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Home My WebLink About9.D.1. Locally Designated Historic Propertieis /. CITY OF SHAKOPEE Memorandum TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Mark McNeill, City Administrator FROM: Historic Preservation Advisory Commission Mark Noble, Planner II SUBJECT: Locally Designated Historic Properties MEETING DATE: June 5, 2012 The Historic Preservation Advisory Commission would like to inform the Council of their intent to officially designate the following properties (which have been identified by the Commission as candidates for listing) as locally significant historic properties. The Commission requests that the Council review the list and offer any suggestions or recommendations prior to the Commission proceeding with notifying the property owners of the designation process. The Commission has tentatively scheduled this item on their June 18 Commission meeting, at which time the property owners of the potential listed properties will have an opportunity to approach the Commission and share their opinions on the proposal. After this meeting, the results of that meeting and the recommended list will be forwarded to the Council for formal adoption, thereby adding them to the present list of 66 locally designated historic properties. Listed below are the proposed properties for consideration. Potential Designated Historic Properties a. 419 7th Avenue West: Built in 1948. This floor plan expanded on the original plan with an addition on a wing of the house. Veneer siding. Page & Hill Home; Page & Hill were a house building company in Shakopee - they received approval to construct a facility in Shakopee in March of 1942 to manufacture homes. They operated in Shakopee until the plant was destroyed by fire in the early 1950's. Criteria met for recommendation include age, character as part of the development or cultural characteristics of the city, built using locally manufactured materials, and a builder /designer /company whose work represented a significant architectural innovation (catalog homes). b. 427 7th Avenue West: Built in 1948. This floor plan expanded on the original plan with an addition on a wing of the house. Wood window frames, new windows and a facade made of steel siding. Page & Hill Home. Criteria met for recommendation include age, character as part of the development or cultural characteristics of the city, built using locally manufactured materials, and a builder /designer /company whose work represented a significant architectural innovation (catalog homes). c. 724 Lewis Street: Built in 1936. Victoria and Michael Rademacher are present owners. This was Michael's Grandparent's home (Alex & Babe Rademacher were the original builders). The exterior materials are stucco and wood, which are believed to be original. Criteria met for recommendation include age, architectural uniqueness and local personage. d. 734 Minnesota Street: Built in 1953. The Commission agreed it was a viable candidate because there have not been any other homes listed from that era with this design/style. Well maintained, and still retains many of the original architectural features. Criteria met for recommendation include age and architectural style. e. 736 Lewis Street: Built in 1921. Current owners are Robert & Sharon Navarre — past owner Donald and Andrea Ries — it was noted that if additions occurred, they were done very well. The Commission noted that this structure has been very well maintained and retained its authenticity — the Commission appreciated the preservation and maintenance of this structure. Brick and wood clapboard siding prevalent, with ornate architectural elements in the front facade. Criteria met for recommendation include age and materials. f. 427 5th Avenue East: Built in 1905. The structure includes decorative concrete block at the corners of the former porch, with original clapboard siding in the upper level. The decorative block continues all around the house. Criteria met for recommendation include age and materials. g. 524 Holmes Street: Built in 1949. The Jerome Wampach Trust was a previous owner. Discussion ensued on the two adjacent structures, to get a sense of context with the era and property owners of these residences. Apparently, the stone used in this structure was cut on site. The structure adjacent to the north (cream brick structure) was owned by Gordon Gelhaye, local baseball player, deputy sheriff, who used to own a restaurant in town. It was noted that the Wampach's lived in that house while they built this house (524 Holmes Street). Originally, Mr. Wampach ran the St. Paul House, but after the fire in 1959 -60, he turned the Uptown Cafe into Wampach's. The Commission noted that all three of these houses (inc. 534 Holmes Street) have had owners of significance to Shakopee. The Commission thought that the brick was interesting and that it was noted the stone was unique and different from anything else they have seen. Criteria met for recommendation include age, architectural uniqueness and local personage. h. 804 Lewis Street: Built in 1930. Doc Halverson's (veterinarian) former residence, interest by the Shakopee Heritage Society to pursue featuring it on the next Shakopee Tour. Spanish style structure. Criteria met for recommendation include age, architectural style and unique physical characteristics. 