WASHINGTON HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION Regular Scheduled Meeting Agenda Tuesday October7,2014 7:00 PM Opening of the meeting II. Invocation III. Roll call IV. Old Business Major Works, Certificate of Appropriateness Major Works back oft the Haven's Wharf annex. 1. Arequest has! been made byt the owner of4 409-411 West Main! Street to install a deck to the 2. Arequest! hasb been made byt the City ofWashington to demolish the propertyl located at 223 East Third Street toc demolish the! house due to hazardous conditions. 3. Arequest! hask been made byt the owner of1 1261 North Market Street toi install new exterior lights, installa a new door ont thes side façade, install outdoor seating ont the side façade, install new door atr rear façade and enclose mechanical systems with a6foot shadowbox 4. Arequest has! been made byt the owner of 164 East Main Street tor replace windows with new vinyl windows, replacet ther roof att ther rear oft the property, andi repair and expand the Arequest has been submitted by the owner of 1085. Markets Street toi installa al handrail at 6. Ar request has been submitted byt the owner of 324 East Second Street to construct a new garage, install ar new 6footf fence around the reary yard of thep property, and remove one tree 7. Arequest has been submitted byt the owner of 710 West Main! Street to construct a new screen porch att the rear oft the property, replace several windows onr rear oft the property 8. Arequest! has been submitted byt the owner of1 1891 West Main Street to construct a covered deck att the rear oft the property, changes several doors to windows, construct a roof deck, ando construct an elevator shaft ands stairwell ont the roof oft the property. 1. Arequest has been made by the owner of 722 West Main Street tor replace the upstairs gas furnace and air conditioning unit, change out downstairs gas pack and change outt the 2. Arequest has been madel byt the owner of 130 Van Norden Street to install asatellite fence. garage at the rear oft the property. the entrance oft the property. from they yard. and remove two chimney's from property. Minor Works downstairs gas furnace anda air conditioning. dish ont the property. VII. Other Business 1. Scott Campbell 2. Design Guidelines - Fencing 3. New Design Guidelines VIII. Approval of Minutes September: 2,2 2014 VIII. Adjourn MAJOR WORK 409-411 West Main Street Install New Metal Deck APPLICATION FORA CERTIFIÇATE OF APPROPRIATENESS Historic Preservation Commission Washington, NC To: Washington Historic Street Preservation Commission 102 East 2nd Washington, NC 27889 Street Address ofF Property: 406-411 WW. MainsL Historic Lauens Property/Name wct (f applicable); Owner's Name: BRL Venhaes Lot Size: 135 feet by 145 (width) (depth) Please use! Black Ink feet. Brief Description ofWorkt tot bel Done: On E Aidardec to e had ol the HW Amerjoe black melal malrs GS Ud alduy Nosails Neda,aapss 64 Aso quaaufptg) And Hot dost Myplks @ Wolens dpe Hatale astuchew lunderstandi that all applications for a Certificate ofA Appropnateness that require review byt thel Historic Preservation Commission must be submitted by 5:00p.m. ont the 15th of ther month prior to the meeting Iwish to attend; otherwise consideration willl be delayed until thet following HPC meeting. Ani incomplete application will not be accepted. lunderstand approved requests are valid for one. year. Office Use Only (Date Received) ACTION o Approved Approved with Conditions Withdrawn Denied Staff Approval (Date) nviss Sklengn NameorApplica typeorprnt) (Initiais) Address) a2 9-3.14 (Date) Wichad Gneha.A3 (ApCode) AI4-LR0ES (Daytime Phone Number) (Authorized Signature) (Signgluo ofApplisant) Upon being signed and dated below by the Planning! Department or designee, this application becomes a Minor' Works Certificate of Appropriateness. Itis valid until. Works Certificate shall notr relieve the applicant, contractor, tenant, or property owner from obtaining any other permit required by City code ora any law. Minor work projects not approved by staff will bet fowarded tot the Historicl Preservation Commissioni forr review ati its next meeting. Issuance ofal Minor (Minor Work Auth. Sig.) (Date) Applicant's presence or that of your authorized representative is required att the meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission atwhich the application! is to be considered. Youmust give writteny permission toy your authorized representative to attend the hearing ony your behalf. (9 CITY OF WASHINGTON DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT 01 HISTORIC PRESERVATION Subject: Certificate of Appropriateness - 409-411 West Main Street Dear Adjoining Property Owner, Whenever exterior renovation work isk being conducted int the Washington Historic District all property owners within 1001 feet ofthe proposed construction activities arer required tol be notified byt the City of Washington. According to the application submitted by the City of Washington, your propety isl located within 1001 feet ofthe above referenced property. Arequest has been made byt the owner of4 409-411 West Main Street to constructa Ify you would like to see plans for this work, please visit the City Planning Office priort to the meeting. Additionally, the full application is available ont the city website. You are welcomed and encouraged to attend the reularlys scheduled meeting oft the Washington Historic Commission. Please note the following date, time, and place: Date: Tuesday October 7,2014 black metal deck at the rear oft the property. Place: City Hall- Municipalb building, 102 East Second Street. Enter from the Market Street side ofthel building and go tot the second floor. Time: 7:00PM Int the meantime, should you have any questions please feel free to contact me. Sincerely, Jennifer Brennan Community Development Planner 252-946-0897 bremanewashingomegow Adjoining Property Owners: 409-411 West Main Street Haven's Mill Properties, LLC 108 Hardy's Hilll Lane Edenton, NC27932 Pirate Properties Development, LLC 8737 Baldi Eagle Lane Wilmington, NC 28411 Charles Major 404 W. Main Street Washington, NC: 27889 Kimberly Melk 412W. Main Street Washington, NC2 27889 Elizabeth Morton 414W. Main! Street Washington, NC 27889 James Duncan POI Box 609 Chocowinity, NC 27817 Ronald Clark 334W. Main! Street Washington, NC 27889 Archie Jennings 328 W. Main! Street Washington, NC 27889 223 East Third Street Demolish Due to Condition APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS Historic Preservation Commission Washington, NC To: Washington Historic Preservation Commission 102 East 2nd Street Washington, NC 27889 Street Address of Property: Historic Property/Name (if applicable): Owner's Name: Lot Size: Please usel Black Ink aa3 E. 310.37. JAMIE BAKER feet by feet. (width) (depth) Brief Description of Work to be Done: CONdITIN. OcLu-fied To DEMO/ISH STRUCTURE DuET Houses Mot SAFETObe House HAS BEEN CONdenNED lunderstand that all applications for a Certificate of Appropriateness that require review by the Historic Preservation Commission must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the 15th oft the month prior to the meeting Iwish to attend; otherwise consideration will be delayed until the following HPC meeting. Ani incomplete application will not be accepted. lunderstand approved requests are valid for one year. CITOEWy EUASHENFTON Office Use Only (Date Received) ACTION o Approved Approved with Conditions Denied Withdrawn Staff Approval (Date) AllevPETin ameofApplicant -type orp PoBox 1988 MalingAddress) (Date) (Initials) (Zip Code) Daytime Phone Number) 8/29/2014 (252)975-9534 albn Rtbun (Authorized Signature)) (Signature ofApplicant) Upon being signed and dated! below by the Planning Department or designee, this application becomes a Works Certificate shall not relieve the applicant, contractor, tenant, or property owner from obtaining any other permit required by City code or any law. Minor work projects not approved by staff will be fowarded Minor Works Certificate of Appropniateness. Itis valid until to the Historic Preservation Commission for review at its next meeting. Issuance ofal Minor (Minor Work Auth. Sig.) (Date) Applicant's presence or that of your authorized representative is required at the meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission at which the application is to be considered. You must give written permission to your authorized representative to attend the hearing on your behalf. CITY OF WASHINGTON DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT 01 HISTORIC! PRESERVATION Subject: Certificate of Appropriateness- -223 East Third Street Dear Adjoining Property Owner, Whenever exterior renovation work isk being conducted in the Washington Historic District all property owners within 100 feet of the proposed construction activities are required tok be notified by the City of Washington. According tot the application submitted by the City of Washington, your propety isl located within 100 feet oft the above referenced property. Arequest has been made! byt the City of Washington to demolish the property located at 223 East" Third! Street due to poor condition. Ifyouv would like tos see plans for this work, please visit the City Planning Office prior to the meeting. Additionally, the full application is available ont the city website. You are welcomed and encouraged to attend the reularly scheduledi meeting of the Washington Historic Commission. Please notei the following date, time, and place: Date: Tuesday October 7,2014 Place: City Hall- Municipal building, 102 East Second! Street. Enter from the Market Street side ofthe building and go tot the secondf floor. Time: 7:00PM Int the meantime, should you have any questions please feel free to contact me. Sincerely, Jennifer Brennan Community Development Planner 252-946-0897 Pureman@washingtomego" Adjoining Property Owners: 223 East Third Street Moore! Muriel,) Jr. POI Box 82 Washington, NC 27889 Linyear Woolard Heirs 135 Cremona Drive Newport News, VA 23608 Evelynel Roerson 402 Broad Creek Drive Washington, NC: 27889 Louise Farris POI Box! 501 Washington, NC: 27889 Debra Freeman 2201 East' Third Street Washington, NC 27889 Lula Credle 2261 East' Third! Street Washington, NC 27889 Caroline Cutler 19121 Bingham Court Myrtle Beach, SC 29588 Floyd Brooks 5581 Barwick Drive Washington, NC: 27889 Paul Arnold 221 East Second Street Washington, NC 27889 Guy Soloman 117 West 11th Street Washington, NC 27889 Jose Gonzalez 228 East Second Street Washington, NC 27889 126 North Market Street New Exterior Lights, New Door on Side Façade, New Outdoor Seating on Side, New Door at Rear Façade, Enclose Mechanical System with 6 Fence APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS Historic Preservation Commission Washington, NC To: Washington Historic Preservation Commission 102 East 2nd Street Washington, NC 27889 Street Address of Property: 1210 N. Market Shet Historic Property/Name (if applicable): Olatytal DMille Building Owner's Name: Rachel Tmidgette Lot Size: -42,5 Please use Black Ink feet by 101.5 (depth) feet. (width) Brief Description of Work to! be! Done: Sratachmak lunderstand that all applications for a Certificate of Appropriateness that require review by the Historic Preservation Commission must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the 15th oft the month priort tot the meeting lwisht to attend; otherwise consideration will be delayed until the following HPC meeting. Ani incomplete application will not be accepted. lunderstand approved requests are valid for one year. Office Use Only (Date Received) ACTION o Approved o Approved with Conditions Denied Withdrawn Staff Approval (Date) Rachel - Midaette (Name of Applicant typejor print) 32a Post Rd Bahh/ NC a78 (Mailing Address) lglw (Initials) (ZpCode) a5a-4 495-27w0 (Daytime Phone Number) Rachil & midptts (Authorized Signature) (Signature ofApplifçant) Upon being signed and dated below by the Planning Department or designee, this application becomes a Minor Works Certificate of Appropriateness. Itis valid until Works Certificate shall not relieve the applicant, contractor, tenant, or property owner from obtaining any other permit required by City code or any law. Minor work projects not approved by staff will be fowarded to the Historic Preservation Commission for review ati its next meeting. Issuance ofal Minor (Minor Work Auth. Sig.) (Date) Applicant's presence or that of your authorized representative is required at the meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission at which the application is to be considered. You must give written permission to your authorized representative to attend the hearing on your behalf. RachelJ. Midgette 126N. Market Street Attachment for 'Application fora Certificate of Appropriateness 126 N. Market Street Washington, NC 27889 Description ofv work tob be done For the Front façade: side(s). (Exhibit C) fixture chosen) Install awnings over front: 1st floor entry doors (Exhibit B). Awnings will have logo/signage one end cap8 & Installe emergency lights: as required by NCE Building Code at doors. Lights to bel located under awnings. Install decorative light fixture over center doorway above stairway. This is based ona photo from approx. 