Minutes_Historic Preservation Commission 8 16 18 Copyrighted
September 17, 2018
City of Dubuque Consent Items # 1.
ITEM TITLE: Minutes and Reports Submitted
SUMMARY: Cable N Commission of 9/5; Catfish Creek Watershed
Management Authority of 9/5, City Council Proceedings of
9/4, 9/10; Historic Preservation Commission of 8/16; Park
and Recreation Advisory Commission of 8/14; Resilient
Community Advisory Commission of 8/2; Zoning Advisory
Commission of 9/5/18; Zoning Board of Adjustment of
8/23; Proof of publication for City Council Proceedings of
8/13, 8/15, 8/20.
SUGGESTED DISPOSITION: Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
Cable N Commission Minutes of 9/5/18 Supporting Documentation
Caffish Creek WMA Minutes of 9/5/18 Supporting Documentation
City Council Proceedings of 9/4/18 Supporting Documentation
City Council Proceedings of 9/10/18 Supporting Documentation
Historic Preservation Commission Minutes of 8/16/18 Supporting Documentation
Park and Recreation Advisory Commission of 8/14/18 Supporting Documentation
Resilient Community Advisory Commission Minutes of Supporting Documentation
8/2/18
Zoning Advisory Commission Minutes of 9/5/18 Supporting Documentation
Zoning Board of Adjustment Minutes of 8/23/18 Supporting Documentation
Proof of Publication-City Council Proceedings 8/13/18 Supporting Documentation
Proof of Publication-City Council Proceedings for Supporting Documentation
8/15/18
Proof of Publication-City Council Proceedings for Supporting Documentation
8/20/18
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MINUTES
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
REGULAR SESSION
5:30 p.m.
Thursday, August 16, 2018
City Council Chamber, Historic Federal Building
350 W. 6'" Street
Commissioners Present Chairperson Emily Hilgendort, Vice Chairperson Brandi
Clark, Commissioners Christina Monk, AI Kopcyzk, David Klavitter, John McMdrews,
Rick Stuter, Melissa Daykin-Cassill, and Joseph Rapp.
Commissioners Excused: None.
Commissioners Unexcused: None.
Staff Members Present Laure Carstens, Wally Wernimont, and Travis Schrobilgen.
CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Hilgendort at 5:30
p.m.
AFFIDAVIT OF COMPLIANCE: Staff presented an Affidavit of Compliance verifying
the meeting was being held in compliance with the lowa Open Meetings Law.
MINUTES: Motion by Klavitter, seconded by Monk, to approve the minutes ofthe May
17, 2018 meeting as submitted. Motion carried by the following vote: Aye — Klavitter,
Kopcyzk, Rapq Monk, McAndrews and Hilgendort; Nay— None; Abstain — Stuter, Clark,
DaykimCassill.
OATHS OF OFFICE/INTRODUCTION OF NEW COMMISSIONERS: Each of the
commissioners and city staff introduced themselves and gave some background to their
interests, education, and life.
DEMOLITION PERMIT: Application of Robert Wright Jr. to demolish the building
located at 2527 Broadway Street located in the Broadway Neighborhood Conservation
District.
Staff Member Wernimont reviewed and outlined the staff report. He noted that the
property was surveyed by both Kriviskey and Jacobsen. Kriviskey in 1978l79 concluded
that the property was potentially eligible at the neighborhood level, however, Jacobsen
in 2005 identifed the property as not National Register eligible — individually or as part
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of a district. Staff Member Wernimont also reviewed the demolition permit process and
the role of the commission in voting on a demolition permit.
The Commission discussed the aesthetics of the property noting the potentially original
porch. They asked how the building has been altered. Commissioner Klavitter asked if
Kriviskey or Jacobsen wrote notes or reasons for their eligibility designations.
Staff Member Wernimont replied that the porch was original but noted additions were
added, porches were enclosed and integrated with the rest of the dwelling, and the
exterior cladding has been altered. He reviewed the eligibility requirements as written by
Kriviskey and Jacobsen.
