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MEMORANDUM
May 31,2006
TO:
The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM:
Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
SUBJECT: St. Mark's, 391 W. 12th Street -- Appeal of HPC Action
Planning Services Manager Laura Carstens is transmitting information regarding the
appeal filed by St. Mark's Community Center for the denial by the Historic Preservation
Commission of St. Mark's request to allow wrapping wood window trim with aluminum
for the structure at 391 W. 1 ih Street in the Jackson Park Historic Preservation District.
After review of the appeal letter and the Commission record, it is the conclusion of both
the Planning Services Department and the City Attorney's Office that the denial by the
Commission appears to be consistent with the Historic Preservation Ordinance.
According to Chapter 25, the City Council shall consider whether the Commission has
exercised its powers and followed the guidelines established by law and the Historic
Preservation Ordinance, and whether the Commission's action was patently arbitrary or
capricious. The City Council may affirm or reverse the Commission's action, or may
refer the matter back to the Commission for such further action as may be appropriate.
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Michael C. Van Milligen
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Attachment
cc: Barry Lindahl, Corporation Counsel
Cindy Steinhauser, Assistant City Manager
Laura Carstens, Planning Services Manager
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MEMORANDUM
May 25,2006
TO:
FROM:
Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
Laura Carstens, Planning Services Manager
RE:
St. Mark's, 391 W. 1ih Street -- Appeal of HPC Action
Introduction
This memo transmits information regarding the appeal filed by St. Mark's Community
Center for the denial by the Historic Preservation Commission of St. Mark's r~uest to
allow wrapping wood window trim with aluminum for the structure at 391 W. 12 h Street
in the Jackson Park Historic Preservation District.
Appeals from Commission Action
According to Chapter 25 (Historic Preservation Ordinance) of the City Code, appeals
from Commission action are to be filed within thirty (30) days from the date of notice of
the Commission's action. The Commission's action was taken on March 16, 2006 and
the notice of the Commission's decision was made on March 28, 2006. St. Mark's filed
its appeal on May 23, 2006 -- sixty six (66) days from the date of notice of the
Commission action.
The City Legal Department has advised me to point out that this appeal is not timely
under the ordinance. The City Council still has the discretion to consider the appeal but
is not required to under the ordinance.
If Council members choose not to hear the appeal because it is late, Legal staff advises
that they should formally deny the appeal on that basis.
St Mark's can then continue their appeal attempt in District Court. An appellant who is
not satisfied by the decision of the City Council may appeal within sixty (60) days of the
City Council's decision to the district court for Dubuque County, pursuant to Iowa Code
section 303.34.
St. Mark's, 391 W. 1ih Street -- Appeal of HPC Action
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Record to be Considered
On appeal, according to Chapter 25, the City Council shall consider only the record of
the action before the Commission. No new matter may be considered. I have enclosed
the record of action before the Commission, which is summarized below.
In 2005, representatives of St. Mark's met with staff from the Building and Planning
Services Departments to review window replacement. Wrapping the wood window trim
in aluminum, which requires a building permit and therefore Commission review, was
not mentioned by the representatives of St. Mark's at this meeting with City staff.
When St. Mark's was informed that they had started work without a permit, they sought
informal feedback from the Commission regarding wrapping the wood window trim as
well as the rafter tails in aluminum. At their November 17, 2005 meeting (minutes
enclosed), the Commission noted that this work had not been granted an exception in
the past and they did not anticipate doing so in the future, and that they were not in
favor of wrapping wood window trim in aluminum. Staff noted that St. Mark's could file
an application for a Certificate of Appropriateness for a formal Commission design
review.
At the December 15, 2005 Commission meeting (minutes enclosed), representatives of
St. Mark's asked for an informal review of a modified proposal to wrap only the flat
panels of the wood window trim. The consensus of the Commission was that they
would not be in favor of wrapping the rafters and soffit in aluminum, and that St. Mark's
needed to file a formal application for a Certificate of Appropriateness for the
Commission to consider.
