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273879 WHITE - CITV CLERK :��;� ^ V PIRM�► -.�INANCE GIT F SAINT PAUL Council. CANARV -OEPARTMENT File NO• BLUE - MAVOR d • �n�nce Ordinance N 0.��(� �� Presented By Referred To Committee: Date Out of Committee By Date An Ordinance designating Summit Terrace as a Heritage Preservation Site. THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAINT PAUL DOES ORDAIN: Section l. Pursuant to the authority contained in Ordinance No. 16006 adopted May 18, 1976, as amended by Ordinance 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 v+�ith the said ordinances, the Council of the City of Saint Paul does hereby designate the following described property to be a Heritage Preservation Site. Summit Terrace, 587-601 Summit Avenue, Saint Paul, Minnesota, on property legally described as Lots 1 through 8, Summit Terrace, and the west 2 of Lot 18, Block 23, Weed and Willius Rearrangement. Section 2. The Preservation Program for this heritage site is stated as follows: SUMMIT TERRACE Preservation Program The exterior appearance of Summit Terrace should be preserved in a manner consistent with the original design intent. COUIVCILMEN Requested by Department of: Yeas Nays Butler Hozza In Favor — Hunt Levine Against BY Maddox Showalter Tedesco Form Approved by Ci A torney Adopted by Council: Date Certified Passed by Council Secretary BY By Approved by Mayor: Date Approved by Mayor for Submission to Council By By WHITE - GITV CLERK ��^^�^ PIRhI( -�INANCE COUIICll ��i Y CANARV -DEPARTMENT � GITY OF SAINT PAITL ��'� BIUE - MAVOR File NO. 0 rdin�nce Ordinance N�. �LLl�:T .�.� Presented By Referred To Committee: Date Out of Committee By Date Section 3. This ordinance shall take effect and be in force thirty (30) days from and after its passage, approval and publication. 2. COUNCILME[V Requested by Department of: Yeas Nays �X McMahon _�_ (n Favor Hozza Hunt Levine � Against BY Maddox Showalter P T�desco NOV � 1979 Form Approved by C ty A torney Ado ted b Council: Date Certified a y Council retar BY By � t,��r Ap d by Mayor: Dat �'�� 6 79 Approved by Mayor for Submission to Council By By �us�isN�o �OV 1 C! 1979 � " � � �'7 3 �� v c� . � ca � � STATE O� MINN�SOTA ) - Coccn,ty o� Ramaey ) ad. - CITy OF SAINT PAUL ) I . . . . .: . .. . ..Rose.� . . . . . . . . . . .. .. ..Ci.t.y Ce.e�z , „ . .. . .. �. �y� �. :. i. _F , `,� , . � �'�on��'�`� ��°'r� o� xhe Ci.t y o� Scun,t Pau.�, M,i.nne.b o#a, do hen.e6 y ceh.ti.�y �'ha,t �� 2 880 � ��.��`� ;,� 4,�: I have compcuced �he a�,tnched copy o� Counc,i,e ��i.ee. No. . .7�. .. .. �� ..�-.t F:v�' a.a adop#ed 6y �he Counc,i.L ... 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Mi.nn. .thi.d . .. . . . .. . . . • • ,� ,'t:>�� . .� �`5 ' � � • O iy.: `�"f• • • • • • �T � • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •• •� • • • � • • • � �• Ci.ty CG.� k• ' ° 87 ; '� _ �. ;j � -- � � . � P ^1� � ��._ � . . � � � �3 � _ y, � � � � � a �,� �°' � ►-� `� � �' o � O � � n � � 'D � � ° ~' � �" � �� 'r"�; g � °' � `° ° � � � -� � -� � � z �, � �� , �a � ,�; � z rA '`" `�"1 0 ° �o �- � �' � o � � � � a ;, � .� � > ;� (�`� a .. �.l �� 3 � p � � bJ �' � � s � �'i � � � � : �� . � � �g � �� :��ia�,_i� � � � � 3 �,�::�:?��>..: � `' �:_.,_� , t `�'"�� -�� P � CITY OF SAINT PAUL _-�$ ; �o �� HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION �'� �uu�mn ,� � uu I II II ^ '�� 25 West Fourth Street,Saint Paul,Minnesota,55102 ��"'?��"� 612-292-6440 GEORGE LATIMER s��%��p.� MAYOR �� &.,�� ,� � September 20, 1979 Rose Mix, City Clerk 586 Ci ty Hal l St. Paul , Minnesota 55102 Dear Madam: The St. Paul Heritage Preservation Commission (HPC) has recommended to City Council that Summit Terrace, 587-601 Summit Avenue, be designated as a Heritage Preservation site. pu ic hearing 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 uy the St. Paul City Council on the proposed site. The Summit Terrace 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 ( unanimous j ta City Council : February 15, 1979 - Planning Commission resolution of approval passed: May 25, 197g; Summit Terrace consists of eight connected units with various owners. Owners of seven of the eight units approve of the designatian. Once a site is designated, the Heritage Preservation Corrwnission 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, C �_ C. Terry Pfoutiz, ity P anner Heritage Preservation Commission - O . . � . , I(��(?� • y�'�vr s, c b �'`�� ` 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 House � - 432 Summit Avenue � Property is located on the southeast corner of Surr�nit Avenue and Summit Court being legally described as: Lot 1 , Summit Court. Summit Terrace 587-601 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 on the southwest corner� of Exchange and Walnut Street being legally described as: Lots 17 and 18, Block 28, Rice and Irvine's Addition. St. Joseph's Academy 355 Marshall Avenue Lot 1-4 af Block 85 of Dayton's and Irvine's Addition and B1ock 4 of Grace's Addition. Rochat-Louise-Sauerwein Block 261-277 West 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. �� ="' o � �,� �;. � � HERITA — • • . �� _� . '� a�: �' �` '' '`�' � GE PRESERVATI�N CUIvSMISSt4N „t,� ;: L �� C � ��1 � s, . . • '��i�11_ilu, _ . �.