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273876 WHITE - CITV CLERK � �� PINK - FINANCE CO11I1C1I CAN�RV -OEPARTMENT GITY OF SAINT PAUL r, BLV� - MAVOR File NO. rdin�nce Ordinance N 0. �l.(�`Ql./�� Presented By Referred To Committee: Date Out of Committee By Date An Ordinance designating St. Joseph's Academy as a Heritage Preservation Site. THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAINT PAUL DOES ORDAIN: Section l. Pursuar�t 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. St. Joseph' s Academy, 355 Marshall Avenue, Saint Paul, Minnesota, on property legally described as Lots 1 through 4, Block 85 of Dayton' s and Irvine' s Addition, and also Block 4, Grace' s Addition. Section 2 . The Preservation Program for this heritage site is stated as follows : ST. JOSEPH'S ACADEMY Preservation Program The exterior of St. Joseph's Academy should be preserved in a manner consistent with the original COUNCILMEN Requested by Department of: Yeas Nays Butler In Favor — Hozza Hunt L,evine Against BY Maddox Showalter Tedesco Form Approved by City Att ney 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 p�►�iu�� PINK - FINANCE COUI1C11 %'A CANp�iV - DEPARTMENT GITY OF SAINT PAUL P'° q � BLUE ' - MAVOR File NO. • /,�/�� /�� Or in�nce Ordinance N 0. V��-/�� Presented By Referred To Committee: Date Out of Committee By Date design intent. Original window sash and surrounds should be preserved, as should the cornice with brackets, and the bay windows. No additions should be made to the eastern, southern, or western, facades of the nineteenth-century section of the Academy. The greenspace in the southern part of the lot should be preserved so as to maintain the open view of the Academy from Marshall Avenue. The iron fence surrounding the lot should be pre- served. Although the twentieth-century additions to the Academy are not intrinsically significant, they are compatible with the earlier buildings. Any proposed addition to or alteration of the later section should be compatible with the design intent of the nineteenth-century section. 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 �HON Nays Hozza � �n Favor Hunt Levine � Against BY Maddox Showalter Tedesco NQV 1 1979 Form Approved by City t orney Adopted by Council: Date Certified a e y Co nci retar�� BY � Appr by Mayor: Date ✓ ��v 6 1979 Approved by Mayor for Submission to Council gy By �s�►SHEO N Ov 1 � 1979 . , � . � �- IC�C�� e��== o�; CITY OF SAI NT PAUL G; �� HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION e� Iltlll lllll ro� �� 1111 111II� �� 25 West Fourth Street,Saint Paul,Minnesota,55102 ' 1""�T�S.'9� 612-292-6440 GEORGE LATIMER MAYOR ��y l9 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 St. Joseph's Academy, 355 Marshall Avenue, be designated as a Heritage Preservation site. A public 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 propert,y owners within 350 feet. 4. HPC recommendation af 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 Cornrnission for recommendation to City Council . 6. A public hearing by the St. Paul City Council on the proposed site. St. Joseph's Academy 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 owner, Christ's Household of Faith, approves 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 Commission control over any possible exterior changes to designated historic structures. This permit review power does not affect interior changes. Sincerely, .______-----� �. C. Terry Pfout , C ty P1 nner Heritage Preservation Commission 55 . . . � ,_� %<oC�;� �� r s t ��'�s ` LEGAL DESCRIPTIQNS OF RECOMMENDED HERITAGE PRESERVATION SI�� Heritage Preservation Commission Hearing held on January 29, 1979 City Council Hearing held on September 25, 1979 Burbank-Livingston-Griggs Hbuse • • 432 Summit Avenue Property is located on the southeast corner of Summit Avenue and � Summit Court being legally described as: Lot 1 , Summit Court. Summit Terrace 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 ori 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 Block 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. Q, � �. 73 � � � �- � cr . c� �► � STATE OF MINNFSOTA ) < .;' ��;'` � �;� Coun.t y o� Ram.a e y ) ae. �,,, , � . 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Q __.�..._.__.. .._ _._ _. ,... -- '� � � � �''� � � � • . � . .�E� ' � M ` `� � � � -,�,-a, �' � , �` � � � � r'� � � � ,� �.. 6x � 1 � ,,, C1 ; , �; C .�"�1 � � `� � � � ' � � � < � �+ � 1 � ��` �.� � o $ � � � � � � � � � _ � �; � �: � :� � � c� � �� ` � —� � '� � � � � . c� ti� � � � � � �� . � ° � �. � - �. ,\�_ � g � � �. � ; � � � � � � � . • � � , . ;�'�e.