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.    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Shingle 30 YR Architectural Color to be selected Vaulted Ceiling in the Living Room Carriage Style Garage Door Hardwood Flooring in Living Room Ceramic Tile for Bathroom Flooring One Piece 4' Shower Unit  Scale 3/16", Date: 9-12- A1  Floor Plan    Front Elevation  Scale 1/4"= Date: 9-12-  Rear Elevation    Left Side Elevation  Scale: Date: 9-12-  D0  Right Side Elevation    Door Designs  JUL  Solid Top Sections Solidt tops sections in rectangular, square and arch designs provider more design options to complement new home styles.  Design 11  Design12 Design 13  Design21  Design22  Faux Top Sections "Faux" tops sections createt thel illusion ofa window by usingas solid dark grays steel background with arch, square andr rectangular grille overlays. Provides added security while creating the appearance ofar real window.  Design31  Design 36  Alldoord designss shownw withasolidTOPH Design; additionalt tops sections ares shown below.  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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  <POL.IO A C CLK--of.TIV vt;H-r 1-fAfLIFAC.U 7  ofZ  BRICK LATTICE  LA1Tice M4F!  WEL rou-DATIOI- PIBRS  AffYZ.oPIZ-AIF?.  23    Washington, NC-H Historic District Design Guidelines  should be installed only in non- character defining elevations. New openings should not be installed if they will damage the historic  Foundation Guidelines  3.3.1 Retain and preserve historic foundations including their design, texture, color, and materials. Character-defining features of retained and preserved including vents, grills, panels, piers, lattice, porch steps, basement windows and door openings.  structure.  historic foundations should be 3.3.6 Underpinning shall consist of bricks  and joint tooling that match the piers as closely as possible. Non- structural underpinning may consist of a single course of bricks, lattice brick walls, or even treated wooden lattice. If openings between brick piers are to be filled in, they should be done with similar materiais or lattice. The infill area should be recessed and clearly differentiated from the original piers 3.3.7 Structural underpinning should be a veneer wall of brick covering a concrete block wall. This thickness may meet the requirements for a foundation wall. Brick lattice may also be used as a veneer to cover the concrete block.  3.3.2 If a historic foundation must be repaired or replaced, match the original in size, shape, texture, color, and material. foundations by: Cleaning, repointing according guidelines crawi space  3.3.3 Protect and maintain masonry  repairing, & foundations to masonry  minimum  Keeping vents open to insure adequate ventilation of the foundation to drain water away  Grading the site around the 3.4 Windows and Doors from the building. Install drains Window and door openings are an near the foundation if important architectural feature of a historic Removing vegetation that may functional. There is a wide variety of cause structural damage to the window designs in the historic district  necessary. building's  building that is both aesthetic and based on the style and period of the  foundation.  structure itself.  Most windows in the  3.3.4 Paint should not be applied to district are double-hung wooden units with previously unpainted masonry a variety of pane configurations. Since applied to previously painted of a building's architectural style and surfaces, it should be done in a period, some modern treatments have color that closely matches the compromised the character of the historic 3.3.5 New foundation openings including obscure architectural details of a window vents or mechanical installations surround. Also, many double hung, multi-  foundations.  If paint is to be historic window treatments are indicative  existing masonry material.  building. For example, vinyl or substitute siding applied to a home can often  24    Washington, NC-Historic District Design Guidelines  with  3.4.3 All historic wooden windows on the primary façade those visible from public right of way must be maintained. Windows on the secondary facades may be replaced using alternative materials. 3.4.4 If replacement of a window or door unit is necessary, the new unit shouid match the original in size, scale, detail, pane and/or panel configurations. 3.4.5 Replacement of a multi-light window with a single-pane sash or replacing multi-sash windows with only one sash is prohibited. 3.4.6 Install shutters on a historic structure only if the building would have originally had shutter assemblies. shutters should be made of wood and should have the appearance of being functional and proportional to the window. 3.4.7 Vinyl shutters are prohibited on historic homes. 3.4.8 Historic windows and doors should be properly maintained and protected by: Maintaining caulking and weather stripping to ensure the unit is weather tight and to improve thermal efficiency 3.4.9 Only metal storm windows with painted or baked enamel finishes are acceptable. They should be installed properly and should not allow moisture to accumulate. They should not be installed in a manner which would obscure or damage the existing window and frame.  paned windows have been replaced dramatically changing Doors the district also come in an assortment of shapes, sizes, and designs. Like windows, some original doors have been replaced by stock units that are conspicuously modern and quite different from the architectural  and  single sash units, the look of the in  single pane, historic structure.  style of the structure. Head jamb Sashl lock. Toprall Bottomrail Stile - Muntin- - Pane Stool  Interior casing  a Sidej jamb Upper sash  Lower sash Exteriors sil  e  New  Aphon  Windows & Doors Guidelines  3.4.1 Retain and preserve historic windows and doors. elements associated with historic windows and doors shall be retained and preserved including frames, trim, sashes, muntins, glass, lintels, shutters, 3.4.2 Windows and doors should be repaired when necessary by splicing or patching only the deteriorated section to match  All  and hardware.  the original.  25    Washington, NC - Historic District Design Guidelines  3.4.9 Storm doors shall be full view 3.4.14 Replacing or covering window or  glass doors and constructed of wood. If metal doors must be used, they should be full view and have a baked enamel finish to match the structure's trim color. 3.4.10 Replacing transparent windows or doors with tinted or frosted glass 3.4.11 Introduction of new window and door openings into the principal elevations of a structure is not recommended. If permitted, new openings should be proportionally the same as existing openings and should have matching sash, glass, sills, frames, casings, and 3.4.12 Sash, window panes, muntins, and rails shall not be replaced with size, configuration, and reflective qualities or alter the relationship between window and wall.  door openings with plywood is temporary boarded-up windows & doors which will remain in place for more than thirty (30) days must be painted with a neutral color.  strongly  discouraged.  All  is prohibited.  muntin patterns.  those that are incompatible in 3.4.15 Canvas awnings can be installed  over windows and doors if they Awnings should fit within the frame of the window and be installed in a manner that does not obscure or hide any historic  are historically  appropriate.  materials. details.  See 4.5 for further  3.4.16 Retain and preserve energy efficient features such as transom windows, awnings, shutters, skylights, and porches. prohibited.  Historically accurate canvas awnings are window or door openings is  appropriate  3.4.13 Permanently filling in existing 3.4.17 Prefabricated snap-in muntins are  prohibited.  26    Washington, NC - Historic District Design Guidelines  3.5 Roofs  There is a variety of historic roof configurations in the residential portions of the district including primarily gable and hip, but also gambrel, and mansard. Most roofs in the downtown are flat or slightly pitched roofs hidden behind masonry parapet walls. Important roof elements commonly found in the district include chimneys, turrets, and cupolas. Almost as important to the historic character of the building as the roof's overall form, is the historic roofing material. Slate, clay tile, metal, and asphalt shingles are scattered throughout the historic district. The most important maintenance issue with historic roofs is ensuring that they are watertight and properly ventilated.  Steeply pitched gable roof and dormers  Roof Guidelines  3.5.1 Retain and preserve historic roofs and roofing materials including its overall design, shape, pitch, and 3.5.2 Character-detining elements of historic roofs should be retained and preserved including dormer cupolas, and parapet walls. Eave overhangs, moldings and trim, and soffit boards should also be retained and preserved. 3.5.3 Roofs on historic structures are often characterized by their historic material including clay tiles, slate or wood shingles, and metal., These materials should be retained and preserved, whenever economically  line.  Front gable roof  windows,  chimneys,  turrets,  Gambrel Roof  feasible.  27    Washington, NC - Historic District Design Guidelines  For flat roofs in downtown, it is important to insure that they are properly drained and watertight. 3.5.7 Roof ventilators and other mechanical items shall be installed on rear slopes or other locations not easily visible from the public downtown should be placed away from the primary elevation or hidden behind parapet walls.  right-of-way.  Roof additions in  Metal and slate roofs are commonly found  in the district  / 2u  3.5.4 The use of white or very light colored shingles is strongly 3.5.5 Changing the historic character of the building by adding roof elements that are not historically accurate such as dormer windows, vents, or skylights is prohibited. 3.5.6 Protect and maintain historic roofs in an appropriate manner:  discouraged.  Ensure the roof is weather tight by repairing leaks and 3.5.8 deteriorated metal flashing. Routinely clean gutters and ventilated to prevent moisture retention and condensation as well as insect infestation. Roofing material should be adequately anchored to protect against wind and weather Protect a roof from vegetation that may potentially damage the  Built-in removed.  that are important to  gutters the architecture of the should be repaired rather than historically were not painted is 3.5.10 The installation of new gutters and downspouts is appropriate and should be done in a manner that does not damage any architectural  structure  downspouts.  Roofs should be properly 3.5.9 Painting roofing materials that  prohibited.  damage. roof.  features.  28    Washington, NC- Historic District Design Guidelines  3.6 Porches and Entryways  indicative of the structure's architectural style and period. In Washington's historic district, there is an abundance of Victorian architecture and, in turn, ornate front porches with intricate balustrades and sawn brackets. Iti is important that these primary significant features be retained,  preserved, reconstructed.  and  if  necessary,  S  Porches and Entryway Guidelines 3.6.1 Entryways and porches are elements of a historic structure and should be retained and preserved. Important elements include steps, columns, balustrades, doors, railings, brackets, roofs, cornices  important  character-defining  and entablatures.  3.6.2 If replacement of a porch element is necessary, replace only the deteriorated or missing detail with new materials that match the design of the original as closely as 3.6.3 Protect and maintain historic porches and entrances in Periodically clean wooden surfaces, remove rust from metal, and keep a sound paint  possible.  appropriate ways:  Entrances and porches are the focal point of an historic building. Porches were historically a center of activity in a design of a building's entryway is  residential structure.  The  29    Washington, NC-H Historic District Design Guidelines  film on all painted porch Ensure that water effectively runs off of floors and steps. Replace rotted floor boards or other porch materials  Landscaping is encouraged around  surfaces.  porches and ramps  Ba  3.6.4 Reconstruction of missing or extensively deteriorated porches is porches shall be based on documentary evidence. adequate documentation is not available, a new design is the style and period of the building. 3.6.5 It is prohibited to enclose porches on primary elevations. Porches on rear elevations not seen from the public right-of-way may be screened or enclosed only if the work is designed sO that it can be installed or removed without damage to the historic structure. 3.6.6 Repairs to porches using materials incompatible with the original materials are not allowed. For example, metal supports shall not be used as substitutes for wood columns, plywood shall not be substituted for beaded board ceilings, and concrete shall not be used as a substitute for tongue- and-groove wood flooring. 3.6.7 The installation of temporary features to aid the handicapped and disabled is recommended if the features are added to a non- character defining elevation of a structure and designed so that it can be installed or removed. without damage to the historic structure.  encouraged.  Reconstructed  ER)  If  Handicapped access accommodated in an appropriate manner. primary elevation is prohibited.  can be  appropriate if it is compatible with 3.6.8 Introducing new entrances on a  30    Washington, NC-H Historic District Design Guidelines  3.7.2 Retain and preserve historic materials including wood, stone, architectural metal, and cast iron. 3.7.3 Follow the guidelines outlined in the materials section in order to protect and maintain historic storefront materials such as wood, masonry, and architectural metals. 3.7.4 If replacement of a deteriorated storefront or storefront feature is necessary, replace only the deteriorated element to match the original in size, scale, proportion, material, texture and detail.  3.7 Storefronts  EA  T  E  The storefront is the most important character-defining element of a functionally. Historic, turn of the century storefronts in Washington had large display windows above wooden or masonry bulkheads with transom windows above. They also typically had recessed entryways in the center of the façade flanked by the display windows.  commercial façade both aesthetically and 3.7.5 If reconstructing a historic  storefront, base the design on  historic evidence, documentation, elements proportions,  research, and if including  physical photographic available. overall fenestration,  Recreate the original architectural dimensions, and orientation.  ORDEAsI  Reconstructed storefront based on original design  Storefront Guidelines  3.7.1 Retain and preserve commercial storefronts and storefront details that contribute to the historic character of the building including entryways, doors, transoms, corner posts, columns, and other  display  windows,  recessed  decorative features.  31    Washington, NC - Historic District Design Guidelines  most communities of its size, particularly on the west side of the historic district  3.7.6 Altering the entrance, including its where several warehouses have been location, through a significant converted into residential uses. storefront is not permitted. that it The detailing on upper façades can be appears as an office or residential quite materials, brick corbelling, ornate cornices use other than commercial shall or parapet walls. There is also a wide  Changing a storefront sO not be allowed.  elaborate with variations in  variety of window types and  configurations.  DEMILLE  Reconstructing storefronts for new uses is the historic or architectural character of the building, such as mirrored glass, shall not be  not allowed.  3.7.7 Using materials which detract from Upper façade detailing on DeMille Building  allowed.  Upper Façade Guidelines  3.8.1 Retain and preserve historic façades and their architectural features such as brick corbelling, brick and stone string courses, quoins, stone and tile coping, cornices, and other façade  3.8 Upper Façades  Upper façades on a historic commercial building are quite different in their designed to have a commercial function on the first level, and an office or residential function on the upper floors. While not often used that way today, a to bring a residential function back into a city's historic core. This practice is more prevalent in downtown Washington than  elements.  function,  and therefore design.  Commercial buildings were originally 3.8.2 Retain and preserve historic  materials whenever possible including wood, stone, architectural metal, and cast iron.  growing trend in downtown revitalization is 3.8.31t is prohibited to cover  architectural details or entire façades with non-historic materials or treatments. Whenever possible,  32    Washington, NC-H Historic District Design Guidelines  remove metal cladding or other non-historic coverings from historic  façades.  