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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-08-24 HPC SlideshowHistoric Preservation Commission February 8, 2024 Public Hearing Landmark designation 302-316 East Bloomington Street Slezak-Holub-Skarda Building Location in relationship to districts and local landmarks 302-316 East Bloomington Street 302-316 East Bloomington Street 302-316 East Bloomington Street 302-316 East Bloomington Street 302-316 East Bloomington Street 302-316 East Bloomington Street 302-316 East Bloomington Street- 1913 Photo 302-316 East Bloomington Street- 1920s Photo 302-316 East Bloomington Street- 1969 drawing 302-316 East Bloomington Street Eligibility Criteria for Local Designation In the review of Local Historic Landmarks, it is the role of the Commission to determine whether the property meets criterion A and B and also whether it meets at least one of the criteria C, D, E, or F: 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. Recommended Motion Move to approve the designation of 302-316 East Bloomington Street, the Slezak-Holub-Skarda Building, as a Local Historic Landmark based on the following criteria for local designation: Criteria A, B, C, and E. Certificate of Appropriateness HPC23-0083: 709 Oakland Avenue Longfellow Historic District Longfellow Historic District 709 Oakland Avenue 709 Oakland Avenue 709 Oakland Avenue 709 Oakland Avenue 709 Oakland Avenue 709 Oakland Avenue– proposed plan 430 Brown Street – proposed plan Front Stoop and Step Conditions for Staff review: •The building does not have a traditional covered porch at the entrance where the stoop is planned •The landing will be restricted to approximately 5 feet wide by 5 feet deep and will be positioned roughly level with the entry door, not a step down from the door •The railing will follow the guidelines for balusters and handrails, including the use of posts •The steps will have closed risers and a toe kick (overhang from risers and stringer) •The stoop will be supported on piers or posts aligned with the corner posts in the railing •The space between the piers will be enclosed with porch skirting if the space is greater than 18 inches •All wood elements will be painted to blend with the house Guidelines Section 4.1 Balustrades and Handrails recommends: •Installing square spindles that are 1 ½ inches or greater in width. •Installing top and foot rails that are at least 2 inches in thickness •Sloping top and foot rails slightly to allow water to be shed from these surfaces and help prevent deterioration of these members. Section 4.14 Wood recommends: •Substituting a material in place of wood only if the substitute material retains the appear and function of the original wood. The substitute material must be durable accept paint, and be approve by the Commission. •For many applications, fiber cement board is an approved substitute for wood provided the fiber cement board is smooth faced with no simulated wood grain. •Polyethylene/sawdust composite materials such as Trex , are appropriate on a case-by-case basis. •It is disallowed to substitute material in place of wood that does not retain the appearance, function, and paintability of the original wood. Guidelines Section 4.10 Porches recommends: •Repairing historic porches and conserving as much of the historic material as possible. •Replacing badly deteriorated components with new ones that match the historic components in design and material. Custom fabrication of columns, brackets, pedestals, and moldings may be necessary, but many porch components can be ordered through lumber yards. •Using vertical-grained fir porch flooring for its resistance to weathering. •Constructing or replacing missing balustrades and handrails using historic photographs or in a style that is consistent with both the building and neighborhood (See section 4.1 Balustrades and Handrails for more details). •Using wood steps for a wood porch and tile, brick, or concrete steps for a masonry porch. •Leaving exposed the support piers below the porch columns. Skirting must be added to fill the space below the porch floor and grade if this space is 18 inches or greater. The skirt must be located between the porch piers. •Constructing porch skirting using a 3 to 6-inch wood frame with slats fastened to the back of the frame in a vertical or lattice pattern. Guidelines Section 5.2 Decks and Ramps recommends: •Locating a new deck on the back of a primary building, opposite the street-facing facade and set in from the side walls at least 8 inches. •Designing decks so that the size, scale and location do not detract from the character of the district’s rear yards, if significant to the district. •Attaching decks to the building in a manner that will not damage a historic