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Historic funds -W 11th St Elevator landscaping Planning Services Department City Hall 50 West 13th Street Dubuque, Iowa 52001-4864 (563) 589-4210 office (563) 589-4221 fax (563) 690-6678 TDD planning@cityofdubuque.org W'Ww.cityofdubuque.org THECITYOF ~ DUB E ~~~ February 24, 2005 The Honorable Mayor and City Council City of Dubuque 50 W.13th Street Dubuque, IA 52001 RE: Application of Historic Bluffs Neighborhood Association/Andrew Brachman for Historic District Public Improvement Program funds to install landscaping, benches, fencing, pavers and a historical plaque at the former W. 11 th Street Elevator site located in the W. 11 th Street Historic District. Dear Mayor and City Council Members: INTRODUCTION The Historic Preservation Commission has reviewed the application of Historic Bluffs Neighborhood Association/Andrew Brachman for Historic District Public Improvement Program funds to install landscaping, benches, fencing, pavers and a historical plaque at the former W. 11th Street Elevator site located in the W. 11th Street Historic District. The application and staff report are attached for your information. DISCUSSION Commissioner John Whalen indicated that he would abstain from the vote because he is affiliated with Seven Bluffs Landscaping, which is providing a portion of the match. Andrew Brachman presented the application to the Commission. He noted that he is a Boy Scout and is working toward his Eagle Scout badge. He indicated that he needs to complete a community service project and this is his proposed project. He described the project area and noted that he is proposing to install a bench, a fence and brick pavers to create a rest area. In addition to this, he said he will install a historic plaque which will depict the history of the W. 11th Street Elevator and how it originally looked. He also noted that the patio will be constructed out of pavers with donated materials and labor from Seven Bluffs Landscaping. He added that he is working with Brannon Monument on the stone for the historical plaque. Service People Integrity Responsibility Innovation Teamwork Historic District Public Improvement Program Page 2 Staff Member Carstens noted that for retaining walls over four feet in height, a building permit and an engineer's design are required. She added that Leisure Services Manager Gil Spence has said that the Park Division will take over maintenance of the rest area after work has been completed. The Commission discussed the proposed limestone retaining wall and where it would be located. Mr. Brachman noted that the retaining wall will be constructed out of limestone. He said will the wall should be less than four feet in height. The Commission discussed that maybe the City could provide its Purlington pavers for the project. Commissioner Coty noted that the Bluff Street Neighborhood Association used Purlington pavers in the parkway in front of the Cathedral. Staff Member Carstens indicated that the City has a stockpile of these pavers for projects on public property. RECOMMENDATION By a vote of 8 to 0 with one abstention by Commissioner Whalen, the Historic Preservation Commission recommends that the City Council to approve the project as presented and to request that the Engineering Department allow the use of the City's stockpiled Purlington pavers if possible, that the retaining wall conform to City Code, and that the Historic Preservation Commission be allowed to review the final design for the plaque. By a vote of 8 to 0 in the absence of Commissioner Whalen, the Historic Preservation Commission recommends that the City Council approve $3,000 from the Historic District Public District Improvement Program to fund the project. Sincerely, ~~/~ Dave Stuart, Chairperson Historic Preservation Commission Attachments cc Gus Psihoyos, City Engineer GiI Spence, Leisure Services Manager Andrew Brachman, 1095 Grove Terrace Cheryl Whalen, President, Historic Bluffs Neighborhood Association, P.O. Box 1193 B~i3~E ~<-k~ City of Dubuque Planning Services Department Dubuque,IA 52001-4864 Phone: 563-589-4210 Fax: 563-589-4221 HISTORIC DISTRICT PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM APPLICATION FORM PROJECT COMPONENTS (Check