§ 9.25-56. Granger Hill Historic District.

The City Council of the City of Cartersville adopts the Granger Hill Historic District as indicated herein.

(a)

Boundaries. The boundaries of the Granger Hill Historic District are indicated herein.

An area of historic residential development, the proposed historic district contains approximately 25 acres located one mile west of downtown Cartersville at the end of West Main Street in land lots #485 and #486 in the fourth district and third section of originally Cherokee, later Cass, and now Bartow County. The boundaries of the proposed local historic district are shown as a heavy black line on the Proposed Granger Hill Historic District map accompanying this report. The proposed district contains 24 parcels of land identified as Bartow County Tax Parcels C014-0010-001 through -008, C014-0010-015 and -016, C014-0012-001 and -002, and C014-0013-001 through -012. Twenty of the properties are classified as contributing to the district, and four properties are classified as noncontributing. The proposed Granger Hill Historic District lies west and south of the previously designated Cherokee-Cassville Historic District and west and north of the previously designated West End Historic District.

(b)

Designation of contributing and noncontributing and owner list. The following is a list of all properties and property owners of the Granger Hill Historic District and designation of each property as contributing or noncontributing pursuant to the City of Cartersville Historic Preservation Ordinance.

Granger Hill Property Owners
5-29-09

Owner Name	St. No.	Street Name	St. Ext.	Mailing Address	City	State	ZIP	Status *
TY D. MITCHAM	3	Brookland	Dr.		Cartersville	GA	30120	C
THOMAS & LINDA McNIFF	6	Brookland	Dr.		Cartersville	GA	30120	C
SEASON A. WEAVER	9	Brookland	Dr.		Cartersville	GA	30120	C
HIL HARPER	11	Brookland	Dr.		Cartersville	GA	30120	C
BENJAMIN G. & IRIS D. STEIN	12	Brookland	Dr.	PO Box 547	Cartersville	GA	30120	C
ROBERT B. & MARTHA D. NELSON	15	Brookland	Dr.		Cartersville	GA	30120	C
THOMAS W. & KATHLEEN G. HALL	19	Brookland	Dr.		Cartersville	GA	30120	C
WILLIAM B. PANTER	23	Brookland	Dr.		Cartersville	GA	30120	C
MARY REBECCA MORRIS	29	Brookland	Dr.		Cartersville	GA	30120	C
GREG L. & ELIZABETH C. SMITH	530	West Main	St.		Cartersville	GA	30120	C
JO FRAN HARRIS HARDIN	531	West Main	St.		Cartersville	GA	30120	C
DAVID & MISTENE ROUSSEL	532	West Main	St.		Cartersville	GA	30120	NC
DORTHY P. SHROPSHIRE	538	West Main	St.	PO Box 1066	Athens	GA	30603	NC
MARY GRAY	543	West Main	St.	PO Box 200563	Cartersville	GA	30120	C
DEVAUGHN & SARAH PETTIT	544	West Main	St.		Cartersville	GA	30120	C
ROBERT & LAURIE CROWE	547	West Main	St.		Cartersville	GA	30120	C
MARGARET F. BRIDGES	548	West Main	St.		Cartersville	GA	30120	C
hOMER L. CALHOUN, JR.	552	West Main	St.	PO Box 141	Cartersville	GA	30120	C
J. DAVID & ALICE C. RAMEY	553	West Main	St.		Cartersville	GA	30120	C
DAVID CASWELL	557	West Main	St.		Cartersville	GA	30120	C
DOUGLAS H. COBB	558	West Main	St.		Cartersville	GA	30120	C
THOMAS P. & KIMBERLY S. OWENS	562	West Main	St.		Cartersville	GA	30120	C
MRS. E. R. BATES	566	West Main	St.		Cartersville	GA	30120	NC
DONALD & CONNIE EVANS	572	West Main	St.		Cartersville	GA	30120	C

 

STATUS:

C = CONTRIBUTING

N = NONCONTRIBUTING

(c)

Overlay map. The zoning map of the City of Cartersville shall be amended to show the Granger Hill Historic District as an overlay on said zoning map and said overlay on said zoning map and said overlay shall be designated as the H-1 GH Historic District.

