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Big A Auto - Request to Alter the Broadway Street Neighborhood Conservation District Boundaries Copyrighted June 1, 2026 City of Dubuque ACTION ITEMS # 1. City Council ITEM TITLE: Big A Auto - Request to Alter the Broadway Street Neighborhood Conservation District Boundaries SUMMARY: City Manager recommending City Council refer to the recommendation letter from the Historic Preservation Commission indicating that by a vote of 5 to 0, the Historic Preservation Commission recommends to the City Council that the building at 2327 Central Avenue be kept in the Broadway Neighborhood Conservation District and then: 1. Approve or deny the request; or 2. Refer the request back to the Commission for modification. If the Council decides to proceed with approval of the removal, an ordinance has been provided for consideration. ORDINANCE Amending Title 16 of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances, Unified Development Code, by Amending Article 10-8-A-7 Pertaining to Alteration of the Broadway Street Neighborhood Conservation District to Remove the Property at 2327 Central Avenue SUGGUESTED Receive and File; Council DISPOSITION: ATTACHMENTS: 1. MVM Memo Big A Auto — Request to Alter Broadway Street Neighborhood Conservation District Boundaries 2. Staff Memo 3. HPC Ltr to CC - Alteration to Broadway Street Neighborhood Conservation District 4. Draft HPC Minutes 05-27-2026 5. SHPO Comment on NR Eligibility - 2327 Central Ave 6. May 27, 2026 - 2327 Central Ave - HPC Staff Report 7. Broadway Street Neighborhood Conservation District Map 8. 2327 Central Avenue Photo 9. 1973 Lawrence Sommers - Historic Sites Field Survey 10. 2000 Jim Jacobsen lowa Site Inventory Form 11. lowa Site Inventory Form - Not Dated #2 12. lowa Site Inventory Form - Not Dated 13. Encyclopedia Dubuque Page 863 of 1000 14. Central Avenue Block Map 15. 2327 Central Avenue - Beacon - Dubuque County, IA - Parcel Report_ 1013382004 16. Tenant Comment - DBQ Driving Academy 17. Big A Auto Letter 18. April 24 2026 Staff Memo - Alteration to Broadway Street Neighborhood Conservation District 19. Ordinance - Removal of 2327 Central Avenue Page 864 of 1000 Dubuque THE CITY OF � uhA�eMa cin DuB E ; . � , I � � I. Maste iece on the Mississi t 2oo�•zoiz•zois �P Pp zoi�*zoi9 TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members FROM: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager SUBJECT: Big A Auto — Request to Alter Broadway Street Neighborhood Conservation District Boundaries DATE: May 28, 2026 Planning Services Director Wally Wernimont is recommending City Council refer to the recommendation letter from the Historic Preservation Commission and the information in the April 24'" memo, enclosures, applications, maps and minutes to: 1) Approve or deny the request; or 2) Refer the request back to the Commission for modification. If the Council decides to proceed with approval, an ordinance has been provided for consideration. I concur with the recommendation and respectfully await Mayor and City Council direction. 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 865 of 1000 Dubuque THE CITY OF � All•A�eriea Ciry DuB E .�r,�� :,k�,.�.� ' � II ��' Maste iece on the Mississi 1 Zoo��zoiz�zois YP PP zoi�*zoi9 TO: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager FROM: Wally Wernimont, Planning Services Director U-' DATE: May 27, 2026 RE: Big A Auto — Request to Alter Broadway Street Neighborhood Conservation District Boundaries INTRODUCTION The purpose of this memo is to outline the procedural steps and provide background information regarding the proposed alteration of the Broadway Street Neighborhood Conservation District, following the referral made by the City Council. BACKGROUND In accordance with the Unified Development Code, Dan Reavis of Big A Auto submitted a written request to the City Council to alter the boundaries of the Broadway Street Neighborhood Conservation District, seeking to exclude the properties at 2311 and 2327 Central Avenue. At its May 4, 2026 meeting, the City Council approved the removal of 2311 Central Avenue from the conservation district, determining that the property was not architecturally or historically significant. At the same meeting, the City Council referred the request to remove 2327 Central Avenue from the district to the Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) for review and recommendation. DISCUSSION 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: 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 Page 866 of 1000 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. Historic Preservation Commission Review At its May 27, 2026 meeting, within the 60-day review period allowed by code, the Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) reviewed the proposed alteration to the Broadway Street Neighborhood Conservation District. The HPC found that the building at 2327 Central Avenue is eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places under Criterion A for its association with the Schmid Brothers Brewery—a significant part of Dubuque's brewing history—and under Criterion C for its distinctive architectural characteristics as a relatively unaltered vernacular brick industrial building of substantial size and early construction date. By a unanimous vote (5-0), the HPC recommends that 2327 Central Avenue remain within the Broadway Street Neighborhood Conservation District, based on its historic and architectural significance as documented in professional surveys and by the National Register Program Staff of the State Historic Preservation Office. City Council Review As required by the UDC, 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. City Council Review Criteria 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 2 Page 867 of 1000 boundaries. Please refer to my April 24, 2026 Memo to the City Manager for additional background and some potential criteria to consider. RECOMMENDATION Planning Services Staff recommend that the City Council refer to the recommendation letter from the Historic Preservation Commission and the information in the April 24tn memo, enclosures, applications, maps and minutes to: 1) Approve or deny the request; or 2) Refer the request back to the Commission for modification. If the Council decides to proceed with approval, an ordinance has been provided for consideration. Enclosures 3 Page 868 of 1000 Planning Services Department Dubuque City Hall THE CITY OF � 50 West 13t"Street All•Merie�Ciq Dubuque,IA 52001-4864 �T T� � � , � (563)589-4210 phone U I I I I° (563)589-4221fax 2007•2012•2013 �563�6ao-66�s TDD Masterpiece on the Mississippi zoi�*zoi9 planning@cityof dubuque.org May 27, 2026 The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members City of Dubuque City Hall — 50 W. 13t" Street Dubuque IA 52001 RE: Big A Auto — Request to Alter the Broadway Street Neighborhood Conservation District Boundaries Dear Mayor and City Council Members: The Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) acknowledges receipt of your referral concerning the proposed alteration of the Broadway Neighborhood Conservation District, specifically regarding the property at 2327 Central Avenue. This referral was made following your May 4, 2026 meeting, where the request for removal of 2327 Central Avenue from the district was forwarded to the Commission for review and recommendation, as outlined in Chapter 16-10-8 of the City's Unified Development Code. During the May 27, 2026, Historic Preservation Commission meeting, the Commission reviewed the request. Our deliberations included a thorough examination of the following materials: • The City staff report and survey documentation • The lowa Site Inventory Form prepared by James E. Jacobsen • An email from the National Register Program Staff of the State Historic Preservation Office • Additional historical and architectural evaluations Based on these materials, the Commission determined that the property at 2327 Central Avenue is both architecturally and historically significant. The building is recognized under National Register Criterion A for its association with the Schmid Brothers Brewery, a key historic event in Dubuque's brewing history, and under Criterion C for its distinctive architectural characteristics as a relatively unaltered vernacular brick industrial building of large proportion and early date. This determination is supported by multiple professional surveys and an email from the National Register Program Staff of the State Historic Preservation Office. Recommendation By a vote of 5 to 0, the Historic Preservation Commission recommends to the City Council that the building at 2327 Central Avenue be kept in the Broadway Neighborhood Conservation District, based on the building meeting National Register Service People Integrity Responsibility Innovation Teamwork Page 869 of 1000 The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members Page 2 Criterion A & C as noted in the surveys and by the National Register Program Staff of the State Historic Preservation Office. Respectfully submitted, � ` , �,�lCr l�'�-��. JanYce Esser, Chairperson Historic Preservation Commission Attachments Service People Integrity Responsibility Innovation Teamwork Page 870 of 1000 Dubuque THE CITY OF D m� AA-Amnp Cid i i~ DuB E ;�i.