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HomeMy WebLinkAboutInformation-Local Historic District, l Information Series No. 58, 1992 l l : 1 I I J J Old­ _. Time New England, "In p p 'c arhitur zning mpary us'in hi pnn,,uri sk-- grea ifa fr area whi ro fr o n y , prt ni T not ppro run.Atlly, th vario i h y m m rs o pro c z fr p In In­ p hi p ri ro y p sy y p ni c ro tool.? T y d rogr ll a ro­ ro hi ­ o " rwm ing ll ro uniq hi ri ll ul nfirm ll dir ffor y p rry tatu ry gyandimagination." The Evolution of Historic Districts T xp ro are effec­ In fa ir rn rv ­ ro p fl H first signifi­ ro­ M Am roy s rn ro li R i s ffici p ­ fa this assump­ This publication was made possible by the generous support of The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts. National Trust for Historic Preservation II l ] II il l j local regulatory ps ru S · ic L di li rpo y g gn or x bliin in in programto spur revitalizationefforts. D ci ain tr rfr diri wi es an bb b b di ri g li preservation ordinance, li preser­ vation or historic district commission. bli an Certified Local Government Program As b Local p gr L i th ir vationoffice(SHPO)and the Na­ alP k S rvi tify, evaluateandprotecthistoricre­ ceswi k al b , ir Registerof His­ P tuniti ainin hni al irSHPO, tional Park Sic g t ·s 0 1 o 0 ::. d 6 c; c., I . i '4 The Beacon Hill Historic District in Boston, Mass. was established in 1955. m l J� ) I l r1 . I I . I I I II , en ) j Il In How to Use This Booklet oponents. T y s or W u xi zn cl c,a preser­ an g nf l fr u m Case Study: Protecting Neighborhoods Chihuahuitaor "little Chi l l u m r fr u xi m r cl n s xi Can xi u fr C rm fr fr s z n S xp B H ir In r gn nf rm hi if dmar C d area s xp ri s historic reha­ ta tax dis an ru S di fr b Bl p z P rv es calhi ry gn n caldi ri nn fu This case study was prepared by Dwayne [ones, local government coordi­ nator, Texas Historical Commission, Austin, Tex. n n Why a Local District? l I only one iece of a rv program,it is rarely a solo act. ci f or sour - I I prv Kpng il ,j fur� I th s fte epeae js c I ) rv fighting f l I f f/n j p o s p f rv by ff u 5 ef o clearly articu­ o rn ffi tl , fully gn ill u ir ill C b u di an x fi o ni t hi T fi in : 1.L di protect the invest­ ments of owners and residents of historic properties. il sophis y of an b o o b f o f t b o gn our ur f f u t a g o ll better quality design. p f di . f o an 6 L di help the environ­ ment. ur ll ur il ur ur f ci ll df - ll f f ruur b ur H b ff 4 educational benefits f s ic rv D x f ur hn a v .u l s ou . 5.A lo l a positive economic impact from tourism. i is s h i l ) 1 l l I I J I I I j I j can enhance business recruitment potential. social and psychological benefits. 7 Case Study: Economic Benefits B ras general property values in Mobile increased by only 100 percen g a build­ 1ng permit. Junior Leaguevolunteers followed a methodolo 1• y increases property Hstc Dmn Commission." 1 Government Finance Research Center, "The Economic Benefits of Preserving Community Character," Washington, D.C.: National Trust for Historic Preserva­ tion, September 1992. l l I J J j Ea ragy U ify p Al um t as pone ir al mmunity w ll befi pared t C a collabo­ ra J p plannin ur inthe isola­ t gr as p o o p collaboration gr fi fi in ra p ra p p ur ur ra ur gr e ll ommuni ­ agr a ili p l How to Increase Community Support An b li t in a di in c rm - tt of individu­ als from everywalk of life.It is im­ pra rty wn fr ro ri from nn T - . 1 rn ffill gniz a resolu­ p b rni I fu xi w to ap­ , • p ry gr p p the cre­ ation of local districts and some ,ll be candi­ the preser­ l ic di means; mm In fa ll mp k ur t ur y or after k y j .Rz- REMEMBER ! AUGUST 1 •• AUGUST 21 -- sley Ce Ml c,7:30 p.m. SEPTEMBER 5 -- Burroughs-Molette Sh 3 . DO YOU THINK THAT BRUNSWICK NEEDS A HISTORIC PRESERVATION ORDINANCE? • " wwJ 4 I a1% i ·· T ei c gn ur T ff y rogr 11 I I J I l l f I Town meetings can help educate local residents about the designation process. l Case Study: ) With a Little Help From Your Friends ... Understanding Historic Districts 1 l I 11 Il l I I 1 in with (all out eviscerat­ So srvao batt D H An Dvrak livd and wrot th New World Symphony tl fon s D -fu gn majo Nw Yrk hsita fa