+ _ � � .. _ ��t�� -, .;_ 25 West Fourth Street,Saint Paul,Mennesota,551U2 .:':. �.,. �- I�f ��::>n.'`` �� . GEORGE L471MfR `. 672 zgZ-64+0 - csr� ��, :�,�;�.�;,�.:f, �;,,,�� j��,�3 �`��'�,� MAYOR . r .a L,.1,1 , �"�'n� s- ��_!'. ... '..:_' � OWNER STATEt�IENT ON DESIGNATI0�1 _ � As the owner of a potentiai St. Paul Yeritage Preservation Site I am fully aware of the meaning of historic designation and the revietv of 6uilding permit applications for exterior cvork that such desi.gna- tion wou7d involve. I therefore take the following position on historic designation. - , SITE , Summit Terrace (595 units) APPROVE X . Comment; if any APPROVE 41I7H P,ESERVA7IOiV Comment: DISAPPR4VE � Comment: . � O�JCIER dPlERS' SIGNATURE r�ir. John Mullen ^ � < � DATE: 8 �� , � �� - ."`v,v,�'*`� I(QCPC� C[TY OF SAENT PAUL _A;��_=o.;',; , . � _: �� : ' _ r HERITACE PRESERVATION COMMISSION �` �„��,�,��: ,: =.� �n��l nL! ^_ �. „ • �_ ;u�-,' 25 West Fourth Street,Saint Paul,Minnesata,55102 ^�.:,"•..;s'` ��',�� 612-292�ri44 GEORGE LATIMER a R.�� MAYOR 04JNER STATEhiENT OM DESIGNATION - As the owner of a potential St. Paul Heritage Preservation Site I am fully aware of the meaning of historic designation and the review of 6uilding permit applications for exterior work that such designa- tion would involve. I therefore take the following posjtion on historic designation. SITE Surr�ni t Terrace (597) � APPROVE Conment; if any - The building ought to be designated in harmony with its historical and architectural origins. The association with Fitzgerald because of its . transitory nature, is not really relevant to those considerations. � APPRQVE �ITTH P,ESERVATTON Comment: DTSAPPROVE ' Comment: OWNER OL�l�JERS' SIGNATURE Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Griswold p�/� /�� C �,�.�,�'-�11�t'''�( �O � � � � � �� V'Q'�` ... � ��t�� Legal Descriptions Burbank-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 2 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. Exchange 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-Sauer�vein Block Lots 10, 11, 12, Block �51, Rice and Irvine's Addition. � . � � . • . , �r��F'1� • � �� ;� . � � e 5� ,� � ' ci'�}� o�� sain-� paul � h�r�tage pres�rva�ti�n cflmrn�ssion reso�u�io� ii�e number ��-5 . . date Fehruary 15, 197� !�1HEREAS, the lieritage Preservation Comr�ission is authorized hy tf�e Heritage � Preservation Ordinance (Saint Paul City Ordinance 160�ti) to recommend 6uildings - to the City's list of Fieritage Preservation Sites; and 4lHEREAS, the Heritage Preservation Commission has determined that Summit Terrace (F. Scott Fitzgerald f:owhouse) , built in 1P8�, 587-F(11 Summit Avenue, Lots 1-£3 of Summi t Terrace and f�!estern Z o� Lot 1 E, 61 ock 23 of �Jeed £� G!i 11 i us Rearrange- ment mzets the criteria specified in Paragraph B, Section 4 of the Fleritage Preservation Ordinance in that 1 . It �,�as the residence of F. Scott Fitzgerald, one of America's finest . t�rentieth-century i,�ri ters .and novel i sts , and 2. It is a symbol of Fitzgerald's association �vi�h Summit Avenue, and • 3. It is one of�the finest examples of a �lictorian ro�•rhouse in Saint Paul. ��HEREAS, the Herita�e Preservation Commission held a public hearing on the proposed recor�mendation of Summit Terrace on January 2�, 1979. Pursuant to _ Paragraph E, Section n of the Heritage Preservation Ordinance, notic� of this hearing �vas pu6lished in the Saint Pau1 Pioneer Press on January 8, 1979 and notice �vas sent to the sit� owners and other property o��mers within 35� feet_ PJOI•1 THEP.EFOP.E BE IT RESOLVFD by the Saint Paul Heritage Preservation Commission that Summit Terrace (F. Scott Fitzgerald Roa�house) is hereby recommended to the City Council as a Heritage Preservation Site crith a preservation program as . �011 orrrs : The exterior appearance of the Fitzgerald Rot��house should �e preserved , in a manner consistent vrith the original design intent. • - maved b Oxton seconde by h,��,att _ in favor ' agains� ° � � . . SAINT PAUL HFRITAIGE PRE�ERVATION CCNMISSION SITE NOf''IINATI(�V FORM I NAI`'E � , HISTORIC: SUMMIT TERRACE �pr�; FITZGERALD ROWHOUSE I I L.OfATION QDDRESS: 587-601 Summit Avenue LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Weed & Willius Rearrangement, Lots 1-8 of Summit Terrace, and western 1/2 of 18, Block 23 III PRESENf aJNER Harold R. Adams Charles and Maria Girsch John E. Mullen (�q(�; 587 Summit Ave. 459 Portland Ave. (589-593) 595 Summit Ave. ADDRESS: Kenneth P. Griswold Ethel D. 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' .'_"' , . ; ' . . n . , .