all that apply) o Historic Street Lights 5J: Benches ~ Trash Receptacles [J)'lanters 6a' WaYSides/Plazas [J,street Trees/Grates [gf j<.andscaping/Plantings Q'Decorative Fence/Rail o Decorative Bollards o Identification Signs o Brick Sidewalks o Brick Crosswalks o Brick Streets o Limestone Curbs o Retaining Walls o Colored Concrete Sidewalks/Curbs ~Iored Concrete Crosswalks o olared Concrete Street Paving Other: Brick Patio o Other: Please tvDe or Drint legiblY in ink Type of Applicant: 0 Neighborhood Group ~eighborhOOd Association (Name: HBNA ) Representative: Andrew Brachman Phone: (563)583-1429 Address: 1095 Grove Terrace City: Dubuaue State: Iowa Zip: 52001 Fax Number: None Mobile/Cellular Number: None Project Description: Reclaimina a wild area bv c1earina it. makina it accessible. To create a rest area. instillation of a bench. historical olaaue. and fencina is needed. Project location/area: It is located between Grove Terrace and Hiahland. Off to the riaht of the steos over lookina a bluff. Total praject cost: $11.500 Amount of Grant Request: $3.000 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; 2. The undersigned representatives are authorized to sign this application on behalf of the neighborhood association or group; and 3. All additional required written and graphic materials are attached. Date:J- 1(,,- DS Date: \ - \ \n . tJtj Representative: Representative: APPUCATION SUBMITTAL CHECKUST Submittal Date: /. 18 -o5HPC Meeting Date: Petition/Signatures in Support 0 Photos 0 Catalog examples o Budget Documentation 0 Map(s) DOther: Andrew Brachman 1095 Grove Terrace Dubuque, IA 52001 Historic Preservation Commission Planning Services Dept. HDPIP City of Dubuque 50 West 13th Street Dubuque, IA 5200 I COST CATEGORY Total Project Costs Grant Funds Other Cash Other Resources Resources Equipment bench and trash can $1,700 $1,700 Contractors Fence $6,300 $1,300 $5,000 Landscaping $3,500 $3,500 In-kind - Seven Bluffs Landscaping Historical plaque unknown Donated by several different businesses Total $11,500 $3,000 $5,000 $3,500 Dear Commissioners, On behalf of HBNA, I present this application for consideration for my Eagle Scout Project. Documentation of neighborhood support: See attached. Project Description and time line for project completion: As of now there is a bench that sits off to the side of the main area that is to be turned into the new resting area. This bench is old and does not meet the needs of the Historical preservation's code. The paint is peeling off of it and it is located in an unwelcoming spot. The proposed area is over grown and the ground is very uneven. Rehabilitation of this area will create a new place for pedestrians and neighbors of 11 th street to rest. Landscaping will also take place to improve access to the site. All of the trees and undergrowth will be taken out. There will be a small retaining wall installed at the entrance. Installation of a fence, a new bench, a trash receptacle, and a historical plaque will turn this over grown bluff into a beautiful site for tourists and also the general public. 1. Cut down overgrowth November 6, 2004 2. Prep for retaining wall November 26, 2004 3. Purchase bench and fencing After grant announcement 4. Landscape Early Spring 5. Install bench, fence, Late Spring to Summer of2005 trash receptacle, and plaque Proiect Bude:et: Sketch Plan: See attached. Photos: See attached. Map: See attached. Page I of2 Chris & Tim Olson From: To; "Bob" <rfisch@mwci.net> "Andrew Brockman" <sir543@aal.com>; "Gall Yunk" <gyunk@loras.edu>; "doug Spyrisan" <dougspyrison@mchsLcom>; "Carleen Schroeder" <dzattdad@msn.com>; "Chris Olson" <chrisandtimolson@msn.com>; "Jerelyn O'Connor" <joconnor@cityofdubuque.org>; "David Harris" <dharris@cityofdubuque.org>; "Chris Gorrell" <cgorrell@cityofdubuque.org>; "David Cox" <dcox@almsLbiz>; "Patricia Cline" <patriciacline@mchsLcom>; "Robert Breitbach" <RBreitbach@netexpress.net> Monday, September 06, 2004 11 :24 PM Minutes of September 2" 2004 Sent: SUbject: HISTORIC BLUFF NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION c' , \j ;\~ Minutes of September 2, 2004 c V I "'J MEETING CALLED TO ORDER by the President at 7:03 PM APPROVAL OF MINUTES as distributed. Motion to approve by John, Second