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273878 WHITE - CITV Cl£RK �A�� PINK - FINANCE COl1IIC11 � CANARV - DEPARTMENT GITY OF SAINT PAITL File NO. �� BLUE -MAVOR � • /'� �/ f�liZ/`�n`,e Ordinance N0. �l J� Presented By Referred To Committee: Date Out of Committee By Date An Ordinance designating the Rochat-Louise- Sauerwein Block as a Heritage Preservation S i te. THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAINT PAUL 'DOES ORDAIN: Section 1. Pursuant to the authority contained in Ordinance No. 16006 adopted May 18, 1976, as amended by Ordin'ance No. 16429 adopted April 4, 1978, upon the request of the Heritage Preservation Com- mission of the City of Saint Paul and after having duly considered the matter at a public hearing held in, accordance with the said ordinances, the Council of the City of Saint Paul does hereby designate the following described property to be a Heritage Preservation Site. Rochat-Louise-Sauerwein Block, 261-277 West Seventh Street, Saint P�aul, Minnesota, on property legally described as Lots 10, 11, 12, Block 51, Rice and Irvine 's Addition. Section 2. The Preservation Program for this heritage site is stated as follows: ROCHAT-LOUISE-SAUERWEIN BLOCK Preservation Program The street facade of the Rochat-Louise-Sauerwein Block should be preserved in a manner consistent COU[VCILMEIV Requested by Department of: Yeas Nays Butler Hozza In Favor Hunt Levine Against BY Maddox Showalter Tedesco Form A pproved by C ty At orney Adopted by Council: Date Certified Passed by Council Secretary BY By Approved by Mayor: Date Approved by Mayor r Submission to Council By By WNITE - CITV CLERK PINK - FINANCE COUl1C11 (� CANARV -DEAARTMENT GITY OF SAINT PAUL File NO. ��< < /�� BLUE -MAVOR ` � Ordin�nce Ordinance N�. ��f�(�� Presented By Referred To Committee: Date Out of Committee By Date with the original design intent. Tn particular, the first floor and third floor cornices of the Louise Building and the original doors of the Rochat Building should be preserved. Signs and other attachments should not conceal architectural detail, clutter the building's image, nor distract from the unity of the facade, but should be inte- grated in a manner which complements the overall design. There should be no signs above the first f loor. Section 3. This ordinance shall take effect and be in force thirty (30) days from and after its passage, approval and publication. 2. COUIVCILMEN Requested by Department of: Yeas Nays • �'X McMahon _�, In Favor Hozza Hunt Levine '� Against BY Maddox Showalter Tedesco �MI '1 1979 Form Approved by City Attor y Adopted by Council: Date y� Certified s�dgby Council Se tary� BY Y �`�� i';�''' �j �g79 Approved by Mayor for Submission to Council Ap d by Mayor e By By PU,tiLiSNED NOV 1 � 1979 r�: � — � i1 '� � ; bC � d �� , � r . ��,�� . . 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C� � � . -� � � L � ��' . . � 1� : ,�,:, � t �. i�i� � .R ks;. ��. . � � � �. r � y �� j . . � . +� � � `� �' 8 � : ,�. , � � � � � +�-��. �,� a> � ,. � � � � � .� p� � � � � � � U lf� �' � �� :. � � � ` :� ,�s" � �8� C'r'j � � � �� 9 z �,f,�!�- �9 � � � � .� � � � � � °� �� o 3 y� �,g �1 � � V � � �,� � �, �s �� " � � � �` �� / __�__e,� �� -----.-�--._,. ___;_y_��--:_�._,�„�_ ,� . . ., z 1�� P$� �p; � � CITY OF SAINT PAUL �; �� HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION �° IIIIII11111 ro" � � 1111 1II II`C ' � " 25 West Fourth Street,Saint Paul,Minnesota,55102 'I'"��',u� 612-292-6440 GEORGE LATIMER MAYOR September 20, 1979 Rose Mix, City Clerk ��R'�� 586 City Hall St. Paul , Minnesota 55102 Dear Madam: The St. Paul Heritage Preservation Commission (HPC) has recommended to City Council that the Rochat-Louise-Sauerwein Block, be designated as a Heritage Preservation site. A pu ic earing on this matter will be held on September 25, 1979. The procedure for HPC designation consists of: 1 . Nomination of a site to the HPC for consideration. 2. Review of the site by the HPC's Candidate's Committee for possible historical and/or architectural significance. 3. A public hearing is held by the HPC once the site is approved by the Candidate's Committee for possible designation. Notice is provided to site owners and property owners within 350 feet. 4. HPC recommendation of the site to City Council for designation as a Heritage Preservation site. 5. Review of the proposed site and preservation program by St. Paul Planning Commission for recommendation to City Council . 6. A public hearing by the St. Paul City Council on the proposed site. The Rochat-Louise-Sauerwein Block has gone through all the steps listed above, up to City Council public hearing. Outlined below is a history of the designation process for the site thus far: - HPC public hearing: January 29, 1979 - HPC recommendation (unanimo�s ) to City Council : March 8, 1979 - Planning Commission resolution of approval passed: May 25, 1979 The owners , Drs. Austin of the Rochat Building; Joseph Markovich of the Louise Building; and David Kuehn of the Sauerwein Building, all approve of designation. Once a site is designated, the Heritage Preservation Commission is empowered by ordinance to review any building permit applications regarding designated sites. Permit review power gives the Commission control over any possible exterior changes to designated historic structures. This permit review power does not affect interior changes. Sincerely, � • 1 � C. Terry Pfoutz 'ty P1 nner Heritage Preservation Commission O . " �'�vi s�'�-�� ' 1�� `, _._r._._ t _. LEGAL DESCRIPTIONS OF RECOMMENDED HERITAGE PRESERVATION SITES Heritage Preservation Commission Hearing held on January 29, 1979 City Council Hearing held on September 25, 1979 Burbank-Livingston-Griggs Hbuse • • 432 Summit Avenue � Property is located on the southeast corner of Summit Avenue and Summit Court being legally described as: Lot 1 , Summit Court. Summit Terrace 581-601 Summit Avenue Property is located at 587-601 Summit Avenue on the north side of Summit between Dale and Kent being legally described as : Lots 1 through 8, Summit Terrace and the west 2 of Lot 18, Block 23, Weed and Willius Rearrangement. Frank B. Kellogg House 633 Fairmount