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MEMORANDUM
Date: February 2, 19
To: City Council \
From: Doug Boothroy, c o f p ction Services
Re: The Establishment of a 'Sunset" Provisi n for Building Permits
Currently, there are no provisions in the Unifork Building Code (UBC) that
encourage timely completion of a construction project. The language in
the UBC concerning building permit expiration is vague and therefore
subject to abuse because it allows a permit to remain active if some work
is completed. Building permits issued can remain active and the construc-
tion authorized continued indefinitely so long as the work is not sus-
pended or abandoned for 180 days.
Normally, building construction is completed expeditiously and a Certifi-
cate of Occupancy is issued in a timely manner. In 1984, 556 building
permits were issued and only one is still active. At the present time
there are two construction projects with building permits active after 24
months. Both of these projects are in residential neighborhoods and the
permit holder has done only what is minimally required to keep the permit
active. Numerous complaints about these projects have been received by the
City. Certainly, a building under construction for an inordinate period of
time can be an attractive nuisance, potentially hazardous, subject to
vandalism, as well as unsightly and disruptive to the neighborhood in
which it is located.
Attached to this memorandum for Council's consideration is a proposed
amendment to the 1985 UBC which establishes a 24 month "sunset" provision
for building permits. Under this provision, building permits would auto-
matically expire at the end of 24 months. A one-time, 180 -day extension
can be granted by the building official if the permittee can show that
circumstances beyond the permittee's control prevented timely completion
of a project. The amendment also establishes a 12 month expiration date
for any current outstanding permits.
The primary objective of this amendment is to encourage timely completion
of construction projects. The expiration provision of 24 months should
not pose a hardship for anyone as evidenced by the fact that the downtown
hotel project, one of the largest construction projects in recent years,
was completed in 18 months.
Thank you for your consideration of this matter.
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PROPOSED "SUNSET",PROVISION FOR BUILDING PERMITS
Section 303, Expiration, Subsection (d), is amended to read as follows:
(d) Expiration. Under the following circumstances, every permit issued
by the building official under the provisions of this code shall
expire by limitation and become null and void:
1) if the building or work authorized by such permit is not com-
menced within 180 days from the date of such permit;
2) if after 180 days from the date of such permit, less than 10
percent of the total cost of all construction, erection, altera-
tion, enlargement, repair, demolition or other work covered by
such permit is completed on the site;
3) if the building or work authorized by such permit is suspended or
abandoned at any time after the work is commenced for a period of
180 days;
4) if the building or work authorized by such permit is not com-
pleted within twenty-four (24) months from the date the permit
was issued.
Before such work can be recommenced, a new permit shall be first
obtained so to do, and the fee therefor shall be one-half the amount
required for a new permit for such work, provided no changes have
been made or will be made in the original plans and specifications
for such work; and provided further that the expiration of the pe
mit
for such work has not exceeded one year. In all other cases, in
order to renew action on a permit after expiration, the permittee
shall pay a new full permit fee.
All permits issued prior to the effective date of this ordinance
shall, unless extended hereunder, expire twelve (12) months from the
effective date of this ordinance.
Any permittee holding an unexpired permit may apply for an exten-
sion of the time within which he may commence work under that permit
when he is unable to commence work within the time required by this
section for good and satisfactory reasons.rmitteeThe forbaiperiodonotcial may
exceed-
extend the time for action by the pe
ing 180 days upon written request by the permittee showing that
circumstances beyond the control of thepermittee have prevented
action from being taken. No permit shall be extended more than
once.
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February 4. 1987
Mayor William J. Ambrisco
Iowa City Council
Civic Center
410 E. Washington St.
Iowa City, Iowa 52244
Dear Mayor Ambrisco:
CITY CLERK
I as writing to you on behalf of the Trustee Commission of First
Mennonite Church of Iowa City regarding a traffic and safety hazard that
concerns us. After conferring with both the City Engineer and the Traffic
Engineer, I em writing to councilmembers with the hope that you will take
the necessary steps to find a solution to this problem before a serious
accident occurs.
Please refer to the enclosed map for clarity as to locations mentioned.
I. PROBLEM: THE PROHIBITION AGAINST TURNS AT MYRTLE AVENUE AND
MELROSE COURT IS CREATING A DANGEROUS DETOUR THROUGH THE PARKING LOT OF
FIRST MENNONITE CHURCH OF IOWA CITY.
First Mennonite Church of Iowa City is located on the south side of
Myrtle Avenue. Melrose Court turns off Myrtle Avenue directly across from
the center drive leading into the Church parking lot. At one time, the City
had completely blocked the Myrtle Avenue to Melrose Court intersection to
lesson the amount of traffic on Melrose Court presumably for safety reasons
to the residents of Melrose Court. Recently, the City again opened up the
Myrtle -Melrose intersection but prohibited right turns from Myrtle onto
j Melrose and left turns from Melrose onto Myrtle. Presumably, the change was
i to permit more reedy access to Melrose but to still reduce the amount of
traffic on Melrose.
At that time, members of First Mennonite Church in discussions with the
City voiced concerns that the prohibited turns would direct traffic through
the Church drives and create a safety hazard. The Church was told to raise
those ob0ections again if, in fact, that problem did occur. We are doing so
at this time. The problem of care using the Church drives as a detour to
avoid the prohibited turns has greatly increased with the increase in police
cars in the areas writing tickets for the illegal turns. To avoid the
chance of a fine, cars coming from Melrose will drive straight ahead across
Myrtle onto the Church center drive, circle around the Church and then turn
left onto Myrtle from the east Church drive. Care coming from Myrtle avoid
ithe prohibited turn by turning into the east Church drive, circling around
the Church and then crossing straight over Myrtle onto Melrose from the
Church's center drive. It hes been estimated that upwards to 50 cars circle
through the Church on an ordinary 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. day.
The danger of this is one of great concern for us. Not only are
accidents bound to happen between drivers circling the Church in opposite
directions but the chance of a car hitting someone walking from the parking
lot to the lower entrances of the Church for any of numerous meetings held
at the Church throughout the week is frightening. Also, the traffic is not
lust on week days. Cars have circled through on Sunday mornings when small
children are leaving Church or are present in the parking lot.
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CITY CLERK
I as writing to you on behalf of the Trustee Commission of First
Mennonite Church of Iowa City regarding a traffic and safety hazard that
concerns us. After conferring with both the City Engineer and the Traffic
Engineer, I em writing to councilmembers with the hope that you will take
the necessary steps to find a solution to this problem before a serious
accident occurs.
Please refer to the enclosed map for clarity as to locations mentioned.
I. PROBLEM: THE PROHIBITION AGAINST TURNS AT MYRTLE AVENUE AND
MELROSE COURT IS CREATING A DANGEROUS DETOUR THROUGH THE PARKING LOT OF
FIRST MENNONITE CHURCH OF IOWA CITY.
First Mennonite Church of Iowa City is located on the south side of
Myrtle Avenue. Melrose Court turns off Myrtle Avenue directly across from
the center drive leading into the Church parking lot. At one time, the City
had completely blocked the Myrtle Avenue to Melrose Court intersection to
lesson the amount of traffic on Melrose Court presumably for safety reasons
to the residents of Melrose Court. Recently, the City again opened up the
Myrtle -Melrose intersection but prohibited right turns from Myrtle onto
j Melrose and left turns from Melrose onto Myrtle. Presumably, the change was
i to permit more reedy access to Melrose but to still reduce the amount of
traffic on Melrose.
At that time, members of First Mennonite Church in discussions with the
City voiced concerns that the prohibited turns would direct traffic through
the Church drives and create a safety hazard. The Church was told to raise
those ob0ections again if, in fact, that problem did occur. We are doing so
at this time. The problem of care using the Church drives as a detour to
avoid the prohibited turns has greatly increased with the increase in police
cars in the areas writing tickets for the illegal turns. To avoid the
chance of a fine, cars coming from Melrose will drive straight ahead across
Myrtle onto the Church center drive, circle around the Church and then turn
left onto Myrtle from the east Church drive. Care coming from Myrtle avoid
ithe prohibited turn by turning into the east Church drive, circling around
the Church and then crossing straight over Myrtle onto Melrose from the
Church's center drive. It hes been estimated that upwards to 50 cars circle
through the Church on an ordinary 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. day.
The danger of this is one of great concern for us. Not only are
accidents bound to happen between drivers circling the Church in opposite
directions but the chance of a car hitting someone walking from the parking
lot to the lower entrances of the Church for any of numerous meetings held
at the Church throughout the week is frightening. Also, the traffic is not
lust on week days. Cars have circled through on Sunday mornings when small
children are leaving Church or are present in the parking lot.
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AND NII. SOLUTION: REMOVE THE PROHIBITED TURN
ECROSE COURT. RESTRICTION AT MYRTLE AVENUE
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solution eWould hbeitouremove the prohibited
that the most efficient and Workable
drivers to travel from Melrose toMyrtle
turn restrictions and allow
needing to detour through the yrtle and Myrtle to shoot
9 Church lot. This solution
without
following grounds. is Justified on the
1. The stated purpose of installing the prohibited signs was to
promote safety for the Melrose Court residents' children b
decreasing the amount of traffic on their street. The result of
the attempt hes been a new safety hazard of traffic cutting
the Church lot.
2. The right of the through
divert it elsewheCity to reduce traffic on a public cit
re for the sere preferential treatment sof the
residents of that street is1' street and
3. Changes have occured on Melrose Courtblethat
for eliminating traffic to have reduced the need
safe
a. the curve on Melrose Court: beentW
b• a stop sign hes been idsnsd
added at the intersection of Melrose Court
and Brookland Perk Drive
c• the demographics have changed and fewer young children now
reside along Melrose Court.
III. FURTHER STEPS THE CHURCH IS WILLING TO TAKE.
If the City Council tithes, the Church
residents oelrois willing to canvass the
f Mu Court to dateralne their resent interest in
the reduced access to Melrose Court. We could also gather information an to
numbers and a continuing
gem of children that reside along the street. We ars
quota ready to provide you with further information alto
Present at a council meetong with this as en agenda item•ay need or to be
Sincerely,
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Trustees Commission
First Mennonite Church
405 Myrtle Avenue
Iowa City, IA 52240
Michael Brenneman, Moderator
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899 South Dodge Street
Iowa City, Iowa 52299
January 29, 1987
Iowa City City Council
Iowa City Civic Center
Iowa City, Iowa 52290
Dear Mayor and Council Members:
years.
My family and I have lived on South Dodge Street for 35
Approximately one month ago, a loud vibrating, humming
sound began disrupting our neighborhood. I spoke to Mr. Donald
Gertz, a railroad representative, and was
noise originates from informed that this
massive air compressors
railroad roundhouse used to repair installed in the
that as there welocomotives. He indicated
re several work shifts,
nently audible twenty-four hours a day. the noise would be
perma-
relieve thpsa and
Plead that the City Council do sometime to
Problem
homes shut against the winter imathis bad gineethe3se sounisduring the with
mer months when homes are opened up; further, the vibrations are
are such that they shake small items located on windows
shelves inside the house.
and
spend
I am certain you can understand that when most of us
our days in noisy work environments, we look forward to
is an and appreciate a little peace and quite when we come home. Ours
running air compressors and neighbor
comm locomotives ercial zone for
Thank you for looking into this problem; I would appreci-
ate your kindest considerations in this matter.
Very truly yours,
Cheryl S. Svatos
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JOHN P. BOYLE
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IOWA CITY, IOWA 52240
February 3, 1987
The Honorable Mayor and City Council
City of Iowa City
Civic Center
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
Dear Friends:
I have learned with deep concern from the Press -Citizen
and other reports that the budget recommendations submitted
by the City Manager recently would reduce funding for the
Elderly Services Agency by 40% in the next fiscal year and
the remaining 60% in the following year.
I share a duplex with my mother, who is 86. Since she
had a stroke in 1983, I have relied heavily on the Respite
Care Service staffed by Elderly Services to locate qualified
people to help my mother, often on short notice as problems
arise or regular help is not available. Last summer I worked
through their Shared Housing Program to locate a suitable
person to live in in exchange for housing and meals. The
work of Art Anderson in Respite Care and of Dianna Miller in
the Shared Housing Program has been indispensable. It is the
availability of services of this kind in the community which
makes it possible for my mother to live in her home at a
fraction of the cost of nursing home care.
The importance of the Elderly Services Agency is greater
because, so far as I know, its services are not available
anywhere else in the community. It would be very foolish to
cripple or destroy the agency.
Identifying budget priorities is a difficult task. But I
urge the council to protect the Elderly Services Agency,
which is helping the sick elderly to remain in their homes.
No one will benefit if such people are compelled to move to
nursing homes at much higher cost. The modest city
investment in the agency is producing a splendid return and '
should not be jeopardized.
Sincerely yquriC" /
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Jo P. Boyle
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CNIC CENTER 410 E. WASHINGTON ST. IOWA CITY, IOWr 52240 (319) 356-5000
February 12, 1987
Father John P. Boyle
1442 1/2 Oaklawn Avenue
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
Dear Father Boyle:
Thank you for your letter expressing concern for the funding of
human services, and in particular the Elderly Services Agency.
As you may know from newspaper accounts, the City Council has
restored funding to the fiscal year 1987 level.
Your letter was placed on the agenda for the Council meeting of
February 10, 1987. Thank you for making known your support for
this service.
Sincerely yours,
StephTJACity
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Iowa City, IA 52240
February 2, 1987
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CITY CLERK
Iowa City City Council
Civic Center
Iowa City, IA 52240
Gentlemen:
I was impressed with Carol Thompson's article in the PRESS -CITIZEN
on January 31, 1987, in which she urged the City Council to find
the means to reinstate full funding for human services. I would
endorse her views.
In my opinion, the services most needed are those for the elderly.
The longer older persons can remain in their homes, the better their
morale and the more tax dollars are cut. I have severalelderly
friends who have taken advantage of the Elderly Services Agency.
Without the help of the agency, they would have had to move from
their apartments and given up their independence.
The Council's responsibility of allocating funds is a difficult one,
I am sure. But I urge you toco,nsider carefully the consequences
of cutting funds for our senior citizens who are in need.
Sincerely,
Grtt�d..
Edith
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CIVIC CENTER 410 E. W
AS WGTON ST IOWA CIN, IOW,- X2240 (319) 356-5000
February 12, 1987
Ms. Edith Ennis
124 East Bloomington #1
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
Dear Ms. Ennis:
Thank you for your letter expressing concern for the funding of
human services, and in particular the Elderly Services Agency.
As you may know from newspaper accounts, the City Council has
restored funding to the fiscal year 1987 level.
Your letter was placed on the agenda for the Council meeting of
February 10, 1987. Thank you for making known your support for
this service.
Sincerely yours,
Steph n
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Iowa City, IA 52240
February 2, 1987 .CITY CLERK
Iowa City City Council
Civic Center
Iowa City, IA 52240
Gentlemen:
I am writing to express my views about possible cutting of funds for the
human service agencies of Iowa City --particularly those that pertain to the
Elderly Services Agency. I would like to urge you to do all you can to retain
the present services.
For a number of years I have rented apartments in my properties on North Clinton
Street. During most of those years I have had from three to six elderly
persons as tenants and have seen first hand how they have been able to live
independently because of the assistance of the Elderly Services Agency. They
have called on this agency to obtain help for odd jobs, transportation, and
work out shared housing arrangements. Without such help, they would have been
forced to move to a nursing home. In some cases, such a move would not have
been within their financial limits.
I hope that in some way you will be able to reinstate the funding for the
Elderly Services Agency.
Sincerely,
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Olive Pearl Ritter
CITY OF IOWA CITY
CHIC CENTER 410 E. WASHINGTON ST. IOWA CITY, IOWA 52240 (319) 356-5000
February 12, 1987
Ms. Olive Pearl Ritter
314 North Clinton
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
Dear Ms. Ritter:
Thank you for your letter expressing concern for the funding of
human services, and in particular the Elderly Services Agency.
As you may know from newspaper accounts, the City Council has
restored funding to the fiscal year 1987 level.
Your letter was placed on the agenda for the Council meeting of
February 10, 1987. Thank you for making known your support for
this service.
Sincerely yours,
Stephe J At��
City Manager
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Dear Council Members,
I am writing to you on behalf of the Human Services
Program which is offered to the area citizens here in Johnson
County.
I have heard rumors that there is to be a substantial
cut in the amount of services that can and will be offered to
these residents. This was rumored to be because of lack of
ifunds, which seems to be everyones cry these days. I am one
of the Senior Citizens who has benefited from time to time
from soQe of these services such as lawn care, snow removal,
I small carpentery jobs, housecleaning and I have been involved
in the shared housing project for a year and a half and am
very enthusiastic about it.
I feel there are a numberof other widows who rely
quite heavily on the services provided to us as well as elderly
couples who no longer can do some of these things themselves,
but can still live in their homes with the aid of the Human
Services Program as we now know it.
I hope that there is some way to get some additional
funding for ongoing services if we are to loose monies we have
Previously coated on.
Please give the your best efforts in finding a solution.
Most•sincerely Yours,
Lorena R. Cozine
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CRY CLERK
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IOWA CITY, IOWA 52240 (319) 356-5OM
February 12, 1987
Ms. Lorena R. Cozine
2408 East Court
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
Dear Ms. Cozine:
Thank you for your letter expressing concern for the funding of
human services, and in particular the Elderly Services Agency.
As you may know from newspaper accounts, the City Council has
restored funding to the fiscal year 1987 level.
Your letter was placed on the agenda for the Council meeting of
February 10, 1987. Thank you for making known your support for
this service.
