Construction and Restoration Standards
The character, size and quantity of the relatively unaltered historic
buildings contained within the Fox Park Historic District (the
"District") make the Fox Park Historic District unique. It is
distinct for the manner in which its historic buildings relate to one another
and to the street, for its cross section of architectural styles and for its
uniformity of construction. The combination of these physical characteristics
and the importance of the Fox Park Historic District in the historical
development of the City of
The establishment and enforcement of controls over exterior architectural features within the Fox Park Historic District will ensure the on-going historical value of the Fox Park Historic District. At the same time, such controls must reasonably accommodate contemporary design and lifestyles in order to maintain and improve the quality of life of those residing within the Fox Park Historic District.
These Fox Park Historic District Standards (the"Standards")
have been developed to establish a clear and consistent set of standards to
govern the exterior architectural features within the District. These Standards
supplement the Building Code of the City of
Pursuant to Ordinance No. ____ of the City of St. Louis (codified as Chapters ___ through ___), as may be amended from time to time, the primary responsibility for enforcing, waiving enforcement of, and, where necessary, interpreting and supplementing the provisions of these Standards rests in the Cultural Resources Office of the Planning and Urban Design Agency, City of St. Louis (hereafter, together with any legally authorized successor entity, the "Preservation Board"). Accordingly, all questions regarding such matters should be directed to the Preservation Board.
There are two basic concepts inherent in these Standards. They are embodied in the definitions of Public, Semi-Public, and Private facades and the requirement for Model Examples;
As a final matter, many provisions of these Standards specify the composition of building materials which may be used in constructing and reconstructing buildings and building elements. It is recognized, however, that technological advances in the manufacture of building materials may already have resulted, or may in the future result in building materials which, while of composition different than that specified herein, perform identically, or sufficiently similarly in function and appearance. The fact that provisions of these Standards specify the composition of building materials which may be used should not be interpreted as forever foreclosing the possibility that building materials of a different composition may be approved for use. However, the decision to allow the use of such building materials rests wholly within the discretion of the Preservation Board.
101 Definitions
101.1 Alley House
A residential structure located immediately adjacent to an alley, and originally behind another residential structure on the same building lot. Due to demolition, an alley house may be the only remaining structure on a building lot.
101.2 Appendages
Steps, stoops, porches, and decks attached or immediately adjacent to the primary building.
101.3 Carriage House
A building originally used to protect carriages and horses, and o(ten containing living quarters for hired hands. Typically, they are two story structures and are located at the rear of the building lot immediate to the alley.
101.4 Cast-iron
A method of manufacturing iron parts or certain building elements. The iron is heated to a molten state and poured into molds. Decorative tips, and tie-red stars are two common examples of cast-iron.
101.5 Cornice
The decorative portion of a building where an exterior wall meets the roof. In addition to being decorative, the cornice often camouflages the gutter and supports the roof overhang. In the Fox Park Historic District, cornices are made of a variety of materials and designs incorporating brackets, dentil moldings, and ogee moldings. Cornices are typically constructed of brick, built-up pieces of wood, sheet metal or combinations of all three. As used herein, cornices includes top cornices and crown moldings. (See Section 101.24)
101.6 The
That portion of the City of
101.7 Dormer
A structure projecting from a sloping roof or mansard to provide a window into the attic story.
101.8 Facade
An exterior wall of a building. The street facade is the wall of a building which faces the street. (See also Section 101.17)
101.9 Flat Roof
Roofs which are essentially flat, typically having a slope of 1/4" per foot to 1Ú2" per foot, and usually waterproofed by a built-up roof.
101.10 Gable
The triangular portion of a building wall which forms two slopes of a roof.
101.11 Half-Flounder
A building with a roof which slopes from one side of the building to the other.
101.12 Masonry
The family of building techniques which uses stone, brick, or concrete block units, usually separated by mortar beds and joints.
101.13 Mansard
A steeply sloping roof, often incorporating dormers to provide light and ventilation for the attic story.
101.14 Model Example
Comment: Throughout these Standards, a Model
Example is often required as a basis for comparison and as a source of ideas
for reconstructed elements and for new construction.
A building or element(s) of a single building type or style constructed prior to 1929 and existing or once existing within:
the Fox Park Historic District; or
The City of
Offered to prove that:
A design proposed for constructing or reconstructing a building will result in a building element compatible with the building for which it is to be constructed; or
A design proposed for constructing a new building will result in a building compatible with its architectural environment; and
Of a comparable form, architectural style and use as:
The building to receive the constructed or reconstructed element; or
The building to be constructed.
A Model Example shall be evidenced by a series of photographs or photographic re-productions at least 3" by 5" in size and either black and white or color, which shall include the following:
In the case of proposed construction or reconstruction of building elements:
1. Photographs or photographic reproductions clearly showing the Model Example building elements in detail, and where possible taken from at least two different angles; and
2. Photographs, or photographic reproductions showing the overall form and style of the building upon which such building elements are found; or
In the case of proposed new construction:
1. Photographs or photographic reproductions showing, in its entirety, the public facade and, where possible, each facade of the Model Example building; and
2. Photographs, or photographic reproductions showing, in detail, special elements thereof, including, but not limited to windows, cornices, and dormers.
The Model Example concept is not intended to preclude contemporary designs, but to assure that they are compatible with their environment.
The obligation to provide a Model Example and the photographs or photographic reproductions evidencing same shall at all times belong to the person or entity proposing to construct or reconstruct building elements or to construct new buildings. The Preservation Board shall have the right to determine whether an example is, in fact, a Model Example, as defined herein. The Preservation Board shall also have the right to request that additional evidence of the example be provided.
101.15 Parapet
That portion of the walls of a building which project above the roof except the chimney.
101.16 Permastone
A trade name often used generically to describe all varieties of synthetic materials designed to resemble stone. These materials are precast cementitious "stones" or panels of "stone" attached as veneer over existing masonry.
101.17 Public, Semi-Public, and Private Facades
Comment: The definition of Facades is the same
for existing buildings and new construction.
Public Facades
The following architectural elevation(s) of a building:
1. A Facade which faces a public street, Including those sections of such elevation which are recessed; or
2. The section of a side elevation of a building which is set forward of an adjacent structure.
Semi-Public Facades
The following architectural elevation(s) of a building:
Side elevations which face a vacant lot or a side yard at least 15 feet wide and are visually dominant from a street.
Rear elevation of a corner building which is visually dominant from a street.
The facade of a carriage or alley house which faces the alley.
Private Facades
The architectural elevation(s) of a building which do not meet the criteria of a Public or a Semi-Public Facade.
Comment: A facade of a building which was once
private does not become public, but instead semi-public, if it is exposed by demolition.
If the classification of a facade is disputable between two classifications,
the higher classification shall apply. Public is considered the highest,
semi-public second highest and private lowest.
101.18 Reconstructed
The re-creation of a once existing element (e.g. missing cornice) or the repair or replacement of a section of an element (e.g. damaged cornice).
