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ITEM #:
DATE: 04/11/9
COUNCIL ACTION FORM
SUBJECT: CONSIDER PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 31, HISTORIC
PRESERVATION DISTRICTS, OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE, AND DIRECT STAFF
TO PREPARE THE ORDINANCE TO ADOPT THE PROPOSED AMENDMENTS.
ACTION FORM SUMMARY: This is a proposal for amendments to Chapter 31 that is
recommended for approval by the Historic Preservation Commission to address
problems with Code provisions encountered by City staff and the Historic Preservation
Commission in the implementation of historic district regulations, and to enable the
City to become eligible for designation as a Certified Local Government (CLG).
Staff recommends approval of the proposed amendments with the exceptions noted in
this report.
BACKGROUND:
On October 11, 1993, the Historic Preservation Commission approved the following
motion:
The Historic Preservation Commission requests that the City Council direct
City staff to review historic district regulations to handle administrative
matters that have arisen in the past five years with a view toward revising
the regulations in a manner that would be appropriate for Ames to become
a Certified Local Government (CLG).
On October 26, 1993, the City Council approved the following motion:
To direct staff to prepare amendments to Chapter 31 of the Municipal Code
to address problems with Code provisions encountered by City staff and
the Historic Preservation Commission in the implementation of historic
district regulations, and to enable the City to be eligible for designation as a
Certified Local Government (CLG).
Three Historic Preservation Commission members (Patricia Burgess, Nancy Osborn,
and Phil Poorman) were appointed to a subcommittee to draft changes to the historic
preservation regulations.
On April 11, 1994, the Historic Preservation Commission began their review of
amendments to Chapter 31, as proposed by the subcommittee.
On August 8, 1994, the Historic Preservation Commission completed their review and
recommendations for approval of the amendments to Chapter 31.
ANALYSIS:
Some of the proposed amendments are necessary to become a Certified Local
Government (CLG). These are marked with the asterisk symbol as follows:
Other amendments, besides those necessary to become a CLG, are proposed by the
Commission to improve the administration of the historic preservation regulations.
NOTE: THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDMENTS ARE ATTACHED TO THIS
REPORT.
Brief Descriptions of Proposed Amendments.
The amendments and/or additions proposed for each section are described below.
• Sec. 31.2 DEFINITIONS AND RULES OF CONSTRUCTION
(17)
This is the definition of "Historic Materials". It has been changed to move
the regulations for substitute materials to a new subsection, 31.10(6), of
Chapter 31.
(24)
This is the definition of "Repair". It has been changed to clarify what is
considered to be "repair".
(27)
This is the definition of "Structure". It has been added to clarify what is
considered to be a "Structure".
• Sec. 31.3 HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION ESTABLISHED; TERMS
OF OFFICE
*(1)
To meet Certified Local Government (CLG) requirements, minor changes
are needed to make this section acceptable. The ordinance needs to be
amended to specify the "positive interest" of all members of the Historic
Preservation Commission and that, if possible, at least two members
must represent their discipline professionally (that is, be
professionally trained), with at least one in history or architecture.
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(2) Commission members initiated this amendment. It is their desire that the
Old Town Historic District representative on the Commission be allowed to
vote on all Certificates of Appropriateness.
• Sec. 31.6 POWERS AND DUTIES OF HISTORIC PRESERVATION
COMMISSION
*(11), (12), (13) and (14)
Further expansion of the powers and duties of the Commission is required
for participation in the CLG program. The Commission must be allowed to
conduct studies, to make recommendations to the State Historic
Preservation Officer, to provide information to the City Council, and to
promote and conduct educational and/or interpretive programs.
• Sec. 31.7. CRITERIA FOR CONSIDERATION FOR NOMINATION
*(1)(e) and (2)(e)
CLG requirements specify that the criteria used to designate a site or
district should parallel the National Register of Historic Places criteria. For
the most part, the criteria set forth in the City's Ordinance (Section 31.7) do
this. There are two small changes that have been recommended. In
Section 31.7(1)(e), change "method of new construction" to "method of
construction". In Section 31.7(e), change the last "and" to "or". The
same changes need to be made in Section 31.7(2)(e).
