Design Review Guidelines 4-21-2011 Downtown Beaver Dam Redevelopment District

Design Review Guidelines 4-21-2011 Downtown Beaver Dam Redevelopment District Williams Free Library Williams Free Library, Beaver Dam, Wisconsin Designed by Walter Holbrook of Edward Townsend Mix & Co in Milwaukee in the Richardsonian Romanesque style and constructed in 1890-91, it now houses the Dodge County Historical Society Museum It is listed in the National Register of Historic Places Table of Contents 2-4 Downtown Redevelopment District Map Mission Statement Introduction Purpose of the Design Review Guidelines History Design Review Process Designated Landmarks For More Information 6-8 9 Storefront Commercial Buildings General Requirements Entrances Display windows Transom windows Bulkheads Storefront cornice Side piers Awnings Masonry Walls Tuckpointing/Repointing Siding Painting Roofs Cornices Building Name Upper-Story Windows Shutters Additions and New Construction in Existing Storefront Areas Materials or Types of Construction to be Avoided for Storefront Commercial Buildings 10 11 11 11 11 11 11 12 12 12 12 12-13 13 13 13 13 13 13-14 14 Non-Storefront Commercial and Industrial Buildings General Requirements Siding Masonry Walls Tuckpointing/Repointing Painting Building Name 14 14 14-15 15 15 15 Cornices Roofs Entrances Windows and Doors Awnings Additions and New Construction in Existing Non-Storefront Areas Landscaping Materials or Types of Construction to be Avoided for Non-Storefront Commercial and Industrial Buildings Residential Structures General Requirements Siding and Painting Masonry Walls Tuckpointing/Repointing Windows and Doors Shutters Awnings Ornamentation 19 Porches, Balconies, Widows Walks and Cupolas Additions and New Construction Accessory Buildings Parking Landscaping Materials or Types of Construction to be Avoided for Residential Structures Public and Institutional Buildings Background General Requirements Siding Masonry Walls Tuckpointing/Repointing Painting Building Name Windows and Doors Ornamentation 22 Additions and New Construction Landscaping Materials or Types of Construction to be Avoided for Public and Institutional Buildings MetalFab Site History/Background Overall 15 15 15 16 16 16 16 16-17 17-18 18 18 18 18 18 18-19 19 19 19 19-20 20 20 21 21 21 21 21-22 22 22 22 22 23 23 24 24 Site Layout Building Materials and Colors Building Design General Commercial Buildings Ornamentation 25 Awnings and Signage Storefront Entrance Doors Upper Story Windows 26 Rear Faỗades Institutional/Public Use Buildings Residential Buildings Streets and Streetscapes Parking Surface Lots Parking Structure Bicycle Parking Lighting Landscaping 24 24-25 25 25 25 25-26 26 26 26 26 26 26 26-27 27 27 27 27 Placement of Park Benches and Flower Pots In the Public Right of Way 28 Signage 28-29 Awnings 29-30 Policy Guide for Window or Door Repair or Replacement Requests 30-37 Appendices Appendix A: Summary of Certificate of Appropriateness Review and Approval Appendix B: Design Review Definitions Appendix C: Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation Appendix D: Application for Certificate of Appropriateness Appendix E: Resources Appendix F: Approved Color Palettes 38 38-39 40-42 43 44-45 46-47 47 Mission Statement for Landmark Commission To foster continuity in design, establish minimum standards on renovations and improve the Redevelopment District’s appearance An attractive and inviting Redevelopment District will increase sales, property values and market rents while creating a destination for visitors, and maintain, protect, preserve the historic integrity of the City and encourage growth, pride and vitality in Beaver Dam Introduction On , the Beaver Dam City Council voted to adopt an ordinance that formed the Beaver Dam Landmark Commission The purpose of the ordinance or commission is to preserve and protect the historic integrity of the Downtown Beaver Dam Redevelopment District and historic properties throughout the entire community, define a historic district, and to help its citizens in their efforts in restoring their properties The Beaver Dam Landmark Commission has established design guidelines and a review process for all alterations and new construction of properties within the district and in an advisory capacity to those of historic significance throughout the community Purpose of Design Review Guidelines The following design guidelines are intended to guide design decisions in the City of Beaver Dam Downtown Redevelopment District and to provide an applicant with an understanding of the historic context for the buildings in the district Properties to adhere to the guidelines are commercial, industrial, 3+ unit buildings and government structures Single family and two unit dwellings within the Redevelopment District are to be provided guidance however adherence to the guidelines is not required As additional properties are added to the district or designated as historic landmarks, or new districts are established these same guidelines will be applied The Beaver Dam Comprehensive Plan describes the Downtown as the focal point of Beaver Dam The Plan includes objectives and strategies to promote the preservation of the historic character of the city The following design guidelines incorporate the standards set forth in the City’s Landmark Commision Design Review Guidelines, the U.S Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation and various preservation related technical assistance (Copies of these documents can be viewed in the Inspection Services office.) It is hoped that in the future, these guidelines will be used as the foundation for faỗade specific recommendations including architectural renderings and a faỗade assistance program It is recognized, however, that each building has its own unique circumstances relating to construction, maintenance and use which need to be taken into consideration when reviewing proposed building or site changes If an applicant has presented an application for Certificate of Appropriateness to the Landmark Commission for three consecutive