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Downtown Neigh Historic ImproveMEMORANDUM July 17, 2003 TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members FROM: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager SUBJECT: Downtown Neighborhood Council- Historic District Public Improvement Program I respectfully request that this item be tabled. If, at public hearing, the Franchise Fee is not adopted, I would recommend that this funding be denied so the available funds can be used to fund the FY 2004 cuts and fare increases that had been proposed to solve the current budget shortfall. Should the Franchise Fee be approved, I would ask that this item stay tabled until after the Iowa Supreme Court decision on gaming taxes to see if:there is any money to fund Michael C. Van Milligen MCVM/jh Attachment cc: Barry Lindahl, Corporation Counsel Cindy Steinhauser, Assistant City Manager Laura Carstens, Planning Services Manager plarming Services Depaxtment CiW Haft 50 West 13ffi Street Dubuque, Iowa 52001-4864 (563) 589-4210 office (563) 589-4221 fax (563) 6904%78 "II3D p lm~ng~cityof dubuque.or g July 7, 2003 The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members City of Dubuque City Hall-50 W. 13th Street Dubuque, IA 52001 RE: Historic District Public Improvement Program Applicant: Location: Description: Downtown Neighborhood Council/Doug Stillings/David Stuart Public Right-of-Way at 1105, 1470, 1472 and 1492 Locust Street Request for funding to install brick paver sidewalks Dear Mayor and City Council Members: The City of Dubuque Historic Preservation Commission has reviewed the above-cited request. The application, staff report and related materials are attached for your review. Discussion Dave Stuart, member of the Downtown Neighborhood Council spoke in favor of the request. He indicated that the Downtown Neighborhood Council is proposing to install brick paver sidewalks in the public right-of-way. He referred to the history of brick sidewalks in the City of Dubuque and presented photos of existing brick sidewalks. He noted that the Downtown Neighborhood Council endorses the brick sidewalks as a pilot project. Mr. Stuart also discussed the width of the sidewalks throughout the districts. He indicated that he would like to reduce the width of his sidewalk to meet the same width as the adjacent sidewalk. He stated that since Central High School was demolished that there is no need for a wide sidewalk. He noted it would provide a largei' green space area in front of his property. He discussed that several property owners would like to observe the maintenance of the sidewalks prior to absorbing the addition cost. He stated that the property owner will be responsible to pay for the cost of a standard Portland cement sidewalk and the funding will only be used to pay for 75% of the extra cost. He noted they are requesting $12,155.03 from the Historic District Public Improvement Program. Planning Services Manager Laura Carstens presented the staff report noting that brick sidewalks are consistent with the adopted City of Dubuque Streetscape and Landscape Guidelines. She noted that brick sidewalk standards will need to be established and the Engineering Department will need approve the sidewalks. Service People hltegri/y Respomsibility Innovation Teamwork The Honorable Mayor And City Council Members July 3, 2003 Page 2 There were no public comments. The Histodc Preservation Commission discussed the request noting that the request meets the requirements of the Histodc District Public Improvement Program. Recommendation By a vote of 6 to 0, the Historic Preservation Commission recommends that the City Council approve funding from the Historic District Public Improvement program to the Downtown Neighborhood Council to install brick paver sidewalks in the public right-of- way with the conditions that: (1) they receive Engineering Department approval; (2) the recommendation that the City Council approve the use of narrower sidewalks in the Jackson Park Historic District based on accordance with the design review guidelines; (3) the local match to be