Avenue Property is located at 633 Fairmount Avenue being legally described as: Lot 18, Auditor's Subdivision #40 Alexander Ramsey House 265 South Exchange Street Property is located ori the southwest corner� of Exchange and Walnut Street being legally described as; Lots 17 and ]8, Block 28, Rice and Irvine's Addition. � � St. Joseph's Academy 355 Marshall Avenue Lot 1-4 �f Block 85 of Dayton's and Irvine's Addition and Block 4 of Grace's Addition. Rochat-Louise-Sauerwein Block 261-277 tJest Seventh Street - Property is located on the north side of West Seventh between Walnut and Sherman, being legally described as: Lots 10, 11 , 12, Block 51 , Rice and Irvine's Addition. . . .. �� Legal Descriptions Burbanl�-Livingston-Griggs House 432 Summit Avenue Property is located on the southeast corner of Summit Ave. & Summit Court being legally described as: Lot 1, Summit Court. F. Scott Fitzgerald Rowhouse 587-601 Summit Ave. Property is located at 587-601 Summit Ave. on the north side of Summit between Dale and Kent being legally described as: Lots 1 thru 8, Summit Terrace and the west Z of Lot 18, Block 23, Weed and Willius Rearrangement. Frank B. Kellogg House 633 Fairmount Ave. Property is located at 633 Fairmount Ave. being legally described as: . Lot 18, Auditor's Sub. #40. Alexander Ramsey House 265 S. Excf�ange St. Property is located on the southwest corner of Exchange and Walnut St. 6eing legally described as: Lots 17 & 18, Rice & Irvine's Addition. Saint Joseph's Academy 355 Marshall Ave. Lot 1-4 of Block 85 of Dayton's and Irvine's Addition and Block 4 of Grace's Addition. Rochat-Louise-Sauerwein Block Lots 10, 11, 12, Block 51, Rice and Irvin e's Additi�on. . . . . ,��c-a city of saint pau! � h�rltag� pr�s�rva�t�on commission resolut�o� f i1e nur�f�er 79 - � . . date h1arch 8, 1 Q79 - � 4IH�REAS, the fleritage Preservation Commission is authorized by the Heritage Preservation Ordinance (Saint Paul City Ordinance 160�6) to recommend buildings � to the City's list of Heritage Preservation Sites; and �- ��1HEREAS, the Heritage Preservation Commission has determined that the Rochat- � - Louise-Sauerv�ein Block, built in 1884, 1885 and 1895, 2b1-277 ��1. Seventh Street, Lots 9-12, Block 51 of Dayton and Irvine's Addition meets the criteria specified in Paragraph B, Section 4 of the Heritage Preservation Ordinance in that: 1 . It represents a common n9neteenth-century style of storefront that reflects a lifestyle no�� almost lost in America -- that of small business neople living in ' and close to their u��ork; 2. The buildings together are fine examples of commercial Victorian storefront architecture; - 3. They are among th� strongest physical remnants sho��ing the nineteenth-century appearance of Old Fort Road, the original link connecting doa!nto��rn Saint Pau1 and Fort Snelling; and . . � 4. The Louise Building is the tvork of early Saint Paul architect Ed�•�ard P. Bassford. l�1NEREAS, the Heritage Preservation Commission held a public hearing on the proposed recommendation o-� tt�e Rochat-Louise-Sauerurein Block on January 2�, 1979. Pursuant to Paragraph E. Section 4 of the Heritage .Preservation Ordinance, notice of this • . he��ring i�ras published in the Saint P�cul Pioneer Press oii January 8, 1979 and notice 4�as sent to site owners and property oVmers within 35� feet. � PIOI�J THEREFORE BE IT RESOLUED, by the Saint Paul Heritage Preservation Commission that the Rochat-Louise-Sauerurein Block is hereby recommended to the City Council as a Heritage Preservation Site with a preservation program as follows: � ' The street facade of the Rochat-Louise-Sauerwein Slock should be preserved in a � manner consistent with ti�e original design intent. In particular, the first floor and third floor cornices of the Louise Building and the original doors of � - the Rochat Building should be preserved. Signs and other attachr�ents �should not conceal architectural detail , clutter the building's image, nor distract from the unity of the facade, but should be integrated in �a manner ��hich complements the - overall design. There should 6e no signs ahove the first floor. m��/�� b P.osenbl um SeCQj7�� b}/ P�cLaughlin in favor � - against _� . ' �. . ,,, - . . . - . . � � - SAIf� PA�!L F��IT�G� P�SERVATI�'�1 C(��IISSIC��I SI�E ��!C�',ltr�!�TIC�I F0�1 I �'�"-�'� �O^t'.3C-T�7117.;�C�-j2(.P_iG1.°lIt DiOC�t F�ISTORIC: �C'Nr'9C{V: I I LlJCATIC�`� ��ft�S�; 261-277 West Seventh Street GAL DcSCt�IPTICXV: LotslO-12 of B1ock 51 of Dayton and Irvine's Addition 11� P�s�rr a�� - Louise Block Rochat Block Sauerwein (�,�,qN��; Joe P�arkovi.ch John R. & Barbara Austin Irene Duerscherl � ��DRiSS: 1429 Como Avenue 55108 Thomas & blary Austin 269 Ternard Avenue W. Marie Capece 3 Basscaord Lane 55110 West Sain� Paul, 55118 IV L��`�D l�St L�TIC�'�d MAP 319 W. �th st. : 55102 � r V�M��.._. ;y. . i_.r_T•� Y1!IC '�"t ' . V I i � l�� 1`�� Ci ' ' .. � �� . . h"�' � �---- ; .SMtTH 7�---� l. . "�!cn : a -:---$ �, , �-- �t---' . : , +�i R �� ; . fTT �, _ ' y �I"i •.�_ A � . 1 ' � - ' �' . 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SAIP��T P�1fL H�►RIT�CE PRESJ�J,�TIt�V C aC�'Ii�I�'� � . � SITE P�' a�I�JATi(�} F0�'1 VII ��.A��►TIV�: NtSiORY A,'VD S7��T�IC.�vCE Or SITE THE ROC�LAT-LOUISE-S:�UERWEIN BLOCK The Rochat-Louise-Sauerwein Block is located b�tween I3aZnut and �L�erman Streets on i�est Seventh Street. Composed of three buildin�s dating from the late nineteenth century, tfie bLock is significant primarily because it is - a fine representative of commercial storefront architecture from the Victorian era on West Seven*h Street. t,lest Seventh Street, forr�erly called OId Fort Road, is the original link connecting do;antown Saint Paul and Fort Snelling. It has served the neiohbor- � � hood as a corunercial street since 1855 and continues to do so today. West Seventh Street has structures on it dating from the early Minnesota settle- r��nt era (1850s) through the mid twentieth century. The Louise Buildi.