`�.�{,'�� Legal Descriptions Burbanl4-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 southtivest 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�,rein Block Lots 10, 11, 12, Block 51, Rice and Irvine's Addition. , . . . . I�� '��"�� SISTERS OF SAINT JOSEPH OF CARONDELET St. Joseph's Provincial House 1880 Randolph Avenue Saint Paul, Minnesota SSI05 HI:TORICAI, SIG:dIFICANCF. OF ST. JOSEPH' S ACATEP�� ST. PAUL� t�iINN�aOTA 1851 - 1971 �t. Joseph's Academy, 355 Marshall Ad,enue, St. Paul, served in the following areas: 1• rDUCATIO?;: St. Joseph's Academy was the first high school in the state of 1'�'n. SJA �a?.so �E nducted a grade school, kindergarter. for boys and �irls, a day school, a boarding school, a post graduate school for music and business students. 2. R�SI��.1C�': SJ!� was the residence for Sisters of St. Joseph oP Carondelet ^.�ho taught at the Academy as well as the following grade schools in St. Paul: St. Vincent, St. Ceceilia, Cathedral, 3t. Joseph, St. I�`.ark, St. Zuke. Retired °isters also lived there. �. P�OVI�;CIAI� N.:'sAD�U4R1^�'R5 FCR T�: SISTr RS OF ST. JOS�PH C� CARChZ'EL�T whiCh e�braced the states of D•'innesota, North and South Dakota: � The Provincial Superior �nd her Council resided at SJA until 1927 and made decisio_^.s a°fecting the following institutions and agostolates (those in brackets refer to tY:e St. Fau1 area�: - six hospitsls (St. J�seph's Hospital) - the fine arts (St. Agatha's Conservatory of L�usic and Art� - two orphana{;es (Girls' Or.phanage� - home for urvnarried mothers (Catholic Infant �:or�e - later Setor. Center� - thirty boardinf; schools (li�rham ?�all, College of at. Catheri.ne, �t. Joseph's Acader�y, St. Joseph's Hospital Scr�ol of Nursing, Girls' Orphanage, Seton) - collea;es (College of St. Catherine - high schools (Derha:� Hall Hi�h School, St. Joseph's Acader�y, �t. �".ary's - parochial grade schools (Cathedral, Assu�ption, St. ?�:ary, St. Louis, St. Joseph, St. Patrick, St. 1'.'.ichael, St. John, St. lincent, St. Luke, 3t. �ark, St. James, Blessec ;,acrament, �t. �oiumba, .�ativity, St. Ceceiia) 4. "�CJITIaT'�: Youn� women desiring to beco�e Sisters of St. Joseph made their. novitiate trainin� at SJA until 1912 wh�n thp 2�ovitiate was transPerre� to 1590 8andolph Avenue, St. Faul. These wo:en carne fror.: 39 states of the USA; over 200 came from various provinces of Canada ; 200 c�me froia various cou��ties of Irelar.d - to en�a�e in the fields of education, health-care and social service. At the present ti�e, the Sisters of ;,t. �oseph heve contributed over 2000 Sisters to the state o� t,�innesota. 5. �OidCZUSIG:d: St. Jo,;eph's Acade:n;� 2iterally touched and c��olded the hearts, minds and bodies oP thousands of r:en, women and children in a direct as well �as indirect vvay throughcut the St. Faul area. St. Joseph's Academy was desi�nated a� �'innesota's �irst girls' school (1851� and the state' s Pirst hi�h gchool (1853) 1%y the ?�"innesota St2te Historical Society. It was also tne aldest school in the state until its demise in 1971. Presented by Siste?^ An.^. mhor�asir.e �a:1p;,on, C�� irector of CUJ Co�7.unity C�ral History ;'roj�ct for the �isters of St. Jospp'r. :�t. Paui I�rovince at the atove �ddress. Tel. (512j 698 - 03;7 .s lst 2nd 1(��"�� , � 3rd ��r Adopted � � � Yeas Nays HOZZA HUNT LEVINE �, ,p t�.�i�� MADDOX ' McMAHON � TEDESCO PRESIDENT (SHOWALTER) ' � , . .f . . ' . . `��'� �,a�� a � , city of sair�t pa�l � h�rltag� pres�rvation cornmiss;or� resolu-tio� ii1Q num�Oer �a-, . date February 15, 1979 t�lHEREAS, the Heritage Preservation Commission is authorized by the Heritage . Preservation Ordinance (Saint Paul City Ordinance 1F��F� to recommend buildings to the City's list of Neritage Preservation Sites; and ;�!HEREAS, the Heritage Preservation Commission has determined tflat Saint Joseph's Academy, built 6et�;een 1861 and the 1�3�s, 355 tlarshall Avenue, Lot 1-4, Block 85 of Dayton and Irvine's Addition and Block 4 of Grace's - . Addition meets the criteria specified in Paragraph B, Section n of the Heritage Preservation Ordinance in that 1 . It is the oldest Catholic school structure still standing in the state, and 2. It is the v�ork of an outstanding Saint Paul architect, Edti•rard Payson Bassford, and 3. It is a fine example of the Italianate style o� architecture. . t�1HEP,EAS, the Heritage Preservation Commission held a public hearing on the � proposed reco7,rendat�on �f Saint Joseph's Aca�iemy on Jani�ar�� 2�', 197�. �. Pursuant to Paragraph E, Section 4 of the Heritage Preservation Ordinance, notice of this hearing u��as published in the Saint Paul Pioneer Press oh January 8, 1979 and noti ce a�as sent to si te orrmers and property ocvners wi thi n 35� feet. "10!