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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010-10-04 HPC PacketHeritage Preservation Commission Notice of Meeting Monday, October 4, 2010 The regular meeting will begin at 7 p.m., Monday, October 4, 2010 in the Council Chambers at Stillwater City Hall, 216North Fourth Street, Stillwater MN 55082. AGENDA 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. APPROVAL OF September 9, 2010 MINUTES 3. OPEN FORUM The Open Forum is a portion of the Heritage Preservation Commission meeting to address subjects which are not a part of the meeting agenda. The Heritage Preservation Commission may take action or reply at the time of the statement or may give direction to staff regarding investigation of the concerns expressed. Out of respect for others in attendance, please limit your comments to 5 minutes or less 4. PUBLIC HEARINGS 5. DESIGN REVIEWS 5.01 Case No. 2010-38. Design review of signage for Paws& Claws located at 1709 Greeley St So in the BP -I, Business Park Industrial District. Daniel Lodge, applicant. 5.02 Case No. 2010-39. Design review of signage for Pure Yoga located at 105 New England Place, #120 in the VC, Village Commercial District. Suzy Schaak, applicant. 5.03 Case No. 2010-40. Design review for signage for Lexington Suites located at 2000 Washington Avenue in the BP-C, Business Park Commercial District. Paul Miller, Install this Sign, applicant. 6. NEW BUSINESS 6.01 Consultant selection for Phase III of the Heirloom Home and Landmark Sites Program 7. OTHER BUSINESS 8. ADJOURN City of Stillwater Heritage Preservation Commission September 9, 2010 Present: Jeff Johnson, Vice chair, Micky Cook, Robert Goodman, Jerry Krakowski and Roger Tomten Staff present: Planner Mike Pogge Absent: John Brach, Howard Lieberman and Scott Zahren Approval of minutes: Mr. Goodman, seconded by Mr. Tomten, moved approval of the July 7, 2010 minutes. Motion passed unanimously. Mr. Goodman, seconded by Mr. Krakowski, moved approval of the Aug. 2, 2010, minutes. Motion passed unanimously. OPEN FORUM Steve Russell, candidate for City Council, spoke of some of the comments he has heard regarding the role of the Heritage Preservation Commission during his campaigning. He spoke of his interest in historic preservation and support in that area should he be elected. PUBLIC HEARINGS Case No. DEM/2010-34 A demolition request for the rear portion of an existing residence at 1213 Myrtle St. W in the RB, Two Family Residential District. Bruce Earhart, applicant. Mr. Earhart described his plans. He said he would like to demolish the rear portion of the house and rebuild it, using materials that meet current code; he said the new addition would be of the same style but 6' longer than the existing. He noted that additions have been made to the original house several times, and the portion he would like to remove is one of those additions; he said it is unclear exactly when this addition was made. He described the condition of the addition in question. On a question by Mr. Johnson, the applicant said the proposal is to have the new addition look identical to what is being replaced but 6' longer; he said the roof line/pitch would be the same, but would have asphalt shingles rather than tin due to cost. He reviewed the proposed building materials. Mr. Johnson asked about plans for the original portion of the structure; the applicant stated he has put in a new front door, installed a French door on the east elevation and one new casement window on the west elevation. He explained the reason for the boxed features on the front elevation and plans to incorporate those into a new porch. Mr. Johnson opened the public hearing. No comments were received, and the hearing was closed. Mr. Tomten asked if the applicant plans to reuse the porch elements. Mr. Earhart stated at some point, the porch was demolished and the bottom portion only rebuilt. He said the only thing remaining of the original porch are the pillars, which he plans to reuse. He said the original roofline will be reconstructed. Mr. Goodman asked the applicant if he had any idea of the age of the additions. Mr. Earhart said he thought the back portion is less than 50 years old due to the materials used; he talked about the condition of the addition(s) and the difficulty of raising the house that would be necessary to avoid the requested demolition. Mr. Johnson spoke of the uniqueness of the original structure — metal roof, sash windows, etc.; he said the loss of the porch and the new boxed elements have altered the appearance of the original structure. Mr. Earhart said his ultimate plans are to bring the look of the house back to the original as closely as possible, but using modern materials. Mr. Tomten agreed with Mr. Johnson's comments that if the design guidelines had been used before this point, it might have been possible to salvage even more of the original look of the house; he suggested that the applicant look at using some additional double -hung window units on either side of the bedroom in the proposed new addition. Mr. Earhart said windows can't be put on the west side of the house; Mr. Tomten noted 1 City of Stillwater Heritage Preservation Commission September 9, 2010 that would be possible on the east elevation and would enhance the livability of the addition. Mr. Johnson talked about the problem of using vinyl siding as proposed and suggested the use of a Hardi-Board product would enable more of the original details to be replicated. Mr. Earhart said he did plan to use wood corner boards and trim. There was discussion of the tin roof and re- grading/drainage improvements. Mr. Tomten asked about plans for the front porch; Mr. Earhart said the porch would be 6' wide, except around the boxed elements, and said the pillars would be reused. Mr. Tomten moved to approve the demolition request with the suggestion that the applicant consider the addition of a double -hung window unit on the east elevation of the bedroom addition. The applicant stated he would be amendable to doing that. Mr. Tomten pointed out the application specifies the use of wood corners, soffit, fascia and window trim which will help in providing some of the detailing of a house of the era of the original structure. Mr. Goodman seconded the motion. Mr. Johnson challenged the applicant to look at the use of a Hardi-Board material rather than the proposed vinyl product which would make it easier to replicate the original detailing; Mr. Earhart said he would look at that. Motion passed unanimously. DESIGN REVIEWS Case No. 2010-30 Design review of Patriot's Tavern Family Restaurant and Bar at 145 New England Place in the VC -Village Commercial District. Brian Pilrain, Roman Market, applicant. Mr. Tomten asked about the screening for the coolers/ventilation system. A representative of the applicant said they are considering the fencing option to provide for better air flow. Regarding the rooftop mechanicals, it was noted there are safety issues involved with painting the units to match the roof, and it was noted the restaurant space is located on the north side of the building so the rooftop units will not be visible from the street. Ms. Cook asked if there was any discussion of this issue with the Homeowners Association; Mr. Pogge stated this was not an issue with the Association. Regarding signage, Mr. Johnson pointed out the request is within the guidelines. Mr. Tomten moved to approve as submitted and conditioned. Mr. Krakowski seconded the motion; motion passed unanimously. Case No. 2010-31 Design review of signage for Chestnut Street Books at 223 Chestnut St. E. in the CBD, Central Business District. Cecilia Loome, applicant. The applicant was not present. Mr. Johnson noted the sign meets the ordinance. Mr. Tomten asked about the grid pattern shown in the transom area and suggested that is a visual distraction; he said the proposed location of the sign magnifies that. Mr. Tomten suggested that the black background of the proposed sign be extended to the full width of the grid section so it goes the full length of the window; it was noted the sign would still be in conformance with the ordinance if that is done. There was discussion of the grid pattern, when it was done, who did it, etc. Mr. Tomten moved to approve, extending the width of the sign to match the width of the display window below. Mr. Goodman seconded the motion. It was agreed to have Mr. Pogge talk to the applicant/building owner to get more information about the grid pattern. Mr. Johnson referred to the conditions of approval in the staff report. The motion for approval passed unanimously. Case No. 2010-32 Design review of signage for $5 Pizza at 1980 Market Drive in the BP-C, Business Park Commercial District. Karen Harshman, Signs by RSG, applicant. The applicant was not present. Mr. Johnson noted the proposal is over the allowable size; Mr. Pogge stated the applicant is aware of that and is amenable to reducing the size to meet the ordinance. Mr. Pogge spoke of the difficulty due to the changing sizes of the business spaces and storefronts. Mr. Johnson wondered if the guidelines are based on front footage or if there 2 City of Stillwater Heritage Preservation Commission September 9, 2010 are other guidelines for the Market Place area. It was noted signage is allowed on the rear elevation of these building, and the applicant is not requesting that. Mr. Johnson suggested that cutting the proposed signage in half might affect the proportions of the sign; there was discussion as possible ways to meet the size. Mr. Tomten moved to approve as submitted and conditioned. Mr. Krakowski seconded the motion; motion passed unanimously. Case No. 2010-35 Design review of signage for Art N Soul at 202 Main St. S. in the CBD, Central Business District. Tia Gleason, applicant. A representative of the applicant was present. Mr. Tomten asked about the location of the proposed signs; the representative said the sign on the Chestnut Street elevation would be located between the windows where a previous sign was located. On Main Street, the sign also would be located between the windows. It was noted the sign brackets would be going into wood framing, not the masonry. Mr. Tomten moved to approve as submitted and conditioned. Mr. Johnson clarified the location of the signs are between the windows. Mr. Goodman seconded the motion; motion passed unanimously. Case No. 2010-36 Design review of signage for The Fun Sisters at 216 Main St. S. in the CBD, Central Business District. Patsy Skeba, applicant. A representative of the applicant was present. In discussion, it was noted that one of the conditions is that the sign not be lighted. Mr. Tomten asked about the finish on the face of the sign; the applicant stated he preferred the look of a more glossy finish. Mr. Tomten pointed out the preference is for the use of more traditional materials in the historic district. Mr. Krakowski moved to approve as conditioned. Mr. Goodman seconded the motion; motion passed unanimously. Case No. 2010-37 Design review of signage for Revolution Dance at 105 New England Place in the VC, Village Commercial District. Chauncy Peterson, Demars Signs, applicant. The applicant was not present. Mr. Tomten suggested the proposed sign would look better if there is some type of frame around it; Mr. Johnson agreed that just a narrow black border would help define the sign. There was discussion of the location of the sign; Mr. Tomten said that has been a problem with this building since the beginning due to the lighting on the building; he suggested the building owner could perhaps relocate the lights and center them appropriate to the signage. Ms. Cook asked if there are guidelines for the VC District and whether this meets the guidelines. Mr. Pogge said there are design guidelines with suggested font types but guidelines are suggestions and typically applicants have been granted some leeway in expression. Ms. Cook asked if there is any review process; Mr. Pogge said the business owner did sign off on this proposal. Mr. Johnson pointed out that signage is somewhat changeable and dynamic with changes in tenants, while wood and mortar changes are more permanent and of greater concern. Mr. Johnson moved to approve as conditioned, with an additional condition that there be a 1" black border around the outer edge of the sign and with the option that the existing lighting can be moved to center over the sign. Mr. Krakowski seconded the motion; motion passed unanimously. OTHER BUSINESS Mr. Johnson asked about the status of the RFP for further evaluation/research of Landmark Homes. Mr. Pogge said he had talked with a number of people, including Don Empson, and the potential for having a graduate student(s) from the University assist with the project. There was discussion of the creation of a designated residential district that would have a design review element. Ms. Cook asked about any follow-up from the Commission's retreat session. Mr. 3 City of Stillwater Heritage Preservation Commission September 9, 2010 Pogge said he is working on that, and said there will be an interpretation of the City's existing demolition ordinance that he will bring to the October meeting. There was discussion of what constitutes "partial demolition." Ms. Cook asked if any contact had been made with a person who is interested in volunteering to assist the City on historic preservation issues; Mr. Pogge said he would contact that person within the next two weeks. Mr. Johnson and Mr. Krakowski volunteersedto serve on a sub -committee to evaluate the RFPs. Mr. Pogge talked about a recent Supreme Court ruling that greatly limits cities' ability to issue variances; he said that likely will require the City to modify its ordinance. Mr. Johnson asked about Water Street Inn trash enclosures; Mr. Pogge said there is discussion about purchasing a parcel of property from that owner and depending on the outcome of that discussion, the Inn will be required to either store trash inside or build an appropriate enclosure. The meeting was adjourned at 8:35 p.m. on a motion by Mr. Tomten, second by Mr. Krakowski.. Respectfully submitted, Sharon Baker Recording Secretary 4 Heritage Preservation Commission DATE: APPLICANT: REQUEST: LOCATION: September 29, 2010 Daniel Lodge Design Review of proposed signage for Paws and Claws 1709 Greeley St S COMPREHENSIVE PLAN DISTRICT: ZONING: HPC DATE: REVIEWED BY: PREPARED BY: I - Industrial BP -I Business Park Industrial October 4, 2010 Community Dev. Director Michel Pogge, City Planner CASE NO.: 10-38 DISCUSSION The applicant is requesting design review and approval for a new wall sign for Paws and Claws at 1709 Greeley St S. The sign is proposed to be a flat wall sign made of aluminum with vinyl coating and lettering. The sign will contain the Paws and Claws logo with the words "Pet Care Services" and "Training • Grooming • Daycare • Overnights". The lettering and logo will be black on a yellow background. The sign is proposed to be approximately 6 feet by 20 feet for a total of 120 square feet. The sign is not proposed to be lit. For retail wall signage the West Business Park design standards provide that signage shall be consistent with the Sign Ordinance. The zoning ordinance states that for a wall sign, 'the gross surface area of a wall sign may not exceed one square foot for each foot of building, parallel to the front lot line. The applicant's retail space has 60 feet facing Greeley St S, which allows a 60 square foot wall sign on the front of the building facing Greeley St S. The proposed sign will need to be reduced or a variance would need to be obtained from the Planning Commission. Staff has talked to the applicant and he has verbally agreed to scale the sign down to the 60 square foot maximum. 1709 Greeley St S Page 2 yr RECOMMENDATION Approval as conditioned. CONDITIONS FOR APPROVAL 1. The wall sign shall to be obtained frallbe the educed to 60 square feet ora less ine sizesigns a variance will need allowable square footage. Planning Commission to allow the submitted for reviewed and approvedf he signs are reduced in size, the toexceedthe 2. All revisions to the a by the CityPlanner. � plan shall be Preservation Commission. plan shall be reviewed and 3. No additional �jssion. approved by the Heritage 4 No signe without HPC approval. lighting unless approved by the HPC. FINDINGS As conditioned the meet the ntent of the proposed signs meet the re West Business Park Desi quirements of the Zoning ordinance and attachments: Applicant's Form Drawing/photo of the proposed sign DESIGN REVIEW APPLICATION FORM COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT CITY OF STILLWATER 216 NORTH FOURTH STREET STILLWATER, MN 55082 Case No: Date Filed: Receipt No.: Fee: $25.00 c,7 The applicant: is responsible for the completeness and accuracy of all forms and supporting material submitted in connection with any application. All supporting material (i.e. photos, sketches, etc.) submitted with application becomes the property of the City of Stillwater. Photos; sketches and a letter of intent is required. Fourteen (14) copies of all supporting materials are required. All following information is required . PROPERTY IDENTIFICATION Address of Project 110e1 Greater Assessor's Parcel No. 33, b3o . Zo , 3 2. 0 000a UI (Required) Zoning District asccription of Project in detail g\5n b h , t of 6u,fd/r113 , APP/DK lob 2 ' -Ol%J `(jh Pnj Muminu,, StS, mal-ex1& 14-L„ t/iny1 CoP-'nuj arod) le C <'73 , ©c„, C41c /4e./ "I hereby state the foregoing statements and all data, information and evidence submitted herewith in all respects, to the best of my knowledge and belief, to be true and correct. I further certify I will comply with the permit if it is granted and used" If representative is not property owner, then Property Owner . j c, ( Ly)IJSKey Mailing Address Po tLe 34 City State Zip 'i (ILA( er . AM/ S37J Telephone No. 64-1- (61- 1'/19 Signature ,2".'1.7,V4( (Re red) H:\mcnamara\sheila\2005\design review permit.wpd July 13, 2005 property owner's signature is required. Representative-1 'c Lc-i ,' fafriAlt f CLn-v,s Mailing Address Pro 3©X 1 1,12 City State Zip -116- SD,) L) f S t/ oil, Telephone No. `-11 ; - 38'I- 97 02 x / O / Signature (Required) Z'w&It Paws and Claws Stillwater, LLC 1709 Greeley St Stillwater, MN 55082 715-381-9702 Community Development Dept City of Stillwater 216 North Fourth St Stillwater, MN 55082 9/15/2010 Re: Sign Application Please find enclosed sign application for signage on front of building at 1709 Greeley St. We have previously sent in an application and $50 to the City of Stillwater for the Permit. We are asking you to please review the permit and design so that we may install the sign on the front of the building. The sign will be approximately 6'x20', aluminum construction with vinyl backing and lettering. (Yellow and black) There will be n lighting on the sign. If you have any questions please feel free to contact me directly at 715-381-9702 x101 Sincerely, Daniel Lodge Paws and Claws Stillwater, LLC �� �� xe�. sa ACE, OE MINNESO7 A Heritage Preservation Commission DATE: September 29, 2010 APPLICANT: Susy Schaak CASE NO.: 10-39 REQUEST: Design Review of proposed signage for Pure Yoga LOCATION: 105 New England Place #120 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN DISTRICT: C -Commercial ZONING: VC - Village Commercial HPC DATE: October 4, 2010 REVIEWERS: Community Dev. Director PREPARED BY: Michel Pogge, City Planner DISCUSSION The applicant is requesting design review and approval for a sign at 105 New England Place, Suite 120. This site is within the multi -tenant building in the Liberty commercial area. The sign is proposed to contain the business name "Pure Yoga". The base of the sign will be wood painted white. The logo, lettering, and boarder will be cut out of wood and attached to the sign to provide a raised look. The words "pure yoga" will be gray with the logo and boarder painted orange. The proposed sign is 12'6" wide and 3' tall for a total area of 37.5 square feet. For retail storefront signs the Village Commercial District building signs '...may have an aggregate area not exceeding one square foot for each foot of building face...'. The applicant's retail space is 32 feet long facing Manning Ave, which allows up to 32 square feet of signage. The proposed sign will need to be reduced or a variance would need to be obtained from the Planning Commission. Staff has talked to the applicant's contractor and he has verbally agreed to scale the sign down to the 32 square foot maximum. 105 New England Place #120 Page 2 RECOMMENDATION Approval as conditioned. CONDITIONS FO 1- The w R APPROVAL all sign shall be reduced to 32 to be obtained fromsquare feet or less in size or a variance allowable s the Planning Commission to allow the signs dwill need square footage. If the signsgns to exceed the allowable for are footsvievved are reduced in size, the 2.All muted to the approved approved by the Citynew sign Preservation Commission. plan shall be revieweanPlanner. plan shall be 3. No additional signagemmission. approved b without by the Heritage FINDINGS HPC approval. As conditioned, the proposed sign meet the requirements of the zoning ordinance. attachments: Applicant's Form Drawing of the Photo of existing sign g building Case No: /D Date Fie : / /D Receipt No.: SI Fee: $25.00 DESIGN REVIEW APPLICATION FORM COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT CITY OF STILLWATER 216 NORTH FOURTH STREET STILLWATER, MN 55082 The applicant is responsible for the completeness and accuracy of all forms and supporting material submitted in connection with any application. Photos, sketches and a letter of intent is required. All supporting material (Le. photos, sketches, etc) submitted with application becomes the property of the City of Stillwater. Fourteen (14) copies of all supporting materials is required. After Heritage Preservation approval, there is a 10-day appeal period. Once the 10-day appeal period has ended, the applicant will receive a design review permit which must be signed and submitted to the City to obtain the required building permits. All folbwing information is required PROPERTY IDENTIFICATION Address of Project (r)c I an Assessor's Parcel No. 390 903a ©/off Zoning District V i Description of Project in detail RC ; bU!diy\c�,. "I hereby state the foregoing statements and all data, information and evidence submitted herewith in all respects, to the best of my knowledge and belief, to be true and correct. I further certify I will comply with the permit if it is granted and used" If representative is not property owner, then property owner's signature is required. Property Owner CAL Representative Mailing Address N. C,JS/1.141iMailing Address /0) City State Zip Crd.... r.- 'Ss5-1.1 City State Zip Telephone No. cl S L S� z - t9l f Telephone No. c�/ (9-0) c Sc-kt K ore c & ) Y}1 r,550 S!:Dlanning;0esgn reAew permr,wp+v Application for Siam Permit Fee: $50.00 Community Development Department 216 North Fourth Street Stillwater, MN 55082 651-430.8820 Location of Sign (dr ,n City ► I 1 QI 1 Stillwater ' Stale Zip MN ; 55082 Applicant .11CtAC� Nan .�Z� c iL� cLQ L �j Q o�r' 1 .t !/,'� -., u11 ` 1 dr! - r SV( civ 9 �- City f l i t ua--; � st its i it�� ; t S U S. '' owner fit different from ApWlcant) Name 6 l L-Ilaj2J 0rp' J ; `T ��� � 9, `. o-175-0 Contractor's Name Names/ "15 k al ►vii`KeAix/0 L-e &lrvto rn )50-/A Attached are the following documents (Required to be submitted with application) Attach a plan showing the sign size, location and type of material used. If the sign is to be mounted on the building. show an elevation of the building and sign. Additionally, if the building is historic the sign mounting shall limit damage to the exterior of the building. Design Review application (if required). All signs in the Downtown Area and in the West Stillwater Business Park require design review by HPC. Sign Details Sign Size Di ns ens i/ = Sqc a Feet Yf .�zG B m Dmeway(Paneing Lot Setbacks: From Property Line + From idg andrng Colors.' 142e Illumination V 5 Declaration K o Materials wo 0 If Yes, Type - I hereby certify that the information provided in this application is true, correct and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief. I hereby authorize the City of Stillwater and any agent or employee of " , to inspest.H5E proposed site at any reasonable time before and after any permit is issued r l d to this ref{west. o Approved Parmt Il 0 Denied Date Date Date / 7L/ 0 Conditions for approval: ' Contractor must be licensed with the City of Stillwater. Contractor's license application form is available at Stillwater City Hall. Remember to call Gopher State One call at 651-454-0002 before you dig to identify any underground utility locations. This is a FREE service. S uPlanningtForrnslApplication for Sign Permit doc Updated: September 23 2006 Pik 1 r ' N E 8! H? fi v L A {. (1 F h3 I N rl Fi `u O 3 n Heritage Preservation Commission DATE: September 30, 2010 APPLICANT: Keziah Properties LLC CASE NO.: 10-40 REQUEST: Design Review of proposed signage for Lexington Suites LOCATION: 2000 Washington Ave COMPREHENSIVE PLAN DISTRICT: C -Commercial ZONING: BP-C Business Park Commercial HPC DATE: October 4, 2010 REVIEWED BY: Community Dev. Director PREPARED BY: Michel Pogge, City Planner DISCUSSION The applicant is requesting design review and approval for new wall signs and a freestanding sign for Lexington Suites at 2000 Washington Ave. These signs will replace the former Holiday Inn Express signage. Two wall signs, on the south and east sides of the building, will be comprised of individual channel letters that will spell out "Lexington Suites by Vantage" in blue letters with a blue and orange accent logo. The sign is proposed to be 12' 5 7/8" wide by 3' tall for a total square footage of a total of 37.5 square feet. The sign is proposed to be internally lit. Normally a business is not able to place a sign on a non -street side of the building; however, since the sign on the south side of the building was approved by the City in 1999 it is allowed to remain. The applicant is also requesting to replace the face of an entrant sign to read "Lexington Suites by Vantage". The sign face is 2' by 1' for a total of 2 square feet. The total sign area for the three signs on the site is 77 square feet. 2000 Washington Ave + Page 2 For retail signage the West Business Park design standards provide that the signage shall be consistent with the Sign Ordinance. The zoning ordinance states that for a wall sign, 'the gross surface area of a wall sign may not exceed one square foot for each foot of building, parallel to the front lot line. The applicant's building has 160 feet facing Washington Ave, which allows up to 160 square feet of wall signs, which this request meets. Additionally, the applicant can convert the entrance sign to a freestanding sign and remain under the maximum allowed signage for this site. RECOMMENDATION Approval as conditioned. CONDITIONS FOR APPROVAL 1. All revisions to the approved plan shall be reviewed and approved by the Heritage Preservation Commission. 2. No additional signage without HPC approval. 3. The applicant shall use channel style letters for the wall signs. FINDINGS The proposed signs meet the requirements of the zoning ordinance and meet the intent of the West Business Park Design Manual. attachments: Applicant's Form Drawing/photo of the proposed sign Rug 31 2010 6:32PM install This 612 588 8461 Application for Sion Permit Fee: $50.00 Community Development Department 216 Nortn Fourth Street Stillwater, MN 55082 651-430-8820 State Zip 55082 Name 45-ifeva -7"-*/s- AP39'Y.C.diti,9444,17 oi Attached areeThe following documents eiuired to be submitted with application) Phone Ve...2,5•—•5,7_, —76 Attach a plan showing the sign size, location and type of material used. If the sign is to be mounted on the building, show an elevation of the building and sign. Additionally, if the building is historic the sign mounting shall limit damage to the exterior of the building. Design Review application (if required). All signs in the Downtown Area and in the West Stiliwater Business Park reauire design review by HPC. ial...10;t1r-r '''' T. ,rierY.V.,i,,-.1,,-!,,,-i•-1.p.„ ' f '.,:jr:" ..r : : , ' j: ': '', 1 ' . ::...:: - : I :- . 