1900: showing a similar light fixture int the same place. (Exhibit Cfor photo ande example of Repoint brick masonry and repair front steps asr needed. Repair, reglaze when necessary, and repaint existing windows. Paint front façade, trim, doors, handrails, and cupola. For thes side façade: connections. willl ont this For the rear façade: Repair & refurbish existing 3-0" door. Provide new door tof filli in existing masonry opening, which is currently boarded up. (Exhibit E) Remove overgrown shrubbery and re-landscape as needed. This areal will be disturbed due to water line Plant evergreen shrubs/plants around required RPZ' 'hotbox'. (See site planf for location) Place café seatingi ins side areal between buildinga ande existing! brick sidewalk. (Exhibit D) brick is not currently painted. 3-7: No paint be applied side oft thel building, as original Provide new 4'-0" door ine existing 6'-0" masonry opening, and brick in excess opening. (Exhibit E) : Install awning over 3'-0" door. Awningt tol have logo on endcap. (Exhibit B) Install emergency lights asr required! by NCE Building Code at doors. Lights tol bel located under awning * Locate mechanical units and electrical cabinet ing grassy area. Enclose with 6' highs shadowbox board where possible. fence. (Exhibit D) Paint rear façade, trim, and doors. Addl bike rack ing grassy arear near mechanical unit enclosure. Repair existing gutters tof function correctly. List of Exhibits A- Photos of building as of August 2014 B- Awninge example C-E Emergency & Exterior Lights example with historical photo D- sidewalk seating examples, bike rack example, & fence example F- Door example G- Site plan Repair, reglaze when necessary, and repaint existing windows. /stAgt ADDRESS: 126 N. Market St. TAX PARCEL NUMBER: 5675-88-5187 CONTRIBUTING: Yes CONTRIBUTING NUMBER: 227 NON-CONTRIBUTING NUMBER: CURRENT OWNER: FLOODZ ZONE: CityofWashington Yes SQUARE FOOTAGE OF STRUCTURE: WINDOW STYLE: upstairs: downstairs: DOORSTYLE: ROOF MATERIAL: DESCRIPTION: Old Municipal Building and Firehouse. Important 2 story brick public building with open cupola. Elaborately corbelled façade with notable cornice and arched opening. Hood molds, pedimented frontispiece on brackets. Built 1884. OTHER FEATURES: (i.e. fences, accessory building, etc.): Old City Hall ExhibitA North (Side)! Elevation West (Rear) Elevation East (Front) Elevation ExhibitB Awnings- front & rear doors hel Rachel bakery 84.00 34.00 00 BAKERY Picture ofawning example (final color TBD) ExhibitC STAYIN MARKT STREKT Exterior light examples over middle door/steps Galaxy 14.5 Portfoliol Lunden: 14 Galaxy 15 Acclaim Surrey Exterior emergency lights - ExhibitD Outdoor seating example: Shadow boxf fence example: Bike Rack example: ExhibitE Exterior door example: rear! kitchen & side 2ND floor: XTWM3GIS) XOR8 ISIX3 VENG3AVOSONV 00090 CITY OF WASHINGTON DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT 01 HISTORIC PRESERVATION Subject: Certificate ofA Appropriateness - 126 North! Market Street Dear Adjoining Property Owner, Whenever exterior renovation work is being conducted int the Washington Historic District all property owners within 100 feet oft the proposed construction activities are requiredt tob be notified by the City ofV Washington. According to the application submitted by the City of Washington, your propetyi is located within 100 feet ofthea above referenced property. Arequest has been made by the owner of 126 North Market Street toi install exterior lighting, install two new doors, install outdoor seating ats side façade, and enclose Ifyou would like tos see plans for this work, please visit the City Planning Office priort to the meeting. Additionally, the full application is available ont the city website. You are welcomed and encouraged to attend the reularly scheduled meeting oft the Washington Historic Commission. Please note the following date, time, and place: Date: Tuesday October 7, 2014 the mechanical systems with at fence. Place: City Hall- Municipal building, 102 East Second Street. Enter from the Market Street side oft the building and go tot the second floor. Time: 7:00PM Int the meantime, should you have any questions please feel free to contact me. Sincerely, Jennifer Brennan Community Development Planner 252-946-0897 bremanewashingomego" Adjoining Property Owners:: 126 North Market Street Greg Ward 503 Bay Lake Street Chocowinity, NC 27817 Beaufort County 112V West Second Street Washington, NC 27889 Keithl Mason POE Box 1945 Washington, NC2 27889 Stephen Graves PO Box 430 Washington, NC 27889 Select Reall Estate Holdings 3600 Charles Blvd Greenville, NC2 27858 Clarence' Tetterton POI Box 324 Washington, NC 27889 Nancy McLendon POI Box: 1362 Washington, NC 27889 Jesse Rawls 1271 N. Market Street Washington, NC27889 Betty Stewart 1211 N. Market Street Washington, NC 27889 164 East Main Street Replace Windows With New Vinyl Windows, Replace Roof at the Rear of the Property, Repair and Expand Garage at Rear of Property APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS Historic Preservation Commission Washington, NC To: Washington Historic Preservation Commission 102 East 2nd Street Washington, NC 27889 Street Address of Property. Owner's Name: Lot Size: Please use Black Ink 16H Ewa Richerd LelghGertz feet by Historic Property/Name (if applicable): Syron House 53 (width) 146 (depth) feet. Brief Description ofV Work tol be Done: Pant SAlies inerhex Reglae sihndoss Regaic Seneins Regairoac Raila Gasang shap Peglace roofmcenc oser addiren - ceeA lunderstand that all applications for a Cerlificate of Appropriateness that require review by thel Historic Preservation Commission must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. ont the 15th of the month priort to the meeting Iwish to attend; otherwise consideration will be delayed until the following HPC meeting. An incomplete application will not be accepted. lunderstand: approved requests are valid for one. year. Office Use Only (Date Received) ACTION o Approved o Approved with Conditions Denied Withdrawn Staff Approval (Date) 7Name ofApplicant -type or prnty %Mailing Address) (Date) (Initiais) (Zip Code) (Daytime Phone Number) (Authorized Signature) (Signature ofApplicant) Upon being signed and dated below by the Planning Department or designee, this application becomes a Minor Works Certificate of Appropriateness. Itis valid until Works Certificate shall not relieve the applicant, contractor, tenant, or property owner from obtaining any other permit required! by City code ora anyl law. Minor work projects not approved by staff willl be fowarded tot the Historic Preservation Commission for review ati its next meeting. Issuance ofa al Minor (Minor Work Auth. Sig.) (Date) Applicant's presence or that of your authorized representative is required at the meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission at which the application is to be considered. You must give written permission toy your authorized representative to attend the hearing on your behalf. 400 DOUBLE HUNG FEATURES Rabust interlock design! for enhanced structural performance 4%0 ambs pliminate extensive drvywallwor Withe atendard compression balanco systam both sash nand rmove for Salo andeasy cleaningg of akterior plassishowny with optional ERsy TA sashs syatein) Low maintenançe celluiar PVCO exterior companents andbrick mouldr ready 10a accept: acrylc latex paints Enerqv afficiont Warm Edgei insulating dlass Traditional woodd designed stlen and rai construction Camk lock providass securiy and enhaceuper fommance Sash mada from low-maintononcer collular PVC components reudyto pccept acryicl Foam iledbulby weatherstrippinp onh bottom fail croates ane ellicianty weather barriar Thes style. The features The Value. Our 4000 double hung wood omposite uDits (eature SASh and exterior madef from! low tenunce Cellular PVCto help increase performanca and resist TL They are with our Easy VR sash systam, Mhiph maices claon you forlass, Our acbon xsenor casiag options and accurate lookt tol hep onhonce thet boauty of your home EXITERIORDETAIL GLAS HP latex PAints GLASS aured bistoricall Treditionalwood reiiconstruction Camlockprovides secuntya and smhuncedpurfomance Robustimeriock designfor siugturaipartomanca n CITY OF WASHINGTON DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT a1 HISTORIC PRESERVATION Subject: Certificate of Appropriateness- 164 East Main Street Dear Adjoining Property Owner, Whenever exterior renovation work is being conducted int the Washington Historic District all property owners within 100 feet oft the proposed construction activities are required tol be notified by the City of Washington. According tot the application submitted byt the City of Washington, your propety is located within 100 feet oft the above referenced property. Arequest has been made byt the owner of 164 East Main Street to replace the existing windows with new vinyl, change the roofline ont the back addition ofthe property, and repaira and rebuild the garage att the back oft the property. Ifyou would like tos see plans for this work, please visit the City Planning Office prior tot the meeting. Additionally, the full application is available ont the city website. You are welcomed and encouraged to attend the reularlys scheduled meeting of the Washington Historic Commission. Please note the following date, time, and place: Date: Tuesday October 7,2014 Place: City! Hall- Municipal building, 102 East Second Street. Enter from the Market Streets side ofthe building and go tot the second floor. Time:7:00PM Int the meantime, shouldy you have any questions please feel free to contact me. Sincerely, Jennifer Brennan Community Development Planner 252-946-0897 Ppremmanewashngtomeso. Adjoining Property Owners: 164 East Main Street Patricial Lovely 144 East Main! Street Washington, NC2 27889 Richard Young 142 East Main Street Washington, NC: 27889 Martha Matthews 140 East Main Street Washington, NC 27889 Elmo Carawan 114N. Bonner Street Washington, NC 27889 Benjamin Clarke 116E Bonner Street Washington, NC 27889 Robin' Turner 145 East Main! Street Washington, NC: 27889 Vickie Dotson 6201 Duck Creek Rd Washington, NC 27889 St.F Peters Episcopal Church 101 North Bonner Street Washington, NC 27889 108 South Market Street Install an Iron Handrail At Entrance APPLICATION FOR/ A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS Historic Preservation Commission Washington, NC To: Washington! Historic Preservation Commission 102 East 2nd Street Washington, NC 27889 Street Address of Property: 1085.Market Street Historic Property/Name (ifa applicable): Owner's Name: Rodman Properhes LLC Please use Black Ink Lot Size: feet by feet. (width) Brief Description of Worktobe Done: (depth) Bodiron pant black R.lly Bl woolibe liach 6 14'wide Sguart post . Snstlles dNactly Mb brick/conecte. Tokinhlel m Eyhthand Pan_f wolk h be dont hy Mat Spher. No bypuisionr is Curlent henant. Side. lunderstand that all applications for a Certificate of Appropriateness that require review! byt the Historic Preservation Commission must bes submitted by 5:00 p.m. ont the 15th oft ther month prior tot ther meeting fwish to attend; otherwise consideration will be delayed until the following HPC meeting. Ani incomplete application wil not! be accepted. lunderstand approved requests are valid for one year. Ofice Use Only (Date Received) ACTION o Approved Approved with Conditions Denied Withdrawn Staff Approval (Date) Pamlico Proper ties 7Name OfA Applicant-typeor print) 2A2SieJert Parkay,So 203 Weshinyfos, Nc Maling7 Address) gasy - Ddt (ignature ofApplicant) (Initials) (pCode)27eP 352-946-90 (Daytime Phone Number) (Authorized Signature) Upon being signed and dated below byt the Planning Department or designee, this application becomes a Minor Works Certificate of Appropriateness, Itis valid until, Works Certificate shall not relieve the applicant, contractor, tenant, or property owner from obtaining any other permit required by City code or any law. Minor work projects not approved bys staff will bei fowarded tot the! Historic Preservation Commissioni for review ati its next meeting. Issuance ofal Minor (Minor Work Auth. Sig.) (Date) Applicant's presence ort that of your authorized representative is required at the meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission at which the applicationi is to be considered. Youmust give written permission toy your authorized representative to attend the hearing Lon your behalf. 