�! THEP,EFORF BE IT P.ESQLVED by the Saint Paul Heritage�Preservation Commission that Saint Joseph's Academy is herehy recommended to the City Council as a Heritage Preservation Site with a preservation proaram as follov�ts: The exterior of Saint Joseph's Academy should be preserved in a manner consa~stent �tl''th tfie or�'gi nal desi gn i ntent. Ori gi nal �,�i ndovr sash and - surro�nds sfiould 6e preserved, as should the cornice with brackets, and tfie 5�y on�ndoo�s. No add�'tions should 6e made to the eastern, southern, or Frestern, facades of the nineteenth-century section of the Academy. T�e greenspace in the southern part of the lot should be preserved so as to maintain the open viet,� of the Academy from P?arshall Avenue. The iron fence surrounding the lot should be preserved. Although the t�r�en- tietf�-century additions to the Academy are not intrinsically significant they are compati6le v�ith the earlier buildings. Any proposed addition - to or alteration of the later section should be compatible with the design intent of the nineteentn-century section. - moved b F1 i nn � second� �y Y.unz . r : � � � �. . . , ., . ... �a� ' .s ' . � , . � � ' SAINT PA�1L HERITAIGE PRE�ERVATION CC�'MISSION , SI1E N�1INATION FORM I NAP'E " HISTORIC: Saint Joseph's Academy C��: Saint Joseph's Academy I I I�CATION �D�S$: 355 Marshall Avenue GAL DESCRIPTION� Lot 1-4 Block 85 of Dayton's & Irvine's Addition Lot - Block 4 of Grace's Addition III PRESFNf OwNER �; Christ's Household of Faith ADDRESS: 355 Marshall Avenue IV LA(� USE t1JCATIaJ MAP I ' � � � '�� , — i� Q O , O � �; � �Z e �j , .: �, � --- _ __ � �.�f � � � �::::�:::: . , � ,o o - � � :�.:::#�::::::::::�::: .: .. :.:.�:::::>::>�:�: � � 3 . .. .::.:.:::: ::.::. :.. ��- :.: � .:.:::.:::::::.::.::�: _ y-�� :�.::��:::::�;,<.. , ----�---- ---F_-__._. -� 57. ✓OSE?HS .j F�—}�--_-- �t . �; ; , �l l O -�2 ACADEMI ' � .. Q ��, � L ; ' ��.8 5��c c ��_ ,1'�,.� oi� �-�t_ �9 � -- -�1.i C _L�. v ��.^�.° � `� i_�s (�i Q: ' ' � I G r-Q��.�. ,! _._�C 1� , `("o V � - C,O� ` � � i ,� � ,, :Cp O � =0 .`;� �R» (� C�%�^ c!o�c. , � , n ,c •_ � � - l �i ' C�• ,. ' u ��z � .�a O t `f 6'►� /�-V�. e. , v ^ e� �s tx, i� � y �`,�6 1�. � � �: . ^J � 1� ' � . - „ I y� '`7� a �l. �. O O �, .ri_. - f��' . . 1= Q f` . � •s----ry--__ --�_ � n, , N _ • tn � I � 0�4 y� n �!� ��'i t� I-, � � � �� • q '�� ' ;:' .: � � . V FORM PREPARm BY �TITLE; Michael Garitty . �DDRESS: 421 Wabasha SUPERVISOR: Terry Pfoutz DATE: September 20, 1978 VI DOCUN�NTATION ON FIIE � HISTORIC SITE �AI�UATION FORM yes. BUILDI�I�G PERMIT SI yes SLIDES/PHOTOGRAPHS OF STRUCTURE es � �DITI ESCRIPTIV� NWTERIAL �LIST) various articles relating to the � �'('� academy and its long history. , , . �. � '- . � . , . , , r .. SAINT PAUL HERITAGE PRESERVATIaV C�'MISSIaV SITE NC�IINATION FOR�I VII NARRATIVE: HISTORY AND SIGNIFICANCE OF SITE SAINT JOSEPH'S ACADEMY Saint Joseph's Academy at 355 Marshall Avenue is composed of several buildings built between 1861 and the 1930s. The oldest is in the southwest corner of the complex and faces Marshall Avenue. It was started in 1861 and finished in 1863. The official opening was July 31, 1863. The building was the third school operated by the Sisters of Saint Joseph in Saint Paul. The land had been a Catholic cemetary before the Sisters obtained it in 1860 and erected the first Academy building a year later. The grave sites were trans- ferred to a new burial site near Como Park. Saint 3oseph's is reputed to be the oldest Catholic school building in Minnesota. The building was first used as a boarding school since the population center was Located far from Saint Anthony's Hill upon which the Academy was built. The original structure functioned as a convent novitiate as well as a girls' boarding school. In 1871 a stone addition was made to the west, and further classroom and dormitory space was added by the construction of the large four story building to the east in 1877. This building is the center section of the Marshall Avenue facade. While the architect for the original L861 building is unknown, the architect used for all further building at the Academy was Edward P. Bassford. Obviously Mr. Bassford was not around to oversee the construction done in the 1930s �ither. Bassford was born in Calais, Maine on June 7, 1837. He came to Saint Paul in November of 1866 and set about immediately to leave