(d)

Design guidelines. The following design guidelines are adopted for the Granger Hill Historic District:

GENERAL GUIDELINES FOR
STRUCTURES CONTRIBUTING
TO THE HISTORIC
RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS

These guidelines are intended to identify the characteristic features of the designation to be used in determining the compatibility of new construction or alteration of size, location, materials, style, rhythm, and any other quality deemed by the Cartersville Historic Preservation Commission to contribute to the character of a historic property.

In filing for a certificate of preservation all requirements must be complied with and so indicated on said application. Recommendations as indicated herein may or may not be included in your application for a certificate of preservation. Maintenance recommendations are included for informational purposes only and are not to be included in an application for a certificate of preservation, and as such shall not be considered by the commission in reviewing said applications.

Requirements:

1.

It is not appropriate to introduce contemporary equipment to include satellite dishes, solar collectors, playground equipment, heating and air units, storage units, swimming pools in locations that compromise the historic character of the building site. Locate such features unobtrusively, and screen them from view.

2.

When planning to alter the topography of a site substantially through grading, filling, or excavation, it is necessary to check with the Cartersville Planning and Development Department to make sure that changes comply with the city building code.

3.

When remodeling historic structures or constructing new structures in historic districts, it is urged that care be taken in retaining and preserving the historic relationship between buildings and designated historically related features of the district, to include, but not limited to, site topography, retaining wall, foundation plantings, hedges, walkways, driveways, car parks, trees, gardens, yards, arbors, ground cover, fences, accessory buildings, patios, terraces, and significant vistas and views.

PART ONE
MAINTAINING, REPAIRING, REPLACING STRUCTURES CONTRIBUTING TO A HISTORIC DISTRICT

A.

Wood:

Requirements:

1.

Repair historic wooden features using the recognized preservation methods for patching, consolidating, splicing, and reinforcing.

2.

If replacement of a deteriorated detail or element of a wooden feature is necessary, replace only the deteriorated detail or element in kind rather than the entire feature. Match the original detail or element in design, dimension, texture, and material. Consider compatible substitute materials only if using the original material is not feasible.

3.

If replacement of an entire wooden feature is necessary, replace it in kind, matching the original in design, dimension, detail, and texture. Consider compatible substitute materials only if using the original material is not feasible.

4.

If a wooden feature is completely missing, replace it with a new feature based on accurate documentation of the original feature or a new design compatible in scale, size, material, and texture with the historic building and district.

5.

It is not appropriate to clean wooden features and surfaces with destructive methods such as sandblasting, power washing, and using propane or butane torches. Clean using gentle methods such as low-pressure washing with detergents and natural bristle brushes. Chemical strippers can be used only if gentler methods are ineffective.

6.

It is not appropriate to strip historically painted surfaces down to bare wood and apply clean stains or finishes to create a natural wood appearance.

7.

It is not appropriate to replace painted wooden siding that is sound with new siding to achieve a uniformly smooth wooden surface.

8.

It is not appropriate to replace or cover wooden siding, trim, or window sashes with contemporary substitute materials such as aluminum, masonite or vinyl. However, in order to maintain continuity, material for additions, as well as out buildings, should closely match the house.

9.

It is not appropriate to introduce wooden features or details to a historic building in an attempt to create a false historic appearance.

10.

Preserve wooden features that contribute to the overall historic character of a building and site, including such functional and decorative elements as siding, shingles, cornices, architrave, brackets, pediments, columns, balustrades, and architectural trim.

11.

During rehabilitation and/or repair which requires a certificate of appropriateness, the following guidelines must be observed.

a.

When retaining and cleaning painted surfaces, it is required that the gentlest means possible be used. It is further required that historic structures be painted only when the paint film is damaged or deteriorated.

b.

Protect and maintain wooden surfaces and features through appropriate methods. Inspect for and repair signs of moisture damage, mildew, and fungal or insect infestation. Keep wooden joints properly sealed or caulked to prevent moisture infiltration.

c.

