Minutes_Historic Preservation Commission 6 20 19 Copyrighted
July 15, 2019
City of Dubuque Consent Items # 1.
ITEM TITLE: Minutes and Reports Submitted
SUM MARY: Arts and Cultural Affairs Advisory Commission of 4/23,
5/28; Building Code Board of Appeals of 6/18; City Council
Proceedings of 7/1; Civil Service Commission of 6/5, 7/2;
Historic Preservation Commission of 6/20; Housing
Commission of 6/25; Library Board of Trustees of 5/23,
and Council Update#184 of 6/27; Long Range Planning
Advisory Commission of 6/19; Mechanical and Plumbing
Board of 5/29; Zoning Advisory Commission of 7/2; Zoning
Board of Adjustment of 6/27; Proof of Publication for City
Council Proceedings of 6/17
SUGGESTED DISPOSITION: Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
Arts and Cultural Affairs Advisory Commission Minutes Supporting Documentation
of 4/23/19
Arts and Cultural Affairs Advisory Commission Minutes Supporting Documentation
of 5/28/19
Building Code Board of Appeals Minutes of 6/18/19 Supporting Documentation
City Council Proceedings of 7/1/19 Supporting Documentation
Civil Service Commission Minutes of 6/5/19 Supporting Documentation
Civil Service Commission Minutes of 7/2/19 Supporting Documentation
Historic Preservation Commission Minutes of 6/20/19 Supporting Documentation
Housing Commission Minutes of 6/25/19 Supporting Documentation
Library Board of Trustees Minutes of 5/23/19 Supporting Documentation
Library Board of Trustees Council Update#184 of Supporting Documentation
6/27/19
Long Range Plannng Advisory Commission Minutes of Supporting Documentation
6/19/19
Mechanical and Plumbing Board Minutes of 5/29/19 Supporting Documentation
Zoning Advisory Commission Minutes of 7/2/19 Supporting Documentation
Zoning Board of Adjustrnent Minutes of 6/27/19 Supporting Documentation
Proof of Publication - City Council Proceedings of Supporting Documentation
6/17/19
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MINUTES
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
REGULAR SESSION
5:30 p.m.
Thursday, June 20, 2019
City Council Chamber, Historic Federal Building
Commissioners Present: Chairperson Emily Hilgendorf, Commissioners Brandi Clark,
Melissa Daykin-Cassill, Christina Monk, AI Kopcyzk, Rick Stuter, and Joseph Rapp.
Commissioners Excused: John McAndrews
Commissioners Unexcused: David Klavitter
Staff Members Present: Chris Happ Olson and Travis Schrobilgen.
CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Hilgendorf 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 Monk, seconded by Stuter, to approve the minutes of the May 16,
2019 meeting as submitted. Motion carried by the following vote 7-0: Aye — Rapp,
Clark, Daykin-Cassill, Kopcyzk, Monk, Stuter and Hilgendorf; Nay — None.
Desiqn Review: Application of John & Kristen Eby, 175 Alpine, to install 13 solar
panels on south roof and gable in the Langworthy Historic District.
Staff Member Schrobilgen detailed the staff report noting the applicant is requesting to
install 13 solar panels on the south and cross-gable of the residence. He also discussed
the dwelling's building style, it being within the Langworthy National Historic District and
its level of significance through the years. He referred to the applicable Architectural
Guidelines, those being Integrating Energy Generating Technologies on Historic
Buildings and Solar Collectors. Staff Member Schrobilgen concluded the staff report by
summarizing the role of the Commission and ability of the applicant to appeal a
decision.
Staff Member Olson informed the Commission that the contractor called just prior to the
meeting and discussed the layout of the proposed panels. She reported that there is
potential to adjust them away from the ridgeline, but they are limited by space when
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adjusting panels away from the front fa�ade. The only means possible for moving them
further back would be to eliminate one panel.
Kristen Eby, 175 Alpine, describe her request noting alternative energy sources are
good for the environment.
The Commission requested clarification from the applicant on whether a garage was
available. The applicant noted she had a garage and that it was not available since they
would have to cut down a large tree in order provide enough sun for the solar array. The
Commission discussed optimal placement and ways to minimize affect on historic
character, including pulling back from the top ridgeline and the front of the house.