obtained within six months; and (4) the Historic Preservation Commission be given authority to authorize an additional six month extension, if needed. A simply majority vote is needed for the City Council to approve the request. Respectfully submitted, Christopher Wand, Chairperson Histodc Preservation Commission CC: Jerelyn O'Connor, Neighborhood Development Specialist Mike Koch, Public Works Director Mike Felderman, Civil Engineer City of Dubuque Planning Services Department Dubuque, IA 52001-4864 Phone: 563-589-4210 Fax: 563-589-4221 HISTORIC DISTRICT PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT PROG RAM APPLICATION FORM PRO3ECT COMPONENTS CCheck all that apply) [] Histodc Street Lights [] Benches [] Trash Receatades [] Planters [] Waysides/Plazas [] Street Trees/Grates [] Landscaping/PlantJngs [] Decorative Fence/Rail [] DecoraUve Bollards [] Identification Signs ~]' Brick Sidewalks f ~' Brick Crosswalks [] 8dck Streets [] Limestone Curbs --1 Retaining Walls [] Colored Concrete Sidewalks/Curbs [] Colored Concrete Crosswalks [] Colored Concrete Street Paving [] Other: [] Other: Please type or print leqibly in ink Type of Applicant: [] Neighborhood Group [~ Neighborhood Assodation (Name: Address: /~-~' ~ City: 'r/./.~'. Fax Number: Phone: State~:~ Zip: Mobile/Cellular Number: Projectlocation/area: ~[0-~' ~-o~,~-~T~ ~qlo r.o~v~a- sT. ~Hl~- c~,~,~*r ~'r~ t~,f'~ Total project cost: -~ Zi i f~'lZ, aD Amount of Grant Request: CERTiFICATION: I/we, the undersigned, do hereby certify that: 1. The information submitted herein is true and correct to the best of my/our knowledge and upon submittal becomes public record; The undersigned representatives are authorized to sign this application on behalf of the neighborhood association or group; and Alt additional required written and graphic materials are attached. Represen~---'tN~..~: ~/~ v,-/( Representative: Date: Date: ~ ~ll~O,R OFFiECE USE~NLY - APPLICATION SUB~4..I~-[AL CHECKI TST qeceived by: IA/U~I~../',4 'v~O~, ~ Submittal Date: ~-'.~ D~ HPC Meeting Date: ~ Site/sketch plan(s) [] Petition/Signatures in Support [] Photos [] Catalog examples '-~ Project description -] Budget Documentation [] Map(s) []Other: City of Dubuque, Iowa Historic District Public Improvement Program Project Description List of Attachments: A) Project Budget Description B) Location Material and Labor breakout C) Downtovm Neighborhood Council Memorandum of Support D) Map of Jackson Park Historic District showing property locations E) Pages JP-9 and JP-10 of Dubuque's Streetscape and Landscape Guidelines F) Proposed "BRICK SIDEWALKS, DRIVEWAYS, HANDICAPPED RAMPS, STREETS AND ALLEYS" construction standard. G) SitePlan: 1105 Locust Street H) Site Plan: 1470 Locust Street I) Site Plan: 1472 Locust Street J) Site Plan: 1492 Locust Street K) Photo: Existing 120 year old brick sidewalk in Jackson Park Historic District L) Photo: Existing brick sidewalk (age unknown) in City of Dubuque M) Photo: 1105 Locust Street N) Photo: 1470/1472/1492 Locust Street O) Photographs: Robinson Brick Companies tumbled clay pavers A. Project Summary. Discuss the project and the key project work elements of the proposed streetscape improvements. Project will replace existing gray portland cement sidewalks with new brick (vitrified clay) meeting current industry standards for pavers. Individual abutting property owners electing to replace their sidewalks are responsible for all matching funds requirements. With the sidewalk replacement, the width of the '~planting lawn" (the grass area between the curb and the sidewalk) will be modified to allow for more green space and landscaping components. The brick sidewalks will be installed by a con~ractor on the current city's list of approved sidewalk contractors using a proposed %onstmction standard". Abutting property owners are free to chose the color of brick as well as the pattern of the sidewalk. All have chosen to use Robinson Brick's tumbled clay pavers in the Santa Fe color with a herringbone pauern as that most closely matches surviving examples of pavers and patterns historically used in sidewalks in Dubuque. Owners