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273880 Y�NITE - CITV CLERK � �PINK - FINANCE GITY OF SAINT PALTL Council ��QO �'UP�- MAVORTMENT File NO. V rdindnce Ordinance N 0. ��J`-h Presented By • Referred To Committee: Date Out of Committee By Date An Ordinance designating the Frank B. . Kellogg House as a Heritage Preservation Site. 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 Ordinance No. 16429 adopted April 4, 1978, upon the request of the Heritage Preservation Commission 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. Frank B. Kellogg House, 633 Fairmount Avenue, Saint Paul, Minnesota, on property legally described as Lot 18, Auditor's Subdivision #40. Section 2 . The Preservation Program for this heritage site is stated as follows: FRANK B. KELLOGG HOUSE Preservation Program The exterior appearance of the Frank B. Kellogg House, including the later addition, COUIVCILMEIV Requested by Department of: Yeas Nays Butler In Favor Hozza Hunt Levine Against BY Maddox Showalter Tedesco Form Approved by City At rney 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 - CITV CLERK PINK - FINANCE GITY OF SAINT PAZTL Council [''j�Q CANqRV - OEPARTMENT File NO. ^'�"+`�`�o '�Ll'lE�^-MAYOR Ordindnce Ordinance N 0. / ��JIQ�� Presented By Referred To Committee: Date Out of Committee By Date should be preserved in a manner consistent with the original design intent. Section 3. This ordinance shall take effect and be in force thirty (30) days from and after its passage, approval and publication. 2 . COUIVCILMEIV Requested by Department of: Yeas Nays H�X McMa.hon _sI In Favor Hozza Hunt Levine � Against BY Maddox Showalter _ _ Tedesco N�V � 1979 Form Approved b Cit Attorn y Adopted by Council: Date Certified P Co ncil etary BY B l'�-� . � Appro by Mayor: � i��t � �9�� Approved by Mayor for Submission to Council By By �s�.isHEO N OV 1 0 i979 � � � . � � y� �' � �C t.V`� �� _��1,�txY �P; ITY OF SAINT PAUL �;F �� HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION �� 11111111111 s� r 1111 111 tl � �,,° � 25 West fourth Street,Saint Paul,Minnesota,55102 �� ee• �� 612-292-6440 GEORGE LATIMER MAYOR September 20, 1979 Rose Mix, City Clerk 586 City Hall St. Paul , Minnesota 55102 Dear Madam: The St. Paul Heritage Preservation Commission (HPC) has recommended to City Council that the Frank 6. Kelloc House, 633 Fairmount Avenue, be designated as a Heritage Preservation site. pub 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 by the St. Paul City Council on the proposed site. The Frank B. Kellogg House 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 ) to City Council : February 15, 1979 - Planning Commission resolution of approval passed: May 25, 1979 The owners, Drs. Helen and Yang Wang, approve the 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 Corr�nission control over any possible exterior changes to designated historic structures. This permit review power does not affect interior changes. Sincerely, � �________.�.. � � C. Terry Pfoutz, C ty lann Heritage Preservation Commission �O . � �� • , �'�v/ s t�_. _--- - � LE6AL 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 l , 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 �f Block 85 of Dayton's and Ir�,�ine's Addition and 61ock 4 of Grace's Addition. Rochat-Louise-Sauerwein Block 261-277 1Jest 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. , , , . • ��C6*'� 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 southtvest corner of Exchange and Walnut St. being 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 Irvin e's Addition. � � CITY OF ST. PAUL DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE ANi� MANAGEMENT S�Rl/ICES ��p�`'�`�°� ASSESSMENT DIVISION � 173 CITY HALL