��, LJ 2007�2012�2013 Masterpiece on the Mississippi zoi�*zoi9 MINUTES HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION REGULAR SESSION 5:30 p.m. Thursday, May 27, 2026 2nd Floor, Historic Federal Building, Council Chambers, 350 W. 6th Street Commissioners Present: Commissioners, Bill Doyle, Heidi Pettitt, Rick Stuter, Adam Schwendinger, Chairperson Janice Esser Commissioners Excused: Tim Gau, Christina Monk, Chad Witthoeft Commissioners Unexcused : none Staff Members Present: Wally Wernimont and Chris Happ Olson CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Esser at 5:30 p.m. MINUTES: Commissioner Schwendinger noted that the May 19, 2026 Commission meeting minutes had two mistakes: • To change the location of the meeting to reflect the Lacy Board room at the Carnegie Stout Public Library, and • That Schwendinger abstained from the vote for the demolition at 500 Locust due to his employment by the applicant. Motion by Schwendinger, seconded by Doyle, to approve the minutes of May 19, 2026 meeting as submitted and amended. Motion carried by the following vote: Aye — Bill Doyle, Heidi Pettitt, Rick Stuter, Adam Schwendinger, Janice Esser; Nay— none. ACTION ITEMS: NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICT MODIFICATION COMMENT Location: Old Main Street National Register Historic District Applicant: Request from the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) Owner: Chadwick Block, LLC, 249 W 1 st St. (owner requesting inclusion) Project: Expansion of the Old Main Street National Register Historic District to include the Chadwick Block at 249 W 1 St Street Staff person Happ Olson presented the request from the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) to comment on the proposed modification of the Old Main Street National Register Historic District to include the recently restored Chadwick Block at 249 W 1St Street. She described the owner's use of Historic Tax Credits and City funding to undertake the transformation of the structure. She noted the SHPO's request is in Page 871 of 1000 Minutes — Historic Preservation Commission May 27, 2026 Page 2 regards to the National Register Nomination amendment made by the owner and their representatives, Heritage Works. The nomination amendment makes the case for the Chadwick Block being eligible under National Park Service Criterion A for commerce and Criterion C for architecture. The nomination outlines that the time period of significance for the building meets the time period of significance for the Old Main Street district. Commissioner poyle noted that when he was at his former employer, Heritage Works, he worked on the project and nomination and that prior to the work being done, there were integrity issues that prevented it from being eligible for the National Register. Commissioner Schwendinger noted that he appreciated the project and felt inclusion in the district was a good idea. The Commission was in consensus that the project was commendable and that the structure qualified for inclusion. The Commission agreed with the findings in the nomination, that the structure is locally significant under Criterion A, for Commerce, and Criterion C for Architecture. Its time period of significance is within the relevant period of significance for the district. Motion by Doyle, seconded by Pettitt, to send a letter of recommendation to City Council for approval of inclusion of the property within the district. Motion carried by the following vote: Aye - Bill Doyle, Heidi Pettitt, Rick Stuter, Adam Schwendinger, Janice Esser; Nay — none. CONSERVATION DISTRICT MODIFICATION REQUEST Location: Broadway Neighborhood Conservation District Applicant: City Council request to provide recommendation as to whether the structure should be removed from the Broadway Neighborhood Conservation District Owner: Dan Reavis Properties, LLC (Dan Reavis) of 2327 Central Ave. Project: Request for removal of 2327 Central Ave. from conservation district Staff person Happ Olson presented the staff report, referring to the nature of the request from the City Council, requesting comment on the potential removal of 2327 Central Avenue from the Broadway Neighborhood Conservation District. She presented a description of the site, historical information, photographs and maps related to the request. She referred to multiple architectural and historical surveys from 1973, 1978 and 2002. She presented new information gathered by staff. She noted the surveys have continually found the structure of interest and historically significant. Particularly, the professional evaluation in 2002 was found National Register eligible under criterion A and C, which was reviewed and agreed upon by the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO). She referred to a recent request by staff to the SHPO for an updated evaluation, which was given in a letter dated May 26, 2026, finding the structure eligible for the National Register of Historic Places. Dan Reavis, 16755 Budd Road, Dubuque lowa 52002 and owner of 2327 Central Avenue, noted that the rear addition is separated from the structure by a six inch gap. Page 872 of 1000 Minutes — Historic Preservation Commission May 27, 2026 Page 3 He has concerns that if he removes the rear section for which he already received approval to remove, it may damage the front section. He noted the upper floor is being rented and the first floor is occupied by a driving school. A few Commission questions requested more information about the condition of the structure and what kind of upkeep and maintenance has happened since the owner purchased it. Happ Olson noted that the applicant has not submitted an Economic Non-Viability Application, but if they had, that these kinds of issues about ownership, maintenance, use, income, tax documents, structural evaluations, among other items, would be available for the Commission to review and base their decision on. However, because this comes from City Council and is only a request for comment on the potential removal of the property from the district boundaries, the Commission is required to simply determine if the building is architecturally or historically significant, and base their recommendation on that analysis. Commissioner poyle appreciated the item being sent back to the Commission for review and said he did not appreciate the process of removing properties to essentially poke holes in the district. Commissioners were in consensus that the evidence is clear that the structure is historically and architecturally significant. Motion by Doyle, seconded by Schwendinger, to recommend to City Council that the building at 2327 Central Avenue be kept in the Broadway Neighborhood Conservation District, based on the building meeting National Register Criterion A & C as noted in the surveys and by the National Register Program Staff of the State Historic Preservation Office. Motion carried by the following vote: Aye - Bill Doyle, Heidi Pettitt, Rick Stuter, Adam Schwendinger, Janice Esser; Nay — none. DEMOLITION REQUEST Applicant: Gary Carner Owner: G&R Preservation LLC, 1800 Washington Street Address: 1836 Washington Street (garage only) Project: Removal of the only structure, a rear accessory building District: Washington Neighborhood Conservation District Staff person Happ Olson presented the staff report. She noted photographs, maps, building permits, insurance records, surveys and other data that told the story of development of the property and the garage, which she estimated was built between 1964-1966 based on Sanborn fire insurance maps and building permits. She referred to the surveys perFormed in this neighborhood consistently finding the structure not eligible for the National Register of Historic Places. Happ Olson described the criteria upon which demolition requests in Conservation Districts are made, evaluating whether the structure is eligible for the National Register of Historic Places. Commissioners were in consensus that there was not architectural interest or historical information to bolster such eligibility. Page 873 of 1000 Minutes — Historic Preservation Commission May 27, 2026 Page 4 Motion by Pettitt, seconded by Doyle, to approve the application as submitted, noting the structure does not have architectural or historic significance based on the surveys and information provided. Motion carried by the following vote: Aye - Bill Doyle, Heidi Pettitt, Rick Stuter, Adam Schwendinger, Janice Esser; Nay — none. ITEMS FROM PUBLIC: none ITEMS FROM COMMISSION: Bill Doyle recognized Gary Carner with an award for the work by GT Development LLC for saving the Jacob Rich House, a house nearly destroyed by fire. He described that Gary and his business partner Tom Kelzer have quietly been saving properties faced with catastrophe in Dubuque. They know the market, they are reasonable in their approach, and making huge impacts in Dubuque. Due to the fact that Gary and Tom could not attend the Historic Preservation Commission, he presented the 2026 Ken Kringle Award for the project. The Commission thanked Mr. Carner for his dedication to Dubuque. ITEMS FROM STAFF: Preservation Month Staff person Happ Olson pointed to the Preservation Month Proclamation and the photo of the acceptance of the proclamation at the recent May 4 City Council meeting. She thanked Main Street for their leadership during Architecture Days and the Commissioners for their support during the proclamation and at the award ceremony. UDC Update Happ Olson noted that some of the process items regarding both demolition and changes to conservation districts that came up in the meeting tonight are good representations of why the Unified Development Code needs updating. Commissioners asked questions regarding the items. Planning Services Director Wally Wernimont answered questions about the code and demonstrated through presenting those code sections for reference. ADJOURNMENT: Motion by Doyle, seconded by Pettitt to adjourn the May 27, 2026 Historic Preservation Commission meeting. Motion carried by the following vote: Aye - Bill Doyle, Heidi Pettitt, Rick Stuter, Adam Schwendinger, Janice Esser; Nay — none. The meeting adjourned at 6:34 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Wally Wernimont, Planning Services Director Adopted Page 874 of 1000 Christine Happ Olson From: Christine Happ Olson Sent: Tuesday, May 26, 2026 4:36 PM To: aschwendinger.senior; bill.doyle@dubuquecountyiowa.gov; Chad Witthoeft; Christy Monk (christymonk@gmail.com); Heidi Pettitt;janiceannesser@gmail.com; Rick Stuter (rickstuter@gmail.com); Tim Gau Cc: Renee Blosch; Matt O'Brien;Wally Wernimont;Trish Gleason Subject: FW: Historic Property Preliminary Evaluation: Schmid Bros. Brewery Beer Hall, 2327 Central Avenue, Dubuque Good Afternoon, Commissioners, This correspondence from the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) is being added to the packet for the Historic Preservation Commission tomorrow, regarding the evaluation of the structure at 2327 Central Avenue.We requested an update for our records from the SHPO,which confirms the previous analysis that the structure is considered National Register eligible.The "preliminary" status refers to the fact that a National Register of Historic Places nomination form has not been submitted or reviewed by the State National Register Committee (SNRC) or the federal Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP).That is a separate process, however the state can make a preliminary determination on its own. Please add this to the item to your packet for the 2327 Central Avenue item. Thankyou, Chris From: nationalregister@email.iowaeda.com <nationalregister@email.iowaeda.com> Sent:Tuesday, May 26, 2026 3:49 PM To: Christine Happ Olson <colson@cityofdubuque.org> Subject: Historic Property Preliminary Evaluation: Schmid Bros. Brewery Beer Hall, 2327 Central Avenue, Dubuque You don't often get email from nationalregister@email.iowaeda.com. Learn why this is important � This sender is trusted. Dear Dubuque Historic Preservation Commission, Thank you for submitting the Schmid Bros. Brewery Beer Hall, located at 2327 Central Avenue in Dubuque, for a Historic Property Preliminary Evaluation. SHPO staff concur that the property is eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places for local significance under