consructing an c o to t aton s c ss h t ck is t s t w occasina s s atoss ionists st o nction th a ot a s h a t fa o n in h ras t a a trst Prepared by Eric Allison, president of the Historic Districts Council in New York. o s s in all fu n stricts only. A N R historic signifi­ U.D the Inte­ (dix)N al Rs ra designationsig­ if archeological signifi­ Such designa­ gg n I p ra g ) I E l l l J J J I not mu ­ I ,fo, cl d ri religious insti­ tutions,moved - ry local desig­ tail eifi gr eur u e u u u gr s d u fo An ri u How are District Boundary Lines Established? ions?Should ff zone sur­ ? local zon­ nnin b i dif ? o ? l the m , T l g cs u acter of an s e i e u z d m e m ri here, to c ul An u an m hi es. ght'A Guide to Delin­ eating Edges of Historic Districts of prelimi­ ry ,ve ri e ,tif a u rr s . I ix"s " ri : l In J l l • I • .1 • "7.sos«toots» I • iti­ z y n 3 An ­ ll An o ll 9 2.An z'g ""In fa g ­ l ll or 1. An ro rp ­ lt general wel­ fa T prv rdin yp - g regulate g n rv g ro r n rv 8 g g gul g n g rv rv g g g What are the Components of a Landmark Ordinance? g Af g g z "edge factors,"and g ­ an nningg nfor g g I�', " , -, I t.2 » r., . ,I/ TIC'T z' "is­ Boundaries for the Madison Historic District in Madison, Ga. fa A y fo D nf ri gul •Affo 2. Visual D rm inf hi g th vi ual ar G tran ,an vi ta di ri 1. Hl B ar g rl nn C ra ear uilding l 1 ) I l I l ] m Athens/Clarke County - - E »o»iced l Historic MEN 1!111 District [ Case Study: Citizen Involvement le of how Athens balanced citizen inputconcerning districtboundarie t t l t t t in 1#}jj//$l s' 1/ t t i t di t t n l i ommission's responsiveness to local sentiment and encouragement of i f w hi ili di ic v r m nit ff Prepared by Julie Morgan, preservation planner with Athens/Clarke County. P u t mmuni es asi ti ality dinan el 1978 S C ur Grand Cen­ tra N Y k C I ru Penn Central Transpor­ tation Company v. City of New If di th ru t ll i ur C N Y ur h t 988 el t fa ur t in jur ef di in L di ir ic ic rv i W /n di k gnif ro j r gu xi z rn y di ll "rl z " e y rl "z " gu lly q rm "if " b fo , x in fft ra dit b fo ru hi t fo r ni ds an i rm An ur t ciz J J I I l l I j t \;, l l ' I l n I t l . I 1 Takings Clause · ssh. ' Fifth which pro­ for use, tion" e governments from imposing s on theuseof land withoutprovidingcom­ pensation. Landowners may stillargue that a takinghas occurredif a regulationeither fails to s a not an since U.S. Court explicitly recognized the of this of regulation), or is • extreme that it does not permit If a the local use duringthe perio gul w in place.Such a result is ex­ tremely rare,however,par­ Paul W. po t this to a taking." ' Samuel Stokes, Elizabeth Watson, Genevieve Keller, Timothy Keller, Saving America's Countryside: A Guide to Rural Conservation, Baltimore and London: The Johns Hopkins Press, 1989. , ma York c preservationis a vli p blicpurp n New Y k and k p rv ord a no "k "p v rop y n v the Consti­ tution be c e tr o n C w o b u o a pro y c o o rv on o v o o n w n o y o y on w n n o v p ce c o How does the Design Review Process Work? oc a a n n v ba o op o o n o v w oa a v o o on o on v n o o o compulsory o mandatory v w pro o o o o oa o c rop y own o w li v w ro o o u n o n o on o o n on advisory w y d o p rv anc ro wn p nnn c o o n oun c ny c o n a incentive­ related, pro n a ca ro a a n p u o p nn a a vw n a ro y o p c a chni­ v o rnfo dh certain stan­ lin and/or restric­ o Mo o c -e gn v o wn own v liz rogr . M n ca Ma p x p o ow-o n n -n -o own own n o el fi an b rov rop y o ow bli li a submit plans v w /o o ro a b b e w b . 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C. emphasize the landscape. Jager/Pyburn Design Manual Alken, South Carolina p h p lly h ur p h m lly p In o y p p p m Environmental and Landscape Protection Nashville, Tenn. has established conservation districts in addition to local historic districts. o h z ky y , ho y h h y p h h m p prv p In J 1 l ur m s.I1 I ' l Il Sign Controls k. \. f Reviewing Local Government Activities 1 l l en precipi­in dr -Pur V willb y the commis­ In p .jy these provi­ I gn and protec­ gn ur 1 ill ur y I gn 7 y Minimum Maintenance ur I ' ur Land Use Provisions ur y y in pp p no return.Often re­,gr q - ferredto