Historic District Commission

City of Gallatin Historic District Commission Jillian Ogden, Planner III Jillian.Ogden@gallatintn.gov October 4, 2019 Gallatin Historic District Commission Members:  Kenneth Thomson, Chair  Thomas Richey, Vice Chair  Roger Matchett, Secretary  Johnny Wilson  Lynda Bradley Love RE: Tuesday, October 8th, 2019 Gallatin Historic District Commission Meeting Dear Commissioners: Please find the following items enclosed with this letter: 1. Agenda for the Tuesday October 8th, 2019 Gallatin Historic District Commission meeting. 2. Minutes from September 10th, 2019 GHDC Meeting 3. Public Hearing – 126 East Main Street – Local Landmark Guidelines 4. COA – 126 East Main Street – Addition of a Balcony 5. COA – 310 North Hume Avenue – Fence 6. COA – 328 North Westland Street – Roof Change 7. Appendix The Historic District Street Report assignments are as follows:  Kenneth Thomson: East Eastland Street, Wemyss Street, North Pardue Avenue  Thomas Richey: North Hume Avenue  Roger Matchett: Perrolee Street  Lynda Bradley Love: East Main Street  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 III Enclosures 132 West Main Street Gallatin, TN 37066-3244 (615) 451-5796 www.gallatinonthemove.com  City of Gallatin Historic District Commission AGENDA The Gallatin Historic District Commission invites all members of the public to their regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, October 8th, 2019 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 – September 10th, 2019 GHDC Meeting 2. Public Hearing – 126 East Main Street – Local Landmark Guidelines 3. COA – 126 East Main Street – Addition of a Balcony 4. COA – 310 North Hume Avenue – Fence 5. COA – 328 North Westland Street – Roof Change 6. Outstanding Historic District Problem Properties 7. Woodson Terrace Historic District Street Reports 8. East Main Street Historic District Street Reports 9. Other Business The next Gallatin Historic District Commission meeting is scheduled for November 12th, 2019 at 4:30 p.m. The submittal deadline for that meeting agenda is Tuesday, October 29th, 2019. Please contact the Gallatin Planning Division at 451-5796 for more information. 132 West Main Street Gallatin, TN 37066-3244 (615) 451-5796 www.gallatinonthemove.com  MINUTES OF THE GALLATIN HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION MEETING September 10, 2019 MEMBERS PRESENT STAFF PRESENT Kenneth Thomson, Chair Jillian Ogden, Planner II Thomas Richey, Jr., Vice Chair Marianne Mudrak, Board Secretary Roger Matchett Lynda Love Johnny Wilson MEMBERS ABSENT OTHERS Roger Matchett Applicant A regular meeting of the Gallatin Historic District Commission was held on September 10, 2019, in the Engineering Conference Room of Gallatin City Hall. Mr. Kenneth Thomson, Chairman called the meeting to order at 4:30 p.m. A copy of the meeting agenda is attached to these minutes as Exhibit A. Item 1: Approve Minutes – May 14, 2019 Historic District Commission Meeting. Mr. Wilson motioned to approve the minutes of the May 14, 2019, Historic District Commission meeting. Mr. Richey seconded the motion and the motion passed unanimously. Item 2: COA Discussion – 126 East Main Street – Addition of a balcony to a Local Landmark Ms. Jillian Ogden, Planner III, said the Opera House is a local landmark and there was an issue in 2013 that formal guidelines were never approved for this local landmark. A set of guidelines was approved by the City Council but without a public hearing at the Historic District Commission. The public hearing must be formally advertised and held before Certificates of Appropriateness can be renewed for this landmark. The current property owner is here to discuss her plan to add a balcony that goes over the right-of-way. Mr. Richey asked what approvals are completed. Ms. Ogden said the Historic District Commission and the City Council voted to approve the guidelines; however, a public hearing was not held by the Historic District Commission, as required. This meeting is for feedback to the property owner and once a public hearing is held on the guidelines, she will return to the Historic District Commission to present her request for approval of a Certificate of Approval. Mr. Richey said he does not agree with changing the façade of this historic building. Gallatin Historic District Commission Meeting Minutes 2 September 10, 2019 Ms. Anna Stephens, property owner, said she has made maintenance improvements to the façade. She said she has been extremely respectful of the building’s history and has spent nearly $100,000 in unseen improvements. Mr. Wilson asked about the weight limit on the proposed balcony. Ms. Stevens said a structural engineer will determine the weight load. Ms. Love asked how the balcony will be accessed. Ms. Stevens said there is a door but it cannot be accessed now. In the future, stairs will be renovated. The windows are big enough to walk out onto the balcony. The windows are custom wood windows that match the original windows. Ms. Ogden said the request will go the City Council for approval of the encroachment into the right-of-way. Ms. Love asked