Iowa Inn Request to DemolishPlanning Services Depar~mmt
City Ha~
50 West 13ffi Street
Dubuque, Iowa 52001-4864
(563) 589-4210 office
(563) 589-4221
platming~ityofdubuque.o~g
August 28, 2001
The Honorable Mayorand City Council Membem
City of Dubuque
City HalI-50W. 13~ Street
Dubuque IA 52001
RE:
Request for Demolition Permit for Infill building
125 W. 9th Street (former YMCA/Iowa Inn Building)
MetroPlains/MDI Development
Downtown Demolition District
Dear Mayor and City Council Members:
The City of Dubuque Historic Preservation Commission has reviewed the above-cited
request. The application, staff report and related materials are attached for your review.
Discussion
The applicant spoke in favor of the request to demolish an infill building connecting the
1894 former YMCA building and the 1916 former Iowa Inn. Staff reviewed that the infill
building was not original, but that a date of this addition was not indicated in City or
County records. There were no public comments.
The Historic Preservation Commission discussed the request, noting that the infill
building was not amhitecturally or historically significant. The applicant clarified for the
Commission that both the National Park Service and the State Historic Preservation
Office were aware of the proposed exterior demolition of the infill building, as well as the
interior demolition of the swimming pool and renovation plans.
Recommendation
By a vote of 7 to 0, the Historic Preservation Commission recommends that the City
Council approve the request for a demolition permit for exterior demolition because the
infill building is not significant and detracts from the 1916 and 1894 structures,
A simple majority vote is needed for the City Council to approve the request.
Respectfully submitted
Terry Mozena, Chairperson
Historic Preservation Commission
Attachments
Se~Ace People I~tegrity Respo~bility Imaovafion Teamwork
DEMOLITION STAFF REPORT Meeting Date: August 27, 2001
Property Address:
Property Owner:
Applicant:
Project:
125 W. Ninth Street
MDI Limited Partnership ~,47
MDI Limited Partnership fl-47
To demolish an infill building located at 125 W. Ninth (formerly the
YWCNIowa Inn)
Demolition District: Downtown Neighborhood Landmark: No
Fa[;ade Grant: Yes
Style: Unknown
Present Land Use:
Date Built: 1916 (Commercial Building)
1894 (Richardsonian Romanesque Building)
Unknown (lnfill Building Addition)
Vacant
Existing Zoning: OR Office Residential
Physical Characteristics: The infill building is a single-story structure that is primarily
made of brick with a fiat roof. According to the City Assessor's records the structure is
27' by 62' brick addition. The structure is located between a 1916 commercial style
building and an 1894 Richardsonian Romanesque building. A swimming pool is located
inside the infill building.
Property History: The Richardsonian Romanesque style building was built in 1894 by
the YMCA and housed a gymnasium and an auditorium. The YMCA built the
commercial style building in 1916. The two structures were used by the YMCA until
1969. The structures were then sold, renamed the Iowa Inn, and then housed Iow-
income tenants until 1997. The buildings have sat vacant since 1997; The MDI
Partnership has purchased the buildings and is now in the process of renovating the
structures into 33 senior housing units.
Staff Analysis: The applicant is requesting demolition for an inflll building located at 125
W. Ninth. The applicant is seeking approval to demolish the infill building for the future
site of a courtyard area between the original Richardsonian building and the 1916
commercial style building.
The inflll building is not original to the two structures and is not highly viewable from the
public right of way.
The applicant has been working with the State Historic Preservation Office to receive
approval for federal and state histodc tax credits for renovation of the two principal
structures for senior housing. The two principal buildings are also in the process of
being placed on the National Register of Historic Places.
CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
MEMORANDUM
August 17, 2001
TO: Terry Mozena, Chair of the Historic Preservation Commission
FROM: Rich Russell, Building Services Manager
RE: 125 West 9th Street (former Iowa Inn)
INTRODUCTION: This memo is to advise you that the Building Services Department
has received a request for a demolition permit for the address listed above. I have
attached a copy of this request for your review.
BACKGROUND: On April 16, 2001 the City Council adopted Ordinance 22-01 which
amended Section 11-4 of the City Code of Ordinances. This ordinance expanded the
Downtown Neighborhood that is covered by this ordinance so that it corresponds with
the service area of Dubuque Main Street Limited.
DISCUSSION: According to the revised Section 11-4, the Historic Preservation
Commission (HPC) must recommend approval, denial or table the request for not more
than sixty (60) days from August 17, 2001, The Commission's recommendation shall be
transmitted to the City Clerk on or before October 16, 2001. The City Council must act
on or before the November 5, 2001 City Council meeting.