by ne­lt fa ,-for miti­ b fa y including pr lt ur p Review of Historic Interiors y ur entire I. y um mainte­fo or fran­� ,·, p veryeffec­.these rea­u l ni where ne­s a -ordinaryac­ l l l l 1 J J Additional Duties d m tt C o rn e d to w in go ci n p p niz ci he p -se Historic Districts and Local Planning Issues nni j pzz ic ic O pnn ltin in ru fa pnn faures Wh hiri art nni ragy cl ALL ni lt p The identifi ri p o nnin ic ra o z s p p cl z o p in ra in p ni p o incl p in in n z -fa -fa uses? 2.Do fr fr hio rn ? d gu- 1 O c )fr g InI p ,S tl N Y ill NC. rior designationprograms." In Pocatello, Idaho review procedures in the downtown historic district extend to historic signs. l • I l I I ' t j fa­ infill 16 Case Study: Local Innovations ServicesBank,"to proprtywn or t gu qui im tion-minded architects,ro 20 ur rofe e '"" ro ur fe t t e t ro B' B t ro ro t'ro pro B p ro or t t prop gn li z w lla di ruct o rn ill gn h tt hi gnif DHD o t a liato of 20 fi Inf fro e u y el G gn aturng gr j -hstoric proactive rol react to appli gne Prepared by Keith G. Swenson, AICP, planning consultant, Bozeman, Mont. and Matthew G. Lewis, principal planner, Pocatello, Idaho. Is Your Community Ready to Establish a Local Historic District? If 5. is v fu O, v ry, v t Mn mn v Wh gu hv fo n fo or i n E fo ry k ,v cl rv A l This question fi y ffi y hr " cost us?"A n n v y Alt i itin t k y cl fo v fi vn v v n n t v n t i h m v t i rv v 2.Is fo ps- I rv i,s ,o ? fo I ) 1. fo loy g my state? E t e gui alv M v e v ry that estab­ ra fo tn v ro s x , co i Ch y urt rv rv zation,statewide planningasso­ N fo P rv fice,or gu y ur t t j I h v ) gr e , rv n hni ni n r rv fo e lf "17 1 11 Il J m l • J' ) I I II L c l j ll if The Secretary of the Interior's Standards and Guidelines for Re­ habilitation. The Standards The Standards LG p gr lt nn z n SHO p It ur , v 5 O N ru N Al C profit preservationorganizations (w c )ur nf s 6. How will the commission's deci­ sions be enforced? A s nf 7. What is the next step? In z N s v ur N A k l. Obstacles cl fi fa i k k ll r D C rl C.;B B ;q S attle;the Vieux Carre in New O ;G w C il fi fr : 1. Perceived Invasion of Private Property Rights C gu :"y house and I don't want someone I "C hi cl gu l l ' l l · 1 s­ ff lt i fo a better long-term investment. an ordi­ nance and commissi I • I I I j II Case Study: The Designation Process Ohio @ designationof the East Row Historic District resulted in a step-by g 1. H 1989, E hing grant­ -a fr K H g fi L G v gr a rv n ro designguidelines.The NHPC hireda consulta a fo g s let which was impor­ tant to the success of the local district for a nu ti) a fo awing on re­ sources such as the National Allianceof PreservationCo H fo g e unique aspects of Newport'sarchitecture;the state CLG program c g support. 1990, n on the boundaries of the district.About 50 people showed up with "WE Y O" g.L fa­ "OVE HISTORIC PRESERVA­ ND VO E" L -- fl d v .� v l I I Newport's varied architecture is reflected in this poster promoting the historic district. $1ORIC NEWPORj gel _is. if " • vii T 3s Tei. t • 3 % \ .. n#.'' � The Cincinnati Enquirer, Newport News olding a Christmascarriagetour p ,in lcil lg gn g D C ff w gr ,rp z ur l rli x v nn M Purchase z C r in Prepared by Theresa Brum, director of historic preservation, City of New­ port, Kentucky. 3. Obtain a wide cross section of district support. z l gn il gn il 4. Always educate. gn al an --rtifi x ri gn cl ri . I ) l l J J 7� .. r. . I .1 l ' » l 7 3 1 n members l d c fo P c unil 97 980,fo g fi ttg m I t gum ci A O f w unic 6. Development Pressure/Loss of cl g ,will e fr Market Value l o fo A slt p fo, ,gr,y ll O e y m ,gu g esse cl p e m m w fo I g g g g p I ci ci wtus 5. Apathy � fo e s I m g w ci y g s 11 t e g s I lt g g g m In fi s e e e fo llg g ci g P ts g J e ll g fo e s s g j g g e ll g e 4. Fear of the Unknown P e ion Leadership e rv rn -2 J ru ll g b -f es ,,and ar­ e t less sophisti­ervationskill training with broad s g e - u e p , ll a l ) I 1 l I ) I I ) J J 7. Dislike for "Bloated Bureaucra­ cies" cili gn ific 8. Lack of Awareness of the Signifi­ cance of Historic Resources q rv F a gn rl 20-ry b - q A prserv lf larn rry g urc,li b coua gnificn an Relizig cl ur ru s e rcgni u ric A ' sr c i - rl q ns r b Summary bc rl b c rv ci, s ALL a b a s g c e plan ur every­ one all A a ry R li cl if n a b Acknowledgements Information rv rv Endnotes 1 Hill ric District,"Preservation Law Update, 1192-10,March23,1992. 