7i 1 ign Size: Dimensions' X 4iik, = Sgugat Fe et Sign Height: (If f-eestanding) Setbacks: From Property Line From: From DrivewayiParking Lot Colors: /1•604e— terials: Illumination: 4Yes ,:-., No if Ye Type: Declaration I hereby certify that the information provided in this application is true, correct and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief. I hereby authorize the City of Stillwater and any agent or employee of it, to inspect the proposed site at any reasonable time before and after any permit is issued related toj Owner Signatur Iwater. Contractor's license application form is available at Stillwater City Hall. Remember to call GopherStateOne call at 651-454-0002 before you dig to identify any underground utility locations. This is a FREE service. S:T la nnirig \ Forms \Application for Sign Pernii.doc Updated: Serember 23.2056 Customer: LEXINGTON HOTEL Location: STILLWATER, MN Date: 07/30/10 File Name: Prepared By: I N I/KA/RA SUITES No Color output may not be exact when viewing or printing this drawing. All colors used are PMS or the closest CMYK equivalent. K these colors are incorrect, please provide the correct PMS match and a revision to this drawing will be made. 100406-R2 - 36" CL (2) - 1'X2' FACE REPLACEMENT ENG: X AFTER PERSENR Sign Makers /Image Builders Ph./ 1-800-843-9888 BEFORE DISTRIBUTED BY SIGN UP COMPANY 700 21 st STREET SOUTHWEST PO BOX 210 WATERTOWN, SD 57201-0210 AFTER Customer: LEXINGTON HOTEL Location: STILLWATER, MN Date: 07/30/10 File Name: 100406-R2 - 36" CL (2) - 1'X2' FACE REPLACEMENT Prepared By: INI/RA Colo? output may not be exact when viewing or printing this drawing. All colors used we PMS a the closest CMYK equivalent. It these colors are Incorrect, please provide the correct PMS match and a revision lo this drawing wgl be made. ENG: PERS5NR Sign Makers /Image Builders Ph./ 1-800-843-9888 DISTRIBUTED BY SIGN UP COMPANY 700 21 st STREET SOUTHWEST PO BOX 210 WATERTOWN, SD 57201-0210 Customer: LEXINGTON HOTEL Location: STILLWATER, MN Date: Prepared By: 07/30/10 INI/RA File Name: 100406-R2 - 36" CL (2) - 1'X2' FACE REPLACEMENT SUITES by Vantage I "+a'e Color output may not be exact when viewing or printing this drawing. AN colors used are PMS or Inc closest CMYK equivalent. If these colors are incorrect, please pronde the correct PMS match and a revision to this drawing will be made. ENG: X AFTER FERS NR Sign Makers //mage Builders Ph./ 1-800-843-9888 BEFORE DISTRIBUTED BY SIGN UP COMPANY 700 21 st STREET SOUTHWEST PO BOX 210 WATERTOWN, SD 57201-0210 THE BIRTHPLACE OF M I N N F 4 a i A Heritage Preservation Commission DATE: September 30, 2010 REQUEST: Recommendation to City Council on selection of consultant for CLG Grant HPC DATE: October 4, 2010 REVIEWERS: Community Dev. Director PREPARED BY: Michel Pogge, City Planne DISCUSSION For the third phase of the Heirloom Homes program, the City received four proposals. Proposals were received from Carmen Tschofen, Dearborn Company, Mark Balay, and The 106 Group. Jeff Johnson and Reggie Krakowski completed an initial review of the proposals for the Commission. For this phase of the project, the remaining 53 Landmark Houses and Sites are to be completed. All of the proposals indicated that they would complete the requested 53 inventories. Previous work for the HPC Carmen Tschofen and The 106 Group have both completed work for the HPC in the past. Carmen Tschofen completed the Staples May neighborhood study in 2004/2005. The 106 Group completed the first phase of the Heirloom Home website in 2007/2008. Proposal Review Comments The committee was very pleased with the proposal from Carmen Tschofen. In reviewing her previous work, the Committee felt she fit the requirements and background needed for the project. The committee had concerns with the proposal from the Dearborn Company since they used terms like "will assist City Staff", which lead the committee to question the amount of work they would expect from City Staff. Barring that, the committee felt Dearborn's work samples and background fit the requirements of the project. 2010-2011 HPC Consultant Page 2 In order to give a fair rating, the committee requested additional information from Mark Balay related to his background and previous work samples related to the type of work that was involved in this project. Specifically, it was requested that Mr. Balay provide work samples related to district/ individual National Register of Historic Places nominations, architectural surveys or other applicable work. This additional information was submitted and is included in the packet. This additional information addressed many of the Committee concerns and they felt his firm fit the requirements and background sought to complete the project. Related to The 106 Group, the committee found the proposal and work samples met the requirements of the project; however, they felt the other proposal rated higher than the one from The 106 Group. External Comments The Committee also sought the advice of Don Empson since he is in the field and personally knows many of the consultants professionally. Don provided the following comments: "It is gratifying to think I would be missed! I am glad you asked my opinion because I do have quite a strong one. I have rarely been impressed with the work of the 106 Group, but you can judge for yourself by reading their previous work for the city. I don't think Mark Balay has ever done anything like this, and as far as I know, has no familiarity with the SHPO procedures. Erin of the Dearborn company wrote me to ask for my help; it does not appear she knows much about Stillwater. My strong recommendation would be Carmen Tschofen who did an excellent job on the Staples, May survey. She also worked with Arcola and the Historic Courthouse on doing an educational curriculum for Stillwater. I see her name from time to time as having done National Register nominations and other SHPO projects. She would certainly be my choice." Rankings The committee supports the selection of any of the proposals except that from The 106 Group. The Committee provides the following ranking of the proposals: 1. Carmen Tscholfen 2. Erin Dearborn Coryell 3. Mark Balay 4. The 106 Group The HPC should review the proposals and make a final recommendation to the City Council. Attached to this memo are copied of all of the proposals from the four groups. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Select a consultant and make a recommend that the City Council enter into a contract with the selected consultant for the third phase of the Residential Heirloom Homes and Landmark Sites program being funded by a CLG Grant from SHPO. CITY OF STILLWATER HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS/QUALIFICATIONS FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES City of Stillwater Public Education Program Featuring Stillwater Residential Heirloom Homes and Landmark Sites Website Proposals Due: 4:30 p.m. on Friday, September 17, 2010 1. Purpose Background Information The City of Stillwater is a dynamic and vibrant community, nestled along the bluffs of the St. Croix River, one of America's protected Wild and Scenic Rivers. Stillwater is a stand alone City within the Metropolitan Urban Service Area (MUSA), located just 20 miles east of the Twin Cities metropolitan area. The City is a historic community with a growing population of 18,112 residents according to 2007 estimates and 7,074 housing units with a median home value of $242,000. Stillwater is one of the most visited cities in Minnesota, featuring a historic downtown, well known for its quality restaurants and shops featuring antiques, art, rare books and various specialty items. The City is also well known for its restored riverboats, 1940s dining train, Victorian bed and breakfasts, and seasonal recreation activities on the St. Croix River. In December 2005 the City of Stillwater was designated a Preserve America Community. The Preserve America initiative is a White House effort to encourage and support community efforts for the preservation and enjoyment of America's priceless cultural and natural heritage. 1.2. Historic Sites and Districts Stillwater currently has approximately 87 properties on the National Register of Historic Places with one historic district, the Downtown Stillwater Historic District. The Old Town residential area in the City has been locally designated as a Neighborhood Conservation District with some protective regulations through the City's Heritage Preservation Ordinance. 1.3. Previous CLG and Preservation Work by the Stillwater HPC As its first CLG project in 1992, the City of Stillwater hired a consultant to prepare a historic context document entitled Stillwater Historic Contexts: A Comprehensive Planning Approach. The document was funded with local funds and a CLG Grant. One of the recommendations in the context study was to divide the city into 17 1 manageable neighborhoods, called Historic Preservation Planning areas, for survey and evaluation purposes. Ten of the seventeen neighborhoods have been surveyed to date. In each of the surveys, local significance was identified and a preliminary determination for local designation was done for each property within the surveyed area. The ten neighborhoods that have already been surveyed are: North Hill Original Town South Hill Original Town. Sabin/Greeley Addition Dutchtown Neighborhood Holcombe District Hersey Staples & Co. Carli & Schulenburg's Addition Churchill, Nelson & Slaughter's Addition -West Half Churchill, Nelson & Slaughter's Addition -East Half Staples Mays Addition These surveys have been funded with local funds, in -kind match and CLG Grants. With its 2005 CLG Grant, the City hired a consultant to prepare a plan for identifying potentially significant historic structures and sites in the community and to develop a plan to implement a local historic designation program. The work resulted in identifying 776 "Heirloom Homes" and 61 "Landmark Sites" in the City that could be included in a local designation program. Heirloom Houses are a cross-section of homes that are representative of nineteenth century Stillwater. The homes contain a fair amount of their original design elements. These homes are generally not eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places; however, due to the local value they should be recognized. Landmark Houses and Sites are the finest old homes and most remarkable sites in Stillwater. They have architectural integrity and they have a strong connection to the history of Stillwater. They sites may be eligible or are already listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Copies of all of the above material can be found on the City's website at http://www.ci.stillwater.mn.us/ and looking under Community Information — Neighborhood Histories. Starting in 2007, the City of Stillwater, in conjunction with a paid consultant, started the first phase of the Heirloom Home and Landmark Sites program. This first phase involved the development of an on-line interactive and searchable database for properties the Heirloom Home and Landmark Site program. In 2008, the City undertook the second phase of the program with a paid consultant by adding additional homes to the site. Currently 120 residential properties are listing on on the site. 113 are listed as Heirloom Houses and seven are listed as Landmark Houses. The site can be found at http://www.stillwater- mn. org/hpc/Sample_interface/Categories/home. asp 2 2. Project Description 2.1. Work Summary This is the third and anticipated final phase of the project. The purpose of this third phase of the project is to complete listings for the remaining 53 Landmark Houses and Sites. Data will be compiled and entered into a Microsoft Access database that the website is populated from. A historian, meeting the professional standards requirements as set forth in the Secretary of Interior's Professional Qualification Standards, will be contracted to complete the above items. Supplemental research will be completed as necessary in a variety of primary and secondary sources. 2.2. Description of Products to be Produced This first phase of the project will include the following: 2.2.1. Complete detailed inventories for the remaining 53 Landmark Houses and Sites. The inventories will be completed by a qualified consultant meeting the Secretary of the Interior's Professional Qualifications Standards. Data from the completed inventories will be delivered to Minnesota Historical Society in an electronic database format. Inventories will also be available on the City's website. 43 of the 53 Landmark Houses and Sites have been included in neighborhood surveys or at a minimum have a completed SHPO inventory on them. 2.3. Project Work Plan The consultant will prepare and submit to the City a Project Work Plan that described the consultant's approach to completing the elements of the project along with a timeframe for completion. As part of the CLG grant the City is required to provide updates to the Minnesota Historical Society. Potential modifications the following timeline needs to be addressed in the proposal. 2.3.1. 2.3.2. 2.3.3. 2.3.4. 2.3.5. By December 2010, a list will be submitted to the Minnesota Historical Society Grants Office for which inventories are expected to be collected. By January 2011, a sample inventory will be submitted to the Minnesota Historical Society Grants Office. By April 2011, drafts of the detailed inventories will be submitted to the Minnesota Historical Society Grants Office. By June 15, 2009, final draft of the detailed inventories will be submitted to the City of Stillwater. By July 15, 2009, final draft of the detailed inventories and director's report will be submitted to the Minnesota Historical Society Grants Office. 3 2.4. Meetings The consultant will attend a minimum of two HPC meeting in Stillwater. The preferred two meetings are October of 2010 for an introduction and overview of the project and May 2011 to review the final work product and acceptance of work by HPC. The HPC reserves the right to require additional meetings to review material and project progress reports as necessary. 2.5. Deadlines and Meetings Per terms of the grant, the project is required to be completed by July 31, 2011. The following is outline of required meetings and deadlines. The schedule can be modified if necessary as long as the July 31, 2011 deadline is meet. Potential modifications should be included in the proposal. 8/27/2010 Mail invitations to potential bidders 9/1/2010 Publish RFQ announcement 9/17/2010 Proposals due at 4:30 PM 9/28/2010 Committee review of proposals 10/4/2010 HPC review/selection of consultant 10/5/2010 City Council approval of the consultant contract 10/6/2010 Consultant begins research for project By 10/31/2010 Consultant meets with City Staff to discuss the project By 11/15/2010 Open House for properties owners is setup and letters sent 11 /1 /2010 First consultant meeting with HPC By 11/15/2010 Property owner Open House with City Staff and Consultant By 12/31/2010 Submit list of properties to be surveyed to SHPO By 1/31/2011 Submit sample survey to SHPO By 4/30/2011 Submit draft detailed inventories to SHPO 5/2/2011 Final consultant meeting with HPC/Presentation of final product to HPC 7/15/2011 Final product and Project Director's Report to SHPO 2.6. Professional Qualifications The consultant personnel shall meet the Secretary of the Interior's Professional Qualifications Standards (as published in the Federal Register of September 29, 1983.) 2.7. Updates to the HPC The consultant shall provide monthly written progress reports. The reports should be short in nature of one or two paragraphs. The reports must be submitted to City Staff by the 10th day of each month, September 2010 through July 2011. The City will incorporate the consultant's progress reports into the HPC's monthly progress report submitted to the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) by the 15th day of each month for the duration of the project. The HPC may request other written progress reports as necessary. 4 2.8. Final Products The consultant will create and produce one master hard copy and a digital master of all of the material they produce. The consultant will provide a disc of all electronically produced products to the Heritage Preservation Commission. 2.9. Budget and Support Services The consultant's contract will be funded by an $8,001 Certified Local Government Grant from the Minnesota Historical Society. This is 46.9% of the total project cost. A State of Minnesota Cultural Heritage Grant (Legacy Grant) will be providing a cash match of $6,999 toward the project. The City will be providing an in -kind match in the amount of $2,043. This in -kind match includes $1, 818 of in -kind services and $225 of other match. The City of Stillwater will administer the grant project. Total available funding to pay for the consultant services is $15,000.00. All materials produced by the consultant during the course of the project will be owned by the City of Stillwater. 3. Submission Requirements 3.1. Project Work Plan The consultant shall provide a proposal that establishes a general concept for the program, including a proposed timeline, which is based on the above "Project Description". 3.2. Project Cost The consultant shall indicate if they are able to provide the scope of services within the $15,000.00 budget. Provide any information concerning the cost of additional services or elimination of scope of work to meet the $15,000.00 budget. 3.3. Statement of Qualifications A Statement of Qualification from the consultant covering the following information: 3.3.1. 3.3.2. 3.3.3. 3.3.4. 3.3.5. Provide a brief description of the consultant's capability, history and organization. Identify the name of the person designated as the contact person for this proposal with mailing address, telephone number, fax number and e-mail address. Resumes of individuals who will carry out the proposed project development and their respective roles in the project. Develop a work program and schedule for the proposal. Provide information on similar project completed by the consultant, including contacts who can be used for reference. 3.4. Number of Proposals Submit six (6) copies of the proposal. 5 3.5. Submission Deadline Proposals are to be received in the office of the Community Development Department no later than 4:30 p.m. on Friday, September 17, 2010. No late proposals will be considered. Proposals may be mailed or hand delivered to: Michel Pogge City Planner Stillwater City Hall 216 Fourth Street North Stillwater, MN 55082 4. Other Specific Requirements 4.1. The City of Stillwater reserves the right to accept or reject any and all proposals. 4.2. The fees quoted in this packet will be the maximum paid in total unless an amendment to the contract is approved by both parties. 4.3. Proposals received in response to this invitation shall become the property of the City of Stillwater and shall be retained on file, and by reference will become a part of any subsequent formal agreement. 4.4. Acknowledgement of Consultant 4.4.1. In the hiring of common or skilled labor for the performance of any work under any contract, or any subcontract, no contractor, material supplier, or vendor, shall, by reason of race, creed, or color, discriminate against the person or persons who are citizens of the United States or resident aliens who are qualified and available to perform the work to which the employment relates. 4.4.2. No contractor, material supplier, or vendor, shall, in any manner, discriminate against, or intimidate, or prevent the employment of any person or persons identified in previous section, or on being hired, prevent, or conspire to prevent, the person or persons from the performance of work under any contract on account of race, creed, or color. 4.4.3. The consultant agrees any publications, studies, reports, presentations, files, audio visual materials, exhibits, or other material prepared with grant assistance will contain an acknowledgement of Historic Preservation Fund grant funds and nondiscrimination policy as follows: "The This program is financed in part with federal funds from the National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior. However, the contents and opinions do not necessarily reflect the views or policies of the Department of the Interior, nor does the mention of trade names or commercial products constitute endorsement or recommendation by the Department of Interior. This program receives federal financial assistance for identification and protection of historic properties. Under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, 6 and the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended, the U.S. Department of the Interior prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, disability, or age in its federally assisted programs. If you believe you have been discriminated against in any program, activity, or facility as described above, or if you desire further information, please write to: Office for Equal Opportunity, National Park Service, 1849 C Street, NW, Washington, DC 20240." 4.4.4. The consultant is not debarred or suspended or is otherwise excluded form or ineligible for participation in Federal assistance programs under Executive Order 12549, Debarment and Suspension. 4.4.5. Other financial contributions may be acknowledged in the document as directed by the City. 5. Evaluation Criteria Proposals will be evaluated by the City of Stillwater on the following: 5.1. Qualifications 5.1.1. 5.1.2. 5.1.3. 5.1.4. Recent consulting experiences with similar types of projects. Work experience and educational background of assigned staff members and their direct knowledge/experience specific to Stillwater. Demonstrated understanding of the scope of the work to be completed. Compliance with the Secretary of the Interior's Professional Qualification Standards for history and architectural historic as published in the Federal Register of September 29, 1983. 5.2. Proposed Project Work Plan Overall content and concept 5.3. Cost Overall cost, including reimbursable expenses and the ability to produce the final products within the budget limitations identified in the RFQ. 5.4. Time Schedule Ability to comply with the proposed time schedule for the project. 5.5. Oral Presentation Following a review of the written responses to this Request for Qualifications, the City of Stillwater may invite a limited number of consultants to present their proposal to a committee made up of HPC members and City staff. The quality of the consultant's oral presentation will be considered in the selection process. For questions or additional information, please contact: Michel Pogge, City Planner, City of Stillwater (HPC Staff Liaison) 216 Fourth Street North Stillwater, MN 55082 (651) 430-8822 mpogge@ci.stillwater.mn.us 7 Carmen Tscholfen Proposal for Stillwater Heirloom Homes and Landmark Sites Inventory Development September 8, 2010 Proposal contact information Carmen Tschofen 2667 Parkview Boulevard Robbinsdale MN 55422 763-522-5709 tschofen@ernail.com Principal investigator qualifications Carmen Tschofen has over fifteen years of experience in history research and interpretation and meets the Secretary of the Interior's Professional Qualifications Standards for historians. She is familiar with Stillwater's history, resource repositories and survey contexts, having worked previously in Stillwater to produce the Staples Mays Addition survey. She also worked with the St. Croix Valley History Education Committee and Arcola Mills during that site's early stages of development to produce local history education materials for area elementary schools, and later developed additional education materials for the Washington County Historic Courthouse. She has developed history -based websites to support community development and education (see attached resume) and is currently engaged in research exploring the use and implications of interactive technologies in learning and documentation, including community storytelling. Project scope The consultant will complete detailed inventories for approximately 53 Landmark Houses and Sites as designated by recommendations to the Stillwater Heritage Preservation Commission (HPC). The consultant will utilize inventory formats from the current Heirloom Homes and Landmark Sites' online database and create entries for the City's existing database (Microsoft Access), recognizing that the information will be uploaded to both the SHPO database and the city's Heirloom Homes and Landmark Sites website. Using the existing parameters, the consultant will provide standard survey data and include relevant narratives of site development and resident profiles and activities where data is available, reflecting the educational and community development intentions of the public website. Stillwater Landmark Sites 1 Tschofen, 911O Development of additional, cross -linked information among the existing and developing database narratives, emphasizing the interconnected nature of local and regional histories, will be considered during the project process. Such development will depend in part on whether and how current plain -text (imitations could be addressed, or on the potential inclusion of a limited number of additional search fields, tags or keywords. Site photographs will be created and/or utilized by the consultant for reference purposes and basic identification, and other visuals encountered during research will be noted for potential inclusion in the online documentation as the database allows. The high quality of photo images on the current website is particularly noteworthy. Such work is an important facet of the site's appeal is and is highly encouraged; however, this proposal does not include professional, publication -ready photography for individual sites. All work outlined here will be conducted by the principal investigator. Project schedule The consultant will begin work by or on October 6, 2010, with the project completed by May 2, 2011. The consultant will be available to attend three meetings with the Stillwater Heritage Preservation Commission and city staff l` over the course of the project, and attend an educational and informational Open House for Landmark Houses and Sites property owners to discuss the project. The consultant will also provide progress reports to City staff monthly or as requested. A final presentation of the database project will be provided on or by May 2, 2011. A proposed schedule outline is as follows: November -December 2010 Review Stillwater's current database entries, review previous survey work by the Stillwater HPC, and conduct other secondary source research. Conduct windshield survey of selected properties as listed in the July, 2006 recommendations provided by consultant Donald Empson to understand neighborhood, architectural and landscape contexts for each site. Submit any potential adjustments to list for consideration. January 2011 Conduct primary source research based on Landmark Houses and Sites recommendations. Submit sample survey materials to HPC/City staff', to be forwarded to SHPO. April 2011 Final, detailed draft database entries provided to HPC/City staff, to be forwarded to SHPO. My 2011 Final product presented and meeting with HPC. Stillwater Landmark Sites 2 Tschofen, 9/10 Project products o The consultant will create and produce one master hard copy and a digital master of all material produced. The consultant will provide a disc of all electronically produced products to the Heritage Preservation Commission. Project costs A flat fee of $15,000 will be billed for this project. The fee will be billed in three installments based on work completed: o Completion of existing document review, windshield survey, and open house, to be billed in late December, 2010: $3000 o Submission of detailed database draft entries, to be billed in May, 2011: $3000 o Project close-out, with all work products completed and turned over to the City of Stillwater, to be billed in July, 2011: $9000. The flat fee includes all consultant travel to and in Stillwater and local resource repositories, as well as photocopying and duplication costs in repositories not affiliated with the City of Stillwater. It is understood that the City of Stillwater will be able to provide in -kind goods and services to the project/consultant, including: o Maps and lists of street addresses of Landmark Houses and Sites at the start of the project. o Letters informing residents of the inventory development and requesting related information, o Coordination and promotion of an educational/informational Open House. o Photocopies from documents held by City, including building permits and land and tax records, and materials in the Stillwater Public Library. Project changes The consultant will discuss potential schedule changes or other project adjustments with the City of Stillwater and the Stillwater Heritage Preservation Commission in a timely manner. Given the nature of historical research and discovery, such changes may include the addition or potential elimination of a very limited number of Landmark Houses and Sites. Stillwater Landmark Sites 3 Tschofen, 9/10 Carmen Tschofen 2667 Parkview Boulevard • Robbinsdale MN 55422 • tschofeneemail.com Carmen Tschofen is a contract historian with over 15 years of experience in providing history research, education and interpretation services to community agencies. This work includes National Register nominations, architectural surveys, school curricula, and web site development and content. Documents and Publications Architectural surveys: • Final Report on an Architectural Survey of the Staples and Mays Addition to Stillwater, Washington County, Minnesota. August 2005. • Final Report on a Historic Sites Survey of Standing Structures on North Cedar Avenue, Owatonna, Steele County, Minnesota.,July 2003. National Register of Historic Places nominations: ■ Oldenburg, Henry o., House. Carlton, Carlton County, Minnesota. 