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Agenda:
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Public Discussion of Any Item Not on the Agenda
4. Case No. SUB20-04
Applicant: Pleasant Valley LP
Location: 4390 Sand Road SE
An application submitted by Pleasant Valley LP for a preliminary plat of the Pleasant
Valley Preserve subdivision, a 7-lot residential subdivision in unincorporated Johnson
County.
5. Case No. REZ20-02
Applicant: Tailwind College St. IC, LLC
Location: 109, 111, 115, and 117-121 E. College Street
An application submitted by Tailwind College St. IC, LLC for a rezoning from Central
Business (CB-10) zone to CB-10 with a Historic District Overlay (CB-10/OHD) for the
properties located at 109, 111, 115, and 117-121 E. College Street.
Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting
May 21, 2020
6. Case No. SUB20-05
Applicant: Allen Homes, Inc.
Location: East of Scott Blvd and north of American Legion Road
An application submitted by Allen Homes, Inc. for a preliminary plat for Community
View subdivision, a 35.21-acre subdivision consisting of one public lot, three multi-
family lots, and 57 single-family lots located east of Scott Boulevard and north of
American Legion Road.
7. Consideration of Meeting Minutes: May 7, 2020
8. Planning & Zoning Information
9. Adjournment
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STAFF REPORT
To: Planning and Zoning Commission Prepared by: Anne Russett, Senior Planner
Item: SUB20-04 Date: May 21, 2020
Pleasant Valley Preserve
GENERAL INFORMATION:
Applicant and Property Owner: Aleda Feuerbach
Pleasant Valley LP
4390 Sand Road SE
Iowa City, IA 52240
319-337-3119
aleda@pleasantvalleyic.com
Contact Person: Chris Thompson
Cooper Crawford and Associates
4751h S. 501h St. Suite 800
West Des Moines, IA 50265
515-224-1344
cthompson@cooper-crawford.com
Requested Action:
Purpose:
Location:
Location Map:
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Approval of preliminary plat
Pleasant Valley Preserve subdivision; To create 7
residential lots and 1 outlot
Johnson County. East of Sand Road SE and
south of Lloyd Ave SE
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Size:
Existing Land Use and Zoning
Surrounding Land Use and Zoning:
Comprehensive Plan:
District Plan:
Neighborhood Open Space District:
File Date:
45 Day Limitation Period:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
7.6 Acres
Undeveloped, R—County Residential
North: R—
CountyResidential
South: R—
CountyResidential
A—
County Agricultural
East: R—
CountyResidential
West: AR—
County Agricultural Residential
Iowa City/Johnson County Fringe Area
Agreement
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April 10, 2020
May 25, 2020
The applicant, Pleasant Valley, LP, has submitted a preliminary plat application for the 7.6-
acre project area, located east of Sand Road SE and south of Lloyd Ave SE in unincorporated
Johnson County. The request is to subdivide the subject property into seven lots for future
residential development and one outlot intended to be a road. The property is zoned R-
County Residential.
The proposed subdivision is located within the Iowa City/Johnson County fringe area, and
therefore, the subdivision must be approved by both the City of Iowa City and Johnson
County. The subject property is located in Fringe Area "B", outside of the City's growth area
and subject to the City's Rural Design Standards.
ANALYSIS:
Compliance with Comprehensive Plan: The Fringe Area agreement has designated this area
as Fringe Area "B" outside of the City's growth area. The Fringe Area agreement calls for
primarily agricultural uses in this area. However, the Fringe Area agreement also states that
properties zoned for a classification which is inconsistent with this Agreement, at the time
the Agreement was executed, shall retain the rights under that zoning. The Fringe Area
Agreement was executed in 2006 and the project site was zoned County Residential in 1960.
Therefore, staff finds the proposed preliminary plat to be consistent with the Fringe Area
Agreement, which is a component of the City's comprehensive plan.
Subdivision Design: The proposed subdivision splits the subject property into seven
separate lots, ranging in size between 1 and 1.2 acres. The lots will be accessed off of a
new east -west street, Pleasant Valley Drive, that will connect to Sand Road SE. The street
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will also provide access to the Pleasant Valley Golf Course. The street conforms to the City's
rural design standards.
Storm Water Management: Stormwater management will be provided through the
installation of two detention basins. One located at the northwest corner and one at the
northeast corner of the site. Stormwater management facilities will be required to comply
with Johnson County's standards.
NEXT STEPS:
Upon recommendation of approval of the preliminary plat for Pleasant Valley Preserve
subdivision by the Planning and Zoning Commissions, the application will be forwarded on
to the City Council for review. If the application obtains approval from City Council, it will be
heard by the Johnson County Planning and Zoning Commission and the Board of
Supervisors. A decision on the preliminary plat from the Iowa City Council must be made
before the Johnson County Board of Supervisors can take final action on the application.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of SUB20-04, an application submitted by Pleasant Valley LP
for a preliminary plat of the Pleasant Valley Preserve subdivision, a 7-lot, 7.6-acre
residential subdivision located in unincorporated Johnson County, east of Sand Road SE
and south of Lloyd Ave SE.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Location Map
2. Fringe Area Map
3. Zoning Map
4. Preliminary Plat
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Danielle Sitzman, AICP, Development Services Coordinator
Department of Neighborhood and Development Services
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1=4Me MEMORANDUM
Date:
May 14, 2020
To:
Planning and Zoning Commission
From:
Jade Pederson, Planning Intern
Re: Designation 109, 111-113, 115, and 117-123 East College Street as Historic
Landmarks (REZ20-02)
Background: Tailwind College St. IC, LLC has requested that the properties located at 109,
111-113, 115, and 117-123 East College Street, be designated as Iowa City Historic
Landmarks. This request is a part of a larger proposed development project that would create a
new apartment building on the southern portion of these lots while also preserving the historic
storefronts of these buildings.
The City of Iowa City is currently working towards nomination of an area in the downtown to be
listed as a historic district in the National Register of Historic Places. These subject properties
fall within the proposed historic district area.
Construction of 109 East College Street (Dooley Block, west bay) started in 1874 for the Dooley
Block, a 4-bay, 2-story brick building with Late Victorian Romanesque and Italianate fagade
details. Since then, the two middle bays have been demolished and the two remaining bays
were spilt into separate structures. This particular structure has been home to stores, billiards,
and saloons over the years. It is considered key contributing according to the survey done as a
part of the nomination process of the Downtown District for its distinctive architectural character
and contribution to the history of commerce in Iowa City.
At 111-113 East College Street, the Sears, Roebuck, & Co. Building was built in 1929 in the
place of the two central bays of the original Dooley Block building. These properties were built
as a 3-bay, 2-story building in a Commercial Brick Front style. Over the years, changes have
occurred on the storefront of the structure, however they are recognized as historically
appropriate. The 2017 survey done for the Downtown District considered this structure as key
contributing for its architectural character and contribution to the history of commerce in Iowa
City.
115 East College Street is one of the original bays of the Dooley Block. This eastern bay is
much like the western bay of the Dooley Block, with Late Victorian Romanesque and Italiante
details. This building has undergone storefront and sign band alterations. Since the late 1911
Century this structure has housed numerous shops over the years. For its distinctive
architectural character and contribution to the history of commerce in Iowa City, this building is
considered key contributing according to the Downtown District survey for the potential listing in
the National Register of Historic Places.
Crescent Block, 117-123 East College Street, was built in 1894 as a 4-bay, 3-story building.
This building utilizes a Commercial Brick Front style and Chicago -style architecture. This
structure has since had alteration of the storefronts of the two eastern bays. In 1930, the original
entry bay was remodeled to reflect Art Deco styling in a small storefront. This building is
associated with a locally significant individual in the commercial and financial history of
downtown, C. F. Lovelace. For its architectural character, contribution to the history of
commerce in Iowa City, and for its association with a locally significant individual, this structure
May 14, 2020
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is considered key contributing by the 2017 Downtown District survey for the potential listing in
the National Register of Historic Places.
Historic Preservation Commission Review: The Historic Preservation Commission met on
May 14, 2020 and conducted a public hearing at which they reviewed and evaluated the historic
significance of properties located at 109, 111-113, 115, and 117-123 East College Street. The
Commission determined that all the properties meet the requirements for landmark designation
and voted to recommend approval of the local landmark designations.
Planning and Zoning Commission Review: Landmark designation is a zoning overlay and
therefore requires a recommendation from the Planning and Zoning Commission to the City
Council. The Commission's role is to review the proposed designation based on its relation to
the Comprehensive Plan and the proposed public improvements and plans for the renewal of
the area involved.
There are two plans that apply to this proposal: 1) the Downtown and Rivertront Crossings
Master Plan and 2) the Historic Preservation Plan.
These properties fall within the jurisdiction of the Downtown and Rivertront Crossing Master
Plan. This plan identifies all these structures as key historic buildings, see figure 1. Objective 1:
Protect historic character and key historic buildings, of this plan, encourages the designation of
historic resources and local landmarks to preserve the distinct character and ambiance of the
downtown area.
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The Historic Preservation element of the Comprehensive Plan has two goals that relate to this
proposal. Goal 1: Identify historic resources significant to Iowa City's past and Goal 10: Adopt
strategies that preserve historic neighborhoods. Specifically, Objective 5 of Goal 1 is satisfied by
means of the nomination and pursuit of Local Landmark designation.
The designation of these buildings as local landmarks would require review by the Historic
Preservation Commission for any future alterations to the exterior of the buildings or requests
for new development on the property.
Staff Recommendations: Staff recommends the approval of REZ20-02, an application to
rezone the properties at 109, 111-113, 115, and 117-121 East College Street from Central
Business (CB-10) zone to CB-10 with a Historic District Overlay (CB-10/OHD).
May 14, 2020
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Attachments:
1. Location Map
2. Zoning Map
3. Memo to the Historic Preservation Commission
Approved by: 1
Da zman, CP, Development Services Coordinator
Department of Neighborhood and Development Services
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' Historic Preservation Commission
City Hall, 410 E Washington Street, Iowa City. IA. 52240
Memorandum
Date: May 7, 2020
To: Historic Preservation Commission
From: Jessica Bristow, Historic Preservation Planner
Re: Dooley Block (west bay), 109 East College Street
Sears Roebuck & Co. Building, 111-113 East College Street
Dooley Block (east bay), 115 East College Street
Crescent Block, 117-123 East College Street
Applicant Brandon Smith of Tailwind College St. IC, LLC, has requested that the properties at 109 East
College Street, 111-113 East College Street, 115 East College Street, and 117-123 East College Street
be designated as Iowa City Historic Landmarks as part of an overall development project. Designation
of the property as an Iowa City Historic Landmark will require Commission approval of any significant
changes to the exterior of the building and new development proposed on the landmark properties.
Landmark status will also make the property eligible for special exceptions that would allow the Board
of Adjustment to waive or modify certain zoning requirements as well as State and Federal Tax Credit
funding of rehabilitation work.
As part of the 2017 update of the 2001 Survey and Evaluation of the Iowa City Central Business
District, completed by AKAY consulting and partially funded by a grant from the National Trust, this
group of buildings was evaluated for their contribution to a potential Downtown Historic District. The
National Register Nomination of this Downtown Historic District is currently in process and includes
these buildings as contributing structures within the district boundary. The site inventory forms updated
for the study are included as documentation of each building's significance. Each building will be
reviewed by the Historic Preservation Commission for its eligibility for local landmark designation in
individual public hearings at the May 14, 2020 Commission meeting.
For local landmark designation, the Commission should determine if each property meets criterion a.
and b. and at least one of the criteria c., d., e., or f. for local designation listed below:
a. Significant to American and/or Iowa City history, architecture, archaeology and culture;
b. Possesses integrity of location, design, setting, materials and workmanship;
c. Associated with events that have made a significant contribution to the broad patterns of our
history;
d. Associated with the lives of persons significant in our past;
e. Embodies the distinctive characteristics of a type, period, or method of construction; or
represents the work of a master; or possesses high artistic values; or represents a
significant and distinguishable entity whose components may lack individual distinction;
f. Has yielded or may likely yield information important in prehistory or history.
Iowa City
Historic Preservation Commission
City Hall, 410 E Washington Street, Iowa City. IA. 52240
Dooley Block (west bay), 109 East College Street
The Dooley Block was a 4-bay, 2-story brick building built beginning in ca. 1874 with this bay. In 1929,
the middle two bays were razed for the construction of the Sears, Roebuck & Co. building. The west
bay at 109 College is one of the outer bays of the original building that remains and extends the full
depth of the lot. This bay has functioned as an autonomous building since 1929. The building fagade
includes a mixture of Late Victorian Romanesque and Italianate details. For instance, the paneled
cornice and brackets are elements of an Italianate style and the semi -circular wood arches with their
keystone detail are evident of the Romanesque. At the lower level, the transom was remodeled with the
addition of prism glass prior to 1940, the sign band was removed or altered and the store front has
been more recently updated. Since 1879 the building has housed numerous uses including stores,
billiards. and saloons.
While this building remains as only a portion of the original 4-bay Dooley block, it has functioned
individually since 1929 and with the exception of the storefront, has been relatively unaltered since
1940. In the 2017 downtown survey update the building was considered a key contributing resource in
the potential downtown historic district eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places for
its distinctive architectural character and for its contribution to the history of commerce in Iowa City.
Based on the information provided in the Site Inventory Form, staff finds that the property meets criteria
a, b, c and a and therefore qualifies as an Iowa City Historic Landmark.
Recommended Motion:
Move to approve the designation of the Dooley Block (west bay), 109 East College Street, as an Iowa
City Historic Landmark based on the following criteria for local designation: criteria a, b, c and e.