Criterion A for its association with Dubuque's historic brewing and bottling industries. Additional research is recommended to confirm the property's local significance under Criterion C: Architecture. To learn more about National Register eligibility, please see National Register Bulletin 15: How to Apply the National Reqister Criteria for Evaluation. Thank you for the opportunity to evaluate this property. If you have questions or concerns after reviewing the information above, please email Lorinda Bradley at nationalreaister(a�iowaeda.com. Kindest regards, NATIONAL REGISTER PROGRAM 1 Page 875 of 1000 State Historic Preservation Office IOWA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY nationalreqister(a�iowaeda.com Be advised that this determination is preliminary and based solely on the information provided at the time of the review. Additional research and documentation may be needed to actually nominate an "eligible"property to the National Register. That research may ultimate/y prove that the property is not, in fact, eligible for listing. Additional research may also prove that properties with a preliminary determination of"not eligible"are, in fact, eligible. This review does not constitute comment for the purposes of Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act, the State Historic Preservation Tax Credit Program, or the Federal Historic Preservation Tax Incentives Program. **Please note, this email is being sent via ESHPO and you will not be able to respond directly. For any questions, please email Lorinda Bradley at nationalreaister(c�iowaeda.com. 0 �` z Page 876 of 1000 DEMOLITION PERMIT STAFF REPORT Meeting Date: May 27, 2026 Property Address: 2327 Central Avenue Property Owner: Dan Reavis Properties LLC Applicant: Dan Reavis Project: Request to remove property from Conservation District Conservation District: Broadway Street Neighborhood Landmark: No National Register Historic District: n/a Local Historic District: n/a Style: 2-part commercial block Funding: No Date Built: pre-1872 Present Land Use: Commercial 1st floor, residential 2�d floor Existing Zoning: C-2 Level of Siqnificance: Level of Rehabilitation: Included — lowa Statewide Survey 1973 requesting district modification, City/State/National Significance — Kriviskey 1978/79 with intention to demolish National Register Eligible —Jacobsen 2005 Physical Characteristics: In Jim Jacobsen's 2005 lowa Site Inventory Form #31-00429 he describes the property: 7. Narrative Description: This hip roof two story massive brick double front was constructed as the brew hall for Schmid Brothers Brewery sometime prior to 1881. Simple in its design, the building (63x50) has a stone foundation and brick walls, a cast iron storefront, two centered entrances on the fa�ade and a row of nine second floor windows. Stone lintels and sills are plainly cut and unadorned and set nearly flush to the exterior wall plane. The Assessor dates the building to +/-1895 but the building is much earlier. There are five apartments on the second floor. The structure has a series of additions at the rear. The brick extension pre-dates the 1884 Sanborn Fire Insurance Map. Ownership: The structure is owned by Dan Reavis Properties, LLC since June 2018. The owner desires additional space in the lot for parking and/or a bay for the auto-service shop located south of this property. 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' •//�\� � "` � ' ..� I . � � ��• �� w J � � GIS Imagery-2022 � � � Showing parcel(left)and , ' � Section removal(right) '. , .:� , � � Page 882 of 1000 STAFF REPORT-2327 Central Avenue Page 7 ,�=�� ~�: - �^`._` � �;,, � r �1 _�. ' ~\� � � '•��r _ {� l� �:i, : _ I ` �- �` ` y `,�:. �\ � �� I � _ - ` •A_�� \\ \ ' ' +�� I'� �� r� �� ' �. : _ .� � � � � �, ` � ,_. ' � i " �"-+:� - . �:. � -- i� „ �` '� _�-� � _ �� , �;� c ;•• — t i► � ' � ` �� • � -' \ ✓, � , t, �� !` � ,. � , ''� � � �i'�R'�'� � �l:�i' �. .��,tiY��+ +� From East + �► w _ � ..� ; : '• �'f ,i�►`� � �� - :�* -,_ . � � r� 8�t' �� I � ` l''w , ,`, � � � Y � /' � i�p10�� , � ��:' . - /.�� ,'. (�� • j 'F y �� ;� , � r�0� �/ ,`� � � �. \- From North �:- �- � � �� . _ .� � _ - � . r- � �$I � � - � ,� _ i �- „� \ ' - t` � �x � — � �� ` a \��;� r �, � ` � . `� +� � .. �� . _�`. i —^ �`J � ` _\ � t�� J^' / \. • � . ��\ �� . ,� _ �,�;�� - _ , - --�Y�-- , � ' __.� k�� . � \ � ' _ ':�� i � . .� �, , ,. + i; \ ` • � , � \ ��tl From West Imagery from Pictometry online, 03-2024 Page 883 of 1000 STAFF REPORT-2327 Central Avenue Page 8 Historic Documentation: Sanborn Fire Insurance Maps, showing context G --- -- 1884 szo,.�..e o,v�• - --- '' ' ��. Orr...� 4i'__ Ce�r q — �'� ,"+n`�' __'l HaL!-. � \ � � �I SCl/M/O BFGS'�Q7. I �o. ,� ` � _ �OIYi4 Bi41l7YF.�VI: I .d'al, � ( ��,.'r.....,...�m.v�vra av�'..~ 'x e �� lYo. ♦ �� •up�••••�ns'%i�..w�ri.r: e 'j' V� .vwrir.wor�,.i'c'�°riu. �� n �ie..i ? r .�. — 1.-c�_ —_e r'1f'f�.s�aw�m�— _ ` _ aa S:.o<.roa�� > � ' nt�.,......: '�� I„v. I � V� � �� 4 1891 I l MwaoN!5��6" SwCOt r� �{ b^��i � ��•� NeO �JW.~� �P 'w//� �---- —�— g �I "qe�� o --- --- ---- I�? � az �i Q V n„� Y/OWlJ BREINERY � ��,' . /LF NO '�� '�'� SCHM/07 BRAS&CO. � ; ew. ; „ Cwac�iooas.r'ewo.... � .��, � �fnea �K �r�ur M w N2,�n.x+-.WCau'-Ne'n�dlixn � < a.�r �.G,...,�o_�,G n�,�o-.�.�,., I ��z.,,,, .� r �/'eeiw��"ee�inw"�'i.+..��K w rx� � � % ' ,_l: � I e B R £ W � �`�R Y N D D ' N 2 � ; -- ��.� .t--� e• swE�s ra�r.. t°'o 'n` ,a '�� ..�R 1909 � � DEMMIfN BROd. _--� n� _' ____' ^�"�"� <err.�rtw....: wms w.a>u�es ronµ�s �s-�.,eiEsP� s.aa. w�n i• eaie. S _ � r � �"� Of/BUQUE W£:SS B£ER C0. 1 �_ --.___.._ .. '� ` �.,.�..—t— ; r IE..�y�r� '•�"� '�`=�''�T�� - ' '� — 't — a� _.�—�-[ - '� COTES/FAB.�.'T[tM6/WNKS :,� d '. '. _ —._ .___ 1-- 's"-� 1936 / �� a a f ry � a r � ` � D' �i�•,. 1 1 �.• i � r.0 '' ,Rwvr .. ! � ,...,., 1950 � � . _ � � � I�� E a _ I G� o. �� , Q�. •--ir Page 884 of 1000 STAFF REPORT-2327 Central Avenue Page 9 Historic Documentation: Sanborn Fire Insurance Maps, showing structure ,•F w.v[s _ _ � / Z WqLL s� �_— � a � �r000�to-_ � 2 ��pr N e 2. ` '` Bee�/1a//. � eer � �� ----- o � �—'l BiLZL. �t �Y `=�'� °�; � �r��f pn^ � x� � ��NERY ' `�� ' 7 B�W K W I /�L hi?t i Bi�El�YEf�r Y, j .s'al. �i BROd' cg CO. J i sa�. �� N.NO CLOC^'.-YNr9.Y03' iX � �1 �DO�BLS Pfrf�NY. `�' �` ri � 'EM'ERY/NO.SOEAN �ry. �qN-NU GLLG'K-I1E'FrcS�TFNM- OFF. � �%�:YOSf• ?L.QiP60 C/�T D C YOOD.-L/GN?LHRO O/L LAN7FJPh(f'. ��Q Nod'ElsrlislCi✓so. '�) oNoS-.5'GY�'/�..Nuse. v�t-v��viriAr�.s.vo ov� � Q N�se Arr'o de �FUEL!COi1l./.�7N P/P6S' • �RUN ftUGW/N�'/(/�//O. L S(/PPB�PTEO aN S.7/Gk 9f 0�1'11E0 F�00.o JO�f.90M , "M/L44��FL�IVEN // iYM. — �— 1884 1891 +F 3 p ./ a �� .L R �,�E� ��, � �a � ��, � .SNE/JS. � � � N � ~N Z � �:-.�. �' _ " ONNCE.�1FCL�� >T - � � �Z TN 4..'� _.� � .�.. .�� `+� ' ' . �e..�w `---� D z�. " - �:� ��, i � � ,� I "; _ �—r `°�,�„„��,�� f��.. .Z. o� � Sd/oan � � �, �; �'^" �. �, •, � . :.��, £ s� �, BOTT.iNG RM. ��_�- �� n R¢� �' .�..,�.....w � 1909 1936 � �ti{�2 � �Z HHLL ?I H Z 'Z LY�' i z ^rN '1 � z HAC L H 2 ` (V �`� �� L__� _ I rh , � � N �' WQ �I 2 �4� � I j� �rel " ' ., ^ 7�, � i �—i°'�c—� i cV i ° i �v � R.23P7 I n � (h / � I � nl ceivrw.�t L J i �1 /,— 1.N� �1 I � I � � �j� �^� � � � — � v L� M� � _ �l p 1 1950 1964 � L _,�,,• ,Z . �,�; 2 � The main structure and most of its � ,� �,� HfIL L N additions predate the 1884 map.The r, � 2_ _ � �� added rear garage appears between �- �>> � 1950-1964.The original office,shown in . � �� c a historic photograph, is gone between '— � �'� ' c�'* 1891-1909. � S �; Li °.�� i 1970 Page 885 of 1000 STAFF REPORT-2327 Central Avenue Page 10 �an,ti�o � � 3��'A� �� .`c � �� .: io O Q a� � I ` .�,_ — pnz-�e�K 0.4f�� rV �� SFREP �6 � I—— � �M1� I ' I i ;• �� f�N i - � r' J; FRCANOPY In2I e --J : -- �� vo oK k � ' C N ATIO $ !7 16 r,7�v [376� � � I � � Ipl , � I , � wa� Y ,Z a a,.�a��a� �"� � � � � 7 � �, ��i b — k � � ` � ��' N 1884 layout 1970 layout 2023 layout Historic Documentation: `�� . � ' �;�,� � �'"`�'; ,.,;,,�_ `` �� {��'� "`• ' _.-2�+�:.-_-��! ` ��, r��y ,91 i T $ H I � � [�r,�'� ''r`�,. ',��, , . �. ',�:-I�fi�,,, a R i. � � ' � � �, � r , ;� � � �;` .�� q . �f., _, 'n �',.. i .�t� ++ffc �,3 ��4"r M. _ �j�,�. '. . i � .1 ��1 I� .v� .L �'�r3'��v . �� A .. :'I'�'^+P!"w'fK� . 'y' '� ,F . ' • � ,��' �. f'..'t",� ',..>... r ��'�� g +"�:p3� �°`-�'"•�'=� .:�:��`'-_ - Undated artist rendering, later 19t'' century � !F � I ,. ,a,- ;:V. � � .� � � �� n � _ �-�� i�a � �� , - _ .� __ .�' '"'i ��, � � � '� �� ' � �� _ �� . II �� . � �. � iE,--- �r __ . �" � : ; r � ,�.t :,, ---�� r �' � � J 1, N ��: __:_'�� ,..1 � . _ �� . T � ��. �. • U:l� ,��1�y�� I �Q'+'�•� 4� �G_ 1 h1 Later 19t'' Century photograph (showing office and frame dwelling to north) Page 886 of 1000 STAFF REPORT-2327 Central Avenue Page 11 Perspective Images of Dubuque � �' ` � Y ,--� , , �,, — , . r .,� , � , � � �� 1 '1,• . , �II � 1 II ��-NQi,,HP:ri7�h'1�j�;;'7i 1�1' �i�.. '�.� �'` 1�III��I '� `M A /�I t• � •� � Y . 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'ry.j'' ' i�� j� � t-`''�+� �yy � � � �11�1�� u �Ir. ��iill'^,.. •(ql . .:�-. � 1!�y�r.'n� �4�f�y.�� i�..,�"` ��( ^t ih '� �� I�f'�''�i�t� � :-i "� �t:��f'�: ~'� '`•' �i.li.�. �� 1872 present 1889 present Statement of Siqnificance: Kriviskey 1978-79 Survey Map #13, City/State/National Significance � � � o �; �� , �,�,5� � ,: � � , �� o � ARCHITECTURAL SIGNIFICANCE: ! City�State,a National 1 Q Pleighborhood T � SuPPatrve y � O �. �� Non-Supportive . .< , � �, . � � _. - ��,.� _ � o , , �� , e`� - I � . �A'. �, i i ;,..,� �\` + � Na:o�al Rec stz�F stor c�s-r�cts 1 , .� � �� - ,� � 1� `,� Q Local I-storic C str as . -- , ji��i�� 1 - '� � ��r.�'i �4 � � - Q Consen�at�o�Dlstricts • � .. .�_�;�� :, ,-�:Istricts:Broadwey5tre�t � � �.� (b�' Ne�ghbornouc • I ! ��V ._ � � � \ � �'3�� . • a.��,.