2006. • Little Falls and Dakota Depot, Starbuck, Pope County, Minnesota. 2006. • Canadian National Depot, Baudette, Lake County, Minnesota. 2005. • Sacred Heart Convent, Duluth, St. Louis County, Minnesota. 2004. • Virginia City Hall, Virginia, St. Louis County, Minnesota, 2003. • Ironton City Hall, Ironton, Crow Wing County, Minnesota, 2002. • Bishop's Block, Dubuque, Iowa, 1994. Education materials: • Granquist Family Inkractive Biograplg Profile. Curriculum and tour materials. Washington County Historic Courthouse. May, 2007. • Stillwater Interactive Biography Profiles. Curriculum materials and supporting artifacts. April, 2003. Available online at http://www.wchsmn.orgieducation/ • St Croix Valley Lumbering: A Curriculum Unit for the Stilh cater Area Schools. April, 2003. Available online at htip://www.wchsmn.orgieducation/ • Lives and Tunes: Fascinating People of Early Faribault. Educational website for students and teachers, 2002. http://www.faribault.org/history2 ■ Preserrrng Faribault's Past Architectural and social history website for general audiences. 2001. http://www.faribault.org/history • Guide Handbook Faribault Heritage Preservation Tours. 1999. • Hometown Hirto y. Looking at Faribaul4 Minnesota. 50-page student text, teacher's manual, traveling trunk. 1996. Journal contributions: • 'The Finest Warehouse West of Chicago': Bishop's Block in Dubuque," in Iowa Heritage Illustrate Summer, 1997, Vol. 78, No. 2. • "Buildings of Michigan" in The Public Historian,Summer 1994 (joint review of series). Carmen Tschofen 2667 Parkview Boulevard • Robbinsdale MN 55422 • tschofeneemajl.com somminummaviiilimmi Professional Activities • "History Day: Methods and Madness," Five -session seminar. Lighthouse Program, Spring Lake Park. 2005. • Invited speaker, Minnesota State Historic Preservation Conference, 1997, "Heritage Education Programming"; and 1998, "Developing Local History Education Programs." • Presenter, Blegen Conference for Minnesota History, "The Faribault Local History Education Project." March, 1997. • Session Leader, "Diversity of Interpretation in Historic House Museums," Midwest Museums Conference, St. Louis, 1993. Additional Professional Experience Preservation/Museum Consultant Tallgrass Historians, L.G. Iowa City, 1994 Conducted research and planning related to historic preservation and museum development. Assistant Director Brucemore, Cedar Rapids, 1992 Planned and administrated education and public programming at National Trust for Historic Preservation property. Developed site -related materials for guides, students and other educators. Served as liaison to community education organizations. Conducted research and assisted with grant applications and daily site management. Research Aide Minnesota Historical Society Conducted secondary and primary source research related to Public Programs for the Minnesota History Center. Assisted with planning of hands-on gallery activities and interpreter training materials. Historic Site Interpreter Minnesota Historical Society Interpreted social, political and material culture history for a variety of age and interest groups. Developed tours for special interest groups. Planned and conducted research related to sites. (Ramsey House, Split Rock Lighthouse, Minnesota State Capitol) Fulbright English Assistant Laaerberg Gymnasium, Vienna Researched, developed and implemented American language/culture/history curriculum for Austrian high school students. Created and implemented assessment tools for assistantship program. Established archive for English -language teaching materials. Education M. A., Folklore. Rotary International Scholar. B. A., German, surnma cum laude. Indiana University, 1990. Heidelberg and Vienna, 1988-89. University of Minnesota, 1987. Erin Dearborn Coryell enks House, 504 South Fifth Street Proposal for the City of Stillwater Heritage Preservation Commission City of Stillwater Public Education Program Stillwater Residential Heirloom Homes and Landmark Sites Website Submitted by: Erin Dearborn Coryell Dearborn Company 504 Selby Avenue no. 1 Saint Paul, MN 55102 651.325.7347 e1 in@dearborncompaDy.cQm www.dearborncompany.com DEARBORN September 14, 2010 Michel Pogge City Planner Stillwater City Hall 216 North Fourth Street Stillwater, MN 55082 COMPANY Re: Proposal for Phase 3 of Stillwater's Heirloom and Landmark Sites Program Dear Mike, Thank you for your time yesterday. Please let me know if there are any additional questions you may have. Project Work Plan Building from the earlier phases of the Stillwater Heirloom and Landmark Sites database, the Dearborn Company proposes to work with the previous consultant recommendations and studies and city planning staff to complete the inventory listings for the remaining 53 Landmark Houses and Sites. Knowing that a significant amount of previous research has identified priority sites for recognition, the Dearborn Company will assist with completing the inventories and add additional value by organizing the historical research available for any future preservation planning initiatives the City of Stillwater may undertake. In addition, the Dearborn Company will assist City staff with identifying ng historical themes and preservation planning concepts and tools that can advance the promotion of Stillwater's heritage. Architectural significance is abundant in Stillwater yet houses like the Brunswick House are under recognized for their historical merit. Aspects of Stillwater's heritage could be made more visible in a way that would increase public understanding of, and support for, long-term preservation planning initiatives. The Dearborn Company proposes to identify, document, and promote properties connected to important people in Stillwater's history, sites that represent Stillwater's legacy as a lumber town, pioneer heritage, and other chapters in the growth and development of Minnesota's first city. Brunswick House, 114 East Chestnut Street Dearborn Comnanv Pronosal to City of Stillwater. D. 1 With an extensive background in historical research and historic preservation planning, Erin Coryell, sole proprietor of the Dearborn Company, is well versed in the property inventory process and has worked with a variety of databases in Access, Excel and FileMaker Pro systems. For the third phrase of this project, the Dearborn Company will: • Present city staff with all of the historical documents used to research the property inventories. • Provide recommendations and process for the City to utilize these documents on the Heirloom and Landmark Sites web site. Certain restrictions may exist within the parameters of what is allowed with collection copyright issues for use on the web site but to promote new information from the historical research to be distributed to property owners will increase the visibility of the Heirloom and Landmark Sites program. In addition, this may provide a catalyst for future historical research and homeowner pride. • Assist City staff by providing a photographic documentation component with current exterior photographs that can be compared to historical photographs for use in future community outreach purposes and property documentation. O'Shaughnessy House 703 South Third Street Work Plan Timeline By the 10th day of each month during the course of the project, the consultant will submit a succinct summary and progress report to City staff detailing ` ng project work to date for use with the Heritage Preservation Committee. The consultant is also available for interim project progress meetings with City staff. October 6, 2010: Consultant begins research for project and meets with City staff to discuss inventory list and Access database entry procedures. By November 1, 2010: Consultant meets with Stillwater Heritage Preservation Commission. By November 15, 2010: Consultant develops content, attends and assists with facilitating an open house for owners of Landmark properties, City staff and others involved with project. Consultant assists with documenting public input. By December 1, 2010: Consultant will submit a list of property addresses and project description to the Minnesota Historical Society SHPO/Grants Office for the properties that are anticipated to be included in the inventory. Dearhnrn Comnanv Proposal to City of Stillwater. Dz. 2 By January 31, 2011: Submit sample inventory form to SHPO for review and approval. March 2011: Interim meeting with City of Stillwater staff to discuss inventory progress and findings. By April 30, 2011: Submit draft detailed inventories to SHP° and to Stillwater HPC. May 2, 2011: Present final product to Stillwater HPC and complete final consultant meeting. By June 1, 2011: Final draft of the detailed inventories will be submitted to the City of Stillwater. By July 12011: Final draft of the detailed inventories and director's report will be submitted to the Minnesota Historical Society Grants Office. The consultant will create and produce one master hard copy and a digital master of all material recorded and produced. A disc of all electronic information will be provided to the Heritage Preservation Commission. Seward House 416 South Fifth Street Description of Products to be Produced • Complete and detailed inventories for the remaining 53 Landmark Houses and Sites supplied to the City on a disc with all current photographic images along with any other relevant historical documentation that can be scanned so it will be available to assist the city staffwith future preservation issues that may evolve. Additional information for the 53 properties will include a complete citing of all sources used to complete the inventory as well as deed and liber number of each property. Each completed inventory will be verified and keyed to the City's address system as well as the State's historic resources inventory number. Data from the completed inventories will be delivered to Minnesota Historical Society in an electronic database format. Inventories will also be available on the City's website. • Completed Access database with data completed for each inventory. • A Google maps coding of each address will be provided using the address and a succinct property description (to be developed with City staff). Project Cost Work would be performed in a not -to -exceed contract of $ 15,000 with all work to be completed no later than July 15, 2010. / Dearhnrn Cmmnanv Pronosal to City of Stillwater. np'. 1 Statement of qualifications Erin Dearborn Coryell Erin Coryell received her Master's degree in historic preservation planning from Cornell University in 2004 and has worked in the historic preservation planning field for over a decade. She began the Dearborn Company, a woman -owned business, in 2010. Erin has worked with historic properties in the urban development, non-profit, and disaster -recovery sectors. Her most recent projects include a survey and analysis of historic buildings and economic development opportunities for disaster recovery in Palo, Iowa; creation of a series of Excel databases and resource guides for the Federal Emergency Management Agency's Region VII; a historic resource survey grant proposal on behalf of a nonprofit organization; and the role, of an assistant editor for an upcoming book on Minneapolis' Milwaukee Avenue. Erin meets the U.S. Secretary of the Interior's Professional qualifications Standards for history and architectural history. She currently serves on the board of Historic Saint Paul and is a peer reviewer for the Minnesota Legacy Fund. Her resume is included in this proposal. Designated contact person and project director: Erin Dearborn Coryell Dearborn Company 504 Selby Avenue no. 1 Saint Paul, MN 5510.E 651.325.7347 erin@dearborncompany.com Individuals who will carry out the proposed project development and their respective roles in the project: Erin Coryell will work as the primary person on the inventories and responsible for historical research, data entry and photography. Donald Empson, the previous historical consultant has been contacted. Depending the award of the contract and his other commitments, Mr. Empson may be available for targeted assistance and coordination. Information on a similar project completed by the consultant, including contacts who can be used for reference: As a work sample, I have included an inventory form for a recently listed National Register District to show an example of architectural research I have performed previously and demonstrates a completed inventory form. I have done a variety of historic survey and documentation in New York, Pennsylvania and Iowa. For the purposes of this project, my background and expertise is in historic preservation planning, especially in terms of historical research and community outreach would augment the historic resource work done to date. Although new to the region, I am very familiar ' ar with the staff and procedures of the Minnesota Historical Society as a Legacy grant reviewer and other projects. With great confidence, I will work with SHPO staff on the property inventories and will also work with City of Stillwater staff for the inventories and any other additional information to be included on the City's web site. I would relish the opportunity to work with a fantastic city like Stillwater! Dearborn Company Proposal to City of Stillwater, pg. 4 References Carol Carey Executive Director, Historic Saint Paul ccarey@historicsaintpaul.org 651.222.3049 I have worked closely with Carol Carey and Amy Spong (Saint Paul Heritage Preservation Commission staff member) on developing the Legacy grant proposal, scope of work and Request for Proposals for the city's current Historic Saint Paul Survey Project, a $ 75,000 architectural survey of three neighborhoods in Saint Paul, I am also a board member of Historic Saint Paul. Bob Mack, FAIA Principal, MacDonald & Mack Architects bobm@mmarchltd.com 612.341.4051 I am currently working with Bob Mack on a preservation planning reuse study for a historic mansion owned by the Minneapolis Community and Technical College in Minneapolis, MN. This involves leading community meetings and developing objectives for preservation planning. Dearborn Company Proposal to City of Stillwater, pg. 5 DEARBORN COMPANY Dearborn Company Work Samples and Resume Proposal for the City of Stillwater Heritage Preservation Commission City of Stillwater Public Education Program Stillwater Residential Heirloom. Homes and Landmark Sites Website ERIN DEARBORN CORYELL 504 SELBY AVENUE #1, SAINT PAUL, MN 55102 erin a®dearborncompany.com 651.325.7347 SKILLS • Meets the Secretary of Interior's Professional Qualification Standards in architectural history and history. • Over ten years of work experience related to project planning and management of historic rehabilitation and new construction. • Experience with federal, state, and private foundation grant applications and requirements. EDUCATION CORNELL UNIVERSITY -- ITHACA, NY Master of Arts in Historic Preservation Planning College of Architecture, Art and Planning • Recipient of Department Fellowship Awards. • Department Representative - Cornell Graduate and Professional Student Assembly Council of Representatives. BARD COLLEGE — ANNANDALE-ON- HUDSON, NY Bachelor of Arts in Art History • Merit scholarship awards for four years and completion of senior thesis on American lithography and print -making. JANUARY 2004 MAY 1999 EMPLOYMENT HISTORY DEARBORN COMPANY April solo —current Owner: Work with entities that are involved in the redevelopment of historic properties by providing expertise on historic preservation project planning, incentives available for historic properties, technical writing, and historical research support. Current projects include (but are not limited to): • Reuse Study of the Wells Center on Minneapolis Community and Technical College Campus for MacDonald & Mack Architects. • Administration of Christ Church Lutheran's Save America's Treasures grant. • Editor of a book (to be released) on the history of Minneapolis's Milwaukee Avenue and Seward West Neighborhood written by Robert Roscoe. ATCS, PLC (Cedar Rapids, IA; St. Louis, MO; Kansas City, MO; Greensburg, KS) July 2oo8—current Contract to Federal Emergency Management Agency's Long -Term Community Recovery (LTCR) Architectural Historian Level ICI: Work with federal, state, and local partners to guide long-term community recovery efforts for communities impacted by natural disasters in Region VII. • Part of inter -disciplinary team of architects, planners, and landscape architects who work directly with disaster - affected residents through public meetings and community events. • Assist with writing, editing and proofing for professional production of community plans for recovery and other federal publications. • Created a series of Microsoft Excel directories of federal, state, charitable giving and technical assistance programs for Iowa, Kansas, Missouri and Nebraska to aid development of recovery projects by impacted communities. The Resource Guide for Iowa can be found at: http:llwww.rio.iowa.govlcommunity recoverylcommunities.html • Responsible for a team of researchers and production schedule for the Resource Guides. PARTNERS FOR SACRED PLACES (Philadelphia, PA) October 2oo4 July 2008 Director, Philadelphia Regional Fund: Administered $2 million grant program for owners of National Register -eligible and listed religious properties. • Determined eligibility of potential applicants and provided technical assistance in areas such as determining National Register eligibility, developing a scope of work for large restoration projects, selecting architects and contractors, and applying to Save America's Treasures and other grant programs. • Responsible for oversight of all components of grant administration and procedures for grant -making, developed eligibility criteria for funding, assisted with application submission, managed local Advisory Committee and grant panel meetings to determine recipients. • Budget and reporting responsibilities to the State of Pennsylvania, foundations, donors and other financial supporters. PORTLAND FAMILY OF FUNDS (Portland, OR) August 2oo4--October zoom Writer, Tax Credit Applications: Prepared New Markets Tax Credit application to the U.S. Department of the Treasury. • Application resulted in an $11 million credit allocation for Bethany Square LLC, a mixed -use residential and commercial real estate project implemented by a community development corporation in South Central, Los Angeles. NATIONAL TRUST FOR HISTORIC PRESERVATION (Boston, MA) May 2ov4 August 2oo4 Writer, Case Studies: Researched and wrote ten case studies discussing the social, economic, and architectural challenges for the successful adaptive reuse of historic religious properties nationwide. • Case studies available on the Trust's Issues and initiatives --Historic Houses of Worship Reuse Case Studies— http://www.nationaltrust.org/issues/houses_of worship/success_index.html. HENRY MOORE, ASSET -BASED COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT TRAINER (Ithaca, NY) June 2003—August 2004 Researcher: interviewed urban planners and community organizers for the former Assistant City Manager of Savannah, GA to establish best practices for grass -roots neighborhood revitalization and community planning and publication through Northwestern University's Asset -Based Community Development Institute. CORNELL UNIVERSITY (Ithaca, NY) Graduate Student Assistant. Worked in the Department of City & Regional Planning. • Teaching assistant for ARKEO 220: Classical Archaeology Fieldwork. • Organizer for annual student and alumni preservation project at Bryddiffe Arts Colony, a property listed in National Register of Historic Places and recipient of a Save America's Treasures grant award. • As part of Fels Fund fellowship program, interned at Partners for Sacred Places in Summer of 2oo3. July 2002—May 2oo4 WALSH CONSTRUCTION COMPANY (Seattle, WA) August a000--June 2002 Project Administrator: On -site project administrator for the Holly Park/NewHolly HOPE VI Phase II Redevelopment, a 596- unit mixed -income and affordable housing development in South Seattle. • Oversaw local hiring program, prevailing wage standards, and paper -flow related to HUD project requirements. • One of first HUD and Seattle Housing Authority projects to use green construction methods and follow New Urbanism design practices. PINE STREET ASSOCIATES, LLC (Seattle, WA) May 1999--May 2000 Project Team: Represented developer/owner during the renovation of two local landmark buildings into high -end office, retail, and condominium space in downtown Seattle. • Coordinated contractors, construction permits, design standards, and project close-out requirements as a representative of the developer/owner to the commercial and office tenants. • Responsible for communication of design changes between tenant design and construction team, shell and core construction team, and Seattle Department of Planning and Development. PUBLICATIONS National Trust for Historic Preservation's Issues and Initiatives —Historic Houses of Worship Reuse Case Studies. Available at: www.nationaltrust.orgiissues/houses_of wo rs h i p/s u ccess_i n d ex. htm 1. "Saving Faith -Based Buildings: A New First Step to Community Public Participation" American Planning Association's on- line publication, The New Planner Journal, November 2003. ACTIVITIES Peer Reviewer, State of Minnesota Legacy Grants Program Board Member, Historic Saint Paul Board Member, Calvary Center for Culture and Community, Philadelphia, PA Board Member, Neighborhood Interfaith Movement, Philadelphia, PA December 2oo9—current April 2o10--current January 2o06--December 2oo9 April 2oo7---September 2008 BUILDING -STRUCTURE INVENTORY FORM FOR OFFICE USE ONLY DIVISION FOR HISTORIC PRESERVATION NEW YORK STATE PARKS AND RECREATION ALBANY, NEW YORK (518) 237-8643 UNIQUE SITE NO. QUAD SERIES NEG. NO. YOUR NAME: Erin Dearborn Coryell DATE: YOUR ADDRESS: 106 W. Sibley Hall TELEPHONE: (607) 255-4331 ORGANIZATION (if any): Cornell University Historic Preservation Planning Workshop ************************************************************************ IDENTIFICATION Tax Parcel No. 03-0009-061 1. BUILDING NAMES}: Ball --Millard House 2. COUNTY: Broome CITY: Binghamton 3. STREET LOCATION: 14 Johnson Avenue 4. OWNERSHIP: a. public [ i b. private [x] 5. PRESENT OWNER: Wilbur, John and Mary Louise ADDRESS: 14 Johnson Avenue Binghamton, NY 13905 6. USE: Original: single family residence Present: single family residence 7. ACCESSIBILITY TO PUBLIC: Exterior visible from public road: Yes [x] No[ ] Interior accessible: no Explain: private residence DESCRIPTION 8. BUILDING MATERIAL: 9. STRUCTURAL SYSTEM: (if known) 10. CONDITION: 11. INTEGRITY: 12. PHOTO: a. clapboard [ ] b. stone [ ] c. brick [ I d. board and batten [ j e. cobblestone [ ] f. shingles [x] g. stucco [x] other: composition a. wood frame with interlocking joints [ ] b. wood frame with light members [x] c. masonry load bearing walls [ ] d. metal (explain) e. other a. excellent [x] b. good [ ] c. fair [ ] d. deteriorated [ I a. original site [x] b. moved [ ] if so, when? c. list major alterations and dates (if known): continued, next page 13. MAP: 11 C. MAJOR ALTERATIONS AND DATES: Although it does not appear in the permit file, an addition to the northern side of the house is noticeable. 14. THREATS TO BUILDING: a. none known [x] b. zoning [ ] c. roads [ ] d. developers [ ] e. deterioration [ ] f. other : multi -family conversion concerns 15. RELATED OUTBUILDINGS AND PROPERTY: a. barn [ ] b. carriage house [ ] c. garage [x] d. privy [ i e. shed [ ] f. greenhouse [ i g. shop [ ] h. gardens [ i. landscape features: j. other: There is garage that appears on the property that was built after 1952. It is a simple, wood frame, ply wood sheeted two car garage that is painted to match the main building. 16. SURROUNDINGS OF THE BUILDING (check more than one if necessary): a. open land [ ] b. woodland [ ] c. scattered buildings [ ] d. densely built-up [ j e. commercial [ ] f. industrial [ ] g. residential [x] h. other: 17. INTERRELATIONSHIP OF BUILDING AND SURROUNDINGS: The residence is situated on a property measuring 50' x 125', originally Abel Bennett Location lot number 149. It is on the north side of Johnson Street, on the block between Chestnut Street and Millard Avenue. The house occupies the front half of the lot and is set back from the street on a slight rise, its front facade facing south. A garage stands on the west edge of the property, slightly behind the house. A driveway runs along the west side of the house, from the street to the garage. A yard surrounds the house on the other three sides, planted with grass, shrubs, and trees. The house is situated in a residential neighborhood, and adjacent buildings are houses of a similar period, on the same standard lot size, with the same setback from the street as well as comparable story height. 18. OTHER NOTABLE FEATURES OF BUILDING AND SITE (including interior features if known): The Ball -Millard House is a cross gable, vernacular Queen Anne house. The asymmetrical facade is two bays wide, with a one story porch and broken pediment return. The house contains a gable dormer on the front facade and hipped porch roof supported by Tuscan columns. Clad in shingles and adorned with shutters, the house closely resembles as a slimmer version of the neighboring 20 Johnson Street house. SIGNIFICANCE 19. DATE OF INITIAL CONSTRUCTION: 1914 ARCHITECT: BUILDER: Norman Millard 20. HISTORICAL AND ARCHITECTURAL IMPORTANCE: The Ball -Millard House is significant under National Register Criterion A for its association with Abel Bennett and the Bennett Location subdivision. Abel Bennett was Binghamton's first mayor and owned a large parcel of land west of the Chenango, a portion of which contained his farm. The land was subdivided in 1897 and sold over the next twenty years by the executors of his estate who sold lots in a careful schematic grid of 50 by 125 foot lots. The executors, Stephen Millard, his son-in-law, and Fred Bennett, his son, promoted the speculation and development of single and two family houses by selling the lots to investors and contractors who would either develop the property under deed stipulations or hold and resell the lots at a later date when the neighborhood had become more organized through the installation of a trolley car line. Through this plan, the neighborhood became one of Binghamton's early suburbs planned around and served by an electric car trolley. The route that ran to the subdivision was owned by West Side Street Railway Company. Constructed in 1887, the line ran from Main and Oak Streets along Oak, Leroy and Beethoven Streets. The route along Leroy was electrified in 1893 and was used by the residents of the neighborhood to commute to jobs that were typically located in the downtown section of Binghamton. In 1929, the competition with automobiles forced the owners of the rail network to sell their interests and three years later a bus route replaced the trolley lines. The 1914 Directory lists Frank J. Bali as one of the occupants of 16 Johnson Avenue. His occupation is listed as a manager of Binghamton Dry Goods and married to Jennie while living at that address. As the first occupant of the property, he typifies the working class and commuter residents of the neighborhood. The Ball -Millard House is also significant under National Register Criteria C as a period example vernacular Queen Anne architecture with a district of similarly designed houses, some even mirroring the pattern of the adjacent property. This style was popular between 1880 and 1910 with the common features of a two and a half story cross gable roof with a gable front, cornice return, shallow overhang, and an elevated one story porch with a street side entry. The Queen Anne style was increasingly popular during the turn of the century due to the ease of construction that resulted from standardized lumber sizes and balloon framing. The garage was built at a later date to fill the growing need for automotive transportation, thus signifying a further shift away from the neighborhood's origins as a trolley suburb. The house has high integrity and contributes to a potential Abel Bennett Location historic district. 