Historic Preservation Commission

AGENDA HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION TOWN OF BUENA VISTA, COLORADO August 4, 2022 3:00 PM In-person Meeting will be held at the Buena Vista Community Center with alternate zoom link availability for the public to also attend virtually. To participate in Public Comment and/or Public Hearings you must attend in-person or use the following link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81327370379?pwd=NkpteWFxNmRYU2U4TkVBVGRGTG94QT09 Meeting ID: 813 2737 0379 Passcode: BuenaVista Listen via phone at: 1- 346 248 7799 I. CALL TO ORDER II. ROLL CALL III. AGENDA ADOPTION IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – July 7, 2022 V. PUBLIC COMMENT VI. BUSINESS ITEMS A. Dr. Lindsey Flewelling Colorado CLG Reprehensive, Architectural Design Guidelines discussion B. Revised ADG checklist C. August 30th public meeting agenda and discussion D. Updates from related organizations, endangered places tour and general discussion E. Next meeting date and location: VII. STAFF UPDATES VIII. ADJOURNMENT This Agenda may be Amended Posted at Buena Vista Town Hall and www.buenavistaco.gov  MINUTES HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION TOWN OF BUENA VISTA, COLORADO July 7, 2022 3:00 PM In-person Meeting was held at the Buena Vista Airport with alternate zoom link availability for the public to also attend virtually. I. CALL TO ORDER John O’Brien called the meeting to order at 3:03 pm. II. ROLL CALL Vic Kuklin, John O’Brien, Jo Reese, Nancy Locke, Suzy Kelly, Mary Therese Anstey and Katy Welter attended in person. Melanie Roth attended via zoom. Joseph Teipel Planning Director attended in person. III. AGENDA ADOPTION Suzy moved to approve the agenda and Katy seconded. The motion carried unanimously. IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – June 2, 2022 Katy noted that the minutes did not include Mary Therese’s name in the Roll Call. Mary Therese moved and Suzy seconded a motion to approve the minutes as amended. The motion carried unanimously. V. PUBLIC COMMENT Tom and Elaine Brown attended as public citizens interested in preservation. Tom is a member of the Planning Commission, but is only attending as an interested citizen. Vic Kuklin read aloud a letter from Chaffee County addressed to BV Heritage, regarding the stabilization of the railroad tunnels. The tunnels have found to be eligible for the national register, and that the plans to restore the tunnels would adversely affect the tunnels. Thus, the BLM will initiate a memorandum of agreement pertaining to the maintenance of the tunnels. BV Heritage and other interested parties are invited to participate as consulting parties in this memorandum of agreement process. Vic will share the letter with the HPC. VI. BUSINESS ITEMS A. Architectural Design Guidelines – Review Checklist discussion, mock building review, chapter 19 revisions This Agenda may be Amended Posted at Buena Vista Town Hall and www.buenavistaco.gov  John, Joseph, and Dan met to review the ADG review procedure. Joseph will develop code changes for consideration by HPC and the Board of Trustees. There was some question about whether the ADG’s should defer to the Secretary of Interior Standards. Mary Therese shared that the SOI Standards were originally intended for federally funded projects; they are broad, but they are regulatory now. The HPC agreed that the ADG’s were a subset of the SOI Standards, and should be characterized as such, consistent with the Chapter 19 of the BV Municipal Code. B. Historic Inventory Grant There will be a public meeting around the historic inventory, which may or may not be combined with a public meeting around ADG’s. John will coordinate a date. C. State CLG representative visit in August Lindsey Flewelling will be here at the August meeting. Mary Therese will check with her. D. Updates from related organizations and general discussion Jo and Nancy will be attending the San Luis Valley CPI conference. Suzy shared that BV Heritage courthouse elevator is working; but they also will need to install a sump pump, at significant expense. Katy shared that the McGinnis Gym project is proceeding. VII. STAFF UPDATES VIII.NEXT MEETING. The next meeting will be held on Thursday, August 4 at 3 pm at the BV Community Center. IX. ADJOURNMENT John adjourned the meeting at 4:52 pm. This Agenda may be Amended Posted at Buena Vista Town Hall and www.buenavistaco.gov  Town of Buena Vista - Architectural Design Guidelines Review Checklist Applicant:___________________________ Property Address Date of Review: _________________________ Date of Review Yes/No/Need More Areas to be reviewed Item Guideline Revised Language for checklist Comments or Recommendations Info Chapter 3: General Design Guidelines | This chapter applies to all structures and sites within the MU-MS Zone District Alterations to designed structures and sites that would affect their integrity Overall should be minimized, Alterations minimally affect historic integrity. Accessibility Gently sloping an exterior sidewalk Sidewalk is gently sloping. Town Grid Orient building walls parallel to the lot lines Building walls are oriented parallel to lot lines. Building uses simple, rectangular forms that reflect Use simple, rectangular building forms to reflect the Town grid. Town grid. Views attempt to preserve views of the surrounding area Views of the surrounding area are preserved. From