^,a The central building on the block, the Louise Building, was constructed in 1885 for William C. Robertson ar.d his wife. According to tne Saint Paul City Direct�ry of 1885, Robertson tLas a real-estate and financial agent. • The Louise E1ock was built by the Robertsons to be inco�e property; they ' never lived or conducted business there. The Louise Building is the most significant structure in this block, pri- narily because it has re�ained relatively unaltered_and because it was de- signed by a prominent nineteenth century Saint Paul architect - Edtaard P. Bassford, Bassford designed numerous buildings in this area, few o£ �ahich still stand. According to Alan Lat'nrop , curator at North�aest Archieves, Eassford "clearly deserved to be ranked among the leading architects of early Saint Pau1, perhaps less because of the quality of his designs than for their profusion and his influential position in the coranunity." (Archi- tecture Tiinnesota, January-Feb ruary 1977, p. 40) Bassford's office �aas a training center for several notable architects: Clarence Johnson, Cass ' Gilbert, Jacnes Knox Taylor, Augustus Gauger, Edcvard Donahue and Silas � Jacobson. � T"ne Loui_se Building is a three story Victorian Queen Anne structure •featuring some fine decorative bric!c�oork. The building is dividzd into nine bays by brick pilaster strips which run fzom the top of the second story windows to the roof parapet. Windo�as are set in seni-circular arches, segmental arches and rectan�ular surrounds, The structure is topped caith a parapet, below which is a galvanized iran bracketed cornice. Rising from the center of the facade, above the parapet, is a full pedinent with the date 1885 inside of it. a � i �` Q. • . . , ' , ► ' � SAi��n PA�JL h�RIT�E P��/ATI�I C�'j�'�I�IC�'� �� SITE [�''IIJ�ATI�J FG�'I . . �/�i �RATI4�; HISiORY T�i� SIC�'�I�ICJ��iCE 0� SITE Below this parapet, at the cornice line is the name R'Louise". The first floor is separated from the second by a bracketed cornice. It contains storefronts, which are, for the most part intact. The Louise Building ' appears to be in n�ed of some nairitenance. _ ' Rochat Building The Rochat Buildin� is situated on the c,;esterly corner of the hiock. It �aas built and named for George Rochat, and his wife Emily in 1884. They Lived . there until George's death in 1888. Emily Rochat continued to live there for many years after his death. j+lith its profusion of elaborate details, the Rochat Bui1_ding is an excellent example of commercial Victorian architecture. The Rocrat Building �aas de- signed by iJ.H, Castner, an obscure nineteenth century architect. It is three stories high and features oriel caindo�vs on the secoad floor, and elliptical arched caindocas on the third. The roof is flat, but on the fror.t facade it simulates a mansarcl roof, which is adorned with elaborace detailing. Fisinb from the center of the front facade is a chimney pent with the date "1854" . on it, which flows into the actual chimney stacl: behind ttie front. The first .floor storefront of this building is remarkably intact �aith original windows, doors and zigzag brickwork. A sign covering the upper part of the first floor is slc�aly fallitig do�an revealing the rest of the iirst floor facade. The structure is now used as a warehouse. Sauer�,�ein Building The Sauerwein Building, located on the easter:ly corner of the blo..k, was constructed in LF395 for John Sauerwein (appropriately enough), a saLoon owner. He had a saloon on the first floor of the building and lived in one � of the flats above - a corr�►on practice in this l:ind of building at that time. The three story building �oas designed by Herman Kretz, who designed several Saint Paul schools and public buildings. A'much more restrained building thaa either the Rochat or Louise Buildings, the Sauerwein Building features diamond brick�aork below the cornice line and �arap around windo:as on the corner, which are decorated with metal swaos. It is divided into bays by brick pilaster strips. Of the three structures on the block, the Sauerwein Building has undergone the nost alteration. The first floor storefront has been completely altered and the original cornice has been reraved. I�'onetheless it is a significant structure because it lielps to tie the block together in terms of scale and massing, and architectural style. ♦ � �� • ► ' � . �l(�T P�JL f��IT�E PR�S�RV�TI�� CC��SSIC�V �� SITE �'�''IIT�TI�! �G�'�l . �11 I'1+�,RRf1TIb�: HISTORY PND SiC��IFIC�JCE OF 5IT� . Althouoh taken separately the three building on the block are of differing si�niFicance architecturally, together they are extremzly compatible. They are representative of a comr.ion n�neteenth century style of storefront building that reflects a lifestyle no�v almast lost in Am�rica today - tha�t of sma11 business people Living in or close to their �aork. The block is _ ' �Iso important because it is an intact rennant of nineteenth cen�ury tJest Sev�nth Street. 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MAYOR ��J • ,. 1a7I�7 0!•!,JER STATEt�IE�lT Oi�l D�SIG�lATIOM `"�� Z CITY P!A(VNING BOARq Sairrt P,aul,Minnesota As the oavner oi a patential St. Paul F[eritage Preservation Site I am fully aware of the meaning of historic designation and the revie��r of building permit applications for exterior ��ork that sucn designa- tion would involve. I t[lerefore ta�ce the follo�•�ing position on historic designation. SITE Rochat-Louise-Sauerwein Buildinq Block 'r?' APPROVE '' 4 � � Comment; if any � � ( ( �•`lll.�.-.c-� . � _ . ' � �-�, ��1 �:�;'�'��`' �� i �- '�-��- c . t� , � IAPPP.OVE t�lITH P.ESERVATTO�d Comment: i DISAPPP,OVE • �-- i Comment: OL�tNER �RS' GNATU . l t�r. David Kuehne �• �� _,��.`,"` '°� , ClTY �F SAi�,T PAUI. :;� �.},'a`! ' � HE;:ITAGE PRES�RVATJON C4MMlSS10N '� t�-�in:: �: , .< iu:�_t;�n ` 'D - 25 West Fourth Street,Saint Paui, Minr:esot;:,55142 . �.>. ..: -. 612-292-o�;U GEO�GE LATI:v1ER MAYUR 0.�►iV�P, STATEh1Ef•1T Oi�! DESIG�lATIOPJ As the o�,rner of a potential St. Paul �',eritage Preservation Site I am fully aware of the meaning of historic designation and the revietv of building permit applications for exterior tvork that such designa- ti on woul d i nvol ve. I therefore tal:e the -Fol l oti�ii ng pos i ti on on historic designation. SITE Rochat-Louise-SauerN�ein 61ock �' � � APPROVE '"l-�e'-- e L�/� .�-� /(!%C�� ,..-� �' ��' Comment; if any � .