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Home My WebLink AboutG16-22 Ordinance No. G16-22 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AN AMENDED DESIGN GUIDELINE MANUAL FOR LANDMARKS AND HISTORIC DISTRICTS AND AMENDING TITLE 20 OF THE ELGIN MUNICIPAL CODE, 1976, AS AMENDED, ENTITLED "HISTORIC PRESERVATION" WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Elgin has previously adopted Title 20 of the Elgin Municipal Code, 1976, as amended, entitled "Historic Preservation" (the "Elgin Historic Preservation Ordinance"); and WHEREAS,the Elgin Historic Preservation Ordinance includes a design guideline manual which provides for certain standards with respect to the application and administration of the Elgin Historic Preservation Ordinance; and WHEREAS,the Elgin Heritage Commission has considered certain proposed amendments to the design guideline manual and has made recommendations to the City Council regarding such amendments; and WHEREAS, the City Council has determined it appropriate to adopt an amended design guideline manual for landmarks and historic districts; and WHEREAS,the City of Elgin is a home rule unit,and as a home rule unit,may exercise any power and perform any function pertaining to its government and affairs; and WHEREAS,the Elgin Historic Preservation Ordinance and the design guideline manual for landmarks and historic districts, including, but not limited to, the adoption of an amended design guideline manual for landmarks and historic districts,pertains to the government and affairs of the City of Elgin. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS: Section 1. That the City Council hereby adopts and approves the amended Design Guideline Manual for Landmarks and Historic Districts dated adopted March 23, 2022, originally prepared by the Elgin Heritage Commission and consultant Thomason and Associates, last revised 2022, a copy of which is attached hereto. Section 2. That Section 20.04.010 of the Elgin Municipal Code, 1976,as amended,entitled "Terms Defined:" be and is hereby further amended by amending the definition of "Design Guidelines" within such section to read as follows: "DESIGN GUIDELINES: The"Design Guideline Manual"dated adopted March 23, 2022, originally prepared by the Elgin Heritage Commission and consultant Thomason and Associates,last revised 2022,and as further amended,and such other guidelines as may be approved and adopted by the city council from time to time." Section 3. That Section 20.08.030 of the Elgin Municipal Code, 1976,as amended,entitled "Design Guidelines:" be and is hereby further amended to read as follows: "DESIGN GUIDELINES: In considering an application for a certificate of appropriateness, the heritage commission and the design review subcommittee shall apply the design guidelines as set forth in the "Design Guideline Manual" dated adopted March 23, 2022, originally prepared by the Elgin Heritage Commission and consultant Thomason and Associates, last revised 2022, and as further amended, and such other guidelines as may be approved and adopted by the city council from time to time, as standard for whether to issue such certificates." Section 4. That all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with the provisions of this ordinance be and are hereby repealed to the extent of any such conflict. Section 5. That this ordinance shall be in full force and effect upon its passage and publication in the manner provided by law. /, / 0i,David J. Ka. �� , ayor Presented: March 23, 2022 Passed: March 23, 2022 w x'„ Vote: Yeas: 8 Nays: 1 F,, 'j Recorded: March 23, 2022 � ^g Published: March 23, 2022 � y Attest: y" _ t`, Kimberly Dewis, City erk 2 ..........•,, l' . v • , wag ..__ uq f 4 ; rss 1' < z7J n a.fi , t- r 4. f�n r,J /, �r t J,i i............. • 1: ,7,-J.-..f.—,— , lis,.. r_ip r't - 3 H' '_ D 1 "' i..1 , . I I t11 I. tt� _) / n o4 k v -- (Er L G I N i's: D.,, 71 ' • s 774E ft'ERE7T ft N7S, •-• x. t. t {L.L -Z_S" � D _ n' L' .fir♦ L , ta a p -1 6<rerArrurs. 1: PARK ROW c. , s7r C , '�• Ir. SWAM 37/4 xi M 11 " • Lgi . 7 Ecsrrr NrsN Scrroac. " ',_ r4 '.. T� .f p.3 r rC �•es•� . r A r p t�, no .115.7i [ ,. : { r PA H K f " M__J. DmmH �' .ii I ti. ��A 711:::?-1: 7 City of Elgin DESIGN GUIDELINE MANUAL Landmarks and Historic Districts ::,_Gr Al'LL Adopted March 23, 2022 - __._ . e3 ND� ty' (�1 `O y, '�.. L,_ .<_ =y r 7� , r „ 6, 3 C,',. ', 1 _ y " t ACKNOWLEDGMENTS Thanks are doe to many al residents,pact and current commesinners.staff and consultants who gave their time to provide their Input to the Historic District and landmark Design Guideline Manual.Original Design Guideline Manual prepared In March 1997 (reMsed 2008).prepared by the!tin Heritage Commission and consultant Thomason and Associates. Mayor and City Council Heritage Commission This page left intentionally(lank David J.Kaylain,Mayor John Marston.Chairman Corey D.Dixon Brian Anderson Dustin R.Goad Len Govednik Rosamana Martinez Rebecca Hunter Orb S.Powell John Regan Carol J.Rauschenberger Marge Rowe Toby Shaw Scott Saw' F.John Steffen John Wiedmeyer Steven F.Thoren Richard G Komi,City Manager City Staff Design Review Subcommittee William A.Cogley.Corporation Counsel Scott Saw'.Chairman Marc Mybtt.Director of Community Development Michael Bums Christen Sundquist,Historic Preservation Planner Joey Grist Cindy Walden,Planning Technician Cady Go rick Rebecca Hunter Hissa Ledaort Krissy Palermo TABLE OF CONTENTS aa:«.me kaki m go doh,ig r - 1. INTRODUCTIM I. 5. COA APPLICATION PROCESS 19 Homestead/Gable Front 43 Masonry 68 General Info/notion Historic Dkbicts and Landmarks Brick Flan and Row Houses 44 Mechanical Systems 70 What is the Elgin Hentage Commission? 2 Obtain a Certificate of Appropriateness 14 Worker's Cottages 45 Paint Removal and Surface Preparation 71 What are the benefits of the Design Guidelines? COA Review 16 ColonialRevival 46 Recommendations for Pain[and Paint Colors 72 Guidelines Benefit the City Neo-Classical 47 Porches 74 Guidelines Benefit the Historic Districts 6. A BRIEF HISTORY OF ELGN 19 Prase 48 Porch Columns and Railing 76 Guidelines Benefit Property Owner 3 Overview of the City Porch Stainand Steps 78 Guidelines Do Not Impose Excessive Requirements The Amenran Foursquare 49 Elgin Historic District 20 Bungalow 50 Roofs BO Historic Buildings Haw Value The Sprang-Daglas Historic District 22 Tudor Revival 51 Roof Skylights,Vents and Dormers 82 The Elgin National Watch Historic District 24 Catalog Homes 52 Windows 84 2 INIT T AND PURPC6E OF TH1S MANUAL ., The D.C.Cook—Lovell Area Historic District 26 87 Approach and Format Mid-Century 53 Windows'Decorative Clan The Bungalow Thematic Hstonic District 28 Screen.Storm and Security Windows 88 Questions and Answers 6 Landmarks 30 Window Shutters 89 How are the Guidelines Written? 8. RFlL1L81fA710N AND rod FeeRA'IION 55 What is the Primary Foas of the Cwdelines? Architectural Details and Features Wood Sig 90 7. ELGIN'S ARCHITECTURE 35 Awnings 58 How to Use the Manual Styles and Types Chimneys 59 9. SITE AND SETTING 93 What are the Guidelines Based On? 7 Greek Revival 36 Doors and Door Features 60 General Information Gothic Revival 37 Screen and Storm Doors 61 Driveway,Parking Lots.and Paving 94 3. APPROACH AND FORMAT 9 'tabulate 38 Hston c Districts and Overall Zoning Foundry Doors and Gates 63 Fences 96 Second Empire 39 Foundations 63 Garbage Collectors,Lnrndscapitg,Grade Changes 100 Stick 40 Garages.Carnage Houses&Outbuildings 64 Retaining Walls 101 4. GENERAL POLICIES 11 Queen Anne 41 Pre-Existing,Non-Onginal Conditions Gutters and Downspouts 66 Sidewalks and Walkways 102 Matews and Workmanship 42 fighting for Porches and Exterior Walls 67 Yard Features 103 10. NEW CONSTRUCTION 0' New Commercial Constriction 130 Decks New Building-InfJl 131 Fire Escapes 106 Signs and Graphic Design-Commercial Areas 132 Aceeaihle Ramp 107 Residentsal Additions 108 12.MISCELLANEOUS .:. New Residential Buildings 109 Moving Buildings This page heft egeneona/hc blank. Garages.Sheds.Chicken Coops,Other Outbuildings 112 Demolition 136 Lighting for Front Yards 113 Energy Conservation and Green Prinmples 137 Satellite Dishes and Antennas 114 Enwonmental Considerations 139 Signs and Graphics—Residential Areas 115 Solar Panels 116 A APPENDICES .1' Swimming Pods.HA Tubs.Whirlpools.Saunas 119 A.Sample Certificate of Appropriateness Form 144 B.Local,State,and National Sources of Assistance 145 11. COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS 121 C.Definitions and Terms 146 General Information D.Bibliography 154 Storefronts and Facades 122 E National Park Service-Preservation Briefs 156 Architectural Features 123 Awnings 124 M TIRE 20 OF ME EL(Ial MUNICIPAL CODE Wick here for link) Cornices 125 Display Windows and Bulkheads 126 Entrances 127 Lighting 128 Windows 129 .,Kh In rows vt...ass, ;lt-,,..,..„,.,'t=::..it.,, .,: . .. . :.,",ik I :111 ') - : ., PI 4 * lo. Introduction General Information The Cry of Elgin.Minos is one of over 2.000 communities in America which has enacted measures to preserve and protect its historic resources.In 1981.The Dgin Historic District was designated by the Elgin City Council and in 1983,it was listed on This forge loll to nloer d/v Wank. National Register of Elston Places.The following year.in 1984,the Elgin City • Council passed a Historic Preservation Ordinance creating the Elgin Heritage Commission.This was followed by the approval of 71do'1/o be f gin lungdpal i Code—'Idguiltiston<Preservation Onlinanue'in 1989 which allowed for the creation \' of additional historic districts as well as provided protection of historic distort properties. r t 1' In 1996.the Spring-Douglas Historic District was designated.Again.in 1997 for the /.,,„ designation of the Figin National Watch Historic District,in 2007 for the designation of a,„Y the U.C.Cook-toed Area Historic District and in 2015 for the designation of the "� II Bungalow Thematic Historic District Elgin has many other areas which retain significant k� - historic architecture and which have the potential to be designated as historic districts. If T This design guidelines manual provides information for property owners and the Elgin ••R • _ - ...� Heritage Commission on appropriala methods for preserving and maintaining the _ --__ i Jr , i,a','r�'a _ architectural character of the oveteD detects and individual htuiergs.Design guidelines - .____ _ outline the practical method for building rehabilitation and new construction which are essential to presenting a dsbicl's sense of time and place.Design guidelines offer property owners protection against actions which cold be harmful to thee property - values and the marketing of their dwellings or commercial buildings Without design guidelines the qualities which make an area appealing for investment can easily be lost so.- Ben Deign Gudt n¢Manual I • Bask to table of Contests Introduction What is the Elgin Heritage Commission? What are the Benefits of Design Guidelines? Guidelines Benefit Property Owners Historic Buildings Have Value The Elgin Heritage Commission is a citizen advisory bond mad up of nine members Through the design review guidelines,the preservation ordinance protects the overall Historic district designation and the design guidelines review process helps to ensure that • Buildings in Hgln's historic districts am known for their quality of conseucnon and including en architect.a historian.a real estate agent.a licensed attorney.a representative economic value of the historic districts.Properties in historic districts are affected by the our investment m historic districts will be protected from inappropriate new construction. aatomansfop.Many are over one hundred years old and B property maintained will of the local historical society appointed by the city council.and interested dozens as ataors of their neighbors and those around them.Decisions of one property owner have misguided renrodeling,or demolition.Historic dstnd zoning and the use of design last indefwtely. mailable.The Commission was created in 1989 with a broad range of duties and en impact on the property values of another.Design guidelines provide a level playing guidelines generally stabilizes or increases property values.Historic designation and design • Historic buildings have inherent energy conservation qualities and ultimately commie resporsibdlties including to"promote the education of property owners,local government field for all property owners because they apply to everyone in the historic disbicts.This review helps not only existing residents of the histonc districts but it often attracts new less energy than demolition and new ronctruction.Preserving and reusing an existing agencies and the pubhc at large regarding the protection maintenance,and preservation way,as property owner's rights are protected from the adverse economic impact which buyers since they know thee investment will be protected. historic resource has many environmental.cultural and economic benefits.For more of Dgin's architectural.histonc and cultural resources..'The Commission has an advisory could result from the actions of another. information go to page 137 of this document and the Diagonal Tn.for Hotnro role in matters pertaining to histonc building surveys.nominations to the National Guidelines Do Not Impose Excessive Requirements Pre,e,,,,n,,, ,,,elate„on quantifying the environmental wire of budding raise. Register of i'fistonc Places and other preservation plan ning efforts. Guidelines Benefit the City • Current law makes certain ties in D Design guidelines do not affect the due of your property or its interior Property proper gain historic districts and locally Design guidelines in Elgin are part of the overall city-wide effort to promote and improve owners may remodel the interior as they chose and these changes are not reviewed designated landmarks eligible for property cot credits or deductions.For mformatfon Through the Heritage Commission's Design Review Subcommittee and as a part of the es older neighborhood and quality of life.Revitalization of historic areas increases the as part of the design review process. on these tax incentives.call the Historic Preservation Planner et 847-931-6004. protection of the city's architecMral and historic resources,the Commission's cdy's tax base and promotes economic development.Design guidelines provide practical • Design guidelines do not affect what color you paint your property.Paint colors are • Properties in Elgin's histonc dsbics and locally designated landmarks are also responsibilities also mdude the development of design guidelines and the issuance or assistance and Information to make sure Chet Improvement are compatible with the goals not regulated and are left to the preference of the owner.However,the guidelines eligible for the Citys 1lkmric Arrhitermral Rehabilitation I.rant program.The denial of Certificates of Appropriateness for rehabilitation,new construction,and and desires of property owners.the histonc districts.and the city. provide recommendations for colors that ueckd be appropnate for use on historic Historic Architectural Rehabilitation Grant program is inteded to emphasize the demolition in locally designated district and landmarks.The COA process spokes to buildings unique erchitecwre in Elgin's historic districts and is landmarks.The grants are those who own property in locally designated districts and locally designated landmarks. • Design review only no e,when property owners propose actions to the exteriors of meant to be used to recreate or uncover missingachitect,al elements.It is not Locally designated districts and landmarks are those which hare been afforded protection Guidelines Benefit the Historic Districts meant for compliance,with the basic minimum property maintenance codes.Selectedtheir property which may require a Building Permit or a Certificated p•' through the efforts of residents,the Commission and the action of the Elgin City Council. Elgin's historic districts contain an encofent collection of historic buildings from the 19th Appropriateness. projects receive a fifty or seventy-five percent reimbursement for eligible work on and early through and-20th centuries.A large percentage of these are substantial two- • Design guiddmes do not prohibit new coruhuction of additions to historic buildbgs. the exterior of the property. story frame dwellings which retain thee original architectural character.Design review Denny review ensues that new construction and additives are completed as • Information on these programs can be obtained on the City's website or from staff et guidelines assist in the preservation and maintenance of the unique appearance of these compatible as possible to the historic districts. the Community Development Department.847-931-5920. districts. 2 ICken Design Guideline Manual Elgin Down Guideline Mewl 3 deck'.0 rablestC0 steits 1 ,ice ••- —�� 9 ..'.a '1 y'�rM . 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II ,�.. , \ , 1 1 *Inten, -- ,- ;.:zi'•%.-"owl.. i• . fi ,,, ., t and Purpose of this Manual Approach and Format The purpose of this manuals to present architectural design guidelines to property ; n.�"•'-T" _ owners residents.contractors and others,relating to the type of rehabilitation work and • :'r - 4 new construction that may be approved by the City of Ogin in lowly designated hstooc 4 5i _ fin pa...,left nrtvn(esnnlh•Hank. distil. to locally designated landmark structures.Addibonaly.the guidelines may be Act t% , r used as a reference sauce for es rehabilitation of vintage structures not located within the r�`- /r~,p' designated district /ed h t The guidelines apply only to the exteriors of properties and are intended to protect the /Ja 11 pppggg e1 ,'yt overall character of Bgin's locally designated historic districts as well as the architectural 4A Al •j l ` V, mtegnly of the district s individual buildings and locally designated landmark structures - Sy ¢��P�aj�"' • The guidelines emphasize tailing architectural styles,details and slreetscape elements t which codectreely make up theunique character of the dstncts.For new corswoSon.the �l� 4 guidelines provide information on the importance of relating new buildings and landscape i•', ' - • • t.• ''�•� elements to the exsOng hstonc streetscapes. {,'�� (J rI , ■1 ti.The Elgin Desgn Guidelines are based on the I I S Secretary of Interior.Standmrk tot r.—�, . '1 Rehehllranon.These federal smndards provide a framework for the more detailed — .'S. , 4. gudebnes presented in the manual.The F]gin Design Guidelines state the generally a i �S appropnate aril inappropriate treatments for rehabilitation work and preserving the architectural styles.details and Sreetarape elements which collect ly make up the character of the designated districts and structures. The Elgin Deegn Gwddina.as adopted by Me Sgin Cit Cownol.shall be the oHaal document used by the Crc to evaluate and appm a applmabons for a Cerulicale al Appropdatenau(COO). 4 Dan Daman Guideline Manual Elgin Oman Gdddine Manta 6 gxktogable of Content, Questions and Answers How are the Guidelines Written? What are the Guidelines Based On? Design review guidelines emphasize preservation of existing building details,materials.and landscaping or fences.The rears of buildings are the most appropriate locations for the The Ogre Design Guidelines are based open the U S Ser.et_-y pt_1helnienor'aSarpads 4. Most properties change over time:those changes that have acquired historic overall plan rather than complete remodeling.That s why terms such as repair.retain. construction of additional living space or other major alterations. for Rehabilitation(published in 1977.revised in 1990).These standard are used significance in thee own right shell be retained and preserved. maintain,and protect are widely used throughout the guidelines.To repair.retain and throughout the country by the majority of America's heritage or preservation commissions 5. Distinctive features,finishes.and construction techniques or examples of maintain odgioal architectural features and matenae is preferred to their replacement.To The design guidelines apply to all properties within the locally designates districts and as a bass for local design review guidelines and for projects utilizing federal hinds or tax craftsmanship that characterize a property shag be preserved. protect the overall character of the districts is the goal of the preservation ordinance and locally designated landmarks regardless of age or architecture style.For non-historic credits.They pertain to historic buildings of erg metenas,construction types.sizes,and 6. Detenoreted historc features shag be repaired rather than replaced.Where the the glndelme document. bugdings(properties which are less than fifty years of age or which have been occupancy and encompass the exterior and the interior of historic buildings.The severity of deterioration requires replacement of a distinctive feature,the new feature substantially altered),the Commission may apply the guidelines with more flexibility than standards also encompass related landscape features and the building's site and shall match the old in design,color,texture.and other visual qualities and.where Other common terns used in the manual are should and should not.The use of the for historic buildings.In reniewvmg work affecting non-historic buildings.the Commission's emnronment,The guidelines presented in this manual are modeled after these standards. possible,materials.Replacement of missing features shag be suhnannated by terms should or should not signify that in most cases the Elgin Heritage Commission's approach s to maintain or enhance their relationship and compatibility with adjacent In the event of any conflict in this manual and the US.Secretary of the Interior's documentary,physical or pictorial evidence. staff will usually expect property owners to follow the mearung and intent el the guideline hstoac Moldings and streetuape. Standards for Rehabilitation.the provisions of the Elgin Design Guidelines shall controL 7. Chemical or physical treatments,such as sandblasting,that ohses damage to historic as written.These tens also provide guidance as to how the Commission will generally How to Use the Manual materialsshall not be used.The surface deaning of structures.if appropriate,shall be approve or disapprove a COA application.There are many instances where more 1. A property shall be used for is historic purpose or he placed in a new use that undertaken in the gentlest means possible. flewbgity or creetne solutions are needed in applying the guidelines. Property owners are encouraged to refer to the guidelines when planning or designing requires minimal change to the dehireng characteristics of the budding and its site and 8. Sgngicant archaeological resources affected bye project shall be protected and new construction projects,planning a ne°or rehabilitations.and completing everyday What is the Primary Focus of the Guidelines' nef e onmenr. preserved.tf such resources must be disturbed.mitigation measures shag be maintenance.The manual Isis guidelines in alphabetic order and induces information 2. The historic character of a property shag be retained and preserved The removal of undertaken, The design guidelines are primarily concerned with the fronts and reedgy visible sides of on common rehabilitation questions.recommendations for maintaining the srte and setting historic metenias or alteration of features and spares that characterize a property 9. New additions,a tenor alterations,or relates new construction shag not destroy buildings because buildings are most commonly viewed by the public from either the of the neighborhood and guidance for new construction.Similar guidelines for commercial shag he avoided. historic materials that characterize the property.The new work shag be differentiated street or sidewalk in the front of the Property.The fronts and visible sides of a building buildings are addressed in a separate section.Illustrated descriptions of the gueeinr are 3. Each property shall be recognized as a physical record of its time,place and use. horn the ad and shall be compatible with the massing.size.code and architectural usually contain its most defining features such as porches,main entrances.and decorative included to fernier.property owners with typical features and characteristics.At the Changes that ovate a false sense of historical development,such as adding features to protect the hbtonc integnry of the property and i n environment. details.The rears of buildings are usually reviewed with more flexibility since they are end of the guidance section are appendices which have a sample Certlficate.ol conjectural features or archite ctural elements horn other buildings,shall not be 10.New additions and adjacent or related new co stnicfon shall be undertaken in such a generally not readily visible due to the building's placement on the lot or screening by Eyr_nnnaleuess.1 oral State and Nawnd Asismnre Definition rrt Terns.RIbtiogunhln undertei n manner that if removed in the future,the essential form and integrity of the historic and Inks to the Memel Pceb Seer a=Pre—nct run efs. property and is environment wood be unimpaired. 