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HISTORICAL PRESERVATION COMMISSION
TUESDAY, AUGUST 21, 2007
7*00 P.M.
201 BOLIVAR STREET
1. Call Meeting to Order
Z. Approval of Minutes
Meeting of July 17, 2007
3. Discuss and consider Preserve America program
4. Discuss and consider boundaries for a historic district
5. Discuss and consider properties for historic designation
6. Discussion of proposed historic district
Review certificate of appropriateness
7. Discuss appointment of a new member
8. Possible List of Future Agenda Items.
9. Adjournment.
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HISTORICAL PRESERVATION COMMISSION
MINUTES
TUESDAY9 DULY 17, 2007
Present: Paul Dwyer, Russell Martin, Don McClure, Liz Springer, Terri Patton, Patti Walker
Staff: Cecile Carson, Director of Economic Development
1. Call Meeting to Order
Meeting was called to order by Chair Don McClure
2. Approval of Minutes
Motion was made to approve the minutes Apri130, 2007 and May 14, 2007 meetings with the
correction to add Patty Walker to present and change Polly Dwyer to Paul Dwyer. Passed
unanimously.
3. Discuss and consider Section 2$, "H" Historic District and Historic Preservation
Cecile Carson stated the ordinance has been reviewed by the City Attorney and was placed on
the agenda so the Commission would have an opportunity to review before the item is
scheduled for the August 9 Planning and Zoning Commission. Commissioners made some
editing changes but not significant contain change. Ms. Carson stated she would not be at the
August 9 Planning and Zoning Commission and asked if members would be able to attend.
Russell Martin agreed to provide the Commission with information since he serves on both
groups. Mr. McClure indicated he would attend. Liz Springer made a motion to proceed,
seconded by Terri Patton and approved unanimously.
4. Discuss and consider boundaries for a historic district
Members discussed possible boundaries and structures to be included. No decision was made
but areas discussed included Bolivar Street from I-35 to Railroad. Cherry and Locust Streets
on the south and Elm Street on the north. Members will review area and discuss at next
meeting.
5. Discuss and consider properties for historic designation
Members discussed current designations made by the Historical Society and Texas Historical
Commission. Members will be reviewing structures prior to next meeting to discuss.
6. Discussion of proposed historic district
Members were provided the latest updated ordinance in the packet. Cecile Carson stated that
once the boundaries are determined the staff recommends having a public forum to discuss the
district. This would be done prior to public hearings so the commission could build support
from the property owners. Ms. Carson also shared information about conservation districts
that was included in the packet.
7. Possible List of Future Agenda Items.
No items.
80 Meeting Adjourned
TO: Hisfiorical Commission
ITEM: Preserve America
DATE: August 21, 2007
STAFF: Cecile Carson, Director of Economic Development
Preserve America is a White House initiative developed in cooperation with the Advisory
Council on Historic Preservation, the U.S. Department of the Interior, and the U.S. Department
A Commerce. The goals of the initiative include increased local participation in preserving the
cultural and natural heritage assets, support for the economic vitality of communities, using.
historic assets for economic development and community revitalization, and encouraging people
to experience and appreciate local historic resources through education and heritage tourism
programs.
The initiative is an excellent match for the historic preservation interests of Sanger. The
designation will provide Sanger with additional marketing benefits and access to Preserve
America grant funds. The process includes the completion of an application including a
resolution of support from the City of Sanger City Council which the Council will consider at the
August 20 meeting.
ACTION:
Continue application process
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AMERICA
Explore and Enjoy Our Heritage
COMMMUNITIES PROGRAM:
2007 COMMUNITY APPLICATION
BACKGROUND
Preserve America is an Administration initiative developed in cooperation with the Advisory Council
on Historic Preservation (ACHP) and the U.S. Departments of the Interior, Agriculture, and other
agencies. It highlights the efforts of the President and Mrs. Bush to preserve our national heritage. It has
several components, one of which is the designation of Preserve America Communities.
Preserve America Community designation will be granted to eligible communities that meet three
general criteria:
• The community has recently supported a historic or cultural preservation project that promotes
heritage tourism or otherwise fosters economic vitality, and involves a public -private
partnership between government entities and at least one civic association, non-profit, and/or
business enterprise.
• The governing body of the community has adopted a resolution indicating its commitment to
the preservation of its heritage assets.
• The community meets at least five criteria specified in three broad categories: discovering
heritage through historic places, protecting historic resources, and promoting historic assets.
ELIGIBLE COMMUNITIES
Communities eligible to apply for designation as a Preserve America Community may be located in any
U.S. state or territory, including the District of Columbia, and include:
(1) Municipalities of any size with a mayor, city council or board chair, or equivalent chief elected
governing official;
(2) Counties with a county executive, board or commission chair, or equivalent chief elected
governing official;
(3) Clearly defined, populated, unincorporated communities that lack an elected governing official
and that are located within a county, or territory, provided the application for designation is
submitted by the appropriate county or territorial government.
All of the above may use this application form, which is available at
www.preserveamerica.gov/communities-form.pdf or www.preserveamerica.gov/communities-
form.doc.
