Individual Historic Designation_44 Main StreetPlanning Services Deparhnent
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50 West 13~ Street
Dubuque, IA 52001-486.4
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THE CITY OF
DUB E
Masterpiece on the Mississippi
November 25, 2009
The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
City of Dubuque
City Hall - 50 W. 13t" Street
Dubuque, IA 52001
RE: Individual Historic Designation of 44 Main Street
Dear Mayor and City Council Members:
The Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) has reviewed the application of Chris
Miller for individual historical designation of the property located at 44 Main Street. The
nomination is enclosed.
Discussion
The HPC held a public hearing on November 19, 2009 to review the application for
individual historical designation of 44 Main Street. The application, staff report, and
proposed ordinance are enclosed. There were no public comments.
Background
In 2006, the City Council approved extending historic designation to qualifying individual
properties which are not of a landmark status or located within a historic district.
Individually Designated Historic Properties (IDHP) have prehistoric, historic,
architectural, archeological and cultural significance. They are subject to design review
of exterior changes by the HPC: They also are eligible for historic preservation funding.
Recommendation
By a vote of 5 to 0, the Commission recommends approving 44 Main Street as an IDHP,
noting the building has a high level of integrity with the exception of the windows that
are missing; it has an interesting history and architecture for the City of Dubuque; and
the property has been determined individually eligible for listing in the National Register
of Historic Places based on its distinctive architectural characteristics.
The HPC further recommends that City Council forward the proposed ordinance and
supporting documents to the State Historical Society of Iowa (SHSI) for review and
comment, and set a public hearing date. The recommended public hearing date is
January 18, 2010 to allow for the SHSI 30-day review period.
Individual Historic Designation - 44 Main Street
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Code of Ordinances Correction
The enclosed proposed ordinance to add 44 Main Street as an IDHP also includes
adding 2537 Windsor Avenue as an IDHP. City Council approved Ordinance 46-08 on
July 7, 2008 establishing 2537 Windsor as an IDHP. The amendment occurred during
the development of the Unified Development Code and was inadvertently absent from
the approved Article 10. The enclosed proposed ordinance corrects the omission.
Respectfully submitted,
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Chris Wand, Vice-Chairperson
Historic Preservation Commission
Enclosures
cc: Michael Van Milligen, City Manager
Prepared by: Laura Carstens, City Planner Address: City Hall, 50 W. 13th St. Telephone: 589 -4210
Returned to: Jeanne Schneider, City Clerk Address: City Hall, 50 W. 13th St. Telephone: 589 -4120
ORDINANCE NO. 3 -10
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 16, UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE OF THE
CITY OF DUBUQUE CODE OF ORDINANCES BY ADDING ARTICLE 10- 7(C)(4)
ESTABLISHING AN INDIVIDUALLY DESIGNATED HISTORIC PROPERTY AT 2537
WINDSOR AVENUE AND BY ADDING ARTICLE 10- 7(C)(5) ESTABLISHING AN
INDIVIDUALLY DESIGNATED HISTORIC PROPERTY AT 44 MAIN STREET.
Whereas, the Historic Preservation Commission, at the request of the property
owners, has recommended an amendment to Title 16, Unified Development Code of the
City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances, to establish Individually Designated Historic
Properties at 2537 Windsor Avenue and 44 Main Street as they are consistent with the
criteria for said designation; and
Whereas, the City of Dubuque may establish Individually Designated Historic
Properties to recognize those properties that have historical, architectural, or cultural
significance which are not of landmark status or located within a historic district.
Whereas, Individually Designated Historic Properties qualify for historic
preservation funding and require design review for exterior alterations.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. Article 10 -7(C), Individually Designated Historic Properties, Title 16,
Unified Development Code of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances, is hereby
amended by adding the following new subsections:
(4) The buildings, structures, objects, sites and property situated on Lot 20
Staffords Add, also known as 2537 Windsor Avenue.
(5) The buildings, structures, objects, sites and property situated on Lots 13,
14 & 15 of W 1/2 Blk 1 Dubuque Harbor Co Add, also known as 44 Main Street.
Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect immediately upon publication, as
provided by law.
Attest:
Passed, approved and adopted this 19 day of January, 2010.
Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
David T. Resnick, Mayor Pro -Tem.
THE CITY OF
DUB E
Masterpiece on the Mississippi
Dubuque
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PLANNING APPLICATION FORM
^Variance
^Conditional Use Permit
^Appeal
^Special Exception
^Limited Setback Waiver
^Rezoning
^Planned District
^Preliminary Plat
^Minor Final Plat
^Text Amendment
^Simple Site Plan
^Minor Site Plan
^Major Site Plan
^Major Final Plat
^Simple Subdivision
^Annexation
^Temporary Use Permit
City of Dubuque
Planning Services Department
Dubuque, IA 52001-4864
Phone: 563-589-4210
Fax: 563-589-4221
^Certificate of Economic Non-Viability
®Certificate of Appropriateness
^Historic Designation
^Neighborhood Assoc
^Advisory Design Review
^Other:
Please tune or Drint legibly in ink
Property owner(s): 40 Main, LLC Phone: (302) 479-9500
Address: 1415 Foulk Rd., #104 City: Wilmington ~ State: Deleware Zip: 19803
Fax Number: (302) 479-9200 Cellular Number: ,(563 580-9306 E-mail Address: pduffyC~chathambay.com
Applicant/Agent: Chris Miller Phone: (563) 580-9306
Address: 3211 N. Cedar Court City: Dubuque State: IA Zip:52003
Fax: Cell: (563) 580-9306 E-mail: ChrisC~millerdevelopmentgroup.com
Site location/address: 42 & 44 Main Street
Existing zoning: C-4 Downtown Commercial Proposed zoning: N A District: Individual & DDG Landmark: No
Legal Description (Bidwell parcel ID# or lot number/block number/subdivision): 10-25-290-009 & 10-25-290-010
Total properly (lot) area (square feet or acres): 0.45 Acres
Describe proposal and reason necessary (attach a letter of explanation, if needed): Rehabilitate 42 & 44 Main Street
CERTIFICATION: I/we, the undersigned, do hereby certify that:
1. It is the property owner's responsibility to locate property lines and to check your abstract for easements and restrictive
covenants.