Sf.PAUL,MINNESOTA 55102 September 7, 1979 City Clerk • 386 City Hall File X 2217 Page 1 Zoning File HPC - The Cauncil of the City of St. Paul will hold a public hearing ia the ' Council Chambers of the City Hall and Court House (third floor) at 10:00 a.m. September 25, 1979 on the: �Y� Nomination of the Frank B. Kellogg House to City's - list of Heritage Preservation Sites. Property is located at 633 Farimount Avenue being legally described as ; Lot 18, Auditor's Subdivision #40 If you would like further information about this hearing, contact the Heritage Preservation Co�ission, llth floor, City HaZl Annex,,25 W. 4th St., St. Paul, Minnesota 55102. Telephone No. 292-6229. While the City Charter requires that we notif� you of the hearing, we want - to help you to learn fully about any i.mprovement that could affect you or . .. -- your cammunity. Therefore, I sincerely hope you can attend this hearing, so that you can make your views about iC known to the City Council, whether for or against. J. WILLIAM DONOVAN VALIIATION S� ASSESSMENT II3GINEER . � � r � � � � �,a`��`�:� � � ci�.y of sain� ��aul h�r�t�ge preservaci�n comr��iss�o� rzso�utio� iile numbe; ��-a Qa�2 February 15, i97�? t•IHEREAS, the Heritage Preservation Commission is authorized E�y the Heritage Preservation Ordinance (Saint Paul City Ordinance 16�OF� to recommend bui:ldings - to the City'�s list of Neritage Preservation Sites; and !�:EIEREAS, the Heritage Preservation Commission has determined that the Frank B. Kellogg E;ouse, 6uilt in 1889, 633 Fairmount Avenue, Lot 18, Auditor's Su6divison 40 meets the criter�a specified in Paragraph S, Section 4 of the Heritage Preservation Ordinance in that 1 . It was the residence of Frank B. Kellogg, an Rmerican statesman and � tivinner of the PJobel Peace Prize, and 2. It �vas the v�ork of :��illiam H. t•lillcox, a prominent Saint Pau1 architect. � . 4JHEP.EAS, the Heritage' Preservation Commission held a �public hearing on the proposed recommendation of the Frank Q. Kellogg House on January 29, 1979. Pursuant to Paragraph E, Section n of the Neritage Preservation Ordinance, notice of this hearing �ras published in the Saint Paul Pioneer Press on � ' January E, 197� and notice Vras sent to site oti�mers and other property o4vners vri thi n 3�'1 feet. - PJO,�! THEPEFOP,E BE IT RESOLVED by the Saint Paul Heritage Preservation Corr�nission that the Frank 6. Kellogg House is hereby recommended to the City Council as a Heri tage Preservati on Si te vri th a preservati on program as fo1lo��rs: The exterior appearance of ,the i�elloge House, inciuding the later addition, should Fe preserved in a manner consistent with the original desic�n intent. - mOVz� b Rosenbl um . SeC�pd� �j� Fl i nn in favor � � agains� � - ♦��f 1 r . •. 1 , , • �� . � � �F�� ' ` SAIfVT PAUL HERITAIGE PRESF�VATION CC�'MISSION SITE NOMINNTION FORM � , I NANE NISTORIC� Frank Billings Kellogg House COM"ION: II LOCATION �DRESS: 633 Fairmount Avenue GAL DESCRIPTION: Lot 18, Auditor's Subdivision 40 III PRESEM 04�NER �VME; Dr. and Mrs. Yang Wang � AI�RESS: 633 Fairmount Avenue IV LAI� USE LDCNTIaJ MAP v �:. U!t) r �i�7Oi. .J -0.:�.�:=`J�/ DUC O v ��''• l� �,(��O ;` � : I (�s s,r � , -�_. _,: : , '. , , , .o. L�tr►c.o�N v � � . .a � ze xb t� � i. 0 0 0'0 ° `�'. �_� `' J_.�:�.�_� �,�i�4Y,� � �o .J C�O�°� � � w �. : . . . - _r" � -i• - • • .. . . � . ,,. . . .. . . . . � Q . .. � o o � �10 c`o ^ , �;�o o ,, � 'o , �.;�0000 -i:clo o�o 0 0 1 __ _ _ ��p1�Z� � � �� -�z �•� 0 0') O J.0 0•�v� O v . '.�' 0 O O J O J '� O D� O � �. .:.. __ . . . u _ U . . ,. _ ' _. �, � . . . . . - . Q -�!,�� o 00 0 ,` � o :;,, � � 1, o 0 0 0 0 0 �;�:::� o FAZi��L1,'�-r� o � � � � o � � � .3-�:.�!o � _ � � ! o . ; Q'. . , ; ,� 3 - � _ n .