21. SOURCES: Broome County Clerk's Offices, Binghamton, New York Deeds: Liber 247, page 183 notes the bequeathing of lots #146-150 to Norman Millard from the Bennett Estate. Liber 249/278 shows the selling of the property in September 1914 from Millard, N and F to Ball, Frank and Jeannie who hold onto the property until Liber 1053/805 when they sell it on 6/6/62. City of Binghamton Assessor's office file and building permit records 14 Johnson Avenue Directory Research, Broome County Historical Society, Library, Binghamton, NY, 1900-- 1920. The 1914 Directory lists Frank J. Bali as one of the occupants of 16 Johnson Avenue. His occupation is listed as a manager of Binghamton Dry Goods and married to Jennie while living at that address. 1913 Binghamton City Directory Published by Calvin -Kelly Directory Company Publishers. 174-176 State Street Binghamton NY 1913. 1914 Binghamton City Directory Published by Calvin -Kelly Directory Company Publishers. 174-176 State Street Binghamton NY 1914. 1915 Binghamton City Directory Published by Calvin -Kelly Directory Company Publishers. 174-176 State Street Binghamton NY 1915. Sanborn Map Company. Insurance Map of Binghamton, New York. 2 vols., 1951; Amended 1954, 1955, 1956. Sanborn -Perris Map Co., Limited. Sanborn Map of Binghamton, N.Y., 1891. New York: Sanbom-Perris Map Co., 1891. Sanborn -Perris Map Co., Limited. Insurance Map of Binghamton, Broome County, New York. New York, New York: Sanborn -Perris Map Co., 1898, updates, 1904, 1908, 1912. Sanborn -Perris Map Co., Limited. Insurance Map of Binghamton and Part of the Town of Port Dickson, New York. New York, New York: Sanborn -Perris Map Co., 1918, updates, 1926. Sanborn -Perris Map Co., Limited. Insurance Map of Binghamton and Part of the Town of Port Dickson, New York. New York, New York: Sanborn -Perris Map Co., 1918, updates to 1951. 22. THEME: Community Planning and Development Suburbanization 1865 — 1939 — Related to Transit y "C c 0 .N "V o 0 •� u c O d u E s i a) CL. _ t � 0 -c) - cd m cii co C L 03 ►� rn � 3 O C 0 C 13 7 0 a) c 0 L c 0 >3/4 v rt •0) d cd a) c 0 1-46 � s 0 L. cv L L L V0 C V a) 03 o . 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Balay, RA 110 East Myrtle Street, Suite 100 Stillwater, Minnesota 55082 (651) 430-3312 9117/10 City of Stillwater Attn: Michel Pogge 216 N. Fourth St. Stillwater, MN 55O82 Dear Mr. Pogge and Members of the Heritage Preservation Commission: Attached are proposal materials in response and in compliance with your RFP. Michael E. Balay, RA 8878 South Street Fishers, Indiana 46038 (317) 845-9402 Our architectural firm is committed to continued Historic Preservation in Stillwater, and has been actively supporting those efforts locally since 1990, as our record shows. We have historically researched many homes, buildings and sites in order to effectively carry out our architectural work and are familiar with all local, and the majority of state sources for research information. We consider joining the City of Stillwater and HP C team in foldng forward this Public Education Program as an excellent opportunity to apply our professional skills to these specific tasks, and products. We commit to delivering them within the $15,000.00 budget. Furthermore, if awarded this contract, our company commits to donating 10% of the consultant fee paid to the building fund for the Washington County Heritage Center Building Fund. Balay Architects requests your consideration for award of this contract. Mar S. S. Balay Mark S. Balay Architects, Supplemental Work Plan Outline 9/17/10 Project Services shall be provided in compliance with the organization and specification provided by the Client in Item 2. Project Description of the Request for Proposals, with the additional following items of further detailed planning: Exterior PHOTOGRAPHY shall be accomplished immediately upon award of contract so that winter appearances may be avoided. In all possible cases at least one historic photo will be sought out and included in the report with permission of the copyright holder. The Consultant shall attend every other HPC MEETING beginning in November in order to communicate regularly with theHPC. This is in addition to the written progress reports and meetings requested. A WORKING PHYSICAL AND ELECTRONIC FILE shall be established for each of the properties by 12/31/10 which will serve to contain original source copies of materials received and researched. These files shall be fully developed in the research phase which will be completed by 3/1/11 or earlier, and then compiled into the required submittals, surveys and electronic draft reports by the specified date of 4/30/11. A FOLLOW-UP MEETING of property owners shall be organized by the Consultant in June of 2011 in order to provide recognition of their landmark site status, completion of the surveying, and promotion of community -based heritage preservation at a location yet to be determined RESUME' -MARK S. BALAY, RA EDUCATION Ball State University College of Architecture and Planning Muncie, Indiana Degrees: Bachelor of Science in Environmental Design --1977 Bachelor of Architecture -1979 REGISTRATIONS Minnesota Architectural Registration, 1990 Wisconsin Architectural Registration, 1990 ASSOCIATIONS National Council of Architectural Registration Boards Washington County Historical Society Preservation Alliance Minnesota Stillwater Historic Home Tour 1991-2010 AWARDS 1994 Preservation Alliance of Minnesota Award 1998 Rivertown Restoration/ Residential Addition Award 1999 Rivertown Restoration/ New Construction Award 2001 Rivertown Restoration/ Residential Addition Award 2002 National Architectural Award of Excellence/ Renaissance Conservatories 1998/1999/2000/2002/2004/2007 Stillwater HPC Awards (Projects) 2009 HPC Preservation Award (personal contribution) REFERENCES Jeff and Julie Anderson/ Rivertown Inn 119 W. Chestnut St., Stillwater, MN 55082 (651) 439-4151 Karl Diekman 522 W. Oak St., Stillwater, MN 55082 430-8182 Brent Peterson Executive Director Washington County Historical Society 651-208-5734 MQl {,inQ Foss 741 Sterling Court, Mahiomedi, MN 55115*marxinsrfowegmall.cam*651.269,9326 Education Master of Architecture * Iowa State University *Ames, Iowa * May 2009 * 2nd-ranked M.Arch student Bachelor of Arts * Bethel University * St. Paul, Minnesota * December 2005 * Magna Cum Laude Major: Pre -Architecture (Studio Art -based); Minor: Spanish Skill Set Proficient with Microsoft Windows and Macintosh platforms •Highly skilled in use ofAutodesk Revit and AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office •Moderately skilled in use ofAutodesk Ecotect, Rhinoceros, Google Sketch -Up •Working knowledge of Adobe Dreamweaver, Macromedia Freehand, ArcG1S •Mufti -lingual - Spanish (fluent); Italian (intermediate) Wgrk Expecience Adjunct Assistant Professor * BETHEL UNIVERSITY * St~ Paun, MN *August 2010 — Present Teaching an Introductory art course, Digital Media, and providing tech support in the Design Center Graduate Architect * BALAY ARCHITECTS * Stillwater, MN * June 20 I 0 — Present Drafting and design on small residential & commercial projects Engineering Intern & Marketing Assistant * RAM ENGINEERING * Minneapolis, MN *June 2009 — Present Re -designed office entry and lobby, proposal coordination and management, website consulting, re -designed project portfolio, created CAD, GIS, and Illustrator drawings and figures, titlework database development, created marketing fliers, photography Outreach Support for Central Corridor Light Rail Transit * Subconsultant to METROPOLITAN COUNCIL from RANI ENGINEERING * St. Paul, MN * November 2009 — June 2010 Prepared PowerPoint slides, research and graphics for presentations, construction map development, weekly construction updates, created coloring pages for outreach events, Spanish translation Teaching Assistant * IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY *Ames, IA *Aug 2006 — May 2009 Taught Revit, Rhino, Photoshop, Illustrator and lnDesign to 1st semester architecture students architectural history speaker, led discussion groups, performed critiques, graded homework/exams Administrative Assistant * KIMLEY-HORN & ASSOCIATES * St. Paul, MN * Jan —Aug 2006 Office coordination during renovation, re -designed administrative work area, designed window etching, prepared project books for client review, technical editing of specifications and memos, prepared PowerPoint presentations, landscape architecture project experience, photography Architectural Summer intern * XERXES ARCHITECTS, INC.* St. Paul, MN * June — Aug 2005 Materials research, drew and edited drawings, onsite measuring, client outreach marketing, project portfolio and website management, Spanish translation for mixed -use proposal in Mexico, photography Summer Intern * PURCELL, INC, *White Bear Lake, MN * May — Nov 2004 Developed materials library, met with product vendors, marketing, onsite measuring, receptionist Volunteer Activities AIA Search for Shelter Charrette 2010 Participant - affordable housing weekend design charrette Habitat for HumanityYoung Professionals Network Minnesota Society for Architectural Historians (MNSAH) - presenter in Fall 2009 Student Symposium Preservation Alliance of Minnesota (PAM) - Intern, Magazine Designer &Archivist, Special Events Committee Awards 2009 A1A Certificate - 2nd ranked graduating MArch student 2009 Studies in Architecture & Culture Book Award - outstanding representative in research area 2007 J. J. Pilling Scholarship for Rome Study Abroad Program 2007 National Trust for Historic Preservation conference scholarship Mark S. Balay, RA n di an a p i 110 East Myrtle Street, Suite 100 Stillwater, Minnesota 55082 (651) 430-3312 9/28/10 City of Stillwater Attn: Michel Pogge 216 N. Fourth St. Stillwater, MN 55082 Dear Mr. Pogge and Members of the Heritage Preservation Commission: Michael E. Balay, RA v n d I 8878 South Street Fishers, Indiana 46038 (317) 845-9402 You have requested supplemental information in regards to our proposal of services. As you have requested, we reviewed the standards of professional qualification, consulted with the SHPO office, and are certain that our qualifications meet and exceed these standards. We have attached, further detailed educational and professional experience statements for both team members as supportive documentation. We have also provided original work product that is specific to our qualifications for your project. Our supplemental submittal includes some original materials, in the interest of a quick response to you and your committee. We would appreciate the return of these attachments when your evaluation is complete. Don't hesitate calling if you have any questions, or require additional information. We look forward to the possibility of joining the HPC in their continued efforts to promote local residential historic preservation awareness. Sincerely, ark S. Balay, RA Mark S. Balay Architects, Inc. 14,401, Martina Foss, Assoc.AIA Mark S. Balay Architects, Inc. Architecture, History and Preservation Coursework and Experience Mark S. Balay,RA Coursework at Ball State University 1974-E1979 American Architectural History World Architectural History Historical American Building Systems Survey of Lincoln Tower, Fort Wayne, Indiana H,A.B.S Research and Historical Survey Standards and Techniques Central Business District Survey and Reuse Study for Auburn Indiana 1976 Post 1900 Architectural History History of Urban Planning Historical Architecture of the British Isles Post Graduation related Professional Experience Restoration of the Texas Governor's Mansion and H.A.B.Survey Research and Drawings 1981 National Register Compliance Research and Documents for the Texas School Book Depository, Dallas, Texas 1982 Stillwater Specific Professional Experience 1990-present `River Town Homes A tour of Architectural Styles in Stillwater" Stillwater Visitors Guide 1997-1999 306-308 B. Chestnut Tax credit Rehabilitation Project with Part I and Part III certification Stillwater Downtown National Historic District Preservation Alliance State Award 1994 Stillwater Junior High School A Reuse Study 1992 Preservation Alliance Consulting Team Sponsored by the Stillwater Area Schools Rivertown Restoration Historic Homes Tour Architectural Descriptions 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995,1996, 2003, 2004 Detailed Local Historical Research of over 50 city of Stillwater residential properties in the course of project development Architecture, Art, History and Preservation Coursework Experience Martina Foss, Assoc AU Coursework at Bethel University 2002-2005 American Art History Art and Architecture of Spain (Independent Study) Art History in Spain Art History: Renaissance through Rococo Art History: 19th and 20th Century Europe Art, Literature and the Meaning of Sacred Modern Architecture (Directed Study) Western Civilization Coursework at Iowa State University 2006-2009 Drawing Studio in Rome Architectural History in Rome Architecture Studio: Historic Preservation & Adaptive Reuse Architecture Studio in Rome Cities of the Czech Republic History Seminar: Utopian Architecture (1700s to Present) Introduction to Historic Preservation Research in Practice (Historic Preservation Emphasis) Graduate Teaching Experience in the Architecture Dept. at Iowa State Universi History of the American City (2009) Survey of Western Architectural History I (2006) Teaching Experience in the Art Department at Bethel University Advisor for architecture and architectural history advisees (at present) Post -Graduate Experience Martina Foss, Assoc. MA Post -Graduation Research & Publications Martin House, Ames, IA — National Historic Register Nomination (2009-2010) Preparation completed 9/2010 — given to Martin Foundation for future use "Historic Depots — Adapting for Today" (2009) Article for the Nov/Dec 2009 issue of The Minnesota Preservationist, a bi-monthly magazine published by the Preservation Alliance of �I Minnesota "The Double -Tongued Enchanter" (2009) Paper presented at the Minnesota Society of Architecture Historians (MlTSAII) Student Symposium, and published as part of the permanent MNSAH archives. Martina Foss 741 Sterling Court Mahtomedi, MN 55115 * 651.269.9326 * martinafoss@gmail.com Full Curriculum Vitae Martina Foss 2002-20 l 0 Martina Foss 741 Sterling Court Mahtomedi, MN 551 15 * 651.269.9326 * martinafoss@gmail.com gducatioq 2009 Master of Architecture Iowa State University, Ames, lows 2009 AIA Certificate + 2nd ranked graduating M.Arch student 2009 Studies in Architecture & Culture Book Award - outstanding representative in research area 2007 Jeffrey J. Pilling Architecture Scholarship -- Rome Study Abroad Program award 2005 Bachelor of Arts in Pre -Architecture (Studio Art -based) and minor in Spanish (Magna Cum Laude) Bethel University, St. Paul, Minnesota Academic Agpolnt►tM►lis 2010-2011 Adjunct Assistant Professor, Bethel University, St. Paul, MN ART 105 Digital Media Design Center Technical Support Architectural Advising 2006-2009 2005 Department of Architecture, Iowa State University, Ames, IA Teaching Assistant Arch 221 History of Western Architecture I; Arch 230 Design Communications 1; Arch 420 History of the American City; Case Studies in Urban Infrastructure; Dsn S 102 Design Studio I Prepared and presented architectural history lectures, led discussion groups and test prep sessions, graded homework and exams, participated in student reviews, performed desk critiques with beginning design students, learned new design techniques and computer software to better teach Is' year architecture students about design, and managed digital image inventory for professors in Rome Department of Art, Bethel University, St Paul, MN Slide Library Assistant Organized, labeled and fled slides of artwork used in -lass by Art department faculty 2004-2005 Department of Modern World Languages, Bethel University, St. Paul, MN Lab Assistant and Tutor Tutored students in all levels of Spanish, supervised and assisted students in the Modern World Language lab Professional Associations American Institute of Architects — Minnesota Chapter 2010 Search for Shelter Design Charette partidpant Christians in the Visual Arts Installation Assistant for gallery shows at 2009 annual CIVA conference in St. Paul Minnesota Historical Society Gallery Attendant, Vatican Splendors exhibit Spanish translatorldocent Minnesota Society for Architectural Historians Presented in Fall 2009 Student Symposium Preservation Alliance of Minnesota Attended 2007 National Trust for Historic Preservation annual conference in the Twin Cities on scholarship 2009 Intern, Newsletter Archivist, Special Events Committee, Magazine Designer Ramsey County Historical Society Collections Assistant, St Paul Building Permit archives Valley Chamber Chorale Washington County Historical Society Martina Foss 741 Sterling Court Mahtomedi, MN 55115 * 651.269.9326 * martinafoss©gmail.com Special Events volunteer Graslugte & eot-Graduate Research 2009 2009 2009 2009 2008 "Historic Depots Adapting For Today" Short article published in the November/December issue of The Minnesota Preservationist, a bimonthly magazine for the Preservation Alliance of Minnesota: adaptive reuse and historic preservation of railroad depots in Baudette, Detroit Lakes, and White Bear Lake, Minnesota Martin House, Ames, IA National Register of Historic Places nomination preparation: researching and preparing nomination of / 920 craftsman, owned by a black family that opened the second floor as a boarding house for black university students when they were prohibited from living in campus dormitories (1920-1945); nomination materials given to Martin Foundation September 2010 for use at a later date Architecture and Music Propagation of Sound in Stephens Auditorium Case study of the auditorium at Iowa State University digitally modeling interior space and analyzing acoustical properties with Autodesk &coTec, analyzing material factors and physical form, and rating subjective factors by attending the Brahms' Requiem and Overture in the auditorium "Building Green in Northern Latitudes: Carbon Consideration in Cold Climates" Discussing global climate change with a focus on cold climate architecture: highlighting the role of the construction industry in carbon emission, noting climate factors in climate -friendly design, drawing out sped f cs in cold climate conditions, and analyzing a passive house in Duluth, MN, focusing throughout on Passive -Solar design strategies "The Double -Tongued Enchanter" Research stemming from course "Craft and Crafty Action — On the Relationship Between Creativity and Mischief': analyzing the tricky collaboration between client and architect in the design of the Guthrie Theater in Minneapolis; discovering an enchantment exchange between director Tyrone Guthrie and architect Ralph Rapson Presented research in Fall 2009 Student Symposium for the Minnesota Society of Architectural Historians 2007 "The `50-Year' Rule as a Thing of the Traditional Past Preserving the Recent Past" Analyzing the various viewpoints relating to the 50-year rule for National Historic Register listing and historic merit, and proposing to instead comply with a 30-year rule in an attempt to bolster recent past preservation efforts 2007 Adams House, Ames, IA Conceptual Adaptive Reuse Study of Adams House — "Prairie Ark": documenting existing house through drawings, writing narratives of history and experience, proposing new programming plan, designing custom furniture 2006 "Cerda's Inter-vias: Affecting New Pathways of Living in a Stubborn Barcelona" Ildefonso Cerda: pulling apart and piecing together the raid-1800s in Barcelona, the urban theory of urban planner Cerd&, and his strategy with the Eixample proposal; creating a utopian city through a city grid Undgrgraduate ReseArch 2005 Art and Architecture of Spain The Sacred in Everyday Materials — Senior Art Thesis Work 2004 Gottfried Semper Filippo Brunelleschi 2003 Frank Uoyd Wright Pei Santiago Galatrava Ralph Rapson Martina Foss 741 Sterling Court Mahtomedi, MN 551 15 * 651.269.9326 * martinafoss@gmail.com Exhibitions & Built Structures 2009 Cabin, South Sioux City, NE Design -Build Studio, team project, Spring 2009: designed and built small sleeping cabin for the Parks & Recreation Scenic Campground; made of curved, glue -laminated wood beams and columns, pre -cast concrete panels, steel brackets and tension cables, aluminum and fiber -reinforced plastic sheathing complete with curved, glu-lure wood sleeping pod with plywood bed platforms and curtains, landscape design, indoor -outdoor deck and fire ring 2008 2008 2007 2007 Boston New Media Library Exhibit, Iowa State University, Ames, IA Group exhibition from semester work in comprehensive design studio: Boston New Media Library project (digital vs. traditional print stacks, in combination with anemas and urban site constraints) done with partners, showing various examples of models, digital renderings, drawings and process work Rome Program Exhibition, Iowa State University, Ames, IA Group exhibition from semester work in Rome, Italy: Nolli map itineraries and partner -project maps, aqueduct - adaptive reuse design charettes, Perfect Work o f Architecture studies, Roma (gypsy people) site and cultural research re -,designing Italian, industrial design products, and sketchbooks on display Catalyst Exhibition, Des Moines Art Center, Des Moines, IA Studio exhibition in conjunction with local show images of site visits, mapping records, and garden tool analysis from Iowa farming and ethnographic research Architecture & Landscape Design Studio Exhibition, Iowa State University, Des Moines, IA Sernester-end studio exhibition: individual floor exhibits with a collage of drawings, ethnographies, models, artifacts, program statements, and renderings, all for 130-acre site plan, farming program and building design 2007 Bus Stop Shelters, Sioux City, IA Design -Build Studio, team project Summer 2007: designed two bus stop shelters made of folded steel sheets and plexi-glass, laser -cut with Purcell & Elmslie-inspired designs, and powder -coat -painted in neon blue and yellow 2005 Senior Seminar Thesis Exhibition, Johnson Gallery, Bethel University, St. Paul, MN Gray Matters (triptych installation) Foundational Thinking #2 (mixed media) Lack of Merry -Seat (particleboard and paint) Is God in the Bus? (digital print) 2005 2004 Senior Seminar Thesis Exhibition, 9th Street Entry Gallery, Bethel University, St. Paul, MN Foundational Thinking # 1 (temporary installation; tempera on concrete floor) The Space Between tls (triptych installation) Foundational Thinking #3 (mixed media) The Meaning of Sacred: A Journey (ink on graph paper and three-ring binder) Curtains Are Gone (charcoal, chicken wire and Japanese paper) Something from the Summer Exhibition, Johnson Gallery, Bethel University, St. Paul, MN Val's Dream (mixed media) Making Space (mixed media) History of a Wndow (mixed media 2004 Raspberry Monday, Juried Exhibition, Johnson Gallery, Bethel University, St. Paul, MN Gooseberry # 1 (mixed media) Historic Depots: Adapting for Today By Martina Foss, Intern, Preservation Alliance of Minnesota hen light rail projects constantly appear in news reports, it is hard to imagine that depots from our not -so - distant past were neglected or underused. In the last few decades, several historic depots in Minnesota have undergone great change; now being re -fitted for modern transportation use, display space for local historical artifacts, or other small-business ventures. The depots in Detroit Lakes, White Bear Lake and Baudette are prime examples. Detroit Lakes The Northern Pacific Passenger Depot in Detroit Lakes, a community 44 miles east of Fargo, North Dakota, is a station on the Empire Builder Line from Chicago to Seattle. Built in 1908, the depot was designed by architect John Skooglun in the Mission Spanish Revival style and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1988. Over the years, the depot's name was changed to the Burlington Northern Depot, and later the Amtrak Depot. After renovation in 2008 by the people of the local Ojibwe community, the depot became White Earth Transit Station. The White Earth Nation partnered with the Minnesota Department of Transportation, committing to restore the depot to its original splendor. The cost of the project was about $575, 000 the Federal Transit Authority appropriated the funds to the tribe in 2005. New elements in the building include an upgraded electrical system and a sustainable geothermal heating and air conditioning system. Besides functioning as the Amtrak and Jefferson Bus Lines hub, the depot houses a coffee shop with wireless internet, a public -use conference room, two Native American shops, and display space dedicated to White Earth history, The people of the White Earth Nation can now share their history and culture within the rehabilitated depot in Detroit Lakes. White Bear Lake Another Northern Pacific Depot, the depot in White Bear Lake was built in 1935 to replace a frame depot that was demolished to make way for the expansion of Highway 61. White Bear Lake was an important stop on the line between St. Paul and Duluth, positioned just 10 miles northeast of St, Paul. The building was used for passenger service until the 1960s, when it was converted for freight service. In the 1980s the depot became storage space until the City of White Bear Lake purchased the property and building to restore the depot's original features. The Depot Our mission is to preserve historic finishes and maintain them for the future. 