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Demolition of Historic Structure at 574 Loras Boulevard Copyrighted December 21, 2020 City of Dubuque Consent Items # 5. City Council Meeting ITEM TITLE: Demolition of Historic Structure at 574 Loras Boulevard SUM MARY: City Manager recommending approval of the demolition of 574 Loras Boulevard as recommended by the Housing & Community Development Department and the Historic Preservation Commission due to the significant deterioration that no longer makes this a viable structure. RESOLUTION Approving the demolition of historic and City owned property at 574 Loras Boulevard due to deterioration beyond repair SUGGESTED Suggested Disposition: Receive and File;Adopt Resolution(s) DISPOSITION: ATTACHMENTS: Description Type 574 Loras Boulevard-MVM Memo City Manager Memo Staff Memo Staff Memo Staff Report Staff Memo Resolution Approving Demolition Resolutions 574 Loras Pictures, Historic Review and Cancellation Supporting Documentation of Offer to Purchase HPC Commission Letter to Council Supporting Documentation Application Form Supporting Documentation Dubuque THE CITY OF � ui-Aseria cih DuB E , . � . , � II � Maste iece on tj2e Mississi i zoo�•zoiz•zois YP pp zoi�*zoi9 TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members FROM: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager SUBJECT: Demolition of Historic Structure at 574 Loras Boulevard DATE: December 18, 2020 The City of Dubuque petitioned the court for title to an abandoned property at 574 Loras Boulevard, and was granted title to the property in October 2020. Based on the structural deterioration of the foundation, which had failed once already, the City did not believe the home at 574 Loras Boulevard was able to be saved in its condition; however, due to its historic nature the Housing & Community Development Department contacted known preservationist and some non-profit partners to see if they may be able to restore the structure. Five of the ten people contacted toured the home but only one person expressed interest in the property; however, no offer for the property or plan for its restoration was received so the request for demolition of the historic structure was brought before the Historic Preservation Commission on November 19, 2020. One day prior to the meeting, the Housing & Community Development Department received an offer to purchase the property from John McAndrews, however the offer did not include a plan for stabilization of the property as requested. This information was presented to the Commission at the November meeting. Knowing that there was potential interest in restoring the property by Mr. McAndrews, the Historic Preservation Commission denied the request for demolition. Mr. McAndrews withdrew his offer on December 1, 2020, so the Housing & Community Development Department returned to the Historic Preservation Commission with a request to demolish the structure on December 17, 2020. The Historic Preservation Commission reviewed this criterion on December 17th, 2020 and voted to recommend the demolition to the City Council with a vote of 5-1. Housing & Community Development Director Alexis Steger recommends City Council approval of the demolition of 574 Loras Boulevard as recommended by the Housing & Community Development Department and the Historic Preservation Commission due to the significant deterioration that no longer makes this a viable structure. I concur with the recommendation and respectfully request Mayor and City Council approval. � Mic ael C. Van Milligen MCVM:jh Attachment cc: Crenna Brumwell, City Attorney Cori Burbach, Assistant City Manager Alexis M. Steger, Housing & Community Development Director 2 Dubuque THE CITY OF � NFAmerica Cipl DuB E �.��,�� , � �i, I � Maste iece on the Mississi 1 zoo��zoiz�zois � pp zo��*zoig TO: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager FROM: Alexis M. Steger, Housing & Community Development Director SUBJECT: Demolition of Historic Structure at 574 Loras Blvd DATE: December 17, 2020 Background The City of Dubuque petitioned the court for title to an abandoned property at 574 Loras Boulevard, and was granted title to the property in October, 2020. The property was evaluated, and was not a viable option for rehabilitation due to significant deterioration. Discussion Based on the structural deterioration of the foundation, which had failed once already, the city did not believe the home at 574 Loras Boulevard was able to be saved in its condition; however, due to its historic nature