� . . . Y S+ : �f J��Rp , �. ._ „�-... _ . :J, Q C , �� ,� G�`5 r______J � , � � �o� I JI •, ' �N�-s♦ � n b �� a i V FORM PREPAf� BY �TITLE: James Reischl , intern; Carol " Ekstrum ADDRESS; SUPERVISOR� Terry Pfoutz DAr�: VI DOCI�'�ENTATION ON FILE HISTORIC SITE EYA�.UATION FORM BUIL�ING PERMIT�S1 SLIDES/PHOTOGRAPHS OF STRUCTURE � llTHERI LIST�ESCRIPTIVE MATERIAL �LIST) �• ; � .. � , �`�`�� ,, , . . � �_ � ' ,: • r SAI(�T PAl1L HERITAGE PRE,�ERVATION C�'MISSIaV SIlE NC�IINATION FOi�M VII (VARRATIVE: HISTORY AND SIGNIFICANCE OF SITE The Frank Billings Kellogg House, a combination of late 19th century Queen Anne, and Richardsonian Romanesque styles, was built in 1889 by E.V. Dockeye. The architect of the house was William H. Wilcox, a prominent Saint Paul architect who was a partner of another well known architect of that time, Clarence Johnston. Some important works of Wilcox are the Old Main building at Macalaster College, and the State House in Lincoln, Nebraska. The house is constructed of rock-faced sandstone laid in random ashlar trimmed with granite quoins. Red-brown painted fishscale shingle siding rises from the second story level throughout most of the upper portion of the structure, with the exception of the Coolidge Wing's first and second story which is con- structed of stone. The structure has the appearance of being divided into tcao sertion�. The first section, which includes the first story and portions of the second on the east and sotith side, is Romanesque in style, featuring the massiveness of sandstone, while sections of the second story and all of *_he third story are Queen Anne in character, distinguished by woodsiding. , The structure has been considerably altered. Originally it was a three story rectangular structure with the front facade docninated by a semi-circular tower in the center, three stories in height and topped wif.h a conical roof. The third story of this tower was open and balistraded. It is now enclosed. To the south of the tower was the front entrance on the front facade, above which was another open porch. This entrance was moved to the south side of •- the house and the porch enclosed in 1923. The original part of the house is for the most part intact, with the exception of the entrance and porch changes. The significant alteration to the structure is the addition of a large three story wing added to the southern part of the house in 1923 which considerably changes the symr�etrical massing of the structure. Three stories high, with a hipped roof and dormers , it is set back quite far in relation to the rest of the original house. Frank Kellogg lived at this house from the time it was built until he died in 1937. Mr. Kellogg, originally from Olmstead county, was a prominent Saint Paul attorney, and partner in one of Saint Paul 's foremost firms: Davis, Kellogg and Severance. From 1905-1911 he served as one of Theodore Roosevelt's and William Howard Taft's "Trust Busters." Kellogg led the Federal Government'_s successful attack on the Standard Oil trust. In 1916 Kelloog became Minnesota's first popularly elected United States Senator. In 1923, Presi.dent Collidge selected him to be Ambassador to Great Britian. ShortZy thereafter in 1925 Charles Evan Hughes resigned as Secretary of State, and at his urging, Presi- . i .N _ - ° F � . �" � SAI(�T PA�1L HERITAGE PRESERVATI�I CCNMISSIqV SITE Na''IINATION FORM VjI (VARRATIVE: HISTORY AND SIGNIFICANCE OF SITE The Frank Billings Kellogg House continued page 2 dent Coolidge appointed Kellogg as successor. Kellogg reached the zenith of his diplomatic career in 1928 when he negotisted the Kellogg - Briand Pact, an agreement signed by 62 nations renouncing war as a national policy. Because of his valiant efforts