meetings and the parties fail to come to agreement on the improvements, the applicant has the right to appeal the decision to the City of Beaver Dam Plan Commission The City of Beaver Dam Plan Commission will have the authority to issue the Certificate of Appropriateness History The first people who lived on the land we now call Beaver Dam were Native Americans Sioux, Chippewa, Kickapoo, Sauk, Fox and Winnebago tribes all roamed the prairies They paddled their birch bark canoes down local streams Their trails led to a sacred spring near the Beaver Dam River in what is now Swan City Park They came every year to the spring for special ceremonies There was deep forest all around and no houses, roads or fences White people began to move west from the eastern part of America to live in Wisconsin and other western states The pioneers who came to this area liked the rich soil, the vast marshes, the trickling streams and the fresh water springs One fall day in 1840, two men – Thomas Mackie and Joseph Goetschius – walked 10 miles through soggy mud following a trail from Fox Lake They chopped down trees and squared logs to build a new home They then returned to Fox Lake, not realizing that they would come to be remembered as the founders of Beaver Dam Mackie and Goetschius returned the next spring and built a home next to a stream The stream flowed south until it joined with the Beaver Dam River, which was only a thin waterway running through a marsh Beavers built their dams and flourished along the stream – giving the city its name They built a small rough shack for Mr Goetschius and a larger log cabin for Mr Mackie A short time later Mr Jacob Brower and his son George brought their families to live in cabins where Front Street is now located Spring Street, which followed the western side of the stream, was so named because of the spring at the head of the stream The stream followed a course from behind the current post office to where the Hotel Rogers now stands, and then joined the Beaver Dam River The next settler was Abraham Ackerman He built a large cabin called the “Block House” and later built a fancy home with many windows that is still standing today He was a very successful businessman and later gave some of his land for two schools to be built – Wayland Academy and a public school where city hall now stands As more people settled nicer homes were wanted This required lumber mills to cut logs into planks In 1843 David Drake began to build a dam near what is now Madison Street, reportedly using an old beaver dam as part of the structure It was about 50 feet wide and three to four feet high Before he was finished, however, he sold the property to the Rev Moses Ordway, who was not only a popular Presbyterian minister, but also a smart businessman He and the members of his congregation built their own church in five days Ordway also helped construct many other buildings such as mills, churches, factories, stores, houses, shops and taverns Mr Ordway and Mr Brower also planned and built all the settlement’s main roads and bridges Ordway completed the dam he had purchased from Mr Drake It was made of logs and then covered with earth and gravel By the end of June 1843 they had they were able to raise the water level high enough to run over the dam Shortly after a saw mill, a flour mill and a machine shop were built to make use of the water power they had harnessed Other industries soon developed, including another flour mill, a barrel-making (cooper’s) shop, a brick making operation and mills to make cotton and wool threads and fabrics By 1846 there were 120 people in Beaver Dam The first post office was in John Manahan’s General Store There was a blacksmith shop where Kirsh Foundry now stands, a cabinetmaker’s shop, a tailor’s shop and several more blacksmith shops on Madison Street Brewing and distilling were also popular enterprises, and were promoted by several manufacturers and distributors The first hotel was the Clark House on the corner of Front and Center streets (now gone) Travelers paid 75 cents to $1.50 per day and meals were 25 cents Professionals in the city included “Judge” Hosmer, who served as a justice of the peace Attorney Charles Bristol later died mining in the California Gold Rush Attorney Mr Sloan was as tall as Abraham Lincoln and proved it by standing back-to-back with him He also supported the Underground Railroad and was once threatened by an angry mob of local people who didn’t understand the evils of slavery Dr Ames was the community’s first doctor and Dr Ezra Hoyt opened the first drug store and a bulk linseed oil mill As the surrounding area developed Beaver Dam became a center for wheat distribution, metal casting, and the production of shoes and hosiery The Phenix Cheese Company would eventually become a major Kraft plant, and one of the major production centers for its famous Philadelphia Cream Cheese (The modern Midwest Cream Cheese Festival in Beaver Dam builds on that legacy) As the largest city in Dodge County it boasted a vibrant downtown business community and was renowned for band concerts and other entertainment It became the area’s artistic center, and several theaters provided a venue for traveling shows and vaudeville acts Both private and public education flourished, and model schools were built to house the teachers and students who would grow to help the community thrive Armory K provided training for soldiers who fought in several wars Downtown reflected the vibrancy of the community, and many residents still remember when the area was a buzzing and vibrant place to be As businesses eventually began to move the city’s north side in the 1980s, however, downtown began to suffer A nationwide trend toward suburban living effectively cleared the downtown business district, making way for start-up shops and other enterprises where low rents were needed As the trend of urban sprawl reverses, Downtown Beaver Dam is poised to capitalize on its many assets, and to renew the promise of its early years, capitalizing on the water that made the city great and will make it