• Sec. 31.10 CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS
(3)(e)
This is a typographical error. "Including a description of the
relationship" is repeated. One should be removed from the text.
(6)
Regulations for the use of substitute materials has been moved from
Section 31.2(17), the definition of historic materials, to this new subsection.
The requirement that substitute materials "match" the historic material has
been changed to a requirement of "similar to".
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• Sec. 31.11 APPLICATIONS FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS
(2)
The list of exterior alterations that can be approved by City staff,
without action by the Historic Preservation Commission, has been
expanded.
(5)
This is a new requirement that establishes the effective period of
approval for a Certificate of Appropriateness.
• Sec. 31.12 THE SECRETARY OF THE INTERIOR'S STANDARDS FOR
REHABILITATION
*(1) through (10)
The Secretary of the Interior's Standards for the Rehabilitation must
be adopted as part of Chapter 31 to become eligible for participation in the
CLG program.
• RENUMBERING OF SECTIONS
Regulations currently included under Section 31.12 are now under Section
31.13 to insert the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation as
Section 31.12.
Sections 31.13, 31.14 and 31.15 have been renumbered to 31.14, 31.15, and
31.16, respectively.
• Sec. 31.13 STANDARDS FOR REVIEW, DESIGN GUIDELINES, DESIGN
CRITERIA
(3)
The requirements for decks in the "alteration area" have been combined
with the requirements for porches in (19).
(4)
The requirements for decks in the "new construction area" have been
combined with the requirements for porches in (19). This will also
allow the construction of decks and patios in the "alteration area".
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(7)(f)
To meet CLG requirements, as described in the Secretary of Interior's
Guidelines for Rehabilitating Historic Buildings, exit stairs are prohibited
in the "alteration area".
(19)(a) through (g)
The requirements for decks in the "alteration area" have been combined
with the requirements for porches. Requirements have been amended
to include other similar exterior entrance features.
*(19)(h)(i)
To meet CLG requirements, the design guidelines for porches must include
language for the reconstruction of porches to discourage
reconstruction without historical basis for detail and design. The
1990 Secretary of the Interior's Guidelines for Rehabilitating Historic
Buildings is the recommended source for this language.
(20)(a) through (e)
Same as above for the "new construction area".
*(20)(f)(9)
Same as above for the "new construction area" to meet CLG
requirements.
(21)(d)(e)
The wording has been changed from "alterations" to "alteration area" to
clarify the intent of the standard.
(23)(c) and (24)(c)
The requirements for resurfacing have been changed to allow substitute
materials.
(25)
"Site Relationships" has been changed to "Site Features and
Relationships".
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(25)(c) through Q)
Requirements for hitching posts, carriage steps, gazebos, above-ground
swimming pools, and walks have been added.
Note: City staff believe the addition of 31.13(25) (c through i) is not
advisable, at this time. These are new regulations that place additional
restrictions on properties in the historic district and go beyond what staff
intends to accomplish with the ordinance changes.
(26)(f)
The current requirement is that new metallic window or door frames be
"anodized" or painted. To become a CLG, the requirement must be
changed to stipulate that new metallic frames be "baked enamel' or
painted.
STAFF COMMENTS:
City staff recommend approval of the amendments to Chapter 31 as recommended for
approval by the Historic Preservation Commission, with the exception of Section
31.13(25)(c through i), as noted in this report.
Many of the amendments are necessary if the City Council wishes to apply for
designation of the City as a Certified Local Government (CLG). Others are needed to
improve upon the administration of the ordinance.
ALTERNATIVES:
1. The City Council can approve a motion to direct the City Attorney to prepare an
ordinance to amend Chapter 31, Historic Preservation Districts, as recommended
for approval by the Historic Preservation Commission.
2. The City Council can approve a motion to direct the City Attorney to prepare an
ordinance to amend Chapter 31, Historic Preservation Districts, as recommended
for approval by City staff.
3. The City Council can approve a motion to direct the City Attorney to prepare an
ordinance to amend Chapter 31, Historic Preservation Districts, as amended by
the City Council.
