Historic Zoning Commission

COOKEVILLE HISTORIC ZONING COMMISSION MINUTES SPECIAL CALLED MEETING JANUARY 25, 2005 5:00 P.M. The Cookeville Historical Commission met on Tuesday, January 25, 2005, at 5:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, 45 East Broad Street, Cookeville, TN 38501. MEMBERS PRESENT: Alma Anderson, Mary Jean Delozier, Don Prince, and Greg Stamps. MEMBERS ABSENT: Calvin Dickinson. STAFF PRESENT: James Mills and Jayne Barns. OTHERS PRESENT: Mr. & Mrs. Chris Wakefield and Megan Davis. CONSIDER FOR APPROVAL THE MINUTES OF JUNE 8, 2004. Alma Anderson made the motion to approve the minutes of June 8, 2004. Mary Jean Delozier seconded the motion and the motion carried unanimously. APPROVED. CONSIDER FOR APPROVAL APPLICATION FOR CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS FOR THE ADDITION OF A FAMILY ROOM, BATH ROOM, AND UTILITY ROOM ON THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 436 FREEZE STREET. REQUEST SUBMITTED BY STEVE BLACK ON BEHALF OF CHRIS WAKEFIELD. James Mills stated that Mr. Steve Black, contractor for property owner Mr. Chris Wakefield, has submitted for approval an application for a Certificate of Appropriateness for an addition at 436 Freeze Street. Specifically Mr. Wakefield wishes to construct an approximately 1,000 square foot addition to the 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 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. HISTORIC ZONING COMMISSION 2 JANUARY 25, 2005 Mr. Wakefield indicates in correspondence submitted with the application that the proposed addition will be constructed in the same architectural style and of materials compatible with the existing home. Design guidelines have not been adopted for the East Freeze/Broad Street Historic District. It would appear, based on the information submitted, that the proposed addition will comply with the Secretary of Interior Standards, will be in harmony with the intent of the HS District, and will complement other structures in the East Freeze/Broad Street Historic District. Staff recommended approval of Certification of Appropriateness, subject to compliance with the Secretary of Interior Standards and Guidelines set in the General Historic Zoning Ordinance. Staff noted that although he was recommending that the Certificate of Appropriateness be approved there maybe a setback violation off Davis Avenue and that the property owner and builder should contact the Building Official. Alma Anderson made the motion to approve the Application for Certificate of Appropriateness, subject to compliance with the Secretary of Interior Standards and Guidelines set in the General Historic Zoning Ordinance. Mary Jean Delozier seconded the motion and the motion carried unanimously. APPROVED. STAFF REPORT ON CREAM CITY HISTORIC DISTRICT GUIDELINES. James Mills stated that he met with property owners of the Cream City Historic District on November 30, 2004 to discuss guidelines for their district. The Board will be reviewing the guidelines for the Cream City Historic District at next month’s meeting which will be held on Tuesday, February 8, 2005 at 5:30 p.m. ADJOURNMENT: 5:15 P.M. SUBMITTED FOR APPROVAL SUBMITTED FOR RECORDING ___________________________ __________________________________ JAYNE BARNS CPS DON PRINCE, CHAIRMAN PLANNING ASSISTANT COOKEVILLE HISTORIC ZONING