great once more Design Review Process Anyone contemplating work on the exterior of a historic landmark or any property in the Downtown Redevelopment District should contact the Landmark Commission and Inspection Services Department as early in the planning as possible Inspection Services will identify which work will require approval from the Landmark Commission and which may be approved by inspection services Approval is granted via a Certificate of Appropriateness The Landmark Commission reviews all projects as found in Column of the General Matrix of Projects, Appendix A, including color changes, door and window replacement, and awning replacement, are reviewed and approved by the Landmark Commission The Landmark Commission shall meet monthly or as deemed necessary All applications and accompanying materials must be submitted to the Inspection Services Department at least days prior to the meeting If an applicant has presented a properly executed and complete application for Certificate of Appropriateness to the Landmark Commission, and after three consecutive meetings the parties fail to come to agreement on the improvements, the applicant has the right to appeal the decision to the City of Beaver Dam Plan Commission The City of Beaver Dam Plan Commission will have the authority to issue the Certificate of Appropriateness Certificate of Appropriateness applications and submittal requirements may be obtained from Inspection Services Department The Landmark Commission welcomes and encourages pre-application reviews in which an applicant provides photographs and preliminary design concepts and obtains preliminary feedback and suggestions from the Commission Designated Landmarks Designated landmarks are those structures which are listed on the National Register of Historic Places or which have been designated as landmarks by the Landmark Commission The Landmark Commission may establish a process for designating Local Landmarks based on its own criteria Landmarks so designated will receive final approval of such designation through the Plan Commission, followed by the Beaver Dam Common Council Landmark designation recognizes a building’s significance as a stand-alone structure, with less regard to the historic context of surrounding properties Maintenance of designated landmarks is imperative, to prevent deterioration which would require replacement of historic building materials When replacement does become necessary, every effort should be made to duplicate the original materials The Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation (see Appendix C) must be met before a Certificate of Appropriateness can be approved for a change to a designated landmark For More Information The City’s Landmark Commission is charged with reviewing all projects which affect the exterior of structures in the Beaver Dam Downtown Redevelopment District The Commission, consisting of seven members appointed by the mayor, operates in conjunction with Inspection Services at City Hall, 205 S Lincoln Ave., phone (920) 887-4600, extension 340 Project applications, applications for landmark status, and information about Landmark Commission meetings can be obtained from Inspection Services The Dodge County Historical Society has a number of books and pamphlets which may be helpful The society, and the Beaver Dam Community Library also have a good local history collection which includes census records, atlases, city directories, and newspapers There are many preservation resources on the internet including: www.traditional-building.com www2.cr.nps.gov www.cr.nps.gov/nr www.nationaltrust.org www.mainst.org www.oldhouse.com www.preservenet.cornell.edu www.landmarks.org Storefront Commercial Buildings Commercial buildings in the Redevelopment District reflect the variety of styles that have been popular over the decades Typically, the upper stories of buildings have seen fewer alterations, though several underwent major changes in window styles and cornices shortly after the turn of the century Most commercial buildings in Beaver Dam were never highly ornate in their detail Storefronts From street level, the storefront is the architectural focal point of the building The various elements of the storefront served various utilitarian functions Large glass storefronts were important to shopkeepers located in the Beaver Dam Downtown Redevelopment District The larger the window, the more daylight could light the store, which was especially important before electric lighting was available Also, the larger the window, the more wares a shopkeeper could display to attract potential customers Between the 1830s and 1860s, 4’x6’ sheets of glass could be produced by a technique known as cylinder production (Prior to that glass had to be hand blown.) Along with larger panes came cast iron sashes that replaced wood sashes Plate glass development brought a dramatic change in storefront design Ornate, Victorian storefronts replaced simple post and lintel design The plate glass display windows that slanted inward toward recessed doorways were considered essential Specialized transom glass, which redirected daylight into buildings, was part of the storefront design into the 1920s As these became passé, most were covered over with signboards, new faỗade materials, or paint Over the years, streets and sidewalks in Downtown Beaver Dam have been raised, resulting in changes in storefront entrances Where a customer may have had to step up a couple stairs to enter a building, a handicapped accessible slope may now exist General Requirements Continuous storefronts should be located downtown, especially along Front Street, Park Avenue, Spring Street and Center Street; as well as nearby street where historically appropriate The following design guidelines shall apply to all storefronts in the Downtown Redevelopment District Continuous storefronts are strongly encouraged even where offices and restaurants occupy the first floor spaces Whenever possible, existing historic storefronts should be refurbished or restored Alterations may be retained if they are