Inappropriate upper façade treatment 3.8.4 If replacement of an upper façade feature is necessary, replace the deteriorated element with a new the original in size, scale, design, proportion, detail, and material, if  Itis not appropriate to brick-in original window and door openings. that are located on rear or non- character-defining elevations may be repaired, or replaced with vinyl- clad windows that match the originals in design, size, proportions and detail.  element and design that matches 3.8.7 Original windows on upper floors  possible.  3.8.5 Using materials which detract from the historic or architectural character of the building, such as mirrored glass, shall not be 3.8.6 Original windows in upper façades shall not be bricked- in.  3.8.8 Original windows on the upper floors must not be covered with plywood. Ifiti is necessary to install temporary plywood over windows, there will be a 90 day limit tot the installation. At the end of 90 days, new windows must be installed or approval  allowed.  for  an  extension  received.  33    Washington, NC-H Historic District Design Guidelines  mechanical equipment shall be placed in inconspicuous locations such as the roof or screened from  3.9 Rear Elevations  Rear elevations on historic commercial their utilitarian function. These elevations, with rear entrances to shops, offices, and residential spaces, still foster a great deal  public view.  buildings are of simple design reflecting 3.9.4 Residential features such as  window boxes, window air conditioning units, etc, should be located on rear or side elevations and should be appropriate to the style of the historic structure. Small satellite dishes or television preferably being located on  ofa activity.  Rear Elevation Guidelines  antennas inconspicuous rooftops.  should be as as possible,  3.9.1 Retain and preserve historic side and rear elevations and their architectural features.  3.9.2 Historic structures which are adjacent to rear parking areas or encouraged to utilize rear entrances allowing public and private access. If the rear entrance is public, awnings and other exterior features should be more subdued than those of the primary  public  rights-of-way  are  elevation.  Pihn  Residential features such as this fire escape should be located on rear  elevations  Businesses are encouraged to have public 3.9.3 Whenever a rear elevation faces a public right of way or parking facilities, particularly on the waterfront, unnecessary utility lines and equipment shall be removed, whenever possible. New utility and  rear entrances.  34    Washington, NC- Historic District Design Guidelines  3.10 Architectural Details  Architectural Details Guidelines 3.10.1 Original architectural components and details shall be retained whenever possible.  3.10.2 When architectural components  details must be new components or details shall match the historic elements as closely as possible in style, proportion, and material.  the  m  m  and  replaced,  3.10.3 Architectural components and details that are not appropriate to the historic character of the structure shall not be added. New features should not be added unless there is physical or other evidence that they historically 3.10.4 Historic architectural components shall not be replaced with materials, such as plywood, vinyl, and aluminum that would not have been used in the original  Architectural detailing on the Municipal building.  existed.  construction. siding.  3.10.5 Architectural details shall not be covered or obscured by artificial  Turned balusters on residential porch Historic structures are often defined by their architectural ornamentation. On residential structures, eaves, brackets, columns, balusters, door &window casings, and other details such as molding, trim and clapboards all contribute significantly to the historic character of the building. Commercial buildings have cornices, friezes, columns, brick corbelling, string courses, quoins, columns, pilasters and other features that also enhance the architectural character  detailing  and  Vinyl siding often obscures detailing such as the relationship of this window  of this building type.  surround to the wall.  35    Washington, NC - Historic District Design Guidelines  architectural detail of the structure. Ona Victorian structure for instance, paint schemes often include a number of different colors that are intended to highlight the intricate woodwork and detail  3.11 Paint  of the building.  Victorian paint schemes are often highly detailed.  The Historic Preservation Commission in Washington does not review paint or paint color. Therefore, a property owner obtain a Certificate of Appropriateness prior to painting his or her building. The guidelines for paint presented in this the proper methods to apply and maintain paint on a historic structure. Paint serves two primary purposes on a detail to the building, and to preserve and protect wood and some metal surfaces. Masonry surfaces were historically left unpainted while some metal surfaces such as copper or bronze were left Paint color and its application are non permanent changes to a structure that often reflect personal taste. provides a level of visual detail on a structure much to the same degree as an architectural component like a cornice or porch. The body of a building is typically painted a lighter color than the trim and other detailing, thus accentuating the  Paint Guidelines  within the historic district does not need to 3.11.1 Using high-quality paint, apply a  sound paint film to surfaces that were historically painted.  document are included only as a guide to 3.11.2 Follow preparation and application  guidelines in previous sections on wood, metal, and masonry  materials.  historic structure: to provide character and 3.11.3 Select paint schemes that  enhance the architectural style and period of the historic structure. The-Planning Oflice can provider propery owners with bietoriccotor palettes.  uncoated as well.  3.11.4 Painting architectural features such as trim, brackets, corer boards and moldings a different color than the body of the structure will accentuate these architectural details. *Refer Rehabilitation.  It also  to  Standards  for  36    Washington, NC-H Historic District Design Guidelines  Original outbuildings such as barns, sheds, and garages, have often gained historic significance in their own right due to their construction method, architectural style, and period. In fact, many of these structures still survive in the district and are still being used as they were originally characteristics and style similar to the primary structure with which they are associated. They are more utilitarian in nature, and are usually situated in rear  intended. outbuildings  Many of these historic  have  architectural  Variation in paint color can accentuate 3.11.5 When applying paint to a historic building, care must be given not to conceal any architectural details or texture of the underlying 3.11.6 "Liquid vinyl" treatments are prohibited on historic structures. 3.11.7 Masonry surfaces were historically  adjacent to alleyways.  architectural details.  yards  Outbuildings and Accessory Structures Guidelines  material.  3.12.1 The same criteria related to the use of materials for new construction apply to outbuildings and accessory structures. See  Section 5.0.  unpainted.  Paint previously 3.12.2 Retain and preserve original  painted masonry material in colors that reflect the underlying material.  outbuildings which have gained historic significance on their own. 3.12.3 Architectural elements of historic outbuildings such as roofs, siding, material, windows and should be retained and  3.12 Outbuildings and Accessory Structures  doors, character-deftining preserved.  foundations,  and detailing  3.12.4 If replacement of an element on a  historic outbuilding is necessary, replace only the deteriorated portion to match the original in material, size, proportion, texture  and detailing.  37    Washington, NC- Historic District Design Guidelines  3.12.8 Prefabricated wooden accessory  structures  that are not  architecturally similar to the primary structure are allowed only if screened from view from Prefabricated metal storage buildings are not acceptable.  any  existing  right-of-way.  3.13 Safety and Accessibility  3.12.5 Designs for new outbuildings and  accessory structures architectural should Due to the fact that historic structures structures as well as examples of accessibility codes were developed, they similar structure within the normally don't meet modern safety and  complement the of the style and period district.  were constructed before life safety and accessibility standards as required by local building and fire codes. trigger these codes and therefore, facilities for safety and accessibility must be incorporated into the project. North Carolina State Building Code and federal requirements related to the Americans with Disabilities Act provide certain flexibility concerning historic structures. Contact the Building Inspector's office for complete details regarding these matters. While these building codes often result in substantial changes to a historic property, the installation of accessibility and life safety features can usually be done in a manner that does not compromise the historic character of the structure.  primary  Some  3.12.6 New outbuildings should be renovations to historic structures can  located in rear yards if possible.  3.12.7 New outbuildings should be  proportionally the same in size and height to the primary structure as is seen in the primary and secondary structures  relationship in the district.  between  other  38    Washington, NC - Historic District Design Guidelines  fire escapes should be located in  existing openings.  Fire escape and access accommodated on rear  elevation.  Safetyand Accessibility Guidelines 3.13.1 When projects must include the addition of health and safety  3.14  Mechanical and  Communication Systems  features, use whatever means Installation, rehabilitation, or replacement possible to minimize visual impact, of mechanical systems should be planned and protect the historic character to minimize changes to the appearance of of the structure, and its character- a structure. Building systems include  defining details.  mechanical and electrical equipment, distributions lines; plumbing pipes and  3.13.2 Health and safety features vents; and communication systems, such  including fire escapes and access as  telephone  and  television.  ramps shall be designed so there Conformance with local building codes is minimal visual impact to the and utility company standards and historic structure. If possible, they practices is required for the installation, should be located on rear upgrading, or replacement of building  elevations where they are not systems. visible from the public right-of-  way.  Communication systems such as television antennae, satellite dishes, and  3.13.3 Health and safety features that are cellular phone towers can dramatically visible from the public right-of-way affect the character of the historic shall be constructed sO that the environment. Care must be given sO that scale, materials, and details are the installation of these systems minimize compatible with the historic their visual and physical impact to the  structure.  historic district.  3.13.4 Fire escapes and access ramps shall be constructed in such a way that they can be removed with minimum damage to the historic structure. If feasible, new doors for  39    Washington, NC-Historic District Design Guidelines  Mechanical and Communication Systems Guidelines 3.14.1 Some  chance of deterioration of historic  materials.  historic  mechanical 3.14.6 When installing window air-  systems such as plumbing, early lighting fixtures, and vents are important architectural features and should be retained and preserved whenever possible. 3.14.2 New mechanical systems shall be installed in areas and spaces that will require the least possible alteration to the plan, materials, and appearance of a building. 3.14.3 Mechanical systems including utility meters and heating and air- conditioning equipment shall be located at the rear of a structure if feasible. Mechanical equipment which can be seen from the street must be screened with shrubbery or appropriate fencing.  conditioning units, place them in windows on the rear elevations not easily seen from a public right-of-way. Install them in such a manner that there is no damage to the existing window  sill and sashes.  Window air-conditioning units should be located on rear elevations. lines and ductwork shall be located inside buildings. Exterior mechanical supply lines and ductwork shall be disguised by architectural elements compatible with the character of the building and shall be located as inconspicuously as possible. collectors cannot be visible from  3.14.7 If feasible, mechanical supply  Mechanical systems should be 3.14.8 Plumbing vents and solar  screened from view.  the street.  3.14.4 Mechanical systems on historic  commercial structures shall be screened from public rear elevations or behind parapet walls on the roof. 3.14.5 Install new air-conditioning units so that excessive moisture does not accumulate and increase the  view on  3.14.9 Attaching exterior electrical,  telephone, television, etc. cables to the principal elevations of the buildings is not permitted.  40    Washington, NC - Historic District Design Guidelines  3.14.10 Locate television antennas and Alterations that diminish or conceal  satellite dishes on rear elevations character-defining  features  are  where they are not easily seen discouraged. Construction of a rooftop  from a public right-of-way.  addition to a building sO that the historic appearance of the building is radically  3.14.11 Stealth techniques for the changed will not be permitted.  installation of cellular phone  systems shall be used whenever All proposed rooftop construction will be possible. Locating cellular units reviewed by the Historic Preservation on roofs in the commercial Commission for its overall visibility from all district, in church steeples, or on viewpoints. In general, a successful existing communication towers is rooftop addition, when held away from the preferable to the construction of a building's perimeter, will fit in design and  new tower.  scale with its surrounding buildings. Scale and design are addressed in this The removal of historic materials or alteration of architectural features and spaces that characterize a property shall be differentiated from the old and shall be  document.  3.15 Rooftop Additions andlor Alterations Nationwide, rooftop  additions have be avoided. The rooftop addition should  of  become a very popular way adding compatible with the massing, size, scale,  additional space and increasing the areas. These amenities are attracting residents to move back in to the upper floors of restored buildings, therefore Policy: contributing to the revitalization of historic  footage and floor area ratio on and architectural features. Massing, size,  square existing buildings  in historic downtown scale, and architectural features are also  addressed in this document.  downtowns.  In general, the Historic Preservation Commission will review applications for  However, it is important that the historic rooftop additions and/or alterations on a elevations are visually prominent from The approval of a rooftop addition and/or higher elevations, and waterfront roof- alteration on any one building or a scapes are highly visible from the previously approved application for a waterfront and its approaching corridors. rooftop addition and/or alteration shall not Therefore, it is equally important that be considered as precedents or construed rooftop additions, when allowed, to mean that new proposals will contribute to the character of the area and automatically be approved. building and the street scene to which The extent of an addition and/or alteration  integrity of these structures and areas be case-by-case basis.  maintained.  Roof-scapes at lower  respect the design and context of the  they are added.  on buildings two stories or less will have to be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.  41    Washington, NC- Historic District Design Guidelines  A rooftop addition and/or alteration shall the architecture of the existing building or the surrounding historic district, streetscape, or adjacent structures. When rooftop additions are proposed for buildings which are adjacent to empty but potentially buildable lots, the proposal shall be evaluated on a case-by-case basis as if no building will ever be built on  when the  not call attention to itself, nor detract from 3.15.4Be permitted only  designs of such additions reflect the basic design, color, texture, and fenestration of the original and/or alteration shall be as inconspicuous as possible when viewed from the street. It must be designed and constructed with compatible materials and detail with the main building.  