� � i . � � ' V F(�M PREPARED BY P�AN1E/�TITLE; Mi kel C1 i fford, Terry Pfoutz ADDRESS: 421 Wabasha $UPERVISOR: Terry Pfoutz DATE: July 31 , 1978 VI DOCUNENTATIqV ON FILE � HISTORIC SITE EYA�.UATION FORM On File BUILDII�G PERMITtS1 SLIDES/PHOTOGRAPHS OF STRUCTURE � 9DDIT19NAL �ESCRIPTIVE MATERIAL �LIST) National Register Inventory-Nomination �rrf�� «IST � , SAINT PAUL I�RITAGE Pf�SERVATIqV OG�MISSICN SIIE NOMINATI�I FORM VII NARRA7IVE; HISTORY AWD SIGNIFICANCE OF SITE SUMMIT TERRACE F. Scott Fitzgerald, one of America's finest twentieth-century writers, was a natiye son of Saint Paul . He lived in the city off and on from 1896, the y�ear of his birth, to 1922. He was born at 481 Laurel , four blocks from Summit Ayenue. This was the furthest he was to live from the Avenue during any residential tenure in the city. He was influenced by Summit Avenue's wealth, the opulence of its buildings, by the provincialism a small , self-contained snobbery breeds , and by his own feeling of not belonging and of never being able to belong to a world of the very rich. Because of these influences, he never felt at home there, and his writings reflect this. There is always the feeling of a young child looking through the store window at the delica- ies he cannot afford. When he lived, therefore, in an elegant and whimsical red sandstone rowhouse, containing numbers 587 through 601 on Summit Avenue, Fitzgerald assumed it was shabbier than its surroundings. He called it, "A house below the average. . .on a street above the average. He lived there in late adolescence with ��* his family from 1914-18, during summers away from Princeton and during breaks from his army service in the South. His family moved from 593 to 599 in Summit Terrace, and in 1919, Scott returned from an unsuccessful stab at life in New York to live in the 599 unit where his room was the third story front room above the bay. The building is a handsome and imaginative dwelling consisting of eight attached apartments , each with a different facade. Summit Terrace, as is is called, offers as much interest to the student of architecture as to the student of literature. Built in 1889, it is a typically eclectic and slightly jumbled Victorian design. The primary stylistic garb is Richardsonian Romanesque (with its rounded arches, recessed arched entries and heavy rough-faced stone) blended with a touch of High Victorian Gothic in the polychromed steeply pitched gables, and seemingly Renaissance details in an original two story loggia. The running facade of the rowhouses is symmetrical in elevation, which can be seen by following the design inward from the two corner tower units with their polygonal roofs, into the pitched gables with projecting bays, to the flat-faced bays with hip roofs, and projecting eaves and finally into the central meeting of the two bays with oriels above their entrances. This overall symmetry isn't immediately apparent to the casual glance due to the contrasting details within the individual bay elements. Willcox and Johnston, popular St. Paul architects of the� time (particularly in the Summit area) are credited with the design. Summit Terrace is today one of the finest Victorian rowhouses in the metropolitan area and deserves recognition for its architectural merit alone. While living there in 1919, Fitzgerald revised and polished the manuscript of This Side of Paradise. It was his first published novel and the book which inaugurated his fame. With word that the publisher had accepted the novel , Fitzgerald's enthusiasm carried him outside to Summit Avenue, where he "literally danced" down the _ _ SAINT PAUL F�RITAGE PRESERVATI�1 CCt�'IISSIaV SITE N�''IINATIaV FOf�t VII NARRATIVE: HISTORY Alm SIGNIFICANCE OF SITE Page 2 Summit Terrace Cont. sidewalk, accosting friends and total strangers to share the good news.* Once established in his career and his star-crossed marriage to Zelda Sayre, he spent his time in New York, Europe and Hollywood. His mature years were absorbed with social pursuits, drinking, personal tragedy and writing his famous novels (Tender is the Night and The Great Gatsby) and the short stories which occasionally remembered life on Summit Avenue. He left St. Paul for good in 1922, the same year the Saturday Evening Post published his story, "The Popular Girl ." It contains his longest description of the Avenue. And though he did not describe Summit Terrace explicitly, Fitzgerald does refer to "a deserted row of red brick - an unfortunate experiment of the late 90s." As for Summit Avenue, Fitzgerald saved for it his Parthian shot. He summed it up as, "A museum of American architectural failures." Fortunately, evolving architectural taste of the last fifty years has come to dispute Fitzgerald's crabbed analysis of his home and neighborhood. Summit Terrace is now on the National Register of Historic Places and well deserves St. Paul designation. *Sandeen, Ernest, S�. Paul 's Historic Summit Avenue, St. Paul , 1978 pages 91 and 92. � ' �"' °° � � � " CITY OF S�Ii�1T PAUL � S =�` -�y?` �� HERI7AGE PRESERVATION COfvtMISSION �� „�;;;�,�� - �� :�i_�;1;�. s� f uV n ,� `�';�, 25 kVest Fa_�rth S,reet,Sai�t Paul,Minnesota,5510"L .�,>•� - � !��' 61"L-292-6440 GEORGE I.aTI�.��R BpPR�. M��o� ��1Sl�M�nne�ta G,j�int�u1, O4�;P�EP. STATENlEP1T 0"J DESIG�JATIOi�J As the o�vner oi a potential St. Paul Neritage Preservation Site I am fully aware of the meaning of historic designation and the revie�v of building permit applications for exterior �vork that such designa- ti on ti�roul d i nvol ve. I therefore ta�e the fol l ot�ri ng posi tion on historic designation. SITE Sumnit Terrace (5�?� Unit� � � � APPP,OVE i Co�rnnent; i f any � APPROVE 4JITH P,ESERVATION _.i� Coniment: DISAPPROVE - � ' � Comment: O�:�i�ER Ob1PJERS' SIG"�ATUPE � � _ c , �1s. Ethel D. Cline �� , ��. . t�� : t: � _ _ � _,J _ . ±2':�`-.'-�.'aJ ' <'��T'�°��`_ � . � . CITY OF SAfNT PAUL =�r` R., ;:;.. `o J—� a�;� � ' HERITAGE PRESfRVATION COMMISSION ' =� nnjtnm ,� ,..o iii�_�� ^_ • _- 25 West Fourth Street,Saint Paul,Minnesota,55102 ;.