4. The City Council can choose not to amend Chapter 31, Historic Preservation
Districts.
5. The City Council can table this proposal to amend Chapter 31, Historic
Preservation Districts, and request additional information from City staff.
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MANAGER'S RECOMMENDED ACTION:
It is the recommendation of the City Manager that the City Council adopt Alternative
#2. This will direct the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance to amend Chapter 31,
Historic Preservation Districts, as recommended by City staff.
The proposed ordinance will be brought back to the City Council for a public hearing
on April 25th. Two other items, related to the ordinance amendments, will also be
included on the agenda. These items are:
1. Consider making application to the State Historical Society of Iowa to become a
Certified Local Government (CLG); and,
2. Consider adoption of an Historic Preservation Plan that establishes goals for
historic preservation and describes activities that will be undertaken to achieve
those goals. (Note: Adoption on an Historic Preservation Plan is a requirement
for application to become a CLG.)
COUNCIL ACTION:
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CHAPTER 31
(Historic Preservation Districts)
(April 11 , 1995)
Sec. 31.2. DEFINITIONS AND RULES OF CONSTRUCTION
Existing Ordinance Language -
(17) Historic Materials: Materials that are common to the period of significance for the
architectural style of the structure.
Other materials may be used as an acceptable alternative if:
(a) The historic materials on the structure is so deteriorated or damaged that
it cannot be repaired;
(b) The substitute material can be installed without irreversibly damaging or
obscuring the architectural features and trim of the building; and,
(c) The substitute materials matches the historic material in size, design,
composition, and texture for the 'alteration area' and in size, design, and
texture for the 'new construction area'.
Proposed Ordinance Language -
(17) Historic Materials: Materials that are common to the period of significance for the
architectural style of the structure.
Existing Ordinance Language -
(24) Repair: Any change that is not new construction, removal, or alteration.
Furthermore, nothing in this definition shall be constructed to prohibit or limit
normal repairs or maintenance which do not involve alterations or changes in the
exterior features of a building. For the purposes of this ordinance, changes made
in the color of the exterior surfaces of a building are considered to be ordinary
maintenance and repair.
Proposed Ordinance Language -
(24) Repair: Any change that is not new construction, removal, or alteration. Repair
may include patching, piecing-in, splicing, consolidating, or otherwise reinforcing
or upgrading historic materials such as masonry, wood and architectural metals
according to recognized preservation methods. Repairing also includes the limited
replacement in kind, or with compatible substitute material, of extensively
deteriorated or missing parts of features when there are surviving prototypes (for
examples, brackets, dentils, steps, or portions of slate or tile roofing).
For the purpose of this ordinance, changes made in the color of the exterior
surfaces of a building are considered to be ordinary maintenance and repair.
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Proposed Additions to Section 31.2 -
(27) Structure: For the purposes of this ordinance, a structure is defined as a deck,
fence, garage, gazebo, house, outbuilding, or swimming pools.
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Sec. 31.3. HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
ESTABLISHED; TERMS OF OFFICE
Existing Ordinance Language -
(1) The Ames Historic Preservation Commission is hereby established. It shall consist
of six (6) residents of the city, appointed by the mayor with the advice and consent
of the city council, with due regard to relevant fields of knowledge including but not
limited to history, urban planning, architecture, archeology, law, and sociology;
plus, one additional member to be appointed from among the residents of each
designated historic district as the statutory district representative.
Proposed Ordinance Language -
(1) The Ames Historic Preservation Commission is hereby established. It shall consist
of six (6) residents of the city with a positive interest in preservation, appointed by
the mayor with the advice and consent of the city council, with due regard to
relevant fields of knowledge including but not limited to history, urban planning,
architecture, archeology, law, and sociology; plus, one additional member to be
appointed from among the residents of each designated historic district as the
statutory district representative.
At least two members of the Commission will, if feasible, be professionally trained
in preservation-related fields, with at least one in history or architecture.
Existing Ordinance Language -
(2) The member who is the statutory district representative shall not vote on
certificates of appropriateness relative to site not in the representative's district.
Proposed Ordinance Language -
(2) Delete and renumber (3) to (2).