in bring peace to the world, Kellogg was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for 1929. His term as Secretary of State expired in 1929, but that did not end his illustrious career. In 1930 he was elected to the Permanent Court of International Justice until poor health forced his retire- ment in 1935. The Kellogg House was placed on the National Register in 1974. The Kellogg House fs significant •; historically because it was the home of a world statesman. It is also important because it was designed by a local prominent architect. The Kellogg House had many distinguished guests such as Presidents Coolidge, Roosevelt and Harding, plus the Crown Prince and Princess of Sweden, as well as a host of others. � ` -" . � �-: ��` '�� , , � ��C�C�� city of saint paul planning commission resolution file number �A�� date �5. �9�9 WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has received notice from the Heritage Preservation Commission of the proposed designation of the Frank B. Kellogg House, 633 Fairmount Avenue, as a Heritage Preservation site; and has reviewed the proposal in light of the comprehensive plan and other planning considerations; and WNEREAS, 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 Tayl or in favor 1__6__ against 2 , �' C��.- ��`� �� °'°' CITY OF SAINT.��,UL 'sa``is. o� ' 3, � HE�ZITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION �� iii�iii�n o ?;: s 25 West Fourth Street, Saint Paul, Minnesota,55102 �4'",,,, ,••• � 612-292-6440 -imua.�os°9' GEORGE L�TIMER MAYOR MEMORANDUM � DATE: September 24, 1979 T0: Ci ty Counci 1 P1embers 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 apprnve 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 Household of Faith, approves of designation. � . . , , • • � . . ��,�,}�� a -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 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 Summit 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 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 . � . � , ,�� , _ , _ � � , � . ,, - . . , . , ' . , ; . . ; , . _ , . � . � - . - - . � .� _ . , / - . _` , ' _. . - June 21� 1979 . - , � _ . . Leonard Levine ' ' - Chairman� City Development & Tnansportation Committee - , • � . Room 716, City Hall .. � St. Paul, Minnesota ; , Re: , Designation of the fal?o�;in� ws i:erita�e Preservation Sites:� . , � ' �St. Joseph's Acade�r - , , ; ' Burbank-Living�ton-Gri��s House - " � ' A2exunder Ramsey House � , , � Frank B. Kello� House . _ � - � Sunmit Terrace (F. Scott Fitzgerald Rowhouse� ' Rochat Louise-Sauerwein Block � Dear Councilman Levine: , ' � - � . r The above-referenced was refe.rred for committee consideration by . - � � the City Couc�cil et {.te June 2�, �g'79 meeting. -� . - • Very truly yours� . . _ \ , Rose Mix � , � • City Clerk MS:la ' . , . - � \\ . � � � � � .' ' �-_`\ '�i.l_'1 Z 'i_i ;t' ►,:).%� � , , � _, . �1 , ._�, .�� - � -- . ��-� CJk��C�`L�� , _,�� .�` � ;. ,� , U.!�'1';f::!; ;?:. 'i� ': t;,'.(!`.' C;(.)�_)..;��! 1_. ; , � ' �`_, �;, �,�� ; , � ,� � �,, � `�R r '� �� ._ _ ��.::/ Da � e : Ju1y ?_0 , 1979 � .`:. : � . . �. ��-==---- � CC) ��;'; �;,� 1 1 � � �= �; �:.. � C� fi � i . '' ;l� �.,-�-,� � � / /�� j' Q : �c;�nt i'aul Ci►� Goui� cil . . � u C c� �:� • C7 tl CI��Y DEVELOPPitNT ��PdD TR/1P,SPORT/�TiO`1 . t . . Q 1;, • �Oi�"li�l��:�'� Leo��ard t�1. f_evine , chairrnan, mp'r,es ihe fio11G:^�ir�g re �or� on C. F. �� O;di��ance [_] �esolution ' CXJ O�h �r � � 1 ";� i_� : Designation of following as i-f��ita�e Preservation sit�s : 1 ) Sa i r�t Josepi�'s Aca.:`��i�y 2) Burt��r,�:--Liv�ir�gstc:,-Gri;gs liouse 3) Ale>:an:�ei� R�lllisey House . 4) Fran': 6. I:ellcgg �iause . 