2. The information submitted herein is true and correct to the best of my/our knowledge and upon submittal becomes public
record;
3. Fees are not refundable and payment does not guarantee approval; and
4. All additional required wri nand graphic materials are attached. ~
Property Owner(s): Date: f~ , '' O `~'
Applicant/Agent:
Date:
FOR OFFICE USE ONLY -APPLICATION SUBMITTAL CHECKLIST
Fee: 0 Received by;,,_7~.,.~f~ Date: k 2 o Docket: N~y~~~~ ~?. ~?
® Site/sketch plan
® Improvement plans
^ Conceptual Development Plan ^Photo ^ Plat ,
^ Design review project description ~ Floor plan ~ Other: Part of the Tax Credit Application
DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED PROJECT
(use additional pages :as needed)
Please describe your project, indicating the existing materials and their cond. ition and the
reason for the proposed wvork; 40 Main is a thee story, red brick warehouse
totaling approximately 29x000.'square feet. The owners of 40 Main are perfoi~rtrg a gut
rehabilitation and converting the use of the property from a vacant warehouse to a
mixed-use proj ect containing one story of commercial space and two stories of marl~et rate
apartments.
~Ihat'alternative remedies have you considered to solve your problem or meet~your
needs? Due to :the extensive nature of the rehabilitation (6,400,040 proj ect scope)
and th.e view use of the property after .construction, no alternatives exist other than the
proposed alterations.
Please indicate the type of construction materials to be used iri this project: The
bkiidi~g materials will consist of the. wine as, or ve~,~ sii-nlar materials to, what carreritly
exists, Ail necessary steps are being taken so that final product will adhere to the Secretary
of the Interior's standards for historic renovation projects.
'What is your timeiine for completion of the proposed project? The,pro,~ect began .iii
'September, 2009 acid is .projected to take 8-10 months to complete.
What is the estimated project cost? Approximately $6,000,OOQ
Will you do the work yourself, or use a contractor? The owners of the property will
perform the renovation themselves through their construct~ori management company.; a
combination of Chatham Bay and Miller Development Group
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CONTINUATION/AMENDMENT SHEET
Historic Preservation
Certification Application
Shields & Bradley Block
40-48 Main Street, Dubuque, IA
Instructions. Read the Instructions carefully before completing. Type, or print clearly in black ink. Use this sheet to continue sections of the Part 1 and Part 2 ap-
plication, or to amend an application already submitted. Photocopy additional sheets as needed.
This sheet: ^ continues Part 1 ^continues Part 2 ^ amends Part 1 ^amends Part 2 NPS Project Number: 21370
RE: Part 2, Item #1
Architectural Features: Brick Exterior Walls
Date of Feature: 1894, subsequent changes
Existing Feature and Condition:
40-42 Main Street: The masonry scope approved in the Part 2 application for 40-42 Main Street included:
repointing, replacement of damaged brick, and masonry cleaning.
In their conditional approval of the Part 2, NPS applied the following condition pertaining to the masonry:
Brick Cleaning -Cleaning of exterior masonry must be accomplished using the gentlest means possible
without damaging or substantially alter[ing] the surface of the masonry. This work must be
accomplished in accordance with the guidance provided in Preservation Brief 1, Assessing Cleaning and
Water-Repellent Treatments for Historic Masonry Buildings. Good quality overall and close-up color
photographs of the masonry before and after cleaning must be submitted with the Request for
Certification of Completed Work.
44-48 Main Street: The three-story Schroeder-Kleine Grocer Co. Warehouse building (44-48 Main Street)
was designed in the Romanesque style and has three exposed exterior elevations: north, west and east; while
the south elevation is a party wall shared with 40-42 Main St. The building is constructed of red brick laid in
a common bond. Articulation is provided by brick corbelling, brick moulds, and the incorporation of brick
header and soldier courses and brick panel details. Within the southernmost bay on the first floor of the west
(Main Street) elevation, a significant section of brick was previously removed when the storefront window
was converted for use as a garage.
Work and Impact on Feature:
In response to the NPS condition, masonry cleaning on both 40-42 Main Street and 44-48 Main Street will be
accomplished in accordance with Preservation Brief 1, Assessing Cleaning and Water-Repellent Treatments
for Historic Masonry Buildings.
40-42 Main Street
Subsequent to Part 2 conditional approval, the fagade conditions have been more fully evaluated and it is
apparent that the scope of brick replacement will need to be expanded. Following the masonry inspection, it
has become apparent that a significant amount of deterioration has occurred to the existing masonry and
CONTINUATION/AMENDMENT SHEET
Historic Preservation
Certification Application
Shields & Bradley Block
40-48 Main Street, Dubuque, IA
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plication, or to amend an application already submitted. Photocopy additional sheets as needed.