��_ This historic district interactive map shows it in the 8. Statement of Si nfficance Broadway Street Neighborhood Conservation Applicable National Register Criteria District. Y A: Significant Events N B: Significant Persons As part of the nomination an lowa State Inventory Y C: Architectural Characteristics N D: Archaeology Form #31-03272 was created and is enclosed in (Y=Yes N=No M=More Research Recommendedl this report. The statement of signficance is is Area of Significanca summarized at right and explained on the following Architecture page, written by Jim Jacobsen in 2002. Page 887 of 1000 STAFF REPORT-2327 Central Avenue Page 12 Narrative from ISIF #31-03272: 8. Narrative Statement of Significance: This building is historical significant under Critenon A for its association with the Schmid Brothers Brewery and under Critenon C for its being a relatively unaltered vernacular brick industrial build�ng of large proportion and an early date. Apart from some curing caves in the bluffs. this is the only surviving building from a large number of large German-owned breweries which fronted along Couler/Central Avenue and occupied sites throughout the city. Two commercial brewery complexes survive from the later brewery period but this property alone represents and interprets the large number of earl�er breweries which served the city and region throughout its history. Schmid Brewery was the first Dubuque brewery to bottle its product for home use. It was originally built of stone in 1855 by founder Titus Schmid. The brewery proper was four stories high with a three-story kiln and malt house. It was one of the city's largest breweries with an annual capacity of 5,000 barrels and a payroll of 12 employees. In 1892 it consolidated with three other breweries to form Dubuque Brewing & Malting Company and the massive new facility in the north Couler Valley resulted in the mid-1890s. This plant became Dubuque Weiss Beer Company. It closed down operations in 1910. The Artesian Bottling Works, producers of soda water, then operated from this site. Their grapefruit drink was particularly popular. In 1938 John Shanahan purchased the plant from Gus Meyer. The main complex burned in 1945 (Lyon, p. 402). City directories list Titus Schmid and B. Scherr as residing at or near this property and as brewery operators from 1857 through 1868, and as lowa Brewery from 1868-71. Michael Blumenauer resided there and ran the lowa Brewery. The brewery was listed as M. Blumenauer's 1873-75, William Meuser's 1877-84, again as Schmid Brothers (Alphonse and Titus Schmid) 1886-91. Schmidt's Hall is separately listed 1899-1900, operated by Alphonse J. Schmid and his wife Ida. The Schmidts lived in the same building and represented the Dubuque Malting Company. The building was a saloon and residence as of 1908. Frank F. Spahn ran the saloon, sponsored by the Dubuque Weiss Beer Company. Residents included Agatha M., John F., Ruth, and Augusta B. Spahn. It was still Spahn's Hall 1911-12. The 1884 Sanbom Map addresses this property as 2227-29 Couler/Central Avenue. It served as the public front for Schmid Brewery. That complex sat directly behind this building and consisted of a huge square two-story malt house and associated structures. This building was curiously divided into a beer hall on the north two-thirds, and saloon to the south. A one-story frame office adjoined this building to the south. The same facility is depicted on the 1891 Sanborn Map. Spahn's Hall, Dubuque Weiss Beer Company, Demkier Brothers Broom Works, and Frank I. Meyer occupied the building as of 1911-12. The Artesian Bottling Works (F. X. Goehlen, later Mrs. M. U. Schenker, proprs.) and Schmidt's Hall was here 1925-1934, as was the Arcade Tavern. Staff Analysis: The structure has been surveyed a number of times and found eligible for the National Register of Historic Places. The above professional evaluation, which was reviewed by and approved by the State Historic Preservation office, found the structure eligible under Criterion A for association with the Schmid Brother Brewery and Criterion C for its being a relatively unaltered vernacular brick industrial building of a large proportion and an early date. The structure appears not to have been altered since that determination of eligibility, other than a new roof to protect the structure installed in 2012 by the previous owner. Role of the Commission: The Role of the Historic Preservation Commission is to review the information and, as per the City's Unified Development Code under Chapter 16-10-8 under subsections B, decide as to the following: Page 888 of 1000 STAFF REPORT-2327 Central Avenue Page 13 At its next regular meeting, if a referral is made to it by the city council, the commission will review the request, and make a recommendation to the city council to approve or deny the request, or 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. Please note, the owner is requesting the property be considered for removal from the Conservation District. The applicant has not supplied a request for the commission to evaluate the economic viability of this property. Standards for Demolition Review: As per the City's Unified Development Code under Chapter 16-10-8 under subsections C, the following criteria shall be considered: 1. The report, "Heritage Of Dubuque'; dated March 1974, and filed on record on January 27, 1975, shall be considered as a comprehensive study for the historical preservation of the city and as one of the guides to be considered at such time as a demolition permit is applied for in a reference conservation district. 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 prepared for any buildings located within the conservation districts described in subsection A of this section also shall be considered as guidelines at such time. 2. In determining whether a building has historic or architectural significance, the commission shall consider an application for a demolition permit in accordance with the standards for review set forth in the secretary of the interior's "standards for identification and evaluation'; and any subsequent revisions of these standards and guidelines by the secretary of the interior. The commission shall also consider a determination from the state historical preservation office as to the potential eligibility for listing of the building proposed for demolition on the national register of historic places. Staff analysis and collection of previous survey information is enclosed in this staff report. Requested Action: Please review the application using the applicable standards for review and determine whether the structure at 2327 Central Avenue possesses historic or architectural significance to the community. Based on your findings, provide a recommendation to the City Council on whether the Broadway Neighborhood Conservation District should be modified to remove this property. Prepared by: Chris Happ Olson Reviewed by: Wally Wernimont Date: 05/22/26 Page 889 of 1000 � `� � .; ti_ '.; / .'�T .. , �� /Q: � � . .�j ,�` •`/,�._'� . . 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Prop. � ARCHITECTURAL QUALITY Vicinity �� `. � _ Comments Exceptional - Excellent Good ______ K _____ Significant features Fair , Poor Is site threatened?. � URBAN DESIGN VALUE Great Additional information � ' �' CbviA ~ -----. Moderate �� _ Minor _,� _ SIGNIFICANCE Neighborhood ,�_ „ _ City State __._.._ National ._ �� - Date of Field Survey �L�1J�„__ Inspected by 41� Photos L»� 0 Mapp ed _, s��., � "—T—-t I'age 8�of 1000 Site Inventory Form inventory 31-03272 State Historical Society of lowa "R StatusSens�l+��—+-4�?�� Ple�€li�i�le Consultant-2000 Opinion of Eligibility Printecl'fromDatabase5/1/01 In District: Review & Compliance #: 1. Name of Property NRHP Listed: _________ Non-Extant:No Non-Extant Year: historic name:Schmid Brothers Brewery Beer Hall/Sphan's Hall other names: Faqan's Shoe Repair and Video Gordon't Beer Store Scottie's Dancinq-Tavern Beer £torg 2. Location street & number: 2327 Central Ave City: Dubuque Vicinity: No County:Dubuque Legal Description: (If Rural) (If Urban) Subdivision:Brewery Addition Block: Lot: 5. Classification Category of Property: Number of Resources within Property Buildinq(s1 Contributing: Non-Contributing: ti 0 Buildings Q 0 Sites 0 0 Structures 0 0 Objects Name of related survey or MPS 1 0 Total HADB:31 - 045 Dubuque-the Key City: The Architectural and Historical Resources of Dubuque, lowa, 1837-1955 6. Function or Use Historic Functions COMMERCE/TRADE/restaurant/tavem Current Functions COMMERCE,TRADE _ 7. Description Architectural Classification Commercial: False Front Materials Foundation:Stone Walls:Brick Roof:Asphalt Other: �St�P-ment nf Sinnifir��a Applicable National Register Criteria Criteria Considerations Y A: Significant Events N A: Religious Institution N E: Reconstructed N B: Significant Persons N B: Moved N F: Commemorative Property Y C: Architectural Characteristics N C: Birthplace or Grave N G: Less than 50 Years of Age N D: Archaeology N D: Cemetery (Y=Yes N=No M=More Research Recommended) Area of Significance Significant Dates Architecture Construction Year: �855 Circa Other Dates: Significant Person: Architect: Builder: 10. Geoqraphic Data UTM References: Photo/Slide: Roll/Sheet# Frame Slot Year: Photo/Slide: Roll/Sheet# Frame Slot Year: P 1405 22A 1900 P 1418 42 1900 P 7422 19 2000 Page 893 of 1000 Site Inventory FoKm �.5tate Inventory No. 31-03272 � New ❑ Supplemental State Historical Society of lowa � Part of a district with known boundaries (enter inventory no.) (December 1, �sss) Relationship: ❑ Contributing ❑ Noncontributing ❑ Contributes to a potential district with yet unknown boundaries National Register Status:(any that apply) ❑ Listed ❑ De-listed ❑ NHL ❑ DOE 9-Digit SHPO Review & Compliance Number ❑ Non-Extant (enter year) _ 1. Name of Property historic name Schmid Brothers Brewery Beer Hall/Spahn's Hall other names/site number Faqan's Shoe Repair and Video 2. Location street& number 2327 Central Avenue city or town Dubuque ❑ vicinity, county Dubuque Legal Description:(If Rural)Township Name Township No. Range No. Section Quarter of Quarter �If Urban) Subdivision BrewevAdd. __ _Block s Lot(s) see below 3. State/Federal Aqencv Certification �Skip this Sectionl 4. National Park Service Certification (Skip this Section) 5. Classification Category of Property (Checkon� onebox Number of Resources within Pro ert £3 building(s) If Non-Eligible Property If Eligible Property, enter number of.� ❑ district Enter number of: Contributin Noncontributin ❑ site 1 buildings 1 0 buildings ❑ structure sites sites ❑ object structures structures objects objects 1 Total 1 0 Total Name of related project report or multiple property study (Enter"N/A"if the property is not part of a multiple propertyexamination). Title Historical Architectural Data Base Number The Architectural and Historical Resources of Dubuque, 1833-1955 31-045 6. Function or Use HiStOriC FunCtiOnS (Entercategoriesfrominstructions) Current FunCtiOns (Entercategoriesfrominstructions) 02G04-beer hall 02-Commercial trade 7. Description Architectural Classification (Entercategoriesfrominstructions) Materlals (Entercategoriesfrominstructions) 09F01 Commercial foundation Stone walls brick roof Asphalt other Narrative Description (E SEE CONTINUATION SHEETS, WHICH MUST BE COMPLETED� 8. Statement of Siqnificance Applicable National Register Criteria (Mark"x" representing youropinion of eligibility after applying relevant National Registercriteria) 0 Yes I-1 No ❑ More Research Recommended A Propertyisassociatedwithsignificantevents. f-1 Yes [3 No ❑ More Research Recommended B Propertyis associatedwiththe livesofsignificantpersons. S Yes n No ❑ More Research Recommended C Propertyhasdistinctivearchitecturalcharacteristics. ❑ Yes S No ❑ More Research Recommended D Propertyyieldssignificantinformationin archaeologyorhistory. Page 894 of 1000 ..