651.207.5878 www.FreshAirFinishers.com Restoration Committee, led by Carroll Mattlin, worked from 1991 to 1993, opening the Depot in 1993 as the new home for the White Bear Area Chamber of Commerce and the White Bear Lake Area Historical Society's Depot Museum. The interior was reconfigured to provide more private office space, and the freight room was re -purposed for exhibit space. The museum exhibit space extended to the Northern Pacific Caboose, which also occupies the site. The 1914 caboose was restored to its 1940s appearance. In 2001, the Chamber of Commerce moved out of the depot, allowing the historical society to add a resource library, offices and a gift shop. Baudette The Canadian National Railway built the Baudette Depot in 1923. Located in Lake of the Woods County near the Canadian border, Baudette was a stop on the line between Winnipeg, Manitoba and Thunder Bay, Ontario. After it was abandoned in 1985, community members organized the Depot Preservation Alliance (DPA) to support the preservation and re -use of the landmark depot. Because of a need to house an artists' co-op and provide space for an annual Art Guild show, the DPA bought the depot for $1.00 in 1997. The DPA registered the depot on the National Register of Historic Places in 2005, and plans have been made to re -purpose the space as an artisans' marketplace, offices and exhibit space, With the help of Northwest Minnesota Regional Sustainable Development Partnership and the Center for Sustainable Building Research (CSBR) at the University of Minnesota, the DPA put together a plan Tel: 651.290 0977 www.106group.com The 106 Group Supporting historic preservation in Minnesota Archaeology Architectural History Historic Preservation Interpretive Planning The White Bear Lake Depot and boxcar, now home to the White Bear Lake Area Historical Society's Depot Museum. for sustainable development and re -use of the Baudette Depot. CSBR created a detailed proposal which included re -developing a neighboring brownfield site and re -invigorating community interaction with Baudette's Main Street, the street the depot sits on+ The new floor plan features an area for display cases in the main entry, two office space layout options, and artist workshop features. The proposal also brings special attention to moisture control issues in the building and includes native vegetation in the landscape plan. In 2006, the structure of the Baudette Depot was stabilized and conversion of the second floor into an apartment began. The DPA has sought grant support for the project, receiving money from the Minnesota Transportation History Network Grants Program in ri/I CC .411111411.1111b. 2007 and from the Minnesota Historical Society in June of 2009. The DPA requested funding from the Laura Jane Musser Fund to support transportation exhibit planning, and from Artspace to develop the workplan for the artisans' marketplace. Currently, the proposed work is in the architectural review phase. The Preservation Alliance of Minnesota recognized the DPA with a 2008 Preservation Award for Advocacy. The group also received first place in the Minnesota Community Pride Competition at the State Fair in 2009, in the category "Entrepreneurial Culture & Support" in small towns in Minnesota. Contact MI for free, expert advice on all dspeC is of masonry restoration and renovation. team International Masonry Institute 312 Centrral Ave. SE, #334 • Minneapolis, MN 55414 i 12i 332-2214 • obigelow@imiweb.org • www.imiweb.org Building Description Narrative The Martin House is a craftsman -style bungalow built in 1920. From the time it was built, Archie and Nancy Martin intended that their home be shared with students renting rooms on the second floor. Because of this modified residential, architectural program, the house is unusually spacious for homes of its era. The two-story bungalow has an almost square plan and a very simple arrangement. The kitchen, dining and living areas occupy the bulk of the first floor. The remaining area contains ample storage, a 1/2 bath and two large bedrooms. The second floor unique fills out every square inch of space out to the edges of the roof gables. One large, full bath and three large bedrooms with accompanying closets make up the occupied space. The house is wood -framed and clad in horizontal board siding, which is painted white. There are three structural bays on both axes, although the window placement can easily fool the eye. The roof is a series of different planes, with one large gabled roof from front to back, typical of farmhouses or craftsman style, pitched roofs. A second, upside- down "V" shaped, pitched roof crosses the gabled roof along the opposite axis. There are also two auxiliary roofs, accommodating "bump -outs" in the house's plan. Overall, the exterior of the house is typical for craftsman examples of its day. The horizontal board siding is cleanly detailed without ornament, the windows are simply framed, and a minimal, timber beam structure holds up the gabled roofs. The white siding is complemented by the stucco along the base of the house, and particularly at the front on the porch. The stucco has a course texture and has good color variation in its "salt and pepper" appearance. The front facade is characteristic of the craftsman bungalow. The widely overhanging gable forms a large porch, which is supported by two massive piers, made of stucco - covered brick and clay tile and small concrete slab elements. The stucco and concrete detailing continues into the beam structure above, supporting the roof with gentle curves. When turning to the east facade, 4-inch vertical, wooden boards emphasize the corner structure. Almost directly adjacent to this comer is the small living area bump out. The wall bumps out about one foot, and as a result this building mass has its own roof structure because the primary roof only overhangs about two feet. This is the most distinct feature along this elevation. Approaching the south facade, there is a small deck and stairs connected to the alley - side entrance. These lead directly into a small entry porch, which was clearly built at the same time as the house given that the structure is clad in the same materials and detailed exactly the same. Like the living area bump out on the east facade, the porch has its own distinct, slanted roof. The west facade is clearly set back from the property line —this helps to make the distinction between the business next door and the house itself. The elevation of this side of the building is relatively plain (as compared with the others), having a regular slew of punched -out windows. Upon entering through the front door, one is greeted by a quite spacious, main living area. The only element that separates the space is a set of craftsman -style, dark stained wood, built-in cabinets topped with boxy columns. They are accompanied by a large hutch -buffet in the dining room side of the living space. All built-ins are in remarkably good condition. The walls are the original plasterboard, and the floors hardwood. Both are found throughout the house. From the dining room one can enter the kitchen, where there is another set of original built-in cabinets, painted white. The floor is black -and -white, checkered vinyl that does not date to the period of first use. in the far comer there seems to be a pantry; it is likely that this small room, with its own window, was used for the ice box and pantry food storage when the house was first occupied. Beyond the kitchen there is a small pass - through that leads through a set of doors to the aforementioned back entry porch. It is fully enclosed, though not heated. Both spaces have the same vinyl flooring as the kitchen. A door from the kitchen leads down to the basement. It is unfinished, with exposed insulation in the wood framed floor above and a concrete slab as its floor. There are a number of small egress windows and there is also access to the cellar (and yard). The basement contains the house's central heating system, utility access, laundry machines and a 3/ bath. The bathroom fixtures are open to the main area of the basement and appear original to the house. Returning to the main floor, there is a small 1/ bath along the west side of the house. This bathroom is in very good condition and even has its own window. Adjacent to the bathroom is the stairway threshold and access to the two, main floor bedrooms. There is also a small hall closet. The first bedroom has two entries, one from the pass -through space near the kitchen and the primary one near the stairs. Like other living areas, it has the dark trim detailing, plasterboard walls and hardwood floors. The second bedroom holds a corner position in the house and does not contain a closet. Because it lacks a closet, and because its door is a set of French doors, it is probable that this room may once have been a small sitting or hobby room. The doors are definitely original to the house; most others are as well, but time has taken its toll, and some have been damaged when the locks were replaced. The stairway to the second floor has massive comer posts and solid balusters. The stairs are in good condition, though the carpet runner should be replaced. The floor area of the second floor is not unlike the plan of the 'Westly", a Sears Catalog house from the 1920s. Similarly it has three spacious bedrooms, but in the Martin House, each has a definitively different rectangular shape. However, like the Westly, each room has its own closet, and that closet has a window. These small rooms are like the walk-in closets of today. What makes this house different from the Westly is that each room has two or three closet spaces, some of which are extensions into the space beneath the eaves. This is particularly interesting because there are no small doors that normally cover crawl spaces: the threshold is a finished seam, and even has trim around it in some cases. The second floor bathroom is quite large, but what makes it unique is that it also has a walk-in closet with a window and an extension closet beyond. The bathroom itself has an original, fixed, porcelain sink and a red shell, clawfoot tub. The tub is in fair condition, and the flooring is the same vinyl found elsewhere in the house. Based on the condition of the structure, the Martin House retains historical integrity. All the original trim, flooring and wooden built-ins remain and are in good condition. Any alterations, such as a new roof and replacement toilets have been necessary for the upkeep of the house and do not compromise the architectural character of the house. The finishes of the house further promote its integrity. It is clear that when they built house, Archie Martin and his sons practiced a high level of workmanship. They took special care to finish the hardwood floors, plasterboard walls and trim throughout their home, as well as build in all the craftsman details in furniture and stairway elements. Planning the size of their home was especially important — they came up with a home that does not have any cramped or small spaces, but instead has a spacious plan. The detailing on the outside of the house is sometimes a bit unusual (i.e. placement of the windows non -uniformly), but each edge is finished with the same care. The front porch is a key feature for the house with its massive, boxy piers and the gently curved beams. The porch floor, however, has seen better days — much settlement has occurred there. This could easily be rebuilt without compromising the original character. The house maintains a strong craftsman presence on Lincoln Way. Originally, the home was part of a small cluster of houses on the outskirts of town. Since that time, Ames' commercial and retail district has grown up around the house, such that the house faces the district on the west, east and north facades. To the rear are some other homes from the same era and other apartment buildings from more recent years It has remained intact despite the various building types developing around it. The Martin House has maintained its program, and this is an identifying feature in the argument for its integrity. The house will likely continue as a rental property for some time. Because of this, the house has seen more than its fair share of "wear & tear" over the years. However, over time the renters have respected the features most characteristic to the Craftsman style, and they utilize the spacious living areas, bedrooms and closets just as the Martins intended. It has remained a haven for student renters, and is currently occupied by five Iowa State University students. Photo image 1. Image size (for 4" X 5" prints) must be 1600 X 1200 pixels at 300ppi (pixels per inch) or larger. For 5" X 7" prints, the image size must be 2048 X 1536 pixels at 300 ppi or larger. 2. Digital image will be saved in 24-bit (or larger) color format 3. Electronic image will be both taken and saved as an uncompressed .TIF (Tagged Image File format). Significance Narrative The Martin House pays a significant role in two main categories: education and ethnic heritage. it provided the space for Archie and Nancy Martin to make a difference in their community. The Martin family, one of few black families living in Ames in the 1910s, used their home as housing for black students that could not live in Iowa State College housing. As the students stayed with the family, Archie made several efforts to penetrate the university system and change the rules about segregation in the dorms. His efforts inside and outside of his home challenged the racial rules at Iowa State University, encouraged black students to be successful and graduate from college, and contributed greatly to the equal rights of blacks in Ames, which set the precedent for diversity tolerance in years to come. Before the Civil Rights Movement, the Iowa State College dorms were segregated. In order to live in the dorms, black students had to contact other prospective students to find roommates. This was a very difficult task, and as a result many of the black students could not live in campus housing. At that time, a few students approached Archie and Nancy Martin, who then decided to open up their home to black students in need of housing. Having both been born into slavery, they felt it their duty to offer these students a place to live. They not only offered the second floor of their home to the students for living, but they also cooked their meals, required them to diligently study, and took the opportunity to be good mentors to them. Pauline Martin said of her grandparents, "they just encouraged [the students] to do the best they could; they gave them a good home atmosphere. They taught us that education was the best way to get ahead." It is evident here that the Martins valued education enough to pass it along to the students they mentored and their own children. In fact, their daughter, Nellie Martin, lived nearby and also housed six female students over the years, following the example of her parents. The Martin House essentially became a boarding house for black students attending Iowa State University between 1920 and 1945 (check exact dates with Martin Foundation). The three bedrooms on the second floor housed six to nine students at a time. During this period, about # male students rented rooms from the Martins, (check numbers — they are conflicting —14, 20, ?) A number of the students graduated with honors and went on to become professionals in various fields. For example, Samuel Massey worked on the Manhattan Project while residing at the Martin House, was awarded the NAACP Freedom Fund Award, and earned a Lifetime Achievement Award from the White House Initiative in 1988. In addition, he was the first black person to teach at the Naval Academy. Another student, James Bowman, became the assistant superintendent of the Des Moines Public Schools. it is also important to mention that when George Washington Carver came to lecture at Iowa State, he would always stay at the Martin House, Just like the students, he too was denied access to room and board on campus when he visited. Outside of the house on 218 Lincoln Way, Archie Martin worked to gain equal rights to campus housing. While Archie and Nancy could lodge several students, it became clear that after World War I many more black young people hoped to attend the university. Archie took it upon himself to approach Iowa State's president, Raymond A. Pearson (tenure 1912-19126) about the issue. After the first discussion, black students continued to report that they still were experiencing difficulties in obtaining campus housing. Archie persisted over the years in pursuit of equal rights to campus housing, and eventually succeeded. While it is unclear exactly when Archie Martin found success, black students slowly found more campus housing available to them, under the supervision of President Pearson, and eventually the residence halls integrated completely in the late 1940s or early 1950s, The Martins have left an important mark on the community of Ames and Iowa State University. In 2002, Archie and Nancy were honored by the city with a brick pier bearing the likeness of the couple cast in bronze. It is one in a collection of commemorative piers found throughout the Ames downtown area. In 2004, one of the newest dorms on campus was renamed to honor the Martins. Martin Hall now stands as a reminder to students and the community of the great efforts the Martins made to support black students. Iowa State University Vice President of Student Affairs, Tom Hill, remarked, "It really documents the presence of African Americans in the history of this institution. It recognizes the Martins for doing an outstanding job and meeting a need that wasn't being met." it seemed only fitting that a residence hall on campus be named to honor the Martins for their struggle to support black students in need. Archie and Nancy Martin valued education. For them, that meant they needed to support black students in their attempt to study at Iowa State College by providing housing. They designated the second floor of their home as a boarding house for these students, and they took them in as if their own children, keeping a strict household, providing meals, and engaging in mentoring relationships. Archie also took responsibility to challenge the campus housing policy; his efforts lead to a slow integration of residence hails, and therefore opportunities for minority students to live on campus. They promoted equal treatment for all people, and they found strength through the promotion of education. 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Balay Architects Neal Casey Stillwater Area Economic and Development Corp. Charles Leer Charles Leer & Associates Stuart E. MacDonald MacDonald and Mack Architects Joan Mathison Hometown Futures Ann Pung-Terwedo City of Stillwater Karen Rose Stillwater Area Schools Stephen S. Russell City of Stillwater Tim Stefan Stefan Associates Robert Vogel Preservation Alliance of Minnesota Scott Wende Architecture, Urban Design, and Community Planning Stillwater Junior High School Reuse Study Contents Executive Summary Alternatives .� ... 2 Recommendations 3 Introduction 5 Concept S Study Purpose , 5 Consulting team 6 Chronology Stillwater Junior High, West and East Wings/ Washington Elementary School 11 Background/Summary of Existing Conditions 15 Historic Overview 15 Historical Significance 16 Existing Conditions 18 Issues 19 Alternatives and Recommendations 23 Alternatives 23 Recommendations . 24 Cost Analysis for Operation and Rehabilitation 29 Operating Expenses: West Wing 29 Cost of Rehabilitation: West Wing 29 Strategic Plan September 1992 —August 1993 33 Stillwater Junior High School Reuse Study Appendix A: Architectural Plans ., *,.. 37 Appendix B: Reuse Potential for the Washington School 39 Appendix C: Zoning Regulations for the Stillwater Junior High 41 Appendix D: Evaluation of Federal Relief Educational Facilities.. 43 Description and Significance 43 National Register Requirements ..... .......44 Appendix E: Estimated Demolition Costs ....., ,....... 45 1 Stillwater Junior High School Reuse Study Executive Summary On June 12, 1992, the Reuse Consulting Team met at the West Wing of the Stillwater Junior High School to evaluate the build- ing and determine potential uses for the property. Located on Pine Street across from the historic Washington County Court- house, the building includes classroom facilities, an auditorium, gymnasium, and swimming pool. The entire complex will be vacated by the Stillwater Area Schools in late 1993 when the current High School will be converted into the Junior High. During a three day consultation process, the team inspected the site and examined the condition of the building. Interviews were conducted with individuals familiar with the issues impacting the site and a variety of potential users. Although the West Wing was the focus of the study, the East Wing Fand the Washington Elementary School were also reviewed. This final report was prepared in order to develop recommenda- tions for the potential reuse of the school, and to assist the Stillwater Area Schools, the City of Stillwater, and other inter- ested individuals and organizations in planning for the future of the building. Stillwater Junior High School Reuse Study Alternatives After analyzing the resulting information, the consulting team developed the following alternatives: 1. Demolition Stillwater Area Schools would demolish the West Wing and sell the associated property. 2. Single -function reuse This alternative assumes that the West Wing would be uti- lized for a single use only, such as a new type of academic facility. 3. Mixed -function reuse This alternative assumes that the West Wing would be uti- lized by several users for a variety of functions. Compatible uses for the building could include the following: A. Community education/recreation facility B. A center for studio and performing arts C. Office space for nonprofit and social service organiza- tions D. Classrooms and physical education facilities for private providers. 4. Do nothing This alternative assumes that a reuse is not actively investigated or found; however, the building would not be demolished and maintenance would be performed in order to prevent any deterioration of the building fabric. The West Wing circa March 1946 2 Stillwater Junior High School Reuse Study Recommendations After carefully considering the various issues and possible uses for the West Wing, theconsulting team recommends Alternative 3: Mixed -function reuse. Demolition (Alternative 1) was not recommended because the building is structurally sound and there is strong community support in favor of preservation and reuse. The building is of local historical significance and continues to serve as a promi- nent visual landmark. In addition, demolition costs could be extremely high. Single -function reuse (Alternative 2) was not the initial recom- mendation, although it is considered a feasible option. However, relatively few uses of this type were suggested during the reuse process. Mixed -function reuse (Alternative 3) was selected because it offers the highest potential for utilizing the school building to its optimum capacity. A remarkable variety of uses were suggested during the interview process including facilities which could meet recreational, educational, cultural, and social needs in the community. By selecting the proper combination of users, the community could best be served by the project and the financial viability of reuse is greatly enhanced. Both Alternatives 2 and 3 assume that ownership would remain in public hands or be transferred to a nonprofit organization. The cost of rehabilita- tion is such that a private owner simply cannot be attracted to the project. The West Wing (left) and the nearby Washington County. Courthouse Stillwater Junior High School Reuse Study Do nothing (Alternative 4) was not recommended unless Alterna- tives 2 or 3 are not implemented in the foreseeable future, in which case the building should be secured and maintained. Fortunately, the West Wing will not be vacated for another year, allowing an ideal time period in which to convene a task force to further explore the possibility of adaptive reuse of the building. This will allow adequate time to gather additional information, review financing options, develop architectural plans, market the facility, and acquire commitments from potential users. This process will allow the School District and the City of Stillwater to reach a well thought-out decision concerning the West Wing by September 1993.1 4 Introduction Concept Study Purpose Stillwater Junior High School Reuse Study Preservation consultation teams provide expertise in architecture, finance, and reuse to the owners of vacant and sometimes threat- ened historic buildings. As a part of its program, the Preservation Alliance of Minnesota, a nonprofit, statewide organization, coordinates the activities of consulting teams, directs their on -site investigations, and prepares reports based upon the findings of the teams. The teams are composed of professionals including a principal investigator, preservation architect, an economic con- sultant, and a development specialist. This program is patterned after the Preservation Advisory Services Team (PAST) devel- oped by the Midwest Regional Office of. the -National Trust for Historic Preservation. Entrance to the Gymnasium School District #834 of Stillwater, Minnesota, has planned a new Senior High School which will be open in the fall of 1993. The construction of this new facility results in the closing of three existing school buildings: one elementary school and the East and West Wings of the _Stillwater Junior High. The objective of. this study is to identify practical possibilities of adaptive reuse for the West Wing of the Stillwater Junior High School. 5 Consulting team: Stillwater Junior High School Reuse Study Rolf T. Anderson President Preservation Alliance of Minnesota P.D. Box 582804 Minneapolis, MN 55458 Mr. Anderson is the President of the Preservation Alliance of Minnesota and he served as the Principal Investigator for the Stillwater Junior High School Reuse Study. He also serves as a consultant for the State Historic Preservation Office of the Minne- sota Historical Society. His projects include the National Register Nomination for the Minneapolis Warehouse Historic District and studies on State Park Rustic Architecture and Federal Relief Construction in Minnesota. Mr. Anderson was the Principal Inves- tigator for the Joyce Estate and Tettegouche Camp Reuse Studies. Mark S. Balay Architect Mark S. Balay Architects 122 N. Main, Suite B Stillwater, MN 55082 Mr. B al ay founded his firm in Dallas, Texas, in 1976, where he practiced as a design architect for 10 years. Originally raised and educated in the Midwestern state of Indiana, he made a business relocation to the Minnesota/Wisconsin area. He has a professional background including corporate architecture, retail design, and historical research. Mr. Balay has completed projects that include adaptive reuse of local commercial and residential properties. Neal Casey Executive Director. Stillwater Area Economic and Development Corporation (SAEDC) 423 South Main Street Stillwater, MN 55082 Mr. Casey is the Executive Director of the Stillwater Area Eco- nomic and Development Corporation (SAEDC) representing Stillwater, Oak Park Heights, Bayport, Lake Elmo and Stillwater, Baytown and Grant townships He is a retired vice-president of corporate marketing of Elierbe Becket Architects and Engineers. 6 Stillwater Junior High School Reuse Study Charles Leer Development Consultant Charles Leer & Associates, Ltd. 400 Third Avenue North Minneapolis, MN 55401 Mr. Leer is a real estate developer and consultant specializing in the area of adaptive reuse. He is also a lawyer and real estate broker. Mr. Leer's projects in the Minneapolis Warehouse Historic District, all of which have won design awards, include the Guthrie's Laboratory Theater, The Minnesota Opera Center and Ruby's Cabaret. Mr. Leer is a graduate of Dartmouth Col- lege and New York University School of Law. Stuart E. MacDonald Architect MacDonald and Mack Architects, Ltd. 712 Grain Exchange Building Minneapolis, MN 55415 Mr. MacDonald is a restoration architect and a partner in the firm of MacDonald and Mack Architects which specializes in historic properties. His firm was responsible for the restoration of Split Rock Lighthouse and the William Gray Purcell House. Mr. MacDonald participated in the Joyce Estate and Tettegouche Camp Reuse Studies. Joan Mathison Comprehensive Community Development Consultant Hometown Futures 4418 W. Lake Harriet Parkway, Suite 204 Minneapolis, MN 55410 Ms. Mathison is a partner in Hometown Futures, a consulting firm specializing in economic development within the context of historic preservation. Her clients have included the National Main Street Center and the State of Minnesota Department of 7 Stillwater Junior High School Reuse Study Trade and Economic Development, as well as a number of com- munities throughout the state. Ms. Mathison managed the Main Street program in Fergus Falls and served as executive of the Hastings Chamber of Commerce, a National Main Street city. Ann Pung-Terwedo City Planner City of Stillwater Municipal Building 216 N. 4th street Stillwater, MN 55082 Ms. Pung-Terwedo has been the city planner for Stillwater for five years. She serves on the Heritage Preservation Commission of • Stillwater and is the project director of the Downtown Historic Survey which will lead to the designation of downtown Stillwater on the National Register of Historic Places. Karen Rose School Board Member School District #834 1875 South Greeley Street Stillwater, MN 55082 Mrs. Rose has served on the District #834 School Board since 1984. She and her husband, Dr. Tom Rose, have raised their two children in the Stillwater community. In her professional life Mrs. Rose has been a registered nurse, a public health nurse, and, in addition to her long service on the school board, she is a volunteer at the Stonebridge Elementary School. She is also a wildlife artist. 8 Stillwater .Junior High School Reuse Study 1 l Stephen S. Russell, ACIP Community Development Director City of Stillwater Municipal Building 216 N. 4th Street Stillwater, MN 55082 Mr. Russell has served as Community Development Director for Stillwater for six years. Previously he was the Associate Planner . T for the . cities of Capitola and Santa Cruz, California. Tim Stefan Architect Stefan Associates 807 N. 4th Street Stillwater, MN 55082 Mr. Stefan has practiced architecture in Minnesota since 1986. He is a member of the Stillwater Heritage Preservation Commis- sion. His experience in historic building renovation includes the adaptive reuse of the former Minnesota Historical Society build- ing, Burrels Warf, a mixed -use complex in London, England, and various commercial structures in Stillwater. Robert Vogel Vice -President Preservation Alliance 270 Brimhall Street St. Paul, MN 55105 Mr. Vogel is the Vice -President of the Preservation Alliance of Minnesota. He is an historical geographer and the President of Robert C. Vogel and Associates, a cultural resource consulting firm specializing in history, archaeology, and preservation planning. Mr. Vogel is the Historic Preservation Planner for the City of Cottage Grove and has served as the principal investigator for many cultural resource studies. He has authored a variety of books,. articles, reviews, and technical papers. 