CONCLUSION: Because I neglected to inform MetroPlains of this requirement, I
respectfully request that you schedule a special meeting prior to the City Council's
September 4th meeting.
cc: LaVerne Hanson, MetroPlains Development
Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
Laura Carstens, Planning Services Manager
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METROPLAINS
August 17, 2001
Rich Russell, Building Services Manager
City of Dub.uque
$0 West 13a' Street
Dubuque, IA 52001
Demolition at 125 West 9th Street
MDI Limited Partnership #47
Cornerstone Apartments
Dear Mr. Russell:
Please consider tbJs our request for approval to demolish the gymnasium portion of the above-
listed building. We would also be removing the fire escapes on the east side of the building.
It is our understanding that you have already indicated that the selective, interior demolition does
not require a demolition permit, but the work is being considered as a part of the work covered
by a building permit.
We would request that the Historic Preservation Commission and City Council act on this
request as soon as possible. I will be in Dubuque on August 28 and would be available for a
special meeting on this date.
LaVerne Hanson Jr.
JOB ADDRESS:
LEGAL DESCRIPTION:
OWNER:
ADDRESS:
55104-3825 PHONE:
BUILDING CONTRACTOR:
ADDRESS:
REGISTRATION NUMBER:
ARCHITECT:
ADDRESS:
APPLICANT:
CLASS OF WORK:
PRESENT USE OF BUILDING:
PROPOSED USES:
CONSTRUCTION TYPE:
NO. OF DWELLING UNITS:
SIZE OF BUILDING (SF):
ZONING DISTRICT:
WORK DESCRII~ION:
VALUE OF WORK:
SPECIAL CONDITIONS:
CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
BUILDING PERMIT APPLICATION
pERMIT NUMBER: BO 1-0777
ISSUE DATE:
125 W 9TH ST DBQ
CITY LOT 168 & 168A
MDI LIMITED PARTNERSHiP #47 %
METROPLAINS DEV SPRUCE TREE CT 1600 UNIVERSITY AVE SUITE 212, ST PAUL MN,
, PHONE:
· PHONE:
MDI LIMITED PARTNERSHiP #47 %
Demolition Permit
R1, CHANGE OF USE: N
IIIN, Type IH-No Requirement NO. OF STORIES: 0 BASEMENT?
1
0 AUTOMATIC EXTINGUISING SYSTEM?
OR, Office Residential
demolition of a portion of the former swimming pool area of the building
THIS PERMIT: $0.00 TOTAL CONSTRUCTION VALUE: $0.00
PERMIT FEES:
INVESTIGATION FEE CHARGED?
BASE PERMIT FEE: $12.50
ISSUANCE FEE: $5.00
CREDITS (PRIOR PERMITS): $0.00
PLAN REVIEW: $0.00
PLAN REVISIONS: $0.00
SPECIAL APPROVALS:
Item: 00009 Demolition Checklist
Item: 00008 City Council Approval/Bldg Per
Item: 00004 Historical Review of Bldg Perm
TOTAL FEES CHARGED: $12.50
TOTAL PAYMENTS: $0.00
BALANCE DUE: $12.50
NOTICE
SEPARATE PERMITS APd5 REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, HEATING, VENTILATING OR AiR CONDITIONING.
THIS PERMIT BECOME NULL AND VOID 1F WORK OR CONSTRUCTION AUTHORIZED IS NOT COMMENCED WITHIN Ig0 DAYS, OR IF CONSTRUCTION
OR WORK IS SUSPENDED OR ABANDONED FOR A PERIOD OF 180 DAYS AT ANY TIME AFTER WORK IS COMMENCED.
I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT i HAVE READ AND EXAMINED THIS APPLICATION ANT) KNOW THE SAME TO BE TRUE AND CORRECT. ADL PROVISIONSOF
LAWS AND ORDINANCES GOVENING THIS TYPE OF WORK WILL BE COMPLIED WITH WHETHER SPECIFIED HEREIN OR NOT. THE GRANTING OF A
PERMIT DOES NOT PRESUME TO GIVE AUTHORITY TO VIOLATE OR CANCEL THE PROVISIONS OF ANY OTHER STATE OR LOCAL LAW REGULATING
CONSTRUCTION OR THE PERFORMANCE OF CONSTRUCTION.
SIGNATURE OF CONTRACTOR OR AUTHORIZED AGENT (DATE) SIGNATURE OF OWNER (IF OWNER BUILDER) (DA 1 E)
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