6 Den Saran C dNlne Manta Den Design Gedehne Manual ')' ^y�� Banta rWle alSaatteta wr * ��Idi�`11( ` '\ .'22 • ion tr::: ©: :gi.4s ie a` .„` , y`;`4\ t\. . ■may 9111! grill i r [[77MM,yy (((('7777 � � : a� , I t. ,O� a. .,.�`,6� ;� ��,F V°B9 90, t� ,[!0Gr . 4 R. .' a I a ._1 . :1`..:-.\6 -,' . ill—Grrl Tit J t ► .. Approach and Format Historic Districts and Overall Zoning Historic Districts are oyedeys to the existing zoning districts within the City of Elgin. In addition to following the Certificate of Appropriateness(COA)process within the n-at! designated preservation districts.property owners must also follow the overall zoning 77ris'we left intootFor,s/h Wank. for their property.Sections of the historic districts are zoned for residential use under RC2 and RC3 Conservation Districts.The purpose of these dstsictn s to reserve the urban residential environment of neighborhoods which primarily ., li t. developed prior to 1950 with single family dwellings. • Zoning issues oothm the Historic Districts will be significant pnmardy for any [ III 1 proposed changes in the use of a property,any new construction.the erection of E AI_ signs,or proposed lot subdivisions.Property owners must follow the provisions of ..... T. the zoning ordinance as well as the design guidelines for the Historic Districts. Property owners must follow their overall zonrg regulations In addition to following the design review process as historic districts The City's zoning ordinance and . I I.4:I. ill - • regulations are within a separate document and should be consulted on building ' issues such as setback and lot coverage.Site design regulations within the historict T h 1 r dstrtcs shall be the same as the undedymg zoning district.planed Deoetopmencs. - j Conditional Uses,and Variations are subject to provisions with the Gilt's zoning B�. ordinance and should be coordinated with poor review from the Elgin Heritage ~ _ . -lh �µl �`—J � . I(i()i-: — Comnnssion regarding design guidelines issues. Flinn Historic District with Zoning Dian Overlay • Elgin Deign Gs5d.tine Manual bon Deg,,Gadelur Marvel 9 • Mil frA Ili � 5 visimismis 120 `tie102 3•e1 129 J.,se'. M 7at • General Polices Pre-Existing,Non-Original Conditions Materials and Workmanship Marry ran-historc and non-original features of buildings and thee saes oat within the At work completed under the historic preservation ordinance should be skilfully city's historic disbics.Substitute siding mafenak,enclosed or altered porch design. performed using appropriate materials approved by the Sty staff and the members of the decreased window size,and chain bnk fences are some of the most common and visible Elgin Heritage Commission's Design Review Subcommittee and be conducted,installed This r ye h/i intentionalle IJank of these alterations. and completed in a workmanlike manner so as to secure the results intended by this document. Those alterations of historic structures which occurred before the area's designator as a historic district or landmark and subsequent enabling of the preservation ordinance The Cty's staff has the authority to reject cork not completed using the acceptable overlay are considered to be pre-existing,iron-onginal conditions. materials and standards of workmanship. Pre-existing,non-original conditions may continue as place throughout the useful life of Upon verbal or written notice from the owner that the cork is ante*complete.city staff the material.Generagy.if a bralired portion of a non-original material is damaged will make an inspection and notify the owner of any incomplete or defective work or the through fire.auto collision.vandalsm,etc.,that portion of the non-onginal material may see of non-apprared materials.The property owner should then take immediate he repaired or replaced oaths similar material.However.if more than 50%of the non- measures to remedy such deficiencies. original material fails due to neglect.lack of masntenance.wear and tear.or exceeding is useful life.or in the event an owner proposes to replace more than 50%of a non- onginal material.then the repair or replacement shag be considered within the context of the design guidelines as they apply to other structures within the hstonc districts.Repairs or replacements of non-original materials shag not be artificially or arbitrarily divided so as to avoid the requirements in the paragraph that the repair or replacement of more than 50%of a non-original material be considered within the context of the design guidelines as provided herein. 10 Elfin Des,Gadehm Manual El,n Desgn Gadalina Manta I 1 tl i tv dicyttoninrir t t • + •t t t t t TV aa f , r •.,tat 1111 [1 \ • __ COA Application Process Historic Districts and Landmarks If your structures in one of the locally designate districts or a local landmark and you A Certificate of Appropnalenes a generally=d d for the following: want to make changes to the extenor of your property.you have to obtain a Certificate • My construction.alteration,demolition,or removal whin a locally designated distract of Appropriateness and a Building Permit from the Community Development or to a landmark structure which requires a building or demolition permit such as rhose//r in/mmwMA blank construction of additions to Moldings.demolishing buildings,or mowing buildings: ive • Coratnuction,alteration,demolition.or removal of structure(s)or appurtenances.any A fend“.n of.3K39.r_is a fans issued to ensure that the extericc of work of which affect the exterior architectural appearance of a property within a locally planned for a building's rehabilitation or new const nwbon meets the eitena of the design designated district or to a landmark structure,but not requiring a building permit. guidelines.A Building Permit is a separate form and type of review which ensures the • Maintenance such as porch repair.window/door repair.masonry repair hke walls. slmctural soundness and safety of the building.The COA needs to be obtained in addition chimneys.foundations.etc. to the regular budding permit and in some cases where a budding permit is not required. The City does not charge a fee for the COA. A Certificate of Appropriateness a generally not required for: • Minor maintenance such as repairing a floor board on a porch.replacing a damaged It you are planning to do work on a property located odthln a locally designated district or siding board and repainting if: landmark o7 the Historic Preservation Planner at B47-931-6004. • Extenor paint colors;however.it is suggested that property owners consider following the recommendations for appropnzte colors included in the guidelines. tkitittl.A..006.11-nalleati for the paint removal process and surface preparation before the paint application: • Installation of plant material.However.construction of landscape feature such as retaining wails.sidewalks and fences require a COA: • Interior changes.Intenor changes may gent a regular budding permit before work begins. 12 Den Du en C'ddinv Manual Dom Despn Gadding Manual 13 lablectcestienti Obtain a COA A COA must be obtained prior to beginning the work COA applications are available from the City's Community Development Department and • For aigs.scale drawings of the sign are required to show the see of the sign and its on the City's website.This offices El located in City Hall at 150 Dexter Court gin.IL lettering.Photogrephs end a plat of sway if instilling a monumental sign)are also .,e.ra�...�~..� ,.,.,,,I_ 60120.A copy of the COA Application is located in Appendix A or on be found hue. needed showing the sign location on the building or Ste.Color samples should also "w ,, ' Required documentation for a COA'clod For psl6g areas,dlhswala,a parting b0,a plat of survey s required which �� / • For rsw tmM tico Idrladng garages)or extensive retAefon,a complete set of shows the location and layout d the parking lot and land r Pin9�e drawings shall .t: 7 il f i,f d Y Z f i r?i l h iI _ architecnual stamped plans andspecifications are required for the project.Plans shall dearly indicate the dimensions of the padang stag()d isles,and setbacks .;p" O. 'I' r,''II I I�1 i� �l I II li 1i i,r!I I. be drawn to scale and shall include a site plan showing all existing and proposed Information on Me plants proposed for the landscaping should also be submitted: 1 . p; ',I'i; P,M%1 4 A X l 4 6 X A 1 k Y • improvements.Specifications and/or samples of exterior materiah need to be • For dneee on.photographs of the budding proposed for demolition are required J '•l ;,•f provided such as siding,roofing.doors,windows,and ornamentation.Photographs along with a statement describing the tea...Ile,into brio and proposed use of I I i l!l .a..+ea •,••`. a are also needed of the property showing the area of scope of work as well as overall the site. e F.1, l . photographs of the property: ''!'r. '.� IZ/VVV7 r- • For rdxbilhm tl or repair.detailed drawings are required of proposed modifications • 1 to the structure.Photographs of the existing bedding are requited along wit I speoricanons and/or samples of exterior materials(such as siding,roofing.doors. 1 w'udows,and ornamentation); \ • For paint nad,a desor isption needed of the proposed method for paint monad. '..1"'a'a...." ...a. removal of the building material: ",. • For fens,scale drawings and a plat of survey of the property are required which .. _ show the proposed location of the fence.height,style,material,thickness or spacing and what the fence will look like.Photographs of Me property are also needed. YES-Doomentabon fora COA shosid Include seeed drawings pregred W m arddW,if the w*is N0-Drawings whys an out of sees and withaa danmsons are heaccepdbk. or by a contraMor.Drawings must be da uw wn to scale.have&hens.,and notes pling how t will be installed 14 Own Design Guideline Mend Dgtn Des,Gwdebne Menial IS Back to Tante el Cement. COA Review Review of work by Staff and/or Design Review Subcommittee Upon receipt of the COA,staff or the Heritage Commission's Design Reuiew Subcommittee Denial COA (DRSC)wit review the application.In most cases,a COA can be obtained m one day • A denied application may require additional information,clarification or modification. Helpful Tips • The guidelines are organized alphabetically according to type of work.To use them. depending on the moue of the proposed work.In some cases Itmay be necessary to The Historic Preservation Planner may be able to assist you veath design details. schedule a site van wn with the staff to dess your protect and answer any questions about the • A modified COA application may be resubmitted at any time. applicants should fret each type of work they plan to do on a building or property and check the apthcable guidelines.Exceptions to the guidelines can be made by the COA.Staff oft advie you on whether or not your yo plans meet the Design Cwidelines.If there • The right to appeal the demon to the Heritage Commission is also available.The is a conflict between your plans and the guideloes.staff can offer advice on how to modify applicant has 10 business days to appeal the decision through a formal letter to the Commosmn f applicants demonstrate that the proposed work will he appropriate them to meet the guidelines. Heritage Commission.Appeals ran be based on economic hardship or unusual or based on historical evidence and documentation in the contort of the particular compelling arcvmstances.fan appeal is not received.the applicant may either structure. If staff feels the cork regimes additional review.the COA shall he presented before the withdraw their COA application or follow the guidelines and staffs recommendations Heritage Commission's Design Review Subcommittee at the ne scheduled meeting.The for the proposed work Help a Avagable •at applicant will be notified of the date.time,and location of the meeting. Assistance is available to help property owners Plan and design Projects or Obtain a Budding Permit and Begin Work improvements to meet the design guidetnes.Staff Is available for free consultation. COA Review • Building permits are available at the Community Development Department in City You may contact the Historic Preservation Planner at 847-931-6004 to • ff work needs to be reviewed by the DRSC,the applicant or a representative must be in Hall located at 150 Dearer Cout ifyour plans change while work is in program, schedule an appointment. attendance to present information and.if needed,ask questions of the committee.After contact the Histonc Presenetion Planner(847-931-6004)BOMBE undertaking which.the applicants will receve a written notification of the approval or denial of the a change purchasing materials or departure from the COA.Undertaken work winch And Throbs! application. is different from the original COA approval or beyond is scope requires approval • Improvements are constantly taking place in the locally designated defects and from the Commission or staff.If violation of the COA a discovered or reported to landmarks thank to the efforts of properly owners and resident.This improves the Approved COA the staff,penalties may include fines and/or restoration of the building or site's quality of Ice for everyone in the City of Elgin.The Elgin Heritage Commission • Upon approval,staff real s appearance issue the COA which includes a list of approval work. appeance prior to the violation. appreciates your good work! Depending on the extensiveness of the work.the applicant may need to be reviewed by additional staff to obtain a building permit. 16 Elan Des.Galin Starred Elgin pegs Guideline Manual 17 Iii , `/ _. , Bxxta rotator :��:r-� er� I� �I. EtGtittiFiil I 1 L. V .,-..,--4,4011' - A Brief History of Elgin Overview of the City The Coy of Elgin(U.S.Census Bureau 2020 population 114.797)s located on the In addition to the deity industry,the coming of the Elgin National Watch Company had a Fox Rio.m northeastern Illinois approximately 40 miles northwest of the city of major effect on the growth of the city in the late 19th century.This company founded its Chicago.Elgin developed on gamy rolling hills along both sides of the Fox River.Today. operations in Elgin in 1866 and produced its first watch in 1867.The company was This pnge felt infrnikndW Clank the city encompasses appmm is 37 square mil.and considered part of the the largest producer of watch.in America and became the largest watch factory in the Metropolitan Chicago area. world.From the 1870s to the 1890s the growth of employment in the watch factory more than doubled as did the population of Elgin By 1890.the city's population had The first Anglo-European settler in Elgin van Hereteah Gifford who fist anived in neon to 17.823 residents. 1834 and returned oath his brother.James Gifford.in April of 1835 to permanently settle in the area.Other families soon followed and by 1837 a dam vas built across the By the early 20th century.Elgin was a prosperous community with a wide variety of Fox River to provide power for grst milk.The onginal tam plat vas recorded by James industries and business..Thus prosperity was reflected in the many fine home built Gifford in 1842.The town benefited term bevy along the moor east-west route during these years and the rapid expansion of Elgin on both sides of the Fox Ricer. between Galena and Chicago.A stage coach line ran through Elgin between these two limestone warn.located moth of Elgin near the Fox Rile!supplied much of the stone ntm and the Galena and Chicago Union Railroad was completed through Elgin in used in building construction at the tum-of-the-century.Many dwellings in Elgin boast 1850. fine art teneetone foundations and accent and trim work Clay deposits along the river also provided a readily accessible material for brick manufacturing. The coming of the railroad spurted growth and development in the community.One of the major induvin.of the city had is origin in these years as Elgin became a major dairy In addition to the residential area.Elgin also boasted a busy commercial area and various center for the region.Throughout the 1850s,Elgin shipped train cars of milk into indusryf.adfecent to the Fox Ricer.Although the Elgin National Watch Company Chicago and in the 1860s,Gail Borden opened a condensed milk plant in Elgin.During complex was razed in the 1960s.many other important commercial and industrial the late nineteenth century other creameries and butter manulacnvers joined the Borden buildings remain extant In recent years,the aN hen promoted the revitalization of is milk plant in Elgin. dovmtoeen area ands now funding a variety of civic and hsfooc pn.ervation efforts. IS Ban Dagn GWdina Menud Elan Des,.G.dine Manual 19 gam.Tall."raaeeMt 1®■SIr..41 ,e ��, ,t.r. .47:c..___ ■/ PM SI :P "Sin Ra U st■.o,�'�� l [Ill f�I _�ii-= III' II; lie � P N i S i11# E�IMMO Billing III I SIDIp]� .Jl ;._. Forest Av. Divbian Si k ul-'—� l t 'a _` I_�7 The Elgin Historic District � �c z'��-7'r�7'�' ;^�.T�—�{-}�� =1 Di.i:i111 �,II��'+rI��-�1-'F Designated 1 St 'ea EHIgHanAAre a,��"9"'I'� `—sJLL 11'Jz�I _ . 1 1 l 1 1 g 9 i- r' a Losdect MAME' l ! linden Ave .� The Elgin Historic District contains part of the original plat of Elgin whin was laid out in St Mar's Church constructed between 1896 and 1899 in the Gothic Revival style. III I i 1 Ali 1 11�IA= Milo ' "" ( +r-�'�T1-��^•11 ;�, ~ ■ _u 1842 by James GRlord.Land within the district was completely platted by 1859 with When R was boil,this was the most cttY chuck constructed n Elgin.Another prominent [L 1 1 I ' 111111 ■I'■ streets laid out in a modtl'rd grid pattern The Elgin Historic Dist t contains an church m the district 6 Me Fist Universalist Church at the comer of Villa and DuPage E Chicago St JJJexcellent collection of late19th and early 20th century residential architecture.Lotted Streets.This brok chur h was completed in 1892 and was designed to resemble from �i, „" ��1 '" 1t"• �.11. REF- a.' I II I , ib to the east of the downtown area.lots were platted as early as the 1840s.Conetrucaon above a pocket watch enclosed in a case.This church was listed on the National Register C I - I., , .'.1111 c— II vnthin this area was limited until after the Cod War.Many of the dwellings were erected of Historic Places in 1980. ---_" Drgaq.81 • ___ E yiMS1 ■ —I: —lq. 9 I I I a 11 I I 1 dung the boom years of the 1880s and 1890s when Dgin prospered as a result of 1_' 1.1 rc =111 = _,, the growth of the Elgin National Watch Company.Between 1879 and 1891,this Gifford Park is the city's fast public park and it was laid out by James Gifford in his 1844 r ••, "-1�'!{j� 1 12 Iv-1III1" . company grew Imm 840 to more than 3,000 employees.Many of the company's addition.The park was later enlarged in the 1850s.The park has been an amenity in the u'—V FWinn St J" "4$� �� foremen and managers dolt large twin-story frame dwellings along the streets in the district since the mid-19th century and it was landscaped and equipped as a playing area i1„a 'a■11I11I'J ■11111 !) ' neighborhood.By 1892.more than 900 buildings had been constructed within the m 1980. �t11,1� , i1i� '• ■'Illl'I '—1 present bamdvw.s of the historic distort. \\ ■ Although much of the Elgin Historic District was developed by 1900.construction —st\ IIIIIIiIII . gaeii.St ti -- .� — 1' IT In addition to the homes for the dry's middle and upper doss residents,the district was continued well into the early 20th century.Architectural!onus such as the American vV.:, ••,,S, T'�j(/�� 9y _ also the home to many of the factory workers and their families.A number of multi- Foursquare and Bungalow duellsgs were constructed in these years and by 1930.few `r' 3r Sfatuity brick aparonent buildings or`Rats"were constructed in the district in the 1880s vacant lots remained in the area.In recent decades demolition and new construction has Lows,it �� "1F. III — r,,._ I I; and 1890s Most of these were built along E.Chicago and other streets m the western been limited on most blocks and the district contains a remarkably homogenous collection ''h0 f 0-4, , _.iTrilt— ��in_ ;� section of the district These bock buildings are ilhshative of the rapidly urbanizing of 19ih and early 20th century dwellings.The significance of this area was recognized m �,‹S q yOv 'I� S SI i' ' ' --` character of Elgin at the tom of-the-century. 