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Thank you for your letter expressing concern for the funding of i
human services, and in particular the Elderly Services Agency.
As you may know from newspaper accounts, the City Council has
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Your letter was placed on the agenda for the Council meeting of
February 10, 1987. Thank you for making known your support for
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Iowa City, Iowa 52240
February 1, 1987
To: Mayor Ambrisco and members of the City Council:
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SideoHistoriceDistrictadesignation ttended the hearing on the proposed North
on the inclusion of my property at 32t which I lodged my com
Dubuque Street, plaint
I was amazed that there were no maps of the zoning, or rundown of
property owners to help you understand the issues at hand. I
understood that you were to receive these for study.
Because I went to the Press Citizen and asked for a correction on
the story as to my participation in the public hearing, I was
invited to submit a "Guest Opinion for the editorial
attaching a total copy of the manuscript I am submitting,
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many times these things page.I am
meaning does not come out.
edited down to a point where�the nreal
will substantiate m I am also submitting some maps which
YOU would take the timeatomread thiswsummare most appreciative if
maps before you make a decision on a y and look over the
approval of this proposal.
i 2 have been trying to assure you that I am not opposed to the
original group of properties North of Church Street that had
applied for Historic District designation, but the inclusion of
hodgeodenearly all of the North Side has "snowballed" into an unwieldy
decisiongonothisnshouldnbeztabledoningaureas
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I feel
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the wishes of all of the y is done
consideration. Thank property owners are taken into and
You for your time.
Sincerely,
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Iva Hilleman
411 S. Summit Street
Iowa city, Iowa 52240
Enclosed:
"Guest Opinion" which I will submit to the Iowa city Press
Citizen on February 2, 1987.
I. Map showing first district approved by Historic Preservation
Commission, and Zoning and Planning, (North of Church street
second district, (South of Church Street, bounded by Clinton ,
Gilbert and Davenport), ), then
consideration. p �• with shaded areas marked for
II. Area approved December 4, 1987 without my knOW1124
approval, with no notice given until December 111 198
III.
PROPERTIESzoning t
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HISTORICAL PRESERVATION SNOWBALL
Iowa City has been blessed with a mild winter, but there has been a
snowball forming that is growing out of all proportions. It is
threatening to wipe out new and old friendships, erode trust, and to
cause financial hardship to many unsuspecting property owners. This
snowball shall be named Historical Preservation Designation.
originally, the North Side property owners residing North of Church
Street were becoming concerned about multiple family housing creeping
into their neighborhoods, and they began a concerted effort to protect
their area from further encroachment. They worked long and hard, and
they succeeded in obtaining downzoning for this area, as well as the
area South of Church Street to the alley south of Davenport Street in
various degrees of low density zones, mostly single family and duplex
conversions allowed. As I read the intent of the various zones, I felt
that they should be satisfied with that approach.
Even though I am the owner of a house located at 624 N. Linn that
was converted to seven rental units in the 1930's, I did not protest or
try to deter their efforts. I thought that the downzoning would be
sufficient to protect their neighborhood, and I felt whatever building
value I had lost was acceptable to me.
I heard via the grapevine that the owners were then working to
obtain Historical Preservation District designation. The snowball began
to roll down the hill. The original district that was being proposed
lay North of Church Street. Even though I was one of the property
owners, I was never contacted, or notified of any of the meetings on
this endeavor. The owners succeeded in getting this area approved for
the designation, and I was not notified of this action by anyone. When
I got the list of property owners from the Office of Planning and
development, my name was on it. Strange that I was not on the mailing
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The momentum of the snowball began to accelerate. A few property
owners did not like the design of a duplex that had replaced a large old
house in their area. They decided to apply for Historic Preservation
designation also. This area was South of Church Street, bounded by
Clinton to the West, Gilbert to the East, and to Davenport on the South,
with a short jog to the alley south of Davenport between Dubuque Street
and Gilbert Street to the alley in the middle of the block.
A petition was circulated during this time in favor of the addition
which was delivered to the city planners with over 300 signatures. Upon
investigating them, the percentage of property owners was small, there
were multiple names from one address of up to fifteen and eighteen
signatures in some cases. In talking to some elderly residents I found
that they had been convinced that this designation would give them
blanket protection plus never having to look at any unsightly view
again, including davenports on porches and motorcycles in yards. No
mention was made of the financial impact of trying to obtain a
certificate of appropriateness for any changes to their dwellings, or
trying to sell property on forty foot lots to investors who might not be
able to get permission to combine lots for a viable commercial venture.
one petition even had one signature from my seven plex, a student who
just moved to Iowa City in August and who will not even plan to spend
his summers with us.
i Meetings were held and this South district was approved by the
Historic Preservation Commission and the Zoning and Planning Commission
as the second addition to the North Side Historic District.
our snowball does not stop with this action. on December 4, 1986
another district was added to the first two,(this time from Church
Street bounded by Gilbert and Johnson and South to Davenport), and as an
afterthought, they added two buildings at the corner of 325 and 329 N.
Dubuque. The action of adding the last two buildings on Dubuque Street
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was clearly without knowledge of the owners, and without their
approval. I am one of those owners.
For the first time during this whole snowball syndrome, I received
a letter. On December 11 I received notice
stating that my building at
329 N. Dubu
que was now in the proposed Historic District. I began
Phoning, and found that the
last meetings on this issue were a working
meeting and a public hearing on the
meetings18th of December. I went to both
, and strongly protested the addition of the two buildings on
the corner of Dubuque and Davenport.
These were the only two buildings
taken out of
the entire block. The zoning on the block is RM 195
i which
is 'a High Rise multi family zoning, certainly the area that had been
Planned for city or University expansion if the need should arise.
i buildings are used as rental
Property,Both
j The entire block with an office in one of them.
ii is composed of rental properties and fraternities.
At both meetings I received a deaf ear. I found that the plan was
already cut and had to be sent to the State
j back to the City Council so that it cbefore Christmas to
ould be get it
Public hearing on January 28.Put on the agenda for a
Now the dirt began to accumulate on our snowball. At the public
� hearing in front of the council
I heard
a citizen maligned for putting
UP a duplex structure
in complete compliance of the zoning and building
codes because it was not pleasing to the e e
of the neighbor. I heard
rental propert Y
Y that meets city codes being called garbage. I myself
used the terms contradictory, prejudicial and discriminatory in relation
to the addition of 329 N. Dubuque with
minute no Prior notice
� choosing to ignore the zoning� and at the last
the block o intent, and leaving the rest of
Out of the plan.
I commend the City council for their patience. They were not
supplied with the zoning map of the areas, or any indication of the
ownership of the involved addresses any properties, or
�I ess
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sort out the properties being appealed. They had to wade through high
emotion to try to understand what each person was saying. I understand
the vote on this issue will be in these next two weeks. I am sure that
every member of the council will be hearing about this issue up to the
day of their vote.
I am not opposed to Historic Preservation Designation. I live on
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South Summit, which was the first district so designated. I did not
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protest the area North of church Street being so designated, even though
I own a rental property in that area. My first objection was to the
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addition of my second building, which is located in a RM 145, High Rise
zoned district. I question the advisability of taking in huge areas of
the city which are not owner occupied. There are serious requirements
which must be met in Historic Districts, which can be an impediment to
change. I believe that change is necessary in the development of a
city. I believe that the snowball grew too large, and the neighborhood
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intent got lost. On Summit Street, and Woodlawn, the majority of the R�
homes are owner occupied, and the owners were consulted before the
application was made. This is not the case in the huge snowball of
over 24 blocks. I believe that this snowball should be melted down to
the immediate neighborhoods and streets of the single family owners that
have requested this designation, and that the majority should rule, with
owners of each property given one vote.
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411 S. Summit, Home (First designated Historical District)
I own two properties in the proposed district:
624 N. Linn Street, 329 N. Dubuque Street
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1i February 1987
The Honorable Mayor Wm. Ambrisco
and Vembers of the Iowa City Council
Iowa City, Iona 52240
Re: -The Proposed North Side
Residential Historical District
Property- 615 N. Dubuque Street
Dear Mayor Ambrisco and Members of the Council:
We wish to express our sincere appreciation for the work which has been done
by the members of the Iowa City Historic preservation Commission and the many
residents of the North Side Area to preserve countless properties which have
played a special role in the history and development of Iowa City. We can under-
stand the concerns of those persons who have purchased„restored and now occupy
older residences as well as those who have continued to live in their own homes
for many years. We support a North Side Area Preservation Plan.
The neighborhood whose fate new lies in question was our home for a number
of years, first as tenants and then as owners of an older residence which had been
painstakingly rebuilt for multi family use. Because our family inereaseain size
it became necessary for us to seek larger quarters than those which we had enjoyed
in this building. We are no longer resident owners but we continue to maintain
and manage the property.
Our lot at 615 North Dubuque has a 70 foot frontage on Dubuque Street and
joins University property for this same distance at the back. The lot is 110 feet
long and joins the Lutheran Campus Ministry property on the South. In as much as
Officials of the University have indicated that they do not wish to have any of
their land included in the Historic Preservation Area and in as much as they have
expressed publicly an interest in acquiring properties oU our block at some time
in the future — we believe it to be in our best interest to request that our
property be excluded from the North Side Area Preservation Plan.
We appreciate the careful study you are giving to this important question
and respectfully ask your consideration of our request.
Very Sincerely�n
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CITY OF IOWA CITY
CMC CENTER 410 E. WASHNGTON ST. IOWA CITY, IOWA 52240 (319) 356-=
Date January 26, 1987
TO: The Honorable Mayor and the City Council
RE: Civil Service Entrance Examination - Accountant
We, the undersigned members of the Civil Service Commission of
Iowa City, Iowa, do hereby certify the following named persons
in the order of their standing as eligible for the position
Of Accountan Trpasury
Peter Grose Hired 1/26/87
Debra Plath
Maxine McEnany
Janice Keys
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ATTEST: 2Iajaj.a)
Marian Karr, City Clerk
IOWA CITY CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
John A. Maxwell
Michael W. Kennedy
Dick Buxton
CITY OF IOWA CITY
i CIVIC CENTER 410 E. WASHNGTON Sf. IOWA CITY, IOWA 52240 (319) 356-5000
Date January 19, 1987
TO: The Honorable Mayor and the City Council
RE: Civil Service Entrance Examination - Construction Inspector i
We, the undersigned members of the Civil Service Commission of
Iowa City, Iowa, do hereby certify the following named persons
in the order of their standing as eligible for the position
of Construction Inspector -Engineering
John Chinander Hired 1/19/87
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Michael W. Kennedy
Dick Buxton
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Marian Karr, City Clerk
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CIVIC CENTER 410 E. WASHINGTON ST. IOWA CITY, IOWA 52240 (319) 356-5000
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TO: The Honorable Mayor and the City Council
RE: Civil Service Entrance Examination - Maintenance Worker II
We, the undersigned members of the Civil Service Commission of
Iowa City, Iowa, do hereby certify the following named persons
in the order of their standing as eligible for the position
of Maintenance—Wo ranter
William Cole Hired 1/19/87
IOWA CITY CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
John A. Maxwell
Michael W. Kennedy
Dick Buxton
ATTEST: &24'd") -e4,,d
Marian Karr, City Clerk
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TIMOTHY S. GRADY
ATTORNEY AT LAW
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IOWA CITY, IOWA 52240
OFFICE PHONE (3191 337-111]
February 9, 1987
Iowa City City Council
Iowa City Civic Center
Washington Street
Iowa City, IA 52240
Dear Members:
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FEB9 1987
CITY CLERK
I am writing to encourage you to continue the cit
support of Elderly Services Agency, This agency
important services to the pro funding
resource for many low incomeelderlyOf .
Iowa Cit Provides
Y and is a crucial
The elderly residents of Iowa City were instrumental in
developing Iowa City economically, educationally and sociall
a point where the outstanding quality of life in Iowa City is
highly respected throughout the country.YI to
It is important that we
life for the elderly,attempt to maintain this high
Services Agency, a goal which is the foundation ofuElderly
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Therefore, I strongly encourage your au
for Elderly Services Agency, continued financial
Thank you.PPort
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Timothy S. Grady
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City of Iowa City 3�s
MEMORANDUM
Date: February 6, 1987
To: City Council
From: Barry Beagle, Associate Planner
Re: Proposed North Side Residential Historic District
At the January 27, 1987, public hearing the Council raised certain ques-
tions concerning the Historic Preservation Overlay (OHP) Zone and how it
would affect properties within the proposed North Side Residential His-
toric District. This memorandum is intended to address those questions.
1. Destruction and Replacement of Residential Properties:
Section 36-81(b) of the Zoning Ordinance indicates that "a nonconfor-
ming building in an Historic Preservation Overlay Zone may be placed
upon its original foundation or the site of the original foundation
regardless of the extent of damageroomed that it is reconstructed
as near as possible to the original exterior design." (emphasis added)
Note that the building in the OHP may be placed upon its original
foundation or the site of the original—foundation, however, it is not
required. If the building is placed on the original foundation or its
site, it must be reconstructed as near as possible to the original
exterior design.
This provision assumes that the original building did not conform to
the height, yards or building coverage requirements of the zone in
which it is located. If a conforming structure in an OHP zone has
been destroyed or damaged, regar ess of the extent of damage, it
shall not be restored except in compliance with the provisions of the
Zoning Ordinance. Such a structure would be subject to the review and
approval of the Historic Preservation Commission according to the
provisions of Section 27-87, Historic Preservation Ordinance, of the
Iowa City Code of Ordinances.
2. Applicability:
Section 27-87(a) of the Historic Preservation Ordinance indicates that
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ance(emphasis uadded) cofparbuilding aor site rwithin ahaesngegna a in appeas-
or c district for which a regulated permit is required... unless a
certificate of appropriateness or a certificate of no material effect
has been granted." According to the definition of "change in appear-
ance" this only pertains to changes "...which are visible from the
public way or from adjacent properties, and for which a building,
demolition, housemoving or other regulated permit is required..."
Section 27-82. If the work contemplated is found to have no effect on,
any significant architectural features of the building or on the
historic district, the chair of the Historic Preservation Commission
may issue a certificate of no material effect, Section 27-87(b).
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Normal and routine maintenance and repairs which do not involve an
alteration or change to the exterior features of the building and for
which a regulated permit is not required would not be reviewed.
Examples of work not requiring Historic Preservation Commission review
include painting, reshingling and residing.
3. Design Guidelines:
A question arose concerning what standards or guidelines are used by
the Historic Preservation Commission in evaluating a change in appear-
ance to a building or site. The Commission has elected to use the
abbreviated Secretary of Interior's "Standards for Rehabilitation,"
Section 27-87(e), which has been enclosed for your review.
4. Recent Intrusions:
Since the comprehensive down -zoning of the North Side Residential
area, there have been few architectural intrusions into the area as a
result of demolition or construction of new buildings. Two specific
examples exist. The first involved the razing of a key historic
structure at the southeast corner of Clinton and Fairchild Streets for
a parking lot; and the second involved the recent construction of a
modern duplex at the corner of Linn and Fairchild Streets. There have
been alterations to existing buildings within the North Side area,
however, these two instances are the best examples of intrusions
within the proposed historic district.
At the request of the Council, three maps have been prepared containing
various information about the proposed historic district. Map 1 identi-
fies the five zoning districts (RS -5, RS -8, RM -12, RM -44 and RM -145)
comprising the proposed historic district. Map 2 illustrates all rental
properties within the proposed historic district for which rental permits
have been issued by the Housing and Inspection Services Department. In
some instances the owner of the property resides in the residence and has
sought a rental permit to provide rooming units or dwelling units within
the structure. Map 3 illustrates all properties for which opposition or
support of the proposed historic district have been expressed verbally or
in writing before either the Historic Preservation Commission or the
Planning and Zoning Commission. Due to time limitations, the numerous
properties for which petitions were received in support of the district
designation are not represented on the map.
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Proposed North Side Residential Historic District
Recommended by Planning & Zoning Comm.
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Proposed North Side Residential Historic District
Recommended by Planning & Zoning Comm.
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Proposed North Side Residential Historic District
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THE SECRETARY OF THE INTERIOR'S
STANDARDS FOR REHABILITATION
The Secretary of the Interior is
responsible for establishing
standards for all programs under
Departmental authority and for
advising Federal agencies on the
preservation of historic properties
listed or eligible for listing in
the National Register of Historic
Places. In partial fulfillment of
this responsibility, the Secretary
of the Interior's Standards for
Historic Preservation Projects have
been developed to direct work
undertaken on historic buildings.
The Standards for Historic Preserva-
tion Projects have received exten-
sive testing over the years --more
than 6,000 acquisition and develop-
ment projects were approved for a
variety of work treatments. In
addition, the Standards have been
used by Federal agencies in carrying
out their historic preservation
responsibilities for properties in
Federal ownership or control; and by
State and local officials in the
review of both Federal and non-
federal rehabilitation proposals.
They have also been adopted by a
number of historic district and
planning commissions across the
country.
j 'Rehabilitation" is defined as the
process of returning a property to a
state of utility, through repair or
alteration, which makes possible an
efficient contemporary use while
`a -'preserving pthose portions and
features of the property which are
significant to its historic,
architectural, and cultural values.
The Standards for Rehabilitation are
as follows:
1. Every reasonable effort shall be
made to provide a compatible use for
a property which requires minimal
alteration of the building, struc-
ture, or site and its environment,
or to use a property for its
originally intended purpose.
2. The distinguishing original
qualities or character of a build-
ing, structure, or site and its
environment shall not be destroyed.
The removal or alteration of any
historic material or distinctive
architectural features should be
avoided when possible.