2/2'd S9619b6:01 6bg2S/62921 S3IIGDTOTVOR SE:DT b102-E2-d35 CITY OF WASHINGTON DOWNTOWN DEVBLOPMENT OHISTORIC: PRESERVATION Subject: Certificate of Appropriateness - 108 South Market Street Dear Adjoining Property Owner, Whenever exterior renovation work is being conducted in the' Washington Historic District all property owners within 1001 feet oft the proposed construction activities are required to! be notified by the City of Washington. According to the application submitted by the Cityof Washington, your propety is located within 100 feet oft the above referenced property. Ar request has been made by the owner of 108 South Market Street toi install a iron Ify youv would like to see plans for this work, please visit the City Planning Office prior to the meeting. Additionally, the full application is available ont the city website. You are welcomed: and encouragedi to attend the reularly scheduled meeting oft the Washington Historic Commission. Please note the following date, time, and place: Date: Tuesday October 7,2014 handrail at the front entrance. Place: City! Hall- Municipal building, 102 East Second Street. Enter from the Market Streets side oft the building and got to the second floor. Time: 7:00PM Int the meantime, should you have any questions please feel free to contact me. Sincerely, Jennifer Brennan Community Development Planner 252-946-0897 bremmanewashngtomesor Adjoining Property Owners: 108 S. Market Street Garry Keech 120 South Market Street Washington, NC 27889 South Market Properties, LLC POI Box 668 Washington, NC 27889 Wells Fargo Bank POI Box 2609 Carlsbad, CA92018 Warren Smith 601 Shorewood: Dr. Washington, NC 27889 Josephine Nobles 600 Winged Foot Ct New Bern, NC 28562 Chris Furlough POE Box 818 Washington, NC 27889 324 East Second Street Construct New Garage and Install Privacy Fence at Rear of Property APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS Historic Preservation Commission Washington, NC To: Washington Historic Preservation Commission 102 East 2nd Street Washington, NC 27889 Street Address of Property: 34_E5Eal0 ST Historic Property/Name (if applicable): Owner's Name: MATTHN AWWE WILARO Please use Black Ink Lot Size: 53 (width) feet by 21D feet. (depth) Brief Description of Work to! be Done: Coa/STCHCT A pv-o"s ve'o" AKAE/WwA4: SE6 ATACHEO PLAN ExTecio FWISHES SILL 3E PAWTEO HACOIPLAWK AWPAAEAITZETAAE SHINLLÉS 7 MAICH EMTI Nowsé LOCATEO AT 318 ESENO sT. AvEo ATTACHEO 45 LACAGE Doot Awo wwDow SPECEIATA. OWETLEE wILL MEEO TBE KEMOVED OWTHE FLwT OF THE PIGBEKTY. Conesroc 6 foch denca Quoond ARA yadside yarok lunderstand that all applications for a Certificate of Appropriateness that require review by the Historic Preservation Commission must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. ont the 15th of the month prior to the meeting Iwish to attend; otherwise consideration willl be delayed unti the following HPC meeting. Ani incomplete application will not be accepted. lunderstand approved requests are valid for one year. Office Use Only (Date Received) ACTION O Approved Approved with Conditions Denied Withdrawn Staff Approval (Date) NANO Hoew (Name of Applicant- -type or print) Haw S7 DAINETON 32889 (Mailing Address) $-15-14 (Date) (Initials) (ZipCode) aro-433-708 (Daytime Phone Number) (Authorized Signature) (Signature ofApplicant) Upon being signed and dated below by the Planning Department or designee, this application becomes a Minor Works Certificate of Appropriateness. Itis valid until, Works Certificate shall not relieve the applicant, contractor, tenant, or property owner from obtaining any other permit required by City code or any law. Minor work projects not approved by staff will bet fowarded tot the Historic Preservation Commission for review ati its next meeting. Issuance ofal Minor (Minor Work Auth. Sig.) (Date) Applicant's presence or that of your authorized representative is required at the meeting oft the Historic Preservation Commission at which the application is to be considered. You must give written permission to your authorized representative to attend the hearing ony your behalf. ExistingFencing Proposed 6'Fencing Proposed G'Fencing ExistingFencing Proposed 6'Fencing Praposed 6'Fencing 12-5" ProposedGarage 15-6" 20 ExistingHouse ExistingFencing Existings Sidewak Site Plan Not to Scale SHEET: SCALE: DATE: DRAWIN NTS 9-23-14 Horton Contractors, Inc S-1 318E ExistingFencing Proposed 6'Fencing PasormaiguwRmos Proposed 6'Fencing- ExistingFencingtol Remove Existing Fencing Proposed 6'Fencing Proposed 6'Fenging 12'-5" JyN ProposedGarage 15-6"- 20'- ExistingHouse ExistingFencing Existing Sidewalk Site Plan - Notto Scale Sds no SHEET: SCALE: DATE: Horton Contractors, Inc S-1 NTS 9-23-14 Second Matthew & Anne Willard Garage Plan 318E Second St. - Scale Date: 9-12 GARAGE PlanSpecs: Hardiplank Siding Painted to match existing house. 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According to the application submitted byt the Cityof Washington, your propety is! located within 1001 feet oft the abover referenced property. Arequest has been made byt the owner of 324 East Second Street to construct a new Ifyou would like to see plans for this work, please visit the City Planning Office prior tot the meeting. Additionally, the full application is available ont the city website. You are welcomed and encouraged to attend the reularly scheduled meeting oft the Washington Historic Commission. Please note the following date, time, and place: Date: Tuesday October 7,2 2014 garage andi install a fence around the rear yard. Place: City Hall- Municipal building, 102 East Second Street. Enter from the Market Street side ofthel building and got tot the secondf floor. Time: 7:00PM Int the meantime, should youl have any questions please feel free to contact me. Sincerely, Jennifer Brennan Community Development Planner 252-946-0897 bpremanewashngtomcgor Adjoining Property Owners: 324 East Second Street Paul Arnold 222 East Second: Street Washington, NC2 27889 Doris Anne Schneider 323 East Second Street Washington, NC 27889 First Baptist Church 113N. Harvey Street Washington, NC2 27889 Andrew Oliver 75301 Hurstourne Green Dr. Charlotte, NC 28277 First Christian Church 401 East Second! Street Washington, NC2 27889 710 West Main Street Construct New Screen Porch at Rear of Property, Replace Several Windows on Rear of Property, and Remove Two Chimney's From Property A.4.2 CITY OF WASHINGTON HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS Date_ 24 September 2014 Fee_ A: Information on Structure Under Consideration Address: 710WN Maln Street, Washington, NC 27889 Current Owner: Rods Silverman, MD: and. Jan C Silverman Tax Parcel Number:, 5675-59-8477 This document does not constitute the issuance of a Building Permit. Iti is the responsibility of the applicant to obtain all necessary permits before commencing work. Contact the Inspections Dept. at 975-9383. Has al Building Permit been obtained? YES_ NOX NIA B: Information on Person Making Application Name: MBF Architects, PA Address: 317-C Pollock Street City: New Bern C: Proposed Changes to Structure State: NC Zip: 28560 Phone: 252.637.6373 I(We) respectfully request a Certificate of Appropriateness be issued in accordance with the City of Washington Zoning Ordinance fort the following reason: (details oft the proposed project) Anaddition ofas screened porcht to mnersarerlaryalevaion oft the structurein accordance with chapter 5.3.1 Additions Guidelines. Removal and replacement of existing windows on the rear/tertiary elevation oft the structure with new windows that are the same proportion as existing windows with matching sash, sills, frames, casings, and muntin patterns n accordance with paragraph 3.4.11. Lastly, removal of (2) non-functioning chimneys that are leeated-ent thereerofinesiructure: D: I(We) understand approved requests are valid for one year. Note: Applicants, and/or their agents or parties of interest are prohibited from any contact in relation to this matter with Historic Preservation Commission members prior to the public hearing. FOR OFFICE USE ONLY: ACTION D Approved Approved with Conditions Denied Withdrawn Staff Approval Respectfully Submitted, WRo Signature A4-3 DATE .6-,014 9 CITY OF WASHINGTON DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT a1 HISTORIC PRESERVATION Subject: Certificate of Appropriateness - 710 West Main! Street Dear Adjoining Property Owner, Whenever exterior renovation work is being conducted in the Washington Historic District all property owners within 100 feet oft the proposed construction activities are required tol be notified! by the City of Washington. According to the application submitted byt the City of Washington, your propety isl located within 100 feet oft the above referenced property. Arequest! has been made byt the owner of 7101 West Main Street to constructa screen porch att the rear oft the property, replace windows on the rear façade and Ifyou would like to see plans for this work, please visit the City Planning Office prior to the meeting. Additionally, the full application is available ont the city website. You are welcomed: and encouraged to attend the reularlys scheduled meeting oft the Washington Historic Commission. Please note the following date, time, and place: Date: Tuesday October 7,2014 remove two chimneys fromi the property. Place: City! Hall- Municipal building, 102 East Second Street. Enter from the Market Street side ofthe building and go to the second floor. Time: 7:00PM Int ther meantime, should youl have any questions please feeli free to contact me. Sincerely, Jennifer Brennan Community Development Planner 252-946-0897 Ppremmanewashngomego" Adjoining Property Owners: 710 W. Main Street Christopher Collier 124 Washington Street Washington, NC: 27889 Picott Harrington 718 W. Main! Street Washington, NC 27889 Thermal Barriers Southwest 1803 Reedsford! Rd. Clinton, NC 28328 Robert Martin 712W. Second! Street Washington, NC 27889 Robert Dedrick 717 West Second Street Washington, NC: 27889 Ronald Nowaczyk 711 Ridge Rd Clarion, PA16214 Thomas! Sloan 705 West Second Street Washington, NC 27889 Mark Kucas 107 Benedum! Place Cary, NC27518 Janet Bradbury 715W. Main! Street Washington, NC 27889 Frederick Scales 713W. Main Street Washington, NC: 27889 Robert Diefendorf 709 W. Main Street Washington, NC: 27889 Maggie Poston 705 West Main Street Washington, NC 27889 Seth Laughlin 701 West Main Street Washington, NC 27889 189 West Main Street Construct Covered Deck at Rear of Property, Change Several Doors To Windows, and Construct Roof Deck APPLICATION FOR ACERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS Historic Preservation Commission Washington, NC To: Washington. Historic Preservation Commission 102 East 2nd Street Washington, NC 27889 Please usel Black Ink Street Address ofF Property: 189 W. MAIN ST WASHNGTON NC Historic Property/Name (f applicable): FOWLE BUILD/NG Owner's Name: NEw VISION PARTNERS, LLL Lot Size: 6oft feet by 130 (width) feet. (depth) (00 > Brief Description ofWork tob be! Done: Primarily laterior Upfit of fivs+ floor Addng Covered deck in back. Change Some exishhe doors +o Wmdows to match eisthg. Creatng Rooftop Lounge/Deck CUncovereds. Stairt clevafor Shafts witl cntend throvgh roof bvt wont be visikle foom lunderstand that all applications for a Certificate of Appropriateness that require review byt thel Historic Preservation Commission must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. ont the 15th oft ther month prior tot the meeting Iwish to attend; otherwise consideration willl be delayed until the following HPC meeting. Ani incomplete application will not! be accepted. funderstand: approved requests are valid for one year. Sicewak across W. MAIN STi Office Use Only (Date Received) ACTION o Approved Approved with Conditions Denied Withdrawn Staff Approval [(Date) New Vision Partners, LLC (Name of Applicant-type or print) 13016 SAKON WAY, RALEIGH, NL 276/3 MalingAddress) aly/ MA (Initials) (ZipCode) 919-810-9571 Phone Number) Membor (Authorzed Signature) EgtureofApplcami Upon being signed and dated below by the Planning Department or designee, this application becomes a Minor Works Certificate of Appropriateness. Itis valid until Works Certificate shall not relieve the applicant, contractor, tenant, or property owner from obtaining any other permit required by City code or anyl law. Minor work projects not approved by staff willl be fowarded to the! Historic Preservation Commission for review ati its next meeting. Issuance ofal Minor (Minor Work Auth. Sig.) (Date) Applicant's presence or that of your authorized representative is required att the meeting of the_ Historic Preservation Commission aty which the application! Ist to be considered. Your must give. written permission toy your authorized representative to attend the hearing onyour behalf. 