1983 when it was listed on the National Register of Historic Pleas.Many of the _''� %�� '' _ III 1 ELGI N HISTORIC DISTRIC dwellings within the district have been well maintained and there is renewed interest in 4 P,�" t"E�._.'1, The west section of the historic district also becomes the home of several of the city's preserving the district's architectural character. / / 'le\ #41' f ^ ' h, I �f' 1 mtt important churches.At the northwest comer of Gifford and Balton Street is < \\, Y >k /Z) I --, Sams st i ins 20 Flwn Doan Giddne Menzel Elyn Deer Guideline Mertnl 21 .asl9a.....aotmtz NErN ... _EfN�'K 1 ma - =�l� =�iE mai. � Imamr _ __ice w MN % _,...., _ai, -..E7 if l l _ � ' a Ill = �i i� ri u 4 The Spring-Douglas Historic District __u i- = 1111 •. _IMM 0 1 r`' p�� — 111111111 Designated 1996 �E ._, . — E _ _ • , The Spring Dougl flirt District is looted in the north section of Elgin on the east The dstria continued to develop in the early 201h rmtury and many fine Colonid — — = _ _ r • side of the Foe River.The district encompasses both sides of Spring Street and Douglas Revival and Brame style dwellings were built m the years mat before and after World - -" ` ic;..1 Avenue for a datance of twelve blocks These two streets run parallel to each other RF I If - ( I I 111 6- War L Both streets were largely developed by 1930 and only a few buildings were _ northward from the downtown area The district terms..north of River Bluff Road. ...esM —, �i constructed after the period The Spring-Douglss Hstoric District continues to J '__ RI like much of the d ths hstoric dstrict develo duri Fi ini boom conain some of Dgin's finest hstoric architecture and it remains an attractive - N. pad rg 9 years of the F M IIM .- m late 19th century.Much of the land was platted and subdivided in the 1840s and residential section of the city. i 1850s and the earliest remaining dwellings in the district date to pat before the Civil _tt•ttt si I ' .III �" i '� War.The growth of the oWn dairy industry and the mteblishment of the Elgin I ��f Watch Company resulted or a dramatic increase in Elgin's population towards the end of \y — _- .-- . ., 1 the cenkay.Hawing construction moved northward from the downtown area and by \ 211 I a I HH I{A I890.an electric streetcar line ran up Douglas Avenue.Dozens of homes were built on Zt p I LI0--i.. .A these two streets which reflected popular.national architectural trends of the period \\, I,-""- ce as ...ding Queen Anne and related styles. `' n1 --i 1- SPRING-DOUGLAS �` — F HISTORIC DISTRICT Douglas Avenue was called"Elgin's Fashionable Avenue'by a local newspaper in 1884 and it was hone to many of the city's leading citizens Numerous large dwellings were also built on Spring Street and this section of the city was one of the preferred I \\\RCCIA I_,.. _ I resid tat cress d the ruin-of-the-centuy m addition to residential construction. l -- -- #> ll Sherman Hospital was built pm east of Spring Street during the 1890s. , 22 Elgin Degn Gedellre Mama, Dgln Des.Guddine Manual 28 BALItallaroatfailnola \ / r rJ1Lr•Istu __ . qM `�Q r V`// gH11111= Hill [I1 (I1� J1,(4 -:,- `, d is/ , rs, CiseSkala Gt• S Ill ryJ< j 3 i 1 lies Ct�I � Ilik. - -' I I ,I ' _ B.rs f I I i� s_` <j1 The Elgin National Watch Historic District \_,a-a • ` ` t -� — i Designated 1997 i \ / % a I� I gas Just south of E1gin's downtown's the section of town most closely associated with the I , "`N� kl-�-- Elgin National Watch Company.The company was established in 1864 and built its eaItax• - . ` ` 1`_ Nt_ factory on a 35 acre ore on the east bank of the Fox Rive just south of downtown. , \ ` Sherman Iva M 4� Hosing for watch factory workers was provided through land purchased by the . I P for the costmctrm of cotta and through• ' .40 'B�4a company 9e5 ragh the construction of the National at\ ,lot st ; �' House,a boarding house for single workers.At ns peak in 1919.a contained 350 ' ' �M'� rooms.The Mincmre was unfortunately demolished in 1932. 1t' .—L M ' eg•n151. �� _ 1. With the doubling of the size of the company by 1880.many new houses were m a 41• ' constructed around the factory by employees of the company.Most of these simple = „'.'\ 4y way 9ee�Ot y`� N t — i vernacular hose types such as Gable Front cottages.Gable Oh.or Upright and Wings. �� .�/ - > 1gsy- � i • � I Of the high style buildings.most were ltalianate with some Greek Revival and Second t! II�' -`� -' Empire. CF St�(J' IIII '1--_'0�� '� 11 i_ Construction reached its peak durvg the::: o::T:61:2: n I'JI III Nr \ LeaandMNar , • ne time for dodo and watches by the stars,the Watch Factory Depot Poe Barn No.5.and E LG I N NATIONAL WATCH a , r — "ySt—� the minoisNa6ona OsrordArmory. ' HISTORIC DISTRICT 3 May St `__ 24 Bain Omen G dSrne Kemal ,_��i,M Msrud 26 I ' (.click Sable of Cements III I Belle Ave— I j ) ! 1 I j N.Gr_ari_t Ave 4 D.C.COOK/LOVELL AREA — Rive HISTORIC DISTRICT -- 41111rMyer elilNRd ¢ I 'Mill-Avis / — �// III/// J f; y —^. The D.C.Cook-Lovell Area Historic District (tinfoil ;, —� _--- Designated loo7 ' # Greseagve r ` / �� The D.C.Cook-Lovell Area Historic Detract comprises part d Home a the Woods The district embodies very fine examples of the Queen Anne,Crattsnlan.Craftsman •ha UII i /// �` _ Sobdnds,o'n established in 1926,the David C.Cook's Addition established in 1901,the Bungalow,Prairie.Tudor Revival Colonial Revival,Dutch Colonial Revival Classical Ills II •f - L m.__ Locals Greta Addition established m 1893.the PWmger's Subdivision,the Lovas Revival,Renaissance Revival,Cape Cod and Mid-Century Modem styles.The building Dsvasco Ave - Slade Ave �� -� Subdivision d Lovell's Addition established in 1913,(l.11's Addition was established in type.that exist within the district include Front and Side Gable Houses,the Mail-Order 1 11111 -�� "■ —1 1868)and the Towner's Subdivision establshed In 1862. Bungalow.the Gambrel Cottage and the American Foursquare. / // :tij _ .. I ti ( �r —Slade Ave __ The district is associated with David C Cook who s credited with establishing the Dated C. / ( Be'�09rttm' LL H .0 Cook Publishing Company.The company was esmblshed in Chicago m 1875.moved to / F�� Elgin 1882 and finally to its present eight acre location along the Fox Ricer in 1901. �� M`ye J • INO-0_J The company was a publisher of religious texts.The portion d David C.Cook's Addition Esm a Pt Within the district includes the residenEd lots and a pads(Esmeralda Park)located opposite 1 1 ipigi E, _ the publishing house. ( I f �' Z o N The district s also associated with Vincent LweLL an early sealer in Elgin who owned lands =l LIne61n Ave north of Jefferson Avenue.Lovell.a merchant came to Elgin m 1837 and bought 160 _• - _ -��=f— ' acres extending east from the Fox River.Lovell was one of a small group that was granted 1=1 a charter for Elgin Academy m 1839.The school did not open until 1856,after L.ovel's ' _M oleo His wife,L Y 11�1 Lucy,a teacher,became a benefactor of the Academy,and saw to it that �! l her two sons were well educated.With her set.Vincent 5.,la later may.d Elgin r — —•a between 1887-1889),she began subdividing family lands in 11368,particularly thine - I _L west of Spring Street and to the areas north and south of Liman Street - I I I I Soldiers SI `r-Jyt I m 26 09n Dmpn Graedine Manta Elan Design Guideline Manual 27 ➢site.ants of Cententt 1032 ',y to Potosi, Bt.vD Br9TMW Ro loza BEIICVtIF x.vc NAVE 't R 903 ---- _ City W0+•t 4 Rovoo BFvp...y 2 6111 • BP vata'API-.." 3E The Elgin Bungalow Thematic Historic District Q "'"`''r, Sumter"ss eRwil Designated 2015 g z ,p The Hgin Bungalow Thematic Historic District bounderies are not limited to a speafic area The campaign ultimately led to an initial bungalow survey concluded by Allen.Pepa 87 e but is tiny-wide.allowing any property that meets the following criteria to he eligible for Architects. Z KiM4u ST s inclusion into the divine.The bungalows that are approved for indtsion will be subject to m the same restrictions and benefits as existing locaay lardmarked and hetonc detect Bungalows designated within this district include:121 Monroe Street.903 Cedar W NwM BO Roe LAN. Ed9CA00 Sr properties. Avenue,356 Jewett Street 908 Orange Street.841 Beimme Avenue 1023 Bellevue Avenue,674 S.Liberty Street and 1032 Prospect Boulevard. at A." t 2' �+/ The bungalow emerged in the early 1900s as pan of a move away from the pretense ' 1 r and formality of the Victorian period,a renewed interest in the natural sciences.a reaction MowatOF v, V.. �ay Vi g .qK Ao again grawog indusinal notion,and embracing a new.authentic craftsmanship and a simpler way of living.These homes could be buih quickly and inexpensively reflecting the g Y changing times.At its simplest.a bungalow is defined as a one and half story house with a 406 low-pitched roof and from porch.Many bungalows can be identified with en architectural lRs.� OwAwuE Sm k a F style.A defined style is not necessary for inclusion in the district but,when Present.gives 355 JV wET'ST-/./ in m-a`"'6 added hater to the structure. N:r Et.wat BYPASS F20 Over the cause of two years(2013-2015)staff.volunteers.and consultants for the City of Elgin have identified over 2,000 examples of bungalows within the Coy limits. • �_F saR=fS'1• _ Many of these were found throughout the older neighborhoods of the city. , The Historic Elgin Bungalow Oroanvation began with the receipt of a grant from the Richard H.Driehaus Foundation that helped hurl the production of informative brochures. 1` 211 Otto Design Guideline Manual Pgn Dann Gedelire Marco 29 Back to Tabl.,et came. City Landmarks Locally Designated In addition to the body designated district.the design guidelines also apply to locally 3. Lad Memorial us Museum-225 Grand s. • 6. The Professional BkAdug-164 Division Street.(Landnlarked 9. Load Hama-600 Margaret Race(Lardmarksd 2001) ` designated landmark.These properties are as follows: Boulevard.(Landmarked 1992)-Designed 1998)-Completed or 1928.this Gothic Style budding was ,�!tl -Constructed in 1886 by local builder Henry Jensen.the AL by D.E Pm m tle in the N -classical style.the 0°'i'''' '+.-- designed as offices for doctors.lawyers insurance agencies.and '1° Stick Style home with Eastlake character-tots was orgmally , a- y • 1. latch ParkPm.Ym-100 OakwoodBoulevard.(Landmeked 1991)-Dedicated museum urn bait in 1907.The museum is ' I. I - t dentists Thevery Vincent interior contains a ry ornate lobby with arcade i' p owned by Smith Loved'.former mayor of Elgin I tt{ t in 1898,this framed pavilion in the park located in Lord's Pads and was the tined gift of i;--- ;1b' designed in the Gothic Reseal Style The eighth door was (1887-1889). 7 ues constructed as a focal porch for Lord's George P.and Mary E Lord to the people of kr,, -._ originally occupied by the Union League Club,Which • ... 1 O.The Qmla&lndr Boadaa Floma-616 Park Streetf. r Park on the eastern edge of the ay.The - Elgin.The museum finally had its east wing completed to match the west wing m maintained a luxurious dining facility and huge fireplace. (Landmarkai 2003)-Designed by two of Dgin's notable park was a gift from George P.and Mary _.._ 2000. 7. The Hgln Tower BIi1Yg-100 East Chicago Street architects.Gilbert M.Turnbull and David E Poste.the Queen ---a'i• S' E.Lord to provide"outdoor enjoyment {,� +�� \ -_ i •'"S i 4. Elgin Narked Web*Conway Observatory-312 f).mdmarked 1998)-Completed in 1929 by the St.Lout Anne Free Classic Style home was mnsnucted in 1892 by I i l r- and reareatioo"for the residents of Elgin. kjens.o.,..s Watch Street.(Iandmarked 1992)-Built in I Bank Building&Equipment Company,this 15-story 186 foot local builder Charles Gertz. reel The building was recently restored and - � 8 -- 1910,the observatory's purpose was to record and_ Olt t Art Deco building was designed to house Home National Bands& 11.The Therms P.&Emma Matter;Estate-636 Park Street /f continues to be well maintained by the City transmit precise time from the movement of the d 1 i Ok V1: Home Trust and Savings Bank Gray granite and Bedford Indiana of Elgin. stars to the Dgin National Watch Fan es Factory. ' limestone are used on the eri¢na surfaces. (Landmarkal 2003)-Constructed in 1903.the Queen Anne Free Classic Style home was originally owned by Thomas P. ri 2. Eke Ban No.0-533 St Chades Street(Isrdmarked • 5. Re Boo No.3-820 Dundee Avenue - 8. The Ora Pekin Residence-214 South State Street Matters.the proprietor of the Matters Tubular Well Company. 1991)-Commissioned in 1904,Elgin's last fire barn - a - - .. m..I; -�a (landnmrked 1992)-Built for horse-drain - (Landmarked 1998)-Built in 1889,thehouse a an r,„ -_- was designed by Swath Hoag in the Monocrat Revival ai N Fir�" e S i 12.The Alexadororkdder&Margaret McTavish Her-650 Perk Street style.The fast floor housed the horses and fie fighting , apparatus in 1896,this fire loam was designed by t►7, excellent unaltered representation of high Victorian a r) a� Dgin architect.Smith Hoeg.Hoag was the architect 1.'.,?iv detailing and form The residence was designed by (Landnwrk a oom co-Constructed in 1922,the Colonial equipment vAule the second floor horsed the firefighters. a ,.� _ for other fire barns m Egin.The structure was r renowned architect and builder.Gilbert M Turnbull.The .it ' I, Revival Style home was originally owned by Alexander The budding was decommissioned in 1991 and t 1' restored in 199E when its bay window and ma carnage house m the ear.bull m I890.t also an - a 0 McTavish.a local carpenter and contractor for Steven Smith presently home to the Elgin F Bam Museum e - loam doors were reconstructed based on photographic documentation. essentially unaltered significant structure. N who built many of the homes in the Lord's Park _ Neighborhood. 30 Dan Doge Gaddir a Marl FIQ.Des.Duckling Manual 31 Bx.....aet Smmenv City Landmarks Locally Designated 13.The Leeldn Ceuta-1212 Larkin Avenue(Labemarked 2009)-Designed by 16.Wig Park Golf Coyne-1000 Wing Street(Landmarked 19.The Render Hasa-703 Raymond Street 22.The Wing Mallon-972 W.Highland Avenue . Ogin architect,George Morns,the Colonial Revival ,. 2008)-Designed in 1908 by Thomas Bendekrw,the (Landmarked 2009)-Constructed around 1892,the (Landmarked 2017)-Constructed in 1891.this • _� . style building.originally knowin as the'Larkin "---- ''' Johnny Applesee d of American Golf Course design.Wing Park Queen Anne style house was Will for Paul Kemkr. Eastlake-Queen Arme Style house was built for - Home for Children was contacted in 1911.It is - Golf Course is the oldest operating public golf cause In the Kemler was a Coil War Veteran and serval under William and Abby Wing,who contntbuted greatly to ""1:e 4r-A named in memory of Sarah A.Larkin mother of I State of Minors. General Grant.He also served as aY policeman m Ogin's development in the 19th century.At the '1! Cyrus Larkin,a local pohtinan and fanner,who first ! Chicago during the Great Chicago F.and then time.the home was considered the most elegant donated property to start the hone il�sc'YiM➢.. 17.The LammingFlare-324 oictFra din Boulevard _�._ (Landmarked 2008)-Constructed around 1855.the managed the Washington Hasse Hotel in Bum for 17 home N the Fox Valley designed by notable architect. 19.The Moan Monlon-770 W.Highland Avenue halianate style hose was boll for Wiliam&Sarah ' Smith Hoag. (Landmadwd 2005)-Build by Martin Bullard.a r I Lamming.William was a brick and stone mason 20.The Saegw Me de n-806 W.Highland Avenue local carpenter and builder.the Shingle Style home ''' responsible for the construction of many homes in early (Landmarked 2011)-Designed by W.Wright Abell in M`'a 1 was constructed in 1891 for Hnla Lawrence ,nr H gin. 1894.the Quern Anna style house was built for McClure and later altered by noted Elgin architect 1,,J,..1 i William G and Augusta D.Sawyer.William was a big •�!. 18.The Moos Hare-327 W.Chicago Street W.Wrght Abel in I901 for Wiles L Black - (Laodmarked 2009)-Constructed around 1892. `� business man who was a member of the Kane Carry 15.The Traub Howe-625 Lillie Street(Landmarked 327 W.Chicago Street was bulk for Sylvania Wilcox, board of supervisors and held saesal pronto businesses. ._ • The primary sources for this bdemueon comes from'The Dgm Hetere District..by E.C.AM. 2005)-Constructed around 1892.the Colonial Revival 's and designed by notable,Elgin architect W.Wright 21.The Alfred Bosworth Winslow-705 W.Highland n published by Me Elgin or..H slorkul Society and Gifford Park Association in 1980:re'Elg.n stye house was built for Fran Traub,a local businessman illimti, Abell. Avenue(landmarhed 2014)-Constructed in 1899. Historic DIs0W'Nmlma.Register Nomination an file with the City of 8.0 prepared F 1983, credited with opening the(vat bakery m Elgin at 61 t a^jt_ the Queen Anne style house was built for Alfred -- Dorglas Avenue a 1889,and a second one at 8 N.State , ! 1 Bosworth and designed by notable Elgin architect Smith t "a rfl l and:the"Completion Report for>n wcds-tenor for Me Sun,at Douglas wwstarar n y Street L Snit Comdru D9mi nnas.1998:prepared for the ON of Dyes by Charles Kirc non and r Hoag and built by HenryH Jensen.Bosworth wan a.shier • Assaearas,and r.aaad by Historic certification Consultants:and'The Elgin Naaan0l Wafer and damn President of the Federal National Bank in EJginn. HIsnonc Dismct.A Sunman/and Inventory'by Historic Cealnntion Consultants.1998 32 Elgin Design Guideline Manual Ogn Design Guddnv Maraca 33 .'/yam �`y� { Dia to Itblaet Cooteots . 11, } it -. • NO : II%ital 7. hit. ; to 'I4 (7•I 1 1 -t-' . ii, Elgin's Architecture Styles&Types Elgin possesses an imprecise collection of late 19th•early and mid-20th century aat.ol.r.rrr 1; '�( ... in residential architecture.The ciry's radct growth and development after 1860 led to sm"N...sw� � --— intense construction efforts on both sides of the Fox River and the prosperity of the \\ .. w MR.u Tim rage/e/t inrenlnvr.Jh•b/rob community a reflected in the many fine dwellings built doing the penod.The maionty H r...�a.m , curse A of hones built in these years are of frame construction and are two-stories m height. ..r The architectural styles built Elgm mirror those popular throughout the country t,n.orA •r nv m • including halunare and Queen Arne atylea Other dwellings were atnden in ensign such as the'Homestead'house which was attractive yet functional and economical.Early ii l 20th cenhury houses such as the Prairie Style and Tudor Revival style and building _" types such as Amencan Foursquare and Bungalows were all boot in Elgin 1. Elgin's architectural legacy s not only impressdue to is large number of historic ''. dwellings but In their quality of construction as well.The city's various industries supported a substantral middle-and-upper-dass who bolt many architect designed C - S Ain homes.Local architects such as Smith H a s' r r ��Hoag.W.Wright Abell,Gilbert Turnbull.a� •• or Chicago based architectural firms provided many hoe designs for buildings in the city. f 7 1��r:l, +,l , i These dwellings set high standards and the overall approach to Elgin's construction front • Ef e'� 'r, i.G,«_- -UT 1870 to the early 1900s emphasized substance.diversity of styles and attention to e _ 'n` detail.The following building styles and types are those most common m the locally _. J w..... designated datricts.Ard hual vtec terms are defined for each building type as well as its cumn. characlensti¢and conies[.The illustrations present specific nramples but variations of LandmaM at 972 W.Highland Awnue and Common hrchitecturd Terms the same style may also exist. 34 non Demo Gwdeline Man. spin Oman Gaddin Manta 35 Greek Revival Style C Gothic Revival Style 18 0-186 y ` ..�'.� ae OOnwr GAO'�1N° 18[0.1880 PrrcRch ROOT s*w.rea S S � # me Rooru2 /' • Wxe S M[rtr The Greek Res.al style was an important " // The Gothic Revival style was influenced by the formal naet usa.caT archaecwral style of the and-19th .. - w�.x<..soonw Gothic desgls and forms d Europe.This style wss HIS ii.o v4Noow century.The style reflected the influence of ttloltEar6tte tuNuauw.row ins ar,.el especially Popular for churches and civic buildings: ExraGwe ea 1 early Greek architecture which was felt to -�• �. however.it was also used to a limited degree for dweLmgs • �, embody the idealism of democracy andreo �- .� This styles characterized by the used pointed Gothic TwO Pam. ( 1 ar+csv c�u classical beauty.Dwellings concocted in . arches for windows and doors.Roofs are steeply pitched oc c..,,�cs _TIVE 1 aaNw..cx, the style were built with symmetrical floor and windows are often decorated wsth hood molding.Raylliriir Sili , plans and with classical columns or ..lam _ windows are common as s ea a decoration and attached ` pilasters.In Elgin.the most prominent - - __.. _ millwork Other mwmtrles of the style are found at 306 /,�s i' examples were built with a side wing •• — •." _ N.Spring Sheet and 373 Pads Street. • # r extending from the main gabled front bdi 1111 „�,�162_-�� — ..-- • - seNon.Common details induce multi lyh ._._ _ _ - •. sash windows with plain lintels.entrance, _ J H — �. .+ ._ • with sidelights and transoms and classical., I. '. .. detailed columns or pilasters.In addition to • it ' '- • the dwelling pictured below,other �i ,1 •II- - II • gill_ examples of the style are located at 443 s. ii _.. > p 9 1 I { ,r } E Chicago Street.140 N.Gifford Street. ,) ttll� l..�l.r �1�1111�� v�{ i.i t 1_r.L'. -7 s__ it { and'Old Main'at 36O Park Street. I ,,4 i i ' 11 7 (ry 1 II t _I I rL- t. !k , -,•:,�� -, R _4 -�` renr CumameaCouMe +La . lmbm•Turut weoowt•aroutmunier�� WINOS..MOORS BarrMMSOW Mr+cS AT FEW. ASTIR OMAN= nracd...a 162 College Street(Elgin HM.,lc Datn6l 402 N.Sp,g Street(Svnng-Douglas Historic DisInctl 36 El,Dsspn Gwdllne Manual Elgin Design Gudelrne Canal 37 Italianate Style STELE Ptscem ROOF Second Empire Style ARCHED DONMER MANSARD WINDOWS „,t.: 1840-1885 1865-1890 Roo. PAIRED me naltana e style was a p0_s nationa m style e n °aa.caere viii' me Seconde p styleto related the n style le it the mid-to-late 19lh century.The style was influenced ^ j e r` design,detailing and overall proporcons.The pnmary _ FRANSDby veal villas and urban architecture of Italy and OVER ANa a \_ e Ham distinguishing ch ctertse it mansard this style is mansard m its ot for promoted by a number of notable American architects N EAVES main roof line or attached tower.These mansard roofs can be . such as Alexander Davis and Andrew Downing % `� '`o`•'a•.\ concave(bow m)convex(bow out)or straight sided.Slate s a 11 �j f kalunate dwellings m Elgin are generally two stones in ,,qk/ — - common material covering the mansard roots.Second Empire Eon. height with low-pitched gable roofs and wrote eaves. 14%.MILLED r- • _ 4i style dwellings are usually ornate wish bracketed eaves,arched 11RAOKCIE Charaaerstics of the style include elaborate eave Poach — ii F windows with hood molding,and milled porch columns and _A. - COEwwme brackets segmental arched windows.and decorative I� railings.Several fine exampled the style are feud m the -.1L[ hoed molding.Porches with omate milled columns and 1 t wlNDows locally designated dstnc(s mduding 117 Tennyson Court,and _ .....„ E \ .