5) Sui�:ni t Terrace 6) Rocha'c-Louise-Sauer��t�in E�oc� iri° �,OT;��II l.t�E_' 1�CCU";";��1C�i t'�,�?at Sd111t �)OSE'��l �S_ �1Cc1!i�`[.ly� � �::�,c�:n4:-Liv�irg�ion-Gr•iy9s Ho�_�se, ,�lc�;:�inder �R�:mse, ilu��re�, a�id �i,�� r.i,:.� C. Kellc�g 14o��se be d�signa�te�-� as He.rita�� 4�r:�se��vac�ic,� s-i �ts. . Th-�� Comn�i tte` r�iak�s no r�c�:��r��ndati o�� on Su�,,;�;i t -fer•race and tn� � Ro�i�at-Loui�e -S��aer�•�2in Block. . ". . � ,� --'- ' ' Si.'�'t _ .-j�rr f:f,.. J: 5:1�:\i i'.`.'.Ji , . ::_.. , . :�'�if >_ ,J� � . . ' . � � . . � �� ! ��y � �-�� . ` ' � . � . . . � t ' . . . . ��. i . � . . . -_ _. � . . • _ .. " � � , . � �" ` , . � . . ' . � , , � 1 - . :t , ' . . , � . _ : , • � � . . Ju l � 2 i 1979 . , , � , bir. �er.�-aT•d Carlson ' ; � D�Y�ect �r, F�r,a ce , '� P��a•�a;e!aen�:. Services � o�� 113 C':ty '��.11 � ` S�. 1�t1U�. I�'•,,-,G 3"��;A � - . � \ , . �e?3�' S� t'• . • • , ` , �' :e C�t,�' C�u c 1 toc�a set a date of -�ear'�i ; �?-.r °,epter�eer ?5 l�?'3 `•�p ^O':3].EjE" 1�.35� ;!1C�i�;�C.'1 '�f' t�IP. ''01�.OWi'?." 81fE'S Il$ ?�@'"�'GB.;@ }�''�:'�L�•:'g- ' tio�� Sites. �;`i,_l. ':, -�� pl::t��e se d ot=ces trs p..�ope^t-:r ow'�eY-s a,� ' r�q�:i°�ed '-� lh.-��t. . _ • � 1 _ :;t;. J-:sep �'s Acade:�.v 2 , � . . ,�c Li��'n r�t�•�-Gri , s F'_,��se � . � ° Ai?:;ti�:U':l' .?�;.'.:J@ ��OUS@ . i � - F��•s k '��. :�el_lo : - �Ious� _ ' C ;r.�,... j rt' � . . � , J " ):.,bPl � yt�.�`..,a�Q � r . , ' o - �:��c'�:� I� •�:,�e-�ttvc�w,e- � :�.^:�:c . . - \ • . - ��E� ';' 2� �t)�;��, - , ;...cn �if. � , \..J �. . �•.; �,P..k ' A"O:la i . . , CCS pTLi.. .,,�1 �'��.+ _ � . . . � � , , ' . � , . � � . i �� ' ` � _ ' CITY OF SAINT PAUL �. � � HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION �� SAINT PAUL HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMP�ISSION MINUTES OF PUBLIC HEARING - MONDAY, 29 JANUARY, 1979 7:30 P.M. , CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL/COURTHOUSE PRESEfJT: Faber, Fishman, Flinn, Kunz, Mc4latt, Norton, Sandeen and Sommerdorf. ALSO PRESENT: Ken Ford, Principal Planner for St. Pau1 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 COUMCIL AS SAIPIT 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, supporti.ng �he 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. BURBAPaK-LIVINGSTON-GRIGGS HOUSE h1r. Garitty presented the nomination narrative for the Grigg's House. Mr. Sandeen then read the proposed preservation program. There was no discussion. ��IINNESOTA BOAT CLUB BOATHOUSE � Mr. Douglas Holmberq, 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 re ached , a preservation program could be prepared. Mr. Sandeen asked for discussion. . 421 Wabasha Street • Saint Paul • Minnesota - 55102 • 298 -4151 . ` � ' , , '. �, �/ ��' �� tlinutes - 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 or 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 ownership and sale of property on the rest of the island. Comr�issioner 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. - � � ' , . �. �. �d��'�� - � a �� 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 T965 flood, then Community Services ought to think twice about demolishing it. , , __---- ---- Mr. Tucker said that the Boat Club has not iiea'rd of any proposed alternative site. Mr. Ganje said that a possible alternative site ��vould be in the water-way behind the island. ROCHAT-LOUISE-SAUERL�)EIN 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 the extra cost. ,' I � Minutes - January 29, 1979 - 4 - Mr. McGrath stated 1: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. f�lcGrath 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 rehabilit�ation 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. ��1r. Kuehn said that United Hospitals has extended an option to buy the Louise Buil�+ing until ; March l , 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 that 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 41est 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 Federation 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 developm�nt plans. . •, ' , . ` . . . ' ' � d c.