� � iAPPROVE N1ITH P,ESERVA►IOfd Comment: � � DISAPPROVE � Comment: 0��1'1ER OL�IPIERS` SIGPlATCfP,E . Joseph P1arkovich 'r l .�� i �'�� :n-�.�� / ..,s��.'al . � f �� ' . . , - �' LAW OFFICES OF Daly and McGrath 2233 UNIVERSITY AVENUE SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA 551 14 -- PHONE 16121 666-8501 � LEO M.DALV . " F.PATRICK MCGRATH March 16 , 19 79 �� Terry Pfoutz � � �� St . Paul Heritage Preservation Commission (��,�� 1100 City Hall Annex 1� 0�� 25 West Fourth Street ,�1 ��l� St . Paul , Minnesota 55102 Q��,�� ;�� Dear Mr. Pfoutz : Enclosed please find Owner' s Statement on Designation and a copy of Arthur W. Hage Construction Company cost estimate and cash flow projections . As my partner Leo r1. Daly and I pre- sented to the Heritage Preservation Commission, at the present time it is economically unfeasible to rehabilitate the Rochat Building, and although the Drs . Austin are concerned with the Heritage of St . Paul as exemplified by the buildings and archi- tecture contained in the City, it is our advice that to approve of the Heritage designation on the Rochat building at the present time would possibly deprive them of economically viable options which they now possess , and if the building is designated a Heritage site this would severely damage their present property interests . Therefore, at the present time we disapprove of the historic designation. Sincer�ly, �. , , .� �� .�.�._ , ,._ f,'�-,(!� ,�x-� `. PATRICK McGRATH�' FPM:kj Enclosure �` � �`��T*��=� CITY O� SAiNT PAUL . _ � n . . " ~� "' '" ' � � HERITAGE PRESERVA-(ION COMMtSSION �, , �-_ . ;, ;�� ,: _� ��:��;� i ;y i.i�tll lilu �- ' ' 25 West Fuurth Street,Saint Paul,Minnesota, 55102 �,�. �,��- ..._... 612-292-64-i0 GEORGE L.�T1�1ER MAYOR 0�•dNER STATEfyIE�IT OM DESIG�lATIOP�J As the ot�mer of a potential St. Paul F�eritage Preservation Site I am fully a�vare of the meaning of historic designation and the revie<<i of building permit applications for exterior i�rork tha�t such designa- tion ti��ould involve. I therefore take the follov�ing position on historic designation. SIfE Rochat-Louise-Sauerv�ein Block � APPROVE Comment; if any � APPROVE 4JITH P,ESERVATIOid Comment: � � DTSAPPROVE . Comment: � OIdP�ER ` 0!d�IERS' SIGNATUP ._._� Drs. Thomas and John Austin ` ,� '��' /'i�, �d,� ~��,�� .,�"_.-��"'J West 7th Street Federation 175 S. Western Avenue St. Paul, Minnesota 55102 March 7, 1979 Mr. Ernest Sandeen, Chairman Heritage Preservation Commission 1202 City Hall Annex 25 West 4th Street St. Paul, Minnesota 55102 Dear Mr. Sandeen, �he �dest 7th Street Federation fully supports the designation of the Rochat, Louise and Sowerwein blocks by the Heritage Preservation Commission. � These buildings are well known in the West 7th co�nunity. They were highlighted in the Fort Road Study and there are several people interested in adaptive reuse of these buildings. Your designation will make a significant contribution to the rehabilitation of these buildings and help spur commercial revitalization throughlout Fort Road. Sin�y d: �� John Yust, President j y/loa . �_ �. ,. . . �� city of saint paul pianning commission resolution file number 79�9 date Ma��T �q�� WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has received notice from the Heritage Preservation Commission of the proposed designation of the Rochat-Louise- Sauerwein Block, 261-277 West Seventh Street, as a Heritage Preservation site, and has reviewed the proposal in light of the comprehensive plan and other planning considerations; and IJHEREAS, designation would support ongoing rehabilitation of the structures for commercial use on West Seventh; and . WHEREAS, rehabilitation for commercial use is in keeping with the Downtown Development Plan and the West Seventh District 9 Plan; PJOId, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Planning Corr�nission finds the proposed designation consistent with the comprehensive plan of Saint Paul ; and ` BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that, based on the above planning considerations, . the Planning Commission recommends approval of the proposed designation by the City Council . moved by Anderson seconded by . Lanegran in favor �� against 5 1 abstain City Clerk • • � ' � (�,/ _ �,`� . C1TY OF ST. PAUL `�.�P�J DEPARTMENT OF FINANC� AND MANAGEM�NT SERVICES ASSFSSMENT DIViS10iV � 773 CffY HALL ST.PAUL,MINNE501A 55102 September 7, 1979 FilesX2221, 2222, & 2223, Page Zoning File HPC The Council of the City of St. Paul will hold a public hearing in the � Council Chambers of the City Hall and Court House (third floor): at 10:00 a.m. September 25, 1979 on the: Nomination of the SAUERWEIN BUILDING, ROCHAT BLOCK • PROPERTY AND LOUISE BLOCK PROPERTY to the City's � � list of Heritage Preservation Sites. The property is located on the northwest corner of W. Seventh St. � Walnut St. being legally described as: Lots 10, 11, � 12, Block 51, Dayton & Irvine's Addition. If you would like further information about this hearing, contact the Heritage Preservation Commission, llth floor, City Hall Annex,; 25 W. 4th St., St. Paul, Minnesota 55102. Telephone No. 292-6229. � While the City Charter requires that we notify you of the hearing, we want to help you to learn fully about any improvement that could affect yau or _ your comasunity. Therefore, I sincerely hope you can attend this hearing, so that you can make your views about it kno�m to the City Council, whether for or against. J. WILLIAM DONOVAN VALUATION � ASSESSMENT ENGiNEER ` , , �� ` - � 1 C�C�o� a�m CITY OF SAINT PAUL _4�`�tTY p� 7M HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION �� i�ii�ii � e �� 25 West Fourth Street,Saint Paul,Minnesota,55102 �`''o,,� ,..