by David Motion carried. TREASURES REPORT. Balance 607.83 last month Checks Written $96.52 gives a balance of $511.31 Dave cox resigned as treasurer so Carleen said she old take the treasures job so motion. by John that Carleen become the treasure Second by David, Motion carried. CORRESPONDENCE Main Street LOT. OLD BUSINESS The committees report on the planning of the recognition of the light project that will be held Oct. 18, 2004 at 5 :30 PM at the Rocco Buda Park. , Jerelyn showed us the invitation that looks great motion for Carleen to research the history of the light project and who to invite by Chris, Second by Dave motion carried. Andy Brockman addressed the meeting on the project of the improvement of the II th Street steps by working on the cross over landing. as scout project. He explained what needed to be done with the weeds and how to fence it off and make it a place for people to look over the city or just rest He talked about plaque with a picture of the 11 th street elevator, said he talked to Brandon's and said they could do the job. There was a lot of discussion on funding and putting the city project of the steps and Andrew's project together. Andy talked to Gil from the park department. For him to get a grant it has to be through the neighborhood association. Chris said she would help write the grants that are needed. There was a good discussion on the project. Motion to proceed on what Andrew outlined and the grants by John, second by Carleen Motion carried. Will see what we can do with the larger grant. Talked about the neighborhood parking stickers that some property owners and tenants where unhappy for they get only two stickers for parking. The parking regulations seems to be working for they have less cars on the street now, Parking seems to be on Laras now. a discussion on why the ally on Loras could be better used for parking. and who owns and uses them. Talked about other parking in other cities. NEW BUSINESS We should think about if our neighborhood wants to come up with something for the 9/7/2004 Page 2 of2 Faces and Voices on Marrin Luther day. We could have a lunch and a discussion or something else we could come up with, the date is January 21st. Jerelyn talked about the meeting for the five year plan for Community Development Projects,we should have some one at the commissions meeting Wednesday the 8th at 6:30, We should be in on the planning. It is for the Low and Modern Income, OPEN DISCUSSION The bike cops talked about the membership program for the Boys and Girls Club of the Downtown Neighborhood are doing and we should get involved with the program. They talked about all the programs and the good effect it has on the neighborhood with the kids, If we go with he program who will we get the money to. Jerelyn said she would check with Doug on the memberships they also talked about the new ordinance on binge drinking and other drinking programs the tavern owners put on. A motion that we write a letter of support for the ordnance to the council by John and second by Carleen Motion carried. Chris said she would write the letter, they also talked about the tibs program. ADJOURNMENT Motion to adjourn by John, second by Carleen Motion carried adjoined at 8:50 PM NEXT MEETING October 7, 2004 at 7:00 PM Secretary Bob Fisch 9/7/2004 Approval of HBNA's Neighborhood Large Grant Application 2004 for improvements of the Eleventh Street Elevator Historical Site Project I have worked with HBNA's representatives and Andrew Brachman to help develop this project as an improvement of the 11 th Street steps. I have reviewed the grant application, am aware of the stipulations and requirements of this program, and approve submission of this application. Gir'~k.o" L,i"", S,n,;"" City ofDubuqu, 1*;#7 Date Approval of HBNA's Neighorhood Large Grant Application 2004 for improvements of the Eleventh Street Elevator Historical Site Project The Engineering staff has worked with Andrew Brachman to help develop this project as an improvement of the I I th Street steps. I have reviewed the grant application, am aware of the stipulations and requirements of this program, and approve submission of this application. pj~~~ Gus Psihoyos, Engineering Dept., City of Dubuque / 119 I().;- Date f \ \ \ , , / \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ '\ "'.., ,/ ./". :'fr ... .. <C.