Historic District Commission

City of Gollotin Historic District Commission Jilliqn Ogden, Plonner ll Jillion.Ogden@gollotintn.gov ly'ray 2"d,2018 Gallatin Historic District Commission Members o Kenneth Thomson, Chair o Thomas Richey, Vice Chair o Roger Matchett, Secretary o Johnny Wilson o Lynda Bradley Love RE: Tuesday, May 8th 2018 Gallatin Historic District Commission Meeting Dear Commissioners: Please find the following items enclosed with this letter: I. Agenda for the Tuesday May 8th, 2018 Gallatin Historic District Commission meeting. 2. Minutes from April 10th,2018 GHDC Meeting 3. COA Request for 509 E. Eastland St. 4. Appendix The Historic District Street Report assignments are as follows: o Kenneth Thomson: East Eastland Street, Wemyss Street, North Pardue Avenue o Thomas Richey: North Hume Avenue . Roger Matchett: Perrolee Street o Lynda Bradley Love: East Main Street o Johnny Wilson: North Westland Avenue, East Main Street Please call me as soon as possible if you are unable to attend Tuesday's meeting. Sincerely, Jillian Ogden Planner II Enclosures 132 West Moin StreeT Gollotin, TN 37066-3244 (615) 451-5796 www.gollotinonthemove.com  City of Gollotin Historic District Commission AGENDA The Gallatin Historic District Commission invites all members of the public to their regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday,ly'ray 8th, 2018 at 4:30 p.m. in the Engineering Conference Room, Room 203 of Gallatin City Hall located at 132 West Main Street. The agenda for this meeting is set as follows: 1. Approve Minutes - April 10th, 2018 GHDC Meeting 2. COA Request - 509 E. Eastland Street - Fence 3. Outstanding Historic District Problem Properties 4. 'Woodson Terrace Historic District Street Reports 5. East Main Street Historic District Street Reports 6. Other Business The next Gallatin Historic District Commission meeting is scheduled for July 10th, 2018 at 4:30 p.m. The submittal deadline for that meeting agenda is Tuesday, June 26rh,2018. Please contact the Gallatin Planning Division at 451-5796 for more information. 132 West Moin Slreet Gollolin, TN 370óó-3244 (ó15)451-5796 www.gollotinonthemove.com  MINUTES OF THE GALLATIN HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION April 10,2018 MEMBERS PRESENT STAFF PRESENT Kenneth Thomson, Chair Jillian Ogden, Planner II Thomas Richey, Jr., Vice Chair William McCord, City Planner Roger Matchett, Secretary Johnny Wilson Lynda Bradley Love MEMBERS ABSENT OTHERS Applicant None A regular meeting of the Gallatin Historic District Commission was held on April 10, 2018, in the Engineering Conference Room of Gallatin City Hall. Mr. Kenneth Thomson, Chairman called the meeting to order at4:30 p.m. A copy of the meeting agenda is attached to these minutes as Exhibit A. Item 1: Annrove Minutes - March 17 20 18 Historic District Commission meetins. Vice Chair Richey motioned to approve the minutes from the March 13,2018 Historic District Commission meeting as presented. Chair Thomson seconded the motion and the motion passed by unanimous vote. Item 2 - Maple Cottage - Local Landmark Discussion Ms. Jillian Ogden, Planner II, said the property owner would like to receive Local Landmark Designation for their home, which is already on the National Register of Historic Places. If the property owner decides to proceed with the application, the Historic District Commission will receive a staff report with all of the criteria the home will need to meet to obtain a Local Landmark Designation. The request will go through the Planning Commission and City Council process. Vice Chair Richey said this house will qualiS' under the criteria of "the home embodies distinctive characteristics" since it is an example of an English Basement House. Chair Thomson said there are a few discrepancies in the original National Register of Historic Places application. The home was built in 1850 by Robert Elkin, who purchased the home from David Shinault. Ms. Michelle Jouvence, property owner, said she appreciates any information about the Maple Cottage. Gallatin Historic District Commission Meeting Minutes 2 April 10,2018 Vice Chair Richey gave some information on the property history and asked if Ms. Jouvence knows a book detailing the specifications of the home. Ms. Jouvence said she does not know the book, but has viewed the document at the library. She has researched significant people who were involved with the home. Ms. Ogden said she would discuss what the Local Landmark Designation would mean to the property owner. Item 3 - Outstandine Historic District Problem Properties Ms. Ogclen said a potential buyer of 568 East Main Strcet brought attention to the lact that renovations were made to the home without building permits or Certificates of Appropriateness. She showed photos of the renovation made enclosing the screened porch. The potential property owner is concemed that there would be ramifications if she purchases the home and changes the enclosed area. Ms. Ogden does not believe the potential buyer should be penalized tor a previous owner's actions and believes the Commission and new owner can work together to improve the property. Ms. Amy Evers, the potential buyer, said they would potentially like to remove the renovation and return it to a screened porch. Mr. Matchett said he doesn't believe the new owners should be penalized for renovations made before they purchased the home. To go back to a screened porch would benefit the look of the home. Ms. Ogden said the property at756 East Main Street is being maintained but she has not had any updates from the attorney. Item 4 - Conservation Districts - Follow Up Ms. Ogden said she