At the March 16, 2006 Commission meeting (minutes enclosed), an application for a
Certificate of Appropriateness to wrap wood window trim in aluminum was presented by
representatives of St. Mark's. The HPC discussed the proposal, expressed their
concerns with negative impacts to the long term maintenance of the wood,
inconsistency with Commission standards, and setting a poor precedent if approved.
The request was unanimously denied by the Commission.
Commission Action
According to Chapter 25, the City Council shall consider whether the Commission has
exercised its powers and followed the guidelines established by law and the Historic
Preservation Ordinance (this chapter), and whether the Commission's action was
patently arbitrary or capricious. The City Council may affirm or reverse the
Commission's action, or may refer the matter back to the Commission for such further
action as may be appropriate.
Chapter 25 states that after designation of a landmark, landmark site or historic district
by the City Council, any proposed alteration or activity which will affect a landmark,
landmark site or structure or site within any historic district, and for which a regulated
permit or site plan approval is required, shall be reviewed by the Commission.
S1. Mark's, 391 W. 1ih Street -- Appeal of HPC Action
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Chapter 25 sets out the following Standards for Review for the Commission:
a) The Commission shall consider each design review on the merits of the
individual case, with due deliberation given to each proposed change(s) and its
sympathetic relationship to the specific historic setting, architectural or historic
significance, extent of previous alteration, use of original materials and quality of
design of the existing structure or site. Commission approval of a particular type
of alteration or activity shall not establish a binding precedent for future
commission action, but may constitute an additional factor to be considered in
subsequent design reviews involving the same type of alteration or activity.
b) The Secretary Of Interior's "Standards And Guidelines For Archaeology And
Historic Preservation", the Secretary of Interior's "Standards And Guidelines For
The Treatment Of Historic Properties", and the Secretary Of The Interior's
"Standards For Rehabilitation And Guidelines For Rehabilitating Historic
Buildings",codified as 36 CFR 68, as amended, shall provide the guidelines by
which the Commission shall review an application for a Certificate of
Appropriateness or Certificate of Economic Nonviability, and any subsequent
revisions of these standards and guidelines by the Secretary of the Interior shall
be adopted by the Commission.
c) The Commission shall also be guided by the "Architectural Guidelines For
Historic Structures in the Historic Districts of the City of Dubuque, Iowa"; the
"Streetscape And Landscape Guidelines for the Historic Districts of the City of
Dubuque, Iowa"; and any design standards specified in the ordinance or
amendment designating the landmark, landmark site or historic district.
Conclusion
After review of the appeal letter and the Commission record, it is the conclusion of both
the Planning Services Department and the Legal Department that the denial by the
Commission appears to be consistent with the Historic Preservation Ordinance.
The Planning Services Department further concludes that the Commission has
exercised its powers and followed the guidelines established by law and the Historic
Preservation Ordinance, and that the Commission's action was not patently arbitrary or
capricious. The Commission considered the request in accordance with the Standards
for Review set forth in the ordinance, and reached a decision consistent with its past
actions on similar requests.
Enclosures
cc David Stuart, Chairperson, Historic Preservation Commission
Angela Petsche, President Board of Trustees, S1. Mark's Community Center
Tim O'Brien, Assistant City Attorney
F:IUSERSlLCARSTENl\NPICOUNCIUSt. Mark's AppeaIlSt mark's appeal memo.doc
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May 23, 2006
Mayor Roy Buol and Dubuque City Council
Dubuque, Iowa
RE: Maintenance of St. Mark Community Center Buildings
Dear Mayor Buol and Members ofthe Dubuque City Council:
St. Mark Community Center is housed in two 95-year-old buildings at 1201 Locust St. & 39i W 12
Street in historic downtown Dubuque. The center serves more than 260 low-income, elementary-age
children daily from the downtown and north-end districts of Dubuque. We have 40 different programs
which include our before and after-school programs, summer school sessions, parenting classes,
Family Literacy classes, fine art classes and many other programs. Tbe center also hosts a Head Start
Program site, and the facility is used for many community meetings and activities. Our programs are
offered free to the families we work with because these are the parents struggling to give their
children the bare necessities of life and don't have money for extras. We believe that all children
should have the same opportunities so we gladly go out each year and try to raise the $385,000 that
we need to continue doing what we are now doing.