his mark on the city. By 1872 he was maintaining a lucrative practice which also served as a trait�ing center for architects the Likes of Clarence Johnston, Cass Gilbert, James Knox Taylor, Augustus Gauger, Edward Donahue and Silas Jacobsen. Most of Bassford's work was torn down during the heyday of urban renewal in the 1950s and 60s. Among the architecture lost to the wrecking ba11 were the old Saint Paul City Hall and Court House built in 1884-1$86, the old Custom House and Post Office built in 1869, the Germania Life Building and numerous private reside:�ces in the Saint Paul area. Among his works to survive are the McCo11 Building and the Quinlan House in the area of downtown Saint Paul. It is no exaggeration to say that Bassford will always rank among the Leading architects to have practiced in Saint Paul. He died in 1912 at his summer cottage in Osakis. In the 1880s the Academy was a day school with over half of its student body commuting daily to classes by 1884. Student commuters were aided by the newly developed Saint Paul street car system and the intensive residential development , . � �. � .. . , � � , - % , �- � SAINT PAUL HERITAGE PRESSERVATIaV C(�'MISSIaV SITE N(�1INATION F0�'I VII NARRA7IVE: HISTORY Afm SIGNIFICANCE OF SITE around the school. Due to this increase in enrolLment the 1884 eastern wing was added to the southern facade. This building closely resembles the original building and makes the southern facade symmetrical. The Academy's oldest building and its twu companion buildings on the southern facade are done in the Italianate style. The Italianate represents the best of two worlds - classical order and control along with more picturesque elements. The style developed in the mid-1830s and continued in popularity in the Large urban centers of the east through the early 1860s. In the mid- west and the far west it continued into the 1880s and beyond. The Academy belongs to the High Victorian Italianate style. It employs a single volumetric form, richly articulated by sharp angular details, broadly projecting roofs supported by elaborate brackets, rounded and arched windows, angular bays, quoined corners, and heavy articulation of headers over windows. ALL subsequent additions retain an Italianate feeling while reflecting the stylistic changes of the day. This can be seen in the 1930s red brick additions to the north of the complex. They are essentially Art Deco with an Italianate feeling. There is little ornamentat�on to the buildings of the complex. The original structure is of rough ashlar, yellow limestone from local quarries. The 1871 addition (the old convent wing) built to the northwest of the original building is of the same yellow limestone. The 1877 addition is also of yellow limestone as is the 1884 addition, but here a slightly different masonry technique is used deviating from the common bond used on the earlier struc�ures. The 1930s additions were the east, west and north wings. All these buildings were faced with red brick in common bond. They are reinforced concrete in construction. From 1884 on the Academy went through a number of changes. A kindergarten was added at the tt��n-of-the-century and then discontinued when the entire elementary curriculum was dropped in the 1920s when the increased enrollment in the secondary school created demands for additional space. The kindergarten allowed young boys, but that was the only time boys were taught in the Academy. The brick structures to the north of the main older structures were added around this time. In 1905 the quality of the education available at the Academy was the main stimulus for the establishment in Saint Paul of the Coll.ege of Saint Catherine. The Sisters of Saint Joseph are now adjacent to that campus. The Academy was forced to close in 1972 due to declining enrollment. It is now owned by the Christ's Household of Faith, That group is using the Academy as a communal residence for all of its members as well as an educational center an�3 church. They purchased the property in 1976. , .� � .. � 1 ' , , • . � � ` t. ' ' SAINT PAUL HERITAGE PRESERVATIqV CC�'MISSI�I SITE (V�MINATION F0�'1 1/jI (VARRATIVE: HISTORY AND SIGNIFICANCE OF SITE There is an interesting footnote to the history of Saint Joseph's Academy. On March 19, 1880 the remains of Saint Irenaeus were placed under the main alter of the chapel. This particular Saint was martyred in Rome at the time of Valerian I, Roman Emperor (253-260 AD). The body had originally been placed in the catacombs, where it remained until Pope Pius VII had it removed and given to a Count Nicolas Savarelli at the beginning of the I9th century. The body was obtaine� by the Reverend Mother Agatha Guthrie in 1878 while she was in Rome. It was taken to the Mother House in Carondelet and subsequently sent on to Saint Joseph's in 1880. The remains were moved following the closing of the Academy in 1972. Saint Joseph's Academy was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1975. � _��-<<_� �.: .: CITY OF SAfNT PAUL � ;�r: M '';.. i'.. ,. . . : �, ;; ' � HERITAGE PRES�RVATION COMMISSfON , ;� ;��.