if the new balcony will match the current design of the building. Mr. Matchett said he believes the balcony works well with the building because it is a simple design. Ms. Ogden added that the balcony is not solid so the façade of the building can still be seen. Mr. Matchett said the balcony compliments the building across the street. Ms. Ogden said the next step is the City Council review for encroachment into the right of way. Ms. Stephens acknowledges the steps to be taken for review and approval. Item 3: Outstanding Historic District Problem Properties No problem properties were reported. Item 4: Woodson Terrace Historic District Street Reports There were no issues to report. Item 5: East Main Street Historic District Street Reports There were no issues to report. Item 6: Other Business There was no other business to discuss. Gallatin Historic District Commission Meeting Minutes 3 September 10, 2019 Item 7: Adjourn There being no further business to discuss, Chair Thomson adjourned the meeting at 5:00 p.m. Respectfully submitted: _____________________________ Marianne Mudrak, Board Secretary Approved: ______________________________ ______________________________ Kenneth Thomson, Chair Roger Matchett, Secretary  ITEM 2 DESIGN GUIDELINES FOR SCHAMBERGER OPERA HOUSE 126 EAST MAIN STREET GALLATIN, TENNESSEE INTRODUCTION These guidelines have been prepared for the current and future owners of the locally designated historic landmark at 126 East Main Street, known as the Schamberger Opera House. In addition to being of value to the property owner and professionals which may be involved with the property, these Guidelines are intended to give objectivity to the work of the Gallatin Historic District Commission. HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION DUTIES In brief, no building or structure within this property may be erected, altered, changed, removed, demolished, or site altered until a Certificate of Appropriateness has been granted whether or not a building permit is required. Requirements - In considering an application for a Certificate of Appropriateness, the Commission has no specific requirements as to architectural form or style. The Commission recognizes that change is inevitable and in many cases desirable. The Commission asks only that all new work introduced, and changes to the structure already in place be appropriate, be competently designed and show respect to the property as a whole and its immediate neighbors. It seeks especially to avoid the false, the quaint, or the cute. DEFINITIONS Additions are anything that adds square footage to the structure. Additions should not replicate the historic structure. Additions shall be built so one can find the details existing of the historic structure. Alterations are changes to the exterior of the existing structure that is not minimum maintenance. Certificate of Appropriateness is a document issued by the Gallatin Historic District Commission certifying that the Commission has reviewed the described proposal and determined that it meets all applicable standards of the Commission. Minimum Maintenance is any work to repair, the same way it originally existed, using like materials. Minimum Maintenance does not require a Certificate of Appropriateness. Primary Facade, the most important of the building elevations, is the facade which faces East Main Street. In terms of historic preservation, the architectural details and materials of this facade receive the most specific attention. Secondary Facades are the side and rear elevations.  ITEM 2 rAl A. ADDITIONS 1. Additions to the existing structure should not replicate the historic structure. Additions shall be built so one can find the original details existing on the historic structure, i. e. sizes of openings of windows and doors, roof shape, window moldings, cornices, and upper façade cornice details, and types of finish materials. 2. Additions shall be to the secondary facades or roof. 3. Any rooftop addition should be setback from the front and side elevations so that the addition is not visible from the public right-of-way below. 4. No sandblasting will be permitted on wood or masonry surfaces. B. ALTERATIONS Changes to the exterior of the building that are not minimum maintenance are; 1. Doors - should be related to the historic style of the structure. 2. Roof material - a change from the material that exists to a new material. 3. Windows - should be related to the historic style of the structure. 4. Secondary Facade Architectural Details— replacement, removal, or repair of things unique to the historic use of the structure, i. e. a former opera house, such as a crane for lifting stage equipment, raised roofline to accommodate stage equipment, or any other exterior detail associated with the opera house function. 5. Exterior brick and trim - the exterior wall materials should maintain the original materials of the structure.  