We partner with approximately 85 different organizations so as not to duplicate services, including
the City of Dubuque, the Dubuque public and parochial school systems, and the Iowa and federal
Departments of Education. Our volunteer board of directors is drawn from all parts of the
community. We are an Iowa 501 (c) 3 non-profit corporation.
We are committed to remaining in downtown Dubuque. However, old, historic buildings such as ours
pose difficult problems when it comes to maintenance. In particular, our windows and frames leak air
and water, leading to structural problems, peeling paint and increased heating and cooling costs. We
are currently conducting a $375,000 capital campaign to address these and other needs.
Prior to starting our capital campaign, members of our board of directors and staff met informally
with members of the Historic Preservation Commission (David), City staff (Wally) and Eagle
Windows & Doors (Rick) to discuss these structural problems and ascertain how they might be
remedied within the guidelines of the historical district and what kind of windows would be
allowable.
Executive Director - Sr. Inez Turnmeyer, OSF
Trustees: Karen Chadwick. Doug Fisher. Dick Landis. Marvin O'Hare
Angela Petsche. John Petsetski . Janet Quick. Kim Roddick
Mike Sisler. Chris Theiseu . Suzanne Wright
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We then obtained estimates, launched the capital campaign, and started to work.
Unfortunately, after considerable work had been completed on the windows in the office
building (former parsonage), we were told by other members of the Commission that our
plan to wrap the window frames in aluminum did not in fact comply with the Historical
Commission's guidelines. (As a result, of that prior meeting, both SMCC and Eagle
Windows and Doors thought we were within our limits to do so.) Consequently, we have
stopped working on these windows but would like to complete the job so we are coming
to you to get permission. Do drive by our building and see what we have done (and have
stopped) - I am sure you will agree it looks nice and as far as we are concerned, we are
just asking to finish what we started.
Our board, on the advice of our Buildings and Grounds Committee, believes that the
best long-term solution for maintaining these windows is to wrap them in aluminum to
make them maintenance-free. This will relieve us of the expense of periodically scraping
and painting the wooden frames, and will preserve the wood substructure for a longer
period. In this way, we will be able to use our limited funds to provide programs for
Dubuque's underserved downtown children and families, rather than recurring
maintenance. We are sure that you can understand that we cannot keep going back to
the general public to ask for money to do something that we have already done in
repairs on our buildings.
We have met three times with the Historic Preservation Commission, and now
respectfully request the Dubuque City Council at your June 5, 2006 to give us
permission to finish wrapping our windows in aluminum. We will abide by the
Commission's decision to paint or varnish the soffit on our buildings but the windows
are a problem we don't want to continue to deal with. We want to stress that we are not
a historical building, so we hope the Historic Preservation Commission's guidelines do
not apply to us and that we can find some solution to do the work on our building that is
necessary and stay within our budget! We see other windows in our neighborhood that
have been wrapped recently and wonder why they can do it and not us. We have always
been fiscally responsible for the money given to us and we want to continue to do so.
Wrapping windows seems to be our best solution and one we can afford. Thank you for
your consideration of our request.
Sincerely,
A~elCl petscVte
Angela Petsche, President Board of Trustees
Mike Sisler, John Pesetski, Derl Wuertzer, Dick Landis & Chris Theisen,
Buildings & Grounds Committee
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CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS
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APPLICANT:
LOCATION:
Dick LandislSt. Mark Community Center
391 W.12th Street
DISTRICT: Jackson Park
DATE OF PUBLIC IIEETINGlDECISION: March 16. 2006
The Historic Preservation Commission of the City of Dubuque. Iow8 hereby
renders and gives notice of Its decision on the above-captioned apprlC8tion in
conformance with Chapter 25 of the City Code.