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mortar joints. Conditions of deterioration noted in the Exterior Masonry Report (see attached) include: water
damage due to open, joints, shifting of the structure, broken brick and poorly executed previous repairs. It has
been determined that all mortar joints must be repaired and spot pointed, and that sections of the masonry
must be reconstructed to remedy structural issues. Spot pointing will be completed in accordance with
Preservation Brief 2, Repointing Mortar Joints in Historic Masonry Buildings as described on the attached
masonry report. The spot pointing will closely match the historic mortar joint in profile, texture, color and
material.
In addition, it has been determined that localized areas of brick have previously undergone unsympathetic
repairs and alterations. Conditions in these areas range from "poorly reconstructed parapet walls to small
areas repaired with modern brick to alterations to original openings using modern brick and mortar." In
these limited areas which are illustrated on the attached Marked Elevation Drawings, reconstruction is
necessary. These areas will be reconstructed utilizing salvaged brick and new brick where necessary. The
new brick will closely match the color, texture, shape and size of the historic brick. The areas of
reconstruction will be pointed to closely match the historic mortar material, color, texture and joint profile.
44-48 Main Street - In the expanded project, the masonry scope outlined for 40-42 Main Street, including
brick cleaning, pointing and replacement of damaged brick will also be undertaken on 44-48 Main Street. In
limited areas, which are illustrated on the attached Annotated Brick Replacement drawings, reconstruction is
necessary and will be completed utilizing salvaged brick and new historically compatible brick. The new
brick will closely match the color, texture, shape and size of the historic brick. The areas of reconstruction
will be pointed to closely match the historic mortar material, color, texture and joint profile.
Within the southernmost bay on the first floor of the west (Main Street) elevation, the infilled modern garage
opening will be removed and a new storefront will be installed based on an historic photograph that was
located during research (see attached). The brick to the north and south of the storefront will be
reconstructed utilizing brick that will closely match the color, texture, shape and size of the historic brick.
The area of reconstruction will be pointed to closely match the historic mortar material, color, texture and
joint profile.
To meet code requirements a new stair tower will be constructed on the unfenestrated secondary north
elevation which is utilitarian in character. The stair tower will be constructed of brick that will closely match
the size, color and texture of the brick on the north elevation. The stair tower will be three stories in height
to match the remainder of the north elevation.
Photos: 40-42 Main Street-1-45
44-48 Main Street-1, 3, 5-10, 13-15, 17-21
Drawings: EX201-202, A201-202
Other: Exterior Masonry Report, Annotated Brick Replacement Drawings
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CONTINUATION/AMENDMENT SHEET
Historic Preservation
Certification Application
Shields & Bradley Block
40-48 Main Street, Dubuque, IA
Instructions. Read the Instructions carefully before completing. Type, or print clearly In black ink. Use this sheet to continue secllons of the Part 1 and Part 2 ap-
plication, or to amend an application already submitted. Photocopy additional sheets as needed.
This sheet: ^ continues Part 1 ^continues Part 2 ^ amends Part 1 ^amends Part 2 NPS Project Number: 21370
RE: Part 2, Item #2
Architectural Features: Interior Brick Walls
Date of Feature: 1894, subsequent changes
Existing Feature and Condition:
40-42 Main Street: The scope of work approved for the interior brick walls in the Part 2 application for 40-42
Main Street included.: soda cleaning, and repair or replacement of damaged brick where necessary.
In their conditional approval of the Part 2, NPS applied the following condition pertaining to the interior
brick walls:
Interior Wall Surfaces -Interior brick walls must remain exposed throughout the building to the greatest
extent possible to preserve the building's historic industrial character. Please submit any proposal to
cover the brick walls for evaluation, review and approval to the IA SHPO and NPS to insure
conformance with the Standards. Photographs showing this condition has been met must be submitted
with the Request for Certification of Completed Work.
44-48 Main Street: Like the adjacent 40-42 Main Street, the Schroeder-Kleine Grocer Co. Warehouse
building (44-48 Main Street) contains exposed brick interior walls that are predominantly unpainted. On the
south wall at the first floor, unsympathetic repointing was previously undertaken.
Work and Impact on Feature: In the expanded project, the scope outlined for the interior brick walls of
40-42 Main Street, including brick cleaning and replacement of damaged brick, will also be undertaken on
44-48 Main Street.
In response to the NPS condition, the interior brick walls will remain exposed throughout the interiors of
both 40-42 Main Street and 44-48 Main Street to the greatest extent possible and will be unpainted. In very
limited areas (where kitchens or bathrooms abut brick walls and in mechanical rooms) the brick will be
finished with drywall. .
Photos: 40-42 Main Street - 50-61, 63-69
44-48 Main Street - 26-29, 32-33, 43-46, 50-63
Drawings: EX101-103, A101-103
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Historic Preservation
Certification Application
Shields & Bradley Block
40-48 Main Street, Dubuque, IA
Instructions. Read the instructions carefully before completing. Type, or print clearly in black ink. Use this sheet to continue sections of the Part 1 and Part 2 ap-
plication, or to amend an application already submitted. Photocopy additional sheets as needed.
This sheet: ^ continues Part 1 ^continues Parl 2 ^ amends Part 1 ^amends Part 2 NPS Protect Number; 2I37o
RE: Part 2, Item #3
Architectural Features: Windows
Date of Feature: 1894, subsequent changes
Existing Feature and Condition:
40-42 Main Street: All basement window openings are infilled with brick or CMU.
44-48 Main Street: Like the adjacent 40-42 Main Street, the Schroeder-Kleine Grocer Co. Warehouse
building (44-48 Main Street) is fenestrated with wood windows. The primary, west elevation, contains
ahiminum replacement units at the second floor with 1/1 wood windows with 1-light transoms at the third
floor, though in many instances the openings are boarded over and the sash removed. The north elevation
contains a single window opening with a modern aluminum window. The east (rear) elevation, contains 4/4
wood sash, though a large percentage of openings are boarded over with the sash removed or have been
replaced with modern aluminum 4/4 sash. All basement window openings are infilled with brick or CMU.