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Sec. 31.6 POWERS AND DUTIES OF
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
Proposed Additions to Section 31.6:
(11) Provide information regarding historic preservation to the City Council.
(12) Promote and conduct educational and/or interpretive programs on historic
properties within its jurisdiction.
(13) To conduct studies for the identification and designation of historic districts,
structures, and sites. City staff time and resources to conduct studies must be
approved by City Council.
(14) To make recommendations to the State Historic Preservation Officer regarding the
listings of districts, structures, or sites to the National Register of Historic Places,
and hold public hearings before making recommendations regarding National
Register eligibility.
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Sec. 31.7. CRITERIA FOR CONSIDERATION
FOR NOMINATION
Existing Ordinance Language -
(1) Before an area, which contains contiguous parcels of diverse ownership, can be
designated as a historic district, as evidenced by information provided by the
proponents of the district, it must satisfy the following criteria:
(e) Properties embody the distinctive characteristics of a type, period, method
of new construction, represent the work of a master, possess high artistic
values, represent a significant and distinguishable entity whose components
may lack individual distinction; and
(2) A building, structure, or site designated as a historic "landmark" shall meet the
following criteria:
(e) Properties embody the distinctive characteristics of a type, period, method
of new construction, represent the work of a master, possess high artistic
values, represent a significant and distinguishable entity whose components
may lack individual distinction; and
Proposed Ordinance Language -
(1) Before an area, which contains contiguous parcels of diverse ownership, can be
designated as a historic district, as evidenced by information provided by the
proponents of the district, it must satisfy the following criteria:
(e) Properties embody the distinctive characteristics of a type, period, method
of construction, represent the work of a master, possess high artistic values,
represent a significant and distinguishable entity whose components may
lack individual distinction; or
(2) A building, structure, or site designated as a historic 'landmark" shall meet the
following criteria:
(e) Properties embody the distinctive characteristics of a type, period, method
of construction, represent the work of a master, possess high artistic values,
represent a significant and distinguishable entity whose components may
lack individual distinction; or
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Sec. 31.10 CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS
Existing Ordinance Language -
(3) Demolition.
(e) Amount paid for the property, the date of purchase, and the party from
whom purchased, including a description of the relationship, including a
description of the relationship, if any, between the owner of record or
applicant and the person from whom the property was purchased, and any
terms of financing between the seller and buyer.
Proposed Ordinance Language -
(3) Demolition.
(e) Amount paid for the property, the date of purchase, and the party from
whom purchased, including a description of the relationship, if any, between
the owner of record or applicant and the person from whom the property
was purchased, and any terms of financing between the seller and buyer.
New Subsection -
(6) Use of Substitute Materials.
Substitute materials may be used as an acceptable alternative to the historic
materials if:
(a) The historic material on the structure is so deteriorated or damaged that it
cannot be repaired;
(b) The substitute material can be installed without irreversibly damaging or
obscuring the architectural features and trim of the building; and,
(c) The substitute material is similar to the historic material in size, design,
composition and texture, such as one type of wood replacing another.
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Sec. 31.11. APPLICATIONS FOR A CERTIFICATE
OF APPROPRIATENESS
Existing Ordinance Language -
(2) Administrative Approval Process.
(a) Types of Alterations. A Certificate of Appropriateness for the following
types of exterior alterations may be issued by staff of the Department of
Planning and Housing, provided the proposed alterations meet the adopted
Design Guidelines and Design Criteria:
(i) Gutters and downspouts;
(ii) Reroofing with cedar shakes or asphalt shingles;
(iii) Installation or replacement of rubber or other composition materials
for flat roofs;
(iv) Removal of nonoriginal siding materials to expose original siding
materials;
(v) Installation or replacement of soffit vents; and
(vi) Replacement of storm doors with new storm doors designed with
large panels of glass of very simple design.
Proposed Ordinance Language -
(2) Administrative Approval Process.