may perform some of the installation work as in-kind conlributions to reduce their out- of-pocket expenses. B, Neighborhood Impact and support. Describe the current conditions and how the project will improve the neighborhood and/or project area, Discuss the level of neighborhood and property owner support. Dubuque's Streetscape and Landscape Guidelines for the Jackson Park Historic District recommend "materials for new sidewalks and crosswalks that are cons~stem with the historic materials, such as brick pavers... ", and further states that "It is currently City policy to remove and replace these [historic sidewalk materials such as brick) materials during new construction, either with broom finish poured concrete or, more recently, stained concrete pavers or stained and stamped concrete. Preservation and replication of any of the historic masonry materials for sidewalks would be appropriate in the Jackson Park District and adjacent neighborhoods, and is the recommended treatment." Currently the City has no "constmution standard" for brick paver sidewalks. The City does have a standard for Portland Cement Concrete sidewalks and requires, per its Sidewalk Inspection Policy, that defective sidewalks be replaced per that standard. That effectively precludes a property owner from installing a historically appropriate brick sidewalk in public right of way. Members of the Downtown Neighborhood Council have produced a draft consu-uction standard rifled "BRICK SIDEWALKS, DRIVEWAYS, HANDICAPPED RAMPS, STREETS AND ALLEYS". That standard is based on current industry practices and should produce a sidewalk that is not only historically appropriate but will last many decades without problems. A few individual property owners in the neighborhood have committed to becoming the first to add the sidewalks with many others interested and wisking to observe the installation and maintenance (snow shoveling) before committing to the expensive proposition of sidewalk replacement. Project Budget Description Major Costs: 1105 Locust Street: 1470 Locust Street: 1472 Locust Street: 1492 Locust Street: Total: $7,941.60 2,899.28 2,899.28 7,232.54 $20~972.70 Volunteer hours: Site Plans: Develop installation standards: Total Value ~ &7.00 per hour 10 90 100 $700.00 Total costs including volunteer hours: $21,672.70 Sources of Funding: Matching funds: Individual property owners: 1105 Locust Street: 1470 Locust Street: 1472 Locust Street: 1492 Locust Street: Volunteer hours: Total Total $3,633.90 1,183.20 1,183.20 3,633.90 $8,817.68 700.00 $9,517.68 Total costs: $21,672.70 Matching funds: 9,517.68 H~I)PIP grant request amount: $12,155.03 Matching percentage: 44% Location Material and Labor breakout 1105 Locust Number of brick 2200 Number of cuts 410 Number of brick "wasted" in cuts 100 Number of 10' edging 16 Number of nails 176 Total brick needed (110%) 2530 1470 Locust 1472 Locust 1492 Locust 800 800 2000 130 130 400 35 35 80 7 7 14 77 77 154 918.5 918.5 2288 Material Cost: Geotextile $456.00 $148.00 $148.00 $388.00 Brick @. 98) 2.479.40 900.13 900.13 2,242.24 Edging ($1.70 each) 27,20 11.90 11.90 23.80 Nails ($.25) 44.00 19.25 19.25 38.50 Sweeping sand 100.00 40.00 40.00 90.00 Total $3.106.60 $1,119.28 $1,119.28 $2.782.54 Install Costs: 4,835.00 1.780.00 1,780.00 4,450.00 Total costs: $7,941.60 $2.899.28 $2,899.28 $7,232.54 Total $20,972.70 Sidewalk size 78.5' by 7' 25.5' by 6' 25.5' by 6' 51' by 6' ptus 5' by 6' Cost of gray concrete ,$4 per sq ft $2,198.00 $612.00 $612.00 $1.344.00 Extra cost of Bdck sidewalk 5.743.60 2.287.28 2.287.28 5,888.54 1/4 of extra cost 1,435.90 571.82 571.82 1.472.14 Grant amount 4,307.70 1,715.46 1,715.46 4.416.41 Property owneds share 3,633.90 1.183.82 1 183.82 2.816.14 Total 8,817.68 Total grant request $12. t 55.03 Total materials $8, 127.70 8 June 2003 Downtown Neighborhood Council Memorandum of Suppor~ The Downtown Neighborhood Council met on 8 June 2003 to consider two Historic D/strict Public Improvement Program applications. One for litter receptacles, benches and planters, the other for brick sidewalks. The completed application packages were