- County Dubuque Address 2327 Central Avenue City Dubuque — Site Number 31-03272 District Number Criteria Considerations ❑A Owned by a religious institution or used E A reconstructed building,object,or structure. for religious purposes. 8 F A commemorative property. 8 B Removed from its original location. ❑G Less than 50 years of age or achieved significance within the past C A birthplace or grave. 50 years. ❑D A cemetery Areas of Significance (Entercategoriesfrom instructions) Significant Dates Construction date Architecture 1855 �check if circa or estimated date Other dates Significant Person Architect/Builder (Complete if National Register Criterion B is marked above) Architect N/A N/A Builder Unknown Narrative Statement of Significance (❑ SEE CONTINUATION SHEETS, WHICH MUST BE COMPLETED) 9. Major Bibliographical References Bibliography �Seecontinuationsheetforcitationsofthebooks,articles,andothersourcesusedinpreparingthisform 10. Geographic Data UTM References(OPTIONAL) Zone Easting Northing Zone Easting Northing 1 2 3 4 ]See continuation sheet for additional UTM references or comments 11. Form Prepared By name/title James E. Jacobsen organization History Pays! Historic Preservation Consulting Firm date Julv 16, 2000 street&number 441 1 Inqersoll Avenue telephone 515-274-3625 city or town Des Moines state IA zip code 50312 ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTATION (Submit the followinq items with the completed form) FOR ALL PROPERTIES " 1. Map: showing the property's location in a town/city or township. 2. Site plan: showing position of buildings and structures on the site in relation to public road(s). 3. Photographs: representative black and white photos. If the photos are taken as part of a survey for which the Society is to be curator of the negatives or color slides, a photo/catalog sheet needs to be included with the negatives/slides and the following needs to be provided below on this particular inventory site: Roll/slide sheet# 7422 Frame/slot# 19 Date Taken 03-07-00 Roll/slide sheet# Frame/slot# Date Taken Roll/slide sheet# Frame/slot# Date Taken rl See continuation sheet or attached photo &slide catalog sheet tor list of photo roll or slide entries. Photos/illustrations without negatives are also in this site inventory file. FOR CERTAIN KINDS OF PROPERTIES, INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING AS WELL 1. Farmstead& District:(Listofstructuresandbuildings,knownorestimatedyearbuilt,andcontributingornon-contributingstatus) 2. Barn: a. A sketch of the frame/truss configuration in the form of drawing a typical middle bent of the bam. b. A photograph of the loft showing the frame configuration along one side. c. A sketch floor plan of the interior space arranqements alonq with the barn's exterior dimensions in feet. State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) Use Only Below This Line _ Concur with above survey opinion on National Register eligibility:O Yes O No ��I More Research Recommended ❑ This is a locally designated property or part of a locally designated district. Comments: Evaluated by(name/title): Date: Page 895 of 1000 lowa Department of Cultural Affairs State Historical Society of lowa Site Number 31-03272 lowa Site Inventory Form Related District Number Continuation Sheet Paqe 1 Schmid Brothers Brewery Beer Hall/Soahn's Hall n�,h�,n�,P Name of Property County 2327 Central Avenue n��n��Tue Address City 7. Narrative Description: This hip roof two story massive brick double front was constructed as the brew hall for Schmid Brothers Brewery sometime prior to 1881. Simple in its design, the building (63x50) has a stone foundation and brick walls, a cast iron storefront, two centered entrances on the fagade and a row of nine second floor windows. Stone lintels and sills are plainly cut and unadorned and set nearly flush to the exterior wall plane. The Assessor dates the building to +/-1895 but the building is much earlier. There are five apartments on the second floor. 8. Narrative Statement of Significance: This building is historical significant under Criterion A for its association with the Schmid Brothers Brewery and under Criterion C for its being a relatively unaltered vernacular brick industrial building of large proportion and an early date. Apart from some curing caves in the bluffs, this is the only surviving building from a large number of large German-owned breweries which fronted along Couler/Central Avenue and occupied sites throughout the city. Two commercial brewery complexes survive from the later brewery period but this property alone represents and interprets the large number of earlier breweries which served the city and region throughout its history. Schmid Brewery was the first Dubuque brewery to bottle its product for home use. It was originally built of stone in 1855 by founder Titus Schmid. The brewery proper was four stories high with a three-story kiln and malt house. It was one of the city's largest breweries with an annual capacity of 5,000 barrels and a payroll of 12 employees. In 1892 it consolidated with three other breweries to form Dubuque Brewing & Malting Company and the massive new facility in the north Couler Valley resulted in the mid-1890s. This plant became Dubuque Weiss Beer Company. It closed down operations in 1910. The Artesian Bottling Works, producers of soda water, then operated from this site. Their grapefruit drink was particularly popular. In 1938 John Shanahan purchased the plant from Gus Meyer. The main complex burned in 1945 (Lyon, p. 402). City directories list Titus Schmid and B. Scherr as residing at or near this property and as brewery operators from 1857 through 1868, and as lowa Brewery from 1868-71. Michael Blumenauer resided there and ran the lowa Brewery. The brewery was listed as M. Blumenauer's 1873-75, William Meuser's 1877-84, again as Schmid Brothers (Alphonse and Titus Schmid) 1886-91. SchmidYs Hall is separately listed 1899-1900, operated by Alphonse J. Schmid and his wife Ida. The Schmidts lived in the same building and represented the Dubuque Malting Company. The building was a saloon and residence as of 1908. Frank F. Spahn ran the saloon, sponsored by the Dubuque Weiss Beer Company. Residents included Agatha M., John F., Ruth, and Augusta B. Spahn. It was still Spahn's Hall 1911-12. The 1884 Sanborn Map addresses this property as 2227-29 Couler/Central Avenue. It served as the public front for Schmid Brewery. That complex sat directly behind this building and consisted of Page 896 of 1000 lowa Department of Cultural Affairs State Historical Society of lowa Site Number 31-03272 lowa Site Inventory Form Related District Number Continuation Sheet Page 2 Schmid Brothers Brewery Beer Hall/Soahn's Hall Dubuque Name of Property County 2327 Central Avenue Dubuque Address City a huge square two-story malt house and associated structures. This building was curiously divided into a beer hall on the north two-thirds, and saloon to the south. A one-story frame office adjoined this building to the south. The same facility is depicted on the 1891 Sanborn Map. Spahn's Hall, Dubuque Weiss Beer Company, Demkier Brothers Broom Works, and Frank I. Meyer occupied the building as of 1911-12. The Artesian Bottling Works (F. X. Goehlen, later Mrs. M. U. Schenker, proprs.) and Schmidt's Hall was here 1925-1934, as was the Arcade Tavern. 9. Major Bibliographical References: Sanborn Fire Insurance Maps, 1884, 1891, 1909/36 Dubuque City Directories, 1857, 1859, 1865, 1867, 1868, 1870, 1873, 1874, 1877, 1878, 1880, 1881, 1883, 1886, 1890, 1899, 1902, 1908, 1011, 1915, 1925, 1934 Bruce Kriviskey, Dubuque, lowa-Architectural Survey 1978/1979, Atlas of City Wide and District Survey Maps, Dubuque; n.p., c.1979 Randolph Lyon, Encyclopedia of Dubuque, p. 402. Page 897 of 1000 � ~ � - - � /� � _ . � I � - -- � - � �� , � .- I � � _ _ -- e � � � ��.�� JS � _ - - , _ �i , � � �' _� 1 � UK r � _ _ _ . _ 1 - _ _ _ - - " ' _ , , � ` -- �' � BB1 ES . �--4 , _ r? �.-- � �� _ � . ...� � . . � �, - - - . `_�; ~' " _ -t �_• _ -- � _ _ - - �_-� i �r �� ' Page 898 of 1000 IOWA SITE INVENTORY Division of Historic Preservation Site Number lowa State Historical Department District Name � 26 E. Market St., lowa City, lowa 52240 Map Reference# IDENTIFICATION I . Site Name "Scottie's Dancinq--Tavern Beer Store" 2. Village/Town/City Dubuque Township County Dubuque 3. Street Address —2327 Central 4. Legal Location — Ur�an: subdivision block parcel subporcel Rural ' townsnip range faction 7l4 section-7/4 section 5. UTM Location: zone easting northing ; Acreage 6. Owner(s) Name _ 7. Owner(s) Address ___ (Street address) (City) (State) (Zip) 8. Use: present Tavern (commercial) original Commerc i a1 DESCRIPTION 9. Date of Construction Architect/Builder 10. Building Type: Dsingle family dwelling Omultiple family dwelling BJcommercial ❑industrial ❑educational Mother institutional Dpublic Oreligious ❑agricultural 11. Exterior Walls: Dclapboard Dstone Kbrick ❑ board &batten Qshingles Qstucco ❑other 12. Structural System: Dwood frame with interlocking joints ❑wood frame with light members (balloon frame) ❑masonry load-bearing walls ❑iron frame Osteel frame with curtain walls ❑reinforced concrete other � 13. Condition: ❑excellent Dgood Klfair ❑deteriorated 14. Integrity: Doriginal site moved-if so, when? Notes on alterations, additions (with dates and architect, if known) and any other notable features of building and site: Star clamps front facade 15. Related Outbuildings and Property; Dbarn Dother farm structures D c a r r i a g e h o u s e ❑ g a r a g e ❑p r i v y O o t h e r---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 16. I s t h e b u i I d i n g e n d a n g e r e d/ Q n o D y e s- i f s o, w h y? ---------------------------------------------------------- 17. Surroundings of the building: Qopen land O woodland ❑scattered outbuildings pdensely built-up [2 commercial nindustrial ❑residential Qother 18. Map : 19. Photo Ro111AQ5Frame 22/VView Looking NW � � 4 1 1 1 1 � 1 1 � � 1 I 1 1 ; � � ' '- I� _ : i � � � ' - , ; _ F' r � •r � r � i � � -- � � � �� _ � � t �r- � - - ' Page 899 of 1000 S I G N I F I CAN C E (indicate sources of information for all statements) 20. Architectural Significance O a. Key structure/individually may qualify for the National Register ❑ b. Contributing structure U c. Not eligible/ intrusion '�' 21. Historical Significance Theme(s) U a. Key structure/individually may qualify for the National Register O b. Contributing structure de. Not eligible/intrusion � 22. Sources (for primary and secondary sources, give complete facts of publication: author, title, place of publication, date, etc.)