� ,�,. -- ` :-::.=;:_�'=° 612-292-6440 GEORGE LATIMER MAYOR __ OIr1NER STATE��IEI�lT 0^! DESIGNATIOiV � As the owner of a potential St. Paul heritage Preservation Site I am fu71y aware of the meaning of historic designation and the review of building permit applications for exterior work that such designa- tion would involve. I therefore take the following position on historic designation. SITE Summit Terrace (601 unit) �� APPROVE . _ r Comment; i f any i��' 2�= �`-c �tJ �f � � iL2^�� f2GL�-G� �-�`'G�� -? , ° D°z-✓ � � ��c.�.-- �--G� �� c-�—� �LD �fu�v�, � APPROVE WITH RESERVATTON • Comment: DTSAPPROVE " Comment: 0��lNER 0[�1PIERS' SIGNATURE Mrs. Marilyn Olson ` � �J - . _�ii'�iT'�°�:9<.; � � � � CiTY OF SA1NT PAUL ~ `�' � HERlTAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION ;� ��-�� ;�: ' . `;� ��:�,1:� ,_ = . 2�West Fourth Streei,Saint Paut,,titinnesota,55702 +. �ea• �` -::..:�• ' 612-292-fr1�0 GEORGE LATI,v1ER h1AYU2 O��1NEP, STATEt9EPlT Oh1 DESIGf�aATIOCJ As the o4vner of a potential St. Paul Heritage Preservation Site I am fu71y aiaare of the meaning of historic designation and the revie�� of building permit applications for exterior ��ior�, that such designa- tion Hrould involve. I therefore ta�:e the following position on historic designation. SITE Surimit Terrace �593 Unit) ' ' � APPROVE �� Conunent; i� any � APPP.OVE l�IITH P.ESER`J�TIO"d � Comment: , DISAPPP.OVE �_ Comment: 0!•!"i�R O:�IPJERS' SIGNATUP.E Charl es R� t1aria Gi rsch �J ��1.f�!l:�t� �1� � -� � C�.�,.,�t, .1�J�,.,� ��.�',r r, ^, ��✓ - . �a,,...,. . • o."�c�rr o., . , . � � .. . ... . .. ..... . ►`:� � =tr` '�r` . . �r.,� �,`i �4 `• � 5� ,,�,-� ;= � • CITY . ;� ��,��%,1,, ^_ HERiTAGE PRESERVAT OF SA1��1T PAI .,,. = ION COMMISSIC =z�.... 25 Vllest Fourth Street,Saint Paul,Minnesota,55 GEORGE LATL�tER MAYOR 612-292-6 OIJiVEP, STATE��1EPdT Or! DESIGPIATIOTJ � As the oumer of a potential St. Pau1 Heritage Preser fully aware of the meaning of historic designation and of 6uildin �a��°n S7te I am tion wouldginvolve. a�i�thereforeftakeXtp the review rior i��ork that such designa- historic designation, he folloa�ing pos�t�on on SITE Summit Terrace (591 Unit) �� APPROVE L.._.—� ► Comment; if any � APPROVE t�lITH RESERVATION Comment: �! DISAPPROVE 1 Comment: . Ot�INE R Charles & P-1aria Gi rsch �•�lr1ERS' SIGNATURE � , � ��1,�'��.-... ;.�,�V11� .�.�, , - ,;:, . ._��_* -,. � . � - . ClTY O� SAf NT PAL'L = r y . � _ � "' '_' ' HERI i AG� PRCSERVAZ��ON COMMlSSION .; f� . `.< j�i�j�;ija >- 's - 25 West Fourth Street, Saint Paul,Minnesota,55102 . �,�• :-� 612-292-64-i� GEORGE L�TIti1ER MAYOR Ot�JNER STATE��ENT 0"1 DESIGrIATIO�d As the owner of a potential St. P�ul heritage Preservation Site I am fully aware of the meaning of historic designation and the review of building permit applications for ex�erior tvor'r, that such designa- tion Niould involve. I therefore take the follov�ing position on historic designation. . , STTE Surranit Terrace (58Q Unit� � APPP,OVE Comment; i f any �``.�, �� . __ _ . � !�' �`�,�' r�� ,�:_�� c� � n'� �'� APPROVE 4JITH P.ESERVA7ION ,�� ' •�.�''��,�°� �� Commen t: ,�-�� v DISAPPP,OVE � , �—` Comment: 0!��;d�R Ob1PlFRS' SIGNATUP.E d r C�rl es & P�arl`a f i'rscFi `� ' ' i ti�.�1� �. -y�-�v � ,rj \ �_ ,� � } f , � /� � {v,�, �'V��J.��al,l�.�`J '.1 `� /'� C^'^��1`3��••i ��'' � � CITY OF SAINT PAUL _Y��,•`CLTi O�`:�., • ' . O'�, ~r �� HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMtSS10N ?♦ � Y'i � . ' . . S O A'` %� IIIIISIIIIIi, 1s :w �Utl 711 11� ^s . �:;° <° 25 West Fourth Street,Saint Pau{,Minnesota,55T02 •�.. •.�. � �::>"'''` 612-292-6440 GEORGELATIMER MAYOR Ol•JNER STATEMENT 0^l DESIGNATIOiJ - As the owner of a potential St. Paul Heritage Preservation Site I am fu11y aware of the meaning of historic designation and the review of building permit applications for exterior r��ork that such designa— tion would involve. I therefore take the folloaring position on historic designation. SITE Summit Terrace (597 unit) � APPROVE Comment; if any ' APPROVE t��ITEi� P.ESERVATTON � !f Comment: ��j Gf �,.,;,�- :�--i-�'-�-" rti,..,.' =�-- �` ;- '^ :��..c ��..�5.`� , �� . � � ., ,J �� , - �_ �.� , .� �.�-� ._ ��. C;� �,�(�� ` (� �.1� ��Y�-rv_i �, _,�` � _�. �- � . �r, / ` T `, /,� / ��, , ,^ ` '�':. �..::`�. . 't`-�=F�/� L•.�""�. ��_ _` v�''='/}""t._!t��.1 r �� L t��1i_� (..� l.""t�l' f � _....___ /�I , T.� l'1� � /�� ! �' ��C.�- �.C� G'��-�t`"�-� , ��t�/J �?�."uK`� C�a'�:., 'r"`r.'-� �;',h-E'�'---'Y'.�lk!�:� `s--d � / � '-�;'1"t-�-C..-/�.��\..� C'� �'-k-�' -:.,"�.�i-�5..;�� DISAPPROVE � � � ` ' _:>� �� ` `�i r_-� ��.�% ��--��_�__ ' Comment• �.u.k �c.�.l,� ��tc-`- �-�i-1 ` ., � , ` ,, f,,, ,�. -�,<. ,� � • /i l �'�.2 -n.(_f i ,.G cp,2�.�_%f�t�?:.' 7' T' �`/ "U`1 t4�'.�,�f 1,�1 -,�i�.<j�� st.u�' L�/+ �f t�J . ��.C�..; �.2., c, �j `. - � i / / y.�� /� �. � z C � C�� .-C.t=-CK.C,k�� • �G--cC,�(,.l�CQ.-� ,�•_._C?_l�, �c,.�'_ `7La��r�-i' t-�c•/�-�t•!' ., , . ;G .� �c` ` . ,. /� ..., �,j � „ � . �q' �: ' `�.. ��"'Y �7 . '�-�� / —`•4G l._A'. ��J�,,,�� (� �� / � � �� r�l� - /`C..L' L '�� -'� C__ O'� �.� ' V �-'�t-�_.s�—�r�`C /"�-'1/'c.d('i'� � � -'1� , T % :�- ._� -�� (�,,� /." �'-G� LX�'� ��_-?C. L�L �C "f''�E-"l..C-1�:�.