ITEM 3: 126 E. Main Street 10/8/2019 GHDC MEETING Applicant requests approval of a Certificate of Appropriateness for the construction of a metal balcony, located on the front façade of the existing building. The property is located at 126 E. Main Street and is designated as a Local Landmark. Attachment 3-1 Property Aerial Attachment 3-2 Local Landmark Guidelines for the Schamberger Opera House Attachment 3-3 Photos of Existing Condition Attachment 3-4 Site Plan and Elevation Drawings Attachment 3-5 Photos of Similar Balcony (different location) ANALYSIS Applicant requests approval of a Certificate of Appropriateness for the construction of a metal balcony, located on the front façade of the existing building. The property is located at 126 East Main Street and is designated as a Local Landmark. This property is currently zoned Core Commercial (CC). Historical Data The property at 126 East Main Street contains a two-story, brick veneer; commercial building was constructed circa 1905. The structure was built by William George Schamberger and housed the Schamberger Opera on the second floor, with retail spaces occupying the ground level storefronts. The second floor opera continued to be utilized as a theater until the mid-20th century. Local Landmark Designation The Schamberger Opera house was listed on the National Register of Historic Places as a contributing structure to the Gallatin Commercial Historic District in 1984. The building remains a contributing structure to the Gallatin Commercial Historic District, per a 2003 historic resource survey funded by a grant from the Tennessee Historical Commission. The property owners in 1997, Donna and Freeman Thompson, decided to have the building at 126 East Main Street designated as a local landmark. The designation, adding an H-1 overlay zone to the property, progressed through the Planning Commission and City Council until it was passed on 2nd reading at the February 4, 1997 City Council meeting. Although the H-1 overlay was in place on the building, there were no design guidelines approved at that time. Prior to the review of this Certificate of Appropriate, a public hearing must be held for the Local Landmark Guidelines that were approved by the City Council in 2014. This was Item 2 on this month’s agenda. A copy of these guidelines is included as an attachment with this staff report. Project Description The applicant is requesting a Certificate of Appropriateness in order to construct a metal second- story balcony on the front façade of the existing building. The balcony would extend 3-feet off the façade and be 46-feet in length. The balcony will be anchored the building itself rather than be supported by posts or columns extending down toward the sidewalk. While the 3’ X 46’ walkable surface will be solid, the railings will provide visibility of the main façade due to the open-air concept of the construction. The Local Landmark Guidelines state that “additions are anything that adds square footage to the structure” and that “additions shall be to the secondary façades or roof”. The primary façade has been designated as the façade which faces East Main Street and requires “the most specific attention.” While the balcony will add square footage to the building, it is not for habitable use and will not close off the front façade of the building. A three-foot balcony is very minimal in width in terms of usable space. The guidelines also state that “additions shall be built so one can find the details existing of the historic structure.” The proposed balcony creates a clear line between old and new and does not substantially block visibility of or artificially mimic the stone façade. The Historic Commission shall determine if the proposed balcony meets the intent of the approved guidelines. Because the balcony will encroach into the city right-of-way, the encroachment must be approved by City Council and the applicant must submit an Indemnity and Hold Harmless Agreement with Liability Insurance to the City Attorney’s office. A building permit will be required prior to construction. The Historic Commission should also keep in mind that if the balcony is to be used, a door would likely need to be installed to replace one of the windows at some point. This change is not included in this request but would need to be approved by the Historic Commission prior to installation. This aspect should be considered with the review of this project. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends approval of a Certificate of Appropriateness for the balcony at 126 E. Main Street with the following conditions: 1. The constructed balcony shall match the provided photographs and elevations as proposed. 2. The balcony shall be well-maintained and clear of clutter or other loose objects that may be a detriment to the historic nature of the structure. 3. The applicant shall request approval for the encroachment into the right-of-way from the City Council. 4. The applicant shall submit an Indemnity and Hold Harmless Agreement with Liability Insurance to the city. 5. The applicant shall acquire a permit from the Codes Department.  