Motion by Monk, seconded by Daykin-Cassill, to approve the application as submitted
with the following conditions: that the top line of the array be at least 8" away/down from
the ridgelines, and that panels on the array closest to Alpine Street be pulled back as
much as possible, with a minimum of 12". Motion carried by the following vote 7-0: Aye
— Rapp, Kopcyzk, Daykin-Cassill, Clark, Monk, Stuter and Hilgendort; Nay — None.
Desiqn Review: Application of Dallas Kalmes, 1038 Bluff, to demolish a 2-story porch
and replace with a front deck in the Jackson Street Historic District.
Staff Member Olson reviewed the staff report, noting the application is to demolish a
two-story porch and replace it with a ground first story deck with metal handrails. She
discussed the historical background, style, layout, and significance of the structure. She
noted Sanborn Fire Insurance Maps from 1909 depict a first story, framed, open porch
concluding that the second story porch was not likely original. She also noted poor
property maintenance has deteriorated the porch. She pointed out that it was recently
purchased by the applicant, the structure has been cited by the Building Services
Department to address these concerns, and that the applicant is working toward a
solution. Additionally, she described her communications and efforts to work with the
applicant.
Ms. Olson also informed the Commission of potential "ghosts" which may reveal the
historic architecture of the structure, if the original porch is removed, that being areas of
discoloring due to inconsistent weathering or revealed connections to the structure. She
also noted that demolition would reveal a second story door opening and window that
are currently inside the second story enclosed porch.
Ms. Olson referred to page 55 and page 56 of the Architectural Guidelines and noted
the potential options available to the applicant to meet both his needs and comply with
the Architectural Guidelines.
Commissioners discussed the existing porch and asked for clarification on whether the
porch was original, whether it was ground level, and whether it had a roof. Staff Member
Olson stated that the drawing and key from the 1909 and 1950 Sanborn Fire Insurance
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Maps clearly show that a one-story, open covered porch would have been in place in
the early 20�h Century. She referred to the staff report that shows that the second story
addition was added sometime between the finalization of the 1950 Sanborn Map and
the Architectural Survey by Bruce Kriviskey in 1978-79, when the enclosed second story
porch is documented.
Ms. Olson informed the Commission that Mr. Kalmes had indicated he would bring the
infill brick and the replacement window (or its specifications) to the Commission for
review at the meeting for consideration. Mr. Kalmes did not have those samples or
specifications, but did show the composite decking material requested to the
Commission.
Mr. Kalmes expressed a desire to expand the footprint of the deck, but was unable to
provide a floor plan or request with an exact size. This request contradicted the
application by Mr. Kalmes, where the proposed structure was to fit on the existing
footprint. Ms. Olson referred to the applicanYs and Planning Staff Members'
conversation about what was necessary to make that request, and that the Commission
didn't have enough information to be able to approve an expansion. She indicated the
section of the staff report where Mr. Kalmes was informed about what was necessary in
order to expand the footprint of the deck.
The Commissioners asked Mr. Kalmes many questions about options to make the
structure more historically appropriate, including adding a roof and columns to make it a
porch. The Commission discussed the possibility of Mr. Kalmes coming back to the next
meeting, in order to bring back appropriate plans for work. Mr. Kalmes was unwilling to
compromise on his application or table the project.
Motion by Kopcyzk, second by Monk, to approve the application as submitted, with the
following conditions: that Mr. Kalmes work with Ms. Olson to find a suitable replacement
salvage brick and that the handrail system be made of wood instead of inetal, at the
same size and bulk of the metal railing specifications. Motion carried by the following
vote 5-2: Aye: Stuter, Rapp, Kopcyzk, Clark, and Daykin-Cassill; Nay — Monk and
Hilgendorf.
Demolition Permit: Application of Travis or Julie McDermott/ JTM Properties LLC, to
demolish the front 30 feet of 1043 Main Street in the Jackson Park Neighborhood
Conservation District/Upper Main Street National Register Historic District.