(a) Types of Alterations. A Certificate of Appropriateness for the following
types of exterior alterations may be issued by staff of the Department of
Planning and Housing, provided the proposed alterations meet the adopted
Design Guidelines and Design Criteria:
(i) Gutters and downspouts;
(ii) Reroofing with like materials;
(iii) Installation or replacement of rubber or other composition materials
for flat roofs;
(iv) Removal of nonoriginal siding materials to expose original siding
materials;
(v) Installation or replacement of soffit vents; and
(vi) Installation or replacement of storm doors with new storm doors
designed with large panels of glass of very simple design;
(vii) Replacement of fifty percent (50%) or less of the siding/exterior
surface areas, in excess of repair, with materials that are equivalent
to the historic siding/exterior surface materials in size, design and
texture;
(viii) Replacement of windows with materials that are consistent with the
historic window materials in size, design and texture;
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(ix) Replacement of chimneys with materials that are consistent with the
historic materials in size, design and texture;
(x) Installation of dormers on the portion of the house located in the new
construction area, consistent with the architectural style of the
structures;
(xi) Replacement of soffits with materials that are consistent with the
historic materials in size, design and texture;
(xii) Installation or replacement of storm windows with new storm
windows that are consistent with the historic window materials in
size, design and texture; and
(xiii) Installation of skylights or attic fans in the new construction area so
that they are inconspicuous from the public right-of-way and do not
damage or obscure character-defining features.
Proposed Addition to Section 31.11.
(5) Effective Period of Approval for a Certificate of Appropriateness. The approval of
any application for a Certificate of Appropriateness shall be effective for one (1)
year from the date of approval by the Historic Preservation Commission, or by the
Department of Planning and Housing (in the case of administrative approvals).
Building permits shall be issued within the one (1) year approval period, and
construction shall commence within one year of approval of the Certificate of
Appropriateness. If work has not begun within 12 months and there are no
changes to that proposal, staff may approve a one (1) year extension.
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New Section Added to Chapter 31:
Sec. 31.12 THE SECRETARY OF THE INTERIOR'S
STANDARDS FOR REHABILITATION
The Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation from the U.S.
Department of the Interior, National Park Service, shall be followed. The standards
described below are to be applied to specific rehabilitation projects in a reasonable
manner, taking into consideration economic and technical feasibility:
(1) A property shall be used for its historic purpose or be placed in a new use that
requires minimal change to the defining characteristic of the building and its site
and environment.
(2) The historic character of a property shall be retained and preserved. The removal
of historic materials or alteration of features and spaces that characterize a
property shall be avoided.
(3) Each property shall be recognized as a physical record of its time, place, and use.
Changes that create a false sense of historic development, such as adding
conjectural features or architectural elements from other buildings, shall not be
undertaken.
(4) Most properties change over time; those changes that have acquired historic
significance in their own right shall be retained and preserved.
(5) Distinctive features, finishes, and construction techniques or examples of
craftsmanship that characterize a historic property shall be preserved.
(6) Deteriorated historic features shall be repaired rather then replaced. Where the
severity of deterioration requires replacement of a distinctive feature, the new
feature shall match the old in design, color, textures, and other visual qualifies and,
where possible, materials. Replacement of missing features shall be substantiated
by documentary, physical, or pictorial evidence.
(7) Chemical or physical treatments, such as sandblasting, that cause damage to
historic materials shall not be used. The surface cleaning of structures, if
appropriate, shall be undertaken using the gentlest means possible.
(8) Significant archeological resources affected by a project shall be protected and
preserved. If such resources must be disturbed, mitigation measures shall be
undertaken.
(9) New additions, exterior alterations, or related new construction shall not destroy
historic materials that characterize the property. The new work shall be
differentiated from the old and shall be compatible with the massing, size, scale,
and architectural features to protect the historic integrity of the property and its
environment.
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(10) New additions and adjacent or related new construction shall be undertaken in
such a manner that if removed in the future, the essential form and integrity of the
historic property and its environment would be unimpaired.
Amend Chapter 31, Historic Preservation Districts, to insert a new Section 31.12,
and renumber the current 31.12 to 31.13. STANDARDS FOR REVIEW, DESIGN
GUIDELINES, DESIGN CRITERIA.
Renumber Sections 31.13, 31.14 and 31.15 to 31.14, 31.15 and 31.16, respectively.