[Note: There are two other kinds of Preserve America Community application forms. One is for use by
federally recognized Indian tribes or Alaska Native Village corporations with a tribal chairman, and
PRESERVE AMERICA COMMUNITIES PROGRAM: 2007 CO INKINITV APPLICATION Page 1 of 6
For subdivisions of such tribes that are represented by elected officials within the greater tribal
government — districts, villages, chapters, and other equivalent communities. For details, see
www.preserveamerica.gov/tribal-communities form pdf or www.preserveamerica.gov/tribal-
communities form.doc. The other is for clearly defined neighborhoods within large cities or
consolidated city -counties (cities with a population of 200, 000 or higher). For details, see
www.preserveamerica.gov/neighborhoods form.pdf or www.preserveamerica.gov/neighborhoods-
form.doc.J
APPLICATION PROCESS
Copies of the application forms, a list of deadlines, and links to information on previously designated
communities can be found at www.PreserveAmerica.gov/communities.html. Requests for information
or forms can also be made by calling Judy Rodenstein at the ACHP at (202) 60&8584, or by e-mailing
her at jodenstein@achp.gov.
Applications are received and reviewed by ACHP staff for completeness. Complete applications are
shared with the National Park Service (NPS), and sometimes other agencies, for their independent
review. Communities with incomplete or unclear applications will be contacted by ACHP staff for
additional information or clarification.
When an application is judged complete by the ACHP and the NPS, the name of the community is
added to a list pending the next announcement of designated communities. Announcement of
designated Preserve America Communities will take place several times a year and may be made by
official letter or at a public event.
Attached to your application, please provide the name and title of the head of your local convention and
visitors bureau and of your state tourism office, as well as both mailing addresses. If your community is
designated as a Preserve America Community, the ACHP will formally notify them of your
designation.
HELPFUL HINTS FOR PREPARING SUCCESSFUL APPLICATIONS
Communities should follow some simple guidelines in preparing their applications for Preserve
America Community designation to ensure that their applications are complete and can be processed in
a timely manner (item numbers refer to sections of the application form):
Item 1: Be sure to consult with your State Historic Preservation Officer while developing your
application.
Items 3 & 7: The application must be signed and submitted by the chief elected governing official of
the jurisdiction. In most cases, this will mean a mayor, county executive, or chair of a Board of
Supervisors. If someone else is designated to do this, there should be a clear authorization for this
delegation included in the submission package.
Item dA: The project you select to feature needs to be one that has been supported by the community
within the last three years. Make sure the project description includes information on the public and
private partners involved and their roles, and clearly documents how the specific project has promoted
heritage tourism or economic vitality in the community. Any data you can share on the economic or
other impacts of the project is desirable. Please note that a history of the community or a list of projects
supported over the years does not meet this criterion. However, such information is welcome as
supplementary material.
Item 4B: Resolutions of the local government should be recent and specific to the Preserve America
initiative, or should be comprehensive and current enough (within the last five years) to show the
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community's present commitment to the preservation of its heritage assets and the goals of
the program. Model resolution language is available at www.PreserveAmerica.gov/communities.html.
Item 4C: Communities should carefully read through the additional criteria for designation and ensure
that they adequately document how they meet at least five of the criteria, including at least one from
each of the three categories (discovering heritage through historic places, protecting historic resources,
and promoting historic assets). If there is any question about how well the community meets one of the
five selected criteria, then the community should provide information on more than five. Communities
should feel free to contact ACHP staff if they have a question about how they fulfill and document
specific criteria.
Item 4C(S): The "local governmental body, such as a board or commission, charged with leading
historic preservation activities within the community" should be specifically authorized or established
by the local government to carry out its duties. Non-profit or quasi -governmental organizations with
ex-officio membership of a governmental representative do not meet this requirement unless they have
a recognized role under governmental charter or ordinance.
Item 4D: Communities are asked to submit three to five color images that illustrate their community's
character and show people using and enjoying local historic resources. Digital images on a CD with a
minimum resolution of 300 dots per inch (dpi) are preferred; 4" x 6" or larger photographs are
acceptable. Photocopies are not acceptable. Please provide captions and credits for these images. The
images may be used on the Preserve America Web site or for other publicity purposes, which will
increase the visibility of the community.
Item S: Additional materials are strongly encouraged, since applications will certainly be enhanced
with a showing of community interest and involvement through letters of endorsement and illustrative
materials. However, they are not required.
Items 6 &7: Make sure to read the release authorization, and sign and date the application.
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PRESERVE AMERICA
COMMUNITIES PROGRAM: 2007 COMMUNITY APPLICATION
Application Form
1. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
Communities must consult with their State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO) during the
development of this application and send a copy of the completed application to the SHPO when it is
submitted.
❑ Check this box to signify that you have completed the above instructions.
SHPO names and addresses can be found at www.ncshpo.org or by calling (202) 624-5465.
Applications must be submitted in hard copy and will not be returned. Please provide an original and
one copy of all materials and three to five related images as described on page 5. Submission well
in advance of one of the quarterly deadlines (March 1, June 1, September 1, December 1) will
facilitate timely review.