Staff Member Olson reviewed the staff report and request, noting that the structure is
considered non-contributing in multiple surveys of the area, and within the Upper Main
Street National Register Historic District. She noted that the request was only for 1043
Main St., and did not include its neighbor at 1053 Main. Ms. Olson reviewed the
Commission's role in review, in that they only consider demolition requests within the
Conservation Districts.
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Commissioner Daykin-Cassill noted a conflict of interest due to having a contract with
the applicant, abstained from discussion or voting and excused herself from the room at
7:01 p.m.
The applicant Travis McDermott, of 12146 Whispering Meadows Drive, spoke about his
project and desire to remove the first 33 feet of the structure. He noted the roof was
caving in and the support beams were failing. He stated it was too expensive to
rehabilitate.
Discussion about the request and structure followed. Commissioner Monk asked the
applicant how the structure would be removed, and whether it is tied into adjacent
structures. Mr. McDermott stated that they will essentially have to deconstruct the
building by hand because of the concern and proximity of neighboring buildings, and
that he was aware and watching for any issues that might arise. Discussion continued
with a suggestion to salvage the Vitrolite-like panels if possible, to which Mr. McDermott
agreed.
Motion by Monk, second by Kopcyzk, to approve the application as submitted. Motion
carried by the following vote 6-0-1 : Aye — Stuter, Rapp, Kopcyzk, Monk, Hilgendort,
Clark and Daykin-Cassill; Nay — None; Abstain — Daykin-Cassill.
ITEMS FROM PUBLIC: None
ITEMS FROM COMMISSION: Chairperson Emily Hilgendorf provided a handout to
Commissioners and Staff Members on the Preservation Fair planning. She invited Bill
Doyle, present in the audience and a representative from Heritage Works that serves on
the Preservation Fair Planning Committee, to participate. Mr. Doyle participated in
discussion.
Ms. Hilgendorf provided an explanation of the changed format from event at the library,
to combining forces with Heritage Works to create a weekend of events. Mr. Doyle
explained that Heritage Works has garnered funding to produce two different Wood
Window Restoration Workshops: a 4-hour class on Friday, September 6, 2019 and a 2-
day intensive workshop on Saturday and Sunday, September 7 & 8, 2019. Mr. Doyle
and Ms. Hilgendort explained that a shift was made to make all events of the fair and
workshops free, with the 2-day being a targeted audience to meet goals of Heritage
Works. Ms. Hilgendorf said she would contact the library to cancel the space use for the
fair, after Mr. Doyle confirmed that Steeple Square would house the fair at no cost.
Discussions about the layout of the event, marketing, exhibit hall and tracking of RSVPs
followed.
ITEMS FROM STAFF: Staff Member Olson noted the thank you letter in the packet for
free admission to Eagle Point Park during Preservation Month, from a Galena teacher
and her class. The Commission was pleased to have offered the opportunity to the
community.
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Ms. Olson noted that the Loras College National Register Historic District Nomination
has been reviewed by the State Nominations Review Committee on June 14, 2019 and
other than some minor changes, the nomination was recommended and is being
finalized and sent to the National Park Service. She referenced the memo from
Planning Services Manager Laura Carstens.
Ms. Olson noted the letter from Certified Local Government Coordinator Paula Mohr
and the positive response from the state for the Eagle Point Park Dubuque Landmark
Site Nomination. She stated the City Council will review the nomination on July 1 , 2019
and requested that if any Commissioners were available to attend and thank the City
Council at the meeting, it would be appreciated.
Ms. Olson provided an overview of the Four Mounds Summit from May 22-23, 2019 and
stated that as a result of the summit, another one is upcoming on July 19, 2019, as a
means to include those tribal nations and experts that weren't available the first time to
come and provide input. She described the process and the deviation from previous
approaches to working with tribal nations. Chairperson Hilgendorf offered to represent
the Commission at the upcoming Mini-Summit.
ADJOURNMENT: Motion by Monk, seconded by Clark, to adjourn the June 20, 2019
Commission meeting. Motion carried by the following vote 7-0: Aye — Rapp, Clark,
Daykin-Cassill, Kopcyzk, Monk, Stuter and Hilgendorf; Nay — None.
The meeting adjourned at 8:01 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Chris Happ Olson, Assistant Planner Adopted