�:`,�� N'inutes - January 29, 1979 - 5 - ti 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 bu'siness 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 hG� been renewed, 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 Nospitals 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 41est Seventh Street. Ms. Joan Lisi , homeotivner 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 existing 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 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 HQUSE Ms. Eckstrum presented the nomination narrative for the Kellogg House. h1r. Sandeen then read the preservation program for the Kellogg House. Mr. Sandeen asked for discussion. . ,` . � � . - . � r C 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 within a historically compatible intent. Commissioner Sandeen thanked Mr. Wang for speaking and said that if all site owners had Mr. 41ang'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 hfarch 8, 1979 at 3:30 p.m. , in Room 707, City Hall , County Courthouse. • . ' Submitted by: Approved by: �U►nd.�v�.._._ Terry Pfou z Ernest Sandeen Staff Chairperson � / , • • �� . � S / -- �'� t�i nutes - February 15, 1979 - 4 - pPPOINTt�'E�dT OF STANDIPJG COM?�ITiEES FOR 1979 Chairperson Sande�n said that he had been out of town sevzral days previous to the meeting and hadn't had a chance to talk to members. Mr. Sandeen r�ad . 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 Cormitte�s before the hlarch meeting. CONSIDERATION FOR P,EC0�IME�IDATIOy TO CITY COUNCIL OF SEVEN SITES tiEARD BEFORE PUBLIC H�ARIfdG OT� JANUARY 29, 1979 MOTION: 1) Ms. Flinn moved that St. Joseph's Academy be recorrmended to the the City Council as a Heritage Preservation Site, along with its proposed Neritage Preservation Program. t�is. Kunz seconded the motion. It passed - � unanimously with Mr. Langford abstaining. P40TIO�a: 2) Ms. Flinn moved that the Burbank-Livingston-Griggs House be recor��nended to City Council as a Neritage Preservation Siie, along Wl�h its proaosed Ppreservation Program. Mr. Sandeen noted that the owner of the house, the t�innesota Historical Society, had indicated in writing approval of tne . designation. Mr. ��cGlatt seconded the motion. It passed u�animously ��ith r Mr. Langford abstaining. . �` i�10TI0y: 3) b1r. P9clJatt moved zhat the Alexander Rar�sey House �e recorr�mended to City Council as a fleritage Preserva�ion Site, with its pro�osed Preservation Program. Mr. Sandeen noted �hat it too is owned by th� i�tinnesota Historical Society ane� that they had indicated in writing their aporoval . Ns. Flinn s2conded the motion. It passed unanimously with t��r. Lang�ord abstaining. t�OTIO�J: 4) htr. Rosenblum moved that the Franic Kellogg House be recor�mended to City Council as a Heritagz Preservation Site v��ith its proposed Preserva�ion - Program. The motion 4ras seconded by Ms. Flinn. It passed unanimously with Mr. Langford abstaining. MOiIOii: 5) Mr. Oxion moved that Summit Terrace be recor�.m�nded to City Council as a Heritage Prese�vation Site with its proposed Preservation Program. �4r. �•ic4Jatt seconded the motion. A discussion ensued about �rr�;ether all of . the o�.vr►�rs wer� aware of the possibl� designation, as only a few had shown up at the public hearing. ��ir. Pfoutz said that h� had contacted ali of the � owners individaally and as far as he knew ther� were no objections to the designation. Chair�man