exterior wall or, other historic materials, or cause wood siding to deteriorate. Recommended Motion Move to approve a Certificate of Appropriateness for the project at 709 Oakland Avenue as presented in the application with the following conditions: §Any composite material other than the floor has a smooth finish §The balustrade, skirting, skirtboard, and risers are constructed of wood §The outer piers are revised to align with the balustrade posts above and are exposed 2024 Work Plan Preservation Plan Goals •Goal 1: Identify historic resources significant to Iowa City's past. •Goal 2: Continue municipal policy of protection of historic resources and implement this policy through effective and efficient legislation and regulatory measures. •Goal 3: Establish economic incentives to encourage the preservation of historic buildings and neighborhoods. •Goal 4: Provide the technical assistance necessary to preserve and improve historic properties. •Goal 5: Heighten public awareness of historic preservation in the community and improve preservation education efforts for various audiences. Preservation Plan Goals •Goal 6: Maintain and strengthen preservation partnerships between municipal government, state government, and federal agencies. •Goal 7: Establish and implement historic preservation objectives for the University of Iowa campus and surrounding neighborhoods. •Goal 8: Establish and support heritage tourism efforts appropriate to Iowa City's historic resources and community needs. •Goal 9: Conduct regular review and evaluation of historic preservation initiatives by the historic preservation community. •Goal 10: Adopt strategies to preserve historic neighborhoods which reflect their organic development, historical roles and traditions, modern needs, and economic health and stability. 2024 Work Plan - Priorities Oak Grove Park (Goal 1, Goal 5, Goal 10) Partner with Parks and Recreation Commission, Public Art Commission, Lucas Farms Neighborhood, and other community organizations to make Oak Grove Park a public space that honors the site’s heritage. The park, originally owned by the railroad, was home to many Mexican immigrants who lived in company-owned housing, old boxcars. Many of those immigrants moved into the surrounding neighborhood. When the City sold Elm Grove Park, near the Johnson County Administration Building, it bought the land where Oak Grove Park now sits. The park is currently scheduled for major renovation in 2026 or 2027 which provides plenty of time for us to investigate outside funding sources and develop a community plan that makes it a public space both for the neighborhood but also the City.While the majority of the work for this park will occur in future years, the Commission has determined that it is a priority to begin investigation and research into the history of the are now. 2024 Work Plan - Priorities Landmark/District Subcommittee (Goal 1, Goal 2, Goal 3, Goal 7, Goal 9, Goal 10) In 1996 the HPC designated the first local landmarks and immediately began a list of the next priorities for designation. In 2015 they revisited the topic and eventually moved forward with a small group of landmarks in 2017. In 2001 the first downtown study resulted in two potential National Register districts. The Commission immediately began work toward a local downtown district. None of these districts moved forward. In 2016 the HPC hired a consultant to update the downtown study that has resulted in a National Register listed historic district. While a few local landmarks have been designated the area, no further local designation has happened. Work between the HPC and the IC Downtown District to develop incentives for preservation were not continued by City Council. There are other large areas of town with historic properties that have never been surveyed such as the Lucas Farms-Kirkwood Avenue area and the Morningside neighborhood. The Commission will form a landmark and district subcommittee to begin to address potential landmarks and potential districts. 2024 Work Plan - Priorities Engage with the Public and City Council (Goal 2, Goal 3, Goal 4, Goal 5, Goal 9) Recent work plans have included projects that involved the HPC working with the Downtown District and the Parks and Recreation Commission do develop proposals that were taken to City Council but were not picked up by Council for future work or discussion. As the HPC begins to work through landmark and district designations, engaging with both the public and Council will be instrumental to the success of the work. The Commission will continue to foster relationships between organizations and attend meetings and other public forums where they can address historic preservation issues as they arise and propose solutions to incentivize historic preservation. 