2 H B rp "O :A for Boston," W W li Farr March 1992. 3 I 6 4 Be ,"L Preservation Ordinances," Land­ mark Yellow Pages, W C.:rv Press, 1992. 5 nn E "I l l 9 6 5 -ra arryu 1 gn n h I6 Stephen A. Morris,"Zoning and ol ri rv United States,"ICOMOS G ra l a l u l 7 7 l I l l ra l ra h u l » e,1991.F nf r - rv Press,1992.nf "9 PeggyRobin,rv Offi Suite 342, 8 Richard J.Roddew rpg brh:Yu C Figh D 1 Hc Oc,W!M N.W., rv u 3 l Where to Find Help M J f� 9 u nmk Y Pages,Local Resources I u I9 ln rv l rv. I u h a u u ' p u I Design l Mul :Ak ,uh,Cro rv u u I • u l u l ­ • wn Courtney "M j -- gi al ffi rv l anning ning,preservation gn Uu - Study,"SanFrancisco:Na • l ),ri 3 A. • u l Sciy Ldp L) R ri ffi TheAlliance State Resources u u 72 l Rv u tatewide enti­u ju -.2 mmi in p l F more informa­ :ti : J E l l 1 t 1 p. ' p g prv q.Th ad d ff an ing tane cal peservtinits. National Resources Te orz el ri rv Ty a b ry elfu pro brod, d ,more compre­ nfr upp rv fo T ry x b b prv or d d e,Tenn. C) p b p fo d d u d p d pro rog T p d p ,d fo T d p p pro , prod rv rv rv­ w ) d d p rtant preserva­ T pro lt e rnm and aniz nf rv , ,.W. D.C.20036. (202)338-0392. Th Tru Preservation(NTHP)is p ro z y gr to encourage pu p b b ry d lt T fo p ,ff p rod ro d prv d d p p d ro T T e d e d rv d z nf T b Useful Publications b .p an J. e D.C.: b A. b , T :Ameri­ a nn A e s P 9 Mi A. an ll rp, W hin ,C.an s 9 b Y Cb, d the Environmen­ w Founda pb s vi in st A Handbook for Virginia w B Al ,rv ,9 vep wn Dg Gli rn M gr,9 Fk H Wk (V ,P rv 8 d N Buil xt y Historical Soci­ ety,Denver, d in Egs f u W g , A Hb c Prsrv Lw p J. u rk ,:Th n rv h Na i Law, l 7 AppendixB Assistance Provided by I I State Historic 1) 2. Design Preservation Offices l I ,H W Jdl,C prop x-.h,J T ur ,iltt an tin 2 A b ltrn - 7 5,L. k W- g,C.N k e 3. Setting U.art ri,5 Ar a il 3 l ur e st ure lr RichardJ. A A N 3 4. Materials I 5 il b H. I N e W N ro C.N T H Workmanship il 9 ro » p ur b W b H j ur ur 6. Feeling A Ar ng," H rr p National k ,U - I N T H -p W Offi ,7. Association D C.(5 ) 1.- J - Appendix C Appendix A q Basic Elements of a J Historic District li Preservation Criteria ur William J. Murtagh,Ordinance d,S- j H gn b cial Aspects rv 1. Statement of Purpose. - b b 5 h u cl rl pb ,p rp Alt p - gr o ,v - gn,tt ,o k-ict ic ,ll k - J 1. Location t bro -9 e w k il, U ur b ,, E3 l l ) l I l I ) I I I l I ) J j ions is. oli­ .x yp j c ,guli,an l b fuy ef. 8 Ec hp or " "fot t roc ing whether an ordinanceimposes 9 lt O ff P al can an fr fin incarc 10 pp M s for ap by th c b y An p el g "". S ur : C B , "L P rv ," Landmark Yellow Pages, W g : P rv Press, 1992. l l I l 'JOIN THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION NETWORK Historic Preservation Forum, Historic Preservation Historic Preservation News, Information C.2003 (202)673-4296 Offi h T foI stc reseato National Headquarters Mid-Atlantic Office West Midwest Office J Northeast Office Island,Vermont) Southern Office (Alabama,Arkansas,Florida,Georgia,Kentuck Mountains/Plains Office Texas/New Mexico Field Office 4398 Western Office O u r ra lif.10 (415)956-0610 ) Cpy ©9 N ru fo orc Psrv J EA [eanweo ww VISOY INK l l l l ) ) I I I l I j hitectural,and cultural values," The following "Standards for Re by n 1976 d 1978. le 36 of the Code of Federal Regulations,Part 1208 (for­ merly 36 CFR Par 67). v l ff ructure,or site and its environment shall not be destroyed.The remova u d A11 u d uu n l b n v pm bul ing, site and its environment.These changes may have acquired gn n wn g ,and ig f can hall b 5. l v b n t v n l em s y, the new material should match the material being replaced in co should be based u u f f u ,u ia y t c, y p v h tha j gn l l f h t u l lem f ding e l l } I l l l l I I I I . I 2 t to any project. 