101.19 Routine Maintenance and Repairs
Small repairs which are necessary to prevent deterioration of a building or landscaping element. These are not regulated by these Standards and do not require a building permit except as may be required by city building codes. References to these items in this document are advisory. They include:
1. Tuckpointing,
2. Repair or replacement of gutters or downspouts,
3. Painting of wood or metal elements or painting of masonry the same color or a color resembling that of the underlying material,
4. Repair, but not total replacement of, existing retaining walls, fences, steps, stoops, porches, decks, or awnings,
5. Repair or replacement of a flat roof,
6. Repair, or overlayment of a sloped
roof with the existing material.
Comment: City building codes require a permit
for more than 25% of the roof decking is replaced and allow no more than three
layers of asphalt shingles.
101.20 Retaining Wall
A structure of masonry, reinforced concrete and masonry or wood which holds back soil.
101.21 Storefront
A portion of a building typified by large, fixed pieces of glass. The glazing area normally extended from a knee-high (30") sill to ceiling height, with wood or metal frames supporting the store window and transoms. The area below the larger panes of glass was often glazed and allowed light and air into basement storage areas.
101.22 Stormer Doors ("Stormers")
Outer doors, historically made of wood, which protect the vestibule and the primary door of the building.
101.23 Tooth-in
A masonry technique used to form a new opening or close-up an existing opening in an existing masonry wall. In the case of a new opening in a brick wall, the edges of the new opening are first notched beyond the actual width dimensions of the opening. This notching would allow for the insertion of half bricks aligning with the ends of the full bricks. The result is an opening jamb which is smooth, neatly aligned, and has the hard surface of the bricks properly exposed at the jamb edges. The reverse process would be used to brick in an opening in an attempt to blend the new bricks with the existing.
Comment: This reverse process is not a
recommended method of infilling a window within the Fox Park
Historic District. Recommended methods are described in Section 203.2.
101.24 Top Cornices or Crown Moldings
Ornamental molding of wood with sheet metal flashing or entirely of sheet metal which defines the top edge of the finish material of a mansard roof and which covers the seam between this material and that of the roof. Cornices are typically constructed of brick, built-up pieces of wood, sheet metal or combinations of all three. As used herein, cornices include top cornices and crown moldings.
101.25 Transom
The window over the top of a door; either fixed or operable.
101.26 Tuckpointing
A process of repairing mortar joints in a masonry wall, wherein existing mortar is removed to a prescribed depth back from the face of the masonry, after which new mortar is pressed into the joints and properly tooled.
101.27 Visually Dominant
An element is visually dominant if it commands, controls, or prevails the visual perception of a building because of its size, shape, material, or color. It is visually dominant if:
Its size occupies more than 10 percent of the visual plane of the building from a street or;
Its size occupies more than 2 percent of the visual plane of the building from a street and
Its shape is not aligned with the natural lines of the building to which it is attached; or
Its materials are a distinctly different appearance or texture than those to which it is attached; or
Its color is of a brightness, hue, or tone which contrasts with the brightness, hue, or tone of the building.
Comment: This concept is only applied to
selected, not all, elements to be added to a building. It is not intended to
imply that nothing should be visually dominant. Some things, such as Mansards,
should be visually dominant.
101.28 Wrought-iron
A method of manufacturing iron parts or certain building elements. The iron is heated in a forge and shaped while soft, either by bending or hammering. Fences and gates often incorporate wrought iron elements.
101.29 Wythe
A term used in masonry construction to describe the thickness of a wall. A 2 wythe brick wall is one which is 2 bricks thick. Most brick walls in historic residential structures are 3 wythe walls, or 3 bricks thick (approximately 13").
ARTICLE 2: EXISTING BUILDINGS
200 General Law:
If documented evidence can be provided which verifies that an element of an existing building has been altered, it may be reconstructed to its original configuration.
If a building, addition to a building, or element
of a building was constructed after
Comment:
Unless specifically stated otherwise, all regulations herein apply to Public Facades only. Those for Semi-Public and Private Facades are specifically noted.
When a choice of solutions is given, the solutions are presented in order of preference.
These Standards do not require the correction of any condition predating their enactment except the stabilization of vacant buildings as described in Section 212.
201 Roofs
Comment: Roofs are a prominent part of any building, and in conjunction with the walls determine a building's form and scale. Roof styles, the conditions of the roof and roof details greatly influence the visual character of the Fox Park Historic District.
Most of the roof styles in the Fox Park Historic District fall into one of the following categories:
Mansard;
Gable;
Single slope to one side;
Flat
Repair of a roof, replacement of a flat roof, or overlayment of a sloped roof with the existing material and repair or replacement of gutters or downspouts is general maintenance and does not require a permit except as provided in City Building Codes. References herein are advisory.
201.1 Roof Lines and Dormer configuration
The roof lines and dormer configuration of buildings shall not be altered except as specifically provided herein. Roof lines include the roof's slope, height, location and structure.
201.2 Reconstructed Roofs
Reconstructed roofs shall be constructed based on the original roof. Where the original slope of the roof cannot be verified through reasonable research or existing evidence, reconstruction shall be based on a Model Example.
201.3 Roofing Materials on Flat Roofs
Roofing materials on flat roofs shall be one of the following:
A material which can be documented as being original to the building;
Rolled roofing or roofing felt.
201.4 Roofing Materials on Sloping Roofs
Comment: Sloping roofs include all roof types
except mansard and flat roofs (addressed elsewhere within this document).
Roofing materials on sloping roofs shall be one of the following:
Materials which can be documented as being original to the building;
Slate shingles;
Synthetic slate shingles made of a cementitious composition and reinforced with fiberglass;
Composition shingles which replicate the proportions of slate shingles.
Comment: GAF Slateline
or an equivalent fulfills this requirement.
Sheet metal roofing applied in a manner consistent with that of a Model Example;
Asphalt or fiberglass composition shingles, standard three tab design of 235 pounds per square minimum construction;
Wood shingles of a shape and size, and applied in a manner consistent with wood shingles on a Model Example and subject to approval by the Board of Building Appeals.
Rolled roofing or roofing felt are prohibited as total replacement finished roofing materials on sloping roofs.
Patterns may not be arranged in asphalt or slate shingles on sloping roofs unless based on evidence original to the building or a Model Example.
201.5 Roofing Materials on Mansard Roofs
Roofing materials on mansard roofs shall be one of the following:
Materials which can be documented as being original to the building;
Slate shingles;
Synthetic slate shingles of a cementitious composition and reinforced with fiberglass;
Composition shingles which replicate the proportions of slate shingles.
Comment: GAF Slateline
or an equivalent fulfills this requirement.
Asphalt or fiberglass composition shingles; standard 3 tab design of 235 lb. per square minimum construction.
Slate or synthetic slate shall be used to replace missing or damaged shingles on mansard roofs where more than 50% of the original slate shingles are in existence.
Comment: Mansard roofs with composition
shingles existing at the time of implementation of these Standards may continue
to be covered with new composition shingles though slate or synthetic slate
shingles are more compatible with the original character of the building.
Patterns on Mansard Roofs:
Patterns created by the arrangement of slate of differing colors or configurations shall not be altered by the subtraction or addition of shingles.
Patterns may be painted where no pattern originally existed based on a Model Example.
Reconstructed mansard roofs may be patterned through the use of slate or synthetic slate shingles of differing colors or configurations. Such patterns shall be based on a Model Example.