Robert Wright Jr., PO Box 475 addressed the Commission and provided his reasons for
a demolition. He noted a fire had occurred and that the building is no longer structurally
sound. He also shared that repair would cost around $83,000 — which is more than the
building is worth.
Commissioners asked what will become of the empty lot and whether there is anything
salvageable and suggested that the applicant save what he can.
The applicant said it will sit empty until further notice.
Motion by Monk, seconded by Rapp, to approve the Demolition permit for 2527
Broadway Street as submitted, noting the property has no architectural or historical
significance. Motion carried by the following vote: Aye — Rapp, Klavitter, Kopcyzk,
McAndrews, Stuter, Monk, Daykin-Cassill, Clark, and Hilgendorf; Nay — None; Abstain -
None.
ITEMS FROM PUBLIC: None.
ITEMS FROM COMMISSION:
NAPC Forum: Staff and Commissioners who attended the NAPC Forum in Des Moines
July 18-22, 2018 shared their experience of the conference. Commissioners Monk,
Rapp, and Hilgendorf along with staff inembers Carstens and Schrobilgen made
comments. Staff reminded everyone to provide the one-page writeup necessary to
receive the CLG Grant.
Commissioner Klavitter reminded all attendees that they are now NAPC Members for
the year and recommended taking advantage of the resources that come with the
membership.
Commissioners discussed a variety of marketing and engagement opportunities that
might bring more attention to Historic Preservation.
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Election of Officers: Staff noted vacancies for the Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson
positions.
Commissioner Klavitter nominated Emily Hilgendorf for Chairperson.
Motion by Klavitter, seconded by Monk, to appoint Emily Hilgendorf to Chairperson for a
one-year term from July 2018 — July 2019. Motion carried by the following vote: Aye —
Klavitter, Kopczyk, Clark, Monk, McAndrews, Rapp, Daykin-Cassill, Stuter, and
Hilgendorf; Nay — None; Abstain — None.
The Commission discussed the Vice-Chairperson responsibilities. They suggested one
of the newly appointed commissioners be appointed. Commissioner Clark said she will
fill the position.
Motion by Clark, seconded by Rapp, to appoint Brandi Clark to Vice-Chairperson for a
one-year term from July 2018 — July 2019. Motion carried by the following vote: Aye —
Klavitter, Kopczyk, Clark, Monk, McAndrews, Rapp, Daykin-Cassill, Stuter, and
Hilgendorf; Nay — None; Abstain — None.
Carneqie Stout Public Library Historic Steps Proiect: Staff Member Carstens said the
Carnegie Stout Public Library steps replacement project was previously approved
several years ago and was slated for FY18. The steps being replaced were not original
after being replaced in 1937. The new replacement steps were limestone in keeping
with the historic nature of the building. She noted Building Services Manager David
Johnson had reviewed the project. He indicated the steps do not require a permit, and
no staff of HPC review is required.
ITEMS FROM STAFF:
Goal Settinq: Staff Member Carstens discussed the recently released City Council
Goals. She noted that phased Architectural Surveys have been funded in the amount of
$15,000 for Fiscal Year 2022. She suggested the Commission begin thinking about new
goals and objectives as well as next May's Historic Preservation Month activities early
and often.
Staff Approvals: Staff Member Wernimont stated there was a single staff approval since
May: 940 Bluff Street. The porch to the rear of the building was hit by a vehicle and was
replaced according to City architectural guidelines standards.
ADJOURNMENT: Motion by Monk, seconded by Rapp, to adjourn the August 16, 2018
Commission meeting. Motion carried by the following vote: Aye — Klavitter, Kopczyk,
Clark, Monk, McAndrews, Rapp, Daykin-Cassill, Stuter, and Hilgendorf; Nay — None.
The meeting adjourned at 6:52 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Laura Carstens, Planning Services Manager Adopted