2. 1240 West Thomas Street_COA 2022-0906B-3 (CONTINUED)

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proposed door system operates on a track, or if they will survive the deconstruction/salvage process. The existing carriage doors are recessed in the openings, so there is some space for the installation of a new door system. The Standards and Guidelines require that “Additions and improvements involving any new material in the landmark should be of the same material as the original. It should be the same size and texture. An alternative material may be allowed if it duplicates the original.” The proposed doors do not replicate the pattern/configuration of the existing carriage doors and are indicative of a more contemporary/modern architectural style. The Commission requested additional information related to the proposed door project at the September HPC meeting. Update, 10/5/2022: The applicant indicated that they would like to replace the “damaged garage door on the front (far Westside)” with a “metal overhead insulated garage door” that would provide “safe functional use unlike current door. Same measurements. Winter is coming and we need to park our 8 vehicles inside without the risk of the garage door falling on them.” This new proposed replacement door is a commercially available metal overhead door. Update, 10/7/2022: Applicant furnished drawings that indicate how the doors would be installed in the openings, as well as information related to the overhead commercial door being proposed for the western opening. Update, 10/9/2022: Applicant indicated that the new overhead door would be white in color. Summary: Applicant is proposing to install the ‘salvaged’ metal/accordion doors. Applicant also proposes replacing the western garage door with a new metal commercial garage door (in white). STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES: “GROUP B” Standards Preservation Standards for local historic landmarks are used by the Historic Preservation Commission whenever exterior changes are proposed for officially designated structures. Review is required when proposed plans for building and development indicate the architectural character of the landmark will be changed, i.e., review is required for any project that affects the exterior of the building, site, outbuildings, grounds and landscaping. These standards are an extension of the present Ordinance #5567-73 and #54A-973 already adopted to implement a comprehensive program of historic preservation. The present historic preservation ordinances empower the Commission to issue or deny a Certificate of Appropriateness prior to the construction, reconstruction, alteration, demolition, or moving of any landmark. The ordinance also gives the Commission the power to establish reasonable and just standards for the preservation of historic landmarks, including architectural treatment, site development and maintenance provisions, providing that the standards are in keeping with the intent of the ordinance and that the standards apply only to the exterior features of the historic landmark. These standards guide the commission in their review of Certificates of Appropriateness. The two major conditions under which change will occur are maintenance or improvement and the demolition of an existing landmark. The Historic Preservation Commission has established two levels of preservation standards—Group A and Group B. Group A standards are the more comprehensive of the two and require that the original character of the building be maintained or restored. Group B (your Standards) require that the building be maintained as is and, if possible, returned to the original. One of these levels will be selected at the time of designation. Both require a Certificate of Appropriateness before the construction, reconstruction, alteration, demolition, or moving of any landmark structure or site. The property owner is responsible for furnishing the Commission with a complete description of the proposed changes. This information may be plans, elevations, specifications, photographs, or other means to accurately describe the project. When an application is being reviewed, it will be the responsibility of the applicant to demonstrate that the new work is compatible. DEFINITIONS Shall—Defined as an expression of something that is mandatory or must be done. Should—Defined as an expression of obligation, something that ought to be done but that is open to compromise. Required—Defined as work which shall be done in a restoration or rehabilitation project in order to restore or maintain the original or existing character of the structure or site. Recommended—Defined as work which should be done to help restore or maintain the original or existing character of the structure or site. Prohibited—Defined as work which shall not be permitted in a restoration or rehabilitation project because it may have a negative impact on the original or existing character of the structure or site. GROUP B STANDARDS The Commission has the authority to determine the architectural merits and the extent of any proposed treatment, renovation, or addition to a historic landmark. The commission will require drawings, plans, specifications, and/or samples where appropriate. A. Maintenance