��;� �i;Ii3�>j.i ;_ ,``A �- 25 Lb'est Fourth S,rezt,Saint Pauf,Minnesota,55102 .. ��s• ..:-`� 612-292-G-t40 GEORGE LATIMER _ MA1'OR Ol•�VER STATEP�tE(�!T 0�! DESIG�`dATIG'� As the o�,mer of a potential St. Paul F�eritage Preservation Site I am fully a�vare of the meaning of historic designation and the revietv of building p2rmit applications far exterior t•rork that such designa- tion would involve. I therefore take the follos��ing position on historic designation. SITE St. Joseph's Academy ,;� APPROVE ��t�'i"�� . �-:• d �J�.l��• Comment; i f any �^� 1� -�� APPP,OVE ��IITH P.ESERVATTON �--I Comment: DISAPPROVE , �-_ i Comment: � . 0!•JPdER O.�IiJERS' SIGyATURE ._, � � C h r i c t_� "-„��e�r�--e�-��i t-b ''��- � x;��.>.,.�-_. ;Y ,�'� �a��.......-- , ,�-� , � 3�� /�� ` / .-�_'—L.o,;aj • , � � ,. . �f , , . . , , . � . �_ city of saint paul planning commission resolution - file number »» V�lte May 25, 1979 WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has received from the Heritage Preservation Commission of the proposed designation of the Saint Joseph's Academy, 355 Marshall 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 identify a significant architectural site in the city, and should have no adverse effect on the surrounding neighborhood; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Planning Comrnission finds the proposed designation consistent with the 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 _ Han�; in favor� against� _ _ i . (��. �� CITY OF ST. PAUL DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND MANAGEMENT SERVICES ASSESSMENT DIVISION 113 CffY HALL ST.PAUL.MiNNESOTA 55102 September 7, 1979 City Clerk 386 City Hall File X 2216 Page 1 Zoning File HPC � The Council of the City of St. Paul will hold a public hearing in the Council Chambers of the City Hall and Court House (third floor) at , 10:00 a.m. September 25, 1979 on the: - Application of St. Joseph's Academy for nomination to City's list of Heritage Preservation sites. Property is located at 355 Marshall Ave. being legally described as: Lots 1-4, Block 85, Dayton & Irvine's Addition and Block 4, Grace's Addition If you would like further information about this hearing, contact the Heritage Preservation Commission, llth floor, City Hall Annex;` 25 W. 4th St., St. Paul, Minnesota 55102. Telephone No. 292-6229. While the City Charter requires that we natify 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 known to the City Council, whether for or against. J. WILLIAM DONOVAN ' VALUATION � ASSESSMENT ENGINEER . � �/�� 1 ��`°'°� CITY OF SAINT PAUL _��`�1Tt �.;. 3, � HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION �� 'iii�iliiii '� �.; �° 25 West Fourth Street,Saint Paul,Minnesota,55102 �`'''�,,,, ,... � • 612-292-6440 �+mns�au°� GEORGE IATIMER M�YOR MEMORANDUM DATE: September 24, 1979 T0: Ci ty Counci 1 Plembers 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 standSng in the state. - Paational Register Site. - The owner, Christ's Household of Faith, approves of designation. � � i • , . -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 Neritage Preservation Commission resolutions of recommendation (includes the preservation program) , nomination narratives for each site, Planninq Commission resolutions of review and approval , owners' statements on designation, and minutes of the Heritage Preservation Commission public hearing. Thank you for your consideration. r , • � .. / . . . . ; . I , � � •_ , . . � . � . � . - / ' . ' � � .. � � � \ . ' . � . . . _ . . , . . . ,. ' . . . . . . . � . . . - • . . � • . ' J . . . . . ... , . - - � . . . � \ • . � 1 , '. . . . _ , . ' ' � ' - _ ' ' . . � . .. ' . . \ . � _" . . i . , _ i ' • . / , . _ . .. , / ' . . . . � . � June 21� �979 - . . ` _ . , . . Leonard Levine ' �, � - - Chairman, City Development & Transportation Committee - � f " , Room 716, City xall .. , � � St. Paul, Minnesota , � � . , , _ Re: Desi�nation of the fol'!owing ws i:erita�e Preservation 3ites:� . , � � �St. Joseph's Acade�r�y► - , , � ` Burbank-Living�ton-Grig�s House � " � � ' A�exander Ramsey House , _ � Frank B. Kello� House . _� � - � Surmnit Terrace (F. Scott Fitzgerald Rowhouse) Rochat Louise-Sauerwein Block - . . . � , Dear CounciLnan Levine; , - ' � � The above-referenced was referred for committee consideration`by - � � the City Council at i_ts June 21, �.979 �eting. � Very truly yours� , _ � � Rose Mix , City Clerk . , , _ - � , �-. r MS:la ' . , \ - . � � , . , , - .. '`_i.)