ❑ multiple -family dwelling ❑ educational ❑ commercial (Zip) ❑ other institutional ❑ religious ❑ public ❑ agricultural 11. Exterior Walls: ❑ clapboard ❑ stone brick ❑ board and batten ❑ shingles ❑ stucco ❑ other 12. Structural System: ❑wood frame with interlocking joints ❑wood frame with light members (balloon frame) ❑ masonry load -bearing walls ❑ iron frame ❑ steel frame with curtain walls [:]reinforced concrete ❑ other 13. CondMon: ❑ excellent ❑ good ❑ fair ❑ deteriorated 14. Integrity: ❑ original site ❑ moved —if so, when? Notes on alterations, additions (with dates and architect, if known) and any other notable features of building and site: 15. Related Outbuildings and Property: ❑ other 16. Is the building endangered? ❑ no ❑ barn ❑ other farm structures ❑ carriage house ❑ garage ❑ privy ❑ yes-.�f so, why? 17. Surroundings of the building: ❑ open land ❑ woodland ❑ scattered outbuildings ❑ densely built-up ❑ commercial ❑ industrial ❑ residential ❑ other 18. Map 19. Photo Roll 1444 Frame— Yew looking NISI Page 637 of 750 1 1 Sign ccmce (Indicate sources of information for all statements) 19. Architectural significance ❑ a. Key structuretindividualiy may qualify for the National Register ❑ b. Contributing structure ❑ c. Not eligible/intrusion 20. Historical Significance Theme(s) ❑ a. Key structureliindividually may qualify for the National Register ❑ b. Contributing structure ❑ c. Not eligible/intrusion 21. Sources (for primary and secondary sources, give complete facts of publication: author, title, place of publication, date, etc.): Prepared by Date Address Telephone organization For Division of Historic Preservation Use Only 1. Office Information Sources on this Property ❑ County Resource File ❑ Windshield Survey ❑ National Register ❑ Grants -In -Aid: []Determination of Eligibility 2. Subject Traces a. b. C. d. ❑ Review and Compliance Project: ❑ Other ❑ Other ❑ Other 3. Photo Images Jwq/a� W e. Page 638 of 750 Adrienne Breitfelder From: terrymozena@gmail.com Date: November 15, 2025 at 12:24:11 PM CST To: Brad Cavanagh <Bcavanagh@cityofdubuque.org>, Danny Sprank <Dsprank@cityofdubuque.org>, "David T. Resnick" <dresnicka)cityofdubuque.org>, Katy Wetha[ <Kwetha[@cityofdubuque.org>, Laura Roussel[ <Lroussell@cityofdubuque.org>, "Ric W. Jones" <rjones@cityofdubuque.org>, Susan Farber <Sfarber@cityofdubuque.org> Subject: request to alter Washington street conservation boundaries This sender is trusted. Dear Mayor and City Council Members, I ask that you support the decision of the Historic Preservation Commission and deny the request to alter the district and plans to demolish the structure at 1305 Elm Street. There is no need for this piece of Dubuque history to be demolished. We cannot continue to eat away at the fabric of our community just because other historic structures were demolished in the block. There are many access points to Du Trac's property and no need to tear down this structure. With the demand for affordable housing, why take more housing away from our city center? This is a viable property and should remain. Please support your commissioner's decision! Thanks for your time. The Best Is Yet To Come! Terry Mozena Realtor/Owner Mozena Realty Group 196 Bluff Street Dubuque, Iowa 52001 (563) 542-2866 Terry@ Mozena RealtyG roup.com www.TheMozenaRealtyGroup.com Page 639 of 750 CDuTrac �r'OIIf1r/NN .' Credit Union Re: Alteration of Washington Street Neighborhood Conservation District Boundary Mayor Cavanaugh Members of the Dubuque City Council City Manager Van Milligen c/o Ms. Adrienne N. Breitfelder, Dubuque City Clerk 50 West 13`" Street Dubuque, IA 52001 Dear Mayor Cavanagh, Members of the Dubuque City Council, and City Manager Van Milligen, DuTrac Community Credit Union submits this letter in continued support of our prior request to modify the boundary of the Washington Street Neighborhood Conservation District. As a member -owned credit union founded in Dubuque on July 25, 1946, DuTrac takes great pride in preserving community heritage while supporting progress that benefits residents and businesses across our city. Our current request stems from one such community improvement — the planned 14th Street overpass project. During meetings with City Planning and Zoning representatives, DuTrac was informed of the anticipated overpass and received a rendering of the proposed 14th Street and Elm Street layout (attached). This project will significantly enhance mobility across the north end and downtown by eliminating delays