ATTACHMENT 3-1 Legend 126 E. Main St. COA Request ➤ N © 2018 Google 400 ft © 2018 Google  ATTACHMENT 3-2 DESIGN GUIDELINES FOR SCHAMBERGER OPERA HOUSE 126 EAST MAIN STREET GALLATIN, TENNESSEE INTRODUCTION These guidelines have been prepared for the current and future owners of the locally designated historic landmark at 126 East Main Street, known as the Schamberger Opera House. In addition to being of value to the property owner and professionals which may be involved with the property, these Guidelines are intended to give objectivity to the work of the Gallatin Historic District Commission. HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION DUTIES In brief, no building or structure within this property may be erected, altered, changed, removed, demolished, or site altered until a Certificate of Appropriateness has been granted whether or not a building permit is required. Requirements - In considering an application for a Certificate of Appropriateness, the Commission has no specific requirements as to architectural form or style. The Commission recognizes that change is inevitable and in many cases desirable. The Commission asks only that all new work introduced, and changes to the structure already in place be appropriate, be competently designed and show respect to the property as a whole and its immediate neighbors. It seeks especially to avoid the false, the quaint, or the cute. DEFINITIONS Additions are anything that adds square footage to the structure. Additions should not replicate the historic structure. Additions shall be built so one can find the details existing of the historic structure. Alterations are changes to the exterior of the existing structure that is not minimum maintenance. Certificate of Appropriateness is a document issued by the Gallatin Historic District Commission certifying that the Commission has reviewed the described proposal and determined that it meets all applicable standards of the Commission. Minimum Maintenance is any work to repair, the same way it originally existed, using like materials. Minimum Maintenance does not require a Certificate of Appropriateness. Primary Facade, the most important of the building elevations, is the facade which faces East Main Street. In terms of historic preservation, the architectural details and materials of this facade receive the most specific attention. Secondary Facades are the side and rear elevations.  ATTACHMENT 3-2 rAl A. ADDITIONS 1. Additions to the existing structure should not replicate the historic structure. Additions shall be built so one can find the original details existing on the historic structure, i. e. sizes of openings of windows and doors, roof shape, window moldings, cornices, and upper façade cornice details, and types of finish materials. 2. Additions shall be to the secondary facades or roof. 3. Any rooftop addition should be setback from the front and side elevations so that the addition is not visible from the public right-of-way below. 4. No sandblasting will be permitted on wood or masonry surfaces. B. ALTERATIONS Changes to the exterior of the building that are not minimum maintenance are; 1. Doors - should be related to the historic style of the structure. 2. Roof material - a change from the material that exists to a new material. 3. Windows - should be related to the historic style of the structure. 4. Secondary Facade Architectural Details— replacement, removal, or repair of things unique to the historic use of the structure, i. e. a former opera house, such as a crane for lifting stage equipment, raised roofline to accommodate stage equipment, or any other exterior detail associated with the opera house function. 5. Exterior brick and trim - the exterior wall materials should maintain the original materials of the structure.  126 E. Main St. ATTACHMENT 3-3 Legend COA Request ➤ © 2018 Google N © 2019 Google 10 ft © 2018 Google © 2019 Google  1" 1'-12 ATTACHMENT 3-4 1" 46'-114 (V.I.F.) 3'-6" 1" 5'-22 1" 4'-14 2'-53 8" 3'-73 8" 113 4" 1" 3'-72 2'-53 4" 5'-3" 3'-53 4" 4'-1" 4'-1" 4'-1" BRICK WINDOW BRICK WINDOW BRICK WINDOW BRICK WINDOW BRICK WINDOW BRICK WINDOW BRICK EXTERIOR WALL (3) LAYERS OF BRICK 3" 616 (4) 21"Ø THRD ROD x 1'-0" PL 1/2" ADHESIVE ANCHOR 10" MIN. EMBD. -9 " 3' (2) PL 1/2" 3'-0" 1"Ø A325 (EA. END) CROSBY HG-226 EYE & EYE NO. 1031494 TURNBUCKLE 1" 1'-98 1" 1" 5'-37 5'-37 1" 1" 1" 1'-98 7'-112 7'-112 8" 8" 7'-112 7'-112 3/4x18, 5200 LB WORKING LOAD LIMIT 2'-713 16" 23'-0" 23'-0" 55 8" 46'-0" 55 8" BALCONY PLAN VIEW (2) PL 1/2" 3" PL 1/2" HSS 4x4x1/4 7'-1013 HSS 2x2x11 GA RAILS 16" (3) LINES 9" 5'-0" 3'-6" 2'-3" 3/16" CHECKERED PL CONT. PL 1/4"x4" 3 16" (4) 21"Ø THRD ROD x 0'-8" 4" 6" ADHESIVE ANCHOR @ 2'-0"C/C, 6" MIN. EMBD. 1 4" HSS 3/4x3/4x11 GA PICKETTS @ 6" MAX C/C 10" C4x5.4 @2'-0" B/B END CAP (TYP) 2" MC10x8.4 (4) SIDES (TYP) TYP (6) PLCS A ~ EXIST. CANOPY 3'-0" ISSUED FOR CONCEPTUAL APPROVAL SECTION A ~ 3'-6" 3 16" 10" 2" CLR REV. DATE DESCRIPTION 16'-75 16'-95 8" TOP OF CANOPY (V.I.F.) 8" VERIFY IN FIELD A 8-6-19 ISSUED FOR CONCEPTUAL APPROVAL DUFFER FABRICATION & W ELDING SERVICES GALLATIN, TENNESSEE PROJECT ANNA STEVENS STATE FARM INSURANCE LOCATION GALLATIN, TN CONTRACTOR DESCRIPTION BALCONY ERECTION DRAWING DRAWN BY GCD&D DATE 8-6-2019 CHECKED BY DATE EXTERIOR ELEVATION