APPLICATION: The applicant Beehs to wrap wood window trim with aluminum.
PUBLIC MEETING: After notice. as l'8quired by law. a pubrlC Maatillg was held
on March 16. 2006. Minutes of the meeting and copies of mat8riaI8 submitted in
evidence 819 on file in the Oftlce of Planning Services, City Hall. Dubuque. Iowa.
RNDlNGS: Based on the specific information prellnted at the PublIc Meelhlg
and contained in the application. and in accordance with the applicable standards
in the Historic Preservation Ordinance. the Commiasion makes the following
findings:
1) The propOBed allBration or activlty does not comply with the So...WIiy of the
Interior's standards for Rehabilitation and Guidelines for Rehabilitating
Historic Properties; or
2) The propelBId aIIIbt.1ioo or activlty does not comply with the standards for
review set forth in Chap1er 25 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of
Dubuque, Iowa; and
3) That .....Illly. changing, destroying or .....a the exterior 8fdIil8ctural
features of the structure, impl'Oll8l'l18l1t, or aile upon which the work is to be
done wiD have a substantiaJ or advenIe efI'ect on the historic s_lIh", or the
al JUl8tic, historic. and/or archlt8ctural significance and value of either the
property It8eIf or of neighboring irnplO\o'8lTl8llta.
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Historic Preservation Commission
Notice of DecisIon
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DECISION: By 8 vote of 5 to 0, _ indicaled in the minulBs, the Historic
Preservation Commlsaion denies the 18queet.
THEREFORE: Purauant to Chapter 25 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of
Dubuque, Iowa, the Commission hereby denle8 permission to the City of
Dubuque and its deelgnat8d repre n,.1&6W1(s) to issue the regul8ted permit(s)
l8quired to complete the proposed projed.
Flied in the Oftice of the Planning Services Department on the 28th day of March.
2006.
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Minutes - Historic Preservation Commission
March 16, 2006
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Peter Doerschler explained that he and his wife purchased the house in July of 2005.
He explained he was unaware of the violation for the front porch when he purchased
the property.
Staff Member Johnson presented the staff report. He explained that on May 15, 2003,
the previous owners, Steve and Jamie Davis, received a Certificate of Appropriateness
to construct a front porch with the conditions that the design of the front porch mimics
the rear porch and to allow the use of 2" by 2" spindles for the railing.
Staff Member Johnson stated on August 8, 2003. Mr. and Mrs. Davis received a
building permit to construct the front porch and porch roof with the approved conditions.
The front porch roof was not constructed in conformance with the approved conditions
and the property owners were notified of the violation and required to address the issue.
In the interim, the property was purchased by Peter and Lisa Doerschler in July of
2005. The new owners were notified of the violation and are requesting the front porch
roof be allowed to remain as constructed. He stated the Jacobsen survey identifies the
residence as a contributing structure to the district and the Kriviskey survey depicts the
property as supportive.
Chairperson Stuart explained the Secretary of Interior's Standards as they relate to the
property and alterations. Mr. Doerschler stated he believes the residence originally
never had a front porch roof. Commissioner Wand explained the front porch roof was
added to eliminate water damage according to the previous owners.
Commissioners noted the extended period of enforcement with no action taken, and
asked staff to continue to work with Building Services staff to ensure HPC decisions are
followed and enforcement is not delayed for several years like it was in this case.
The Commission discussed that the Doerschlers inherited the mistakes of the previous
property owner. Commissioner Olson stated because of the situation, she could not
hold the current owner to the same standards and requirements as the previous
owners. Chairperson stuart stated he would not normally allow the straight roof.
Motion by Wand, seconded by Bichell to allow the front porch roof to remain as
constructed with the understanding this is a unique circumstance. Motion carried by the
following vote: Aye - Stuart, Olson, Wand, Bichell and Gibbs; Nay - None.