Treat traditionally unpainted, exposed wooden features with chemical preservatives to prevent or slow their decay and deterioration.

d.

Retain protective surface coatings, such as paint, to prevent damage from ultraviolet light and moisture.

B.

Masonry:

Requirements:

1.

Retain and preserve masonry features that contribute to the overall historic character of a building and a site, including walls, foundations, roofing materials, chimneys, cornices, quoins, steps, buttresses, piers, columns, lintels, arches, and sills.

2.

Protect and maintain historic masonry materials, such as brick, terra cotta, limestone, granite, stucco, slate, concrete, cement block, and clay tile, and their constructive features, including bond patterns, corbels, water tables, and unpainted surfaces.

3.

Repair historic masonry surfaces and features using recognized preservation methods for piecing-in, consolidating, patching damaged or deteriorated masonry. It is not appropriate to apply a waterproof coating to exposed masonry rather than repair it.

4.

Repoint masonry mortar joints if the mortar is cracked, crumbling, or missing or if damp walls or damaged plaster indicate moisture penetration.

5.

Before repointing, carefully remove deteriorated mortar using hand tools. Replace the mortar with new mortar that duplicates the original in strength, color, texture, and composition. Match the original mortar joints in width and profile.

6.

If replacement of a deteriorated detail, module, or element of a masonry feature or surface is necessary, replace only the deteriorated portion in kind rather than the entire surface or feature. Consider compatible substitute materials only if using the original material is not technically feasible.

7.

If replacement of a large masonry surface or entire feature is necessary, replace it in kind, matching the substitute materials only if using the original material is not technically feasible.

8.

If a masonry feature is completely missing, replace it with a new feature based on accurate documentation of the original feature or a new design compatible with the scale, size, material, and color of the historic building and district.

9.

It is not appropriate to paint unpainted masonry surfaces that were not painted historically.

10.

During rehabilitation and/or repair which requires a certificate of appropriateness, the following guidelines must be observed:

a.

Inspect surfaces and features for signs of moisture damage, vegetation, structural cracks or settlement, deteriorated mortar, and loose or missing masonry units.

b.

Provide adequate drainage to prevent water from standing on flat, horizontal surfaces, collecting on decorative elements or along foundations and piers, and rising through capillary action.

c.

Clean masonry only when necessary to remove heavy soiling or prevent deterioration. Use the gentlest means possible.

d.

Repaint painted masonry surfaces when needed.

e.

Test any cleaning technique, including chemical solutions, on any inconspicuous sample area well in advance of the proposed cleaning to evaluate its effects. It is not appropriate to clean masonry features and surfaces with destructive methods, including sandblasting, high-pressure water blasting, and power washing.

C.

Architectural metals:

Requirements:

1.

Retain and preserve architectural metal features that contribute to the overall historic character of a building and a site, including such functional and decorative elements as roofing, flashing, cornices, railings, hardware, casement windows, and fences.

2.

Retain and preserve architectural metals, such as copper, tin, brass, cast iron, wrought iron, lead, and terneplate, which contribute to the overall historic character of the district.

3.

If replacement of deteriorated detail or element of an architectural metal feature is necessary, replace only the deteriorated portion in kind rather than the entire feature. Match the original detail or element in design, dimension, texture, and material. Consider compatible substitute materials only if using original materials is not technically feasible.

4.

If replacement of an entire architectural feature is necessary, replace it in kind, matching the original feature in design, dimension, detail texture, and material. Consider compatible substitute materials only if using original materials is not technically feasible.

5.

If an architectural metal feature is completely missing, replace it with a new feature based on accurate documentation of the original design or a new design compatible in scale, size, material, and color with the historic building and district.

6.

Repair deteriorating architectural metal features and surfaces using recognized preservation methods for splicing, patching, and reinforcing.

7.

It is not appropriate to introduce architectural metal features or details to a historic building in an attempt to create a false historical appearance.

8.

It is not appropriate to patch metal roofs or flashing with tar or asphalt products.