-. Prepared by Date _ Address Telephone Organization ------------------------------------------ IFOR DIVISION OF HISTORIC PRESERVATION USE ONLY I I I. OFFICE INFORMATION SOURCES ON THIS PROPERTY 1 � O COUNTY RESOURCE FILE ❑ REVIEW AND COMPLIANCE PROJECT: I � O WINDSHIELD SURVEY �_ I � ❑ NATIONAL REGISTER O OTHER_ I � O GRANTS-IN-AID: ❑ OTHER I I O DETERMINATION OF ELIGIBILITY O OTHER I � ,�, � 2. SUBJECT TRACES 3. PHOTO IMAGFS '� / J10 � 1 °' � I b. � ' c. � 1 e. � �---�- -----------------��-----��-----..P�e.�O�f 1000 Iowa Site Inventory Division of Historic Preservation Site Number lowa State Historical Department 26 E.Market St., lowa City, lowa 52240 District Name � Map Reference t Identification 1. She Name �_ 2. Village/Town/City Dubuque_.___ Township _ County Dubuque 3. Street Address 2327 C e n t ra I 4. Legal Location.. __ Urt»n: subdivision block parcel subparcel R"`�,; township ranjte section %sectionof H aadion 5. UTM Location:zone------------------------easting _ northing __ ; Acreage _ 6. Owner(s)Name 7. Ownerfs)Address _ _— __ _ __ ___ _�_ _ (Street address) (City) (State) (Zip) 8. Use: Present _ _ — -- --Original- — __- __ --- Description 9_ I�a}e nf Cnnstrur.finn Architer_V6uilder 70. BuildingType: ❑single-family dwelling ❑industrial ❑other institutional ❑religious ❑multiple-family dwelling `�educational ❑public ❑agricultural �commercial , 11. Exterior WaNs: �clapboard ❑stone '„/brick ❑board and batten ❑shingles ❑stucco ❑other 12. Structural System: Qwood frame with interlocking joints Owood frame with light members(balloon frame) ❑masonry load-bearing walls ❑ iron frame LJ steel frame with curtain walls ❑reinforced concrete ❑other — �� 73. Condition: ❑ezcellent ❑good Qfair ❑deteriorated 14. Integrity: ❑original site L�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: ❑barn ❑other farm structures C'carriage house ❑garage ❑privy ❑other--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 16. Is the building endangered? ❑no ❑yes—if so,why?----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 77. Surroundings of the building: ❑open land ❑woodland �]scattered outbuildings ❑densely built-up ❑commercial ❑industrial ❑residential ❑other-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 18. Map — 19. _. Roll 141 a F�ame _ �2 v�eW looking NW � r l ',� r ^- i' � I �i� .� �- >�—d�.�, Page 901 of 1000 Significance (Indicatesourcesof information for all statements) 79. Architectural significance ❑ a. Key structure/individually may qualify for the National Register ❑b. Contributing structure � O c. Not eligible/intrusion 20. Historical Significance Theme(s) ❑a. Key structure/individually may qualify for the National Register ❑b. Contributing structure ❑c. Not eligible/intrusion � 21. Sources(for primary and secondary sources,give complete factsof publication:author,title,place of publication,date,etc.): Preparedby — — - --Date---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Address Telephone ----------------------------------------------------------------- Organization---------------------------------------------------------------- — - — For Division of Historic Preservation Use Only � � 1. Office Information Sources on this Property ❑Review and Compliance Project: I ❑County Resource File _ ❑Windshield Survey ❑Other ___ ❑National Register ❑Other------------------------------------------------------------------------------- '. ❑Crants-In-Aid: - ❑Other_ ---_- -- -- ❑Determination of Eligibility ' r p /LI 3. Photo Images I`�� a ! '7 � 2. Subject Traces __ a. � b. c. d. e. Page 902 of 1000 I OWA B R E W E RY (entry from www.EncyclopediaDubuque.org, 04-08-2024) � � � . " ��. - IO'�7VA SRD�7VDRY. � � � R! � TITUS SCHMID «t CO. i 4 r � �� I f II��I ��l� 1Ii �' • _.. _ ,� , - ,. , • . � '� � ' �� '� LAGER BEER, HOPS & MALT, � -�� f��l �,r� � ,,, ,�� ,, .� 11 ��.. � ' .�. .y � oou�.ra n�rNur. " �� ' fL'�1 �- ,: r . ' '- 7�ti� � ��a,�.� �� Dubuque City Directory, 1857-1858. Photo courtesy: Bob � Reding IOWA BREWERY. This local brewery located at 2327 and 2329 Couler Avenue was founded in 1855 by Titus SCHMID, Franz SCHERR, and F. Beck using the firm name of SCHMID BREWERY. Renamed SCHMID BROTHERS AND COMPANY and later the lowa Brewery, it was the first in Dubuque to bottle beer. At peak production, the brewery produced 7,000 barrels annually with its dozen employees earning weekly wages of about seventy dollars. The firm operated until October, 1868 when, it members having died, Mrs. B. Scherr purchased a half interest from the survivors and held it one year. At that time, Kiene & Rhomberg became interested and M. Blumenauer conducted the business. Between 1869 and 1878 Joseph H. RHOMBERG was one of the owners. In 1877 William MEUSER and the heirs of Titus SCHMID purchased the property. The brewery was improved and capacity was raised to 15,000 barrels annually. The company employed twelve workmen, earning a total of$620 per week. In 1887 the Schmid family bought out the Meuser interest and ran the brewery for five years. In 1892 this company joined with others to form the DUBUQUE BREWING AND MALTING COMPANY. This company closed down in 1896. In 1904 the old lowa Brewery buildings were reactivated by the DUBUQUE WEISS BEER COMPANY. This company failed in 1912. The property was then purchased by the ARTESIAN BOTTLING COMPANY. In 1945 a fire destroyed all the buildings except for the old beer hall. The beer hall originally served as a home for Titus Schmid and his family including his wife and six children. The upper level was the family's quarters while the lower level served as a beer hall and offices. In 1900 the sons of Titus Schmid and their families moved out of the family home. The DEMKIER BROTHERS BROOM WORKS occupied the lower level with the owners again living on the second floor. From 1912 through the 1930s the lower level hosted a series of taverns while the second level was rented out. Schmid's Hall operated by Gus Meyer occupied the lower level from 1912 to 1918. From 1937 until the early 1960s, William Vander Meullen operated the ARCADE HALL AND TAVERN. Prior to Fagan's Shoe Repair& Hobbies locating there in 1988 the lower level saw Gordon's Beer Store, Scottie's Tap & Beer, and The Brewery. Source: Carlson, Randy. The Breweries of lowa. Arrow Printing: Bemidji, Minnesota, p. 31-32 Gibson, Mike. Yesterday and Today. The Golden View. 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Learn why this is important Caution! This message was sent from outside your organization. Never give your login information and password over email! Allow sender I Block sender I Report Dear City of DBQ Historical Preservation Commissioners, I am writing to express my disappointment in the continued delay regarding the decision on the property at 2327 Central Avenue. As the owner of DBQ Driving Academy and a tenant in the building since 2020, I can speak firsthand to its condition. The structure is deteriorating from the inside out, and there is little remaining that reflects meaningful historical value. In my time there, only one individual has ever recognized or understood the building's original significance. The Historical Preservation Commission exists to protect and preserve history for future generations. However, there is nothing left within this building to truly preserve. If the intent is to honor its legacy, I respectfully believe that effort would be better served through photographs, records, and recognition of what the building once represented—not by allowing it to continue deteriorating into an eyesore and safety concern. The prolonged delay in action will create more negative economic impact than positive benefit for the community. Continued uncertainty affects not only the property owner but also the businesses, employees, and customers connected to the site. From a business perspective, this continued uncertainty creates real challenges. As a growing small business, I rely on stability and safe, functional space for both my employees and customers. The cost of necessary repairs to make this building suitable for long-term use is not feasible, and the current i Page 908 of 1000 conditions make it difficult to plan for the future.At this time, I cannot confidently commit to continuing operations in this location. It is also extremely alarming as a member of this community to see ordinance versus resolution considerations seemingly favored differently depending on the situation, especiallywhen the outcome being requested would benefit the city as a whole. Consistency and fairness in decision-making matter to business owners and residents alike. I urge the Council to move forward with a timely and fair decision that prioritizes safety, economic growth, and the long-term well-being of local businesses and the surrounding community. Thankyou foryourtime and consideration. Thanks Much, Susie Quinn Owner/Behind The Wheel Instructor Alive @ 25 NSC Instructor Insurance Agent 563-590-9169 www.dba drivingacadem�.com ■ ■ �� ACADEMY � z Page 909 of 1000 i i � i Permission from City Council requesting the a{teration of a canservation district to nat � I incEude the 2327&2311 Central Avenua ( Subject:Ta Remove Structures af 2391 and 2327 Central Ave Fram the Conservation District i j Executive su►nrnary � � � I � 1 am req��estin�approval to remove the 232�'central Ave building and Big A Auta building � from the conservation district,the�327 building which is severely dilapidated,partiaUy ' historically significant building an my property,it may have bee�z historic at one time t�ut . aver the years and previaus owners neglect and changes ta the property nn long�r fooks i til<e the historic builcJing it was once a long time ago and is in serious decay. � Justification fo��partial demoliti�n of the back half has already been approved by the cornmission;5afety&fiabiiity:7he existing structure is in advanced decay,presenting structural and public-safety hazards.partial remavaE has reduc�d risk Fiut leaving the � remainder creat�s ongoing safety expasure. � � - Historic mitigation:While the building h�s some historic value, its current condition limits ! adaptive reuse and to badiy aEtered by previous dwners and na longer presents itseif as � � "h1457dRIC"Therefore requesting the city councif ta aliaw properties be remaved from the canscrvation district, � Sincereiy, ,".1 Dan Re�vis �� __, Owner,Big A `_._.'` � �-°��-� ti. ,- -.-. ;''�� , 2319 Central Ave, Dubuque � . - ;^„�, ;f�� !� `�' �s ..� � ' 563-599-57�2� �an@8igaautodbq.com .- �--.•' r-i.� i — „ LA `f .r:a ; i�- .. _ .< �....•9 :'� .) � i i � I Page 910 of 1000 Dubuque THE CITY OF � All•A�eriea Ciry DuB E .�r,�� :,k�,.�.