building.  The rooftop addition  the buildable lot.  Rooftop additions and/or alterations shall 3.15.5 Be constructed sO that there is the  comply with existing zoning, and may not be eligible for the granting of a variance for height limits or floor area ratios. Rooftop Additions and/or Alterations 3.15.1 Be limited to a maximum of 75% of the roof area, excluding the 3.15.20n contributing structures, be an average exterior height not to exceed the height of a single story of said structure, excluding components, such as elevator mechanical equipment, and HVAC equipment shall fall within the single story, 75% footprint. Additions to non-contributing structures seeking more than one story and exceeding the 75% footprint will be considered on a 3.15.3 Be permitted only on buildings with existing parapets in excess of 18" and on existing roofs which have less than a 3in 12 pitch.  least possible loss of historic fabric. Also, it is vital that character defining features of the history building are not obscured, Additionally, the proposed addition and associated construction should not alter the historic fenestration.  damaged,  or  destroyed.  Guidelines  parapet.  Submittal Requirements:  limited to one story in height, with 3.15.6 Dimensioned elevations and plans  showing the proposed rooftop addition on the existing building.  exceptions for code-required 3.15.7 Sight-line  studies, or  either drawings,  photographs  overrides.  Elevator equipment,  illustrating the massing of the addition and visibility from 100 feet on public rights-of-way in all directions, and showing not only the impact on the subject heading, but also on the adjacent buildings and the historic district as a whole. 3.15.8A complete and detailed list of all materials to be used in the  case-by-case basis.  construction.  from the highest point of the roof 3.15.9 A list of all existing materials in the  original building which will be lost in  the construction.  42    Washington, NC- Historic District Design Guidelines  3.15.10AIl buildings utilizing the state grant fund, federal historic tax credits, and/or state and federal environmental review must submit their designs for review to the State Historic Preservation Office, and then must have their approvals prior to submitting for a Certificate of Appropriateness to the local Historic Preservation Commission. Ina addition, the applicant must have approval from the US Department  oft the Interior.  Turned balusters on residential porch  43    Washington, NC - Historic District Design Guidelines  Chapter 4.0  Streetscape and Site  Design  The streetscape and overall setting defines an historic district just as much as the architecture it contains. commercial and residential areas are clearly differentiated from their suburban counterparts with their narrow tree-lined streets organized in a grid pattern, mature trees on residential lots, and fencing or landscaping that characterizes a more environment. Other elements such as shaded sidewalks on a residential street or benches in downtown encourage activity and contribute greatly to the overall livability of a neighborhood. Itis neighborhoods are often planned in a manner that mimics the amenities found in our historic areas. Landscape and site design should continue to enhance the district and complement its historic  Landscaping Guidelines  Older 4.1.1 Retain and preserve significant and  character-defining whenever possible.  vegetation  including mature trees, hedges, shrubs, and ground cover  intimate and  pedestrian  friendly  no  surprise  that  contemporary  Significant landscape features define the district similar to historic architecture 4.1.2 Historic site features, such as walkways, walls, formal and informal gardens, fountains, and trellises should be retained. not block views of historic structures and shall be well maintained and pruned regularly. 4.1.4 In adding new landscaping, native  architecture.  4.1 Landscaping  The landscape of the district is often as historically significant as the structures areas. While a building can be renovated or restored, vegetation cannot. Therefore, itis critical that mature and historic trees contributing to the character of the district be preserved and maintained. New vegetation should be sensitive to the existing character of the district as well. Care should be given to incorporate new landscaping that is appropriate in size,  themselves, particularly in the residential 4.1.3 Trees and other vegetation shall  and  commonly  occurring  vegetation is recommended. New plant materials shall be appropriate in species and scale to existing plant materials in the immediate  scale, and species.  vicinity.  44    Washington, NC - Historic District Design Guidelines  4.1.5 Shrubbery planted along building 4.2.1 If a diseased, storm damaged or  edges and property lines shall have ar mature height of less than six (6) 4.1.6 Trees, shrubs and fencing shall be used to screen service areas, garbage enclosures and, whenever possible, parking areas.  safety hazard tree is removed, it should be replaced by a suitable species, as designated in an approved landscaping plan, within sixty (60) days from time of Those preferring to not replace a tree on their personal property can make a $50 donation as a Fee in Lieu of to the Washington Area Historic Foundation. This tax- deductible contribution will be applied to the "Tree Canopy Releaf Department to learn more about this process: 252.975.9383.  feet.  removal.  Fund".  Contact the Planning  Attractive landscaping can be used to soften the impact of mechanical installations such as this power meter.  4.2 Lighting  Lighting in the historic district should be planned in such a way that provides new adequate safety but does not overly  4.1.7 When  undertaking  construction, trees with a diameter illuminate the district. Fixture design, in of six (6) inches or greater shall be particular, should be appropriate to the  preserved or a certificate of building and district.  appropriateness for its removal must be presented to the HPC. 4.1.8 A Certificate of Appropriateness is required for the removal of live trees with a diameter of six (6) significant trees should only be done if it has disease or storm damage, or is a safety hazard to  inches or greater.  Removal of  historic structures.  Waterfront light fixtures  45    Washington, NC - Historic District Design Guidelines  Lighting Guidelines 4.2.4 Existing or new lighting shall not  adversely affect or spill over into neighboring properties. low height light poles in most locations. 4.2.6 Utility lines, including electricity to lighting fixtures, should be buried whenever possible.  4.2.1 The design of lighting fixtures and poles shall be compatible in size, scale, material and brightness with 4.2.5 A the structure, landscape; and neighborhood setting.  is recommended for  4.2.7 Low height, low brightness landscape lights are allowed as long as they don't detract from the structure or historic landscape. 4.2.8 Standard utility company security lights on utility poles are prohibited for area lighting in the historic districts. Use fixture designs that are appropriate to the structure  and district.  4.2.2 Lighting fixtures and pole design used in conjunction with commercial property located in the B1-H Historic District shall use the North Yorkshire, 4" diameter, 12- foot pole with Utility Granville  Luminare.  4.2.9 In commercial areas or in public rights-of way, use appropriate style and intensity of lighting that provides a safe environment for pedestrians while not adversely affecting the district. 4.2.10 Lighting in parking lots should be directional and not spill over into adjacent properties.  4.2.3 Use understated techniques and light sources to highlight a building's architecture.  4.2.11 If a lighting fixture must be attached to an historic structure, it  46    Washington, NC - Historic District Design Guidelines  should be done in a manner that Parking Guidelines  does not damage the structure or be removed if necessary.  and  any architectural feature and can 4.3.1 Parking lots, driveways  sidewalks shall comply with City Code requirements for size and landscaping elements as well as site grading. Refer to Article XVII- Parking of the Zoning Ordinance 4.3.2 On-site parking within commercial areas shall be to the side or rear of particular, should be used for building area to create a continuous street wall consistent with the historic development of the  4.2.12 Original light fixtures shall be  preserved  4.3 Parking, Driveways and Paving treatments in the commercial and residential portions of the historic district are different from each other in design, material, and function. In the residential materials are used including gravel, crushed stone, concrete and brick. Driveways are narrow and parking areas small, reflecting the private use of these areas. Off-street parking areas are often in rear yards accessed from alley ways. Due to the small size of residential lots as development of the district, many lots do not have parking areas at all. The commercial area must accommodate more vehicular and pedestrian traffic and therefore has wider streets and sidewalks, parking in many locations. The most noticeable aspect of this configuration is the existence of parking behind structures or within the interior of the street block. Pedestrian mobility and access is a historic function of the commercial core downtown. Equally important is softening the harsh landscape of streets, sidewalks and parking lots with vegetation and lighting that is safe and conducive to a  the structure.  Front yards, in  Sidewalks  commercial district.  district, a number of diverse paving 4.3.3 Parking in residential areas should  be to the rear of the structure whenever possible. Parking in front yards is not permitted. Violations can be reported to the Department: 252.975.9300  Washington  Inspections  well as the early, pre-automobile 4.3.4 Large expanses of parking are not  allowed. Parking shall be adequately landscaped with buffers and vegetative islands. Pedestrian access and crossings shall be clearly designated in parking areas. right-of-way whenever possible. Vegetative buffer strips, fencing, low-masonry walls, etc., shall be utilized to minimize the visual impact of parking and vehicles. surfaced with suitable materials such as asphalt, concrete, brick, etc. Gravel, crushed stone, or other loose material including unpaved lots are prohibited in  as well as the provision of off-street 4.3.5 Parking shall be screened from the  shall be  and remains a critical feature of a vibrant 4.3.6 Commercial parking areas  pedestrian atmosphere.  commercial areas.  47    Washington, NC - Historic District Design Guidelines  4.3,7 Residential parking areas shall be surfaced with appropriate materials crushed stone, crushed and compacted oyster shells, or gravel (with edging materials). 4.3.8 The design of deck parking should be appropriate to the district in size, scale, proportion and materials and should comply with the guidelines for new construction. commercial areas shall use buffer strips, low-profile shrubbery, iron fencing, etc., along its perimeter to create a strong edge between the pedestrian sidewalk and parking  shall be kept to the smallest openings that are functional. designed to minimize any impact to the landscape, building, and  such as brick, concrete, asphalt 4.3.15 New driveways should be  historic curbing.  Walkway Guidelines  4.3.9 New parking lots in downtown 4.3.16 Historic walkways and sidewalk  materials shall be retained and preserved whenever possible. New sidewalks in the historic district shall be composed of either concrete, brick, stone or other masonry material such as pavers or scored concrete.  areas.  Driveway Guidelines 4.3.10 Driveways  on  residential  properties within the Historic District shall be composed of either concrete, brick, asphalt, crushed stone, or compacted and crushed oyster shells. material is prohibited in commercial areas.  Loose  4.3.11 When loose material is used for driveways or parking, the defined by using low-profile  commercial areas  perimeter of such shall be clearly 4.3.17 Walkways in  shall be utilized to connect parking and commercial uses. Pedestrian walkways in parking areas or crosswalks at street intersections should be clearly differentiated either in material or stripping. compatible to the architectural style and character of the structure located on the property.  material.  edging not permitted.  4.3.12 Circular drives in front yards are 4.3.13 Double width drives that are 4.3.14 Curb-cuts must be located in accordance with City Code and  visible from the public right-of-way 4.3.18 Walkways and steps shall be  are not permitted.  48    Washington, NC - Historic District Design Guidelines  4.3.19 Front walks in residential areas building's construction. Some residential shall lead directly from the public structures that have been converted into sidewalk to the front door of the retail or office uses have small,  structure.  freestanding signs that identify the business while maintaining an overall  residential quality.  4.3.20 Walks shall be flush with the grade of the front yard and with the public sidewalk.  When applying for a Certificate of Appropriateness for a sign in the historic district, the applicant must submit a sample of the sign design to staff and the  4.4 Signs  From commercial signs to wayfinding Commission. This submittal must include systems to the identification of residential an accurate description of the sign structures, signage in the historic district including size, material, and location, comes in all shapes and sizes. While along with a material sample, if available. signs serve important functions, sensitive In addition to these design guidelines, design that complements and does not signs in the historic district must meet all detract from historic architecture can applicable requirements of the zoning  enhance the historic district. signage is historic in its own right. Signage on commercial properties is typically either freestanding, wall, window, design. Size, type, and location of signs are important design considerations for commercial structures and help define the pedestrian qualities of the downtown. In Washington's historic residential areas, small uniform identification signs are affixed to many historic structures indicating the name and date of the  Some ordinance (Article XVI - Signs).  Sign Guidelines  awning, projecting, or sandwich board 4.4.1 Some signage has gained historic  significance in its own right. Whenever possible, retain and preserve historic signage. 4.4.2 The request for a COA meets all applicable requirements of the sign regulations of the City of  Washington.  49    Washington, NC - Historic District Design Guidelines  4.4.3 Portable signs, including banners, unless otherwise specified, are not  oversized.  Generally, the sign  should cover no more than twenty (20) percent of the awning.  allowed.  JEAME BRLL  4.4.4 Size, scale, location, style and 4.4.8 Projecting signs are appropriate  material of signage shall be compatible with the architecture of the historic buildings and character of the district.  provided they not exceed more than three (3) square feet in area, have a minimum clearance of eight (8) feet above the sidewalk, and do not project more than four feet from the façade.  4.4.5 Signs attached to an historic structure shall be mounted sO that isconcealed or damaged.  no significant architectural feature 4.4.9 Window signs are appropriate  provided no more than (10) percent of the total storefront window is part of the sign. Signs placed in the window on the interior should occupy not more than twenty (20) percent of the  4.4.6 Wall signs on commercial buildings shall be flush-mounted in appropriate locations in the wall space above the storefront.  display area.  Miasla Tn/hliice  4.4.10 Sandwich board type signs are permitted if they are placed no greater than two (2) feet from the building wall and allow at least five (5) feet of travel space between the sign and the edge of the sidewalk. These signs shall not exceed more than eight (8) square feet in area. Neon, back-lit, and sandwich board signs), are prohibited in the District.  portable  signs,  (excluding  4.4.7 Awning signs are appropriate on awnings that meet the guidelines in the next sections and are proportional to the awning and not  50    4.4.13 Signs mounted on residential buildings, including those that serve a commercial function, shall be small, less than four (4) square foot, identification panels at the 4.4.14 Historical signage with supporting documentation will be reviewed on acase by case basis.  ais Rik  primary entrance.  