Submit applications to:
Preserve America Communities
Advisory Council on Historic Preservation
1100 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Suite 803
Washington, DC 20004
Sources of additional information:
Office of Preservation Initiatives
Advisory Council on Historic Preservation
(202) 6064584
Web site: www.PreserveAmerica.gov
2. COMMUNITY INFORMATION
All incorporated or unincorporated communities, are eligible to seek designation asPreserve America
Communities.
Name of community seeking designation
❑ City ❑County ❑Other
This community is in
Congressional District
County,
Representative
State or Territory.
3. APPLICANT INFORMATION
Application for designation can only be submitted by one of the following:
• Mayor or equivalent elected governing official of an incorporated community; or
• County executive or equivalent elected governing official of a county or of the appropriate
jurisdiction of an unincorporated community
Applicant's Name:
Mailing Address:
City:
Phone: Fax:
Street/Delivery Address (No Post Office Boxes):
Attn: Phone:
For more information, contact:
Phone: Fax:
Title:
State: Zip:
E-mail:
State: Zip:
E-mail:
E-mail:
Title:
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4. DESIGNATION CRITERIA AND REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION
A community will qualify for designation as a Preserve America Community if:
A. The %Y has supported (within the last three years) a historic or cultural preservation project
that promotes heritage tourism or otherwise fosters economic vitality. The project must have involved a
public -private partnership between government entities and at least one civic association, non-profit
organization, or business enterprise. (Please provide a written description of a specific project,
documenting how itfulfills these requirements. Do not exceed 500 words.)
B. The governing body of the community has recently adopted a resolution indicating its commitment
to the preservation of its heritage assets. (Please include a signed and dated copy of the resolution)
C. The community meets at least five of the criteria outlined below (with at least one from each
specified category). (Please check the criteria below under which you are seeking Preserve America
Community designation. For each criterion, please provide a written description of no more than 250
words explaining how your community meets the criterion.)
Category 1: Discovering Heritage Through Historic Places
❑ An ongoing, publicly available inventory of historic properties
❑ A community -supported museum, interpretive facility, archive, or local history records
collection (private or public)
❑ Active citizen volunteer involvement, such as a docent or guide program for
interpretation of local history and culture, or volunteer participation in improving the
condition of heritage assets within the community
❑ Opportunities for children to learn about local heritage in the schools, through either
established curriculum or special outreach activities
Category 2: Protecting Historic Resources
❑ A local governmental body, such as aboard or a commission, charged with leading
historic preservation activities within the community
ide historic preservation plan that is being implemented
❑ An adopted community-w
❑ A historic preservation review ordinance and volunteer or professional staff to
implement it
Category 3: Promoting Historic Assets
❑ A Iocal heritage tourism program or active participation in a regional program, with
such promotional material as a waiking/driving trail or tour itinerary, map of historic
resources, etc.
❑ A regularly scheduled heritage observance or event
❑ A historic preservation awards or recognition program
D. Submit three to five images that show people using and enjoying your historic cultural and natural
resources (CD with digital images scanned at a resolution of 300 dots per inch (dpi) or greater or 4" x
6" color photographs) and provide caption and credit information for each.
E. Provide approximately 100-200 words on the history of your community, including founding date,
key events, evolution of the economy, and current population. This information will be edited and
incorporated into profiles of designated communities (for examples see www.preserveamenca.gov/
PAcommunities.html).
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5. ADDITIONAL SUPPORTING MATERIAL
Written endorsements by preservation organizations, civic organizations, members of Congress, and
other elected officials are encouraged. (Please provide copies of any letters of endorsement.)
Documenting participation in other nationwide preservation programs is encouraged. (Please let as
know if your community is a Certified Local Government, a Main Street Community, a recipient of
funds under the Save America's Treasures program, or a recipient of Transportation Enhancements
(undingfor historic preservation, etc)
Brochures, additional photos, reports, publications, etc. may be appended if desired.
6. RELEASE AUTHORIZATION
The undersigned gives the ACHP and the Preserve America Communities program absolute right to
use, in whole and in part, all material submitted in furtherance of this application. All submitted
materials become the property of Preserve America. Materials may be used in program activities,
including publications and Web sites. Preserve America is given permission to make any editorial
changes and/or additions to the subject material. The undersigned guarantees to have on file all
necessary individual agreements and signatures to ensure Preserve America unencumbered use of all
associated material.
7. SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT
The elected governing official of the community must sign and date this form.
Signature must be original and in ink.
Signature:
Name (please print):
Title:
Date:
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DOWNTOWN SANGER HISTORIC DISTRICT
WHEREAS, CH.221 TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE, the Municipal Zoning
Authority, specifically authorizes zoning functions and procedures for municipalities; and
WHEREAS, CH.221 TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE, Section 211.005 authorizes the
governing body of a municipality to divide the municipality into districts, within which the
governing body may regulate the erection, construction, reconstruction, alteration, repair, or use
of buildings, other structures, or land and within which zoning regulation must be uniform for
each class or kind of building in a district; however, zoning regulations may vary from district to
district.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BANGER
That the following Historic Landmark and District Zoning Ordinance is hereby adopted as part of
the comprehensive zoning plan, pursuant to CH.211 TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE.