Sandeen called for a vote on the reco�mendation. The ro'�icr passed unanimously with P1r. Langford abstaining. t��OTIOPa: 6) Ms. Flinn moved that the Minn2sota 6oat Club Eoathouse be recormen�+ed to City Council as a H�ritage Preservazion Site. The motion was seconded by ��ir. Oxton. It was poi�ted out tha� there was no Preservation Program for the Boat Club du2 to the uncertai�ty of ruture plans. Chairperson Sandeen put two letters before the HPC conc�rning the 6oat Club. One, fron � ^ a � `, ' . " �� , : � S /�� t•tinutes - Februa�y 15, 1g79 _ 5 _ � _ r � � Thomas J. Kelley anst•�ered qu�stions the F�eritage Preservation Commission had raised after the public hearing about th� Boat Club. The other l�tter �•�as � from P.obert P. Piram, Superintendent of Parks and P.ecreation, �yno asked the Heritage Preservation to delay their decision on the possible recommendati.on of the h1innesota 6oat Club as a Heritage Preservation Site until the City had an opportunity to negotiate a possible acquisition of the site. He stated in that letter that negotiations arould begin by P•tarcn l9, 1979_ �70TIOP�: Mr. Oxton moved that the motion be tabled unti7 the Apri7 nzeting. h1s. Flinn seconded the motion. It passed unanimously. 1iGTI0P1: 7) t-ir. P,osenblum moved that the Rocha�t-Louise-Sauen�re�n BTocic b� recoRmended to Ci ty Counci 1 as a Heri taae Preser�ra�i on Si�e t•:i th i Ls preser�latior prosrarr. H's. Kunz seconded the notion. � 7h� position of the oti�rn�rs concerning designation u�,as �he� d�sc�!ssed. C�;aii�person ��r�Een s tatEd tFat the cwrer of the Sau�nyei n Bui 1 di ng c•�as very favarabl e about designation, the o�•�ners of the Rocf�at 8]ock, �he F,us�ins, �•tere neutrat a�out designation and th� owner of the Louise 8uiiding; t�tr. btarkovich, had not yet stated a pos�tion. �-!r. Oxton said he knet�! t1�, r'arkovich ar.�► e•�oc�I� taik to hin about designa�ion. P;OTION: P-is. Kunz moved that the noti on b� �abl e� ur�i l t'r,e P�larch 8, i g79 me t n�e g in order �o gain written positions sror► the, o;•�riers on designation. ( htr. Rosenblum seco;�ded the motion. The motion pa;sed ur�anirousl�� t�rith ��r. Langford abstaining. . �•ir. Pfoutz stated �iia� f�e �-�;11 getthe H;ri tten statements fro;n the o:�mers of those buiidings on their position conce�ning desi�nation be-fore the s�tes are transnitted to P1ann�ng Commission and City Council. He a1sQ said �ha� staff ti��i 11 contact the Rocha�-Loui se-Sauenvei n o�mers for th�i r posi ti ons on Cesignation. REPORT OiJ PROCRESS ON NISTORIC NILL DISTRTCT -, It t�ras agreed tnat earlier discussion had sufficiently clarified the status of Hill District. . ��ESEPITATIOP�I OF PROPOSED HEP,ITAGE PRESERVATIOiJ GUIDELTfyES FOR ftEHABILITATIO�V Ai�D PJEW COTaSTR�CTIO,'V IP�THE COi�I�'�ERCi�+L AR�A OF THE PROPOSED NILL UI- The presentation r��as postponzd indeTinitely, pe;�ding a revised Hilj District proposal . REPORT OP� TNE JOINT APPLICATIO^! 41ITH THE P,AMSEY COUPJ7Y HISTORICAL SOCIETY FOR , P•ir. Oxton reported that the results of the meeting of the Executive Comr►ittees of the HPC and RCfiC��as that the Heri tage Preservati on Cor�missi o� t�ras �•ri i 1 i n� to cooperate with the P.amsey County Historical Society in obtaining a grant to carry out a survey of Ramsey County. ?h�re are federal funds av`ilablz for surve�s through the State Historic Preservation Of�ice (ad�inistered throuqh t�linnesota Historicai Society) and matching grants fror� private foundations �•1i11 be sought. The manner in which the survey should be done t•�as discussed at the me�ting. . ---- ----- -r------�- - � • l s t /�� (n 2nd /L� ) � '� — 3rd .��/�� Adopted ` � � ; _ i Yeas Nays HOZZA HUNT LEV INE �f�� MADD OX � � McMAHON J TIDESCO PR�SIDENT (SHO��ALTER) I