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Minutes Historic Pres 01 12 10 MINUTES SPECIAL SESSION Monday, December 10, 2001 6:30 p.m. Auditorium, Carnegie Stout Library 360 W. 11th Street, Dubuque, Iowa PRESENT: Chairperson Terry Mozena; Commission Members Ken Kringle, Jim Gibbs, Para Bradford, Chris Wand, Suzanne Guinn and Audrey Henson; Staff Members Laura Carstens and Wally Wernimont. ABSENT: None. AFFIDAVIT OF COMPLIANCE: 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 by Chairperson Mozena at 6:30 p.m. DESIGN REVIEW: Application of Sr. Inez Turnmeyer/St. Mark Community Center for a Certificate of Appropriateness to replace synthetic slate roof with asphalt shingles at 1201 Locust Street located in the Jackson Park Historic Preservation District. NOTE: Commissioner Bradford arrived at 6:32 p.m. Commissioner Guinn arrived at 6:33 p.m. Sister Inez Turnmeyer presented her application to the Commission. She explained the cost and type of material the existing roof is made of. She explained that the roof is currently damaged and is leaking water. She said that the roof contractors and insurance company have tried to locate the existing roof material in order to repair the roof; however, she noted that the roofing material cannot be found anywhere. Staff Member Wernimont distributed a sample of the existing roof material and reviewed its defects. Sr. Inez and Staff Member Wernimont said that the previous roof was a composition shingle with asbestos in a large diamond-shape, and had a similar gray color that matches the existing roof. Staff Member Wernimont explained that the slate roof suppliers are on the East Coast based on a search of the Internet. Chairperson Mozena asked if slate had been priced. Sr. Inez said no. Commissioner Gibbs discussed problems with the existing roof in relation to other buildings with the same material. He felt that the proposed roof would look fine. Commissioner Wand felt that with a gray roof color, the black band of the sample product would not be very visible. He felt the proposed roof would be appropriate. Motion by Wand, seconded by Gibbs, to accept the material as proposed for a Carriage House Shangle from CertainTeed with a lifetime warranty. The first color choice of the shangle is Victorian Blue and the second color choice is Colonial Slate. Motion carried Minutes - Historic Preservation Commission December 10, 2001 Page 2 by the following vote: Aye - Mozena, Kringle, Gibbs, Bradford, Wand, Guinn and Henson; Nay - None. NOTE: Commissioner Bradford left at 6:57 p.m. DEMOLITION PERMIT: Application of Loras College for a Demolition Permit to demolish the structure located at 550 May Place in the W. 11th Stre.et Neighborhood Demolition District. Jim Collins of Loras College presented the application. He presented a site plan of the proposed Garden Apartments to the Commission, noting that the apartments will house 84 students. Mr. Collins noted that Loras College owns all of the homes that are being proposed for demolition. He explained that the Garden Apartments are not adding students to the college; they are just relocating students from existing buildings on campus. Mr. Collins introduced John McDermott and Steven $chmail to the Commission. Mr. McDermott explained that City staff and Loras College have discussed the possibility of vacating a portion of Henion Street. Mr. Collins showed the location of the houses in relationship to the proposed parking lot. The Commission questioned whether Loras College would be able to build a parking ramp versus surface parking on their campus. Mr. Collins explained that they have looked at the option to build a parking ramp on campus; however, it was very cost prohibitive. He explained that Loras College is a land locked college, and if they were to expand their campus, they will have to expand into the neighborhood. Mr. Collins explained the construction timeline they are proposing for the Garden Apartments. He stated that their proposed construction start date would be January 15, 2002, and that construction would be complete by the fall semester. Commissioner Gibbs discussed the possibility of having the historic building materials removed from the house before demolition. Loras College representatives said that it would be possibility, and that they would look into it. Staff Member Carstens noted that the properties are located in the West 11th Street Neighborhood Demolition District. She explained that in a demolition district the Commission needs to look at the architectural and historical significance of each structure and whether or not the property owner can make a reasonable return on the property in determining whether or not to recommend to the City Council approval or denial of the demolition permit. She noted that staff contacted the Dubuque County Historical Society and Historic Preservation Consultant Jim Jacobsen about the historical and architectural significance of the structure at 550 May Place. She noted that they were unable to document historical or architectural significance. Minutes - Historic Preservation Commission December 10, 2001 Page 3 Motion by Henson, seconded by Wand, to recommend the City Council approve the demolition permit for 550 May Place because it has no historical or architectural significance. Motion was approved by the following vote: Aye - Mozena, Kringle, Gibbs, Wand, Guinn and Henson; Nay - None. DEMOLITION PERMIT: Application of Loras College for a Demolition Permit to demolish the structure located at 1504 Henion Street in the W. 11th Street Neighborhood Demolition District. Staff Member Carstens reviewed the staff report, noting that despite research and consultation, no historical or architectural significance was found. Commissioner Henson asked Loras representatives how many students the building could house. Mr. McDermott explained that 1504 Henion Street, known on campus as Henion Manor, can house up to 12 students. He also noted that the basement