Minutes_Historic Preservation Commission 5 16 19 Copyrighted
June 17, 2019
City of Dubuque Consent Items # 1.
ITEM TITLE: Minutes and Reports Submitted
SUMMARY: Airport Commission of 5/20; Cable TV Commission of 6/5;
Catfish Creek Watershed Management Authority of 5/1 ,
6/5; City Council Proceedings of 5/28, 6/3; Historic
Preservation Commission of 5/16; Library Board of
Trustees of 3/28, 4/25; and Council Update#183 of 5/24;
Zoning Advisory Commission of 5/19; Zoning Board of
Adjustment of 5/23; Proof of publication of City Council
Proceedings of 5/20, 5/28
SUGGESTED DISPOSITION: Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
Airport Commission Minutes of 5/20/19 Supporting Documentation
Cable N Commission Minutes of 6/5/19 Supporting Documentation
Caffish Creek Watershed ManagementAuthority Supporting Documentation
Minutes of 5/1/19
Caffish Creek Watershed ManagementAuthority Supporting Documentation
Minutes of 6/5/19
City Council Proceedings of 5/28/19 Supporting Documentation
City Council Proceedings of 6/3/19 Supporting Documentation
Historic Preservation Commission Minutes of 5/16/19 Supporting Documentation
Library Board of Trustees Minutes of 3/28/19 Supporting Documentation
Library Board of Trustees Minutes of 4/25/19 Supporting Documentation
Library Board of Trustees Council Update#183 of Supporting Documentation
5/24/19
Zoning Advisory Commission Minutes of 6/5/19 Supporting Documentation
Zoning Board of Adjustrnent Minutes of 5/23/19 Supporting Documentation
Proof of Publication for City Council Proceedings of Supporting Documentation
5/20/19
Proof of Publication for City Council Proceedings of Supporting Documentation
5/28/19
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MINUTES
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
REGULAR SESSION
5:30 p.m.
Thursday, May 16, 2019
Room 25Q Historic Federal Building
Commissioners Present Chairperson Emily Hilgendort, Commissioners Christina
Monk, David Klavitter, John McAndrews, Rick Stuter, and Joseph Rapp.
Commissioners Excused: Clark, Daykin Cassill and Kopczyk.
Commissioners Unexcused: None.
Staff Members Present Laure Carstens and Chris Happ Olson.
CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Hilgendort at 5:32
p.m.
AFFIDAVIT OF COMPLIANCE: Staff presented an Affdavit 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 of the April
18, 2019 meeting as submitted. Motion carried by the following vote: Aye — Rapp,
Klavitter, Monk, McAndrews, Stuter and Hilgendort; Nay— None.
DESIGN REVIEWS:
Desiqn Review & Historic Preservation Revolvinq Loan Fund Request: Application of
John McAndrews/Beloved Housing, 56 Bluff Street, to request a Historic Preservation
Revolving Loan of $6,995 to install a new custom wood front door and a standing seam
metal roof at the rear addition, in the Cathedral Historic District.
Commissioner McAndrews recused himself from the table to present the application for
his property.
Staff Member Olson reviewed the staff report, noting the project is for a new front door
and a metal roof, as well as a Historic Preservation Revolving Loan. She explained the
applicant is requesting to use the remaining balance of a previously approved HPRLF
for different work.
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Staff Member Olson reviewed the proposed work for the project, noting the historical
background of the building. She noted the custom paneled door is within the
Architectural Guidelines for a new door, citing the specific guidelines for an appropriate
replacement door. She noted the new roof is a standing seam metal roof as the original
cedar shakes will not drain at the existing roof pitch. She noted the metal roof largely
meets the Architectural Guidelines, citing the specific guidelines. She noted the design
was previously approved and the request is for a change in roof materials. She then
reviewed the role of the Commission is to review the project as a whole or separately.
Staff Member Carstens noted the Commission also is to vote on approval of the Historic
Preservation Revolving Loan request. Staff Member Olson noted the applicant is using
Historic Tax Credits, and recommended the motion be conditional on compliance with
the Historic Tax Credit requirements.
John McAndrews, 350 W. 1 S� Street, said the project is just three doors down. He noted
the project has been stalled, and the application will help it move forward.
Commissioners discussed the balance remaining in the Historic Preservation Revolving
Loan Fund. Staff were asked to bring information about the program and funding
allocation to the next meeting.
Motion by Monk, seconded by Rapp, to approve the design changes at 56 Bluff Street
and approve the Historic Preservation Revolving Loan fund contingent on meeting
HPRLF requirements and contingent on Historic Tax Credit requirements. Motion
carried by the following vote: Aye — Rapp, Klavitter, Monk, Stuter and Hilgendorf; Nay —
None; Abstain — McAndrews.
National Reqister Historic District Nomination Review: Application of Loras College to
nominate Loras College as a National Register Historic District in the Proposed Loras
College National Register Historic District.
Duane Hagerty, Heritage Works, 210 W. 1 S� Street, representing Loras College, noted
the great partnership of Heritage Works, Loras College, and State funding. He noted
the nomination includes 33 buildings on campus with 1902 — 1971 as period of
significance. He noted significance for Criterion A for a property making a contribution
to a major pattern in American history — as the oldest in lowa, one of oldest Catholic
colleges in the U.S.; and significance for Criterion C for architectural styles —
vernacular, mid-century modern, and gothic.