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Sec. 31.13 STANDARDS FOR REVIEW, DESIGN
GUIDELINES, DESIGN CRITERIA
Existing Ordinance Language -
(3) Decks, Alteration Area.
(a) Alterations to existing decks and patios shall be consistent with the
architectural style of the dwelling.
(b) New materials shall be consistent with the historic materials in size, design,
composition, and texture.
(c) Deck railings shall be consistent with the architectural style of the dwelling.
Proposed Ordinance Language -
Delete the existing ordinance language and do not replace.
Existing Ordinance Language -
(4) Decks, New Construction Area.
(a) New decks and patios shall be located at the back or side outside of the
area subject to the criteria for alterations, shall be minimally visible from the
street, shall have no major impact on the historic building and its character
and shall be compatible with the architectural style.
(b) New materials shall be compatible with the historic materials of the
particular architectural style in size, design, and texture.
(c) Deck railings shall be consistent with the architectural style of the dwelling.
Proposed Ordinance Language -
Delete the existing ordinance language and do not replace.
Existing Ordinance Language -
(7) Exits, Second and Third Story, Alteration Area.
(f) Exterior stairs shall be placed where least visible, set as far back as
possible from any side facing the street and run parallel to and against the
wall of the building.
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Proposed Ordinance Language -
(7) Exits, Second and Third Story, Alteration Area.
(f) The new construction of exit stairs in the alteration area is prohibited.
Existing Ordinance Language -
(19) Porches, Alteration Area.
(a) Historic porches shall be retained whenever possible.
(b) New materials shall be consistent with the historic materials in size, design,
composition, and texture.
(c) Enclosing a porch shall be permitted only if consistent with the architectural
style.
(d) Second or third story sun porches or balconies, historic in design, shall be
retained. Doors leading out to these shall also be retained.
(e) Porch balustrades shall be constructed with materials of the same size,
height, detailing, and baluster spacing consistent with the historic
architectural style.
Note: It will be necessary to obtain authorization from the City Building
. Official prior to constructing a balustrade which does not meet the minimum
requirements, as specified by the Uniform Building Code.
When the lower and historically correct height of a porch rail cannot be
considered to be life threatening, the Historic Preservation Commission shall
support the applicant's request for special consideration under Section
104(f) of the Building Code.
(f) Handrails required on porch steps, if not of a historic design and materials,
shall be a simple metal rail or similar to other balustrade elements on the
porch.
Proposed Ordinance Language -
(19) Porches and Similar Exterior Entrance Features, Alteration Area.
(a) Historic porches, verandas, patios or similar exterior entrance features shall
be retained whenever possible.
(b) Alterations to existing porches, verandas, patios or similar features shall be
consistent with the architectural style of the dwelling.
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[relabel existing (b) through (f) to be (c) through (g)]
Proposed (h) and (i) will read as follows:
(h) When designing and constructing a new entrance feature or porch, if the
historic entrance or porch is completely missing, the new one may be a
restoration based on historical, pictorial, and physical documentation; or be
a new design that is compatible with the historic character of the building.
(i) When designing enclosures for historic porches, required by the new use,
in a manner that preserves the historic character of the building, this can
include using large sheets of glass and recessing the enclosure wall behind
existing scrollwork, posts, and balustrades.
Existing Ordinance Language -
(20) Porches, New Construction Area.
(a) A porch is required where it is necessary to meet the elements of the
particular architectural style.
(b) New materials shall be compatible with the historic materials of the
particular architectural in size, design and texture.
(c) New construction shall be consistent with the architectural style.
(d) Porches shall have a connection to the interior by the use of windows and
doors.
(e) A porch addition is permitted on a particular structure if the porch is
consistent with the architectural style of the structure.
Proposed Ordinance Language -
(20) Porches or Similar Exterior Entrance Features, New Construction Area.
(a) A porch or similar entrance feature is required where it is necessary to meet
the elements of the particular architectural style.
[subsections (b) and (c) are unchanged]
(d) Porches or similar entrance features shall have a connection to the interior
by use of windows and doors.