well designed and constructed When a new storefront is required, it should be constructed of materials similar to those of historic storefronts (i.e metal or wood frames and glass) with proportions, heights, and profiles that are appropriate to prevailing existing storefronts The storefront should be designed to fit inside the original framed opening and not extend beyond it To emphasize this feeling of containment, a storefront might be set back slightly (6 to 12 inches) from the original building face, or the entrance area may be further recessed also increasing the window display area and providing a semi-protected vestibule The approach to replacement of historic doors and windows should be prioritized as follows: 1) repair of historic materials; 2) replacement with same type of materials, 3) and as a last resort, replacement with similar or like materials 10 should be allowed in the window or door material Original historic portion will always be addressed by #1 New additions to contributing (or higher rated) buildings Windows and doors should match material, detailing and styling of existing windows and doors if on a prominent faỗade, but allowing flexibility of materials if addition is not prominent or readily visible from the street Original historic portion will always be addressed by #1 New additions to non-contributing buildings Windows and doors should match material, detailing and styling of existing windows and doors if on a prominent faỗade, but allowing for flexibility of materials if addition is not prominent or readily visible from the street New commercial or residential construction Flexibility should be allowed in material, however, styling, detailing, spacing and proportions should be appropriate to the suggested architecture or styling of the new structure Interior snapin or false, between-pane grids are not appropriate Window or Door Significance Not all windows or doors are equally significant Factors determining significance include:  Age of window or door  Design of window or door  Physical integrity  Street facing faỗade Architectural or historical significance Windows or doors should be considered significant if they: Are original or historic Reflect the original design intent for the building Reflect a period or regional styles or building practices Reflect changes to the building resulting from major periods or events Are examples of exceptional craftsmanship or design Window and Door Facts     Windows and doors convey building character They are made of irreplaceable materials All windows and doors need periodic maintenance Renovation of windows and doors is realistic and affordable Storm Windows The use of exterior storm windows should be investigated whenever feasible because they are: Thermally efficient Cost-effective 36 Reversible Allow the retention of original windows Interior storm windows are available and work best in some situations Storm windows, in combination with historic windows, can provide better energy performance than most modern windows, which utilize insulating glass Wood storm windows are preferred as wood has a better insulating value that metal However, aluminum clad storm windows may be allowed provided they not cover the trim Storms windows can also provide significant protection from the weather to your historic windows If old or historic storm windows exist, consider continuing to use them Storm windows can also be placed on the inside of a window Weather-stripping is the single most cost-effective way to improve the energy performance of your windows Energy conservation is no excuse for the wholesale destruction of historic windows which can be made thermally efficient by historically and aesthetically acceptable means What is the Condition of Your Window or Door? When evaluating the physical condition of windows or doors, look at the following: Window or door location Condition of paint Condition of window frame and sill or door frame and threshold Condition of sash (rails, stiles and muntins) or door trim Glazing problems Hardware Overall condition (excellent, good, fair, poor, etc.) Moisture is the primary contributing factor in wooden window or door decay Failure of the paint should not be mistakenly interpreted as a sign that the wood is in poor condition and hence, irreparable Wood is frequently in sound condition beneath unsightly paint Window or Door Repair Routine maintenance needed to upgrade a window or door to “like new” condition normally includes the following: Some degree of interior and exterior paint removal Removal and repair of sash (including reglazing and replacement of sash cords and chains, where necessary) Repairs to the frame Weather-stripping of jambs liners and reinstallation of sash Repainting Window or Door Replacement Replacement windows or doors should match historic windows or doors in:  Style and operation 37      Dimensions Materials True-divided lite Clad windows may be acceptable on secondary or tertiary facades Avoid bronze anodized aluminum Look at the following when replacing windows or doors: Pattern and size of the openings Proportions of the sash and frame Configuration of the windowpanes Muntin profile Type of wood Paint color Characteristics of the glass Other details (arched hoods, decorative elements, etc.) 38 Appendix A: Summary of Required Certificate of Appropriateness Review and Approval General Matrix of Projects requiring building permits or a Certificate of Appropriateness Building Permits and Applications for Certificates of Appropriateness are available in the Inspection Services Department at City Hall with Office hours of Monday—Friday, 9:00 a.m to 4:30 p.m This matrix is being provided as a general overview Please contact Building Services for specific permit or certificate requirements A Certificate of Appropriateness is only required (1) when a project is to be performed on a property located in the Redevelopment District (2) on all properties other than 1-2 family residential owner occupied dwellings and (3) if required in the following grid It is requested not required that 1-2 