Historic Zoning Commission

CITY OF MURFREESBORO HISTORIC ZONING COMMISSION Regular Meeting September 16, 2014 3:30 PM, Council Chambers, City Hall I. Call to Order and determination of a quorum II. Approve Minutes of the Regular Meeting on June 17, 2014 III. New Business • 602 East Main Street, Nena and Eric Egli – Requesting to add an awning over the kitchen door at their residence • 2015 Historic Zoning Commission Calendar IV. Staff Reports and other Business V. Adjourn City of Murfreesboro Historic Zoning Commission Staff Comments Regular Meeting September 16, 2014 III. New Business: 602 East Main Street, Nena and Eric Egli – Requesting to add an awning over the kitchen door at their residence This house is located on the southeast corner of East Main Street and University Street. The house was constructed in 1900 and remodeled in 1980 and once again in 2013 in a vernacular style of architecture with Classical returns, multiple gables in a Stick Style decoration with 1 ½ stories and clapboard exterior covering. The house is a contributing structure in the East Main Street Historic District of the National Register of Historic Places. The applicants have completed a major renovation to their residence that involved repairing their damaged porch. They also replaced the vinyl siding with cement fiber board in the original style and replaced windows on three sides of the house. At the time of the remodeling Ms. Egli did not have an awning selected that they would be using over the kitchen door. She now has decided which awning she would like to use and is submitting her choice to the Commission for approval. The kitchen door is located on the south side of the house and is visible from University Street. The awning has an angular shape and the material will be fabric, black in color. It will also have a fixed valance on a rigid frame. The attached drawings in the agenda materials depict the awning as it will be located over the kitchen door. The applicant will be in attendance at the meeting to answer any questions you may have regarding the proposal. Also included in the agenda materials are photographs of the residence before and after the remodeling. 602 E. Main St. (Corner of E. Main St. and University St.- 2013 photo) 602 E. Main St. (west and south view of residence from University St.- 2013 photo) 602 E. Main St. (view from E. Main St.- 2013 photo) 602 E. Main St. (the corner at University St. – 2014 photo) 602 E. Main St. (view of south side with kitchen door next to light fixture - 2014 photo) 602 E. Main St. (front view from E. Main St. – 2014 photo) City of Murfreesboro Historic Zoning Commission Staff Comments Regular Meeting September 16, 2014 2015 Historic Zoning Commission Calendar Included in the agenda materials is a tentative 2015 calendar for the Commission to review. Staff tentatively moved two dates to the following week due to holidays. Please review the calendar and take a vote at the meeting to make additional changes or to approve.  2015 Historic Zoning Commission DATES & DEADLINES ...creating a better quality of life January February March April Planning Department S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S 111 West Vine Street 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 Murfreesboro, TN 37130 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 615-893-6441 (office) 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 615-849-2606 (fax) 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 www.murfreesborotn.gov 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 29 30 31 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 26 27 28 29 30 May June July August S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S 1 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 1 HZC meeting dates are 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 denoted with a box. 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Submittal deadlines are 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 denoted with a circle. HZC 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 28 29 30 26 27 28 29 30 31 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 meetings are held on the 3rd Tuesday of each month 31 30 31 at 3:30 PM in the Council Chambers, City Hall unless otherwise noted. Holidays September October November December are noted with a star. Please S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S contact the Murfreesboro 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 Planning Department to 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 confirm dates at 615-893- 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 6441 or via email to: 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 rlewis@murfreesborotn.gov 27 28 29 30 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 29 30 27 28 29 30 31 City of Murfreesboro Historic Zoning Commission Staff Comments Regular Meeting September 16, 2014 IV. Staff Reports and other Business: At the June 17, 2014 Historic Zoning Commission meeting a request was made to mail a letter with the brochures to all property owners as well as tenants in the historic district. This informational packet is intended to serve as a reminder to all property owners and tenants who live and own property in the historic district that it is of utmost importance to notify the historic commission staff prior to making any changes, modifications, alterations which include routine maintenance that would result in an appearance change to property located in the historic district. With assistance from Brenda Davis, staff prepared a letter and updated the brochures and is prepared to mail out the packet to all property owners and tenants that live in or have property in the historic district. Commission members requested to review the brochures before the mailout so staff has included a letter and the two brochures in the agenda materials for your review.  