HomeMy WebLinkAboutHPDesignGuideline_ReviewCriteriaChapter 1: Site Planning & Landscape Design M
1.1 All projects shall respect the historic development pattern or context of the block,
neighborhood or district.
1.2 Preserve the system and character of historic streets, alleys, and ditches.
1.4 Design a new driveway or improve an existing driveway in a manner that minimizes
its visual impact.
1.5 Maintain the historic hierarchy of spaces.
1.6 Provide a simple walkway running perpendicular from the street to the front entry on
residential projects.
1.7 Provide positive open space within a project site.
1.8 Consider stormwater quality needs early in the design process.
1.10 Built-in furnishings, such as water features, fire pits, grills, and hot tubs, that could
interfere with or block views of historic structures are inappropriate.
1.11 Preserve and maintain historically significant landscaping on site, particularly
landmark trees and shrubs.
1.12 Provide an appropriate context for historic structures. See diagram.
1.13 Additions of plant material to the landscape that could interfere with or block views
of historic structures are inappropriate.
1.14 Minimize the visual impacts of landscape lighting.
1.17 No fence in the front yard is often the most appropriate solution.
1.18 When building an entirely new fence, use materials that are appropriate to the
building type and style.
1.19 A new fence should have a transparent quality, allowing views into the yard from
the street.
1.20 Any fence taller than 42” should be designed so that it avoids blocking public views
of important features of a designated building.
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Historic Preservation Design Guidelines Review Criteria for 233 W.
The applicant is requesting Final Major Development review for restoring the historic resourc
a new above grade addition. The proposed design must meet applicable Historic Preservation D
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1.23 Re-grading the site in a manner that changes historic grade is generally not allowed
and will be reviewed on a case by case basis.
1.26 Preserve the historic circulation system.
1.27 Preserve and maintain significant landscaping on site.
Chapter 2: Rehabilitation - Building Materials M
2.1 Preserve original building materials.
2.2 The finish of materials should be as it would have existed historically.
2.3 Match the original material in composition, scale and finish when replacing materials
on primary surfaces.
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