Minutes_Historic Preservation Commission 9 21 17City of Dubuque
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October 16, 2017
Consent Items # 1.
Minutes and Reports Submitted
City Council Proceedings of 10/2, 10/3; Five Flags Civic
Center Commission of 9/25; Historic Preservation
Commission of 9/21; Library Board of Trustees Council
Update #154 of 9/27; Park and Recreation Commission of
9/19; Transit Advisory Board of 9/19; Zoning Advisory
Commission of 10/4; Zoning Board of Adjustment of 9/28;
Proof of Publication for City Council Proceedings of 9/18;
Proof of Publication for List of Claims and Summary of
Revenues for Month Ending 8/31.
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City Council Proceedings of 10/3/17 Supporting
City Council Proceedings of 10/2/17 Supporting
Five Flags Civic Center Commission Minutes of 9/25/17 Supporting
Historic Preservation Commission Minutes of 9/21/17
Library Board of Trustees #164 Update of 9/27/17
Park and Recreation Commission Minutes of 9/19/17
Transit Advisory Board Minues of 9/19/17
Zoning Advisory Commission Minutes of 10/4/17
Zoning Board of Adjustment Minutes of 9/28/17
Proof of Publication for City Council Proceedings of
9/18/17
Proof of Publication for List of Claims/Summary of
Revenues for ME 8/31/17
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HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
REGULAR SESSION
530 p m
Thursday, September 21, 2017
City Council Chamber, Historic Federal Building
Commissioners Present: Chairperson Emily Hilgendorf, Commissioners Christina
Monk, Al Kopcyzk, David Klavitter, Bob McDonell, and John McAndrews
Commissioners Excused: Commissioners Nieto and Rapp
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 30
p
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JFFIDA,JT OF CO�UIP .IANCE 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
August 17, 2017 meeting as submitted Motion carried by the following vote Aye —
Monk, Kopcyzk, Klavitter, McAndrews and Hilgendorf, Abstain - McDonell, Nay — None
DESIGN REVIEW Application of Christopher Winter for a Certificate of Appropriateness
for property located at 514 Loras Boulevard in the West 11th Street Historic District
Staff Member Johnson reviewed the staff report Mr Winter presented the application
He reviewed the scope of work completed and proposed storefront features and design
He asked the Commission what they thought of leaving the glass above the entryway
open The Commission stated it was their preference the transom be a continuous band
and not recessed
Motion by Monk, seconded by Klavitter, to approve the storefront design as submitted
with the continuous transom band along the front to closely replicate the original
condition Motion carried by the following vote Aye — Monk, Kopcyzk, Klavitter,
McDonell, McAndrews and Hilgendorf, Nay — None
ITEMS FROM PUBLIC None
ITEMS FROM COMMISSION
Commissioner Monk suggested the Commission look into the ArchiTrek program The
Commission discussed the program and walking tours
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September 21, 2017
Commissioner Klavitter stated he had someone contact him about a project on the 900
block of Main Street. He explained the building proposed for alteration is an intact
example of 1960's modern design. Staff and the Commission noted the importance of
updating phased surveys and carefully looking at the period of significance as it relates
to the significance criteria and historical themes.
ITEMS FROM STAFF:
Building Services Historic Preservation Enforcement Report: Staff Member Johnson
noted updates are provided in bold. The Commission noted the excellent paint work at
1921 Madison Street.
Staff Approvals: The Commission reviewed recent projects Staff has signed off on.
Historic Preservation Capital Improvement Proiects: Staff Member Carstens reviewed
Capital Improvement Projects related to the Historic Preservation Program. She
reviewed the Historic Preservation Revolving Loan Fund and Rehabilitation Grant noting
both will be requested again in the budget. She reviewed past unfunded projects
included the Historic Preservation Economic Impact Study and Master Plan and Historic
District Entry signs. She explained Council was not supportive in the past of the Entry
Sign Project, but they did indicate interest in the Economic Impact Study if the
Commission can find matching funds.
Commissioners reviewed opportunities to partner with other groups, including the Smart
Growth Coalition and Heritage Works, to help leverage funds and resources.
Commissioner Klavitter noted Heritage Works has discussed options for funding the
signs. Staff and the Commission discussed seeking private funding to implement the
project in phases.
The Commission discussed seeking private funding sources for the Economic Impact
Study. Staff Member Carstens stated she will submit the Economic Impact Study for
funding this year, noting private fundraising will be the role of the Commission.
Commissioners agreed.
ADJOURNMENT: Motion by Monk, seconded by Klavitter, to adjourn the September
21, 2017 Historic Preservation Commission meeting. Motion carried by the following
vote: Aye — Monk, Kopcyzk, Klavitter, McDonell, McAndrews and Hilgendorf; Nay —
None.
The meeting adjourned at 6:07 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Laura Carstens, Planning Services Manager Adopted