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360 W. 11th Street, Dubuque, Iowa
PRESENT:
Chairperson Dave Stuart; Commission Members John Whalen, Chris
Olson, Mike Coty, Mirzda Berzins, Chris Wand and Jim Gibbs; Staff
Member Wally Wernimont.
ABSENT:
Commission Member Mary Loney Bichel!.
AFFIDAVIT OF COMPLIANCE: Staff presented an Affidavit of Compliance verifying the
meeting was being held in compliance with the Iowa Open Meetings Law.
CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Stuart at 5:03 p.m.
MINUTES: Motion by Olson, seconded by Berzins, to approve the minutes ofthe June 16
2005 meeting as submitted. Motion was approved by the following vote: Aye - Olson,
Coty, Berzins, Wand and Stuart; Nay - None.
DESIGN REVIEW: Application of Larry & Brenda Huseman for a Certificate of
Appropriateness for property located at 1358 Locust Street in the Jackson Park
Historic Preservation District.
Staff Member Wernimont noted that Brenda Huseman contacted him and requested
that their application be tabled.
Motion by Wand, seconded by Berzins, to table the application at the applicant's
request. Motion was approved by the following vote: Aye - Olson, Coty, Berzins,
Wand and Stuart; Nay - None.
DESIGN REVIEW: Application of Gabriel & Suzanne Ward for a Certificate of
Ap~ropriateness to replace front porch steps at 559 Chestnut Street located in the W.
11 t Street Historic Preservation District.
Gabriel Ward presented his application to the Commission. He noted the width and the
steepness of the steps. He indicated he is proposing to widen the steps and make the
steps more compliant to the building code. He noted that he would like to continue the
molding on the front of the porch to mimic the adjacent property owner's molding in
order to bring cohesiveness to the duplex.
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Staff Member Wernimont presented the staff report. He noted that the property owner
talked to Building Services Manager Rich Russell about bringing the steps into
compliance with the Building Code.
The Commission discussed painting the steps and moldings on the porch. They
discussed that the front porch is not original to the structure.
NOTE: Commissioner Gibbs entered the meeting at 5:12 p.m. Commissioner Whalen
entered the meeting at 5:13 p.m.
Motion by Wand, seconded by Olson, to approve the applicant as presented with the
condition that the wood materials be painted. Motion was approved by the following
vote: Aye - Olson, Coty, Berzins, Wand and Stuart; Nay - None; Abstain - Whalen
and Gibbs.
DESIGN REVIEW: Application of J. Allen Wallis III for a Certificate of Appropriateness
for property located at 940 Bluff Street in the Jackson Park Historic Preservation
District.
The Commission noted that the applicant was not in attendance.
Motion by Wand, seconded by Whalen, to table the application until the August
meeting. Motion was approved by the following vote: Aye - Whalen, Olson, Coty,
Berzins, Wand, Gibbs and Stuart; Nay - None.
DESIGN REVIEW: Application of Anthony & Thalia Cutsforth for a Certificate of
Appropriateness and Historic Preservation Revolving Loan for property located at 189
Hill Street in the Langworthy Historic Preservation District.
Tony Cutsforth, 189 Hill Street, presented his application to the Commission. He noted
that they are proposing to paint the house and garage at 189 Hill Street in a five-paint
historic color scheme. Mr. Cutsforth reviewed the possible color combinations for the
house.
The Commission discussed the discrepancy in the bid amounts for the proposed work.
Staff Member Wernimont noted that the applicant has submitted references from Mr.
Simon of Simon Painting for the work to be done. Staff noted that the Housing and
Community Development Department has checked some references and felt that the
bid work will be done appropriately for the dollar amount. The Commission discussed
the bid amount for the proposed work. They noted that they will increase the bid
amount of money requested in order to help cover costs for incidentals - for example,
rotting wood.
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Motion by Stuart, seconded by Olson, to approve the Certificate of Appropriateness and
a Historic Preservation Revolving Loan for $5,500. Motion was approved by the
following vote: Aye - Whalen, Olson, Coty, Berzins, Wand, Gibbs and Stuart; Nay-
None.
DESIGN REVIEW: Application of Jim Matheos for a Certificate of Appropriateness to
wrap a wood soffit fascia with aluminum and enlarge the addition at the rear of property
at 1375 Iowa Street and located in the Jackson Park Historic Preservation District.
Jeff Schmitt of Top Notch Construction, representing Jim Matheos, presented the
application to the Commission. He noted that Mr. Matheos is proposing to enlarge the
addition at the back of the property to accommodate a bathroom. He noted that the
existing addition on the rear spans two properties. He indicated that one-half of the
addition is sided with Carr siding and the other side is with bead board. He noted that
of the four row townhouses, three of the properties have all of their wood elements
wrapped in aluminum.
The Commission discussed the proposal and noted that they will vote on the wrapping
of wood with aluminum separately from the addition.
Mr. Schmitt noted that the proposed addition will be enlarged by three feet and a
poured concrete fitting will be installed below. He indicated that the structure will be
sided with materials to match the existing.