DESIGN REVIEW: Application of Dick Landis/St. Mark Community Center for a
Certificate of Appropriateness to wrap wood window trim with aluminum for the property
located at 391 W. 12t1l Street in the Jackson Park Historic Preservation District.
John Pesetski, Vice-Chair for the St. Mark Community Center Board, spoke on behalf
of the community center. He explained the Community Center would like to wrap wood
window trim with aluminum. Mr. Pesetski stated the work has already begun because
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March 16, 2006
Page 4
they were unaware a building pennit was required for wrapping windows in Historic
Districts.
Staff Member Carstens explained the applicant has been before the Commission
previously on two occasions to receive feedback about the proposed project.
Referencing the minutes from November 17, 2005, she explained work was started on
the windows without design review by the Commission. She stated there was a
meeting between Planning and Building Services staff members and St. Mark's
representatives prior to work on the community center; however, no mention was made
by the applicants about wrapping windows in aluminum at that meeting. She noted that
the only work discussed was for window replacement that was the same size, shape
and material as the current windows.
Commissioner Olson questioned the need to wrap the wood window trim. John
Pesetski stated the wood is in poor condition. He explained it is a cost saving measure
for the long tenn maintenance of the building. He stated aluminum trim would require
less maintenance. Commissioner Olson felt wrapping the windows would only make
them worse. She explained the aluminum wrap traps moisture and the wood will
deteriorate faster than if it were painted and allowed to breathe. Chairperson Stuart
added that paint on aluminum does not last any longer than paint on wood.
Commissioner Wand stated he would prefer the applicant repair or replace the wood
and repaint it to avoid rapid deterioretion of the trim. Chairperson Stuart suggested
considering using a cement board material which would take paint well and last as long
as aluminum until it needed painting. The Commission explained in the long run it is
more cost and time effective to repair or replace the deteriorated wood and paint it.
Commissioner Olson stated she does not believe the alteration would save money, use
better materials or demonstrate consistency with Commission standards. She
expressed concem that approving a Certificate of Appropriateness for the wrapping of
windows could establish a poor precedent. The Commission discussed allowing the
applicant to wrap those windows surrounded by brick only.
Motion by Wand, seconded by Olson to allow the applicant to wrap those windows
surrounded by brick only. Motion failed by the following vote: Aye - None; Nay-
Stuart, Olson, Wand, Bichell and Gibbs.
Motion by Olson, seconded by Wand to allow the applicant to wrap the windows in the
donner and those areas not enclosed by brick. Motion failed by the following vote: Aye
- None; Nay - Stuart, Olson, Wand, Bichel! and Gibbs.
ITEMS FROM C0fJ8MISSION:
Historic Preservation Desion Review ADDlication Packets: Commissioner Olson expressed
concem about the quality of design review applications received as of late. The
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Planning Services Department
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Fax: 563-589-4221
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OMlnor SIte Plan
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OSlmple Subdivision
OAnnexatlon
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DQ;tffIcate of Economic. Nort-Vlablllty
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CERTIFICATION: I!we, the undersigned, do hereby certify that:
1. The information submltled herein Is tnJe and CXJITect to the best of my/our knowledge and upon
submittal becomes public reccrd;
2. Fees are not refundable and payment does not guarantee approval; and
3. All adcItlonal required written and graphic materials are attached.
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DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED PROJECT
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Please describe your project, indicating the existing materials and their
condition and the reason for the proposed work: . ~ ' /I _ .
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Have you considered any other alternative remedies to solve your prob-
lem or m~ur needs?
~Iease inAi=:::: construction materials to be used in this pro-
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What is YO=ine for completion of the proposed project?
Will you do the w.slrk y~urself, or use a contractor? Please provide name
of contractor. COlA;/'/IL~ ,
Any other information or comments?
DESIGN REVIEW CHECKLIST
The following information will assist the Historic Preservation Commission in understanding your pr0-
posed project. You are urged to bring any other items or information that would help describe what your
project will look like and how It will impact the existing &tructure and/or the neighborhood.