LETTERHEAD Date Address Dear Property Owner/Current Occupant: The Murfreesboro Historic Zoning Commission would like to remind all property owners and current occupants who reside in the East Main Street Historic District of the importance of the regulations that govern property located in the historic district. These regulations provide an extra layer of protection that other neighborhoods do not have. Studies from across the country consistently indicate designating and protecting historic properties enhances property values. These studies indicate property values of houses in historic districts are higher than those of similar properties outside historic districts. The value of historic preservation goes beyond protecting the community’s quality of life. Historic preservation helps to creates jobs, increases property values and tax bases, revitalizes communities, and brings tourists into the local community every year. The purpose of this letter is to remind all property owners and current occupants of the procedures to follow when considering exterior modifications to the property, such as adding a porch or deck, building a new addition or garage, constructing or replacing a fence, or altering the appearance to the property if the change is visible from a public right-of-way. Such things as routine maintenance sometimes may seem harmless or invisible but actually can alter the appearance of the property when a new material is introduced. If there is any doubt at all please contact the Planning Department staff before beginning any work. Included with this letter you will find a brochure titled ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW that explains the process for obtaining a Certificate of Appropriateness. In addition, there is another brochure included, which is titled QUESTIONS & ANSWERS ABOUT HISTORIC ZONING that covers many aspects of historic preservation. If you’re not familiar with the process please read these brochures and feel free to call the Planning Department at 893-6441 when you have any questions. The Historic Zoning Commission regularly meets on the third Tuesday of every month in the City Council Chambers at 3:30 PM when there is any business to consider. We invite you to attend one of the regular meetings or watch it on Cable Channel 3 live or on one of the replays during the month or you can watch it from the City’s website at www.murfreesborotn.gov. Sincerely Robert Lewis Planner Historic Zoning Commission  HISTORIC ZONING COMMISSION Regular Meeting June 17, 2014 MEMBERS PRESENT: ABSENT: Paul Cross, Chairman Linda Anderson Gib Backlund, Vice-Chair David Becker Jim Thompson Debra Belcher Kirt Wade Rick Cantrell Marimae White STAFF PRESENT: Robert Lewis, Planner David Ives, Assistant City Attorney Brenda Davis, Recording Assistant Chairman Cross called the meeting to order at 3:30 p.m. and confirmed a quorum was present. Mr. Cantrell made a motion to approve the minutes from the March 18, 2014 Historic Zoning Commission regular meeting. The motion was seconded by Mr. Wade and carried unanimously in favor. Mr. Cantrell made a motion to approve the minutes from the May 27, 2014 Historic Zoning Commission special meeting. The motion was seconded by Mr. Wade and carried unanimously in favor. Election of Officers Chairman Cross announced it is time to elect Officers for 2014-2015 year. Mr. Becker nominated Mr. Backlund for Chairman and Mr. Wade for Vice-Chairman. Mr. Thompson made a motion to approve the nomination of Mr. Backlund for Chairman and Mr. Wade for Vice-Chairman. The motion was seconded by Ms. Belcher and carried unanimously in favor. New Business 14-H-007 – Mr. Scott Dempsey – Requesting approval to change the current asphalt shingle roofing to metal roofing with new gutters and down spouts at 1107 East Main Street. Mr. Lewis reviewed the application and staff comments contained in the HZC agenda package. Mrs. Dempsey, the applicant and Mr. Wayne Belt, the contractor were present to answer questions. Mr. Becker asked Mrs. Dempsey why an application was not submitted to the Historic Zoning Commission for the roof change before the work took place. Ms. Dempsey at 1107 East Main Street came to the podium and apologized for not submitting an application before replacing the roof. She was not aware an application was needed for a metal roof because there are several in the historic district. Ms. Dempsey said they have lived in this house for 16 years and needed to replace the previous roof because of weather-related problems. A decision was made to not only replace the roof, but upgrade the roof as well. Again, she said they were not aware an application to the Historic Zoning Commission was needed. Mr. Becker acknowledged there are a number of metal roofs in the historic district and that is why it is so important to bring this to the HZC for review. This gives the Commission an opportunity to give input and determine which type metal roof would be appropriate to a particular style home. Mr. Becker added, if the homeowner is replacing the roof with similar material that exists on the roof, it does not have to come before the Commission for review. Mr. Backlund asked Ms. Dempsey if she was aware she was in the historic district. Ms. Dempsey said yes, she was aware their home was in the historic district. She said the roof needed to be replaced because of roof damage that was causing problems inside the house. She said they wanted a product that would be durable and look amazing. Ms. Dempsey and her husband viewed other houses in the historic district for possibilities and decided on