9.Contemporary dsign for ltrios n exsg prpie sh n icouagd w io IO. terations to structures shall be done in such a manner that if such additions or al i e t f the h in o nd ine i i ns i dards for Rehabilitation."The gui i p t lin f al cc uc y ruc n yp ,sizes,and materials.T ap l n t p o e ei n i i r uins l r o e t ns li r e l ect proposal.Rehabilitation approaches,materials, and method ih .e e i e a e il n s pii n t rh i t t pre e t echnical Preservation Services sin ,Hei ge Cs rvt n Re Service,U.S. Department of the Hi ti f sh l e o h f m lie p s n l t htel ervation,restoration, a re t f l n . 3 THE ENVIRONMENT l l ) I l l l i I l Recommended et lights,signs,benches,walkways, streets,alleys and building s l ment.. and e material Not Recommended d t l w d a t d k p with the character of the neighborhood. Introducing signs,stre p Not Recommended BUILDING SITE Recommended '1 )·---------------- 1 I I I I walkways, d e t e p ays,street lights,signs,and benches that reflect the property's h g d J l g l d h d photographs,drawings,newspapers, an ax d .I a made d evlua i p h Leavi p m l ee i l x y d ng a ma b historic fabric. ·l l ' I l I Recommended 4 Not Recommended l Recommended I around cture,thus reducing the possibility of destroying unknown archeol Not Recommended , 1 . ) . I -.--_; _ b u u e ional archeologist. BU LD NG:TRUCTURAL SYSTEMS Recommended Not Recommended Recognizing the special pro e s s e e s t i e rbing existing foundations with nw ex und rm structural stability of the building. L vi kn wn p un e te tha w c de e wi e e l f I . l } I l l l I l I I Recommended Retaining mortar, is missing in the 'mortar in ar in joint size, method of application,and joint profile. Repairing stucco with a stucco mixture original in appearance Cleaning the as low natural Not Recommended a q y unnecessary,expensive,and can accel­ ma y. R j t no need repointing. terial and the mortar. Repointingwith mortar joints of a differing s m hemical reaction with th m y materials,i.e.,acid l m m b. 5 BUILDING:EXTERIOR } __ ting Mortar Joints in Historic Brick Buildings"(Washington,D.C.: H it C a o R S rv , 1975 and 1976). Both are ai G nm n Pr t n Off St H r rva on O f . l l ) l l l l I ) I j Recommended faces,including early signage wheev poe.Bk stone surfaces may have e . Recommended - d t e v . d . g ever p Not Recommended inap­ lable when the building was constructed,such as a f cial k d , cast stone o v e h shutters, window architraves, and p ma o d h Not Recommended iments. The ar in an e ent al part of a building's character and tr the contin­ uity of growt p te v e n o h fc t k l o f o d s v f o d 6 :Adobe,brick,stone,terracotta,concrete,stucco and mortar Woo uminum and zinc Recommended Not Recommended l ) I . I 1 l 1 l I ) I I I I I Recommended abrade Recommended Providing materials covering coverings pe,color,and texture. Presein ing w necsy ll feau t essential character,such as d Recommended Retaining door , doors, s t ing. Not Recommended Exp ng t s w i to ec e t v nm.D u t ter c ,xtu ,t l. Not Recommended C g g t s t e of t y pp pie s rm in ,ven s, or skylights. App y g t th is t t t n ext t t t pp g t t e t s p t Not Recommended e location or size of windows,doors,and other o en g th c i a an h c t e th ui ing Architectural Metals: Cast iron, steel, pressed tin, aluminum and zinc 7 BUILDING: EXTERIOR FEATURES--continued 8 1 1 l I I ) I I I Recommended r frames. Replacing missing or irreparable windows on significant facad Not Recommended ible materials such as anodized aluminum, lass. Removing window and door features that be ee cades shutters,screens,blinds,security grills,and awnings which are hist in of original l + + ·».,4., • · windows that allow moisture to accumulate and damage the window. Replacing sash whic e e e r c . I I J 1 ervation and Recreation Service,1978).It is available from the Government Printing Office or State Historic Preservation Officers. I 7 ) I I l l 1 \ l I ) \ I l I I j j Windows Recommended Recommended Retaining and repairing existing the building. ated to ough 1)contemporary design which is com­ pat1ble with the scale,design, ma on Recommended g p h h al styles are often important to the building's historical integrity an Not Recommended Not Recommended i gn m ,c an arcade,which alters the architectural and historic character m h Not Recommended g h lopment and style. 