at the railroad tracks, and it will also improve emergency response times by allowing first responders to reach both sides of the tracks more quickly. However, one unavoidable result of this project is the direct impact on access to DuTrac's St. Mary's Branch property at 380 E. 14th Street. While final designs remain in development, DuTrac has been advised that access from 14th Street to Washington Street will be removed, along with alleyway access to 14th Street. Additionally, portions of DuTrac's parking lot along 14th Street and possibly its Elm Street entrance may be affected. These changes will have an immediate and significant impact on member and community access once construction begins. Since opening the St. Mary's Branch in the late 1990s, DuTrac has proudly served the downtown and north -end neighborhoods that helped build our institution. To continue doing so, DuTrac must proactively plan for alternative access, parking, and traffic flow before the overpass construction begins. This is why we respectfully request removal of the block bounded by 13th Street, 14th Street, Elm Street, and Washington Street from the Washington Street Neighborhood Conservation District. Main OfFice:3465 Asbury Road I P.O. Box 3250 I Dubuque, Iowa 52004-3250 1 P: (563) 582.1331 CLINTON I DUBUQUE I DYERSVILLE I ELDRIDGE I MAQUOKETA I MONTICELLO I QUAD CITIES I MOBILE dutrac.org rNCUA OGFORTUNITY Page 640 of 750 Recently,.DuTrao.-was-presented with -the opportunity to -purchase the property at:130S Elm Street, located within that same block. and district. This acquisition will allow DuTrac. to adapt effectively to theanticipated disruptions. While some: have suggested DuTrac seeks to demolish the horn. At -1305 Elm Street solely to %add pat'ki ng, thaf is not accurate: The intent is to ensure continued accessand functionality once. the loth Street: overpass is complete. Preliminary plans include.the potential for an additional entrance 6rimproved . raffc: pattern to maintain safe, . emcient access for -members. DuTrac fully. respects the Historic .Preservation Commissi ii and appreciates its service. However, the Commission's.:scope is necessarily limited to the preservation criteria within the district. The City Council, on -the other hand, hasjhli broader ability to consider fhe overall public good, including -the unavoidable impact.the City's infrastructure project will have on DuTrac'.s property and -operations. It is interesting, to note that the Conservation District was expanded in 2011 and then the entire district was also added to -the National. Historical District.exceptthis block in question today, signifying this block did not significantly contribute to the Conservation district. For this reason; we respectfidly ask* the Council to take -a forward -thinking approach---one.that acknowledges: both ther community --wide benefit of the overpass and the need for DuTrac to remain accessible. and viable. Reinovin�g this single block from the Conservation District will. allow DuTrac to respond promptly and responsibly once the project design is finalized, without negatively affecting the surrouodifig neighborhood. Thank.you for your consideration and continued leadership in supporting a . ibrant .accessible Dtibuque. Respectfully, DuTrac Community Credit. Union By: Andrew Hawkinson, President & CEO Page 641 of 750 p t r LC Z' Page 642 of 750 fa 0 v w v w w 0 0 10. w Yager Properties 16230 Humke Rd Dubuque, la 52002 563-580-3522 November 7, 2025 RE: Alteration to Washington St Neighborhood Conservation District To: City of Dubuque and all appropriate decision makers I am a property owner and Landlord who owns multiple properties in the Washington Street Neighborhood Conservation District, including 1305 Elm, which is in the proposed alteration block. I understand and accept the general idea and goal of conservation of certain neighborhoods, including the Washington St Neighborhood, which as mentioned I own other property in. That said I do not agree that the "subject block" which DuTrac and I own property on should be part of that as it is and our neighbors are more of a commercial area and not part of the actual "Washington St Neighborhood". Therefore, I request that you allow DuTracs request to have the Subject Block to be removed from the conservation district. Thank you, Yager Properties James Yager, Owner Page 644 of 750 Prepared by: Wally Wernimont, City Planner Address: City Hall, 50 W. 13th St Telephone: 563-589-4210 Return to Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk Address: City Hall, 50 W. 1311 St Telephone: 563-589-4121 ORDINANCE NO. 42-25 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 16 OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE CODE OF ORDINANCES, UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE, BY AMENDING ARTICLE 10-8-A-4 PERTAINING TO ALTERATION OF THE WASHINGTON STREET NEIGHBORHOOD CONSERVATION DISTRICT TO REMOVE THE BLOCK BOUNDED BY WASHINGTON STREET, E. 14TH STREET, ELM STREET AND E. 13T" STREET Whereas, the City of Dubuque established conservation districts to allow for the City's review of demolition permits that might impact buildings of historic or architectural significance; and Whereas, DuTrac has submitted a formal written request to the City Clerk seeking alteration of the Washington Street Neighborhood Conservation District boundaries to remove the block; and Whereas, the City's Unified Development Code, Chapter 10 (Historic Preservation Commission Applications and Procedures), authorizes any person to request the establishment, expansion, or alteration of a conservation district, and outlines the procedure for City Council consideration of such a request; and Whereas, the Washington Residential National Register Historic District, listed on October 13, 2015, did not include the block due to its lack of qualifying historic or architectural integrity; and Whereas, the City's ongoing Building Bridges to Elevate Employment (B2E2) project includes major transportation improvements, such as the construction of the 14th Street vehicular and pedestrian overpass, which may alter access patterns for the DuTrac property; and Whereas, the City Council finds that removal of the block from the Washington Street Neighborhood Conservation District will not adversely affect the historical or architectural character of the remaining district. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA: Section 1. Title 16 of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances, Unified Development Code, Article 10-8-A-4 is hereby amended as follows: 10-8-A-4 Washington Street Neighborhood Conservation District Beginning at the intersection of E. 22nd Street and Kniest Street, thence southeasterly along Kniest Street to its intersection with Garfield Avenue, thence southwesterly along Garfield Avenue to its intersection with the City alley located between Elm Street and Kniest Street, thence southeasterly along the City alley to its intersection with E. 18th Street, thence southwesterly along E. 18th Street to its intersection with the City alley located between the Iowa Chicago and Eastern Railroad right-of-way and Elm Street, thence southeasterly along the City alley to its intersection with E. 17th Street, thence northeasterly along E. 17th Street to its intersection with the Iowa Chicago and Eastern Railroad right-of- way, thence southeasterly along the Iowa Chicago and Eastern Railroad right-of-way to its intersection with E. 16th Street, thence southwesterly along E. 16th Street to its intersection with Elm Street, thence southeasterly along Elm Street to its intersection with E. 15th Street, thence northeasterly along E. 15th Street to its intersection with the City alley located between Elm Street and Pine Street, thence southeasterly along the City alley located between Elm Street and Pine Street to its intersection with E. 14th Street, thence southwesterly along E. 14th Street to its intersection with the City alley located between Elm Street and Pine Street, thence southeasterly along the City alley located between Elm Street and Pine Street to its intersection with E. 12th Street, thence southwesterly along E. 12 Street to its intersection with Elm Street, thence southeasterly along Elm Street to its intersection with E. 11 th Street, thence southwesterly along E. 11 th Street to its intersection with W. 11 th Street, thence southwesterly along W. 11 th Street to its intersection with the City alley located between Central Avenue and Iowa Street; thence northwesterly along the City alley to its intersection with the City Hall access driveway, thence southwesterly along the City Hall access driveway to its intersection with Iowa Street, thence northwesterly along Iowa Street to its intersection with Loras Boulevard; thence northeasterly along Loras Boulevard to its intersection with the City alley located between Iowa Street and Central Avenue, thence northwesterly along the City alley to its intersection with