reviewed in detail. Members present voiced the/r unan/mous approval of the packages and thanked the people who assisted m putting the grant application packages together. STREETSCAPE AND LANDSCAPE GUIDELINES City of Dubuque, Iowa 2002 Jackson Park SIDEWALKS, WALKWAYS, AND CURBS RECOMMENDED JP-'I O Limestone curbs in historic (left) and contemporary (right) photos. These survive rather sporadically due to the City's replacement policy, They should be maintained whenever possible. ACCEPTABLE ALTERNATES Three types and patterns of brick sidewalk paving and limestone aggregate concrete (foreground) Concrete pavers Stamped concrete STREETSCAPE AND LANDSCAPE GUIDELINES City of Dubuque, Iowa 2002 Jackson Park SIDEWALKS, WALKWAYS, AND CURBS Sidewalks throughout the Cathedral District were either wood plank in their earliest form, which was later replaced with brick pavers m different patterns, or poured concrete with a crushed limestone aggregate. It ~s currently City policy to remove and replace these materials during new construction, either with broom finish poured concrete or, more recently, stained concrete pavers or stained and stamped concrete. Preservation and replication of any of the historic masonry materials for sidewalks would be appropriate i~ the Jackson Park District and adjacent neighborhoods, and is the recommended treatment. Substitute materials can be considered for issues of cost and code compliance, however. Limestone was the traditional curb material throughout the city. As with the sidewalks, it has been City policy to remove and replace these curbs with poured concrete curbs and gutters as they deteriorate, or when they interfere with street or 'utility repairs. Limestone is recommended for use as a straight curb material in these areas due to its historic presence, but alternate materials may be considered for ease of maintenance, reduced cost and increased durability. RECOMMENDED JP-9 · Identification and preservation of original historic paving and limestone curbing materials where they survive, particularly in areas where the curbing has a substantial visual impact on the view from the street. · Materials for new sidewalks and crosswalks that are consistent with the historic materials, such as brick pavers and crushed-limestone aggregate concrete. · Replacement of deteriorated limestone curbs with new limestone. · New sidewalks that restore the historic width of the walkways, where contemporary usages and City codes allow. ACCEPTABLE · Substitute materials that simulate the original paving, such as colored concrete pavers and stamped and/or stained concrete.* · Substitute materials that simulate the original limestone curbing in color, texture, and shape, such as straight curbs of tinted concrete poured with a textured form liner.* · As a last resort, new or common materials, such as standard concrete, when it is not economically viable to save and repair originals or to use substitute materials which simulate the original in appearance.* NOT RECOMMENDED .Removal of historic curbs and gutters without an appropriate replacement. · Use of pebble-surface concrete sidewalks. · Use of asphalt for a paving material on sidewalks. *Review with PSD and HPC BRICK SIDEWALKS, DRIVEWAYS, HANDICAPPD RAMPS, STREETS AND ALLEYS Description. This work shall consist of removal, and disposal of existing Portland Cement Concrete sidewalks, driveways and handicapped ramps and construction and/or repair of brick sidewalks, driveways, handicapped ramps, streets and alleys according to the plans and these specifications. Materials.. Materials used shall conform to the following2.' A. Brick pavers. Vitrified clay paver shall conform to the requirements of ASTM C902, Class SX, Type 1, Application PX. The units shall be standard 4" x 8" size having dimensions of 2¼" x 4" x 8" (including spacer nibs on the side), chamfered edges on both bed surfaces, 12,500 psi m/n/mum compressive strength and below 6% cold water absorption. Dimensional tolerances around the mean values for length, width and depth shall be + 1/16 of an inch. Clay pavers conforming to the reqmremems of