-J-�Z:.. r '�i.Cti �•C�Z'_ � �,, �� ^ ��`/ �> � —� • J _.k. ::<2� / Cy!� �l �-��s.'-f" ��J.�7.L,� `"� �? <<!�L'G'�E- _ L .,c. �=: � .(�'�`i_ ��'�C+�:_ 04dNER�- ;� OI�rlERS' SIGNATURE .,�-'-°�-��' �1"��`' ` .-c�ic.c'. �a.r�c,�% , � , . ' `�C%�-,-.---t_s� ",� •a= / ° � � / � �ti°ic.-i•��'�'{�' .'�� '�c�C��."`:—�x� ". .�-Q%_`i .t-i,Ck'� ��.4. --�/1✓� ' ��.� � \i / ^ �G.-::,:c'<lYr�f� J '�°� _==�'�`T'�°�:: . . CITY O� SAINT PAUL �'�R -��' , " t-IEP.ITAGE PRESERVATlON COMN11SS10N � iJ ��1�� :,< 1i7: i ii I - J 1.'_L •"9 25 lh'est Fourth S:reet,Saint Paul,Minresota, 55102 .� Ilf� �ti=` __._ 612-292-6440 GEORGE lAT1�1ER MAYOR Ot•!y E P, STATEt�1EP�1T 0^! DES I GPIAT I0+! As tne ovrner of a potential St. Paul heritage Preservation Site I am fully ai��a•re of the meaning of historic designation and the revierl of 5uilding permit applications for exterior tvork that such designa- tion ti�;ould involve. I therefore take tne follou�ing position on � historic d�signation. SITE Summit Terrace (595.unit) � � APPROVE �___1. . Comment; if any � � �A � � � � U � APR ?� �� 19f� APPP,OVE ��lITH P,ESEP,VATIO^�� CiTY PlANNING �SOARD � SaiM f�u, M+nncsota Comment: DISFlPPP,OVE . I/`__ 1 � �, �,�-�'1 �-�-�c � Comment: �,�. °, �"`°-�"�.-� .�-`"'f � �--`z ' . . � �) -�n-.v -ars..�.. c�. f�c�'/ �Go.�r-r-�-e"-•-+' -ti..- �L .�1��"�- 7�j �p,c,yc,.�,, .�, d�-a-GS^�'"�' d • -/_.�s.._ �J � �'j x�c/ �-f�.:�+�.-w� ca.. ..F-�'�-u-G�'�C..� -L-rc�r�C. -�-r.. �°• .�(/�-a�'-Z- i-•-�CJ _�-�,%�..-LGC�,.. � -°-t'�--+..� .'/nt'_ != / �/ �..�..0. .hi'.-� -*�"�"...a.L/, ✓ ,r (/ �L �c- /"�' .�-.�.s-.�-"-�,r.0 '.�Oj..t.� �-�-~`- L''Ti�+�' �+-+"..c�G`c �.�f'/�Y``-� C��`� V . � � , ��`�a-t^', �� ' �r+��"� ��r�jF� .�r�� O�IiIER SIG��lATURE , Mr. John Mul l en -�'.E;�_.� � .�,�,y� , • � �y � ��T� ��; • � � CiTY Or SAtNT PAUL � _ _ _-� ':` � " HE�ITAG� PRESERVATION COMMtSSIO�E •—,,�_-��,� - �, �:;;t;::,.� '- ' `s ` 25 West Fourth Street,S�int Paul,�'�tinnesota,55102 612-292-64-N3 GEOnGE LATIh1cR _ MAYOF O1�liVER STATEiy1ENT 0^l DESIG�fATIO�� As the ol�rner of a potential St. Paul f-�eritage Preservation Site I am fully a;�iare of the meaning of historic designation and the revie4�t of 5�.�ilding permit applications for exteriat° tvork that such designa- ti on ►�;oul d i nvol vz. I theref�re take the fol 1 or�i ng posi tion on historic designation. SITE Summit Terrace (587 Unit) i � APPROVE !� Conunent; i f any � y �� { APPROVE l�lITH P.ESERVATTO^d �� - 9 p,Rtl I � .,�,t� g0 Comment: � p�NN�MG�e�� +��ih�� .� ��;.— DISA°PROVE � � . �-- -- Comment: �—�-- . � �' �. �'-`�--z-�_ � _ � � � G� � � � 0':•t'1�R 0!�1P1ERS' SIGNATUP.E Mr. Harol d R. Adams �� '�,��f �Gt.f� ��:�r;. • � . � ' ' • . ,-- r� , . � ��.-��-1U��.�4 �,��z_��.,.�-_--.�---�. . _, � ,�x �'.�.z.:F� :it' _�;a�G�..�.. _ ll� ��. � :��-.� ;%� �;ff�, ��l f j" � _.1��,,L .��" . -�� !��„�,�; _.��'� � X-f.11r�G�.cci ii�ri/. ��e�c��.:�`�r. d'�G _-(`u.�t� ..�?'�r/uu��'.�GZ��. ��l*G��. i : ,/ ` / .� ' ��!/Il� /%�G/%/ _ ��//.7/I'iiI•'Il7.� .�5��/y . � . � ' Jar_�aary 25, 1;�79 ; . ! � Bernard Jacob, Chairman St. Paul Heritage Preservat�on Cozn�nission - Room 1202 City Hall Anr.ex - 25 4�iest 4�� Street � S-c. Paul , i+�inr_esota 552 02 Dear NLr. Jacob, As I will be unable to attend th� publ�c hear�ng an � � January 29, 19'Ty, during v�h�cr t_me: �here �vill be "� �f discussion rega-rding the desior:at� r�r: of' .-che 587-6Ui ' Summit E�ver_ue Ro�vhouses as h?st�r�ic preservation s:�tev, � � I wish Zo make my fee?in�s knovm by 1eZter . _ i ; � � I agree tY�az the preservation o? certain buildings is a worthy cause; however• I have no interest in having my ' home(587 Sumcnit) designated as a historic preservation " }. site . In i ts better clays perhaps it was a uriic�ue build- irig and probabl;� worthy of tr,e present attention . Today I feel that before any b�.�ilding is selected for preservaZion it should be inspected �xternally and in- ternally by your, �r.tire coininit�tee , along with city �as inspectors � electrical inspe_^.-�ors, ��lumbing inspectors. .5"c�Tt1@ Of I(!�r t'�gj.ohbrJ?"S G�@S^2":L�£.'u t:� :^° ..�..8�`l..}:1iis �a.v =�J1�85 ; repaired v��itr. tape , leaking wazer pipes that were - ` ? thought by them to be potential dat�age to our cornmo_n � � wall, electrical . wiring5 �vhich they feli were distinct � --- fire hazards to the en�ire rowhouse co:nplex. You will find the entire buildir_g badly in need of � � tuckpointing. � You will f�nd some crumbling .concrete ► . steps, cernices rotting arid Tall?-rio apart� chimneys � crumbling and bricks fallinU. Serveral roofs have had : ineffectual repairs . Basemenz foundation stor_es are ' � badly crumbling in some areas, etc . � etc . ' � � . _ � - � � ; ; ; . ; � f ✓ , ' .+ �, + ' . ��t e L. Berr�ard Ja.cob Jaruary 25, 1yT9 To reitera�te, there is ;;er�tainly �nore �to a builciir�g thar� its external ap�ear��r�ce . Ariy buildi:ig �vorti?y of preservatior� should be tnoroughly inspec�ed by knowiedgable people be�ore a hearing ?s scheduled . Rather thari �u�ttirig poteni�al buiiding restrictior�s on owners oT these buildinos , I suggest encouragin� the owners to make improvemen�s arzy way they see fit--- any improvemerit is better than contiriued rieglect , - Yutirs very truly, . � .