public ways, views of mountains and Protect views from public ways to the mountains and courthouse courthouse are protected and preserved. Color consider returning to the original color scheme Building returns to the original color scheme. Colors should be muted Colors are muted. Roof colors also should be muted Roof colors are muted. In most cases, only one or two accent colors should be used in addition to Only one or two accent colors are used in addition to the base color. base color. Brilliant luminescent or "day-glow" colors are not Brilliant luminescent or “day-glow” colors are inappropriate being used. Historically, most primary wood structures were painted Primary wood structures are painted. Leave natural masonry or acceptable accessory structure wood exterior When feasible, natural masonry or accessory finishes unpainted when feasible structure wood exterior finishes are not painted. Energy Conservation Minimize the visual impact of solar collectors The visual impact of solar collectors are minimal. do not locate solar panels and skylights on principle roof elements of Solar panels and skylights are not located on the primary structures with street frontage principal roof elements of primary structures with Solar collectors should be parallel with the angle of the roof on gable or Solar collectors are parallel with the angle of the roof shed roof structures. on gable or shed roof structures. Solar Panels may be mounted on flat roofs. Solar panels are mounted on flat roofs. The top of the solar panels may not protrude more than six feet above the The tops of the solar panels are not protruding more roof deck, of the building and be concealed behind a parapet wall than six feet above the roof deck of the building, and The top of solar panels should not protrude above a plane drawn 40 The top of any solar panels does not protrude above a degrees above horizontal from the highest structure on the side of the plane drawn 40 degrees above horizontal from the Freestanding units may not be placed in front yards or on side yards Freestanding units are not placed in front yards or on adjacent to streets and may not be placed to exceed 16 feet in total height side yards adjacent to streets and are not placed to Wind turbines are inappropriate in Historic East Main Wind turbines are not placed in Historic East Main. Design for window sizes, orientation, and patterns to be similar to those of The design for the window sizes, orientation, and traditional windows patterns are similar to those of the traditional Fencing The general character of historic fences should be retained. In Buena Vista, The general character of historic fences are retained. these were traditionally wood picket or wrought iron fences, but In Buena Vista, these are traditionally wood picket or Parking Areas Avoid using solid fences with no spacing between boards. A fence should Solid fences with no spacing between the boards is not exceed 3 to 3 ½ feet in height in the front yard. Tall privacy fences are not being used. The fence does not exceed 3 to 3.5 In all cases, the visual impacts of the automobile should be minimized on In all cases, the visual impacts of automobiles on designated sites designated sites are minimal. Screen parking from adjacent properties Minimize the extent of paved Parking is screened from adjacent properties. The surfaces The use of porous materials for driveways is encouraged extent of paved surfaces are minimal. Porous Accessory Structures A detached garage set to the rear of the property is strongly encouraged. A The garage is detached from the primary structure, garage should appear subordinate to the primary structure and should be placed in the back, and appears subordinate to the Accessory structures should be subordinate in scale both height and width Accessory structures are subordinate in scale, both to the primary structure. The height of an accessory structure may not height and width, to the primary structure. The height Minimize the visual impacts of trash storage and service areas. Screen The visual impacts of trash storage and service areas Service Areas dumpsters from view as seen from the public way, when feasible. Locate are minimal. When feasible, the dumpsters are Both height and width of accessory structures are Accessory Structures subordinate in scale both height and width subordinate to the primary building. All exterior lighting or illumination on any lot should be so located, placed, Exterior lighting or illumination on any lot is located, shielded, and designed to be architecturally and aesthetically in keeping placed, shielded, and designed to be architecturally Only full cut-off shielded fixtures should be utilized. All exterior lighting Only full cut-off shielded fixtures are utilized. All should minimize visual pollution or impact on any other lot. The lighting of exterior lighting are using minimal visual pollution or Chapter 4: Historic Structures and Sites | This chapter applies to all structures and sites within the MU-MS Zone District including primary and secondary structures and historic site features, such as fences and walls, for all designated and historic ( 50yrs or older ) buildings, structures and sites. Typically, interior work is not reviewed. General Principles for Treatment of Historic Buildings or Sites Preserve historic landscape features when feasible. Trees, plantings, When feasible, historic landscape