Section 1. Purpose
The City Council of Sanger hereby declares that as a matter of public policy the protection,
enhancement, and perpetuation of landmarks or district of historical and cultural importance and
significance is necessary to promote the economic, cultural, educational, and general welfare of
the public. It is recognized that the Downtown represents the unique confluence of time and
place that shaped the identity of generations of citizens, collectively and individually, and
produced significant historic, architectural, and cultural resources that constitute their heritage.
This act is intended to:
(a) protect and enhance the landmarks and districts which represent distinctive elements of
Banger's historic, architectural, and cultural heritage;
(b) foster civic pride in the accomplishments of the past;
(c) protect and enhance Banger's attractiveness to visitors and the support and stimulus to the
econoI y thereby provided;
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insure the harmonious, orderly, and efficient growth and development of the city;
(e) promote economic prosperity and welfare of the community by encouraging the most
appropriate use of such property within the village/town/city;
(f) encourage stabilization, restoration, and improvements of such properties and their values.
The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this subsection, shall have the meanings
ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:
Commission means the historic preservation commission authorized and appointed in
accordance with Section 28.5.
District means the area encompassed in the Downtown Sanger Historic District. The District is
designated by ordinance within defined boundaries that includes a significant concentration of
historical buildings and adjacent property which would have a direct impact on the historic
buildings within the district. The properties located within the district are identified on the map
attached as Exhibit A.
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A. Other regulations applicable to the Downtown Sanger Historic District as contained in any
other section of this
chapter or Code shall continue to apply to the district, except as specifically modified in this
subsection.
B. If any provision of this subsection conflicts with any other provision of this Code, the
provisions of this subsection shall govern and control.
C. Where any provision of this subsection modifies any provision of any other ordinance
applicable to the district, the words used in this subsection shall have the meaning as defined in
the provisions of the ordinance modified, unless the definition is otherwise provided for in this
subsection.
Section 4. Certificate of Appropriateness
Certificate of Appropriateness is required for work that has the potential to change the character
of a structure or a group of structures in a historic district. A Certificate of Appropriateness is not
required for routine maintenance. Routine maintenance does not change the character of a
structure or a group of structures in a historic district. Routine maintenance includes, but may
not be limited to, painting already painted surfaces in -kind, replacing rotted or damaged siding
or roofing with in*ind materials, replacing or repairing broken fixtures or hardware in -kind,
A. It shall be unlawful for any person to do or to allow or cause any other person to do any of the
following acts on any property located within the Downtown Sanger Historic District without first
applying for and receiving a certificate of appropriateness from the Historic Preservation
Commission:
1. Constructing a new building or making an addition to an existing building;
2. Reconstructing, altering, changing or restoring the exterior facade of any existing building;
3. Placing or locating any building;
4. Performing any act for which a certificate of appropriateness is required by this article.
5. Constructing or erecting a fence, wall sign or other permanent improvement which is subject
to regulation by this subsection.
6. Altering in anyway sidewalks, steps, paving or exterior elements visible from the public right-
of-way
B. Any construction, alteration or improvement made on any property within the district which
would not require a certificate of appropriateness by reason of it not being visible from any
public street as provided in this article shall be submitted to the commission prior to the
beginning of the work for its determination of whether the improvement would be visible from a
public street.
Section 5. Criteria for Approval of a Certificate of Appropriateness
In considering an application for a certificate of appropriateness, the Commission shall be
guided by any adopted design guideline, and where applicable, the following from The
Secretary of the Interiors Standards for Rehabilitation of Historic Buildings. Any adopted design
guideline and Secretary of the Interiors Standards shall be made available to the property
owners of historic landmarks or within historic districts.
A. Every reasonable effort shall be made to adapt the property in a manner which requires
minimal alteration of the building, structure, abject, or site and its environment.
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B. The distinguishing original qualities or character of a building, structure, object, or site and its
environment shall not be destroyed. The removal or alteration of any historic material or
distinctive architectural features should be avoided when possible.
C. All buildings, structures, objects, and sites shall be recognized as products of their own time.
Alterations that have no historical basis and which seek to create and earlier appearance shall
be discouraged.
D. Changes which may have taken place in the course of time are evidence of the history and
development of a building, structure, object, or site and its environment. These changes may
have acquired significance in their own right, and this significance shall be recognized and
respected.
E. Distinctive stylistic features or examples of skilled craftsmanship which characterize a
building, structure, object, or site shall be kept where possible.
F. Deteriorated architectural features shall be repaired rather than replaced, wherever possible.
In the event replacement is necessary, the new material should reflect the material being
replaced in composition, design, color, texture, and other visual qualities. Repair or replacement
of missing architectural features should be based on accurate duplications of features,
substantiated by historical, physical, or pictorial evidence rather than on conjectural designs or
the availability of different architectural elements form other buildings or structures.
G. The surface cleaning of structures shall be undertaken with the gentlest means possible.
Sandblasting and other cleaning methods that will damage the historic building materials shall
only be undertaken with guidance from the Commission and/or historic preservationists.
H. Every reasonable effort shall be made to protect and preserve archeological resources
affected by, or adjacent to, any project.
I. Contemporary design for alterations and additions to existing properties shall not be
discouraged when such alterations and additions do not destroy significant historical,
architectural, or cultural material, and such design is compatible with the size, scale, color,
material, and character of the property, neighborhood, or environment.