9 Stillwater Junior High School Reuse Study Scott Wende Architect Architecture, Urban Design and Community -Based Planning 4719 30th Ave. South Minneapolis, MN 55406 Mr. Wende has practiced as an architect and urban designer for the past 18 years. His experience has ranged . from regional urban design and transportation projects to community and neighborhood planning issues. Past architectural work has ranged from restora- tion and adaptive reuse to new commercial and residential construction. He has developed and presented participatory design models and implementation methods for community development. Mr. Wende has also initiated, developed and presented conferences and workshops for state, local, and community groups on commu- nity -based design process. • 1a Stillwater Junior High School Reuse Study Chronology Stillwater Junior High, West and East Wings/Washington Elementary School 1850 Under Minnesota Territorial law, the Stillwater School District was established and became District #1. 1862 After Minnesota became a state, the Stillwa- ter School District was the first to be formed by the State Legislature. 1869 Central School was built on the east side of Third Street at Pine. This wooden structure was later torn down and the material was used to build the Schulenberg School. 1873 Lincoln High School, Stillwater's first high school, was built at North Second & Laurel. 1887 A new high school was built on the west side of Third Street at Pine. 1921 The Tozer Memorial Foundation, estab- lished through the will of David Tozer, a local lumberman, donated $75,000 to the City of Stillwater. The city in turn gave the money to the School Board which allocated the funds to build a high school gymnasium. 1922 A $150,000 bond issue was passed to build an addition to the Stillwater High School. The gymnasium and auditorium buildings were funded. 1923 The school district held the formal opening of the gymnasium and auditorium buildings. 1927 The classroom section of the West Wing of the Junior High is completed. 11 Stillwater Junior High School Reuse Study February 1937 Dr. Fred Engelhart, Professor of Educational Administration, University of Minnesota, characterized the school buildings in Stillwa- tery as "the worst in the state." A survey of the local situation was made by a class of gradu- ate students of the University directed by Dr. Engelhart. April 1937 President Roosevelt called for lists of pre- ferred Public Works Administration projects. Captain R.A. Radford, regional PWA direc- tor, left for Washington to personally appeal to Harry Hopkins for release of funds for Minnesota. October 1937 The official PWA offer to the School Board was received. The offer included a grant of $203,985 to be used in the construction of two new school buildings: the Washington Elementary S chovl, and the Junior High School located on the east side of Third Street at Pine and now known as the East Wing of the Junior High. A bond issue for $247,500 was approved by a 12 to 1 vote thereby assuring that the funding would be complete. 1938 The Washington School was completed, replacing 4 other school buildings. 1939 The East Wing of the Stillwater Junior High was completed. 1949 The Gymnasium Improvement Plan for the West Wing of the Junior High was made possible by a $120,000 donation from the Tozer Foundation. The plan called for the expansion of the existing gym and the addi- tion of a swimming pool. The additional 12 Stillwater Junior High School Reuse Study auditorium seating provided a facility that could benefit the entire community as well as the school population. 1957 A fire caused $250,000 in damages to the Stillwater High School. 1960 The new Stillwater High School was built at 525 West Marsh Street. 1991 The construction of a new Stillwater High School at the intersection of County Road #5 and Highway #36 begins. Plans are made by the Stillwater Area Schools, with the assistance of the City of Stillwater, to implement a Reuse Study of the three vacated school buildings as a result of the new school opening in 1993.0 13 Stillwater Junior High School Reuse Study Background/Summary of Existing Conditions Historic Overview The Stillwater Junior High School is a combination of structures built over a 20 year . period on both sides of Third Street at Pine. Schools have long been associated with these sites beginning in 1869 with the construction of Central School (now razed) on the east side. Together with the old Baptist Church, a variety of older homes, and the Historic Courthouse built in 1867-69, they comprise historic streetscapes with strong associations to the community. The first building constructed on the site which we now call the West Wing was the High School built in 1887. This Ro- manesque Style building was later destroyed by fire in 1957. During the 1920s the building was extended to the west by three major additions until a complex was formed which occupied the entire block. These surviving additions include the gymnasium designed by Stebbins and Haxby and completed in 1923 with a $75,000 grant donated by the Tozer Memorial Foundation, the auditorium built in the same year, and classroom facilities constructed above the auditorium in 1927. Architecturally, these additions feature Medieval Style characteristics such as stone window surrounds and a parapet with crenellations. The Depression Era brought the construction of two new school buildings in Stillwater through the assis- tance of the Public Works Administration (PWA), the major construction agency of Franklin Roosevelt's federal relief programs of the New Deal. A $203,985 grant facilitated the construction of the Washington School in 1938 and the East Wing of the Junior High in 1939. Both buildings were designed by the firm of Corwin and d Holm and were con- structed in the Modems Style which was typical of the period. The Old High School circa 1888 15 Stillwater Junior High School Reuse Study Historical Significance Another federally sponsored project was the completion of a mural around the stage of the auditorium in the West Wing in 1937. This project was sponsored by the Federal Art Project of the Works Projects Administration which utilized unemployed artists to provide works of art for public buildings throughout the state. The mural depicted industry, the arts, agriculture, and education and was completed by Muriel Ibling. The last major change to the West Wing occurred in 1949 and once again involved the Tozer Foundation which donated $120,000 in order to expand the gymnasium and construct a swimming pool. WPA Auditorium Mural by Murial Iblir�g Prior to the Reuse Study, the historical significance of the East and West Wings and the Washington School and their potential eligi- bility for placement on the National Register of Historic Places had not been determined. However, it was believed that an initial assessment of these buildings should be made as part of the study. An examination of the West Wing has led to the conclusion that the building's rather minimal stylistic features probably preclude the structure from being considered architecturally important. 16 1 i 1 Y Stillwater Junior High School Reuse Study PWA Plaque in the lobby of the East Wing However, additional research may yield information about the building's significance in the context of the history of education in Stillwater. The building's association with the Tozer family may also be of historical interest. A very important artistic feature is the large mural in the auditorium by the WPA Federal Art Project. The mural paintings and other works of art from the federal art programs have received considered attention in recent years and any long range plans for the West Wing should include the restoration of the mural, which has been painted over. This initial evaluation of the West Wing has concluded that in the absence of additional research, the building may not be eligible for the National Register of Historic Places; however, it certainly appears to be a locally significant structure. Both the East Wing of the Junior High and the Washington School were projects by the Public Works Administration. The historical importance of such structures has been evaluated in a study conducted by the State Historic Preservation Office of the Minnesota Historical Society entitled, `Federal Relief Construc- tion in Minnesota, 1933-1941," This study outlines the registration requirements which a building must meet in order to be listed on the National Register. Both schools are intact and relatively unaltered examples of such projects and appear to meet these requirements (See Appendix D). The Washington School in particular, which still retains its original windows on the principal facade, possesses an unusually high degree of architec- tural integrity. In addition, both buildings are rare examples of the Moderne Style in Stillwater. 17 Stillwater Junior High School Reuse Study Existing Conditions The East and West Wings of the Junior High and the Washington School are all considered structurally sound and will continue to be occupied until late 1993. At that time the Junior High will shift to the vacated Senior High. Although the Reuse Team is focusing specifically on the West Wing, a recent offer to purchase the East Wing has become a major issue in the reuse discussion. Cub Foods would like to purchase the East Wing and use the building as their corporate headquarters. They are also willing to purchase the West Wing and have suggested donating it to the City of Stillwater for a community center if there is an interest on the part of the city. A key issue is the company's need for additional parking space, either on land associated with the West Wing or at an additional' site, and this matter needs to be successfully resolved before a sale could be completed.• Stone panel on the gymnasium identifying architects Stebbins and Haxby 18 Stillwater Junior High School Reuse Study ISSUES The process established by the reuse study team for identifying issues consisted of a series of on -site interviews. The study team, with assistance from the City of Stillwater and School District 834, selected interviewees with diverse interests and viewpoints. The primary purpose of the interview process was to allow community leaders and representatives of groups with a special interest in the disposition of the West Wing property an opportu- nity to speak candidly to the issue. A secondary purpose was to provide study team members with a `feel" for the Stillwater community's reaction to the community center reuse scenario. An informal but confidential interview process was used to allow each person interviewed to define their own particular concerns, and to encourage open and equitable exchanges between interviewees and team members. The issues raised during the two-day interview process were reviewed by the study team. A process of evaluation, discussion, and consensus building was used to refine, combine, add to or eliminate issues. The following paragraphs discuss the issues in general terms. Issues have been framed as questions addressed to policy makers. No attempt has been made to rank issues as to priority. The East Wing circa 1938 19 Stillwater Junior High School Reuse Study Should the School District sell the Junior High School (East and West Wings) to Cub Foods? Cub Foods has made an offer to purchase both buildings with the condition that the West Wing be donated for public use as a com- munity center. The District wishes to end its involvement with both buildings, which will not be vacated until 1993. Any demoli- tion costs are expected to be high. Finally, both the city and the School District appear anxious to retain Cub Foods as a corporate citizen in Stillwater. Should the City of Stillwater assume ownership of the West Wing? The city is uncertain about assuming ownership of the West Wing and its role in such a project. However,_ the city is committed to the preservation, protection, and use of its historic buildings and actively supports private sector development of economically viable properties, and, therefore, should be looked to as a potential partner in any reuse project. Is the West Wing historically significant and worthy of preser- vation? The West Wing has not been determined eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places although it may be locally significant. In addition, there appears to be widespread community support for preserving and reusing the building, which is an estab- lished and familiar feature of the neighborhood. What are the design issues involved in reusing the West Wing? The building itself appears to be structurally sound and well maintained. Considerable work may be needed to bring it up to code and meet accessibility requirements. However, based on the selected uses it is possible that interior modification may be mini- mal other than handicap access. Reuse of the building for residential or office uses would require substantial modification if all interior spaces are converted. 20 Stillwater Junior High School Reuse Study How will reuse of the West Wing affect the surrounding neighborhood? Parking is the primary concern among city officials and neigh- borhood residents. If Cub Foods moves into the East Wing, part of the West Wing property may need to be used for employee parking, leaving only a limited number of parking spaces for West Wing users. While several neighbors have come forward publicly in support of reusing the West Wing, there are those who prefer demolition of the school building and converting the land to residential use or to open space. Is reuse of the West Wing economically viable? This is the core question to be asked in evaluating the merits of any of the reuse scenarios. Any reuse may require a substantial investment, and operating costs must be taken into consideration. The building is poorly suited for private development, either as office space, housing, or for commercial purposes. Competition with existing business enterprises was also cited by several of those interviewed as a negative factor in assessing the West Win g' s redevelopment potential. The array of public and non- profit agencies and organizations which have expressed an interest in using a rehabilitated West Wing may need to develop partnerships and explore funding sources, ■ 21 Stillwater Junior High School Reuse Study Alternatives and Recommendations Alternatives After analyzing the issues affecting the West Wing, the Reuse Consulting Team examined a wide range of alternatives from demolition to the sale of the building to a private owner. How- ever, the complexity of the building and the requirements of rehabilitation limited the number of options. For example, hous- ing was not considered a particularly viable alternative. Attention focused on uses which could best utilize the broad range of facilities found within the building. Ultimately, the following options were developed for consider- ation: 1. Demolition Stillwater Area Schools would demolish the West Wing and sell the associated property. 2. Single -function reuse This alternative assumes that the West Wing would be utilized for a single use only, such as a new type of aca- demic facility. 3. Mixed -function reuse This alternative assumes that the West Wing would be utilized by several users for a variety of functions. Compat- ible uses for the building could include the following: A. Community education/recreation facility B. A center for studio and performing arts C. Office space for nonprofit and social service organiza- tions D. Classrooms and physical education facilities for private providers 4. Do nothing This alternative assumes that a reuse is not actively investi- gated or found; however, the building would not be demolished and maintenance would be performed in order to prevent any deterioration of the building fabric. 23 Stillwater Junior High School Reuse Study Recommendations Alternative 1 Demolition was not recommended because the West Wing is well- built and structurally sound, and reuse of the building is financially feasible. In addition, there is unusually strong community support for the preservation and reuse of the building. With few excep- tions, those people interviewed by the reuse team, including nearby residents, expressed their belief that the building is an asset to the community. Even those individuals who doubted the historical importance of the West Wing felt that the visual presence of the structure was an important aspect of the streetscape. While the West Wing may not be eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places, it remains a locally significant structure in Stillwater. Another disincentive for demolition is the high cost of removing the building and clearing the site, which could easily exceed $500,000. Even if the building were removed, the land would have an extremely limited value in the private market. riiiiiroyeerg giat-4,4111to." " 11,1111610,“ Irritrailll 11111;4r:11 h. The West Wing circa 1923 24 Stillwater Junior High School Reuse Study Alternative 2 Single -function reuse of the West Wing was not the initial recommendation of the reuse consulting team although this may be considered a feasible option. However, relatively few single uses were suggested during the course of the interview process. A K :12 charter school was one proposed option of this type, although this group welcomed other recreational and community uses for the building. Alternative 3 Mixed -function reuse of the West Wing was selected by the reuse team because it offers the highest potential for utilizing the school building to its optimum capacity. A remarkable variety of compatible uses were suggested during the interview process, including programs and facilities which could meet recreational, educational, cultural, and social needs in the community. By selecting the proper combination of users, the community would benefit and the financial viability of the project would be greatly enhanced. The central location of the building was also consid- - A contemporary view of the West Wing 25 Stillwater Junior High School Reuse Study ered an important asset for mixed -function reuse. The suggested uses for the building were generally divided among the following categories: A. Community education/recreation facility Programs might include an early childhood program, an expanded day program in adult education, an aquatic program for children, an aquatic and aerobic day pro- gram for seniors, a family literacy center, alternative junior and senior high schools, and a place which could meet juvenile and teenage needs for recreation, attention, and diversion. B. A center for studio and performing arts The St. Croix Arts Task Force recently recommended the formation of an area -wide arts council, increased govern- mental support for the arts, and an increase in arts education opportunities. The task force also recom- mended that an arts center should be established in Stillwater which would offer performance, studio, and exhibition space, and a film. theater. C. office space for nonprofit and social service organiza- tions A significant number of agencies and organizations were suggested as potential users of the West Wing. These included several social service organizations which provide youth and family programs as well as groups like the United Way and the American Red Cross. A study was completed in 1989 which investigated the concept of a shared facility for social and community services in the St. Croix Valley. D. Classrooms and physical education facilities for • private providers A nearby private school expressed an interest in leasing classroom, auditorium, and gymnasium space in the West Wing. 26 .1 Stillwater Junior High School Reuse Study Moderne style detail from the East Wing Alternative 4 This alternative assumes that nothing will be done because a reuse is either not actively investigated or found; however, the building would not be demolished and maintenance would be performed in order to prevent any deterioration of the building fabric. The consulting team also reached the following conclusions: • Ownership of the West Wing will need to remain in public hands or be transferred to a nonprofit agency. A private developer will not be attracted to the project because of its high conversion costs and complex layout. • The City of Stillwater may be the logical facilitator of the reuse project although it may not be the final owner of the property. Cooperative partnerships may be required for the project, with, forexample, the HRA. Tax increment financ- ing or borrowing from existing increments might also be necessary, 27 Stillwater Junior. High School Reuse Study • Stillwater Area Schools and the City of Stillwater should be congratulated for their foresight and interest in exploring the possibility of reuse long before the building will be vacated. As described in the Strategic Plan, this will allow an ideal time period in which to convene a task force to study the adaptive reuse of the building. This will provide an opportu- nity to gather additional information, review financing options, develop architectural plans, market the facility, and acquire commitments from potential users. This process will assist the School District and the City of Stillwater in reach- ing a well thought-out decision concerning the West Wing by September 1993.11 28 Stillwater Junior High School Reuse Study CostAnalysisfor Operation and Rehabilitation Operating Expenses: West Vying* Cost of Rehabilitation: West Wing Operation and Maintenance: $ 76,120** Fuel/Electricity: 39.144 $115,264 or $1.77 per sq ft* * * * Based on the figures by Anderson/Dale Architects from December 1988 * * It is not known whether this figure includes insurance *** It was assumed that the West Wing contains approximately 65,000 square feet. These costs are broken down based on functional areas of the building. Thus, the work could be completed in several phases in order to extend the expense over a period of time. These costs include all new mechanical and electrical systems, a sprinkler system, and new windows and rest rooms. (If new heating, ventilation, and cooling systems are installed, the Power Plant could be removed.) The building will meet all requirements for safety, egress, and handicap access based on the 1992 Americans with Disabilities Act. In order to provide handicap access and meet safety codes for egress, the area between the auditorium and the gymnasium would be enclosed. A stairway and elevator would be installed in the south end and a stairway with rear access to the north. This would greatly reduce the cost and complexity of installing these features in the existing structure and would create a large atrium space. 1. Construct New Circulation Core ............................ $91�,i� (Approximate area of 5,400 square feet at an assumed cost of $150 per square foot plus an assumed elevator cost of $100,000) a. Enclose the area between the Auditorium and Gymnasium. b. Create a main exterior entrance on the build- ings' north side. c. Provide a skylight roof. 29 Stillwater Junior High School Reuse Study - ENTRY COURT STAIR TOWER Plan for the proposed circulation core STAIR TOWER ELEVATOR 30 Stillwater Junior High School Reuse Study d. Install an elevator at the south end of the circula- tion core to service all floor levels. e. Install stair towers at the north and south ends of the circulation core. 2. Renovate the Auditorium........................................$3�D,1 (Approximate area of 16,E square feet at an assumed lump -sum cost of $300,000) a. Repair or replace theatre equipment. b. Provide wall, floor and ceiling finishes and investigate the feasibility and cost of restoring the WPA-era mural. c. Install seating. 3. Renovate Two Floor Levels above the Auditorium..............................................$�54,1� (Approximate area of 16,600 square feet at -an assumed cost of $40 per square foot) a. Revise non -load -bearing partition locations, as needed. b. Provide wall, floor and ceiling finishes. 4. Renovate the Gymnasium and Pool . .......................$775,000 (Approximate area of 31,000 square feet at an assumed cost of $25 per square foot) a. Remodel gymnasium service and entry areas. b. Repair pool. c. Remodel and downsize locker rooms and create new multi -purpose spaces). d. Provide wall, floor and ceiling finishes. Total........................................................................,..,. $2,649,000 (Average cost per square foot = $38) Note that the above costs do not include the following: Site work and associated demolition Asbestos removal ($215,000-$275,000) Contingencies (assume 25%) Professional Fees (assume 10%) Parking (200 stalls at $6,000 per stall = $1,200,000)■ 31 Stillwater Junior High School Reuse Study The West Wing circa 1938 32 :1 1 Stillwater Junior High School Reuse Study Strategic Plan September 1992 —August 1993 The consulting team recommends that the Stillwater School District and the City of Stillwater adopt a strategic plan to be implemented during the 1992-93 school year, the last year the East and West Wings are scheduled to be used by the district. Such a plan, which should give decision -makers ample time to thoroughly consider the reuse potential of this historic commu- nity resource, is critical before making anyfinal decisions about the disposition of the West Wing. Although the findings and conclusions reached by the consulting team, based on the best information available at this time, sug- gest there may be a range of adaptive reuses of the property and therefore preservation is warranted, clearly more study is needed before proceeding with a project. At a minimum, the district and the city need architectural plans of the current structure and any proposed renovations, construction .cost estimates, operating cost projections, commitments from potential users, and commit- ments from financing sources. A well -conceived and executed strategic plan ought to provide this type of information and give the district and the city a solid basis for a final decision. The West Wing circa 1928 33 Stillwater Junior High School Reuse Study At the core of the strategic plan would be a special task force comprised of representatives of a cross-section of the community. The interviews conducted by the consulting team revealed a strong interest in preserving the buildings among a wide range of local groups and individuals. Some noted that this may be an opportu- nity for a unique cooperative undertaking. To facilitate cooperation and investment in the project by the many elements of the Stillwa- ter community, the task force should include representatives from the following areas: • Governmental Bodies —the school district, the city, Wash- ington County, the Housing and Redevelopment Authority and other appropriate governmental agencies; • Private, Nonprofit Organizations —United Way, Red Cross, St. Croix Arts Task Force, philanthropic foundations, Stillwa- ter Area Economic and Development Corporation, and other interested organizations; • Business —Cub Foods, mortgage bankers and others with financial expertise, real estate and tax lawyers, architects, educators, local merchants, real estate brokers and local corporations; and • Neighborhood Residents The mission of the task force would be to compile and analyze information about the possible adaptive reuse of the facilities and to make recommendations to the school district and the city. The task force should include enough members to provide broad repre- sentation and to reasonably allocate the work load and yet not be so large as to be unwieldy. The task force ought to have access to clerical staff as well as the city's economic development staff and a budget sufficient to retain design and real estate professionals to help complete its work. 34 Stillwater Junior High School Reuse Study The specific steps to be taken under the strategic plan could be as follows: September 1992: School district and city select special tax force members, set task force budget and schedule meetings for the next 12 months. October 1992: Task force retains architect to provide information required in determining appropriate adaptive reuse of facilities; architect's first job would be to prepare "as -built" plans of the facilities and three-dimensional working model; architect's next job would be to determine cost of general building code compliance, particularly handicap accessibil- ity and environmental clean-up. November - December 1992: Task force reviews various reuse alternatives, identifying costs and benefits of each approach and how it might be financed; task force makes preliminary findings as to the optimum reuse option and submits written report to the school district and the city. January 1993: Task force presents preliminary findings in a "town meet- ing" format with the public invited to comment; presentation should include enough graphic materials, including functional diagrams and an architectural model of the proposed reuse, to permit the public to "see" the project; presentation should also include a report on the feasibility of financing the project. February - April 1993: Task force incorporates changes to plans for reuse based on public input and prepares package of materials onproject for presentation to potential users and funders; presentation materials should include reasonably detailed plans, architec- tural model, construction cost estimates, projected operating costs, and annual/monthly cost to users; task force seeks preliminary commitments from users and funders. 