unit residential properties located in the Redevelopment District refer to the Design Review Guidelines Adherence to the guidelines albeit optional on 1-2 unit residential dwellings will assist with the Downtown Redevelopment District’s fluidity of design as well as to preserve and enhance the rich, architectural history of Beaver Dam Type of Project/Work Awnings and Canopies Construction of New Building or Building Addition Requirements for application to Inspection Services for Building Permit Yes Requirements for application to Landmark Commission for Certificate of Appropriateness Yes, for all awning additions or removals and if there is a significant change in color or material Yes Yes on all projects visible from public right of way 39 Cornices No Decks Yes Demolition Doors Yes Yes when replacement of a door has a larger opening size (both interior and exterior) Yes Dumpster Enclosure Fencing and Retaining Walls Gutters Yes No Handicapped Accessibility Yes Interior Alterations Yes Landscape, Sidewalks No unless specified as a large development Yes No Lighting Masonry Cleaning, Tuckpointing or Sealing Ordinary Maintenance Painting No No Parking Lots Roofing Yes Yes on all projects other than residential Rooftop Mechanicals Yes Shutters Siding Signs Skylights No No Yes Yes Stairs—exterior Yes Windows Yes only with an increase in size 40 Yes with any alteration to existing cornice design, new cornices Yes on all projects visible from public right of way Yes Yes on all exterior doors Yes on all projects visible from public right of way Yes on all projects visible from public right of way Yes, can be approved by chairperson or co-chair Yes on all exterior projects visible from public right of way No Yes on all new sidewalks and any significant landscaping projects Yes exterior only Yes, can be approved by chairperson or co-chair No Yes, can be approved by chairperson or co-chair if on approved color chart Yes Yes, if alterations in roof design are proposed or if changes in materials or color are requested Yes, if visible from public right of way; can be approved by chairperson or co-chair Yes Yes Yes Yes, if visible from public right of way, can be approved by chairperson or co-chair Yes, if visible from public right of way Yes on all repairs, replacements and new windows Appendix B: Design Review Definitions Adaptive Reuse—is a process that adapts old buildings for new uses while retaining their significant historic features Alteration—Any act or process which changes one or more of the exterior architectural features of a structure, including, but not limited to, the erection, construction, reconstruction of any improvement as defined herein Architectural Significance—The distinctive characteristics of a type, period, style, or method of construction or use of indigenous construction, or representing the work of an important builder, designer, architect, or craftsman who has contributed to the development of the community, McHenry County, State of Illinois or the Nation Awning—A framework covered with fabric projecting from the faỗade of a building located on a storefront or individual window openings Baluster—An upright member supporting railing or banister Balustrade—A railing assembly composed of a handrail which is supported by baluster Certified Local Government (CLG)—Program established by the National Historic Preservation Act Amendments of 1980 that gives municipalities and counties the opportunity to participate as partners in state and federal preservation acitivities and incentive programs Woodstock is a Certified Local Government Construction—The act of adding an addition to a structure or the erection of a new principal and/or accessory structure on a lot or property Bargeboard—A wide ornamental fascia board from the eaves or in a gable Base—Lowest part of a structure Belt Course—A continuous horizontal band on an exterior wall Also called a string course Belvedere—Small room-like structure built at the highest point on a building Bevel Siding—A traditional horizontal wooden siding that tapers to a thin edge and is lapped over the board below it Also called lap siding, clapboard siding Brackets—Supporting members of wood, stone or metal often used for both decorative and structural purposes and generally found under projecting features such as eaves or cornices Bulkhead—The wood or metal panel located beneath the display window in a typical storefront Capital—The head or topmost part of a round column or rectangular pilaster Carrara Glass—A trade name for the structural pigmented glass popular in the 1920’s and 1930’s Carrara glass was the name that Penn-American Glass Company selected for their white structural glass Casement—A window that is hinged on one side and swings open like a door Clapboard Siding—Horizontal overlapping wood or weatherboard siding Coping—The capping or top course of a wall, usually intended to protect the wall below it from weather Corbeling—A series of stepped or overlapping pieces of brick or stone, often forming a support Corner Boards—Vertical trim boards installed at the outside and inside corners of a wall covered with wooden siding Cornice—Generally refers to a horizontal, projecting moulding that crowns the top of a wall Also, a projecting molding that crowns the top of a storefront or faỗade 41 Cresting—Metal ornament used to trim the ridge of a roof Dentil Blocks, Dentils—Ornamental moulding composed of a series of evenly spaced small blocks usually placed under a cornice or overhang Dormer—Windowed projection from a roof Double-Hung Window—The most common type of window in older buildings Composed of two windows, each called a sash, that slide up and down Eaves—The part of a roof that projects beyond the side walls of building Entablature—Horizontal cross members, architrave, frieze and cornice, supported by a column Eye Window—Round window located within a gable or pediment faỗade FaỗadeThe front face of a building Fascia Board—A finish board attached to the projecting ends of the roof rafters Fenestration—The arrangement of windows in a wall