9 BUILDING:EXTERIOR FEATURES--continued 1 l ) I l l l I I I ' ) l I I I I Recommended Recommended - . structure and repainting with those colors to illustrate the disti e Recommended t u d s g. Repairing or replacing,where necessary,deteriorated material wi Not Recommended otta,tile and brick. Enclosing porches and steps in a manner that destroys their intended Not Recommended t e e t h and inves­ tigation to e pp p iat t e building and neighborhood. Not Recommended Removing original ma R t o bl e c ul il l when the building was constructed,such as vinyl plastic or imita 10 d BULDNG:NTERO FEATURES had. g,tooling, or fin;an wooden architec­ r ,l, beaded,or worked by hand. a ll Not Recommended Recommended Retaining int o ,wa decorative motifs or,where neces­ sary, replacing them with colors, Hhere such a r ) ) I building, size r , l other ------------ I I l l ) I l 1 NEW I l Recommended Keeping new a in scale, building materials,and texture. Designing new work to be compatible in ma r ,ze,cl d texture with the earlier building and the neighborhood. Not Recommended Designing new work which is incompatible wi e b ld d h h­ b hood i m e al ,s z l , and texture. I l ) I I I J I Recommended 12 Not Recommended le of architecture in new additions that have a completely contemporary funct that existing d spaces of the building. Using contemporary designs compat­ ible with ha m f the b '1 .) I l in levision antennae and mechanical equipment,such as air conditioners, Recommended Not Recommended I J J I n a s p l l ixtures,where possible. Causing unnecessary damage to the plan, materials he principal elevations of the building. I . l J I I I I ) I and and nserve energy. Installing vertical runs of ducts, ip,an b in p h they will be r ions and character of the rooms. Installing foam,glass fiber,or cell or r h 13 MECHANICAL, SYSTEMS: ELECTRICAL, Recommended Not Recommended • SAFETY AND REQUIREMENTS I - I . 1 ) J Recommended in a f ± intact. ls to investigate alternative life saf y m su h rv t architectural integrity of the building. Investigating variances for historic pr t ed un m codes. Not Recommended l l ) l \ \ Recommended in nd elevators that alter existing exit facilities or important architectura 14 SAFETY AND Not Recommended ·'------------------;-- \ I \ ' l \ l I l l c 0243 Janu y 1980 (rev.) 0. 8, GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICER : 190 63-077/1125 • I t »l 1co le ¢-62G3 IF° Fost-It Fax Note 7671 FA II0. 6087553207 .... I. INTRODUCTION City preservation, and protected. es to neighborhood preservation.This is particularly true in old of in many ods have increase in neighborhood pride and community belonging based u historic preservation programs. oting the revitalization and conservation of the Courthouse Hill long will entire By by of and neighborhood can be safeguarded against unsympathettc projects that the ds to positive effect on property values by removing much of the uncer future in land use the The t designation and National Register listing provide different types of pr by .It does not prevent property owners from demolishing or altering their properti an used on [n of City the cts.When permit requests ew buildings, additions d demolitions for prop required to be submitted for making in a is sensitiveand/or the surrounding neighborhood. AUG-30-83 MON I:45 #N JVL COMMUNITY DEY ) I l ) I l l 1 I 11 I l - ] - 2­ Hill II. LOCATION AND DESCRIPTION OF THE COURTHOUSE HILL HISTORIC OVERLAY DISTRICT t is comprised of 30 blocks and 215 separate parcels lying east, north and south of and Exhibit A.) It is a sited a of the The is ast of the central business district within easy walking distance of the cente also 136 and houses. the nly buildings which did not begin as residential structures.Changes in use from resi the n 11 .Main) converted u . -George Barnes house (303 E.Court St.)converted into law office and (220 and 202 St. now by YWCA. the most part, those structures from residential uses still homes have the single ily. Because of the topography,there is a great variety in the siti the siting generally along a blockface. III. LOCAL ARCHITECTURAL AND HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE OF THE COURTHOUSE HILL HISTORIC OVERLAY DISTRICT A. Significance. The Hill District is for as well as The icant structures dating from that period. Individuals who built homes in the district included early prominent • 2 FA 1IN0. 