HomeMy WebLinkAboutA005 - Council Action Form dated November 20, 2007 ITEM #:
DATE: 11/20/07
COUNCIL ACTION FORM
SUBJECT: AMEND CHAPTER 31 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING A NEW
SECTION 31.13(27) FOR THE PURPOSE OF ESTABLISHING DESIGN
CRITERIA FOR THE MARTIN HOUSE, A PROPOSED LOCAL
HISTORIC LANDMARK LOCATED AT 218 LINCOLN WAY
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Date Prepared: November 15, 2007
Property Owner: Grantland Shipp
20 Parkside Road
Silver Springs, Maryland 20910-5454
Applicant: Nancy Greene
(Representative for the Archie A. and Nancy C. Martin Foundation)
Location: 218 Lincoln Way
Acreage: 0.21 acres (9,000 square feet)
Proposal: The Archie A. and Nancy C. Martin Foundation has submitted an application
requesting that the City of Ames designate the "Martin" house, located at 218 Lincoln Way,
as a local historic landmark.
If the City Council designates the property at 218 Lincoln Way as a Local Historic
Landmark, the adoption of "Design Criteria" for that specific property will be required.
Design Criteria are standards for architectural elements characteristic of a particular style
of architecture. The Martin house, at 218 Lincoln Way, is an example of the Craftsman
style of architecture. The intent of Design Criteria proposed for the Martin house would be
to maintain the Craftsman features of the architecture.
The following features of the house are addressed by the Design Criteria, proposed by the
applicant:
• Building Height;
• Roof Type and Pitch;
• Dormers;
• Entry;
• Exterior Materials;
• Windows;
• Solid/Void Ratio; and,
• Plan/Footprints.
A request to establish the "O-H" (Historic Preservation Overlay) District on the
property at 218 Lincoln Way is being processed concurrently with this proposal to
adopt "Design Criteria".
Design Criteria/Certificate of Appropriateness. The Design Criteria would apply to
alterations and new construction involving changes to the exterior of the existing house
(see attached ordinance). Prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Appropriateness to allow
exterior alterations and/or new construction, the Historic Preservation Commission or City
staff would determine if the proposed changes were consistent with the Design Criteria and
with the Design Guidelines found in Chapter 31 of the Municipal Code.
Staff Analysis. Staff makes the finding that the Design Criteria, as proposed by the
applicant, are consistent with the "Craftsman" style of architecture and will provide
appropriate guidance to the Historic Preservation Commission and City staff in determining
whether exterior alterations and new construction maintain the historic integrity of the
historic landmark.
Adoption of "Design Criteria" is subject to rezoning to establish the "O-H"(Historic
Preservation Overlay) District for the property at 218 Lincoln Way.
ALTERNATIVES:
1. The City Council can approve the proposed amendment to Chapter 31 of the Municipal
Code to add Design Criteria for the property located at 218 Lincoln Way, subject to the
following stipulation:
• That rezoning to establish the "O-H"(Historic Preservation Overlay) District for the
property at 218 Lincoln Way be approved by the City Council.
2. The City Council can deny the proposed amendment to Chapter 31 of the Municipal
Code to add Design Criteria for the property located at 218 Lincoln Way.
3. The City Council can refer this proposed text amendment back to staff for further
information.
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RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City staff finds that the Design Criteria, as proposed by the applicant, for the property at
218 Lincoln Way will serve to protect the architectural style and the historic integrity of the
structure as alterations and new construction are proposed in the future.
Therefore, it is the recommendation of the City Manager that the City Council approve
Alternative #1. This is a recommendation for approval of the proposed amendment to
Chapter 31 of the Municipal Code to add Design Criteria for the property located at 218
Lincoln Way, subject to the following stipulation:
• That rezoning to establish the "O-H"(Historic Preservation Overlay) District for the
property at 218 Lincoln Way be approved by the City Council.
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