201.6 Brick Parapets
Brick parapets and the manner in which the roofing material meet them shall be constructed as follows:
When the inside face of the parapet is visible from a street, the roofing material shall be flashed and counter flashed with metal flashing set into the masonry parapet wall.
When the inside face of the parapet is not visible from a street, the roofing material shall be extended up the inside face of the parapet and fitted under the metal flashing or the parapet cap.
Comment: Typically case 1occurs with sloping
gabled roofs and case 2 occurs with flat roofs hidden by a parapet.
Parapets at the Public Facade(s) shall have coping as follows:
Sloping parapets at roofs shall have coping of
brick similar to that of the parapet. Comment: Metal or plastic through-wall
flashing should be used to prevent moisture from penetrating the masonry. A
hard faced brick should be used for parapet coping.
Horizontal planes of a parapet (i.e. the top of a parapet which screens a flat roof, or of a step in a stepped parapet) shall be protected with glazed coping tile, or a metal cap.
Glazed coping tile, when broken or missing shall be replaced by the same.
Metal caps shall have a non-reflective metal finish.
Felt, roofing paper or roll roofing is prohibited as a total replacement finish material at parapets.
201.7 Dormers
Dormers shall not be removed or altered in configuration, location and detail except as otherwise expressly provided herein.
Reconstructed dormers and elements of a dormer shall be designed and positioned on roofs to replicate the dimensions, proportions, materials (except as noted in part 4 hereof) and details including ornament of the original dormer. where such dimensions, proportions, materials and details are not evident from present conditions, a Model Example shall be provided.
New dormers may be added where there is no evidence of their prior existence if based on a Model Example.
Dormer materials, including those at the sides, shall not be altered in appearance from the original except vinyl, aluminum, steel or masonite siding which appears as 4" wood siding may be used at the sides when the dormer is located above the second story of a building as provided in section 202.2. Asphalt shingles are prohibited on vertical sides of dormers.
Comment: Asphalt shingles are an inappropriate
siding material for any vertical surface. They sag in summer heat and
eventually fall off. The sides of dormers on slate roofs are typically slate,
while the sides of dormers on asphalt shingle roofs are typically 4"
exposed wood siding.
Ornament at Dormers
Comment: The role of ornament at dormers is
architecturally significant.
New ornament at dormers must be based on evidence of its prior existence on the dormer(s) or, if such evidence no longer exists, be based on a Model Example.
Ornament shall be constructed of materials historically used for such ornament or other materials which replicate such materials.
Ornament and dormer detailing shall be of a finished material.
201.8 Cornices
Comment: Cornices are a critical element of a
building's historical and visual integrity.
Reconstructed cornices shall be designed to replicate the dimensions (including length of corner returns), proportion, materials and details of the original cornice. Where such dimensions, proportions, materials and details are not evident from the current conditions of the building, a Model Example shall be provided.
New cornices on existing buildings shall be based on a Model Example.
Cornice Materials:
Cornice materials shall not be altered from the original except as provided herein.
Replacement materials shall replicate the appearance of the original finished materials.
Brick and Ornamental Brick
Replacement brick within a cornice shall be brick of similar dimensions, color and surface characteristics as the original.
Replacement sections shall be one of the following:
New or used pressed brick of similar dimensions, color and surface characteristics and ornamental detailing as the original; or
Fiberglass reinforced concrete replicas with integral color and matching the original in color and surface characteristics and ornamental detailing.
Sheet Metal
Replacement sections of sheet metal within a cornice shall be of one of the following:
Sheet metal similar to that to be replaced; or
Any of the materials indicated as appropriate for use within wood cornices.
Wood
Replacement sections of wood within a cornice shall be of one of the following:
Wood;
Fiberglass replicating the original wood; or
Synthetic molded replicas of the original wood.
Stone and Terra Cotta
Replacement sections of stone or terra cotta shall be of one the following:
Stone or terra cotta of similar color, texture and dimension as the original;
Precast concrete of similar color, texture and dimension as the original;
Fiberglass reinforced concrete replicating the original; or
Molded synthetic replicas of the original stone or terra cotta.
Built-in Gutters within a Cornice;
Wood and metal cornices with built-in gutters shall be reconstructed in one of the following methods:
Reconstructed to match the original in profile and dimension. The method of drainage shall be similar to the original (See Figure K).
Reconstructed with a standard sheet metal gutter section integrated into the cornice profile and maintaining the original height and projection of the original
Masonry cornices with built-in gutters shall be reconstructed to match the original in design, profile, dimension and detail.
Cornice Finish
All exterior surfaces of a cornice shall have a finished surface.
Wood within a cornice shall be painted.
Sheet metal within a cornice shall be painted except copper which shall be painted or allowed to obtain its natural oxidized finish.
201.9 Roofing Accessories
Gutters and Downspouts
Repair and replacement of gutters and downspouts are defined as general maintenance and therefore not regulated by these Standards except as provided in section 201.8(4), gutters built into cornices.
Comment: The following are recommendations for
gutter and downspout replacement and repair.
New gutters and downspouts should be similar in location, shape, detail and size of the original or that of a Model Example.
New gutters and downspouts should be of one of the following materials:
Copper; painted or allowed to oxidize;
Galvanized metal, painted; or
Aluminum; finished as a non-reflective surface whether factory- applied or painted.
Plastic gutters and downspouts are not recommended at Public Facades.
Chimneys:
Existing chimneys shall be retained.
Chimneys not in use may be capped, but In no case is a chimney to be altered in dimension, including height.
Reconstructed chimneys shall duplicate the original or be based upon a Model Example.
Roof Cresting
Roof cresting shall be of the following materials:
Wrought iron, east iron, copper or other non-reflective metal; or
Plastic which replicates the appearance of the above. Plastic cresting shall be securely attached and rigid so as to be indistinguishable from metal cresting,
Piping and Vents at the Roof
Piping and Vents at the roof are not regulated by these Standards because their location is primarily determined by interior design.
Comment: It is recommended that interior
plumbing be located so that plumbing vent stacks, attic ventilation devices,
metal chimney flues and metal fireplace chimneys are not located on a portion
of a roof which slopes toward a Public Facade.
Skylights and Roof Windows
Skylight and roof window shall not be on a portion of a roof which slopes toward a Public Facade and shall not be visually dominant on any other portion of a roof.
Antennae and Satellite Dishes
Radio or television antennae or satellite dishes shall not be visible from the street in front of a building and shall not be visually dominant from any other street.
Solar Collectors Solar collectors shall not be visible from a street.
Roof Decks
Roof decks are allowed only above Private Facades of buildings and shall not be visually dominant from any street.
Roof-Top Air Conditioning Units
Roof-top air conditioning units shall not be visible from the street in front of a building and shall not be visually dominant from any other street.
Other
Other items which are not original to a structure shall not be visible from a street unless based on a Model Example.
202 Exterior Walls
202.1 Exterior Masonry Walls
Comment: Painting of wood or metal elements, or repainting of masonry the same color or a color
resembling the underlying material or tuckpointing
masonry walls is general maintenance, does not require a permit, and is not regulated
by these Standards.
Comment: Masonry includes brick, ornamental
pressed brick and terra cotta.
Cleaning.