4.5 Awnings  4.4.11 Historic sign materials such as  wood, metal, and masonry are Awnings were historically found on preferred for sign construction. commercial structures as well as on some Contemporary materials such as types of residential buildings. While they plastic and vinyl are permitted if have functional merits in providing shade they are of high quality, sturdy and reducing heat gain in a building, their material and do not produce glare. design and application contribute  significantly to the architectural character  4.4.12 Free-standing  signs  are of an historic structure.  recommended for residential structures that serve a commercial function. However, the size of the sign should be limited sO that it does not obscure the building or E disrupt patterns of facades and yards. The mounting should compliment and enhance the sign's design and not draw attention from it. Signs shall not be higher than eight (8) feet or exceed 20 square feet in area.  mrue au  Awning Guidelines  4.5.1 Awnings shall be placed only on structures for which they are historically accurate or which there exists physical evidence of a  previous treatment. 4.5.2 Awnings in commercial areas should be made of canvas.    such as piers or columns, are not 4.5.9 Residentially used awnings should be made of either canvas, vinyl- coated canvas, or acrylic. Metal awnings shall be placed only on post-World War Il homes.  4.5.3 Signs are permitted on awnings providing they meet all awning and  appropriate.  sign guidelines. 4.5.4 Awnings shall  be placed  appropriately to fit in the openings above display windows and doors. They should be affixed so that no architectural concealed or damaged.  features  are  4.5.10 Residential awnings should be opening, directly on the frame. On masonry structures, attachments for awnings should be made in the mortar joints and not in the brick  mounted  within the window  Inappropriate commercial awning 4.5.5 Street level awnings shall be mounted sO that the valance is no less than seven (7) feet above the sidewalk and projects out between four (4) and seven (7) feet from the building, but not past the sidewalk 4.5.6 Metal or back-lit awnings are prohibited on commercial buildings. 4.5.7 Canvas awnings can be installed over windows and doors if they are historically appropriate. Awnings should fit within the frame of the window and be installed in a manner that does not obscure or hide any historic materials. 4.5.8 Continuous awnings or awnings that cover architectural features  itself.  edge.  52    4.6 Fences and Walls  Many different types of fencing and walls can be found in the historic district including low masonry walls, wooden picket and privacy fences, and wrought iron fences and gates. In residential areas, fences and walls were used historically to enclose yard areas and define property lines. In commercial areas, fences and walls can be used to Fences are prominent landscape features and should be constructed in a manner and design that is sensitive to the character of the historic structure and district. The introduction of new fences and walls should be handled with concern for design, materials, height, details, color and placement.The applicant requesting permission to erect a fence or wall shall submit a site plan locating the fence or wall configuration and a scaled elevation drawing. A photograph from the public right of way is required for any proposed  screen service areas and parking lots. 4.6.1 Retain and preserve historic  whenever gates,  fences and walls possible  including  hardware, cast or wrought iron details, ornamental pickets, etc.  fencing.  4.6.2 Wood, brick, stone, decorative block, iron, and equivalent materials of authentic design are appropriate fencing materials in the Historic District. Welded Wire, vinyl, and chain link fences are not 4.6.3 Deteriorated fence and wall elements should be repaired rather than replaced. elements should match the  allowed.  New  53    original in material, texture, 4.6.8 Privacy fencing shall only be allowed  and design.  in the rear yard. No fence, including a privacy fence, shall exceed six (6) feet in  4.6.4 Repairs to existing chain link height. Wooden privacy fences in side and fences may be allowed up to 50% rear yards shall not extend past the rear of a fence run (area between right elevation of the structure. linear feet of chain link fence run is 4.6.91f an majority of a privacy fence is damaged or otherwise requires fence visible from the public right-of-way, a  angles). If 50% or greater of any repair, the entire chain link shall be removed and if replaced, shall be with a new fence made of plan consistent with these guidelines. maintained according to guidelines for masonry, wood, and metal. 4.6.6 New fences and walls in the front yard should be of a design that is appropriate to the architectural style and period of the historic structure. 4.6.7 Front yard fences, fences erected adjacent to a main street or a side street should be of an open design, such as picket and no greater than four (4) feet in height. Itis prohibited to use solid privacy basket weave, lattice and shadowbox are also prohibited.  landscape buffer shall be included. A: site which includes the fence location and  material other than chain link and landscape plan must be included at the time  of application.  4.6.5 Fences and walls should be properly 4.6.10 Any Privacy fencing that runs  paralel to the street cannot greater than four (4) feet in height. 4.6.11 A rear yard privacy fence shall place the framing for the fence to the inside facing the of all wooden rear yard privacy fences shall be finished using an opaque stain or paint. If painted, the color shall be compatible with the structure. Staff will have examples available for review. fences which are parallel to a main street or side street shall be finished using an opaque stain or painted. If painted, the color shall bec compatible with the structure.  owner's property.  The outside  fences in front yards. Split rail, 4.6.12All newly constructed wooden  54    4.6.13 Fences and walls should be used tos screen service areas, refuse receptacles, and parking lots in the commercial areas. 4.6.14 Masonry walls that were historically unpainted should not be painted masonry walls is permitted.  painted.  Repainting previously  4.6.11 It is inappropriate to construct walls and fences on the waterfront that obstruct views and vistas from the historic district or from the water. No privacy fence that exceeds four (4) feet in height shall be allowed in the side or rear yards of the 4.6.12 The use of plant screenings, in the form of hedgerows and landscaping, is encouraged as an alternative to fences and walls. Any such plantings shall comply standards of these guidelines.  property.  with the height and location 4.6.15 Retaining walls, when visible  from a public right-of-way, must be constructed of brick or stone. Landscape timbers and railroad ties may be used when they are not visible from the public right-of-  way.  55    4.7 Piers and Docks  While not numerous, a small amount of docks and piers exist along the waterfront. The design of these public and private structures, while defined by CAMA regulations, contributes to the unique character ofWashington's historic district.  4.8 Sidewalks  Activities such as the sale of merchandise and dining create a vibrant, pedestrian friendly atmosphere in a successful receptacles, tables, and other sidewalk furniture are important to an urban environment and allow shoppers and workers the ability to use the sidewalk.  downtown.  Benches,  garbage  Piers and Docks Guidelines  4.7.1 Piers and docks shall comply with CAMA and Water Quality  regulations.  4.7.2 Piers, bulkheads, and docks may be made of wood, composite or synthetic material decking and railing. Vinyl is not allowed. Pilings may be of wood, concrete, or steel. 4.7.3 Piers and docks shall use lighting that is unobtrusive to the quality of the Historic District. All lighting must meet the guidelines listed previously in this section. 4.7.4 Piers and docks shall be of a scale appropriate to the character of the  Historic District.  56    Sidewalk Furniture Guidelines  4.8.1 Outdoor display of merchandise is  The sidewalk dining area is associated with and located directly in front its associated The placement of street furnishings does not extend past the side property lines of the associated building. Itn meets all other codes related tos sidewalk dining.  permitted provided:  o It is directly in front of the business with which it is Itdoes not extend more than four (4) feet past the front There is five (5) feet of space for the clear passage of  use.  associated.  building wall.  pedestrians between the street 4.8.3 Any sidewalk furniture being placed  and display  by a private property owner must be approved by the Historic Preservation Commission. 4.8.4 Sidewalk furniture should enhance the streetscape and the site on Appropriate materials include wood and metal. Plastic, vinyl, or contemporary styled elements detract from the historic quality of the streetscape and should not be used. Avoid any highly ornate design that would misrepresent the  It does not block ingress or egress into any building Merchandise on display is related and also for sale inside the principal use. A permit is obtained from the Planning Office.  which  they are  located.  4.8.2 Sidewalk dining is permitted within the downtown commercial district provided that the business owner has obtained a permit from the Planning Office stating that it meets all codes related to sidewalks, and: The placement of tables, chairs and other furnishings must be done in such a manner that at least five (5) feet of measured from the street-side edge of the sidewalk) remains on the sidewalk or pedestrian way for the passage of No fire exits or lanes may be  history of the area.  unobstructed  space  (as  pedestrians. blocked.  4.8.5 Benches and garbage receptacles must meet all city requirements and be similar in design to existing  furniture.  57    58    Washington, NC- Historic District Design Guidelines  New  Chapter 5.0  Construction  New construction within a historic district can have a substantial impact on adjacent historic properties and the district as a whole. While contemporary  5.1 Downtown Commercial New construction in a historic district has  Construction  design is always encouraged in the the potential to dramatically affect the historic district, it is important that this quality and feel of a historic district. This new development be compatible with the is especially the case in a commercial overall character of the district. Design area where the dynamics are constantly characteristics such as building form changing with new buildings, additions to and architectural elements (materials, or other issues such as parking or evaluating any proposed new building within the context of the historic district is within a historic district. New design that always encouraged and is important to mimics historic structures to the point economic development. A regulatory that there is no clear distinction between environment that discourages creative or the two is strongly discouraged in the contemporary design to the point that  (scale, massing, height, and orientation) architectural detail, windows, doors, and signage. roof forms) must be considered when  existing buildings as businesses expand, contemporary design that is compatible  New construction and  historic district.  new construction is discouraged threatens the overalli economic health of guideline document must provide the construction that respects the existing  Since the Washington Historic District a downtown.  Therefore, a design  includes downtown and the waterfront, guidelines in previous sections have included provisions for different building district. differences between commercial and residential building construction and site planning, as it relates to new construction, they are presented  as well as adjacent residential areas, the most flexibility while fostering new  types together.  Considering the  separately ini this section.  Contemporary infill construction  57    Washington, NC - Historic District Design Guidelines  The downtown portion of Washington drawing attention to itself and detracting includes primarily the two thoroughfares from the remainder of the historic district Gladden and Bonner. It also includes the such as a city hall or a church, to be built waterfront area from the Pamlico River to on a larger scale than other buildings. the rear of buildings on Stewart Parkway. Often, these structures are not only taller Itis imperative that new development and wider, but are also placed differently recognize historic environment and the and from adjacent buildings.  of: Market Street between Third and  institutional  Water; and Main Street between Iti is common for  buildings,  and complement both the on a lot, set back further from the street  The  existing river itself.  majority of commercial buildings in downtown are built to the lot line directly  New construction applications, due to adjacent to the sidewalk. A civic their potential impact, shall include a site building, on the other hand, may be set plan, conceptual drawings (measured back further leaving room for a drawings if possible), material samples, landscaped area or perhaps even a  and pictures of the site and surrounding public gathering space.  buildings.  These items can be  completed without significant expense and will most likely be necessary in the early design process prior to submitting Finally, it shall be noted that the general guidelines in previous sections (windows and doors, materials, site features, etc) are to be applied to new construction as  to the Commission.  well.  Institutional buildings are often of larger scale and sometimes set back from the street edge.  Massing, Scale, and Orientation should be of similar size, scale, orientation as the existing built of commercial structures in downtown Washington are two or three stories tall while a few are just one level. Also, most buildings within the district tend to be between thirty to fifty feet in width. Within a single block face, the scale of the structures themselves varies slightly. Anew structure should never overpower the existing adjacent buildings, thus  in the downtown area Typically, these structures are built on a  A new building  and corner rather than the interior of a block face, and are intended to maximize views  environment. For example, the majority toand from the structure.  58    Washington, NC - Historic District Design Guidelines  Commercial: Massing. Scale. and Orientation Guidelines  5.1.4 The overall building massing  and placement on the lot shall be similar to that of other buildings in the historic district. Commercial buildings within the interior of the block should be built to the front property line resulting in a continuous The space between buildings should reflect the existing pattern of property development within the district. Historically, buildings within the interior of a block were built to the side property line, usually sharing a wall with its neighbor. from the front property line, the parking should be to the side  5.1.1  Buildings within Washington's historic district are of similar heights. Therefore, the height of a new building shall be compatible with other buildings in the district when measured from the current Base Flood 5.1.5  building line.  Elevation (BFE).  5.1.6 Where buildings are set back  and rear only.  5.1.2  All new buildings shall be 5.1.7 New buildings shall have their  compatible in height with adjacent buildings on the block. ratio should be consistent with existing historic structures. Floor-to-floor heights of new buildings should be similar to the proportions of the existing buildings in the district.  main entrance and primary architectural façade facing the street. New buildings should have a rear entrance to accommodate rear parking and  5.1.3 A new building's height to width  access.  5.1.8 New construction projects  should follow the site features and district setting guidelines found in Chapter 4 of this  document.  59    Washington, NC - Historic District Design Guidelines  and  historic structures are brick or materials are used, they should be similar in their physical qualities to historic materials found in the district.  Design, Proportion, Architectural Elements  stone.  Whenever modern  Buildings within historic downtown Washington exhibit a variety of construction is not required to be built to any particular style, but should include similar design elements, materials, and fenestration as other buildings in the architectural details, and roof form are all very important in defining the overall design and provides compatibility with  architectural styles.  Therefore, new  5.1.11 The fenestration of a new  building should reflect that of existing historic structures within the district in proportion, shape, location, pattern and size. The ratio of solids to voids on a building's façade should reflect the buildings  district.  Windows and doors,  the historic district.  within block.  