9.

During rehabilitation and/or repair which requires a certificate of appropriateness, the following guidelines must be observed:

a.

Protect and maintain architectural metal surfaces and features through appropriate methods:

1.

Inspect for signs of moisture damage, corrosion, structural failure or fatigue, galvanic action, and paint film failure.

2.

Provide adequate drainage to prevent water from standing on flat, horizontal surfaces and collecting on decorative elements.

3.

Clear metal roofs and gutters of leaves and debris.

b.

Retain protective surface coatings, such as paint and lacquers, to prevent corrosion.

c.

Clean when necessary to remove corrosion or to prepare for recoating. Use the gentlest effective method.

d.

Repaint promptly when paint film deteriorates.

e.

Clean soft metals, including lead, tin, terneplate, and copper, with chemical solutions after pretesting them to ensure that they do not damage the color and texture of the metal surface. It is not appropriate to clean soft metal surfaces with destructive methods like grit blasting.

f.

Clean hard metals such as cast iron, wrought iron, and steel using the gentlest means possible. Consider low-pressure glass bead blasting only if hand scraping and wire brushing have been ineffective.

D.

Paint:

Requirements:

1.

Preserve and protect original exterior building surfaces and site features that were painted by maintaining a sound paint film on them.

2.

It is not appropriate to paint brick, stone, copper, bronze, concrete, or cement block surfaces that were historically unpainted.

3.

It is not appropriate to replace painted wooden siding that is sound with new siding to achieve a uniformly smooth wooden surface.

4.

It is not appropriate to remove paint films before repainting through destructive methods such as sandblasting, water blasting, power washing, or the use of propane or butane torches.

5.

During rehabilitation and/or repair which requires a certificate of appropriateness, the following guidelines must be observed:

a.

Protect and maintain previously painted exterior surfaces in appropriate ways:

1.

Inspect painted surfaces for signs of discoloration, moisture damage, mildew, and dirt buildup.

2.

Clean painted surfaces to avoid unnecessary repainting. Use the gentlest means possible.

3.

Remove deteriorated and peeling paint films to the first sound paint layer before repainting. Use the gentlest means possible, such as hand scraping and hand sanding. Use electric heat guns and plates with caution and only if gentler methods are ineffective.

4.

Ensure that surfaces to be repainted are clean and dry, and that any exposed wood or metal surface has been primed so that new paint will bond properly.

b.

Repaint previously painted surfaces with compatible paint.

E.

Roofs:

Requirements:

1.

Retain and preserve roofs and roof forms that contribute to the overall historic character of a building, including their functional and decorative features, such as roofing materials, cresting, dormers, chimneys, cupolas, and cornices.

2.

If replacement of a partially deteriorated roof feature is necessary, replace only the deteriorated portion in kind to match the original feature in design, dimension, detail, color, and material. Consider compatible substitute materials only if using the original material is not technically feasible.

3.

If full replacement of a deteriorated historic roofing material or feature is necessary, replace it in kind, matching the original in scale, detail, pattern, design, material, and color. Consider compatible substitute material only if using the original material is not technically feasible.

4.

If a roof feature is completely missing, replace it with a new feature based on accurate documentation of the original feature or a new design compatible in scale, size, material, and color with the historic building and district.

5.

It is not appropriate to remove a roof feature that is important in defining the overall historic character of a building rather than repair and replace it.

6.

If new gutters and downspouts are needed, install them so that no architectural features are lost or damaged. Select new gutters and downspouts that match trim color, unless they are copper. Retain the shape of traditional half-round gutters and downspouts if replacing them.

7.

It is not appropriate to replace concealed, built-in gutter systems with exposed gutters.

8.

It is not appropriate to introduce new roof features such as skylights, dormers, or vents if they will compromise the historic roof design, or damage character-defining roof materials or the character of the historic district.

9.

It is not appropriate to install ventilators, solar collectors, antenna, skylights, or mechanical equipment in locations that compromise character defining roofs or on roof slopes prominently visible from the street.

10.