ASTM C1272, Type F, Application PX with the units of the standard 4" x 8" size having dimensions of 2 3/4" x 4" x 8" (including spacer nibs on the side), chamfered edges, 12,500 psi mimmum compressive strength and below 5% cold water absorption shall also be acceptable. Color shall be as specified in the contract. B. Recycled antique pavers. Antique brick pavers closely matching existing pavers in s/ze and shape, color and texture, and free of obvious defects shall be acceptable when used to reparr existing brick streets, alleys and sidewalks. C. Bedding sand. Bedding sand, typically mason's or concrete sand, shall conform to the grading requirements of ASTM C33 or CSA A23.1 with no greater than 1% passing the 0.075mm [No. 200) sieve. (Stone dust or waste screen/ngs should not be used as they have an excessive amount of material passing the 0.075 mm sieve. D. Joint sand. Joint sand shall conform to the requirements of CSA A179. Alternately, bedding sand may be used. E. Base material. Aggregate base shall be ora "road bed" or "crusher-mn" type crushed gravel material with ~" top s/ze and shall conform to the reqmrements of ASTM D 2940. F. Edge Restraints. Edge restraints may be of brick-stood-on-edge, pre-made plastic or metal, or troweled concrete with backfill. Pre-made plastic shall be of the Cpc specifically designed to retain brick pavers. Removal of Sidewalks, Driveways and Handicapped Ramps. The Contractor shall remove the sidewalks, driveways and handicapped ramps as shown in the contract document or designated by the Engineer. If only portions of sidewalks, driveways and handicapped ramps are to be removed, the boundaries of removal shall be made by a vertical cut not less than one inch (1") deep before breaking. Any areas of sidewalks, driveways and handicapped ramps not designated for removal but which are damaged by the Contractor's operations shall be removed and replaced by the Contractor without compensation. Construction. Construction of brick paver sidewalks, driveways and handicapped ramps shall meet the following requirements: Preparation of Subgrade. The subgrade upon which the brick paver sidewalks, driveways and handicapped ramps is to be placed shall be prepared by excavating or filling with suitable earth to such depth below the gradeline that when tamped or rolled smooth, firm and hard, the subgrade will be uniform and at the required depth below the finished gradeline. Soil shall be compacted to a minimum of 95% density. All soft areas shall be removed and filled with suitable material which shall be thoroughly compacted in layers not exceeding six inches (6") in thickness. Geotextile Fabric. Geotextile fabric shall be placed trader the base material and at the hase/sand bedding interface if specified in the contract Fabric shall be turned up against vertical surfaces to contain and prevent the migration of the base or bedding sand material. Preparation of Base. Base material shall be a minimum thickness of six inches (6") for sidewalks, and handicapped ramps and eight inches (8") for driveway areas. Base shall be compacted in maximum hfis six inch lifts to at least 95% density. The finished surface of the compacted base shall have a tolerance of+/- 3/8" over 10'. Any depressions shall be filled with base material and compacted. At a miuimum, the base mater/al shall extend beyond the pavement perimeter a distance equal to the depth of the base material. Sand bedding. Sand bedding shall be screeded to a consistent even thickness between one and 1-1/2 inches using the edge restraint or other suitable temporary forms. Any voids resulting from removal of temporary forms shall be filled with sand. Bedding shall not be compacted or further disturbed before placing bricks. Edge restraints. Edging may be added before or after laying the bricks depending on the brick pattern and type of edge restraint specified in the contract document Brick-stood-on- edge type restraint shall be backfilled with base material after laying brick surface. Pre- made plastic edge restraint shall be restrained by 8" spikes hammered through pre-formed holes into the stone