_'.1 T 'i_l.J' �_�).�.� .i. , . , .. , . '.' _.�';`� �, ""I �...�-`C�Z_�"L.� r,''� '` '';.�;� C)'•'2''i.:l; f): ':i.'i3.'': U,'(' ` (;OU\C:! 1_. j , . , i' ;�. �it� ` �;1` '� 4 - � � �' � . � :�\ ` �j/ .Da �t e . July ?_0, 1979 `; .�;.. � �.. - � C � fi':;i ��!i � �'� � � i i �... i� � ("i !�' � j; � �� v � , , % �/�� p . �a►��l Paul Ci c� �a�n �il � � u .t n (� �,; : CO:-:Zii�!"s:��' �[1 CITY DEVELOPfirNT AfdD TR/1��,SPORTATiO`J . Leonard td. Levine , .cnoirman, ma'�ces the folic:•iinc� re �or� on C. F. � O;clii�ance � �esolu�i�n � � J x o�n¢r i" j ";� i_� : Des i gna�i on of Fol 1 oG•ri ng as Her�taye Preservati on s i tes : 1 ) Sai r��t Josep��'s Aca '��m;; 2) Bur�?�r,k-Liv�ir�gsta.,-Griggs I�cuse 3) Ale>:a��,�� Ramsey f-!ouse - 4) Franr: 3. I:ellcg�� Hause . 5). Suir.;ni t Terrace 6) Roc:f�a�:-l_ou i�e-Sauer��,��n [��ac�; �i�� o-;>>ii.t��e rec�.�:;�;end; that Saitit Jose�'� 's AcaclR�r;y, � �,,:,��,il;-L�v�in,s�ton-Gr�iygs Ho�.ise, ,�lt�;:�indnr ��t�ey� fiou��:, ancl ci;�a �:�':Il: �. ��E.'� �CyJ iiC�.ISL �E.' C1�S1C�rld�`L(_'�� c�S {{P.Y'lti1�� i�Y'�'�c^-�'Vdt:7C�1 S1i;t?5. 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' j. _ ,�� J^3@J) .�S ACA(3@ 1,'1 , 2 , , � . . { i�iv�n st��.-:,ri . ;a iT�t:se . , , ? _ A•_�x�.uu�: :?��•;�.,� ?iouse _ _ . � t� .. i',.e �C "•. :"�l.lo � ' Tiause � � � n.,,__ j rr�.,. „ , � � . � � i)'.�.Y�.I�Z � it.: 'a.. � ) -- .�)C' :� 1., .V�:;@-UlIU�"i•1P.' ' .':.':C.. . - � , - - i�r? '� :�. " .%O'•^$. _ � � . . . . . �:"$p .. i� C•,1 �1p..K i :�'�.I.A I � . ^ , CC: p�Fi:'�.�l `i':,�i" , ` I ' � � � , . , ; . , . - � � ,. - �.:. .. � . • � - ' � ' � CITY. OF SAINT PAUL � i � HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION � -- � , . � � SAINT PAUL HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMP+IISSION MINUTES OF PUBLIC HEARING , MONDAY, 29 JANUARY, 1979 7:30 P.M. , CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL/COURTHOUSE. PRESENT: Faber, Fishman, Flinn, Kunz, Mc4latt, 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. PRESE�JTATION OF SITES TO BE CONSIDERED FOR RECOMP�EP�DATION TO CITY COUNCIL 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, 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�INNESOTA 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 � ' . • . ' . �f � �linutes - January 29, 1979 - 2 - i 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 Neritage, Conservation, and Recreation Service of the U.S. Department of the Interior, "The city has no present intention of demolishing the Boat Club structure i 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 Soat 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. , 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. '' � i . � �� 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 Iong-term lease to the Boat Club is being considered? Mr. Ganje stated that the city is considering that possible compromise. He stated in response to Ms. Matters, that the city had a revised plan which would re-create the original turn of the century plan with Harriet Island being separated from land by water, with this water oriented area behind the islands serving recreational use. Commissioner Fishman stated that if the Boat House withstood the 1965 fTood, then Community Services ought to think ttivice about demolishing it. � Mr. Tucker said that the Boat Club has not tiea'rd of�any proposed alternative site. Mr. Ganje said that a possible alternative site ��rould be in the water-way behind the island. ROCHAT-LOUISE-SAUERWEIN BLOCK Ms. Eckstrum presented the nomination narrative for the Rochat-Louise- Sauerwein Block. Mr. Sandeen then read the proposed preservation program. Mr. Sandeen then asked for discussion. Mr. Terry McGrath spoke on behalf of John and Thomas Austin, owners of the Rochat Building. He said that at this time the Austin's felt that it might not be in their best interests to have their building designated because of the high cost of restoration, which they understood to be 40% higher than regular rehabilitation. He said that without a guarantee of financial assistance or compensation for such restoration efforts, they would have