the Housing & Community Development Department contacted known preservationist and some no-profit partners to see if they may be able to restore the structure. Five of the ten people contacted toured the home but only one person expressed interest in the property; however, no offer for the property or plan for its restoration was received so the request for demolition of the historic structure was brought before the Historic Preservation Commission on November 19, 2020. One day prior to the meeting, the Housing & Community Development Department received an offer to purchase the property from John McAndrews, however the offer did not include a plan for stabilization of the property as requested. This information was presented to the Commission at the November meeting. Knowing that there was potential interest in restoring the property by Mr. McAndrews, the Historic Preservation Commission denied the request for demolition. Mr. McAndrews withdrew his offer on December 1, 2020, so the Housing & Community Development Department returned to the Historic Preservation Commission with a request to demolish the structure on December 17, 2020. Based on the Unified Development Code, the Historic Preservation Commission is advisory to the City Council when the structure requesting to be demolished is owned by the City of Dubuque. The Commission can review the following criteria as set by Chapter 10-2(G) of the Unified Development Code: 2. The commission may require that the applicant make submissions concerning the following information for the proposed site and suitable alternative location(s), including but not limited to: a. Fair market value of property. b. Estimate of the cost of the proposed demolition, including hazardous material removal and remediation. c. Fair market value of any property owned by the governmental body that could be sold if that site is not chosen for the project. d. Property tax impact of removing private property from the tax rolls at the proposed location and all alternative locations. e. Any other factors that contribute to making one location more suitable than others for the proposed use. f. Any other information appropriate to evaluating how all conflicting governmental interests may be accommodated. g. The need for the use in question, the effect on neighboring property, and the environmental impact of the proposed use. The Historic Preservation Commission reviewed this criterion on December 17th, 2020 and voted to recommend the demolition to the City Council with a vote of 5-1. A letter from the Historic Preservation Commission is attached providing more detail on the process required. The structure located at 574 Loras Boulevard is a contributing structure to the W 11t" Street Historic District. It is an unusual pre-Civil War structure that can be found on historical surveys dating back to the 1800's. There is no doubt this is a historic structure that had been allowed to deteriorate during tenancy and after being abandoned. Noteworthy deterioration includes a severe leak around the chimney and significant damage to the rear addition. Additionally, the rear addition has a concrete block foundation that is collapsing. The rock wall foundation is also bowed, indicating failure. There are many other features in the building that make it difficult to rehabilitate and meet modern codes, including ceilings that are 6'5" to 6'8" in height and stairways 25" in width. Feedback from some of the developers that toured the building was that the structure was small, needed significant rehabilitation which would include the demolition of the rear addition. Pictures are attached to show the condition of the structure. The reason city staff wanted a developer to submit a plan for rehabilitation and stabilization when determining interest in saving the structure was that this structure is in a state of collapse due to the condition of the foundation. The determination to demolish or spend significant money stabilizing the structure needs to be made expeditiously. Additional weight from snow fall could cause dangerous conditions without some action. Without an interested developer, the City needs to make the same expeditious decision. Recommendation I respectfully recommend City Council approve the demolition of 574 Loras Boulevard as recommended by the Housing & Community Development Department and the Historic 2 Preservation Commission due to the significant deterioration that no longer makes this a viable structure. Cc: Wally Wernimont, Planning Services Manager 3 Prepared