35 Stillwater Junior High School Reuse Study May 1993: Task force presents to the school district and the city a written report on feasibility of optimum reuse project, including preliminary commitments from potential users and funders; the school district and the city decide whether project is acceptable and, if so, on what terms and conditions. June - August 1993: Task force, with the help of the city's economic development staff, seeks to secure final and binding commitments from potential users and sources of financing/funding; task force completes its work by submitting final report to the school district and the city. If all goes according to plan, by August 1993 the basic groundwork for a project should be in place, Of course, the task force is likely to encounter situations that may delay the process: for example, existing building conditions may be worse than anticipated; key potential users may drop out; changes in the tax laws may require rethinking the proposed financing structure. However, there is also the possibility that a consensus on adaptive reuse may emerge early on in the process, accelerating the above schedule, and leaving more time to deal with the inevitable problem areas. The key is to set concrete and reasonably attainable goals for the task force and then let the task force take the lead.0 36 Stillwater Junior High School Reuse Study Appendix A: Architectural Plans GYMNASIUM (SWIMMING POOL BELOW) AUDITORIUM -1 r' t 1 1 • 3., r- _ . t- r—t ' r t ✓ _-J i r --r N First Floor Plan Plans adapted from construction drawings by Rose & Harris, and Stebbins & Haxby, dated June 5,1922, and from drawings by Eugene D. Corwin dated May 1,1950. 37 Stillwater Junior High School Reuse Study CLASSROOMS Second Floor Plan 38 Stillwater Junior High School Reuse Study Appendix B: Reuse Potential for the Washington School Although the primary focus of the Consulting Team was an evaluation of the reuse potential of the West Wing, the team also toured the Washington School. This building was analyzed in terms of its reuse potential and a comparison was also made with. the West Wing. The building is an excellent example of an educational facility constructed through the sponsorship of a federal relief program of the Depression Era, namely the Federal Emergency Administration of Public Works, commonly known as the Public Works Administration (PWA). For this reason and because the building is a rare example of the Moderne Style in Stillwater, it appears to be eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places (See Appendix D). While many school buildings from the period have been dramatically changed through additions and alterations, the Washington School remains in remarkably original condition, including original windows along the principal facade. The building also features finely crafted detailing such as the auditorium entrance, various built-ins, and even decorative ceramic tile around the drinking fountains. Washington School 39 Stillwater Junior High School Reuse Study It was the conclusion of the Reuse Consulting Team that the Washington School can easily lend itself to adaptive reuse because of its straightforward design and structural integrity. The building has a private market value and could attract a developer, unlike the West Wing due to its complex layout and high conversion costs. The Washington School is well -suited for many of the uses discussed for the West Wing and could also be used for housing.• 40 71 Stillwater Junior High School Reuse Study Appendix C: Zoning Regulations for the Stillwater Junior High For zoning purposes, the East and West Wings of the Stillwater Junior High are located within a Public Administrative Office District. The following regulations apply to these sites: 1. PURPOSE To provide a district for public, semi-public uses and of- fices. 2. PRINCIPAL PERMITTED BUILDINGS AND USES In the Public Administrative Office District, the following buildings and uses and their accessory buildings and uses are permitted: a. Administrative offices b. Medical offices c. Group day-care d. Schools - public, private, business and technical, studios for arts, crafts, photography, music and dance e. Public uses - library, post office f. Churches and other places of worship 3. PERMITTED USES BY SPECIAL USE PERMIT In the Public and Administrative Office District, the follow- ing buildings and uses and their accessory buildings and uses may be permitted by Special Use Permit: a. Single family, duplex and multi -family residential uses subject to RCM regulations b. Hospitals, convalescent hospitals and nursing homes 4. USE DETERMINATION Any other use or service establishment determined by the City Council to be of the same general character as the foregoing uses and which will not impair the present or potential use of adjacent properties may be permitted by Special Use Permit. 41 Stillwater Junior High School Reuse Study 5. GENERAL REGULATIONS a. Maximum height of building: Principal building use: 2 stories, 35 feet Accessory building: 1 story, 20 feet b. Minimum lot area: 10,000 square feet c. Setbacks: Front - 30 feet Rear - 25 feet Side - 20 feet Corner side - 20 feet d. Additional requirements: All parking areas for three or more cars adjacent to residentially zoned land shall be setback a minimum of ten feet and landscaped to screen the parking area from the residentially zoned land.. 42 Stillwater Junior High School Reuse Study Appendix D: Evaluation of Federal Relief Educational Facilities This appendix represents a summarized portion of a study by the State Historic Preservation Office of the Minnesota Historical Society entitled, "Federal Relief Construction in Minnesota, 1933-1941." It describes the importance of educational facilities constructed by the federal relief programs of the Depression Era and the requirements which must be met in order to list such buildings on the National Register of Historic Places. This criteria could be applied to the East Wing of the Junior High and the Washington Elementary School in order to determine their historical significance. A Description and igni lcancc Education Facilities represent one of the most important property types frorxi the Depression era. In fact, educational building construction was the leadingproject type of the Public Works Administration. In Minnesota, the PWA sponsored the construc- tion of 252 educational buildings or additions. Similarly, the Works Progress Administration built 216 schools or school additions and improved an additional 1,001 buildings. -j t1 Educational Facilities are historically significant for their asso- ciation with the social, political, and economic impact of the Great Depression and the development of the various federal relief programs which were responsible for their construction. Educational Facilities represent one of the most frequently constructed property types of the Depression Era and one which impacted all areas of the state, from large urban centers to remote rural communities. Modern and complete facilities were pro- vided which often replaced inadequate, unsafe, and dilapidated buildings. Buildings were erected which included facilities considered essential in a modern educational program, such as auditoriums, gymnasiums, libraries, science laboratories, art and music rooms, and home economics and industrial arts facilities. Educational Facilities are sometimes plain, utilitarian brick buildings which lack architectural distinction. Yet, many well - designed buildings were constructed which include the both the prevailing styles of the day as well as unique architectural ex- .J 43 Stillwater Junior High School Reuse Study. pressions associated with specific work programs, such as the Works Progress Administration. The programmatic requirements for such programs often resulted in the use of native building materials, which feature irreplaceable labor intensive methods and finely crafted detailing. National Register Requirements 1. The construction of an Education Facility should have been financed through a grant or loan from the federal government, or federal funds should have been utilized for materials, labor, or supervision. 2. Construction should have been completed by the end of 1941. 3. Due to the large number of surviving resources, one of the following criteria should also be applied: a. An Educational Facility should be eligible under Na- tional Register Criterion A by representing a particularly important project through the size and scope of the work involved, or by the number of people employed; or the project should represent a significant contribution to the community by providing a new and modern- building which offered programs, community services, or a physical environment which were previously unavail- able. b. An Educational Facility should be eligible under Crite- rion C for incorporating the distinctive characteristics of a type, period, or method of construction, or represent the work of a master, or possess high artistic values. This criteria may be met if a building is constructed with finely crafted indigenous materials. 4. A building should possess integrity of location, design, materials, workmanship, and association, and should be without substantial alterations. original materials and promi- nent features should remain intact, and any alterations should be modest in scale without impacting or obscuring major facades, elements, or design features. For example, a school with a modem addition may be considered eligible if the integrity of the original construction is not impaired.■ 44 Stillwater Junior High School Reuse Study Appendix E: Estimated Demolition Costs The following cost estimates for demolition of the West Wing were provided by the School District in a report dated June 12, 1992. It is not known whether these figures were provided in- house or by an outside consultant. Estimated cost for asbestos removal: $215,000-275,000 Fuel tank removal .., ...... 20,000 Demolition of the West Wing .. 250.Q®, Total ■.s••..•••.•.••••.•.•••••.a.•••••1•...••..........$485,000-545,000 It is suggested that these figures should be considered at the low - end range and perhaps a second estimate should be obtained from a qualified demolition contractor. It is difficult to estimate the cost of asbestos removal/abatement although perhaps a figure is available from the cost estimates for the East Wing. In addition, the figure of $250,000 for demolition may be low based on the substantial construction of the building. Another issue which may not have been addressed is the rather significant cost of providing adequate fill for the site in the event the building is demolished. It is possible that demolition could cost up to $10 per square foot, which might bring demolition costs closer to $700,000EU SI M 1 N H E S 0 T A 1997 Visitors Guicie OWfl/ 9rarniesi A Tour of Residential Architectural Styles in Stillwater he majority of significant resi- dential construction in Stillwater was accomplished in the nineteenth century, but "Victorian" certainly does not adequately describe the wide variety of architectural styles promi- nent in our neighborhoods. Welcome to our community. We hope that this simple tour will encourage you to familiarize yourself with our comfort- able residential streets, and the cacophony of beautiful old homes that Still- water is proud of. You can ac- quire a free map of our communi- Stillwater Visitors Guide ty at the City of Stillwater Chamber of Commerce offices located at the south end of Main St. in the Grand Garage shopping complex. The "hills" of Stillwater provided escape from the industrial and commercial river - front, so make your way up into these "hills" to find the homes that lumbermen, bankers, riverboat men and millworkers built for their families. Don't be surprised when a street dead ends. The ravines that led to the riverfront naturally separated residential neighborhoods from one another, and provided roadways to the main form of transportation, the river, as the community developed. Most of the homes you will find in these "hills" were originally considered to be "out of town" and were sited to allow room for the keep- ing of the family cow, horse, and chick- ens. Stillwater became so populated at the turn of the century that in -fall residential property was both profitable and com- mon. You can see the original house at 319 W. Pine St. but the woodshed, car- riage. house, barn and pasture have all given way to additional resi- dential develop- ment. The Queen Anne style of architec- ture (1886-1900) utilized wood as a detail material on homes. This style is identified by asymmetry of composition with rich amounts of decoration on Greek Revival sutxuar ureypf Aq dyae.ISo1oyd .ti towers, porches, bays, and verandas. Find 1312 S. Third St., 119 W. Chestnut, 303 N. Fourth St., and 713 W. Olive to see some good examples of the Queen Anne style. The Greek Revival style (1820-1860) is mainly associated with the southern reaches of the Mississippi River , but enough boats plied the length of the Mississippi, and even ventured up the St. Croix to bring along late versions of that design. Find 657 S. Broadway St. Second Empire style (1860-1890) always seems to pop out visually from its neighbors along a street, with a tell -tale mansard roof covering the upper story, and classical moldings. Look for good examples of this style at 504 N. Second St., and 305 W. Pine St., and don't miss the arched double entry doors or tall first floor windows. The Stick Style houses (1860-1890) sit three in a row starting at 717 W. Pine St. They are not as easy to identify because they are similar to and utilize elements from several other styles. The one distinguishing difference is the paneling of the wood siding with flat trim boards horizontally as belt courses and vertically joining window transoms and detailed wood underpanels into tall units. By the turn of the century, trains ran daily to Chicago. Where, in 1892, the Columbian Exposition's "Great White City" brought on a rebirth of the Greek and Roman style of architectural detailing referred to as Neoclassicism (1900-1920) . Many Stillwater fairgoers found new ideas for their "old" Victorian homes, and pediments and roman columns replaced gingerbread on porches. Several local homes built just after 1900 followed the symmetrical guidelines of this style. They can be found at 1304 S. Third St. and 212 S. Greeley St. _ rK .,� Craftsman The Shingle Style (1880) is another archi- tectural transplant, this time from the east coast. A well-to-do lumberman born in Maine built an excellent example of this style at 320 W. Pine St. Notice that the three story height of the house is well dis- guised by the long sweep of the roof. The eaves of the house are short and simple. A recently rediscovered style that is just right for couples is the Bungalow Style (1890-1940) which is typically a one or one and a half story home with low pitched long roofs over large porches. Visual rafters, ridge beams and purlins extend beyond roof and walls. Cobblestone and stucco are familiar new products incorporated into this style which can be found at 805 W. Olive, and 804 W. Pine. The italianate Style (1840-1880) was a real workhorse in Stillwater probably because it was simple and economical to build at a time when homes were being built as fast as they could to house arriving families at 622 W. Churchill and 911 Sixth Ave. So. You will always see a very low roof pitch with wide bracketed eaves. The quantity of brackets used usually related the opulence of the home and family. The front should be balanced by a central symmetrically detailed front porch with pronounced moldings. Coming late to Stillwater, but nonetheless interesting are the Craftsman style home at 614 N. Third St. and a Prairie -Style at 1104 S. Fourth St.; each with it's own distinctive elements. They reflect the development of a popular and original style of American architecture. Low pitched hip roofs and long caves are similar to other styles; their identity being forged in the details of alternative siding materials and stain glass windows in abstract patterns. If you have followed this treasure hunt of residential styles you now know that Still- water offers a grand Minnesota smor- gasbord of residential architecture, enjoy! Mark S. Balay is an architect with an active practice in the St. Croix River Valley of Minn- esota and Wisconsin with offices in Stillwater; providing complete de- sign services for buildings, including historical surveys, restoration, renovation or rehabilitation of residential and commercial properties. 612-430-3312. Free maps of Stillwater are available from the City of Stillwater Chamber of Commerce conveniently located in the Grand. I i"4 e , a} ItaI [ante Q Ii_L-Da11 H I V Stillwater Visitors Guide 1 The 106 Group Stillwater Public Education Program Submitted by The 106 Group Ltd. Submitted to City of Stillwater Community Development Department September 15,2010 1. 106 Group overview 1 2. Project Team Contact Information 2 3. Resumes and Related Project Experience 3 4. Work Program, Schedule, and Cost Breakdown 9 5. References 14 The 106 Group Ltd. 370 Selby Avenue St Paul, MN 55102 September 13, 2010 Michael Pogge City Planner City of Stillwater - City Hall 216 North 4th Street Stillwater, MN 55082 Dear Mike: The 106 Group is pleased to present our team for the third and final phase of the Stillwater Heritage Preservation Commission (HPC) public education program. The 106 Group collaborated with the Stillwater HPC during the initial phase of the Heirloom Home and Landmark Sites program to develop a website and promotional materials for the program, assist in the development and integration of a database to power the website, and conduct the first wave of research and survey for selected properties that are now available on the website. The 106 Group has extensive knowledge of the history and cultural resources of Stillwater and throughout Minnesota. Our staff brings extensive preservation planning knowledge, with experience ranging from staffing a Minnesota HPC to national and international perspectives on heritage interpretation and marketing. We strongly believe that our team offers what you are looking for: ■ Thorough understanding of the program's history and purpose ■ Team members with in-depth knowledge of the city's historic resources ■ Local and national expertise in architectural history surveys and planning ■ Experience working with HPCs and the public throughout the Midwest ■ An established and successful process and approach ■ A recognized high quality service record We are excited for this opportunity to continue to contribute to the Heirloom Home and Landmark Sites program and the public education for the Stillwater community. If there are any questions pertaining to our proposal, please contact Anne or Greg at 651-290-0977. Sincerely yours, THE 106 GROUP LTD. K. Anne Ketz President and Technical Director Greg Mathis Preservation Planner 1.106 Group Overview Our goal at the 106 Group is to enrich public understanding and appreciation of culturally, historically, and ecologically significant areas through: ■ Cultural resources management archaeology, architectural history, and compliance laws and process • Heritage -based planning cultural tourism, strategic planning, preservation planning • Interpretation interpretive planning, exhibit development, interpretive writing, and interpretive training • Tribal relations tribal consultation, compliance laws and process, programmatic agreements ■ Digital solutions graphic and interactive design, data management, and GIS In 1992, the 106 Group began as a small, family -owned business founded on the principles of integrity, reliability, creativity, and hard work. Now, as a nationally recognized leader, we remain committed to our roots. We place the highest value on our professionalism and ability to consistently deliver innovative, quality results. We achieve these outstanding results through strong project management and our unique ability to integrate interdisciplinary staff teams into true collaboration with clients and stakeholders. The 106 Group is based in Minnesota with an office in Washington, DC. We have a broad range of staff, many of whom hold advanced graduate degrees in their respective fields. Most of our staff members have not only national, but also international experience working on heritage sites, planning projects, educational programs, and archaeological jobs. The blending of these skill -sets in a team environment will serve to meet your needs for the Stillwater Public Education Program. Stillwater Community Development City of Stillwater Public Education Program 106 Group Page 1 2. Project Team Contact Information Company Information The 106 Group Ltd. 370 Selby Avenue, Suite 206 St. Paul, MN 55102 651-290-0977 (office) 651-290-0979 (fax) Anne Ketz anneketz@l06group.com Greg Mathis gregmathis@l06group.com Saleh Van Erem salehvanerem@106group.com Stillwater Community Development City of Stillwater Public Education Program 106 Group Page 2 3. Resumes and Related Project Experience The staff at the 106 Group brings together a diverse range of expertise under one roof: historians, preservation planners, interpretive planners, archaeologists, cultural anthropologists, and information systems specialists work together to find creative solutions to complex challenges. The Team Greg Mathis would be the individual with responsibility for managing this project. However, he will be supported by a strong team of professionals with the following key roles. Anne Ketz, M.A. Principal -in -Charge Anne's career in cultural resources management and planning extends over 25 years and three continents, including projects in the United States, Great Britain, India, the Middle East, and Canada. Anne's sensitivity to others and her sense of diplomacy has brought successful conclusion to complex and potentially controversial projects. She has worked closely with a broad range of stakeholders, including community activists, planners, and American Indian leaders to ensure respect for each community's heritage within the planning process. Anne is a recognized expert in guiding clients through the maze of preservation legislation at federal, state, and local levels. Throughout Anne's career, she has demonstrated a unique commitment to the community through public speaking, publications on historic and archaeological resources, media interviews, teaching school programs, volunteer and intern training, tutoring in archaeology, and the design and installation of museum displays. Anne meets the Secretary of the Interior's Professional Qualifications Standards for work in history, architectural history, and archaeology Anne will oversee all contractual obligations for the contract, and ensure qualm control. Greg Mathis, M.C.R.P. Project Manager/ Preservation Planner For over 10 years, Greg has worked within the field of historic preserva- tion and urban planning, gaining a wealth of experience in local, state and federal regulatory processes. He specializes in the HPC design review process by providing assistance to applicants and consulting with commissions, having worked in both big and small urban environments throughout the Midwest. Greg has evaluated hundreds of buildings, structures and districts for both local designation and for listing on the NRHP, and has written and edited numerous nominations. He oversaw a revision of the City of Minneapolis's heritage preservation ordinance and made substantial contributions to the historic preservation chapter of the Minnesota state building code. Greg has served on planning teams that developed and implemented a variety of plans for a number of communities. He has assisted HPCs with design guidelines and community outreach activities, including heritage tourism efforts and the development of the Minneapolis HPC website. His extensive work experience with preservation commissions, combined with an extensive knowledge of building materials and architectural design allows him to find solutions that meet the needs of both public and private entities. He Stillwater Community Development City of Stillwater Public Education Program 106 Group Page 3 3. Resumes and Related Project Experience also provides guidance for developers in utilizing the federal historic preservation tax credits. Greg holds a Master's Degree in Community and Regional Planning with concentrations in the Built Environment and Historic Preservation from the University of Nebraska -Lincoln. He meets the U.S. Secretary of the Interior's Professional Qualifications Standards for architectural history and history. Greg's role will be to manage the day-to-day operations of the project and provide technical expertise and oversight related to the resources. Saleh Van Erem, M.S. Architectural Historian Saleh is a native of Stillwater. She has been involved in architectural history and historic preservation projects in Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wisconsin, Iowa, Illinois, Colorado, Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, DC. Her work has included Phase I and II architectural history surveys, historical research, evaluations of eligibility, historic context development, assessment of effects studies, and assisting clients in complying with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act. In addition, Saleh has prepared numerous National Register of Historic Places nominations. Saleh holds a master's degree in historic preservation from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago and a bachelor's degree in art history from the University of Wisconsin -Milwaukee. Her skills and abilities have allowed her to successfully complete a wide array of architectural history and historic preservation projects throughout the country. Saleh meets the Secretary of the Interior's Professional Qualifications Standards for history and architectural history. Saleh will provide expertise in architectural history, based on her expertise across the count°, and her intimate knowledge of Stillwater s historic resources. Resumes For more information concerning the qualifications and experience of each team member, please see the full resumes at the end of this proposal. Stillwater Community Development City of Stillwater Public Education Program 106 Group Page 4 3. Resumes and Related Project Experience STILLWATER EXPERIENCE The Heirloom Homes Program is a joint effort d the City of Stillwater and the Herraage Pl on Conmission (HPC) b honor homeowners who nth the historical character of their homes, Liltagoalsot of the program ale b: dge homeovmers who s prgsrved or their hklrxk home te li#orit hrorrres on 's Heirloom Homes and k Sites Program were at � mnus Stillwater Public Education Program, Stillwater In the summer of 2007, Stillwater initiated the first phase of the Heirloom Home and Landmark Sites program aimed at educating and engaging the residents of Stillwater in preservation. The 106 Group assisted the Stillwater HPC with the development of a database and data collection points, designed a new website linked to the information in the database, and developed marketing materials to inform the residents of Stillwater about the program and on how to properly maintain historic houses. Architectural historians from the 106 Group also conducted a survey of 69 properties to include on the website. St. Croix River Crossing, Stillwater Bridge As part of the planning process for the St. Croix River Crossing project at Stillwater, the 106 Group conducted an architectural history survey to identify properties eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places that could be affected by the new bridge. Of the 112 properties documented, three properties were recommended as eligible for the National Register. The William and Mary Danforth House is a distinctive Second Empire style house; the Fairview Cemetery is a remarkable example of the Rural Cemetery movement; and the Stillwater & St. Paul Railroad had a significant impact on the lumbering and manufacturing economy of Stillwater. Other National Register eligible or listed properties include a unique shoddy mill, a historic overlook, a log cabin, the Stillwater State Prison Historic District, the Stillwater Commercial Historic District, and the Stillwater Cultural Landscape District. This analysis was incorporated into the Environmental Impact Statement planning process. Minnesota Territorial/State Prison, Stillwater As part