3. All buildings, structures, and
sites shall be recognized as
products of their own time.
Alterations that have no historical
basis and which seek to create an
earlier appearance shall be discour-
aged.
4. Changes which may have taken
place in the course of time are
evidence of the history and develop-
ment of a building, structure, or
site and its environment. These
changes may have acquired signifi-
cance in their own right, and this
significance shall be recognized and
respected.
5. Distinctive stylistic features
or examples of skilled craftsmanship
which characterize a building,
structure, or site shall be treated
with sensitivity.
6. Deteriorated architectural
features shall be repaired rather
than replaced, wherever possible. In
the event replacement is necessary,
the new material should match the
material being replaced in composi-
tion, design, color, texture, and
other visual qualities. Repair or
replacement or missing architectural
features should be based on accurate
duplications of features, sub-
stantiated by historic, physical, or
pictorial evidence rather .than on
conjectural designs or the availa-
bility of different architectural
elements from other buildings or
structures.
7. The surface cleaning of struc-
tures shall be undertaken with the
gentlest means possible. Sand-
blasting and other cleaning methods
that will damage the historic
building materials shall not be
undertaken.
8. Every reasonable effort shall be
made to protect and preserve
archeological resources affected by,
or adjacent to any project.
9. Contemporary design for altera-
tions and additions to existing
properties shall not be discouraged
when such alterations and additions
do not destroy significant histori-
cal, architectural or cultural
materials, and
compatible with
color, material,
the property,
environment.
such design is
the size, scale,
and character of
neighborhood or
10. Wherever possible, new addi-
tions or alterations to structures
shall be done in such a manner that
if such additions or alterations
were to be. removed in the future,
the essential form and integrity of
the structure would be unimpaired.
As stated in the definition, the
treatment "Rehabilitation" assumes
that at least some repair or
alteration of the historic building
will need to take place in order to
provide for an efficient contempo-
rary use; however, these repairs and
alterations must not damage or
destroy the materials and fea-
tures --including their finishes--
that are important in defining the
building's historic character.
In terms of specific project work,
preservation of the building and its
historic character is based on the
assumption that (1) the historic
materials and features and their
unique craftsmanship are of primary
importance and that (2), in conse-
quence they will be retained,
protected, and repaired in the
process of rehabilitation to the
greatest extent possible, not
removed and replaced with materials
and features which appear to be
historic, but which are --in fact --
new.
To best achieve these preservation
goals, a two-part evaluation needs
to be preservationprofessionals for historic
rteach
project as follows: first, a
particular property's materials and
features which are important in
defining its historic character
should be identified. Examples may
include a building's walls, cornice,
window sash and frames and roof;
rooms, hallways, stairs, and
mantels; or a site's walkways,
fences, and gardens. The second
part of the evaluation should
consist of assessing the potential
impact of the work necessary to make
Possible an efficient contemporary
use. A basic assumption in this
process is that the historic
character of each property is unique
and therefore proposed rehabilita-
tion work will necessarily have a
different effect on each property;
in other words, what may be accept-
able for one project may be un-
acceptable for another. However,
the requirement set forth in the
definition of "Rehabilitation" is
always the same for every project:
those portions and features of the
property which are significant to
its historic, architectural, and
cultural values must be preserved in
the process of rehabilitation. To
accomplish this, all ten of the
Secretary of the Interior's "Stan-
dards for Rehabilitation" must be
met.
Iowa City
Historic Preservation Commission
Civic Center
410 East Washington Street
Iowa City, Iowa
356-5247
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materials, and such design is
compatible with the size, scale,
color, material, and character of
the property, neighborhood or
environment.
10. Wherever possible, new addi-
tions or alterations to structures
shall be done in such a manner that
if such additions or alterations
were to be removed in the future,
the essential form and integrity of
the structure would be unimpaired.
As stated in the definition, the
treatment "Rehabilitation" assumes
that at least some repair or
alteration of the historic building
will need to take place in order to
provide for an efficient contempo-
rary use; however, these repairs and
alterations must not damage or
destroy the materials and fea-
tures --including their finishes --
that are important in defining the
building's historic character.
In terms of specific project work,
preservation of the building and its
historic character is based on the
assumption that (1) the historic
materials and features and their
unique craftsmanship are of primary
importance and that (2), in conse-
quence they will be retained,
protected, and repaired in the
process of rehabilitation to the
greatest extent possible, not
removed and replaced with materials
and features which appear to be
ta historic, but which are --in fact --
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new.
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To best achieve these preservation
goals, a two-part evaluation needs
to be applied by qualified historic
preservation professionals for each
project as follows: •first, a
particular property's materials and
features which are important in
defining its historic character
should be identified. Examples may
include a building's walls, cornice,
window sash and frames and roof;
rooms, hallways, stairs, and
mantels; or a site's walkways,
fences, and gardens. The second
part of the evaluation should
consist of assessing the potential
impact of the work necessary to make
possible an efficient contemporary
use. A basic assumption in this
process is that the historic
character of each property is unique
and therefore proposed rehabilita-
tion work will necessarily have a
different effect on each property;
in other words, what may be accept-
able for one project may be un-
acceptable for another. However,
the requirement set forth in the
definition of "Rehabilitation" is
always the same for every project:
those portions and features of the
property which are significant to
its historic, architectural, and
cultural values must be preserved in
theprocess of rehabilitation. To
accomplish this, all ten of the
Secretary of the all
"Stan-
dards for Rehabilitation" must be
met.
Iowa City
Historic Preservation Commission
Civic Center
410 East Washington Street
Iowa City, Iowa
356-5247
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729 North Linn SLreePTY CLERK
lowa City, Iowa 52240
? February 1957
Mr. William ,Imbrisco, t•,ayor
Civic Center
Iowa City, Iowa
Dear Mayor Ambrisco:
I wish to inform you of my full support for the proposal to place
the Near North Side of Iowa City on the Historic Registry. 1 have resided
in the area since 1964, when I purchased a 1906 frame house on North Linn
Street, in which I continue to reside.
We first came to Iowa City in September of 1957. We rented a house
on Marcy Street before moving to a new house which we built on Upland
Avenue in what was then a newly developing area. 19e sold that new house
because we had realized that we preferred to live in an older, established,
middle-income residential area and one in walking distance of the University
campus and the downtown area. The North Side still remains one of the few
respectable and well-maintained older residential areas in Iowa City. It is
an area providing the residential serenity and propinquity we desired when
we moved there, and so it has remained. The area has, in fact, improved
since we first moved into it, because more citizens with interests such as
ours have purchased old homes there and have restored them.
The North Side was never as congested as the area defined by
Burlington, Benton, Gilbert, and Dodge Streets and which unfortunately has
bean made impossible for most single-family residencies. The present pro-
posal, placing the North Side on the Historic Registry, is the only way to
prevent the North Side from degenerating, into a similar condition. You and
your colleagues have it in your power to preserve a bit of a rapidly disap-
pearing past for the future. At present, Summit Street alone has the'chance
to be so preserved, and the Summit Street area is one with citizens of a
higher financial status, similar to my own. The North Side citizenry repre-
sents a much broader cross-section of the economic and social constituency.
As such, the North Side alone can better represent for the future the
character of a small-town Midwestern residential district, a type that has
been largely eclipsed by post -fifties multiple -dwelling developments. The
preservation of old residential ureas should not be restricted to those
districts where only the richer and richest citizens live.
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"Some of the most tmporlrud benefits to society from preserv-
ing and adapting our built environment are economic: provid-
ing jobs, stimulating business activity, revitalizing downtown
areas. These are not the only economic benefits that come
from historic preservation, nor will such benefits accrue in
every preservation or adaptive use project. Ihey have simply
been demonstrated to repeatedly occur in the past."
Thomas D. Bever, "Economic Bonelils of Historic Pres-
ervalion"
SUMMARY OF BENEFITS
1. Reusing old buildings saves demolition costs.
2. Old buildings often can be acquired for low prices.
3. Less energy is required to rehabilitate existing buildings
than to demolish and replace them with comparable new
construction.
4. Renovation can take less lime than new construction and
can lake place in stages.
S. Rehabilitation is labor intensive and thus is not as influ-
enced by rising costs of materials as new construction.
6. lax advantages are available for rehabilitation and resto-
ration.
7. lax dollars are saved through reuse of buildings served
by in-place public utilities, transportation and other pub-
lic services.
6. Historic district designation maystimufaleprivaleinvest-
menl in an area.
9. Properly values may Increase in revitalized areas.
10. Rehabilitated buildings returned to the lax rolls raise
properly tax revenues.
11. Revitalized buildings and historic districts attract new
businesses, tourists and visitors, stimulating retail sales
and increasing sales lax revenues.
12. Renovation creates new jobs during construction and
later in new offices, shops, restaurants and lourism ac-
livilies.
13. Renovated buildings may command higher rental and
sales prices because of their prestige value.
14. Retaining an existing building saves the need to pur.
chase high-cost urban land.
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ECONOMIC BENEFITS OF PRESERVATION
REFERENCES
Assessing the Energy Conservation Benefits of Historic Preserva-
tion: Methods and Examples. Advisory Council on Historic Preser-
vation. Washington, D.C.: U.S Government Printing 011ice, 1979.91
PP
The Contribution of Historic Preservation to Urban Revitalization.
Advisory Council on Historic neservalion. Washinglon, D.C.: U.S.
Government Printing Office, 1979. 210 pp.. appends. $7.50 pb. GPO
stock no. 024-000.008.57.6.
Economic Benefits of Preserving Old Buildings, National Trust for
Historic Preservation. Washington, D.C.: Preservation Press. 1976.
164 pp., illus. $7.95 pb.
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FE89 1987
CITY CLERK — 419 Church St.
Iowa City, Ia.
To the City Council:
We have lived for 46 years at the above address,
419 Church Street, directly across the street from
the house that was moved into the neighborhood more
than two years ago, and has stood in a partially
remodeled condition ever since.
We are therefore much concerned about further
encroachments in the area, and strongly in favor of
the historic preservation ordinance, which may limit
granting of licenses to those who contemplate changes
not in harmony with its historic character.
Yours truly,
Ml
2D 824 North Gilbert
'IJr Iowa City, IA
F Efl9 199 6 February 1987
CITY CLERK
Dear City Council Members, en I was a student at
ears on the °hborhood thaide WhFifteen years later,
I rented rooms for several Y the neighborhood, on the
the University of Iowa. I loved focused our house hunt are there
Cityto live, we hborhood choices of people,
when we returned to Iowa w man affordable neig trees, a mix
After all, how Y old houses, big there is a trade -
ho who value history, 9 Of course, we have to
for those of us or campus. farther out,
`- pleasant
walk to downtown newer homes
and a p who live in es in our neighborhood.
off. Unlike our friends who le Chang
worry about p Not
constantly double investment.
a home and reside here have
who owns and loves old
own investment (and any emotional in -
only of us who a financial neighborhood we
only do we have a really own you), but we have a tremendous
the kind of neig only in -
houses knows they We live here because
aCPr°Perry owner who is neighbor-
vestment as well. a the cbaracter of the
want to live in. It is disturbing can Chang Irving Weber and
collectingrent money written about by family and friends
retested in give our
Homes that have been `When we g to continue to say �
hood overnight. forever. able
Margaret Keyes could be lost we'd like to be house there that.
" rather than "There used co be a
our neighborhood hisorical to ,
"And that house.
I find it reassuring, as evidenced by articles and editorials same
the attachment
ears ago,, The emotional investment is
that so many students and student those
years Cain [that soms feel e Council members
felt all those yit amazing who live in
to the district thatafter all. I find s of the students refer it
strong --it is home, the feeling and many obviously P
This is their neighborhood, too,
refuse to take into consideration ton Street.
the district. S. Johnson and Burling it seems
to S. Gilbert, been back in Iowa City,
In the one -and -one-half years that we have ro act that
anger and frustration than we thought
then the Dubuque St. P j "develop -
the we have had to deal with more ax, end rumors of future
possible --the Linn & Fairchild duplex, devious owners of our house
left a permanent shadow on our so surprised --p variances. But
I guess we shouldn't be so sure it is always going to be? Will it
went." year fighting with neighbor H. Black and his zoning
spent Y but think, is this the way
home without having to con -
we can't help ears in our lovely
be possible COlive outabout the integrity of our neighborhood?
! stantly worry
Best wishes, It
Pte,,_p.bm
Paula 0. Brandt
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Feb. 5, 1987
Dear CGUr7Ci I✓J7C71i 57rQ,�
This letter comes to you today as a formal protest against the proposed
"Northside Historic district," otherwise known as the "property devaluation
ordinance."
I have enclosed for your information a copy of the Secretary of the
Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation andGuidelinesfor Rehabilitating
Historic Buildings (Revised 1983). This is the only document or set of
standards used by our local historic commission to review applications for f
alterations of property within our local historic districts. There are several I.
things I want you to notice about these guidelines:
1. They were developed "to determine if a rehabilitation project
qualifies as a 'certified rehabilitation'" for purposes of receiving large
tax incentives. (page 6). !i
-2. There are no guidelines to help determine which buildings or
which parts of specific buildings have historic value. Such case-by-case
analysis is supposed to be done by qualified historic preservation professionals.
(Not the commission.) ;
,3. There are no guidelines to help the commission to decide which buildings
in the proposed area will be granted demolition permits.
4. There are no guidelines to aid the commission in deciding what
(if any) new buildings could be bui3t in the area.
5. There are no guidelines about new building styles, materials or
anything of the sort
What your historic preservation commission is asking you to do is to
give them free rein in building decisions in a huge, incohesive area of Iowa City.
What they won't and can't tell you is by what criteria they will adjudicate
proposals brought before them. They have no guidelines for identifying historic
features, or for approving demolitions, or for approving new building, or j
for approving specific features of new buildings.
Please do not vote on this matter until complete and reasonable
guidelines and standards are available. The historic preservation commission
is not ready for this responsibility.
Sincerely,
Linda Rielfeld�, Real Estate Broker
Property Owner, and Concerned Citizen
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CONTENTS
Introduction to the Standards and Guide—Ties
BUILDING EXTERIOR 3
Masonr : Brick stone terra cotta concete adobe stucco and mortar
I Preservation of Historic Features (maintenance, repair, replacement)
Design for Missing Historic Features
12
13
Wood: Cla board weatherboard shin les. and other wooden sidin and decorative
elements
iPreservation of Historic Features (maintenance, repair, replacement)
Design for Missing Historic Features
16
I 18
Architectural Metals: Cast iron steel
sed tin eo er aluminum and zinc
Preservation of Historic Features (maintenance, repair, replacement)
Design for Missing Historic Features
!9
21
Roofs
APreservation of Historic Features (maintenance, repair, replacement)
dti Historic 22
diions/Alteratns for the New Use
23
24
Windows
j Preservation of Historic Features (maintenance, repair, replacement)
23
c Features
Additions/Alterationsesig n for sfortthe New Use
26
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IEntrances and Porches
Preservation of Historic Features (maintenance, repair, replacement)
Design for Missing Historic Features
Additions/Alterations for the New Use 2 299
29
j Storefronts
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! Preservation of Historic Features (maintenance, repair, replacement)
Design for Missing Historic Features 31
32
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BUILDING INTERIOR
Structurast�
Preservation of Historic Features (maintenance, repair, replacement)
Alterations/Additions for the New Use
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34
i Interior Soaces. Featnr.. ,.,a c:_e_�
snes
Preservation of Historic Spaces, Features, and Finishes (maintenance,
replacement)
repair,
Design for Missing Historic Features and Finishes
Alterations/Additions for
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i the New Use
39
40
Mechanical S_v
Preservation of Historic Features (maintenance, repair, replacement
Alterations/Additions for the New )
Use
41
42
BUILDING SITE
Preservation of Historic Features (maintenance, repair, replacement)
Design for Missing Historic Features
Alterations/Additions for the New Use
43
45
46
DISTRICT/NEIGHBORHOOD
Preservation of Historic Features (maintenance, repair, replacement)
Design for Missing Historic Features
Alterations/Additions for the New Use
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48
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HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE REQUIREMENTS
ENERGY RETROFITTING
NEW ADDITIONS p HISTORIC BUILDINGS
31
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Reading List and Ordering Information
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THE SECRETARY OF THE INTERIOR'S STANDARDS FOR REHABU.ITATION
The Secretary of the Interior is responsible for establishing standards for all
programs under Departmental authority and for advising Federal ageneses on the
preservation of historic properiea listed or eligible for listing in the National
Register of Kistoric Places. In partial fulfillment of this resp
onsibM ty the
Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Historic Preservation projects hK been
developed to d; riect work undertaken on historic buildings
Initially used by the Secretary of the Interior in determining the applicability of
proposed project work on registered properties within the Historic Preservation fled
grant-in-aid program, the Standards for Historic Preservation Projects have received
extensive tes-;,ng over the years—more than 6,000 acquisition and development
projects were approved for a variety of work treatments. In addition, the Standards
have been used by Federal agencies in carrying out their historic preservation
responsibilities for properties In Federal ownership or control; and by State and local
officials in the review of both Federal and nonfederal rehabilitation proposals. They
have also beet adopted by a number of historic district and planning commissions
across the cour:try.
The Standards for Rehabilitation (36 CFR 67) comprise that section of the overall
historic preservation project standards addressing the most prevalent treatment
today: Reha! ilitation. "Rehabilitation" is defined as the process of returnhig a
property tooaa�te of utility, through repair or alteration, which malas possible an
porary use while preserving those portion and features of the
Property which. are significant to its historiq architectural, and c ulhral values,
The Standards for Rehabilitation are as follows:
1. Every reasonable effort shall be made to provide a compatible use for a property
which requires minimal alteration of the building, structure , or site and Its
environment, or to use a property for its originally intended purpose.