the  same  Commercial: Design. Proportion. and Architectural Features Guidelines 5.1.9 The design of a new building should not attempt to create a false historic appearance, but rather complement buildings in the existing district. construction should have its own character and style.  New  Inappropriate fenestration and include storefront elements proportional to that of existing historic structures.  orientation  5.1.12 New  construction  should  5.1.13 Aluminum and vinyl siding are prohibited on new construction. 5.1.14 Architectural details such as cornices, arches, and parapet walls give a building texture and define its scale. construction should reflect that of existing structures. orientation and pattern of windows, architectural details can help  North Carolina Estuarium  5.1.10 Use materials that are common to the district such as brick, stone, terra cotta, wood, and metal. Modern materials are appropriate on a new building, however, masonry should be the predominant material on the façade as most of downtown's  New The and  doors,  60    Washington, NC - Historic District Design Guidelines  reduce the impact to new  commercial construction, architectural expression that complements the, district is encouraged within the residential portions of the historic district. New construction that respects the quality and design of the historic district is important in preserving the overall character of the district. New residential construction is evaluated based on its size and scale, orientation on the lot, materials, architectural details, and site features. The general guidelines in previous sections (windows and doors, materials,  construction.  construction  Compatible new  5.1.15 Architectural style along and on site features, etc) are to be applied to the waterfront was historically new construction as well, i.e, vinyl clad different than that of the windows with fixed muntins are  downtown proper and should Contemporary design along the waterfront should have its own character and design and refiect its relationship to the  acceptable, vinyl and aluminum siding is  reflect  that  difference.  not.  and Orientation  Massing, Scale,  river as well as its historic As with commercial construction, size  functional downtown.  relationship  to and scale of a residential structure as well as its orientation is of primary  5.1.16 The design of deck parking importance. Residential buildings within  should be compatible to the the historic district display a variety of  and scale with most buildings  district in size, scale, proportion heights  one and  and materials.  being two stories. Examples of three story buildings are also seen. Homes in the district are also typically built close to the street, but the set backs vary from block to block. Some blocks with architecture more signifiçant in scale have the buildings being set back further from the street than others. Finally, the majority of residential buildings in the  5.2 Residential Construction  New construction within the residential equally as significant an impact. While there are fewer infill projects in the residential areas, there is still the potential for new construction, especially in areas along the waterfront and around the fringes of the district. As in  areas of the historic district, while less district are oriented facing the street with prevalent than downtown, can have a front porch, portico, or stoop.  61    Washington, NC - Historic District Design Guidelines  Residential: Massing, Scale. and Orientation Guidelines  Design, Proportion, and Architectural Elements  5.2.1  The height of new construction shall be compatible with other current Base Flood Elevation  residential buildings in the Residential structures in Washington's district when measured from the historic district come in an array of styles,  building form and detail. The different time periods of these buildings define the overall design elements of these buildings including roof form, material,  (BFE).  5.2.2 Oversized or monumental  residential construction is not architectural detail, and window and door prevalent in the district and placement. More often than not, these should be avoided. Only in different styles and building types sit special cases and in strategic adjacent to each other within the same locations should this type of block. Iti is important, therefore, that  architecture be permitted. In. order to retain a continuous block face, new homes should not be built farther back than an average of its neighbors along the same side of the street within the same block face, even if permitted by zoning  contemporary construction complement the existing architecture rather than  5.2.3  replicating it.  Residential: Design. Proportion. and Architectural Features Guidelines The design of a new building should not attempt to create a false historic appearance, but rather complement the existing should have its own character  5.2.6  code.  5.2.4 Main entrances should be  clearly evident and should be oriented toward the sidewalk and street. If possible, new buildings should include a front  district. and style.  New construction  porch or portico.  5.2.5 New construction projects  should follow the site features and district setting guidelines found in Chapter 4 of this  document.  62    Washington, NC- Historic District Design Guidelines  5.2.7  The fenestration of a new building should reflect that of compatible in proportion,  5.3 Additions  existing historic structures Historic districts change over time with within a district and be new construction, demolition, and shape, location, pattern and at Washington's historic district shows Architectural details such as with different qualities and character. cornices, trim, windows and This is also the case with additions to of buildings in the existing may have additions from different eras New homes within the district additions be compatible in size and should be built with approved scale, setback, materials, and design as  sometimes redevelopment. A quick look historic buildings from different eras that were built as the district evolved, each historic structures. Historic Buildings that often are historic themselves. Therefore, it is important that new  size.  5.2.8  doors should reflect the scale  historic district.  5.2.9  materials. Modern materials, if the main structure.  used, should be similar in appearance traditional materials.  and texture Poorly designed  additions can  dramatically change, and often destroy, the historic qualities of a structure.  5.2.10 Ifvinyl-clad windows are used,  they must have permanent exterior muntins to match the existing windows.  5.2.11 Aluminum and vinyl siding are 5.2.12 There are a variety of roof  prohibited on new construction. forms in the district including gable, hip, and gambrel. The roof forms used on new  construction should relate to Inappropriate arcade addition added to front of neighboring buildings in form buildings in an historic streetscape. The historic landscape of the residential structures, should be done in district including green space a manner that does not diminish the and mature trees is one of the historic character of the building and character-defining elements of district. Like new construction, additions the district. When undertaking can be contemporary, but also should be new construction, significant compatible with its surroundings.  and material.  Additions, whether on commercial or  5.2.13  trees or vegetation shall be  preserved  63    Washington, NC - Historic District Design Guidelines  Additions Guidelines  5.3.5 An addition should never mimic or recreate the architecture of the primary historic structure.  5.3.1 Additions should be located to the rear or non-character defining structures, additions should be placed in a manner that they are not clearly seen from the public often be used to minimize the visual impact that additions may have to the historic structure. 5.3.2 New additions should not remove, defining architectural feature. 5.3.3 Additions should be compatible in materials, design, roof form, and proportion to the main structure. constructed at a scale smaller than the historic structure sO as not to overpower the existing  structures  elevation. With historic residential 5.3.6 Additions to historic  should be clearly identifiable as such. Additions shouid be set back and constructed at a smaller scale than the original building. complement the main structure  right-of-way.  Landscaping can  Architectural but should differentiated.  details be  should clearly  damage, or obscure character- 5.3.7 Large additions to commercial  structures can be designed to appear as a separate building, but with a connection joint setback from the two structures  However, new additions should be 5.3.8 Service additions to commercial  buildings should always be to the rear of the main structure  trees  other  historic building.  5.3.9 Significant  or  landscape should not be removed or damaged when constructing an 5.3.10 All new construction shall be built by hardi-plank or wood.  addition.  5.4 Decks  The outdoor deck is a contemporary exterior feature frequently introduced in the residential historic districts. Adeck is  5.3.4 Additions, like new construction, an uncovered wooden structure, similar are representative of the time in to a back porch that is located above which they are built. Therefore, grade at the rear of the structure. Decks  contemporary historic structure.  designs  are shall conform to local building codes.  permitted, but should always be compatible with the existing  64    Washington, NC- Historic District Design Guidelines  Decks Guidelines  5.4.1 A deck shall be designed and constructed sO that the historic structure and its character- defining features and details are not damaged or obscured. Install decks sO they can be removed in the future without damage to the 5.4.2 Decks shall not, when feasible, be visible from the public right-of- constructed in inconspicuous locations, usually on the building's 5.4.3 Design and detail decks and associated railings and steps to reflect materials, scale, and proportions of the building. 5.4.4 New decks should be painted or stained in a color that is compatible with the historic structure and district.  structure.  way.  New decks should be  rear elevation.  65    Washington, NC-H Historic District Design Guidelines  6.0  Demolition and  Chapter  Relocation  by of the National Register of Historic Places level of significance evaluation. In all other cases, the Commission cannot deny a COA request for a delay of demolition while preservation  6.1 Demolition Demolishing a  historic structure within the demolition, but it can issue a temporary  district has the potential to irreversibly alternatives are being explored. The change the character of the district and COA, then, would be approved but with can compromise the quality and sense of an effective date of up to 365 days from structures represent a tangible link to a occur when the HPC finds that the expressions of architectural style, building local, state or national level or is technology, and personal taste. representative of a distinct architectural Demolition of a historic structure is style or elements of that style. During strongly discouraged, and any time a the delay, the Commission should demolition is proposed, alternatives must actively explore options for preservation  place of the entire district. community's past.  Historic the date of approval. The delay would  They are physical structure has historic significance on a  be carefully explored.  that might include negotiations with the property owner to determine other viable uses, helping identify a buyer who could preserve the property, or assisting the owner in relocating the building within the Ift the Commission determines that the building in question has no historic significance or value, the COA can be approved without delay. instances, a structure may be deteriorated beyond repair to the point that it poses a threat to public safety and welfare. In these extreme cases, the City will have adopted a condemnation for ordinance under the minimum housing code. These demolition requests still must go before the Commission.  district.  In rare  Historic house converted into office Certificate of Approprlateness The Historic Preservation Commission can deny a Certificate of Appropriateness that requests the demolition of a building only when the structure is determined by the State Historic Preservation Officer as having statewide significance, as defined  Demolition  1    Washington, NC - Historic District Design Guidelines  Demolition by Neglect  use the property without demolishing the structure. As a last resort, finding a suitable location within the district for the historic building to be moved and working with the property owner to develop a plan for relocation. have been exhausted, the HPC shall work with the owner to make a permanent record of the historic resource including photography, an architectural description of the building, chain of title, floor and site plans, or collection of other historic documentation that is available. Since Washington is a Certified Local Government, it must make an annual report to the Department of Archives and History that includes a list of all demolitions and provide historic data on the demolished  City Council can determine that, due to the failure of an owner to conduct routine maintenance over time, the structure is continually deteriorating to the point that it is effectively being demolished by neglect. Ins such a case, City Council can issue an ordinance causing the property owner to  repair those conditions requiring the 6.1.3 If all alternatives for preservation  continued deterioration. Demolition Guidelines  6.1.1 Prior to undertaking demolition work, the property owner shall approach the Historic Preservation Commission to determine the historic significance of the structure and its relationship to the district. 6.1.2 If the HPC determines that the structure is historically significant, it shall delay the demolition for an appropriate time in order for staff and the Commission to work with alternatives Alternatives to demolition include, among other things: o If a building is in disrepair, working with the property owner to develop a rehabilitation plan such as rehabilitation tax credits that would allow the building to Ifa building does not fit the determining if the structure could be adaptively reused. Working with the property owner to locate a buyer who will  properties.  the property owner to seek viable 6.1.4 When a demolition is proposed,  to  demolition.  the applicant must submit a landscaping plan illustrating proposed landscaping and other site development to be completed within six (6) months after  demolition.  and identify funding assistance 6.1.5 If a property is subject to  demolition by neglect, the City Council has the authority to adopt ad demolition by neglect ordinance that requires the property owner to repair the conditions causing the  be rehabilitated. owner's  required  needs,  deterioration.  2    Washington, NC -1 Historic District Design Guidelines  6.2 Relocation  Relocation Guidelines  6.2.1 Relocation of a building within the historic district should only be considered as an alternative to demolition when all other preservation options have been HPC shall work with the owner to document through photography, drawings, and other means the existing location and environment of the historic structure. Measured drawings should be made particularly if there is to be any reconstruction once the  Removing a contributing structure from its historic setting can compromise the integrity of the building and the district as awhole. Often, however, relocation is the only method to preserve a structure that is faced with demolition. Relocation should preservation alternatives have been eliminated. Occasionally, a structure may be moved into the historic district. In planning the move of a structure, consideration must be given for how the relocated building will impact surrounding structures and fit into its new setting. Often, architectural features are compromised when moving a structure. be used sO that damage to the historic building itself, significant vegetation, or buildings along the route is minimized. Prior to moving a structure, the property Historic Preservation Office to determine what measures need to be taken to ensure that the contributing status of the Relocation can be looked at in much the building being introduced into a new environment must complement the character of its surroundings in architectural style, size, scale, orientation, a plan for relocation including a site plan and drawings of the building in its new  exhausted.  be considered only when all other 6.2.2 Prior to the act of relocation, the  building is moved.  Only an experienced house mover should 6.2.3 The HPC will work with the  property owner to identify a contractor experienced in moving  historic structures.  