W. 17th Street, thence northeasterly along W. 17th Street to its intersection with Heeb Street; thence northwesterly along Heeb Street to its intersection with the northern boundary of Parcel #10-24-252-018; thence northeasterly along the northern boundary of Parcel #10-24-252- 018 to its intersection with the west boundary of Parcel #10-24-252-017; thence northwesterly along the west boundary of Parcel #10-24-252-017 to its intersection with the south boundary of Parcel #10-24-252-015, thence northeasterly along the south boundary of Parcel #10-24-252-015 to its intersection with the west boundary of Parcel #10-24-252- 013, thence northwesterly along the west boundary of Parcel #10-24-252-013 to its intersection with Heeb Street, thence northwesterly along Heeb Street to its intersection with Kaufmann Avenue, thence northeasterly along Kaufmann Avenue to its intersection with 22nd Street thence northeasterly along 22nd Street to its point of origin at the intersection of E. 22nd Street and Kniest Street excluding the following areas: (a) beginning at the intersection of E. 14th Street and Jackson Street, thence southeasterly along Jackson Street to its intersection with E. 13th Street, thence southwesterly along E. 13th Street to its intersection with White Street, thence northwesterly along White Street to its intersection with E. 14th Street, thence northeasterly along E. 14th Street to its point of origin at the intersection of E. 14th Street and Jackson Street. (b) The southerly 17 feet 8 inches of the northerly 40 feet of south middle one -fifth of City Lot 485 in the City of Dubuque, Iowa, according to the United States Commissioners' Map of Town of Dubuque, Iowa; and The Northerly 22 feet and 4 inches of the South Middle 1/5 of City Lot 485 in the City of Dubuque, Iowa, according to the United States Commissioners' Map of Town of Dubuque, Iowa. (c) Beginning at the intersection of E. 14th Street and Washington Street, thence northeasterly along E.14th Street to its intersection with Elm Street, thence southeasterly along Elm Street to its intersection with E. 13th Street, thence southwesterly along E. 13th Street to its intersection with Washington Street, thence northwesterly along Washington Street to its point of origin at the intersection of E. 14th Street and Washington Street. Section 2. This ordinance shall not apply to an application for a demolition permit for properties being acquired and demolished for the Bee Branch Creek Restoration Project. Section 3. The ordinance will become effective upon publication. Passed, approved and adopted this 17th day of November, 2025. Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk Brad 9-Cavacava ,qWVayor Request to Alter Washington Street Neighborhood - Conservation District Boundaries Staff Presentation November 17, 2025 Process for Establishment, Expansion or Alteration of Conservation District Any person may request that the city council establish, expand or alter a conservation district. A written request for the establishment, expansion or alteration of a conservation district must be submitted to the city clerk. ■ On October 24, 2025, DuTrac submitted a letter to the City Clerk requesting alteration of the Washington Street Neighborhood Conservation District to remove the property bounded by Washington Street, East 14t" Street, Elm Street and East 13t" Street as known as the "Subject Block". At its next regular meeting following receipt of the request by the city clerk, the city council may: a. Approve or deny the request; b. Set the request for consideration at a subsequent meeting; c. Set the request for a public hearing; or d. Refer the request to the Historic Preservation Commission for a recommendation. If a referral is made to it by the city council, at its next regular meeting, the Historic Preservation Commission will review the request, and make a recommendation to the city council to: a. approve or deny the request, or b. to table the request for additional information for a specified period not to exceed sixty (60) days. ■ Failure of the commission to act on the request within the sixty (60) day period, unless the applicant requests and the commission grants an extension of such time, constitutes commission approval thereof. ■ The recommendation of the commission will be transmitted to the city clerk. ■ The city clerk will promptly transmit the recommendation and the application to the city council for its consideration. ■ In determining whether to recommend