CULTURAL RESOURCES OFFICE
PRESERVATION BOARD
 REGULAR MEETING
MONDAY OCTOBER 8, 2001
1015 LOCUST ST., SUITE 1200
2:00 P.M.

agenda no: address:
SPECIAL AGENDA ITEM: Election of Chairman/Vice Chairman
101.0098 3739 S. JEFFERSON
101.1438 2232 RUTGER STREET
101.1477 1500 SALISBURY AVENUE
101.1510 2422 S. 10TH STREET
101.1544 6204 WASHINGTON AVENUE
101.1554 #53 WESTMORELAND PLACE
101.1665 2107 PARK AVENUE
SPECIAL AGENDA ITEMS: Nominations to the National Register of Historic Places
  • Delany Building - 1000-1006 Locust Street
  • Eugene and Mary Miltenberger House - 3218 Osceola Avenue
  • City Club Building - 1012-24 Locust Street
  • Moloney Electric Company Building - 1141-51 S. 7th Street
  • Mount Cabanne/Raymond Place Historic District
NEW APPLICATION

101.0098 3739 S. JEFFERSON AVENUE (CB 1649 - Ordinance #64832)

Applicant: Bellon Wrecking and Salvage Company
Owner: Fiege, Elise
DEMOLITION PLAN: Demolish a two-story brick multi-family building.
PREVIOUS ACTION: On February 26, 2001, the Preservation Board denied demolition of the building and approved demolition of the adjacent building. It was agreed among the Board, the applicant and the Alderman that the owner would explore moving the building to the adjacent lot, and the Alderman would work to provide assistance in this endeavor. Quiktrip and the Alderman have been unable to resolve funding of rehabilitation of the building after the proposed move, even though Quiktrip is willing to spend over $100,000.00 to move it.
STAFF COMMENTS: Criterion A: no redevelopment plans approved by ordinance or adopted by the Planning and Urban Design Commission address this building.

Criterion B: Architectural Quality: Very high merit.
The building, constructed in 1890, is an outstanding example of a Craftsman interpretation of the Renaissance Revival architectural style; it is most unusual in that traditional classical details are created by varying colors of brick and a variety of coursing patterns. Such a facade is probably unique within the City, and demolition of this building would be a serious loss to the City's architectural heritage.

Important brick details include the duplication of a rusticated first story by projecting courses, pilasters framing the second story windows, and molded, pressed metal pediment.

Criterion C: Condition: Sound.
Exterior inspection shows the building to be in excellent condition, with no structural problems, and recently occupied. It is a very good candidate for rehabilitation.

Criterion D: Neighborhood Effect and Reuse Potential.

  1. Neighborhood Potential: the neighborhood adjacent to the north is sound, with no vacant structures, and generally well-maintained houses. To the south, the original building fabric has been removed for contemporary, motor venicle-oriented commercial use that is also well-maintained.
  2. Reuse Potential: good. The building is, or was until recently, occupied and appears to be occupiable without rehab.

Criterion E: Urban Design
Demolition of 3739 and the adjacent 3737 S. Jefferson would extend commercial incursion into the residential area to the north, which is comprised of architecturally significant properties. It would further destroy the original fabric and scale of this area of South Jefferson. 3739 S. Jefferson itself is a significant representative of a rapidly diminishing property type.

Criterion F: Proposed Subsequent Construction
The adjacent property owner, Quiktrip, has acquired 3737 and 3739 S. Jefferson in order to expand their gasoline pump, canopy and parking. We have not received any drawings for the proposed expansion.

APPEAL OF STAFF DENIAL

101.1438 2232 RUTGER STREET (CB 2266 - Lafayette Square H.D.)

Applicant and Owner: Anton T. Brinckwirth
RESIDENTIAL PLAN: Construct a retaining wall at the front facade.
PREVIOUS ACTION: Cultural Resources Director denied application 8/21/01.
STAFF COMMENTS: The retaining wall is made of landscape timbers, and is extremely visible. It was constructed without a permit, and does not meet the standards.

Under Ordinance #63327, the Lafayette Square standards state:
402.2 Definition: A retaining wall is constructed to allow change in grade from one side of the wall to the other.

  1. New and reconstructed retaining walls shall be based on a Model Example.
  2. The exposed side of a retaining wall shall be vertical.
  3. The top of the retaining wall shall be horizontal, and shall extend a maximum of 8 inches above the high point of the grade retained.

    Comment: New and reconstructed retaining walls shall replicate the appearance of an historic wall. Thsu stone or brickmay be applied as a veneer to a concrete wall as long as the outward appearance meets the visual qualitieis of the Model Example.

  4. The following types of retaining wall veneers are prohibited at Public and Intermediate Facades:
    1. Railroad ties
    2. Landscape timbers
    3. Concrete block of any type
    4. Exposed cast-in-place or precast concrete
    5. Stucco which does not simulate cut stone.
APPEAL OF STAFF DENIAL

101.1477 1500 SALISBURY AVENUE (CB 1179 - Hyde Park H.D.)