It is not appropriate to install exposed tarpaper rolls as a finished roofing material or roofing tar as a replacement for valley flashing.

11.

It is not appropriate to patch any roofing or flashing with tar or asphalt product.

12.

During rehabilitation and/or repair which requires a certificate of appropriateness, the following guidelines must be observed:

a.

Protect and maintain the metal, wooden, and masonry elements of historic roofs through appropriate methods:

1.

Inspect for signs of deterioration and moisture penetration.

2.

Clean gutters and downspouts to ensure proper drainage.

3.

Replace deteriorated flashing as necessary.

4.

Reapply appropriate protective coats to metal roofs as necessary.

5.

Maintain adequate ventilation of roof sheathing to prevent moisture damage.

6.

Ensure that roofing materials are adequately anchored to resist wind and water.

7.

Re-fasten loose (or replace damaged) shingles, slates, or tiles.

b.

Repair historic roofs and their distinctive features through recognized preservation methods for resetting or reinforcing.

F.

Exterior walls:

Requirements:

1.

Retain and preserve exterior walls that contribute to the overall historic form and character of a building, including their functional and decorative features, such as cornices, foundations, bays, quoins, arches, water tables, brackets, and entablatures.

2.

Retain and preserve exterior wall materials that contribute to the overall historic character of a building, including brickwork, stucco, stone, wooden shingles, wooden siding, asbestos siding, and metal, wooden, or masonry trim work.

3.

Repair exterior wall surfaces, details, and features using recognized preservation repair methods for the surface material or coating.

4.

If the replacement of a deteriorated detail or element of an exterior wall is necessary, replace only the deteriorated portion in kind rather than the entire feature. Match the original in design, dimension, detail, texture, pattern, color and material. Consider compatible substitute material only if using the original material is not technically feasible.

5.

If replacement of an entire exterior wall or feature is necessary because of deterioration, replace it in kind, matching the original in design, dimension, detail, texture, and material. Consider compatible substitute material only if using the original material is not technically feasible.

6.

If an exterior wall or feature is completely missing, replace it with a new wall or feature based on accurate documentation of the original or new design compatible with the historic character of the building and the district.

7.

It is not appropriate to introduce new features such as window or door openings, bays, vents, balconies, or chimneys to character-defining exterior walls if this will compromise the architectural integrity of the building.

8.

It is not appropriate to remove or cover any material detail associated with exterior walls, including decorative shingles, panels, brackets, bargeboards, and corner boards unless an accurate restoration requires it.

9.

It is not appropriate to cover historic wall material, including wooden siding, wooden shingles, stucco, brick, and stonework, with coatings or contemporary substitute materials.

10.

It is not appropriate to introduce features or details to an exterior wall in an attempt to create a false historical appearance.

G.

Driveways, walkways and off-street parking:

Requirements:

1.

During rehabilitation and/or repair which requires a certificate of appropriateness, the following guidelines must be observed:

a.

Driveways, walkways and off-street parking should be gravel, brick, concrete, or paved with appropriate textured asphalt.

b.

Care should be taken not to injure nearby trees by intruding on the root areas.

c.

Design new driveways, walkways to be compatible in location, spacing, configuration, and dimension with existing walkways and driveways that contribute to the overall historic character of the district.

d.

It is not appropriate to locate new parking areas where they are visible from the street, or to significantly alter the proportion of built area to yard area.

e.

It is not appropriate to locate parking where it will obstruct the principal structure.

H.

Lighting:

Requirements:

1.

During rehabilitation and/or repair which requires a certificate of appropriateness, the following guidelines must be observed:

a.

Lighting of walkways, driveways and off-street parking should retain and preserve exterior fixtures that contribute to the overall historic character of a building, site or streetscape.

b.

If replacing missing or deteriorated historical exterior fixtures, replace with fixtures that are similar in appearance, scale, and material to the original.

c.

The introduction of indiscriminate permanent area lighting, illuminating facades of houses with harsh floodlight, or creating a runway effect with multiple footlights along front walks is not recommended.

I.

Windows and doors:

Requirements:

1.