owner is advised to contact the State 6.2.4 Character-defining elements and  significant architectural features shall be protected during the relocation process. Should any damage occur, it should be  building is not jeopardized.  repaired.  same way as new construction in that the 6.2.5 The relocated building must be  compatible with the surrounding structures in its architectural style, scale, height, side and front setback, and orientation.  and landscaping.  Much like new  construction, the applicant should submit 6.2.6 Significant vegetation, such as  mature trees, should be protected on the new site and appropriate landscaping consistent with the surrounding historic properties should be installed.  environment.  3    Washington, NC - Historic District Design Guidelines  6.2.7 Guidelines for new construction should be followed whenever relocating a structure in the historic 6.2.8 Moving accessory structures that have historic significance should follow these same guidelines. 6.2.9 Once the building has been removed, any improvement to the vacant lot (former building site) shall be compatible with the surrounding historic properties.  district.  4    Sustainability and  Chapter 7.0  Energy Retrofit  Studies by the Energy Research and Development Administration show that buildings constructed before 1940 use less energy than those constructed between 1940 and 1975, because older buildings maximized the natural sources of heating, lighting and ventilation. An understanding of how such historic features enhance energy efficiency is critical to maximizing the energy efficiency of historic buildings. Simple solutions were often employed such as thoughtfully located shade trees to buffer residences and sidewalks from features such as projecting porches were also utilized to provide shade for outdoor space and lessen the impact of harsh sunlight on the building's interior; and operable windows, shutters, or awnings which allowed occupants to control the introduction of sunlight and breezes within the building. Commercial buildings often captured daylight through storefront transoms, light wells,  7.0: Sustainability and Energy The Historic Preservation Commission understands the importance of environmental sustainability and is dedicated to the utilization of historic preservation, which is inherently sustainable, as a sound planning tool. For example, historic structures can easily be adapted for new uses and retrofitted with modern efficient energy systems. This leads to maximization of existing infrastructure, retention of energy embodied in existing structures, reduction in the consumption of new materials, as well as a reduction in the material that would otherwise enter into the waste stream. Additionally, historic neighborhoods are often pedestrian friendly and centrally located with respect to other amenities and transportation networks thus reducing the use of the automobile and associated energy consumption. In Washington's historic district a variety of energy conserving site and building features illustrate the sensitivity of an earlier era to climate and energy  Retrofit  the hot summer sun.  Architectural  and skylights.  efficiency.    and Other Considerations  7.1.3. When installing exterior or interior storm windows, use windows that are full length with a narrow profile that do not obscure or damage the existing sash and frame. For double-hung windows, select operable storm windows with dividers that align with the  Planning  When considering energy retrofit options, the property owner should be sure that the inherent energy conserving features of the building are being used and maintained. All retrofit measures must be reviewed with their impact on the historic character of the building and Consideration should also be given to the replacement of lost shade trees or the introduction of other carefully located new shade trees. Other typical retrofit measures include introduction of storm windows, storm doors, weather stripping, insulation, and more energy efficient mechanical  existing sash. 7.1.4. When installing  the district in mind.  storm use doors,  full light doors constructed of wood or aluminum with a baked enamel finish that do not obscure or damage the existing door and  frame.  7.1.5. Replace deteriorated or missing wooden shutters with matching new units sized to fit the opening and mounted sO that they can be  systems.  opened.  7.1 Sustainability and Energy Retrofit  Guidelines:  7.1.6. When installing and where historically appropriate, install fabric awnings over window, door, storefront, or porch openings with care to ensure that historic features are not damaged  7.1.1 Retain and preserve the inherent energy conserving features of historic buildings and their sites, including shade trees, porches, awnings, and operable windows, transoms, shutters, and blinds. 7.1.2. When installing a new mechanical system, install it sO that it causes the least amount of alteration to the building's exterior elevations, historic building fabric, and site  or obscured.  7.2 Sustainability and Emerging Tashnoloay/Salar.windl As alternative energy producing technology continues to improve and homeowners may be interested in retrofitting their historic homes with sustainability and conservation of  and affordable, In the spirit of  become more available these new devices.  features.    and the environment, the  7.2.4. Solar energy collectors shall be located as inconspicuously as possible while still allowing for should be made to limit impact to  energy  Commission  Historic Preservation  welcomes the introduction of renewable energy systems while preserving the architectural integrity of the district. Itis strongly recommended that solar collectors be sited, oriented, and installed by a licensed solar installer to prevent any damage to the structure. Recognizing that renewable energy technologies are expanding and progressing rapidly, the Historic Preservation Commission will also consider new technologies not specifically described in this document,  reasonable use. historic features.  Every effort defining  character  7.2.5. Installation of solar devices on roof surfaces facing the primary public right-of-way shall be considered only when no other option is possible and there is no detrimental impact to the integrity of the historic structure and neighborhood. All work must be 7.2.5. Solar energy collectors shall not be located in the front yard. 7.2.7. Every effort shall be made to screen solar energy collectors from the public view, provided this restriction does not have the effect of preventing the reasonable use of a solar-energy 7.2.8. Solar collectors must be mounted as flush as possible with the roof and not extend beyond any roof structures should not be removed to provide adequate solar exposure but should be taken into account when siting collector location and orientation to allow for reasonable efficiency. 7.2.10. Solar shingles shall be located as inconspicuously as possible and blend in with the color of the  easily reversible.  as they emerge.  7.2 Sustainability and Emerging Technology Guidelines (Solar, Wind)  collector  7.2.1. Consider on-site, solar technology only after implementing all improve energy efficiency of the building, which often have greater life-cycle cost benefits than on- site renewable energy 7.2.2 Analyzing whether solar technology can be used successfully and will benefit a compromising its character or the character of the site or the surrounding historic district 7.2.3 Installing a solar device on the historic building only after other locations have been investigated and determined infeasible.  appropriate  treatments  to  ridge.  historic  7.2.9. Trees or existing  without  historic  building  roof surface.    7.2.11. Thin-film photovoltaic material on standing seam metal roofs inconspicuously possible and shall blend with the roof surface 7.2.12. Wind turbines shall be located as inconspicuously as possible and shall not be located in the 7.2.13. The color or the external portions of any installed wind collector must be unobtrusive and blend with the surrounding  should color.  be  located  as  front yard.  environment.    0  a C    HI ID I  0 o C  5 -  I    - - / -  E I    F 3  I a I € de 3 5 E - 6    3  1& 1  3  5  T  80    o    < t &  aacav *a4in  S0vd 2MO1    *:    $    MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR OF  WOOD SHINGLES, CLAPBOARDS, AND OTHER WOOD SIDINGS  Ifal building's shingles, clapboards, and other wood sidings were previously painted or stained, ap property owner routinely should have them repainted or re-stained. Gaps between boards or shingles need tol be caulked. Cracks and splits int the exterior wood cladding should be repaired before repainting or re-staining. Ifdeterioration is more extensive, remove damaged materials and replace in-kind by piecing-in new matching wood cladding. Only replace materials that cannot be repaired. Rarely does all the exterior cladding of a building need replacement. The infill replacement materials should be painted or stained to match the original. Original exterior shingles, clapboards, or other siding covering the exterior walls of a building are character defining architectural features. Until the 20th century, Washington's frame buildings were typically covered with wood clapboards or shingles. These materials not only enclosed the buildings from the weather, but contributed to their historic architectural interest byp providing texture, scale, proportion, color, and horizontal and vertical accents. Late 19thcentury frame buildings frequently mixed a number of different wood exterior cladding materials, including shingles of differing shapes installed in decorative patterns. With proper Since the mid 20th century some of Washington's historic buildings have been resurfaced with synthetic materials such as asbestos shingles, aluminum siding, and vinyl siding. These synthetic materials can significantly change al building's character and appearance, especially when they do not replicate the design features of the original cladding. While usually installed toreduce maintenance, replacement vinyl and aluminum sidings are not always maintenance free. These synthetic sidings can trap moisture within the buildings' walls and accelerate rot and decay. They can hide deterioration so that damage progresses to a serious condition before being noticed. Additionally, Vinyl and Aluminum may bei toxic or emit toxic gas in the event ofa a fire. The below graphic demonstrates the recommended steps for the repair and  maintenance, historic wood cladding can last for centuries.  maintenance of wood shingles, clapboards, and other wood sidings.  Replace in kind  Identify  Stablize  Protect  Repair    IDENTIFY, RETAIN AND PRESERVE  RECOMMENDED  Identifying, retaining, and preserving wood features that are important in defining the overall historic character of the building such as siding, cornices, brackets, window architraves, and  doorway pediments; ;and their paints, finishes, and colors.  Whether it is used for exterior cladding, roofing, interior finishes, decorative features, or structural members, wood is frequently an essential component of historic and older buildings which should be retained and preserved. Photo: NPS files  NOT REÇOMMENDED  Altering wood features which are important in defining the overall historic character of Replacing historic wood features instead of repairing or replacing only the deteriorated  the building so that, as a result, the character is diminished. Changing the type of paint or finish and its color.  wood.  STABILIZE RECOMMENDED  Stabilizing deteriorated or damaged wood as a preliminary measure, when necessary,  prior to undertaking appropriate preservation work.  NOT RECOMMENDED  Failing to stabilize deteriorated or damaged wood until additional work is undertaken,  thus allowing further damage to occur to the historic building.    PROTECT AND MAINTAIN  Maximizing retention of historic materials and features is the primary goal of preservation, as demostrated here in these! before and after photographs. Aside from some minor repairs and limited replacement of deteriorated material, work on this house consistend primarily of repainting the wood exterior. Photos: Historic Charleston  Foundation  RECOMMENDED  Protecting and maintaining wood features by providing proper drainage sO that water is not allowed to stand on flat, horizontal surfaces or accumulate in decorative features. Applying chemical preservatives to wood features such as beam ends or outriggers that Retaining coatings such as paint that help protect the wood from moisture and ultraviolet light. Paint removal should be considered only where there is paint surface deterioration and as part of an overall maintenance program which involves repainting Inspecting painted wood surfaces to determine whether repainting is necessary or if Removing damaged or deteriorated paint to the next sound layer using the gentlest method possible (handscraping and handsanding), then repainting. Using with care electric hot-air guns on decorative wood features and electric heat plates on flat wood surfaces when paint is SO deteriorated that total removal is  are exposed to decay hazards and are traditionally unpainted.  orapplying other appropriate protective coatings.  cleaning is all that is required.  necessary prior to repainting.    Using chemical strippers primarily to supplement other methods such as handscraping, handsanding and the above-recommended thermal devices. Detachable wooden elements such as shutters, doors, and columns may--with the proper safeguards--be Applying compatible paint coating systems following proper surface preparation. Evaluating the existing condition of the wood to determine whether more than protection and maintenance are required, that is, ifrepairs to wood features will be  chemically dip-stripped.  necessary. NOT RECOMMENDED  Failing to identify, evaluate, and treat the causes of wood deterioration, including faulty flashing, leaking gutters, cracks and holes in siding, deteriorated caulking in joints and seams, plant material growing too close to wood surfaces, or insect or fungus Using chemical preservatives such as creosote which, unless they were used historically,  infestation.  can change the appearance of wood features.  As shown, the paint on this house is failing in isolated spots, while most ofit is in good condition. On older buildings heavy paint buildup is common. The thick paint film traps moisture in the wood. As the moisture escapes from the wood it pushes the paint off the wall, leaving spots of bare wood. Photo:  O johnl leeke.  Stripping paint or other coatings to reveal bare wood, thus exposing historically coated Removing paint that is firmly adhering to, and thus, protecting wood surfaces. Using destructive paint removal methods such as propane or butane torches, sandblasting or waterblasting. These methods can irreversibly damage historic Using thermal devices improperly sO that the historic woodwork is scorched. Failing to neutralize the wood thoroughly: after using chemicals so that new paint does Allowing detachable wood features to soak too long in a caustic: solution so that the  surfaçes to the effects ofaccelerated weathering.  woodwork. not adhere.  wood grain is raised and the surface roughened.    Failing tot follow manufacturers' product and application instructions when repainting exterior woodwork. Using new colors that are inappropriate toi the historic building or Failing to undertake adequate measures to assure the protection of wood features.  district.  REPAIR RECOMMENDED  Repairing, stabilizing, and conserving fragile wood using well-tested consolidants, when appropriate. Repairs should be physically and visually compatible and identifiable upon Repairing wood features by patching, piecing-in, or otherwise reinforcing the wood using recognized preservation methods. The new work should be unobtrusively dated to  close inspection for future research.  guide future research and treatment.  NOT RECOMMENDED  Removing wood that could be stabilized and conserved; or using untested consolidants and untrained personnel, thus causing further damage to fragile historic materials. Removing wood that could be repaired, using improper repairtechniques, or failing to  document the new work.  REPLACE IN KIND RECOMIAENDED  Replacing inl kind extensively deteriorated or missing parts of wood features when there are surviving prototypes such as brackets, molding, or sections of siding. New work should match the old in material, design, color, and texture; and be unobtrusively dated  to guide future research and treatment.    An example of "limited replacement in kind" points out an appropriate. scope of work within the treatment, preservation. Targeted repairs to deteriorated wood cornice elements (Fascia board and modillions) meant that most of the historic materials were retained in the work. Photo: NPS  Files  NOT RECOMMENDED  Replacing an entire wood feature such as a column or stairway when limited replacement of deteriorated and missing parts is appropriate. Using replacement material that does not match the historic wood feature; or failing to  properly document the new work.  