JOB NO. DWG. NO. E1 REV. A ATTACHMENT 3-5 ATTACHMENT 3-5 ATTACHMENT 3-5  ITEM 4: 310 North Hume Avenue 10/8/2019 GHDC MEETING Applicant requests approval of a Certificate of Appropriateness in order to construct a 4 foot tall rod iron fence, along the front property boundary of the subject property and around the front porch. The property is located at 310 North Hume Avenue and is located within the Woodson Terrace Historic District. (COAH-2019-0003) Attachment 4-1 Location Map Attachment 4-2 Property Data from 2003 Woodson Terrace Historic District Survey Attachment 4-3 City of Gallatin Zoning Ordinance Section 12.01.020 Attachment 4-4 Photographs of fence 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 transmission 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. 1.2.14.1 Fences 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. 1.3 New Construction 1.3.2. General Principles The public façades- front and street-related elevations – of proposals for new buildings shall be more carefully reviewed than other façades.  2 1.3.3.10 Appurtenances Appurtenances related to new buildings, including driveways, sidewalks, lighting, fences, and walls, shall be visually compatible with the environment of the existing buildings and sites to which they relate. APPLICABLE SECRETARY OF INTERIOR’S STANDARDS FOR REHABILITATION 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 massing, size, scale, and architectural features to protect the historic integrity of the property and its environment. ANALYSIS Applicant requests approval of a Certificate of Appropriateness in order to construct a 4 foot tall rod iron fence, along the front property boundary of the subject property and around the front porch. The property is located at 310 North Hume Avenue and is located within the Woodson Terrace Historic District. This property is currently zoned Residential-10 (R10) with an H1 historic zoning overlay (R10, H1). Historical Data The property contains a one-and-a-half story, Colonial Revival style dwelling that was constructed in 1940 according to the Tax Assessor’s Office and Sanborn Insurance Maps of Gallatin. The dwelling has a continuous brick foundation, a side gable roof of asphalt shingles, an interior central brick chimney and exterior vinyl siding. According to the 2003 Woodson Terrace Historic District Survey, this home would be considered as a contributing property if Woodson Terrace is proposed for National Register listing. Rod Iron Fence It came to staff’s attention that a new fence was installed along the front yard of the subject property and around the front porch without a Certificate of Appropriateness. The rod iron fence was installed along the front property line at a height of 4 feet tall. Staff reached out to the property owner to rectify the issue, and the property owner promptly responded and is now working with staff to get both a Certificate of Appropriateness and a fence permit as required. Staff has included pictures of the installed fence. The applicant has indicated that the fence was necessary to prevent their children from running out into the road. There have been multiple iron rod fences approved for installation in the Woodson Terrace Historic District. Most of them are located in the rear and side yards. The Gallatin Zoning Ordinance allows fences no taller than four (4) feet to be located in front yards. Fences in front yards must also be no greater than 50% opacity (that is, it shall obscure no more than 50 percent of the view into the land). This is one of the few styles of fences that would be allowed in a front yard city-wide.  3 The City of Gallatin does require a fence permit for the installation of fences on residential property. The property owner shall confirm the location of the front property line and make the installed fence does not encroach into the right-of-way. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends approval of a Certificate of Appropriateness for a 4 foot tall rod iron fence, with the following condition: 1. The applicant shall acquire a fence permit from the Planning Department. 2. The property owner shall confirm the location of the front property line and make the installed fence does not encroach into the right-of-way.  ATTACHMENT 4-1 Legend 310 N. Hume St. COA Request ➤ N © 2018 Google 400 ft © 2018 Google  ATTACHMENT 4-2 THC#: SU 1 197 COUNW: Sumner QUAD: Gallatin (313 NW) PROPERTY INFORMATION: Historic/Common Name: Property Location: 310 N. Hume Avenue HISTORIC BACKGROUND: Date of Construction: c€¡. 