approval or denial of the request, the commission will consider whether the proposed conservation district, or the expansion or alteration of the district, has historic or architectural significance to the community. At its next regular meeting following receipt of the recommendation of the commission by the city clerk, the city council will approve or deny the request or refer the nomination back to the commission for modification. What is a Conservation Districte The Unified Development Code defines a conservation district as: CONSERVATION DISTRICT: An area designated by ordinances of the city council which: A. Has defined geographic boundaries; B. Contains contiguous pieces of property under diverse ownership; C. Encompasses areas of historically and architecturally significant buildings, sites, structures, objects, or districts, including potential national or local historic districts; and D. Is important to maintain and preserve for its economic and social value and as a neighborhood or area of affordable housing. Establishment of the Washington Street Neighborhood Conservation District ■ February 10, 1975, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 7-75, designating seven neighborhoods —including the Washington Street Neighborhood, comprising ten blocks —as areas containing notable concentrations of historically and architecturally significant buildings. ■ Recognized that preserving and maintaining these structures serves the public interest, while unchecked demolition could undermine future City efforts to protect these valuable cultural and architectural assets. ■ Established a temporary delay on the demolition of such significant buildings, allowing the City Council sufficient time to explore viable alternatives to demolition. • . • �� — 22ND 21 �• tit 1 I V / Original Washington Neighborhood Conservation District (Establish 1975) IOW Washington Neighborhood Conservation District Washington Residential National Register Historic District ® , Subject Block (Elm, Washington, 13th & 14th Street to be removed 15TH LORAS O • � C • -.�E "' 1 r ■.t --12TH /- 197H = �. W 16TH -4W Z 15TH W -1 14TH AJ; � e 12TH I 1 kq a 60 0 Z MIS b~ . 12TH.. -7 Expansion of the Washington Street Neighborhood Conservation District On February 22, 2011, the City Council approved the expansion of the Washington Street Neighborhood Conservation District. The reason for expansion of the conservation district was a recommendation of the "Washington Neighborhood: Revitalize" Initiative Strategic Plan. The Safe Community Task Force's recommendations for Management of Physical Environment include improving Dubuque neighborhoods by (a) encouraging home ownership; (b) encouraging a mixed income approach to neighborhood development; and (c) creating (or re- creating) a sense of place through good design. Expansion of the Washington Neighborhood Conservation District addressed the Task Force recommendations by encouraging homeownership and mixed -use opportunities, while preserving the character and sense of place of the neighborhood. The Washington Neighborhood is a mixed -use neighborhood with many single-family and duplex units, scattered multi -family units, and major commercial zones in the Central/White corridor and the Five Points area. I1 )- MANN i1--% T �OPP At 7TH �TH L� 15TH � LORD ` Original Washington Neighborhood Conservation District (Establish 1975) L Washington Neighborhood Conservation District Washington Residential National Register Historic District Subject Block (Elm, Washington, 13th & 14th Street to be removed I - e• ' �17 w' �Tl� ` �� 22ND `215T 20TH , Ai ' M;A �. Z u+ W 16TH _ 414 Z 15rTM� v � r J 14TH �. F r 24 r. 12T11 _ 11TH _ A. 12TH 11 Demolition Permit in Conservation Districts Demolition permits in conservation districts are reviewed by the Historic Preservation Commission (HPC). Property owner(s) or applicants with property owner's permission submit an application to the HPC. The HPC then reviews the application and documentation and makes a determination as to the following: 1) Whether the building proposed for demolition has historic or architectural significance to the community. 