base. Laying the brick. Brick pavers shall be placed on the uncompacted bedding sand in the pattern specified in the contract. The edge restraint system may be adjusted a small amoum as necessary to avoid cutting full bricks at edges. If necessary, pavers shall be cut using a power saw with masonry blade. Bricks shall be spaced with a joint width of 1/16" to 3/16". Any individual bricks demonstrating a size variance which does not allow its placement with less than a ¼" joint width shall not be used. Any individual bricks with upper surface chips, depressions or other deformities which are more than V4" deep and constitute more than 10% of the bricks surface shall not be used. Compaction. After the pavers are placed in the specified pattern they shall be compacted into the bedding sand with a plate compactor. After the initial compaction, bedding sand or joint sand shall be swept and vibrated into the joints between the bricks until full. Backfill. After the brick pavers have been placed and compacted, the spaces along the edges of the sidewalk shall be backfilled to the required elevation with approved material. The material shall then be loosely compacted as appropriate and the surface neatly graded. Disposal of Surplus Material. Surplus or waste material resulting from the construction operations shall be disposed of by the Contractor. General Requirements: Transverse slope. A sidewalk shall be set with a transverse slope of the finished walking surface of ¼" per foot toward the curb unless otherwise directed by the Engineer. Gradient of fill. The space between a sidewalk and the curb shall be graded with a gradient of approximately ½" per foot toward the curb if site conditions allow. Handicapped Ramps. Design for handicapped ramps constructed of brick and located on public property shall conform to the surface dimension mqnimments of concrete ramps Any ramp design shall be coordinated with the City Engineering Department to ensure conformance with Americans with Disabilities Act requirements. Width of Sidewalks. The minimam width ora brick sidewalk on public property shall be 4'. A '~ee relief" may encroach up to one foot into that minimum width. In the event that the site renders a 4' with impractical, City Engineering Department approval shall be obtained. Brick sidewalks may be constructed wider, the same width, or narrower than the sidewalk they replace. Horizontal alignment with abutting sidewalks. The side edges of brick sidewalks shall not be required to align laterally with other walks they abut. However, both of the side edges of the narrower sidewalk must fall at or within the side edges of the wider sidewalk. Vertical alignment with abutting sidewalks. The newly completed brick sidewalk shall align with the abutting sidewalk vertically within ¼" along the entire with of the abutment. Repair ofexistin~ brick streets, alleys, sidewalks and ramps. Existing streets, alleys, sidewalks and ramps shall be repaired using recycled antique or new brick that closely matches existing paving material. New brick shall conform the brick paver reqmrements. To the greatest extent practical, the repair shall conform to these construction standards. Damaged areas may be repaired without resetting the entire surface as specified in the Contract. Provisions for snow melt. Hydronic tubing shall be installed either within the base material or the sand bed as specified by the En~neer. If located with/n the sand bed, the sand bed thickness may be increased to accommodate the tubing as specified by the Engineer. Deviations: Deviations from these standards are acceptable where site conditions preclude or render impractical hteral compliance. Any deviations must be documented in writing and approved by the Engineer. City Engineering Department approval shall be obtained for any deviations on public property. PHB-PV2 BASE EXTENDS BEYOND PERIMETER EQUAL TO OF BASE (MIND ~-PVC EDGING W/ METAL PIN PAVEMENT DEPTH .