1940 Other lnformation: This Colonial Revival dwelling was constructed ca. 1940 according to the Tax Assesso¡'s Office and Sanborn maps of the city of Gallatin. ARCHITECTURAL SUMMARY: At this location is a one-and a half story frame, Colonial Revival style dwelling. The dwelling has a continuous brick foundation, a side gable roof of asphalt shingles, an interior central brick chimney and exterior of vinyl siding. On the main (E) façade is a partial-width porch with paired square wood columns. The main entrance has an original six-panel wood door with an aluminum storm door. Windows are original six-over-six double-hung wood sash with fixed wood shutters and vinyl sills. Other details include a  ATTACHMENT 4-2 side gable wing on the S façade with a projecting gable roof porch. Square wood posts support the porch and a secondary entrance is at this location. On the N façade is a hipped roof wing with an original fifteen-light glass and wood door flanked by six-over- six wood sash windows. At the rear is a c,a. 1940 frame garage with a front gable roof, weatherboard siding and original wood panel pedestrian door. NATIONAL REGISTER ASSESSM ENT: This property was constructed ca. 1940 and would be considered a contributing property if Woodson Tenace is proposed for National Register listing. H ISTORIC AND ARCHITECTURAL INVENTORY Woodson Terrace Historic District, Gallatin, Tennessee  ATTACHMENT 4-3 12.01.020 Fences, Walls, and Hedges Notwithstanding other provisions of this Ordinance, fences, walls, and hedges may be permitted in any required yard or along the edge of any yard as follows: A. Fences, walls, and hedges must comply with Section 12.01.010, Visibility at Intersections. B. No fence or wall shall be installed so as to block or divert a natural drainage flow on to or off of any other land. C. Appearance – Fences and walls shall comply with the following standards: 1. Customary Materials – Fences and walls shall be constructed of materials customarily used and manufactured as common fence or wall materials, including solid wood, brick, masonry, stone, chain link, wrought iron, decorative metal materials, or products designed to resemble these materials. Chain link fencing approved as part of a Site Plan or Final Master Development Plan shall be vinyl coated and colored dark green, brown or black. 2. Prohibited Materials – Fences and walls constructed of debris, junk, rolled plastic, sheet metal, plywood, or other waste materials are prohibited in all zone districts, unless such materials have been recycled and reprocessed into building materials marketed to the general public and designed for use as fencing or wall materials. 3. Finished Side to Outside – All fences and walls shall be oriented with the “good” or “finished” side facing outward (i.e. one side has visible support framing and the other does not) rather than facing the interior of the lot. This provision may be varied by the Zoning Administrator in situations where the unfinished side will not be visible to the public or other properties, or where other unusual circumstances exist. This provision shall not preclude the placement of a shadowbox type fence. 4. Uniformity of Materials – Fencing and wall segments located along a single lot side shall be of uniform height, material, type, color, and design and shall be uniform for the entire length of the fence or wall, except where a fence or wall segment transitions from one yard to another or from one height to another. 5. Height Requirements a. In residential and mixed use zone districts, fences and walls shall not exceed a height of four (4) feet in a required front yard and six (6) feet in a required side and rear yard. Any fence installed in a front yard shall be of no greater than 50 percent opacity (that is, it shall obscure no more than 50 percent of the view into the land). If a fence is constructed on top of a retaining or other wall or berm, the combined height of the fence and wall shall not exceed the maximum height that would apply to a fence or wall alone, in relation to the grade on the highest side of the wall. b. In commercial and industrial districts, fences and walls shall not exceed a height of six (6) feet in a required front yard and ten (10) feet in a required 12 - 2  ATTACHMENT 4-3 side or rear yard. If a fence is constructed on top of a retaining or other wall or berm, the combined height of the fence and wall shall not exceed the maximum height that would apply to a fence or wall alone, in relation to the grade on the highest side of the wall. c. Fences or walls provided to meet the requirements outlined in Section 13.04, Transitional Bufferyard Design Standards, may be exempted from the height and location standards as necessary to meet the requirements of that section when approved as part of an overall landscape and bufferyard plan. d. The Zoning Administrator may approve driveway entry features, including, but not limited to, decorative columns and gates, at a height greater than the height specified in Section 12.01.020.C.5 a through c. 6. Maintenance Required – All fences and walls shall be maintained in good repair and in a safe and attractive condition, including but not limited to replacement of missing, decayed, or broken structural and decorative elements. 12.01.030 Accessory Structures No accessory structures shall be erected in any required front yard. Accessory structures such as detached garages and storage buildings may be located at any point at least five (5) feet behind the principal structure, and a minimum of four (4) feet from all side and rear property lines. No accessory structures are permitted in any easements. A garage may be connected to the principal residence but must adhere to the prescribed yard setbacks for the zoning district. 