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14 - Adoption of the 2009 Design Standards for Historic DistrictsItem No. 14 TO: Mayor & Council FROM: John Godwin, City Manager SUBJECT: DESIGN GUIDELINES FOR IIISTORIC DISTRICTS DATE: April 17, 201. BACKGROUND: The Ilistoric Preservation Commission has long used the Design Standards for the Historic Districts of the City of Paris, Texas, written in 2009, to guide its work with local property owners and historic structures. However, the guidelines have never been adopted by the city council as part of our preservation ordinance. As a result, we asked the commission to review the guidelines and develop any modifications they believe appropriate, then report back to the council. The con-imission created a review committee, which included Randy Hider, Matt Coyle, and Glee Emmite. The committee met on February 9 and prepared a list of clarifications it recommended should be addended to the standards. The commission as a whole discussed these recommendations in February and again in March, and at its April meeting voted to adopt the design standards as amended. STATUS OF ISSUE: Three specific challenges were addressed: fencing, painting, and windows. The commission recommends as follows: 1. Fencim,,. The basic standards prohibit fencing in the historic district, but the commission recommends changing to allow vertical steel tubing that has been powder coated. 2. Painting. Though removal is stilt preferred, paint may be allowed on brick that has already been painted. However., painting unpainted brick remains disallowed. 3. Windows. The commission encourages the repair of original windows as the first option. However, if a replacement window is needed, acceptable materials must be powder - coated metal -clad wooden windows, fiberglass windows, or fiberglass -clad wooden. The window must match the original in profile, dimension, configuration, materials, color and finish (divided light and size will be considered). Unacceptable materials include vinyl or vinyl -clad, and anodized alUnimuni. BUDGET: NA RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the 2009 Design Standards, with changes as recommended by the Historic Preservation Commission. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS, AMENDING ORDINANCES CREATING HISTORICAL OVERLAY DISTRICTS 'TO INCORPORATE "DESIGN STANDARDS FOR THE HISTORIC DISTRICTS OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS" AND ADDITIONS AND AMENDMENTS THERETO, PROVIDING A PENALTY CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATV WHEREAS, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 2002-033, the "Paris Historic Preservation Ordinance," on June, 17, 2002 declaring that the protection, preservation, and enhancement of districts and landmarks of architectural, archaeological, cultural, and historic importance is a matter of public policy; and WHEREAS, said Paris Historic Preservation Ordinance was codified as Chapter 7, Article V1, "Historic Preservation," of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Paris; WHEREAS, in furtherance of the goals set forth in the Paris Historic Preservation Ordinance, the City Council did thereafter approve the creation of seventeen (17), Historic Overlay Districts by ordinance; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Sec. 7-155 of the Code of Ordinances, each creating ordinance contained design guidelines and other appropriate regulations concerning the exterior and site development or redevelopment of buildings in each Historic Overlay District as those standards existed at the time of passage; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Sec. '7-153[e) of the Code of Ordinances, the City Council has vested in the Historic Preservation Commission the authority to, among other things, approve or disapprove certificates of appropriateness fo'r renovations or construction in the Historic Overlay Districts and to prepare and promote design guidelines for landmarks and districts; and WHEREAS, on the Historic Preservation Commission adopted "Design Standards for the Historic Districts of the City of Paris, 'Texas" (hereinafter, the "Design Standards") in 2009;and WHEREAS, on April 11, 2018, the Historic Preservation Commission approved certain amendments and clarifications to the Design Standards with respect to windows, bricks, and fencing; AOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY PARIS,TEXAS: Section 1. That Section 4 of each of Ordinance No. 2003-023 (Downtown Historical Overlay District,, otherwise known as HD-1); Ordinance No. 2003-045 (The Paris Santa Fe -Frisco Depo Property, otherwise known as HD -3); Ordinance No. 2004-021 (HD -2, Church Street); Ordinance No. 2004-022 (HD -4,714 Graham Street); Ordinance No. 2004-023 (HD -5, 623 6th Street SE); Ordinance No. 2004-024 (HD -6, 1.970 Clarksville St.); Ordinance No. 2004-025 (HD -7, 429 Graham Street; 410, 428, and 440 W. Kaufman Street); Ordinance No. 2004-026 (HD -8, 3'57 W. Kaufman Street); Ordinance No. 2004-031 (HD -9, 625 Washington Street)i; Ordinance No. 2004-032 (HD -10, 1.033 Bonham Street); Ordinance No. 2004-033 (HD -11, 744 3rd Street NW); Ordinance No. 2004-034 (HD -12, 2006 Bonham St.); Ordinance No. 2004-0154 (HD -13, also known as Downtown Historic Overlay District No. 2, 561 Clarksville Street); Ordinance No. 20015-,0164 (HD -14,546 Pine Bluff Street),; Ordinance No. 2007-025 (HD -1.5, 418 W. Washington St.); Ordinance No. 2012-031 (726 W. Sherman St., otherwise known as HD -16); and