Minutes_Historic Preservation Commission 8 17 17City of Dubuque
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September 18, 2017
Consent Items # 1.
ITEM TITLE: Minutes and Reports Submitted
SUMMARY: City Council Proceedings of 915, 9/6, 9/11; Historic
Preservation Commission of 8/17; Library Board of
Trustees Update 8124; Long Range Planning Advisory
Commission of 8/23, 9/12; Zoning Board of Adjustment of
8124; Proof of publication for City Council Proceedings of
8121; Proof of publication for List of Claims and Summary
of Revenues for Month Ending 7/31
SUGGESTED DISPOSITION: Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
ATTACHMENTS:
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City Council Proceedings of 9/5/17
City Council Proceedings of 9/6/17
City Council Proceedings of 9/11/17
Historic Preservation Commission Minutes of 8/17/17
Library Board of Trustees Update of 08/24/2017
Long Range Planning Advisory Commission Minutes of
8/23/17
Long Range Planning Advisory Commission Minutes of
9/12/17
Zoning Board of Adjustment Minutes of 8/24/17
Proof of Publication for City Council Proceedings of
8/21/17
Proof of Publication for List of Claims/Summary of
Revenues for ME 7/31/17
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THE CITY OF
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Masterpiece on the Mississippi
Dubuque
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DRAFT
MINUTES
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
REGULAR SESSION
5:30 p.m.
Thursday, August 17, 2017
Room 250, Historic Federal Building
Commissioners Present: Chairperson Emily Hilgendorf, Commissioners Christina
Monk, Al Kopcyzk, David Klavitter, John McAndrews, Juan Nieto, and Joseph Rapp.
Commissioners Excused: Bob McDonell.
Commissioners Unexcused: None.
Staff Members Present: Laura Carstens and David Johnson.
CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Hilgendorf at 5:34
p.m.
AFFIDAVIT OF COMPLIANCE: Staff presented an Affidavit of Compliance verifying
the meeting was being held in compliance with the Iowa Open Meetings Law.
MINUTES: Motion by Klavitter, seconded by Monk, to approve the minutes of the July
20, 2017 meeting as submitted. Motion carried by the following vote: Aye — Rapp,
Klavitter, Kopcyzk, Monk, McAndrews, Nieto, and Hilgendorf; Nay — None
Design Review/1358 Locust Street: Application of Tanya Billmeyer-Finn for a
Certificate of Appropriateness to replace the front porch for property located at 1358
Locust St. in the Jackson Park Historic District.
Staff Member Johnson reviewed the staff report. Tanya Billmeyer-Finn, 1982 Rosemont,
presented the application. She explained she acquired both sides of the building and
the building is now under singular ownership. Ms. Finn explained the new porch will
match the other side with a smaller footprint that will extend the length of the entrance.
She explained the materials and design will be same as 1344 Locust.
The Commission stated the proposed porch is a good alternative, given the condition of
the current porch. The applicant explained the dormer will stay the same but be painted
to color coordinate with 1344 Locust. She explained the paint on the limestone window
lintels and sills will be removed. All wood trim will be painted to color coordinate. The
new steps for the porch will match the steps at 1344 Locust.
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The Commission and staff discussed the proposed porch and compliance with the
Architectural Guidelines. Staff explained the porches are not original and no historic
documentation exists so there is flexibility in design. Staff confirmed the proposed porch
appears to be in conformance with the Architectural Guidelines.
The Commission discussed whether the scale of the dormer would be out of balance
with a smaller porch. The Commission stated if the dormer is painted to color
coordinate, it will minimize the effect. The Commission discussed the historical
significance of the porch and options for design. The applicant explained she would like
to save the big porch, but it cannot be saved. She stated the building is a shell and
resources must be spent elsewhere. The Commission discussed wanting the landing
and stair profiles to match.
Motion by Monk, seconded by Nieto, to approve the Certificate of Appropriateness to
replace the front porch at 1358 Locust Street with the condition that the front plane, roof
lines, and details of the porch match as close as possible. Motion carried by the
following vote: Aye — Rapp, Klavitter, Kopcyzk, Monk, McAndrews, Nieto, and
Hilgendorf; Nay — None.
ITEMS FROM PUBLIC: None.
ITEMS FROM COMMISSION:
Ham House Restoration: Andrew and Emily McCready, 240 W. 2nd Street, 563 Design,
presented an overview of the Ham House Exterior Historic Rehabilitation. The design
team included 563 Design and Walter Segovic Architects. He stated Evans -Mason, Inc.
was the masonry contractor.
Mr. McCready reviewed the water and humidity challenges and remedies with the
building. He reviewed the scope and treatment approach to repointing the building. He
explained how window sills and lintels were repaired. He noted chimneys were
repointed and some brick had to be replaced due to damage resulting from improper
mortar having been previously used. Mr. McCready noted mortar was sampled and
tested to develop an original mortar. He explained local sand was used to help match
texture and color. The Commission and Mr. McCready discussed where the stone was
likely sourced, noting no one is certain. Commissioners thanked Mr. McCready for the
presentation, and Commissioner Rapp for arranging for the presentation.
ITEMS FROM STAFF:
CLG Grant Application for HPC Scholarships: Staff Member Carstens reviewed the
CLG Grant Application for Historic Preservation Scholarships. She explained the
scholarships will allow for two or more Commissioners to attend the 2018 National
Alliance of Preservation Commissions FORUM to be held in Des Moines on July 18th
through the 22nd. Commissioner Klavitter noted he is a NAPC Member and
recommends membership. The Commission thanked staff for pursuing the grant funds.
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National Park Service 50th Anniversary Certificate: Staff Member Carsten referenced
the certificate provided by the National Park Service and Iowa Department of Cultural
Affairs which has recognized that Dubuque has been a Certified Local Government
partner in the Federal preservation program since 1985. She noted it is in celebration of
the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966. She explained the certificate will be
forwarded to City Council.
Building Services Historic Preservation Enforcement Report: Staff Member Johnson
reviewed the Building Services Historic Preservation Enforcement Report noting the
Building Services Department is attempting to schedule a Building Code Board of
Appeals hearing in September for the property at 1492 Locust Street. He explained the
city's appeal petition for title to the property at 1589-1591 Bluff Street is still pending.
Staff Approvals: Staff Member Johnson reviewed recent staff approvals.
ADJOURNMENT: Motion by Monk, seconded by Nieto, to adjourn the August 17, 2017
Commission meeting. Motion carried by the following vote: Aye — Klavitter, Kopcyzk,
Monk, McAndrews, Nieto, Rapp, and Hilgendorf; Nay — None.
The meeting adjourned at 6:45 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Laura Carstens, Planning Services Manager Adopted