. DeilcriPtionof Ptopolled Project works~'llnclude In this packet): .. '.' .
. Photograph of the existing structure showing location of the proposed project.
. Sample of materials to be used in the proposed project If not typical wood.
. Plan and sketch of tha proposed project giving complete dimensions and location on the prop-
erty.
. If project is a new sign, please include actual design and colors to be used on sign face.
THANK yOU.
TheBe items will be extremely useful for the design review process.
DESIGN REVIEW STAFF REPORT
Meeting Date: February 16, 2006
Property Add.....: 391 W. 12111 Street
Property Owner: St. Mark Community Center
Applicant
Project
Dick Landis
To wrap wood window trim with aluminum.
Historic Preservation District Jackson Park Style: Traditional early 20th Century
Bungalow
Landmark: No
Funding: No
Date Built Circa 1915
Present Land Use: Community Center
Level of ~Ianlflcance:
o Supportive (Krivinskey 1979)
o Contributing (Jacobsen 2004)
existing Zoning: OR Office Residential
Level of Rehabilitation:
o Alteration/Addition
Physical Characteristics: The structure is a 1.5-story side gabled brick bungalow.
There is a front dormer with a shed roof. The building has a single story porch on the
southwest comer with stone coping, balustrade, and side steps and concrete sills. The
trim and cornices are made of limestone. The roof is made of a synthetic slate product
called Supradur.
Modifications/Additions: Composition roof to synthetic slate roof.
Property History: Permits note re-roofing in 1947 and 1972. In May 1995, the St.
Mark's Community Center replaced the composition roof located on the structure with a
synthetic slate roofing material.
Staff Analysis: The applicant is seeking Historic Preservation Commission approval
for a Certifrcate of Appropriateness to wrap wood window trim with aluminum. The
applicant has been before the Historic Preservation Commission to receive feedback
regarding the proposed alteration. Photographs of the property and minutes from the
November and December 2005 Historic Preservation Commission meetings are
attached.
Conformance with Guidelines: Please refer to Windows on pages A-38 and A-39 of
the Architectural Guidelines for additional information.
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November17,2005
Page 2
she agreed to use a pigment stain. Chairperson Stuart explained painting or staining the deck
will help it blend in with the surrounding character and will make the deck last longer.
Motion by Whalen, seconded by Stuart to approve the application with the following
conditions: 1) to replace and repair the brick; 2) no shed roof replacement; and 3) porch will be
pigment stained. Motion approved by the following vote: Aye - Whalen, Loney-Bichell, Wand,
Gibbs, and Stuart; Nay - None.
~ Application of City of DubuqueIFour Mounds Foundation for a Historic
District Public Improvement Program Application to install signage for property located at 4900
Peru Road in the Four Mounds Estata Historic District (City Landmark Site).
Jay Potter represented the Four Mounds Foundation. Mr. Potter addressed the size and
location of the proposed sign. He explained the sign will be spot lighted and located along the
rock wall at the entrance to Four Mounds.
Staff Member Johnson gave a brief overview of the property and explained the applicants had
been previously approved for $6,000 from the Historic Public Improvement Program for the
purchase and installation of directional signs and a kiosk sign. Four Mounds is now requesting
an additional $2,094 to install a 15 foot wide commemorative sign installed along the
limestone wall located at the main entrance. Mr. Johnson added the Historic Public
Improvement Program currently has a balance of nearly $45,000 available.
Motion by Gibbs, seconded by Whalen to approve the design of the commemorative sign and
additional Historic District Public Improvement Program funds. Motion approved by the
following vote: Aye - Whalen, Loney-Bichell, Wand, Gibbs, and Stuart; Nay - None.
ITEMS FROM PUBLIC:
Sl Mark's CommunitY Center: Staff Member Wemimont explained representatives from St.