{ �� Harc�ld F? . E�danis, Nl.D. HRA�cw cc: Terry Pfoutz . � � l,. . � . �^ • ' ' , � � , ' city of saint paui planning commission resolution file number � date May 25, 1979 WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has received notice from the Heritage Preservation Commission of the proposed designation of the Summit Terrace (F. Scott Fitzgerald), 587-601 Summit Avenue, as a Heritage Preservation site; and has reviewed the proposal in light of the comprehensive plan and other planning considerations; and WHEREAS, the designation will benefit the neighborhood by preserving a landmark; � NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Planning Commission finds the proposed designation consistent with comprehensive plan of St. 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 Fi tzGi bbon in favor 14 � . a�it'1St 4 CITY O� ST. PA�JL D�PARTM�NT OF FiNAl+iCE A�ID MANAGEMFNT S�R�/lCES ASSESSMENT DIYlSION �. ��,�� 713 CfTY HAIL 5T.PAUL,MIIVNESOTA 55702 September 7, 1979 _ City C7_erk � 386 City I�alt File X 2218 Page 1 BUILDING Zoning File HPC � The Counci2 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 oa the: .� �.._ Nomination of F. Scott Fitzgerald rowhouse to City's ,. list of Heritage Preservation Sites. Property is : � located at 587 - 601 Summit Avenue on the north side of Summit between Dale and Kent being legally described as: Lots 1 thru 8, Summit Terrace and the west � of Lot 18, Block 23, Weed and Willius' Rearrangement. � If you would like further information about this hearing, contact the Heritage Preservation Commission, llth floor, City HaZI 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 you or your community. Therefore, I sincerely hope you can attend this hearing, so that you can make your views about it knoc�m to the City Council, whether for or against. J. WILLIAM DONOVAN VALIIATION S� ASSESSMENT EAIGINEER , �-J7 C�,�.. _��`�;f:o,; CITY OF SAINT PAUL '• a HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION �o � �� r�uu;um '� Z,• �� ^° 25 West Fourth Street,Saint Paul,Minnesota, 55102 �`•,,,� ,..•�� 612-292-6440 +m�.s...+ 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 Recommended 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 Fort 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 connected units with various owners. Owners of seven of the eight units approve of designation. 3. St. 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. - P�ational Register Site. - The owner, Christ's Nousehold of Faith, approves of designation. . � ' -4- 4. Frank B. 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 designation. 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 desiqnation. 6. Burbank-Livingston-Griggs House, 432 Summit Avenue. - Significance: This long-standing Surrgnit 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. A71 of these sites were given thorough consideration by the Commission 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 Preservation Commission public hearing. Thank you for your consideration. y � � i i � , i � . . /' � , ' � , . . \ ' � ' �� ` � . . . , . . . . _ � . . � . . ' - � � . . ' . . ' r , . . . . ,.. . . � , ' �' , • . . - . ' ` ' . � � .. . ' � . . ' . " ♦ . � � ' � ' � ' . . � • . , . . . . / '. . I ., . / . , ' � J - ' . . .Tune 21� �979 � - � 1 . . � Leonard Levine ' . � Chairman� City Development & Transportation Committee - , • � . Room 716, City Hall . , . � � St. Paul, Minnesota : �. , _ � _ Re: Designation of the f�llo�ing ws r:erita�e Preservation Sites:� � , , � � �St. Joseph's Acade�yr - . , , ` Burbank-Living�ton-Gri�gs House . - " � ' A2.exander Ramsey House , , � Frank B. Kello� House . _� � � Summit Terrace (F. Scott Fitzgerald Rowhouse) Rochat Louise-Sauerwein Block - . �Dear Councilman Levine: , - ' _ � The above-referenced was referred for committee consideration`by - � ` the City Council at its June 21, 1979 meeting. ' � - ' Very truly yotu s� - — . � � _ Rose Mix � , . City C`].erk MS:la ' , _ _ , \ ' . > . -. .�`� �jJ. .1 =i iJ.,!' �_ )..� _�_ _ �. _ . .., . . . . , _.i• . � . LI `�l E-�-��Z,�C_ j' 'F' �� "i; ': t;:'[' C;��iJ.��:II_. ! ' ;� '' .\` C).!�'1'�(.:1'; .�i_ L' j l_ l�. �,t } , i �1 ; �� `� �� -- '��t.- %�f Da � e : July 7_0, 1979 `, :�,. �/ �. ---=:_--- . � co ��; ��_.� ��,�� = ;; �. � af� � . ,; �� -�1 � . �/�� . �- p , �c►n°r Paul Ci�� Go��► ci � � : v � �a �� ' ;; ��_?° O El CITY DEVELOPt1tNT AfJD TRI�i;SPORTATIO`! . ( ia � t'.i ' � �� In� i . �- Leonard 1J. Levir►e , .cnoirrnan, ma�ces the follc.^ling repor? on C. F. � Q�cli�,ance � . [� ��solu�ion � � �] O;t�er �" 1 ";�� i_L : Desiyn��ion of Follo��inc� as i��ritay° Pr��ervation sites : � 1 ) Sai nt Josepi�'s Aca:'��;m; . 2) Bur�ar,k�-Li v i ngsto:;-Gr'1 J';S I�Ci,iS° 3) Alexa:�der Ramsey House • � 4) Fra�k a. f;ellcgg iiouse' . � � � 5). Su��.�,�i t Terrace 6) P.��'i�a t-L�ui se-Sau�rt•,�i r� �?��c� -;n� +�o;�;��-i�tee rec��;,,;�nds that Sair;t �)OSe7}l 's /'�c��1�r,�y, . . ��;:r;.�n{;-Liv�ir�gs�ton-Gr�i99s Ho�_�se, ,'�le;:�ind�r �2Gmsey ilo�!��, ancl �i;�� r'!':I;: �. ��e� �C�J fiGi.iSc �)c d?.rilC�Plc��`L(?�� dS f{PY'1tiiJC'. ��Y':'��'Vc3L7C�1 $1i:�S. i h� Co��mi�te� rnak��s no racon��;��ndai.i�� c;r� Su�.�,�;i t T��r��,ace and �tn� � - Roc}�at-Loui�e-S:��aer�•lzin B3oc4;. . � �� _ .. � Si'�' ., i '� i'i.. .!`.. $.1}:ii i'.