by Alexis Steger, Housing & Community Devel 350 W. 6th St Suite 312 (563) 690-6072 Return to Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk, 50 W. 13th St., Dubuque, IA 52001, (563) 589-4100 RESOLUTION NO. 361 - 20 APPROVING THE DEMOLITION OF HISTORIC AND CITY OWNED PROPERTY AT 574 LORAS BOULEVARD DUE TO DETERIORATION BEYOND REPAIR WHEREAS, the City of Dubuque Historic Preservation Commission recognized by majority vote that the property at 574 Loras Boulevard is Historically Significant; and, WHEREAS, the City of Dubuque Historic Preservation Commission voted to recommend demolition of the property due to deterioration by majority vote on December 17, 2020; and, WHEREAS, the City of Dubuque Housing & Community Development Department solicited ten developers to try to save the historic structure to no avail; and, WHEREAS, for the safety of the public, the Housing & Community Development Department is recommending demolition in a timely manner to prevent collapse. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA, AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. The demolition of 574 Loras Boulevard is hereby approved. Passed, approved and adopted this 21 st day of� December, 2020. J Roy D. Bup1 I\Aayor Attest: Adrienne Breitfelder, City Clerk DEMOLITION PERMIT STAFF REPORT Meeting Date: December 17, 2020 Property Address: 574 Loras Boulevard Property Owner: City of Dubuque Applicant: City of Dubuque Project: Demolish the buildinq (a re-application� Conservation District: West 11th Street Historic District Landmark: No Style: Vernacular Funding: No Date Built: c.1855-60 Present Land Use: Vacant Existing Zoning: R-2 Level of Significance: Level of Rehabilitation: Not surveyed— lowa Site Field Survey 1973 Demolition Supportive — Kriviskey 1978/79 Contributing — Jacobsen 2015 Re-Application for Demolition: This is a staff report for a re-submitted application for demolition following a chanqe in the status since the demolition was denied bv the Historic Preservation Commission at the November 19, 2020 meetinq. Any information that is different from the previous application for demolition is underlined in this staff report. Physical Characteristics: This is a squat, two-story side-gable traditional vernacular I- house. The low story height and roofline are characteristic of early regional modest structures. It is estimated that this frame structure dates from 1855-60, based on observation and multiple historic records from later dates. The structure retains its original massing and shape, but is devoid of original detail and most materials. It has two columns of windows on the primary facade with an offset left entrance, covered by a mid-20t" Century aluminum awning. The rear has two early additions (pre-1909 per Sanborn fire insurance maps) with a back-gabled one-story room at the southeast corner. A previously open shed roof, one-story porch is now enclosed, located at the southwest corner. A one-story outbuilding at the southeast corner of the lot is no longer extant. The structure is clad in wide reveal aluminum siding and has wood windows with aluminum storms. It has an asphalt roof and limestone foundation, most of which is covered in aluminum siding. Ownership and Request for Demolition: The owner is the City of Dubuque, which took ownership of this vacant structure after petitioning the courts earlier this year. The Housing & Community Development Department serves as the applicant. Because the structure is in a City designated historic district, the demolition request comes before the Commission. This request came before the Commission on November 19, 2020 and STAFF REPORT- Demolition — 574 Loras Boulevard Page 2 was reiected because it was found to be architecturallv and historicallv siqnificant, and because there appeared to be a viable offer for restoration on the table. The issue comes back to the Commission because that offer is now withdrawn. 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Staff Analysis: The structure dates from on or before 1855-1860, but has been modified through removal and obliteration of character defining features. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and is a contributing structure within the West 11t" Street local and National Register historic districts and the conservation district of the same name. It is architectural significant as a result. This analvsis has not chanaed since the November 19, 2021 meetinq. Role of the Commission: The Role of the Historic Preservation Commission is to review the information and make a recommendation as to the following, according to Section 16-10-5 of the Universal Development Code. We are not requestina that the Commission vote on whether this structure is architecturally or historicallv siqnificant aqain, as the November analysis is still relevant. The application should be re-evaluated under Subsection G for a request bv a State or Political Subdivision of State. The application supplied bv the applicant, answerinq the questions below, remains the same as the November 19, 2020 application. SUBSECTION G: G. Guidelines and Review Criteria for Applications by State or Political Subdivision of State: 1. In determining whether to approve or deny the application, the commission may consider the information set forth in this subsection and any other information the commission considers relevant to balancing any conflicting governmental interests. 2. The commission may require that the applicant make submissions concerning the following information for the proposed site and suitable alternative location(s), including, but not limited to: a. Fair market value of property. b. Estimate of the cost of the proposed demolition, including hazardous material removal and remediation. c. Fair market value of any property owned by the governmental body that could be sold if that site is not chosen for the project. d. Property tax impact of removing private property from the tax rolls at the proposed location and all alternative locations. e. Any other factors that contribute to making one location more suitable than others for the proposed use. f. Any other information appropriate to evaluating how all conflicting governmental interests may be accommodated. STAFF REPORT- Demolition — 574 Loras Boulevard Page 5 g. The need for the use in question, the effect on neighboring property, and the environmental impact of the proposed use. As part of the application supplied, the applicant answered the questions for your review and provided what they believed was relative, additional information. See application. Standards for Demolition Review: Criteria for evaluatinq requests from a Political Subdivision of State is included in Subsection G. Requested Action: Please review the application notinq the standards for review and determine whether 574 Loras Boulevard and consider the evidence presented in the application responding to criteria set forth in Subsection G, and then make a recommendation to City Council. Prepared by: � -. Reviewed: Date: 12-07-2020 City of Dubuque Previous Site Form: 31-02116 Survey & Eligibility Information Address: 574 Loras Blvd ,_,Z� le�rard 0567 Laserfiche/HP/Casefiles: '� �°�� °"��`�� (none found) ,_, Boule�+ard 0553, �561 (2) Laserfiche/HP/Section 106s: '� �°�� °"��"�� (none found) Laserfiche/HP/Surveys: Kriviskey and Jacobsen Survey forms Laserfiche/BLDG/Permits: � 74 Lorc' Biild..e... ................. ................ ............... . . .... .............. .................. B.of ka. Petn, to aa�ec4 � e Pront porch. 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Survey and historical record collection 1 Phase IV Map location Google Map reference � � � � _ �,,,.� u � � �� 574 Loras Boulevard t,`.�c� � � � � � HP Interactive Map f�� ' HP Interactive Map shows - NRHD listing �.j' S74 LQRAS 6LVD,DU6U4U Local HD listing � Show more results Conservation District listing ° � Zoom to � National Register District: West 11th Street NR Historic District Local Historic District or special district: West 11t" Street Historic District Conservation District: West 11t" Street Conservation District National Register Eligibility: Contributing structure in NRHD, local HD, and CD. Potential Build Dates: 1860 Beacon Assessor "Pre-Civil War" opinion, Housing Inspector 1860 first impression, Assistant Planner 1855 Kriviskey 1978/79 survey c.1897-98 Jacobsen, Phase IV NRHD nomination Pre-1909 Sanborn Fire Insurance Maps (not specified in previous maps) Water Tap Slip: first recorded August 5, 1926, which indicates a pre-1900 date City Directories: 1874 (148 W 14tn) Telegraph Herald: No listings for 148 W 14tn First listing for 574 Loras: 1944 Bird's Eye images: 1872 present, 1889 inconclusive Survey and historical record collection 2 1872 Birds Eye 1889 Birds Eye �tf �`� �: .} ��. �� ' I � " � "} z�'�..';f -F� . .._� i w� r � �: _ � +� '� { � �� +�r��','�'� ' .:.'' ' •' � -. ,� � � � �-� �� ,.�. _ ;� << i �.•. '�;;,c'�.,� ��i � � .; +•. 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'�• �, Sanborn Maps 1884 not surveyed 1891—area on index map not surveyed (below left) 1909—near edge of survey area (below right) �r .