discussed making the Gallatin Public Square area a conservation district with the Mayor. A local conservation district will protect properties from demolition. Property owners will be educated and involved in the process. A public meeting is the next step. A local designation does not open the door for more federal grants or incentives. Only national designations do this. Item 5 - Woodson Terrace Street Reports There were no issues to report. Item 6- East Main Street Historic District Street Reports There were no issues to report. Gallatin Historic District Commission Meeting Minutes J April 10,2018 ItemT - Other Business Mr. Willian McCord, City Planner distributed information on pending State legislation regarding the expansive of communication equipment. The next wave of technology is called 5G, which will accommodate cell phones and eventually autonomous vehicles. The issue is that the apparatus to support this technology is not attractive and the State will ptentially removed local govemment's ability to review and approve the placement of this equipment. They may eventually be installed in the right-of-ways, downtown and in the historic districts. The plan is to provide enhanced and more expensive service to those who can afford it. Some poles in town may not be capable of supporting the apparatus and higher poles may be necessary. The Historic District may help in keeping some areas from being burdened with these appliances. The bill will most likely pass the Senate and become State law. Beginning to identify conservation districts may possibly help to keep the apparatus out of some areas. Vice Chair Richey asked the range on the new technology, and will they be mounted on existing cell towers. Mr. McCord said they will be along a corridor, but could be located on existed towers. The support apparatus can be the size of a refrigerators and may be placed in the right-of-way in front of homes and businesses. There has not been a lot of local feedback and was initiated by the industry. The bill is generous to the telecommunication industry. There is no studies on the health effects of the electro-magnetic waves. Ms. Love asked if the appliance could be placed in someone's yard. Mr. McCord said they would go in a right-of-way but not on someone's property. He added that he will be speaking to a representative of CNX and would bring updates to the Historic District Commission. Item 8 - Adjoum There being no further business to discuss, Ms. Love motioned to adjourn the meeting and Mr. Matchett seconded the motion. The motion to adjoum passed 3 ayes; 0 nays at 4:38 p.m. There being no further business to discuss, Chair Thomson adjoumed the meeting at 5:15 p.m. Respectfully submitted: Marianne Mudrak, Board Secretary Gallatin Historic District Commission Meeting Minutes 4 April 10,2018 Approved Kenneth Thomson, Chair Roger Matchett, Secretary  ITEM 2z 509 East Eastland Street 5/8/18 GHDC MEETING Applicant requests approval of a Certificate of Appropriateness in order to construct a 6 foot tall wooden, board fence in the street side and rear yard on the residence at 509 East Eastland Street located in the Woodson Terrace Historic District. (H-8034-18) Attachment 2-1 Property Data from 2003 Woodson Terrace Historic District Survey Attaohment2-2 V/ooden Board Fence Detail Attachment 2-3 Site Plan Attachment 2-4 Photographs of 509 East Eastland Street DEFINITIONS FROM THE CITY OF GALLATIN ZONING ORDINANCE Structure - An object constructed or installed by man, including but not limited to buildings, signs, towers, smokestacks, and overhead hansmission lines. APPLICABLE WOODSON TERRACE HISTORIC DISTRICT DESIGN GUIDELINES 1.2.2 General Principles - Deteriorated architectural features shall be repaired rather than replaced whenever possible. In the event replacement is necessary, the new material should match the material being replaced in composition, design, color, texture, and other visual qualities. 1.2.4 Architectural Features - Original features should be retained if at all possible. The replacement of irreparable features should be with close visual approximations of the originals. The replacement of missing original features should be based on accurate duplication, or should be close visual approximations of the originals based on historic, physical, or pictorial documentation. Architectural features of any period or style not original to the building should not be introduced. If artificial siding materials are used, soffits, eaves, and porch ceilings should not be concealed. 1.2.14.1Fences Low retaining walls in front yards should be kept where they exist. Introduction of retaining walls where none existed should be avoided. New or reclaimed iron fencing may be appropriate for properties with pre-1900 houses. Iron fencing is generally not appropriate for later houses. Wood-picket fences are appropriate in front or rear yards of houses. Board fences, usually taller, with wider boards set close together, can be appropriate around rear and side yards. Chain link or woven fences are generally inappropriate for front or visible side yards. They may be used in rear yards. If a portion of a rear fence is visible from the street, it should be camouflaged with hedge or vine. High, solid walls are generally inappropriate. APPLICABLE SECRETARY OF INTERIOR'S STANDARDS FOR REHABILITATION 6. Deteriorated historic features shall be repaired rather than replaced. Where the severity of deterioration requires replacement of a distinctive feature, the new feature shall match the old in design, color, texture, and other visual qualities and, where possible, materials. Replacement of missing features shall be substantiated by documentary, physical, or pictorial evidence. 