1A 189 NA bys a L EIJ / CITY OF WASHINGTON DOWNTOWN DIVIOPMENTOAHSTORICI PRESERVATION Subject: Certificate of Appropriateness- - 189 West Main Street Dear Adjoining Property Owner, Whenever exterior renovation work is being conducted in the Washington Historic District all property owners within 100 feet ofthe proposed construction activities are required to! be notified by the City of Washington. Accordingt to the application submitted by the City of Washington, your propety isl located within 100 feet oft the above referenced property. Arequest has been made byt the owner of 189 West Main Street to add a covered deck att the rear oft the property, change several door to windows and create a Ifyou would like to see plans for this work, please visit the City Planning Office prior to the meeting. Additionally, the full application is available ont the city website. You are welcomed and encouraged to attend the reularly scheduled meeting oft the Washington Historic Commission. Please note the following date, time, and place: Date: Tuesday October 7,2014 rooftop deck on the property. Place: City Hall- Municipal building, 102 East Second Street. Enter from the Market Street side oft the building and got tot the second floor. Time: 7:00PM Int the meantime, should you have any questions please feel free to contact me. Sincerely, Jennifer Brennan Community Development Planner 252-946-0897 bremanewashingomego. Adjoining Property Owners: 189 W. Main Street Elizabeth Morton 4141 West Main! Street Washington, NC 27889 The Georgel Inn LLC c/ol Milton Kirkland 41401 Mendenhall Parkway High! Point, NC2 27265 Sharon' Williams POI Box 2165 Washington, NC2 27889 Randall' Walker POI Box 2632 Washington, NC2 27889 PGMLI LLC 1071 Island Lane Washington, NC27889 Melton Everett 231 East Main Street Washington, NC27889 Wolf Enterprises LLC 19245 Fishburne. Dr Spring Hill, FL34610 Ruth Schmitt 202 West Main Street Washington, NC 27889 Friedman-Ravenwood, LLC 401 Moss Landing Suite 301 Washington, NC 27889 Betty Ingalls POI Box 1386 Washington, NC 27889 Thomas Czuhai 24 Somerset Lane Stafford, VA: 22554 LThomas Properties, LLC 201 Wesley Road Greenville, NC27858 Jerry Evans 162 W.I Main Street Washington, NC27889 Benjamin Woolard POE Box 36 Washington, NC 27889 MINOR WORKS APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS Historic Preservation Commission Washington, NC To: Washington Historic Preservation Commission 102 East 2nd Street Washington, NC 27889 Historic Property/Name (if applicable): Please use Black Ink Street Address of Property: 130 Non Novdensh. hl Owner's Name: popakymangénen). Gtallalley (252)217-4828 Lot Size: feet by feet. (width) (depth) Brief Description of Work to be Done: Dish Netork st Igelle lunderstand that all applications for a Certificate of Appropriateness that require review by the Historic Preservation Commission must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the 15th oft the month priort to the meeting Iwish to attend; otherwise consideration will be delayed until the following HPC meeting. Ani application will not be accepted. lunderstand approved requests are valid for one year. incomplete Office Use Only (Date Received) ACTION O Approved Approved with Conditions Denied Withdrawn Staff Approval (Date) Bemes (Initials) TName orApplicant-type or print) Boan oiden s pt L 27989 Maling Address) (ipcode) 9h5/14 -676Z (252/944 (Date) (Daytime Phone Number) Dul of7 lan 7Signature Applicant)" (Authorized Signature) Upon being signed and dated below by the Planning Department or designee, this application becomes a Works Certificate shall not relieve the applicant, contractor, tenant, or property owner from obtaining any other permit required by City code or any law. Minor work projects not approved by staff will bet fowarded Minor Works Certificate of Appropriateness. Itis valid until tot the Historic Preservation Commission for review at its next meeting. Issuance ofaN Minor (Minor Work Auth. Sig.) (Date) Applicant's presence or that of your authorized representative is required at the meeting of Historic Preservation Commission at which the application is to be considered. Your must give the written permission toy your authorized representative to attend the hearing ony your behalf. APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS Historic Preservation Commission Washington, NC To: Washington Historic Preservation Commission 102 East 2nd Street Washington, NC 27889 Street Address of Property: 2WmS Historic Property/Name (if applicable): Owner's Name: Ecubin Please usel Black Ink Lot Size: feet by (width) feet. (depth) Brief Description of Workt tol be Done: CUhpece 8 lalt GENSA) Pecke Gs fck Sd af Gp Ac 3 lunderstand that all applications for a Certificate of Iwish Preservation to Commission must be submitted by 5:00 Appropriateness p.m. on the 15th that oft require review by the Historic application attend; will not otherwise be consideration will be delayed until the following the month priort to the meeting accepted. lunderstand approved requests are valid HPCI for one meeting. Ani incomplete Office Use Only (Date Received) ACTION Approved Approved with Conditions Denied Withdrawn Staff Approval (Date) year. (Initials)! Spfepra 27879 (ZipCode) 28-946 (Daytime Phone 624 Number) AAN sies 1819 CKice ho. 7Maling Address) 9h7ly Date (Signaturep prApplicant) (Authorized Signature) ho Upon Minor being Works signed and dated below by the Planning Department or Works Certificate Certificate of Appropriateness. Itis valid until designee, this application becomesa other permit required shall by not relieve the applicant, contractor, tenant, or owner Issuance ofa Minor tot the Historic Preservation City Commission code or any law. Minor work projects not property approved by staff from will obtaining bei fowarded any for review ati its next meeting. (Minor Work Auth. Sig.) (Date) Historic Applicant's presence or that of your authorized representative is writfen Preservation Commission at which the application required at the meeting of the nermissinn tn vonr anfhnrized renrmeentativa to affend is to tha be considered. Your must give hearinn nn vaur hahalf APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS Historic Preservation Commission Washington, NC To: Washington Historic Preservation Commission 102 East 2nd Street Washington, NC 27889 Historic Property/Name (if applicable): Owner's Name: steve Hom Senipn Please use Black Ink -Street Address of Property: 227Notk, Resfe8s RwfAimgbne Lot Size: feet by feet. (width) (depth) Brief Description of Workt tob bel Done: Chaplagdickadle ard Lhme sit Cordimor lunderstand that all applications for a Certificate of Appropriateness that require review by the Historic Preservation Commission must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the 15th oft the month prior tot the meeting Iwish to attend; otherwise consideration will be delayed until the following HPC meeting. Ani incomplete application will not be accepted. lunderstand approved requests are valid for one year. Office Use Only (Date Received) ACTION o Approved Approved with Conditions Denied Withdrawn Staff Approval (Date) RHhlhn At (Name of Applicantat type or print) 306Sctitk CArewlNG27RSY (Mailing Address) 9-23-141 (Date) dmelh (Initials) (ZipCode) (25217/7-0578 (Daytime Phone Number) (Authorized Signature) (Signature of Applicant) Upon being signed and dated below by the Planning Department or designee, this application becomes a Minor Works Certificate of Appropriateness. Itis valid until Works Certificate shall not relieve the applicant, contractor, tenant, or property owner from obtaining any other permit required by City code or any law. Minor work projects not approved by staff will be fowarded tot the Historic Preservation Commission for review ati its next meeting. Issuance ofal Minor (Minor Work Auth. Sig.) (Date) Applicant's presence or that of your authorized representative is required at the meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission at which the application is to be considered. You must give written permission to your authorized representative to attend the hearing ony your behalf. OTHER BUSINESS Washington, NC- Historic District Design Guidelines Chapter 1.0 Introduction to Design Guidelines The City of Washington's ongoing The purpose of the district is to protect preservation efforts have made its historic and conserve the character of the City of district one of the most historically intact Washington by providing for the districts in the State. Despite the rapid preservation of designated areas within growth of the community, it has managed the planning jurisdiction. Such efforts to retain its historic nineteenth century focus on individual properties therein that Washington's historic character is due economic and political or architectural primarily to the people who live and own history and promote the stabilization and property within the historic district and who enhancement of property values character. The preservation of embody important elements of social, share a common vision to preserve their throughout such areas. community's generations. heritage for future While Washington has managed to preserve and enhance its historic district, there are a number of ongoing challenges include such things as new construction and its impact to the historic character of the district, as well as the use of new materials and preservation techniques that have emerged out of recent technological advances in the building T facing the district. These challenges industry. 1.1 Purpose of Design Guidelines These design guidelines are first and foremost a resource for property owners, builders, architects, and realtors to use in order to understand the reasons for, the proper methods of, and the overall benefits of historic preservation both to the individual and the community as a whole. A secondary, but equally important purpose of this document is to 1 Washington, NC - Historic District Design Guidelines be a guide for the community and Historic Preservation Commission to use when evaluating the appropriateness of exterior changes to buildings and new construction proposed within the district. 1.2 Secretary of Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation in this document To that end, the guidelines included in All guidelines presented this document will convey to the are based on the Secretary of property owner the appropriate National Park Service created these ten Indirect purposes for this guideline of a building. As defined by the Secretary document are to foster a continued of Interior, "rehabilitation" is: Interior's The Standards for Rehabilitation. methods of improving his or her basic principles in 1977 to guide property owners in preserving the historic integrity property. preservation effort that will protect and enhance the original character of the district, allow for changes and new construction that is unique yet compatible, help owners recognize the need for and assist in the improvement of their buildings, and to bolster the overall sense of place and pride in the community. "the process of returning a property to a state of utility, through repair or alteration, which makes possible an efficient contemporary use while features of the property which are significant to its historic, architectural, and cultural values." those portions and preserving Each section includes the guidelines The Standards, amended in 1990, themselves, along with a narrative and recognize the need for adapting historic designed to provide detailed information allow for changes and new construction accompanying illustrations. They are structures to modern times and therefore and direction to the property owners and with the the residents of the local historic district, that are compatible building interested citizens. andlor the historic district. The standards are general enough that they apply to all architectural styles, periods, and building types. The ten standards, as well as the detailed guidelines included in this document, are intended to be applied in a consideration economic and technical The ten Standards for Rehabilitation as well as to reasonable manner, taking into feasibility of the project2 follow on the next page. 'Us Secretary ofl Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation. 1990. 2us Seretaryofinterior'ss Standards for Rehabilitation. 1990. 2 Washington, NC - Historic District Design Guidelines Secretary of Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation Ap property shall be used for its historic purpose or be placed in a new use that 1 requires minimal change to the defining characteristics of the building and its The historic character of a property shall be retained and preserved. The 2 removal of historic materials or alteration of features and spaces that site and environment. characterize a property shall be avoided. Each property shall be recognized as a physical record of its time, place, and use. Changes that create a false sense of historical development, such as 3 adding conjectural features or architectural elements from other buildings, shall not be undertaken. Most properties change over time; those changes that have acquired historic Distinctive features, finishes, and construction techniques or examples of craftsmanship that characterize a historic property shall be preserved. Deteriorated historic features shall be repaired rather than replaced. Where the severity of deterioration requires replacement of a distinctive feature, the new and, where possible, materials. Replacement of missing features shall be Chemical or physical treatments, such as sandblasting, that cause damage tol 7 historic materials shall not be used. The surface cleaning of structures, if appropriate, shall be undertaken using the gentlest means possible. 