Finial—A carved, turned, or sawn ornament made of wood, metal or stone that crowns a roof, gatepost or some other peak Fishscale Shingles—Wood or terra cotta shingles with rounded butts Flashing—Strips of metal or rubber-like material installed on roof areas vulnerable to water leakage such as in valleys or around chimneys Also used at the top of window and door openings Frieze—Part of the entablature or similar decorative band or feature Gable—The triangular upper portion of a wall beneath a peaked roof Gable Ornament—Ornamental trim beneath the peak of a gable Gable Roof—A roof that has a ridge at the center and slopes in two directions Gambrel Roof—Roof with two sloping planes of differing pitches on either side of a ridge, the lower place being the steeper one Glazing—The transparent or semi-transparent glass in a window Glue Chip Glass—Opaque glass that has the appearance of frozen ice crystals Often used in doors and transoms Hip Roof—A roof with slopes on all four sides meeting at a central point or ridge Hood Mould—A projecting moulding made of wood, brick , or stone above an arch, door, or window Jamb—The top and side members of door and window frames Keystone—The topmost or center brick or stone in an arch Lintel—A horizontal beam bridging a window or door opening to carry the weight of the wall above the opening Meeting Rail—The horizontal, overlapping rail in a double-hung window unit Mineral Fiber—formerly known as cement asbestos It is roof and siding material made from Portland cement, water, and asbestos or other mineral fiber which is molded under intense pressure to make thin, slate like shingles or sheets Mullion—A vertical bar which divides a window into sections that may be further subdivided into panes Muntin—The strips that separate glass panes in a sash Also called glazing bars Newel Post—Main upright member that support the handrails of a staircase Oculus—Small round or oval window Ordinary Maintenance—That which does not alter the exterior features of a historic site or historic resource within a historic preservation district Exterior features include the architectural style, design, 42 and general arrangement of the exterior: the nature, and texture of building materials; and the type and style of all windows, doors, light fixtures, signs, and similar items found on, or related to, the exterior of a historic site or historic resource within a historic preservation district Ordinary maintenance is that which will have no material effect on the historical, architectural, cultural, or archaeological value of the historic site or resource within a historic preservation district Oriel Window—Bay window projecting from an upper story supported upon corbels or brackets Parapet Wall—The portion of a wall that extends above the roof line Parting Strip—The vertical piece of wood that separates the upper and lower sash of a double window Patterned Glass—A catch-all term used to describe all purpose glass that features an obscured surface to admit light without permitting vision through it Pediment—The triangular face of a roof gable, especially on a classical style building or any similar form above a door, window, or on a porch roof Pedestal—Support for a column, statue, etc Pent Roof—A roof with only a single sloping plane, sometimes a small ornamental roof found projecting from a wall or parapet Pier—An upright structure of masonry that serves as support Pilaster—A square or rectangular representation of a column that projects from a wall surface Pitch, Roof—Angle of the roof expressed in inches of rise per foot, or degrees Plate Glass—A premium quality clear glass made by rolling sheets of molten glass that are finely polished to remove all blemishes and distortion Portal—An imposing entrance Portico—Covered colonnade forming an entrance to a building Prism Glass—Glass that has a smooth outer surface and an inner, molded surface composed of many tiny, faceted prisms It can refocus light to areas where it is needed on the interior Quoin (Coign)—Cornerstones or brickwork resembling cornerstones expressed at corners of masonry walls Rafter—Usually a sloping member that support the roof sheathing and roofing materials Rehabilitation—Renewing old buildings for modern living Repointing—Is the process of removing deteriorated mortar from the joints of a masonry wall to a depth approximately two and a half times the width of a joint and replacing it with new mortar Restoration—The rejuvenation and/or restoration of historic architectural features Rhythm(s)—Describes the patterns apparent in a structures faỗade Roundhead WindowA window with a semicircular top Rubble Masonry—Walls made with rough, uncut stones Sash—A frame designed to hold the glass in a window Segmental Arch Window—A window with a shell curved arch formed by the segment of a circle Shed Roof—A roof type composed of a single sloping plane Sign Board/Fascia—A horizontal panel either of wood or an inset in a brick wall located immediately below the cornice It is usually an ideal location to place a sign Sill—The bottom member of a window frame Soffit—the underside of an assembly such as a roof overhang, staircase, arch, or box beam Spandrel—The triangular space between the curve of an arch and an enclosing right angle Also 43 commonly used to describe a panel below a window StorefrontThe first story of a faỗade of a commercial building, usually having display windows Threshold—The bottom member of a door frame Transom—Small window, sometimes moveable, located over a door or another window Transom Window—A small horizontal window located above a door or display window Tuckpointing—Refilling deteriorated mortar joints with fresh mortar Turret—A small tower at the corner of a building that usually extends above the eaves line Vitrolite—The trade name Libby-Owens-Ford used for the structural glass which was popular in the 1920s and 1930s Water Table—A projecting molding or angled strip located at the bottom of a wall that is designed to divert run-off water away from the wall or masonry foundation below it Window Cap—Decorative