As detailed in the enclosed Window Conditions Assessment, a substantial number of existing windows are
modern aluminum replacement units. The wood windows that remain, survive in generally poor condition
with conditions of wood deterioration and broken and missing sash elements apparent.
Work and Impact on Feature:
Throughout the building, the basement window openings will be reestablished with 6-light wood windows.
44-48 Main Street - As detailed in the enclosed Window Conditions Assessment, the conditions of the
windows are such that retention is.no longer feasible and thus replacement is required. The predominant
replacement window will be a wood 4/4 window, with wood 1/1 windows installed on the west elevation to
match the historic conditions. On the third floor of the west elevation, the windows will be wood 1/1 units
with transoms to match the historic conditions.
New 1/1 wood windows framed by brick lintels and composite sills to simulate stone will be installed in the
new stair tower that will be constructed on the north elevation. The 1/1 window configuration is intended to
allow the windows to be readily distinguishable as not original to the building.
Photos: 44-48 Main Street -Window Survey Photos
Drawings: EX201-202, A201-202
Other: Window Conditions Assessment for 44-48 Main Street, Historic Photo of 44-48 Main Street
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CONTINUATION/AMENDMENT SHEET
Historic Preservation
Certification Application
Shields & BradleYBlock
40-48 Main Street, Dubuque, IA
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pllcation, or to amend an application already submitted. PI
This sheet: ^ continues Part 1 ^continues Part 2
RE: Part 2, Item #4
Type, or print clearly In black ink. Use this sheet to continue sections of the Part 1 and Part 2 ap-
~py addHional sheets as needed.
^ amends Part 1 ^amends Part 2 NPS Protect Number: 21370
Architectural Features: Limestone Foundation Walls
Date of Feature: 1894, subsequent changes
Existing Feature and Condition:
40-42 Main Street: The scope of work approved for.the limestone foundation in the Part 2 application for 40-
42 Main Street included: cleaning, repointing, replacement of the limestone where missing, and painting of
the existing concrete block window infill to match the adjacent limestone.
In their conditional approval of the Part 2, the NPS did not include any conditions pertaining to the
limestone.
44-48 Main Street: Like the adjacent 40-42 Main Street, the Schroeder-Kleine Grocer Co. Warehouse
building (44-48 Main Street) contains a limestone base. The primary (west) elevation also contains
limestone belt courses at the three sill lines. The limestone base was previously removed at the southernmost
bay of the west elevation when a garage entrance was constructed. Each entrance on the west elevation
contains limestone voussoirs and imposts, though the face of the limestone at these locations was previously
removed. Limestone imposts also adorn the windows on the third floor of the west elevation. The windows
throughout the building contain smooth limestone sills.
Work and Impact on Feature: In the expanded project, the masonry scope outlined for 40-42 Main Street,
including limestone cleaning, repointing and replacement of damaged limestone, will also be undertaken on
44-48 Main Street. At the southernmost bay on the west elevation of 44-48 Main Street, the extant garage
opening will be reconstructed as a storefront window based on an historic photograph that was located during
research (see attached). The limestone base will be reconstructed to closely match the historic appearance.
Photos: 40-42 Main Street -1-7, 16, 18-22, 30, 32, 35, 38-42, 70-71
44-48 Main Street -1-3, 5-10, 18
Drawings: EX201-202, A201-202
Other: Historic Photo of 44-48 Main Street
CONTINUATION/AMENDMENT SHEET
Historic Preservation
Certification Application
Shields & Bradley Block
40-48 Main Street, Dubuque, IA
Instructions. Read the instructions carefully before completing. Type, or print clearly in black ink. Use this sheet to continue sections of the Part 1 and Part 2 ap-
plication, or to amend an application already submitted. Photocopy additional sheets as needed.
This sheet: ^ continues Part 1 ^continues Part 2 ^ amends Part 1 ^amends Part 2 IJPS Project Number: 21370
12E: Part 2, Item #5
Architectural Features: Wood Structure
Date of Feature: 1894, subsequent changes
Existing Feature and Condition:
40-42 Main Street: The scope of work approved for the wood structure in the Part 2 application for 40-42
Main Street included: soda cleaning and sealing of the columns and ceiling beams. Existing wood columns,
beams, floor joists and roof joists were to remain exposed where possible.
In their conditional approval of the Part 2, the NPS did not include any conditions pertaining to the wood
structure.
44-48 Main Street: Like the adjacent 40-42 Main Street, the Schroeder-Kleine Grocer Co. Warehouse
building (44-48 Main Street) contains exposed wood columns, beams, floor joists and roof joists.
Work and Impact on Feature: In the expanded project, the scope outlined for the treatment of the wood
structure in 40-42 Main Street, including soda cleaning and sealing of the wood columns, beams, floor joists
and roof joists, will also be undertaken on 44-48 Main Street. The wooden structural elements in 44-48 Main
Street will remain exposed except in a limited number of areas where painted gypsum board will be utilized
to conceal plumbing or to meet fire rating.
Photos: 40-42 Main Street - 49-60, 62-70
44-48 Main Street - 22, 24-25, 34-35, 37-40, 43-46, 49-54, 56-63
Drawings: EX101-103, A101-103
CONTINUATION/AMENDMENT SHEET
Historic Preservation
Certification Application
Shields & Bradley Block
40-48 Main Street, Dubuque, IA
Instructions. Read the instructions carefully before completing. Type, or print clearly In black Ink. Use this sheet to continue sections of the Part 7 and Part 2 ap-
plication, or to amend an application already submitted. Photocopy additional sheets as needed.