2. The dstinpishing original qualities or character of a building, structure, or site
and its envlroncnent shall not be destroyed. The removal or alteration of any historic
material or disminctive architectural features should be avoided when possible.
3. All buildings, structures, and sites shall be recognized as products of their
time. Alterarons that have no historical basis and which seek to create an earown
lier
appearance sha'1 be discouraged.
4. Changes wish may have taken place In the course of time are evidence of the
history and development of a building, structure, or site and its environment. These
changes may have acquired significance in their own right, and this significance shall
be recognized and respected.
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S. Distinctive stylistic features or examples bf skilled craftsmanship which
characterise a building, structure, or site shall be treated with sensitivity.
6. Deteriorated architectural features shall be repaired rather than replaced,
wherever possible. In the event replacement is necessary, the new material should
match the material being replaced in composition, design, color, texture, and other
visual qualities. Repair or replacement of missing architectural features should be
based on accurate duplications of features, substantiated by historic, physical, or
pictorial evidence rather than on conjectural designs or the availability of different
architectural elements from other buildings or structures.
7. The surface cleaning of structures shall be undertaken with the gentlest means
possible. Sandblasting and other cleaning methods that will damage the historic
building materials shall not be undertaken.
8. Every reasonable effort shall be made to protect and preserve archeological
resources affected by, or adjacent to any project.
9. Contemiporary design for alterations and additions to existing properties shall not
be discouraged when such alterations and additions do not destroy significant
historical, architectural or cultural material, and such design Is compatible with the
size, scale, color, material, and character of the property, neighborhood or
environme—
10. Wherever possible, new additions or alterations to structures shall be done In
such a manner that if such additions or alterations were to be removed in the future,
the essential form and integrity of the structure would be unimpaired.
In the par several years, the most frequent use of the Secretary's "Standards for
Rehabilita Son" has been to determine if a rehabilitation project qualifies as a
"certified rehabilitation" pursuant to the Tax Reform Act of 1976, the Revenue Ac
f 1978, arad the Economic Recovery Tax Act of 1981, as amended. The Secretary is
required by law to certify rehabilitations that are "consistent with the historic
character of the structure or the district In which it is located." The Standards are
used to avmluate whether the historic character of a building is preserved in the
process of rehabilitation. Between 1976 and 1982 over 5,000 projects were reviewed
and approved under the Preservation Tax Incentives program.
As stateed in the definition, the treatment "Rehabilitation" assumes that at least
some repair or alteration of the historic building will need to take place in order to
provide fcr an efficient contemporary use; however these repairs and a!terations
-rust not damaee or destroy the materials and features—ir.cluding their finishes—that
are !mpo int in defining the building's historic character.
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In terms of specific project work, preservation of the building and its historic
character is based on the assumption that (1) the historic materials and features and
their unique craftsmanship are of primary importance and that (2), in consequence
they will be retained, protected, and repaired in the process of rehabilitation to the
greatest exterr possible, not removed and replaced with materials and features
which appear o be historic, but which are—in fact—new.
To best achieve these preservation goals, a two-part evaluation needs to be applied
by qualified historic preservation professionals for each proiect as follows: first, a
parncular pr=erty's materials and features which are important in derating its
historic character should be identified. Examples may include a building's walls,
cornice, window sash and frames and roof; rooms, hallways, stairs, and mantels; or a
site's walkways, fences, and prdens. The second part of the evaluation should
consist of assessing the potential impact of the work necessary to make possible an
efficient contemporary use. A basic assumption in this process Is that the historic
character of each property is unique and therefore proposedrein other habilitation
at may be
necessarUy have a different effect on each property;
acceptable fer one project may be unacceptable for another. However, the
requirement set forth in the definition of "Rehabilitation" i alwy the met to
for
every project: those portions and features of the property ✓N+H
its historic, architectural, and cultural values must be preserved in the process of
rehabifitation. To accomplish this, all tin of the Secretary of the Interior's
"Standards for Rehabilitation" must be met.
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GUIDELINES FOR REHABILITATING HISTORIC BUILDINGS
and Guidelines
delines were Initially developed
Federal managers P m 1977 to help Property owners, developers,
Rehabilitaran" during t apply
ePlanning Secretary of the Interior's "Standards for
technical recommendations. Unlike he Standards, by Providing general design and
Program requirements. Together with " r the Guidelines are not codified as
Provide a model process for owners, developers,
for Rehabilitation"
follow, federal agency the
Persr and f B cY managers to
ted at
It shoulto projects general! at the Guidelines are intended to assist in
outset
the Standards
tpijr is advice or address exceptions rarre UYr they are not meant to gi�Plve �g
Impoan rtant
jr, or develoPer which features of their own examplq Y cannot
Portant im defining the historic character and must yehistoric building are
e�sar for
by
each sectionmor whiff feature' Could altered, Preserved—although if
nKaurYr far the new
aeeom Y kind of careful Y-CUe decisionmaking is
N the Planning eg assistance from Hied historic raervaL'
archit 8 of the Project. on rofessionals
Praervaura] historians, historians, archeolo fists �ofaslonak include artdut
r talion, an ratoratian o of cans w o are s ed in the
tone properties,
The Guidelines pertain to historic buildings
addiconst�1Oi� types; and a)PIP—t-0-Interior and exterior work amaterials,
a ll Occupancy new and
additions, Those approaches, treatments and techniques Secretary of the Interior's exterior
"Standards for R goes that are COesu2ent with the
�Recommasded" column on the left; those aches ion are listed in the
which soul: adversely affect a building's historic civaactertme its, an �t� Nes
Recommended" column on the right. are
ot
To provide dear and consistent guidance for owners, developers, and federal agency
managers to follow, the "Recommended" courses of action in each section are listed
b�d�In order o historic preservation concerns so that a rehabilitation project may be
1-' Planned and completed—one that, first, assures the Preservation of a
second, portant or "an efficient coIng" architectural materials and features and,
each se possible an efficient contemporary use. Rehabilitation
maximefted cilc n everywith protection and maintenance, that work which shounild In
deterioration is pren Project pair enhanceoverall
bulldlluuP Preservationgoals Nexty where
recommenc5ed. Finally, whm deterioration is ding's
so extensivehistis materials and featuresmis
the most Problematic area of work is considered: replacement ofhihisto is materials
and features with new materials. Is not Possible,
pr further guide the owner and developer in planning a successful rehabilitation
alterr� d additilons areex highlighted at thes e end of each sectiowith new use nuto underscore such as
the
need for pa; ocular sensitivity in these areas.
Identify, !Retain, and Preserve
fea�The guidance that is basic to the treatment of all historic buildings—ides
& and preserving the form and detailing of those crchitectis al nyterialls and
in the " that are important in def. nine the historic rhara -er—
nosecommended" column. The Paralle! "Not Recommended, is always hsted first
actions that are most apt to cause the" eoluma lists the
g' Historic character. It should be remembered, or even las of the
character is just az often cauxd by the cumulative effect of a series of actionsthat
j wever, that such loss of
Recommwould seem to b I minor interventions. Thus, the guidance in all of the "Not
impact an� to�rie building t be viewed in that larger context, e.g., for the total
I Protect Mrd Maintain
reladned After identifying those materials and features that are important and must be
are addressed. m the Process of rehabilitation work, then
cued. Protection generally involves the least and maintaining them
Preparatory to other work. For example, protection gree of intervent on and is
historic material through treatments such as rust remoincludes the maintenance of
removal, and re-application of Protective coatings, the ccyclica! Cleaning, wed int
gutter systems; or installation of fencing, protective plywood, alarm of roof
other temporary protective measures. Althou systems and
require more extensive works
Although a historic building s� usually
always begi--i at this level overall evaluation of its Physical condition should
Repair
Next, when the physical condition of character -defining materials and features
warrants additional work repairing
historic materials such az maz 3 recommended- afGural metals again the repair of
the least degree of intervention possible such az archin g due with
consoi%datir�, or otherwise reinforcing ib p g' Piecing -in, splicing,
preservatior. methods. g upgrading , them according to recognized
with coin or also includes the limited replacement in kind—or
patible substitute material—of extensively deteriorated or missingits of
features wi&n there are surviving prototypes (for example, brackets, dentis, steps
Plaster, or portions of slateor fil
material is ale roofing). Although using the same kind of
ways the preferred option,
and design substitute material IS acceptable if the form
u well az the substitute material itself convey the visual appearance of
the remaining parts of the feature and finish.
Replace
Following reoalr in the hierarchy, guidance is provided for replacing ai entire
7.1 is feature with new mazer: -,I bet: use :rte level cf de;er°c:a fen or
da. -a : -serials crec:ades rcc :r (fcr examie. an ex:ericr ccra:ze; a- :r.:er:or
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entire feature in kind, that is, with the same material. Because this approach may
not always be technically or economically feasible, provisions are made to consider
the use of a compatible substitute material.
It should be noted that, while the National Park Service guidelines recommend the
replacement of an entire character -defining feature under certain well-defined
circumstances, they never recommend removal and replacement with new material
and thus of feature Ye though damaged or deteriorated—could reasonably be repaired
P
Design for Misting Historic Features
When an entire interior or exterior feature is missing (for example, an entrance, or
cast iron facade; or a Principal staircase), it no longer plays a role In physically
defining the historic character of the building unless it an be accurately recovered
In form and detailing through the Process of carefully documenting the historical
appearance. Where an Important architectural feature is missing, its recovery is
always recommended in the guidelines as the first or preferred, course of action.
Thus, If adequate historical, pictorial, and physical documentation exists so that the
feature may be accurately reproduced, and If It is dedreable to re-establish the
feature as part of the building's historical appearance, then designing and
constructing a new feature based on such information is appropriate. However, a
second acceptable option for the replacement feature is a new design that is
compatible with the remaining character -defining features of the historic building.
The new design should always take into account the size, scale, and material of the
historic building Itself and, most importantly, should be clearly differentiated so that
a false historical appearance is not created.
Alterations/Additions to Historic Buildings
Some exterior and interior alterations to the historic building are generally needed to
assure its contined use, but It Is most Important that such alterations do not radically
Change, obscure, or destroy character -defining spaces, materials, features, or
finishes. Alterations may Include providing additional parking space on an existing
historic building site; cutting new entrances or windows on secondary elevations;
insercreating an atrium oran rrlight well. Alterations aan y also Include thnew e selectivcal e removal
of buildings or other features of the environment or building site that are intrusive
and therefore detract from the overall historic character.
The construction of an exterior addition to a historic building may seem to be
essential for the new use, but it is emphasized in the guidelines that such new
additions shaild be avoided, if possible, and considered only after it is determined
that those needs cannot be met by altering secondary, i.e., non character -defining
interior spaces. If, after a thorough evaluation of interior solutions, an exterior
addition Is s --ill Judged to be the onlr viable alternative, it should ns,-designedext and
characterconstructedehing fead to be rturesrffazenn tt�radiocamllyhr}wngedc obscuredandaso that
the
destroyed.
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mAdditions m historic buildings are referenced within specific
ore ildetail in a separate °5' Structural Systems, etc., but arsectionsof the
coon, NEW ADDITIONS
To HISTORIC considered in
HISTORIC BUILDINGS.
Health and Saf
Theses etY Code Requirements; Energy Rettofitting
safety �0M of
the rehabilitation guidance address work done to
Y code requirements Uor example, providing head
buildings), or retrofitting meet h and
collectors in g measures to conserve energy access to historic
an important as unobtrusive location on the site). Alts ug example, i,>suiil„
ten
Process of_ect of the
projects Although this work is g solar
k is
assessed f �Se�
Potenor tial repairing dpratter-defiit is usually not t Part of the overall
this re its
gatie Impact +rather
u0°+ Particular pre must Pett °^ the buildings historic chara�CorFor
or destroy character-definln be taken not to radically than e
i work to mee; code and energy8 materials or features in the g +obscure, damage,
I requirements. Process of rehabilitation
I Specific information on rehabilitation andpreservation
by writing to the National Park Service, at the ddr tech
listed below:
May be obtained
Preservation Assts
National park tante Division
Departmvice
ent of the Interior
Washington, D.C. 20240
National Historic preservation
Programs
Western Regional Office
National Park Service
430 Golden Gate Ave.
Box 36063
San Francisco, CA 94102
Division of Cultural Res urces
Rocky Mountain Regional Office
National Park Service
655 Parfet 5:.
P.O. Box 25257
Denver, CO $0225
Preservation Services Division
Southeast Regional office
National Park Service
75 Spring St. SW,, Room 1140
Atlanta, GA 30303
Office of Cultural Programs
Mid -Atlantic Regional Office
National Park Service
143 S. Third St.
Philadelphia, PA 19106
Cultural Resources Division
Alaska Regional Office
National Park Service
2525 Gambell St.
Anchorage, AK 99303
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BUIIDING EXTERIOR
adobe stucco and
mortar
Recommended
Identifying, retaining, and Premving
masonry
features that are import
ant in
definB the overall historic character of
the building such as walls, brackets,
railings, cornices
do, window architraves,
or Pediments, steps, and columns; and
joint and unit size, tooling and bonding
patterns, coatings, and color.
and
in��e tnry by
prvidPropernsohatwater
does not stand on flat, horizontal
surfaces or accumulate in curved
decorative features.
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dMasonry features (such as brick cornices and
terra otta brackets stone.Pedimenwindow architraves,
masonry surfaces (modelling, g(tool ng well as
Patterns, joint size B, bonding
Important in defining the historcolic
Of
be
of the building. It should be namongoted that while
historic building ma the mon durable of
susceptible to ma s, it is also the most
mamtenance or damage repair technly �O r
harsh r abrasive cleaningSues and by
Preservation guidance on Terms- Most
focuseProcess of such concerns as cleaningand ffihe
this Of ePointing. For guidance
on specific
consult Preservation Briefs:
ordering Infortt atii*(SeeReading List and
on on pg. 38.)
Not Recommended
Removing or radically Chan ging masonry
features which are Important in defining
the overall historic character of the
building so that, as a result, the
character is diminished.
Replacing or rebuilding a major portion
exterior
re masonry wails that could be
repaired so that, as a result, the building
is no longer historic and is essentially
new construction.
Applying Paint or other coatings such as
stucco tomasonry that has been
historically unpainted or uncoated to
create a new appearance.
Removing paint from historically painted
masonry.
Radically changing the type of paint or
coating or its color.
Failing to evaluate and treat the various
causes of mortar joint deterioration such
as leaking roofs or gutters, differential
actionsettlement of the , building,
or ext eme weather exposure.
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Masonry (continued)
Recommended
Cleaning masonry only when necessary to
halt deterioration or remove heavy
soiling.
Carrying out masonry surface Cleaning
tests after it has been determined that
such cleaning is necessary. Tests should
be observed aver a sufficient period of
time so that both the immediate effects
and the long range effects are known to
enable selection of the gentlest method
possible.
Cleaning masonry surfaces with the
gentlest method possible, such as low
pressure water and detergents, using
natural bristle brushes.
Inspecting panted masonry surfaces to
determine whether repainting is
necessary.
Removing damaged or deteriorated paint
only to the next sound layer using the
gentlest method possible (e.g,,
handscraping) prior to repainting.
Applying compatible paint coating
systems following proper surface
preparation.
Repainting with colors that are
historically appropriate to the building
and district.
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Not Recommended
ended
Cleaning masonry surfaces when they are
not heavily soiled to create a new
appearance, thus needlessly introducing
chemicals or moisture into historic
materials.
Cleaning masonry surfaces without
testing or without sufficient time for the
testing results to be of value.
Sandblasting brick or stone surfaces
using dry or wet grit or other abrasives.
These methods of Cleaning permanently
erode the surface of the material and
accelerate deterioration.
Using a cleaning method that involves
water or liquid chemical solutions when
there Is any possibility of freezing
temperatures.
Cleaning with chemical produce that
will damage masonry, such as using acid
on limestone or marble, or leaving
chemicals on masonry surfaces.
Applying high pressure water cleaning
methods that will damage historic
masonry and the mortar joints.
Removing paint that is firmly adhering
to, and thus protecting, masonry
surfaces.
Using methods of removing paint which
are destructive to masonry, such as
sandblasting, application of caustic
solutions, or high pressure waterblasting.
Failing to follow manufacturers' product
and application instructions when
repainting masonry.
Using new paint colors that are
inappropriate to the historic building and
district.
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Masonry (continued)
Recommended
Evaluating the overall condition of the
masonry to determine whether more than
protection and maintenance are required,
that is, if repairs to the masonry
features will be necessary.
Repairing masonry walls and other
masonry features by repointing the
mortar joints sphere there is evidence of
deterioration such as disintegrating
mortar, cracks in mortar joints, loose
bricks, damp walls, or damaged
plasterwork.
Removing deteriorated mortar by
carefully hand—raking the joints to avoid
damaging the nnasonry.
Duplicating old mortar in strength,
composition, color, and texture.
Duplicating cld mortar joints in width
and in joint profile.
Repairing stucco by removing the
damaged material and patching with new
stucco that duplicates the old in
strength, composition, color, and
texture.
Using mud piaster as a surface coating
over unfired, unstabilized adobe because
the mud plaster will bond to the adobe.
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Not Recommended
Failing to undertake adequate measures
to assure the preservation of masonry
features.
Removing nondeteriorated mortar from
sound joints, then repointing the entire
building, to achieve a uniform
appearance.
Using electric saws and hammers rather
than hand tools to remove deteriorated
mortar from joints prior to repointing.