element that trims the top of a window surround Window Hood—An exterior projecting molding on the top of a window, located in the upper faỗade WytheOne unit thickness of a masonry wall 44 Appendix C: Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation REHABILITATION IS DEFINED AS the act or process of making possible a compatible use for a property through repair, alterations, and additions while preserving those portions or features which convey its historical, cultural, or architectural values A property will be used as it was historically or be given a new use that requires minimal change to its distinctive materials, features, spaces, and spatial relationships The historic character of a property will be retained and preserved The removal of distinctive materials or alteration of features, spaces, and spatial relationships that characterize a property will be avoided Each property will be recognized as a physical record of its time, place, and use Changes that create a false sense of historical development, such as adding conjectural features or elements from other historic properties, will not be undertaken Changes to a property that have acquired historic significance in their own right will be retained and preserved Distinctive materials, features, finishes, and construction techniques or examples of craftsmanship that characterize a property will be preserved Deteriorated historic features will be repaired rather than replaced Where the severity of deterioration requires replacement of a distinctive feature, the new feature will match the old in design, color, texture, and, where possible, materials Replacement of missing features will be substantiated by documentary and physical evidence Chemical or physical treatments, if appropriate, will be undertaken using the gentlest means possible Treatments that cause damage to historic materials will not be used Archeological resources will be protected and preserved in place If such resources must be disturbed, mitigation measures will be undertaken New additions, exterior alterations, or related new construction will not destroy historic materials, features, and spatial relationships that characterize the property The new work will be differentiated from the old and will be compatible with the historic materials, features, size, scale and proportion, and massing to protect the integrity of the property and its environment 10 New additions and adjacent or related new construction will be undertaken in a such a manner that, if removed in the future, the essential form and integrity of the historic property and its environment would be unimpaired REHABILITATION AS A TREATMENT When repair and replacement of deteriorated features are necessary; when alterations or additions to the property are planned for a new or continued use; and when its depiction at a particular period of time is not appropriate, Rehabilitation may be considered as a treatment 45 Appendix D: Application for Certificate of Appropriateness City of Beaver Dam – Downtown Redevelopment District Application for Certificate of Appropriateness Address of property APPLICANT INFORMATION Applicant’s Name: _ Applicant’s Address: Daytime Telephone Number: ( ) _Email address: Relationship to Property Owner _ (ie owner, lessee, architect, contractor, attorney) BUILDING OWNER INFORMATION (If different than applicant) Property Owner’s Name: Property Owner’s Address: Daytime Telephone Number: ( ) _Email Address: PROPERTY INFORMATION Year Built: _ Commercial/Residential/Municipal/Industrial (circle one) Original Name of Structure (if known): _ Original Use of Structure (if known): _ Common Name of Current Business: Current Use(s): TYPE OF WORK Check all that apply EXTERIOR ALTERATIONS Storefront Remodel Windows Doors Siding Roof Porch/Railings Awning Fence/Gate Lighting Painting Stairs Gutters Landscape Masonry Signage Other _ NEW CONSTRUCTION/DEMOLITION/RELOCATION: New Structure Addition to Existing Structure Demolition Relocation of Existing Structure SCOPE OF WORK: DESCRIPTION OF WORK: Please describe in detail the work to be done The description should include information about the current state of the property, historic features, materials, methods, design, measurement, project phasing, reason for work and expected completion date Demolition requests must include the proposed reuse of the site Relocation requests 46 must include information about the new site Additional pages may be attached COST OF WORK: The Landmark Commission strongly recommends that applicants obtain a detailed cost estimate or estimates before you proceed with your project Have you obtained a general contractors cost estimate for the work items and products described above? If so, please provide a copy If not, please provide your best detailed estimate ALL APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE: Color or digital photographs of the existing structure and site If the project includes any new construction or reconstruction, also include: Sketches and/or architectural/designer plans and elevation drawings Proposed materials and colors Manufacturer’s photographs, illustrations, cut sheets and/or specifications (including warranty information, if applicable.) Site plan, with dimensions, if applicable If material changes are proposed, also include: Sketches and/or architectural/designer plans and elevation drawings indicating location of changes Samples of new materials ie Awning fabric, sign material, stone faỗade etc Proposed colors Manufacturer’s photographs, illustrations and/or specifications (including warranty information, if applicable) If a relocation project, also include: Photographs and description of new site Site plan of new location Accompanying the completed Application for Certificate of Appropriateness shall be the COA Permit fee as per the guideline to follow: Check or cash shall be made payable to City of Beaver Dam The COA permit fee is based on the cost estimate to complete the project as the costs only pertain to Design Review Guideline improvements The COA permit fee is independent of