Ordinance No. 2014-016 (60 Sycamore St., otherwise known as HD, -17) is hereby amended to read as follows in its entirety: "Section 4,. That the City's Historic Preservation Ordinance, Article VII, Chapter 7, City of Paris Code of Ordinances as may be from time to time hereinafter amended; the City's Design Standards for Historic Districts in the City of Paris as amended and as may be from time to time hereinafter amended; and the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for the, Treatment of Historic Properties as may be from time to time hereinafter amended, are incorporated herein by reference and shall apply to the property encompassing the Historic Overlay District created by this ordinance. A copy of the City's Design Standards for Historic Districts as amended through June 11, 2018 is attached hereto as Exhibit A and is incorporated by reference as if fully set forth herein." Section 2. Penalty Clause. That any person violating any provision of this ordinance shall be guilty of a Misdemeanor, and upon conviction, shall be subject to a fine in accordance with provisions of Sec, 1-6 of Chapter One of the City of Paris Code of Ordinances, and each and every day's continuance of any violation of the above enumerated sections shall constitute and be deemed a separate offense. Section 3. Savings Clause. This ordinance shall be cumulative of all provisions of ordinances and of the Code of'Ordinances of the City of Paris, Texas, as amended, except where the, provisions of this ordinance are in direct conflict with the provisions of such ordinances and such Code, in which event the conflicting provisions of such ordinances and such Code are hereby repealed. Section 4. Severability. That the sections, paragraphs, sentences, phrases, clauses and words of this ordinance are severable, and if any section, paragraph, sentence, phrase, clause or word in this ordinance or application thereof to any person, firm or corporation, or to any circumstance is held invalid or unconstitutional by a Court of competent jurisdiction, such holding shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this ordinance, and the City Council hereby declares that it would have adopted such remaining portions of this ordinance despite such invalidity, which remaining portions shall remain in full force and effect, Section S. Effective Date. This ordinance shall take after passage and publication as required by law. PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS, this 11th day of June, 2,018. Steven J. Clifford, M.D., Mayor WVVMV Janice Ellis, City Clerk Stephanie H. Harris, City Attorney A value of a historic structure, whether residential or commercial, is equal' to the sum of its parts. As original materials are removed from a historic structure, it begins to lose its integrity and ultimately its historic value, Historic windows greatly contribute to a property in terms of character and craftsmanship. They were expertly designed and constructed from high-quality materials. Preserving historic windows in place keeps original', high qluality materials with: the property and out of the landfilil. The detailing of the window is frequently a key to the characteristic in identifying an architecturali style. They were designed to not only be aesthetically pleasing, but were necessary as a functioning component to the building by providing light and ventilation. The loss of original windows also has great potential to negatively impact the appearance of a historic property, Building facades lose proportionality and depth as modern replacements are introduced. Historic wood windows can certainly be maintained or restored to working order. Preservation of original architectural features, including windows, is encouraged in the City of Paris Historic Design Standards, Nevertheless, there is an abundance of replacement window products that are too often used by property owners seeking to "upgrade" their aging properties. In an age where energy reduction is at the forefront of everyone's mind, windows are often blamed as the leading culprit of heat gain/loss. The criminaiization of "drafty old windows" is nothing new; window manufacturers have long been, pointing out the faults of old windows while promoting attractive solutions (their products), New low -e, gas-filled and triple pane replacements may seem like an exciting sollutio,n for building owners coping with their monthly energy bill. In reality, heat gain/doss occurs evenly throughout the home or building, with windows only accounting for 25% of waste. Poorly insulated walls and attics are the greater culprit. Even windows in the best condition can, be, made more energy efficient. Heat gain/foss through windows occurs in Three different ways: air infiltration, heat transfer (conduction) and solar gain (rad'iation). There are a number of low cost, reversible and' historically appropriate strategies that can be used to reduce heat gain/loss. it should be noted that implementing a combination of any of these techniques can be just as effective in arresting heat gain/loss as a brand new window. Weather stripping is perhaps the cheapest and easiest solution, for improving window efficiency. Proper weather stripping drastically reduces air infiltration at meeting points in the window. This, can easily be done by any homeowner and offers a great return on investment. Storm windows can be used to, provide an additional transparent barrier between the outside and inside of a historic structure. Their