6087553207 AUG-30-99 MON 10:46 #AM JWL COMMUNITY DE I" l ) I l 1 . 1 ) l I 1 l I I . I ) I I l I AUG-30-99 MON I0A6 AN JTL COMMUNITY DE FAT. IN0. 6087553207 • 3 district is significant it onial Even the simplest each style has been generally well-maintaine this retention and ption of the elements of each style found in district. Greek Revival - cornice h elements ofRevivaT cream brick often otherwise frame ally has a low-pitched roof,either hip or gabled,eaves with singl columns, h d Queen Anne - The asymmetrical a of forms, and It can chimneys, st will horizontal siding,somewhat steep-pitched gabled roof wi Bungalow -Usually a one a half house eVival e ursquare -Is generally a two-story square building with mTppd-ro and TuTl porch. B. Contributing and Noncontributing. buildings the district been as either those of significance; representative of a onstruction;and at least 50 years of age.The contributing classification includes simpler versions of major architectural styles -3 r I ) I l I I 1 ) I AUG-30-99 MON ID:47 #M JTL COMMUNITY DE FA, 1IN0. 6087553207 • 4 and which to the overall and rhythm of as or architectural significance, cant loss of integrity through extensive remodelling.Other nonc the and do not l identifies the the district. ng anc noncontributing structures in the Courthouse Hill Historic Ov Of 136 IV. PRESERVATION GUIDELINES the regarding this historic designation.However,the Commission reserv commissionmay the Secretary Standards Rehabilitation toric Buildings for reference in determining whether a certifica in shall maintenance or restoration original . I A. 1. be the restoration of features which can be documented as having been pre by on by Commission. ­ Guidelines for Rehabilitation. not to an owner's of as a es which will be sensitive to the architectural integrity of the structure and appropriate to the overall charac the The following will be by the a of ditions in the Courthouse Hill Historic Overlay District. ) 1G-30-99 1MON I0:4 AM WL COMMUNITY DE FAI IO. 6087553207 • 5 1 I l 11 I ) 11 2. Roofs. a. shape. and if visually upon those the ght,roof line, pitch or gable orientation.The roof shall not be stripped o b. Retain slate materials, overings with new materials that match the existing in size,shape, color and the new Avoid replacing materials from the existing or and texture that the appearance of the building is altered. 3. Additions an Alterations to facades. be building in n of solids to voids. Materials and architectural details used in s if the Courthouse Hill area of similar materials,age,and architect Ero fro encouraged aterials which are compatible with the existing in texture,color contrast with it. 5. Side Additions. Side additions shall be set back from the front wall of the building,unless otherwise approved by the Historic Commiss1on. - 5 - l l I ) I l l l 1 l I I l ) I 11 J AUG-30-99 MON I0:A8 AN JWL COMMUNITY DEY 6. d. FAI IN. 6087553207 • 6 (i) brick or covered unless is damage if decided (ii) by texture and Avoid mortar which were used when building (iii) masonry only halt deterioration gentlest method possible.Sandblasting brick or stone surfaces is proh cleaning the of mat have an adverse reaction with the as the use (iv) with terial existing as closely as possible unless the existing material is inappropriate and the new material will be b. u a e C. Wood. s such as half-timbering,window architraves and doorway pediments.These are in most case of a character and Siding. lapboard or non-original on originally ded with clapboards will be permitted only if the new siding imitates the width of the original siding,and provided that all architectural details (such as window trim,wood cornices, - 6 I l . I 1 1 l AUG-30-99 MON 1:48 AM JTL COMMUNITY DEY FAI I. 6087553207 • 7 Siding that wood graining is in duplicate the te the original in texture and appearance are also permitted. Repa if with the and the if in appearance prohibitively I l I . ) I I I j ) J 8, Openings and Doors. Door openings are integral parts of a facade's design and should be r Whenever be is a of homes, the m should be maintained.If replacement is necessary,materials and dmaterials The of s necessary,it is recommended that the new door(s)match the origin if matches the style of the structure. Single paneled glazed storm doors which maxi the full of Second Eit Platforms, Stairs Railings. openings, stairs not be applied openings, shall the they y visible from the street. The second exit access openings,platforms,stairs and rai may as second its. 9. AU-JU-8 MUN IU48 AM L COMMUNITY DE FAI IN0. 