� 11� railing are also common on these dwellings There are ` - l the"Stone Cottage'at 363-365 Prairie Street. - 14r i -' J seWral tine example of this style in both we Bp',and . '��•,� .�` „� ,�.y _ __ ! /1• Spring Douglas Historic District erduding 165 S. ; °y '_ Gifford Street.320 N.Spring Street and 469 Douglas I. i I+'`i l J Sr'1s�'Y j..•i,4 —iii II Avenue. f �e ' ;or J �'if• t � ',, - .�►mod ll 1 'l1 .1NrW WMODVM ORIEL P4RtNED AwvrtD. WNDOWS TAIL NAKKDW WlNuowe 155 5.Gifford Street(Elgin Hutone[Meld/ 0- 327 D3age Street(ogin Means Dlstnell 38 Bps Design Geadehne Manual 39 Stick Style 1; Queen Anne Style �nhm«44ABLE 1860.1890w 6D�w«o 9 __ �� 1880-1910 Pw s«i«�. The Sock styles chanactenoed by the widespread use of arms New The on Queen Anne style was a of the moll common Amerkan house fonts , decorative milled detailing and varying uses of wood wag in the late 19th cenhay and featured an asymmo0tcol floor plan and extensiveCHAN•ONG CUT CeOw«SHINGLES :�. ecru ROOv surfaces These dwellings are similar in foam to the a s SQUmeet exterior detailing.Ths styles generally two-stones- height and often n .l BSO Queen Anne style and generally have high pitched gable •r.e««co mr.aeee G1WTm features comer towers,turrets or projecting bays Erl 'or wall surfaces are P11= / 1r roofs and asymmetrical floor putts.large porches are often vaned with matures of brick,wood sdog,stone,and wood shingles. 1iw11O —= 1.1 ..1V ser WOao common with decorative railings.turned cdumns,and large wrapanvd porch with miffed columns and balusters are usuallyusuallyt applied vergeboa or spindles e Second floor balcom — \ oeoc00MrRL- a es present on the main facade Windows are one-over-one sash or of small . nl f and bay widows are ako characteristics of the style. \ r'ew y�arow t mwn-light design.Brackets or decorative vergeboad are often found m the ors f n's late 19th century Windows and doors often have decorative glass and SIDING,vn.m - - - f gables.The boom ye o Elm tury growth coincided wth the PcatMottc i.rC= r`g surrounds.Eaves are embellished vnth nulled woodwork i«Worn.. _ 11 /// W Mr,Roo. -�� H j f such as brackets.sunburst designs.and attached D1D1"""e° I 4 _ p ere dwellings y of n Queen Annestyle and hundreds oyRe of excellent examples of aA�tx _ - 1 on uwexe gns.a these dwalbrgs re built throughput the 6tY Representative examples of this y, • - vergeboad.Other examples of the style are located at _ _._ TURNED style include 711 Douglas Avenue and 600E Chicago Street. r +_"- — - — 126 Hill Avenue and 730 Douglas Avenue ��...3r�'�,, _ t {js _ .:. t , 8 /�COCAIN _ � - ,_ 1 y 1 `-./ to ai '� i.r sw«n,.of. L too`Mraoosv - 111 _Al.,,_ Rweai«A 1..1 L. s �- . me ¢_.�. -.t Jl�L d ll'iIIL'WI� �'1-11i1.. Cur Awwr e.. ` Gmeueerr * ~" '�. _ R0«u BM...oen OORK. 730 Douglas Avmue(Soong-Dougles H0tonc Disnnl 903 Douglas Avenue(Sonng-Douglas Historic DuircO COLL.. B.WIPMADE 40 09r Dag,Gudtlire Manual On Deign G olehne Manual 41 Shingle Style HALF-M.0N Homestead/Gable Front Form 1880-1900 FAN WM 1870-1900 rwarr,xee ATM wintww • 4t. GAME leper W rnsclaowe p...ceNo Related to the Queen Anne styles the Shingle style / The-Homestead'or'Gable Front"dwellings of Elgin WEN C11444 CorR1Ku0US RounD,*Mat* aYW Omen which- characterized by an edema wall sheathing of __ Tewew vernacular or folk housing forms of the late 19th wood shingles.The shingles are oftendesigned in WOOD�� _ - century.These dwellings are typically of frame venous interlocking shapes and provide a rich texture Oy rAOnO Cur 'fie construction tWO stories in height.and have gable to the exterior appearance to many rases not only is Sdteesry '-' -� - roofs In Agin these have forms generally have a s. the extenor wall surface covered with shingles but also - central projecting gabled bay on the main facade or en the front porch columns are sheathed in shingles .------\ overall gab) front plan with a ene or two-story lateral Decoatrve windows and doors are common et are Overt One UTE rear wing.Decoration s ahem more restrained than __ _�L �LL�ro tmrad porch railings and balusters.Examples of the + .� -_ _ WINDOW, food in the Queen Anne style except for milled porch CEDAR - - ii -- cAner Powcrt Shingle style are found throughout Elgin s histonc - columns and brackets on the primary facade.One-over erwrteoaeo Y.• _ _ ... .. ._ SIDING dstricts including 416 Fulton Street and 706 Douglas Wboe p - - " u one rectangular sash windows are common as are _ + i Avenue. AT POPCN _•.X T i- single-light glass and wood from doors.Examples of { f ! 'I COLUMNS NS11 11/ 11 t`II the house form indude 370 Douglas Avenue and 571 Douglas Avenue. l . 11' y - PAIRED UMcsrOnc COLUMNS )y-_ Kifa Ww PedwcMcn f - PoecTe ROOF -- wnrt GAw c ow rum Liar 33 N.Porter Street(Flgm Historic District) 27 N.Porter Street(Elgin Hatmc District) 42 Elgin Deign GwddAre Manual Flop Design Codeine Manual 43 • • Brick Flats&Row Houses Worker's Cottages e. ' -`sr) t . tswrne 1885-1900 IliiiNNITIMINI. 188oggoo \ G+iLE FRONT Elgin retains a fine cogechon of late 19th century The growth and development of the Elgin National Rik N I,- pury worker's flan These two-to-three-story • .......- brick Ca Watch Company and the deey industry resulted m e \ multi family dwellings were built to accommodate - : btt large expansion of the oty's work force Many small �.. the many factory wodiers who came to Elgin in .T5-- fame dwellings were convected in these years to t/1 S+sH the 1880s and 1890s.Constructed in Swrrof : r..' • • r. accommodate the many workers who came to Elgin. C .trvo \ WINDOWS rectangular plans,the buildings reflect the Hooey - f + , a - - These dwellings were generally one-story or one and move moors a y� 9�'{ �{ +rvo wwoosve !�\ IWnnate style m they bracketed eaves,arched HMO ,?;t � ; iftM T_ yk�., wR one-half stories in heght with gable roofs and limited windows and hood molding Several of these [ —1q .5' STa detailing Gable front plans were commonly built and buildings also display ornate porch.and bay at"1O _ _ ^i a. s�t decorative detailing was generally confined to porches windows on the faced The bnickmork of —� MINI L, ~ 5_d or simple moldings over the Windows.Many of these - these flats isoften decorative with contrasting - '1t _. dwellings can be found in the Elgin Historic Dstnct — . bards of varied color bnck Terra cone panels are er� 3.c } f such en 381 Park Street.26 N.Gifford Street and h II 4 also visible on many of the buildings These brick 1 ! 465 Division Street. gMON C ip flats of the late 19th century are.penally ,. • e J t � corn in the Elgin Historic District.Other ;Mille • . N - I 1 coma.include 71-73 Park Row,350-358 inns ( `�{ I .I 1.„ a _ rim • LL E Chicago Street and 314 E Chicago Street. 0000 ' �^'"`�I(+ � — -- ( r '' :-Z I ;I,i .. c..'�� C ir. _— l��ll:111 427-629 FJton Street(Dem Histonc District/ 436 Fulton Stree(Elgin Hato.District) 44 Dgn Desgn Gudeline Manual Elfin Degn Gudelmie Manual 45 9Ylielabltat contents Colonial Revival Style Neo-Classical Style CARLE Goa 1890.1950 eoe DtEn� ooer+w 1890-1930 DOeMEw The Colonial Revival style was one of the most popular � The Neo-Classical styleclosely - - l \s related to _--... _. - _ architectural styles of the early 20th century.During �\ __ the Colonial Revival style of the early 20th - •- the 1890s there was a renewal interest a the r�� ` Ocielte century.The Nee-Classical style maintains the t• •••••••+sw. "' .— erchitechnal toms of Colonial America These - I - :; .. . ( - symmetrical forms and clerical detailing.bet dwellings were built with symmetrical floor dare and .— ''-e--. - is distinguished by two-story or full-height i with classically detailed formal porches.Common . porches caged pothers.These porticos most i EurreicAt charactetisti.are columns and piasters Dorm Ionic. —f /\ /\ 4"9 commonly display wood cnlumrs in the DoneWIL_k ROOF DORMER Corinthian.and Tuscan orders eave d tiL and r (/ 51 t J L `�- and konic orders Entrances are often highly b L i WINDOWS . pedimented windows and doors Dwellings in the style , — � decorative with pediments.sidelights,and i_ 1 _ we constructed both of brick and frame and are I J ll� y transoms.Elgin has a number of examples of TWO-STORY 41\ ir.;,'ice . R w,rt e generally two-stories in height Colonial Revival style .- ' this style such as at 126 Cooper Avenue. .., • - Down PoRTicO dwellings can be found throughout Elgin t historic ........ y woe_ T districts such as et 396 Division Street 916 Douglasr Avenue and a mid-century's interpretation of the GROUPED — - F: - ( - ' .. -� Colonial Revival style at 1013 Douglas Avenue. GTUSGEN 1 14 11_..; Slit"; A. �Mu�•• �•_- 1i11 1 BELLE-MEfx --• -' �. -.., SASH WINDOWS Wrrai TURNED wrrw ATKNITRAVE SYMMETRICAL SPINDLES MOLDING Fearer ELEVATION EuwnCwL PEDIMENT SIOmrGHTS OVER THE DOOR 16 Rose Place(Elgin Historic District) 821 Douglas Avenue(Spring-Douglas Hisronc Distncll 46 Elgon Design Ddeline Manual Elgin Design Gudeline Manual 47 aacdto tablestCentents Prairie Style American Foursquare APT Gus= HWINto Roar WINDOW t goo-t gz o t goo-t gz 5 Mama. - Mrt1grDCORNERS The Prairie style originated in America in the The American Foursquare house reflects an early 20th �, 1111 early 1900s.designed by architects such as century rerun to simple budding tom.and miNrnal YAM -— DECORATIVE W[awr.r.Frank EJoSd Wright and John 5.Van de ryen. HIPPED DORMER ART decoration.Thee house tom.are common ewes This style emphasized the Importance of blending W lHnowv throughout Elgm's neighborhoods and lecture Low PITCHam ••Y. houses wU their surroundings and relating the ' HIPPED Roar rectangular plans with hipped roofs and one-story house to the flat horizontal lines of the Midwest. HAWN �• porches on the Primary facade.Porches often have houses style hoes have low-pitched hipped ,•I square or Tuscan columns and eaves often feature r• ~ III Basis roofs.wide eaves,and broad porches.Exterior `• _---= _: modillion blocks or brackets.The roofline on the '- WINDOWS 1101116010. wall surfaces are often stucco or brick These EIANDINS - c. - pnmary facade generally displays a hipped dormer , dwellings are generally two stones in height and window.In addition to the example pictured to the q a, HALIMIOUND have decorative multi-light windows Notable L. (( v 4 ° tight other ezamples may be found at 462-464 4vnns — a examples of the style are located In the Spring- • -- Rk k - a North Street and 911 Douglas Avenue. - III, Douglas Historic District at 1014 N.S i r - ■ FULL-vnmH Spring ' :/ =.. A •_ GRDUPm IIIIIIIIIOHPSTORT Street and 900 Douglas Avenue. •s a• ''s wwlaows PORCH BARE a RIEMOVAIIIJI SCRLa»M STONE LOW Prrveea Poison KHccaWAL1s Wonoawa Parlor Roar WITH Woe OVERMAN.. EAVES 420 Douglas Avenue(Spring-Douglas Hutumc oo lit) 420 Felon Street(Elgin Helene Distncti 48 09n Design Guideline Marvel Elgin Design Guddkne Manual 49 Craftsman/Bungalow Tudor Revival Style 1910-1940 1910-1940 The Craftsman style,which may go hand in hand with - - .K The Tudor Revival style was another popular national PRpMIarCMi r° TxHOLtOD.F Rooms ccoGem. swtCOtO the Bungalow form.was the most common architectural GABLE Do«Mcw sH,r.cvu style of the early 20th century.These dwellings are cs.iMrrei style in America during the early 20th century.The a 4 based upon nnedieval house lours of Eland and Craftsman style a characterized by square plans with low , /� f1 were built in Amerces from 1915-1940 These = tnuLrwwrre 1 { ,reeve 01,�no ww�w -pitched gable or hipped roofs.often with shed '' _2t-s house forum have high pitched gable roofs.multiple W�R� I - - �4111 7 sr.a..ea dormers.Wirdoue are double hung sash with three or for Rttrr✓= gables on the main facade and are generally of brick F Y`. more vertical lights m the[oP sash and asingle-light 9toe GAM/Raga► ■ NMI • - and stun construction Doors are often set wahm f ` ' -.r bottom sash.Craftsman dweling shave large broad x ' OOW� rounded or Tudor arches while windows often have ''h +r s porches which usually extend across the front facade .._ -__ _-r._ ,4' multiple lights in the CHNwax the upper lower sashes.In gable an t^ - a� and mesupported by tapered columns resting on stone. fields.stucco and wood are often combined to create frameor back piers.In contrast to the vertical emphasis -. '-�'�_ _ the appearance of a design known as"half- . -- U' M�, • ur Victorian styles.Craftsman dwellings emphasized the timbering.-Examples of the Tudor Revival style are y,S -ry..�,•�� horizontal.with wide window.and wide roof eaves. r, . j{y. scattered throughout both the Elgin and Spring- z'q, - - - A7 - Both the Elgin and Spring-Douglas Historic Districts ,� _1 ;.L' C.1 Douglas Historic Districts such as the dwellings al .._ � "0: _. re largely developed by the 1910s and there are . - 1031 N.Spring Street,208 Lovell Street and 50 N. �, p� - �✓ fewer examples of this style in these districts than m Miami MICR i _ - Liberty Street. — 8' 'R�' -.. areas of the city which grew ether World War I. .. Exempt.of this style include dwellings at 1020 ._ ..�.,r':.. SEGMENTAL ARCHED Y X C Douglas Avenue.121 Monroe Street and 159 Hill Pwwrs . O IK .[T ' ` -�•- Avenue NI1R WUY woos scnEEras ...,I`.__ �f �o annnma OlwasoNO PLANE 9 WWOOwe HFww.NOTCH[a E>rrerelow 903 Cedar Avenue(Bungalow Them..Hiatonc Dim.) 50 River Bin Road(D.C.Cook-Lovell Area Historic Dienct) TnM[�COLUMNSAvenue 60 kl®n Dogn Codeine Manta Dgin Doge Gndeline Manual 51 • BYELLIWtrcLCWtt 11 Catalog Homes ` .'�- Mid-Century Homes r; ;r• ; tr+ -"-' 1895-1940 0Vli1NE 1945-1975 ,. LAVES -,-• A very popular trend in the Midwest was the manufacture SHAPED Mission -- The Mid-Century Modem Movement was the / or sehmg of houses through mail-order catalogs.The late PARAPET - final push away from Victorian pretenses.The 19th and early 20th centuries were ripe for ./ . movement was not only within architecture but ...� .. '',R S.:. entrepreneurs who sold architectural Plans as well as the i J included graphic design.hone/ire,products and ' `. J how themselves.Sears Roebuck and Company.the / - J „NEED interior design..The designs during this time `4r - =t a: CANNON Hodgson Company,Aladdin Homes,and Montgomery /"' - '. Sono an American interpretation of the Bauhausand , LOW SLOPED Root 11MF.STONE Ward all had thee start in the housing business between PORCH Rope 1- International movement that was happening a LOW,WIDE CnawEY 1895 and 1910.Sears,however.was the largest:Its SUPPORTED e Y Europe with inspiration comets from Walter BY LARGE PROTRUDING,ANGULAR sales reached 30.000 houses by 1925 and needy SQUARE PIE. i . . - Gmpous,Ludwig Mies hart der Rohe,Florence WINDOWS , 50,000 by 1930,more than any other mail-older / �� Knoll and Le Corbusier.The foss was on a - - - __ . , company.he fact.to 1939 hones catalog claimed that simpler form of architecture that was stiff tied to -. — _ - -�. _• 'ova one hundred lhousadlamJes.era approximately — __ a - -. --_ Pproxima ly r - nature with i6 used large grouped and ribbon half a m✓Vun people,are living in Honor&/t Modem 61 windows open Floor plans and a feel of being - i l •,Homes today'In its three decades of operation.Sears set anchored to a site ped roofs and _ ® • l - wth its kw'slo ^ . rations.There are several - + -• ie:. .. one-sto B - unpressne record.melons substanaal contributions to Y � ®l • � j� one-story con configurations. - 20th century housing a Amen Examples of catalog -\ a>< -- 9 exempt of the Mid-Century Modem style - homesare found through the hmonc districts and older a n tench home within the D.C.Cook-Loyal Area established neghborhoods Good examples of them are s4 e--� ' E Historic District indudin9 45 River Bluff Road OverHANOMG - '`�� y INTEGRAL PLANTERS 626 Orange Street.317 Hamilton Avenue and 833 ..?r - ' fffi.411 - and 65 River Bluff Road. DOUBLE-DOOR EAVES 111100/ ENTRANCE WITH Cedar Avenue. ~ - 'r .. 4 CENTRAL DOOR KNOBS 53 COW.Ave.(Sun,Roebuck and Ceeny-Th M. e N./ WINDOWS ` 905 Brook St.(D.C.Cede-Level Am Historic Dstnel 62 pan Penn Game Manual Elyn Deem CaadS,.Manuel 53 Beret to Twit et Canttnts lin......... , .. .. ' ' Rehabilitation & Restoration Architectural Details&Features Fdgin's historic dwellings display a wide variety d architectural features and debiting. These details are essential in defining a psoperly's architectural style and period d "116..///11i/ constnsction.Original architectural features and detailing should be preserved and maintained.Page kit mr rrtonorW Work �tained.If the details need to be replaced.the new materials should match the original as closely as possible. N. ' Denis and features include,but are not limited to:Gingerbread Verge Boards,Eases. N.. Brackets.Dennis,Terra Cotta Cornices,Moldings.Trim Work Shingles.Columns,R1es I—I- ters,Balusters.Clapboard,Shingle and Stucco Surfaces or any Decoretive or Character / _ J Defining Features --- I. I I ---— .—_ — Details and Features.- —— A. should he repaired rather than replaced. — --- B. should not be removed on altered if original to the building. C. should not be covered or concealed with vinyl,aluminum or other substitute material. _ - =_ D. should not be added unless there is physical.or historical evidence that such features . -— �� --- were original to the have or consistent with the style which world allow them to be added to the house.These features should match the original in materials.scale. _ location.propornons.form and detailing. By Wldwt(OM Typo)at 12 N.Chapel Seen B{ Elgin Desgn Gedellne Manta S n Design Gadelire Manual MS &sale Table nt Ccfmn0 Architectural Details&Features CROWN MOLDING SQUARESHINGLES De GUNC Ft6/0 - AT MILLED FiA1L1N0 ar .< SanNOalp SKIRTING .I % FRIG NCWIL __ 1 ✓ ! �! .//'' POST Aro 1111111q Neon II !n�� r 132 N.CMnYs 56ae1(OciWaW Wood Shn91n at CNN) 321 DMsbs 56e[(fen Celia CarrvO and Window Dual 424 Praise 56M M1WSdo..Hood rod FM BrvkaU -+"'.. RDlahm-3onda e hlsa9orul /�-J r • • • • • •_. � TWINED wa --- OFO 1" f � eit-COWMN d Hall-Cos ',.E.4" • q� (i till __ ir o._ _ Square OctagOW 903 Cod venue(Eopoed PaNm and R,.44 OHMS 507 Raymond Sneer ^457 Vile StreetPorch[Wads al 653 Douglas Avenue(Spme-Do�Via+Hist«ic Onninl 66 Dgm Down Gvd4lre Manual Hgin Dmayn Game Man, 57 Bakte rabic vt Contents Awnings Chimneys Canvas awnings were often applied to windows.doors.and porches to provide shade F. should be applied when evidence smgges6. Chimneys often feature decorative brickwork or designs which are pert of a dwelling's E. should have proper flashing at the point where during the summer.Awnings fell out of favor following the introduction of air G. should not cover or conceal sgtuhcant architectural details such as window hood architectural character.Many extenor wall chimneys in Elgin are essential features toe they meet the roof. ewnconditioning.However.in recent years the popularity of awnings has increased due to molding. dwelling's overall design.Chimneys should be maintained and preserved in accordance • Metal flashing should be used insteadifthee attractiveness and energy swoons.The application of canvas or acrylic awnings s with the bock masonry and mortar guidelines.The most common roof problems art a of the application of ratkmgeppropnate for Elgin's historic dwellings. due to poor flashing.Often,Flashing develops leaks before the roofing material does. material or bitumrnc.o coating,which Rms. can deteriorate due to weatheringa Awnings may not be appropriate for aU window loraoons.Y you are considering adding ♦MrA� The most complex flashing problem a to make a water-tight pint between a chimney and allow moisture damage. to older house.avoid tsm odem,metal awnin ' ' .~ ^`' awnings your g m gs,since the,bear IiMe _ _,�_.. �- and a shingle roof.Cdumney flashing is often damaged,body vstalled,or missing . Metal flashing around a chimney resemblance to historic canvas awnings.Select en avwning style Nat a appropriate for altogether.The most eppropnate material for metal flashing s cold-called copper,or should consist of both the base your older house. the easier to use,soft tempered copper.It there s a concern for the green stains horn flashing and the counter(cap) / copper,lead-coated copper may be used. flashing that should overlap the base Awnings,_ -' '--- : -_/ — by et least four(41 inches. A. should be designed for traditional locations such as over widows and doom or Chimney... • Flashing should be step flashing,notattached to porches A. should not be removed or altered if original. box flashing. • B. should be of canvas or sunder woven material. - �- pp �k II _ B. should be rebuilt to match the original design and mat ruts.if rebuilding vs F. shwild have corbeDtng or minimal detailing.ifC should be attached with care to prevent unnecessary damage of original details and -, iif■ IIIe T required appropriate. metenak. r i 9.A�III R'111'A( C. should be cleaned and repoanted in accordance with man ry gwd lines to match G. should be nslm ed properly,usi g red bock in• D. should be of colors to compliment the dwelling. ithe original m materials.odors,shape and brick pattern.M n hall be a soh tmdiconal d- ns.i(applicableE. should ftt the opening to which they are eppbed.Rectangular window and door • „•(k �jatype of mortar Type S or N as the use of PortWd C [ rt r can damage H. should n fn tie rods incorporating decorativeopenings should have straight across shed type awnings,not bubble or curvedlilaa the bock Chimneys that have been e,aenswel ei s y repoinled resulting tu nusmatched des:9rss aPProPnate to the house,if aPPkwble. forms.Awnings over arched windows should have curved or rounded awnings to colors and textures may be painted in brick colors such m dark red or brown. I. should not be covered with stucco or other match the opening. D. should have day.slate.or stone caps.Metal caps may be acceptable il they are materials. •� 352 North Stret-Fabric Awnings over Widows ti.gin Historic D:.tretl minimally oistble. 