•�1 612-292-6440 1�RlelW GEORGE LATIMER MAYOR MEMORANDUM DATE: September 24, 1979 T0: City Council Members FROM; Ernest Sandeen, Chairperson, Heritage Preservation Commission RE: Public Hearing on September 25, 1979 for Six Recorr�nended Heritage Preservation Sites The St. Paul Heritage Preservation Commission respectfully submits to the City Council its recommendation that the following buildings be designated as Heritage Preservation Sites: 1 . Rochat-Louise-Sauerwein Block, 261-277 West Seventh Street (between Walnut and Sherman). � - Significance: This block of three connected Victorian commercial buildings is the best remaining physical remnant showing the nineteenth century appearance of old Fvrt Road, the original link between downtown St. Paul and Fort Snelling. It is the only example in the entire city of connected Victorian storefront buildings of that scale and quality. Built in 1884, 1885 and 1895. - The owners; Drs. Austin of the Rochat Building; Joseph Markovich of the Louise Building; and David Kuehn of the Sauerwein Building; all approve of historic designation. - The West Seventh Street Federation strongly supports historic designation. 2. Summit Terrace, 587-601 Summit Avenue. - Significance: This rowhouse of eight connected units , built in 1889, is one of the finest examples of a Victorian rowhouse in St. Paul . The 599 unit is the former residence of F. Scott Fitzgerald, one of America's finest twentieth century writers. - National Historic Landmark (599 unit). - Eight cannected units with various owners. Owners of seven of the eight units approve of designation. 3. $t. Joseph's Academy, 355 Marshall Avenue. - Significance: St. Joseph' s is an outstanding grouping of stone buildings in the Italianate style of architecture built between''1861 and 1884. St. Joseph's is the oldest Catholic school structure still standing in the state. - PJational Register Site. - The owner, Christ's Flousehold of Faith, approves of designation. . � � ' -4- 4. Frank 6. Kellogg House, 633 Fairmount Avenue. - Significance: This handsome Queen Anne style house is the former residence of Frank B. Kellogg, American statesman and winner of the Nobel Peace Prize. Built in 1889, with a design by William H. Willcox, prominent nineteenth century St. Paul architect. - National Register Site. - The owners, Drs. Helen and Yang Wang, approve of desi�gnation. 5. Alexander Ramsey House, 265 South Exchange. - Significance: The Ramsey House, built in 1872, is an excellent, unaltered example of the French Second Empire style of architecture. It is the former residence of Alexander Ramsey, prominent Minnesota politician of the nineteenth century. - National Register Site. - The owner� Minnesota Historical Society, approves of designation. 6. Burbank-Livingston-Griggs House, 432 Summit Avenue. - Significance: This long-standing Sumnit Avenue landmark, built in 1862, is a fine and rare example of the Italian Villa style of architecture. It was the residence of several prominent pioneer families. - National Register site. - The owner, Minnesota Historical Society, approves of designation. A11 of these sites were given thorough consideration by the Comnission and underwent official public hearing procedure on January 29, 1979. You will find attached the Heritage Preservation Commission resolutions of recommendation (includes the preservation program) , nomination narratives for each site, Planning Commission resolutions of review and approval , owners' statements on designation, and minutes of the Heritage Pres�rvation Commission public hearing. Thank you for your consideration. y '!. . � � � , . . � . . � .. . . � � , . . . .� � . . , , .. . . � .. ..., • ' �. . . . : � .. ' . . . � . . . � . . . � � . �. � . . . � . . . � .. . � � . � � . . . . , . � . � , � , � . . � ' � � - . . � . � . . . - �� i . . . � � . . �� . � . � 1 . . .. , . . .. . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . , . , \ . � . .. , � . . � . . . . � . � . � �� . � . . . . . . . ��. .. . _ . � . _ . � . . . . � .� . - . - . .. , :. . . _ ' � June 21, 1979 ' 4 . LeonaK'd Levine ' � ChairWen, Citiy Dev+elop�snt,& T�rispor�atian Ccym�i�t�ee _ . � � Aow� filb. City Ae►11 . � " �� St. P�►ul, hiinneaota : , � . � . .. . . � E . . � � � . . . � � . Re s , �eslgc�ation of t.he�fo13.w►�ng �s c�eritage Pres�rvatian 81t�s t� ; � �St. .Joteph's Acadeqy , , � ` Hurbe�nk-Living�ton-f#r,igg� Rouse � , . Atexsnde�r Ramsey Hause � , ; Franti B. Kellogg House 3ummit Terrsae (F. 3eotL Fitsge��►1d Rb�►hou�as) Rochat Louise-Ssner�ein Hlock . . . , � Dear Coua��.L�an I,�rine s � , T� above-�refer�n�ed rras refarre� for aommittee consid�r�tion`by - - . ` t2� Cfjty Couc�cil nt its June 21, 19T9 meeting. ` • V'erY �'�,Y youre� . , � � � - I�ae. l�ix ` � Cit.�► C"lsrt - � �B ala ; , - , � . ` � ' ' \ , . ' � ` . ' , . � ; s, � � � • - �� , � � CITY OF SAINT PAUL �� 1 HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION . SAINT PAUL HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION MINUTES OF PUBLIC HEARING _ MONDAY, 29 JANUARY, 1979 7:30 P.M. , CITY GOUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL/COURTHOUSE PRESEPdT: Faber, Fishman, Flinn, Kunz, Mc4Jatt, Norton, Sandeen and Sommerdorf. ALSO PRESENT: Ken Ford, Principal Planner for St. Paul Planning Department; Terry Pfoutz, Michael Garitty and Carol Ekstrum of the Heritage Preservation Commission Staff. ABSENT: Oxton and Rosenblum Chairperson Sandeen brought the hearing to order at 7:35 p.m. PRESENTATION OF SITES TO BE CONSIDERED FOR RECOMP�ENDATION TO CITY COUNCIL AS SAI�JT JOSEPH'S ACADEMY Mr. Garitty presented the nomination narrative for St. Joseph's Academy. Mr. Sandeen read the preservation program for the site. Mr. Sandeen asked for discussion. • __µ Sister Ann Thomasine Sampson spoke, supporti,ng the proposed designation. She then outlined the historical significance of St. Joseph's Academy in four general areas: education; use as residence for Sisters of St. Joseph; use as provincial (regional) headquarters for the Sisters; and use as a novitiate. There was no further discussion on St. Joseph's Academy. BURBANK-LIVINGSTON-GRIGGS HOUSE Mr. Garitty presented the nomination narrative for the Grigg's Nouse. Mr. Sandeen then read the proposed preservation program. There was no discussion. t�1INNESOTA BOAT CLUB BOATHOUSE � Mr. Douglas Holmberg, Secretary of the Minnesota Boat Club, presented the nomination narrative for the boathouse. Mr. Sandeen stated that there was no preservation program proposed due to the uncertain future of the building. Once a clear understanding between the club and the Division of Parks and