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The
Historic District has evolved over time and as the 21st
century continues, the District will continue to develop.
By introducing new elements to the City's streetscape
and skyline, new construction has the potential to positively
impact the District's character. New construction in historic
districts poses a variety of unique challenges. Because
of their impact on the neighborhood in which they are
located, such projects must be handled sensitively. New
structures should take design cues from their older and
historic neighbors. The design of a new building should
clearly identify it as a product of its modern era while
at the same time exhibiting respect to existing design
traditions.
There is a fine balance between designing a modern, contemporary
building that clearly distinguishes itself from the surrounding
historic resources and incorporating design themes that
are common to the District.
The densely developed nature of the Historic District
requires that new construction be considered in relation
to the context of the
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other structures
on the block. The guiding principle for new construction is that
it should recall historic themes, style, scale and detailing without
exactly duplicating any one particular element. Regardless of
whether or not an applicant proposes an entirely new structure
or an addition to an existing historic building, the same standards
apply.
New Construction Process and Procedures
There is a two-hearing process for all major new construction
projects in the District. Smaller construction projects such as
a minor addition to an existing building or the construction of
an accessory structure such as a shed or garage might not require
two hearings. Photographs of the site, facade elevations, materials
and scaled drawings will be required, as well as possible additional
information
At the first hearing, the Commission will review the project in
general terms, and in the second hearing, the Commission considers
the details and specifics of the project.
For any new construction project, the following minimum information
must be presented:
- Written
scope of work
- Photographs
of the site and its surrounding streets
- Facade
elevations
- Materials
samples
- Measured
drawings
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