507 a tabe,ry Strut-Clammy 66 Dgln Design Gwdebne Manual I]gr Design Gudeline Manual 59 Bask tc Table of{router. Doors&Door Features Screen&Storm Doors Doors and door surrounds are highly viable and significant m defining the style and E should invoke glazing m dear etched or beveled glass as appropnale to the Screen and storm doors can be appropnale for hstor o dwellings.New screen doors NW character of a dwelling.Ongmal doors.door surrounds.and hardvare should be style of the house.d applicable. should preferably be full view design or with minimal structural dividers Co retain the preserved and maintained.Original features should be repaired rather than replaced. F. d the glass needs to be replaced due to damage.d must be replaced with glass visibility of the hstonc door behind the screen door. (tempered.if eppliwhle):Lan or other acrylic based matersab are not Doors available from most wholesale hardware stores generally are not appropnale for appropnale. Storm doors can assort in lower ng energy costs.Doors should be of a color front entrances.The masonry of these doors do not have panels or glass fights which G. should nor be replaced by doors wish new designs.ns.especreCy e at the front complementary to the house.Taw"or shiny aluminum doors should be avoided.unless I a■ ' match hetoric door designs. entrance or at side entrances which are readily mible hom the street. appropnale to the era of the house.Cmsetency of style around the house a p. I H. should not be added at brmrons where they did nor orgmally exist.If needed to encouraged. Ongmal doors should not be thrown out.They should be kept in the basement or be meet safety codes or to enhance the use of a property,doors should be added v made available for salvage. at the rear or sides of dwellings where they would not be readily visible. Screen&Storm Doors... A. should be preserved and maintained.if original. nil ; Doors&Door Features... B. should be correctly sized to fit the entrance opening.Door openings should not be t i i A. should not be removed or altered.tf ongmal. enlarged.reduced,or shortened for new door installation. v B. d replacement a required,the original size of the door opening shall not be _ C. should preferably be made of wood,but aluminum full-view design with baked-on1 n� 1 enlarged or reduced m height or width. enamel or anodized finish m colors complimentary to the house are also C. g replacement is required,the door(s)should be replaced with new doors il "' acceptable,it new combination storm and screen doors are required.A lack-plate appropnale for the style and period of the dweWng.Replacement doors should be I I maybe used m combination*nth storm and screen door.with a maumum height �pq� .. similar m design to the ongmal m style,glazing(typed glass and area)and fights a of Mehe(12)inch.. i {... 3'10411. `-- 0 (pane configuration).Wood or sold core fiberglass(smooth)s acceptable I D. should nit invoke ornamentation on storm door.unless a to the era of • m Q J - ppropnate Asa, mateneh for use m replacement doors. the hone. SyAZ, "" ■' [1 I O k ,/ D. should be constructed of solid wood panes.such as the four-panel Homestead or .l f Itallanate design may be used on the front.g appropnale to the style of the house. ,� Wad Qua Lig. Sing,tleht Fria-Panel Fora-Paul Mall-L1pht Flat Panel ' 933 Romero n Sheet-Scri Door 3 b m Street-Scri Door Cobnul Revival Queen Anne H«nesteed Italians a Craftsman Mid-Century 60 Flen Desgn Gudeltne Manual Flen Darpn Ce detine Manta 61 Baca to ttlr otsontsutr • Security Doors&Gates Foundations Security doors are non-historic additions to dwellings.While the instadtlon of manly ' . Most Elgin dwellings have stone or concrete foundation,with stone or concrete bands Foundation Widows... doors on fronts of buildings is dscaunged,they may be installed tl they are frill view r +_ above them known as water tables.There and re of foundations should design and have minimal structural framing to allow the vuewing of t of the historic fellow masonry tines, Pomtug Pau A should be mak,tained m an operable condition and repaired where necessary. door behind athem.Ornate security doors with entente grglwork or decorative detailing � reY guidelines. Windows should not be enclosed,boarded up with plynwod panels or corrugated not appropriate for entrances on the fronts of duefire5.The addition of sorority 4 ! '' In many cases.famdaborn on buildingscontain o for widows.These should be medal,or be conceded with masauy,glace block or wnaete block doors on the rear or sides of dwellings which are not readily wsible is acce table. " .. m a con openings are p F � aintained m n opeaNe cadigon so as to allow for the ventgatbn of the basement ��' If to prevent the buildup of moisture and subsequent misled. Security Doors... I A should be full view design or have minimal structural framework to allow for the '''7 eskilee In some cases.a basement maybe approved for use as living space and a window may viewing of the historic door behind them tl installed on the front door.Security i need to be converted to an opening for egress. doors in steel dad designs should be used only at side or rear entrances which are not eadiy venble from the street.These doors are encouraged to be of traditionalI ` i. I Foundations... ! a gns,although doors which are not readily visible may have more extensive r F A. should be cleaned.repaired or repointed according to masonry guidehnes. structural framework than would be acceptable for front doors Sty-Full Yaw Design Mows NO-Obsme Heron,Door NO-Obacas Historic Door -. ccev for Historic Door to be Visible B. should be parged or stuccoed d the brick or mortar a mismatched or • B. should be c sized to fit the entrance o Door o should not be inappropria ly reps grog ma type mortar t —.. correctly penult openings sto lead Par serial mist be as of a soh nor enlarged.reduced.or shortened for new door untatiation. mature and not be of Portland cement. .:--s-- C. shoud not be concealed with concrete block plywood Panels.conugatei metal,or _ 1 , ..j idly Security Gates... other non original marmots - w A. should not appear in the Histonc District. D. should not be altered and agirral designs shall be retained.If removal of sections 1 i _.— •�. •ow'► of the laudation u required,such as for mechanical unit installation.removal "` - ,61_ • should occur at the rear facade or non-readly visible side facades. •, :.A.n-11 tC -z' -•`f*.-, 644 Brook Street-FouwMaaon Properly nepo,nted/Beaded Jolnt ID.C.Cook-lowll Area Historic Dutmctl 62 Elgin Doapn(iwddine Mena DQn Dagn Gwddirw Manual 63 eack to rablt 2tcontsnts Garages,Carriage Houses&Outbuildings Ogi historic dust cis contain a wide variety of 19th and early 20th century Garage Doors.. - - -7.9 i r t_.,� tbwldmgs including is quarters.sheds chicken coops caniage houses,and A. if rgi al or has gained significance over time,should be maintained to the greatest : L-1 automobile gereg Thesebuildings add to the district's character and many have extent possible.but may be retrofitted with modem hardware and atstom garage door i- c-:' •a r % .�` �..notable architectural architectural signln0000e These buildings were ohm built with construction openers.g the original doors are missing or too deteriorated to repay,they should be r 7A .'.+.... ,_ techniques and materials to match the dwelling.These buildings should be preserved replaced with new doors that fit the onginal opening and are appropriate to the a "^V and maintained. design and penal of construction of the garage K � .7 _ B. should be ram panel designs,with a solid core.if proposed to be in metal designs. i • t u 1"i to 11 Replacement garage doors are available m many designs and material and can even be Flush design doors(Without raised panels),unless retrofitted to look like traditional ( i custom built to replicate the design of o traditional door using a0 the modem hentonne doors and hollow core metal doors should be awidei when possible. III �'I I�"' - of an overhead door. C. ilwindows are necessary,they should be simple- design with dear glass Munnns in _ , 'mole design may be used The use of omame Cal stained glass and openings in _'� ..... 111 Many meta/garage doors are also available with a sold or hollow core,depending upon decorative shapes such as sunbursts and ova/designs are not permitted. •.."• - - the strength and disability dewed,Generally,solid core metal doors are stronger and D. should have painted metal panel doors to match the house in a color appropriate to 106 N.Porter Street-Gauge(Elgin Historic Dismal 711 Durgin Aeolus-Carriage Haw(Spring-DouglasHial.Dig.) v r t Brook Sheaf-eaisad Panel Gauge Door ID C.Cook-l.n II Ali) snore durable than hollow core metal doors. theperiod of the house. - av YN NOT£:For new garages.sin PArc L2xnsmrcWm guAiofwes. {�J / ,/�yl. �\ � 4' / - r� t. Garages.Carriage Houses&gnlbuildirgs... fr _ _ - -�""^.�.. v .' • '/% T \ �!! � ::•alarm A. should be preserved and maintained.Original features should be repaired to match • 1 - �� .104.1.. the ongmal as dose as possible I ! if ®�� •� B. shall not be molded or relocated to another part of the lot d anginal to the ` y • l C. should not be hidden or obscured by a new accessory structure. Historic Examples d Chick,,,Coop 670 the siren-Histonc Chicken Coop Hotooc...Ty..of Garage and Garage Door Design 64 Elgin Design Guideline Manual Elgin Design Guideline Manual 66 Etaslits tawr_et.Cents. Gutters&Downspouts Lighting for Porches&Exterior Walls Traditionally,half round gutters were used on most roofs with exterdal eaves.since F. should have straps nailed wider.not on top.of roiling material.Metal flashing should Many of Elgin's dwe➢ings retain original exterior wall aril porch ceiling light futures. il'n.n�id bon limb m;r?thr6ink/.izftts they did not conceal any decorative features on the fascia such as crown molding or also be properly installed so as not to conceal any crown melding in the roof eaves. Dshnceve tinted globes and the'hod shaped fixtures for Craftsman/Bungalows are t .. exposed rafters Modem construoion has fascia wtthoot this rnoldng flats more G. should not result in the removal of existing save features. part of a building's character and should be preserved and maintained.It the original 4`i ' corducioa to K-Style or ogee gutters and so should he avoided. H. should be sued proportionate to the building.Gutters and downspouts should rot light fumes are missing,tight fixtures with simple designs and detailing are preferred to h ! • 11 s • exceed 6 inches. large,omate colonial or'Williamsbwg�style futures.Many companies now provide 1 Gutters and downspouts should be regularly cleaned and maintained.Y new gutters are light fames based upon historic designs and the addition of these types of peeled `.. , required.half-rand desgns are the most historically accurate. .. .) fatures s appropriate and encouraged. - w . ........._ . • •.. .. . Gutters are necessary to be insrollai owe paved areas that are susceptible to water nut- ' l Fasts as. - -- ofl from the roof. '_4 A. should be preserved and maintained,g ringing ' ' i,, B. should be compatible with the style,scale,and period of the structure.basal on - i v Y Gutters&Downspouts... _ ' 'r. traditional designs of the late d 9th and early 20th centunes,and mounted on �1. 1 f A. should be repaired rather than replaced,if Po%sible. - fill lip porch ceilings or adjacent to entrances. +..: ilia B. should be located away from significant architectural features on the front of he C. should be compatible with the character of the house,d a freestandng fixture. S7 budding. YES-Half-Romd&Crown Y6-K-Styr.&Rat Far.. NO K She.&Crown - SJ C. shadd providew o e property drainage through use of dosp its and splash blocks to •A^. Flood/Foot Lights... - avoid water damage to the building.Round downspouts are more appropriate than r a - ri A. should be mounted on rear or sides of dwellings rather than on the front. __r rectangular toms',however,rectangular fours are also acceptble r..e.ev.e B. should he small,simple in design,and their number kept to a minimum when _, _ ..... _ ........ D. should be designed to channel the water as far away from the dwelling as posnde. b„ir readily visible.Commercial grapple lamps.such as mercury sodium or metal •r..`•.• 'r •. .•. Dovaspouts should extend at least 4 to 6 feet,or utilise a splash block. - halides.are discouraged. Example,of historic light fixtures lc 19101 E should be half-rand rather than'IC'or ogee,a of hang-on type.Ogee s ........a o'^^• pemussible d fascias vertical. .,,o. e.r... Hall-Rand timer&Crown Moltiiq Detai K-Style GRter&Flat Faso Gaon 66 Flan Design GwdAine Manual Dan Des,Gudioe Min. 67 a omit Iable of Sentents _'....-..i:,n I italOPC MCdtu 1t.ults \\\N \\:\\\:'\\NS:\...1...' Beaded gyp).pint for limestone) Masonry Brick,Limestone Block,Cobblestone to remove paint from brick.the use of chemical removers is appropriate This is e job a Many of Root io dwellings are of brick or bock veneer n brick H well mainone to that usuallybetorequires Professional Information concerning the use of chemical paintMI IIIII in 111111 Mb t brick can last indefinitely.The most important points in brick well preservation are to removal can be found on Pa1g 141. :�. keep out wooer and to use en appropriate mortar ton when repair s needed. D. should be repaired carefully to match the anginal bndnwrk and mortar,using hard 11 thots.riot a repoc pone(saws.toh mortar mortar,e l repairs are oat match Mk Most pre-1920 dwellings nd the districts base soli mortars and require similar mortar E should have repointing(fixing the mortar between the backs)that matches the compounds when repoints or repairing.The use of hard mortars like Pordand cement onginal brick and mortar regarding width depth,color.raking profile,composition Hard mortar restricts vPansion and texture.Repointinshould newt be done with Porlland cement or other hard Ap°madam nicks( can causeand eontactmn and backs... crack.. or Pull ApartMe book to tack and break when it writ expand and contract with hot and 9 Awes sum,books to Expand... and Contract cold weather.Portland cement vas used for dwellings after 1920 and generally this molars unless these mortar compounds are orginal to the doedng.For more pre- type of hard mortar will be appropriate for dwellings from the period. 1920 dwellings,use soft mortars to match the original composition.If the original composition cannot be determined.use a historic compound such as one part lime NOT PFrrrrTFn'.Sandblasting and other race,.of abrasa a clearing arodes tha aetewr bock surface. Inappropnete repomeng APPropnate repoinbng Abrasive leaning methods mob as sandblasting or water blasting should not be used and two parts sand. ��".y since it erodes the outer skin of the brick causing water to get inside Lau pressure F. should not be sandblasted or subjected to any Yard of abmvve cleaning.Brick shall _ >�.*.. y cleaning at garden hose pressure using water or detergents is best for leaning Elgin's never be deaned with high pressure water which exceeds 200 pounds per square i , 40444 brick dwellings inch(PSI). 1. G. should not be coated with silicone-based water sealant.Water sealants or water I `'ert 1"10 Orli Masonry... repellent generally have the effect of keeping interior moisture from evaporating • _ a� A. should be should be preserved and maintained.if original. through the walls aril thereby damaging the brick (y '`T B. should be cleaned only there are major stains or paint bold-up.If the sramvg or H. should not be painted unless the brick and mortar a extremely msmatched from j r _ • • f try dirt s limited,d may be best to leave it alone.Do not introduce water or chemicals ember repairs or perching.Previously sandblasted brick or brick in poor condition may . lit MIN into brick wads. be painted to provide a sealing coat. d C. should be cleaned with detergent cleansers if the brick wads are stained.1 you wish I. should not be covered m stucco or other coating materials. `�� deer a` ns owe. Alter Mona,pots are too rode and moat rasa bile Molar Hers ate thin and nomad 68 Dgn Derys Gudelnre Manul Dgin Design Caaetn a Manual 69 EX6.to Tale ofmontaatl Mechanical Systems Paint Removal&Surface Preparation Tcday's mr conditioning and heating wits often require condensers and other If paint a to be removed by using a heat gun,the utmost care should be taken doting mechanical was its to be placed within a few feet of the extenwrs wags of a dwelling ° .' the process The use of blow torches to remove paint a not recommended as this may •� Heating and cooling units should be placed at the rear or sides of dings not readily � lead to a fire hazard.Also. the e of abrasive sand and water blasting is not - dwellings - - vaible from the street.The placement of these net at the front of dwellings is not 'LL - tecommendd as the force of the sand and water may damage the wood siding and - - appropnate and shorid be awaited Screening of these units on vile or rear facades rase the grain In addition,during this process,waters forced into the wood and can ` 7 _ _ n through shrubbery a highly recommended.in some vatances.screening with fencing or take a very long time to dry.Wet or damp wood net not stow a coat of palm to f` ., , r iiirn latticework is also acceptable. properly a surface, ldhere to the rface,and may additionally cause the wood to new due to the aroma f formation of mildew.Water may only be used at a pressure no greater than 200 peg. u Sermon Sa Street-Before _ y Js`l. Window an-conditioners should be located in windows on the rear or sides of duefings (the typical pressure produced by a garden hose and sprayer)to remove flaking to _ --.-. rather than on the front.The installation of such window units should not result m the --� peeling paint r A t _,--�__ a removal or replacement of the original window sash or surround. Recommended:Soemmg Unit win Shrubbery Recommended:Surgeon°Units with Shrubbery 361 Doo.glcr Aye•.c-3elore . It should also be noted that unpainted masonry should be left unpainted. - Ass Conditioners- '�. 4 tt -J I -_._—_ A. should be located where they are not readily visible from the street. i,y � • k tl t j Paint Removed&Surface Preparation... _ B should be screened preferably with shrubbery.but fencing or lattice panels are also _ T A. should be performed by manual scraping or by using apptopnate chemical acceptable. s wit k}1 _. v I removers.A paint shaver may be used,but with caution so s to avoid removal of - .. r'f', wood siding. - Electrical Conduits,Gas Meters.Cable TV Connections,Satellite(DBS)Dishes.. t^. t B. should be performed cautiously rubes removing paint through heat plates or heat fiea.ri A. should be located on the rear or side of a Wilding.When the ability to receive a r - a ik guns to avoid unnecessary damage to the wood through charring or tire. r a ;-_ - ^ dear signal requires the DBS satellite dish to be installed in a particular location,.,�, C. should not be removed by abrasive techniques such as sand or water blasting since �1 k, Z that is readily vsible from the street.it should be placed as far from the front of this can damage the wood and introduce moisture into the Wilding. t -- the house where it would not detract from the character of the house,a --______--- manna¢to receive a dear signal. Acceptable:Screens°Unity utM Fencing Not Recommended.No Screeomg of Unit 162 Svmdt Street-Aker 361 Douglas Avenue-Aker 70 Den De get Guideline Mewl Ben Design Guideline Marne 71 tackinIabirstOintents Recommendations for Paint&Paint Colors The selection of paint colors does not require appronol by the Commission.City staff is Body-Tan.Red,Green,Brown jjj /// /// available to provide recommendations for paint colors d requested.Paint charts with Trim and Accents-Darker colors such as Dark Olive.Salmon.Red.Dark /Ih / / / ! / / `\ / 71 ' hstorz cdos are also availahie at most paint stores. Brown ,i tb. - -t• Shingle-Most SNr�e style dweWngs vure orgraly bolt with Ne exterior / � \Consider painting the dwelling r keeping with its style and perid of construction. wood shingles stained or left naturd rather than parted.Most of these1 / 1 l Avoid lad,garish,or harsh colors and bright hues and avoid too many colors tin a dullings r Dgm have been painted over the years and a return to the dark / / ' + A /� t [budding.Select sections of the dwlling to highlight architect ual detaik in contrast to brooms and reds of the wand shingles is recommended. +f/'��1 Ir llthe body of the dwelling.Painting with high quality oil based or exterior latex paints will Body-Dark Red.Brown.Dark Gray.Dark Green J - , ' t �� I.L Plast from eight to fifteen years depending on sunlight exposure.regular gutter and Trim and Accents Dark Green Dark Brown dYf�i - downspout maintenance,and wood surface condition and preparation. • Prone-A return to lighter colors such as yellow and white. 155 S.Gifford sears-mrwaate Paint scheme: 121 Monroe sneak w•Bungalow Pact Schemes Body-Light Tan.Light Yellow,Light Brown.Grays,Medium to light Greens Note:This sections provided only as a recommendation for property owners on the Into and Accents-Whites and Off-Whites,Cream,Brown,Blues.Greens types d part colors that are choiceappropriatet for use historic buildings.Property owners • Craftsman/Bungalow/Tudor alsoused inplace Revival-Darks colors again such o earth tones. A are tree to use colas of they choice on the exteror of they properties. Dark straits also used m vlace of part.Brick stone stuxo and concrete �w` rit \ generally left unpainted A / ill '. Iii' A 111 A. should he of high quality to provide a long lasting knish. Torn and Accents-Both light and dark trim colors such as Rats.Browns, .- B. should he appropriate for the dwelling's architectural style and design: Gress,and shades of Tan 1 aiiii 1 AU • Italianate Style-Light colors for the body and trim. • Colonial Revival-Light colors predominate .._r'•"r "•'� ' Body Tan.Light Brown,Beige,Light Green.Yellow Body-Yellow.Light Gray.Light Blue --- ''� � .. Trim and Accents-Cream,Gray.Light Brown Torn and Accents-White,Off-White,Cream N UN I 1111111111111111 Fr • Queen Anne/Second Empire/Homestead-Diversity of colors using =MEW combinations of contrasting colors for the body and trim 116 N.Patti street-Queen Anne Pan Schemer 39 N.Porter Street-CdcnW Revival Pant Schemes 72 Elgin Oeryn Guideline Manual Elgin Door Guideline Manual 73 Ileatelaffieslignffints --;'-'::_..-z---:-.-.1t...74:=,•:':-.':..-_••••-7Z--: ..,,,007:7., , ..--:, .. i -....„........ ..-• . .---- -r.--,.- ,,,,00".'' ......z.„-...„-7:::::::"1-----,::z71,---1---„. ifirliN'-- --- 1111111111 • Porches • - Porch design,materials.and placement are key defining characteristic of a historic Porches... - II porches are enclosed wa screen panels Me panels Mould have none.frameao,k and Sr dwelling.Ongmal porches shout!be maintained and repaired where needed.Porches A. should be maintained in their original design with original materials and detailing. - -..' • panel behind columns Thn a an am ri silo porch enclosure at 439 Uw�on Seas(Elgin • on the fronts of dwellings shadd not be enclosed with condor glass for additional B. sho otd not be removed ifonginel to the dwelling. _�ing. I yr•...tasurj Hamoo Dunn Irving space.The screemng of porches on the fronts of buddngs is eppropnate as long C. should be repaired or replaced to match the original in design,materials.scale,and - as the open appearance of the porch is maintained. placement -- - Common Historic Skirting Designs PO D. should be screened only if the structural framework for the screen panels is minimal a +� .FRI[zc in ROEMlO`, B replacement of porch features is required,use materials to closely match the original and the open appearance of the porch is maintained Screen panels should be placed 11 III I i (l i i 1 - . .y •B theal ch nporch should be constructed based upon behind the o nal features such as columns or railed and should not hide decorative !I i! ii f` f -• -. -_ - • • •1 a+s� ♦..: 4 ♦ ♦ ♦rig! poi ssm9a new p rig! 9s !!I!!! �!f!