J. Whenever possible, new additions or alterations to buildings, structures, objects, or sites shall
be done in such a manner that if such additions or alterations were to be removed in the future,
the essential form and integrity of the building, structure, object, or site would be unimpaired.
A. Prior to the commencement of any work requiring a certificate of appropriateness the owner
shall file and application for such a certificate with the Commission. The application shall
contain:
(i) Name, address, telephone number and email of applicant, detailed description of proposed
work.
(ii) Location and photograph of the property and adjacent properties.
(iii) Elevation drawings of the proposed changes, if available.
(iv) Samples of materials to be used.
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(v) If the proposal includes signs or lettering, a scale drawing showing the type of lettering to be
used, all dimensions and colors, a description of materials to be used, method of illumination (if
any), and a plan showing the sign s location on the property.
(vi) Any other information which the Commission may deem necessary I order to visualize the
proposed work.
B. No building permit shall be issued for such proposed work until a certificate of
appropriateness has first been issued by the Commission. The certificate of appropriateness
required by this act shall be in addition to and not in lieu of any building permit that may be
required by any other ordinance of the City of Sanger.
C. The Commission shall review the application in accordance with section 28.3.
D. All decisions of the Commission shall be in writing. The Commission s decision shall state its
findings pertaining to the approval, denial, or modification of the application. A copy shall be
sent to the applicant. Additional copies shall be filed as part of the public record on that property
and dispersed to appropriated departments, e.g., building inspection.
E. An applicant for a certificate of appropriateness dissatisfied with the action of the
Commission relating to the issuance or denial of a certificate of appropriateness shall have the
right to appeal to the City Council within fourteen (14) days after receipt of notification of such
action. The City Council shall give notice, follow publication procedure, hold hearings, and make
its decision in the same manner as provided in the general zoning ordinance of the city.
Section 7. Certificate of Appropriateness Required for Demolition
A permit for the demolition of a historic landmark or property within a historic district, including
secondary buildings and landscape features, shall not be granted by the building official or other
city official without the review of a completed application for a certificate of appropriateness by
the Commission, as provided for in the ordinance.
Section 8. Maintenance Required
No owner or person with an interest in real property designated as a landmark or included within
a historic district shall permit the property to fall into a serious state of disrepair so as to result in
the deterioration of any exterior architectural feature which would, in the judgment of the
Commission, produce a detrimental effect upon the character of the historic district as a whole
or the life and character of the property itself.
Examples of such deterioration include:
(a) Deterioration of exterior walls or other vertical supports.
(b) Deterioration of roof or other horizontal members.
(c) Deterioration or crumbling of exterior stucco or mortar.
(d) Ineffective waterproofing of exterior walls, roof, or foundations, including broken windows or
doors.
(e) Deterioration of any feature so as to create a hazardous condition which could lead to the
claim that demolition is necessary for the public safety.
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All buildings within the Downtown Sanger Historic District shall be architecturally complementary
to and compatible with one another. Specific elements that shall be examined in terms of this
requirement include: building materials; color; the incorporation of windows, and unique
architectural elements; and, overall style and symmetry. Compliance with the requirements of
this section shall be a condition of issuance of a certificate of appropriateness.
The foAowing criteria shall be used by the historic preservation commission to determine the
appropriateness of an application for the erection, construction, reconstruction, remodeling,
exterior alteration or restoration of building or structure; and construction shall meet all other
applicable codes of the City of Sanger:
A. Main building. Main buildings must be compatible in scale with structures existing in the
district featuring 1880'sA 920's design.
B. Accessory buildings. Accessory buildings which are visible from any public street or alley
must be compatible with the scale, shape, roof form, materials, detailing and color of the main
building.
C. Architectural detail. Materials, colors, structural and decoration elements and the manner in
which they are used, applied or joined together must be compatible with nearby and adjacent
structures.
D. Chimneys. All chimneys must be compatible with the style of the proposed building.
Chimneys must be constructed of brick, stone or other materials compatible in texture, color and
style with the main building.
E. Awnings. Awnings must be typical of any proposed structure and the character of the main
building and that all awnings are maintained intact, clean and in good condition. Awnings and
canopies shall be of a consistent pattern, size, shape, material and shall be consistent or
complementary to construction of the building and approved by the commission. Corrugated
plastic awnings are not permitted if visible from any pubic street or alley, as determined by the
commission.
F. Building placement. All buildings must be placed so as to not adversely affect the rhythm of
spaces between buildings on the block.
G. Height. The maximum height of structures on property located within the Downtown Sanger
Historic District shall not exceed 45 feet, or three (3) stories. All heights shall be measured from
the average elevation of the area to be covered by the building and no more than three feet
above the street level.
H. Additions. All additions to a building must be compatible with the dominant horizontal or
vertical characteristics, scale, shape, roof form, materials, detailing and color of the existing
building.
I. Color.
1. Certain colors prohibited. Fluorescent, metallic colors are not permitted on the exterior of any
structure in the district.
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2. Dominant and trim colors. All structures must have a dominant color which shall not be of
Avid saturation. The colors of a structure must be complementary to each other and the overall
character of the main building.
