CITY OF BELOITREPORT TO THE BELOIT LANDMARKS COMMISSION

Meeting Date: June 17, 2014 Agenda Item: 5 File Number: COA-2014-16

Applicant: Glenn & Mary Parry Owner: Glenn & Mary Parry Location: 1614 Emerson Street

Existing Zoning: R-1A, Single-FamilyResidential District; WPO, WellheadProtection Overlay District

Existing Land Use: Single-FamilyResidential

Parcel Size: 3.32 Acres

Request Overview/Background Information:Glenn & Mary Parry have submitted an application for a Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) to build a detached garageat the property located at 1614 Emerson Street. This property is an Individually Listed Historic Landmark. Section 32.06 ofthe Historic Preservation Ordinance grants the Landmarks Commission the authority to issue a Certificate ofAppropriateness prior to the alteration of historic properties.

Consistency with the Historic Preservation Ordinance and Strategic Plan:This request is consistent with the intent and purpose of the Historic Preservation Ordinance and Strategic Goal #5.

Key Issues: The applicant is proposing the addition of a 4-stall detached garage to the property. It will be west of the home on the property,

across a one-way driveway. There will be new fencing installed on the property and a privacy gate installed between the homeand the garage. This will be white stained wood with black hardware to match the proposed lighting on the garage.

The materials that have been proposed will match the existing materials of the home. The face of the garage will be red brick.The sides and rear will be done with a red siding. The columns on the garage will match the white columns that are present onthe home. Dentil molding will be added to the roofline that will match what is on the house. Period carriage garage doors andlanterns will be used. The roof will be done in shingles to match the home.

Building Code requires this detached structure not exceed 1,200 square feet in area, not be located closer than 100 feet fromthe front property line, and not be located closer than 5 feet from the western property line. The proposed project is acceptablewithin this Code.

During the Beloit Intensive Survey, the property was classified an Individually Listed Historic Landmark. A copy of the IntensiveSurvey Form is attached to this report.

Section 32.06(5) of the Historic Preservation Ordinance includes general review criteria to be used when evaluating COAapplications. The attached COA Checklist evaluates this application against these criteria.

Section 32.06(5) of the Historic Preservation Ordinance establishes Specific Review Criteria to be used in evaluating COAapplications. The following criteria is relevant to this application: Height, Relationship of Building Masses and Spaces, RoofShape, Landscaping, Scale, Directional Expression, and Architectural Details

The proposed height, scale, design, materials, and colors compatible with the original character of this historicproperty. No mature landscaping will be disturbed during this process.

The proposed site improvements satisfy the standards of Section 32.06(6)(c) of the Historic Preservation Ordinance.

Sustainability: Reduce dependence upon fossil fuels – N/A Reduce dependence on chemicals and other manufacturing substances that accumulate in nature – N/A Reduce dependence on activities that harm life sustaining eco-systems – N/A Meet the hierarchy of present and future human needs fairly and efficiently – N/A

Staff Recommendation:The Planning & Building Services Division recommends approval of a Certificate of Appropriateness to build a detachedgarage at the property located at 1614 Emerson Street, based on the standards and criteria contained in the HistoricPreservation Ordinance and subject to the following conditions:1. The applicant shall obtain a building permit and fence permit prior to beginning work.2. All work shall be completed by June 17, 2015.3. Any changes or additions to this Certificate of Appropriateness must be reviewed and approved by staff prior to the

start of any work. Work done without prior approval will be subject to the issuance of correction orders or citations.

Fiscal Note/Budget Impact: N/A

Attachments: Photos, Blue Print, Application, Intensive Survey Form, and COA Checklist.

Proposed GarageLocation

Proposed PrivacyGate Location

Dentil Molding

Column Design

CITY of BELOITPlanning and Building Services Division

100 State Street, Beloit, WI 53511 Phone: (608) 364-6700 Fax: (608) 364-6609

For

property located at: 1614 Emerson Street

GENERAL REVIEW CRITERIAYES NO N/A

Has every reasonable effort been made to provide a compatible usefor a property that requires alteration for use other than for itsoriginally intended purpose?

X

Will the applicant retain distinguishing original qualities or characterof a building, structure or site? The removal or alteration of anyhistoric material or distinctive architectural features should beavoided when possible.

X

Is the applicant proposing alterations that have a historical basis,rather than trying to create an earlier or later appearance?

X

Has the applicant recognized and respected changes in thedevelopment of a building over time that may have acquiredsignificance in their own right?

X

Has the applicant treated with sensitivity distinctive stylisticfeatures, or examples of skilled craftsmanship that characterize abuilding, structure or site?

X

Has the applicant repaired, rather than replaced, deterioratedarchitectural features, wherever possible? If replacement isnecessary, the new material should match the material beingreplaced in composition, design color, texture and other visualqualities.

X

Has the applicant avoided sandblasting and other cleaning methodsthat will damage the surface of the historic building?

X

Has the applicant made every possible effort to protect and preservearcheological resources affected by or adjacent to any project?

X

If a contemporary design for alterations and additions is proposed,does this design retain significant historical, architectural or culturalmaterial and is the design compatible with the size, scale, color,material and character of the property and neighborhood?

X

Are new additions or alterations to buildings done in such a mannerthat if such additions or alterations were to be removed in the future,the essential form and integrity of the building would beunimpaired?

X

CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS CHECKLIST