�fif!lf�, • ' ♦..•..•.••��.. ph tographic or physical evidence.B such evidence does not exist,base the design details or result in the removal of original porch materials. ` - _ _ • _ i11�; i,�,�'t a .....................e ...... upon historic Porches of similar dwellings from the same time period and architectural E- should have steps of the same material as the porch floor(e.g.porches with wood �= x �/ � 1 `rr�rla�ial � - t 1 7` '^ , e 9S3 Lamer becram pord piers should E No Laroce sic the gro or be style In some cases tom of the century dwellings had their original porches removed Boom should also have steps mode of wood not concrete or brick). r T� ` i-- pyc d wain Iramas added W m,o Sam nailed m and replaced with'modem' in the 1920s and 1930s which do not ••,c = y me surface I me low°daeon pn porchesF. shell have poured concrete steps if the punch.patio or terrace floor u made of s I is t i 11 1 is e ii, - ' ii IP _ ■ necessarily match N original style f the house B dewed.Nose porches may be concrete(see POtch_Stela) - 11a11• j replaced with porches m keeping with the original design:however,some of these G. should have lx4 wood tongue and groove flooring runrvng perpendicular to the 1111 114,.. , 1 /{4{{{t/lt i r I porches hale acquired significance in their own right and can be preserved. facade,if the porch)floor a made of wood. -' ��i i+�++/i�{iiiiiiiiii� ` SKIRTING �. �a..' +irr'f'''ie,fifiii liilt�H. should have trellises made of wood.if trellises are appropnete. � ' Enclasin porches on the front of a house or where readily visible a not appropriate or L should have porch skirting that matches the type and style of the house.which may TURNED l nra g PProPna COLUMN 439 Cayman St(Ban Historic Dntnctl 844&molt Sbat(D.C.Cook-,. recommended.Fmnt porches should not be enclosed with glass,wood siding,or other include decorative wood framed slating,vertical slats or lattice panels. lit Historic Wmdl materials.Porches on the rear or sides of dwellings may be enclosed when not readily J. should not be enclosed with wood,glass,or other materials which would alter the risible from the street and if the height and shape of theporch roof s maintained. CORNERBOARD NEWEL. "' ---�'j�� •'•••••• •eig pe porch's open appearance. POST • TURNED SPINDLES ••••• ••• 424-426 Park Smeel(Ego Hato.Dirndl 851 N.Spring SI(Spring-Douglas Harlon 730 N.Spring St(Spng-Dwglas HbtoaO Millet) Dania) n 74 Elgin Doig Galina Manual Elgin Des,Gueebne Manual 78 gist la tale at Contend II 12 III. . 11, 11 il / i ....:: rii,, ,..,. : E. , ,,- . , J. AppmpdM.alums of Glen An_and related Appropriate colt..of Colonial RMd and Meted Appropriate m1mn of Crdaaean Dw0Bige Appropriate ed..,of M2-Camry styb fOM e0da Porch Columns and Railing Original porch columns and railings should be retained and repaired with materials to match the original.if the original porch columns and railings are miming.replacement Raging height less than 36 inches high will need to be reviewed by the building official porch columns andrailingsshould be appropriate for the dwelling's architectu.l style _ and Veeiod bandied height and rile should be determined by Photographs, t so as not to cpatitine a Ice safety hazard. r £ - rfair -7•41wir �" 1ouJmes paint shad .Jar homes m the area •.+ y- Porch Colurnrs and Raging-. ��'s 'N. — trX} �' �' A. should be presence in and maintained. ' ill. ,C I Porch columns often deteriorate first at the bottom next to the parch floor.If the s the car consider sawing off the deteriorated area and replacing this section rather than where repair s requital,use materials . a�g m match the original m dimensions and r the entire column. 7 ' � detailing. ,I a rs_..: in , a Milli A note on porch tailing height.Traditionally,the heght of porch railing was based on •B. should be rebalt- hisl designs it T= r i� the height d window sins within the porch and ranged anywhere from 24 to 30 1. the ongind columns d.dings have - , ra P r.common n Dgin'. H inches.This was done to Prance a dear view from the inside of the house. been removed or replaced, • , Hero cc D railing.an ayo avnurron m Elgin• G H to Distorts g• Historic Da. • C. should have new balusters for the �4� —.--.-_.. • a II L a. raging.g required.Porch balusters(also t However,modem building codes require that raging heights be no less than 36 inches, • �`s ^ ►� it exception f hiss properties if the lowerheight of theporch raging is ��spindles)should be appropriate II t W judged by the official t not constitute a distinct life safety heard in accordance f the building's style and period.The 11/ 11,1111N i _, �: I a height of the raili g shadd be in line 1j1 —. .—ten e(� ��'^_:5'� with the requirement 0(Section 16.36.020 of the ElginMhmia Code.1976,az ' 1jjjjj= j r a 7 amended creates Section 102,8 of the 2015 International Residential Cade— with the window sill level d Present,and S e ti`� 'Malone Buildings.' no greater den 30 inches in height �-ar.a r r - �..P Drawings should be prodded that properly integrate the porch features with the design &ak y •'• f of the house. 12 Rigby Plan(Elgin KM.D.smd) Mid-Century ornamental iron cdurnns at 1013 Douglas Avenue(Sonng-Do-Douglas Historic Dismcn Fretwork railing is approp.te la Grin Anne Porch raging with square spindles a also common dwdli,gs ri Ogei's Hntoric Distr. 76 Elgin Dail Guideline Manual Flgn Design Gedeline Maw. 77 4111111,. VER-New vocd porch steps wild NO-Avoidid strastraight-sidedNO-Awid using diking a tl e1to be appropriately sued and w Moor boards and steps wMaa ureteral 12x4s7 m steps. iimolded Mull-nose)bonds. �m Mll-rxae. Porch Stairs and Steps Common Porch Terms Most of Elgin s pre 1945 dwellings wood lings were butt with steps leading to the , II door or front porch Since steps are readily exposed to the sun and ram they ' „L*,': $a." ill HANDRAIL require continual maintenance and repay.In many cases the original wood steps - el��.'d~ ,ate. SPINDLES - - - NEwEr_POST have been removed and replaces with steps of concrete Concrete was wkiely + '�¢�,' 'a" - _ 1 Ott4. ryryI\ • DECEINO ad reaind. _ _ g'y I�tl�l Porch St rceses and Steps -� 1 114 '_ A. should be retained m they anginal location and configumnon d ongual to - l t !D]IOM the property.Woad and concrete steps should be repaired with materials to a.. 1. I RAR •match the anginal S.- - - - - - � �' B. shaild be replaced with owed rather than bock or concrete,d the porch ar , 7'; floor a made of woad E. _ AppmprW RIPPeo rN Pain and handrails at 582 Park Strcec Flm� ' laI1 �' C. should have they tread constructed in either 5/4x12 or 2x12 lumber.The At r t \ Jon I. / - ends of the treads should be bill nosed and overhang the riser by no less than l inch. I NONNo -♦ 1f `�/ D. should have newel posts and balusters treads and risers,to march original _ `$'„ _ Ai '`' RISER `�\ porch conswcaon. - ' _ 7 I//0 r _,�i TREAo I� STRINGER •�`� � - YES-Original canasta stairs at I,lincdn Street(Spring-Dor91as Historic District) - NO-Concrete hoot steps are not appropriate. woad ratherlManscloncrete on Me axle hsteor wood porches ome. of ]B Dryn Design Gotld,ne Markin Drys Design Guideline Manual ]9 a.sklez.meat cantenss Roofs Original roof forms should be retained.If additions will affect roof fonts the D. should have sawn cedar shingles ,only after a complete tear-off of the existing roof } additions should be added at rear or side rooflines which are not readily visible materiels s completed.This s necessary to provide adequate vent®aeon and proper drying of ��.-'CR[[TNO' �'..1!,.4 from the street Hstori<roof materials such as metal shingles,day tiles,or slate the roof during wet conditions. _ es , .SOFFIT should be repaired and preserved If repair s no longer practical.replacement E should have soldered metal panels added as the surface material,if the roof o flat H not `ea . \ FAfcIA 3 CROWN MttpNo [WMD f✓ with asphalt shingles may be considered Sawn cedar shingles were also a readily visible.rolled composition or FPDM •,. i tr.. _ \ �[D'a aDfNa common roof material used on Dgin's older horses F. should have proper water tight flashing at juror between roofs and walk,around T4. y�' s .' _`'« RIDO[ chimney,skylights vent pipes,and in valleys and hips where two planes of a roof meet, - Y :'?��. The process of saw cutting the sdog/shingle at the Iwction of a roof and Metal flashing should be used instead of the application of caulking material o bituminous •' 4' • GUTTER vertical ue0 section to be filled in later with a tiny board is not perrmtta6 coating.which can detenonde due to weathering and allow or s ire damage. G. should not have new dormers,roof decks balconies or other additions introduced on fronts of Roofs,,, dwellings.These types of additions may be added on the rear or sides of dwellings where not ' _�' „' A should be retained then original shape and pitch,with original features readgy visible, ss "' O (such as cresting,chimneys,finials,cupolas,etc),and,if possible,with H. shaild not have split cadar shakes,in most cases. / original roof matedak. __ , B. should be re-roofed with substitute materials such as asphalt or fiberglass '� Common Root Forms in Elgi shingles if the original materials are no longer present or it the retention of 1,y - , _ _ - - - e--:-:Iiik:100... `� �the original cool material is rat economically feasible Architectural shingle • , - � l' E':\I shall be installed on hones that pre-date the 1920s.3-Tab shingles may .1.. - +• 1l " --_.- be appropriate dependent on age and style of the home. �� 9*�.")!� 'I1.f..4'-. , C. should be in appropriate colors such as dark grey,Neck brown or shades of • �� •�• _ dark red,red or green may also be appropriate for Craftsman/Bungalow I e t r 1Illperiod dwellings for new asphalt or fiberglass shingled roofs. = • 1 I'► •11 -'-'I Original tile roof at 515 H Spring Street(Spring-Douglas Hhimc District) Original pressed metal shingle roof at 730 Dwglm neenue(Spmg-Dorgas Wsrmc D-slMfl Gage Hip Gambrel x, SO Son Osman Gadehne Manual San Design Guideline Manuel 51 ttalto.IyBest Contents Roof Skylights,Vents and Dormers y Skylight are often vistaed to help make usable space In upper floor areas or C. should not occupy more than fifty percent of the slope of the roof of which is being Ir - • attics.The mstallabon of skylights n acceptable as long as they are placed on constructed and should be trimmed out out in the style of the house. rear roof Imes behind gables or dormers or at other roof locations not readily D. should be designed and located as not to detract from the character of the roof. 7i r1111111L.-Al. — visible from the street Skylight which are flush with the roofllne or lay flat are Ce more acceptable than those with convex or bubble'designs Historically roof wNdovs Ight welts or skylights were designed into the architecture of the iN,e r ■� building. 111114',4.-2.?:...... ._. Skylights_. l iiiiiiiiii A. should be preserved.if. original to the house. - \ B. should be flat or Flush with the roofline,not convex or"bubble"designs. - !• NO Ns -Bubble.convexdsfau not ' C. should have rdge treatment in ridge roll and balls on end on cedar roofs. D. should not be added where the Skylight Y would be visible from the street. kyAi9 Appropriate dormer at'l2a N.Spring Street Appropriate atdormer 258 N.Liberty Street should be placed at rear roof lines or behind gables and dormers. (Spring-Douglas F4staic Dismal ..t 4, Vents ~ a�a III nAki. A. should be ridge vents ether than pot vents.IS used.they should be sited at Mt rear roofbnes. _ \\ Dormers A. shoud be used instead of skylights m highly visible portions of the roof. -,_f 1111 \ MONT MONT B. should be constructed as two gables and a connector,if larger m volume. �•tu -- _ Original gable vents shall be Nidge vents are more appropaate Ste,von.am nalla Mk_Fom a m lows MP/ NO-Skylghts shop not be ow.fron the public right-of-way YES-Sk)lghb should be placed at rear roof.or Mho.dormer, YES-Skylight is flat with the roofline vents. montamed. Nan pot are 82 Elgin Design Guideline Manual Elgin Dagn Guideline Manual 83 Bark testilest�mtattt Common Window Designs in Elgin's Historic Districts li n -9111 \ „.1,,• ..._.1 ... . r ...,ir,..i....7.A.,..4...,,..i7....„........1..._,.....a.1t 1111 1 i r= t. ;. 3 i 1/1 Sash 2/2 Sash 4/e Sash b/1 S.sh Dimond Lie 2/2 Horizontal Sash 4/I Vertkd Sash Windows Elgin's dwellings display a wide venety of historic wood windows in venous sash Windows.., The replacement of fiat the sash with new sash installed to fit the existing frame rather b.The replacement windows are built to notch the sae of the opening. designs and saes.It is preferred that wood windows shotdd he repaired to match A. which are original shaid be preserved in their original location.sae,and design and with than the replacement of an entire window is recommended and preferred.Window the ongmal window configuration.and to the greatest extent possible.the the original design.In some instances its less expensive to repair windows than their original materials and numbers of panes(glass lights). openings may not be modified to accommodate a replacement window. profile and detail appropriate to the style of the building. to replace them with new windows. B. which are not orgial should not be added to primary facades or to secondary facades where E Wundocs dad in aluminum or baked-on aluminum are acceptable as replacement H. which are new should not have snap-on or Flush muntins.True divided muntis readily visible. windows for use throughout the structure.Factors to be considered in detemurung are preferred over these types of muntins which do not have the same Where ongaal woad cdndows are replaced.the installation of new woad C. repair is preferable to replacement,but if replaced the recommended replacement should be whether the severity of deterioration of windows requires replacement shall include but appearance as historic windows.New muntins which are an integral part of the windows to matdt the onginal design is recommended.Aluminum dad windows in-kind to match the original widow profile in material and design. not be limited to the following factors:damage.excessive weathering.loss of soundness widow sash and installed on both sides of the glass are preferable to snap-on are also acceptable as replacement windows.Factors to be considered in D. The replacement of a building's orginal wood or steel windows will be deemed acceptable J or integrity of the owed,deterioration due to rot or insect attack and cost to repair.As sample gages.Mantua that are permanently affixed to the.tenor of the window determining whether the severity of deterioration of windows requires the replacement in-kind s as dose of a match as possible to the original wi dow's material to the factor of the cost to repair windows.a particular window may be permitted to be glass may also be;ermined. replacement shall include but not be limited to the following factors:damage, profile,and configuration."Replacement-in-kind"windows are windows that closely match replaced rather than repaired if the estimated t to repair the window is more than I. screens and/or stoma should be wood or baked-on or onodoed aluminum and excessive weathering,los of soundness or integrity of the wood,deterioration the original window material and form(style.dimension.texture,and detailing). the estimated cost of the purchase and installation of appropriate replacement windows, to within the window Names. due to rot or insect attack and cost to repair.As to the factor of the cost to F. which are ongaal of steel or aluminum should be repaired with matenak to match the J. that are approved for replacement maybe lined with new double-paned Low-E repair widows,a particular window may be permitted to be replaced rather than Wood replacement widows for original or non-original windows will also be considered ongtnal,If repair s not feasible.replacement shotdd be with new widows to match the glass that oil improve the energy conservation on the interior.Only Low-E glass j repaired f the estimated cost to repay the windows is more than the estimated provided that the proposed window profile will continue to complement the historic character original as closely as possible in materials and dimensions.aluminum extrudes widows that does not contain a tat should be used. �'. cost of the purchase and insulation of appropnate replacement windows. of the building and dstrict are en acceptable replacement substiwte for original steel sash widows.as long as then • sae.shape and profile match the original windows. _- -- r....„ _=,.._,,, Widows may also be replaced without consideratdm of the seventy of heparrmem unohon will be considered upon considerati n of a subnuttel photo of the G. Vinyi eroded windacs are not permitted for use on sirucnnes that are determined to -deteroration of the windows,provided,however,c aracter defini g features such exsting window ore dr wog which identifies the dimensio of th ling sash and as be sgniicant or contributing to the overall character of th hstoric dstrict or landmark I y,as is sae.shape.operation Name,sash dimensions.glass configuration.materal. applicabl ti mull t nsomvs and any other window deans submitted.A On structures detemined to be non-contributing by vi tue of wmtage or date ofand finsh(generally a painted surface)must all match the original window manufa N pecification or standard cut sheet with the replacement window details wit conswct on outside of the period of signfoence of the hstonc dsb d in which they I w!profile as dose as posible. also be required prior to widow repacement approval are located.the notolanon of replacement windo s will be allowed provided that: �k.a _ a The replacement windows are of a material apprnpnate to the time - $'u 1 iH -"^ _ period or architectural style of the building,and; Parlor Window al 711 Brody Sort Arne Wirdne at 370 Congdon Avenue 0D.0.Cook-howl Arm Hot.Drat.) 84 Elan Deign Guideline Manor Hon Doan G.deime Manual BB Back to ialaltot colts.. Window Terminology Windows-Decorative Glass - - - "-----'� Elgin's dwell gs display a wide variety of decomeve hotonc windows including "^�--•w 1 fs� �`_C � materials such as s wined glass,beveled 91ass.leaded glass,and etched glass.These CaRfY. o�Cu. windows should be retainal and repaired to match the ongiral design Decoaose ----...C+" • : .....:7..- - • r. -_ ._ " windows should not be removal or concealed. ---�-"" ee Full-mew storm panels may be added to Provide Pmteceon from vandals and for s A - y RA.. a energy conservation .� __ I _ Windows-Decorative Gass srY.[ Pax. A. should be preserved m their ongmal localmn.sirs.and design with their onglnal I I-T- alalitj- a Rasa materials and glass Pattern. f ___ _- - B. 'mould be repaired rather than replaced ConsWtaOon with a glass sPecsalis[a �____ r 1/1 wo d vrb wndays and demraNre cram at 3J6 Park Street recommended when extensive repairs are needed. i E Ong Original wood window at 2JB Do Jaz Avenue (Elgl Historic Dumc0 (SPrcg-Douglas H'utwc Ocher) tawu C. should not be added to primary or secondary facades wdess there is physical or '; k am" photographic evidence that the dwelling onginally had them. -__-. Muntin(Grille)Design a.,l __ aill lit\ it. '\ .4 . % _.._—__... _.... YES-Ina YES-Simdated YES-Snndat 1 NO-Gam NO-GOlas NO-Removable �(/////ram _ DiMal Lire Deeded lee with Disdded lire(SOLI between the between the glass OrDes ` _ _/ Orylnal staffed glass s and�- + - A (Prelened) Sparer Bar(SOLS) (Acceptable) glass -Cdored (Acceptable) - v s at 970 E.Chicago Street IElgm Hutonc Dish.) UngNzl.rapvrad named glass bay vendaw al 467 Densmn Street(El,Histonc Distridl 86 Mgr Deign ceeeliM Manual Ego Dagn GAdeAine Marvel BJ Lwkto_labl.nr content., Screen,Storm and Security Windows Window Shutters ..--- __ Amy Screen.stone.and security widows are acceptable for historic dwellings. Storm Windows... Window shutters were often added to pre-1945 houses to .': �O.'- Screen windows should be Rill view or have the meeting rail location match that A. should coincide at the original meeting reJ if a sash wardaw is uneven provide menor shadmg in the summer and to protect windows C lemimillsominimia, ......Imam of the wallow behind it Storm windows ascot in lowering energy costs and B. should he seed and shaped to fit the window opening.Round arched window openmgs dunng stoms.With the advent of air conditioning.window shutters should be wood hill view design or have the central meeting rail at the same should be preserved and not dosed off with wood panels in new stone windows. are more ornamental in design than practical.Over the years many I 1 •,. ;, location as the historic window behard it.Windows of dark anodized aluminum or C. should preferably be of wood but aluminum fug-sew design and with baked on enamel or onginal window shutters have been removed.Original shutters w baked enamel are preferred to Nose of*raw-or shiny aluminum.Widows of anodized finish in dark colors are also acceptable should be preserved and maintained The addition of new shutters �•r_ee... ? raw aluminum are not acceptable unless painted to match the color of the D. should be full-view design or with the central meeting rail at the same location as the historic should ordy be of wood.of louvered on paneled design.and with . ' _ 4 .1(. _ window sashes. window. I _ dlmensions which match the window ndov opening. �•�.. E should have brdt-in lower screens.d triple sack millielitt.The installation of security widows on the fronts of buildings k discouraged; P.�1Aaer s Window Shutters... ! AsIr 4 however.they may be installed if they are full-view deign.Window bars should Security Widows... A. should he preserved and maintained.if ongmal. ale 4011. - - not be added to windows which are readily visible from the street.The addition A. should not be readily visible from the street.especially Nose with secvnty bars. ram I y'�i B. should be louvered or paneled wool construction and the of widow bars on the rear or sides of dwellings which are not readily visible is shutters should fit the window opening so that if dosed they •acceptable. .ru�i.a..a5 /'�•� I woWd cover the window pis ug. c--"� Illl( lJ C. would d not be added o there is physical or Photographic ^pp'°o"'le s�:ed shvnea a,nwa w,er u,:wraow�.nen a«sa Screens... i t _ _ ..___ - r evidence that the dwelling originally had them. . -_....._ .. 0 . A. should coincide at the original meeting roil.if a sash window k uneven. • D. should not be of vinyl or ah minim constructon.These B. should be correctly sized to fit the window opening,indding mural arched shutters generally have dimensions or textures which are not + "horn compatible oath historic dwellings. , C. should be wood or baked-on or anodized aluminum and fit within the widow frames.not overlap the frames.screen window panels should be fug '.