Iowa City
Historic Preservation Commission
City Hall, 410 E Washington Street, Iowa City. IA. 52240
Sears, Roebuck, & Co. Building, 111-113 East College Street
The Sears, Roebuck, & Company Building was built in 1929, from central two bays of the flanking
Dooley Block. This building style is commonly known as the Commercial Brick Front and is a 3-bay 2-
story building filling the entire lot. The upper level includes a Chicago style window in each bay with a
continuous terra cotta sill. Terra cotta detailing is also found in the coping on the stepped parapet, as
stylized pilasters between the windows and as decorative accents in the brickwork above. The
storefront originally had an entrance in the central bay with display windows above and a prism -glass
transom and sign band above. The storefront today has been remodeled with entrances in the outer
bays flanking the central display window and detailed in stone with a Classical Revival influence that is
considered sympathetic to the original building.
This building is considered a well-preserved example of the 20th century Commercial Brick Front and
while the storefront has been altered, the changes are considered historically sympathetic. In the 2017
downtown survey update the building was considered a key contributing resource in the potential
downtown historic district eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places for its
architectural character and for its contribution to the history of commerce in Iowa City.
Based on the information provided in the Site Inventory Form, staff finds that the property meets criteria
a, b, c and a and therefore qualifies as an Iowa City Historic Landmark.
Recommended Motion:
Move to approve the designation of the Sears, Roebuck, & Company Building, 111-113 East College
Street, as an Iowa City Historic Landmark based on the following criteria for local designation: criteria a,
b, c and e.
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Iowa City
Historic Preservation Commission
City Hall, 410 E Washington Street, Iowa City. IA. 52240
Dooley Block (east bay), 115 East College Street
The Dooley Block was a 4-bay, 2-story brick building built beginning in ca. 1874 and concluding with
the construction of this bay between 1892 and 1899. In 1929, the middle two bays were razed for the
construction of the Sears, Roebuck & Co. building. The east bay at 115 College is one of the outer bays
of the original building that remains and extends for much of the depth of the lot. This bay has also
functioned as an autonomous building since 1929. Like the west bay, the building fagade includes a
mixture of Late Victorian Romanesque and Italianate details. For instance, the paneled cornice and
brackets are elements of an Italianate style and the semi -circular wood arches with their keystone detail
are evident of the Romanesque. At the lower level, the storefront had been remodeled prior to 2001 to
include a series of moldings separating the storefront from the upper story and an entrance to the east
side of a modified shop window. Since 2001 the storefront has again been altered, replacing the shop
window with four full -glass doors which fold back to open the entire front of the lower level. Since 1895
the building has housed numerous shops.
While this building remains as only a portion of the original 4-bay Dooley block, it has functioned
individually since 1929 and with the exception of the storefront and sign band, has been relatively
unaltered. In the 2017 downtown survey update the building was considered a key contributing
resource in the potential downtown historic district eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic
Places for its distinctive architectural character and for its contribution to the history of commerce in
Iowa City.
Based on the information provided in the Site Inventory Form, staff finds that the property meets criteria
a, b, c and a and therefore qualifies as an Iowa City Historic Landmark.
Recommended Motion:
Move to approve the designation of the Dooley Block (east bay), 115 East College Street, as an Iowa
City Historic Landmark based on the following criteria for local designation: criteria a, b, c and e.
Iowa City
Historic Preservation Commission
City Hall, 410 E Washington Street, Iowa City. IA. 52240
Crescent Block, 117-123 East College Street
The Crescent Block was built in 1894 as a 4-bay 3-story Commercial Brick Front building. Originally
three larger bays housed storefronts and the smaller bay at 119 served as the entrance to the upper
floors. This entry bay was remodeled in the 1930s with Carrara glass in an Art Deco styling to include a
small storefront and the stairs to the upper level. The design includes a curved glass display window
and the original wood and glass entrance door and tile floor. The west bay retains the original storefront
treatment. The east half of the building was remodeled into a single modern storefront with new brick
and an exposed aggregate facing above the individual windows and curved awnings. The first floor
projects forward and includes a shallow standing seam roof that separates the storefront -level from the
upper levels. At the third floor, the windows are tall, paired double -hung windows centered over each
bay. Each pair has a thick stone lintel and two thinner sills. At the second floor, the east -most windows
were replaced with large Chicago -style windows and the west include alternating pairs and individual
windows of two different sizes. A tall, pressed metal cornice includes a rhythm of large and small
brackets. In 1929, the building was occupied by Montgomery Ward who built a farm and home store
addition at the back of the lot.
This building is considered a moderately well-preserved example of a turn -of -the -century Commercial
Brick Front building. The building is also associated with C. F. Lovelace who built the adjacent College
Block building as well as other buildings in the downtown and is considered a locally significant
individual in the commercial and financial history of downtown. In the 2017 downtown survey update
the building was considered a key contributing resource in the potential downtown historic district
eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places and potentially individually eligible for listing
in the National Register of Historic places. Its unusual style reflects the influence of Chicago -style
architecture in Iowa City. The building is also significant for its relationship to local fraternal groups that
utilized the third floor. Despite significant modification of the two east storefront bays, the retention of
the west storefront and the 1930s Art Deco storefront add to the building's significance. Overall, the
building is significant for its architectural character, for its contribution to the history of commerce in
Iowa City, and locally, for its association with C. F. Lovelace.
Based on the information provided in the Site Inventory Form, staff finds that the property meets criteria
a, b, c and a and therefore qualifies as an Iowa City Historic Landmark.
Recommended Motion:
Move to approve the designation of the Crescent Block, 117-123 East College Street, as an Iowa City
Historic Landmark based on the following criteria for local designation: criteria a, b, c, d and e.
117-123 East College Street, Crescent Block
Site Inventory Form State Inventory No. 52-0409
New ® Supplemental
State Historical Society of Iowa 11 Part of a district with known boundaries (enter inventory no.)
(December 1, 1999) Relationship: ❑ Contributing ❑ Noncontributing
® Contributes to a potential district with yet unknown boundaries
National Register Status:(any that apply) LJ Listed ❑ De -listed ❑ NHL ❑ DOE
9-Digit SHPO Review & Compliance Number
❑ Non -Extant (enter year)
1. Name of Property
historic name Dooley Block (west bay)
other names/site number
2.
street & number 109 E. College Street
city or town Iowa City ❑ vicinity, county Johnson
Legal Description:(If Rural)Township Name Township No. Range No. Section Quarter of Quarter
(If Urban) Subdivision Original Town Blocks) 82 Lot(s) see full legal
3. State/Federal Agency Certification [Skip this Section]
Catego of Proper
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structures
objects
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Name of related project report or multiple property study (Enter "N/A" if'the property is not part of a multiple property examination).
Title Historical Architectural Data Base Number
b. runctlon or use
Historic Functions (Enter categories from instructions) Current Functions (Enter categories from instructions)
02E COMMERCE/TRADE/specialty store
02G COMMERCE/TRADE/restaurant
7. Description
Architectural Classification (Enter categories from instructions) Materials(Enter categories from instructions)
O5B LATE VICTORIAN/Italianate foundation 04 STONE
walls 03 BRICK
roof
other
Narrative Description (® SEE CONTINUATION SHEETS, WHICH MUST BE COMPLETED)
8. Statement of Significance
plleable National Register Gnterla (Mark"x' representing your opinion of eligibility after applying relevant National Register criteria)
Yes ❑ No ❑ More Research Recommended A Property is associated with significant events.
Yes ® No ❑ More Research Recommended B Property is associated with the lives of significant persons.
Yes ❑ No ❑ More Research Recommended C Property has distinctive architectural characteristics.
Yes 2 No ❑ More Research Recommended D Property yields significant information in archaeology or history.
County Johnson
Address 109 E. College Street Site Number
52-0409
City Iowa City
District Number
Criteria Considerations
❑ A Owned by a religious institution or used E
A reconstructed building, object, or structure.
for religious purposes. F
A commemorative property.
eB Removed from its original location. ElG
Less than 50 years of age or achieved significance within the past
C A birthplace or grave.
50 years.
❑ D A cemetery
Areas of Significance (Enter categories from instructions)
Significant Dates
Construction date
02 ARCHITECTURE
1874 ® check if circa or estimated date
Other dates
05 COMMERCE
1929
Significant Person
Architect/Builder
(Complete if National Register Criterion B is marked above)
Architect
N/A
unknown
Builder
unknown
Narrative Statement of Significance (® SEE CONTINUATION SHEETS, WHICH MUST BE COMPLETED)
9. Major Bibliographical References
Bibliography ® See continuation sheet for citations of the books,
articles, and other sources used in preparing this form
10. Geoaraohic Data
UTM References (OPTIONAL)
Zone Easting Northing Zone Easting Northing
1 2
3 4
❑ See continuation sheet for additional UTM references or comments
11. Form Prepared By
name/title Alexa McDowell. Historian
organization AKAY Consulting date 11/2017
street & number 4252 Oakland Avenue telephone 515-491-5432
city or town Minneapolis state MN zip code 55407
ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTATION (submit the following items with the completed form)
FOR ALL PROPERTIES
1. Map: showing the property's location in a town/city or township.
2. Site plan: showing position of buildings and structures on the site in relation to public road(s).
3. Photographs: representative black and white pumas. If the photos are taken as part of a survey for which the Society is to be
curator of the negatives or color slides, a photo/catalog sheet needs to be included with the negatives/slides and the following
needs to be provided below on this particular inventory site:
Roll/slide sheet # Frame/slot # Date Taken
Roll/slide sheet # Frame/slot # Date Taken
Roll/slide sheet # Frame/slat # Date Taken
❑ See continuation sheet or attached photo & slide catalog sheet for list of photo roll or slide entries.
❑ Photos/illustrations without negatives are also in this site inventory file.
FOR CERTAIN KINDS OF PROPERTIES, INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING AS WELL
1. Farmstead & District: (List of structures and buildings, known or estimated year built, and contributing or non-contributing status)
2. Barn:
a. A sketch of the frame/truss configuration in the form of drawing a typical middle bent of the barn.
b. A photograph of the loft showing the frame configuration along one side.
c. A sketch floor plan of the interior space arrangements along with the barn's exterior dimensions in feet.
State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) Use Only Below This Line
Concur with above survey opinion on National Register eligibility: ❑ Yes ❑ No ❑ More Research Recommended
❑ This is a locally designated property or part of a locally designated district.
Comments:
Evaluated by (name/title): Date:
Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs
State Historical Society of Iowa Site Number 52-0409
Iowa Site Inventory Form Related District Number
Continuation Sheet
Dooley Block (west bay) Johnson
Name of Property County
109 E. College Street Iowa City
Address City
7. Property Description
The Dooley Block (west bay) is a one -bay, 2-story, 19- by 150-ft., brick building that was constructed in ca.1974.
The building is a remnant of the original, which filled the full width of Lot 3 and part of Lot 4. From 1929, at
which time the middle two bays of the Dooley Block were razed and replaced by the Sears Roebuck & Co.
building, the west bay (109) has becen — both functionally and visually - an autonomous property. The cast bay of
the Dooley Block (115) also remains, providing a bookend to the Scars building.
As noted in the 2001 survey, this building is located along the 1977 downtown pedestrian mall that extends for
several blocks along E. College Street and S. Dubuque Street. As originally platted, College Street had a 100-ft.
width with four 80-ft. wide lots laid out perpendicular to the street. Twenty -foot wide, east -west alleys bisected
the blocks and were presumed to extend along the rear of the buildings. College Street extended from the
"Promenade" along the Iowa River east through the downtown, over Ralston Creek, and eventually along the
south side of College Green park before it reached the city limits. Today, the "ped mall' is an intimate gathering
place, its character resting on the historic buildings that line much of the street, brick landscaping, vegetative
canopy, and vibrant retail base.
The stylistic character of the Dooley Block reflects the Late Victorian era dining which it was constructed. As
noted by Svendsen in 2001, the building facade presents a mixture of the Late Victorian Romanesque and
Italianate styles. The paneled wood cornice has returning ends and four large brackets with small dentil-like
brackets in between. The upper facade is clad in red brick with elaborate carved wood semi -circular or
Romanesque arches over the single and paired 1 /I double -hung windows. Svendsen noted that the storefront had
been remodeled "in recent years" with a side entrance and three fixed glass windows for a modified shop window.
A series of moldings separates the storefront from the upper story. The 2001 survey also noted that the storefront
has a prism -glass transom spanning the full width of the storefront with "new plate glass windows extending to
grade." The transom treatment, though not original, predates 1940.
No significant alterations of the farrade have been undertaken since the completion of the 2001 survey. The
storefront is currently occupied by El Patron, a restaurant/bar.
The upper elevation of the Dooley Block (west bay) remains unaltered from 2001, with character -defining
features retained including the red brick cladding, ornate Italianate cornice, Roman arched window heads, prism
glass transom, and storetiont cornice details. As a result, the building retains a generally good level of historic
integrity specific to 1929, which marks the vear the building was disjoined tiom the larger Dooley Block and
became an autonomous resource.
Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs
State Historical Society of Iowa Site Number 52-0409
Iowa Site Inventory Form Related District Number
Continuation Sheet
Dooley Block (west bay) Johnson
Name of Property County
109 E. College Street Iowa City
Address City
Image 01. View of the fagade, looking south across E. College Street (the Ped Mall)
(hnage by AKAY Cousuttag, August 2017)
Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs
State Historical Society of Iowa Site Number 52-0409
Iowa Site Inventory Form Related District Number
Continuation Sheet
Dooley Block (west bay) Johnson
Name of Property County
109 E. College Street Iowa City
Address City
Image 02. View of the fagade, looking SW across E. College Street (the Ped Mall)
(Image by AKAY Conenldne, Aupg1 2017)
Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs
State Historical Society of Iowa Site Number 52-0409
Iowa Site Inventory Form Related District Number
Continuation Sheet
Dooley Block (west bay) Johnson
Name of Property County
109 E. College Street Iowa City
Address City
8. Statement of Significance
As noted, the Dooley Block is a one -bay remnant of the original block building, which filled the full width of Lot
3 and part of Lot 4. The block building was constructed in phases, the westernmost bay (109) dates to ca.l 874, the
bay at I I I was in use by 1879, and the east two bays (1 13 and 1 15) were constructed in ca.1895. From 1929,
when the middle two bays of the Dooley Block were razed and replaced by the Scars Roebuck & Co. building, the
remaining west bay has been — both functionally and visually - an autonomous property. The cast bay of the
Dooley Block (115) also remains, providing a bookend to the Sears building.