a metal roof. She said this metal roof was a significant upgrade from their previous roof. Again, she said if they had known an application was needed, she would have brought it before the Commission. Mr. Wayne Belt, the contractor and Ms. Dempsey’s father came to the podium. He informed the Commission that Ms. Dempsey replaced her roof in 2006 with a similar material and did not come before the Commission. Mr. Belt apologized as well for not bringing the application to the Commission. Mr. Backlund asked if a mail-out could be sent to all of the homeowners in the historic district as a reminder of what information the Historic Zoning Commission needs to review. He said there are benefits and responsibilities that come with owning property in the district such as an increase in aesthetic and property values. Mr. Lewis said yes, a mail-out would possible. He reminded the Commission that the Planning Department sends out a packet of information to new property owners when their name appears on property transfer list. He said we haven’t sent out a mass mailing in a while and thought that was a good idea. Mr. Backlund suggested a one-page brochure with the pertinent information. He said there are several people that have lived in the historic district for a long time and may not remember or never knew the value of being in the historic district. Mr. Belt came back to the podium and complimented the beauty of the historic district. He said the Dempsey’s spent 35% more than insurance covered on the roof to upgrade with rounded gutters and standing seam metal roof. Mr. Belt introduced Mr. Bubba Spurlock, a co-worker, to the Commission and asked him to come to the podium and describe the roof. Mr. Spurlock came to the podium and said some of the metal roofs in the historic district are of a corrugated-style metal. He said this roof is a true standing-seam metal roof without the heavy ribs and has more of a premium panel. He said the lower seam has a 1” reveal which he feels has a more residential feel. He said they used the top-notched roofing material with the gutters and added there were no gutters or downspouts prior to these changes. He said the Dempsey’s upgraded to half-round gutters and round downspouts. Mr. Thompson addressed Ms. Dempsey and said it is an unfortunate situation but stated she was in the hot seat. He pointed out to Ms. Dempsey and the audience any material change needs to be reviewed by the HZC. He suggested calling Mr. Lewis and describe the scope of work to be done and he will inform you if it needs to go before the HZC for review. Mr. Thompson said the Commission does not address paint or landscaping but when you change a material from one type to another type, it needs to come before the Commission for review. Mr. Thompson referred to the Dempsey’s metal roof and said the striations distract from it. He said it is not the traditional standing seam metal roof that would have a flat panel between the standing seams. For example, he said the end closures, where you have the large battens, are not a standard feature, is very unusual and distracts from the design. Mr. Thompson asked if this were a painted, prefinished, or Galva loon metal roof. Mr. Spurlock said it is a prefinished metal roof. Mr. Thompson referred to the copper flashing around the chimney and said as long as there are no scratches in that paint there should be no galvanic reaction. He said if it gets scratched, it will start a chain reaction and will start to corrode, depending on which of these materials is the least noble or more noble. He said it was not the same as steel and there will eventually be a reaction. Mr. Spurlock said there was a barrier placed between them. Mr. Thompson said the barrier would go a long way. Mr. Thompson said this style of house typically is always asphalt or wood shingle, depending on its’ age. He said it is rare to see this style of house with a metal roof. He understands why the Dempsey’s wanted to invest in a metal roof because it doesn’t damage as easy, especially with the hail storms we have in this area. He said the panel between the ribs in this type metal roof is not something that is appropriate for this style of building or anywhere in the district because it is not a typical standing-seam roof. Mr. Thompson also said the five-V overlapping metal roof is not typical either and compared it to a barn roof. He looks very careful at detail because a metal roof is an investment and he wants it to be the right one for the style of the house and historic district. He said this metal roof is not aesthetically correct for the district, or for this style of house. Ms. Dempsey agreed with Mr. Backlund’s suggestion about mailing an information brochure to the homeowners in the historic district. She said they have lived in the district for 16 years and was not aware they needed an application for the roof. Mr. Backlund agreed and suggested they review a brochure at the next meeting, then mail to each address in the historic district. Ms. Dempsey thanked Mr. Thompson for making her aware she would not have to come before the Commission when they paint their house. Since she didn’t know about the paint, she said the brochure would be a great reference for the 185 residents in the historic district. Mr. Cantrell asked where they were on the roof installation. Ms. Dempsey said the installation was complete. Mr. Becker made a motion to approve the change of the asphalt shingle roofing to metal roofing with new gutters and down spouts. The motion was seconded by Ms. Belcher and Mr. Cantrell and carried in favor with a 6-1 vote yes. Mr. Thompson voted no. The meeting adjourned at 3:58 P.M. _____________________________________ ____________________________________ CHAIRMAN SECRETARY