12.01.040 Semi-Trailer (Van or Box) or Freight Container Outdoor Storage Unit “Semi-Trailer (Van or Box)” shall mean a pre-manufactured trailer of metal construction without a front axle that is delivered to a site as a fully contained storage unit and is used for the primary purpose of storing items or goods within the semi-trailer (van or box). A large proportion of its weight is supported by a landing gear (legs which can be lowered) to support it when it is uncoupled. “Freight Container” shall mean a pre-manufactured structure of metal construction that is delivered to a site as a fully contained unit and is used for the primary purpose of storing items or goods within a structure outside of a building. “Outdoor Storage Unit” shall mean Semi-Trailer (Van or Box) or Freight Container rented or owned by the owner or occupant of a property that is designed for the primary purpose of storing items or goods. A. Outdoor Storage Units are allowed to be placed within all Commercial and Industrial Zone Districts and shall comply with all applicable zoning and building regulations. 12 - 3 ATTACHMENT 4-4 ATTACHMENT 4-4  ITEM 5: 328 North Westland Street 10/8/2019 GHDC MEETING Applicant requests approval of a Certificate of Appropriateness in order to replace/enlarge a dormer on the rear elevation of the existing residence. The property is located at 328 North Westland Street and is located within the Woodson Terrace Historic District. (COAH-2019-0002) Attachment 5-1 Location Map Attachment 5-2 Property Data from 2003 Woodson Terrace Historic District Survey Attachment 5-3 Photographs of Renovation Attachment 5-4 Email from Property Owner Attachment 5-5 Example Photographs of Window Style Attachment 5-6 Photographs of window and door features 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 transmission 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. 1.2.7 Roofs Original roof pitch, configuration, and architectural features should be maintained. The original size and shape of dormers should be maintained. Dormers generally should not be introduced where none existed originally. Original roof materials should be retained. If replacement is necessary, original materials should be used. Asphalt shingles may be substituted for original roofing when it is not economically feasible to replace or repair with original materials or when the original roof is beyond repair. The color and texture of asphalt shingles should be appropriate to the architectural style and period of the house. Skylights should be located on the non-public sides of the roof or in new additions. NOTE: Roof architectural features may include but are not limited to: overhangs, cornices, rafters, cresting, gutter systems, brackets, finials, pendants, vents, and chimneys. APPLICABLE SECRETARY OF INTERIOR’S STANDARDS FOR REHABILITATION 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 Applicant requests approval of a Certificate of Appropriateness in order to replace/enlarge a dormer on the rear elevation of the existing residence. The property is located at 328 North Westland Street and is located within the Woodson Terrace Historic District. This property is currently zoned Residential-10 (R10) with an H1 historic zoning overlay (R10, H1). Historical Data The property contains a one-and-a-half story brick veneer, Tudor Revival influenced dwelling that was constructed in 1940 according to the Tax Assessor’s Office and Sanborn Insurance Maps of Gallatin. The dwelling has a continuous brick foundation, a side gable roof of asphalt shingles, a brick chimney, and an arched entry bay. At the rear is a shed roof addition from 1960 with brick veneer and three-over-one vertical sash windows. According to the 2003 Woodson Terrace Historic District Survey, this home would be considered as a contributing property if Woodson Terrace is proposed for National Register listing. Dormer/Roof Change It came to staff’s attention that a roof renovation was taking place without a Certificate of Appropriateness. The property owner is in the process of replacing and enlarging the dormer on the rear elevation of the existing residence. Staff reached out to the property owner to rectify the issue, and the property owner promptly responded and is now working with staff to get both a Certificate of Appropriateness and a building permit as required. The property owners were not aware of the historic district requirements. Staff has included pictures of the renovation in progress. Staff was not able to find clear pictures of the previous condition. The property owners discovered neglect, rotted wood and mold around the dormer within the roof structure that required significant repair. They decided that in the process of replacing the dormer, that they would enlarge the window to bring more natural light into the south side of the house. It appears that an interior chimney has been removed at some point as well. They purchased windows that matched the windows already installed on the house that had been removed from a historic home in Belmont, TN. They have also chosen to use cedar siding to match the cedar color of the door. Staff has included an email from the property owner with additional details. The property owner provided photographs showing the style of window opening to be constructed and the windows to be installed.  