Mark's Community Center were before the Commission to obtain feedback with regard to work
started at the Community Center. He stated the Community Center has begun to wrap the wood
elements around the windows of the building. He further explained the representatives wanted
feedback about the potential to wrap the rafter tails of the building and replace them with soffit and
fascia.
Mike Sisler, member of the Buildings and Grounds Committee for St. Mark's explained they were
unaware building permits were required for windows in Historic Districts and therefore did not
obtain one. He further explained they were unaware their building was a historic building. Staff
Member Carstens stated the building is located within a Historic District and is identified as a
contributing structure.
Staff Member Wernimont noted that he and a staff member from the Building services
Department had met with Mr. Sisler and others from the Building and Grounds Committee for St.
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November 17, 2005
Page 3
Mark's. He noted that wrapping windows in aluminum was not mentioned by the St. Mark's
representatives, only window replacement.
Commissioners Whalen and Gibbs both agreed the request was not an exception the Commission
has approved in the past or would anticipate doing so in the future. The Commission Members
comments were unfavorable towards the existing and proposed work on the structure. Staff
Member Carstens explained considerations for a Certificate of Appropriateness are made on a
case by case basis. Staff Member Wemimont explained the St. Mark's Community Center was
entitled to submit an application for a Certificate of Appropriateness to allow the proposed work.
Creation of Brewerv Neighborhood Conservation District: Staff Member Carstens explained she
was contacted by John Gronen, a developer who specializes in adaptive reuse structures, about
the process of establishing a Conservation District for threatened buildings located at the
intersection of Jackson street and East 30th Street. Mr. Gronen requested a letter of support for
the creation of a Conservation District from the Historic Preservation Commission.
Chairperson Stuart and Commissioner Wand stated they toured the H & W building Saturday,
November 12th. Chairperson Stuart said he was asked by a City Council member if a
conservation district of this size is .spot zoning", and asked that City staff clarify this issue with
Legal staff by the time of the City Council meeting.
Chairperson Stuart explained the property is already eligible for nomination on the National
Register of Historic Places because it was previously on the National Register. He stated the only
reason it is not at this time is because a previous owner had it removed from the list. The
Commission recognized the strong historical importance of the structures to the City of Dubuque
and North End Neighborhood. The Commission recommended a letter be drafted supporting the
creation of the Brewery Neighborhood Conservation District.
Motion by Whalen, seconded by Wand to forward a letter to the City Council supporting the
creation of the Brewery Neighborhood Conservation District and forward an Ordinance approving
the creation of the Brewery Neighborhood Conservation District. Motion approved by the following
vote: Aye - Whalen, Loney-Bichell, Wand, Gibbs, and Stuart; Nay - None.
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Buildina Services DeDt. Status Reoort on Historic Preservation Enforcement: Staff Member
Wemimont stated the property owner of 1349 Prairie Street had applied stucco in an attempt to
repair the structure and rectify the violation. but the stucco has since fallen off. He explained the
Building Services Manager, Rich Russell, is adhering to the deadline date of December 15, 2005
for the repairs to be done.
Staff Member Wemimont informed the Commission that a concemed neighbor had called about
construction at 970 Olive Street. Staff Member Wemimont explained it appeared the property
owner installed double-hung windows and applied stucco. He stated he sent a letter to the
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Motion by Stuart, seconded by Olson to approve a Certificate of Appropriateness to
allow the double-hung window and stucco provided the stucco be painted. Motion
approved by the following vote: Aye - Stuart, Olson, Coty, Bichell, Wand, and Gibbs;
Nay - None.
NOTE: Commissioner Coty left the meeting at 5:40 p.m.