The blasting of exterior masonry walls with sand or other abrasive materials is prohibited.
Comment: Blasting a masonry wall with abrasive
materials destroys the hard outer surface of the masonry and thus exposes the
softer core of the masonry to the elements. Blasting thus not only permanently
damages the appearance of the brick, but also shortens the life of the
individual brick and the building as a whole. Consult with the City Air
Pollution Control office for advice.
Masonry shall only be cleaned of dirt or paint with non-acidic chemical solutions and water. Such solutions and water shall be sprayed at low to medium pressures never to exceed 400 pound per square inch.
Comment: It is recommended that the cleaning
technique first be applied to a 3' x 3' sample area located in an unobtrusive
area of the wall(s) to be cleaned to insure that the technique that is to be
used in cleaning is non-damaging.
Painting.
The painting of unpainted masonry walls is prohibited.
Comment: Moisture builds up behind paint on
masonry. This deteriorates the mortar joints.
Masonry walls which are currently painted may be repainted in accordance with the definition of repair and general maintenance.
Tuckpointing.
Comment: Tuckpointing
is not regulated by these Standards. However, it is of the utmost importance in
keeping the wall water-tight. Care must be taken, however, to retain the
original appearance of the wall.
These recommendations provide a reasonable
definition of tuckpointing in a workmanlike fashion
as required by
Old mortar which is to be removed to provide adequate space for new mortar should be removed by hand, if possible, since power tools can easily chip and damage masonry.
The composition of the mortar mix should be soft. Mortar which is too hard may spall, chip, or break the adjacent masonry. A recommended mix is 1 part cement, 2 parts lime, and 7 parts sand.
The color of the mortar should match the majority of the mortar currently existing in the wall. The color of mortar is effected by pigments added into tile mortar mix; the type, size and quantity of sand in the mix; and the color of the cement used. The color of mortar which does not have color pigment added is affected by the color and coarseness of the sand. Typically white silica sand will result in mortars of a lighter color while brown river sand will result in mortars of a darker color. Similarly, sand of a finer coarseness will result in mortars light in color while coarser sands will result in mortars of a darker color. In each instance, the color of the mortar will not be clearly identifiable until it has dried and been washed. Mortar normally dries in thirty days and may be washed of residue by plain water and a stiff bristle brush.
Mortar should be tooled to match the existing or original character of the joints. Common joints found within the Fox Park Historic District include concave, v-grooved, and flush-struck.
Reconstructed Masonry Walls
Comment: Reconstructed masonry walls include
the replacement of missing masonry within a wall and the reconstruction of a
masonry wall which has collapsed.
Construction
Reconstructed masonry wall shall be one of the following types of construction;
Solid brick masonry;
Concrete block back-up with masonry exterior; or
Masonry veneer on metal or wood studs.
Comment: City building codes may prohibit this
type of construction near a property line.
Mortar thickness and coursing shall match the original.
Material
One of the following materials shall be used;
New or used masonry units which match the original in size, shape, color (variety and pattern of color), surface hardness and ornament.
The original ornamental masonry units (pressed brick and terra cotta) or replica units constructed of the materials outlined in Section 201.8: Cornices.
Exposed Masonry Party Walls
Comment: Exposed masonry party walls were
original interior walls which served as a fire barrier between adjacent
buildings. Upon demolition of one of the buildings, one face of this wall
constructed of soft interior brick is left exposed. Exposed masonry party walls
present two problems: how best to protect the soft brick wall from
deterioration and how to improve the irregular face left by demolition.
Exposed masonry party walls shall be treated using one of the following methods:
Add a new veneer of brick to the wall. The new brick shall be similar in size and color to the original; Comment: Property rights may prohibit this option.
Clean the exposed wall of any debris, replace any deteriorated areas and tuckpoint the entire wall; or
Parge the wall with stucco which is colored or painted to match the color of the adjacent brickwork.
Comment: Such exposed walls can be structurally
deficient.
202.2 Wood Siding
Comment: Wood siding is typically found at the
sides of dormers, enclosed porches, rear additions and
occasionally on an entire building within the Fox Park
Historic District.
Wood siding shall be painted.
Replacement materials shall be one of the following:
New wood siding which replicates the original in design, dimension and method of application;
Comment: horizontal lap siding with a 4"
exposure is the most common type of wood siding within the Fox Park
Historic District (see Figure 0).
At the sides of a dormer which is above the second floor, aluminum, steel, vinyl, or masonite replicating 4" wood siding may be used as provided in 201.6; or
On private or semi-public facades, 4" vinyl siding or 12" masonite which appears as 4" siding may be used.
Use of the following replacement materials is restricted:
Masonite in 12" widths configured to look like 4" exposed siding is prohibited at the Public Facade except as provided herein;
Aluminum, steel or vinyl siding is prohibited at Public Facades except as provided herein; and
Wood shingles are prohibited.
202.3 Stone and Portland Cement Facades
Painting
Granite and marble facades which have not been painted shall not be painted.
Limestone and sandstone facades may be painted. The color is not regulated by these Standards.
Missing pieces of stone and missing or severely damaged facades shall be replicated with stone, cement stucco, fiberglass or other material which replicates the original appearance of the stone.
Cement stucco facades shall meet the following:
The cement stucco shall be scored to replicate the pattern of the original stonework.
The setback of windows and doors shall be closely maintained.
The detailing of corners and edges shall be as crisp as the original.
Synthetic stone veneers are prohibited.
203 Windows
Comment: Windows of historic buildings are a very important part of a
building's historic character.
203.1 Windows at Public Facades
Windows in Public Facades shall be one of the following:
The existing window repaired and retained.
A replacement window which duplicates the original and meets the following requirements;
Replacement windows or sashes shall be made of wood or finished aluminum.
The profiles of muntins, sashes, frames and moldings shall match the original elements in dimension and configuration.
The number of lites, their arrangement and proportion shall match the original or be based on a Model Example.
The method of opening shall be the same as the original with the following except double-hung windows may be changed to single-hung.
Reconstructed windows and sashes in a Public Facade shall be based on the following;
An adjacent existing window in the same facade which is original; or
If all windows on a facade are being replaced than they shall be based on a Model Example or the window detailed in Figure S.
Glass Types at a Public Facade
Glass in historic windows on a Public Facade shall be one of the following:
Clear glass or other original glazing;
Glass based on a Model Example; or
Insulated glass with its exterior face set 3/8" back from the exterior face of the sash.
The following glass types are prohibited in Public Facades:
Tinted glass;
Reflective glass;
Glass block; and
Plastic (plexiglass) except Lexan or an equivalent.
Abandoned Windows in a Public Facade
Windows which are to be abandoned on the interior shall be infilled by closing them with wooden shutters set 1Ú2" back from the face of the wall with the window opening left intact including the frame, sash, sub-sill and lintel.
Storm Windows and Screens at a Public Facade
Comment: Storm windows and screens may be
installed at the interior or at the exterior. Interior installation is
preferred because of the increased visibility of the exterior of the window and
its details.
Materials
Exterior storm windows and screens shall be made of wood, aluminum or plastic. Wood shall be painted; aluminum shall be factory or field painted. Clear anodized aluminum is prohibited.