9. New additions, exterior alterations, or related new construction shall not destroy historic materials that characterize the property. The new work shall be differentiated from the old and shall be compatible with the  2 massing, size, scale, and architectural features to protect the historic integrity of the property and its environment. ANALYSIS The applicant is l'equesting approval of a Certihcatc of Appropriateness in order tu corrstrust a 6 foot tall wooden, board fence in the street side and rear yard of the property on the residence at 509 East Eastland Street located in the Woodson Terrace Historic District. This property is currently zoned Residential-10 with an H-1 historic zoning overlay (R-10, H-l). Hístorícal Data The property contains a one and a half story brick, Tudor Revival style home constructed around 1930. The residence has a continuous brick foundation, a side gable roof with asphalt shingles, and an exterior end brick chimney. The main façade of the home features a poured concrete and tile patio with a circular canopy above the main entrance door. The main entrance has an original two-pancl woodcn door and thc windows are original six-over-six double hung with woocl sashes. There is also a steep gable over the entry with an archecl six-light fixed winclow in the gable fielcl. Accorcling to the 2003 Wooclson Terrace Historic District Survey, this home woulcl be considered a contributing property if V/oodson Terrace is proposed for National Register listing since it is more than 50 years old. lYooden Board Fence The proposed wooden board fence will be installed along the property lines at the street side and rear of the property at a height of 6 feet tall. The applicant submitted a detail of the wooden board fence as well as a site plan to the Planning Department. The fence will begin in the middle of the west side of the house, extend to the tree line, move along the side yard, and stop at the existing driveway before extending back up to the rear of the house. The site plan shows that the fence will be installed behind the existing tree line ond at least 20 feet from the intersection of Westland Street and East Eastland Street. Staff consulted with the Engineering Department. As long as the applicant maintains a safe distance from the intersection and matches his site plan, there should be no visibility issues for drivers. A 3=5-foot tall wooden picket fenee was approved by the Historie Commission and installed in the side and rear yards of this property in 2010. The Woodson Terrace Historic District Design Guidelines state that board fences are appropriate in front or rear yards. Staff supports the applicant's request since it complies with the height requirements of the Woodson Terrace Historic District's Design Guidelines for new construction of fences as well as the Gallatin Zoning Ordinance. In Staff s opinion, the fence will not adversely affect the surrounding property owners as long as it maintains a safe distance away from the intersection of Westland Street and East Eastland Avenue (so as not to block line-of- sight for vehicles) and the fence is installed behind the natural tree line (as proposed by the applicant). City of Gallatin does require permits for the installation of fences on residential property.  a J RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends approval of the installation of the 6 foot tall wooden board fence as indicated on the Certificate of Appropriateness application with the following conditions: 1. The applicant shall acquire a fence permit from the Building Department. 2. The applicant shall not block any line-oÊsight with the installation of the fence near the intersection of Westland Street and East Eastland Avenue. 3. The applicant shall install the fence behind the existing tree line.  H,sroR,c AND ARc*r'cruållåçH$4 EN I L-l Woodson Terrace Historic District, Gallatin, Tennessee THC#: SU 1276 COUNTY: Sumner QUAD: Gallatin (313 NW) PROPERTY I NFORITTATION : Historic/Common Name: Property l-ocation: 509 Eastland Drive ¡{ISTORIC BACKGROU I{D : Date of Construction: ca. 1930 Other lnformation: This Tudor Revival style ôvelling was constructed ca. 1930 according to the Tax Assessor's Office and Sanborn maps of the city of Gallatin. ARCH ITECTURAL SU M iIARY: This is a one-and a half story brick veneer, Tudor Revival influenced dwelling. The dwelling has a continuous brick foundation, a side gable roof of asphalt shingles, an exterior end brick chimney and an exterior of brick veneer. On the main (NE) façade is a poured concrete and tile patio with a circular canopy supported by enclosed wood  ATTACHI\/IENT Z-\ brackets. The main entrance has an original two-panel wood door with an aluminum storm door. Windows are original six-over-six double-hung wood sash. Other details include a projecting steep gable over the entry with an arcfred six-light fixed window in the gable field, an original six-over-six picture window flanked by four-over-four windows on the main façade, paired six-over-sixwindows in the side gable fields and a ca. 1970 flat roof addition on the NW façade with a poured concrete foundation and six-over-six windows. NATIONAL REGISTER ASSESSMENT: This property was constructed ca. 1930 and would be considered a contributing properly if Woodson Tenace is proposed for National Register listing. :; .*.-= | 4' r! ,::Ntr 24  t' P'"r.þ '{e ATTACHTüENT ft'*o r n, v- l^^J Ë-\ f"*K luar I rtv* v^Y P" + sV", Jì)* Ru".J Appendix: Outstanding Historic District Problem Properties 756 East Main Street - No additional updates at this time.