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Minutes Historic Pres 12 21 00 MINUTES HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION Thursday, December 21, 2000 5:00 p.m. Auditorium, Carnegie Stout Public Library PRESENT: Present: Chairperson Terry Mozena, Commissioners Chris Wand, Jim Gibbs and Audrey Henson. ABSENT: Ken Kringle, Pam Bradford and Suzanne Guinn. CERTIFICATION OF COMPLIANCE WITH IOWA'S OPEN MEETING LAW: Staff presented an Affidavit of Compliance verifying the meeting was being held in compliance with the Iowa Open Meetings Law. CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 5:10 p.m. MINUTES: The minutes of the Historic Preservation Commission meeting of November 16, 2000 were approved as submitted. APPLICATION FOR CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS/1335-1349 DELL STREET: Application of Brian Frank for a Certificate of Appropriateness to install vinyl siding for property located at 1335-1349 Dell Street in the Jackson Park Historic Preservation District. The applicant was not in attendance. Staff Member Carstens summarized the application for Brian Frank’s property at 1335/1349 Dell Street for installation of vinyl siding on the entire house. Commissioners discussed the application of vinyl siding to the structure; they felt it did not meet the Secretary of the Interior’s design guidelines, and that it was not appropriate in an historic district. Motion by Wand, seconded by Mozena, to deny the application for Certificate of Appropriateness for the property at 1335-1339 Dell Street, based on the guidelines established by the Secretary of Interior, which indicate that vinyl siding is not appropriate in an historic district. Motion was approved by the following vote: Aye – Gibbs, Wand, Henson and Mozena; Nay – None. APPLICATION FOR CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS/265 MAIN STREET: Application of Robert McCoy for a Certificate of Appropriateness to construct an addition at the rear of the structure and to redesign the front main level eliminating one doorway, in the Old Main Historic Preservation District. Robert McCoy, 265 Main Street, discussed his project, stating that he wants to bring an existing doorway forward four feet to create an airlock entryway to insulate the interior of the building from inclement weather. He said that he wants to add a garage at the Minutes - Historic Preservation Commission Meeting December 21, 2000 Page 2 rear of the structure on the first level with a kitchen and deck above. He stated that the addition would be built with the same materials, including brick, wrought iron and brick fascia. He said he wants to place privacy screening on the third level of the rear addition. He said the screening would be cedar panels stained to match the brick exterior. He stated that due to his expansion, he would lose one parking space. He stated that he would enclose the trash container at the rear of the structure with a brick structure. He said that both stories of the rear addition would be brick. He said that he would like to attach the addition to the adjacent Stenlund building which would require covering existing windows on the south wall of the building. The Commission discussed the redesign of the front double doorway. Mr. McCoy stated that the posts in the front between the doors would be wooden. Mr. McCoy said that the airlock entry would serve as the primary entrance for a restaurant that he plans to develop. He stated that he would, if possible, use the original doors or wooden replicas. Motion by Wand, seconded by Gibbs, to approve the front façade redesign as submitted. Motion was approved by the following vote: Aye – Gibbs, Wand, Henson and Mozena; Nay – None. Commissioners discussed the proposed addition at the rear of the structure. Commissioner Henson asked Mr. McCoy if he was going to match the existing iron railing at the rear of the structure. Mr. McCoy stated that the iron railing on the new addition would be identical to the existing iron railing. He reiterated that the screening would be cedar paneling, which would be stained to match the color of the building. Motion by Wand, seconded by Gibbs, to approve the rear addition with the conditions that: 1) the garage door be wooden with recessed or ornate paneling; 2) that the proposed railing be iron and match the existing railing; and 3) that the screening be stained with a color compatible with the building. Motion was approved by the following vote: Aye – Gibbs, Wand, Henson and Mozena; Nay – None. APPLICATION FOR CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS/199 LORAS BOULEVARD: Application of Amy Boynton for a Certificate of Appropriateness to replace an existing sign with a new sign in the Jackson Park Historical Preservation District. Amy Boynton of the Mandolin Inn spoke in favor of her request, stating that she wants to replace an existing sign with a more accurate sign, which states “Mandolin Inn.” She stated that the sign would be sandblasted redwood with a painted surface. Commissioners felt that the sign was tastefully done and was appropriate for an historic district. Commissioners commended Ms. Boynton on the renovation of the Mandolin Inn. Minutes - Historic Preservation Commission Meeting December 21, 2000 Page 3 Motion by Wand, seconded by Henson, to approve the Certificate of Appropriateness as submitted. Motion was approved by the following vote: Aye – Wand, Henson, Gibbs and Mozena; Nay – None. APPLICATION FOR CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS/392 BLUFF STREET: Application of Cindy Weber, Bill Adams and Jennifer Marx for a Certificate of Appropriateness to install a new sign in the Cathedral Historical Preservation District. The applicants were not in attendance. Commissioners discussed the sign location, noting that it would be on an existing cedar post in the front yard of the property. Commissioners said the sign should be wooden and not internally illuminated. Commissioners preferred the sign design submitted as Exhibit 1. Motion by Wand, seconded by Henson, to approve the Certificate of Appropriateness with the conditions that the sign be a two-sided wooden sign, and not internally illuminated, as submitted on Exhibit 1. Motion was approved by the following vote: Aye – Gibbs, Wand, Henson, and Mozena; Nay – None. TH APPLICATION FOR CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS/340 W. 5 STREET: Application of C. J. May III for a Certificate of Appropriateness to install a new sign in the Cathedral Historical Preservation District. C. J. May III stated that he wanted to affix a ¾” plywood sign with vinyl lettering to th the face of his building at 340 W. 5 St. He stated that the sign will be 25” x 28” and black and gold in color. Commissioners discussed vinyl lettering and asked if Mr. May had explored cast aluminum or bronze alternatives. He stated that he had discussed cast aluminum with Advanta Sign Company, but the cost is prohibitive. Commissioners th discussed the history of the building at 340 W. 5 Street, and asked if there was a commemorative plaque on this building. Mr. May stated that there is no plaque on this building. Commissioners asked staff to investigate availability of plaques for historic recognition of the building. Motion by Wand, seconded by Gibbs, to approve the Certificate of Appropriateness as submitted. The motion was approved by the following vote: Aye – Gibbs, Wand, Henson and Mozena; Nay – None. APPLICATION FOR CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS/1201 LOCUST STREET: Application of St. Mark’s Community Center for a Certificate of Appropriateness to replace a deteriorated sign with a new sign in the Jackson Park Historical Preservation District. The applicant was not in attendance. The Commissioners discussed the existing sign cabinets on the property. Staff Member Carstens stated that the applicant wants the sign to be internally illuminated. Commissioner Henson stated she did not like the sign Minutes - Historic Preservation Commission Meeting December 21, 2000 Page 4 design as submitted. She said that a peaked design was preferable. Commissioner Wand agreed. Commissioners said they preferred design No. 2. Commissioner Wand recommended that the sign background be a dark color with light lettering. Chairperson Mozena stated that the Commission has not historically approved internally illuminated signs. Commissioner Wand stated that the sign as submitted would be stark white and not blend well with the neighborhood. Commissioner Gibbs stated he is not in favor of internally illuminated signs in historic districts. Commissioners asked that staff contact the applicant and ask if the sign will be internally illuminated. They also asked staff to ask if St. Mark’s can use the existing sign cabinets and, if so, they suggested that the plastic sign faces have dark background with light lettering, similar to the Carnegie-Stout Public Library signage. The Commission requested that the applicant be present to answer their questions. Motion by Wand, seconded by Gibbs, to table the Certificate of Appropriateness until the January 18, 2001 meeting. Motion