4 significance in their own right shall be retained and preserved. and other visual 6 feature shall match the old in design, color, texture, substantiated by documentary, physical, or pictorial evidence. qualities Significant archeological resources affected by a project shall be protected and 8 preserved. If such resources must be disturbed, mitigation measures shall be New additions, exterior alterations, or related new construction shall not destroy historic materials that characterize the property. The new work shall be 9 differentiated from the old and shall be compatible with the massing, size, scale, and architectural features to protect the historic integrity of the property] New additions and adjacent or related new construction shall be undertaken in 10 such a manner that if removed in the future, the essential form and integrity of undertaken. and its environment. the historic property and its environment would be unimpaired. 3 Washington, NC-H Historic District Design Guidelines Historic District Designation preserving the historic resources within, and requires that proposed work to buildings in the historic district be reviewed through the Certificate of 1.3 There are two types of historic district Appropriateness process. designation: locally designated and National Register. An historic district Ifa property is included within a locally can have either or both of these designated historic district, the designations. While the criteria a property owner must obtain a district must meet for either is virtually Certificate of Appropriateness prior to the same, the individual designations undertaking any exterior change to the Washington's historic district has both example, general improvements such have different implications. property. This wouid include, for national and local designations. as re-roofing, as well as additions to existing buildings or new construction. A. local district does not, however, require an owner to seek approval for any interior improvements. Even if a property is not a historic building (such as a modern structure or vacant lot) it must still undergo the Certificate of Appropriateness process in order to ensure that any changes or improvements do not negatively impact the character of the historic district. An explanation of certificates preservation process are explained of appropriateness later in this chapter. and the Whatit means to be a local historic district Ifa district is designated as a local historic district, the community has determined that the area is an important part of the heritage of the community and in turn, deserves to be protected and preserved. While this local designation is certainly honorary and prestigious, it is also an overlay Zoning District in the City of Washington was established on August 14, 1978. Unlike that general an area use districts which identify zoning district. The first Historic should also be noted that these It may be developed as residential, guidelines and the approval process commercial, office, etc., a historic contained within apply only when a overlay recognizes the importance of property owner is seeking to make an 4 Washington, NC-H Historic District Design Guidelines or February 9, 1979 and makes up our local historic district. Unlike local exterior change, new construction, demolition within the historic district. district designation, which is regulatory, No property owner is required to make a national district is primarily honorary. any improvements to his or her However, there are substantial property by virtue of being in a local economic benefits resulting from historic district. national designation. What it means to be a National Register Historic District A National Register Historic District means that the district and its individual buildings are listed in the National Register. of Historic Places. Within a district, buildings and sites are classified as either "contributing" or Contributing resources still retain their original architectural and historic integrity and embody the qualities for non-contributing" resources. which the district was designated. When a property is listed individually when iti is Non-contributing resources, on the on the National Register, or other hand, are structures that have a contributing structure District, within it is a either changed from their historic National Register Historic incentives for configuration or otherwise do not eligible for certain enhance the historic character of the rehabilitation. The most used form The National Register program was Carolina, is tax credits for rehabilitation authorized under the National of privately owned property. Currently, Preservation Act of 1966 and is part of the federal tax code allows for a 20% a nationwide program to identify, tax credit for qualifying rehabilitations evaluate, and protect historic on income producing properties (such resources. It is administered by the as commercial or residential buildings National Park Service under direction that are rented for profit). Therefore, of the U.S. Department of the Interior. an owner could recoup 20% of the There are over 70,000 nationwide total cost of a rehabilitation project in listings in the National Register the form of tax credits. of incentives, and one that has been widely successful in the State of North district. including national and local landmarks and districts. In North Carolina, there are over 2100 listings. The City of Washington currently has two National Register Districts, the first of which was designated on 31 National Register) Fact Sheet! #4. "Thel Nationall Register North of Historic Plaçesi in' North Carolina: Facts and Figures. Carolina State! Historic) PreservationOfice. 5 Washington, NC-H Historic District Design Guidelines tax credit project must meet the business people rather than larger Any criteria and developers. Finally, the majority of substantial rehabilitations meet the ten Standards for Rehabilitation as outlined earlier in this properties, "substantial" rehabilitations would have an expense of at least $5,000 within a two-year period. The State Historic Preservation Office administers the tax credit program. To obtain local tax credit information, please refer to the Eastern District Office of Archives and History, located at 117 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, these projects were residential." chapter. For income-producing Greenville, NC 27858, (252)830-6580. Another study was published in 2000 by the South Carolina State Historic evaluated the direct benefit of local historic district designation to in North residential property values. The study direct used different methodologies in several different communities to Preservation Office. This study Benefits of Preservation A study was completed Carolina in 1999 as to the economic benefits of the Rehabilitation validate the thesis that local historic Tax Credit Program. The raw figures district designation increases property indicated that between 1976 and 1999, values. In Columbia, studies indicated a total of 733 rehabilitation projects that residential property values in totaling $315 million in construction locally designated historic districts costs enjoyed some form of tax increased at a faster rate than the incentive based on their historic market as a whole. In Greenville, SC, designation. This created over twelve the study determined that price per resulted in an estimated increase in local square historic jumped designation (greater than retail sales of $800 million including 50 percent in one district). The study over $235 million in earnings. These concluded that local figures taken in light of the fact that designation does indeed increase most of these projects would not have housing values. The assertion was been completed without the tax that local historic district designation credits, is a testament to the success not only provides a sense of protection of the program and the benefit to the and security for property owners and individual property owner. The study potential investors, but also validates also indicated that the credits largely the historic value of the district benefited small and moderate resulting in the understanding that the thousand new, full-time jobs. It also foot significantly after district *The Economic Impact oftheRehablitation InvestmentTax Credit Programi in! North Carolina 6 Washington, NC-Historic District Design Guidelines rehabilitated for income-producing. work must complete Part 2 on the inherent value of designated property purposes. Owners is above and beyond that of its non- non-residential certification of rehabilitation It is interesting to note that neither of Historic Preservation Certification these two studies translated the Application. Certifications of completed values to tax base. Other that historic certified historic building, thus allowing preservation increases tax property base, which Rehabilitation not in compliance with seeking designated equals." sales or (Part 3s) are issued when all increase in retail have made the conclusion and in turn, increases is ultimately beneficial to the community. property studies projects rehabilitation work is completed on a values for eligibility of the tax credit. entire of the Interior's the Secretary Rehabilitation may void the possibility of any Federal tax credit. The use of historic preservation Federal tax credits usually does not preclude the use of other Federal, state, or local funding sources. Standards for GRILL JEANS STASET Energy efficient mortgages. The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) offers the Energy Efficient Mortgage (EEM) Program to help offset utility costs in a home. The EEM can be used to finance the purchase of a home = or refinance the current mortgage - to include the cost of the energy-saving, cost-efficient improvements through a single mortgage. The cost of energy-efficient improvements determined into the to be cost effective may be financed mortgage. The maximum cost of improvement be added to the mortgage is either 5 may of property's value (not to 1.4 Incentives and Tax Credits Federal tax incentives: Historic Preservation Tax Incentives In order to qualify Program. for Federal that preservation tax credits, the building percent the must first receive a Certification of exceed $8,000) or the value of the property. Historic Significance (Part 1s). If a is greater based on building qualifies as one with EEMS may be applied lender. Contact significance, it may be eligible to participating and approved receive a 20% tax credit of the amount the City's Planning and spent. Those buildings, which are not office at 252.975.9300. $4,000, whichever for with any Development deemed as significant, may qualify for a 10% Federal tax credit if it is Historic DistrictsareGoodi for Yourl Pocket Pricesin Book. The South Impact ofLocalHistoricl Districts onl House! Carolina. SCI Dept. of Archives andl History.. January 2000. 7 Washington, NC - Historic District Design Guidelines 203(k) mortgages. 