� ' � II ��' Maste iece on the Mississi 1 Zoo��zoiz�zois YP PP zoi�*zoi9 TO: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager FROM: Wally Wernimont, Planning Services Director � DATE: April 24, 2026 RE: Big A Auto — Request to Alter Broadway Street Neighborhood Conservation District Boundaries INTRODUCTION The purpose of this memo is to provide information to the City Council regarding a request submitted by Dan Reavis, owner of Big A Auto, to alter the boundaries of the Broadway Street Neighborhood Conservation District. Specifically, Big A Auto is requesting the removal of 2311 Central Avenue (Big A Auto Building) and 2327 Central Avenue (Former Fagans Shoe Repair (c.1988-2021 and the Schmid Bros. & Co Beer Hall, and subsequent beer halls, 1855-1986) from the conservation district. BACKGROUND On behalf of Big A Auto, Dan Reavis, property owner, submitted a formal request to the City Clerk seeking the removal of the 2311 and 2327 Central Avenue from the Broadway Street Neighborhood Conservation District. The owner has indicated that the reason for removal of 2327 Central Avenue is because the building is unsafe, has lost much of the historic character over time, and is no longer practical or realistic to preserve. 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. Page 911 of 1000 Establishment of the Broadway Street Neighborhood Conservation District On February 10, 1975, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 7-75, designating seven neighborhoods, including the Broadway Street Neighborhood, 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. (see attached Broadway Street Neighborhood Conservation District Map) 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. HPC Demolition Permit Review of 2327 Central Avenue On April 18, 2024, the HPC reviewed and approved a demolition permit request to remove the rear sections of 2327 Central Avenue noting that demolition of the rear portion of the structure would not detract from the historic front portion of the structure. The following are the minutes of the meeting: Staff Member Happ Olson presented the staff report noting the previously established levels of significance for the property, the structural history of the property, reviewed a number of images, and described the state of the structure currently. Happ Olson also discussed the proposed partial demolition. She found that the 1979 Kriviskey survey noted city/state/national significance and the 2005 Jacobsen survey noted the building was National Register eligible. She noted that the front portion of the building was the former beer hall and has historic 2 Page 912 of 1000 significance. The portion to be demolished is located at the rear of the structure and appeared to be in poor condition. Staff also reminded the Commission of their role, which is to review the information and decide as to the following: 1. Whether the building proposed for demolition has historic or architectural significance to the community; if so 2. Whether denial of the proposed demolition permit would prevent the property owner from earning a reasonable economic return on the property. Staff concluded that the owner is requesting demolition only and has not submitted an Economic Nonviability application for this portion of the structure. At the meeting, Dan Revis, 16755 Budd Road, spoke in favor of the request. He said the rear portion of the building is in terrible shape, that it does not look nice, that none of the windows are original. He said it would cost a fortune to repair the rear portion but said the front is salvageable. He said the retaining wall which is crumbling onto the neighboring property will also need to be replaced. Staff noted that the entire rear of the property was parged and it is difficult to determine the condition of the structure underneath. She pointed to the corner of the building where it appeared a damaged downspout had led to severe water damage. The commissioners discussed the proposal noting that the property owner inherited some of the damage by neglect. Esser noted that the entire rear of the building is in poor condition and the amount of damage on the corner is significant. Doyle noted that the beer hall at the front of the building is clearly historic, and the rear would likely have its own importance but noted removal of the rear would not damage the integrity of the front portion. Monk concurred with previous statements relating to history and function. Pettitt concurred and stated the front portion of the building stands on its own as a historic structure. The Commission discussed whether an approval could be granted to demolish the rear given there is general agreement that the front portion is historic. Staff member Happ Olson noted that the review is an interpretation and that they have the option to view the two portions separately and then determine if the demolition would impact the historic property. Motion by Monk, seconded by Esser, to approve the application as submitted noting that demolition of the rear portion of the structure would not detract from the historic front portion of the structure. Motion carried by the following vote: Dement, Doyle, Esser, Gau, Monk, and Pettitt; Nay— none. 3 Page 913 of 1000 Note: Attached are the following documents as it relates to April 18, 2024, approval of the demolition request to remove the rear additions: ■ HPC Notice of Decision ■ Demolition Review Application ■ HPC Demolition Permit Staff Report ■ 2000 Jim Jacobsen — lowa Site Inventory Form ■ lowa Site Inventory Form — Not Dated ■ 1973 Lawrence Sommers — Historic Sites Field Survey ■ lowa Site Inventory Form — Not Dated ■ Encyclopedia Dubuque — lowa Brewery (www.EncyclopediaDubuque.orq), 04- 08-2024 Architectural and Historic Siqnificance of 2327 Central Avenue As noted in the staff report, surveys and minutes of the HPC, the existing building at 2327 Central Avenue is identified as being not only Architecturally Significant but Historically Significant. The following is the narrative statement of significance from the Jim Jacobsen Surve y: This building is historically significant under Criterion A for its association with the Schmid Brothers Brewery and under Criterion C for its being a relatively unaltered vernacular brick industrial building of large proportion and an early date. Apart from some curing caves in the bluffs, this is the only surviving building from a large number of large German-owned breweries which fronted along Couler/Central Avenue and occupied sites throughout the city. Two commercial brewery complexes survive from the later brewery period, but this property alone represents and interprets the large number of earlier breweries which served the city and region throughout its history. Schmid Brewery was the first Dubuque brewery to bottle its product for home use. It was originally built of stone in 1855 by founder Titus Schmid. The brewery proper was four stories high with a three-story kiln and malt house. It was one of the city's largest breweries with an annual capacity of 5,000 barrels and a payroll of 12 employees. In 1892 it consolidated with three other breweries to form Dubuque Brewing & Malting Company and the massive new facility in the north Cooler Valley resulted in the mid-1890s. This plant became Dubuque Weiss Beer Company. It closed down operations in 1910. The Artesian Bottling Works, producers of soda water, then operated from this site. Their grapefruit drink was particularly popular. In 1938 John Shanahan purchased the plant from Gus Meyer. The main complex burned in 1945 (Lyon, p. 402). City directories list Titus Schmid and 8. Scherr as residing at or near this property and as brewery operators from 1857 through 1868, and as lowa Brewery from 1868-71. Michael Blumenauer resided there and ran the lowa 4 Page 914 of 1000 Brewery. The brewery was listed as M. Blumenauer's 1873-75, William Meuser's 1877-84, again as Schmid Brothers (Alphonse and Titus Schmid) 1886-91. Schmidt's Hall is separately listed 1899-1900, operated by Alphonse J. Schmid and his wife Ida. The Schmidts lived in the same building and represented the Dubuque Malting Company. The building was a saloon and residence as of 1908. Frank F. Spahn ran the saloon, sponsored by the Dubuque Weiss Beer Company. Residents included Agatha M., John F., Ruth, and Augusta 8. Spahn. It was still Spahn's Hall 1911-12. The 1884 Sanborn Map addresses this property as 2227-29 Couler/Central Avenue. It served as the public front for Schmid Brewery. That complex sat directly behind this building and consisted of a huge square two-story malt house and associated structures. This building was curiously divided into a beer hall on the north two-thirds, and saloon to the south. A one-story frame office adjoined this building to the south. The same facility is depicted on the 1891 Sanborn Map. Spahn's Hall, Dubuque Weiss Beer Company, Demkier Brothers Broom Works, and Frank 1. Meyer occupied the building as of 1911-12. The Artesian Bottling Works (F. X. Goehlen, later Mrs. M. U. Schenker, proprs.) and Schmidt's Hall was here 1925-1934, as was the Arcade Tavern. Architectural and Historic Siqnificance of 2311 Central Avenue Planning Staff have determined based on historical documentation which includes building permit/water tap records, Sanborn Fire Insurance Map, historical surveys, etc. that the building is not architecturally or historically significant. The following is the narrative state of significance: The Kriviskey 1978-79 city-wide survey identifies the subject structure as non- supportive. This area was included in Phase I of the early 21st Century surveys led by Jim Jacobsen though none of the structures at the property are noted in any way. The structures are not identified as contributing and no ISIF form exists. Staff analysis of the new 1993 section which is in front of the 1958 section is that it is a non-descript storefront that has neither historic nor architectural value. The removal of the gas station to create the 1993 new section removed context for rear bays, which do not appear to have historic or architectural value. REQUESTED ACTION In accordance with the Unified Development Code, Dan Revis of Big A Auto has submitted a written request to the City Council to alter the boundaries of the Broadway Street Neighborhood Conservation District to exclude the properties at 2311 and 2327 Central Avenue. 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. 