features are walkways, sidewalks walls and fencing preserved. Including trees, plantings, walkways, Primary structure should remain on the lot on which it has been historically The primary structure remains on the lot that is has associated and in its traditional orientation. been historically associated and in its traditional  When feasible, the accessory structures on site are Preserve accessory structures on site when feasible. preserved. Repair those features that are deteriorated. Deteriorated features are repaired. Replace only those features that are beyond repair. Features that are beyond repair are replaced. Preservation of Original Qualities Original doors, windows, and porches are preserved Preserve original doors, windows, and porches in their original condition in their original condition. Original wall and siding are preserved in their original Preserve original wall and siding materials in their original condition condition. Original materials and building details, as well as the distinctive form and When feasible, original materials and building details, scale of a structure should be preserved whenever feasible also distinctive form and scale of a structure are There is not an attempt to change the style or to make Don’t try to change its style or make it look older or younger than it really is it look older or younger than what the structure First, maintain character-defining features. Character-defining features are maintained. The best preservation procedure is to maintain historic features from the Maintaining historic features is the best preservation outset so that intervention is not required. procedure Preserve stylistic elements by employing treatments such as rust removal, Stylistic elements are preserved by employing caulking, limited paint removal and re-application of paint treatments such as rust removal, caulking, limited Removal or alteration of historic materials and Avoid removing or altering any historic materials and significant features significant features was avoided. Preserve original doors, windows, and porches in their original condition. Original doors, windows, and porches are preserved Preserve original wall and siding materials in their original condition. in their original condition. Also, original wall and siding Materials such as asbestos, vinyl and aluminum siding are not acceptable Asbestos, vinyl and aluminum are not used as siding and should be removed if installed over original historic materials materials. These materials are removed, if previously Stucco was occasionally used for re-siding but its use as a primary exterior Stucco is not used as a primary exterior finish to finish to cover historic siding or brick is strongly discouraged cover historic siding or brick. Use the gentlest possible procedures for cleaning, refinishing, and repairing Gentlest possible procedures for cleaning, refinishing, historic materials and repairing historic materials is used. When feasible, the original building features are Repair original building features when feasible. repaired. Replacement of missing elements are included in Replacement of missing elements may be included in repair activities. repair activities. Use the same kind of material as the original when feasible. A substitute When feasible, the same kind of material as the material is acceptable if the form and design of the substitute itself conveys original is used. A substitute material is acceptable if Replace missing original features in kind when feasible. Replace only those When feasible, missing original features in kind are portions that are beyond repair. replaced. Portions that are beyond repair are the only Later covering materials that have not achieved historic significance should Later covering materials that have not achieved be removed. For example, asphalt or asbestos siding that covers original historic significance are removed. If alternate materials are proposed, they should match the original in Alternate materials proposed match the original in appearance as closely as is possible. appearance as closely as possible. Replacement of missing architectural elements should be based on When feasible, missing architectural elements are accurate information about original features, when feasible based on accurate information about original features When reconstruction of an element is impossible, developing a compatible When the reconstruction of an element is impossible new design that is a simplified interpretation of the original is appropriate use a new design that is a simplified interpretation of The new element should relate to comparable features in general size, The new element relates to comparable features in shape, scale, and finish general size, shape, scale, and finish. When feasible, materials similar to those employed When feasible, use materials similar to those employed historically historically is used. Additions to Historic Buildings When planning an addition, consider the effect the addition will have on the Loss of historic material is minimal. The addition also historic building itself. Loss of historic material should be minimized. The does not affect the perceived character of the Design additions such that they will not destroy or obscure any significant Additions are designed such that they do not obscure historic architectural or cultural material. any significant historic architectural or cultural In theory, additions