2024 Work Plan – Ongoing work Annual Historic Preservation Awards (Goal 5, Goal 9) The annual awards program highlights successful preservation work within the community and the expertise of contractors and consultants. As one of the Commission’s main forms of community outreach, the awards are a high priority every year and attract an audience of about 100 people. We will continue to partner with Johnson County Historic Preservation Commission. Historic Preservation Fund (Goal 3, Goal 4) With the implementation of the fund in FY 2018, the Fund has approved 28 grants or loans improving 25 properties. This is a popular program which has helped property owners maintain the historic character of their properties and has helped keep valuable material out of the landfill.Recently the annual budget was increased from $40,000 to $42,000. 2024 Work Plan – Ongoing work Summit Street Monument (Goal 1, Goal 5, Goal 8) In 2019 the consultant, Atlas Preservation, completed the “Summit Street Monument Assessment and Conservation Options Plan” that was financed in part through a Certified Local Government Grant. Relocating the monument inside and putting a replica in its place was determined to be the best course of action to preserve this important piece of Iowa City History. Staff has requested funding for the 2025 Fiscal Year to complete this funding. Finding a permanent home for the monument is one part of the process without a current solution. 2024 Work Plan – Long-term Goals •Landfill diversion through salvage and reduced demolition •Identifying opportunities to highlight Iowa City’s history as a leader in the struggle for social justice, racial equity and human rights and preserve the stories and structures. •Update of the College Green Historic District •Update of the Iowa City Preservation Handbook Maps •Develop a disaster preparedness guide for preservation Recommended Motion Move to approve the 2024 Historic Preservation Work Plan 2023 Annual Report 2023 General Information •Commission consists of twelve seats, three of which are open now •12 Historic Preservation Commission meetings •Budget: •NDS budget includes: $450 for annual mailing to owners $750 for training and other expense Historic Preservation Fund: $42,000 (increase of $2,000 for this year) NR listed properties that were altered 430 South Summit- rear addition All project reviews on NR-listed landmarks or buildings in NR-listed historic districts 37 properties were altered Does not include our Certificate of No Material Effect Local designated properties that were altered All project reviews on local designated landmarks or conservation districts 23 properties were altered Does not include our Certificate of No Material Effect 103 South Governor Street South porch reconstruction New Local Landmarks Original Emma Goldman Clinic, 1920-26, 1973 715 North Dodge Street Assistance provided on preservation projects •Technical and Design assistance from staff •241 inquiries in 2023 resulted in 85 applications •Work with other areas of the City in preserving their buildings Senior Center/ Old Post Office Comprehensive exterior rehabilitation Assistance provided on preservation projects Historic Preservation Fund $5,000 matching grants or no-interest loans to property owners To date: 54 funding projects on 43 properties $165,000 of grants and loans provided on $404,000 worth of projects 332 East Davenport Street- Emma J. Harvat and Mary E. Stach House (masonry repair of all brick) Before After Public Education and Outreach Work without permits Open positions on the Commission Lack of available contractors and drafters for applicants Historic Barn will get a new foundation Issues, Challenges and/or Successes 1025 Woodlawn Avenue Historic horse barn foundation replacement 1011 Woodlawn Avenue Fire damage Staff worked with the Housing Fellowship, the student build group and their architect on 724 Ronalds Street Climate Outreach Coordinator presented to the Commission Parks and Recreation Director met with the Commission about City Park pool Work with the Senior Center staff on the preservation of the building City Channel 4 Partnerships formed or continued 724 Ronalds Street New construction- student build Recommended Motion Move to approve the 2023 CLG Annual Report allowing for revisions to be approved by staff and Chair Report on Certificates Issued by Staff and Chair Certificate of No Material Effect Chair and Staff review HPC24-0001: 722 Oakland Avenue Dearborn Street Conservation District New Range hood vent Consideration of Minutes for January 11, 2024 Commission Information Preserve Iowa Summit Save the Date: June 6-8 in Mt. Pleasant Historic Preservation Commission Next (rescheduled) meeting: March 21, 2024 location: Emma J. Harvat Hall