Recreation (City of St. Paul ) is reached ., a preservation program could be prepared. Mr. Sandeen asked for discussion. • 421 Wabasha Street • Saint Paul • Minnesota • 55102 • 298 -4151 / ' • ��inutes - January 29, 1979 - 2 - Mr. Charles Bohlen, President of the Minnesota Boat Club, spoke. He stated his support for designation. He also said he supports the idea of the Parks and Recreation plan for Navy and Harriet Islands but maintained that demolition cf the boathouse was unnecessary for these plans. He stated that a favorable recommendation by the Commission would help facilitate a more open discussion with the Division of Parks and Recreation. Mr. Donald Ganje, representing the City of St. Paul 's Division of Parks and Recreation, then spoke. He stated that the Division of Parks and Recreation does not want designation of the boathouse at this time because the city is involved in the process of considering acquisition of the boathouse and boat club owned property. He said the city needs ownership of this property to ensure access to federal funding for the Navy/Harriet Island project. He mentioned a City Council resolution approved December 20, 1978 which authorized and directed the Valuation and Assessment Engineer to obtain independent appraisals of the Minnesota Boat Club property and to initiate negotiations to purchase said property. This resolution was made at the request of the Boat Club, so that the City Council could have more information concerning relocation of Boat Club facilities and the appraised value of the property. Mr. Ganje then quoted a letter dated January 15, 1979 from the Mayor to the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation and also to the Heritage, Conservation, and Recreation Service of the U.S. Department of the Interior, • "The city has no present intention of demolishing the Boat Club structure but considers that the implementation'of the open space and public recreational development of the Mississippi River Corridor necessitates public ownership and control of future use of Navy Island including the Boat Club property.° Commissioner Kunz asked whether the city did not already own the land on which the Boat Club structure res�s. Dr. James Haight, from the Minnesota Boat Club's Board of Qirectors, answered Ms. Kunz's question stating that the property in question was owned by the Boat Club. He also added a brief history of the club's ownership and sale of property on the rest of the island. Commissioner Kunz questioned how so small a piece of property would be essential to obtaining grants of federal funds. Mr. Ganje, in answer to Ms. Kunz's question, stated that if in the future possible demolishment of the structure were necessary the city wishes to have control over the property. He said that the structure was in the middle of a pedestrian corridor in the proposed plans (of the Division of Parks and - Recreation) for conversion of the area to a green space park. He said that this piece being in the middle of said plans could hold up federal funding for the project. • Dr. Haight then spoke, stating that the Boat Club had no quibble with the park plan, except in its objection to the boathouse becoming green space. He then said that a similar building in the floodplain would be too expensive for the city to build. He also said that federal funding can be obtained by the city without complete ownership of the island. . s . �� • Minutes - January 29, 1979 - 3 - Ms. Alberta Matters, editor of the Grand Gazette, then spoke. She said that the Boat Club needs very close access to a straight line stretch of water and that its current location was the only logical place in the area for such access. She also said that she understood that the Parks and Recreation Division's plan was impossible from an engineering point of view. Mr. Tucker, member of the Minnesota Boat Club, spoke. He stated that if the city buys the land it will be the end of the Boat Club. He said that if the point of the Division's plans is to encourage recreational use, why not reinforce the current recreational use of the Boat Club. Commissioner Fishman asked if a compromise of public ownership with long-term lease to the Boat Club is being considered? Mr. Ganje stated that the city is considering that possible compromise. He stated in response to Ms. Matters, that the city had a revised plan which would re-create the original turn of the century plan with Harriet Island being separated from land by water, with this water oriented area behind the islands serving recreational use. Commissioner Fishman stated that if the Boat House withstood the 1965 flood, then Community Services ought to think twice about demolishing it. -�-::: • __---__- Mr. Tucker said that the Boat Club has not tieard of any proposed alternative site. Mr. Ganje said that a possible alternative site would be in the water-way behind the island. ROCHAT-LOUISE-SAUERWEIN BLOCK Ms. Eckstrum presented the nomination narrative for the Rochat-Louise- Sauerwein Block. Mr. Sandeen then read the proposed preservation program. Mr. Sandeen then asked for discussion. Mr. Terry McGrath spoke on behalf of John and Thomas Austin, owners of the Rochat Building. He said that at this time the Austin's felt that it might not be in their best interests to have their building designated because of the high cost of restoration, which they understood to be 40% higher than regular rehabilitation. He said that without a guarantee of financial assistance or compensation for such restoration efforts, they would have to oppose designation. Commissioner Sandeen asked Mr. McGrath if they had been in touch with an architect and if it were on the basis of an architectural opinion that the 40% higher cost estimate was based. Mr. McGrath replied that the estimate was based on the opinions of two • separate contractors. Commissioner Sandeen asked Mr. McGrath what the differences were in tF�e extra cos t. :�' • Minutes - January 29, 1979 - 4 - Mr. McGrath stated �hat the extra costs would result from essentially "cosmetic" work on exterior such as tuckpointing, etc. He said that it appeared that it would be three times as much hassle to conform