Retain and preserve windows that contribute to the overall historic character of a building, including their functional and decorative features, such as frames, sash, muntins, sills, heads, moldings, surrounds, hardware, shutters, and blinds.

2.

Retain and preserve doors that contribute to the overall historic character of a building, including their functional and decorative features, such as frames, glazing, panels, sidelights, fanlights, surrounds, thresholds, and hardware.

3.

If replacement of a deteriorated window or door feature or detail is necessary, replace only the deteriorated feature in kind rather than the entire unit. Match the original in design, dimension, and material. Consider compatible substitute material only if using the original material is not technically feasible.

4.

If replacement of a deteriorated window or door unit is necessary, replace the unit in kind, matching the design and dimension of the original sash or panels, pane configuration, architectural trim, detailing, and materials. Consider compatible substitute material only if using the original material is not technically feasible.

5.

If a window or a door is completely missing, replace it with a new unit based on accurate documentation of the original or a new design compatible with the original opening and the historic character of the building.

6.

Replace deteriorated or missing wooden shutters with historically appropriate wooden shutters sized to fit the opening. It is not appropriate to introduce shutters on a historic building if no evidence of earlier shutters exists.

7.

If additional windows and doors are necessary for a new use, install them on a rear or non-character-defining facade of the building, but only if they do not compromise the architectural integrity of the building. Design such units to be compatible with the overall design of the building, but not to duplicate the original.

8.

It is not appropriate to remove original doors, windows, shutters, blinds, hardware, and trim from a character-defining facade.

9.

It is not appropriate to remove any detail material associated with windows and doors, such as stained glass, beveled glass, textured glass, or tracery, unless an accurate restoration requires it.

10.

It is not appropriate to use snap-in muntins to create false divided-light appearance.

11.

It is not appropriate to replace clear glazing with tinted or opaque glazing.

12.

During rehabilitation and/or repair which requires a certificate of appropriateness, the following guidelines must be observed:

a.

Protect and maintain the wood and metal elements of historic windows and doors through appropriate methods:

1.

Inspect regularly for deterioration, moisture damage, air infiltration, paint failure, and corrosion.

2.

Clean the surface using the gentlest means possible.

3.

Limit paint removal and reapply protective coatings as necessary.

4.

Reglaze sash as necessary to prevent moisture infiltration.

5.

Weather-strip windows and doors to reduce air infiltration and increase energy efficiency.

b.

Repair historic windows and doors and their distinctive features through recognized preservation methods for patching, consolidating, splicing, and reinforcing.

c.

If desired, introduce narrow-profile exterior or interior storm windows so that they do not obscure or damage the existing sash and frame. Select exterior storm windows with a painted or baked-enamel finish color that is compatible with the sash color. For double-hung windows, operable storm window dividers should align with the existing meeting rail.

d.

If desired, introduce full-light storm doors constructed of wood or aluminum that do not obscure or damage the existing door and frame. Select storm doors with a painted, stained, or baked-enamel finish color that is compatible with the color of the existing door. Bare aluminum storm doors are not appropriate.

e.

If desired and where historically appropriate, install fabric awnings over window, door or porch openings with care to ensure that historic features are not damaged or obscured.

J.

Entrances, porches, and balconies:

Requirements:

1.

Retain and preserve entrances, porches, and balconies that contribute to the overall historic character of a building, including such functional and decorative elements as columns, pilasters, piers, entablatures, balustrades, sidelights, fanlights, transoms, steps, railings, floors, and ceilings.

2.

When repairing historic entrances, porches, and balconies and their distinctive features and materials use recognized preservation methods for patching, consolidating, splicing, and reinforcing.

3.

If replacement of a deteriorated detail or element of an entrance, porch or balcony feature is necessary, replace only the deteriorated detail or element in kind rather than the entire feature. Match the original in design, dimension, and material. Consider compatible substitute materials only if using the original materials is not technically feasible.

4.

If replacement of an entire entrance, porch or balcony feature is necessary because of deterioration, replace in kind, matching the original in design, dimension, detail, texture, and material. Consider compatible substitute materials if only using the original materials is not technically feasible.