should be reversible In theory, additions are reversible. Additions are compatible in size and scale with the Additions should be compatible in size and scale with the main buildings main building. Historically, additions stepped down in size to the rear. They should be Additions are subordinate to the main building. visually subordinate to the main building. Additions should not be taller than Additions are not taller than the primary module of the If it is necessary to design additions that are the same height or wider than Additions to the main building are set back from the the main building, set them back substantially from primary character main structure and the addition is linked to the historic No addition, nor the total ass of all additions, should be larger in mass No addition, nor the total mass of all additions, is than the mass of the original building larger in mass than the mass of the original building. New additions or alterations that would hinder the ability to interpret the Additions are recognized as products of their own and historic character of the structure or site are not acceptable. Additions do not hinder the ability to interpret the historic New additions that create an appearance inconsistent with the historic New additions do not create an appearance character of the building are discouraged. inconsistent with the historic character of the building. Alterations that seek to imply an earlier period than that of the building are There are not alterations that seek to imply an earlier inappropriate. period than that of the building. Alterations that seek to imply an inaccurate variation on the historic style There are no alterations that seek to imply an are inappropriate because this would convey a false history of the character inaccurate variation on the historic style because this There are no alterations that cover significant Alterations that cover significant features are also inappropriate features. a. Retain the appearance of the relationship of primary entrances, Even with addition, the appearance retains the usually facing the street, when planning new additions. relationship of primary entrances. There are no additions which obscure original Additions which obscure original entrances are strongly discouraged entrances. Existing Alterations on Historic Buildings Alterations that occurred after initial construction but more than 50 years ago may have become historic and thus should be preserved. Alterations more than 50 years old are preserved. Recent alterations that are not historic may be removed. Recent alterations that are not historic are removed. Architectural Detailing Preserve original architectural detailing Original architectural detailing is preserved. If original details are covered, expose them, and incorporate them into the Original details that are covered are now exposed and renovation design are incorporated into the renovation design. Repair damaged details Damaged details are repaired. Ornamentation where it is known to have once existed Replace ornamentation where it is known to have once existed is replaced.  Don't misrepresent history by creating ornate details when no evidence of There is no added ornate details when their was not such detail exists. any to begin with. Simplified modifications may be appropriate where historic elements have Simplified modifications are placed where historic already been lost elements have already been lost. Materials in alterations Replacement materials should appear similar in character to those used Replacement materials are similar in character to historically when they cannot be the same those used historically. If portions of masonry walls are required to be replaced, the size, color, If the masonry walls are replaced, the size, color, proportions, and finish should match the original masonry work. proportions, and finish match the original masonry Decorative shutters are inappropriate. There are no decorative shutters. Original building materials are not covered with Original building materials should not be covered with synthetic sidings. synthetic siding. If the original masonry is presently covered expose If original masonry is presently covered, consider exposing it once more. original masonry. Masonite, T-111, vinyl, aluminum, composition siding, pressed board, Masonite, T-111, vinyl, aluminum, composition siding, panelized siding, stucco, or imitation bricks are not historically accurate and pressed board, panelized siding, stucco, or imitation In limited quantities, stucco may be used as an exterior finish material if it Stucco is used as an exterior finish material if it already exists on the historic structure already exists on the historic structure. Window Treatment in alterations Wood windows are encouraged on new additions to structures Wood windows are on new additions to structures. Aluminum storefront windows and aluminum clad for double hung windows Aluminum storefront windows and aluminum clad for may be considered for addition to a structure. double hung windows are considered for addition to a Vinyl windows are not historically accurate and are thus inappropriate replacement materials Vinyl windows are not used as replacement materials. Design for windows I n a new addition should be similar in size and mass Design for windows in a new addition are similar in to the windows in the historic building. On the first floor generally