He described the context of immigrant education, boys school, college for Catholic
priests, and college for men. He noted 21 contributing and 12 non-contributing
buildings.
Commissioners asked what listing means. Mr. Hagerty noted its designation as a
National Register historic district is for honorary recognition, and would be the second
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college campus in lowa to be listed on the National Register of Historic Places. He
noted the designation also makes the contributing buildings eligible for state and federal
historic tax credits, noting non-profit institutions can use state historic tax credits, and
with some restrictions can use federal historic tax credits. He noted a Loras College
professor and an intern participated in the nomination, which has educational value for
the college and the community, such as creating a wayfinding map of the campus.
Commissioners were very supportive of the listing of a National Register Historic District
for lowa's oldest city. Commissioner Rapp noted a misspelling.
Staff Member Olson provided the staff report, reviewing the SNRC process and the
City's role as a Certified Local Government and the state's request for the
Commission's input on the nomination. She explained what Criterion A and Criterion C
are. She explained the Commission's role is to make a recommendation to the state.
Motion by Klavitter, seconded by Rapp, to approve the nomination and forward to
SNRC as being eligible under Criterion A and Criterion C. Motion carried by the
following vote: Aye — Rapp, Klavitter, Monk, McAndrews, Stuter and Hilgendorf; Nay —
None.
ITEMS FROM PUBLIC: None.
ITEMS FROM COMMISSION
Preservation Fair Committee Update: Chairperson Hilgendorf distributed two handouts
for vendor invitation and postcard. She explained the Fair will be held September 7 at
the Carnegie Stout Public Library. She reviewed the agenda and pricing for classes.
She explained the postcard layout. She said the vendor invitation would go out in the
City's utility bill mailing.
Commissioners discussed the vendors invitation will be emailed directly to vendors.
Commissioners discussed creating a write-up for the July/August issue of the City's
newsletter would reflect option #3 and add language to reflect what the fair will offer
regarding connection with vendors, contractors, businesses and description of classes.
Commissioners suggested staff contact City departments and partners regarding
housing rehabilitation, storm water management, historic retaining walls, and also
vendors for these projects who might be interested in a booth.
By consensus, Commissioners and staff will work on the wording for the invitation and
the newsletter article by the deadlines, with staff to work directly with the chairperson for
any final revisions.
Commissioners discussed classes, noting Heritage Works had some potential classes.
Commissioners also talked about specific topics. Staff Member Olson reviewed a
series of wood window workshops for the community that was educational v. promoting
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the presenter's business. She noted a sponsor was brought in as well. Commissioners
wanted to be compliant with all City policies.
ITEMS FROM STAFF
Commission Input for Citv Council Goal Settinq: Staff Member Carstens reviewed the
goal setting information, noting that for the City Department Manager's undertake goal
setting in June and the City Council's annual goal setting is in August. She noted the
City is requesting Boards and Commissions to provide input for successes for 2018-19,
and recommended initiatives.
Staff Member Carstens referenced the draft enclosure and asked for comments.
Discussion followed.
By consensus, the Commission directed staff to add to initiatives: City Council
continued support of state and federal historic tax credits, historic district signs, and City
Council opposition to National Register of Historic Places proposed changes by
National Park Service. By Consensus, the Commission directed staff to add under
successes: ISU student participation, commission support of Eagle Point Park as a
local landmark site, and commission support of Loras College National Register Historic
District nomination.
Mayor's Letter on National Reqister Proposed Chanqes: Staff noted the enclosed letter
from Mayor Buol to the National Park Services. Staff reported that it was part of over
3,000 comments submitted with only five in support of proposed legislation. Staff
thanked Commissioner Klavitter and the City Manager alerting the situation to staff.
Further Commission questions regarding deadlines for implementation and next steps
were followed with an update from Staff Member Carstens. She informed the
Commission that she had participated on a Preservation Action update call earlier
today. There was not an implementation timeline proposed and that due to the strong
negative response, and lack of consultation with tribal nations, the National Park
Service still had a lot of work to do, including responding to all comments. The
Commission received and filed the letter by consensus.
Mayor's Letter on Eaqle Point Park — Landmark Site: Staff reported moving forward
with the Eagle Point Park Landmark Site request, noting the State Historic Preservation
Office has 45 days before a public hearing by City Council on July 1 , 2019.
Commissioner Rapp asked how many vehicles will be sponsored in the May Eagle
Point Park free access during Preservation Month, to which Staff Member Carstens
noted that 200 vehicles will be covered and provided brochures for a tour and park
access, but not the interior of buildings, as they can be rented to private parties.
ADJOURNMENT: Motion by Klavitter, seconded by Monk, to adjourn the May 16, 2019
Commission meeting. Motion carried by the following vote: Aye — Rapp, Klavitter,
Monk, McAndrews, Stuter and Hilgendorf; Nay — None.
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The meeting adjourned at 6:59 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Laura Carstens, Planning Services Manager Adopted