Historic Zoning Commission

COOKEVILLE HISTORIC ZONING COMMISSION MINUTES JULY 8, 2003 5:30 P.M. The Cookeville Historical Commission met on Tuesday, July 8, 2003, at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers, 45 East Broad Street, Cookeville, TN 38501. MEMBERS PRESENT: Don Prince, Calvin Dickinson, and Mary Jean Delozier. MEMBERS ABSENT: Greg Stamps and Alma Anderson. STAFF PRESENT: James Mills and Jayne Barns. OTHERS PRESENT: Kathryn Winters and Tom Stricklin. ELECTION OF CHAIRMAN AND VICE-CHAIRMAN. Calvin Dickinson made the motion to elect Don Prince as Chairman. Mary Jean Delozier seconded the motion and the motion carried unanimously. DON PRINCE ELECTED CHAIRMAN. Calvin Dickinson made the motion to elect Greg Stamps as Vice-Chairman. Mary Jean Delozier seconded the motion and the motion carried unanimously. GREG STAMPS ELECTED VICE-CHAIRMAN. CONSIDER FOR APPROVAL THE MINUTES OF MARCH 11, 2003. Calvin Dickinson made the motion to approve the minutes of March 11, 2003. Mary Jean Delozier seconded the motion and the motion carried unanimously. APPROVED. CONSIDER FOR APPROVAL APPLICATION FOR CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF NEW GARAGE AND DEMOLITION OF OLD GARAGE IN THE HISTORIC DISTRICT ON THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 205 NORTH DIXIE AVENUE. REQUEST SUBMITTED BY TOM STRICKLIN. James Mills stated that Mr. Tom Stricklin has submitted for approval an application for a Certificate of Appropriateness for the demolition of an existing garage and the construction of a new garage at 205 North Dixie Avenue. Specifically Mr. Stricklin wishes to construct an 18’ x 22’ garage (396 square feet) to the side and rear of the existing house. The Zoning Code provisions for the HS, Historic District require that certain determinations be made in evaluating an application for a Certificate of Appropriateness. These are as follows:  The proposed action is in harmony with the intent of the HS District  The proposed action would complement other structures within the HS District  The proposed action complies with the “Standards for Rehabilitation” as promulgated by the Secretary of the Interior HISTORIC ZONING COMMISSION 2 JULY 8, 2003  The proposed action complies with the Design Guidelines for the North Dixie Avenue Historic District. Applications for Certificates of Appropriateness require the submittal of certain additional information or materials if necessary to determine compliance. All required information has been submitted. Mr. Sticklin indicates in correspondence submitted with the application that the proposed garage will be constructed in the same architectural style and of materials compatible with the existing home. The Design Guidelines for the North Dixie Historic District provide that at least one of the following conditions exist to justify the demolition of an existing structure: (staff report in italics)  The Building Inspector has ordered the demolition because of an unsafe condition. (demolition has not been ordered by the Building Inspector)  The structure cannot be reused. (Mr. Stricklin indicates that the structure cannot be reused)  The demolition is for an incompatible/non-historic building and demolition will not adversely affect the street appearance as determined by the HZC. (proposal may meet this condition)  The denial will result in an economic hardship. (proposal may meet this condition) The Design Guidelines for the North Dixie Historic District provide the following guidelines for the new construction of garages and outbuildings: (staff report in italics)  A new outbuilding shall reflect the character of outbuildings contemporary with the associated house. The outbuilding shall be compatible, by not contrasting greatly, with surrounding historic outbuildings in terms of height, scale, roof shape, materials, texture, and details. Outbuildings shall be appropriately situated on the lot, to the rear of the property and on a permanent foundation. (proposal appears to comply with this guideline)  New garages or outbuildings shall be located to the rear of the main house. (proposal appears to comply with this guideline)  New garages or outbuildings shall be designed to be compatible with the style of the major buildings on the site, especially in materials and roof slope. (proposal appears to comply with this guideline)  The scale of new garages or outbuildings shall not overpower the existing house or the size of the existing lot. (proposal appears to comply with this guideline) It would appear, based on the information submitted, that the proposed addition will comply with the required guidelines. HISTORIC ZONING COMMISSION 3 JULY 8, 2003 Staff recommended approval of Certification of Appropriateness subject compliance with Design Guidelines, Building Codes and other applicable codes and regulations of the City. Tom Stricklin stated that he would like to remove the existing garage because the structure is in poor condition and then rebuild a garage in the backyard. The proposed garage will incorporate historical architectural details to match house. Calvin Dickinson made the motion to approve the Certificate for Appropriateness for the property located at 205 North Dixie Avenue, subject to compliance with Design Guidelines, Building Codes, and other applicable codes and regulations of the City. Mary Jean Delozier seconded the motion and the motion carried unanimously. APPROVED. DISCUSS DESIGN GUIDELINES FOR THE EAST BROAD STREET/ FREEZE STREET HISTORIC ZONING DISTRICT. James Mills stated that since only one property owner was present that the discussion on Design Guidelines for the East Broad Street/Freeze Street Historic Zoning District would be rescheduled until September’s meeting. Mr. Mills suggested that Mrs. Winters contact some of her neighbors before the September meeting and see if she could get a committee together to draw up some basic guidelines for their neighborhood. The Board will help the property owners with their design guidelines. Mr. Mills added that he would have the City of Cookeville Sign Shop make a green and white Historic District sign for the residents on East Broad Street and Freeze Street to review. OTHER BUSINESS. There was a discussion about having brochures printed for each Historic District. Mr. Mills stated that he would invite the new representative for the Tennessee Historic Commission to one of the meetings and the Board could discuss their ideals and explore options for funding. ADJOURNMENT: 6:05 P.M. SUBMITTED FOR APPROVAL SUBMITTED FOR RECORDING ___________________________ __________________________________ JAYNE BARNS CPS DON PRINCE, CHAIRMAN PLANNING ASSISTANT COOKEVILLE HISTORIC ZONING