The building is a moderately well-preserved example of a Late Victorian Ralianate style commercial building.
Because the building has been disjoined from the original block building for well more than 50-years, the
resource is significant in its post-1929 form as a single, autonomous building. Given this, the Dooley Block is
eligible for the National Register under Criterion C_ The building is also significant under Criterion A,
contributing as it does to our understanding of the history of commerce in Iowa City. As a result, this building is
eligible for the National Register as a contributing resource in a potential historic district. It should be noted that
additional evaluation of interior integrity may support a case for individual eligibility as an increasingly rare
representation of an early commercial building in the Iowa City downtown.
Historical Background
As noted by Svendsen, Rank Dooley acquired all of Lot 3 in Block 82 in 1867. It is likely that Dooley
constructed the westernmost bay of the building in ca.1874 since the fire insurance map for that year lists the
building as vacant. As late as 1918, city directories refer to the building as the "Dooley Block" confirming
Dooley's long-standing connection to the building. Property Transfer Records do not show the property changing
hands again until 1928 when a referee deed saw the lot sold to W.H. Wagner. The parcel was then divided and
this building was transferred to Mary Connell and F.E. Hunzinger a short time later. The property continued to be
held by Hunzinger until the 1960s.
Figure 01. Fire Insurance Map — 1874
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(SOURCE: Sanborn Company Fire Insurance Map, 1883)
Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs
State Historical Society of Iowa
Site Number 52-0409
Iowa Site Inventory Form
Continuation Sheet
Related District Number
DooleV Block (west bay) Johnson
Name of Property County
109 E. College Street Iowa City
Address City
Figure 02. Fire Insurance Map — 1879
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State Historical Society of Iowa
Site Number 52-0409
Iowa Site Inventory Form
Continuation Sheet
Related District Number
Dooley Block (west bay) Johnson
Name of Property County
109 E. College Street Iowa City
Address City
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Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs
State Historical Society of Iowa Site Number 52-0409
Iowa Site Inventory Form Related District Number
Continuation Sheet
Dooley Block (west bay) Johnson
Name of Property County
109 E. College Street Iowa City
Address City
Fire insurance maps show the building with a variety of uses through the years: hardware store (1879, 1883, 1888,
and 1892); saloon (1899, 1906), pool hall (1912, 1920), store (1926, 1933, and 1970). City directories confirm the
presence of the Hazard & Pratt Hardware Store at this location in 1878-79 and the Opera House Exchange, a
saloon run by T.J. Kenny, here in 1904. By 191 I, Thomas H. Kelley had a saloon here. When prohibition arrived,
the business changed to a pool hall or billiards parlor with Henry Musack the proprietor from before World War I
through the late 1920s. City directories show the building housed a series of grocers during the 1930s including
the Piggly Wiggly Grocers in 1930 and the Self -Serve Grocery from the mid- 1930s through World War IT.
Herbert Holmes and George Rebel also operated meat shops during this time period. After World War IT, The
Men's Shop clothing store was located here and continued operations until the mid-1960s (Svendsen, 2001).
Image 03. Historic Image —North side of E. College Street, looking SW - ca.1925
(Lva.ge rowtesy of State Histnrieat Society of Iowa, Iowa City.)
In this view of E. College Street, we sec the Dooley Block prior to the demolition of its center hays.
Though difficult to read in Ibis view, die building name is set on-centerjust above the upper story windows.
The upper facade at 109 remains mach as seen in this view as does that at 115 (see "Dooley Block," 52-01088.)
Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs
State Historical Society of Iowa Site Number 52-0409
Iowa Site Inventory Form Related District Number
Continuation Sheet
Dooley Block (west bay) Johnson
Name of Property County
109 E. College Street Iowa City
Address City
Image 04. Historic Image — North side of E. College Street, looking SW - 1929
(Image courtesy of State Itis6oncal Society of Iowa, Iowa Co.)
In this view of E. College Street, we see the east (115) and west (109) bays of the Dooley Block flanking
the 1929 infill of the Sears, Roebuck and Co. building. Note that, by this date, the tnism glass storefront transom
was part of the facade at 109 (right). Also, Piggly Wiggly occupied the building.
Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs
State Historical Society of Iowa Site Number 52-0409
Iowa Site Inventory Form Related District Number
Continuation Sheet
Dooley Block (west bay) Johnson
Name of Property County
109 E. College Street Iowa City
Address City
9. Major Bibliographic References (2001)
Iowa City city directories.
Property Transfer Records, Johnson County Auditor's Office.
Tax Assessor's Records, City of Iowa City Assessor.
Sanborn maps, 1874, 1879, 1888, 1892, 1899, 1906, 1912, 1920, 1926, 1933, and 1933 updated to 1970.
2017: References
Iowa City Public Library. Digital Photograph collection. http://history.icpl.org.
Iowa City Thera & Now. Publisher unknown.
Mansheim, Gerald. Iowa City: an dlnshated history. Norfolk, VA: The Donning Company, 1989.
State Historical Society of Iowa. Iowa City. Photograph Collection.
Slonnegcr, Matybeth. Finials. _4 View ofDowntown Iowa City. Iowa City: Hand Press, 2015.
Svendsen, Marlys A. "Survey and Evaluation of the Central Business District." Prepared for the Iowa City
Historic Preservation Commission, 2001.
Svendsen, Marlys A. "Dooley's Block" 52-04093." Iowa Site Form, 2001.
Timeline: 109 E. College Street
1874 Fire insurance map shows a building with a similar footprint on this site (address then being 13); the
occupant is noted as `vacant." Lot to the east is vacant, though a staircase is located on the east elevation.
1879 Fire insurance map shows a 2-section addition to the rear of the building (now addressed at 39), so that
the building stretches south to the alley. The occupant is noted as "Hardware" with a warehouse in the
rear sections. The adjoining bay (then numbered 40) is in place —the bay embracing the former exterior
staircase. The length of the new bay matches the original of the first bay.
The sites of the cast bays (113 and 115) of the Dooley Block are occupied by small scale buildings.
1883 Fire Insurance Map: No change to 109 (then 1 10); the space remains occupied by a hardware store with
warehouse at rear. A small addition has been made to the rear of I I I (then 112), the building is occupied
by a dealer of agricultural implements.
The sites of the cast bays (113 and 115) of the Dooley Block are occupied by small scale buildings.
Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs
State Historical Society of Iowa
Site Number 52-0409
Iowa Site Inventory Form
Continuation Sheet
Related District Number
Dooley Block (west bay) Johnson
Name of Property County
109 E. College Street Iowa City
Address City
1888 Fire Tnsurance Map: The west bay (now numbered 109) remains occupied by a hardware store with
warehouse at rear.
1892 Fire Tnsurance Map: The west bay remains occupied by a hardware store with warehouse at rear.
1899 Fire Insurance Map: The 4-bay Dooley Block is in place.
1901 City Directory:
"Dooley's Block" at 1 13-1 15 E. College Street
1915 City Directory
"Dooley's Block" at 109-115 E. College Street
1925 Historic image documents the original, four -bay configmration of the Dooley Block.
1929 Historic image documents the Sears, Roebuck and Co. building with the Dooley Block bays at 109 and
115 retained.
1933 Fire insurance map confirms the bay at 109 as an autonomous structure due to the removal of the middle
two bays.
Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs
State Historical Society of Iowa Site Number 52-0409
Iowa Site Inventory Form Related District Number
Continuation Sheet
Dooley Block (west bay) Johnson
Name of Property County
109 E. College Street Iowa City
Address City
11. Additional Documentation
Full Legal Description: Original Town Plat, Block 82, West 19Y of Lot 3.
Assessor: PTN 1010380009
Lat/Long: 4 LG588G0/-91.534107
Parcel Map - 2017
(SOURCE: http://imvaciuv.iowaa,scssoi;.comiparccl)
Site Inventory Form State Inventory No. 52-04091 ❑ New ® Supplemental
State Historical Society of Iowa ❑ Part of a district with known boundaries (enter inventory no.)
(December f, fgsg) Relationship: ❑ Contributing ❑ Noncontributing
® Contributes to a potential district with et unknown boundaries
National Register Status:(any that apply) Listed ❑ De -listed ❑ NHL ❑ DOE
9-Digit SHPO Review & Compliance Number
❑ Non -Extant (enter year)
1. Name of Property
historic name Sears Roebuck & Co. Building
other names/site number The Field House
2. Location
street & number 111-113 East College Street
city or town Iowa City ❑ vicinity, county Johnson
Legal Description: (If Rural)Township Name Township No. Range No. Section Quarter of Quarter
(Check only one box)
site buildings
1 buildings
structure sites
sites
object structures
structures
objects
objects
Total
1 Total
Name of related project report or multiple property study (Enter MA" ifthe property is not part of a multiple property examination).
Title Historical Architectural Data Base Number
Iowa Citv Central Business District Studv - 2017 UPDATE 52-127
6. Function or Use
Historic Functions (Enter categories from instructions) Current Functions (Enter categories from instructions)
02F COMMERCE/TRADE/department store
70 VACANT/NOT IN USE
7. Description
Architectural Classification (Enter categories from instructions) Materials (Enter categories from instructions)
09F05 COMMERCIAL/Brick Front foundation 04 STONE
walls 03 BRICK
roof
other 07 TERRA
Narrative Description (® SEE CONTINUATION SHEETS, WHICH MUST BE CON
pucame nanonai Kegiscer �nrena ni -X representing your opinion or euginmty aver applying reievant rvanonai Negister criteria)
Yes ❑ No ❑ More Research Recommended A Property is associated with significant events.
Yes ® No ❑ More Research Recommended B Property is associated with the lives of significant persons.
Yes ❑ No ❑ More Research Recommended C Property has distinctive architectural characteristics.
Yes 2 No ❑ More Research Recommended D Property yields significant information in archaeology or history.
County Johnson Address 111-113 East College Street Site Number 52-04091
City Iowa City District Number
Criteria Considerations
❑ A Owned by a religious institution or used E A reconstructed building, object, or structure.
for religious purposes. F A commemorative property.
eB Removed from its original location. ElG Less than 50 years of age or achieved significance within the past
C A birthplace or grave. 50 years.
❑ D A cemetery
Areas of Significance (Enter categories from instructions)
01 ARCHITECTURE
05 COMMERCE
Significant Dates
Construction date
1929 ❑ check if circa or estimated date
Other dates
Significant Person
Architect/Builder
(Complete if National Register Criterion B is marked above)
Architect
N/A
unknown
Builder
unknown
Narrative Statement of Significance (® SEE CONTINUATION
SHEETS, WHICH MUST BE COMPLETED)
9. Major Bibliographical References
Bibliography N See continuation sheet for citations of the books, articles, and other sources used in preparing this form
10. Geographic Data
UTM References (OPTIONAL)
Zone Easting Northing Zone Easting Northing
1 2
3 4
❑ See continuation sheet for additional UTM references or comments
11. Form Prepared By
name/title Alexa McDowell. Historian
organization AKAY Consulting
street & number 4252 Oakland Avenue
city or town Minneapolis state MN
ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTATION (submit the following items with the completed form)
date 11/2017
telephone 515-491-5432
zip code 55407
FOR ALL PROPERTIES
1. Map: showing the property's location in a town/city or township.
2. Site plan: showing position of buildings and structures on the site in relation to public road(s).
3. Photographs: representative black and white photos. If the photos are taken as part of a survey for which the Society is to he
curator of the negatives or color slides, a photo/catalog sheet needs to be included with the negatives/slides and the following
needs to be provided below on this particular inventory site:
Ralf/slide sheet # Frame/slat # Date Taken
Roll/slide sheet # Frame/slot # Date Taken
Roll/slide sheet # Frame/slot # Date Taken
❑ See continuation sheet or attached photo & slide catalog sheet for list of photo roll or slide entries.
❑ Photos/illustrations without negatives are also in this site inventory file.
FOR CERTAIN KINDS OF PROPERTIES, INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING AS WELL
1. Farmstead & District: (List of structures and buildings, known or estimated year built, and contributing or non-contributing status)
2. Barn:
a. A sketch of the frame/truss configuration in the form of drawing a typical middle bent of the barn.
b. A photograph of the loft showing the frame configuration along one side.
c. A sketch floor plan of the interior space arrangements along with the barn's exterior dimensions in feet.
State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) Use Only Below This Line
Concur with above survey opinion on National Register eligibility: ❑ Yes ❑ No ❑ More Research Recommended
❑ This is a locally designated property or part of a locally designated district.
Comments:
Evaluated by (name/title): Date:
Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs
State Historical Society of Iowa
Site Number 52-04091
Iowa Site Inventory Form Related District Number
Continuation Sheet
Sears Roebuck & Co. Building Johnson
Name of Property County
111-113 East College Street Iowa City
Address City
7. Property Description
The Sears, Roebuck & Co. building is situated on a portion of Lot 3 in Block 82. Located on the south side of E.
College Street, the building's facade faces north. As noted in the 2001 evaluation, the building is located along the
1977 downtown pedestrian mall that extends for several blocks along E. College Street and S. Dubuque Street. As
originally platted, College Sweet had a 100-ft. width with four 80-ft. wide lots laid out perpendicular to the street.
Twenty -foot wide cast -west alleys bisected the blocks and were presumed to extend along the rear of the
buildings. College Street extended from the "Promenade" along the Iowa River east through the downtown, over
Ralston Creek, and eventually along the south side of College Green park before it reached the city limits.
Today, the "ped mall" is an intimate gathering place, its character resting on the historic buildings that line much
of the street, brick landscaping, vegetative canopy, and vibrant retail base. The building footprint folly occupies
the site which, according to the Iowa City assessor, measures 38- by 150-feet.