1.5 Historic Preservation The FHA also administers a variety of single-family mortgage insurance Commission programs, including its 203(k) The City of Washington established program. The 203(k) program acts as the Historic Preservation Commission a rehabilitation loan allowing for the (HPC) on June 28, 1977 to assist borrower to obtain monies equal to the property owners in the local historic initial acquisition of the property as district with the preservation process. well as rehabilitate it. Eligible The HPC meets in regular session the improvements that the program may first Tuesday of every month at 7:00 finance include items such as painting, room additions, decks and other items; however, all health, safety and energy conservation items must be addressed prior completing general home improvements. Contact HUD or visit www.hud.gov for a list ofa approved lenders. PM in the City Council Chambers of the Municipal Building. The general public is invited to attend these The Commission is made up of seven members appointed to three year terms by City Council. It consists of a chair, a vice-chair, regular members, and is assisted by the planning staff and the city attorney. While each member is not required to live in the historic district, they are required to have experience, knowledge and architecture, or related fields. The City of Washington was designated as a Certified Local Government (CLG) by the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) on March 12, 1992 and as such, is required to appoint its membership ' Department of Housing and Urban Development. Rehab al home with HUDs 203(k). Retrieved from: a.ssnNRaNe meetings. to qualifications in preservation, u.cfm 8 Washington, NC - Historic District Design Guidelines from the disciplines of architecture, preservation. The guidelines set forth history, architectural history, planning, in this document are intended to be archaeology, or other related fields or used first by property owners as, a experience equivalent thereof. The manual of best practices and secondly Commission and ensures objective owner will not only know the best decision making. In order to obtain treatment for his or her property, but CLG designation, a community must also what to reasonably expect when meet detailed criteria established to applying for a Certificate of ensure a model preservation process Appropriateness. Upon request, the including establishing a qualified HPC, City of Washington provides a copy of maintaining an inventory of historic the historic district design guidelines to properties, and providing for an every property owner within the effective public participation process in historic district as well as any other its preservation planning. In order to citizen who simply wants to know how ensure a competent board that best to complete his or her professional makeup of its as a guide for the HPC to make its membership gives credibility to the decisions. An informed property facilitates an effective preservation preservation project. program, the SHPO continually The Commission, the staff monitors and evaluates each individual through CLG. liaison in the planning office, provides daily access to historic preservation information. Planning staff assists property owners in understanding these design guidelines and helps guide them through the Certificate of of Appropriateness process. Responsibillties of the HPC Administering Certificates The Appropriateness (COA) is only one of planning office has a wealth of the many responsibilities of the preservation resource information and Historic Preservation Commission. can direct citizens to national, state, Above all, the HPC helps preserve and local resources including preferred economic, political, or archaeological information. Owners interested in history for the enrichment of the learning more about federal tax credit community. Among other things, it program should also contact the local must also keep an inventory of historic planning office: Planning and resources, review National Register Development 102 East 2nd Street, nominations, and it may designate Washington, NC252.975.9300 historic sites that have important materials, techniques, and contact architectural, cultural, social, contractor/cratsman local landmarks and districts. wwwashingtonnc.ow Perhaps the most important duty of the During each of its meetings, the HPC Historic Preservation Commission is helps citizens in interpreting the design educating individual property owners guidelines as they apply to individual and the general public as to the projects. A property owner may come importance, the benefits, and the proper methods of historic 9 Washington, NC-H Historic District Design Guidelines to the Commission during a regular The HPC is bound by the meeting to get advice on the proper provisions in this document and approach to a specific project. cannot make decisions that are Regularly scheduled meetings are arbitrary or based on individual published in the local newspaper and preferences or that of the The Historic Preservation Commission consistently and cannot approve or continues to educate itself sO that it deny a project in contradiction to any may pass along this knowledge to oft the design guidelines. preservation field is constantly of the commission who misses more changing with the development of new than three (3) consecutive regular materials and technology, therefore meeting or more than four (4) the HPC must keep itself up-to-date on meetings in a calendar year shall lose developing trends. As part of the his or her status as a member and requirements, Washington's HPC and the City Council subject to the city staff must attend preservation provisions Section 2-470 (b) of the municipal calendar. Commission as a whole. As such, the HPC must apply these guidelines Washington's citizens. The Attendance at meetings: any member Certified Local Government shall be replaced or reappointed by workshops and education sessions. Zoning Ordinance. gives the HPC the knowledge base it 1.6 Certificate of process, but also affords credibility to Appropriateness Process The Historic Preservation Commission A Certificate of Appropniateness (COA) is a quasi-judicial board that makes must be obtained from the Historic decisions as to the appropriateness of Preservation Commission before any changes in the historic district based exterior work is undertaken on a guidelines are founded in sound or relocation of any structure within the This continuing education not only must have to facilitate the preservation the Commission and its actions. on these design guidelines. principles of preservation and outline detailed strategies for The building. This includes the demolition district. A Certificate of Appropriateness certifies that the proposed work is consistent with the design guidelines and is appropriate within the context of the historic preliminary requirement to obtaining a building permit. ACOA is not required for any interior improvements to the individual activities. their of preservation While flexible in application, these the HPC. guidelines shape the decisions district. The COA is often a 10 Washington, NC -H Historic District Design Guidelines property. While the property owner Process need not consult the HPC prior to permit is sometimes required Major Works doing any interior project, a building Applications for Certificates of Appropriateness are processed through the planning office of the City of Washington and are available at 102 East Second Street. Information Projects requiring a COA come in two may also be obtained by contacting forms, major and minor works. When the staff liaison to the HPC at (252) a property owner is proposing any type 975-9384. The liaison will assess an of significant work such as new applicant's proposed project and then construction, alteration, significant advise the applicant how to proceed. restoration, demolition, or other The staff person will provide significant activity in a historic district, assistance with the historic district's this activity is deemed a "major work" design guidelines and specify which project. Major work projects require guidelines apply to the proposed the review of the Historic Preservation project. A sample of the COA Commission during a regular meeting. application is included in Appendix A4. Applications should include any relevant supplemental materials, such as accurate drawings, site or plot Minor Works Minor Works of COAS can be plans, samples of materials, color approved administratively by City staff. chips, and photographs. The deadline Whenever a project does not alter the for submitting an application is the 15h appearance and character of the of the month preceding the next property or will recreate the property's meeting date. No action items can be original appearance, it is considered a added during the commission meeting include, but are not limited to, tasks When the proposed project is such as the repair or replacement of presented to the HPC by the applicant, architectural features with the same comments from the public will also be materials and design, construction and heard prior to any decision being alteration of accessory structures. If made. Following the HPC rendering these projects meet the design a decision, the applicant will receive guidelines, city planning staff can written correspondence, including a approve the application in a matter of COA, from the meeting and an days. Staff, however, cannot deny a explanation for the commission's COA. If the staff person concludes decision. At this point the applicant that either the project does not fall may apply for a building permit if under the minor works provisions or necessary. A flow chart of the COA that it is conflict with these design process in included in Appendix A5. "minor work". Minor works projects guidelines, the application is forwarded to the HPC for review. See Appendix A2 for a detailed listing of major and minor works projects. 11 Washington, NC-H Historic District Design Guidelines Appeals Failure to apply for a COA, or failure to meet the conditions of an approved Any decision of the HPC may be COA constitute a zoning violation. appealed to the zoning Board of Unauthorized work may result in a Adjustment (BOA). Appeals must be "stop work order". The owner and/or made within thirty days of the approval the contractor will be given an by the Commission of the minutes of opportunity to apply for the COA and the meeting containing the decision application for the proposed work will evaluate the process and application be reviewed as though work had not of the design guidelines in making its levied upon the owner if the COA decision shall be heard by the application is not submitted in the Superior Court of Beaufort County. any necessary permits. The COA being appealed. begun. Escalating daily fines may be decision. prescribed time or until such time as reconstruction of elements removed without authorization are replaced. Unauthorized work or a violation of the Washington Historic Preservation An The BOA will Any appeal of a BOA Enforcement approved Certificate of Ordinance, Design Guidelines, or Appropriateness gives the applicant approved COA may be reported by the permission to proceed with his or any citizen to the City of Washington's her project, provided all other Development Department (252- obtained. At this point, City staff will Planning and Community necessary permits have been 975.9300) for review and action. be available to assist the applicant to provide general advice as well as to ensure that the project continues to approval. Sometimes technical project issues or changes in a project's scope of work may require that the original COA be amended. Often, this is easily done by City staff without the applicant being required to go back to the HPC. Since the historic district overlay and the Certificate of Appropriateness process are included in the zoning ordinance, enforcement procedures are outlined in that ordinance. Ifthe approved project is not carried out to the provisions of the Certificate of Appropriateness (for example, a different material other than that approved is used), the project is considered to be in violation of the The fee structure for civil penalties is meet the provisions of the original included in the appendix. 12 Washington, NC-Historic District Design Guidelines ordinance and the applicant is outlines on a parcel-by-parcel basis given the opportunity violation continues, the While many zoning issues are civil penalty as outlined in the zoning includes their specific requirements. enforcement and compliance of a The subdivision ordinance includes Certificate of Appropriateness can be regulations for the subdivision of land, found in the appendix, section A.6.1: street and sidewalk design, utility and zoning situation. If the applicant is subject to a to correct the specifically how the land can be used. citation and addressed in the design guideline document, the zoning ordinance ordinance. More information on the Compliance and Enforcement drainage easements, flood control, and driveway provisions. Many of its construction requirements are outined in detail in its companion Manual of Standard Designs and Details. As with the zoning code, some of the items covered in the subdivision ordinance are referenced in these Other 1.7 Ties to Ordinances and Guidelines This document is a guide to exterior design guidelines. changes or new construction in the The minimum housing code contains regulate the use of land or how a maintenance of residential housing. property is to be developed. It does Provisions include those requirements, not deal with construction standards, or which make a dwelling unit "habitable". the management of utilities, It For example, the minimum housing to the other documents that include properly and its roof and openings are The zoning of land including whether a a house, it does not, however, regulate dimensional standards for the use of Other city codes contain in requirements the historic land such as density, lot size, road that apply to properties include the sidewalk frontage, height limitations, and the district. which These regulates the use of the the zoning ordinance includes for which sidewalk, includes safety and appearance site plan review. Since the historic When developing property within the district is actually a zoning entity, the historic district, each of these the Historic Preservation Commission regulatory consulted. It should be noted that the and its processes. The ordinance is COA approval process outlined in this local historic district. It does not minimum standards for design and requirements for storm water runoff. does, however, serve as a companion these developmental regulations. code