2) Whether denial of the proposed demolition permit would prevent the property owner from earning a reasonable economic return on the property. If the HPC finds that denial of the application would prevent the property owner from earning a reasonable economic return on the property, or that the building does not have any historical or architectural significance to the community, the HPC will approve the application. If the commission finds that denial of the application would not prevent the property owner from earning a reasonable economic return on the property, and that the building has historical or architectural significance to the community, the HPC will deny the permit application. Historic Preservation Commission Demolition Permit Review of 1305 Elm Street ■ On September 18, 2025, the HPC reviewed a demolition permit for the brick multi -family building at 1305 Elm Street. ■ A motion was made to approve the demolition due to the property not having architectural or historical significance. ■ By a vote of two ayes to six nays, the HPC denied approval of the demolition permit. Application documents and minutes are included in council packet. Historic Review of Other Properties on the Subject Block 2011 Expansion incorporated the "Subject Block" into the Washington Street Neighborhood Conservation District. The following properties were existing at the time of expansion: ■ 1376-1390 Washington Street, constructed prior to 1884. ■ DuTrac Credit Union, built in 1999. ■ 1305 Elm Street, built in 1874, with concrete block additions between 1950 and 1964. July 27, 2011, DuTrac received approval from the Historic Preservation Commission to deconstruct the residential dwelling(s) at 1376-1390 Washington Street based on the building not having architectural or historical significance. Notice of Decision and Application documents are included in council packet. Process for Establishment, Expansion or Alteration of Conservation District When considering an alteration to the conservation district, the City Council may evaluate not only the information submitted but also any additional information related to the architectural and historical significance of the property. There are no set criteria the City Council must follow when making a determination on an alteration, allowing the Council to weigh multiple factors in deciding whether to approve changes to the district boundaries. .imprvatinn Di-qtrict — Criteria H rI� _ r w, H W Q 3 Ownership� 1 DuTrac Community Credit Union 1996 DuTrac Community Credit Union 2013 DuTrac Community Credit Union 1999 a. �.... DuTrac Community Credit Union 1996,r- DuTrac Community Credit Union 1996 r�! 13TH Yager Properties LLC 2023 top fool WO �\SC"N � � fir ✓ o leighborhood contributing structure on the � 1978-79 Bruce Krrviskey city-wide survey Kriviskey Survey The Kriviskey Survey identified 1305 Elm Street as having neighborhood level of significance. Kriviskey defines Neighborhood Architectural Significance as "Structures that are of significance when found in groups or a contributing to the significance of districts felt to meet one or more of the criteria for listing on the National Register of Historic Places" As part of the Kriviskey Survey, this area was not identified as a district and the building does not rise to be individually eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places. Jacobsen Survey In 20031 James Jacobsen of History Pays conducted an in-depth architectural/historic survey evaluation of Downtown Dubuque. Jacobsen's survey reviewed all properties for: ■ National Register eligibility ■ Local, historical, or architectural significance (per the building demolition ordinance) Findings for the Subject Block: ■ No properties were identified as National Register Eligible ■ No properties were found to have local, historical, or architectural interest IN • Old Main District J dO .0 ♦ V A/ Old Town Residential District ♦ A/ Central Ave District i ♦ a Upper Main District ♦ N Industrial District ♦ ♦_ Contributing Property ♦ ♦ ) 1979 & 2002 Significance Overlap ♦ ® 2002 City/State/National Significance de �*av 1979 Coy/State/National Significance i dO i OF, Potential City/State/National Significance r Phase 3 -mn as a contributing property on the Jacobsen Survey Map rporatedall • • (1979) survey ratings: inn- I RofTictor ,ir�M-lo, /,mr.T- of I7rimiicljP2S 'I,Q►7.Q l ISATJitt�j')An .1 15 iesidentico, Historic C 0 1 -it uffft: ' • � I2ND S .