•t �. view deign or have the meeting mil match that of the window behind it _ - • YES Y6 NO YES No NO no NO NO 88 Elgin Design Guideline Man. illgin Omen Guideline Manual 89 Back to Table et Qat,rs Wood Siding The majonty of Ogin's pre-1945 d lhrgs are of frame construction Wood Siding... 3. Finger jointed cedar is acceptable,however,natural contlnuola board stock oath various types of wood soling.On many of the dwellings there are A should be repaired rather than replaced,if original.If replacement is necessary,wood siding and (cedar.no knots)is preferable for use as siding. combination of horizontal weatherboard or clapboard siding and wood shingles should be replaced with dear cedar(no knots),finger panted cedar or with smooth cement / D. If the home has original asbestos shingle siding,they must be kept rained or Painted.Ifshingles.These original siding materials are essential components m board siding to match the original rding In sae,placement and design. asbestos shingle sidings deteriorated or poses a health hazard,the deteriorated shnes /'gl defining building's architectural character.The concealment of original - - wood icing with vu te ryl,aluminum or other syntheticsidings as Woad that has been concealed beneath synthetic sidings such aluminum.asbestos or vinyl should may be removed and replaced with owed or other substitute stlin9 Removal of asbestos siding should fellow hazardous material guiddies epp p tics These siding materials do not nircessfully imitate original be repaired and the synthetic sidings removes Following the removal of synthetic sidings the original - /�i� • wood siding dimensionsor texture siding should be repaired to match the original caulked and painted.tl the"ghosts'or outlines of The appl lion of these materials must not result in the concealment of or removl of originall/ decorative missing frames are revealed,these should generally be repbcated and reinstalled.tl these decorative detai roll or trim including widow and door surrounds However.of no trim or in t the chalks of unitatm o owl wood sidings features are not replaced they should be recorded through photographs or drawings for future surrounds rest then new wood trim in the form of fascia,comer boards.base boards,molding _/ 1 �_ \1 In add on 9r 9 "9 9 N �� -l 1s appearance.the use of synthetic sidings also poses potential soucnmal replication. and wlydwws should be installed. Preserve and reinter orginal swing matedals.132 N.Ccammmg Street Agin Hstonc Mend) problems for hs on !inklings.Most importantly,these materials may not B. should not be altered for the addition of insulation.The creation of plugs holes for blown-in be cat effective compared to continued maintenance and painting of the P 9s or Substitute materials should match the dimension of the original wood siding as closely az insulation is not acceptable. wood sukng.All material have a limited life span and we are now seeing possible.The cement board should abut the wood trim and be caulked to prevent moisture property owners having to paint aluminum and vinyl siding which s 15 C. should not be concealed beneath synthetic materials such as vinyl,masonite.or aluminum,B original. damage.The woad trim must Sr proud of the siding. Fes_ Hdf-Cove to 20 years old.The sale d paint for vinyl and aluminum siding has Original siding should also not be concealed beneath wood based materials such as parade board,gyp , seen dramatically over the past few years due m part to these materials board or press board.These material generally do not possess textures or design which closely fading,chipping,or cracking. match original wood siding.However.d more than 50%of the original siding materials damaged L beyond repair,or missing.substitute material may be applied if the follow mg condition are met: aa�r�ond Hwgonm NOTE Before from the replacementiCity of the obtain a I. The existisubstitute temaged siding material are removed prior to the installation of -. determination from Staff of the City of Agin on the condition of the subs[nute materials. siding. 2. Vinyl material is not permissible.Rather,cement board is and should be smooth without 111111111 knots and be acceded with Mtn; Drop Siding Ckpbonrd/Beveled Soling Board art Banes Sdin9 Ober Cement Board Seang Scam. 90 Elgin Design Owdetine Masud Elton Senor Gddelme Manta 91 Berk le Table et CgateeD I\i'' � / y �� w (lel .' _ 3i� 4'} .. M, Site and Setting General Information Mgin's Historic Districts developed from the mid-l9th to the early 20th centuries and hi the case of Planned Development,Conditional Uses and Venation.prior review front moat blocks retain their original character of site and setting.Dwellings were built With the Hentage Commission should take place regarding design guideline saws. consistent setbacks from the street,with front yards for landscaping and plantings.and This page left inlemfimn/h Wank. with the house's porch and main entrance oriented towards the street Most blacks were The following guiddnes provide information on changes and aherenons toe property's laid out with smite lot dimensions and distances between hoses,creating a consistent site and setting which could affect its architectural appearance. rhythm and pattern in the location of dwellings and their intervening spaces.This r streetscape character is retained on most blocks in the locally designated detects and I MIN III should be preserved and maintained. j Subject to the limitations imposed by the underlying inning district and applicable building codes.any new construction,remodeling,demolition and/or landscaping should attempt 111 Mr to blend proposed work into the traditional design of the area.This includes `a yr• considerations of items such as. ... V a Setbacks o• dlli a IIIII D. Lot sizes C. Density -I IN D. Location on the Lot MIN E. Orientation and see of new buildings,additions and remcddmg . F. Placement of hardscape features such as dmeweys.sidewalks.parking pads. • IN retaining walk,patios.Banters c �,tountaina,pools,gazebos.et • O Oe4.s Aa.e.e br 1913 showing consistent setbacks and location of ou0wlreses at rear d lots. 92 llpn Daps Oudeiin a Heroin Dein Dees Craddw Menial 93 1 • sack to cable etCnetsntr Driveways,Parking Lots and Paving ,II, Elgins locally designated districts were largely platted and developed m U textured concrete designed to look like brick pacers are also appropriate materials.Gravel driveways I � the days of horses and horse drawn vehicles and in the early days of the are discouraged because gravel migrates and is difficult to maintain.If existrng,gravel dnveweys may automobile.Some streets were laid out with rear alleys to provide access be maintained but must have proper edging in brick stone.concrete.or metal I n n I to barns,carriage houses,and sheds.These buildings were generally C. should have their parking areas betted behind the front building line and be screened with hedges. I IIII 1 I / I located directly adjacent to these alleys.With the rising popularity of the shrubs,or fences where noticeable from the street The width of driveways in front of the bidding line automobile,many of these original outbuildings were replaced or should not exceed ten feet In width,sidewalks should not be constmdal adjacent to the driveway and I % I 1Iconverted to garages.Today,vehicular access m Flgin's historic dwellings should be dslingushed by a land. peel barrier. ,�„ I /Yi/ I 1 ‘Zrd I /�/%drove the street or thm h the mar age The addition of D. shmdd not be sited in front d of semi-circular or drive-tivu desi 1 ' % I I I %/—.g by ways offo9 alleys. yards 9n. 1 I ///l 1 1 1 1 y • garages t od th traditional places s in areas other than T rear f the s propertyhus not or • 1 1 %/ ' • 1 I 1 ' consistent with traditional streetscape design.Thus.if the abuts Parking Los... 1 1 I 1 alley,parking should be situated there rather than near the building. A. should be screened through plantings of hedges,shrubs,trees,or fences at edges and m medians I ' I I within. • an all • Access to properties in Elgin s generally from driveways added alongside B. should be located in rear yards for commercially-used houses.churches,apartment buildings.or 1 % 1 o/ 1 -" 1 — _I lot lines from the street or from rear alleys.Within the districts,original rohoos.B placement along a side yard s required,the parking lot should be betted no closer than I I {� —, i l I 1 fir INI dnhewey materials such as concrete should be preserved and new the front wag of the building. v I I �, I L(e�/ 1 I driveways should be designed with traditional matenas and placement. C. should align edge landscape screening with(root facades of adjacent buildings don vacant loth j / i,• r �fi 1 / I ' I between buildings. I / 1 I I. 1 Dnxeways... D. should have edge landscape screet ng on both the pnmary and secondary street,if a comer lot. i 1%_ _G A should always be preserved m their original designs,materials. of `ma (cobblestone,concrete,bock etc.).and placement YES—Access to Garage from Side She. '—DGim y to Rear NO—Parking Noose in NO—Garage o onton YES—Accessge frr, to YES—Access St o B. should be of brick concrete.or concrete tracks(narrow strips)d It s Gimpy Frost[of Noose Attached on Front Gauge from Ally Garage host Side Street a new or replacement driveway m the front or side yard.Asphalt or Drnowae locations for the Dlstrwb 94 agen Des,Gudehne Manual Gen Dien Goidekne Manta 96 Bask to ratite tit Centeno Fences Fences in Front Yards Wood picket and board fences were widely used in Elgin's residential aluminum for ornamental fences.Pre-engineered plastic fence materials are not allowed.Composite A fences a'frame'around a house.Fences and gates are an extension Fences will be fudged on a case by case bass.in terns of design.materials,and location. areas before 1945 to separate lots.outline front yards,and endose materials may be considered but need approval by the Design Review Subcommittee. of the architecture of the house.Fences are often character defining domestic animals and pets.Cast non was also used in the city's D. of cast von or other material of original design should be preserved features of a property and should be treated sensitively.Most of the Fences in Front Yank... residential areas.hwxver.few onginal cast von fences remain standing. E. of cast iron or ornamental,colored aluminum may be added to binding constructed in the late 19th classic picket and baluster fences built through the 1930's feature a A. should be no higher than 42 etches with the posts being slightly higher and having caps. In recent years.chain-link fences have been poplar.However.chain- and early 20th century.Cast von fences are generally not appropriate for dwellings built after 1920. continuos bon¢onle bottom board or baseboard,which is seldom part B. should have pickets no wider than three and a half inches with spacing between boards a minimum of link is a non-historic fence material and its use Is not acceptable. F. if placed along common property tines shoud not be placed against another fence-double line of a modem picket fence design today.The baseboards a wooden one inch up to the width of the board depending on the design of the fence. Traditional fences,built poor to 1945 should be preserved and fencing is not permitted. imitation of a stone base.called a plinth.which e a feature of many iron C. if applicable to the layout,should hate a minimum of corner pest.end posts and gate posts which maintaned.The construction of new fences hazed upon hstonc designs Cr shoedd have posts that are set a minimum of 30 inches below grade and no more than eight feet and stone fences.The baseboard is an easy way to enhance the design of are slightly taller than the fence and foe to ten inches thick with a cap and finial.Line posts can be and materials is appropriate. apart a Ample picket fence as well as to ad strength.Visually.a baseboard isysible and decorative to compliment the main posts or be hidden behind the picket design.Fences H. that has a decorative gate or arbots must be submitted with a drawing complete with dimensions. desirable since it gate a fence a much more solid,architectural which cross a driveway or valkway should have gate posts.Gates should be designed to swing onto Many Victorian era wooden front yard fences were essentially I. Chain link Shadow Box,Stockade and Concrete Block fences are not perentttef. appearance. the private walkway or driveway.not onto the public sdewalk. ornamental.low,open,and often three feet in height or less.Fence posts were usually thick often measuring eight inches square or more.End .. _ Chain-link fences are not permitted in the Historic District.Property posts,corner post and gate pins were often larger than line posy owners with existing chain-tali fences are encouraged to screen them 11- repeating architectural fealties from the house. oat Iflrr _„{ with hedges. i or other creeping cower by painting them dark green 1�r f`„ m or black U y�-_ lifir Fences. IIIII ��; I d C,,��,,iiI )!e�m+ t��! �,;if,t:h lA, shold be proportionate to the house and the design shold be II .I. i 1 I ' Fences on common property lines can have a negative impact on IScompatible with the chaacer of the budding and dstnct I I i 1d111i Ineighboring properties To avod conflicts,any appicans proposing to ! I I II I � I B. th hoot and side yards shall be painted whve o a compbmervnry install a fence along a common lot line should concoct the owners)of J y I'cola found on the home.Privacy fences located at the rear yid property dire tly abutting the lot tine m mnhrm that the proposed fence — � L( L f- may be left to weather. s acceptable. C. must be of rot resistant wood for traditional designs or cast iron or Fence Den,at 453 Da4laa Awru lSprkg-Dahyes Dbbi 1) Pens Der,e1376 Prone Street Men Hstmc Delndl An appropriate fence deign for front yards 96 Egn Deego Gadelire Manual Ogn Darn Gadtlo a Mantel 97 Sedate Iableot-Ccats. Recommended Front and Side Yard Fence Designs ! Fences in Rear Yards !till!, 1n1n I . . ,...i!' n � ,; - ,,,,,+i i -� Fences m Hear Yards_ In addition to a filled out application for a COA documentation on fences should include: 1' I �I)IIIII I��I) A. buds for privacy should not extend beyond the rear yard beginning at the back 1. A Plat f Sway with property lines.location of house.garage and driveway shown. L .; a II cornerofthehwae. 2.i1lllll B. built for privacy should have a minimum of gate post,corner post.and end postr 3. Brock picture 1 she proposed Penang d availaNe which are five to ten metes wide and taller than the plclre6,g applicable 9. Drawings with dimensions that represent the proposed(vial product including: .,i 1 aims' lUlL• e f�I II I I C. can be constructed in the same low fence design fount in the front yard.g a. Dimensions of the spacing between members(Posts.rags.distance between ( _ - appkcable. pickets.height,etc.)Height of fence at front rear and sides of pro,.ty. BSuebade style Fenn at 636 Park Street(Landnar) Balustrade Style Fence at 24 Rugby Pace(Elgin fltetonc Deted) D. of rot resistant wood boards or planks for privacy should be located in rear yards b. Material to be used. yr and be no taller than six feet.Boards should be no more than an inches wide. c. Color of fence. ee aa'e'�— • l j 'MIT,'1 • r 1.• 1 d E built of privacy fences of flat boards with flat tops m e single row are en acceptable 5. A scaled elevation drawing showing the design of the proposed fencing in relation to f Y u - 7 • .�..T *�� II ; 1,` �"' s ,�!1 I1 I(I design for the historic districts.Vertical board topper with lattice w Picket are the building. 1 6 a 1 L f a•'i `1 i11 also appropnete as privacy fences. 6. Photos f the building and site showart9 the area where the work will occur. Ili 4 • 7. list neighboring fences,if any. a ` { 3f� • 8. Acceptance letter of abutting propel..owner,where applicable if*Plitia` C... •..r T�•a...........n. 4 I jLL a t_ Pie.Style Fenn at 116 N.Pane.Seer Picket Style Fence at 327 DuPage Street(Elgin Hisonc D.rtrictl l I 1 .i `••, t k LT' 71. i 1 ea Cast Icon Fen=at 625 Lillie Street(landmark) Spit-fiat Fenn at 845 N.Gnaw Avenue D.C.Cock-Ia.I Ara H4toac Dismal yEs—Potato Faxes are located at rear teas ND—Prl ecy Fences shall net be loafed al Front es side yards 98 Dan Damn Guideline Manual Bain Paean Gdhlln Manual 99 Back to Table el Latent Garbage Collectors,Landscaping,Grade Changes Retaining Walls Garbage collectors(cans.dumpsters,etc.)should be located at the rear of Garbage Collectors... A limited number of Pre-1995 yard retaining cells are found in Ogin's locally _ dwellings or along alleys.Large garbage collectors at the rear of office A. should be located at the rear of the building and be screened from the street view with designated dstncts.Some are of concrete construction and were built at the same lime ^- buildings.churches,or apartments should be screened with landscaping or shrubbery and fencing. as the dwelling.Other concrete retaining walls were built in the early 20th cennuy wood panel fences. when concrete stlewalks were Installed.Historic retaining walls should be Preserved and a.?� ;. land coping—Trees and Shrubbery... maintained.New retaining walls wall be reviewed based on the style and era of the 4-r I t t'�' Planting of flowers.shrubs and trees.landscaping and minor grade changes A. should be regularly paned and maintained.so as to not conceal.obscure.or damage a house.site and context. Concrete with Erick Inlay Retailing waB at 408 E Chicago Seen(Edge Historic Dismal are not reweued by the Commission.However,review would be required dwelling.The lower branches of bees should be pruned up as the tree grows so that the - _-_ • It for the construction of structures such as retaining walk or driveways. dwelling is visible beneath the branches.Trees on the street bank are the responsibility of the Retaining Wells.- RIM '•�r.��- .Please contact the o J the g A. should be preserved and maintained d ongnal to the dwelling(or built before t• _ r, city. N Y need inmmin 1995)and not replaced with new materials t �*�a r-' I'- - 4r _�.- Elgin s Made bees are important nt to the character of the locally designated B. should be ndlgenous or traditional to the historic distnn es,Recommended shade tree species r, - � districts and existing tree should be regularly pruned and cared for.New include Red Oak Uncle, Maple and Hackberry B. should be of poured concrete or in stone designs such as cut stone random rubble. t N. .sh coursed rubble or cobblestones.Retaining walls of bnck are less appropnate but Stone Rwlnero Woo t 900 E Cheap,Strap(Eon Historic Darnel trees should be planted where they will not obscure the front of the dw¢Bin9. Landscaping—Vegetable Ganders._ may be constructed.If constructed of artificial or cultured stone.textures.colors _9999 tear A. should not be situates In the front yad. and random designs should replicate natural stone.If located t frontyards,the The request for removal of the trees of six Inches diameter or more shall be walls should be constructed using up[o two courses and an additanal cop course. _ accompanied by a report from the city arbor.or forester. Grade Changes... not to exceed twenty aches in height.Poured-n-dace concrete may be regoered ,,.y A. should not result m the dscvnng or concealment of a dwelling. to be parged upon review. Poured Concrete Retaining Wall aria Crib at109 S.Gowns Street fE.e ELLeonk Olmfe) The addition or removal of ground material on the sites known as a glade B. should not o n change the character of the streecape or the relationship of buildings to the C. of Concrete Masonry Units(CMUs)or concrete block that have a smooth face. change.This should generally be avoided.In addmon to changmg the visual saes. hollow core.are not permitted n the historic districts.However.concrete block . character of the property.they may also result in damage to the structure that has a rash face,hated color and varying widthsandheghts to give an ry+ or erosan and drainage Problems on the property or the one adlacent to it. appearance of stone,may be acceptable dependent on location. t -an r-,_r •1'l:j D. with materials such as timbers or railroad ties shall not be installed in the historic _ districts. Texved and Colored Concrete Block Relanng Wall at 472 Duman Street(Elgin Historic U.metl 100 Flan Doge Gtadeline view Elan Design Gud.tn.Man. 101 Blokes Table et S303.013 Sidewalks and Walkways Yard Features Sidewalks and walkways ogds s hotonc districts are pnmaoly of concrete ti% - 's �"1 Pergolas.Arbors,Gazebos,Fountains,Ponds and Statuary aY,`s . •,a si construction Many f thesea poured m the early 20th century and v � a �, Subets tstl yard structures such as pergolas gazebos,or fountains are appropriate for rear "ra t remain m good condition.The use of concrete rs tsadiaonal and appropriate ~�*' `' -_�, I• ' yards or sde yards. we '1`4a. , y��R ffi . m ngm and the repay replacement and addrhon of concrete sidewalks and - _ vYa • ! a 4 9 walkways a recommended Matenals such as brick pavers and aggregate for , Pergolas are wooden framed roofed garden savoures often laniced and supported by - 'A ' sidewalks and walkways,though not as appropriate as concrete,may be J .re regularly spaced posts or columns.The structure often covered by ckmbtng plants such as '` y y - It. used. - - woes or roses shades a walk or passageway. _. uT-„y r s.. New stone and brick paver walkways should be installed in a proper ,w 0 Arbors are light open structures of trees or shrubs closely planted,either twined together and . t. .,'aD. fashion These pavers should be set m a bed of sand over compacted self-supporting,or supported on a light lattrce. t lrf• , . .er c grave)as opposed to being set m concrete. �-• ._ �. {. .. r The designs for these structures should be based on historic designs appropnate for pre 7 { I .1 ` I- 'f :�.Uliar ^...yf Sidewalk¢and Walkways • 1945 dwellings.Wood consmction should be used rather than back concrete,metal.or C:/ 'a 1 • - . A. should be preserved if original to a duelling or block_ glass, 3 ItI I B. should be constructed of smooth concrete poured m detail dimension, ^f n 2} , ` Illief. AC.. i and placement as that of ongiwl or early sidewalks. - Appropriate save..In front yard shall be reviewed by the Design Review Subcommittee. i a - f _ tb �'{s , C. should not be of aggregate or pebble surfaced concrete.Smooth - '.' f poured concrete flagstone pavers,brick pavers or pavers that replicate Yard Features.. �' �' a •"e' brick such as stamped concrete can be used OK._ - A. should be sited m rear yards or side yards. '+„ps ,- ` -:Ai" ‘�/r D. should not be constructed of asphalt. _ designs appsopna a pre- dwellings. r •w....'se.„ B. should be of wood construction m lest t for 1945 dwellin Yard E. should not abut existing driveways and should be located a rmmmum •r- - - ,.. features constructed of materials such as glass,metal or brick can be placed m yards it distance of three feet from any existing dnvewny. . '":4 ,. _ � - - - situated near the rear of the lot and effectively screened by fencing or landscaping. rs 990 Douglas Avenue(Spring-D.4as Hbtodc emokt) C. should not be located in street yards. 