Built in 1929, the building is a two-story, brick construction in the 20"r century form commonly described as a
Commercial Brick Front. The building facade is clad in pressed brick laid in a Flemish bond with a taupe colored
mortar. Typical of commercial properties, the facade is arranged in a storefront with the transition to the upper
facade marked by a storefront cornice (Image 01).
The upper story is organized into three bays, each bay dominated by a Chicago -style window. Each window
configuration (one large, fixed pane window flanked by narrower, double -hung windows) features a header of
soldier bricks and a running sill of glazed terra Gotta. Tents Gotta is also used in the coping of the stepped parapet,
stylized pilasters that frame the bays, and bas relief tiles that provide decorative accents to the brickwork. The
brickwork itself is visually interesting and well executed — a large area laid in a basketweave pattern is found over
each of the 2"" floor windows (image 02). Terra Gotta tiles are also used in the outer piers of the storefront.
Like the upper level, the storefront is divided into three bays. Whereas the original storefi-ont had a center
enhance with plate -glass display windows to either side and a multi -part Hansom with prism glass spanning the
font, the storefront today has a cenhal, multi -light display window flanked by recessed openings, each with solid
metal double -doors with a single sidelight and transoms above. Although the historic outer storefront piers of
brick with terra Gotta details are retained, the remainder of the storefront structure is clad in cast stone panels.
Constructed to house Sears Roebuck & Co., a national franchise department store, the storefront originally had
signage installed in the space immediately beneath the second floor windows as well as a vertical neon blade sign
that extended from the bchcoursc to parapet level (Image 03).
in 2017, the exterior of the Sears, Roebuck & Co. building retains a very good level of historic integrity, despite
the alteration of the storefront. This is due in large part to the retention of the historic upper story facade, which
provides the basis of the building's visual character: Chicago -style windows, decorative brickwork, stepped
parapet, and terracotta details (some deterioration noted) are all character -defining features which are retained.
Further, the existing storefront (the construction date of which is undetermined) incorporates Classical Revival
influenced details which are sympathetic to the historic character.
Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs
State Historical Society of Iowa
Site Number 52-04091
Iowa Site Inventory Form Related District Number
Continuation Sheet
Sears Roebuck & Co. Building Johnson
Name of Property County
111-113 East College Street Iowa City
Address City
Image 01. View of the fa4adc (north elevation), looking SE
(Image by AKAY Consulting, .August 2017)
Image 02. Dctail view of upper fa;ade details
(Image by AKAY Consulting, August 2017)
Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs
State Historical Society of Iowa
Iowa Site Inventory Form
Continuation Sheet
Site Number 52-04091
Related District Number
Sears Roebuck & Co. Building Johnson
Name of Property County
111-113 East College Street Iowa City
Address City
8. Statement of Significance
As a well-preserved example of a 20" century Commercial Brick Front building form frequently adopted by
national franchise stores prior to World War If, the Sears, Roebuck & Co. building is significant under Criterion
C. Though the storefront has sustained significant alterations, those alterations are historically sympathetic.
Further, the upper elevation, with its historic character -defining features intact, is well preserved. The building is
also significant under Criterion A, contributing as it does to our understanding of the history of commerce in Iowa
City, specifically in association with its original occupant, the Sears & Roebuck Co. As a result, this building is
eligible for the National Register as a contributing resource in a potential historic district
Historical Background
Prior to its construction, the site upon which the Sears Roebuck & Co. building is situated was occupied by the
middle two bays of the Dooley Block (ca.1879 and ca.1995). Property transfer records show that Frank Dooley
acquired all of Lot 3 in Block 82 in 1867 (Svendsen, "Dooley Block," 2001). In ca.1874 Dooley constructed the
westernmost bay (109) of the Dooley Block, with a second bay completed by 1879. In ca.1895 the remaining bays
(now 113 and 115) were added on the east, resulting in a 2-story, 4-bay commercial block building in the Late
Victorian Italianate style. The cast bay (1 15) and west bay (109) remain today.
Figure 01. Fire Insurance Map — 1899
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The Dooley Block was constructed in phases.
The completed block building (highlighted) first appears on fire insurance naps in 1899.
Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs
State Historical Society of Iowa
Site Number 52-04091
Iowa Site Inventory Form Related District Number
Continuation Sheet
Sears Roebuck & Co. Building Johnson
Name of Property County
111-113 East College Street Iowa City
Address City
Image 03. Historic Image —North side of E. College Street, looking SW - ca.1925
(Image courtesy oI Slate historical Society of Iowa, Iowa Co.)
In this view of E. College Street, we see Lhe Dooley Block prior to the demolition of its middle bays and subsequent
construction of the Sears Roebuck building at their place. Though difficult to read in this view, the building name is set on-
ccntcrjust above the upper story windows (indicated). The upper fagadcs at 115 and 109 remain much as seen in this view
(see Dooley Block site forms: 52-01088 and 52-04093).
Figure 02. Fire Insurance Map — 1926
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(SOURCE: Sanborn Company Fire hisuranec Maps, 1926.)
The footprint of the Dooley Block remains relatively unchanged in the years just prior the construction of Sears Roebuck.
Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs
State Historical Society of Iowa
Site Number 52-04091
Iowa Site Inventory Form Related District Number
Continuation Sheet
Sears Roebuck & Co. Building Johnson
Name of Property County
111-113 East College Street Iowa City
Address City
Property transfer records show the property changed hands in 1928 when a retiree deed records a sale to W.H.
Wagner. The parcel was then divided, with the Scars Roebuck & Co. building constructed on the west portion of
the Lot 3 ( I I I -113) and the east bay of the Dooley Block (1 15) transferred to the Koser Brothers. Lee and George
Koser were realtors with Koser Brothers Real Estate (Svendsen, 2001). The west section of the Dooley Block
(109, which is located in Block 4), was likewise sold.
Sooner thereafter, the two center bays of the Dooley Block were razed and, in 1929, the present building was
constructed to house the Sears, Roebuck & Co. department store. At the time Sears Roebuck appeared on E.
College Street in Iowa City, the downtown was rich with department stores-, the 100 block of E. College Street
alone had (in addition to Sears Roebuck), Montgomery Ward & Co. (121-123) and White's Consolidated Stores
(1 14-1 16). Yetter's was located one block to the north (1 15-1 17 E. Washington) and the Snub Co. was situated
around the corner (118-122 S. Clinton Street).
Figure 03. Fire insurance Map — 1933
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The 1933 fire insurance map docurnents the Sears Roebuck building (highlighled), noting it as a two-story,
double -wide building, which stretched frmn E. College on the north to the alley at mid -block on the south.
The map also notes that the building structure utilized iron columns.
Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs
State Historical Society of Iowa
Site Number 52-04091
Iowa Site Inventory Form Related District Number
Continuation Sheet
Sears Roebuck & Co. Building Johnson
Name of Property County
111-113 East College Street Iowa City
Address City
Image 03. Historic Image: View looking SE along S. Clinton Street —1929
(Image courtesy oI State historical Society of Iowa, Iowa City.)
The remnants of Lie Dooley Block (115) remain at left and (109) at right, with the 20d' century Sears Roebuck
building complete with Chicago -style windows, providing an interesting visual foil to the Late Victorian architecture
that remains intact on the bays of the original block.
Figure 04. Advertisement — 1943
Sears, Roebuck and Co.
u343 E. COLLEGE
Retail Phone 4163
Mail Order Phone 9752
Qualify, Service and Valae
1"w Car's L r" Department Store Invites Year htmaase
CamFlrle 6txhs of Finest Merehandiee m Fir. Erervane
Ready-eo-Wear Domestics Furniture
Millinery Lingerie Radios
Shoes Hosiery Hardware
Meng Department Cloves Refrigerators
Washing Machines linens Stoves
Silks Sporting Goods Auto Accessories
(SOURCE: City Directory, 1943)
Scars Roebuck remained in the building until the 1960s, at which time it relocated to Sycamore Mall in southeast
Iowa City. The building was vacant for several years before the Goodwill Budget Store located here in the early
1970s. By 1978 through 2001, it housed The Field House, a restaurant and disco. (Svendsen, 2001). At the time
of the present evaluation (October 2017) the building is vacant.
Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs
State Historical Society of Iowa Site Number 52-04091
Iowa Site Inventory Form Related District Number
Continuation Sheet
Sears Roebuck & Co. Building Johnson
Name of Property County
111-113 East College Street Iowa City
Address City
9. Major Bibliographic References (2001)
Iowa City city directories.
Property Transfer Records, Johnson County Auditor's Office.
Tax Assessor's Records, City of Iowa City Assessor.
Sanborn maps, 1874, 1879, 1888, 1892, 1899, 1906, 1912, 1920, 1926, 1933, and 1933 updated to 1970.
2017: References
Iowa City Public Library. Digital Photograph collection. http://history.icpl.otg.
Iowa City Thera & Now. Publisher unknown.
Mansheim, Gerald. Iowa City: an dlashated history. Norfolk, VA: The Donning Company, 1989.
McDowell, Alexa. "Dooley Block (109): 52-04093." Iowa Site Form, 2017.
McDowell, Alexa. "Dooley Block (1 15): 52-01088." Iowa Site Form, 2017.
State Historical Society of Iowa. Iowa City. Photograph Collection.
Slonneger, Marybeth. Finials: A View of Dowaatown Iowa City. Iowa City: Hand Press, 2015.
Svendsen, Marlys A. "Survey and Evaluation of the Central Business District." Prepared for the Iowa City
Historic Preservation Commission, 2001.
Svendsen, Marlys A. "Sears, Roebuck & Co. Building: 52-04091." Iowa Site Form, 2001.
McDowell, Alexa. "Dooley Block (109): 52-04093." Iowa Site Form, 2017.
Timeline: Sears Roebuck & Co.
1926 City Directory (reverse listings)
ill Edward J. Watkins
1 11-1 /2 Edward L. Murphy
113 No occupant noted
1928 City Directory (reverse listings)
ill Edward J. Watkins
111-1 /2 Radio Doctors
113 Randalls Hardware
1930 City Directory
Sears Roebuck & Co. I 1 1-1 13 E. College Street
Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs
State Historical Society of Iowa
Site Number 52-04091
Iowa Site Inventory Form Related District Number
Continuation Sheet
Sears Roebuck & Co. Building Johnson
Name of Property County
111-113 East College Street Iowa City
Address City
11. Additional Documentation
Full Legal Description: Original Town Plat, Block 82, East 38.75' of West 58.05' of Lot 3.
Assessor: PIN 1010380008
Lat/Long: 4 L658660/-91.534022
Parcel Map - 2017
(SOURCE: http://imvacitv.iowaa,ecssoi,.comipar'ccl.php4gid=344414)
Site Inventory Form State Inventory No. 52-01088 ❑ New ® Supplemental
State Historical Society of Iowa ❑ Part of a district with known boundaries (enter inventory no.)
(December f, fgsg) Relationship: ❑ Contributing ❑ Noncontributing
® Contributes to a potential district with et unknown boundaries
National Register Status:(any that apply) Listed ❑ De -listed ❑ NHL ❑ DOE
9-Digit SHPO Review & Compliance Number
❑ Non -Extant (enter year)
1. Name of Property
historic name Dooley Block (east bay)
other names/site number Gringo's Mexican Bar & Grill
2. Location
street & number 115 E. College Street
city or town Iowa City ❑ vicinity, county Johnson
Legal Description:(If Rural)Township Name Township No. Range No. Section Quarter of Quarter
(Check only one box)
site buildings
1 buildings
structure sites
sites
object structures
structures
objects
objects
Total
1 Total
Name of related project report or multiple property study (Enter MA" ifthe property is not part of a multiple property examination).
Title Historical Architectural Data Base Number
Iowa City Central Business District Study - 2017 UPDATE 52-127
6. Function or Use
Historic Functions (Enter categories from instructions) Current Functions (Enter categories from instructions)
02E COMMERCE/TRADE/specialty store
02G COMMERCE/TRADE/restaurant
7. Description
Architectural Classification (Enter categories from instructions) Materials (Enter categories from instructions)
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Narrative Description (® SEE CONTINUATION SHE
foundation 04 STONE
walls 03 BRICK
roof
other
WHICH MUST BE COD
pucame nanonai rcegiscer �nrena ni -X represeming your opinion or euginmry enter applying reievanr rvantonai Kegisrer cncerial
Yes ❑ No ❑ More Research Recommended A Property is associated with significant events.
Yes ® No ❑ More Research Recommended B Property is associated with the lives of significant persons.
Yes ❑ No ❑ More Research Recommended C Property has distinctive architectural characteristics.
Yes 2 No ❑ More Research Recommended D Property yields significant information in archaeology or history.
County Johnson Address 115 E. College Street Site Number 52-01088
City Iowa City District Number
Criteria Considerations
❑ A Owned by a religious institution or used E A reconstructed building, object, or structure.
for religious purposes. F A commemorative property.
eB Removed from its original location. ElG Less than 50 years of age or achieved significance within the past
C A birthplace or grave. 50 years.
❑ D A cemetery
Areas of Significance (Enter categories from instructions)
Significant Dates
Construction date
02 ARCHITECTURE
1895 ® check if circa or estimated date
Other dates
05 COMMERCE
1929
Significant Person
Architect/Builder
(Complete if National Register Criterion B is marked above)
Architect
unknown
Builder
unknown
Narrative Statement of Significance (® SEE CONTINUATION SHEETS, WHICH MUST BE COMPLETED)
9. Major Bibliographical References
Bibliography N See continuation sheet for citations of the books, articles, and other sources used in preparing this form
10. Geographic Data
UTM References (OPTIONAL)
Zone Easting Northing Zone Easting Northing
1 2
3 4
❑ See continuation sheet for additional UTM references or comments
11. Form Prepared By
name/title Alexa McDowell. Historian
organization AKAY Consulting
street & number 4252 Oakland Avenue
city or town Minneapolis state MN
ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTATION (submit the following items with the completed form)
date 10/2017
telephone 515-491-5432
zip code 55407
FOR ALL PROPERTIES
1. Map: showing the property's location in a town/city or township.
2. Site plan: showing position of buildings and structures on the site in relation to public road(s).
3. Photographs: representative black and white photos. If the photos are taken as part of a survey for which the Society is to he
curator of the negatives or color slides, a photo/catalog sheet needs to be included with the negatives/slides and the following
needs to be provided below on this particular inventory site:
Ralf/slide sheet # Frame/slat # Date Taken
Roll/slide sheet # Frame/slot # Date Taken
Roll/slide sheet # Frame/slot # Date Taken
❑ See continuation sheet or attached photo & slide catalog sheet for list of photo roll or slide entries.