would insure that a home is heated, structurally sound, While it does include watertight. ordinance regulates the certain requirements for the exterior of is zoned residential, office, the appearance of a structure. use property commercial, etcetera. It also includes setback of structures on a lot. Finally, code, and the nuisance code, supplemental landscaping, signage, standards parking, and requirements for all properties. ordinance also outlines the purpose of accompanied by a zoning map, which documents must be 13 Washington, NC-Historic District Design Guidelines document is required prior to the credits does. The Restoration Branch within of the SHPO facilitates the tax credit Prior to process assistance including and review of all tax credit issuance of any building permit the historic district. undertaking any project, a property owner is encouraged to contact the projects. providing technical In addition, the branch local Planning Office to determine which provides technical assistance to governments as well as private citizens, regardless of whether their codes apply. Demolition by Neglect is an property is receiving tax credits, or is ordinance designed to promote the located within a National Register purposes of the historic district and Historic District.8 properties to maintain their properties Both the State requires the owners of certain historic Historic Preservation and not allow them to fall into a state Office and the National Park Service of disrepair constituting demolition by provide a wealth of technical applicable only to properties located in preservation and rehabilitation of neglect. the historic district. Demolition by Neglect is information and best practices for the historic properties. See index for information regarding these and other Process procedures are outlined in preservation resources. the ordinance which can be obtained in the Planning and Community Resident development department. Relationship to National Guidelines Statements "Living downtown in the historic district gives us a sense of responsibility to do our part in preserving our building to honor those lives that cherished it before us, and to maintain it for future State and Being in a locally designated historic generations as a part of the district or a National Register Historic irreplaceable fabrico ofWashington." District does not require the property owner to follow any particular state or federal guidelines for preservation. Scott Jay Campbell and Bill Sykes However, the North Carolina State "We enjoy the convenience to Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) downtown and the joy of living in a and the US Secretary of the Interior home with a history. We especially like use the Secretary of Interior's the friendly atmosphere and for the proper way to preserve, neighbors. Jim Coke & Doris Schneider Standards for Rehabilitation as a guide rehabilitate, and improve historic properties. The guidelines included within this document are based on those same standards. While location in a district does not Credits. Federal North and State Carolina Historic. State Preservation Historic Preservation Tax require SHPO review of projects using Office website. htp.osipodrsisau, private money, a project that receives state or federal rehabilitation tax 14 Washington, NC -H Historic District Design Guidelines "The historic district I live in is filled with grace, natural beauty and old worid charm. This is something that can't be recreated; it is born of a place. Washington is the tiny jewel I call Rebecca and Bill Clark home." "I like living in the historic district best because you can walk to the center of town where there are shops, restaurants and the waterfront unlike the suburbs where you first have to get in your car to get anywhere." Alexandra Bloch and Joe Balock 15 Washington, NC-H Historic District Design Guidelines History of the Chapter 2.0 District Historic District B1H RHD Washington Local Historic District 2.1 District Map the area between the Pamlico River to the Street to the northwest, and Charlotte Washington's historic district comprises includes the downtown business representing the location of the original both the residential (green) and commercial (red) southwest, 3td Street to the northeast, Hackney of the most intact historic districts in the state, Street to the southeast. The district, district one as well as the surrounding residential areas Town of Washington. The map above shows historic overlay zoning lines. 13 Washington, NC - Historic District Design Guidelines 2.2 Brief History of the District Early History of the Area (1500-1770) known as Washington nearby Bath became located prominently on a navigable waterway, the area that would ultimately be Being had English visitors as early as the late 1500's. By 1690, the banks of the Pamlico and Tar Rivers, and in 1705, settlements had developed the first along chartered town in the State of North Carolina. Founding ofl Washington (1770-1780) year as our nation's independence, fact, Washington, North Carolina is James Bonner founded the town of "Forks of the Tar River" on 337 acres of In1 1771, the land's original grantee. In 1776, the same to honor General George Washington. In land acquired from Christopher Dudley, the town of Washington was established when the "Forks of the Tar River" name was changed the first town in America that was named for our Washington was officially country's most prominent founding father. In 1782, incorporated by the North Carolina General Assembly. 14 Washington, NC-Historic District Design Guidelines Development and Growth (1780-1865) During the Revolutionary War, the town ultimately became an important supply port for the Continental Army. After Town), and Wilmington had all been overcome by the British Army, Washington's revolutionary role became Washington had become a regional trading port, due to its location at the junction of coastal and inland rivers. Due to its location along the two navigable waterways, the town became the cultural and commercial center of Beaufort County. Washington became the county seat by the last decade of the 1700's. Early in the Civil War, Washington was captured by Federal Troops and therefore, contributed little to the Confederate war effort. As part of the abandonment of the town, the Northern troops set fire to a stockpile of naval stores. The resulting fire quickly spread, destroying a large part of the town. Unfortunately, most of Washington's early architecture was destroyed as a As a result, Savannah, Charlestown (Charles even more prominent. By 1784, result of this fire. MAIN 1885 Sanborn Insurance Map, Washington, NC 15 Washington, NC - Historic District Design Guidelines The Historic District Reconstruction and Twentieth Century Expansion (1865- Present) Following that devastating caused by a was rebuilt. A fire in 1900, wood stove, destroyed the buildings the business district once again. Therefore, the downtown's commercial third of architecture dates from the first the twentieth century. After this second rebuilding era, Washington continued to be a small inland port town during the first half of the twentieth century. While a new waterfront was constructed in 1969 resulting in the removal of a number of industrial buildings, the district appears today much like it did during the early twentieth century. This new waterfront included the construction of the Stewart Parkway, a 1,500 foot long walkway and bulkhead along the Pamlico River. In 2002, the waterfront area was renovated to provide enhanced boater and pedestrian access to both Washington's waterfront and its downtown. The Washington Historic District encompassing the historic downtown and surrounding residential areas. While most of the buildings date from the late-nineteenth and early-twentieth centuries, there are several structures remaining from the late 1700's and early includes over 600 properties fire, the town in 1800's. Washington's rich post-Victorian architecture found in its commercial area is complemented. by a number of residential architectural styles including, among others, Victorian, Colonial, Revival Greek Revival, Federal, and Craftsman. Washington, NC waterfront, renovated in 2002 16 Washington, NC-Historic District Design Guidelines Federal1795-1840 Identifying Elements Side-gabieor) Hip Roof VeriealMassingAtenuuatedPoporions Dentil Moldings 6/6 DoubleHung Sash Fanlightsor PalladianWandow, Transom (later examples) 21.0EWatar Street Greek Revival1820-1870 Identifying Elements Hip or GableRoof Classical Entablatureand Elemerits Columns Full-heightV Windows 6/6 Doublehung sash Transom over entraice u 612 WI Main Street Gothic Revival1870-1890 Identifying Elements Steep Roof Pitch Vergeboartsingables Cross-gable Roof or Gabled Dormers One-story porch Decorative Modelings 624 W Main Street AHRHET italianate 1870-1890 IdentifyingElements LPitchedRoof Bracketed Eaves Tal, Narrow Windows2,12 or 1/1Salt! WindowHoods Quoin or Comer Posts Elaboratel Entrances 702W2" Street 17 Washington, NC-Historic District Design Guidelines Queen Anne 1890-1910 Identifying Elements Multi-gable Roof Asymmetrical massing Wraparound ori fullwidth porch Multi-pane Windows or Stained Glass CelomialRewvar9051B55 Identifying Elements Side-gable, hip, gambrel, or pyramidal roof Symmetrical Massing Central entrance Broken pediments Dormers Chssicalreferences 603 W1 Main Street 617W 2ndStreet NeoclassicalRevival or Southern Colonial1905-1925 Identifying Elements Hipor Gable Roof Symmetrical Massing Monumental Portico Rooftop balustrades Chaid references 127E2"Street Tudor Revival1935-1950 Identifying Elements Side-Gable Roof Steep Front Gables MassiveFront Chimney ArchedI Doorways Casement Windows Half-timbering 529E. 6Street 18 NC-Historic District Design Guidelines Washington, Craftsman Bungalow 1910-1940 Identifying Elements Gabled Roof Fxpos.d trusses, brackets. and rafters Battered or tapered porch posts with brick or stone piers Shed or gabled dormers Minimal Traditional 1935-1955 tt 7JB W: Main Street Identifying elemants Side or Cross Gable Low-pitch roof Horizontal Massing Minimal Detailing 412 12"h Street 19 Washington, NC - Historic District Design Guidelines Plan Types In many cases a house may not be classified in a particular architectural style instead refers it only to the original portion found in North Carolina are on the following pages, those that are with vernacular elements of an architectural style. The plan type is a simple plan type. Most plan types evident in Washington are of the building; additions are not considered part of the plan accompanied a photograph of the local example. by Double Pen 1700-1900 One story, tow-rooms or one or two exterior end chimneys, side-gable roof Single Pen 1700-1900 One Story, One room Exterior End Chimney Hall and Parlor One or Two Exterior Chimneys Side-gableroof Center Hall 1750- 1930 One or Two Exterior Chimneys Side-Gable Roof One-story, two rooms of unequal size One-story, Two Rooms Flanking center Hall i1 Extended Hall and Parlor 1920-1945 One-story, Two Rooms Wide Three Rooms Deep Minimum Front-Gable or Hip Roof Shotgun 1870-1930 One-story Roof Gable-Front or Hip Interior Chimney 20 Washington, NC-H Historic District Design Guidelines Plan Types Victorian Cottage Cottage is One-story Square Form, Hip Roof Center Hall Flanked by Two Room Two Rooms Deep Two interior Chimneys Pyramidal Cottage 1910- 1930 One-story, square form Pyramidal Roof, Four Room, No Hall Exterior Chimney I-House 1800-1930 Two-story, One Room Deep Center Hall, Flanked by Two Rooms Exterior End or Interior Chimneys Gable- Ell 1870-1930 L-shaped Cross-Gabled Roof Interior Chimney Central Chimney Central Stair Bungalow 1920-1950 One-story, irregular floor plan Low-pitched roof with wide overhangs Interior chimney a Side Hall 1750-1920 Two-Story, Square Form Hallway on one side Two or more rooms deep Exterior chimney 21 Washington,t ,NC- Historic District Design Guidelines Architectural Styles and Types 1915-1930: Often mistaken as Colonial Revival the American eaves, exposed rafter ends, low hip roof, and four room American Foursquare- affiliated with the Prairie Style. Usually identified by a plain box shape with wide overhanging named. Clad in materials that are indigenous to where Foursquare is actually floor plan, the foursquare is aptly General characteristics: Simple floor plan Boxy, cubic shape itwas built, the simple form is popular in' Washington. Full width front porch with columnar supports and wide stairs Offset to two and a half stories Pyramidal, hipped rood, often wide eaves Large central dormer Incorporated design simple applications Large single light windows ini front, otherwise double hung elements from other contemporaneous styles, but usually in 22 Washington, NC- Historic District Design Guidelines 3.0 Changes to Existing Chapter Buildings 3.1 Exterior Walls Wall construction within the historic district has its own distinct characteristic and ise either frame or masonry with variations details. The