ITEMS FRQM PUBLIC:
V~itina Nurses Association: Nan Collin, Executive Director for the Visiting Nurses
Association, requested feedback from the Historic Preservation Commission regarding the
potential demolition of the attached garages on the VISiting Nurses Association building
located at 1454 Iowa Street. Ms. Collin explained the Visiting Nurses Association Board is
in the process of planning for the use of the building. She stated the Board would like to
explore the possibility of demolishing the attached garages to provide additional paltdng for
employees. She stated additional on-site parking would provide a safer environment for
employees. She questioned the possibility of removing the south garage and replacing it
with matching yellow brick. The Commission recognized the garages were original to the
structure. Commissioner Olson stated the garage is visible from the street and neighboring
church. Chairperson Stuart stated the garages are character-defining features and would
affect the viability of the building. Because of the visibility of the south garage and the fact
it is original to the structure, the consensus of the Commission was that they could not
support the removal of the south garage.
Ms. Collin questioned the potential to remove the attached garage on the east side of the
building. She stated the garage on the east side of the building is not visible from Iowa
Street and faces the alley. The Commission stated it would be less objectionable to
remove the east garage because it does not alter the primary facade; however, they again
recognized the garage is a character-defining feature and original to the structure. The
Commission consensus was that they would not be in favor of the removal of the east
garage. Chairperson Stuart questioned the need to remove the one or both garages.
Commissioner Olson questioned whether the removal of the attached garages would be a
solution to the problem. Commissioner Olson specifically questioned how providing
parking along an alley in the back of a building would be a safer alternative to parking in
the street.
St. ~rk's CommunitY Cen~r. Mike Sisler, speaking on behalf of St. Mark's Community
Church, requested to make a different proposal in lieu of the Commissioners' comments
from the November 17, 2005 meeting. He proposed to only wrap the flat panels which
surround the windows on the rectory. Chairperson Stuart stated he would find that less
objectionable since the profile of the window is not being altered. The consensus of the
other Commissioners was that they would not be favorable to wrapping the rafters and
soffit because they are character-defining features. Chairperson Stuart stated St. Mark's
will need to file a formal application for a Certificate of Appropriateness for the Commission
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to consider. Staff Member Carstens added they will also be required to obtain a building
permit.
11EMI FROM COMM~ION:
OefioitionlDetermination of Bliaht: Staff Member Carstens referenced her memo
addressed to Tim O'Brien, Assistant City Attomey. She explained she spoke first with Mr.
O'Brien prior to drafting the memo and he agreed to look into the matter. In response to a
question from Chairperson Stuart, Staff Member Carstens stated they may have a
definition by the Historic Preservation Commission's Planning Session scheduled in
February.
Bric;k Sidewalks in Historic Districts: The Historic Preservation Commission reviewed their
request to the City Manager and Engineering Staff to complete an in depth review of
sidewalk standards. Chairperson Stuart stated he continues to review industry information
regarding brick sidewalks and pavers. He stated based on the information he has
reviewed he believes brick and segmented pavers will be allowed in the future.
Staff ReDOrts: Commissioner Olson requested staff reports incorporate photos of the front
fa98de regardless of where the proposed woltt is to be done. She explained it would help
the Commission to identify the building and the proposed work to be done prior to the
scheduled meeting date.
Character Oefinina Features: Commissioner Olson requested the Commission consider
what constitutes the alteration of a character defining feature at the February Planning
Session.
ITEMS FRQ.M STAFF:
IMldina Services Oeot. Status Reoort on His~ Preservation El)forcement: The
Commission discussed the property located at 1358 Locust Street. Staff Member
Wemimont stated the property owner had contacted him in response to the letter sent by
Building Services Manager Rich Russell. Staff Member Wernimont explained the property
owner will make the approved changes to the handrail.
The Commission discussed the property at 560 Jefferson Street. They felt the issues had
been appropriately addressed at the current meeting, since the property owner will be
required to get a building permit and paint the stucco.
Staff Member Wernimont addressed the property located at 1589 Bluff Street. He stated
Building Services Manager Rich Russell contacted the property owner to determine his
progress with selling the property and sent a letter to that effect. Staff Member Johnson
stated he followed up with Rich Russell regarding the property owner's intentions, and Mr.
Russell explained that the property owner, Mr. Kunkle, still intends to sell the property. He
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