3 Staff believes that the property owner has taken care to consider the historic integrity of the home as they have made decisions to change/update it to meet their needs and style. The change is also not on the front façade of the house, which usually warrants more scrutiny than the secondary facades. Staff encourages the commission to take these items into consideration. The City of Gallatin requires a building permit for the roof changes on residential property. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends that the Historic Commission work with the property owners to come to a resolution, particularly since the renovation has already been started, that meets the needs of the property owner while also maintaining the historic integrity of the remaining structure. Should the commission wish to approve the request, staff recommends the following additional condition: 1. The applicant shall acquire a building permit from the Codes Department.  ATTACHMENT 5-1 Legend 328 N. Westland St. COA Request ➤ N © 2018 Google 700 ft © 2018 Google  ATTACHMENT 5-2 HISTORIC AND ARCHITECTURAL INVENTORY Woodson Terrace Historic District, Gallatin, Tennessee THC#: SU 1233 COUNTY: Sumner QUAD: Gallatin (313 NW) PROPERW INFORMATION: Historic/Common Name: Property Location: 328 N. Westland Avenue HISTORIC BACKGROUND: Date of Construction: ca. 1940 Other lnformation: This Tudor Revival style dwelling was constructed ca. 1940 according to the Tax Assesso/s Office and Sanborn maps of the city of Gallatin. ARCHITECTURAL SUMMARY: ïhis is a one-and a half story brick venêer, Tudor Revival influenced dwelling. The dwelling has a continuous concrete block foundation, a side gable roof of asphalt shingles, an interior brick chimney and a main façade brick chimney and an exterior of brick veneer. On the main (N) façade is an arched entry bay. The main entrance has an original six-panel wood door with an aluminum storm door and a wood surround.  ATTACHMENT 5-2 Windows are original three-over-one double-hung verticalwood sash with brick sills. Other details include exposed rafters at the eaves and paired three-over-one windows in the side gable fields. On the N and S facades are gable roof dormers with a three- over-one vertical sash window and on the E façade is an original gable roof side porch with wood shingles in the gable field, square wood columns, a poured concrete floor and an original six-light and two-panel wood door. At the rear is a shed roof addition ca. 1960 with brick veneer and three-over-one vertical sash windows. At the rear is a ca. 1940 frame garage with a front gable roof, weatherboard siding, and original vertical board hinged wood garage doors. NATIONAL REGISTER ASSESSMENT: This property was constructed ca. '19¿10 and would be considered a contributing property if Woodson Tenace is proposed for National Register listing. ATTACHMENT 5-2 ATTACHMENT 5-3  ATTACHMENT 5-4 Jillian Ogden From: Yasmeen Ozmon Sent: Friday, October 04,20L9 8:20 AM To: Jillian Ogden Subject: Historic Commission Review Attachments: imagel-jpeg;ATT0000L.txt; image2jpeg; ATT00002.txt; image3jpeg; ATT00003.txt; image4jpeg;ATT00004.txt; image5jpeg; ATT00005.txt; imageTjpeg; ATT00006.txt; image6 jpeg; ATT00007.txt Ms. Jillian Ogden, l'm unable to find a picture to depict the exact details of the image we envision, but these are the closest. The pictures you've seen of the existing work also give an idea of what the products final dimensions will be. We love our little home, I call it a doll house because of the charming little details and so we are very interested in preserving its historicalvalue. We chose a beautifullime based paintfrom northern ltalyforthe exteriorof the home. ln preparation, and by luck, we exposed the true color of the front door which is a very beautiful cedar color. We cleaned the existing light fixtures and they perfectly complimented the updated color of the home. Once we began to replace the roof, we found much evidence of neglect, rotted wood and mold especially around the dormer in question. The dormer was sided with a 3 tab roof shingle and was housíng multiple little squirrels. We decided that if we have to replace the dormer, then we'd like to have more natural light coming into the south side of the home and that additional windows would give the second story a very rich stately look. I bought windows that match ours and were removed from a historical home in Belmont, TN. We decided cedar siding would tie together with the soft gray color of the new dimensional roof and with the front door. We are very excited about the growth in Gallatin and are happy to further improve our home in contribution. 1 ATTACHMENT 5-5 ATTACHMENT 5-5 ATTACHMENT 5-6 ATTACHMENT 5-6 Appendix: Outstanding Historic District Problem Properties No updates at this time.