Reference:  These recommendations were adaptedi fromt the The Secretaryo of the Interior's Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties, publishedi in: 1992, were reviewed byal broado cross section of government entities and private sector organizations. The 1995 Guidelines for Preserving, Rehabilitating, Restoring and Reconstructing Historic Buildings, by Kay D. Weeks andA Anne E.Grimmer, were developed in cooperation withi the National Conference of Statel Historic Preservation Officers and reviewed by individual State Historic Preservation Offices nationwide. Stan Graves and Claire Adams are acknowledged, in particular, for their thoughtfule evaluation of the new material. Dahlial Dandridge provided administrative support throughout the 1995 guidelines project. Finally, the published book was dedicatedi toH. Ward. Jandl for his long-term commitment to thet field of  historic preservation.  tpbBsVhpa.ussbaaeprsene.wdnmteat:    MINUTES    WASHINGTON HISTORICP PRESERVATION COMMISSION Regular Scheduled Meeting-Minutes TuesdaySeptember: 2, 2014 7:00pm Members Present Geraldine McKinley Judi Hickson Ed Hodges Seth Shoneman Victoria Rader Members Absent Others Present Jennifer Brennan, Downtown Development Planner John Rodman, Director Jessica Green, Administrative Support  I. II.  Opening of the meeting. The Chairman called the meeting to order. Invocation Amoment of silence was taken. III. Roll Call As silent roll call was taken by staff.  Judi Hickson made a motion to accept the agenda. Seth Shoneman seconded the motion. All voted in  favor.  IV. Old Business  V.  Major Works, Certificate of Appropriateness: Major Works from August agenda wooden picket fence.  1. Arequest has been made by the owner at! 523 East Second Street to install at four foot  1    James Harstad came forward and was sworn in. He explained that he wanted to construct 3.5ft high wooden picket fence. He stated that there willl be approximately 4 inches of space between the boards andi it will be wood but painted white. Mr. Harstad stated that thet fence would start at the front corner of his property and extend back to meet the existing chain link fence. He explained that it would be approximately 140ft total and the The Chairman opened the floor. There being none coming forward the floor was closed Seth! Shoneman made the following motion: Imove that the Historic Preservation Commission granta a Certificate of Appropriateness to Mr. Harstad and Ms. Dickson to install at four foot high picket fence on the propertyl located at! 523 East Second Street. This motion is based on the following findings of fact: the application is congruous with the Historic Preservation Commission Design Guidelines, specifically Section 4.6 Streetscape and Design -Fences and Walis. His motion was seconded by. Judi Hickson. All voted in favor and 2. Arequest has been made by the owner at 149 North Market Street to replace transom Will Page an owner of the property came forward and was sworni in. He stated that they have al lot of façade work to do on the building. He stated that the building has 4 windows in the front and he plans on replacing them with wooden windows andi there large are six large windows on the second floor that will be replaced with wood as well. He explained that iti isi the transom windows that he would like to replace with the aluminum. Mr. stated that it will be a significant savings to use the aluminum frame. He explained that Page the windows are about 2 by 41 foot openings and thei frame would be aluminum. He stated that above the transom windows would be brick and below would be wood as itis currently. Ed Hodges asked if the style of the window would be changed. Mr. Page explained that he is only changing the material that they are made of, but the windows will look look now. He stated that once the finished product is done the windows will exactly look in like they character the same as the neighboring transom windows that are wood. Mr. the same look and character of the windows, but just change the material of the windows. Mr. Hodges asked about the difference in cost between a regular wooden window and the transom windows, since Mr. Page is replacing his other windows with wood. Mr. Page stated that the cost is significantly morei for the transom windows. He stated that he decided to go with the aluminum because it is cheaper and will last longer. The Chairman opened the floor. The floor was closed. The Commission discussed the Seth Shoneman made thet following motion: Imove that the Historic Preservation Commission grant a Certificate of Appropriateness to Page Welch, LLC to replace current windows with newi aluminum windows on the property located at 149 N Market Street. motion is based on thei following findings of fact: the application is congruous with the This Historic Preservation Commission Design Guidelines, specifically Section 3.4 Existing  purpose of the fence it to keep their dogs in the yard.  motion carried.  the  windows with new aluminum windows.  wooden  that the  windows are rotten and leaking. Mr. Page stated that he hoped Page to explained keep  request.  2    Buildings-Windows and Doors. Judi Hickson seconded the motion. The motion carried 3. Arequest has been made by the owner of Moss Landing to begin construction on the house Mr.Jim Wiley came forward and was sworni in. He explained that everything in the Commission's agenda packet pretty much was covered at their last meeting when Mr. Rodman and hel had presented the plans for lot 18,19, & 20. He stated that all the elevations and details werei in the packet. He asked if any of the Commission members had any questions. Mr. Wiley stated that they believe that the details of these homes are much in keeping with the historic district. Seth Shoneman askedi if these homes were very already sold or if they would be speck homes. Mr. Wiley stated that one of the homes has  withar majorityvote with Ed Hodges voting in opposition. located at Lot #19i in the Moss Landing subdivision.  been sold and the other two will be speck homes. The Chairman opened the floor.  Mr. Steve Rader came forward. Mr. Rader presented a letter of opposition from an adjacent property owner that could not make it to the meeting. He explained that the letter stated that she is objecting to the short distances between the houses and the question of the building line relative to Harvey Street. Mr. Ed Hodges stated that those two issues did not fall under the Commission's: authority. John Rodman explained that usuallyal letter from someone who is not present at the meeting is not considered because the Commission is unable to cross examine the person or ask questions, but itis complete up to the Commission. Mr. Rader explained that the Commission is involved with sightingap property, not just the components of the property but how iti is sighted on each lot. He explained that there is the issue with the building line relative to Harvey Street and also the distances between the lots. Mr. Rader spoke about the zoning of the property and explained that the Commission is responsible in making sure the request complies with historiczoning. Mr. Rader then spoke about the history of this property and the past conflicts along with the Harvey Street right-a-way. Mr. Rader spoke more indebt about the history of the Harvey Street right-a-way, al lawsuit that was filed by the residents of Harvey Street and how all of this is affected by the Moss project. Mr. Rader stated that certainly the consistency ofa building line is something that based on the historic guidelines the Commission would look at and this is an issue that the residents of Harvey Street are particularly concerned about. Mr. Rader then presented the Commission with a petition from the residents of South Harvey Street asking the Commission to maintain that right-a-way. Mr. Rader explained that the maini issue is the visual affect that this property would cause. He stated that this would really be a detourate to the historic district because they would block the right-a-way to the river. He stated that he felt the development would really be an eyesore and wouid be a detriment to the historic district. Mr. Rader then spoke about his concerns with the distances between the homes and how they compare to current homes in the district. He also talked about the importance ofk keeping the existing vista to the river. Mr. Wiley came forward again to address Mr. Rader's concerns. He explained that the Planning Board approved their subdivision plat and during that process they demonstrated the need fori the side setbacks and some other things. He stated that at that time the setbacks were set at a minimum of 3ft on the sides. Mr. Wiley explained that there will be  3    very few cases when they will use that minimum setback. He stated that with lot #20, on the corner, the distance between the back of the curve and the back of the porch is about 9 to 10ft and then the porch itself is about another 9ft. He explained that this would really give close to 15 to 20ft before you get to the body of the house, which is very much in keeping with the original build to line along Harvey Street. He stated that ini fact along Harvey Street some of the homes are literally 1ft from the side walk. Mr. Wiley also explained that with their plat approval they have maintained a park at the end of Harvey Street, so when you get to the end of Harvey Street there will be a park and walkway that goes through the development and connects to the existing boardwalk. This will maintain the view/ vista down Harvey Street. Mr. Wiley then stated that there are examples of homes in the historic district that are 15ft apart and some that are 4ft apart and ity varies. He explained that by the nature of the character oft the purposed homes they are not boxes soi it will not be one long wall against another. He stated that the width between just the houses on lot 20 and 19a at the narrowest point is about 11ft and part of that is actuallya little bit of aj jut out and at some of the wider points is as much as 15ft. Likewise between lot 18 and 191 they are close to 12ft at the narrowest point and that is just a small bump out for some stairs and at the other areas they are close to 15ft. Mr. Wiley stated that these distances are very generous and very much in keeping with the historic district. He explained thati iti is their intention to make this an asset to the historic district. Mr. Rader came forward and stated that the only point of reference that would be relevant is the center line on South Harvey Street because they have made the 200 block about 10ft narrower than the 100 block. He then discussed the setbacks further and what would need John Rodman camei forward and explained that he did go out and measure some of the setbacks of the houses along the adjacent streets. He stated that he found the proposed setbacks in Moss Landing tol be consistent with the other homesi in the district. Mr. Rodman referred to Mr. Rader's comments about the previous plan submitted by Mr. Felcher consist with what the residents on Harvey Street wanted. Mr. Rodman stated that the being plat and roads that Mr. Wiley put in aret the exact same roads that Mr. Felcher had, nothing Mr. Rodman stated that it is very important for the Commission to understand what are there fora and they have spoken al lot about expartae communications and the fact they that the Commission members are not supposed to speak about anyi issue that is on the outside oft the meeting. Mr. Rodman then asked that Mrs. Rader not be allowed to vote agenda on this subject because she signed the petition and sO she has had some expartae communication on this subject or she would not have known what the petition was about and members cannot do that. Mr. Rodman explained that members have to make a decision on the evidence presented at the meeting. He asked for Mrs. Rader not to be allowed to vote on any of thei three homes in Moss Landing that is being presented. Ed Hodges asked if that would require a motion and Mr. Rodman stated thati it would. The Commission members discussed the issue and Mrs. Rader spoke in her defense. Ms. McKinley explained to Mrs. Rader that it isac conflict ofi interest for her to vote on something that she has signed a petition against. Jennifer Brennan explained to the Commission that if aneighbor of a Commission member has an item on the agenda then that member should not be voting on the request because they have additional knowledge of the really  to be considered in order to stay with the current setbacks.  changed. He explained that Mr. Wileyi is using the same widths.  4    situation. She explained that Commission members should base their votes strictly on evidence thati is presented at the meetings. She stated that once the members receive their agendas they should not be having any outside conversations regarding anything on the Ms. McKinley stated that in the interest of impartiality on the board's part, she motioned for Mrs. Victoria Rader to be excluded from the vote regarding the Moss Landing lots. Seth Shoneman seconded the motion. All members voted in favor and the motion carried. There being no others coming forward the Chairman closed the floor. Seth Shoneman made the following motion: Imove that the Historic Preservation Commission granta Certificate of Appropriateness: to Mr. Jim Wiley of Beacon Street Development to construct a new single family dwelling on the property located at Lot#19 Moss Landing Homes. This motion is based on the following finding of fact: the application is congruous with the Historic Preservation Commission Design Guidelines, specifically Section 5.0 New Construction Chapter 5.2 Residential Construction. His motion was seconded by Judi Hickson. All voted in favor and the motion carried. 4. Arequest has been made by the owner of Moss Landing to begin construction on the house Mr. Hodges asked ift there was any additional information that needed to be presented for Geraldine McKinley asked Mr. Wiley to elaborate on the type of opening that will go down Harvey Street. Mr. Wiley came forward and explained that the Harvey Street continues on. He stated that once you come to the end of Harvey Street it runs right-a-way into the road that goes into the Moss property. He stated that they plan on extending a walkway that connects to the boardwalk. He explained that it would be abouta a 30ft wide lot, which is similar to the road itself, which will not have homes built on. He explained it would be very similar to what has been done on Academy Street. He stated that it will have a gazebo Mr. Rader came forward and stated that the historic right-a-way of Harvey Street is 50ft wide and this walkway would only be 30ft. Mr. Rader again spoke about the setbacks actually and the distance from the porch on lot 201 toi the center line of the: street. Mr. Rodman stated that the edge of the porch is 10 1/2ft from the back of the curb and the center line from back to back is 26ft. He explained that from the center line of the about 331 %ft. almost 34ft. Mr. Rader asked ift these measurements' were right-a-way from the the porch. Mr. Wiley statedi iti is actuallya 40ft right-a-way: andi it is very much in keeping edge with what is there. He explained again that the Planning Board had already approved the plat with a 3ft setback. With that being said the porch of the house on lot 20 sits almost 5ft back, which puts itat almost exactly 25 ft. from the center assuming his math, is correct. Geraldine McKinley made the following motion: Imove that the Historic Preservation Commission grant a Certificate of Appropriateness to Mr.. Jim Wiley of Beacon Street  agenda.  located at Lot #20 in the Moss Landing subdivision. Lot 20 and he opened the floor. None came forward.  or gathering area, but you will still have a view through to the water.  there is of  The Commission discussed the issue further.  5    Development to constructar new single family dwelling on the propertyl located at Lot#20 Moss Landing Homes. This motion is based on the following findings of fact: the application iscongruous with the Historic Preservation Commission Design Guidelines, specifically Section 5.0 New Construction Chapter 5.2 Residential Construction. Her motion was seconded by. Judi Hickson. All voted int favor and the motion carried. 5. Arequest has been made by the owner of Moss Landing to begin construction on the house  located at Lot #18i in the Moss Landing subdivision. The Chairman opened thei floor, but no one came forward.  