there are size and mass to the window in the historic building. Historic wood windows are generally constructed from old-growth wood; Historic wood windows are constructed from old- therefore, they should be restored and weatherproofed whenever possible. growth wood; therefore, they are restored and If historic wood windows need to be replaced, windows which emulate the Windows that emulate the size, style, and appearance size, style and appearance of the originals are strongly encouraged of the originals are used if the historic wood windows Mechanical Equipment The visual impacts of new mechanical systems are Minimize the visual impacts of new mechanical systems minimal. Consider locating mechanical equipment inside the roof form or behind theMechanical equipment are located inside the roof building to lessen its visual impact. form or behind the building to lessen its visual impact. Avoid damaging historic materials in order to insert new mechanical and Damaging historic materials is avoided in order to not electrical systems. insert new mechanical and electrical systems Visually screen service equipment, including transformers, dryer vents and Service equipement is visually screened. Screen commercial kitchen fans or locate them out of public view. Use screen designs that are in character with the property are Mechanical and Electrical equipment are not seen Mechanical and electrical equipment should not be seen from East Main from East Main. Locate satellite dishes and other telecommunications equipment away from Satellite dishes and other telecommunications primary, character-defining facades and screen them in an appropriate equipment is located away from the primary. Design Guidelines for the Alteration of Historic Commercial Structures | These commercial design standards apply in addition to the general standards in Chapter 3 and those presented above in Chapter 4. These commercial design standards apply in addition to the general standards in Chapter 3 and those presented above in Chapter 4. The original size and shape of the store front opening Maintain the original size and shape of the store front opening was maintained. If the store front windows have been reduced in size over the years, it is The storefront windows , if previously reduced in size, encouraged to re-establish their original dimensions have been returned to their original size. Opaque materials, such as black glass, are not appropriate in the place of Opaque materials are not used in the place of display display windows windows. The store front wall is maintained at its historic Maintain the store front wall at its historic position position. Maintain recessed entries where they exist Recessed entries, where they exist, are maintained. Creating doors that are flush with the sidewalk are Avoid creating doors that are flush with the sidewalk avoided. If the original recessed entry has been removed, re-establishing it is The original recessed entry, if it was removed, has encouraged been re-established. Use doors with large areas of glass Doors are used that have large areas of glass. Using an accent color on the door is encouraged There is an accent color on the door. The kick plate below the display window is Maintain the kick plate that is found below the display window. maintained. If the kick plate is missing, one option is to reconstruct the original using old If missing, the kick plate is reconstructed using photographs as a guide. This provides for a decorative color scheme. original photographs as a guide. If no original photos If original design information is not available, another option is to design a new, simplified kick plate. The kick plate material is painted wood or painted Appropriate kick plate materials are painted wood or painted metal metal. Preserve the transom, above the display windows, if it exists The transom above the display windows is preserved. When transoms are covered and the original moldings and window frame Where transoms have been covered, they are proportions are concealed, or the transom frame has been removed restored to their original appearance. The size and shape of the upper story windows are Preserve the size and shape of upper story windows preserved. Re-opening of windows, if they are presently blocked, is encouraged Presently blocked windows are reopened. Historically, awnings were on the north side of the street. These awnings may be restored Awnings on the north side of the street are restored. Operable fabric awnings may be appropriate. There are operable fabric awnings. Rough-sawn wood, plastic, shake, or asphalt shingles are not appropriate There are not rough-sawn wood, plastic, shake, materials for canopies. Fake mansard roofs are also inappropriate. asphalt shingles, or fake mansard roofs used as Installing lighting in awnings, so they effectively act as an internally lit sign is inappropriate. Awning is not internally lit. The original ornament and detail of the facade is Preserve original ornament and detail of the facade preserved. There are rear entrances, if appropriate, for shared If appropriate, develop rear entrances for shared public and service access public and public service access.  