Interior storm windows and screens are not regulated by these Standards.
Storm windows and screens shall also meet the following requirements:
The dimensions of the area of glass or screen shall be the same as the area of glass in the window being protected.
The meeting rail of the storm or screen window shall be In line with the meeting rail of the window being protected. Additional meeting rails are prohibited.
Comment: An example of (2) is an arched-head
opening where meeting rails cannot cross the arch.
New Window Openings Are Prohibited in a Public Facade except as required by City Health and Safety Codes,
No new window openings shall be created in a Public Facade.
No existing window opening in a Public Facade shall be altered in length or width.
203.2 Windows at Semi-Public Facades
Windows at Semi-Public Facades shall comply with all of the restrictions outlined in Section 203.1 except as noted herein.
Replacement Windows in a Semi-Public Facade
Materials Replacement windows may be constructed of the following materials:
Wood;
Vinyl-coated wood; or
Finished (painted or otherwise coated with color) aluminum. Clear anodized aluminum Is prohibited.
Configuration
The profiles of muntins, sashes, frames and moldings shall match the original elements in dimension and configuration.
The number of lites may be reduced to one over one.
Square head replacement windows may replace original arched-head windows where the apex of the arch is legs than 6" above its base. However, the arch shall be maintained with a decorative element of wood, finished metal, or plastic which appears as wood.
Brick Molding
In all cases, the original brick molding shall be retained or duplicated.
ln-filling Windows in a Semi-Public Facade
Windows which are to be abandoned on the interior shall be infilled as follows:
Close the window with wooden shutters set 1Ú2" back from the face of the wall with the window opening left intact including the frame, sash, sub-sill and lintel.
Brick in the opening with brick set 11Ú2" to 2" back from the face of the wall with the window opening left intact including the sub-sill and lintel. The inflll brick shall match the surrounding brick in size, color, texture, coursing and mortar composition, color, texture and tooling.
203.3 Windows at Private Facades
Windows at Private Facades shall comply with all of the restrictions outlined in Section 203.1 except as amended in Section 203.2 and herein.
New Window openings in Private Facades:
New openings where no window existed before, or where existing windows are to be made shorter or longer, shall meet the following;
The proportion of the opening shall be the same as the adjacent openings;
The masonry jambs shall be toothed-In, not saw-cut; and
Sills and lintels shall match those adjacent.
Glass types and materials on Private Facades are not regulated by these Standards.
204 Doors
Comment: Doors, like windows, are an integral part of a building's street
facade. Primary entrance doors are one of the strongest first impressions of a
building. Door types found in the Fox Park Historic
District are limited to a few different types. Doors of earlier Federal style
buildings are solid, simple in construction and without ornament except for
four or six panels. Victorian doors are much more ornate, often with elaborate
carvings, recessed panels or other architectural detailing and typically have a
glazed area in the upper
Doors shall be one of the following:
The original wood door restored;
A new wood door which replicates the original;
A finished metal door of a style which replicates the original; or
Based on a Model Example.
The following types of doors are prohibited:
Flush, hollow-core doors with or without applied moldings,
Flush doors of any material.
Doors shall have one of the following finishes:
Paint
When hardwood, a natural finish.
Stormers
Stormer doors shall not be replaced with any other type of enclosure.
Hardware
New hardware shall be of a style, type and material appropriate to the door.
Placement
Setting doors forward or back from their original line of placement is prohibited.
Abandoned Doors:
Doors which are to be abandoned at the inside on a Public or Semi- Public Facade shall be closed with a door which replicates the original door or that of a Model Example set in the existing frame. The door frame and sub-sill shall be maintained.
Doors which are to be abandoned at the inside on a Private Facade may be infilled with brick set 11Ú2" to 2" back from the face of the wall with the opening left intact including the sub-sill and lintel.
Doors at Private Facades may be converted to windows by shortening the vertical (height) but not the horizontal (width) dimension. Such new windows are subject to the replacement window standards set forth in Sections 203 hereof.
204.2 Transoms
Existing transoms shall be maintained as part of the entry at all Facades.
Storm windows and screens for transoms shall comply with 201.5(5) hereof.
204.3 Storm and Screen Doors
Comment: Storm and screen doors, where they
existed historically within the Fox Park Historic
District, were wood. Therefore, wood is the preferred material.
Stormers
Stormer doors shall not be replaced with any other type of enclosure.
New storm doors shall meet the following:
Simple and open in design and full lite;
Of a finished material other than clear-anodized aluminum; and
Be compatible with the design of the door behind.
New screen doors shall meet the following:
Simple and open in design;
Of a finished material other than clear-anodized aluminum; and
Be compatible with the design of the door behind.
204.4 Vehicular Doors
Comment: There are a number of historic vehicular
entrances within the Fox Park Historic District Today, these entrances may still retain their original use
or may have been converted to other uses.
The structural opening of an original vehicular door may be changed to accommodate entry of an automobile.
Vehicular Doors
Vehicular doors shall be of one of the following types;
The original door or a duplicate of the original door;
A door based on a Model Example;
A door constructed of car siding (tongue & groove; 2 3/4" x 5/8"); or
Flush or raised panel doors constructed of steel, wood or aluminum. Steel or aluminum doors must be painted. Wood may be stained or painted.
205 Foundations
Comment: Foundations within the Fox Park Historic District are typically white to grey
limestone.
205.1 Paint
Unpainted foundations shall not be painted.
Painted foundations may be repainted. The color shall be the current color or a color resembling the underlying material as set forth in the Routine Maintenance and Re-pair Definition (Section 101.19).
205.2 Replacement Materials
New or re-used stone which matches the original in color, type of stone, method of stone finish and size.
A veneer of the above applied to a back-up material such as concrete or concrete block.
Other masonry products such as cast-in-place concrete, split-faced concrete block or concrete block with an uneven face when the face replicates the original material.
205.3 Surface Treatments
Foundations at the Public Facade shall not be parged (skim-coated) with stucco, concrete, mortar or other cementitious materials.
Foundations which require tuckpointing should be tuckpointed to match the existing mortar in color, texture and composition.
205.4 Window Wells
Comment: A number of Federal style buildings have window wells in the Public Facade at the street level. These wells need to be covered in order to protect the public.
Window wells shall be treated in one of the following methods:
Board and batten wood or tongue and groove car siding shall cover the opening and shall be painted.
Steel grating, grillwork or steel plate shall cover the opening and shall be painted.
Shorten the window opening and close over the well with the same finished material as the adjacent sidewalk except where prohibited by city building codes.
206 Appendages on Public and Semi-Public Facades
Comment: Only a few materials were his
historically used in the Fox Park Historic District in
the construction of porches, stoops and steps. These materials included stone,
brick, wood and occasionally various types of metal. Appendages were often the
focus of architectural detailing and add to the individual character of a
building. Low decks were historically rare. However, they have become an
integral part of modern urban living.
206.1 Reconstructed Appendages to Public and Semi-Public Facades
Reconstructed appendages shall be based on evidence of their prior existence (whole appendage) and/or on evidence at the building and/or on a Model Example (individual elements).
Comment: Evidence includes, but is not limited
to, paint lines and profiles on the facade, indications of a former foundation,
documented existence in terms of historical site plans and photographs.