- r 3 �Ir��{'} •� : � � L ,• :/ram/^ -� 201H42*1 * / 19TN = Z — • i T W N a I BTH �W V. 0 z _ r &17TH cess, it was determined t . ti6Ti" the Subject fa lock did forfl criteriameet the -15TM 1i11 ■ f usion within the district � %� L LOR" %3 was therefore excluded -:."fro M "MV-n the 1�1 designation. w � ' 12TH ` Original Washington Neighborhood Conservation District (Establish 1975) I� 7 ,� Washington Neighborhood Conservation District Washington Residential National Register Historic District Subject Block (Elm, Washington, 13th & 14th Street to be removed W 16TH Z 15TH 14TH W L rr` t 0 12TH ~ Y , 12TH t P. T-W"- Building Bridges to Elevate Employment (B2E2) Protect Purpose: Multimodal transportation project improving connectivity and safety for all users Goals: Better connect residents to jobs, recreation, and community resources across key areas —including Kerper Industrial Park, Chaplain Schmitt Island, Downtown Dubuque, the Historic Millwork District, and the west side via the Intermodal Center Railroad Merger Impact: • Train traffic expected to increase from -9 to 18 trains/day by 2027 • Increased delays affecting mobility, emergency response, and access to employment centers • 14th Street overpass proposed to reduce delays and improve safety Funding: $25M RAISE Implementation Grant secured for initial project phases Planned Improvements: • 14th St. vehicular/pedestrian overpass • Roundabouts at 16th & Sycamore and 16th/Greyhound Park/Admiral Sheehy • Complete streets upgrades on Elm St. and 16th St. (sidewalks, enhanced crosswalks) • Peosta Channel Bridge sidewalk modifications with a shared -use path Building Bridges to Elevate Employment (B2E2) Project Preliminary conceptual rendering of the 14th Street overpass of Elm Street and the at -grade railroad crossing. It should be noted that this is very preliminary and subject to change as the project is designed. �3 7� r S -Pr6lkinary ConZl9ptual Rendering this 4_ th St. Overpass of Elm St. and the AV- ., ., -4, Crossing RECOMMENDATION Planning Services Staff recommend that the City Council uses the information contained in the memo, enclosures, applications, maps and minutes to: a. Approve or deny the request; b. Set the request for consideration at a subsequent meeting; c. Set the request for a public hearing; or d. Refer the request to the Historic Preservation Commission for a recommendation. If the Council chooses to proceed with approval, an ordinance is enclosed for their consideration. QUESTIONS?. STATE OF IOWA SS: DUBUQUE COUNTY CERTIFICATE OF PUBLICATION I, Kathy Goetzinger, a Billing Clerk for Woodward Communications, Inc., an Iowa corporation, publisher of the Telegraph Herald, a newspaper of general circulation published in the City of Dubuque, County of Dubuque and State of Iowa; hereby certify that the attached notice was published in said newspaper on the following dates: 11/21/2025 and for which the charge is 82.78 11t �mSubscribed to before e, a Notary Pu c in and for Dubuque County, Iowa, this 21st day of November, 2025 Notary Puin and for Dubuque County, Iowa. Q n C JANETi K. PAPE � Commission plumber 199659 My Commission Expires 12/11/2025 low n Ad text : CITY OF DUBUQUE OFFICIAL PUBLICATION ORDINANCE NO. 42-25 SUMMARY THE FOLLOWING DESCRIPTION OF THE ORDINANCE IS A SUMMARY. THE ORDINANCE IN ITS ENTIRETY IS ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK, 50 W. 13TH STREET, DUBUQUE AND MAY BE VIEWED DURING NORMAL BUSINESS HOURS OF 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM MONDAY TO FRIDAY. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 16 OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE CODE OF ORDINANCES, UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE, BY AMENDING ARTICLE 10-8-A-4 PERTAINING TO ALTERATION OF THE WASHINGTON STREET NEIGHBORHOOD CONSERVATION DISTRICT TO REMOVE THE BLOCK BOUNDED BY WASHINGTON STREET, E. 14TH STREET, ELM STREET AND E. 13TH STREET The ordinance amends Title 16 of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances, Unified Development Code, Article 10-8-A-4 as follows: 10-8-A-4 Washington Street Neighborhood Conservation District Beginning at the intersection of E. 22nd Street and Kniest Street, thence southeasterly along Kniest Street to its intersection with Garfield Avenue, thence southwesterly along Garfield Avenue to its intersection with the City alley located between E1m Street and Kniest Street, thence southeasterly along the City alley to its intersection with E. 18th Street, thence southwesterly along E. 18th Street to its intersection with the City alley located between the Iowa Chicago and Eastern Railroad right-of-way and E1m Street, thence southeasterly along the City alley to its intersection with E. 17th Street, thence northeasterly along E. 17th Street to its intersection with the Iowa Chicago and Eastern Railroad right-of-way, thence southeasterly