---1/16" MIN - ,3/16" MAX. SAND FILLED JOINTS // - ASTM C33 ' / 8" 4" 2-' /4" / x x , BRICK PAVERS / COLOR TO BE SELECTED BY THE DESIGNER ./ - SEE PLAN FOR C'ATTERN SLOPE i/z_" PER FT, FOR DRAINAGE /2" MAX. SAND BEDDING COURSE- ASTM C55 GRAVEL BASE 3/~" TOP SIZE MIN. PEDESTRIAN; 8" MIN. ASTM D 2940 - 95% COMPACTION SUBGRADE 95% COMPACTED - PVC EDGE IRESTIR INT SCALE~ NOT TO SCALE PHB-PV4 PERIMETER EQUAL TO DEPTH OF BASE (MIN) - BACKFILL EDGE RESTRAINT WITH GRAVEL BASE EXTENDS BEYOND PAVEMENT ~---1,/16" MIN - 3/16" MAX. / ASTM C33 / //-- 8" x 4" x 2-1/4" / COLOR TO BE SELECTED STONE, PRECAST SAND FILLED JOINTS BRICK PAVERS BY THE DESIGNER SEE PLAN FOR PATTERN SLOPE 1/4" PER FT. FOR DRAINAGE /2" MAX. SAND BEDDING COURSE- ASTM GRAVEL BASE 3/4" TOP SIZE ASTM D 2940 - 95% COMPACTION ~RADE 95% COMPACTED C33 BRICK CUT EDGE RESTRAINT STONE OR PRECAST UNIT SCALD NDT TD SCALE PHB PV12 EXTEND BASE BEYOND EDGE RESTRAINT ~-EDGE RESTRAINT ~1/16" MIN - 5/16" MAX. - ASTM C55 / / SAND FILLED JOINTS 8" x 4" x 2-1/4-" BRICK PAVERS COLOR TO BE SELECTED BY THE DESIGNER - SEE PLAN FOR PATTERN SLOPE 1/4" PER FT. FOR DRAINAGE '~-'~,./2" MAX. SAND BEDDING COURSE- ASTM C53 GEOTEXTILE SO_ SEPARATOR CRUSHED GRAVEL BASE 3/.47' TOP SIZE ~" MIN. :)EDESTRIAN - 8"' MIN. -ASTM D 2940 - 95% COMPACTION OPTIONAL GEOTEXTILE SOIL SEPARATOR SUBGRADE 95% COMPACTED O, w/ STANDARD FLEXIBLE BASE OPTIONAL GEOTEXTILE SEPARATORS SCALE~ NOT TO SCALE 1' DESIGN REVIEW STAFF REPORT Meeting Date: June 19, 2003 Property Address: Property Owner: Applicant: Project: Public right-of-way at 1105, 1470, 1472 and 1492 Locust City of Dubuque Downtown Neighborhood Council/Doug Stillings/David Stuart To install brick paver s~dewalks Historic Preservation District: Jackson Park Landmark: No Style: None Funding: Historic District Public Improvement Program Date Built: N/A Existing Zoning: OR Office Residential/OC Office Commercial C-4 Downtown Commercial and R-4 High Density Multi-Family Residential Present Land Use: Mixed commercial, office and residential uses Level of Si,qnificance: Level of Rehabilitation: [] Design for Historic Features [] Not Evaluated [] Alteration/Addition Physical Characteristics: The right-of-way located in the Jackson Park Historic District borders many historic buildings. The buildings located throughout the Jackson Park Historic District are primarily mixed use residential, commercial and office. The bulk of the Jackson Park Histodc District is primarily residential. The right-of-way and sidewalks in the Jackson Park Historic District are both narrower than those found in the nearby commercial area downtown. Staff Analysis: The applicants are applying for funding from the Historic District Public Improvement Program for proposed streetscape improvements in the public right-of- way. The Downtown Neighborhood Council has proposed the installation of brick paver sidewalks at various locations throughout the district. As stated in the Historic District Public improvement Program application form individual property owners are not eligible to apply for funding. The Downtown Neighborhood Council endorses the project and indicates that these sidewalks would be a test case. In the application, it states that several property owners would like to see how the sidewalks are installed and maintained (snow shoveling) before committing to the expensive proposition of sidewalk replacement. The role of the Historic Preservation Commission in reviewing this project is to serve as an advisory design review body to the City Council for review of public works projects which have historic preservation implications in historic districts. The Commission is also responsible for providing a recommendation to the City Council about funding projects from the Historic District Public Improvement Program. The Commission's Design Review Staff Report - Downtown Neiglqborhood Council Page 2 recommendation will go on to the City Council with the application materials for their review and approval of the project. Compliance with Design Guidelines: In 2002, the Streetscape and Landscape Guidelines were created to help provide recommendations for public improvements in the public right-of-way. Brick paver sidewalks were taken into consideration with the Streetscape and Landscape Guidelines.