has structural problems, with the concrete spalding. The Commission reiterated their recommendation that the college salvage historical and architectural features prior to demolition. Loras College representatives were agreeable to considering this recommendation. Motion by Gibbs, seconded by Wand, to recommend the City Council approve the demolition permit for 1504 Henion Street because it has no historical Or architectural significance. Motion was approved by the following vote: Aye - Mozena, Kringle, Gibbs, Wand, Guinn and Henson; Nay - None. DEMOLITION PERMIT: Application of Loras College for a Demolition Permit to demolish the structure located at 1490 Henion Street in the W. 11th Street Neighborhood Demolition District. Commissioner Guinn stated she does not like to see buildings being demolished for parking lots. She stated that would like to see property owners explore the possibilities of parking alternatives instead of demolishing buildings. Staff Member Carstens explained that the structure at 1490 Henion Street is a gabled bungalow. She explained that the structure has an architectural rating of neighborhood or supporting, depending on the neighboring properties. The Commission discussed the possibility of salvaging the structure's historic and architectural features. The Commission questioned if the bungalow located at 1490 Henion Street could be moved instead of being demolished. Mr. Collins said that they did not consider that option, but they could look into it. Chairperson Mozena mentioned the vacant lot located on 16th Street. Mr. Collins said they looked at the possibility of putting a parking lot on that vacant lot; however, it has drainage problems. The representatives from Loras College felt that if the lot had drainage problems for a parking lot, the lot would have drainage problems for a structure. The Commission discussed the possibility of having Loras College call movers to see if moving the structure is feasible. Minutes - Historic Preservation Commission December 10, 2001 Page 4 Motion by Wand, seconded by Gibbs, to recommend the City Council approve the demolition permit for 1490 Henion Street because although the structure has amhitectural significance, it does not have historical significance. Motion was approved by the following vote: Aye - Mozena, Kringle, Gibbs, Wand, and Guinn; Nay - Henson. DEMOLITION PERMIT: Application of Loras College for a Demolition Permit to demolish the structure located at 1470 Henion Street in the W. 11th Street Neighborhood Demolition District~ Staff Member Carstens explained that the property has been added on to numerous times over the years. She noted research and consultation had yielded no findings of historical or architectural significance. Commissioners agreed, and again asked the college to salvage historic and architectural features prior to demolition. Loras representatives indicated a willingness to do so. Motion by Wand, seconded by Henson, to recommend the City Council approve the demolition permit for 1470 Henion Street because the structure has no historical or architectural significance. Motion was approved by the following vote: Aye - Mozena, Kringle, Gibbs, Wand, Guinn and Henson; Nay -None. ITEMS FROM COMMISSION: Commissioner Wand reported on the Town Clock Plaza project. Chairperson Mozena said that the Community Development Advisory Commission is recommending removal of $15,000 from the $20,000 Fiscal Year 2003 budget for the Historic Preservation Homeowner Grant Program. Staff Member Carstens explained that the Community Development Advisory Commission currently has $21,000 in contingency funds. She suggested the possibility of taking $15,000 from the contingency fund to restore the full $20,000 to the Historic Preservation Homeowner Grant Program. Motion by Wand, seconded by Guinn, to send a letter to the City Manager to recommend reallocating $15,000 from the contingency fund to the Historic Preservation Homeowner Grant Program. Motion was approved by the following vote: Aye- Kringle, Gibbs, Wand, Guinn, Henson and Mozena; Nay- None. Chairperson Mozena explained to the Commission that the City Council has decided not to appeal the District Court's decision on the Bechen/Wood case. Staff Member Wernimont noted that this case will be on the Commission's next agenda for approval of the Certificate of Economic Hardship as ordered by the Court. Commissioner Guinn discussed the streetscape guidelines that are currently being developed for the historic districts. She referred to the portion of the streetscape design guidelines that refer to cement curbing versus limestone curbs. She noted that the consultants and project steering committee have developed the following hieramhy as they Minutes - Historic Preservation Commission December 10, 2001 Page 5 relate to limestone curbs: First priority should be given to preserving curbs; second priority should be given to property owners who are willing to pay for limestone replacements; and third priority should be given to colored concrete to mimic the limestone. Commissioners concurred. ITEMS FROM STAFF: Staff Member Wernimont referred to the draft of the streetscape design guidelines distributed prior to the meeting. He stated that he would like the Commissioners to review them and be ready for discussion at the January 17, 2002 Historic Preservation Commission meeting. Staff Member Carstens said that Housing Rehabilitation Supervisor Joleen Patterson will attend a Commission meeting to discuss the programs the Housing and Community Development Department administers and the possibility of opening up the Historic Preservation Homeowner Grant and Revolving Loan Fund Programs to help fund retaining walls and fences. ADJOURNMENT: Motion by Wand, seconded by Gibbs, to adjourn the meeting. Motion was approved unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 7:57 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Laura Carstens, Planning Services Manager Adopted