206.2 New Appendages to Public Facades
New Appendages to Public Facades are prohibited.
206.3 New Appendages to Semi-Public and Private Facades
New porches, stoops and steps at Semi-Public and Private Facades shall be based on a Model Example.
Decks are prohibited at Semi-Public Facades except when those occur at the rear of a building.
Decks, whether constructed at a Semi-Public Facade at the rear of a building or at a Private Facade, must not:
Obscure any architectural detail of the building such as windows, doors, or ornamental brick work; or
Be visually dominant because of mass, scale, or topology of the land.
206.4 Stone Elements on Appendages
Stone steps and porch elements shall be replaced as opposed to repaired only when needed to ensure public and occupant safety.
Steps and porch elements shall retain their original location and shall retain their original configuration.
Stonework shall not be painted or receive any adhesively applied finishes.
Replacement materials at Public Facades
For architectural elements see the acceptable replacement materials listed under stone cornices (Section 201.8(2)(4)).
Replacement steps shall be one of the following;
New or re-used stone duplicating In shape, size and coloration that which Is being replaced.
Concrete which replicates the stone in shape, size and coloration and will maintain Its shape, size and coloration over time.
Paint
Unpainted stone elements shall not be painted.
Painted stone elements to be repainted shall be painted their current color or a color resembling that of the underlying material.
206.3 Wood Elements on Appendages
Reconstructed wood elements shall be of wood, except architectural details such as brackets which may be of the materials listed under replacement materials for wood cornices (Section 201.8(3)(2)(3)). A Model Example shall be used.
Reconstructed wood handrails shall be one of the following:
A wood handrail based on a Model Example
The Fox Park
type (Georgian) handrail common to
Wood handrails shall receive one of the following finishes:
Paint;
An opaque stain; or
Natural Wolmanized wood (acceptable on Private Facade, only).
206.4 Metal Elements on Appendages
Reconstructed metal handrails and architectural detailing shall be of one of the types of metals or other replacement materials listed under Section 207.1(2).
207 Accessories
207.1 Wrought and Cast Iron Accessories
Comment: Wrought and cast iron accessories,
such as balcony railings and cresting, were once common in the Fox Park Historic District, particularly on the Federal
style buildings. Black is the preferred color.
Existing wrought and cast iron accessories shall not be removed or altered in form.
Comment: Owners are encouraged to reconstruct
balconies where they once existed especially If the
original brackets are still in place.
Replacement Materials
New or re-used metal accessories based on a Model Example, or
Plastic or other molded or cast material which replicates the appearance of the original.
207.2 Shutters
Comment: Owners are encouraged to re-install
shutters where they once existed.
Reconstructed Shutters:
Shall be horizontally slatted or based on a Model Example.
Shall be of the size, shape and height of the original window opening
Shall be in the open position or operable. Comment: Closed shutters ore recommended as a means of abandoning a window (see Section 203.1(4)).
207.3 Security Bars and Doors
Comment: Historically, security bars were only
used at basement windows and consisted of ornamental ironwork placed to the exterior
side of the window. This ornament added to the overall design of the facade.
Existing historic security bars and ironwork in front of windows and doors shall be retained.
New security bars and doors shall be based on a Model Example.
Except as otherwise noted, security bars and doors are prohibited at Public Facades.
Comment: Security bars and doors may be added
to the interior of windows and doors. However,
207.4 Awnings and Canopies
New awnings and canopies shall be based on a Model Example and shall be:
The same shape and size as the window, door, or storefront behind.
Constructed of a fabric material.
New metal and fiberglass awnings and canopies are prohibited.
Comment: Repair of existing metal and fiberglass awnings is permitted as Routine Maintenance and Repair (Section 101.19).
Backlit awnings are prohibited.
Comment: See section 207.7 (1)(d)(4)
concerning signs on awnings. Also, awnings on commercial buildings may be
additionally restricted by other City Codes.
207.5 Exterior Lighting
Comment: Light fixtures should be used to
accent and highlight historic structures and to provide safety and security.
Exterior lighting fixtures are generally not an original element of historic
buildings and thus should be as simple and unobtrusive as possible.
Exterior lighting shall not detract from any significant architectural features of a building.
Landscape lighting shall not detract from any architecturally significant features of a building.
207.6 Street Addresses
Street addresses are not regulated by these Standards.
Comment: Street addresses are regulated by
other City Ordinances.
207.7 Signs
Comment: These Standards do not require
existing signs which are well maintained to be replaced or removed. Commercial
signs are defined as signs which advertise, direct, or attract attention to a
commercial use or which serve a commercial purpose.
Permanent Commercial Signs
Commercial signs at structures serving a residential purpose at the time of adoption of these Standards are prohibited unless a conditional use permit is obtained. If such a permit is obtained, the sign shall not be more than 2 square feet in size.
Comment: Section 207.7 (1)(2)
shall apply instead of 207.7 (1)(1) if it can be shown by Model Example that
the structure is appropriate for commercial use. Applications for conditional
use permits are available through the
Commercial signs at structures serving a commercial purpose at the time of adoption of these Standards shall not exceed 40 square feet on each public facade or 10 percent of the area of each public facade, whichever is smaller. Each side of a protruding sign counts toward the 40 square feet so they may not be more than 20 square feet or 5 percent of the surface area whichever Is smaller.
Signs must be compatible with existing architectural details.
Signs shall be restricted to those identifying the names and/or businesses and principal products of the person or entity occupying the structure.
Signs may not be placed in the following locations:
On a mansard;
On a parapet;
On a rooftop;
On the slope of an awning;
In a location which obscures significant architectural details such as cornices, windows, sills, or doors;
On a pole; or
On any site separate from the building.
Signs may only be lit by fixed steady front lighting. Back lighting is prohibited.
Signs must be fixed and silent.
Signs painted on windows and interior signs, including those inside windows, are not regulated by these Standards.
Temporary Commercial Signs
Temporary signs shall only be allowed for 6 months following the date of substantial completion of construction, renovation, or restoration of a building.
Temporary signs shall not exceed 36 square feet.
Extensions of the 6 month time period are allowed if approved by the Heritage and Urban Design Commission.
Permanent Non-Commercial Signs
Signs shall be limited to the following:
On walls - Metal or painted wood plaque, less than 100 sq. inches in size.
At landscape elements including walls, fences, carriage stones and steps
Integrally carved in stone or
Metal or painted wood plaque, less than 100 sq. inches in size.
Sandwich boards shall meet the following:
They shall be less than 10 square feet on a side;
They shall be consistent with other City Ordinances;
There shall be no more than two per establishment;
They shall be outdoors only during business hours; and
They shall not be electrified.
207.8 Utility Service Lines
Comment: Today's modern requirements for electricity and other necessary conveniences can detract from the character of historic buildings. In many cases, these modern day intrusions can be minimized by sensitive planning.
Where possible, all exterior electric meters shall be hidden from view by locating them In gangways between buildings or on a Private Facade.
No exterior meters shall be attached to building foundations or to a Public Facade.
All cable TV, telephone, or other wiring shall enter buildings In only one location.
208 Storefronts
Comment: Storefronts are of particular
importance in the Fox Park Historic District. Owners
are encouraged to restore storefronts to their original style.