to oppose designation. Commissioner Sandeen asked Mr. McGrath if they had been in touch with an architect and if it were on the basis of an architectural opinion that the 40% higher cost estimate was based. Mr. McGrath replied that the estimate was based on the opinions of two separate contractors. Commissioner Sandeen asked Mr. McGrath what the differences were in the extra cost. ,• • , � ' . � � , :i �� Minutes - January 29, 1979 - 4 - Mr. McGrath stated i: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�IcGrath 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 was interested in purchasing the buildings. He said that he feels rehabilitation of the buildings is financially feasible. ��Ir. Kuehn said that United Hospitals has extended an option to buy the Louise Builc�ing until � March 1 , and has been working with the Austins on a. plan to demolish the t __ _ Rochat Building and build a large residential complex. Mr. Roger 4Jillian �:uehn 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 West Seventh Street Federation then spoke. He quoted from the Downtown Development Plan -(A Technical Report to the St. Paul D.P.M. Preliminary Engineering Study, 1978) as follows, "The development strategy for this area includes: retaining commercial activities which relate to the West Seventh Street neighborhood and complement the adjacent Downtown Intensified Center. Renovating of existing commercial structures (with emphasis on historic preservation) ." He stated that th�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 development plans. .• • , . � . � Minutes - January 29, 1979 - 5 - � Mr. Yust said that the Federation has talked to l7nited 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 hGc; 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 �yere 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 t�lest Seventh Street. � Ms. Joan Lisi , homeo�vner in West Seventh Street area, then spoke. She said � that she was in favor of preservat�oro and adaptive rE-use for the Louise Block and was proud of ail the rehab work on 4Jest 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 rowhouses , spoke. He stated that several owners were concerned about any possible strings attached and he suggested a meeting between the rowhouse owners and staff or Commissioners. Commissioner Sandeen stated that he saw no reason why such a meeting could not take place. FRANK B. KELLOGG HOUSE Ms. Eckstrum presented the nomination narrative for the Kellogg House. Mr. Sandeen then read the preservation program for the Kellogg House. Mr. Sandeen asked for discussion. : ' , . . _ - ' � . , _ , r , Minutes - January 29, 1979 - 6 - C Dr. Yang Wang, owner of the Kellogg House, 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 Nouse. 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 h�arch 8, 1979 at 3:30 p.m. , in Room 707, City Hall , County Courthouse. Submitted by: Approved by: -- - �U��d.�.v�_... Terry Pfou z Ernest Sandeen Staff Chairperson � ` �I � • • .. / ' t - � , . � f ' _._ � - t9inutes - February 15, 1979 - 4 - qpPOINTh�ENT OF STANDING COM?�ITi'EES FOR 1979 Chairperson Sande�n said that he had been out of town sev2ral days previous to the me�ting and hadn't had a chance to talk to members. Mr. Sande�n read . the list of Commii.tees and asked each Corr�ission member for their first two preferences. He said he would take th�se into consideration and appoint the Cormitte�s be�ore the hlarch meeting. CONSIDERATIOy FOR P.ECO�!�IE�IDATION TO CITY COUNCIL OF SEVEiV SITES HEARD BEFOR� � PUBLIC HLARING OT� JANUARY 29, 1979 M�TION: 1) Ms. Flinn moved that St. Joseph's Academy be recommended to the the City Council as a Heritage Preservation Site, along with its proposed Heri�age Preservation Program. ��1s. Kunz seconded the motion. It passed . � unaninously 4�ith htr. Langford abstaining. PdOTIOia: 2) Ms. Flinn mov�d that the 6urbank-Livinc�ston-Griqqs House be recor��nended to City Council as a Heritage Preservation Site, along with its proposed Ppreservation Program. Mr. Sandeen noted that the owner of the house, the t�linnesota Historical Society, had indicated in writing approval of tne _ designation. Mr. t�c4latt seconded the mo�ion. It passed unanimously ��rith i Mr. Langford abstaining. , . � � ' P10TI0`J: 3) h1r. r��w�tt moved zhat the Al exanc�er Ra;�sey �iouse be recorrmended to City Council as a Heritage Preserva�ion Site, with its pro�osed Preservation Program. Mr. Sandeen noted �hat it too is owned by the i�tinnesota Historical Society an�+ that they had indicated in writing their aporoval . Ns. Flinn