of the proposed redevelopment of the historic territorial/state prison site, the 106 Group conducted extensive archaeological investigations and worked closely with the City of Stillwater and the development team to identify and interpret the archaeological and historic resources on this National Register listed site and assess the effects of the development on the resources. A brochure and various technical reports were prepared. Stillwater Community Development City of Stillwater Public Education Program 106 Group Page 5 3. Resumes and Related Project Experience HISTORIC PROPERTY SURVEYS Architectural History Update and Survey for the City of Carver, Minnesota The 106 Group conducted an architectural history survey update of the Carver Historic District and surrounding area for the City of Carver. The purpose of this Certified Local Government grant funded architectural history investigation was to update existing survey information for the Carver Historic District, such as historical integrity, alterations, demolition, additions, and new construction; reevaluate the boundaries of the historic district for any potential changes; and document properties 50 years of age or older within the City of Carver Historic Resources Survey Area within the city limits of Carver. The 106 Group updated the inventory forms for previously surveyed and listed properties and generated new inventory forms for undocumented properties located within the boundaries of the City of Carver Historic Resources Survey Area. This study recommended that the period of significance for the Carver Historic District be reevaluated and extended to 1925, to account for the substantial amount of development that occurred in the district in the 1910s and early 1920s. Within the Historic Resources Survey Area, two properties are potentially eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places. Midtown Greenway, Minneapolis, Minnesota When Hennepin County began planning for the rail -to -- trails project now known as the Midtown Greenway, they called on the 106 Group to evaluate the historic potential along the former rail and industrial corridor. As a result of the survey, the Chicago, Milwaukee, & St. Paul Railroad Grade Separation was determined eligible, and the 106 Group wrote the National Register nomination for this complex historic district which was listed in 2005. Other important and unusual resources found along the corridor included the Zinsmaster Baking Company, the South Side Destructor, and a district of apartment buildings. The 106 Group worked closely with Hennepin County, the Minnesota Department of Transportation, and the SHP() on the project, which included a great deal of public and agency consultation due to the complex development. Cedar Rapids Architectural History Surveys, Cedar Rapids Iowa The 106 Group conducted an architectural history survey for the Department of Community Development — Housing Services in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. This survey was undertaken so that the city, which regularly receives grants from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), would be in compliance with federal regulations concerning historic properties. The final results were presented in a very user-friendly format acceptable to the Iowa SHPO. We developed a database that would allow the city to produce individual forms, and to add or update properties as needed. Subsequently, the 106 Group employed this same survey system for a second survey completed for the City. Stillwater Community Development City of Stillwater Public Education Program 106 Group Page 6 3. Resumes and Related Project Experience City of Grand Forks, Central Business District, North Dakota The devastating flood and fire in 1997 led to the historical study of Grand Fork's Central Business District (CBD). The goal of the project was to re-evaluate National Register -listed properties in the CBD to determine if they form an historic district. A National Register Multiple Property Listing was previously prepared in the early 1980s. The tasks for this project included re -surveying the CBD, revising and up- dating the historical contexts, and recommending boundaries and a period of significance for a potential historic district on behalf of the city's HPC. Lake City Survey, Minnesota The 106 Group conducted a reconnaissance -level historic resources survey for the Mississippi riverfront community of Lake City. This survey provided the Heritage Preservation Commission with a base of information about the city's historic resources for the purposes of future planning and evaluation. Specific information gathered includes evaluation of the historical integrity of 84 buildings within the survey area, and basic historical ownership information. In addition, an outline of potential historical contexts for Lake City and recommendations for future research and survey were presented. Tower Harbor, St. Louis County, Minnesota The 10G Group completed archaeological and architectural history surveys for the Trunk Highway 135 reconstruction project in Tower, St. Louis County, Minnesota. The project included marina and channel dredging, highway reconstruction and relocation, utility and trail improvements, construction of a mooring marina, and a possible residential and commercial development. The 106 Group completed the project for the Minnesota Department of Transportation (Mn/DOT). An Environmental Assessment was required along with Section 106 compliance documentation based on FHWA funding and a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers permit. No archaeological resources were encountered and no further work was recommended. The harbor, 12 wet boathouses, one dry boathouse, the partial remains of one wet boathouse and one motel were evaluated to determine their eligibility for the National Register of Historic Places. Of these properties, only one, Boathouse No. 214 was recommended as eligible for listing on the National Register. Since the project proposed to demolish Boathouse No. 214, the 106 Group prepared a Minnesota Historic Property Record for the building. Stillwater Community Development City of Stillwater Public Education Program 10G Group Page 7 3. Resumes and Related Project Experience OTHER PROJECTS OF NOTE National Park Service, Update Nationwide Survey Methods and National Register Bulletin 24 After a nationwide search the National Park Service and National Conference of State Historic Preservation Officers selected the 106 Group to support them in an extensive project to produce a publication on new strategies for cultural resources surveys. This publication will provide guidance for the planning and implementation of surveys, identification and evaluation of challenging property types for which there is increasing awareness. We are working with SHPOs, THPGs, FPos, and local governments across the country. This project also involves updating National Register Bulletin 24 that covers the essential components for planning, and conducting cultural resources surveys. The desired outcome is to provide guidance and best practices strategies for agencies and organizations nationwide who are preparing to conduct cultural resources surveys. Minneapolis Heritage Preservation Commission website and Database, Minneapolis, Minnesota During the time Greg Mathis worked with the Minneapolis HPC he developed the fields for the Minneapolis Cultural Resources Database (MCRD) and collaborated with the SHPG and an outside consultant to develop the database in Microsoft Access. The MCRD is database is compatible with the SHP° Architectural -History Database and with the City of Minneapolis' geographic information system. Greg also designed the basic layout of the site architecture drafted most of the content for the HPC website and worked closely with the City's webmaster to actually implement the HPC website. The HPC website was among the first on the City website to feature an easily identifiable address, a unique logo and on-line permit application forms. Minneapolis ERIiA. ARE SERVO ItuH COPIMISSIO Weie:or l IA6odiash la •^Amp• RewahreArrardY Mdse. a Apra6a AppicaRrr Farms i toter et. Ine issprFs Landroanlo a 11latrtiC lAa nchi Catttert Studios Amami Nap.. &mom Walkk. Twos Prsvadrep Rona Raba Ur. Us Ihi!''1:clll I•r t+'i;E3l::l 1.1,01.1111 Minneapolis Landmarks & Historic Districts Landmarks • Liredpparks Hari lntvactty■ Hap of Minns... tandn,arks ard diarPm • /tlohihnjtrxl l r�tiRy S+.srd, Is++dmarl.s trY h�stcnr rar+ta uacatr land .n each pryii ritAmi • Corevtrm -nn El at. sea`ch landmarks Pw tfx dreada arlit • RrrF.il.-.-i taw alwauf Rinnsipedis lardwiark • r rrt,l .rl�._I •, I. 9. Liam abcut a-rth2ectural stvies represented �n la,ematla • NnTerx Mr, Jsr laltd rrisrL•s bK the. hrstoricfuaesons • AreA of Sint'''. arm. Learn why lardrr.a.iq are desi¢nated Historic Districts Stillwater Community Development City of Stillwater Public Education Program 10G Group Page 8 4. Work Program, Schedule, and Cost Breakdown Understanding of Background Founded in 1843 on a site overlooking the St. Croix River, Stillwater was one of only three established towns when Minnesota Territory was created in 1849. Stillwater was the site of the territorial prison and from the1880s through the early twentieth century, it was one of the world's largest lumber milling centers. During this time, many handsome Victorian era houses and stately commercial buildings were constructed in Stillwater. Stillwater became an early leader in the Minnesota preservation movement. The community has a long history of promoting its past and its unique historic character to both instill pride in residents and to attract tourists who enhance the economic vitality of the city. The results of these efforts include the development of local historic contexts, the listing of numerous properties on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP), the local designation of properties, the successful rehabilitation of many historic buildings, and the creation of a strong sense of place. In recent years, Stillwater was one of the first cities in the state to be designated a Preserve America Community and the Stillwater Heritage Preservation Commission (HPC) has diligently used certified local government grants to survey and document historic parts of the city. The development of the Heirloom Homes and Landmarks Sites Program is yet another example of how Stillwater has remained at the forefront of the preservation movement in Minnesota. Despite limited staffing and funding to fulfill its mission, through this program the HPC found a way to reach out to a wide audience. This innovative program is both efficient and cost effective. Through recognition, rather than regulation, the program encourages homeowners to preserve the historic character of their homes and the community by showcasing successfully rehabilitated house and providing technical assistance and links to other sources on how to properly rehabilitate and maintain a historic house. Moreover, the program educates residents about the history of Stillwater's many historic homes and it allows visitors to learn more about Stillwater and to help them plan their visit. During the first phase of the program, the 106 Group assisted city staff with the design of the Heirloom Homes and Landmark Sites website and a database to power it, created promotional materials for the program, developed a brochure on how to rehabilitate a historic house, and completed detailed write-ups for 69 properties that now appear on the website. The purpose of the third and anticipated final phase is to complete listings for the remaining 53 Landmark Homes and Sites. Stillwater Community Development City of Stillwater Public Education Program 106 Group Page 9 4. Work Program, Schedule, and Cost Breakdown Work Program The purpose of this project is to inventory the remaining 53 properties, 43 of which have been included in previous neighborhood surveys or in the SHPO inventory. .Research & Survey Preparation Architectural historians meeting the Secretary of the Interior's Professional „Qualification Standards will examine existing documentation on file at the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) and the City of Stillwater, including Stillwater Historic Contexts: A Comprehensive PlanningApproach, neighborhood surveys, previously prepared inventory forms, NRHP nominations, and local landmark nominations. Additionally, we will review materials at the Minnesota Historical Society, the St. Croix Collection at the Stillwater Public Library, and the Washington County Historical Society as needed in order to complete detailed inventories for each property. Prior to beginning the complete survey there will be a meeting with City staff, a meeting with HPC, an open house with property owners, which will result in a list of properties to be surveyed for submittal to SHPO. Following approval of this list the survey can commence. Survey and Report After the 53 properties are selected, the first step in field survey is to survey one property and prepare a sample inventory to submit to SHPO for review and approval. During our 18 years in business, the 106 Group's survey methods and reports have always been accepted by SHPO. Following this approval the complete survey will commence. During the intensive survey, the 1O6 Group will document the 53 properties in accordance with the Guidelines for History/ Architecture Projects in Minnesota. Information collected during the survey will be entered into the database that the 106 Group and the City of Stillwater developed for the Heirloom Homes and Landmark Sites program. The collected information will include the address, PID, architectural style, date of construction, SHPO number, building materials, designation date if applicable, historic data on the property, and any other information that is agreed upon by the HPC, the SHPO, and the 106 Group. While the historical information on each property may vary somewhat, depending on the level of existing documentation and what is uncovered during archival research, it will typically include the name of the historic owner and some biographical information, and the names of the architect and builder if known, including information about them. Since public outreach and homeowner buy -in are important components of the program, the 1O6 Group proposes that property owners, who indicate on their application that they know the history of their home, are contacted to acquire historical information on their property that can be included in the property inventory. In addition, we will ask homeowners if they have any historic photographs of their home that can be used on the website. Survey staff will take digital photographs of each inventoried property during the survey to assist with the preparation of the inventory forms. Copies of these images, will be provided in either a JPEG or TIFF format. Stillwater Community Development City of Stillwater Public Education Program 106 Group Page 10 4. Work Program, Schedule, and Cost Breakdown Based on our experience with the first phase of the program, the 106 Group will prepare a narrative description for each property that combines a historical narrative and an architectural description to tell an interesting story about each property. While this format is not the standard approach the SHP() uses to document properties for cultural resource surveys, the SHPO has concurred with this approach for the Heirloom Homes and Landmarks Sites program since it allows for the telling of a more interesting story that is geared towards the public. The draft inventory forms will be submitted for review by the HPC and staff. Upon receipt of comments, we will revise the write ups as needed. The final inventory forms, along with a brief project report, will then be submitted to the City staff and HPC for review prior to submittal to SHPO. We will submit one hard copy and one digital master of all materials produced. Consultation and Meetings The 106 Group believes in working cooperatively with its clients as collaborators and as colleagues. The project manager will work closely with the City and HPC to ensure that project goals are met. Communication by telephone or email will help ensure a smoothly running project, on time and on budget. In addition, monthly progress reports can be submitted electronically by the 10th of each month to keep the staff and HPC informed of project status. As specified in the RFP, there will be four meetings: 1. Kickoff meeting with City staff 2. Initial meeting with the HPC 3. Public open house 4. Final presentation to HPC & staff In order to control costs, we assume that the first meeting with City staff will either be held at our offices in St. Paul, or in Stillwater the same day as the first HPC. Stillwater Community Development City of Stillwater Public Education Program 10G Group Page 11 4. Work Program, Schedule, and Cost Breakdown Schedule The following schedule is proposed. It allows adequate time to conduct research, work with other team members, and complete the surveys and inventory forms while moving the process in a timely fashion to accomplish results within a defined budget. The schedule assumes an October 2010 start date. Contracting Research Pmicct meeting with City staff & HPC meeting Open House with property owners List of properties submitted to SHPO Survey sample property Submit sample survey to SHP() Survey Submit draft detailed inventories to SHPO Present draft detailed inventories to HPC Finalize inventories Submit final product and directors report to SHPO Fees The 106 Group can complete this project for an amount not to exceed $14,975 (see cost detailed breakdown on following page). If additional tasks or attendance at additional meetings is requested, the costs will be negotiated with the City. However, for reference, the hourly rates for key staff on this project are provided below. FEE SCHEDULE FOR KEY STAFF PROFESSiONAL LABoR. TYPE Principal, Anne Ketz Professional 5, Greg Mathis Professional 3 , Saleh Van Erem HOURLY RITE $88 $88 $66 Stillwater Community Development City of Stillwater Public Education Program 10G Group Page 12 The 106 Group Ltd. 370 Selby Avenue St! Pauly MN 55102 Submitted to Estimated Costs Stillwater Public Education - Stage II Inventory Page I of I City of Stillwater, MN September 10, 2010 Research & Prep Rate Hrs. Total Principal $88.10 x 7.0 $617 Professional5 $88.10 x 10.0 $881 Professional3 $66.00 x 39.0 $2,574 Total Labor: 56.0 $4,072 Expenses: $182 Sub contractors : $ 0 Total for Research & Prep: $4,254 Survey Rate Hrs. Total Professional5 $88.10 x 4.0 $352 Professional4 $88.10 x 3.0 $264 Professional3 $66.00 x 14.0 $924 Total Labor: 21.0 $1,541 Expenses: $ 8 9 Subcontractors: $0 Total for Survey: $1,630 Report Rate Hrs. Total Principal $88.10 x 2.0 $176 Professional 5 $88.10 x 25.0 $2,203 Professional 4 $88.10 x 2.0 $176 Professional 3 $66.00 x 74.0 $4,884 Total Labor: 103.0 $7,439 Expenses: $0 Subcontractors: $0 Total for Report: $7,439 Meetings Rate Hrs. Total Principal $88.10 x 1.0 $88 Professional 5 $88.10 x 17.0 $1,498 Tel: 651.290.0977 Total Labor: 18.0 $1,586 Expenses: $67 Subcontractors: $ 0 Total for Meetings: $1,653 Total: 198.0 $14,975 106group.com Fax 651.290.0979 5. References We e encourag you to contact the following references to confirm the skills and expertise of the 106 Group project team in relation to this project, Patty Plekkenpol City Clerk/Treasurer Carver HPC Carver City Hall P.O. Box 147 Carver, MN 55315 952-448-5353 Steve Russell Community Development Director City of Stillwater City Hall 216 North 4th Street Stillwater, MN 55082 651-430-8821 Jason Biggins Historic Preservation Specialist South Dakota State Historical Society State Historic Preservation Office 900 Governors Drive Pierre, SD 57501 605-773-6056 Stillwater Community Development City, of Stillwater Public Education Program 106 Group Page 14 i Project Team Resumes ANNE KETZ, M.A., RPA PRESIDENT & TECHNICAL DIRECTOR EDUCATION 1986 M.A., Historical Archaeology, University of Massachusetts -Boston 1983 Graduate Studies in Historic Preservation, Colorado State University 1981 Graduate Certificate in Museum Studies, University of Leicester, England 1980 B.A., Hons. Ancient History/Archaeology, University of Manchester, England SELECT WORK HISTORY 1992-date 106 Group, St. Paul, MN; President and Technical Director 1991-1992 URS (formerly BRW, Inc.), Minneapolis, MN; Principal Investigator and Cultural Resources Planner 1987-1990 Parsons Corporation (formerly Engineering -Science, Inc.), Washington, DC; Laboratory Director and Data Manager SELECT PROJECT EXPERIENCE ▪ Project Manager: National Park Service; Update Nationwide Survey Methods and Bulletin 24, nationwide, 2009-2010 ■ Principal in Charge/Principal Investigator: Natural Resources Group, LLC; Enbridge g Pipelines' Southern Lights Diluent and Alberta Clipper Pipeline Projects, ND, MN, and WI, 2007-2010 ■ Principal in Charge: Cherokee Nation Enterprises; Cherokee Nation Cultural Tourism Strategic Planning, OK, 2007-2009 ■ Principal in Charge: Excelsior Energy, Inc.; Mesaba Energy Project, MN, 2005-2006 ■ Principal in Charge: Minnesota Historical Society; St. Anthony Falls Interpretive Plan Evaluation, MN, 2005-2006 ■ Principal in Charge: Dakota County; Spring Lake Park Interpretive Plan, MN, 2003-2005 ▪ Principal in Charge: City of St. Paul; Bruce Vento Nature Sanctuary on the Upper Mississippi River, MN, 2001-2005 ■ Principal in Charge: City of St. Paul; Harriet Island Redevelopment, Interpretive Plan and Consultation, MN, 1998-1999 CERTIFICATIONS AND REGISTRATIONS ■ Registered Professional Archaeologist ▪ Secretary of the Interior's Professional Qualifications Standards for history ■ Secretary of the Interior's Professional Qualifications Standards for architectural history ■ Secretary of the Interior's Professional Qualifications Standards for archaeology GREG MATHIS, M.C.R.P. SENIOR PRESERVATION PLANNER & ARCHITECTURAL HISTORIAN EDUCATION 2000 M.C.R.P., Community & Regional Planning with concentrations in Historic Preservation and the Built Environment, University of Nebraska -Lincoln 1994 B.A., Geography, University of Nebraska -Lincoln SELECT WORK HISTORY 2006-date 106 Group, St. Paul, MN; Senior Preservation Planner and Architectural Historian 1999-2006 Minneapolis Planning Department, Minneapolis, MN; Senior Planner, Heritage Preservation SELECT PROJECT EXPERIENCE ■ Co-author: National Park Service; Update Nationwide Survey Methods and Bulletin 24, nationwide, 2009-2010 ■ InvestiPrincipalgator: g Iator: Saint Paul Port Authority; Phase II Architectural History Survey and Update for the 3M Campus Redevelopment, MN, 2009 ■ Senior Preservation Planner and Contributing Author: Minnesota Historical Society; Oliver H. Kelley Farm Master Plan, MN, 2009 ■ PrincipalInvestigator: Investi ator: Natural Resources Group, LLC; Enbridge Pipelines' Southern Lights Diluent and Alberta Clipper Pipeline Projects, ND, MN, and WI, 2007-2009 ■ PrincipalCity Author: of Saint Paul; The Saint Paul Comprehensive Plan: Historic Preservation Plan, MN, 2009 ■ PrincipInvestigator:al Cherokee Nation Enterprises; Cherokee Supreme Court Building Historic Structure Report, OK, 2008 ■ PrincipalInvestigator: Investi ator: City of Cedar Rapids; Cedar Rapids Historic District Update Survey, IA, 2007 ■ Senior Preservation Planner: City of Hastings; Update of the Historic Preservation Section for the Hastings Comprehensive Plan, MN, 2007 ■ Author: City of Minneapolis; Minneapolis Heritage Preservation Commission Standards and Policies for Historic District Identification Sign, MN, 2006 CERTIFICATIONS AND REGISTRATIONS ■ Secretary of the Interior's Professional Qualifications Standards for architectural history ■ Secretary of the Interior's Professional Qualifications Standards for history ■ Qualified consultant of the Minnesota Department of Transportation for architectural history ■ Qualified consultant of the Minnesota Department of Transportation for history SALEH VAN EREM, M.S. ARCHITECTURAL HISTORIAN EDUCATION 2006 M.S. Historic Preservation, School of the Art Institute of Chicago 2003 B.A. Art History with Architectural History emphasis, University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee SELECT WORK HISTORY 2008-date 106 Group, St. Paul, MN; Architectural Historian 2006-2008 EHT Traceries, Inc., Washington, D.C.; Architectural Historian & Sury or SELECT PROJECT EXPERIENCE • Architectural Historian/Technical Report Co-author: SRF Consulting Group; Phase I Architectural History Survey for the U.S. Highway 53 Corridor Preservation Project, WI, 2009-2010 ■ Technical Reports Co-author: SRF Consulting Group; Cultural Resources Literature Review and Phase I Architectural History Review for the Northern Lights Express Project, MN and WI, 2009-2010 • Architectural Historian/Technical Report Co-author: TKDA; Phase I Archaeological Survey, Phase II Architectural History Survey, and Assessment of Effects Study for the St. Croix Valley Railroad Bridge Project, Bridge No. 62.78, Pine County, MIN, 2009 • Architectural Historian/Technical Reports Co-author: Natural Resources Group, LLC; Enbridge Pipelines' Alberta Clipper Pipeline and Southern Lights Diluent Pipeline Projects, ND, MN, and WI, 2008-2009 ■ Architectural Historian/Technical Report Co-author: Short Elliott Hendrickson, Inc.; Itasca County Railroad Project, Hill Annex Mine Assessment of Effects Study, Itasca County, MN, 2009 ■ Primary Author: Iowa Department of Natural Resources; Historic Context of the Sewers of Keokuk, IA, 2008 ■ Primary Author: Arlington County; Aurora Highland Historic District National Register of Historic Places Nomination Form, VA, 2008 • Primary Author: Numerous Maryland Inventory of Historic Properties Forms, Prince George's County, MD, 2007-2008 ■ Primary Author: Homeowner; George E. Purple House National Register of Historic Places Nomination Form, LaGrange, IL, 2006 ■ Contributor: Historic American Building Survey Documentation of Thalia Hall, IL, 2005 CERTIFICATIONS AND REGISTRATIONS • Secretary of the Interior's Professional Qualifications Standards for architectural history • Secretary of the Interior's Professional Qualifications Standards for history Matthew Schillerberg SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS Matt Schillerberg has been working as an information technology professional for the past thirteen years. He has extensive experience with Novell, NT, and Windows 2000/XP workstations and servers, troubleshooting, repairing, and programming networked computers in business environments. In addition, Matt has many years of experience in both designing and developing database applications and working with GIS/GPS applications for a wide range of p g PP projects. Matt also has experience with web development and is skilled in using the latest Macromedia Web development software such as Dreamweaver and Flash. He has attended many certification training classes such as Windows NT 4.0 workstation and server, Windows 2000Windows 98, and Novell Administration. Matt also worked on an archaeological data recovery project with the University of Wisconsin —River Falls and conducted a range of archaeological Phase I and II studies at The 106 Group. Matt offers a unique combination of expertise in IT and GIS technologies and experience in the fields of archaeology, history, and cultural resources management. EDUCATION 1991-1995 Anthropology Major, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota 1992 University of Wisconsin —River Falls, IMA Archaeological Field School 1990-1991 Political Science Major, Augustana College, Sioux Falls, South Dakota PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 2001-date The 106 Group Ltd., St. Paul, MN; Senior GIS Specialist / IT Manager • Responsible for all network and workstation maintenance and functionality. • Recommends and develops geographic information technology solutions for GIS/GPS. • Designs, documents, implements, analyzes, and manages spatially referenced databases and GIS/GPS applications related to a variety of cultural resources projects. • Designs and develops web sites, presentations, and other multi -media solutions. 2000-2001 American Express, Minneapolis, MN; Lead Automation Engineer and Project Manager • Directed performance/stress testing of web applications, generating scripts for performance testing tools (loadrunner and winrunner); created and documented processes; marketed services and developed new business 1998-2000 American Express, Minneapolis, MN; Lead Lab Engineer • Led troubleshooting technical infrastructure for labs, building, and workstations used during ng projtesti' ects; created and documented best practices for lab management; and managed lab technicians. 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