This sheet: ^ continues Part 1 ^continues Part 2 ^ amends Part 1 ^amends Part 2 NPS Project Number: 21370
RE: Part 2, Item #6
Architectural Features:. Wood Floors
Date of Feature: 1894, subsequent changes
Existing Feature and Condition:
40-42 Main Street: The scope of work approved for the wood floors in the Part 2 application for 40-42 Main
Street included: covering the existing wood floors with gypcrete to provide the necessary fire ratings between
levels and the installation of new wood floors (closely matching the existing) on the upper two floors except
in kitchens, bathrooms and laundry closets. In those rooms, the floors would be stained concrete.
In their conditional approval of the Part 2, the NPS did not include any conditions pertaining to the wood
floors.
44-48 Main Street: Like the adjacent 40-42 Main Street, the Schroeder-Kleine Grocer Co. Warehouse
building (44-48 Main Street) contains uneven wood floors with varying degrees of finish. In areas, the floors
have warped and are stained and have suffered from water infiltration. In many areas, the floors have been
painted.
Work and Impact on Feature:
40-42 Main Street: The scope of work will proceed as approved in the Part 2.
44-48 Main Street: In the expanded project, the scope outlined for the treatment of the wood floors in 40-42
Main Street, including the covering of the floors with gypcrete to provide the necessary fire ratings and the
installation of new wood floors (closely matching the existing) on the upper two floors except in kitchens,
bathrooms and laundry closets, will also be undertaken on 44-48 Main Street. In kitchens, bathrooms and
laundry rooms, the floors will be stained concrete as was approved in the Part 2 for 40-42 Main Street.
Photos: 40-42 Main Street - 54-60, 64-69
44-48 Main Street - 22-25, 34-39, 43-45, 47, 49-63
Drawings: EX101-103, A101-103
CONTINUATION/AMENDMENT SHEET
Historic Preservation
Certification Application
Shields & Bradlev Block
40-48 Main Street, Dubuque, IA
Instructions. Read the instructions carefully before completing. Type, or print clearly In black ink. Use this sheet to continue sections of the Part 1 and Part 2 ap-
plication, orto amend an application already submitted. Photocopy additional sheets as needed.
This sheet: ^ continues Part 1 ^continues Part 2 ^ amends Part 1 ^amends Part 2 NPS Protect Number: 21370
RE: Part 2, Item #7
Architectural Features: Storefronts and Doors
Date of Feature: 1894, subsequent changes
Existing Feature and Condition:
40-42 Main Street: As noted in the Part 2 application for 40-42 Main Street, the storefronts on the primary
(west) elevation and the southwest elevation had been previously modified. It was proposed in the Part 2
application that the storefronts would be recreated. The cast iron columns that were presumed to exist would
be re-exposed, cleaned and repainted. If it was determined that the cast iron columns did not exist, new
columns would be installed to match the appearance of the originals. The existing storefront infill would be
removed and new wood storefront windows with solid panels below and transoms above would be installed
between the cast iron columns.
On the east and south elevations, it was proposed in the Part 2 that the former loading doors would be
removed and replaced with double-leaf glazed aluminum storefront doors with sidelights and transom.
In their conditional approval of the Part 2, the NPS included the following conditions pertaining to the
storefronts and doors.
Storefronts -All glass must be clear and without tint and all wood elements must be painted.
West Elevation -The proposed storefront configuration for the most northern bay (currently a garage
opening is acceptable provided the horizontal bar/mullion between the door and the transom is
eliminated. Also, the conceptfor a new door in the center of the building is acceptable; however the
elevation plans do not give details of this feature. The new door must be compatible. Moreover, there is
a discrepancy regarding the new steps and railingfor this new entry door. The concept is illustrated in
drawingA4.1 dated 11-1-07 is acceptable. The concept showing a landing extending across several
storefront bays show in drawingAl.l dated 11-O1-07 is not acceptable and must be deleted from the
scope of work. Please provide revised detailed drawings of the proposed storefront for review and
approval ~to the IA SHPO and NPS for review and approval.
East Elevation -Existing historic doors must be retained and repaired. Drawing EX4.4 dated 2-25-08
documents the existence of two sets of door openings which appear to be original. Photo 41 appears to
confirm an original door on this elevation. The proposal to remove the existing doors and replace with a
new aluminum frame door and sidelights (DrawingA4.4 dated 11-01-2007) is not acceptable and must
be revised so that the existing historic doors are retained and repaired. Photographs showing this
condition has been met must be submitted with the Request for Certification of Completed Work.
CONTINUATION/AMENDMENT SHEET
Historic Preservation
Certification Application
Shields & Bradley Block
40-48 Main Street, Dubuque, IA
Instructions. Read the instructions carefully before completing. Type, or print clearly in black Ink. Use this sheet to continue sections of the Part 1 and Part 2 ap-
plication or to amend an application already submitted. Photocopy additional sheets as needed.
This sheet: ^ continues Part 1 ^continues Part 2 ^ amends Part 1 ^amends Part 2 NPS Protect Number: 21370
South Elevation -The proposed infill to the existing first floor garage openings is incompatible with the
building's historic character and must be revised. You may keep the existing garage doors/infill, but any
new design must give an appearance of a garage opening. Please see ITS 16 for additional guidance
(enclosed). Please submit a revised design for this feature to the IA SHPO and NPSfor review and
approval.