`.'Ji., i�:.��: � . �� !�'f �_ .J� � ' i �. . � . . � ' . . ��' � . � �i C.�� +� � � . ` , . � , � � ,. � • _ . . � . -. - . . -_ � � - � ,. .` � , ` . L . ' ' . �. ` . - , \. =, , . / � � . � • .r��i � 2� 1979 �. ' ' ' ' . , � . � � , Afr. �'er��8*'d C8r180'1 ' ' , , � � D� �-ec t �r, Fa.r.a ce , '� t�i�•�a ,e!nen�:. Se rv�cee Z o•� 12.3 C�.ty ';r�ll , �t. Pe�ul F�;=•, •:es-�,�a ° . - � � , � . , � , . . Ik 8�' S`r• �. . _ • • , '�i, ,e C�t:' Cou c�1 toda set a date of ',ear'�i ; ?:�r Septenaer ?5 1�;',"� ;o �o�:si.c�e�• c'.est ;nat;�,c�i �f t'_e 'oll�wi�� si+es �a 'ie� �a.;e P�-�:��c�•va- tic�.. Sites. 4;i;_]. ':�� w plcase se d or=ces tn p?~ope�t�:- oW' ers 3s � ��q i�_ed '� law. _ . • . 1 _ �;�,. J-:3ep �'s Acade:r; - ; . 2 , . . . ,:� T�iv'n �t��-c;ri ;;e Ft_,i�se . � � A�?i:k3.r1ii�1• t��'.;�`� - ?�OUB@ . I Zi - I''''H �C . �`!'1_ZO . .. T��I:S�' ' �j — 3:�rz'ni� �'r:w •�rg , . � - .')C":.`, I� .G:sE:-:iBUC��tre' ,;:i.^rtt ' . _ �, , - t;�t?. '".' .�' %�' ''$. - � . _ ;:t,•59 __�7C , �,•� - �,P;.k . A.'O:la i ' . , . ' cc: ��Q__.,:�i .;'-.�;,., � . , - , . , , , � , . . i � � . ` '� - � CITY OF SAINT PAUL' � 1 � '` HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMlS510N': ��' 1 . � SAINT PAUL HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMf�ISSION MINUTES OF PUBLIC HEARING - MONDAY, 29 JANUARY, 1979 7:30 P.M. , CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL/COURTHOUSE PRESEP�T: 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 COU�lCIL AS SAIMT 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. _.., � ..._ _----- -_ _ ___ Sister Ann Thomasine Sampson spoke, supporting 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 House. Mr. Sandeen then read the proposed preservation program. There was no discussion. t�IINNESOTA 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 • ' . ' ' ' , .f � � �- t�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 rests. Dr. James Haight, from the Minnesota Boat Club's Board of Directors, 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 ov�m ership 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. .• , � . �' 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 consi.dered? 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 ttirice 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. Ne 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 the extra cost. ;, � - � � Minutes - January 29, 1979 - 4 - Mr. McGrath stated that 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. He 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 �ras interested in purchasing the buildings. He said that he feels rehabilitation of the buildings is financially feasible. t�r. 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 4lillian Kuehn then spoke. He stated t�at he was the father of David, was a lawyer, and fully intended to move his law 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 �lest 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 (�vith emphasis on historic preservation) ." He stated that the Federation endorses this position. Ne 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. �_ , , . , • " • , � • � . ,- Minutes - January 29, 1979 - 5 - � sr,�, 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 haG been renetived, 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 ��rere 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 NJest Seventh Street. � Ms. Joan Lisi , homeowner in West Seventh Street area, then spoke. She said that she was in favor of preservat�or, and adoptive rE-usE for the Louise Block and was proud of all the rehab work on blest 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 effective 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 ro+�rhouses, spoke. He stated that s�veral 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. htr. Sandeen then read the preservation program for the Kellogg House. 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 occasions which might call for exterior change and that these should be allowable if still wTthin 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 nomination 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 htarch 8, 1979 at 3:30 p.m. , in Room 707, City Hall , County Courthouse. . . - -- - __ � • . Submitted by: Approved by: -- - - L��lU��1�....... Terry Pfou z Ernest Sandeen Staff Chairperson : - - . * . � , ► � �. , f � '_ �" t�inutes - February 15, 1979 - 4 - ppPOINT�•'EPJ7 OF STANDIfJG COM��ITTEES FOR 1979 Chairperson Sandeen said that he had been out of town sev2ral days previous to the meeting and hadn't had a chance to talk to members: Mr. Sandeen read : the list of Commiitees and asked each Corr�nission member for their first two preferences. He said he would take th�se into consideration and appoint the Corrmi tte�s before the hlarch meeti t�g. CONSIDERATION FOR P,ECO"i�E�IDATIO� TO CITY COUi�CIL OF SEVE�J SITES HEA�D BEFO�E PUBLIC H�ARIPJG OT! JANUARY 29, 1979 t�10TI0N: 1) Ms. Flinn moved that St. Joseph's Academy be recorrmended to the the City Council as a Neritag� Preservation Site, along 1yltll its proposed Neri�age Preservation Program. t�1s. Kunz seconded the motion. It passed . - unanimously ►�rith hir. Langford abstaining. P40TIOPa: 2) Ms. Flinn moved that the 