❑ Photos/illustrations without negatives are also in this site inventory file.
FOR CERTAIN KINDS OF PROPERTIES, INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING AS WELL
1. Farmstead & District: (List of structures and buildings, known or estimated year built, and contributing or non-contributing status)
2. Barn:
a. A sketch of the frame/truss configuration in the form of drawing a typical middle bent of the barn.
b. A photograph of the loft showing the frame configuration along one side.
c. A sketch floor plan of the interior space arrangements along with the barn's exterior dimensions in feet.
State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) Use Only Below This Line
Concur with above survey opinion on National Register eligibility: ❑ Yes ❑ No ❑ More Research Recommended
❑ This is a locally designated property or part of a locally designated district.
Comments:
Evaluated by (name/title): Date:
Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs
State Historical Society of Iowa
Site Number 52-01088
Iowa Site Inventory Form Related District Number
Continuation Sheet
Dooley Block (east bay) Johnson
Name of Property County
115 E. College Street Iowa City
Address City
7. Property Description
The Dooley Block (cast bay) is a one -bay, 2-story, 22- by 150-ft., brick building that was constructed sometime
between 1892 and 1899. The building is a remnant of the original, which filled the full width of Lot 3 and part of
Lot 4. From 1929, at which time the middle two bays of the Dooley Block were razed and replaced by the Sears
Roebuck & Co. building, the east bay (1 15) has beeen —both functionally and visually - an autonomous property.
The west bay of the Dooley Block (109) also remains, providing a bookend to the Scars building.
As noted in the 2001 survey, this building is located along the 1977 downtown pedestrian mall that extends for
several blocks along E. College Street and S_ Dubuque Street. As originally platted, College Street had a 100-ft.
width with four 80-fit. wide lots laid out perpendicular to the street. Twenty -foot wide, east -west alleys bisected
the blocks and were presumed to extend along the rear of the buildings. College Street extended from the
"Promenade" along the Iowa River cast through the downtown, over Ralston Creek, and eventually along the
south side of College Green park before it reached the city limits. Today, the "ped mall' is an intimate gathering
place, its character resting on the historic buildings that line much of the street, brick landscaping, vegetative
canopy, and vibrant retail base.
The stylistic character of the Dooley Block reflects the Late Victorian cra during which it was constructed. As
noted by Svendsen in 2001, the building fa4ade presents a mixture of the Late Victorian Romanesque and
halianate styles. The paneled wood cornice has returning ends and four large brackets with small dentil-like
brackets in between. The upper is clad in red brick with elaborate carved wood semi -circular or Romanesque
arches over the single and paired 1 /1 doable -hung windows. Svendsen noted that the storefront had been
remodeled "in recent years" with a side entrance and three fixed glass windows for a modified shop window. A
series of moldings separates the storefront from the upper story. The storefront has a plastered cladding with the
door recessed beneath a fixed curved awning.
At an undetermined time since the 2001 survey, the storefront of the Dooley Block has been altered. The main
entrance still remains on the left of the building, the fixed -glass windows have been replaced with four doors that
fold back to open the entire front of the store. There is also a side entrance on the right side of the storefront
tabled as "13.5 College Ave." that leads to the second story. The first story is currently occupied by Graze: Food
Guru Dining, and the occupant of the second story is unknown.
The upper elevation of the Dooley Block remains unaltered from 2001, with character -defining features retained
including the red brick cladding, ornate Italianate cornice, Roman arched window heads, and storefront cornice
details. As a result, the building retains a generally good level of historic integrity specific to 1929, which marks
the year the building was disjoined from the larger Dooley Block and became an autonomous resource.
Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs
State Historical Society of Iowa
Site Number 52-01088
Iowa Site Inventory Form Related District Number
Continuation Sheet
Dooley Block (east bay) Johnson
Name of Property County
115 E. College Street Iowa City
Address City
Image 01. View of the fa4ade, looking south across E. College Surcet (the Ped Mall)
(hnage by AKAY Consuttag, August 2017)
Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs
State Historical Society of Iowa
Site Number 52-01088
Iowa Site Inventory Form Related District Number
Continuation Sheet
Dooley Block (east bay) Johnson
Name of Property County
115 E. College Street Iowa City
Address City
Image 02. View of the fa4adc, looking SW across E. College Street (the Pcd Mall)
(lmagcby AKAV Consul Lin a. August 2017)
Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs
State Historical Society of Iowa
Site Number 52-01088
Iowa Site Inventory Form Related District Number
Continuation Sheet
Dooley Block (east bay) Johnson
Name of Property County
115 E. College Street Iowa City
Address City
8. Statement of Significance
As noted, the Dooley Block is a one -bay remnant of the original block building, which tilled the full width of Lot
3 and part of Lot 4. The block building was constructed in phases, the west two bays likely pre -date 1974 with the
east two bays constructed in ca.1895. From 1929, when the middle two bays of the Dooley Block were razed and
replaced by the Sears Roebuck & Co. building, the remaining cast bay has been — both functionally and visually -
an autonomous property. The west bay of the Dooley Block (109) also remains, providing a bookend to the Scars
building.
The building is a moderately well-preserved example of a Late Victorian Ttalianate style commercial building.
Because the building has been disjoined from the original block building for well more than 50-years, the
resource is significant in its post-1929 form as a single, autonomous building. Given this, the Dooley Block is
significant under Criterion C. The building is also significant under Criterion A, contributing as it does to our
understanding of the history of commerce in Towa City. As a result, this building is eligible for the National
Register as a contributing resource in a potential historic district. Tt should be noted that additional evaluation of
interior integrity may support a case for individual eligibility as an increasingly rare representation of an early
commercial building in the Iowa City downtown.
Historical Background
Prior to its construction, the site upon which this bay of the Dooley Block is situated was occupied by a small,
one-story "marble shop" with a shed at the rear. Property transfer records show that Frank Dooley acquired all of
Lot 3 in Block 82 in 1867 (Svendsen, 2001). Dooley proceeded to construct the west two -bays of the block
building (109 and 111), which the 1883 fire insurance map records along with a small, 1-story "marble shop' with
a shed at the rear in on the site of what would become the block's easternmost bay (115). The same footprint
appears on subsequent fire insurance maps through 1992, the map in 1999 marks the first time a 2-story building
appears on the site. At that time, a grocer is noted as the occupant.
Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs
State Historical Society of Iowa
Iowa Site Inventory Form
Continuation Sheet
Site Number 52-01088
Related District Number
Dooley Block (east bay) Johnson
Name of Property County
115 E. College Street Iowa City
Address City
Figure 01. Fire Insurance Map — 1893
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(SOURCE: Sanborn Company Fire Insurance Map, 1883)
The 1883 fire insurance map notes the presence of the west 2-bays of the Dooley Block (now 109 and 111) with 113 mud 115
still occupied by small-scale buildings. The location of 115 is highlighted in blue with the remaining bays of what would, by
ca1895 form die entire Dooley Block, highlighted in light blue.
Figure 02. Fire Insurance Map — 1892
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(SOURCE: Sanborn Company Fire Insmznce Map, 1892)
In 1892 the site upon which the easternmost bay of the Dooley Block (dark blue) was later constructed was occupied by a 1-
story building that was set back from the street. The lighter shading shows the location of the full extent of the site that
would, by ca.1895 be fully occupied by the Dooley Block.
Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs
State Historical Society of Iowa
Iowa Site Inventory Form
Continuation Sheet
Site Number 52-01088
Related District Number
Dooley Block (east bay) Johnson
Name of Property County
115 E. College Street Iowa City
Address City
Figure 03. Fire Insurance Mau — 1899
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(SOURCE: Sanborn Company Fine Insurance Map, 1899)
By 1 899, the remaining bays of the Dooley Block had been completed. The east bay (115) is highlighted in blue
with the remaining bays also indicated.
Image 03. Historic Image— North side of E. College Street, looking SW - ca.1925
(Image cotaws'y oI Stoic Itistorical Socic6y oI Iowa, Iowa City.)
In dris view of E. College Street, we see lire Dooley Block prior to the demolition of its center hays.
Though difficult to read in this view, the building name is set on-centerjust above the upper story windows.
The upper facade at 115 remains touch as seen in this view as does that at 109 (see "Dooley Black," 52-04093.)
Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs
State Historical Society of Iowa
Site Number 52-01088
Iowa Site Inventory Form Related District Number
Continuation Sheet
Dooley Block (east bay) Johnson
Name of Property County
115 E. College Street Iowa City
Address City
Image 04. Historic Image —North side of E. College Sweet, looking SW - 1929
(Image cotaws'y oI Slalc historical Socic6y oI Iowa, Iowa City.)
In [his view of E. College Street, we see the east (115) and west (109) bays of the Dooley Block flanking
the 1929 infill of the Sears, Roebuck and Co. building.
Property transfer records do not show the property changing hands again until 1928 when a referee deed saw the
lot sold to W.H. Wagner. The parcel was then divided, with the Sears Roebuck & Co. building constructed on the
west portion of the lot (111-113) and this building (115) transferred to the Koser Brothers. Lee and George Koser
were realtors with Koser Brothers Real Estate (Svendsen, 2001).
City directories indicate that the Barth Brothers, grocers occupied the building in 1901. By 1911, Samuel Kelberg
operated a shoemaking business from this address. He and his wife Dora lived on the second floor. In 1918 the
business space was vacant and by 1926 Dr. John Mullen had offices here. City directories show the storefront
changed frequently beginning in the 1930s: Smith & Hiatt Hardware Store H 930); Oakland Bakery (1934, 1940);
Western Auto (1946-1962); Thrift Plan of Iowa City (1967); and Sherwin-Williams Co. Paints (1972). By the
late 1970s, Gringo's Mexican Restaurant located here (Svendsen, 2001). At the time of the present evaluation the
building was occupied by Graze, a restaurant (2017).
Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs
State Historical Society of Iowa
Iowa Site Inventory Form
Continuation Sheet
Site Number 52-01088
Related District Number
Dooley Block (east bay) Johnson
Name of Property County
115 E. College Street Iowa City
Address City
9. Major Bibliographic References (2001)
Iowa City city directories.
Property Transfer Records, Johnson County Auditor's Office.
Tax Assessor's Records, City of Iowa City Assessor.
Sanborn maps, 1874, 1879, 1988, 1892, 1899, 1906, 1912, 1920, 1926, 1933, and 1933 updated to 1970.
2017: References
Iowa City Public Library. Digital Photograph collection. http://history.icpl.org.
Iowa City Thera & Now. Publisher unknown.
Mansheim, Gerald. Iowa City: an illustrated history. Norfolk, VA: The Donning Company, 1989.
State Historical Society of Iowa. Iowa City. Photograph Collection.
Slonneger, Marybeth. Finials: A View of Downlown Iowa CaY. Iowa City: Hand Press, 2015.
Svendsen, Marlys A. "Survey and Evaluation of the Central Business District." Prepared for the Iowa City
Historic Preservation Commission, 2001 _
Svendsen, Marlys A. "115 E. College Street," 52-01088." Iowa Site Form, 2001.
Timeline: 115 E. College Street
1883 Fire insurance map shows small, I -story with deep setback and rear shed occupied by a "marble shop"
and the west two bays of the Dooley Block (2-story, interconnected structures with an interior staircase).
1888 Fire insurance map shows small, 1-story with deep setback and rear shed occupied by a "marble shop"
1892 Fire insurance map shows small, I -story with deep setback and 2 rear sheds, occupied by a "marble shop"
1899 Fire insurance map shows a 2-story, contiguous building sited [lush with the neighboring buildings (4-bay
Dooley Block intact) and extending to the south approximately 50-ft. Occupant: Grocer
1901 City Directory:
"Dooley's Block" at 113-115 E. College Street
Barth Brothers, grocers
1915 City Directory:
"Dooley's Block" at 109-115 E. College Street
Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs
State Historical Society of Iowa
Site Number 52-01088
Iowa Site Inventory Form Related District Number
Continuation Sheet
Dooley Block (east bay) Johnson
Name of Property County
115 E. College Street Iowa City
Address City
1920 Fire insurance maps notes no changes to the footprint, but the addition of an interior staircase at the front
of the building, along the west wall. Occupant: millinery.
1925 Historic image documents the original, four -bay configuration of the Dooley Block.
1926 Fire insurance maps notes no changes to the footprint, and the interior staircase is retained at the front of
the building, along the west wall. A 1-story, freestanding auto garage is situated south of the building.
Occupant: not specified.
11. Additional Documentation
Full Legal Description: Original Town Plat, Block 82, Lot 3 east 22-ft.
Assessor: PIN 1010380007
Lat/Long: 4 L658883 /-91.533901
Parcel Map - 2017
(SOURCE: http://imvacitv.iowaa,ecssoi,.comipar'ccl.php4gid=344413)
Site Inventory Form State Inventory No. 52-04090 ® New ❑ Supplemental
State Historical Society of Iowa ❑ Part of a district with known boundaries (enter inventory no.)
(December f, fgsg) Relationship: ❑ Contributing ❑ Noncontributing
® Contributes to a potential district with et unknown boundaries
National Register Status:(any that apply) Listed ❑ De -listed ❑ NHL ❑ DOE
9-Digit SHPO Review & Compliance Number
❑ Non -Extant (enter year)
1. Name of Property
historic name Crescent Block
other names/site number Lovelace -Moon Block
2. Location
street & number 117-123 E. College Street
city or town Iowa City ❑ vicinity, county Johnson
Legal Description:(If Rural)Township Name Township No. Range No. Section Quarter of Quarter
(Check only one box)
site buildings
1 buildings
structure sites
sites
object structures
structures
objects
objects
Total
1 Total
Name of related project report or multiple property study (Enter MA" ifthe property is not part of a multiple property examination).