along the Iowa Chicago and Eastern Railroad right-of-way to its intersection with E. 16th Street, thence southwesterly along E. 16th Street to its intersection with Elm Street, thence southeasterly along E1m Street to its intersection with E. 15th Street, thence northeasterly along E. 15th Street to its intersection with the City alley located between Elm Street and Pine Street, thence southeasterly along the City alley located between Elm Street and Pine Street to its intersection with E. 14th Street, thence southwesterly along E. 14th Street to its intersection with the City alley located between Elm Street and Pine Street, thence southeasterly along the City alley located between Elm Street and Pine Street to its intersection with E. 12th Street, thence southwesterly along E. 12 Street to its intersection with Elm Street, thence southeasterly along Elm Street to its intersection with E. l lth Street, thence southwesterly along E. 1 lth Street to its intersection with W. l lth Street, thence southwesterly along W. l lth Street to its intersection with the City alley located between Central Avenue and Iowa Street; thence northwesterly along the City alley to its intersection with the City Hall access driveway, thence southwesterly along the City Hall access driveway to its intersection with Iowa Street, thence northwesterly along Iowa Street to its intersection with Loras Boulevard; thence northeasterly along Loras Boulevard to its intersection with the City alley located between Iowa Street and Central Avenue, thence northwesterly along the City alley to its intersection with W. 17th Street, thence northeasterly along W. 17th Street to its intersection with Heeb Street; thence northwesterly along Heeb Street to its intersection with the northern boundary of Parcel #10-24-252-018; thence northeasterly along the northern boundary of Parcel #10-24-252-018 to its intersection with the west boundary of Parcel #10-24-252-017; thence northwesterly along the west boundary of Parcel #10-24-252-017 to its intersection with the south boundary of Parcel #10-24-252-015, thence northeasterly along the south boundary of Parcel #10-24-252-015 to its intersection with the west boundary of Parcel #10-24-252-013, thence northwesterly along the west boundary of Parcel #10-24-252-013 to its intersection with Heeb Street, thence northwesterly along Heeb Street to its intersection with Kaufmann Avenue, thence northeasterly along Kaufmann Avenue to its intersection with 22nd Street thence northeasterly along 22nd Street to its point of origin at the intersection of E. 22nd Street and Kniest Street excluding the following areas: (a)"beginning at the intersection of E. 14th Street and Jackson Street, thence southeasterly along Jackson Street to its intersection with E. 13th Street, thence southwesterly along E. 13th Street to its intersection with White Street, thence northwesterly along White Street to its intersection with E. 14th Street, thence northeasterly along E. 14th Street to its point of origin at the intersection of E. 14th Street and Jackson Street. (b)"The southerly 17 feet 8 inches of the northerly 40 feet of south middle one -fifth of City Lot 485 in the City of Dubuque, Iowa, according to the United States Commissioners' Map of Town of Dubuque, Iowa; and The Northerly 22 feet and 4 inches of the South Middle 1/5 of City Lot 485 in the City of Dubuque, Iowa, according to the United States Commissioners' Map of Town of Dubuque, Iowa. (c)"Beginning at the intersection of E. 14th Street and Washington Street, thence northeasterly along E.14th Street to its intersection with Elm Street, thence southeasterly along Elm Street to its intersection with E. 13th Street, thence southwesterly along E. 13th Street to its intersection with Washington Street, thence northwesterly along Washington Street to its point of origin at the intersection of E. 14th Street and Washington Street. Section 2. This ordinance shall not apply to an application for a demolition permit for properties being acquired and demolished for the Bee Branch Creek Restoration Project. Section 3. The ordinance will become effective upon publication. Passed, approved and adopted this 17th day of November, 2025. /s/Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor Attest: /s/Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk Published officially in the Telegraph Herald newspaper on the 21 st day of November, 2025. /s/Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk It 11/21