5 Page 915 of 1000 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: 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, 6 Page 916 of 1000 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 D notes it is important to maintain and preserve buildings for their economic and social value as a part of a neighborhood or area of affordable housing. Buildings located close to a front property line often play a structural and functional role that extends beyond the individual parcel. They help define the street edge, support continuity of the urban fabric, and contribute to the overall sense of place. When this massing is removed, it can create a gap that feels abrupt or unfinished, which may weaken the cohesion of the surrounding block. From a social perspective, buildings that define continuous street walls often support pedestrian activity, informal community interaction, and neighborhood identity. When that continuity is broken, the area may become less walkable and feel less cohesive, which can gradually weaken the neighborhood's social fabric over time (See Central Avenue Block Map). Mixed-Use Buildinq The building at 2327 Central Avenue is classified as a mixed-use building. Under the City of Dubuque Unified Development Code (UDC), a mixed-use building is generally defined as a development that includes two or more different types of uses within the same building or site. These uses can include combinations such as residential housing, retail shops, offices, or other compatible commercial or civic uses. In simple terms, it means one building is designed to serve more than one purpose. For example, apartments or homes on upper floors with businesses like a cafe, store, or office on the ground floor. The UDC allows and encourages this type of development in appropriate areas because it supports more active, walkable, and flexible neighborhoods while still following zoning for compatibility and scale. Mixed-use buildings in older residential neighborhoods are helpful because they bring everyday services closer to where people live. When small shops, offices, or other uses are added to or built into homes or older buildings, people can walk to get what they need instead of driving. This makes the neighborhood more convenient and active, and it helps keep older buildings in use instead of sitting empty or falling into disrepair. They also help keep neighborhoods feeling safer and more lively throughout the day. When there are people coming and going for different reasons like living there, working there, or shopping there: it creates more activity on the street. That "natural activity" can make areas feel more welcoming and better cared for. Over time, this mix of uses can help older neighborhoods stay stable, useful, and connected without losing their character. 7 Page 917 of 1000 Note: This structure has an active business (Dubuque Driving Academy 2021-present) in the commercial storefront following the closing of Fagan Shoe Repair and four apartments on the second floor. Affordable Housinq The current building houses four apartments on the second floor. The Imagine Dubuque 2037 Comprehensive Plan sets a long-term vision for the city focused on creating "livable neighborhoods and housing" that offer a mix of quality, affordable, and accessible housing options for residents across income levels. The plan specifically supports reinvestment in existing neighborhoods and encourages housing strategies that maintain and strengthen established community fabric rather than reduce it. At the same time, recent City of Dubuque housing studies consistently show a significant shortage of housing units and a strong need to preserve and expand existing housing supply to meet demand, especially for working and middle-income households. Within that context, removing four existing residential units can be viewed as counter to both the Imagine Dubuque goals and current housing needs. Reducing units in an established neighborhood also works against the goal of maintaining stable, livable neighborhoods by decreasing available housing options and potentially limiting affordability over time. In simple terms, when the city is already short on housing, taking units out of service makes it harder to meet community needs and maintain the balance of housing types that support neighborhood stability. Another important factor is that this building already has existing infrastructure in place like access to streets, water, sewer, sidewalks, and utilities that are already built and maintained. Keeping and reusing housing makes efficient use of that investment. When units are removed, it does not just reduce housing, it can also weaken the return on that infrastructure and push growth outward instead. That outward expansion often leads to "sprawl," where the city must extend roads and utilities farther out, which is more expensive for taxpayers and less efficient than using what is already in place. In contrast, maintaining housing in established areas supports stronger neighborhoods while making better use of existing public investment. The continued support of mixed use development helps make existing neighborhoods safer and more vibrant. Properties are located on separate lots The properties at 2311 Central Avenue and 2327 Central Avenue are located on separate lots (See City Assessor Records and maps). With the property at 2327 Central Avenue being acquired by the applicant in 2018. An alternative to demolishing 2327 Central Avenue would be to sell the property to another party who may be interested in rehabilitating and reusing the building. This approach could allow the structure to be preserved while providing an opportunity for redevelopment and continued use by a new owner. City plans for the Upper Central Avenue corridor, as outlined in recent planning efforts, focus on reinvestment, revitalization, and encouraging the reuse of existing buildings rather than vacancy or removal. A key goal for the corridor is to strengthen its role as a 8 Page 918 of 1000 mixed-use, neighborhood-serving area where housing, small businesses, and community uses can coexist. This vision is already being reflected through ongoing and recent redevelopment activity, including the adaptive reuse of properties such as the Holy Ghost School and Convent and other structures along Central Avenue. These projects demonstrate a broader pattern of investing in existing buildings to maintain neighborhood character while bringing new life and uses into underutilized properties. Additional reinvestment is also occurring at important nodes within the corridor, including the rehabilitation of the former pharmacy at the corner of Central and Diagonal Streets (2541 Central Avenue) into a mixed-use development, the nearby investment in 2535 Central Avenue apartment building, and new businesses like Convivium's redevelopment of 2900 Central Avenue as a community kitchen and program space, These types of projects support the city's goal of creating more active and functional neighborhood centers. Planned infrastructure improvements, including the addition of a cycle track along White Street, further support these goals by improving safety, accessibility, and multimodal connectivity. Together, these efforts reflect a coordinated strategy to support redevelopment, reuse existing structures where possible, and strengthen the corridor as a more vibrant and connected part of the city. 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. This request involves two separate buildings located on different lots. The Council may choose to modify the conservation district to remove both buildings, remove only 2311 Central Avenue, or deny the request and retain both buildings within the conservation district. If the Council decides to proceed with approval, separate ordinances have been provided for consideration. Enclosures 9 Page 919 of 1000 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. 13th St Telephone: 563-589-4121 ORDINANCE NO. 26-26 AMENDING TITLE 16 OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE CODE OF ORDINANCES, UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE, BY AMENDING ARTICLE 10-8-A-7 PERTAINING TO ALTERATION OF THE BROADWAY STREET NEIGHBORHOOD CONSERVATION DISTRICT TO REMOVE THE PROPERTY AT 2327 CENTRAL AVENUE 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, Dan Revis, Owner of Big A has submitted a formal written request to the City Clerk seeking alteration of the Broadway Street Neighborhood Conservation District boundaries to remove the property at 2327 Central Avenue; 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 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-7 is hereby amended as follows: 10-8-A-7 Broadway Street Neighborhood Conservation District Beginning at the intersection of West 23rd Street and Central Avenue thence westerly along West 23rd Street to its intersection with Lewis Street; thence northwesterly along Lewis Street to its intersection with Fulton Street; thence northerly along Fulton Street to its intersection with King Street; thence easterly along King Street and its easterly extension to its intersection with Central Avenue; thence southerly along Central Avenue to its point of origin at the intersection of Central Avenue and West 23rd Street excluding the following areas: Easterly 125 feet of Easterly 165 feet of Northerly 80 feet of Lot No.5 in Brewery Addition Dubuque Iowa Section 2. The ordinance will become effective upon publication. Passed, approved and adopted this 1st day of June, 2026. . Cavanaugh, Mayor Attest: Trish Gleason, Assistant City Clerk 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: 06/05/2026 and for which the charge is 26.28 1 Subscribed to before me, a Notary Public in and for Dubuque County, Iowa, this 5th day of June, 2026 b is in and for Dubuque'County, Iowa. AY" h 0 2 IOW' JANET K. PAPE y Commission Number 199659 My Commission Expires 12/11/2028 Ad text : OFFICIAL NOTICE SUMMERY OF ORDINANCE NO. 26-26 AMENDING TITLE 16 OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE CODE OF ORDINANCES, UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE, BY AMENDING ARTICLE 10-8-A-7 PERTAINING TO ALTERATION OF THE BROADWAY STREET NEIGHBORHOOD CONSERVATION DISTRICT TO REMOVE THE PROPERTY AT 2327 CENTRAL AVENUE Whereas, Dan Revis, Owner of Big A has submitted a formal written request to the City Clerk seeking alteration of the Broadway Street Neighborhood Conservation District boundaries to remove the property at 2327 Central Avenue. 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-7 is hereby amended as follows: 10-8-A-7 Broadway Street Neighborhood Conservation District Beginning at the intersection of West 23rd Street and Central Avenue thence westerly along West 23rd Street to its intersection with Lewis Street; thence northwesterly along Lewis Street to its intersection with Fulton Street; thence northerly along Fulton Street to its intersection with King Street; thence easterly along King Street and its easterly extension to its intersection with Central Avenue; thence southerly along Central Avenue to its point of origin at the intersection of Central Avenue and West 23rd Street excluding the following areas: Easterly 125 feet of Easterly 165 feet of Northerly 80 feet of Lot No.5 in Brewery Addition Dubuque Iowa Section 2. The ordinance will become effective upon publication. Passed, approved and adopted this 1st day of June, 2026. /s/Brad M. Cavanaugh, Mayor Attest:/s/Trish Gleason, Assistant City Clerk It 6/5