Repointing with mortar of high portland
cement content (unless it is the content
of the historic mortar). This can often
create a bond that is stronger than the
historic material and can cause damage
as a result of the differing coefficient of
expansion and the differing porosity of
the material and the mortar.
Repointing with a synthetic cauDdrig
compound.
Using a "scrub" coating technique to
repoint Instead of traditional repointing
methods.
Changing the width or joint profile when
repointing.
Removing sound stucco; or repairing with
new stucco that Is stronger than the
historic material or does not convey the
same visual appearance.
Applying cement stucco to unfired,
unstabilized adobe. Because the cement
stucco will not bond properly, moisture
can become entrapped between
materials, resulting in acceleated
deterioration of the adobe.
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Masonry (continued)
Recommended
Repairing masonry features by patching,
piecing -in, or consolidating the masonry
using recognized preservation methods.
Repair may also include the limited
replacement in kind—or with compatible
substitute material—of those extensively
deteriorated or missing parts of masonry
features when there are surviving
prototypes such as terra-cotta brackets
or stone balusters.
Applying new or non -historic surface
treatments such as water-repellent
coatings to masonry only after repointing
and only if masonry repairs have failed
to arrest water penetration problems.
Replacing in kind an entire masonry
feature that is too deteriorated to
repair—if the overall form and detailing
are still evident --using the physical
evidence to guide the new work.
Examples can include large sections of a
wall, a cornice, balustrade, column, or
stairway. If using the same kind of
material is not technically or
economically feasible, then a compatible
subsitute material may be considered.
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Not Recommended
Replacing an entire masonry feature
such as a cornice or balustrade when
repair of the masonry and limited
replacement of deteriorated or missing
parts are appropriate.
Using a substitute material for the
replacement part that don not convey
the visual appearance of the surviving
parts of the masonry feature or that is
physically or chemically incompatible.
Applying waterproof, water-repellent, or
non -historic coatings such as stucco to
masonry as a substitute for repointing
and masonry repairs. Coatings are
frequently unnecessary, expensive, and
may change the appearance of historic
masonry as well as accelerate Its
deterioration.
Removing a masonry feature that is
unrepairable and not replacing it; or
replacing it with a new feature that does
not convey the same visual appearance.
The following work is highlighted to indicate that it represents the particularly
complex technical or design aspects of rehabilitation projects and should only be
considered after the preservation concerns listed above have been addressed.
Design for Missing Historic Features
Designing and ins -tilling' a_new.... --?
Creating a false historical appearance
feature such as steps'or. a door pEdIitibst
because the replaced masonry feature is
when the historic featule is rohipTeieJy'
based on insufficient historical, pictorial,
missing.:.' It ' may , .6e'; ;aii .rar�taate:'�
and physical documentation.
restoration using''.hl'oi•Ical,rpictgnali :
and physical uiocumentatiorip`or:beRuewr 1
Introducing a new masonry feature that
design that is compaiible.withKh`e suer`
is incompatible in size, scale, material
scale, material, and color of ttie'hIMoric
and color.
building. -
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V'ood Because it can be easily shaped b
veat►rcr6o„rtdQi� carving, and gougjng, wood is Y sawing, planing,
and otter wootkn material for architectural features
most commonly used
Ld1nQ and decorative cornices, brackets, entablatures, Shuttsuch .az olluamr°b0isaend
e=� balustrades. These wooden features —both functional and
decorative—stay be important in defining the historic
character of the building and thus their retention,
protection, and repair are of particular importance in
rehabilitation projects. For specific guidance
PHistoric reservation Briefs: 9, ! 0, and "Epoxies for Wood R consult
nformatioBuildings.pg" (See Reading List and Repair in
on Pg. Sg.) Ordering
Recommended
Identifying, retuning, and
wood features that preserv-
are important in
idefining the overall historic character of
the building such as siding, cornices,
Idoo�as, window architraves, and Y pediments; and their paints,
finishes, and colors.
i
I
Protecting and maintaining wood
features by providing proper drainage so
that water is not allowed to stand on
flat, horizortal surfaces or accumulate
in decorative features.
Not Recommended
Removing or radically changing wood
features which are important in defining
the overall historic cha
building racter of the
so that, as a
character is diminished, result, the
Removing a major portion of the historic
wood from a facade instead of
or replacing only the deterirepairing
orated wood,
then reconstructing the facade with new
material in order to achieve a uniform or
"Improved" appearance.
Radically changing the type of fin
its color or accent schemish or
e so that the
historic charcter of the exterior is
diminished.
Stripping historically painted surfaces to
bare wood, then applying clear finishes
or stains in order to create a 'natural
Stripping paint or varnish to bare woo,
Sather than repairing or reapplying a
pecial finish, i.e., a grained finfs't to an
exterior wood feature such as a front
door.
Failing to identify, evaluate, and treat
the causes of wood deterioration,
including faulty flashing, leaking g•,itters,
cracks and holes in siding, deteriorated
caulking in joints and seams. plant
material growing too close tc wood
surfaces, or insect or fungus infestation.
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Wood (continued)
Recommended
Applying chemical preservatives to wood
features such as beam ends or outriggers
that are exposed to decay hazards and
are traditiona_r1y unpainted.
Retaining coatings such as paint that
help protect tine wood from moisture and
ultraviolet ligh
be t. paint removal should
considered only where there is paint
surface deterioration and as part of an
overall maimtenance program which
involves reRInting or applying other
appropriate protective coatings.
inspecting Feinted wood surfaces to
determine whether repainting is
necessary or if cleaning is all that is
required.
Removing dalmaged or deteriorated paint
to the next sound layer ting 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 necessary prior to repainting.
Using chemical strippers primarily to
supplement other methods such as
handscraping, handsanding and the
above-recomrmended thermal devices.
Detachable wooden elements such as
shutters, doors, and columns may—with
the proper safeguards—be chemically
dip -stripped.
Applying compatible paint coating
systems
preparatifaflowing proper surface
on.
Repainting with colors that are
appropriate t` the historic building and
district.
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Not Recommended
Using chemical preservatives such as
Creosote which can
e the
appearance of wood features unless they
were used historically.
Stripping paint or other coatings to
hevealtoricalhere wooated d' thus exposing
effects of accelerated weatheringto the
Removing paint that is firmly adhering
to, and thus, protecting wood surfaces.
Using destructive paint removal methods
such as a propane or butane torches,
sandblasting or waterblasting. These
methods can irreversibly damage historic
woodwork.
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 not adhere.
Allowing hable wood
atres to
soak too ng inaacaustic sol tionuso that
thewood grain is raised and the surface
roughened.
Failing to follow manufacturers' product
and application instructions when
repainting exterior woodwork.
Using new colors that are inappropriate
to the historic building or district.
Evaluating the overall condition of the Failing to undertake adequate measures
wood to dete-mine whether more than to assure the preservation of wood
Protection and maintenance are required, features.
that is, if re=airs to wood features will
be necessary.
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9
I
Wood (contRsued)
-Recommended
Repairing wood features by patching,
B kn. consolidating, or otherwise
Preservation methods wood using recognized
include methods, Repair may also
the Emited replacement in kind_
or with commatible substitute material_
missin�e extensively deteriorated or
B parts of features where there are
surviving PrototypeS such as brackets,
moldings, or sections of siding.
Uhat
ReP'a b% in kind an entire wood feature,
too deteriorated to repair—if the
overall fatal and detailing are still
evident—using the
guide the neo work. Physical
evidence to
features include a f-xamples of wood
or balumade, 11
a Using mice, entablature
materia! is 8 the same kind of
ieally is technically or econom-
substitute ' men a compatible
material may be considered.
Ig
Not Recommend
Replacing an entire wood feature such as
a cornice or wall when repair of the
wood and limited replacement of
deteriorated or missing parts are
appropriate.
Using substitute material for the
thelvisualna part that does not convey
parts of the appearance of the surviving
Physically th wood feature or that is
chemically incompatible.
Removing an entire wood feature that is
"repairable and not replacing it; or
replacing it with a new feature that does
not convey the same visual appearance.
The followisf Work is highlighted
t Particularly
_
��hnical or design �tsf��athe PreserUr�hued � ayybe corwdered beenaddressed.
Design for Hissing Historic Features
featurre- nstaliinB neo w?
when t as a"'Sornice' pr.doerway-
g historic.iwture 1s'eompletely'°
miuin :' - May ::°p�. .._t;
restoration`"�uln :. Vin,. accurate'"
and physical dONmentationa'or pictorial,"
design that ss compatible with 't�heasl�zew
scale, matcial, and color of, the historic t
building.
Creating a false historic appearance
because the replaced wood feature is
based on insufficient historical, pictorial,
and physical documentation.
Introducing a new wood feature that Is
incompatible in size, scale, material, and
color.
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Architectural metal features --such as cast-iron
Arehitec—. �� Cast facades, porches
irons steel uressed L and steps; sheet meta! cornices,
c . l roofs, roof cresting and storefronts; and cast or rolled
zinc metal doors, window sash, entablatures, and
hardware --are often highly decorative and may be
important In defining the overall historic character of
the building. Their retention, protection, and repair
should be a prime consideration For in rehabilitation
projects. specific guidance, consult "Metals in
America's Historic Buildings." (See Reading List and
Ordering Information on pg, sg,)
Recommended
identifyy&retRhling . and prserving
architectural metal features such as
columns, eaPitals, window hoods, or
stairways tha: are important in defining
the overall historic Character of the
building; and their finishes and colors.
ot
Pr t Is from
corrosion
an'd rt
n aini architectural
Y providing
Proper drainage so that water does not
stand on fla
-, horizontal surfaces or
accumulate in curved, decorative
features.
Cleaning architectural metals, when
necessary, to remove corrosion prior to
repainting or applying other appropriate
protective matings.
I
Not Recce
Removing or radically changing
architectural metal features wchanginghich are
important in defining the overall historic
character of the building so that, as a
result, the character is diminished
Removing a major portion of the historic
architecturalmetal from a facade
Instead of repairing or replacing only the
deteriorated metal, then reconstructing
the facade with new material in order to
create a uniform, or "Improved"
appearance.
Radically changing the type of finish or
its historic color or accent scheme.
Failing to identify, evaluate, and treat
the causes of corrosion, such as moisture
from leaking roofs or gutters.
Placing Incompatible metals together
without providing a reliable separation
material. Such incompatibility can
result in galvanic corrosion of the less
noble metal, e.g., copper will corrode
cast iron, steel, tin, and aluminum.
Exposing metals which were intended to
be protected from the environment.
Applying paint or other coatings to
metals such as copper, bronze. or
stainless steel that were meant to be
exposed.
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Architectural Metals (continued)
Recommended
Identifying the particular type of metal
prior to any cleaning procedure and then
testing to assure that the gentlest
cleaning method possible is selected or
determining that cleaning is
inappropriate for the particular metal.
Cleaning soft metals such as lead, tin,
copper, terneplate, and zinc with
appropriate chemical methods because
their finishes can be easily abraded by
blasting methods.
Using the gentlest cleaning methods for
cast iron, wrought iron, and steel—hard
metals—in order to remove paint buildup
and corrosion. If handscraping and wire
brushing have proven ineffective, low
pressure dry grit blasting may be used as
long as it does not abrade or damage the
surface.
.Applying appropriate paint or other
coating systems after cleaning in order
to decrease the corrosion rate of metals
or alloys.
Repainting with colors that are
appropriate to the historic building or
district.
Applying an appropriate protective
coating such as lacquer to an
architectural metal featute such as a
bronze door which is subject to heavy
pedestrian use.
Evaluating the overall condition of the
architectural metals to determine
whether more than protection and
maintenance are required, that is, if
repairs to features will be necessary.
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Not Recommended
Using cleaning methods which alter or
damage the historic color, texture, and
finish of the metal; or cleaning when it is
inappropriate for the metal.
Removing the patina of historic metal.
The patina may be a protective coating
on some metals, such as bronze or
copper, as well as a significant historic
finish.
Cleaning soft metals such as lead, tin,
copper, terneplate, and zinc with grit
blasting which will abrade the surface of
the metal.
Failing to employ gentler methods prior
to abrasively cleaning cast iron, wrought
iron or steel; or using high pressure grit
blasting.
Failing to re -apply protective coating
systems to metals or alloys that require
them after cleaning so that accelerated
corrosion occurs.
Using new colors that are inappropriate
to the historic building or district.
Failing to assess pedestrian use or new
access patterns so that architectural
metal features are subject to damage by
use or inappropriate maintenance such as
salting adjacent sidewalks.
Failing to undertake adequate measures
to assure the preservation of
architectural metal features.
Architectural Metals (continued)
Recommended
Repairing architectural metal features
by patching, splicing, or otherwise
reinforcing the metal following
recognized preservation methods.
Repairs may also include the limited
replacement in kind --or with a
compatible substitute material—of those
extensively deteriorated or missing parts
of features when there are surviving
P
rototypes such as porch balusters,
column capiltals or bases; or porch
cresting.
Replacing in kind an entire architectural
metal feature that is too deteriorated to
repair—if the overall form and detailing
are still evident—using the physical
evidence to guide the new work.
Examples coWd include cast iron porch
steps or steel sash windows. If using the
same kind of material is not technically
or economically feasible, then a
compatible substitute material may be
considered.
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Not Recommended
Replacing an entire architectural metal
feature :uch as a column or a balustrade
when repair of the metal and limited
replacement of deteriorated or missing
Parts are appropriate.
Using a substitute material for the
replacement part that does not convey
the visual appearance of the surviving
Parts of the architectural metal !eating
or is that physically or chemically
incompatible.
Removing an architectural metal feature
that is unrepairable and not repfaeeg it.
or replacing it with a new architectural
metal feature that does not convey the
same visual appearance.
The following work is highlighted to indicate that it represents the particuiarly
complex technical or design aspects of rehabilitation projects and should 0* be
considered atter the preservation concerns listed above have been addressed.
Design for Missing Historic Features
Designing*'*;:and ;' Injtalling: 't..as':>t�a`;:
architectural me6'd4eatite;siich'%as''a
sheet metal ;cornice .or east:lrori eapltal • i
when therhistorlc feature 13 completely.
missing. : . F may be'. an .'accurate 'f
restoration asing historical, -pictorial,.,
and physical documentation; or be'a new.:
design that s compatible with the size;. 5
scale, material, and color'of the ori
Histc .i
building.
Creating a false historic appearance
because the replaced architectural metal
feature is based on insufficient
historical, pictorial, and physical
documentation.
introducing a new architectural metal
feature that is incompatible in size,
scale, material, and color.
n
The roof --with its shape; features such as cresting,
Roofs Cupolas, and chimneys; and the size, color, and rdormers,
roofing material—can be extreme! importantPatterning of the
the
building's overall historic character. In adition to the desigin n role
it Plays, a weathertight roof is essential to the preservation of
the entire structure; thus, protecting and repairing the roof as a
"cover Is a critics! aspect of every rehabilitation project, For
specific guidance on roofs and roofing material, consult
Preservation Briefs: 4, (See Reading List and Ordering
•
Information on pg, 38.)
Recommended
Iden
roofs heir f �o�aem
decoratiin definite features that are impand
ortant
of the building
overall historic character
Per such es This inU
shape, odes the roof s
mansard; decorative features hippedbsuch ass
cupolas, cresting, chimneys,
weatheryanes; and roofing and
material such
as slate, wood, clay tile, and metal, as
well as its size, color, and patterning,
ceamn8 the gutters and day nroof by
sheathing deteriorated flashinspouts Roof
g should also be checked for
proper venting to prevent moisture
condensation and water penetration; and
to Insure that materials are free from
insect infeszation.
Providing adequate anchorage for roofing
material to guard against wind damage
and moisture penetration.
NotRec_ o—
Radically changing, damaging, or
destroying roofs which are important in
defining the overall historic character of
the building so that, as a result, the
character is diminished.
Removing a major portion of the roof or
roofing material that is repai
ewrable, then
reconstructing it with nmaterial in
order to create a uniform, or "improvedn
appearance.
Changing the configuration of a roof by
adding new features such as dormer
windows, vents, or skylights so that the
historic character is diminished.
Stripping the roof of sound historic
material such as slate, clay tile, wood,
and architectural metal.
Applying paint or other Coatings to
roofing material which has been
historically uncoated.
Failing to clean and maintain gutters and
downspouts properly so that water and
debris collect and cause damage to roof
fasteners, sheathing, and the underlying
structure.
Allowing roof fasteners, such as nails and
clips to corrode so that roofing material
is subject to accelerated deterioration.
Roof (continued)
Recommended
Protecting a Leaking roof with plywood
and building paper until it can be
properly repaired.
Repairing a roof by reinforcing the
historic materials which comprise roof
features. Repairs will also generally
include the limited replacement in kind—
or with compatible substitute material—
of those extensively deteriorated or
missing parts of features when there are
surviving prototypes such as cupola
louvers, dentils, dormer roofing; or
slates, tiles, or wood shingles on a main
roof.
Replacing in kind an entire feature of
the roof tha: is too deteriorated to
repair—if the overall form and detailing
are still evident --using the physical
evidence to guide the new work.
Examples can include a large section of
roofing, or a dormer or chimney. if
using the same kind of material is not
technically or economically feasible,
then a compatible substitute material
may be considered.
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Not Recommended
Permitting a leaking roof to remain
unprotected so that accelerated
deterioration of historic building
materials—masonry, wood, plaster, paint
and structural members—occurs.
Replacing an entire roof feature such as
a cupola or dormer when repair of the
historic materials and limited
replacement of deteriorated or missing
parts are appropriate.
Using a substitute material for the
replacement part that does not convey
the visual appearance of the surviving
parts of the roof or that is physically or
chemically incompatible.