5215 Eagle Creek Boulevard: Built in 1890. The Commission noted that the structure has ornate brick and is well maintained. Originally a farmhouse. Criteria met for recommendation include age, architectural style and unique physical characteristics. j. 714 Holmes Street: Built in 1937 - Full brick with decorative woodwork. The Shakopee Heritage Society is interest in this structure being featured in the next Shakopee Tour. Criteria met for recommendation include age, architectural style and unique physical characteristics. k. 805 Holmes Street: Built in 1940. (Dr. Pearson's Residence — same family as Pearson School — contributed a substantial amount of money to the school district). Stucco structure with unique corner windows. Criteria met for recommendation include age, architectural uniqueness and local personage. 1. 809 Lewis Street: Built in 1924 (Rademacher Residence). Stately structure — another house that would be a contributor to a historic district (frequently called the Pill Hill District, due to the number of structures built and owned by Shakopee doctors and dentists). Criteria met for recommendation include age, architectural uniqueness and local personage. m. 534 Holmes Street: Built in 1930. Presently owned by Thomas Berens, the Berens family is a significant Shakopee family name. New windows, stucco siding, decorative elements above the doorway. Criteria met for recommendation include age, architectural uniqueness and local personage. n. 136 6th Avenue East: Built in 1912. Known as the Nun's house for many years, rock faced block foundation, wood siding, stained glass windows, excellent condition and an architecturally significant structure. Criteria met for recommendation include age and local personage. o. 404 5th Avenue East: Built in 1886/87. The original windows (with counterweights) exist, along with the original kitchen cabinets. Cistern still exists below kitchen. Photos displayed in residence identify the original house (there were additions to this house; however they were done many years ago). Criteria met for recommendation include age and architectural style. P. 135 6th Avenue West: Built in 1910. Wood siding, with gingerbread at 2 floor, fluted columns, stained glass windows, original wood floors /staircase (cantilevered stairs leading to 2 floor). Presently owned by Strunks, at one time owned by the original drug store owners. Present owners have extensive collection of St. Mark's Church memorabilia, including a hymnal in German and woodwork from the original craftsman. Criteria met for recommendation include age, architectural uniqueness and local personage. q. 532 Atwood Street: Built in 1930 (Dr. Jim Ponterio's Residence), Moderne style (before Art Deco), glass block used throughout, rounded walls typical of this design /style. Other prominent exterior features include a flagstone entryway and ornate wooden door. Interior prominent features include narrow board wood floors, fireplaces in 1 floor and basement, library, etc. Unique style /design in Shakopee. Criteria met for recommendation include age, architectural uniqueness and local personage. r. 701 Holmes Street: Built in 1946. Originally owned by a dentist. Design matches a house in Chaska — the original owner asked for an exact duplicate of the Chaska House (prominent exterior feature is the use of different brick colors). Detached garage matches house. Interior kept in original condition. Criteria met for recommendation include age, architectural style and unique physical characteristics. s 703 Lewis Street: Built in 1936 - 1940. Jerry Regan, proprietor of Scott County Drug, original owner. Designed by the Architect Frederick Rohlfs. Garage with same brick, and original flat roof. Glass block and field stone around front entry, with unique cover over doorway. Criteria met for recommendation include age, architectural significance, local personage, and the work of an architect whose work influenced the city's development. t. 821 Lewis Street: Built in 1905 — The Commission noted that the structure has a limestone foundation, original window frames, asbestos shingles, and vinyl siding. The structure is a Salt Box type of design. Have a copy of the abstract. Criteria met for recommendation include age, architectural style and unique physical characteristics. Staff will have a map identifying the locations of the 66 properties presently listed and a map that identifies the locations of the above noted structures available for review at the June 5 City Council meeting, as well as photographs of each of the above noted structures. ACTION REQUESTED: The Historic Preservation Advisory Commission requests approval of the City Council to proceed with meeting with the property owners of the structures that are candidates for listing as locally designated historic properties, and to forward a final determination to the Council for formal approval at a future date. ark oble Planner II