6087553207 F. 8 I ) I I l I l I ' ) l 10. Solar if hide of e building or adjacent buildings,f their installatton requires loss of significant architectu if they design. By may if lic health or safety; b. does not significantly increase the of the sy its Ramps, and other devices needed for easy by a if possible.Ramps should be designed in such a manner as to be easily remo d by enclosing ing wooden steps with cast concrete steps or by removing original architectural fe such or b. decorative cresting,balconies, to the maintenance of the building's historic character and appea inal material. 11. 13. Windows,Storms,Screens,and Awnings. The repair rded when they l 1 ) I l I l l I AUG-U-8 MON IU:50 AM JVL COMMUNITY DEY IN. 6087553207 • 9 if by unless is ttself 16. ents tis,such as combination components,also permitted,long co storms recommended. Painting aluminum is of is awnings nded. 14.Skylights.­ Addition of skylights are permitted if they do the of and 15, _ I j 8. used design. be tained and painted to protect them against the elements. Repair or replacement of deteriorated p f m e a and When building be the size, ld fence obscure view of the building facade from the street. 17. Replacement,Rebu11tng or Addition o Chteys. are of inappropriately imney should be in keeping with the character and style of the original building.If should the expense is in Guidelines for New Construction. construction ed to harmonize with the character of the district.This district is charac by examples architectural ounding buildings.The following guidelines will be used by the l l ) I l l I l I l AUG-30-99 MON I0:50 AM JWL COMIULITT DEF FA, IN0. 6087553207 P. I 0 building of major building divisions including individual as single family, ilding,no greater than 125%of the average gross of the front facad 5. Materials. of district, een buildings,the orientation of openings to the street neighboring-structu the main not 2. Heights. not stories construction uildings is not recommended.The height of new structures in the Courthouse Hill Hi Roof The oof shape must be compatible with the adjacent in the surrounding a J ) j wood, or or any of the above.contemporary design which incorporates any mater al or of century treatments,as ertical beaded boards, considered on an individual basis. - 10 ­ AU-3U-9 MN IU:bl JL COMHUITT DEY FAI IN0, 6087553207 P. 11 ) I I I I 1 I ·1 ) I I j ) j l 6. Solar Solar is if the if hey a feature of the structure's design.By State the Historic Commiss only a. safety; significantly arable cost and efficiency. 7. Fire Escapes. Fire escapes shall not b impact the right-of-way, by landscape plantings that pertains 9. Buildings. shall be compatible the design of the existing building and shall be unobtrusive. Exterior wall materials the construction new pri ut same as of existing on the lot whenever C. Guidelines for Demolition. Although u by Historic shall onsideration the Commission when reviewing a Certificate of Appropri Courthouse Hi1] 1. Condition. may be granted trated that the condition of a building or a portion thereof l I AUG -3D-9 JOIN IU:5I AM JWL COMIUUITI DEF FAT IN0. 6087553207 P. 12 I l ts a l l 3. 4. contributes the and the general street n to whether or not the is repair. 5. Additions. Cosdeai il e gi e pe is a la design the and 6. by by ding fulfill After a Certificate of Appropriateness for demoliti permit issued, but has by the efore als are removed. If a Certificate of Appropriateness for demolition i be building through architectural D. Signs. in existence shall require the approval of the based f the proposed sign with the historic and architectural character of the building and the district. - 12 -