5.

If a feature or an entire entrance, porch or balcony is missing, replace it with a feature based on accurate documentation of the original or a new design compatible with the historic character of the building and the district.

6.

Consider the enclosure of a historic porch to accommodate a new use only if the enclosure can be designed to preserve the historic character of the porch and the building. It is not appropriate to enclose a front porch or a front balcony.

7.

It is not appropriate to remove any detail material associated with entrances and porches, such as graining, spindle-work, beveled glass, or beaded board, unless an accurate restoration requires it.

8.

It is not appropriate to remove an original entrance or porch or to add a new entrance or porch on a primary facade.

9.

It is not appropriate to introduce features or details to a historic entrance, porch or balcony in an attempt to create a false historical appearance.

K.

Utilities and energy retrofit:

Requirements:

1.

Replace deteriorated or missing wooden blinds and shutters with matching new units sized to fit the opening and mounted so that they can be operated.

2.

If a new mechanical system is needed, install it so that it causes the least amount of alteration to the building's exterior facades, historic building fabric, and site features.

3.

Increase the thermal efficiency of historic buildings by observing appropriate traditional practices, such as weather stripping and caulking, and by introducing energy-efficient features, such as awnings, operable shutters, and storm windows and doors, where appropriate.

4.

Retain and preserve the inherent energy-conserving features of historic buildings and their sites, including shade trees, porches, awnings, and operable windows, transoms, shutters, and blinds.

5.

Where possible, locate portable window air-conditioning units on rear facades or inconspicuous side facades.

6.

During rehabilitation and/or repair which requires a certificate of appropriateness, the following guidelines must be observed:

a.

If desired, introduce narrow-profile exterior or interior storm windows so that they do not obscure or damage the existing sash and frame. Select exterior storm windows with a painted or baked-enamel finish color that is compatible with the sash color. For double-hung windows, operable storm window dividers should align with existing meeting rails.

b.

If desired, introduce full-light storm doors constructed of wood or aluminum that do not obscure or damage the existing door or frame. Select storm doors with a painted, stained, or baked-enamel finished color that is compatible with the color of the existing door. Bare aluminum storm doors and storm windows are not appropriate.

c.

If desired and where historically appropriate, install fabric awnings over window, door or porch openings with care to ensure that historic features are not damaged or obscured.

d.

In general, the introduction of underground utility lines to reduce the intrusion of additional overhead lines and poles is encouraged. However, in trenching, take care to avoid archaeological resources and the roots of trees.

L.

Accessibility, health, and safety considerations:

Requirements:

1.

In considering changes to a historic building, review accessibility and life safety code implications to determine if the proposed change is compatible with the building's historic character and setting or will compromise them.

2.

Meet accessibility and life-safety building code requirements in such a way that the historic building's character-defining facades, features, and finishes are preserved.

3.

Determine appropriate solutions to accessibility with input from historic preservation specialists and local disability groups.

4.

If needed, introduce new or additional means of access that are reversible and that do not compromise the original design of a historic entrance or porch.

5.

Work with code officials in exploring alternative methods of equal or superior effectiveness in meeting safety code requirements while preserving significant historic features.

6.

Locate fire doors, exterior fire stairs, or elevator additions on rear of non-character-defining facades. Design such elements to be compatible in character, materials, scale, proportion, and finish with the historic building.

M.

Additions to historic buildings:

Requirements:

1.

Design an addition to be compatible with the historic building in mass, materials, and relationship of solids to windows and doors in the exterior walls, yet make the addition discernible from the original.

2.

It is not appropriate to construct an addition if it will detract from the overall historic character of the principal building and the site, or if it will require the removal of a significant building element or site feature.

3.

It is not appropriate to construct an addition that significantly changes the proportion of built mass to open space on the individual site.

4.

Construct new additions so that there is the least possible loss of historic fabric and so that the character-defining features of the historic building are not destroyed, damaged, or obscured.

5.

Design new additions so that the overall character of the site, site topography, character-defining site features, trees, and significant district vistas and view are retained.