208.1 Reconstructed Storefronts
Reconstructed storefronts shall meet the following:
The glazing shall be insulating glass.
Comment: This material is required by
All exposed materials shall be painted, including wood and metal.
Be based on a Model Example consistent with the building's original character.
208.2 Storefront Conversion
Storefronts which are being converted to residential use shall retain their original storefront character and shall not be altered in any way so as to disguise their original storefront use.
209 New Additions to Existing Buildings
No new additions shall be made to the Public or Semi-Public Facade(s) except that additions may be made to Semi-Public Facades occurring at the rear of buildings that predate 1929.
New additions constructed at Private Facades or at Semi-Public Facades at the rear of structures predating 1929 are subject to New Construction Standards for like facades.
Comment: New additions constructed at Private
Facades may lengthen an adjacent Public or Semi-Public Facade.
210 Carriage and Alley Houses
Comment: Carriage and alley houses contribute
greatly to the character of the Fox Park Historic
District. These buildings represent the Fox Park
Historic District at its greatest density and add to the compact visual character
of the cityscape. Some carriage and alley houses are rich in architectural
detailing. The intent of these Standards is to protect and preserve the
structural integrity of these two types of structures while recognizing that
they are secondary structures.
210.1 Semi-Public and Private Facade
The facade of a carriage or alley house which faces the alley is defined herein as a Semi-Public facade. The remaining facades may be Semi-Public or private as defined in accordance with Section 101.17. Facades of carriage and alley houses are subject to the same regulations as the like facades of other buildings
211 Demolition
Comment: Buildings which were built before 1929
are considered historically significant to the character and integrity of the Fox Park Historic District. These buildings are an
irreplaceable asset, and as such, their demolition is strictly limited.
Ordinance No. 61366 of the City of St. Louis is hereby adopted to govern demolitions of buildings located within the Fox Park Historic District, except that the following Sections of such Ordinance shall, for purposes of this Code only, be deemed revised, amended, or deleted as noted:
Section Two (i) is revised to state as follows:
"Structure" means any building or improvement of any kind for demolition of which a demolition permit is required and with respect to which an application for a demolition permit is filed.
Section Seven (3) is revised to state as follows:
(3)Condition: The Office shall make exterior inspections to determine whether a Structure is Sound. If a Structure or portion thereof proposed to be demolished is obviously not Sound, and the threat to the public health, safety, and welfare resulting therefrom cannot be eliminated with reasonable preventative measures, the application for demolition shall be approved except in unusual circumstances which shall be expressly noted. The remaining or salvageable portion(s) of the Structure shall be evaluated to determine the extent of reconstruction, rehabilitation, or restoration required to obtain a viable structure.
Sound Structures with apparent potential for adaptive reuse, reuse, and/or resale shall generally not be approved for demolition unless application of Criteria 1, 4, 6, and 7 indicates demolition is appropriate.
Structurally attached or groups of buildings: The impact of the proposed demolition on any remaining portion(s) of the building will be evaluated. Viability of walls which would be exposed by demolition and the possibility of diminished value resulting from the partial demolition of a building, or of one or more buildings in a group of buildings, will be considered.
Comment: Reasonable preventative measures as
referenced herein, include, but are not limited to, the erection of temporary
sup-ports, and the erection of temporary barriers or barricades to protect
pedestrians from falling debris. The reasonableness of such preventative
measures shall be determined by reference to the Architectural Quality of the
Structure as set forth in Section Seven (2), and the Urban Design factors set
forth in Section Seven (5) (e.g. more extensive preventative measures will be
deemed reasonable for a High Merit Structure than for a Merit Structure).
Nothing contained herein shall be construed as relieving owners of buildings of
their responsibility to undertake permanent measures to make such buildings
safe.
Section Seven (4) Is revised to state as follows:
A. Rehabilitation Potential: If the Applicant offers substantial evidence that the Structure, in its entirety, is in such a condition that the only feasible rehabilitation thereof would be equivalent to total reconstruction, the application for demolition shall generally be approved.
B. Economic Hardship: The Office shall consider the economic hardship which may be experienced by the present owner If the application Is denied. Such consideration may include, among other things, the estimated cost of demolition, the estimated cost of rehabilitation or reuse, the feasibility of public or private financing, the effect of tax abatement, if applicable, and the potential for economic growth and development in the area.
Section Seven (6) 15 amended to add the following:
(F.) the proposed plan, although calling for demolition of one or more Structures, will result in the preservation of buildings which are (i) High Merit, Merit, or Contributing; and (ii) In need of substantial rehabilitation.
Section Seven (7) is deleted.
Section Seven (8) is renumbered Section Seven (7).
212 Securing Vacant Buildings
Vacant buildings shall be protected from deterioration and vandalism as follows:
All windows and doors shall be covered by 1Ú2" exterior grade plywood if such windows and doors are incapable of securing the building. Comment: City Codes require that plywood used for this purpose be painted red.
The roof, gutter and downspouts shall carry the rain water to the ground.
Work necessary to protect the structural integrity of the building must be performed.
ARTICLE 3: NEW BUILDINGS
301 Public and Semi-Public Facades of New Construction
The Public and Semi-Public Facades of new construction shall be reviewed based on a Model Example taking into consideration the following:
301.1 Site
A site plan shall describe the following:
Alignment
New buildings shall have their Public Facade parallel to the Public Facade of the adjacent buildings.
If a new building is to be located between two existing buildings with different alignments to the street or in the event that there are no adjacent buildings, the building alignment shall be the same as that which is more dominant within that block on the same side of the street.
If a new building is to be located on a block which is completely empty, then the alignment shall be that which is most dominant within the adjacent blocks or across the street.
Setback
New buildings shall have the same setback as adjacent buildings.
If a new building Is to be located between two existing buildings with different setbacks to the street, or in the event that there are no adjacent buildings, then the building setback shall be the same as that which is more dominant within that block on the same side of the street.
If a new building is to be located on a block which is completely empty, then the setback which is most dominant within adjacent blocks or across the street shall be used.
Setback may be based on a Model Example.
301.2 Mass
Mass is the visual displacement of space based on the building's height, width and depth. The mass of a new building shall be comparable to the mass of the adjacent buildings or to the common overall building mass within the block, and on the same side of the street.
301.3 Scale
Scale is the perceived size of a building relative to adjacent structures and the perceived size of an element of a building relative to other architectural elements (e. g., the size of a door relative to a window).
A new building shall appear to be the same number of stories as other buildings within the block. Interior floor lines shall also appear to be at levels similar to those of adjacent buildings.
If a new building is to be located between two existing buildings with different scales, or in the event that there are no adjacent buildings, then the building scale shall be that which is more dominant within that block on the same side of the street.
If the new building is on a block which is completely empty, then the building scale shall be similar to that of buildings in adjacent blocks.
Comment: Building height,
shall be measured at the center of a building from the ground to the parapet or
cornice on a flat roof building; to the crown molding on a building with a
mansard; to the roof ridge on a building with a sloping roof.
When several buildings, or a long building containing several units, are constructed on a sloping street, the building(s) shall step down the slope In order to maintain the prescribed height. The step shall occur at a natural break between units or firewalls.