There is a smaller version of the front sign to identify Use a smaller version of the front sign to identify a rear entrance. a rear entrance. Provide minimum lighting at the rear entrance There is minimal lighting at the rear entrance. Coordinate lighting of the following elements: Window displays, Entrances Window displays, entrances, and sign lighting is all and Signs coordinated. Lighting should stay focused at the street level. Of those features that may Lighting is focused at the street level. The display be illuminated, the display window lighting should remain the dominant window lighting is the dominant element of illuminated Lighting the entire building front, either with spotlights or with strings of The building front is not entirely illuminated. There are small exposed lights, is inappropriate. Wall washer and flood lights are not no wall washer and flood lights. Use fully shielded, indirect light sources for all exterior lighting All exterior lighting is fully shielded. High intensity discharge light is not historically accurate and is thus There is no high intensity discharge lighting. Warm inappropriate. Warm-colored lights 2500-2700 Kelvin, similar to colored lights are used. All exterior lighting should be done with fully shielded cut-off fixtures. All exterior lighting is fully shielded cut-off fixtures. Chapter 5: New Construction | The design principles in this Chapter are intended to guide new construction and infill projects in the MU-MS Zone District. Site layout Develop the site for a new building in a manner similar to that used on The site is developed in a manner similar to that use Historic East Main. on Historic East Main. Orient new structure parallel to lot lines, similar to historic building orientation. The new structure is oriented parallel to lot lines. The typical spacing pattern found on the block in Maintain the typical spacing pattern found on the block. maintained. The building is orientated with the primary use Orient the building containing the primary use toward the street towards the street. Buildings should be oriented to East Main Street with the long dimension Buildings are oriented towards East Main Street with perpendicular to the street. long dimension perpendicular to the street. Clearly define primary entrances The primary entrances are clearly defined. Entrances should be at grade level and recessed to complement existing Entrances are at grade level and are recessed to historic resources complement existing historic resources. Architectural Character There are contemporary interpretations of traditional Contemporary interpretations of traditional details are encouraged details. Simplified parapets at the top of a commercial facade may be an example There are simplified parapets at the tops of the of an appropriate interpretation of a traditional detail commercial facade. Decorative window shutters are an example of an inappropriate detail There are no decorative window shutters. Mass and Scale New construction should appear similar in scale to historic structures found New construction is similar in scale to historic traditionally on Historic East Main structures. Existing structures on Historic East Main are one or two stories high The structure is a maximum of two stories high. New construction should not exceed 30 feet to the top of the roof and should If West of Court Street, height does not exceed 30 be a maximum of two stories high. Parapets may extend three feet above feet to the top of the roof, top of parapet does not From the intersection of Court St. and East Main Street to the If East of Court Street, height does not exceed 35 feet intersection with South Main Street, new construction may consider to the top of the parapet. Larger buildings that occupy multiple lots should be divided into multiple Larger buildings that occupy multiple lots are divided “modules”. These “modules” should be expressed three-dimensionally, by into multiple "modules," which are expressed three- Individual “modules” should be no more than 25 feet in width (dependent on The individual "modules" are no more than 25 feet the context of the lot width and widths of adjacent structures). wide. If width exceeds 25 feet, then design features Individual “modules” should have a variety of heights, while respecting the Individual "modules" of a large building should have maximum height of 30 feet as explained in 5.5 above and/or fall within the variations of height. Floor to floor heights should appear similar to those seen historically; the Floor to floor heights are similar to historic building. break in floors should be expressed on the exterior façade using features The break in floors is expressed on the exterior The traditional spacing pattern created by the repetition of uniform building The traditional spacing pattern created by the widths along the street and alley must be maintained. repetition of uniform building widths along the street Materials Traditional materials are preferred, primarily brick, wood horizontal bevel or Traditional materials are used: primarily brick, wood clapboard siding. horizontal bevel or clapboard siding. Materials such as aluminum, vinyl and T-111 siding should not be used on The materials aluminum, vinyl, and T-111 are not Historic East Main. used. Diagonal wood siding is inappropriate. Diagonal wood siding is not used. Wood bevel siding, clapboard and board and batten are examples of Where siding is used in lieu of brick, wood bevel, compatible uses of wood siding. clapboard, and board batten are used. Rock, stone, or block are not appropriate as primary materials; these Rock, stone, or block are not used as primary