8urbank-Livin�ston-Griggs House be reco��mended to City Council as a Heritage Preservation Siie, along with its pro�osed Ppreservation Program. Mr. Sandezn noted that the owner of the house, the ��linnesota Nistorical Society, had indicated in writing approval of tne . d�signation. Mr. ��c4Jatt seconded the motion. It passed unanimously �•�ith i Mr. Langford abstaining. . � � ` h10TI0N: 3) h1r. P�c4Jatt moved tihat the Al exanc�er F�arnsey House he recorrmended to City Council as a }ieritage Preserva�ion Site, with its pro�o�ed Preservation Program. Mr. Sandeen noted tha�t it too is owned by �h� i�tinnesota Historical Society and that they had indicat�d in writing their apnroval . Ns. Flinn seconded the motion. It passed unanimously with t�r. Lang�ord abstaining. , t�OTIOF�: 4) h1r. Rosenblum moved that the Frank. Kellogg House be recor�mended to City Council as a Heritage Preservation Site �rrith its proposed Preservation • Program. The motion vras seconded by Ms. Flinn. It passed unanimously with Mr. Langford abstaining. MOiIO��: 5) Mr. Oxzon moved that Summit Terrace be recommended to City Council as a Heritage Pr�servation Site with its proposed Preservation Prcgram. t�r. t�ic4Jatt seconded the motion. A discussion ensued about �r�nether all of . t�� o�.yn�rs were aware of the possibla designation, as only a few had shown up at the public hearing. t-ir. Pfoutz said that h� had contacted all of the � owners individually and as far as he knew tnere were no objections to the designation. Chair•r�an Sandeen called for a vote on the r2co��rnendation. The r.a'�icr, passed unanimously with Mr. Langford abstaining. . �•;OTIOPJ: 6) Ms. Flinn moved that the t4inn2sota 6oat Club Eoathouse be recormended to City Council as a H°ritage Preservation Siie. The motion was seconded by t�fr. Oxton. It was pointed out tha� there was no Preservation � Program for the Boat Club du2 to the uncertai�ty of Tuture plans_ Chairperson Sandeen put two letters before the HPC conc�rning the 6oat Club. One, f ror� " � � �� , � �oC,�. `�. : . . , . , . � ��'�� : s . � t•linutes - Februa►y 15, 1979 _ � _ . r � � Thomas J. Ke�ley anst��ered questions the F{eritage Preservation Commission had raised after the public hearing about the Boat Club. The other l�tter t�;as from P.ob�rt P. Piram, Superintendent of Parks and P,ecreaiion, ►vno asked tne Heritage Preservation to delay their decision on the possible recommendati.on of the f•linnesota 6oat Club as a Heritage Preservation Site unti7 the City had an opportunity to negotiate a possible acquisition of the site. He stated in that letter that negotiations �•�ou1d begin by P•tarcr► 19, 1�7�. �70TIOPl: Mr. Oxton moved that the motion be tabled until the Ap ri1 mzeting. his. Flinn seconded the motion. It passed unanimously. tiGTI0P1: 7) t�lr. P,osenblum moved that the Rochat-Louise-Sauen•�e�n Block b� recorrmended to Ci ty Counci 1 �s a Heri taaz Preserva�i on Si�e ��:i th i zs preser��a�i on prosrarr. F's. Kunz seconded the noti on. ' Th� posi ti on of the o��rn�rs concerning designation t��as �hQ� discussed. . C�;ai��person ��r:�een stated tFat the c��rer of the Sau�r�,�ein BuiTding t•�as very favorable about designation, the o4•mers of the Rochat 8]ocF;, �he Aus�Ins, t��ere neutral about designation and th� oWn�r of the Louise Building; ?�lr. hlarkovich, had not yet stated a posi ti on. �-tr. Oxton sai d he knes�r ��;. !'arkovi ci� ar.� �-�oc�1 d talk to hirr about designa�ion. hfOTIOP�: P1s. Kunz moved that the moti on be �abl e� ur�i I tf;e ��larch 8, i 979 me t n�e g in order �o gain written positions Tron the. o;•�r�ers on designation. h�r. Rosenblum seconded the motion. The motion pa;Sed ur.anirously tvith � t��r. Langford abs�ai n i ng. , ��lr. Pfoutz s�ated ��a� he Y��11 getthe t�;ritten statements fro;n the otivners of those bui7dings on their position conce�ning designation befiore the s�tes are transnitted to Plann�ng Commission and City Council . Ne also said tha� staffi ��i 11 contact the Rocha�-Loui se-Sauenvei n o��ners for thei r posi tions on Cesignat�on. REPORT OPJ PROCRESS ON NISTORIC NILL DISTRICT i It tvas agreed tnat earlier discussion had sufficientty clarified the status of Hill District. . r�ESEPlTATI0��1 OF PROPOSED HERIT,4GE PRESERVATIOP! GUIDELIPvES FOP, REHABILITATION Ai�D PaE1J COPaSTRIiCTIO��! IP�THE COi�Ii�ERCI�iL AREA_ 0�THE PROPOSED NILL UIS i�IC t. The presen'tation aras postponed ind�finitely, pending a revised Hi1T District proposal . REPORT OP� THE JOINT APPLICATIO^J 4JITH TNE P.At�ISEY COU��TY HISTORICAL SOCIETY FOR , P•ir. Oxton reported that the results of the meeting of the Executive Commi�tees of the HPC and RCFIC ti•�as that th� Heri tage Preservati on Commissi o� ti,�as ��i 1 l i ng to coo�erate t�ith the P.amsey County Historical Society in obtaining a grant to carry out a survey of Ramsey County. Th�re are federal funds avai�able for surveys through the State Historic Preservation Office (ad�inistered through f�linnesota Historicai Society) and matching grants fror� private foundations a�ill be soug;�t. The manner in Svhich the survey should be done ti•ras discussed at the meeting. . . �---�rryr�rr� � . lst�� /� � �_2nd J � ��_ 3rd 1Q�� Adopted � . � Yeas Nays HOZZA HUNT _ LEVINE �� ' � MADD OX Mc1"IAHON � TIDESCO PR�SIDENT (SHOWALTER)