any permit fees payable to the Inspection Department $0- $3,000 = $20 permit fee $3001-$6,000= $40 permit fee $10,001-$50,000= $100 permit fee Over $50,000= $6,001-$10,000= $60 permit fee $500 permit fee Applicant Signature Date _ Applicant acknowledges that the proposed project must comply with the Beaver Dam City Codes, including, but not limited to the Design Review Guidelines, and the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation Applicant also acknowledges that if granted, the Certificate of Appropriateness is only for the project and materials as approved, and that applicant will contact their assigned representative from the Landmark Commission prior to making changes that deviate in any way from the approved Certificate of Appropriateness _ FOR INTERNAL USE Applicant has received a copy of the Design Review Guidelines _ initial 47 Permit Fee Received: Date: Amount $ By Applicant has been advised of contacting a tax attorney or CPA regarding : 20% Federal Tax Credit Date Application Received COA Meeting Date (1) _ COA Meeting Date (2) _ COA Meeting Date (3) _ Date COA Issued _ Landmark Commission Board Member Assigned to Follow up: COA Compliance and Completion Date: _ By: _ File Date at Inspection Services Department: By: Appendix E: Historic Preservation Resources Beaver Dam Landmark Commission c/o Inspection Services City of Beaver Dam 205 S Lincoln Ave Beaver Dam, WI 53916 (920) 887-4600, extension 340 www.cityofbeaverdam.com Meets monthly Wisconsin Historical Society (preservation and public history office) 816 State St Madison, WI 53706 (608) 264-5493 www.wisconsinhistory.org National Trust for Historic Preservation 1785 Massachusetts Ave., N.W Washington, D.C 20036 (202) 588-6000 www.nationaltrust.org Resources for Windows and Doors       Fixing Double Hung Windows, Old House Journal (no 12, 1979): 135 Preservation Brief #3: Conserving Energy in Historic Buildings, Baird M Smith, Washington, D.C., Technical Preservation Services, U.S Dept of the Interior, 1978 Preservation Brief #9: The Repair of Historic Wooden Windows, John H Myers, Washington, D.C., Technical Preservation Services, U.S Dept of the Interior, 1981 Preservation Brief #10: Paint Removal from Historic Woodwork, David W Look, Washington, D.C., Technical Preservation Services, U.S Dept of the Interior, 1982 Preservation Brief #13: The Repair and Thermal Upgrading of Historic Steel Windows, Sharon C Park, Washington, D.C., Technical Preservation Services, U.S Dept of the Interior, 1981 See the following web page to view the Preservation Briefs: http://www2.cr.nps.gov/tps/briefs/presbhom.htm 48  Epoxies for Wood Repairs in Historic Buildings, Morgan Phillips and Judith Selwyn, Washington, D.C., Technical Preservation Services, U.S Dept of the Interior, (Government Printing Office, Stock No 024-016-00095-1), 1978  Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation & Illustrated Guidelines for Rehabilitating Historic Buildings, U.S Dept of the Interior, National Park Service, 1983  NPS Guidelines for Rehabilitating Historic Buildings: http://www.gsa.gov/web/p/hptp.nsf/Guidelines+Rehabilitating+Historic+Buildings/OpenView  Sealing Leaky Windows, Old House Journal (no 1, 1973):  Residential Windows: A Guide to New Technologies and Energy Performance, John Carmody, Lisa Heschong and Stephen Selkowitz, New York, W.W Norton & Company, 1996  Caring for Your Historic House, Heritage Preservation and National Park Service, New York: Harry N Abrams, Inc., 1998  A Field Guide to American Houses, Virginia McAlester and Lee McAlester, New York: Alfred A Knopf, 1997  The Window Handbook: Successful Strategies for Rehabilitating Windows in Historic Buildings, (16 different NPS Tech Notes on Windows.)  The Window Workbook for Historic Buildings (Companion to the Handbook, contains technical papers and listings for windows and restoration products.)  See the following web page to view the Preservation Tech Notes: http://www.gsa.gov/web/p/hptp.nsf/NPS+Preservation+Tech+Notes?OpenView  Repairing Old and Historic Windows: A Manual for Architects and Homeowners, Washington, D.C., The Preservation Press, 1992  Save Your Wood Windows, John Leeke; see Historic Homeworks website for ordering information: http://www.historichomeworks.com/hhw/reports/reports.htm#Save%20Your %20Wood%20Windows  Creating Windows of Energy-Saving Opportunity, Home Energy Magazine, Sept/Oct 1997 (article can be viewed at: http://www.homeenergy.org/archive/hem.dis.anl.gov/eehem/97/970908.html  Federal Historic Preservation Tax Credits: http://www2.cr.nps.gov/tps/fax/tax_t.htm National Trust for Historic Preservation: http://www.nationaltrust.org Appendix F: Approved Color Palettes EXTERIOR PRESERVATION PALETTE Achieve a coordinated period look for the exterior of your building with these historically accurate paint color palettes for exterior walls, trim and accents Additional paint colors are allowed on exception basis upon review by the Landmark Commission 49 Classical/Colonial http://www.sherwin-williams.com/pdf/color_themes/ext_classic.pdf Capturing the spirit of a new nation, this truly American style blends neoclassic and romantic styles Arts & Crafts http://www.sherwin-williams.com/pdf/color_themes/ext_arts.pdf Deep, rich colors evoke the unique style of the 1900s California bungalows and Prairie School villas Victorian http://www.sherwin-williams.com/pdf/color_themes/ext_victorian.pdf This Gothic Revival look has natural hues contrasted with vivid accent colors 50 ... the community Purpose of Design Review Guidelines The following design guidelines are intended to guide design decisions in the City of Beaver Dam Downtown Redevelopment District and to provide... in the Downtown Redevelopment District The following standards are intended to clarify the standards in the Design Review Guidelines for Properties in the City of Beaver Dam Redevelopment District. .. Public and institutional buildings in the Downtown Redevelopment District include the former Beaver Dam High School (now Beaver Dam Middle School), Beaver Dam Area Community Theatre (originally