majority of the commercial of each. Most residential structures are structures in the district have masonry frame while the majority of commercial walls including brick, concrete also block, a and institutional buildings are brick or stone, and stucco. There are stone. Exterior wall type is one of the number of masonry homes within bond most distinguishing including materials, patterns are found within the district such historic buildings and architectural detailing. as variations of Common, Flemish, and the characteristics of district. Several different brick form, color, residential English brick bonds, Architectural Both the downtown and on walls includes sections of the Washington historic district detailing have remained remarkably unchanged quoins, corbelling, with little original wall material being decorative stonework. replaced or covered with an unoriginal Engineered or Synthetic Siding masonry stringcourses, and treatment or artificial siding. While not found frequently in In Washington's residential sections, the Washington's historic district, a common predominant type of siding or sheathing is treatment of wood siding has been to exterior wooden sheathing found in the vinyl siding. Often this is done because district include shingles, flushboard the vinyi requires no painting or because (tongue-and-groove, and shiplap), drop the original wood siding may be wooden clapboards. Other types of cover the wall surface with aluminum or siding, and board and batten. individual type of exterior wall sheathing Each deteriorating. varden dolly bevel tongue & groove clapboard E rustic vee shiplap channel rustic board & batten 17 Washington, NC - Historic District Design Guidelines require less handful of Washington's downtown While this practice may number of reasons. buildings have this treatment today. maintenance, it is an inappropriate of synthetic siding materials to treatment for historic buildings for a Application structures, whether wood or Perhaps most historic in Washington's importantly, the application of engineered masonry, are prohibited or synthetic siding hides or obscures historic district. historic architectural detailing such as The proper maintenance of wood and corner boards, window casings, sills, and masonry surfaces is important in the other details. Sometimes, architectural interest of both durability and protection of the installation of engineered or synthetic guidelines are included in the materials elements are removed in order to facilitate the material itself. siding. This detailing as well as the profile section of this document. Maintenance of the original wood siding is what distinguishes the different types of architectural styles and gives the building Engineered or synthetic siding can also be quite damaging to a historic structure. Ito often covers deteriorating wood and hides water or insect damage. Wooden structures must be allowed to breathe in aluminum siding can cause moisture retention and continued deterioration. Finally, the application of engineered or synthetic siding to the structure itself damages historic materials and A few decades ago, covering a historic aluminum cladding was popular. Fortunately, this trend did not substantially Walls Guidelines its character. 3.1.1 Historic character-defining wall features should be retained and protected including clapboards, corner boards, cornices, quoins, corbelling and other architectural detailing. order for moisture to escape. Vinyl or 3.1.2 Original walls should be properly maintained and repaired when feature must be replaced due to excessive deterioration or damage, the new feature should match the original in size, profile, material, properly painted and maintained. original unpainted wall surfaces. 3.1.5 Iti is prohibited to cover or replace original wall surfaces with vinyl, aluminum, veneer or other synthetic siding, including chemical applications that may change the texture of the original siding. 3.1.6 Whenever synthetic siding already exists, it can be replaced with wood oran approved material. necessary. If an original wall architectural features. and texture. masonry commercial structure in 3.1.3 Wooden wall materials should be impact Washington, and in fact, only a 3.1.4 Paint should not be applied to Synthetic "egg crate" siding being removed to reveal historic façade. 18 Washington, NC- Historic District Design Guidelines 3.2 Materials Wood Wood is by far the most common architectural material found within the residential portions of the historic district. Wood is used for clapboard siding, shingles, windows, doors, architectural details such as cornices, corner boards, and brackets. It is also a commercial and institutional buildings particularly in windows, doors, storefront Ongoing maintenance of wooden material is imperative to ensure longevity of the historic structure. Improperly maintained wooden structures may exhibit warped boards, rotting wood,,missing architectural details, pest infestation and blistering, chipped, and peeling paint. Most of this deterioration is due to the damaging effects of water and therefore, the prevention of moisture infiltration to the material is of primary importance. Reference the appendix for further guidance on the maintenance of wood and most B, and material on 3.2.4 Keep roofs, gutters common secondary downspouts clean and maintained. Proper preparation should be done prior to painting wood surfaces Remove damaged paint down tot the next sound paint layer using gentle techniques such as hand scraping and sanding. Sandblasting and high-pressure water treatments can damage historic wooden materials and should be avoided. Heat guns and plates can be used if additional paint removal is necessary. Clean the surface thoroughly with soap and water to remove all dirt and grime. Prime any bare wood surfaces prior to painting. Apply a sound paint film using high quality paint. paneling, and cornices. including: siding Wood Guidelines 3.2.1 Preserve and protect character- defining wooden architectural for signs of water retention and damage, mildew, decay, and insect 3.2.3 Joints between wooden elements should be sealed with caulk or other sealant to prevent moisture from penetrating the wood. features. 3.2.2 Routinely inspect wooden features 3.2.5 Repair deteriorated wood by patching and splicing with a material of similar size, shape, and aluminum, vinyl, and veneer are prohibited on historic wooden infestations. texture. structures. Materials such as 19 Washington, NC - Historic District Design Guidelines siding Masonry Guidelines 3.2.6 Avoid replacing clapboard with a different width or profile 3.2.8 Preserve and protect character- particularly if the later siding has historical significance. defining masonry architectural features including corbelling, cornices, sills, quoins, foundations features for cracks, loose bricks, and signs of weather damage paying particular attention to bricks and window frames in order to prevent water penetration. be repaired rather than replaced using materials that match the original in size, texture, color, and overall appearance. materials are prohibited on historic structures for the wholesale covering of a structure. 3.2.7 It's preferable to remove vegetation as it may be damaging to the exterior of the building and walls. 3.2.9 Routinely inspect masonry Masonry Various types of masonry construction are found in the district including brick, stone, downtown commercial area are primarily of brick construction while there are also several examples of brick residential construction contributes to a building's historic character in its texture, color, size and scale, and detailing. architectural detailing includes subtle elements like variations in bond patterns to more prominent detailing like corbelling, brick cornices, quoins, etc. mortar joints. stucco, and concrete. Buildings in the 3.2.10 Apply caulk to the joints between structures. Just like with wood, masonry 3.2.11 Deteriorated masonry units should This Synthetic 3.2.12 Do not apply paint to masonry surfaces that were historically not painted. 3.2.13 Removal of paint from a masonry structure is encouraged when the underlying masonry units are character defining and are in good condition, and only if safe and proper paint removal procedures are used resulting in no damage maintained in Masonry must be property to the masonry. order to prevent deterioration. Typical deteriorated mortar joints, broken or chipped bricks, and loose bricks. Much of this deterioration is due to the effects of weather as well as improper maintenance masonry maintenance issues include 3.2.14 When cleaning is necessary, proper techniques should be used. Use the gentlest means possible including low-pressure washing with detergent and natural soft bristle brushes. Test the cleaning method on a and cleaning. 20 Washington, NC-H Historic District Design Guidelines small area first because older Metal brick can be damaged by even low-pressure washing metals are found Architectural frequently in the historic district on both residential Use caution when utilizing and non-residential construction. Cast chemical cleaners. Test a small iron columns, metal roofs, and wrought area first to determine that no iron details are typical metal treatments in damaging effects will occur. Washington and are important character- Run-off from chemical cleaning defining elements of historic architecture. must be controlled and Common maintenance and deterioration authorized by the City of issues include corrosion, rust, and peeling Washington prior to the paint. Corrosion and rust are particularly Do not use sandblasting or deterioration of metal as long as it is cleaning process. problematic as they will continue to cause high-pressure water blasting to exposed. clean historic masonry. 3.2.15 When repair to mortar joints is needed due to cracks, missing bricks, use proper techniques for Remove deteriorated mortar by hand raking rather than. using than can damage the brick Match the original texture, historic mortar joints stronger Repointing than the original, such as Portland cement, can brick to crack, break or spall. In repointing mortar joints, mortar of appropriate PSI should be used. Reference the National Parks Service's Preservation Briefs to learn more about the Metal Guidelines and protect character- and crumbling mortar, and loose 3.2.14 Preserve defining metal features including cast iron columns, metal roofs, gutters, architectural details, fences, gates, and hardware. for peeling paint, rust. repointing. inspect metal features electric saws and hammers 3.2.15 Routinely corrosion, and color, width, and profile of the 3.2.16 Deteriorating architectural metal should be repaired rather than replaced. Should the level of deterioration warrant replacement, the element shall match the in design, color, detail, original and material. Refer to 3.4 for with mortar that is cause roofing guidelines 3.2.17 Paint historic architectural materials in the appropriate Remove all loose paint and corrosion prior to repainting Apply a rust-inhibiting primer coat after cleaning manner: masonry approaches maintenance 21 Washington, NC-Historic District Design Guidelines Apply a sound paint film using structure, it is certainly an important character-defining element of the historic building. The most common maintenance high quality paint 3.2.18 Cleaning of architectural metals issue with a foundation is moisture should be done in the appropriate retention as a result of poor drainage and manner: HA Use the gentlest means possible such as detergent and soft bristled brushes on soft metals such as pressed tin, aluminum, and copper. Avoid using sandblasting or high- pressure washing on these metals. Some chemical and appropriate for softer metals. Stronger metals such as thermal methods are cast lack of ventilation of the building's crawl Brick foundations also can have and wrought iron can be space. loose or cracked brick and deterioration of cleaned with mechanical mortar joints due to the settling of the methods such as low-pressure, structure over the years. Do not remove the protective result in foundation damage. Vegetation dry grit blasting. growing too close to the building can also 3.2.19 patina coating of metals such To learn more about the foundations and as copper and bronze. to learn more about living below base flood elevation in the historic district, contact the State Historic Preservation 3.3 Foundations Office at: Most buildings within the historic district State Historic Preservation Office are supported by continuous foundations 117 West Fifth Street or by brick piers, often with panels or Greenville NC 27858 lattice filling the spaces between piers. ntp/hwww-hponczor crawl spaces, there are a few instances of Phone: (252)830-6580 While most of the foundations create historic buildings with basements, particularly in the downtown area. Although the foundation is not the. most prominent architectural feature of a 22 Washington, NC-Historic District Design Guidelines