301.4 Proportion
Proportion is a system of mathematical ratios which establish a consistent set of visual relationships between the parts of a building and to the building as a whole. The proportions of a new building shall be comparable to those of adjacent build buildings. If there are no buildings on the block then the proportions shall be comparable to those of adjacent blocks.
301.5 Ratio of Solid to Void
The ratio of solid to void is the percentage of opening to solid wall. Openings include doors, windows and enclosed porches and vestibules.
The total area of windows and doors in the Public Facade of a new building shall be no less than 25% and no more than 33% of the total area of the facade.
The height of a window in the Public Facade shall be between twice and three times the width.
The ratio of solid to void may be based on a Model Example.
301.6 Facade Material and Material Color
Finish materials shall be one of the following:
For walls:
Kiln-fired brick (2-1/3" by 8" by 3-5/8")
Comment: Brick within the Fox Park
Historic District is typically laid in a running bond with natural grey, white
or red mortar. Typical joints include concave, struck and v-groove. Most brick
within the Fox Park Historic District is red or orange
with only minor variations in coloration.
Stone common to the Fox Park Historic District.
Scored stucco and sandstone.
4" lap wood siding or vinyl siding which appears as 4" wood siding based on a Model Example.
For foundations:
Stone, new or reused, which matches that used in the Fox Park Historic District;
Cast-in-place concrete with a stone veneer; or
Cast-in-place concrete, painted.
Finished facade materials shall be their natural color or the color of the natural material which they replicate or if sandstone, painted. Limestone may be painted.
Glazing shall be clear, uncolored glass or based on a Model Example.
302 Private Facade of New Construction
Materials at private Facades of new construction shall be one of those listed in 301.6(1)(1) except that wood or vinyl siding need not be based on a Model Example.
303 Garages and Carports in New Construction
Garages and Carports are not regulated except as follows:
Garages and carports shall be set within 10' of the alley line.
Vehicular access shall only be from the alley.
Garage doors shall be parallel to, and face, the alley.
Construction requirements per form:
Garages shall be sided with 4" cover siding of wood, vinyl or finished aluminum, 4" beaded tongue and groove siding, brick or brick veneer. Unfinished siding is prohibited.
Based on a Model Example.
Garage and carport roofs shall be as set forth in Section 201.
The mass and scale of garages and carports shall be appropriate for their use and shall not visually dominate the main building.
304 Proposal Requirements for New Construction
Site Plan
Site plan shall include the following:
The new construction as well as an outline plan of the structures to each side of the site.
If the setback of the new construction follows that across the street or in an adjacent block, then a portion of that side of the street or block shall be shown.
Site Section
If the new construction proposes changing the grade of the site in order to accommodate garages or other basement activities which shall be open to grade, then a "before" and an "after" grade shall be shown in Section at the section of greatest grade change.
Elevations
All Facades shall be shown and shall include an outline of any existing, adjacent elevations. These elevations shall be accompanied by photographs.
Floor Plans
Floor plans are not required by these Standards, but are helpful in understanding why the exterior of the new construction is as designed. Comment: Floor plans are required by City Building Codes.
ARTICLE 4: SITE
401 Slope/Grade
The historic slope of a yard shall not be altered at the Public Facade unless it has at some time been altered and is to be restored to its original configuration.
402 Landscaping Walls
Comment: Landscaping walls essentially function
as fences.
Walls shall meet the following:
Not sit in front of a Public Facade.
Be of a height of 48" or less.
Be constructed of red brick and have a limestone or precast concrete cap or be constructed of stone.
402.1 Retaining Walls on Public Facades
New and reconstructed retaining walls shall be based on a Model Example.
Comment: New and reconstructed retaining walls
shall replicate the appearance of an historic wall. Thus stone or brick may be
applied as a veneer to a concrete wall as long as the outward appearance meets
the visual qualities of the Model Example.
The following types of retaining walls are prohibited on Public Facades:
A. Railroad ties;
B. Landscape timbers;
C. Concrete block of any type;
D. Exposed cast-in-place or precast concrete;
403 Fences
Comment: Fences are a very important part of
the streetscape within historic districts. Fences can frame a view of an
individual's property, define public versus private ownership, and act in
unison with other fences and walls to add a sense of continuity and rhythm to
the street.
403.1 Low Fences
Low fences are those fences with a height of 48" or less when measured from the ground.
Low fences shall be of one of the following types:
Wrought or cast iron;
Treated or rot-resistant wood picket fence consisting of posts, rails and vertical pickets painted or treated with opaque stain; or
Chain link, but only if it is behind a Private Facade and either painted a dark color or clad with a dark colored vinyl.
Low fences shall be based on a Model Example. When located in front of a Public Facade of the building, the Model Example fence shall be located in front of a building of similar vintage to the property under consideration.
In no event shall a low fence obscure significant architectural features of a building.
403.2 High Fences
High fences are fences taller than 48", but less than 72" in height when measured from the ground.
Comment: Fences higher than 72" are
prohibited by
High fences are restricted to the following locations:
At or behind the building line of a Public Facade.
Private or Semi-Public Facades
High fences shall be one of the following types:
Boards placed vertically (See Figure W), if the structure of the fence will not be visible from the Public Facade.
Lattice of one consistent design, either placed at a 45 or 90 degree angle (See Figure W). The lattice shall be completely within a frame constructed of posts and rails.
Wrought or cast iron.
Stone or brick pillars in combination with one of the above when based on a Model Example.
A reconstructed fence based on a Model Example.
403.3 Prohibited Materials
The following types of fences are prohibited at all Facades:
All wire fences.
Chain link fences, except at Private Facades where they must be painted a dark color, or clad in a dark colored vinyl.
Vinyl fences.
Concrete or block.
404 Sidewalks and Steps
At the Public Facade sidewalks shall be one of the following:
Red brick.
Cast-in-place concrete with an exposed aggregate finish.
Bomanite or equivalent.
A combination of the above.
Comment: The sidewalk on the street is City
property, but the responsibility of property owners. Repair of existing brick
sidewalks is preferred. If repair is not possible, or there is no brick
sidewalk, cast in place concrete with an aggregate finish is preferred.
Exterior handrails at steps located in a yard (not attached to a house) shall be based on a Model Example.
All sidewalks shall make allowances for street
trees. If possible, a 4 foot tree lawn is required. If a tree lawn of at least
4 feet is not possible, then tree wells of at least 4 feet by 4 feet shall be
placed at intervals determined by the City of
Comment: It is preferred that tree wells be 5
feet by 5 feet and tree lawns be 5 feet. All property owners are encouraged to
plant, or allow other individuals or organizations to plant street trees at
intervals determined by the City of
405 Landscape Lighting at Public
Facades
Landscape lighting shall not detract from any architecturally significant features of a building.
406 Swimming Pools
Above-ground and in-ground pools shall not be visible from the street.
Comment both City Health Department Code and
407 Yard Structures
Yard structures such as gazebos and storage sheds shall be based upon a Model Example.
The following are prohibited:
Pre-fabricated metal structures
Fiberglass structures.
Designs shall be of mass and scale appropriate to the space they occupy and constructed of such materials acceptable by this Code for new construction.
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