Removing a feature of the roof that is
unrepairable, such as a chimney or
dormer, and not replacing it; or replacing
it with a new feature that does not
convey the same visual appearance.
The following work is highlighted to Indicate that it represents the particularly
complex technical or design aspects of rehabilitation projects and should only be
considered after the preservation cNwerns listed above have been addressed.
Design for Missing Historic Features
Designing and constructing a new feature
when the historic feature Is completely
missing, such as a chimney or cupola. it
may be an accurate restoration using
historical, pactorlal and physical
documentation; or be a new design that
is compatible with the size, scale,
material, and color of the historic
building.
Creating a false historical appearance
because the replaced feature is based on
insufficient historical, pictorial, and
physical documentation.
Introducing a new roof feature that is
Incompatible in size, scale, material, and
color.
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Roof (conti=ed)
Recommended
Alterationa/A"tions for the New Use
Not Recommended
24
Installing rnechanical ;, and service
Installing mechanical or service
equipment an the 'roof .such as air 1
equipment so that it damages or obscures
eonditionin& transformers,"' or solar �!
character -defining features; or is
collectors ohm required for the new use
conspicuous from the public right -of -
so that they are inconspiuous from the
way.
public right -0f -way and do not damage or
obscure character -defining features.
Designing additions to'roofs such as '
Radically changing a character -defining
residential, _office, -:.or •storage spaces;
roof shape or damaging or destroying
elevator,hotsing; decksAn.d terraces; or
character -defining roofing material as a
'dormers'.:or skylights..f0 -Jrei Olred by :%
result of incompatible design or improper
the :-hew t; isse ;; ;;::`that'•'.they -'are '!
installation techniques.
:Inconspicuora `irom,tfhe';publIc;:ilght-of- {
way' .and ':dio "noY-Eamage,or"-Obscure
rharacter�finini'feittre, Lam•'>:i:.ei: �..:: '=. i
I
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zs
A highly decorative window with an unusual shape, or glazing
Windows pattern, or color is most likely identified immediately as a
character -defining feature of the building. it is far more
difficult, however, to assess the importance of repeated windows
on a facade, particularly if they are individually simple in design
and material, such as the large, multi -paned sash of many
industrial buildings. Because rehabilitation projects frequently
include proposals to replace window sash or even entire windows
to improve thermal efficiency or to create a new appearance, it
is essential that their contribution to the ovlrall historic
character of the building be assessed together with their physical
condition before specific repair or replacement work is
undertaken. See also Energy Retrofitting. Preservation Briefs: 9
should be consulted for specific guidance on wooden window
repair. (See Reading List and Ordering Information on pg. 58.)
Recommended
Identifying, retaining, and preserving
windows—and their functional and
decorative features—that are important
in defining tate overall historic character
of the buiiding. Such features can
include fraises, sash, muntins, glazing,
sills, heads. hoodmolds, panelled or
decorated jambs and moldings, and
interior and exterior shutters and blinds.
Protecting and maintaining the wood and
architectural metal which comprise the
window frame, sash, muntins, and
surrounds through appropriate surface
treatments such as cleaning, rust
removal, limited paint removal, and
re-applicatizn of protective coating
systems.
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Not Recommended
Removing or radically changing windows
which are important in defining the
overall historic character of the building
so that, as a result, the character is
diminished.
Changing the number, location, size or
glazing pattern of windows, through
cutting new openings, blocking -in
windows, and installing replacement sash
which does not fit the historic window
opening.
Changing the historic appearance of
windows through the use of inappropriate
designs, materials, finishes, or colors
which radically change the sash, depth of
reveal, and muntin configuration; the
reflectivity and color of the glazing; or
the appearance of the frame.
Obscuring historic window trim with
metal or other material.
Stripping windows of historic material
such as wood, iron, cast iron, and bronze.
Failing to provide adequate protection of
materials on a cyclical basis so that
deterioration of the windows results.
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Windows (continued)
Recommended
Making windows weathertight by re -
caulking and replacing or installing
weatherstripping. These actions also
improve thermal efficiency.
Evaluating the overall condition of
materials to determine whether more
than protection and maintenance are
required, i.e. if repairs to windows and
window features will be required.
Repairing window frames and sash by
patching, splicing, consolidating or
otherwise reinforcing. Such repair may
also include replacement in kind of those
parts that are either extensively
deteriorated or are missing when there
are surviving prototypes such as
architraves, hoodmolds, sash, sills, and
interior or exterior shutters and blinds.
Replacing in kind an entire window that
is too deteriorated to repair—if the
overall form and detailing are still
evident --using the physical evidence to
guide the new work. If using the same
kind of material Is not technically or
economically feasible, then a compatible
substitute material may be considered.
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Not Recommended
°mmended
Retrofitting or replacing windows rather
than maintaining the sash, frame, and
glazing.
Failing to undertake adequate measures
to assure the preservation of historic
windows.
Replacing an entire window when repair
of materials and limited replacement of
deteriorated or missing parts are
appropriate.
Failing to reuse serviceable window
hardware such as brass lifts and sash
locks.
Using a substitute material for the
replacement part that does not convey
the visual appearance of the surviving
parts of the window or that is physically
or chemically incompatible.
Removing a character -defining window
that is unrepairable and blocking it in; or
replacing it with a new window that does
not convey the same visual appearance.
The following work is highlighted to indicate that it represents the particularly
complex technical or design aspects of rehabilitation projects and should only be
considered after the preservation concerns listed above have been addressed.
Design for Missing Historic Features
Designing and installing ;.new windows
when the historic windows'(frame, sash
and glazing) are completely missing. The
replacement windows may . be an
accurate restoration using historical,
pictorial, and physical documentation; or
be a new design that is compatible with
the window openings and the historic
character of the building.
Creating a false historical appearance
because the replaced window is based on
insufficient historical, pictorial, and
physical documentation.
Introducing a new design tha: is
incompatible with the historic chars_ter
of the building.
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Windows (continued) 27
Recommended Not Recommended
Alterations/Additions for the New Use
Designing and Installing additional Installing new windows, including frames,
windows on rear or other -non character- sash, and muntin configuration that are
defining elevations if required by the incompatible with the building's historic
new use. New window openings may also , appearance or obscure, damage, or
be cut into exposed party walls. Such destroy character -defining features.
design should be compatible with the
overall design of the building, but not .
duplicate the fenestration patten and
detailing of -a - -• character -defining
elevation.
providing a setbaelc in 'the design of Inserting new floors or furred -down
dropped ceilings when. they''we required ceilings which cut across the glazed
for the new use to,_oallow,ior the .full areas of windows so that the exterior
ht of
height " y' '
g .penings.;;. form and appearance of the windows are
__. the viind_� changed.
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Entrances and porches are quite often the focus of historic
Entrances buildings, particularly when, they occur on primary elevations.
and Porches Together with their functional and decorative features such as
doors, steps, balustrades, pilasters, and entablatures, they can be
extremely important in defining the overall historic character of
a building. Their retention, protection, and repair should always
be carefully considered when planning rehabilitation work.
Recommended
Identifying, retaining, and preserving
entrances—and their functional and
decorative features—that are important
in defining the overall historic character
of the building such as doors, fanlights,
sidelights, pilasters, entablatures,
columns, balustrades, and stairs.
Protecting and maintaining the masonry,
wood, and architectural metal that
comprise entrances and porches through
appropriate surface treatments such as
cleaning, rust removal, limited paint
removal, and reapplication of protective
coating systems.
Evaluating the overall condition of
materials to determine whether more
than protection and maintenance are
required, that is, If repairs to entrance
and porch features will be necessary.
Not Recommended
Removing or radically changing
entrances and porches which are
important in defining the overall historic
character of the building so that, as a
result, the character Is diminished.
Stripping entrances and porches of
historic material such as wood, iron, cast
iron, terra cotta, tile and brick.
Removing an entrance or porch because
the building has been re -oriented to
accommodate a new use.
Cutting new entrances on a primary
elevation.
Altering utilitarian or service entrances
so they appear to be formal entrances by
adding panelled doors, fanlights, and
sidelights.
Failing to provide adequate protection to
materials on a cyclical basis so that
deterioration of entrances and porches
results.
Failing to undertake adequate measures
to assure the preservation of historic
entrances and porches.
Entrances and Porches (continued)
Recommended
Repairing entrances and porches by
reinforcing the historic materials.
Repair will also generally include the
limited replacement in kind—or with
compatible saabstitute material—of those
extensively deteriorated or missing parts
of repeated features where there are
surviving prototypes such as balustrades,
cornices, entablatures, columns,
sidelights, and stairs.
Replacing in kind an entire entrance or
porch that is too deteriorated to repair—
if the form and detailing are still
evident—using the physical evidence to
guide the new work. If using the same
kind of material is not technically or
economically feasible, then a compatible
substitute material may be considered.
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Not Recommended
Replacing an entire entrance or porch
when the repair of materials and limited
replacement of parts are appropriate.
Using a substitute material for the
replacement parts that does not convey
the visual appearance of the surviving
parts of the entrance and porch or that is
physically or chemically incompatible.
Removing an entrance or porch that is
unrepairable and not replacing it; or
replacing it with a new entrance or porch
that does not convey the same visual
appearance.
The following work is highlighted to indicate that it represents the particularly
complex tedw fol or design aspects of rehabilitation projects and should only be
Considered atter the preservation concerns listed above have been addressed.
Design for <1Cming Historic Features
AlteratWWAdditions for the New Use
Designing enclosures for Historic porches -
when required, by -the ixew use "m a
manner
that `•p reserves'''41ie hlstoeIc, 1
character of the' ;building.',- Thii'•:ean i
Include using large sheets of glass
"and ?
recessing the enclosure wall .behind t
existing . scrollwork, posts,,* ;:>and
balustrades.
Creating a false historical appearance
because the replaced entrance or porch
is based on insufficient historical,
pictorial, and physical documentation.
Introducing a new entrance or porch that
is incompatible in size, scale, material,
and color.
Enclosing porches in a manner that
results in a diminution or loss of historic
character such as using solid materials
such as wood, stucco, or masonry.
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Entrances and Porches (continued)
Recommended
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i Not
Recommended
Designing ' and Installing additional.. Installing secondary
entrances or,Porehes when required for and porches that in ompatible inservice ce
the new use c a manner that preserves and scale with the historic building or
the historic character of the building, .obscure, damage, or destroy building
i.e., limiting . such alteration . to non- defining features.
I character -defining elevations,
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Storefronts are quite often the focus of historic commercial
Storefronts buildings and can thus be extremely important in defining the
overall historic character. Because storefronts also play a crucial
role in a store's advertising and merchandising strategy to draw
customers and increase business, they are often altered to meet
the needs of a new business. Particular care is required in
planning and accomplishing work on storefronts $o that the
building's historic character is preserved in the process of
rehabilitation. For specific guidance on the subject Preservation
Briefs: 11 should be consulted. (See Reading List and Ordering
Information on pg. 58.)
Recommended
Identifying retaining, and preserving
storefronts -arid their functional and
decorative features—that are important
In defining the overall historic character
of the building such as display windows,
signs, doors, transoms, kick plates,
corner posts, and entablatures.
Protecting and maintaining masonry,
wood, and architectural metals which
comprise surefronts through appropriate
treatments such as cleaning, rust
removal, IL -sited paint removal, and
reapplicatior. of protective coating
systems.
Protecting storefronts against arson and
vandalism before work begins by
boarding up windows and installing alarm
systems that are keyed into local
protection agencies.
Not Recommended
Removing or radically changing
storefronts --and their features—which
are important in defining the overall
historic character of the building so that,
as a result, the character is diminished.
Changing the storefront so that it
appears residential rather than
commercial in character.
Removing historic material from the
storefront to create a recessed arcade.
Introducing coach lanterns, mansard
overhangings, wood shakes, nonoperable
shutters, and small -paned windows if
they cannot be documented historically.
Changing the location of a storefront's
main entrance.
Failing to provide adequate protection to
materials on a cyclical basis so that
deterioration of storefront features
results.
Permitting entry Into the building
through unsecured or broken windows and
doors so that Interior features and
finishes are damaged through exposure to
weather or through vandalism.
Stripping storefronts of historic material
such as wood, cast iron, terra cotta,
carrara glass, and brick.
Storefronts (continued)
Recommended
Evaluating the overall condition of
storefront materials to determine
whether more than protection and
maintenance are required, that is, if
repairs to features will be necessary.
Repairing storefronts by reinforcing the
historic materials. Repairs will also
generally include the limited
replacement in kind --or with compatible
substitute material --of those extensively
deteriorated or missing parts of
storefronts where there are surviving
prototypes such as transoms, kick plates,
Pilasters, or signs.
Replacing in kind an entire storefront
that is too deteriorated to repair—if the
overall form and detailing are still
evident --using the physical evidence to
guide the new work. If using the same
material Is not technically or
economically feasible, then compatible
substitute materials may be considered.
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Not Recommended
Failing to undertake adequate measures
to assure the preservation of the historic
storefront.
Replacing an entire storefront when
repair of materials and limited
replacement of its parts are appropriate.
Using substitute material for the
replacement parts that does not convey
the same visual appearance as the
surviving parts of the storefront or that
is physically or chemically incompatible.
Removing a storefront that is
unrepairable and not replacing it- or
replacing it with a new storefront that
does not convey the same visual
appearance.
The following work Is highlighted to indicate that it represents the particularly
complex technical or design aspects of rehabilitation projects and should only be
considered after the preservation concerns listed above have been addressed
Design for Missing Historic Features
Designing and constructirig 'a new
storefront when the historic storefront is
complete"y missing. It* may be an
accurate restoration using historical,
Pictorial, and physical documentation; or
be a new design that is compatible with
the size, scale, material, and color of the
historic building. Such new design should
generally be flush with the facade; and
the treatment of secondary design
elements, such as awnings or signs, kept
as simple as possible. For example, new
Signs should fit flush with the existing
features of the facade, such as the fascia
board or cornice.
Creating a false historical appearance
because the replaced storefront is based
on insufficient historical, pictorial, and
physical documentation.
Introducing a new design that is
Incompatible in size, scale, material, and
color.
Using new illuminated signs;
Inappropriately scaled signs and logos;
signs that project over the sidewalk
unless they were a characteristic feature
of the historic building; or other types of
signs that obscure, damage, or destroy
remaining character -defining features of
the historic building.
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BUILDING INTERIOR If features of the structural system are exposed such
as loadbearing brick walls, cast iron columns, roof
Structsral Srst.m
trusses, posts and beams, vigas, or stone foundation
walls, they may be important in defining the building's
overall historic character. Unexposed structural
features that are not character -defining or an entire
structural system may nonetheless be significant in the
history of building technology; therefore, the
structural system should always be examined and
evaluated early in the project planning sage to
determine both Its physical condition and its
importance to the building's historic character or
historical significance. See also Health and Safety
Code Requirements.
Recommended
Identifyin& tinning, and
presmd
structural systems --and individall
features of systems—that are important
in defining the overall historic character
of the building, such as post and beam
systems, trusses, summer beams, vigas,
cast iron columns, above -grade stone
foundation wails, or loadbearing brick or
stone walls.
Not Recommended
Removing, covering, or radically
changing features of structural systems
which are important in defining the
overall historic character of the building
so that, as a result, the character is
diminished.
Putting a new use into the building which
could overload the existing structural
System; or installing equipment or
mechanical systems which could damage
the structure.
Demolishing a loadbearing masonry wall
that could be augmented and retained
and replacing it with a new wall (i.e.,
brick or stone), using the historic
masonry only as an exterior veneer.
Leaving known structural problems
untreated such as deflection of beams,
cracking and bowing of walls, or racking
of structural members.
Utilizing treatments or produrs that
accelerate the deterioration of
structural material such as introducing
urea -formaldehyde foam insulation into
frame walls.
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Structural System (continued)
Re=mmended
Protecting and maintaining the
structural system by cleaning the roof
gutters and downspouts; replacing roof
flashing; keepang masonry, wood, and
architectural metals in a sound
condition; and assuring that structural
members are free from insect
infestation.
Examining and evaluating the physical
condition of the structural system and its
individual features using non-destructive
techniques su&, as X-ray photography.
Repairing the structural system by
augmenting or upgrading individual parts
or features. For example, weakened
structural members such as floor framing
can be spliced, braced, or otherwise
supplemented and reinforced.
Replacing in kind --or with substitute
material—those portions or features of
the structural system that are either
extensively deteriorated or are missing
when there are surviving prototypes such
as cast iron columns, roof rafters or
trusses, or sections of loadbearing
walls. Substir_rte material should convey
the same form- design, and overall visual
appearance as the historic feature; and,
at a minimum, be equal to its
loadbearing capabilities.
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Not Recommended
Failing to provide proper building
maintenance on a cyclical basis so that
deterioration of the structural system
results.
Utilizing destructive probing techniques
that will damage or destroy structural
material.
Upgrading the building structurally in a
manner that diminishes the historic
character of the exterior, such as
installing strapping channels or removing
a decorative cornice; or damages interior
features or spaces.
Replacing a structural member or other
feature of the structural system when it
could be augmented and retained.
Installing a replacement feature that
does not convey the same visual
appearance, e.g., replacing an exposed
wood summer beam with a steel beam.
Using substitute material that does not
equal the loadbearing capabilities of the
historic material and design or is
otherwise physically or chemically
incompatible.
The following works highlighted to indicate that It represents the particularly
complex technical or design aspects of rehabilitation projects and should only be
considered aha the preservation concerns listed above have been addressed.
Alterations/Additions for the New Use
Llmiting any new excavations adjacent
to historic foundations to avoid
undermining the structural stability of
the building or adjacent historic
buildings.
