Minutes_Historic Preservation Commission 1 21 21 Copyrig hted
February 1, 2021
City of Dubuque Consent Items # 1.
City Council Meeting
ITEM TITLE: Minutes and Reports Submitted
SUMMARY: City Council Proceedings of 1/11 and 1/19; Community Development
Advisory Commission Minutes of 1/20; Historic Preservation
Commission Minutes of 1/21; Housing Commission Minutes of 12/22;
Library Board of Trustees of 11/19; Long Range Planning Advisory
Commission Minutes of 1/20; Proof of Publication of City Council
Proceedings for 12/17, 12/21, 1/4 and 1/11; Proof of Publication for List
of Claims /Summary of Revenues for Month Ending 12/31.
SUGGESTED Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
DISPOSITION:
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
City Council Proceedings of 1/11/21 Supporting Documentation
City Council Proceedings of 1/19/21 Supporting Documentation
Community DevelopmentAdvisory Commission Supporting Documentation
Minutes of 1/20/21
Historic Preservation Commission Minutes of 1/21/21 Supporting Documentation
Housing Commission Minutes of 12/22/20 Supporting Documentation
Library Board of Trustees Minutes of 11/19/20 Supporting Documentation
Long Range Planning Advisory Commission Minutes of Supporting Documentation
1/20/21
Proof of Publication for City Council Proceedings of Supporting Documentation
12/17/20
Proof of Publication for City Council Proceedings of Supporting Documentation
12/21/20
Proof of Publication for City Council Proceedings of Supporting Documentation
1/4/21
Proof of Publication for City Council Proceedings of Supporting Documentation
1/11/21
Proof of Publication for List of Claims/ Summary of Supporting Documentation
Revenues for Month Ending 12/31/20
MINUTES
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
REGULAR SESSION
5:30 p.m.
Thursday, January 21, 2021
Virtual Meeting
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and mandates for social distancing, this meeting was
conducted virtually.
Commissioners Present: Chairperson Bill Doyle; Commissioners Melissa Daykin
Cassill, Christina Monk, David Klavitter, John McAndrews, Rick Stuter, Joseph Rapp
and Craig Reber.
Commissioners Excused: Brandi Clark
Commissioners Unexcused: None.
Staff Members Present: Wally Wernimont and Chris Happ Olson.
CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Doyle at 5:31 p.m.
MINUTES: Motion by Daykin Cassill, seconded by Monk, to approve the minutes of the
December 17, 2020 meeting as submitted. Motion carried by the following vote: Aye —
Daykin Cassill, Monk, Klavitter, McAndrews, Stuter, Reber, Clark and Doyle; Nay —
none.
Commissioner Rapp entered the meeting at 5.35 pm.
ACTION ITEMS:
Certificate of Appropriateness
Applicant: Danny Sprank, Giese Roofing Co.
Owner: Matt Kline
Address: 197 Main Street
Project: Replace roof, remove coping at parapet, remove obsolete penthouse
District: Old Main Historic District
Staff Member Happ Olson presented the staff report noting the building is a contributing
structure in the Old Main Historic District. She described the structure noting the
request for work to re-roof the flat roof, not visible from the public right of way, and as
part of the project modify the parapets and remove an obsolete elevator penthouse.
She referred to photos of the building through time, including a 1911 image in which an
articulated and prominent cornice was present, and no elevator penthouse was
presented. She noted that based on photos from 1911, c. 1960 and contemporary
photos and Sanborn image from 1911 and 1936, the penthouse was likely constructed
sometime after 1911 and before 1936. She noted that the parapet wall and cornice
have been modified and that the terra cotta coping tile is likely not original.
Happ Olson noted the request is to remove the coping tile and penthouse, and replace
the rubber roof, and responding to Commissioner questions, stated that if the project
was for the rubber roof only, she would have reviewed the project in-house without
bringing it to the Commission because it was not visible from the public right of way.
The request for the tile and penthouse removal triggered the Commission's review.
Danny Sprank, Giese Roofing Company, explained that he was contacted by the
property owner to install a roof and removed a penthouse. He discussed the condition
of the roof and noted the roof is in poor condition. He noted when the property was
rehabbed 20 years ago, the elevator was removed and a bedroom was located below
the penthouse. Sprank noted the panels on the penthouse are rusted and the some of
the windows are plexiglass. He noted that rubber was glued to the clay tiles and they
would need to be removed. He noted that the owner had since changed his mind
following the application and wishes to save the clay tiles as is possible.
Commissioner Monk referred to the penthouse photo stating she does not have strong
feelings for keeping the penthouse. Chairperson Doyle agreed that removal of the
penthouse would be acceptable. Commissioners Daykin Cassill and Reber agreed that
removal of the obsolete penthouse was acceptable.
Commissioner Klavitter discussed in the future if a roof top deck was to be constructed.
Staff members discussed that a project would need to meet code and trigger a historic
review, which would come to the Commission if visible from the public right of way.
Motion by Monk, seconded by Reber, to approve removal of penthouse and
replacement of roof as submitted. Motion carried by the following vote: Aye — Daykin
Cassill, Monk, Klavitter, McAndrews, Stuter, Rapp, Reber, and Doyle; Nay — none.
Certificate of Appropriateness
Applicant: Danny Sprank, Giese Roofing Co.