Title Historical Architectural Data Base Number
Iowa Citv Central Business District Studv - 2017 UPDATE 52-127
6. Function or Use
Historic Functions (Enter categories from instructions) Current Functions (Enter categories from instructions)
02E COMMERCE/TRADE/specialty store
02B COMMERCE/TRADE/professional offices
03A04 SOCIAL/fraternal hall
02G COMMERCE/TRADE/restaurant
02E COMMERCE/TRADE/specialty store
7. Description
Architectural Classification (Enter categories from instructions) Materials (Enter categories from instructions)
09F05 COMMERCIAL/Brick Front foundation
02B COMMERCE/TRADE/professional offices walls 03 BRICK
roof
other 07 TERRA
Narrative Description (® SEE CONTINUATION SHEETS, WHICH MUST BE COS
pucame nanonai Kegiscer �nrena ni -X representing your opinion or eugmm[y aver applying relevant rvanonai Kegister criteria)
Yes ❑ No ❑ More Research Recommended A Property is associated with significant events.
Yes ® No ❑ More Research Recommended B Property is associated with the lives of significant persons.
Yes ❑ No ❑ More Research Recommended C Property has distinctive architectural characteristics.
Yes 2 No ❑ More Research Recommended D Property yields significant information in archaeology or history.
County Johnson Address 117-123 E. College Street Site Number 52-04090
City Iowa City District Number
Criteria Considerations
❑ A Owned by a religious institution or used E A reconstructed building, object, or structure.
for religious purposes. F A commemorative property.
eB Removed from its original location. ElG Less than 50 years of age or achieved significance within the past
C A birthplace or grave. 50 years.
❑ D A cemetery
Areas of Significance (Enter categories from instructions)
02 ARCHITECTURE
05 COMMERCE
Significant Dates
Construction date
1894 ❑ check if circa or estimated date
Other dates
Significant Person Architect/Builder
(Complete if National Register Criterion B is marked above) Architect
Builder
Narrative Statement of Significance (® SEE CONTINUATION SHEETS, WHICH MUST BE COMPLETED)
9. Major Bibliographical References
Bibliography N See continuation sheet for citations of the books, articles, and other sources used in preparing this form
10. Geographic Data
UTM References (OPTIONAL)
Zone Easting Northing Zone Easting Northing
1 2
3 4
❑ See continuation sheet for additional UTM references or comments
11. Form Prepared By
name/title Alexa McDowell. Architectural Historian
organization AKAY Consulting
street & number 4252 Oakland Avenue
city or town Minneapolis state MN
ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTATION (submit the following items with the completed form)
date 10/2017
telephone 515-491-5432
zip code 55407
FOR ALL PROPERTIES
1. Map: showing the property's location in a town/city or township.
2. Site plan: showing position of buildings and structures on the site in relation to public road(s).
3. Photographs: representative black and white photos. If the photos are taken as part of a survey for which the Society is to he
curator of the negatives or color slides, a photo/catalog sheet needs to be included with the negatives/slides and the following
needs to be provided below on this particular inventory site:
Ralf/slide sheet # Frame/slat # Date Taken
Roll/slide sheet # Frame/slot # Date Taken
Roll/slide sheet # Frame/slot # Date Taken
❑ See continuation sheet or attached photo & slide catalog sheet for list of photo roll or slide entries.
❑ Photos/illustrations without negatives are also in this site inventory file.
FOR CERTAIN KINDS OF PROPERTIES, INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING AS WELL
1. Farmstead & District: (List of structures and buildings, known or estimated year built, and contributing or non-contributing status)
2. Barn:
a. A sketch of the frame/truss configuration in the form of drawing a typical middle bent of the barn.
b. A photograph of the loft showing the frame configuration along one side.
c. A sketch floor plan of the interior space arrangements along with the barn's exterior dimensions in feet.
State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) Use Only Below This Line
Concur with above survey opinion on National Register eligibility: ❑ Yes ❑ No ❑ More Research Recommended
❑ This is a locally designated property or part of a locally designated district.
Comments:
Evaluated by (name/title): Date:
Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs
State Historical Society of Iowa
Site Number 52-04090
Iowa Site Inventory Form Related District Number
Continuation Sheet
Name of Property County
117-123 E. College Street Iowa City
Address City
7. Property Description
The Crescent Block is a three-story brick building constructed in 1894. The building is an example of a late 19°i
century Commercial Brick Front building form. Its four bays originally contained three shop spaces with an
entrance to the upper floors in the narrow bay (119) to the right of center. This bay now also contains a narrow
shop space in addition to the stairs access. The building is clad in a dark brown brick set with reddish tinted
mortar. A twin band of corbeled brick extends across the front between the second and third levels. The original
pressed metal cornice has widely spaced brackets with smaller brackets evenly spaced in between.
The original storefront treatment is retained in the west bay (117). This bay has a recessed entrance set between
plate glass display windows and a multi -part transom above. The first floor projects forward from the front facade
and has a shallow, standing -seam metal shed roof separating the first and second floors. An embossed metal
cornice spans the transoms connecting to the hipped roof entrance hood above the entrance to the upper levels
(119). This space was remodeled in the 1930s with canara glass elements with Art Deco styling. The design is
well -suited for the small size of this bay. The design includes a curved glass display window on the right with
bands of black and white glass in the bulkhead and signboard areas. The original wood and glass entrance door
and tile floor in the entrance are retained in this space. The east half of the building is now part of a single
storefront. The modern design incorporated new brick with a gray exposed aggregate in the section separating the
windows from the second floor. The windows have single fixed glass lights and are topped by separate curved,
fixed awnings. The entrance is at the far cast end.
The upper levels of the building have an unusual arrangement of window openings. The third floor windows
appear in pairs, are tall and narrow with stone sills, and have a single flat stone lintel above each pair. A pair of
windows is centered in each of the original four bays. The windows consist of 1 /1 double -hung sash with a
transom of equal size above. Windows on the west half of the second level are shorter with a pair of 1 /1 sash
above the hipped roof entrance bay. The west bay has a pair of 1/1 sash plus transom centered in the bay with
shorter 1/1 sash plus transoms on both sides. Fenestration of the east half of the second floor originally mirrored
that on the west (Image 05), but in 1929 (likely with Montgomery Ward's move into the building) two large
Chicago -style windows were introduced in place of those in the east half of the building (2017). The Chicago -
style windows have since been replaced with new sash (the opening is retained). The building is approximately
80-ft. wide and has an irregular depth. The third floor originally contained a hall space (Svendsen, 2001).
In 2017, the building appears as previously described. The building is largely vacant, with only the storefronts at
117 and 119 occupied by Revival, a vintage clothing store.
8. Statement of Significance
This building is a moderately well-preserved example of a turn -of -the -century Commercial Brick Front building.
Constructed in 1894 under the auspices of C.F. Lovelace, that connection provides an additional avenue for
considering significance; Lovelace being associated with the adjacent College Block as well as the construction of
other downtown buildings. He also has deep and significant ties to commercial and financial institutions in the
city. Although it is unlikely that a case under Criterion B in association with Lovelace should be made for the
Crescent Block, certainly that association elevates the general significance of the building. Further, the building is
an unusual example of commercial design, with stylistic influences reflecting the influence of Chicago
architecture on Iowa City design - an association worth additional consideration. Lovelace's role in the design
should also be examined. Finally, as a mixed -use building the Crescent Block has long associations with the
history of commerce in downtown Iowa City (including as a professional office space), and to the history of local
fraternal groups that utilized the third floor hall. Though portions of the storefront have sustained significant
alterations, the retention of a 1930s era Art Deco Style storefront (119) as well as one of the original storefronts
Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs
State Historical Society of Iowa
Site Number 52-04090
Iowa Site Inventory Form Related District Number
Continuation Sheet
Name of Property County
117-123 E. College Street Iowa City
Address City
(117) gives the Crescent Block added importance. As a result, this building is considered individually eligible for
the National Register under Criterion C and likely under Criterion A as well. Retention of a good level of historic
integrity on the interior would be important to a successful nomination. The building is counted as a contributing
structure in a potential historic district.
Image 01. View of the fa4adc (north) elevation, looking SW across the Pad Mall (E. College Street)
(Tmagc by AKAY Coosuning, August 201 7)
Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs
State Historical Society of Iowa
Site Number 52-04090
Iowa Site Inventory Form Related District Number
Continuation Sheet
Name of Property County
117-123 E. College Street Iowa City
Address City
Image 02. View of the fagade (north) elevation, looking SE across the Ped Mall (E. College Sn'eet)
(Image by AKAY Cnn:ulting, August 2017)
Image 03. View of the 1930s Art Deco storefront faced in black Carrara glass
(lmagc by AK AY Consuhing, Augu56 2017)
Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs
State Historical Society of Iowa
Site Number 52-04090
Iowa Site Inventory Form Related District Number
Continuation Sheet
Name of Property County
117-123 E. College Street Iowa City
Address City
Historical Background
As noted, the Crescent Block is located on the urban renewal era pedestrian mall that extends for several blocks
along E. College Street and S. Dubuque Street. As originally platted, College Street had a 100-ft. width with four
80-ft. wide lots laid out perpendicular to the street. 20-ft. wide cast -west alleys bisected the blocks and were
presumed to extend along the rear of the buildings. College Street extended from the "Promenade" along the Iowa
River east through the downtown, over Ralston Creek, and eventually along the south side of College Green park
before it reached the city limits (Svendsen, 2001).
Property transfer records show this property changing hands in 1890 and 1895 when Manley Moon and Milton
Moon each acquired half of Lot 2 in Block 82 from Robert Finkbine and Chancy Lovelace, architects in the
partnership of Finkbine and Lovelace (Svendsen, 2001). Lovelace and Moon are responsible for the building's
construction in 1894 (2017). When the pending construction was announced in April of that year, the news
account noted that work would commence in early May. The 80- by 80-ft., three-story building would have three
"three fine store rooms with modern fronts" on the first floor; offices on the second floor; and the third floor
would be fitted for a large hall. Demolition of a brick building on the site was underway the first week in May
(2017)_
At the time the building was under construction, news accounts refen'ed to the property as the Lovelace and Moon
Block, but in late December the property owners announced the building would thereafter be known as the
Crescent Block; no explanation for the name was given. Lovelace and Moon held the property until 1923 when
M.G. Koser, a local real estate agent, acquired the building (2017)_
City directories and fire insurance maps show the building with a number of retail tenants through the years. In
1899 fire insurance maps show the building with a pharmacy, china and notions store, and hardware store. The
1904 city directory shows the Crescent Pharmacy run by W.W. Morrison (117) and Bruce Moore's hardware
store (123)_ By 1906 a clothing store was in place at 121 joining the drug store and hardware stores already in
place. The Elks Club occupied the third floor meeting hall. Five years later, the Crescent Pharmacy continued but
A.A. Pickering's Store replaced the clothing store selling "china, glass, queensware, fancy goods and toys" and
the Knights of Columbus rented the third floor hall space after the Elks moved to their newly completed building
on the southwest corner of Gilbert and Washington streets. The second floor had 10 office suites occupied by
lawyers, insurance agents, and abstractors_ After World War I and during the 1920s, William Smith and Richard
Hiatt operated a hardware store from(121 and a grocery store opened in 123. The pharmacy continued from 117
but with a new name, Morison's Pharmacy (Svendsen, 2001).
In 1929 a major shift came when the Montgomery Ward and Co. department store located in 121-123.
Montgomery Ward had their faun store and implement sales in a building located directly to the south fronting
onto Burlington Street_ They remained the anchor retail tenant in the building until the late 1960s when Goodwill
Industries occupied 121-123. By 1940, the Koser Brothers Real Estate Office was located at 119. M.G. Koser
owned the building at the time. The drug store space was taken over about the same time by Western Auto and
continued through the early 1960s. By the late 1970s the first of several restaurants and/or bars opened in the
building - Maxwell's Cocktail Lounge occupied 121-123. In 2000, the Union Bar occupied 121-123 and the Soap
Opera specialty soap shop was in 119.
Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs
State Historical Society of Iowa
Site Number 52-04090
Iowa Site Inventory Form Related District Number
Continuation Sheet
Name of Property County
117-123 E. College Street Iowa City
Address City
Image 04. Historic image — ca. 1910
(Source: SLate Hietonral Society of Iowa)
In this view of the south side of E. College Street, looking east from Clinton we see the Crescent Block at left. At that Lime,
the Dooley Block remained fully intact at center, and the Coldren Opera House/Town City State Bank was located on the
corner (now the Savings and Loan Building).
Image 05. Historic image — ca.1925
(Sourer: SLate Histonral Socicry of Iowa)
Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs
State Historical Society of Iowa
Site Number 52-04090
Iowa Site Inventory Form Related District Number
Continuation Sheet
Name of Property County
117-123 E. College Street Iowa City
Address City
Image 06. Historic image — ca.1965
(Source: Iowa City Public Library)
By this time, die 2"a floor windows of the cast two bays had been altered. This likely occurred concurrent with Montgomery
'Ward's move into the building in 1929.
Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs
State Historical Society of Iowa Site Number 52-04090
Iowa Site Inventory Form Related District Number
Continuation Sheet
Name of Property County
117-123 E. College Street Iowa City
Address City
9. Major- Bibliographic References (2001)
Iowa City city directories.
Property Transfer Records, Johnson County Auditor's Office.
Tax Assessor's Records, Ciry of Iowa City Assessor.
Sanborn maps, 1874, 1879, 1888, 1892, 1899, 1906, 1912, 1920, 1926, 1933, and 1933 updated to 1970_
2017: References
Iowa City Public Library. Digital Photograph collection. http://history.icpl.org.
Iowa Ciry Then & Now. Publisher unknown.