44-48 Main Street:
West Elevation -The primary, west (Main Street) elevation contains three storefront windows, two entrances
and an infilled modern garage entrance. The storefront window openings are infilled with modern aluminum
siding and single-light windows. The modern garage opening is infilled with aluminum siding and three
narrow aluminum framed single-light windows. The two pedestrian entrances are located above grade and
are accessible via concrete stairs. The entrances are each recessed within modern wood framed vestibules
and contain modern single-leaf aluminum glazed doors with sidelights.
North Elevation -The north elevation has one boarded over modern storefront window at the west end and a
modern porch sheltering two modern pedestrian entrances at the east end. The storefront window at the west
end contains an aluminum window that is boarded over. The westernmost pedestrian entrance contains a
modern double-leaf aluminum French style door. To the immediate east is a modern aluminum single-leaf
door with 9-lights.
East Elevation - On the east elevation, there are two former loading door openings. The opening to the north
is boarded over with plywood. The opening to the south is partially infilled with aluminum and contains a
single-leaf modern flush steel door.
Work and Impact on Feature:
40-42 Main Street - In response to the NPS condition, all storefront glass will be clear and without tint and
the wood elements will be painted.
West Elevation - In response to the NPS condition on the west elevation, the drawings have been revised and
the horizontal bar/mullion between the door and the transom has been eliminated in the northernmost bay.
The door near the center of the building, which was approved in the Part 2, has been further detailed as
requested by NPS and will be asingle-leaf wood glazed door similar in style to the approved doors in the
northernmost and southernmost bays. In response to the NPS condition, the drawings have been revised to
accurately show the new steps and railing that will access this door.
East Elevation -Further study was undertaken on the potential for the reuse of the two existing doors. It was
determined that the existing doors exhibit conditions of wood deterioration are no longer operable, which
CONTINUATION/AMENDMENT SHEET
Historic Preservation
Certification Application
Shields & Bradlev Block
40-48 Main Street. Dubuque, IA
Instructlons. Read the Instructions carefully before completing. Type, or print clearly In black ink. Use this sheet to continue sections of the Part 1 and Part 2 ap-
plication, or to amend an application already submitted. Photocopy additional sheets as needed.
This sheet: ^ continues Part 7 ^continries Part 2 ^ amends Part 1 ^amends Part 2 NPS Project Number: 21370
precludes their reuse. In addition, the sliding operation would not meet ADA requirements. In the revised
plans, the two existing doors will be slid open and will remain fixed against the brick perimeter wall on the
interior. New wood glazed units will be installed within the existing masonry openings to evoke the
character of the former loading doors. These entrances must be ADA accessible as they are the only public
means of access to the commercial spaces located adjacent to the east elevation.
South Elevation - In response to the NPS condition, the proposed infill design has been modified to maintain
the appearance of garage doors. In the revised design, new wood glazed units will be installed within the
masonry openings that will retain the appearance of garage doors.
Above the former loading doors on the east and south elevations, canvas shed styled awnings will be
installed. The awnings are historically compatible with the building as originally there were "substantial
awnings over the receiving and shipping doors."1
44-48 Main Street:
West Elevation -The primary, west (Main Street) elevation contains three storefront windows, two
pedestrian entrances and one infilled modern garage entrance. The existing infill at the three storefront
windows openings and the modern garage opening will be removed and new paired 1/1 units with transoms
will be installed based on an historic photograph that was located during research (see attached). At some
point the brick beneath the former 1/1 windows was removed. In the proposed plan, a simple wood panel
detail will be inserted in the area between the 1/1 sills at the lower belt course. At the pedestrian entrances,
the existing modern aluminum glazed doors with sidelights and boarded transoms will be removed. New
wood glazed single-leaf doors with 2-light arched transoms and sidelights will be installed.
North Elevation -The boarding will be removed from the storefront window on the west end and the
existing modern window will be replaced with a new wood 2-light wood unit above a paneled wood base.
The existing modern entrances at the east end will be removed and the openings will be infilled with brick
that will closely match the size, color and texture of the surrounding brick.
East Elevation -The boarding and infill will be removed from the two former loading door openings.. New
wood glazed units will be installed within the existing masonry openings to evoke the character of the former
loading doors. These entrances must be ADA accessible as they are the only public means of access to the
commercial spaces located adjacent to the east elevation. Above the former loading doors, canvas shed
styled awnings will be installed. The awnings are historically compatible as originally the building had
"substantial awnings over the receiving and shipping doors." 2 The wood platform with metal rail that was
approved on 40-42 Main Street to provide access to the raised former loading entrances on the east elevation
will also be constructed on the east elevation of 44-48 Main Street. A wheelchair ramp will be constructed at
1 "M.M. Walker Co." Dubuque Daily Herald 1 Jan. 1895.
2 "M.M. Walker Co." Dubuque Daily Herald 1 Jan. 1895.
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CONTINUATION/AMENDMENT SHEET
Historic Preservation
Certification Application
Shields & Bradle~Block
40-48 Main Street Dubuque, IA
Instructions. Read the instructions carefully before completing. Type, or print clearly in black ink. Use thls sheet to continue sections of the Part 1 and Part 2 ap-
plication, or to amend an application already submitted. Photocopy additional sheets as needed.
This sheet: ^ continues Part 1 ^continues Part 2 ^ amends Part 1 amends Part 2 NPS Protect Number: 21370
the north end, continuing onto the north elevation to provide required ADA access. All storefront glass will
be clear without tint and the wood elements will be painted.