3. Gutters and downspouts. Gutters and downspouts must be of a color that matches or
complements the color scheme of the main building.
4. Roof colors. Roof colors must complement the style and overall color scheme of the
structure.
5. Masonry and brick surfaces. Masonry and brick surfaces not previously painted must not be
painted unless it is determined that:
a. The painting is absolutely necessary to restore or preserve the masonry or brick; or
b. The color and texture of replacement masonry or brick cannot be matched with that of the
existing masonry or brick surface.
6. Stain. The use and color of stain must be typical of the style and period of the structure.
J. Facade construction materials.
1. All commercial retail buildings shall be clay masonry or a combination of clay masonry, Austin
stone, limestone, cast stone, or other masonry material of similar quality and appearance. All
structures shall be constructed with a minimum of 85% percent masonry or stone coverage,
exclusive of windows and doors.
2. Existing wood facades must be preserved as wood facades.
K. Front Entrances and Porches.
1. Detailing. Railings, moldings, the work, carvings, and other detailing and architectural
decorations must be typical of the style and period of the main building.
2. Enclosures. A front entrance or porch may not be enclosed with any material, including iron
barsI glass, or mesh screening.
3. Facade openings. Porches must not obscure or conceal any fagade openings in the main
buildings.
4. Floor coverings. Carpeting is not permitted as a porch floor or step covering.
5. Style. Each proposed main building must have a front porch or entry treatment with a shape,
roof form, materials and colors that are typical of the style of the proposed main building. A front
entry or porch must reflect the dominant horizontal and vertical characteristics of the proposed
main building.
L. Roof Forms.
1. Material and colors. Roof material and colors must complement the style and overall color
scheme of the structure.
2. Patterns. Roof patterns must be typical of the style and period of the main building.
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3. Slope and pitch. The degree and direction of the roof slope and pitch must be typical of the
style and period and compatible with adjacent buildings.
4. Skylights and solar panels. The commission may allow skylights and solar panels on a
building if their placement does not have an adverse effect on the architecture of a building or
the district as a whole.
M. Windows and Doors.
1. Front facade openings. The location and size of windows and doors in proposed facades
must be compatible in scale with the typical style and period of the main building.
2. Glass. Reflective, tinted, and mirrored glass and plastic are not permitted in any opening. It is
recommended that glass should be typically of the period but reproduction period glass is not
required
3. Screen, storm doors and storm windows. Screens, storm doors, and storm windows may be
permitted if:
a. Their frames are painted to match or complement the color scheme of the main building; and
b. They do not obscure significant features of the windows and doors they cover.
4. Security and ornamental bars. Security and ornamental bars are only permitted on the
exterior of an accessory building, the rear facade of the main building and the interior of the
building.
5. Shutters. Shutters must be typical of the style of the proposed main building and appear to be
installed "a manner to perform their intended functions.
6. Style. All windows and doors in the front facade of the main building must be proportionally
bCA lanced in a manner typical of the style and period of the building.
7. Size. The size and proportion of window and door openings located on the front and sides of
the main building must be typical of the style and period of the main building.
$. Frames. The frames of the windows must be trimmed in a manner typical of the style and
period of the building.
9. Openings. All windows, doors, and lights in the front and side facades of the main building
must be typical of the style and period of the building. Sidelights must be compatible with the
door.
10. Nonresidential buildings shall have windows consistent with construction of 1880's to 1920's
era commercial design. Total window area not to exceed forty percent (40°!0) of the front
facade.
11. Each main or principal door of a nonresidential building shall an appearance typical to the
period of the building. All doors shall be of wood construction or a material that looks like the
appearance of wood, with or without glass, with the design and proportions of the panels and/or
glass typical to the period of the building. as of 1880's to 1920's era commercial design.
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N. Lighting.
Decorative lighting fixtures shall be of consistent and compatible with the style and period of the
main building and not obscure or conflict with significant architectural details of the building.
Standards, poles and fixtures shall be a single color, compatible with the architecture of the
building. Lighting may used to highlight landscape elements, building entrances or other
architectural elements such as fountains or sculptures.
Section 10. Fences and Screening
A. Construction. The top edge of a fence must be along a line that is either horizontal or
substantially parallel to grade. The maximum permitted height for a fence shall be eight (8) feet.
A fence must be constructed of one (1) or more of the following materials: cast metal, wrought
iron, wood, stone, brick, patterned concrete, or stucco. Exposed concrete blocks are not
permitted. The color, texture, pattern, and dimensions of masonry columns or bases must
match the masonry and mortar joints of the main building as nearly as practicable.
B. Color and style. Fence must be of a color, style, and material which is compatible to the main
building and with the adjacent buildings.
C. Wooden fences.
1. The side of a wooden fence facing a public street must be the finished side.
2. Wooden fences may be painted or stained a color that is complimentary to the main building.
D. Ground -mounted mechanical equipment. Mechanical equipment (HVAC, etc.), satellite
dishes, and other mechanical equipment located on the ground shall be screened from public
rights -of --way and adjacent buildings with an appropriately designed screening.