Owner: Scott Hendron
Address: 1433 Main Street; Henderson House
Project: Front porch: replace Yankee gutter system K-style gutter
District: Jackson Park Historic District
Staff Member Happ Olson presented the staff report. She noted the request to install a
copper roof on the building's front porch. She explained requested change to the
downspouts and gutter system, abandoning the built-in gutter (often referred to as
Yankee gutter) and installing a new gutter and downspout system at the edge of the
roof, taking the place of existing crown moulding. She explained that if it was just an in-
kind replacement should could sign off but the design change triggers review by the
Commission. She referred to previous Certificate of Appropriateness from 2011 from
the same owner and the same building in which the Commission approved a similar
change at the main roof level of the structure, in regards to decking over the built-in
gutter and swapping out crown moulding for a K-style gutter system.
Happ Olson described the difference between a Yankee style gutter and a K-style
gutter. She explained the upper portion of the roof had a K-style gutter installed and
downspouts. She noted the gutter was painted to blend into the building. She referred
to previous approval for the installation of the K-gutter. She referred to diagrams that
shows the profile of the Yankee Gutter and K-style gutter, which were enclosed in the
Commission's packet.
Danny Sprank, Giese Roofing, noted that the porch roof has a galvanized roof and is
rusting. He referred to photos that show the built-in gutter. He explained the roof would
replace with copper roofing and K-style gutters would be installed and the downspouts
would be 3' x 4' downspouts.
Scott Hendron, 1433 Main Street, noted his concern is soffit and dentil damage. He
stated what he previously changed at the top roof solved the problem.
Commissioner Klavitter noted he was at the meeting when they approved the upper
gutter system and noted the quality of the job completed, especially with a new gutter
system that hugs the soffit and fascia and is painted to blend in. He said he is in
support of the request if the bend of the downspout fits with the building, as it did before.
Sprank noted the spouts would be white coming out and the downspout would be red.
Commissioner Monk agreed with Klavitter's assessment and noted that since the
moulding would be removed, the K-style would have a similar appearance to what is
there today. Commissioners Reber, Daykin Cassill, and Stuter expressed agreement.
Motion by Monk, seconded by Klavitter, to approve the application as submitted, with
the profile of the downspout hugging the building. Motion carried by the following vote:
Aye — Daykin Cassill, Monk, Klavitter, McAndrews, Stuter, Rapp, Reber, and Doyle; Nay
— none.
Commissioner Rapp left the meeting at 6:18 PM.
National Reqister of Historic Places review
Name: Metz Manufacturing Company
Owner: Metx LLC
Address: 1690 Elm Street
Project: Nomination to National Register of Historic Places
Doyle explained the request before them is a NRHP nomination for the Metz
Manufacturing Company building. This nomination was prepared by the historic
preservation consultant Rebecca McCarley of SPARK Consulting.
Staff Member Olson noted the building is significant under Criterion A. She described
the Certified Local Government review process by the Commission and City Council.
The Commission discussed the listing of the property and the timing of the
improvements.
Motion by Klavitter, seconded by Reber, to recommend the property be listed on the
National Register of Historic Places according to Criterion A. Motion carried by the
following vote: Aye — Daykin Cassill, Monk, Klavitter, McAndrews, Stuter, Reber and
Doyle; Nay— none.
ITEMS FROM PUBLIC: None.
ITEMS FROM COMMISSION: None.
ITEMS FROM STAFF:
Historic Preservation Commission Workplan for 2021:
Staff Member Happ Olson referred to the enclosed draft 2021 workplan. She reminded
the Commission that the 2020 plan was reviewed at the December 2020 Commission
meeting and input was gathered from the Commission. She stated the draft 2021 plan
included that input and suggestions by staff.
Commissioner Monk noted the edits accurately reflect what they talked about last time.
She and Chairperson Doyle noted they would like to be part of discussion and planning
on small engagement events.
Motion by Monk to approve the work plan as revised, second by Doyle. Motion carried
by the following vote: Aye — Daykin Cassill, Monk, Klavitter, McAndrews, Stuter, Reber,
and Doyle; Nay— none.
Ken Krinqle Awards 2021:
Staff Member Happ Olson reported on the Ken Kringle Awards and moving it forward to
May in order to allow the potential for an in-person event. She referred to suggested
Ken Kringle Award Nominations.
Discussion among Staff and Commissioners focused around the ability to think broadly
about awards, particularly in reference to the 1638 Central Avenue property, one that
was clearly not historic, but was remodeled sensitively to be supporting within the
district. Commissioner Monk noted it is important to recognize properties that are
outside of districts or may not be historic but supporting in a district.
Motion to Monk, second by Daykin Cassill to approve the Ken Kringle Award
Nominations as presented. Motion carried by the following vote: Aye — Daykin Cassill,
Monk, Klavitter, McAndrews, Stuter, Reber, and Doyle; Nay — none.
Other Discussion:
Staff Member Happ Olson noted that she received information via email that the
Preserve lowa Conference will be virtual in 2021. Staff Member Wernimont noted that
the City will support allowing Commissioners to attend.
The Commission discussed the removal of the siding on the building adjacent to the
Montana House at 249 1 St Street. Happ Olson noted the owner was likely inspired by
the Montana House restoration next door. Klavitter noted the Commission approved the
demolition of the building and with the removal of the siding it exposes the historic
building. Commissioner poyle mentioned that Heritage Works is working with the owner
to explore options.
ADJOURNMENT: Motion by Doyle, seconded by Monk to adjourn the January 21,
2021 Commission meeting. Motion carried by the following vote: Aye — Daykin Cassill,
Monk, Klavitter, McAndrews, Stuter, Reber, and Doyle; Nay — none.
The meeting adjourned at 6:54 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Wally Wernimont, Planning Services Manager Adopted