Applicant/Owner: Ronald Bell
RESIDENTIAL PLAN: To construct two-car garage.
PREVIOUS ACTION: The garage was erected without a permit. Teh applicant was cited for this violation upon receiving a complaint from the Citizen's Service Bureau. A Stop Work Order was issued 8/22/01.
Application:August 23, 2001
Denied:September 28, 2001
Appealed:October 1, 2001
STAFF COMMENTS: The Hyde Park Historic District Standards state: "Off-street parking at the rear of residential property shall be provided if at all possible."
The owner does not have a rear yard or access to a rear alley. He began constructing the garage in his driveway adjacent to his building. The garage is proposed to be structurally attached to his building, be sided with vinyl siding with the garage facing a public street. Hyde Park is directly across from the site.

Because of the location of the garage, staff recommends:

  1. brick veneer front
  2. hipped roof
  3. parapet on front wall
  4. corbelled brick cornice
  5. batten design door
Hyde Park Historic District Standards state: "Exterior materials shall be stone, brick, stucco, terra cotta, wood (only on bays, dormers, proches and other architecural features and garages and similar accessory buildings)...."

The standards also state: "All new construction should complement and respect existing buildngs."

PRELIMINARY REVIEW

101.1510 2422 S. 10TH STREET (C.B. 814 - Soulard H.D. )

Applicant/Owner: John Gilbert, Jr.
RESIDENTIAL PLAN: Construct two-car garage.
STAFF COMMENTS: Per the Soulard Hiistoric District standards:
303 Garages and Carports in New Construction
Garages and Carports are not regulated except as follows:
  1. Garages and carports shall be set within 10-feet of the alley line.
  2. Vehicular aqccess shall only be from the alley.
  3. Garage doors shall be parallel to and face the alley.
  4. Construction requirements per form:
    1. Garages shall be sided with 4-inc cover siding of wood, vinyl or finished aluminum, 4-inch beaded tongue and groove siding, brick or brick veneer. Unfinished siding is prohibited.
    2. Based on a Model Example.
  5. Garage and carport roofs shall be as set forth in Section 201.
  6. The mass and scale of garages and carports shall be appropriate for thier use and shall not visually dominate the main building.
304 Proposal Requirements for New Construction
Site Plan
Site plan shall include the following:
  1. The new construction as well as an outline plan of the structures to each side of the site.
  2. If the setback of the new construction follows that across the street or in an adjacent block, then a portion of that side of the street or block shall be accompanied by photographs.
Because the site has no alley access, the garage must be constructed facing the street adjacent to the residential building. Staff recommends that the garage be constructed of brick, with a flat roof, and batten or tongue and groove wood door.
NEW APPLICATION

101.1544 6204 WASHINGTON AVENUE (C.B. 5409 - Skinker-DeBaliviere HD )

Applicants/Owners: Robert and Susan Rothschild
RESIDENTIAL PLAN: To replace existing wood fence with cedar wood fence constructed on top of an existing historic stone wall.
STAFF COMMENTS: Per the Skinker-DeBaliviere Historic District standards:

"Some blocks withint the district exhibit a continuity of design with uniform building heights, materials, window size, spacing and landscape treatment. These elements help to create an unusually strong "streetscape" which must receive special attention during the design review process.

  1. Exterior Materials
    Exterior materials when visible from the street should be of the type originally used when the proposed Historic District area was developed: brick, stone, stucco, wood and wrought and cast iron.
  2. Details
    Architectural details on existing structures shall be maintained in a simlar size, detail and material.
  1. Walls, Fences and Enclosures
    Fences or walls on or behind the building line, when prominantly visible from the street, should be of wood, stone, brick, brick-faced concrete, ornamental iron. All side fences shall be limited to six feet in height.
These standards shall not be construed to prevent the ordinary maintenance or repair of any exterior feature in the Historic District which does not involve a change in design, material, color or outward appearance...."
NEW APPLICATION

101.1554 #53 WESTMORELAND PLACE (CB 4904 - Central West End HD)

Owners and Applicants - John J. Seidenfeld and Mary Beth Barad
RESIDENTIAL PLAN: Remove stained glass window and move it to a new location on the building.
PREVIOUS ACTION: 8/14/01 - Citizen's Service Bureau complaint received.
STAFF COMMENTS: The removal of the stained glass window from its original position was done without a permit. The original location of the window is part of an entrance bay and was designed to be a prominent part of the streetscape. Also, the window will apparently have to be shortened to fit into a smaller opening, altering the window's original apeparance. Staff recommends that the window be replaced into the original opening.
PRELIMINARY REVIEW

101.1665 2107 PARK AVENUE (C.B. 2279.04 - Lafayette Square H.D. )

Applicants/Owner: John Herlihy
RESIDENTIAL PLAN: Construct driveway at existing curb cut per plans.
PREVIOUS ACTION: October 1, 2001 - Citizen's complaint concerning construction without a permit.
STAFF COMMENTS: On March 13, 2000, the Preseration Board approved the redevelopment of the house by the previous owners with a garage in the basement and a curb cut onto Benton Place. The driveway was approved with the understanding that the developers would construct the driveway out of "Grass-Crete" because of the historic integrity of Benton Place. The new owner was pouring a driveway and was stopped with a "Stop Work Order" from the staff of the Cultural Resources Office upon receving the complaint.