� 4�r -,�s_ _e�s_°�'��_ �, � �d��. `_ � ��s '� �r i' i � � D �} r � � 1 x � _� ! �i ! � ' � � � � �'� r � � i� �i �V �T� I� � �r 7 , 1891 1909 DOE Snip & Date of listing: listed on NR, contributing (note: Kriviskey's survey did not find it National xl-i]'_116 - Co:�l'4TP.�S1CLl3PI.H411<.P s�a L4�;gl,:a Register Eligible on its own, but did find it c�n5��t-,s� Hot Eli[ible contributing to a potential district) HPS-200d Lis�ed on NRHP SHRC-208� Contribubno in District Survey and historical record collection 3 DEMOLITION PERMIT STAFF REPORT Meeting Date: December 17, 2020 Property Address: 574 Loras Boulevard Property Owner: City of Dubuque Applicant: City of Dubuque Project: Demolish the buildinq (a re-application� Conservation District: West 11th Street Historic District Landmark: No Style: Vernacular Funding: No Date Built: c.1855-60 Present Land Use: Vacant Existing Zoning: R-2 Level of Significance: Level of Rehabilitation: Not surveyed— lowa Site Field Survey 1973 Demolition Supportive — Kriviskey 1978/79 Contributing — Jacobsen 2015 Re-Application for Demolition: This is a staff report for a re-submitted application for demolition following a chanqe in the status since the demolition was denied bv the Historic Preservation Commission at the November 19, 2020 meetinq. Any information that is different from the previous application for demolition is underlined in this staff report. Physical Characteristics: This is a squat, two-story side-gable traditional vernacular I- house. The low story height and roofline are characteristic of early regional modest structures. It is estimated that this frame structure dates from 1855-60, based on observation and multiple historic records from later dates. The structure retains its original massing and shape, but is devoid of original detail and most materials. It has two columns of windows on the primary facade with an offset left entrance, covered by a mid-20t" Century aluminum awning. The rear has two early additions (pre-1909 per Sanborn fire insurance maps) with a back-gabled one-story room at the southeast corner. A previously open shed roof, one-story porch is now enclosed, located at the southwest corner. A one-story outbuilding at the southeast corner of the lot is no longer extant. The structure is clad in wide reveal aluminum siding and has wood windows with aluminum storms. It has an asphalt roof and limestone foundation, most of which is covered in aluminum siding. Ownership and Request for Demolition: The owner is the City of Dubuque, which took ownership of this vacant structure after petitioning the courts earlier this year. The Housing & Community Development Department serves as the applicant. Because the structure is in a City designated historic district, the demolition request comes before the Commission. This request came before the Commission on November 19, 2020 and STAFF REPORT- Demolition — 574 Loras Boulevard Page 2 was reiected because it was found to be architecturallv and historicallv siqnificant, and because there appeared to be a viable offer for restoration on the table. The issue comes back to the Commission because that offer is now withdrawn. 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The same conclusion happened when the West 11t" Street Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places and when it became a local historic district. The most recent survey in 2004 by Jim Jacobsen confirms this, although his interpretation is that the date is later than other historical evidence shows. For more historical evidence, see the attached Survey and Historic Record Collection document compiled for this application. Staff Analysis: The structure dates from on or before 1855-1860, but has been modified through removal and obliteration of character defining features. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and is a contributing structure within the West 11t" Street local and National Register historic districts and the conservation district of the same name. It is architectural significant as a result. This analvsis has not chanaed since the November 19, 2021 meetinq. Role of the Commission: The Role of the Historic Preservation Commission is to review the information and make a recommendation as to the following, according to Section 16-10-5 of the Universal Development Code. We are not requestina that the Commission vote on whether this structure is architecturally or historicallv siqnificant aqain, as the November analysis is still relevant. The application should be re-evaluated under Subsection G for a request bv a State or Political Subdivision of State. The application supplied bv the applicant, answerinq the questions below, remains the same as the November 19, 2020 application. SUBSECTION G: G. Guidelines and Review Criteria for Applications by State or Political Subdivision of State: 1. In determining whether to approve or deny the application, the commission may consider the information set forth in this subsection and any other information the commission considers relevant to balancing any conflicting governmental interests. 