Photos: 40-42 Main Street -1-7, 12-20, 23, 39, 35, 46, 48, 53
44-48 Main Street -1, 3, 4, 8, 10, 13, 14, 17, 19, 21, 23, 32, 36, 41
Drawings: EX101, EX201-202, A101, A201-202
Other: Historic Photo of 44-48 Main Street
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CONTINUATION/AMENDMENT SHEET
Historic Preservation
Certification Application
Shields & Bradley Block
40-48 Main Street, Dubuque, IA
Instructions. Read the Instructions carefully before completing. Type, or print clearly In black ink. Use this sheet to continue sections of the Part 1 and Part 2 ap-
plication or to amend an application already submitted. Photocopy additional sheets as needed.
This sheet: ^ wntlnues Part 1 ^continues Part 2 ^ amends Part 1 ^amends Part 2 NPS Project Number: 21370
RE: Part 2, Item #8
Architectural Features: Interior Walls [Floor Plan] -Main Level Offices
Date of Feature: 1894, subsequent alterations
Existing Feature and Condition:
40-42 Main Street: The scope of work approved for the first floor in the Part 2 application for 40-42 Main
Street included: removal of all existing walls, floors, ceilings, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing; all of
which was determined to be modern. The first floor was proposed for build-out by each individual tenant.
Where possible, existing structure and walls were to remain exposed on the eastern half of the building. New
walls would befloor-to-ceiling. If original walls were discovered, they would be maintained where possible.
In their conditional approval of the Part 2, the NPS included the following condition pertaining to the tenant
build-out:
Tenant Build-Out Future rehabilitation work to be undertaken by or for future tenants must preserve
interior features and finishes of the building in a manner consistent with the finally completed and
approved drawings and specifications for the overall project. Tenant guidelines or a detailed description
of work for each space should be reviewed and approved by the State Historic Preservation Off ce and
the National Park Service before proceeding with this work to ensure conformance with the Standards.
44-48 Main Street: The Schroeder-Kleine Grocer Co. Warehouse building (44-48 Main Street) has an open
floor plan on the first floor with no partitioning. All mechanical, electrical and plumbing are modern. Two
utilitarian wood stairs provide access to the upper floors. The stairs survive in very poor condition and do
not meet code.
Work and Impact on Feature:
40-42 Main Street: In response to the NPS condition pertaining to tenant build-out, the first floor has been .
designed for four commercial tenants. Each tenant suite will be publicly accessible via street entrances. A
central private service corridor will provide access for building maintenance staff. The service corridor will
not be publicly accessible. A bathroom will be constructed in each suite. Certain suites will contain
mechanical closets. All new partition walls will be floor-to-ceiling drywall.
The main entrance lobby will contain a short set of steps and a chair lift to provide ADA access to the
finished floor level which is above grade. At the first floor, there will be an elevator. lobby which will be
accessible from the main entrance lobby. The elevator lobby will be fully enclosed to meet fire code.
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CONTINUATION/AMENDMENT SHEET
Historic Preservation
Certification Application
Shields & Bradley Block
40-48 Main Street, Dubuque, IA
Instructions. Read the Instructions carefully before completing. Type, or print clearly In black ink. Use this sheet to continue sections of the Part 1 and Part 2 ap-
plication or to amend an applicaiion already submitted. Phoiocopy additional sheets as needed.
This sheet: ^ conilnues Part 1 ^continues Part 2 ^ amends Part 1 ^amends Part 2 NPS Protect Number: 21370
Two stairs and two elevators (located within the central elevator lobby) will provide access to the upper
floors. One stair will be located off the main lobby, along the party wall that separates 40-42 Main Street
and 44-48 Main Street. The second stair tower will be constructed along the southwest perimeter wall.
44-48 Main Street: The first floor has been designed for four commercial tenants. Each tenant suite will be
publicly accessible via street entrances. A central private service corridor will provide access for building
maintenance staff. The service corridor will not be publicly accessible. A bathroom will be constructed in
each suite. Certain suites will contain mechanical closets. All new partition walls will be floor-to-ceiling
drywall.
The existing utilitarian stairs will be removed. One stair will provide access to the upper floors along with
the two elevators located within the central elevator lobby. Anew stair tower will be constructed on the
unfenstrated north wall. The elevator will be located at the south end of the corridor against the party wall
that separates 40-42 Main Street and 44-48 Main Street.
Photos: 40-42 Main Street - 46-48
44-48 Main Street - 22-42
Drawings: EX101, A101
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CONTINUATION/AMENDMENT SHEET
Historic Preservation
Certification Application
Shields & Bradley Block
40-48 Main Street. Dubuque, IA
Instructions. Read the Instructions carefully before completing. Type, or print clearly in black Ink. Use this sheet to continue sections of the Part 1 and Part 2 ap-
plication, orto amend an application already submitted. Photocopy additional sheets as needed.
This sheet: ^ continues Part 1 ^continues Part 2 ^ amends Part 1 ^amends Part 2 NPS Protect Number: 21370
]12E: Item #9
Architectural Features: Interior Walls [Floor Plan] - 2nd and 3rd Floors
Date of Feature: 1894, subsequent alterations
Existing Feature and Condition:
40-42 Main Street: In the approved Part 2 application, the second and third floors will be partitioned for
apartments accessed by a center double-loaded corridor. The units will be a combination of one and two
bedroom units. As approved, all new partitions will be floor-to-ceiling drywall.
In their conditional approval of the Part 2, the NPS did not include any condition pertaining to the second
and third floors.
44-48 Main Street: The Schroeder-Kleine Grocer Co. Warehouse building (44-48 Main Street) has an open
floor plan on the second and third floors with no partitioning. All mechanical, electrical and plumbing are
modern and exposed.
Work and Impact on Feature:
40-42 Main Street: Subsequent to Part 2 conditional approval, minor revisions to the layout of the apartments
on the second and third floors have been made as shown in the drawings.