6.

Locate a new addition on an inconspicuous elevation of the historic building, usually the rear one.

N.

Aesthetic recommendations:

1.

Survey in advance and limit any disturbance to the site's terrain during construction to minimize the possibility of destroying unknown archaeological resources.

2.

Protect large trees and other significant site features from immediate damage during construction and from delayed damage due to construction activities, such as loss of root area or compaction of the soil by equipment. It is especially critical to avoid compaction of the soil within the drip lines of trees.

3.

Limit the size and scale of an addition in relationship to the historic building so that it does not diminish or visually overpower the building.

PART TWO

New construction:

Requirements:

1.

Site new construction must be compatible with surrounding buildings that contribute to the overall character of the historic district in terms of orientation, and distance from adjacent buildings.

2.

Design new construction so that the overall character of the site, site topography, character-defining site features, trees, and significant district vistas and views are retained.

3.

Evaluate in advance and limit any disturbance to the site's terrain during construction to minimize the possibility of destroying unknown archaeological resources.

4.

Design new buildings to be compatible with surrounding buildings that contribute to the overall character of the historic district in terms of height, form, size, scale, massing, proportion, and roof shape.

5.

Design the proportion of the proposed new building's front facade to be compatible with the front facade proportion of surrounding buildings.

6.

Design the spacing, placement, scale, orientation, proportion, and size of window and door openings in proposed new construction to be compatible with surrounding buildings that contribute to the special character of the historic district.

7.

Select windows and doors for proposed new building that are compatible in material, subdivision, proportion, pattern, and detail with the windows and the doors of surrounding buildings that contribute to the special character of the historic district.

8.

Select materials and finishes for proposed new buildings that are compatible with historic materials and finishes found in surrounding buildings that contribute to the special character of the historic district in terms of composition, scale, module, pattern, detail, texture, finish, color, and sheen.

9.

Design new buildings so that they are compatible with but discernible from historic buildings in the district.

Recommendations:

1.

Protect large trees and other significant site features from immediate damage during construction and from delayed damage due to construction activities, such as loss of root area or compaction of the soil by equipment. It is especially critical to avoid compaction of the soil within the drip line of trees.

PART THREE

Relocation:

Requirements:

1.

Before moving a historic structure, document its original setting and context. Use photographs, site plans, or other graphic or written statements to record existing site conditions.

2.

Enlist contractors experienced in moving historic buildings to do the following:

a.

Determine the structural condition of the property before the move.

b.

Coordinate the move with the utility companies and appropriate city departments.

c.

Protect the structure from vandalism or weather damage before, during and after the move.

d.

Minimize structural damage during the move.

3.

Relocate a structure within the historic district only if it is determined to be architecturally compatible with the adjacent buildings according to the guidelines for new construction.

4.

Relocate a structure on a site within a historic district according to new construction guidelines for siting, orientation, plantings, and other pertinent aspects of site and setting.

5.

Ensure that the relocation of a structure will not diminish or damage existing historic district buildings or the overall character of the district. Pay particular attention to the tree canopy along the route of the move.

6.

Provide the HPC with site plan information for the proposed site features and plantings of the new setting, including information on accessory buildings, driveways, site lighting, and parking areas.

7.

If the original site of the structure to be relocated is within a historic district, before the move, submit to the commission a site plan for proposed site features and plantings of the original site after the relocation.

8.

Protect significant site features of the original site, the new site, and the route of the move during relocation.

PART FOUR

Demolition:

Requirements:

1.

Before demolition, submit a site plan to the commission illustrating proposed site development or plantings to follow demolition.

2.

During demolition, ensure the safety of any adjacent properties and historic resources. Also, during and after demolition, protect the trees on the site from damage due to compaction of the soil by equipment or materials.

3.

After demolition, clear the site promptly and thoroughly.

4.

After demolition, plant or develop the site promptly as approved in the proposed site plan.

(e)

Effective date. This district shall become effective on February 1, 2010.

(Ord. No. 03-10, § 2, 1-7-10)