2. The commission may require that the applicant make submissions concerning the following information for the proposed site and suitable alternative location(s), including, but not limited to: a. Fair market value of property. b. Estimate of the cost of the proposed demolition, including hazardous material removal and remediation. c. Fair market value of any property owned by the governmental body that could be sold if that site is not chosen for the project. d. Property tax impact of removing private property from the tax rolls at the proposed location and all alternative locations. e. Any other factors that contribute to making one location more suitable than others for the proposed use. f. Any other information appropriate to evaluating how all conflicting governmental interests may be accommodated. STAFF REPORT- Demolition — 574 Loras Boulevard Page 5 g. The need for the use in question, the effect on neighboring property, and the environmental impact of the proposed use. As part of the application supplied, the applicant answered the questions for your review and provided what they believed was relative, additional information. See application. Standards for Demolition Review: Criteria for evaluatinq requests from a Political Subdivision of State is included in Subsection G. Requested Action: Please review the application notinq the standards for review and determine whether 574 Loras Boulevard and consider the evidence presented in the application responding to criteria set forth in Subsection G, and then make a recommendation to City Council. Prepared by: � -. Reviewed: Date: 12-07-2020 1� � � �° .�� , ��,�� . � �� `�� `-� �"--- �� J � ��y� �� ,� �� ,�� Planning Services Department City Hall �u6uque 50 West 13th Street THE CTTY OT � Dubu ue,IA 52001-4864 T TR �A��i=Ia (563)89-4210 phone �LJ �J � r I�� (563)589-4221 fax zom-xoix (563)690-6678 TDD Masterpiece on tYee�Vli5sissippi u,,,.xo�� planning@cityofdubuque.org December 18, 2020 The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members City of Dubuque City Hall — 50 W. 13t" Street Dubuque IA 52001 Applicant: City of Dubuque Housing & Community Development Department Location: 574 Loras Blvd Description: To demolish structure Dear Mayor and City Council Members: The City of Dubuque Historic Preservation Commission has reviewed the above-cited request. The application, staff memo, and related materials are attached for your review. Discussion Planning Staff discussed that the demolition request initially came before the Historic Preservation Commission on November 19th, 2020. At that meeting, the HPC denied the demolition permit finding that the property is: 1) Architecturally and historically significant to the community; and 2) It is economically viable because there was an offer to purchase the property for rehabilitation. Subsequently, the Housing & Community Development Department resubmitted the application to the HPC because the offer to purchase the property was revoked by the potential developer. The HPC reviewed the demolition permit to determine if it met the demolition permit criteria. Planning Staff noted that the HPC did not need to redetermine if the property was architecturally and historically significant to the community. The HPC discussed with Housing Staff the feasibility of rehabbing the structure. The Housing Staff explained the building is not code compliant. They noted the poor condition of the building and all the ceilings heights in the building are below the required height for habitation. The HPC discussed alternate ways the building could be rehabilitated. The Housing Staff noted they have no offers to rehabilitate the building. Service People Integrity Responsibility Innovation Teamwork The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members Page 2 By a vote of 5 to 1, the Historic Preservation Commission approved the demolition permit as submitted using the criteria 16-10-5 (G) for a Political Subdivision of State. Requested Action Based on Title 16-10-5 (G) of the City Code, the city council will also make a determination as to whether the denial of the application would prevent the state or the political subdivision from accomplishing its governmental functions as follows: a. If, after weighing the interests and attempting to accommodate all conflicting governmental interests, the city council finds that denial of the application would prevent the state or the political subdivision from accomplishing its governmental functions, the city council will approve the application. b. If, after weighing the interests and attempting to accommodate all conflicting governmental interests, the city council finds that denial of the application would not prevent the state or the political subdivision from accomplishing its governmental functions, the city council may deny the application. If the city council denies the application, it will state its findings in writing and shall transmit a copy of such findings to the applicant. Respectfully submitted, �� Bill Doyle, Chairperson Historic Preservation Commission Attachments F:\Users\Wwernimo\HPC\HPC Letter to CC 574 Loras Blvd.docx Service People Integrity Responsibility Innovation Teamwork Da6uque THE CTTY OF City of Dubuque ��'��°� Planning Services Department �,..,, �� ( Dubuque,IA 52001-4845 Phone: 563-589-4210 zoo�•zoiz=zois Fax: 563-589-4221 L�LZStBY�J22C� 012 i�tC M2SSZSSZ�1�7i 2017*2019 olannina(lacitvofdubuque.org PLANNING APPLICATION FORM OVariance ❑Preliminary Plat ❑Simple Subdivision ❑Certificate of Appropriateness ❑Conditional Use Permit ❑Major Final Plat ❑Text Amendment ❑Advisory Design Review(Public Projects) ❑Appeal ❑Minor Fnal Plat ❑Temporary Use Permit ❑Cert�cate of Economic Non-Viability ❑Special Fxception ❑Simple Site Plan �Annexation ❑Historic Designation ❑Limited Setback Waiver ❑Minor Site Plan ❑Historic Revolving Loan ODemolition ❑Rezoning/PUD/ID ❑Major Site Plan ❑Historic Housing Grant ❑Port of Dubuque/Chaplain Schmitt Island Design Review Please tvoe or orint leaiblv in ink Propertyowner(s):C'I�/ Of �U�JUC�U2 Phone: Addres5:50 W 13th St ��:Dubuque 5��;IA Z�P:52001 Fax#: Cell #: E-mail: APP��a�uA9e�t: Alexis Steger Phone: 563.589.4230 ndd�e�:350 W 6th St Ste 312 ��,:DUbuque st�te:lA zp;52001 FaX#: ce�� #: E-ma��: asteger@cityofdubuque.org site location/address:574' LOfaS BIVC� Neighborhood Associatlon: West 11 th Fxisting aoning: � Proposed zoning: District: Landmark: ❑Yes ❑ No Legal Description (Sidwell parcel ID#or lot number/block number/subdivision); �024377��0 Total property(lot)area (square feet or acres):24�8 Sf Describe proposal and reason necessary(attach a letter of explanation,if needed): Demolition necessary due to significant structural deterioration. Upper floor and rear addition lack the required height to be a habitable space. CERTIFICA7ION: I/we,the undersigned,do hereby certify/acknowledge that: 1.It is the property owners responsibility to locate property lines and to review the abstract for easements and restrictive covenants. 2.The information submitted herein is true and correctto 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 ritten and gra��'`` 'ater_ial�s are attached. Property Owner(s): �� ,��1 oate: 10/23/2020 Applicant/Agent: Date: FOR OFFlCE USE ONLY—APPLICATION SUBMITTAL CHECKLIST Fee: Received by: Date: Docket: DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED PROJECT (use additional pages as needed) 1) Does the property have historic or architectural significance? If not, please explain and disregard questions 2 and 3. 2) Are you earning an economic return from the property or have you consid- ered any other alternative opportunities to do so? Please explain. There is no economic return expected. The property will be sold or developed at market value and a loss is expected. 3) What incentives have you considered, including local, state and federal pro- grams have you considered to assist in rehabilitation. The following link pro- vides a list of some of the more frequently used resources in Dubuque: www.cityofdubuque.org/2234/Financial-Toolbox. N/A 4) What is your timeline to demolish the building? Fall of 2020. 5) Please provide the name of contractor. Mainline Excavating Inc. 10/23/2020 Signature Date Demolition Application for 574 Loras Boulevard Title 16—Unified Development Code Guidelines And Review Criteria for Applications by State Or Political Subdivision Of State. 