(e) A porch or similar entrance feature is permitted on a particular structure if
the porch is consistent with the architectural style of the structure.
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Proposed additions (f) and (g) will read as follows:
(f) When designing and constructing a new entrance feature or porch, if the
historic entrance or porch is completely missing, the new one may be a
restoration based on historical, pictorial, and physical documentation; or be
a new design that is compatible with the historical character of the building.
(g) When designing enclosures for historic porches, required by the new use,
in a manner that preserves the historic character of the building, this can
include using large sheets of glass and recessing the enclosure wall behind
existing scrollwork, posts, and balustrades.
Existing Ordinance Language -
(21) Roofs, Alteration Area.
(d) Solar collectors shall not be permitted as alterations.
(e) Skylights, roof windows, wind generators, and radio and T.V. reception
equipment and other mechanical equipment shall not be permitted as
alterations.
Proposed Ordinance Language -
(21) Roofs, Alteration Area.
(d) Solar collectors shall not be permitted in the alteration area.
(e) Skylights, roof windows, wind generators, and radio and television reception
equipment and other mechanical equipment shall not be permitted in the
alteration area.
Existing Ordinance Language -
(23) Siding/Exterior Materials, Alteration Area.
(c) Resurfacing the sides of a building with other than historic materials such
as stone or brick veneer, cedar shakes, asphalt shingles, masonite,
aluminum, steel, vinyl or diagonal wood or wide board lap siding shall not
be permitted.
Proposed Ordinance Language -
(23) Siding/Exterior Materials, Alteration Area.
(c) Resurfacing the facades of a building must be done with historic materials
or substitute materials that comply with the stipulations of Section
31.10(6)(a),(b) and (c)
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Proposed Addition to Section 31.13(24) -
(24) Siding/Exterior Materials, New Construction Area.
(c) Resurfacing the facades of a building must be done with historic materials
or substitute materials that comply with the stipulations of Section
31.10(6)(a),(b) and (c)
Existing Ordinance Language -
(25) Site Relationships.
Proposed Ordinance Language -
(25) Site Features and Relationships.
(c) Historic hitching posts, and carriage steps shall be retained whenever
possible.
(d) New hitching posts, and carriage steps, gazebos and above-ground
swimming pools shall be compatible and appropriate to the architecture of
the house, if applicable, and the historic district.
(e) New concrete public walks shall be consistent with the City standard and
consistent in width with the existing sidewalk at either end of the proposed
sidewalk.
(f) Stamped concrete is permitted when the proposed pattern is shown to be
a recreation of an original pattern used in the historic district.
(g) Reclaimed bricks not intended for paving shall not be used for brick walks.
(h) Existing brick and slate walks shall be retained.
(i) New brick and slate walks shall be compatible with the era of the structure.
Existing Ordinance Language -
(26) Windows and Doors, Alteration Area.
(f) New metallic frames shall be anodized or painted.
Proposed Ordinance Language -
(26) Windows and Doors, Alteration Area.
(f) New metallic frames shall be baked enamel or painted.
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DAILY TRIBUNE
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STATE OF IOWA,STORY COUNTY,ss.
LEGAL NOTICE
I,Craig McMullin/Joan Rost,on oath depose
and say that I am President/Controller LEGAL NOTICE
of DAILY TRIBUNE,a daily newspaper,printed The City Council of the City ofAmlY)WhgIda
public hearing toconskierproposedamerome ns
at Ames,Story County,Iowa;that the annexed to the Historic Preservation District Zoning Old[-
printed nance.The proposed amendments ere on No
with the Ames City Clark.Said hearing sM#be
CITY OF AMES hold inconjunctionwfthftreguiarmeedngotthe
5/9 PUBLIC HEARING:HISTORIC PRESERVATION DISTRICT City Council scheduled to begin at 7.00 p.rit an
May 9,1898,in the City Council Charrlber,CIW
Had,815 Clark Avenue.
Sandra L.Ryan,CityCle►k
was published in said newspaper for 1 Pubjishad in The Dally Tribune May 1,1996.
consecutive week(s)
and the last of said publication was on the
1 st day of May,1995
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presence by Craig McMullin/Joan Rost
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