E. Roof -mounted mechanical equipment. Roof- mounted mechanical equipment shall be
screened from public rights -of --way and adjacent buildings with a wall or other architectural
extension screening equal in height to the unit(s), except when the unit height exceeds five (5)
feet. When the height does exceed five (5) feet, the roof -mounted mechanical equipment shall
be setback from the edge of the roof at a ratio of one horizontal foot (1) for every one foot (1) of
vertical height by which the equipment exceeds five feet (5).
F. Trash receptacle screening. Trash receptacles, shall be screened from public rights -of -way
with an appropriately designed screening. Openings for access to the trash receptacle area
shall be equipped with gates capable of screening the area from public rights -of --way when
closed; such gates shall remain closed when the area is not in use. This provision shall not be
applicable to decorative trash receptacles placed on public right-of-way by use by pedestrians.
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G. Outside storage. Outside storage, meaning the permanent keeping, displaying, or storing,
outside a building, of any finished or unfinished goods, material, merchandise, or equipment,
including building and hardware materials shall be screened from public rights -of -way, public
areas on -site, residential uses and residential zoning districts with an appropriately designed
screening that is affixed and adjacent to the primary on -site structure. Such outside storage
materials shall not be stacked at a height higher than the height of the screening wall/fence.
Openings for access to the outside storage area shall be equipped with gates capable of
screening the area from public rights -of -way, residential uses and residential zoning districts
when closed; such gates shall remain closed when the area is not in use. The total area utilized
for the purpose of outside storage shall not exceed ten percent (10%) of the primary structure
onsite. This provision does not apply to occasional sidewalk sales held as a cooperative
promotion for the downtown area.
H. Maintenance. Fences must be maintained in a vertical position. The fence must remain in
good condition with no deterioration visible from public right-of-way or public areas within the
building.
Signage for all properties located within the Downtown Sanger Historic District shall comply with
the Sanger Zoning Ordinance, except as specified below. Compliance with the requirements of
this section shall be a condition of certificate of appropriateness approval. Stake, ground,
projecting, and wall signs are permitted. Roof, portable, and off -premises signs are prohibited,
except for wind device signs used as ground or projecting signs as specifically permitted in this
section.
A. Relationship to the development. All signs shall be complementary to and compatible with the
adjacent and surrounding development.
B. Awnings and Windows. Signs shall be prohibited on awnings (roof like shelters that provide
protection from the sun a rain) and canopies (an awning stretching from a door to a curb or a
roof -like projection or covering). A sign may be permanently painted on the window of a
structure within the Downtown Sanger Historic District.
C. Changeable message signs. Signs with changeable messages are prohibited.
D. Attached wall signs. Attached wall signs to buildings are permitted and shall not exceed one
(1) sign per tenant space per street frontage. Illumination of wall signs shall be determined by
the commission.
1. All attached signs shall be limited to a maximum size of 200 square feet or ten percent (10%)
of the total building facade area, whichever is less.
2. All attached signs shall be limited to ten feet in height on the main structure and no towers or
extensions may be built in order to increase the height.
3. Multi -tenant signs, office. In multi -tenant office buildings, nameplates indicating only the name
and suite number of tenants are allowed. Such nameplates shall not exceed six (6) square feet
in area.
E. Billboards. Billboards are expressly prohibited.
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F. Wind device signs. No wind device signs are permitted in the district, except that one (1)
national, one (1) state and one (1) registered corporate logo flag may be displayed on any one
(1) premise as a ground sign, wall sign, or projecting sign. If a flag is displayed as a ground sign
or projecting sign, the setback requirements shall apply so that no sidewalk is obstructed. A
corporate logo flag may only be displayed on a premise owned or controlled by the corporation.
No flag shall have a dimension, as to any one (1) side, which is greater than six (6) feet. This
provision does not apply to banners placed on the light poles for promotion of the downtown
area.
G. Portable signs. Portable signs, meaning a sign with or without wheels, that is designed to
move from one location to another are expressly prohibited. An exception may be made by the
City Council for special events to allow sandwich type boards for short-term events.
H. Approval procedure for signs. No new signs shall be constructed or located and no existing
sign shall be altered, until a certificate of appropriateness is issued by the historic preservation
commission in accordance with the procedure applicable to alterations or changes of the
exterior architectural features of buildings, as provided for in this ordinance. The Commission
shall take action within fourteen (14) days.
Section 12. Parking
Required parking and loading standards for property located within the Downtown Sanger
Historic District shall comply with Section 32 of Sanger Zoning Ordinance, except as specified
below:
A. Location. All off-street parking spaces for any building used as amulti-family dwelling or for a
nonresidential use shall be located between the building fronting the public street and the rear
property line.
B. Design. All parking shall be designed and located so as not to obstruct the passage of
vehicles including emergency, delivery and service vehicles.
C. Off Street Parking. No off street parking shall be required for new construction within the
Downtown Sanger Historic District boundaries, although all efforts should be made to provide off
street parking equal to 1 space per 200 square feet of gross floor area.
A. Outside temporary display areas, which are identified as placing goods outside for display or
sale, shall not encroach upon any required parking areas and shall not obstruct the free flow of
pedestrians. Sidewalk sales are limited to occasional sales of not more than three consecutive
Jays no more than 4 times per year.