Carrying out excavations or regrading
adjacent to or within a historic building
which could cause the historic foundation
to settle, shift, or fail; or could have a
similar effect on adjacent historic
buildings.
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Structural System (continued)
Recommended
Correcting structural deficiencies in
preparation for the new use in a manner
that preserves the structural system and
individual character -defining features.
Designing and installing new mechanical
or electrical systems when required for
the new use which minimize the number
Of cutouts or ,holes .Sn .structural
members.
Adding a new floorvhen •required for the
new use if such an alteration does not
damage or dOMoY the.itructural system
or obit re, ' > damage, `or ';::destroy
finishes: - ",:,;:• .r,.
Creating -an atrium _or alight 'tvelh to
provide natural light viten required for,
the new use in a manner that assures the:%
Preservation of the 4&ktuial system as
well ascharacter-defining •;In'terior'.;j
spaces; features, and finishes.
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Not Recommended�
Radically changing interior spaces or
damaging or destroying features or
finishes that are character -defining
while trying to correct structural
deficiencies in preparation for the new
use.
. Installing new mechanical and electrical
systems or equipment In a manner which
results in numerous cuts, splices, or
alterations to the structural members.
Inserting a new floor when such a radical
f change damages a structural system or
obscures or destroys interior spaces,
features, or finishes.
Inserting new floors or furred -down
ceilings which cut across the glazed
areas of windows so that the exterior
form and appearance of the windows are
radically changed.
Damaging the structural system or
individual features; or radically
changing, damaging, or destroying
character -defining interior spaces,
features, or finishes in order to create an
atrium or a light well.
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An interior floor plan, the arrangement of
kw—Spaces, Features and spaces, and built-in features and applied
Fuushes finishes may be individually or collectively
important in defining the historic character of
the building. Thus, their identification,
retention, protection, and repair should be
given prime consideration in every rehabili-
tation project and caution exercised in
pursuing any plan that would radically change
character -defining spaces or obscure, damage
or destroy interior features or finishes.
Recommended Not Recommended
Interior spaces
Identtiytng, retaininp and prewriting a
floor plan or interior spaces that are
important in defining the overall historic
character of the building. This includes
the size, configuration, proportion, and
relationship of rooms and corridors; the
relationship of features to spaces; and
the spaces themselves such as lobbies,
reception halls, entrance halls, double
parlors, theaters, auditoriums, and
important industrial or commercial use
spaces.
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Radically changing a floor plan or
interior spaces—including individual
rooms --which are important in defining
the overall historic character of the
building so that, as a result, the
character is diminished.
Altering the floor plan by demolishing
principal walls and partitions to create a
new appearance.
Altering or destroying interior spaces by
inserting floors, cutting through floors,
lowering ceilings, or adding or removing
walls.
Relocating an interior feature such as a
staircase so that the historic relationship
between features and spaces is altered.
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Recommended
InteriorFund F
Identifying, retaining, and preserving
interior features and finishes that are
important in defining the overall historic
character of the building, including
andcornices, baseboards, fireplaces
hardware mantels' �e�g' light fixtures,
Plaster, ' and flooring; and •wallpaper,
stencilin int' finishes such as
other d g' marbling, and graining; and
Morative materials that accent
interior features and Provide
color
andce ling . �ttemin9 to walls, floors,
ndand n
woodt and aeasoth,architectural mtals whichcomprise interior features through
appropriate surface treatments such as
cleaning, rust removal, limited paint
removal, and reapplication of protective
coatings systems.
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Not Recommended
Removing or radically changing features
and finishes which are important in
defining the overall historic character of
the building so that, as a result, the
character is diminished.
Installing new decorative material that
obscures or damages character -defining
interior features or finishes.
Removing paint, plaster, or other
finishes from historically finished
surfaces to create anew appearance
(e•g•, removing Plaster to expose
chimney piece). nry surfaces such as brick walls or a
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Applying Paint, plaster, or other finishes
to surfaces that have been historically
unfinished to create a new appearance.
Stripping historically Painted
surfaces good
to bare wood, then applying
clear finishes or stains to create a
"natural look."
Stripping paint to bare wood rather than
repairing or reapplying grained or
marbled finishes to features such as
doors and paneling.
Radically changing the type of finish or
Its color, such as painting a previously
varnished wood feature.
Failing to provide adequate protection to
materials on a cyclical iasis so that
deterioration of interior features results.
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Interior Features and Finishes (continued)
Recommended
Protecting interior features and finishes
against a, -son and vandalism before
project work begins, erecting protective
fencing, boarding -up windows, and
installing fire alarm systems that are
keyed to local protection agencies.
Protecting interior features such as a
staircase, mantel, or decorative finishes
and wall coverings against damage during
Pr,
work by covering them with
heavy canvas or plastic sheets.
Installing protective coverings in areas
of heavy Pedestrian traffic to protect
historic features such as wall coverings,
parquet flooring and panelling.
Removing damaged or deteriorated
paints and finishes to the next sound
layer using the gentlest method possible,
then repainting or refinishing using
compatible paint or other coating
systems.
Repainting with colors that are
appropriate to the historic building.
Limiting abrasive cleaning methods to
certain industrial or warehouse buildings
where the interior masonry or plaster
features do not have distinguishing
design, de -ailing, tooling, or finishes; and
where wood features are not finished,
molded, beaded, or worked by hand.
Abrasive cleaning should obe
considered after other, gentler methods
have been Proven ineffective.
Evaluating the overall condition of
materials to determine whether more
than protection and maintenance are
required, that Is, if repairs to interior
features aid finishes will be necessary.
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Not Recommended
m=
Permitting entry into historic buildings
thcough unsecured or broken windows and
doors so that interior features and
finishes are damaged by exposure to
weather or through vandalism.
Stripping interiors of features such as
woodwork, doors, windows, light fixtures,
copper piping, radiators; or of decorative
materials.
Failing to provide proper protection of
interior features and finishes during work
so that they are gouged, scratched,
dented, or otherwise damaged.
Failing to take new use patterns into
consideration so that Interior features
and finishes are damaged.
Using destructive methods such as
propane or butane torches or
sandblasting to remove paint or other
coatings. These methods can irreversibly
damage the historic materials that
comprise interior features.
Using new paint colors that are
inappropriate to the historic building.
Changing the texture and patina of
character -defining features through
sandblasting or use of other abrasive
methods to remove paint, discoloration
or plaster. This includes both exposed
wood (including structural members) and
masonry.
Failing to undertake adequate measures
to assure the preservation of interior
features and finishes.
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Interior Features and Finishes (continued)
Recommended
Repairing interior features and finishes
by reinforcing the his materials,
Repair will also generally include the
limited replacement in kind—or with
compatible substitute mat with
those
extensively deteriorated or missing parts
of repeated features when there are
surviving prototypes such as
balustrades, wood stairs,
Panelcolumns; or
decorative wall coverings or ornamental
tin or plaster ceilings.
Replacing in kind an entire interi
or
feature or finish that is too deteriorated
to repair—if the overall form and
detailing are still evident --using the
physical evidence to guide the new work.
Examples could include wainscoting, a
tin ceiling, or interior stairs. If using the
same kind of material is not technically
or economically feasible, then a
compatible substitute material may be
considered.
Recommended
Replacing an entire interior feature such
bs a staircase, panelled wall, parquet
floor, or cornice; or finish such as a
decorative wall covering or ceiling when
repair of materials and limited
replacement of
such appropriate. parts are
Using a substitute material for the
replacement part that does not convey
pa
therts or visual appearance of the surviving
portions of the interior feature
finis
or h or that is physically or
chemically incompatible.
Removing a Character -defining feature
or finish that is un
repairable and not
replacing It; or replacing it with a new
feature or finish that does not convey
the same visual appearance.
The following rock is highlighted to indicate that it represents the y
orru�idered after p a tii�uon �� wed of tion projects and should only above have been addressed.
Design for Missing Historic Features
Designing g g and .'istalling a. new' Interior
feature or finish if the historic feature
or finish is 'completely' 'missing. - This
could Include missing partitions, stairs,
elevators, •lighting, fixtures, and .wall ,
coverings; .or even entire rooms If .all
historic spaces, features, and finishes are
missing or have been destroyed by !
Inappropriate "renovations.*. The design'
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,
district, or neighborhood.
Creating a false historical appearance
because the replaced feature Is based on
insufficient physical, historical, and
pictorial documentation or on
Information derived from another
building.
Introducing a new Interior feature or
finish that is incompatible with the
scale, design, materials, color, and
texture of the surviving interior features
and finishes.
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Interior Features and Finishes (continued)
Reccrnmended
Alterations/Additions for the New Use
Accommodating service functions such
as bathrooms, nnechanical equipment,
and office maci'ines required by the
building's new use in secondary spaces
such as first floor service areas or on
upper floors.
Reusing decoratiwe material or features
that have had to be removed during the
rehabilitation work including wall and
baseboard trim, boor moulding, panelled
doors, and simple wainscoting; and
relocating such ciaterial or features in
areas appropriate . to their historic
placement. '
Installing permanent partitions in
secondary spaces: removable partitions
that do not destoy the sense of space
should be installed when the new use
requires thesubdivision of character -
defining interior spaces.
Enclosing an, in:erior stairway where
required by code so that Its character is
retained. in many cases, glazed fire -
rated walls may be used.
Placing new code -required stairways or
elevators In secondary and service areas
of the historic bu=lding.
Creating an atrium or a light well to
provide natural Eight when required for
the new use in a manner that preserves
character-definir-= Interior spaces,
features, and finishes as well as the
structural system -
Adding a new floor If required for the
new use In a manner that preserves
character-deflnir:s structural features,
and interior spaces, features, and
finishes.
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Not Recommended
Dividing rooms, lowering ceilings, and
damaging or obscuring character -
defining features such as fireplaces,
niches, stairways or alcoves, so that a
new use can be accommodated in the
building.
Discarding historic material when it can
be reused within the rehabilitation
project or relocating it in historically
inappropriate areas.
Installing permanent partitions that
if damage or obscure character -defining
spaces, features, or finishes.
Enclosing an interior stairway with fire.
rated construction so that the stairwell
space or any character -defining features
are destroyed.
Radically changing, damaging, or
destroying character -defining spaces,
features, or finishes when adding new
code -required stairways and elevators.
Destroying character -defining interior
spaces, features, or finishes; or damaging
the structural system in order to create
an atrium or light well.
Inserting a new floor within a building
that alters or destroys the fenestration;
radically changes a character -defining
interior space; or obscures, damages, or
destroys decorative detailing.
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Mechanical S stems The visible features of historic
Heatm Air Conditionin conditioning .and Plumbingheating, lighting,
help define systems a air
+um m the overall historic y sometimes
—S
whenever Possible;., should to be retained rand repaired °
possible. systems
compressors, boilers, enerators and themselves (the
wiring and pipes) will general) their ductwork,
upgraded, augmented, or entire) generally nerd to be
accommodate the new y ePlaced in order to
menta. Less frequently,
and to meet code require-
systemments. or s erequently, individual portions of a
history r entire
system are significant in the
identification of building technology;
therefore, the
historical! character -defining features or
together with an evaluation
of their
should take place
early In project Planning.their physical condition
Recommended
►tiro Not Recommended
retainivisible
features e m earl preservntg Removing or radical) gin features
nB. and
systems Y mechanical mechanical y changing are
the overall his toriccharacterortant in dof+nthe important in defining the overaems ll historic
building, such as radiators, vents, fans character of
grilles, Plumbing result the the building ni teat, as a
and Iighm g fixtures, switchplates, ' character is diminished.
Protecting
plumb* and maintaining mechanical, Failing to provide ad
their frg and electrical systems and materlals on a
tures through Moate protection of
and other appropriate meassures, cleaning deterioration of cyclical mechanical systems
so that
their visible features results. systems and
Preventing accelerated deterioration of Enclosing mechanical
mechanical systems by t providing that are not ad
adequate ventilation systems !n areas
crawlspaM1, and cellars so that moisture
attthat deterioration of he systems results
problems are avoided.
chanical
augment'
eg 8 systems systems by Replacing a mechanical
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such as installing newPipesparts, functional parts when stem or Its
rewiring; or adding newoand ducts; upgraded and retained. could be
boilers. pressors or
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Mechanical Systems (continued)
Recommended
Replacing in kind --or with compatible
substitute material—those visible
features of mechanical systems that are
either extensively deteriorated or are
missing when there are surviving
prototypes st>vi as ceiling fans,
switchplates, radiators, grilles, or
plumbing fixtures.
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Not Recommended
Installing a replacement feature that
does not convey the same visual
appearance.
The following took is highlighted to indicate that it represents the partieululY
complex technical or design aspects of rehabilitation projects and should only be
considered after the preservation concerns listed above have been addressed.
AlteratiordAdditions for the New Use
Installing a; completely hew; meehanirxl Installing a new mechanical system so
system if ,required for: the new rise o that character -defining structural or
:that..`it . ing's, IIoor "causes 'the"''least alteration interior features are radically changed,
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to the buildplan, the' damaged, or destroyed.
exterior eleiitions, and the least damage
to histoiic building mitesial.'..:.;`..=; ;
Liitalling 'the, vertical ';runs of 'ducts; i Installing vertical runs of ducts, pipes,
pipes, and lei'- In :closets, service..] and cables in places where they will
rooms, and wall cavities.;;'.:.:: obscure character -defining features.
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Concealing mechanical equipment in
Installing air conditioning units if
required by the new use in such a manner
that the historic materials and features
are not damaged or obscured.
Installing heating/air conditioning units
in the window f: amen in such a manner
that the sash and frames are protected.
Window installations should be
considered only when all other viable
heating/cooling systems would result in
significant damage to historic materials.
walls or ceilings in a manner that
requires the removal of historic building
material.
Installing "dropped" acoustical ceilings to
hide mechanical equipment when this
destroys the proportions of character -
defining interior spaces.
Cutting through features such as
masonry walls in order to install air
conditioning units.
Radically changing the appearance of the
historic building or damaging or
destroying windows by installing
heating/air conditioning units in historic
window frames.
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BUILDING SITE The relationship between a historic building or buildings
and landscape features within a property's boundaries --or
the building site --helps to define the historic character
and should be considered an integral part of overall
planning for rehabilitation project work.
Recommended
Identifyin& -retaining, and preserv
ing
buildings and their features as well as
features of the site that are important in
defining its overall historic character.
Site features can include driveways,
walkways, lighting, fencing, signs,
benches, fountains, wells, terraces, canal
systems, PFants and trees, berms, and
drainage a irrigation ditches; and
archeological features that are
important in defining the history of the
site.
Retaining the historic relationship
between bcdldings, landscape features,
and open space.
Protecting and maintaining buildings and
the site by providing proper drainage to
assure tha: water does not erode
foundation walls; drain toward the
building; nor erode the historic
landscape.
Not Recommended
Removing or radically changing buildings
and their features or site features which
are important in defining the overall
historic character of the building site so
that, as a result, the character is
diminished.
Removing or relocating historic buildings
or landscape features, thus destroying
the historic relationship between
buildings, landscape features, and open
space.
Removing or relocating historic buildings
on a site or in a complex of related
historic structures—such as a mill
complex or farm—thus diminishing the
historic character of the site or complex.
Moving buildings onto the site, thus
creating a false historical appearance.
Lowering the grade level adjacent to a
building to permit development of a
formerly below -grade area such as a
basement in a manner that would
drastically change the historic
relationship of the building to its site.
Falling to maintain site drainage so that
buildings and site features are damaged
or destroyed; or, alternatively, changing
the site grading so that water no longer
drains properly.
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BUILDING SITE (continued)
Recommended
Minimizing disurbance of terrain around
buildings or elsewhere on the site, thus
reducing the possibility of destroying
unknown archeological materials.
Surveymg areas where major terrain
alteration is lkely to impact important
archeological sites.
Protecting, a g, preying in place
known archeological material whenever
possible.
Investigation
Planning
aninand carry-Ingout any necessary
using professional archeo_
methods when preservation ts and modem �ace� is
not feasible.
Protecting the building and other
features of the site against arson and
vandalism before rehabilitation work
begins, i.e., erecting protective fencing
and installing alarm systems that are
keyed into local protection agencies.
Providing continued protection of
Masowhichnco�mpr� building and tectural d site features
through appropriate surface treatments
such as cleaning, rust removal, limited
Paint removal, and reapplication of
protective coating systems; and
continued protection and maintenance of
landscape features, including plant
material.
Evaluating the overall condition of
materials to determine whether more
than protection and maintenance are
required, that is, if repairs to building
and site features will be necessary.
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Not Recommended
Introducing heavy machinery or
equipment into areas where their
Presence may disturb archeological
materials.
Failing to survey the building site prior
to the beginning of rehabilitation project
work so that, as a result, important
archeological material is destroyed.
Leaving known archeological material
unprotected and subject to vandalism,
looting, and destruction by natural
elements such as erosion.
Permitting unquallfied project personnel
to perform data recovery so that
Improper methodology results in the loss
of important archeological material.
Permitting buildings and site features to
remain unprotected so that plant
materials, fencing, walkways,
archeological features, etc. are damaged
or destroyed.
Stripping features from buildings and the
site such as wood siding, iron fencing,
masonry balustrades; or removing or
destroying landscape features, including
Plant material.
Failing to provide adequate protection of
materials on a cyclical basis so that
deterioration of building and site
features results.
Failing to undertake adequate measures
to assure the preservation of building and
site features.