The Commission discussed the possibility of installing a window on the addition. They
noted that the window should be in the same location, style, size and shape and
material as the existing window on the addition. The Commission discussed the
window, the materials and the profile of the wood trim located on the addition. The
Commission noted that the proposed addition expansion should be consistent with the
existing addition. The Commission noted that the addition should have the same height
and profile as the existing addition. Commissioner Wand discussed the profile of the
wood molding located on the top of the addition.
Motion by Wand, seconded by Whalen, to approve the expansion of the addition on the
rear of the property with the following conditions:
1. That the addition by the same height and profile as the existing addition.;
2) That the window be located in the same location and match the same size, style
and profile as the existing window, or to re-use the existing window but close
behind it; and
3) To use materials to match the existing addition.
Motion was approved by the following vote: Aye - Whalen, Olson, Coty, Berzins,
Wand, Gibbs, and Stuart; Nay - None.
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The Commission discussed wrapping of the wood elements on the exterior of the
property with vinyl/aluminum. The Commission noted that wrapping of wood elements
with aluminum does not solve any problems. They noted that wrapping with aluminum
traps moistures and accelerates wood rot. The Commission noted that on the front
porch, that the flat pieces could have some rot and that they could be repaired with new
wood.
Staff Member Wernimont noted that the applicant is applying for Lead-Based Paint
Hazard Mitigation Grant funds from the Housing and Community Development
Department, and that the applicant will not receive approval through the Section 106
review to wrap elements with aluminum. He noted that in order to obtain Lead funds,
the applicant will need to replace with wood. Commissioner Wand noted that the
Commission should table the application in order to allow the property owner to review
his options with Lead funding.
Motion by Wand, seconded by Whalen, to table the application at the representative's
request in order for the property owner to determine how they will proceed with Lead
funds. Motion was approved by the following vote: Aye - Whalen, Olson, Coty,
Berzins, Wand, Gibbs and Stuart; Nay - None.
ITEMS FROM PUBLIC: Michelle Jacobi noted that she is the property owner of 1004 Bluff
Street. She noted that they are in the process of rehabbing and restoring the property. She
indicated that she needs to replace the steps and landing on the side porch ofthe property,
which faces 10th Street. She noted that she needs to install handrails on the front steps
that are in keeping with the historic character of the property. She discussed replacing and
repairing of the front and side windows on the property and the repair/replacement of the
Yankee gutters on the building. She went on to explain that they are proposing to acid
wash the building and to tuckpoint of the brick. The Commission applauded the property
owner's request and noted that there is funding available to do the proposed work. The
Commission referred the applicant to proper tuck pointing techniques and cleaning of the
brick.
ITEMS FROM STAFF:
Building Services Department Status Report on Historic Preservation Enforcement:
1163 Hiohland: Staff Member Wernimont noted that Building Services Manager Rich
Russell has met with the property owner concerning the proposed repairs to the porch.
The Commission noted that the columns and railing are being installed; however, the fascia
work and soffit on the porch roof need to be addressed.
342 Main Street: The Commission noted that the report indicated that the Building
Services Manager has met with the architect to finalize plans. The Commission asked that
the Planning Staff contact the Building Department to ascertain when the work will begin.
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1347 Prairie Street & 637 Arlinaton Street: The Commission discussed demolition by
neglect and the Housing and Community Development Department's process for the
property at 409 Birch Street. The Commission discussed sending a letter to the Housing
and Community Development Department asking for a determination as to whether or not
1347 Prairie Street and 637 Arlington Street are deemed as blighted properties. The
Commission noted that the letter should indicate that if there are plans to proceed with
revitalizing the properties.
Motion by Wand, seconded by Whalen to direct staff to send a letter to the Housing &
Community Development Department asking for determination of blighted properties for
637 Arlington Street and 1347 Prairie Street, and any plans for revitalization. Motion was
approved by the following vote: Aye - Whalen, Olson, Coty, Berzins, Wand, Gibbs, and
Stuart; Nay - None.
1589-1591 Bluff Street: Chairperson Stuart presented photos of a property located at 1589
Bluff Street which shows deterioration of the eaves and soffit. The Commission discussed
and agreed by consensus to direct staff to notify the Building Department of a demolition
by neglect at 1589-91 Bluff Street.
Lanaworthv Familv Crest/Historic District Entry Sian: The Commission discussed the
Langworthy Historic District entry sign design logo. The Commission noted thatthe district
is named after the Langworthy Family. The Commission discussed the design ofthe logo.
Motion by Stuart, seconded by Olson, to approve the design as submitted. Motion was
approved by the following vote: Aye - Olson, Coty, Whalen, and Stuart; Nay - Wand and
Berzins.
Election of Officers: Motion by Whalen, seconded by Coty to approve Dave Stuart as
Historic Preservation Commission Chairperson. Motion was approved by the following vote:
Aye - Whalen, Olson, Coty, Berzins, Wand, and Gibbs Nay - None; Abstain - Stuart.
Motion by Whalen, seconded by Berzins, to approve Chris Olson as Vice Chairperson for
the Historic Preservation Commission. Motion was approved by the following vote: Aye-
Whalen, Coty, Berzins, Wand, Gibbs and Stuart; Nay - None; Abstain - Olson.
ADJOURNMENT: The meeting adjourned at 6:43 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Wally Wernimont, Assistant Planner
Adopted