Seth Shoneman stated that he acknowledged Mr. Rader's concerns and he understands that this development will be al big visual impact and change for the neighbors on' Water Street. He stated that he felt Mr. Wileyl has done a good job atr maintaining the vistas and some of the open space down Harvey Street. Mr. Shoneman stated that he understood Mr. Rader's concerns, but there has been al lot of work done to get to this point and the Commission discussed this at several meetings so he thinks itisag good plan to move forward with. Ed has Seth Shoneman made thet following motion: Imove that the Historici Preservation Commission grant a Certificate of Appropriateness to Mr. Jim Wiley of Beacon Street Development to construct a new single family dwelling on the property located at Lot#18 Moss Landing Home. This motion is based on the following findings of fact: the application isc congruous with the Historic Preservation Commission Design Guidelines, specifically Section 5.0 New Construction Chapter 5.2 Residential Construction. His motion was seconded by. Judi Hickson. All voted in favor and the motion carried. Arequest has been made by the owner at 423 East Second Street to install a wooden hand Steve Rader came forward and: stated that he felt the wooden handrail that Mr. Stokesis Judi Hickson made the following motion: Imove that the Historic Preservation Commission grant a Certificate of Appropriateness to Ms. Stokes to add wood railings on the front steps of the property located at 423 East Second Street. This motion is based on the porch following findings of fact: the application is congruous with the Historic Preservation Commission Design Guidelines, specifically Section 3.6 Changes to Existing Buildings- Porches and Entryways. Her motion was seconded by Seth Shoneman. The motion witha a majority vote with Victoria Rader abstaining from the vote. 7. Arequest has been made byt the owner at 755 West Second Street to install a hand rail on Mrs. Musselman, owner, came forward and was sworn in. She explained that theyl total of four steps at the front of the house and they would like to install wooden handrails havea that would match the current architecture on the rest of the porch.  Hodges agreed.  railing on thei front porch steps.  purposing is appropriate and he supported the request.  passed  the front steps of the porch.  6    No one else came forward to speak on the request. The Commission discussed the request. Judi Hickson made the following motion: Imove that the Historic Preservation Commission granta a Certificate of Appropriatenessi to Mr. and Mrs. Musselman to add wood railings on thei front porch steps of the property located at 755 West 2nd Street. This motion is based on thei following findings off fact: the application is congruous with the Historic Preservation Commission Design Guidelines, specifically Section 3.6 Changes to Existing Buildings- Porches and Entryways. Her motion was seconded by Geraldine McKinley. The motion carried with a majority vote with Victoria Radar abstaining from the vote. 8. Arequest has been made by the owner at 324 East Second Street toi install a fence at the Susan Zachary, representing the property owners, came forward and was sworn in. Ms. Zachary stated that they wish to build at fence that is 49ft across the back of the line and a 176ft long fence up on the right side of the property. She explained that property there will be a 10ft gate put on1 the right side of the property that will open into the property and the gate willl bet the same kind of gate that was approved on the properties existing fence. Ms. McKinley spoke about the height oft the fence and the fact that a majority of the fence will be seen from the street. Mr. Hodges stated that fences are allowed in rear yards. Ms. Brennan stated that the Willards own the adjoining property and the fence is to the rear of their structure. Ms. McKinley asked about the height of the fence. Ms. Zachary stated that itwould be the same height as the existing fence which is 8ft. Mr. Hodges stated that he didn'tbelieve that the existing fence was 8ft high. They agreed that the existing fence is 6ft. Mr. Hodges referred to the existing fence and stated that the post and everything is located on the outside of the fence, but it must be on thei inside of the new fence. Ms. Zachary stated that she understood this and would build the new fence accordingly.  rear and side oft the property.  The Chairman opened the floor.  Steve Rader came forward and stated that unlike some rear fences this fence will be visible from the street. Mr. Rader suggested to the Commission that the fence may require some Ms. Zachary stated that the property owners plan to landscape the inside of the fence. She explained that the Willard's backyard is landscaped beautifully and they plan of bricks from the old house and incorporate them into the walkways.  shrubbery sO that the 6ft fence is not visible from the street.  the using  Ms. Brennan pointed out 4.6.8i in the guidelines to the Commission members which: states: "Privacy fencing should only be allowed in rear yards, ifa majority of the privacy is visible from the publici right-a-way a landscape buffer should be included. No fence including privacy fences should exceed 6ft." Judi Hickson stated that thei landscape buffer is to be on the outside of the fence. Mr. Hodges stated that the existing yard is and this would be landscaped as well. Ms. Brennan stated that the buffer will very need to be visible from the East Second Street side. The Commission, staff, and Ms. Zachary discussed  attractive required  the fence position further and the required buffer.  7    Dee Congleton stated that it was still unclear as to where thei fence is going to be located. She stated currently as you ride down 2"d Street you see this very unattractive 6ft high privacy fence all the way down the property. Ms. Congleton stated that in the guidelinesit states that if thei fence is visible it cannot be allowed. She also pointed out that the guidelines: state that the fence should go along with the architectural style of the house. She stated that she does not feel the Commission is sticking to that particular guideline. Ms. Congleton then: spoke about the numerous privacy fences that can be seen from the street in the district. She: stated that there are two guidelines that can be used to deny this Mr. Rader came forward again and stated that since the fence will be visible from the street that there should be a condition on this COA requiring landscaping to bei installed at the same time as the fence. EdI Hodges stated that the plans that the owners have submitted Ms. Brennan explained to the Commission that they can include conditions ini their motion. Ms. Hickson stated that their current fence is not historically appropriate. Ms. Brennan stated that the Commission cannot vote on an existing fence. She stated that she felti it would be appropriate if the Commission required al landscaping buffer around the entire lot Judi Hickson made the following motion: Imove that the Historic Preservation commission grant a Certificate of Appropriateness to Mr. and Mrs. Willard to install a privacy fence around the: side and rear of the property located at 324 East Second Street. This motion is based on the following findings of fact: The application is congruous with the Historic Preservation Commission Design Guidelines, specifically Section 4.6 Streetscape and Site Design-Fences: and' Walls. Ifurther move that the Historic Preservation Commission the following conditions on the approval: that the existing fence be appropriately dressed place with landscaping and that the new fence be install properly with the post on the inside. Ms. Zackary came forward again and explained that the property owners plan on putting fence along the back and side. Then at al later date they plan on building a structure on the the property that the fence encloses. At that time they will ber removing the the Commission wants to require landscaping around. She explained that existing the will be taken down so there is one large yard, so she doesn'tunderstand why they existing would landscape the existing fence when it will ber removed and the landscaping would have to be dug up. The Commission stated that they were not given any details of eventually this Ms. Zackarystated that a majority of the fence will be covered from view by the structure plan. Karen Tripp and members of the audience came up and were shown a picture of the site plan for the fence. Staff also gave a clear explanation of the location of the fence to the Judi Hickson withdrew her motion on the floor. Mr. Rader stated that the Commission doesn'tknow if or when that future proposal will come before them. Ms. Zackaryasked the  which you will be able to see from the street.  fence,  includes shrubbery.  line.  fence that fence  they plan to build.  Commission members.  8    Commission for at time frame. Mr. Hodges asked when they planned on building the structure. Ms. Zackary indicated that they should be ready to summit plans for the structure within 6 months. Staff and the Commission discussed the possibility of puttinga garage time requirement on the landscaping. Seth Shoneman suggested that if the owners plan on building a structure on that site that they come back with a site plan showing their intentions for the property. Geraldine McKinley stated that the Commission has denied fences in the past because of the view from the street and she felt there should be some Geraldine McKinley made ar motion to postpone this item sO that the Commission could get ins sync with the fence issue. Seth Shoneman seconded the motion. The motion carried with 9. Arequest has been made by the owner at 239 East Third Street to enclose the rear of the building to extend the kitchen and construct a new screen porch and deck. Also, replace all Ms. Stacey Thalmann came forward and was sworn in. She explained that she would like to construct a rear addition to the house in order to extend her kitchen. Ms. Thalmann stated that shei is also asking for vinyl windows because visually they are completely indistinguishable exteriorly from wooden windows. She stated that financial factorsalso pushed her to go with vinyl windows. Ms. Thalmann talked about the cost difference between the vinyl windows and the wood andi thei financial hardshipi it is to replace windows with wooden windows. Again she stated thati it is very difficult to see the difference between a vinyl window and a wooden window from the exterior ofal house. Mr. Hodges askedi if the current windows in the house were original. Mr. Thalmann stated that they are. She explained that the house has 17 windows and they are all original with no grids. Mr. Thalmann stated that the kitchen addition is only going to extend out 5ft. She explained that she has an original porch on the back of her house that she would like to extend and enclose with: screening and then have steps down onto a deck. She explained that the addition would extend out on to the rear porch and she would use clap-board match her original siding. Ms. Thalmann and the Commission then discussed the siding design The Chairman opened the floor. There being none coming forward the floor was closed and Geraldine McKinley made the following motion: Imove that the Historic Preservation Commission granta Certificate of Appropriateness to Ms. Thalmann to extend the rear of the property, construct a new deck and screen porch and replace all of the windows with new vinyl replacement windows on the property located at 239E3"d Street. This motion is based on thei following findings oft fact: the application is congruous with the Historic Preservation Commission Design Guidelines, specifically Section 5.3 New Construction- Additions and Section 3.4 Existing Buildings Windows. Judi Hickson seconded the motion. The motion passed with a majority vote with Ed Hodges voting in opposition and Victoria  consistency.  a majority vote with Victoria Rader abstaining.  windows with new vinyl windows.  to of  screened the  porch and the new deck area.  the Commission discussed the request further.  Radera abstaining from the vote.  9    Minor Works from August agenda conditioning unit and coil condenser. remove hanging heater.  1. Ar request has been made by the owner at 325 North Market Street to replace the air 2. Arequest has been made by the owner at 120 West Main Street to replace gas pack and 3. Ar request has been made by the owner at 603 W. Main Street to change out split system. 4. Ar request has been made by the owner at 218 Fleming Street to replace split air conditioning 5. Arequest has been made by the Tourism office to install new signage at the train depot. Seth Shoneman made a motion to approve all the minor work. His motion was seconded by. Judi  unit.  Hickson. All voted in favor and the motion carried.  Major Works from September  1. Arequest has been made by the owner at 603 West Main Street to replace rotten wood Mr. Richard Mechling, owner, came forward and was sworn in. He stated that he has about four rotten porch columns and he would like to replace them. Mr. Mechling stated that when he was cutting into the columns het found that they were first placed probably in the 80s and they did not hold upl like the old columns would have. He stated that he would like to use the same kind of fiberglass column that was approved for the Moss House B&B. He explained that the shaft is the only thing that would be fiberglass and the bass would be original. Mr. Mechling then presented a sample of the column he would like to use. Mr. Mechling stated that the fiberglass column is about $200 cheaper and would last al lot longer. Mr. Hodges asked how many columns would ber replaced. Mr. Mechling stated that he hast four columns that are rotted. He explained that he would only be replacing the shafts and ift the basses did need to replaced, then he would be using wood for the basses. Mr. Hodges asked how many columns thel house has in total. Mr. Mechling stated that he has 13 columns on the house and two of them are halves because they are against thel house. Mr. Mechling stated that mostly all of the actually columns  porch column with new fiberglass column.  that need to be replaced are located right by the front steps.  The Chairman opened thet floor.  Seth Shoneman made the following motion: Imove that the Historic Preservation Commission grant a Certificate of Appropriateness to Mr. Mechling to install 4 new fiberglass columns on the front porch of the property located at 603 W Main Street. This motion is based on the following findings off fact: the application is congruous with the Historic Preservation Commission Design Guidelines, specifically Section 3.6 Existing Buildings = Porches and Entryways. Geraldine  10    McKinley seconded the motion. The motion carried witha a majority voted with Victoria Rader  abstaining from the vote. Minor Works from September  1. Arequest has been made by the owner at 104 South Respess Street to install a HVAC unit 2. Arequest has been made by the owner at 627 West Main Street to replaçe an HVAC unit. 3. AI request has been made by the owner at 1 Harding Square to replace the roof with new 4. Arequest has been made by the owner at 225 East Main Street to blow insulation into the 5. Arequest has been made by the property owner at 158 West Main Street to change outagas 6. Ar request has been made by the owner of 120 N. Academy Street to install a generator onto 7. Arequest has been made by the First Christian Church to demolish the church building. Judi Hickson made a motion to approve all the minor works. Geraldine McKinley seconded the  into the building. membrane roof.  house, and replace the air conditioning unit.  pack on the property. the house.  motion and all voted in favor.  VI. Other Business  1. Discussion of new design guidelines.  Scott Campbell came forward and purposed that the guideline sub-committee get together again and get the revised guidelines finished. He also stated that one oft the things he planned on purposing in the new guidelines isa definite timeline that people are allowed to have plywood over windows on commercial buildings sO they do not become a permanent fixture. Ms. Brennan stated that the revised guidelines are complete; however over the last couple meetings they have run into some concerns and nowi is the time to address those concerns. She asked the Commission to give her al list of specific issue that the guidelines sub-committee can address. Ed Hodges stated that he felt the issue of vinyl windows is still unclear. Ms. Brennan and the Commission discussed the issue of vinyl windows further. Ed Hodges stated that the fence issue also needs to be addressed and clarified. Ms. Brennan stated that when the sub- committee reconvenes they will address windows, fences, and timelines on work. Seth Shoneman then asked for an update on the First Christian Church. Ms. Brennan stated that unfortunately the church was deemed unsafe, so it has to be taken down. She explained that  they have not come to staff with any future plans yet.  11    VII. Approval of Minutes-J July 1,2 2014  Geraldine McKinley made a motion to approve the. July minutes. Judi Hickson seconded the motion. There being no other business Judi Hickson made a motion to adjourn. Seth Shoneman seconded the  VIII. Adjourn motion.  12