carried by the following vote: Aye – Gibbs, Henson, Wand and Mozena; Nay – None. APPLICATION FOR CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS/1299 LOCUST: Application of the Boys and Girls Club of Greater Dubuque for a Certificate of Appropriateness to redesign a new gymnasium addition, adding two entries with iron railing and eliminating decorative brick exterior. Staff informed the Commission that Brian Meyer, Executive Director of the Boys and Girls Club had requested the application be tabled until resubmitted. Motion by Wand, seconded by Mozena, to table the application for a Certificate of Appropriateness until resubmitted. Motion was approved by the following vote: Aye – Gibbs, Wand, Henson and Mozena. Nay – None. APPLICATION FOR CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS/1004 BLUFF STREET: Application of Ronnie McDonald for a Certificate of Appropriateness to enlarge two existing window openings, to cut a new window opening and to convert a doorway to a window, on the south side ground floor of the structure in the Jackson Park Historical Preservation District. Staff informed the Commission that the applicant has asked for the request to be tabled until the next Commission meeting. Motion by Wand, seconded by Gibbs, to table the request until the January 18, 2001 meeting. Motion was approved by the following vote: Aye – Gibbs, Wand, Henson and Mozena; Nay – None. Minutes - Historic Preservation Commission Meeting December 21, 2000 Page 5 APPLICATION FOR CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS/342 MAIN STREET: Application of Steven Althoff/City of Dubuque for a Certificate of Appropriateness to replace deteriorated wooden stairs with new metal stairs and to match historic railing to be installed in the area in the Old Main Historical Preservation District. Staff distributed photos and elevations of the proposed stairway at the rear of the structure at 342 Main Street. Staff Member Carstens discussed Parking System Supervisor Cindy Steinhauser’s memo asking for the Commission’s approval to erect a wrought iron staircase at the rear of this structure. She stated that the wrought iron would match proposed wrought iron railings that would be built in association with the adjacent parking ramp. Commissioners discussed the proposed design, the parking ramp’s location in the area, and the ADA requirements for railings. Commissioners slightly altered the design of the staircase as per Exhibit 1. Motion by Wand, seconded by Gibbs, to approve the Certificate of appropriateness with the condition that the staircase railing be redesigned as per Exhibit 1. Motion was approved by the following vote: Aye - Gibbs, Wand, Henson and Mozena; Nay – None. ITEMS FROM COMMISSION: Chairperson Mozena discussed a letter of support provided by the Community Development Advisory Commission regarding funding levels for the Historic Preservation Homeowner grant program. He stated that the Commission was, overall, very supportive. ITEMS FROM STAFF: Staff Member Carstens discussed the January 11, 2001, joint work session with the Historic Preservation Commission, City Council and County Board of Supervisors to discuss the disposition of the Buettell Building, 821-841 Central Avenue. She stated that the City Council has asked that the Chair and Vice Chair and other interested Commissioners attend. Staff Member Carstens stated that the meeting th would be held in the Board of Supervisors chambers, 4 Floor of the County Court House. Commissioners discussed a letter submitted by Robert O’Brien regarding the Buettell Building. Motion by Gibbs, seconded by Wand, to acknowledge receipt of the letter of support for the Buettell Building from former Police Chief Bob O’Brien. Motion was approved by the following vote: Aye – Gibbs, Wand, Henson and Mozena; Nay – none. Commissioners discussed the letter from staff recommending no direct contact between Vicky Bechen and Tim Woods regarding their Arlington Street property, due to possible litigation regarding their property at 623-627 Arlington Street. Staff Member Carstens stated that all communication should be directed to Assistant City Attorney Tim O’Brien. Minutes - Historic Preservation Commission Meeting December 21, 2000 Page 6 Commissioners discussed the letter of Call for Nominations of Excellence in History. Commissioners stated they could discuss potential nominations at their January meeting. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting adjourned at 7:13 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Guy Hemenway, Assistant Planner Adopted