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2017 Ken Kringle Historic Preservation Awards Copyrighted May 1, 2017 City of Dubuque Consent Items # 4. ITEM TITLE: 2017 Ken Kringle Historic Preservation Awards SUMMARY: Historic Preservation Commission transmitting the recipients of the 2017 Ken Kringle Historic Preservation Award. SUGGESTED DISPOSITION: Suggested Disposition: Receive and File ATTACHMENTS: Description Type HPC letter Staff Memo Ken Kringle Award properties Supporting Documentation Dubuque Planning Services Department THE CITY OF City Hall-50 West 1311,Street ALAoekyCllr Dubuque,IA 52001-4805 (563)589-4210 phone DuS JE 'I I I I' (563)5891221 fax (563)690-6678 TDD Masterpiece on the Mississippi �-=2-wu plannine@citvofdubuuue.ore April 14, 2017 The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members City of Dubuque City Hall - 50 W. 13th Street Dubuque, IA 52001 SUBJECT: 2017 Ken Kringle Historic Preservation Awards Dear Mayor and City Council Members: The City of Dubuque Historic Preservation Commission is pleased to transmit for your consideration, information on the 2017 Ken Kringle Historic Preservation Awards. The award was created by the Commission in 2002. It is presented annually during Architecture Days to recognize the best rehabilitation projects in the City of Dubuque. Background The award is named after the late Ken Kringle for his dedication to historic preservation through his involvement as a member and past Chairperson of the Historic Preservation Commission, President of the Bluff Street Neighborhood Association, resident of the Cathedral Historic District and member of the Old House Enthusiasts Club. Following are the criteria for the Ken Kringle Historic Preservation Award: 1. The project meets the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation and City of Dubuque Architectural Guidelines. 2. The property owner has followed all proper procedures and obtained all the required permits. 3. The project was completed between January 1, 2015 and December 31, 2015. 4. The structure has historical significance. 5. The structure has had great visual impact from its "before" and "after" appearance. Discussion Below is a description of each project that received a 2017 Ken Kringle Historic Preservation Award. Enclosed is a slide show featuring before and after images of each project. Service People Integrity Responsibility Innovation Teamwork 1) JKBS Investments. LLC - 1025 Walnut Street Jason Kemp and Brett Schueller of JKBS Investments brought the fagade of this 1882 Second Empire style home back to life. JKBS, along with their numerous contractors, preserved the historic integrity of this West 11th Street Historic District home. Kemp and Schueller invested considerable sums of money and sweat equity to complete the project. They replaced the storm windows and screen doors for the entire home, being careful to repair and preserve original features of the facade. Martin "Marty" Arensdorf and crew replaced the concrete sidewalks and back patio of the residence. Petche Decorating, Inc. out of Elizabeth, Illinois did an amazing job on the exterior paint that updates, yet remains true to the historic aesthetic. The color combination could not have been better. Last, A Cut Above Tree Specialists, based in northeastern Iowa, headed tree removal, stump rounding, and grading needs for the property, which cleared the sightlines this building deserves. This project is being recognized because of the amazing effort put forth by JKBS Investments to preserve the original details and materials of the building and the incredible paint job. 2) CARICH Properties, LLC / Chris &Allison Richard - 1734-36 Central Avenue Chris and Allison Richard completely renovated the fagade of this Queen Anne commercial building constructed in 1892. The effort restored the original architectural and historic character of the building. The Richards restored all upper-story windows to their original openings. The new wood windows now reflect the historic material and appearance. The wood that once covered the storefront transoms was removed and new wood transoms were installed. The unique, curved, wood storefront was meticulously restored and finished with a fresh coat of paint. Paint was removed from the exterior wall on the side of the building exposing the naturally-beautiful red brick. The building is a catalyst and a highlight of much of the current investment along the Central Avenue corridor. 3) The Fischer Companies - 2204 Central Avenue The Fischer Companies continue their commitment to design and preservation with this completely rehabilitated storefront at 2204 Central Avenue. This project, like so many storefront restoration efforts, began with a lot of unknowns and risks. The Fischer Companies were unaware of what historic resources remained behind the inappropriate commercial fagade. They took a leap and began removing the 1960s- commercial fagade. The brick bulkhead was removed and revealed evidence of a 2 traditional wood bulkhead which inspired what you see today. The awning was removed and new display windows in keeping with the building's historic character were installed. Existing architectural features which contributed to the historic fagade were restored and are now a focal point of the building. The storefront received new paint. The choice of colors compliment the features and history of the building perfectly. The overall effect resulted in an amazing transformation of this important corner building in the Central Avenue corridor. 4) Gary and Chris Stelpflug and Gary Carner- 1576 Locust Street Chris and Gary Stelpflug entrusted this two-story, 1885 Queen Anne home to their general contractor, Gary Carner. The Stelpflugs and Carner partnership has become well-known in the Dubuque Historic Preservation circuit. The nomination of this property holds little surprise to all that know them. The Stelpflugs and Carner spent considerable time consulting on the best treatment approach for the historic property. It was important to them to preserve all the unique features that make the historic building special. The building was completely renovated inside and out. This once two-unit property now boasts three units, after conversion of the basement's coal room into a one bedroom apartment. This unit has immaculate, multi-color, polished concrete floors that are historically compatible with the late 1 gth century structure. Original barnboards and built- in shelving were immaculately refurbished and kept in their original location throughout the property. The first and second floor bathrooms have original clawfoot bathtubs and pedestal sinks. The first-floor kitchen contains refurbished cabinetry along with additional fabricated cabinets to match and add additional storage. Moreover, a new sink was installed, while preserving the original cabinets, which was not an easy feat. The entire property has original wood, trim, and pocket doors. New utilities were installed by channeling out walls and Cal coat was applied to cover holes and in keeping with the historic materials and features of the home. On the exterior, all storm windows and doors were removed and replaced with wood storms to fabricate the original character of the facade. All doors are original with fabricated panels that are consistent with the period. The north side garage was given a face lift and a new foundation poured. The garage facade is a wonderful combination of brick and limestone with charming cedar shake shingles. The concrete deck was removed, revealing an original wood deck, which had decayed over time. The deck was rebuilt to resemble the original dimensions and character. The Stelpflugs and Carner put in a lot of sweat equity into this property that took a few months longer to complete than originally projected, but was well worth the wait. 3 5) James Kunnert- 302 Locust Street This 1901, two-story, commercial building is being recognized for the amazing vision and effort put forth by James Kunnert to rehabilitate the former covered, clad, and plastered building into the brick gem it is today. The interior of the building was completely gutted and Kunnert preserved the original floors and limestone walls. These original features are the centerpiece of the interior renovation. All plumbing and electrical was replaced throughout the structure and a lift was added. On the exterior, stucco, wood cladding, siding and a variety of other recent treatments were removed to expose the original openings, brick, and limestone foundation. Masonry was repointed and cleaned. Windows that had been previously infilled were opened and new windows were installed. The storefront also was updated using materials that offer a modern appeal while still being respectful of the historic character of the building. This remarkable effort exemplifies what vision and investment can create. This once dated building has been transformed into a wonderful building that contributes to the visual and social appeal of the neighborhood. Recommendation The Historic Preservation Commission invites the City Council to join us in recognizing the exemplary rehabilitation efforts of the 2017 Ken Kringle Historic Preservation Award projects. The Commission also encourages City Council members to check out these projects in person. Thank you for your continuing support of historic preservation in Dubuque. 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