44-48 Main Street: The second and third floor will be partitioned to create apartments accessed by a double-
loaded center corridor. All new partitions will be floor-to-ceiling drywall.
Photos: 40-42 Main Street - 54-69, 72-78
44-48 Main Street - 42-63
Drawings: EX102-103, A102-103
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CONTINUATION/AMENDMENT SHEET
Historic Preservation
Certification Application
Shields & Bradley Block
40-48 Main Street, Dubuque, IA
Instructions. Read the instructions carefully before completing. Type, or print clearly in black Ink. Use this sheet to continue sections of the Part 1 and Part 2 ap-
plication, or to amend an application already submitted. Photocopy additional sheets as needed.
This sheet: ^ continues Part 1 ^continues Part 2 ^ amends Part 1 ^amends Part 2 NPS Protect Number: 21370
RE: Item #10
Architectural Features: Roof
Date of Feature: 1894, subsequent alterations
Existing Feature and Condition:
40-42 Main Street: As shown in the drawings that were submitted with the Part 2 application, a new
penthouse is proposed for construction near the center of the party wall that separates 40-42 Main Street and
44-48 Main Street. In addition, a patio was shown for construction on the roof.
In their conditional approval of the Part 2, the NPS included the following~condition pertaining to the roof:
Rooftop Deck/Addition - Drawing A4.4 (East Elevation) appears to indicate a new elevator penthouse
and possible rooftop patio. This approval does not extend to any proposed rooftop construction or deck,
details of which have not been submitted for review and approval. The concept of a rooftop deck maybe
considered but it must not be visible from ground level public vantage points as this treatment alters the
roofline and is not in keeping with the historic character of the building. Please submit a proposal to the
State Historic Preservation Office and the National Park Service for review and approval before
proceeding with this work.
44-48 Main Street: The Schroeder-Kleine Grocer Co. Warehouse building (44-48 Main Street) has a sloped
membrane roof with a brick parapet at the perimeter of the north, south and west elevations.
Work and Impact on Feature:
40-42 Main Street: In response to the NPS condition, roof plans have been prepared to illustrate the proposed
design for the roof patio. The patio will be roughly centered on the roof with a simple metal rail that will
surround the patio. The decking will either be constructed of wood or a composite material. Two stair
penthouses will be constructed to provide the required roof access. One stair will be roughly centered on the
party wall between 40-42 and 44-48 Main Street. The other stair penthouse will be centered on the
southwest elevation. The southwest penthouse will contain a sloped roof to minimize visibility from the
street. The size and height of both penthouses were limited to the extent possible while meeting overhead
clearance requirements. Both penthouses will be constructed of red brick that will closely match the size,
color and texture of the existing brick. Sight line studies have been prepared which demonstrate that the
patio and penthouses will not be readily visible from the surrounding streets.
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CONTINUATION/AMENDMENT SHEET
Historic Preservation
Certification Application
Shields & Bradley Block
40-48 Main Street, Dubuque, IA
Instructions. Read the instructions carefully before completing. Type, or print clearly in black Ink. Use this sheet~to continue sections of the Part 1 and Part 2 ap-
plication or to amend an application already submitted. Photocopy additional sheets as needed.
This sheet: ^ continues Part 1 ^continues Part 2 ^ amends Part 1 ^amends Part 2 NPS Protect Number: 21370
A limited number of condenser units will be placed on the roof and will be recessed from the parapet wall to
limit visibility from the street.
44-48 Main Street: The roof will be repaired as necessary. There are no plans to undertake any construction
on the roof of this building. .
Photos: N/A
Drawings: EX104, A104
Other: Sight line Studies
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CONTINUATION/AMENDMENT SHEET
FiistoPic Ppese~ration
Certification Application
Shields & Bradley Block
40-48 Main Street, Dubuque, IA
Instructions. Read the instructions carefully before completing. Type, or print clearly in black Ink. Use thls sheet to continue sections of the Part 1 and Part 2 ap-
plication, or to amend an application already submitted. Photocopy additional sheets as needed.
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RE: Item #11
Architectural Features: HVAC
Date of Feature: new construction
Existing Feature and Condition:
40-42 Main Street: As noted in the Part 2 application, all existing mechanical equipment will be replaced
with new systems.
In their conditional approval of the Part 2, the NPS included the following condition pertaining to HVAC:
HVAC -HVAC systems must not block or negatively impact the windows. It is recommended that plans
for new HVAC systems should be reviewed and approved by the SHPO and NPS before proceeding with
this work. Photographs showing this condition has been met must be submitted with the Request for
Certification of Completed Work.
44-48 Main Street: All existing mechanical equipment is modern and exposed.
Work and Impact on Feature:
40-42 Main Street: In response to the NPS condition, designs for the mechanical system have advanced. In
the proposed plan, the building will contain exposed spiral ducts that will beheld back from the perimeter
walls to limit visibility from the street. The majority of the condenser units will be placed at grade, along the
east elevation, beneath the platform that will provide access to the entrances on that elevation. A limited
number of units will be placed on the roof. Those units will be set back from the parapet walls and will not
be visible from the street.
44-48 Main Street: All existing mechanical, electrical and plumbing will be replaced with new systems. In
the proposed plan, the building will contain exposed spiral ducts that will beheld back from the perimeter
walls to limit visibility from the street. The majority of the condenser units will be placed at grade, along the
east elevation, beneath the platform that will provide access to the entrances on that elevation. A limited
number of units will be placed on the roof. Those units will be set back from the parapet walls and will not
be visible from the street.
Photos: N/A
Drawings: N/A
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