16-10-5 (G)(2) G. Guidelines And Review Criteria For Applications By State Or Political Subdivision Of State: 1. In determining whether to approve or deny the application, the commission may consider the information set forth in this subsection and any other information the commission considers relevant to balancing any conflicting governmental interests. 2. The commission may require that the applicant make submissions concerning the following information for the proposed site and suitable alternative location(s), including, but not limited to: a. Fair market value of property. The 2020 assessed land value is$7980 and the assessed dwelling value is$31470. b. Estimate of the cost of the proposed demolition, including hazardous material removal and remediation. The cost of demolition is$10,666. Mainline Excavating Inc was the approved bid from an RFP issued 09/16/2020 c. Fair market value of any property owned by the governmental body that could be sold if that site is not chosen for the project. N/A d. Property tax impact of removing private property from the tax rolls at the proposed location and all alternative locations. The demolition of this structure will result in lost taxes of approximately$550 per year. We expect the property to be developed which will ultimately increase the tax revenue generated from this property. e. Any other factors that contribute to making one location more suitable than others for the proposed use. N/A f. Any other information appropriate to evaluating how all conflicting governmental interests may be accommodated. N/A g. The need for the use in question, the effect on neighboring property, and the environmental impact of the proposed use. The structure is vacant and an attractive nuisance. Ten qualified individuals and companies were contacted to gauge interest in restoring the structure to use. Four interested parties toured the structure and we received no viable plans. The City of Dubuque is not interested in restoring the structure for the following reasons: 1. Ceilings throughout the structure lack the required height of 84 inches. The actual height of the ceilings is between 77 and 78 inches. Other habitability issues include door heights of 74 inches and a stairway width of 25 inches. 2. The structure has several foundation failures. The rear block wall is pushing inward and the left rock wall is pushing outward. There are also multiple code violations including multiple roof leaks, deteriorated exterior cladding, etc. Demolition Application for 574 Loras Boulevard � / _ �z. � =�.,� -" -� �°. �. , '�'' y� �\x A � � . . A.-,� . }.<yg��.._`. � �*• �� :: _._ "_� i's .: . � �' ".. '.. ,I'. .. .. Y. . ' A' •, � f � ��'w� �Ct..n,.i -�`�� Y•B [ ./�:'R �d �$` � �?�M� •�� ke� • � �� - �F. ��;`z' �. ` ' A � � ' ; � � � _ . �� ,:. . �E , . ��s. � ��-a - � � +, � wty'� � . 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It is being included in addition to the Historic Preservation Commission packet already distributed for the upcoming Thursday, November 19, 2020 Meeting. BACKGROUND Organizations and people contacted by the Housing & Community Development Department to gauge interest in renovating the 574 Loras Boulevard property included the following list: 1. Affordable Housing Network, Inc. (AHNI) — Looked at the property 2. HEART Program — Looked at the property 3. Gary Carner 4. Chris & Gary Stepflug 5. Joe Ungs — Looked at the property 6. Sue Kearns — Looked at the property 7. Gronen 8. 563 Design 9. John McAndrews — Looked at the property 10.Heritage Works Those that followed through with viewing the property are marked as such. REQUESTED ACTION This is for informational purposes only. Questions regarding this information can be directed to the applicant at the upcoming Commission meeting. cc: Alexis Steger, Director, Housing and Community Development Department Dubuque Housing&Community Development THE CITjC �F �� 350 w 6t�St STE 312 AIMAI�d'Ip CI� Dubuque,IA,52001 �� "��"''�' �� Office(563)690-6091 � � Fax(563)589-4244 � � � TTY(563)589-3230 2a07•2U12•2013 shoeper@cityofdubuque.arg Mas�erpiece o� the Mississippi �017*2419 1z/o�/Zozo TO: City of Dubuque Historic Preservation Commission FROM: Shane Hoeper, Housing& Community Development Inspector SUBJECT: Demolition application—574 Loras Blvd I ask that you reconsider your decision on the demolition permit for 574 Loras Blvd. John McAndrews has withdrawn his offer to purchase the property and no other entity has expressed interest in developing it. I have attached a copy of Mr. McAndrews' letter for your review. 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