~<C.\'l. ..,0'-1 G.... . ,A1'. ~"'~ , ., " ., .' ,ill '.' , ,;,/-"'" ;An ~ ./"~ ~.., . _~~~~,~",.",,:.; ,:,.'"1 I . .----~ ./' ... \ . ......""". :;.' ,~ Project Description Presently the area is overgrown with unwanted vegetation and small trees. The area is aesthetically unpleasing to the eye. It also poses the safety hazard of falling over the edge. Pictured is current condition ofrest area. - ..'~'~ .._~' ...,., ,-="'" -:' ~,ffB~ - .. ~i~~ Cost of fence: $6.300 (S&H included) r~. ~~ ~,.-... Cost of receptacles: $900 (S&H included) . " :'4" ...~ -:,~ ... ... \...~'" ., ~. ~ Cost of bench: $800 (S&H included) Sketch Plan and Photos ~ ~. . ,\: , -f- .\' ." , ... 1 I I plaque patio I ~ ~ patio fencing " . DESIGN REVIEW STAFF REPORT Meeting Date: February 17, 2005 Property Address: Property Owner: Applicant: Project: Former West 11th Street Elevator Site City of Dubuque Historic Bluffs Neighborhood Association/Andrew Brachman To install landscaping, bench, fencing, brick pavers and historical plaque Historic Preservation District: West 11th Street Landmark: No Style: None Funding: Historic District Public Improvement Program Date Built: N/A Existing Zoning: R-3 Moderate Density Multifamily Present Land Use: ResidentialNacant Level of Siqnificance: Level of Rehabilitation: D Design for Historic Features D Alteration/Addition D Not Evaluated Physical Characteristics: A massive stone vaulted tunnel marks the point where the West 11th Street Elevator passed through the wall. Today a recessed shaft located at the center of Grove Terrace and on the West 11th Street right-of-way, marks the point where the Elevator continued up and out of that tunnel and above grade up to Highland Place to the west. The West 11th Street Stairs, of concrete construction, now parallel the former course of the Elevator. They extend from Bluff Street to the east, up the bluff front, through the tunnel and along the south side of the retaining wall that defines the bluff that fronts east behind the houses along Grove Terrace Property History: The Eleventh Street Elevator Company was established in 1887, began service in May 1888, and began to use electrical power in 1890. It differed structurally from the 4th Street model because it was elevated high above the ground surface. The upper station was at Highland Place. The wealthy residents on Grove Terrace were less than pleased with the noise from the operation and in mid-1895 the company put rubber tires on the cars. The Herald reported at least temporary success, "the noise is hushed, neighbors satisfied and babies sleep sweetly and undisturbed again." Already by 1889 the hill railways were being hailed as "a great convenience to residents on the hill" with a magnificent view that made it "a place of public resort not only by residents butfor strangers visiting the city" (Tribune, December 21, 1871; National Demokrat, May 25, June 15, 1876; Die Iowa, September 13, November 8, 1877; Herald, December 2, 1876; June 25, 1895; Dubuque: The Key City.. .1889, p. 76). 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 Historic Bluffs Neighborhood Association has endorsed Andrew Brachman's Eagle Scout project which involves the installin~ of landscaping, fencing, brick pavers, a bench and an historical plaque on the West 11t Street Elevator landing. The applicant Design Review Staff Report - Historic Bluffs Neighborhood Association Page 2 has been working with Leisure Services Manager GiI Spence and City Engineer Gus Psihoyos on the proposed project. Total Project Cost $11,500.00 Neiohborhood Association Cost $8,500.00 Total Grant Reauest $3,000.00 Grant to total cost 26.09% I Staff Comments: Planning and Engineering staff noted that the retaining wall proposed for this project will require a permit from the Building Services Department, an engineer's design, and a footing if it is over four feet in height. 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 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. Landscaping, fences, benches, brick pavers, and signs were taken into consideration with the Streetscape and Landscape Guidelines. Prepared by: Reviewed:~~ Date: f52,II-o) .