materials may be appropriate as accent materials (see e. below). materials. Dryvit, EIFS, and Stucco are not used as primary Dry-vit, EIFS and stucco are inappropriate as a primary building material. building materials. Indigenous rock is an appropriate foundation or base material; when used, Where indigenous (river) rock is used, it is used it should be real stone as opposed to manufactured products. primarily as a foundation or base material. Corrugated metal may be appropriate as an accent material (e.g. as installed on the Orpheum Building) Corrugated metal is used only as an accent material. Mixing primary materials on a building is inappropriate. There is no mixing of primary building materials. Wood should be painted or have a pigmented stain; reference Chapter 3 for details regarding color. Wood is painted or has a pigmented stain. Metal, wood, and asphalt shingles, in muted colors, are appropriate for The roof material is metal, wood or asphalt shingle in roofs muted colors. Windows Windows on the first floor are to be large storefront windows with upper Windows on the first floor are large storefront transoms and wood, metal, or brick kick plates. windows with transoms above and kick plates below. Windows on the second floor should be oriented vertically. Windows on the second floor are oriented vertically. Generally, the height should be two or three times the dimension of the The height is two or three times the dimension of the width. width. There are double hung windows with traditional depth Double hung windows with traditional depth and trim are preferred. and trim.  Sliding glass doors are not appropriate. There are no sliding glass doors. Keep windows simple in shape; odd shapes, such as triangles or trapezoids, are discouraged. Windows are simple shapes. Clearstory windows are inappropriate There are no clerestory windows. Primary street front entrance doors should be wood or be indistinguishable Primary street front entrance doors are wood and from wood. Historically, these doors featured significant glass glass. The window to wall ratio should be similar to those seen on relevant existing The window to wall ratio is similar to those seen on historical structures and sites. relevant existing historical structures and sites. Maintain the typical proportion of void to solid (window to wall) traditionally seen on Historic East Main (e.g. ground floors are more transparent than The typical proportion of void to solid is maintained. Roof Design There are gable and flat roofs with false front Gable and flat roofs with false front parapets are appropriate. parapets. Gable roofs should be symmetrical. Gable roofs are symmetrical. Gambrel, mansard, and hip roofs are inappropriate. There are no gambrel, mansard, and hip roofs. Roof ridges must be parallel with floor plans Roof ridges are parallel with floor plans. Roofs should be similar in scale to those used historically on comparable Roofs are similar in scale to those used historically on structures. comparable structures. The length of a roof ridge should not exceed those seen historically on The length of a roof ridges does not exceed those comparable structures seen historically on comparable structures. Shed roofs are appropriate on secondary structures and on subordinate The secondary structures on subordinate appendages appendages to other structures. have shed roofs. Flat roofs are also appropriate on commercial structures. Flat-roofed commercial structures should have a false front parapet and tall The flat-roofed commercial structures have a false side parapets. parapet in the front and tall side parapets. The roof-top equipment and appurtenances are Hide roof-top equipment and appurtenances behind parapet walls hidden behind the parapets. Landscape Outdoor amenities that will facilitate year-round pedestrian activity are There are outdoor amenities that will facilitate year- encouraged (e.g. trees, landscaped areas, raised planters, bicycle racks round pedestrian activities. The amount of hard surface should not exceed that typically seen on Historic East Main. There is not an excessive amount of hardscape. Landscape elements should be sited to preserve views along Historic East Landscape elements are sited to preserve views Main. along Historic East Main. Locate taller elements, such as tall trees, to frame a view rather than block Taller elements, such as tall trees, are located to it. frame a view and not block it. Consider views of historic landmarks (e.g. the Courthouse) in addition to Preserve the views of historic landmarks and natural natural resources when locating landscaping elements resources.  AGENDA (DRAFT) Westside Historical Survey & Main Street Design Regulations Public Meeting August 30th, 2022 5:30 PM Meeting will be held at the Buena Vista Community Center, and to participate in this meeting you must attend in-person. I. Introduction of evening, HPC, and FRRA (Joseph – 3 minutes) II. Brief context for surveys in general – what, why, how, past surveys (HPC member – 5 minutes) III. Westside Survey (Tom Simmons, FRRA – 40 minutes) IV. Survey Q&A (All – 10 minutes) V. Transition into East Main Street regulations (Joseph – 5 minutes) VI. Brief history & context for ADGs (Dan – 5 minutes) VII. Overview of regulation framework (Joseph – 10 minutes) VIII. Q&A, discussion, feedback (40 minutes) This Agenda may be Amended Posted at Buena Vista Town Hall and www.buenavistaco.gov