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BURRING SITE (continued)
Recommended
site features of buildings and the
by reinforcing the historic
Include Repair will also generally
replacement in kind—with a
compatible substitute material --of those
of fwuY deteriorated or missing parts
tures where there are surviving
Prototypes such as fencing and paving.
tReplacing in kind an entire feature of
Ing or site that is
deteriorated to repair—if the overs!
form and detailing are still evident—
using the physical evidence to gulde the
ew Toric. This could include an
entrance or porch, walkway, or
fountain. If using the same kind of
material is not technically or
economically feasible, then a compatible
substitute material may be considered.
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Not Recommended
Rufeplacing an entire feature of the
building or site such as a fence, walkway,
or driveway when repair of materials and
limited replacement of deteriorated or
ming Parts are appropriate.
Using a substitute material for the
replaeement part that does not cone
the visual appearance of the surviving
Parts of the building or site feature or
that is Physically or
incompatible. chemically
Removing a feature of the building or
site that is unrepairable and not
replacing it; or replacing it wiw
feature that does not convey th thea saneme
visual appearance.
The following work is highlighted to Indicate
complex tectvuical or desi rhthat it represents the Y
be considered after the Preservation of
misted above have�been addresseonly
d.
�Des'for Missing Historic Features
of a t:ut� n. ."u !!c6 a neer fea
feature is Com �'""�• we nutoric.,
outbuilPacely`inissirig; such as an•
dina,'terrace; or driveway. It niay
be baud ari •histo ri�al,'pictorial,'.�ny
Physical: documentatiorg`or `beI:a' —w
design.: tivat 'is';coMPatible with :: the ;
shisetorlc ; eharatter' of ,the', bujlding •and !
Creating a false historical appearance
because the replaced feature is based on
Insufficient historical, pictorial, and
physical documentation.
Introducing a new building or site feature
that is out of scale or otherwise
Inappropriate.
Introducing a new landscape feature or
plant material that is visually
Incompatible with the site or that
destroys site patterns or vistas.
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BUILDING SITE (continued)
Recommended
Alterat1wWAdditknu for the New Use
Not Recommended
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Designing new onsite parking, loading
Placing parking facilities directly
docks, or ramps when required by the
adjacent to historic buildings where
new use so that they are as unobtrusive
automobiles may cause damage to the
as possible and assure the preservation of
buildings or landscape features or be
character -defining features of the site.
intrusive to the building site.
Designing new exterior additions to
introducing new construction onto the
historic buildiuls or adjacent new
building site which is visually
construction wtLch is compatible with
incompatible in terms of size, scale,
the historic character of the site and
design, materials, color and texture or
which preserve the historic relationship
which destroys historic relationships on
between a . building or . buildings,
the site.
landscape features, and open space.
Removing • • roetsisnif'. . ;,t hidings,
Removing a historic building in a
additions, or sits features which detract
or
complex, a building feature, or a site
a
from the character of the site.
' feature which is important in defining
.._ -..
the historic character of the site.
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DISTRIMINF.IGHBORHOOD The relationship between historic buildings, and streetscape
and landscape features within a historic district or
neighborhood helps to define the historic character and
therefore should always be a pan of the rehabilitation plans.
Recommended
IdentifYang, retaining, and preserving
buildings, and streetscape, and landscape
features which are important in defining
the overall historic character of the
district or neighborhood. Such features
can incbade streets, alleys, paving,
walkways, street lights, signs, benches,
parks and gardens, and trees.
Retaining the historic relationship
between buildings, and streetscape and
landscape features such as a town square
comprised of row houses and stores
surrounding a communal park or open
space.
Protecting and maintaining the historic
masonry, wood, and architectural metals
which cocuprise building and streetscape
features, through appropriate surface
treatments such as cleaning, rust
removal, limited paint removal, and
reapplication of protective coating
systems; and protecting and maintaining
landscape features, including plant
material.
Protecting buildings, paving, iron
fencing, etc. against arson and vandalism
before rehabilitation work begins by
erecting protective fencing and installing
alarm systems that are keyed into local
protection agencies.
Not Recommended
Removing or radically changing those
features of the district or neighborhood
which are important in defining the
overall historic character so that, as a
result, the character is diminished.
Destroying streetscape and landscape
features by widening existing streets,
changing paving material, or introducing
inappropriately located new streets or
parking lots.
Removing or relocating historic
buildings, or features of the streetscape
and landscape, thus destroying the
historic relationship between buildings,
features and open space.
Failing to provide adequate protection of
materials on a cyclical basis so that
deterioration of building, streetscape,
and landscape features results.
Permitting buildings to remain
unprotected so that windows are broken;
and interior features are damaged.
Stripping features from buildings or the
streetscape such as wood siding, Iron
fencing, or terra cotta balusters; or
removing or destroying landscape
features, including plant material.
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Recommended
r Evaluating the overall condition of
building, streetscape and landscape
materials to determine whether more
than protection and maintenance are
required, that is, if repairs to features
will be necessary.
Repairing features of the building,
streetscape, or Jandscape by reinforcing
the historic materials. Repair will also
generally include the replacement in
kind --or with a compatible substitute
material—of those extensively deter-
iorated or missing parts of features when
there are surviving prototypes such as
Porch balustrades, paving materials, or
streetlight standards.
Replacing in kind an entire feature of
the building, streetscape, or landscape
that is too deteriorated to repair—when
the overall form and detailing are still
evident—using the physical evidence to
guide the new work. This could include a
storefront, a walkway, or a garden. if
using the same kind of material is not
technically or economically feasible,
then a compatible substitute material
may be considced.
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Not Recommended
Failing to undertake adequate measures
to assure the preservation of buildmg,
streetscape, and landscape features.
Replacing an entire feature of the
building, streetscape, or landscape such
as a porch, walkway, or streetlight, when
repair of materials and limited
replacement of deteriorated or missing
parts are appropriate.
Using a substitute material for the
replacement part that does not convey
the visual appearance of the surviving
Parts of the building, streetscape, or
landscape feature or that is physically or
chemically incompatible.
Removing a feature of the building,
streetscape, or landscape that is
unrepairable and not replacing it; or
replacing it with a new feature that does
not convey the same visual appearance.
The following work is highlighted to Indicate that it represents the particular
ly
complex tecahe
hnacaar design aspects of rehabilitation projects and should only be
preservation concerns listed above have been addressed.
Design for Missing Historic Features
Designing and constructing a new feature
of the building. streetscape, or landscape
when the historic feature is completely
missing, such as row, house steps, a
porch, streetlight, or terrace. It may be
a restoraticrbased on historical,
pictorial, and physical documentation; or
be a new design that is compatible with
the historic character of the district or
neighborhood.
Creating a false historical appearance
because the replaced feature is based on
insufficient historical, pictorial and
physical documentation.
Introducing a new building, streetscape
or landscape feature that is out of scale
or otherwise inappropriate to the
setting's historic character, e.g.,
replacing picket fencing with char link
fencing.
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DISTRICT/NEIGHBORHOOD (continued)
Recommended
Alterati WAdditions for the New Use
Designing required new parking so that it
is as unobtrusive as possible, Le., on side
streets or at the rear of buildings.
"Shared' parking should also be planned
so that several businesses can utilize one
parking area as opposed to introducing
random, multiple lots.
Designing and constructing new additions
to historic buildings when required by the
new use. New work should be compatible
with the historic character of the
district or neighborhood in terms of size,
scale, design, mater, color, ' and
texture. ial.. .
Removing nonsignificant buildings,
additions, or streetscape and landscape
features which detract from the historic
character of the district or the
neighborhood.
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Not Recommended
Placing parking facilities directly
adjacent to historic buildings which
cause the removal of historic plantings,
relocation of paths and walkways, or
blocking of alleys.
Introducing new construction into
historic districts that is visually incom-
patible or that destroys historic
relationships within the district or
neighborhood.
Removing a historic building, building
feature, or landscape or streetscape
feature that is important in defining the
overall historic character of the district
or the neighborhood.
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HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE REQUIREMENTS (continued)
Recommended Not Recommended
Applying fire -retardant coatings, such as
intumescent paints, which expand during
fire to add thermal protection to steel.
Adding a new stairway or elevator to
meet health and safety codes in a
manner that preserves adjacent
character -defining features and spaces.
Placing a code -required stairway or
elevator that cannot be accommodated
within the historic building in a new
exterior addition. Such an addition
should be located at the rear of the
building or an an inconspicuous side; and
its size and scale limited in relationship
to the historic building.
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Using fire -retardant coatings if they
damage or obscure character -defining
features.
Radically changing, damaging, or
destroying character -defining spaces,
features, or finishes when adding a new
code -required stairway or elevator.
Constructing a new addition to
accommodate code -required stain and
elevators on character -defining
elevations highly visible from the street;
or where it obscures, damages or
destroys character -defining features.
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Some character -defining features of a historic building
ENERGY RETROFITTING or site such as cupolas, shutters, transoms, skylights,
sun rooms, porches, and plantings also play a secondary
energy conserving role. Therefore, prior to
retrofitting historic buildings to make them more
energy efficient, the first step should always be to
identify and evaluate the existing historic features to
assess their inherent energy conserving potential. If it
is determined that retrofitting measures are
necessary, then such work needs to be carried out with
particular care to insure that the building's historic
character is preserved in the the process of
rehabilitation.
Recommended
Maintaining those existing landscape
features which moderate the effects of
the climate on the setting such as
deciduous trees, evergreen wind -blocks,
and lakes or ponds.
Buildim Site
Retaining plant materials, trees, and
landscape features, especially those
which perform passive solar energy
functions such as sun shading and wind
breaks.
Installing freestanding solar collectors in
a manner that preserves the historic
property's character -defining features.
Designing attached solar collectors,
Including solar greenhouses, so that the
character -defining features of the
property are preserved.
Not Recommended
Stripping the setting of landscape
features and landforms so that the
effects of the wind, rain, and the sun
result in accelerated deterioration of
historic materials.
Removing plant materials, trees, and
landscape features, so that they no
longer perform passive solar energy
functions.
Installing freestanding solar collectors
that obscure, damage, or destroy historic
landscape or archeological features.
Locating solar collectors whe.e they
radically change the property's
appearance; or damage or destroy
character -defining features.
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ltll°1.�3%X `PifS�{ IM ,9 .t,
ENERGY RETRpFITMG (continued)
Recommended
M /000y�� Metals
Installing tltermai Insulation
In tnheated cellars cry craw in attic and
mated
t � of the existing �8
isanitxl
l�deiLf iroulatin
o"" g material on the
energy effigy wails to increase
charatta.�c!Y where there u no
around the ��� dEoo interior moulding
architft-twat detailin,or other interior
��� "Arornbesng Passi+'e solar devices such as a
o^sPlcuous . Wall on a rear or
build;ng. side of the historic
Refs
Placing solar collectors on
character -defining non -
roofs or roots of
nonhistoric adjacent buildings.
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Utilizing the inherent energy conserving
features of a building by ma;g
windows and bwered blinds inntainingood
ventilation.
operable condition for natural
improving thermal efficency with
weatherstrippir windows,
caulking, inte-ior shades, and, s
historically a=--rooriate, blinds and
awnings.
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Not R� ee°-nod
Applying urea formaldehyde foam an
Other thermal ltssuj, - with Y
content into wall tenergy agy cortsuv;tjes in a water
to reduce attempt
mption.an
with rfacing historic building materials
more ene
;"compatible materia�j efficient but
historic mason s' such as covering
masonry with exterior insulation.
attached
Passive solar devices streh as
Bed "trombe" waMaryll o
an
av� or lazwhere obsother highly visible
must be removed or historic material
cured.
Placing solar collector on roots when
such collectors cha"ge the
roofline or obscure the relathistoric
the roof historic
of
fe to character -defining roof
chlmneyssuch as dormers, skylights, and
Removing historic shading devices rather
than keeping them in an operable
condition.
Replacing historic multi -paned sash with
new thermal sash utilizing false muntins.
Installing inter:--- sro
ht s -'s. rm wi ;ecv, t inra
_ - ventre::^� - L.n, interi= star.
windows tea:
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ENERGY RETROFITTING
Windows (continued)
—Recommended_
M1tsdows (continued)
Installing exterior storm windows which
do not damage or obscure the windows
and frames.
Considering the use of lightly tinted
glazing on non -character -defining
elevations if other energy retrofitting
alternatives are not possible.
Entrances and Porches
Utilizing the inherent energy conserving
features of a building by maintaining
porches, and double vestibule entrances,
in good condition so that they can retain
heat or block the sun and provide natural
ventilation.
Intert� tis
Retaining historic interior shutters and
transoms for their inherent energy
conserving features.
New Additions to Historic Buildines
Placing new additions that have an
energy conserving function such as a
solar greenhouse on non -character -
defining elevations.
Mechanical Systems
Installing thermal insulation in attics and
in unheated cellars and crawlspaces to
conserve energy.
ss
Not Recommended
Installing new exterior storm windows
which are inappropriate in size or color,
which are inoperable.
Replacing windows or transoms with
fixed thermal glazing or permitting
windows and transoms to remain
inoperable rather than utilizing them for
their energy conserving potential.
Using tinted or reflective glazing on
character -defining or other conspicuous
elevations.
Enclosing porches located on character_
defining elevations to create passive
solar Collectors or airlock vestibules.
Such enclosures can destroy the historic
appearance of the building.
Removing historic interior features
which play a secondary energy
conserving role.
Installing new additions such as multi-
story solar greenhouse additions which
obscure, damage, destroy character -
defining features.
Applying urea formaldehyde foam or any
other thermal insulation with a water
content or that may collect moisture
into wall cavities.
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NEW ADDITIONS 70 An attached exterior addition to a historic .building
H6TORIC BUII.DINGS eBeca�iue r er limits" to create a new profile.
change the hisuch storic ton has the capability to radially
should be considered only after it hexteride addition
that the been determined
altering none-chara�K-d� ining successfully met by
new use cannot be met in this interior spaces. If the
exterior addition is usually an acceptable alterna�ied
New additions should be designed and constructed so
that the character -defining features of the historic
building are not radically changed, obscured, damaged,
or destroyed in the process of rehabilitation. New
design should always be clearly differentiated so that
the addition does not appear to be part of the historic
resource.
Recommended
Placing functions and services required
for the new use in non character -
defining interior spaces rather than
installing a new addition.
Constructing a new addition so that
there is the least possible loss of historic
materials and so that character -defining
features are not obscured, damaged, or
destroyed.
Locating the attached exterior addition
at the rear or on an inconspicuous side of
a historic building; and limiting Its size
and scale in relationship to the historic
building.
Designing new additions in a manner that
makes clear what is historic and what is
new.
Not Recommended
Expanding the size of the historic
building by constructing anew addition
when the new use could be met by
altering non -character -defining interior
spaces.
Attaching a new addition so that the
character -defining features of the
historic building are obscured, damaged,
or destroyed.
Designing a new addition so that its size
and scale in relation to the historic
building are out of proportion, thus
diminishing the historic character.
Duplicating the exact form, material,
Style, and detailing of the historic
building in the new addition so that the
new work appears to be part of the
historic building.
Imitating a historic style or period of
architecture In new additions, especially
for contemporary uses such as drive-in
banks or garages.
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NEW ADDITIONS TO HISTORIC BUILDINGS (continued)
Recommended
Considering the attached exterior
addition both In terms of the new use and
the appearance of other buildings in the
historic district or neighborhood. Design
for the new work may be contemporary
or may reference design motifs from the
historic building. In either case, it
should always be clearly differentiated
from the historic building and be
compatible in terms of mass, materials,
relationship of solids to voids, and
color.
Placing new additions such as balconies
and greenhouses on non -character -
defining elevations and limiting the size
and scale in relationship to the historic
building.
Designing additional stories, when
required for the new use, that are set
back from the wall plane and are as
inconspicuous as possible when viewed
from the street.
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Not Recommended
Designing and constructing new additions
that result in the diminution or loss of
the historic character of the resource,
Including 'its design, materials,
workmanship, location, or setting.
Using the same wall plane, roof line,
cornice height, materials, siding lap or
window type to make additions appear to
be a part of the historic building.
Designing new additions such as multi-
story greenhouse additions that obscure,
damage, or destroy character -defining
features of the historic building.
Constructing additional stories so that
the historic appearance of the building is
radically changed.
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Tentative Agreement
Police Labor Relations Organization of Iowa City
and
City of Iowa City
February 3, 1987
1. Amend Article XXVII and Article XXVIII, Section 2, to provide for a
two-year agreement with a three percent (3%) across-the-board wage
increase each year.
2. Amend Article XIII, Section 2, to read as follows:
An officer will be granted up to three (3) days per occur-
rence with no loss of compensation nor loss of accrual from
sick, annual, nor compensatory time to attend the funeral
of his/her spouse, children, mother, father, grandparents,
step-parents, sister, or brother.
An officer will be granted one (1) day per occurrence with
no loss of compensation nor loss of accrual from sick,
annual, or compensatory time to attend the funeral of
his/her mother-in-law, father-in-law, grandparents -in-law,
aunt or uncle, brother-in-law, sister-in-law, permanent
member of the immediate household, or for a military fu-
neral in which such officer participates in the ceremony.
In such cases, he/she may be granted up to two (2) addi-
tional days for travel, if necessary, as determined by
his/her supervisor.
If additional time is needed, an officer shall be permitted
to use up to three (3) days per occurrence of his/her
accumulated sick leave with the approval of his/her super-
visor.
3. Amend Article XIII, Section 4, by adding a second paragraph as fol-
lows:
Time spent on jury service by officers whose daily duty
hours are other than when court is in session may be cred-
ited against the officer's daily duty hours to the extent
determined by the Police Chief.
4. All other provisions of the current agreement remain unchanged in the
new agreement.
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