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<br />STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES, GROUP B
<br />Preservation Standards for historic landmarks are used by the Historic Preservation Commission whenever exterior changes are proposed for
<br />officially designated structures. Review is required when proposed plans for building and development indicate the architectural
<br />character of the landmark will be changed, i.e., review is required For any project that affects the exterior of the building, site,
<br />outbuildings, grounds and landscaping. These standards are an extension of the present Ordinance #5567-73 and #54A-973 already
<br />adopted to implement a comprehensive program of historic preservation.
<br />The present historic preservation ordinances empower the Commissior to issue or deny a Certificate of Appropriateness prior to the
<br />construction, reconstruction, alteration, demolition, or moving of any l;mdmark. The ordinance also gives the Commission the power to
<br />establish reasonable and just standards for the preservation of historic landmarks, including architectural treatment, site development and
<br />maintenance provisions, providing that the standards are in keeping wi :h the intent of the ordinance and that the standards apply only to the
<br />exterior features of the historic landmark. These standards guide the commission in their review of Certificates of Appropriateness.
<br />The property owner is responsible for furnishing the Commission with a complete description of the proposed changes. This information
<br />may be plans, elevations, specifications, photographs, or other means to accurately describe the project. When an application is being
<br />reviewed, it will be the responsibility of the applicant to demonstrate tl.at the new work is compatible.
<br />Definitions
<br />Shall—Defined as an expression of something that is mandatory or must be done.
<br />Should—Defined as an expression of obligation, something that ought to be done but that is open to compromise
<br />Required—Defined as work which shall be done in a restoration or rehabilitation project in order to restore or maintain the original or
<br />existing character of the structure or site.
<br />Recommended—Defined as work which should be done to help restore; or maintain the original or existing character of the structure or site.
<br />Prohibited—Defined as work which shall not be permitted in a restoration or rehabilitation project because it may have a negative impact on
<br />the original or existing character of the structure or site.
<br />The Commission has the authority to determine the architectural merit,, and the extent of any proposed treatment, renovation, or addition to a
<br />historic landmark. The commission will require drawings, plans, specifications, and/or samples where appropriate.
<br />A. Maintenance
<br />The maintenance of any historical structure or site shall in no way involve any direct physical change except for the general cleaning and
<br />upkeep of the landmark. The Commission shall encourage the proper maintenance of all structure or sites. •
<br />B. Treatment
<br />Treatment shall be defined as any change of surface materials that will not alter the style or original form. Such improvements
<br />include re -roofing, glazing, or landscaping lawns and may involve a change that can potentially enhance or detract from the
<br />character of the landmark. A treatment change of any surface whether on the landmark or in its environment may require a
<br />Certificate of Appropriateness if it significantly alters the appearance of the landmark. Although these kinds of changes may not
<br />require a Building Permit, a Certificate of Appropriateness may be necessary. The commission should review the proposed
<br />treatment for character and style consistency with the original surfaces.
<br />C. Renovation and Additions
<br />Renovation is the modification of a structure, which does not alter the general massing while an addition, is a change in mass. A
<br />modification, which involves the removal of a part of the landmark, should be considered under demolition (see demolition).
<br />Additions to landmarks should not detract from the original form and unity of the landmark and should not cover singular examples of
<br />architectural detail. Additions to landmarks should be added in a manr.er that does not disrupt the visible unity of overall appearance of the
<br />site. The proportions, materials and ratios of the existing structures should be carried through in the additions. Care should be taken not to
<br />change or alter the following:
<br />1. Structure—Necessary structural improvements, where safety demands should be accomplished in such a way as to
<br />cause minimal visual change to the original style and construction.
<br />2. Material—Additions and improvements involving any new material in the landmark should be of the same material as
<br />the original. It should be the same size and texture. An alternative material may be allowed if it duplicates the original.
<br />a. wood—all wood trim should conform with existing trim in shape and size.
<br />b. siding materials—the Commission discourages the covering or alteration of original materials with additional siding.
<br />Structures already sided with incompatible materials should be returned to a siding similar to the original when
<br />renovation is considered.
<br />D. Demolition
<br />Historic landmarks shall not be demolished. When a landmark poses a threat to the public safety, and demolition is the only alternative,
<br />documentation by way of photographs, measured drawings, or other descriptive methods should be made of both the exterior and interior of
<br />the landmark. The person or agency responsible for demolition of the .andmark shall be responsible for this documentation.
<br />E. Moving
<br />The moving of landmarks is discouraged, however, moving is preferred to demolition. When moving s necessary, the owner of the landmark
<br />must apply to the Commission for a Certificate of Appropriateness.
<br />F. Signs
<br />No neon or flashing signs will be permitted unless they are original to the structure. Billboards and super -graphics will also be disallowed. •
<br />Only one appropriate identifying sign will be permitted per business.
<br />G. Building Site and Landscaping
<br />1. Required
<br />Major landscaping items, trees, fencing, walkways, private yard lights, signs (house numbers) and benches which reflect the property's
<br />history and development shall be retained. Dominant land contours shrill be retained. Structures such as: gazebos, patio decks, fixed
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