Wednesday, November 21, 2007
Design Review Guidelines
Copies of the Design Review Guidelines are available in PDF format from the Planning and Inspections department on the second floor of City Hall. Also contractors may obtain a CD with information on the NC Rehab Building Code, Historic Mills Bill, and case studies from Preserve NC on large scale rehabilitation projects.
Historic Districts: 15 Frequently Asked Questions, Part 10
Q. What is the procedure if I want to demolish a building on my property?
A. You must give the Historic Preservation Commission written notice of any proposed demolition. This serves to provide time for the Commission to find a way to save the building if it is significant. (If the building is not significant, the Commission may permit immediate demolition.) If, within the authorized period of delay, the Commission cannot find an alternative solution satisfactory to you, a record of the historic building and its setting is submitted to the Commission, and you may remove the structure.
A. You must give the Historic Preservation Commission written notice of any proposed demolition. This serves to provide time for the Commission to find a way to save the building if it is significant. (If the building is not significant, the Commission may permit immediate demolition.) If, within the authorized period of delay, the Commission cannot find an alternative solution satisfactory to you, a record of the historic building and its setting is submitted to the Commission, and you may remove the structure.
Highlights From the November Meeting
Plaques for the newly designated Local Historic Landmarks have arrived and will be installed on the Former City Hall and City Memorial Hospital & Nurses Home. Also the addendum sign installation for the historic districts is mostly complete. Residents should notice the signs attached to the end of the street names in the three Historic Districts.
Continued efforts to educate the public and local real estate agents is one of the top priorities of the Commission. Ideas discussed in recent meetings have been training courses for real estate agents, Historic Preservation Welcome Committees within each district, and direct mailings to property owners in historic districts and local real estate agents.
Appointment of new commission members is rapidly approaching. Recommendations for positions will be submitted by March of 2008. The Thomasville Historic Preservation Commission will be filling four seats next year. For information on Commission appointments please contact the City Clerk or Personnel department.
Continued efforts to educate the public and local real estate agents is one of the top priorities of the Commission. Ideas discussed in recent meetings have been training courses for real estate agents, Historic Preservation Welcome Committees within each district, and direct mailings to property owners in historic districts and local real estate agents.
Appointment of new commission members is rapidly approaching. Recommendations for positions will be submitted by March of 2008. The Thomasville Historic Preservation Commission will be filling four seats next year. For information on Commission appointments please contact the City Clerk or Personnel department.
Tuesday, October 23, 2007
Historic Districts: 15 Frequently Asked Questions, Part 9
Q. If there has been previous work done on my house that is not in compliance with Historic Design Guidelines, will I be required to change anything?
A. This is an excellent question. The answer is no. The Historic District Ordinance is triggered only when an exterior change is going to occur. The ordinance is not “retroactive,” a common misconception.
A. This is an excellent question. The answer is no. The Historic District Ordinance is triggered only when an exterior change is going to occur. The ordinance is not “retroactive,” a common misconception.
Highlights From the October Meeting
The commission discussed the proposed relocation of City Archives for conservation. The City has allocated space in the public works building on Turner Street and the commission is waiting to transfer the archives from storage.
A report was given on the new Facade Grant program from PACE. The program will give property owners in the Downtown National Register Historic District matching funds up to $5,000 for improvements to the facade of their building.
A Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) hearing was conducted for a West Colonial Drive property in the Colonial Drive School Historic District. After the presentation of findings of fact and discussion the application was deemed congruent with design guidelines. The application was approved.
A report was given on the new Facade Grant program from PACE. The program will give property owners in the Downtown National Register Historic District matching funds up to $5,000 for improvements to the facade of their building.
A Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) hearing was conducted for a West Colonial Drive property in the Colonial Drive School Historic District. After the presentation of findings of fact and discussion the application was deemed congruent with design guidelines. The application was approved.
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