to regulations with costs borne by the owner. Commissioner Kunz asked if there were plans to cover-up the facade. Mr. McGrath said that there were not, but that the owners were attempting to find a feasible use for the building. Commissioner Sandeen stated that the Design Review Committee would be available at any time for advice (free of charge) on the future of the building. Mr. David Kuehn, owner of the Sauerwein Building then spoke. Ne said that he favored the designation of the block and is intent on a historically compatible rehabilitation of the Sauerwein Building. He said this would include exterior restoration and second floor renovation for offices. He showed an illustrated elevation of his proposed rehabilitation fcr all three buildings. Mr. Kuehn stated that he has let the owners of the two other buildings know that he was interested in purchasing the buildings. He said that he feels rehabilitation of the buildings is financially feasible. Mr. Kuehn said that United Hospitals has extended an option to buy the Louise Building until � • March 1 , and has been working with the Austins on a..plan to demolish_the Rochat Building and build a large residential complex. Mr. Roger Willian Kuehn then spoke. He stated that he was the father of David, was a lawyer, and fully intended to move his 7aw offices into the second floor office space of the Sauerwein Building. He said that he believed that the three buildings should not be destroyed and favored designation. Mr. John Yust, President of the West Seventh Street Federation then spoke. He quoted from the Downtown Development Plan (A Technical Report to the St. Paul D.P.M. Preliminary Engineering Study, 1978) as follows, "The development strategy for this area includes: retaining commercial activities which relate to the West Seventh Street neighborhood and complement the adjacent Downtown Intensified Center. Renovating of existing commercial structures (with emphasis on historic preservation)." He stated that ti-�e Fe�eration endorses this position. He also said that the Federation has worked on the idea of commercial revitalization of West Seventh Street and that their marketing plan pinpointed the Rochat-Louise-Sauerwein Buildings as being primary images in the market potential of the area. Mr. Yust stated that the Irvine Park Neighborhood Association was in favor of designation. He also directed the Commission's attention to the rehabilitation efforts on the "Brass Rail Building" nearby on West Seventh Street. Commissioner Kunz asked Mr. Yust if the Federation has talked to United Hospitals about their development plans. � •• ' • . . . N'inutes - January 29, 1979 - 5 - Mr. Yust said that the Federation has talked to United Hospitals, and that there were problems in their respective positions. He said the Federation looks upon United Hospitals' development as favorable as long as the Hospitals stay off West Seventh which the Federation feels should be for the community and business uses. Commissioner Fishman asked if anybody could provide a clarification on the United Hospitals' option to buy the Louise Block. Mr. David Kuehue stated that all he knew was that it hGd been rer�ewed, and that the Hospitals' intentions were not clear. Commissioner Sandeen asked if the Markovich's--owners of the Louise Building-- or a representative of the Hospitals were present. Mr. Joseph Markovich stated he was present and was listening with interest to the proceedings. Mr. Peter Quinn then spoke. He stated that he had recently bought the Brass Rail building with the intention of rehabilitation and commercial use. He supported designation, saying that he didn't want to see the Louise Block torn down because of its commercial possibilities for West Seventh Street. • Ms. Joan Lisi , homeowner in West Seventh Street area, then spoke. She said that she was in favor of preservatior, and adopti�e rE-use for the Louise Block and was proud of all the rehab work on 41est Seventh. She noted, in response to Mr. McGrath's financial concerns, that tax benefits such as faster depreciation were available to offset rehab costs, if the buildings were to be nominated to the National Register. She also stated that rehabilitation of of existin� structures was labor intensive and was an effeetive tool in revitalizing "despoiled" parts of urban areas. � FITZGERALD ROWHOUSE (SUMMIT TERRACE) Mr. Pfoutz presented the nomination narrative for Summit Terrace. Mr. Sandeen then read the proposed preservation program. There was no discussion. However, later in the meeting Mr. Charles Girsch, owner of the 589-593 rowhouses, spoke. He stated that several owners were concerned about any possible strings attached arid he suggested a meeting between the rowhouse owners and staff or Commissioners. Commissioner Sandeen stated that he saw no reason why such a meeting could not take place. FRANK B. KELLOGG HOUSE Ms. Eckstrum presented the nomination narrative for the Kellogg House. Mr. Sandeen then read the preservation program for the Ke'Flogg Nouse. � Mr. Sandeen asked for discussion. . , - � . • , .� �'��'�� Minutes - January 29, 1979 - 6 - • Dr. Yang Wang, owner of the Kellogg Nouse, spoke. He stated that they had bought the house and then found out it was on the National Register. He said that they were intent on preserving the character of the house. He hoped that the Commission wouldn't treat the house as a "fossil", but would recognize that there were occasTOns which might call for exterior change and that these should be allowable if still w�fithin a historically compatible intent. Commissioner Sandeen thanked Mr. Wang for speaking and said that if all site owners had Mr. Wang's attitude the Commission would be very pleased. ALEXANDER RAMSEY HOUSE Ms. Eckstrum presented the nomTnation narrative for the Ramsey House. Mr. Sandeen then read the proposed preservation program. There was no discussion. With no further discussion on any matters, the meeting was adjourned at 9:35 p.m. The regular March meeting is scheduled for March 8, 1979 at 3:30 p.m. , in Room 707, City Nall , County Courtfiouse. • -°"' Submitted by: Approved by: � �� Terry Pfou z Ernest Sandeen Staff Chairperson � ,� '� , � ' � ' ` � � � � � C��o� f . _ Minutes - February 15, 1979 - 4 - � APPOINTr'ENT OF STANDING COM±�IITTEES FOR 1979 Chairperson Sande�n said ti�at he had been out of town several days previous to the me�ting and hadn't had a chance to talk to members. Mr. S�ndeen read . the list of Commi�tees and asked each Cor�anission member for their first two preferences. He said he would take thes� into consideration and appoint the Committees before the h1arch meeting. CONSIDERATION FOR RECOh'ME�IDATION TO CITY COUNCTL OF SEVEN SITES HEARD BEFORE PUBLIC HEARING O�a JANUARY 29, i979 M�TION: 1) Ms. Flinn moved that St. Joseph's Academy be recommended to the the City Council as a Heritage Preservation Site, a7ong with its proposed Heri�age Preservation Program. Ms. Kunz seconded the motion. It passed - � unan�mously with Mr. Langfard abstaining. PdOTIOP�: 2) Ms. Flinn mov�d that th� 8urbank-Livingston-Gr�s House be recorrJnended to City Council as a Heritage Preservation Size, a ong with its proposed Ppres�rvation Program. Mr. Sandeen noted that the owner of the house, the ��linnesota Historica] Society, had indicated in viriting approval of tne . designation. Mr. P�cWatt seconded the motion. It passed u�animously �rith Mr. Langford abstaining. � � �10TION: 3) h1r. �4cWatt moved tihat the Alexander Rar�sey House be recommended to City Council as a Heritage Preservation Site, with its proposed Preservation Program. Mr. Sandeen noted that it too is owned by th� i�tinnesota Historical Society and that they had indicat�d in writing their ap�royal . Ns. Flinn s�conded the motion. It passed unanimously with �lr. Langford abstaining. P�(OTIO��: 4) Mr. Rosenblum moved that the Frank Kelioqq House be recomnended to City Council as a Neritage Preservation Site with its proposed Preservation - Program. The motion was seconded by Ms. Flin�. It passed unanimously �rith Mr. Langford abstaining. MOiION: 5) Mr. Oxton moved that Summit Terrace be recommended to City Council as a Heritage Preservation Site with its proposed Preservation Program. P4r. t1c6�Jatt seconded the motion. A discussion ensued about v�rhether a11 of . th� o�Nners wer� aware of the possible designation, as only a few had shown up at the public hearing. t�lr. Pfoutz said th�t he had contacted all of the owners individually and as far as he knew ther� were no objections to the designation. Chair•man Sandeen called for a vote on the rzcommendation. The r��:�icr passed unanimously with Mr. Langford abstaining. t-i0TI0PJ: 6) Ms. Flinn moved that the Minnesota 6oat C1ub Eoathouse be reco�rmended to City Council as a Heritage Preservation Site. The motion was seconded by Mr. Oxton. It was pointed out that there was no Preservation � Program for the Boat Club du2 to the uncertainty of future plans_ Chairperson Sandeen put two letters before the HPC conc�rning the 6oat C1ub. One, from f ^ - � Y •. • r I �f'',��r \ �� . .. . . ... . ...... / ( r � E� � � � A A f. " � � biinutes - Februa►y 15, 1979 _ � _ � � Thomas J. Ke71ey ans�•�ered questions the i�eritage Preservation Commission had raised after the public hearing about th� Boat Club. The other l�tter t•�as from P,obert P. Piram, Superintendent of Parks and P.ecreation, Evno asked tne Heritage Preservation to delay their decision on the possible recomrrrendati.on of the Minnesota 6oat Club as a Neritage Preservation Site until the City had an opportunity to negotiate a possible acquisition of the site. He stated in that letter that negotiations Hrould begin by P•farcf� 19, 1�79. �10TIOPJ: Mr. Oxton moved that the motion be tabled until the April mzeting. h1s. linn _seconded the motion. It passed unanimously. _.. NiGTIOP�: 7) h1r. Rosenblum moved that the Rochat-Louise-Sauer��e-irt Block b� recorrmended ta Ci ty Counci 1 as a Heri tage Preserva�i on Si�e ��i th i zs preser►�a�i on prograrr,. H's. Kunz seconded the noti on. ' Tf�� posi ti on of the o�rn�rs concerning designation u�ras �he� discussed. . Ci;dli�person S�r:�Een statEC� that the c+��r:er of the Sauet�vei n Bui 1 di ng t��as very favorab7 e abQUt designation, the owners of the Rocf�at Bloc�:, �he Aus�fns, �•.rer� nEUtra1 about designation and the owner of the Louise Building; i�tr. t�tarkovich, had not yet stated a position. ��r. Qxton said he kneti� r![�. r�':arkovicf� ar.� e�o�tl� talk to hin about designation. P70TION: hts. Kunz moved that the moti on b� tabl ed ur�i 1 the P�iarch 8, i 97g me t nie g in order to gain written positions rron the._o;��riers on designation. � h1r. Rosenblum seconded the motion. The motion pa;sed unanir;ousTS► i�rith h�r. Langford abstaining. . Flr. Pfoutz stated ti�a� he w�T 1 getthe H;ri tten statements fro;n the oti�rners of those buiidings on their position concerning designa�ion befiore the s�tes are transmitted to Piann�ng Comrrrission and City Council. He aTso said tha� staff �ril] contact the Rocha�-Louise-Sauerwein o�mers for th�ir positions on Cesignation. REPORT ON PROGRESS ON NISTORIC NILL DISTRICT It �tas agreed that earlier discussion h�d sufficientty clarified the status of Hi11 District. . r�ESEP�TATION OF PROPOSED NERITAGE PRESERVATIOP�! GUIDELIIVES FOR REHAB�TIQ;� ` AP�D PaEW COP�STRU�TIp,'y I�j 7H� COirl�'�ERCi�L AREA OF THE PROPOSED HILL UIS i�I-- - ------._------- The presentation was postponed indefinitely, pending a revised Hi11 District proposal. REPORT OP� THE JOINT APPLICATIO�t 4JITH THE RAMSEY COU�yTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY FOR P�ir. Oxton reported that the results of the meeting of tf�e Executive Committees of the HPC and RCfIC��as that the Heri tage Preservati on CommTSSi on tidas vii 7]i ng (. • to cooperate with the P.amse.y County Historical Society in obtaining a grant to carry out a survey of Ramsey County. 7h�re are federal funds avai7able for surveys through the State Historic Preservation Ofrice (administered through tdinnesota Nistorical Society) and matching grants from private foundations j a�ill be sought. The manner in t��hich the survey should be done t•ias discussed " at the meeting. � � . lst�/ �� 2nd / , .__. 3rd �Q��S Adopted I � � _ � Yeas Nays HOZZA HUNT _ LEVINE �� ' � MADD OX McMAHON v TIDESCO PR�SIDENT (SHOWALTER)