Mannheim, Gerald_ Iowa City: an illustrated history. Norfolk, VA: The Donning Company, 1999.
State Historical Society of Iowa. Iowa City. Photograph Collection.
Slonneger, Matybedt. Finials. _4 View of'Downtown Iowa City. Iowa City: Hand Press, 2015.
Svendsen, Marlyn A. "Survey and Evaluation of the Central Business District." Prepared for the Iowa City
Historic Preservation Commission, 2001.
Svendsen, Marlys A. "Crescent Block: 52-04090." Iowa Site Form, 2001.
Newspapers
Iowa Ciry Herald. "Iowa City Improves." April 19, 1894.
Iowa City Herald. "Local News." May 02, 1894.
Iowa City Herald. '-Iowa City Alive and Moving." May 02, 1994.
Iowa 01Y Herald. "Local News." September 22, 1 894.
Iowa City Herald. "Over the City." November 24, 1894.
Iowa Ciry Herald. "The Crescent Block." December 21, 1 894.
Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs
State Historical Society of Iowa
Iowa Site Inventory Form
Continuation Sheet
Site Number 52-04090
Related District Number
Name of Property County
117-123 E. College Street Iowa City
Address City
11. Additional Documentation
Legal Description: Original Town Plat, Block 82, Lot 2
Assessor: PIN 002+1010380005-006 (2 parcels, currently one property owner)
Lat/Long: 41.658824/-91.533763
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Item: SUB20-05
Community View
GENERAL INFORMATION:
STAFF REPORT
Prepared by: Anne Russett, Senior Planner
Date: May 21, 2020
Applicant: Allen Homes, Inc.
P.O. Box 3474
Iowa City, IA 52244
319-530-8238
allenhomesinc@gmail.com
Property Owner: Summit Ridge LLC
Allen Development LLC
Requested Action: Approval of preliminary plat
Purpose: Community View Subdivision; To create one
public lot for a future City fire station, 3 multi-
family lots, and 57 single-family lots
Location:
Location Map:
East of Scott Blvd and north of American Legion
Road
Size: 35.21 Acres
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Existing Land Use and Zoning
Surrounding Land Use and Zoning:
Comprehensive Plan:
Undeveloped, Interim Development Single -
Family Residential (ID-RS)
North: P-1 — Neighborhood Public (Parkland)
South: R — County Residential (Farmland and
Religious Space)
East: RS-5 - Low Density Single -Family
Residential (Residential)
West: P-1 — Neighborhood Public (Parkland)
RM -12 - Low Density Multi -Family
Residential (Residential)
Southeast District Plan
District Plan: Southeast District Plan — Low/Medium Single -
Family Residential and Duplex; Medium/High
Density Single -Family Residential and
Townhouse
Neighborhood Open Space District:
Public Meeting Notification:
File Date:
45 Day Limitation Period:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
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Property owners located within 300' of the
project site received notification of the Planning
and Zoning Commission public meeting.
Subdivision signs were also posted on the site.
April 17, 2020
June 1, 2020
The applicant, Allen Homes, Inc. submitted an application for a preliminary plat for the
Community View Subdivision, an approximately 35.21-acre subdivision containing one
public lot for a future City fire station, three multi -family lots, and 57 single-family lots.
Located east of Scott Boulevard and north of American Legion Road.
Earlier this year, the Council approved an annexation (ANN19-01) and rezoning (REZ19-09)
of the subject property to Interim Development Single -Family Residential (ID-RS) with the
following conditions:
1. The developer satisfies the Comprehensive Plan's Annexation Policy, as stated in
Resolution 18-211.
2. The dedication of 17 feet of additional public right-of-way along American Legion
Road to be dedicated to the City at the time of final platting.
3. Conveyance of a temporary construction easement to the City along the north side of
American Legion Road.
Subsequent to the annexation and rezoning, the applicant submitted another rezoning
application (REZ19-13) requesting that 10.64 acres be rezoned to Low Density Multi -Family
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Residential (RM-12), 22.51 acres of to Low Density Single -Family Residential (RS-5), and
2.14 acres to Neighborhood Public (P-1). The Planning and Zoning Commission
recommended approval of this rezoning subject to the conditions listed below. City Council
is currently reviewing the rezoning application.
1. The developer satisfies the Comprehensive Plan's Annexation Policy, as stated in
Resolution 18-211 for provision of affordable housing.
2. No building permit shall be issued for any development on the subject property
until the City Council approves a final plat resubdividing the subject property to
conform to the zoning boundaries established by the rezoning ordinance.
3. Any development on the subject property shall generally conform to the attached
concept plan, dated 02/26/2020, which will include the extension of Eastbrook
Street to the future north -south street, and the development of single-family,
townhouse, and stacked -flat multi -family housing as shown in said concept plan.
4. Trail connections to the City's park and trail networks are provided as shown in the
attached concept plan. The trail connection on the property's far west side must be
built to the northern property line. The trail connection between Lots 23 and 24
must be made all the way to the existing trail on City property. The developer shall
be responsible for installing these trails at such time as described in a subdivider's
agreement to be executed at the time any portion of this land is subdivided, and in
accordance with the specifications for such improvements as to be set forth
therein.
5. That a permanent drainage easement from the American Legion Road
improvement project be dedicated to the City in a form of agreement acceptable to
the City Attorney at the time of platting at a location to be determined by Public
Works staff.
6. At platting, traffic calming measures, such as traffic circles, narrower lane widths,
etc., must be incorporated to the satisfaction of City staff to address concerns
related to speeding.
Due to concerns with community health and safety posed by the threat of COVID-19, staff is
not recommending in person good neighbor meetings. As part of the rezoning application,
the applicant mailed information out to area neighbors notifying them of their plans.
ANALYSIS:
Compliance with Comprehensive Plan: The Southeast District Plan identifies this area as
appropriate for predominantly single-family development with more intense residential
development appropriate closer to the intersection of Scott Boulevard and American Legion
Road. Two land use designations are identified on the future land use map. The Low/Medium
Density Single -Family and Duplex land use designation covers the majority of the subject
property and envisions development at a density of 2-8 dwelling units per acre. The
Medium/High Density Single -Family and Townhouse designation covers the western portion
of the property and envisions zero lot line development, duplexes, townhouses, and narrow
lot detached single-family at a density of 8-13 dwelling units per acre. See Figure 1.
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Compliance with the concept plan, which is a condition of the rezoning, ensures a transition
from higher intensity development to the west to lower intensity to the east. In addition, the
Comprehensive Plan calls for increasing housing options within the Southeast District and
encouraging a mix of housing types within new neighborhoods; which the subdivision
accomplishes. The Comprehensive Plan also calls for the continued development of
interconnected street networks. Specifically, the Plan calls for new neighborhoods to be
designed in a manner that contributes to the larger interconnected street pattern of the city
and that provides for safe, efficient and orderly movement of vehicular, pedestrian, and
bicycle traffic. The preliminary plat accomplishes this objective by extending Eastbrook
Street to the east, thereby providing a connection between the future north -south road and
the Eastbrook Flats neighborhood to the west. The preliminary plat also provides
connections to the existing neighborhood to the east.
Subdivision Design: The subdivision includes one public lot, three multi -family lots, and
57 single-family lots. The single-family lots meet the minimum dimensional requirements
of the RS-5 zone. In the RS-5 zone, the minimum lot frontage is 45 feet and the minimum
lot width measured at the setback is 60 feet. The proposed lots meet these minimum
dimensions. The proposed lot sizes range from 8,100 square feet to 17,729 square feet,
which exceed the minimum lot size requirement of 8,000 square feet in the RS-5 zone.
The subdivision design includes the extension of Eastbrook Street, Winnsboro Drive, and
Tottenham Avenue, as well as the creation of a new street, Aiden Street. Conformance
with the concept plan, specifically the extension of Eastbrook Street and trail connections,
are proposed conditions of the rezoning currently being reviewed by the City Council. The
preliminary plat conforms with the concept in these respects. The concept shows the
extension of Eastbrook Street to the east and also shows two trail connections - one
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connection to Scott Park at the western end of the plat and another trail connection to an
existing trail by Lot 29. The subdivision also shows sidewalk connections throughout. The
concept includes a cul-de-sac, which has been removed and is not included in the
preliminary plat. Staff supports this change, which does result in one additional single-
family lot than what is shown in the concept.
The pending rezoning also includes a recommended condition related to traffic calming.
The preliminary plat incorporates a traffic circle at the intersection of Tottenham Avenue
and Aiden Street, a raised crosswalk at approximately midblock on Eastbrook Street, and
pavement widths of 26 feet. A portion of Aiden Street is identified on the plat as 28 feet
and staff has asked the applicant that this be revised to 26 feet. With that change, the
traffic calming features are agreeable to the City's Transportation Planner and Public
Works staff. The details of the traffic circle design will be reviewed at the time of final
platting.
Environmentally Sensitive Areas: The subject property does not contain any
environmentally sensitive features. The northern and western portions of the property are
in the 100 and 500-year flood plains.
Neighborhood Open Space: Open space dedication or fees in lieu of are addressed at the
time of final platting. Based on the 22.51 acres of RS-5 zoning and 10.64 acres of RM-12
zoning, the developer would be required to dedicate 1.17 acres of land or pay fees in -lieu.
Due to the proximity of Scott Park, an in -lieu fee payment would be appropriate.
Storm Water Management: There is a storm water detention easement over the
northwestern portion of the property. The preliminary plat has this area identified as Outlot
A. Through this subdivision, the applicant has proposed to decrease the size of this easement
area, but maintain the volume necessary for the proposed development. Public Works staff
has approved the preliminary grading plan and will review the final stormwater detention
design with the final plat and construction drawings.
Infrastructure Fees: The City requires developers to pay a $456.75 per acre fee for water
service. The project site is not located in one of the City's sanitary sewer districts, and
therefore, the City collects no sanitary sewer tap on fees.
NEXT STEPS:
Upon recommendation of approval of the preliminary plat by the Planning and Zoning
Commission, the preliminary plat will be considered by the City Council. After approval of
the rezoning and preliminary plat the applicant may submit an application for the final plat.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of SUB20-05, an application submitted by Allen Homes, Inc. for
a Preliminary Plat for the Community View subdivision, consisting of one public lot, 3 multi-
family lots, and 57 single-family lots on 35.21 acres located east of Scott Boulevard and north
of American Legion Road.
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ATTACHMENTS:
1. Location Map
2. Aerial Photograph
3. Concept Plan dated 2/26/2020
4. Preliminary Plat
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Department of Neighborhood and Development Services
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PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
MAY 7, 2020 —7:00 PM
PRELIMINARY
MEMBERS PRESENT: Larry Baker, Carolyn Dyer, Mike Hensch, Phoebe Martin, Max
Parsons, Mark Signs, Billie Townsend
MEMBERS ABSENT:
STAFF PRESENT: Ray Heitner, Sara Hekteon, Anne Russett
OTHERS PRESENT: Jon Manner
Electronic Meeting
(Pursuant to Iowa Code section 21.8)
An electronic meeting is being held because a meeting in person is impossible or impractical
due to concerns for the health and safety of Commission members, staff and the public
presented by COVID-19.
RECOMMENDATIONS TO CITY COUNCIL:
By a vote of 5-1-1 (Martin dissenting, Townsend abstaining) the Commission recommends
approval of REZ 20-01, an application submitted by Focus Development for a rezoning from
Intensive Commercial (CI-1) to CI-1 for approximately 0.53 acres of land located at 1335
Highway 1 West. The request is to modify the conditions associated with the property's zoning
designation in order to reduce the required landscaped front setback area along Highway 1 from
30 feet to 10 feet, with landscaping consisting of ornamental trees and a mix of evergreen and
deciduous shrubs and no parking or paving other than sidewalks; subject to the following
conditions:
1. The development shall have only one access onto Highway 1 which shall be located
at Sunset Street. No additional vehicle access points onto Highway shall be permitted.
2. No outdoor storage of merchandise or material shall occur within 100 feet of the
Highway 1 right-of-way. Storage areas located beyond 100 feet of the Highway 1 rightof-
way shall be screened with a solid wall at least 6 feet in height. A planted landscape
bed, a minimum of 15 feet in width shall be located adjacent to the wall. Owners shall
submit a concept plan illustrating a tree planting plan for landscape beds, to be
approved by the Director of Development Services.
3. There shall be a 10-foot setback from Highway 1, which shall be landscaped with
ornamental trees and a mixture of evergreen and deciduous shrubs. No parking or
paving other than sidewalks shall be allowed within this 10-foot setback.
4. Prior to the issuance of a building permit, approval of a landscaping plan by the City
Forester, consisting of ornamental trees and a mixture of evergreen and deciduous
shrubs to be located within the reduced setback area.
5. Provision of an access easement along the west side of the landscaped area of a size
and in a location to be determined in coordination with the City Engineer, which shall
be dedicated to the City, in a form of agreement acceptable to the City Attorney.
Planning and Zoning Commission
May 7, 2020
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CALL TO ORDER:
Hensch called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM.
PUBLIC DISCUSSION OF ANY ITEM NOT ON THE AGENDA:
None.
CASE NO. REZ20-01:
Applicant: Focus Development
Location: 1335 Highway 1 West
An application submitted by Focus Development for a rezoning from Intensive Commercial (CI-1)
to CI-1 for approximately 0.53 acres of land located at 1335 Highway 1 West. The request is to
modify the conditions associated with the property's zoning designation in order to reduce the
required landscaped front setback area along Highway 1 from 30 feet to 10 feet, with
landscaping consisting of ornamental trees and a mix of evergreen and deciduous shrubs and no
parking or paving other than sidewalks.