installation creates an insulating air pocket which reduces heat transfer. Storm windows can be hung from the interior of a window and simply clipped or wedged into place (some even use magnets) for easy removal and clleaning, Some exterior storm windows may be appropriate provided that they have a thin frame and are used with, either a decorative screen or in a manner that does not obscure any architectural details. Shades, Shutters and Screens can all' be used to prevent solar gain during the hot summer months or seasons where windows receive direct sunlight. Some interior shades also have insulating qualities that can reduce heat transfer. There are many resources available for iinformation on window repair and replacement through the Texas Historical Commission and the National' Parks service. The City of Paris, Historic Preservation office is happy to provide guidance when it comes to historic windows or other elements of the structure, Guidelines for Restoration of historic windows: 3 • Paint, glaze, glass, missing or brok • Meeting rails not aligning; • Cords broken or hiard'ware missing,i • Sill or frame, rotted; • Partially rotted rails, and stiles whic require patching. I Meeting Rails not aligning Examples of Repairable Windows: In most cases, window repair is not only the more affordable solution upfront, but offers a much greater return, on investment than replacemient. Repairing and maintaining an old wood window may seem like a daunting task, but remember that historic windows were intended to be taken apart. If one piece fails, then only that piece may be replaced. With education on these practices, repalirs can become something that any property owner can tackle one window at a time (Although they can obtain, the services of a professional) Cords broken or missing hardware Missing glazing and paint, minor frame rot 12 Beyond Repair: - Missing components or units;. *Extreme wood rot; * Where 0% or more of a window's components must be reconstructed, a replacement may be considered; - Replacement sashes may also be constructed to fit within the original frame. Recommended stipulations for replacement: Individual sashes should be replaced where possible. Should a full window unit require replacement, inserts should • Match the original materials; • Maintain the original dimension and profile; • Feature clear glass. Reflective coatings are not recommended for repllacements; - Maintain the original appearance of window trim or sill detail, 11 M I.M. � �* Vinyl product changes the Sash components do not Window trim and sill detail Material feature traditional dimensions not consistent with original Window is not recessed Coating that are heavily tinted Meeting rails thicker than within frame or reflective original Track insert alters profile Retrofitting with different size Aluminum anodized window than, opening. I. Aluminum anodized 2. vinyl windows I Retrofitted windows. New window dimensions smaller than original openings. Uneven symmetry: meeting rails should mimic original features and symmetry of downtown building, Glass size and divisions: Historic Ni-Mclom-s vvere constructed mcith slueje pones of g)wss held together m-Ith wood pieces .10d g)azHig compo und.-Fbese wood pieces forined a grid c,,ffled a iminfin. This construction method (several small pieces ot Oass held rogether mith muntins) is cnfled a faze diva+.ed-hte. This is the best Option fol replacement becallse it gill 9"Ve the sanie appearance as the lu'storlic Window. A U rue DiodeLA e wth 1)(juNe Gazhg B, Sft'riWated [)Mded Ute C Sin,niflated Mvided I -A wth Spacer D Grfllps Between Glass D. Is not appropriate for the district Acceptable replacement windows can be approved provided they match the original in profile, dimension, configuration, materials, color and finish, (Divided light and size considered). Powdered coated aluminum clad wooden, windows Fiberglass clad wooden windows fiberglass windows For questions, please contact the City of Paris office of Historic Preservation. P u Q 0 111' S&qw CORP ST ILL. 6AWCA WOW PARl"16 9, p I Nei 5WtATU?MG------ SG & c"A SWEAT"40 PO4OTtk ANV LATO Tom CAP WhAQnFZ GAYNO "LlNr S70P STOP' PA lZ 't t rl (-I br• A HOLD PAUNTAI 11t.rIlt,441A ROWS 91001" ArVQ4 P1 =Tra AMP I AD] WL L. NZAAll NU Existing painted Brick or other masonry: If a historic brick facade has been painted, removal of the paint and restoring the original brick is recommended. Removing existing paint from the structure should use the gentlest means possible. Consult a preservation specialist for information. Removing the paint is not economically feasible and building owner wants to repaint, then the paint must be applied only the area where there is evidence of existing paint, and avoiding painting original features. A minor certificate of appropriateness for ordinary repair and maintenance is required for painting. Please consult with the City of Paris Historic Preservation Officer for a list of approved Historic Colors, Fencing in the Historic District, If originalremains repair that which is deteriorated. Chain link, plywood, vinyl, and concrete are prohibited. • Place fences along established property lines • Gates at the entrances to existing alleys will be mounted in a way not to damage adjacent historic structures. All fencing will be mounted on their own post on established property lines. Attaching fencing to historic buildings is prohibited. • Acceptable materials include heavy-duty black or white fencing vertical pipe or steel tubing fences