B. The total area utilized for the purpose of outside temporary display shall not exceed 200
square feet. Larger areas utilized for the purpose of outside display may be approved by a
majority of the City Council for special events being held in the area.
A. Uses with drive -through and drive-in facilities shall not be allowed within the Downtown
Sanger Historic District.
B. Office and residential uses shall be permitted to locate within the upper floor areas of multi -
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story retail uses throughout this district.
C. New Loading/unloading areas (i.e., areas used principally far the delivery and/or loading of
materials) shall be located at the side or rear of the primary structure.
Ordinary repair or maintenance, including minor damage such as a broken window caused by
natural causes or accidents, which does not involve changes in architectural and historic value,
style, or general design, color, or appearance is exempt from the provisions of this section.
Section 16. Enforcement
All work performed pursuant to a certificate of appropriateness issued under this ordinance shall
conform to any requirements included therein. It shall be the duty of the building official or other
official) to inspect periodically any such work to assure compliance. In the event work is not
being performed in accordance with the certificate of appropriateness, or upon notification of
such fact by the Commission and verification by the (designated employee), the (designated
employee) shall issue a stop work order and all work shall immediately cease. No further work
shall be undertaken on the project as long as a stop work is in effect.
Section 17. Penalties
Failure to comply with any of the provisions of this ordinance shall be deemed a violation and
the violator shall be liable for a misdemeanor charge, and be subject to a fine of not less than
$500 nor more than $2,000 for each day the violation
continues.
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Denton Certificate of Appropriateness
A. The following lists the steps required to obtain a Certificate of Appropriateness:
1. The property owner is required to submit an application for a Certificate of Appropriateness to
the Historic Preservation Officer (HPO) before proceeding with any work not considered routine
maintenance. Examples of work requiring a Certificate of Appropriateness application include,
but may not be limited to, the following types of work:
a. Substantial exterior repair involving the removal or replication of character defining features;
b. Rehabilitation, including minor rear or side additions to the building or structure (such as a
small bathroom, minor room extension, additional openings not visible from the street), or to the
land (such as fencing, or outbuildings);
c. Major alterations to the building or structure, including additional openings visible from the
street, garage, guest houses, major additions to the side, rear or additional full or partial story,
or to the land (such as fencing or outbuildings).
J. Construction of new buildings
e. Construction of fences, wall signs and paving in or adjacent to public rigWof-way
Information required to accompany an application includes:
a. Plans of proposed work
b. Photographs of existing conditions
c. Photographs or drawings of missing features or elements to be rebuilt
d. information on specific products or materials proposed for use
All information submitted must include sufficient detail and specificity to enable an assessment
as to whether or not the proposed work is in accordance with the historic conservation district's
Design Guidelines.
2. Upon receipt of a complete application, the HPO shall forward the application to the
Landmark Commission for review. The Landmark Commission shall determine whether or not
the application documentation is adequate for evaluation, and shall determine if the proposed
work is in accordance with the applicable Design Guidelines. if an application is approved, the
property owner may proceed with the work as approved.
3. if the Landmark Commission determines the proposed work is not in accordance with the
applicable Design Guidelines, the Landmark Commission shall make recommendations to the
applicant regarding changes to the proposed work that would bring the application into
compliance with the requirements for approval. The Landmark Commission and applicant shall
work together, in good faith, for a period of not less than sixty days, to resolve outstanding
issues and reach agreement that is in accordance with the applicable Design Guidelines. The
applicant shall provide the Landmark Commission with all pertinent information to help guide the
Landmark Commission in their decision making process. If information is made available to the
Landmark Commission regarding economic hardship, the Landmark Commission shall take that
information into account regarding the applicant's ability to acquire specific materials and/or
craftsmanship or complete a scope of work. If after good faith effort, agreement is not reached,
the Landmark Commission may deny the application.
4. If the Landmark Commission denies an application for a Certificate of Appropriateness, the
applicant may appeal the rejection to the City Council, within 10 days of the notice of denial. The
Landmark Commission shall provide the City Council with a report of their findings and efforts
within thirty (30) days of the appeal. The City Manager shall, within a reasonable length of time,
place the matter upon the City Council agenda for a determination as to whether or not the
proposed work is in accordance with the applicable Design Guidelines. The City Council shall
consider the Landmark Commission's report in making their decision. If an application is
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determined in accordance with applicable Design Guidelines, the Council may approve the
application. If an application is approved, the applicant may proceed with the work as approved.
B. Verification of Compliance for Certificate of Appropriateness Process
1. The HPO, or designee, upon receipt of an approved Certificate of Appropriateness, but no
(ess than thirty (30) days after, shall make an investigation of the property and shall approve or
disprove the fact that the property has been completed as required for Certification. If the repair
or renovation deviates in any way from the approved construction plan, the HPO will forward
his/her findings to the Landmark Commission.
2. The Landmark Commission shall review the information submitted by the HPO and decide
whether or not the deviations from the approved construction plans are in accordance with the
historic conservation's district Design Guidelines.
3. If verification of completion shall be deemed unfavorable, the applicant shall be required to
complete the work as shown in the approved constriction plans or correct the deviation in a
manner consistent with the applicable Design Guidelines or appeal the Landmark Commission
decision to City Council.
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