Heitner began the report with an aerial view of the subject property and the surrounding zoning,
CI-1 zoning more or less surrounds the subject property. There is some residential zoning across
the street on Highway 1 but generally this is a fairly intensive commercial area. Heitner showed
another image of the subject property and its distance from Highway 1, it shows approximately
30 feet of separation or setback distance. Heitner noted the subject property along with three
other properties, known as Dane tract, were annexed into the City in 1993 and rezoned to CIA
(Intensive Commercial). At that time there was a pretty detailed conditional zoning agreement
that accompanied that rezoning with the attempt to soften some of the impacts that might
normally be associated with intensive commercial being that this larger development was going
to, at that time, act as an entryway or gateway to the City. The Planning Commission and
Council back in 1993 wanted to be very mindful of trying to produce a nice welcoming aesthetic
into the City even with the land use being appropriate for intensive commercial and complying
with the Comprehensive Plan.
Heitner stated the current request is to modify conditions associated with the current zoning
designation in order to reduce the required landscape and the front setback area on Highway 1
from 30 feet to 10 feet with landscaping consisting of ornamental trees and a mix of evergreen
and deciduous shrubs and no parking or paving other than sidewalks. Heitner noted it is
important to know that with this rezoning request the CI-1 zoning will be maintained, but the
request would involve adoption of a new ordinance and conditional zoning agreement (CZA) for
this parcel.
Heitner showed the concept plan submitted by the applicants for the subject property. The plan
showed where they're proposing landscaping and the additional paving that they would like to
put in the area that's currently within 30-foot setback. The applicant is hoping to reduce the
setback down to 10 feet.
Planning and Zoning Commission
May 7, 2020
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Heitner reiterated the current zoning is CI-1 and that zoning designation is typically suited for
outdoor sales of larger equipment and motor vehicles, commercial amusement or recreational
activities. Again this property is part of a larger assemblage that was rezoned into the City in
1993 as part of the old Menards development. The CZA that was drafted at the time wanted to
be very mindful of the gateway aesthetics into the City and how circulation needs would be
addressed within this development. The request tonight is to maintain the CI-1 zoning but reduce
the setback from 30 feet to 10 feet. The reduced setback area would be landscaped. The
applicant believes that the rear setback area will be consistent with other properties on the
Highway 1 West corridor. Heitner showed an image of the subject property looking west and
noted the current 30-foot setback going pretty much up to the building edge and the four honey
locust trees in the setback area currently would have to be removed if there was additional
paving put in this area.
Heitner also wanted to note as mentioned in the staff report there have been some changes to
this general area since 1993. The anchor tenant for the larger development, Menards, relocated
west of Highway 218 a few years ago and since 1993 there's been considerably more
development southwest of the Dane track (car dealerships, offices, some residential). A third
point he wanted to bring up here is the property to the east (1275 Highway 1 West, which is not
part of the Dane track) does have an existing 10-foot setback.
Heitner next reviewed the criteria staff uses in its review of rezonings. First is consistency with
the Comprehensive Plan and second is compatibility with the existing neighborhood character. In
terms of consistency with Comprehensive Plan, both the Comp Plan and the South Central
District Plan indicate this subject property is appropriate for intensive commercial. There are a
couple conditions related to goals of the Comprehensive Plan that staff is recommending with
this rezoning. First is a provision of a landscaping plan containing mature ornamental trees and
shrubs in the reduced setback area that will be approved by the City Forester. Heitner noted that
condition attempts to get to the City's land use goals pertaining to emphasizing green
components along arterials and major entries to the City. Second condition is the provision of an
access easement along the west side of the property that would allow for potential future
crosswalk across Highway 1 connecting the subject property with the existing trail network on the
north side of Highway 1 West. Heitner reiterated this is a condition that gets to the transportation
goals in the Comp Plan encouraging pedestrian oriented development and closing gaps within
the sidewalk network.
Heitner showed the landscape plan that the applicant submitted, noting it was just a draft
landscaping plan, staff does anticipate that another landscaping plan may be submitted for this
development. There are five ornamental trees shown on this landscaping plan and about two
dozen shrubs within the reduced setback area. Staff asked for ornamental trees because there
are some overhead power lines in this area and the City Forester wanted to be mindful of larger
trees not having conflicts with those power lines. Heitner next showed an image of where staff is
requesting the access easement on the southwest corner of the property.
Heitner stated in terms of compatibility with the existing neighborhood, there is some low -density
single family north of Highway 1 but generally speaking the area's more or less surrounded by
intensive commercial. The new ordinance will carry over a condition from the existing CZA that
would not allow outdoor storage of merchandise within 100 feet of the Highway 1 right-of-way to
preserve a nice corridor aesthetic. Heitner showed another image looking west on Highway 1
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and noted there isn't a great deal of landscaping within this 30-foot setback area and the Toyota
dealer has a mix of ornamental trees and shrubs like the applicant is proposing here. Looking
from the Toyota dealership to the east the landscaping that has been installed is just smaller
shrubs and trees. Overall there is some limited early landscaping within that setback areas but
not a great degree of landscaping that's mature at this point.
In terms of traffic implications and access, the applicant is requesting the change in setback
regulation to allow for more paving on the north side of the building. Staff is recommending
carrying over a condition from the existing CZA that would not allow any additional points of
access onto Highway 1 West. With respect to utilities, there is a 30-foot-wide sanitary sewer
easement between the existing setback line and the Highway 1 West right-of-way. City public
works staff in review of this application has said that they are comfortable with pavement and
smaller trees and bushes being placed within this easement area. The sanitary sewer
infrastructure is fairly deep underneath this area which is why public works is comfortable with
some coverage in this area but again they wouldn't want any permanent structures put in this
easement area.
Heitner stated the role of the Commission tonight is to determine whether the rezoning complies
with Comprehensive Plan and is compatible with the existing neighborhood character. Pending
approval of this item, City Council would hold a public hearing on the item.
Staff recommends that an application submitted by Focus Development for a rezoning from
Intensive Commercial (CI-1) to CI-1 for approximately 0.53 acres of land located at 1335
Highway 1 West be approved, subject to the following conditions:
1. The development shall have only one access onto Highway 1 which shall be located
at Sunset Street. No additional vehicle access points onto Highway shall be permitted.
2. No outdoor storage of merchandise or material shall occur within 100 feet of the
Highway 1 right-of-way. Storage areas located beyond 100 feet of the Highway 1 right-of-
way shall be screened with a solid wall at least 6 feet in height. A planted landscape
bed, a minimum of 15 feet in width shall be located adjacent to the wall. Owners shall
submit a concept plan illustrating a tree planting plan for landscape beds, to be
approved by the Director of Development Services.
3. There shall be a 10-foot setback from Highway 1, which shall be landscaped with
ornamental trees and a mixture of evergreen and deciduous shrubs. No parking or
paving other than sidewalks shall be allowed within this 10-foot setback.
4. Prior to the issuance of a building permit, approval of a landscaping plan by the City
Forester, consisting of ornamental trees and a mixture of evergreen and deciduous
shrubs to be located within the reduced setback area.
5. Provision of an access easement along the west side of the landscaped area of a size
and in a location to be determined in coordination with the City Engineer, which shall
be dedicated to the City, in a form of agreement acceptable to the City Attorney.
Hensch asked a question on condition number one, the development shall have only one access
onto Highway 1 and located at Sunset Street but said there currently isn't one because that's just
a private frontage road to the south. Heitner noted they can clarify that in the condition, they
were just referring to the access to the interior road that leads out to Sunset. Hensch feels that
language is confusing and perhaps the City Attorney could look at that language.
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Parsons asked if the applicant has said what's going into that property and do they have any
plans to modify the existing structure. Heitner noted that would be a good question for the
applicant.
Parsons asked why Toyota of Iowa City has a bunch of cars parked on the grass and if that is
unknowingly violating any kind of code for that area. Heitner said staff will look into that
Dyer asked what the applicant is going to do with it the 20 feet they are gaining. Heitner said his
understanding is that 20 feet that they're looking to gain with this rezoning would be just for
paving. Dyer asked if it would be for a driving area or parking. Heitner believes driving.
Signs noted it could perhaps be used as a drive through area.
Hensch opened the public hearing.
Jon Marner (MMS Consultants) spoke to the Commission on behalf of Focus Development and
Ben Logsdon. First he wanted address the landscape plan and try to address some of the
questions that that the Commission members have there. As Heitner laid out and illustrated with
his presentation, the goal is to reduce that landscape setback or the area from 30 feet to 10 feet.
Primarily right now the objective is to pave that area between the building and where those
proposed shrubs are. It's about 20 feet wide, maybe a little bit more than that, but there's not
really room for parking there. Primarily it would be to promote better access through the site.
Right now on the site there's a separated parking lot on the north side, and then there's a
separated parking lot on the south side, both for the same building, with one entrance and it's not
the most vehicular friendly or pedestrian friendly to be able to maneuver around the site and
have access to the building entrances. So that's one of the purposes is to facilitate better traffic
flow through the site. Regarding a possible drive through Manner thinks that's a likely use but the
applicant doesn't have a tenant in mind right now. If a drive through was wanted, a special
exception would have to be applied for in order to get the drive through use. But even if it wasn't
a drive through having the parking areas connected on that north side promotes better vehicular
access through the site. Marner noted one of the other things that came up during their concept
discussions was the possibility of adding a little bit of additional green space on the north side of
the building, right next to the building, instead of having the entire building completely
surrounded by pavement and concrete. The applicant has no issues with the sidewalk access
and can plan accordingly and work with the city engineer and staff to try and accommodate a
sidewalk connection or an access easement wherever they saw best in that location.
Marner also added this request is consistent with the property immediately to the north as far as
the pavement setback of 10 feet. That same pavement setback of 10 feet is consistent with the
rest of the car dealerships and everything else on that corridor. Also because of the traffic
speeds that are posted, Sunset Street functions as a natural break in that gateway entranceway
into Iowa City and then that downward transition into a little bit slower speed limit as you begin to
enter Iowa City. Marner believes this is a natural point to start to shift from a wider entryway
corridor to starting to narrow it down in scope a little bit as one continues into the area. He feels it
fits with the character and the intent of what some of the concerns from the original Planning
Commission had back in 1993.
Hensch closed the public hearing
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Parsons moved to approve REZ 20-01, an application submitted by Focus Development
for a rezoning from Intensive Commercial (CI-1) to CI-1 for approximately 0.53 acres of
land located at 1335 Highway 1 West. The request is to modify the conditions associated
with the property's zoning designation in order to reduce the required landscaped front
setback area along Highway 1 from 30 feet to 10 feet, with landscaping consisting of
ornamental trees and a mix of evergreen and deciduous shrubs and no parking or paving
other than sidewalks, also subject to the five conditions listed in tonight's staff report.
Signs seconded the motion.
Signs agrees the changes are consistent with everything as you head into town from there on,
it's pretty much the same setbacks and same basic look.
Martin explained why she will not be voting in agreement with this. She feels they are in a
position, especially considering that they only have a few openings into Iowa City, to look into the
area and what the look of the area should be. She is not hearing a compelling argument as to
why they should lose 20 feet of green space for 20 feet of paving. Perhaps when there's an
applicant or specified tenant it would make more sense, but just a blanket yes she does not
agree with.
Hensch commented while he agrees with what Martin says but since the neighbor to the
northeast has the same conditions that this applicant is proposing it seems pretty odd to not
allow this but yet the one right next door has it. There fore he will be voting in favor of this
application.
A vote was taken and the motion passed 5-1-1 (Martin dissenting, Townsend abstaining)
Townsend had some tech problems and missed the applicant's testimony and vote.
CONSIDERATION OF MEETING MINUTES: April 2, 2020:
Signs moved to approve the meeting minutes of April 2, 2020.
Bakerseconded.
A vote was taken and the motion passed 7-0.
PLANNING AND ZONING INFORMATION:
Russett gave a few couple quick updates. First was the application on 315 East Prentiss Street
which was the rezoning into the Riverfront Crossings District. That application has been
submitted for design review, so staff is currently reviewing their design review application and
Russett will give the Commission an update as it moves forward. Second, the same is true for
the Kum & Go rezoning on South Gilbert, it is also going through the Riverfront Crossings form -
based code design review process at this time. They also submitted an application for a special
exception to get a waiver from the minimum two-story height requirement in that district and the
Board of Adjustment did approve that waiver with a condition that they design the building in
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such a way that it appears to be two-story, so the exterior walls will be taller, but it won't actually
be two stories.
ADJOURNMENT:
Baker moved to adjourn.
Dyer seconded.
A vote was taken and the motion passed 7-0.
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
ATTENDANCE RECORD
2019-2020
1/17
(W.S.)
2/4
2121
3/7
3121
414
4/18
5/16
6/6
6120
7118
8/15
915
1013
10117
11/7
BAKER, LARRY
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
O/E
X
X
X
X
X
O/E
X
X
DYER, CAROLYN
O/E
X
X
X
X
X
X
O/E
X
X
X
X
X
O/E
X
X
FREERKS, ANN
-- --
-- --
-- --
-- --
-- --
-- --
-- --
-- --
-- --
-- --
-- --
-- --
-- --
-- --
-- --
-- --
HENSCH, MIKE
X
X
X
X
O/E
X
X
X
X
O/E
X
X
X
X
X
X
MARTIN, PHOEBE
X
O/E
X
X
X
O/E
X
X
X
X
O/E
O/E
X
X
X
X
PARSONS, MAX
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
O/E
X
X
X
SIGNS, MARK
X
X
X
X
X
O/E
X
X
X
X
O/E
X
X
X
X
X
THEOBALD, JODIE
-- --
-- --
-- --
-- --
-- --
-- --
-- --
-- --
-- --
-- --
-- --
-- --
-- --
-- --
TOWNSEND, BILLIE
X
X
X
O/E
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
12/5
1/16
2/6
4/2
5/7
BAKER,LARRY
X
X
X
X
X
DYER,CAROLYN
X
X
X
X
X
HENSCH, MIKE
X
X
X
X
X
MARTIN, PHOEBE
O/E
X
O/E
X
X
PARSONS, MAX
X
X
X
X
X
SIGNS, MARK
X
X
X
X
X
TOWNSEND, BILLIE
O/E
X
X
X
X
KEY:
X = Present
O = Absent
O/E = Absent/Excused
--- = Not a Member