seconded the motion. It passed unanim�usly with ��r. Langford abstaining. t40TI0��: 4) htr. Rosenblum moved that the Frank Kellogg House be recor�mended to City Council as a Neritagz Preservation Site with its proposed Preservation • Program. The motion was seconded by Ms. Flinn. It passed unanimously Vrith Mr. Langford abstaining. MOiIOy: 5) Mr. Ox�on moved that Summit Terrace b� recommended to City Council as a Heritage Pr�servation Site with its proposed Preservation Program. t4r. t•1cblatt seconded the motion. A discussion ensued about +rinether all of . th� ow�ers wer2 aware of the possible designation, as only a few had shown up at the public hearing. t-1r. Pfoutz said that h° had con�tacted all of the � owners individ�ally and as far as he kne��r ther� were no o5jections to the designation. Chair-r�an Sandeen called for a vote on the r2cornmendation. The r.efiicr, passed unanimously with Mr. Langford abstaining. t��OTIOP�: 6} Ms. Flinn moved that the t�innesota 6oat C1ub Eoathouse be recormended to City Council as a N°ritage Preservazion SiLe. The motion was seconded by t�ir. Oxton. It was poir�ted out tha� there was no Preservation ( Program for the Boat Club duz to the uncertainty of future plans. Chairp°rson Sandeen put two letters before the HPC conc�rning the 6oat Club. One, fror� � , � ^ � - � ` �� '�� , , . , s � Piinutes - Februa►y 15, �g79 _ 5 _ (� i � Thomas J. Ke71ey ans�•rered questions the I{eritage Preservation Commission had . raised after the public hearing about the Boat Club. The other l�tter �•;as - from Pobert.P. Piram, Superintendent of Parks and P.ecreaiion, ►vno asked tne Heritage Preservation to delay their decision on the possible recommendati.on of the flinnesota 6oat Club as a Heritage Preservation Si-te untii the City had an opportunity to negotiate a possible acquisition o� the site. Ne stated in that letter that negotiations i��ould begin by P�farcn 79, 1�7�. �70TIOP�: Mr. Oxton moved that the motion be tabled until the April r�zeting. ��is. Flinn seconded the motion. It passed unanimously. tiGTI0P1: 7) t-1r. P,osenblum mov2d �hat the Rocha�t-Louise-Sauet��ein Block b� recor-:mended to Ci ty Counci 1 as a Heri tage Preserva�i on Si�e �:i th i Ls preser��a�Cior �rosrarr. F;s. Kunz seconded the notion. ` TF!e positfon of the o��rn�rs concerning designation �;as �he;� disc�ssed. . C�;aii��erson S�r:�een stated tFat the ct��rer of the Sau�r�,�ein Building t��as very favorab7e about designation, the o�•mers of the Rochat 87oc�;, �he Aus�ins, t•!ere neutrat about desi gnati on and ti�� owner of the Loui se Bui 1 di ng; 1�ir. r�tarkovi ch, had not yet stated a position. �-�r. Qxton said he knew t1;. l'arkovich an� ��0<<1� talk to hin about designa�ion. ��OTION: P�ts. Kunz moved that the moti on b� �abl ed ur,�i I tf;e P�larch 8, i 979 me t n�e g in order �o gain written positions sror� the o;��r�ers on designation. � hlr. Rosenblum seco�ded the motion. The motion pa;sed unanirously ��lith h�r. l.angford abs�a i n i ng. , �•lr. Pfoutz stated ��a� he a�;li getthe a;ritten stater�ents fro;n the o��mers of those buildings on tF►eir position conce;ning designa�ion bnFore the sites are transnitted to Piann�ng Com.mission and City Council . Ne also said tha� staff ti�i i 1 contact the Rocha�-Loui se-Sauenvei r� o�mers -For th`i r pos i ti ons on Cesignation. REPO�T 0`� PROCRESS ON NISTORIC HILL DISTRICT It t��as agreed tnat earlier discussion had sufficiently clarified tne status of Hill District. . r�ESEPITATIOP� OF PROPOSED NEP,IT.4GE PRESERVATIOP�J GUIDELTfvES FOP. REHABILITATION Ai1D P�EW COPaSTRUCTI0��1 Ii� TH� COi�1P�ERCIAL AREA_ OF THE PROPOSED NILL DI (, 7he presentation V�as postponed ind�rinitely, pending a revised Hi11 District proposal . REPORT OP� THE JOINT APPLICATIO^l 41ITN THE P,AMSEY COU�JTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY FOR , . �•tr. Oxton reported that the results of the meeting o► the Executive Cor�i�tees of the HPC and RCF(Cti��as that th� Heritage Preservation Commissio;� ti��as r�illing to cooperate with the P.amsey County Historical Society in obtaininq a grant to carry out a survey of Ramsey County. Th�re are federal funds av�i�able for surveys through the State Historic Preservation Of�ice (ad�inistered throuqh i�;innesota Historical Society) and matching qrants fror� private foundations ��ill be sought. The manner in �vhich the survey should be done �•ras discussed at the mzeting. . . _ . � � lst '� � I�D 2nd l�/�� 3rd � � �p,� Adopted � ' �� ; , Yeas Nays HOZZA _ HUNT LEVINE ��,��17��y � ` . MADDOX � McMAHON TEDESCO PRESIDFVT (SHOWALTER)