849 Douglas Avenue(Spnng-Do glas Ifistwtc Distnct) 102 Hon De gn G lddsrc Manual Oon Deems,Gudeline Manual 103 ' U U i t _ New Construction Decks A deck is a wooden surface.not covered by a roof.Decks were generally not used prior to / \ 1945 on Bgin's ald h er homes and as such are not appropriate additions on Use front facade a other readily visible locations.However.as in the case of any type of adhtion.a wood deck Ms page lea imnnlnro Wank. may be acceptable if placed at the rear of a dwelling where itwill not be visible form the street. rrO „Ale '\ Deck railings should be designed using iredibonal forms rather than contemporary designs(Sae ' ke= uunbia) A iota Porches or verandas,as they acre called in Victorian times,can be utilized the same way as a I�1W�� ` A deck is used in modem architecture Q L More appropriate outdoor sitting areas for back yards are stone or back terraces(or patios.as they are now called)next to the house or built under the sheer of a large tree:summer houses \ or gazebos.especially popular in the lane half of the 19th century.and Pergolas.either attached to eh house a freestanding.which were popular after the turn of the century. use Traditional game Designs far Deck Constn.uoa Decks... ;::;;L;; V • ildbelocated at the r .where they are not:: ; t.• ldbestained with aninted to blend wtlt the .are recommendd to • wood balusters complimentary to the design of the building. 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'ai9�sma,a,aq ppo4s uapeu,suo>duel etp lap poe parowa, 'asn fipwel al6ms o,fipwal qpw wwl lfcli. , lou an sleuaew ouolsy 1em6uo pap Awn a y0ns m pappe aq prays .y peg pauanuoo n 6wpamp a uapm panou,a.aq pops snels pue sad...an j e 'f -�A 4.-L .. sdmey apissa»y halls alp wa7 mgr.,Appeal lou are Aayl p pagdde aq,Sew sad..an[gay <`,• . y- J •P> y - ,n a1*•ay un 1p94 p•.p0 puey pue va,sn req aldws 4IN uo00000 a porn to aq pno4s 'g s6mA a*p toPapginfippea,uou,o va l 000 'taans alp w0y ap(s,Appear,ou are gm,s6u;panp p saps.o,ea, 'laals a41 le pap aq Frogs sadexa a9 sapo>Aides pm ay,aaw o,sadexa and ` 01 wy o a1grsu,Appear aq lou pun Aa4,nay,*'hpo s 001109 p p.ea.ayl le P.1em01 a9 Pr.,Is 'y almba,,o ate4 uayo s6wgmm i q ayl sluawuede,o saxaldnp mw pa9anuoo j • ?e�+ a41 le palls aq ppa4s genp a,ey,o p;,are oyn asoy] -sadexj anj uaaq a9ey y(ym s0mpanp>uo,s4 are s1>uts,p paleu0rsap Amp/s u6pj uryp0 }: .-r, ,o}s6mpa.�p m »1 op ap ssa>y sapm ssa ap old o,papaw sawnawos are sth,e,aplssany sdwea algissa»y sadeDs3 a-1H ......a1e.19e1.1lR11 Bak to ratite et ce srenlr Residential Additions New Residential Buildings Quinn'historic dwellings generally poorer,the flexibility to be enlarged for additional E should be constructed to avid extensive removal or lass of hstonc materials and to not Few Vacant lots exist in the Hgin.Elgin National Watch Spring/Douglas and D.C.Cook- 2. Sole(height and width).New consvucnon should not wry more than one-hall living space.Additions are acceptable when they are placed al rear or side facades damage or destroy significant original archdect cal features. Loved Area Historic Dmncts.However,it is important that any new construction on these story horn the predominate bulldog height typical of dwellings along a block.In not readily visible horn the street.Additions should also be built so they will have a F. should not imitate an earlier historic style or arcfatecneal penod.For example.a on lots or m any future locally designated dstocts be compatible with neighboring historic most blocks of the designated districts the would require new construction to be minimal impact on the building's overall character.The rears of dwellings are the best 1880 Queen Anne style rear porch addition would not be appropriate for a 1920s dwellings.The general approach to new construction s for a to be compatible with adjacent no more then two-and-one-hall stones. locations for the addition of rooms,wings.porches.or decks. Craftsman/Bungalow house. dwellings or to blend in with the district through replication. 3. Orientation b the street Most dwellings m Hgin's locally designated districts have their primary facades and mein entrances oriented toward the street and Before beginning any work on an addition,be sure to check the zoning of the Compatible means remforclig typical features that buildings display along the block such as this charactersac should he maystained in any new construction. property on which your building is located. similar roof forms,materials,widow and door sties and placement.porch size and location. 4. Roof drape and Oki.Roof slope min for new construction should be a ''''''A \! and foundation heights.Replications are dwellings which are constructed to be exact copies minimum of 6:12 to a maximum of 12:12(6:12 refers to sat inches of the In most older established residential neighborhoods.the expansion of any"lawful non `li of historic building farms or architectural styles m the district, to 12 inches of nos m measuring slopes).Roof forms of gable and hipped -conforming"use s not permitted. �' , �,• \ varianors are more common on most blocks than roof forms which are flat, Its important that new construction complement the dwellings farad along as specific mansard.or gambrel fours. Residential Additions... ` • ' block A design that may be approprate along one block may not work fora different 5. Placement an the lot Front and side yard setbacis should respect the setback A. should be located at the rear of dwellings.not on the front or readily visible areas i,!ill e • •• • block For example,a new dwelling compatible with one-story Bungalow designs may not fowl along the block on winch the budding s sped. of the sides of dwellings. l t;� a 8 A r A be appropriate fora Nock where tun-story Queen Anne architecture pre ornmates and 9ce b. Leech¢,end ptopoYan d peals¢¢,enhsrm,and dWbtld loge Porches B. should be secondary(smaller and simpler)than the original donhog in scale, nF \ ••v h r I versa.Commonality of architectural styles balanced with variety and diversity shall be a goal. shadd have roof toms of gable,hipped or shed design and at least cover the design and placement I f / R R emrence Porches eoterdug partially or fully across the roes of the building are f a (j C should be of a compatible design in keeping with the original dwelling's design, 0.'.. New Revd anal Buildings-. recommended Porches should have columns and railings with balusters that are roof shape.materials.color,and location of window,door.and cornice heights. \' A. should maintain,not disrupt the existing pattern of sunoundmg hstonc buildings along traditional s design and compatible with the overall character of the balding. • etc, the sheet by being similar in: 7. Location and proportion of windoue.New widow opeor gs should be D. should impact the exterior wmlls of the original dwelling as minimally as possible, Yin NO rectangular in shape.Window proporbo s on the main facade should not When building additions use eusnng door and window openings for connecting 1. Shape.Variations of asymmetrical,reclargulnr,and square forms are most exheight/width any One-and-two-story addaima should be placed at the ter,not on pronanmt sae looioars. appropriate for the locally designated districts. teed three-to-one in the h hl/wdgt ratio or be less than two-to-one the addition to the dwelling. m the height/width ratio(two-to-one proportions are pretend).No horizontal 108 Elgin Design CuNtine Bernet hoer Deshm G.delire Manua) 109 f*Xk5e Table et s5Ilents sash.casement,or awning type widows should be placed on the fronts of Frame Wings.'If the new constructions of frame.the preferred eerenor materialIRI buildings.Special widow types(Le.oriel.bay.stained.beveled glass)may be s wood or a matend which s similar to original materials in the area like clapboard. I O considered when compatible with the new structure's as well as the shingle,saucco.etc.The use of cement board siding.or similar materials isacceptable I �1 p-1 surrounding area. J it meets see recommendations and proper construction detailing of traditional 1 B e ly 1--1❑e B + 9 9 ® ® 1 B. FrudNc Wit Height of foundations should generally be similar to siding matenuls.If wood siding s used:ns exposure should reflect the exposure of r µ le{u foadatan heights in the area.Foundation heights can increase aloe the sdo traditional wood sdm (/__\)��--{/.;�� y.►�y —' or at the rear of a building J necessary to follow slope contours.No slab g ii /e r 8.) ,. .. a e i. ' 1 .l 1 '+� rlLllay 1+ 1 1I. foundations or at-grade foundations should be uWved on the fronts or readily Windows:Wood construction s preferred for widows.However.the use of """ •••1 e,� 1•"••"• -r I t 1"- --- I H 1 •W• visible sides of buildings aluminum dad windows is also acceptable as long as they are stied to be compatible t 9. Presto Wight and depth.Porch heights and depths should be corsstent with with histooc widow openings The use of dark noted windows.reflective glass and those of adjacent dwellings. coatings for widows is discouraged on readily visible sides of buildings. �— e �� $ ' + 10 Malarial and material color. `iff" - .r a '7 . F ndations:Most historic dwelling foundations are of stone or cast concrete and 11.Deo&s and incase.The details and textures of building materials should be applied bl m -___ 'L � er � . w new corstnetion should continue the appearance of Nee foundation materials. a manner consstent vnlh traditional construction methods and compatible with t ! � - Poured concrete.concrete block and split faced concrete are acceptable sunoudmg snuctures. l ' i U _ ! 1 it „ foundation materiaias.Stucco or other finishes are recommended to provide a - — teetured surface. B. Replications are new buildings which closely imitate historic dwellings typically feed m — _ i I `''i 1 j.~ ;4l 'a the hstonc dsma.Replications are acceptable J they are consistent with hstonc ' , I L! Brick Duelvrgr:If the new construction on s of brick the brick should closely dwellings on thee overall form and plan.porch design and placement widow and door • l.-.i I I I E i °�•- E t I l , l• _ - match typical monan and brick color tones found d the locally designated treatments roof forms and architectural details.h s Important for replications to be , I iI ! ` - -- - rr"a - • districts and along the block White or light mortars provide too much contrast identified as new coostruaron through the toe of signs.or plaques prominently y ' with typcal dark bock colors and should be avoided. displayed on the front of the building.RepLmnon of specific structures wnhm the /^"' . _ Immediate inanity is discouraged. New conammo.on Ieh touted at 277 N.Spmg Sheet next to hate a Max.*M 273 N.Sauna Saw(Spmg-Dudes Nsrone Dmrtl, 110 Dso Deyn Gadder.Manual NQn Design Gudenne Manual 111 Secondary Buildings Lighting for Front Yards Garages,Sheds,Chicken Coops,Other Outbuildings • F. should be of traditional materials if readily visible.For garage wood paneled doors are light fixtures for front yards have been popular m recent decades These include New construction of secondary buildings such as garage and sheds are acceptable as mere appropnate than paneled doors of vinyl aluminum,or steel Wood paneled free-standing gas or electno port mounted lamps and sidewalk footlights.The `�q�. long as they are simple m design and sited in traditional locations.Constructiona �' �'�t' overhead roll-up dons are widely available and are appropriate for new garages For installation of these light fixtures s acceptable for hoot yards.Large security lights t,i w .P •, F`''�Fad.� materials should be similar to Noe of the primary dwaging. two car garages the use of two single doors instead of one larger double door s more mounted on the dwellinng or free standing are appropriate for side or rear -• S. '�" )t appropriate for use ina historic dshict. locations that are not readily visible from the street. s /I Prefabncated(store bought)temporary sheds and chicken coops are available in G. should have widows in the garage doors,but windows may not be appropriate in ever ',is �a - many desgns and materials.some are appropriate and others are not,for installation case for garage doors. Fatures for yards or sidewalks should be simple and small in design preferably to • _ !s m a historic district. H. should have raised panel steel doom where approprate.and should be painted to match match the style of the house These torture should have a dark.non-glare finish �.`'<" ia�✓ - (n the house and set old the relief of the panes rather than a shiny finish. - 7 ;tic Secondary Bee dings... L should be in designs that are more appropriate for use with traditionally designed _ • , - A. should be smaller in scale than the dwelling,clearly secondary in nature. structures,J prefabricated sheds are Proposal to be used. IJ9hong for Front Yards... !1 - - 1 a' B. should be simple m design but reflecting the general character of the associated u u M t y, `i sr J. should not be co str ucted of nigh sawn cedar with knots. a should be of small footlights rather than post-mounted futtures.Post • dwelling.For exemde,use gable rod forms if the dwelling has a gable roof. ... r �ti�� mounted fixnees may be irnstalled if they are compatible with the structure _ '. -- _ _ hipped rood f g the dwelling has a hipped mof etc. d # F �`� B. should not base colored knees and/or bulbs. v et - C should be built at traditional locations for outbuildings in the locally designates - C. should not be of a petted earlier than the dwelling such as colonial or _ districts These include at rear lot lines,adjacent to alleys arc at the back sided "Williamsburg"designs. tr - •• a dwelling. F - D. should be compatible in design.shape,materials.and rod shape to the associated dwelling.. B� BM �.Ill II, d� Flood reds be_ 9 lee ',•7 A. shaJd properly concealed by landscaping so as not to be readily wire. E should be of an exterior materiel to match the associated dwelling such as lee Si.I } clapboard.stucco.or bock.However.if not readily visible from the street. . • secondary buildings may have exterior substitute sidvg matenas such as fiber a.. . cement Goad wish appmpnate Ulm and exposure and cementite.materials. Approprate garage and garsge door designs. Appropriate lamp posts in front yards at 37a Diutaer Sire.and 144 Hill Avenue Q]gn Hetwlc Dish.) 112 Elgin Passe,Gaad lina Mora Elgin Design(uddrre Manual 113 Bak to iabltoLcantmtr Satellite Dishes and Antennas Signs and Graphics Residential Areas SatelBte dishes are common additions to lots and are typically the eighteen inch - DBS satellite dishes which are much smaller In sue and easier to mount than the f]guis locally designated districts am primarily residential m character and most , larger dishes.Satellite dishes may be installed if they are sited in rear yards or *141t signs are mnMed to a few blookn with commerdally uses dwelh gs oralong side yards which are not readly visible from the street commerdal and community fadiry budditgs. 4• As non-historic features,the smaller dishes are preferr]m ih larger dshes. Signs for churches may be he Banding or attached m the face of the building.These dishes generally have a clear wew of the southwest sky to receive a dear it For commeraal buidigs,signs may be freestanding,on widows,or affixed tosg al This should be taken into account when placig these dish.in historic • me face of the building. THEKINGDOMd;siicts.Sometinea anteaae taw be iuwlm in the attic when a ynB not irlimt ` 41Y ADVANCEMENT the ability of the antenna to receive signals. • A. and G pha. ,, „ Si sandal also follow reguia[iors subj t to the pmvainrw of Chapter 19.6U of _ CENTERSat IBte Disney and y bo ame. q 1 ��// �� shth qH "'ngft°d"'"`e' • ,,,,, WORSHIP SUN 930A MON 630PA should preferably be smaller m sae.larger freestanding dishes and antennas :41 B. should be kept to a minimum with preferably a mad m of two per • commrcialbusnessorcommunityfaclity. ARISE CONFERENCE OCT 4 THRU 6 should be mounted as low to the ground as possible and the use of /Y lendscaping.lattice panels,or fencing to screen the dish from views \ W/ C. should have no more than three colas and use colors that coordmate with recommended. the bidding colors. _ B. should not be i,ataued in front yank or m really visible ode yards.Diner D. should be pored into the mortar.not the masonry. am r �� :BN,mu • J I _t .tI should also not be installed at readily • e ible roof lines.In many imances / E should be of tradiional trills tech as finished wood,glass,copper.or _��_ MIN 1111111 _L_....- _..'7J.—.. when the ability to mum a do signal requires the DBS satellite dish to be Roe,MDDNIm J// bronze.plywood.plastic unfinished wood. stalled in a particular location that readily visible from the meet it F. should not cover or obsar architecturalhiteclural features. installed STANDING G. should not be bacldrt or internally ht. • should be placed as far front the front of the house where it would not detract from the character of the hoe,and continue to renm a dear Satellite dishes would be located at rear roof line,or preferably a rear yards. H. should not be illuminated with visible bulbs.Flashing lights,or luminous pans, h us cerear Ognal but with remote sauces. quantal¢monument sign fora cunmwiry leaky at 378 Division Street Mon limone Distrrtl. 114 Dgm Design Gideon¢Manful pan Design Gidalw Manual 115 Back to Table of fontteb Solar Panels The below guidelines for solar systems in historic dsthets were provided by the:t;rloou solar systems in windows or on welts.siding.and shutters should be eroded. Mimic Accessory Sbuc/ues New Construction Allan,pLIthevervallon l privnnoons.For additional information regarding solar B. Panels should be installed flat and not alter the dope of the roof hmtalletan of panels A. Solar panels should be mooted on rear slopes or other locations not highly Visible from the A. Solar panels should be integrated into the initial design of new optons please Lent(yenyypc, must be reversible and not damage the Ketone mtegnty of the resource and datnct. public right-of-way Panels should be installed flat and not alter the slope of the roof. constriction or inful protects,when possible.to assure cohesion of design C. Solar panes should be positioned behind existing architectural features such as Installation of penes must be reversible and not damage the lustonc mregnry of the resource within a hrtonc context. When planning the installation of solar panels the overall obreane a to preserve parapets.dormers.mid chimneys to Loot their vetbdtty. and dstna. B. Solar panes should be installed on rear slopes or other locations not character-defining features and historic fabnc while accommodating the need for solar D. Use solar panes and mounting systems that are compatible in color to establish roof B. Flat roof strocwo should ham solar panel installations set back from the root edge to highly viible form the pudic tight-of-way whenever possible.Panels access to the greatest extent possible. matenas.Mechanical equipment associated with the photowltaro system should be minimize visibility.Pitch and elevation shark]be adjusted to reduce visibility from public nght- should be installed flat and not alter the slope of the roof. treated to be as unobtrusive as possible. of-way. C. Flat roof structures should have solar panels set back from the roof edge All solar panel installations most be considered on a case-by-case base recogntnng C. Solar panel insWlabons should be positioned behind exubng architectural features such as to minimize visibility.Pitch and elevation should be edpated to reduce that the best option will depend on the charectensocs of the property under Secondary newborn parapets.dormers.and chimneys to limit their visibility. vsibdity from the public tight-of-way. corsderetron.Some guidelines apply to virtually an installation options and are repeated A. Solar panes should be installed on rear slopes or other locations not easily visible D. f lse solar panels and mounting systems that are compatible in color to the property's roof D. Use solar panel and mounting systems that are compatible in color to m each section below. from the public right-of-way.Panes should be installed flat and not alter the slope of matenals.Mechanical equipment associated with the photovoltaic system should be as established roof metenas.Mechanical equipment associated with the solar the roof.Installation of panels must be reversible end not damage the historic integnry unobtrusive en possible. plane system should be treated to be as unobtrusive as possible. Solar Panels... of the resource and dsorct. E. Use of solar systems in windows or on welt.siding or shiners should be A. should also follow reguleborns subject to the provisions of Chapter 19.90 of the B. Flat roof structures should have solar panels set back from the roof edge to minimize Freestanding or Detached notalle d with limited visibility from the public right-of-way. city's zomrig ordinance. visibility.Pilch and elevation should be adjusted to reduce vssibility from public tight-of Consideration to the reiblbty of solar panels from neighboring propemes should be taken,without -why. infringing upon the required solar access. Not Recommended la Any Reason Primary Elewtlors C. Solar pans should be positioned behind existing architectural features such as A. Freestanding or detached on-site solar panes should be installed in locaboee that meumize A. Removal of histonc rooting matenais durnig the installation of solar For most propemes.locating soar panels on the primary facade is the least desiraoe parapets.dormers.and chimneys to limit their vnibdih: visibility from the public tight-ol-way.These systems should be screened from the public tight systems_ oynon because rt well haw the greatest adverse effect on the property's character D. Use solar panes and mounting systems that are compatible in color to established -of-way with materials elsewhere m the district such as fencing or vegetation of suitable scale B. Removing or otherwise altering hstonc roof configunebon-dormers. defining features.All other options should be thoroughly explored roof metenas.Mechanical equipment associated with the solar panel system should be for the distna and setting. chimneys or other featwn-to add solar systems. A. Utehzaaon of low-profile solar panels s recommended.Solar stungdes laminates. panted or treated to be as unobtrusive as possible. B. Placement and design should not detract from the historic character of the site or destroy C. Any other umtallaoon procedure that will cause ureverside charges to glaring.or similar matenat should not replace original or hstonc materials.Use of historic landscape oatenat. historic features or matenuds. 1 le oho Dap.Caul*.Micual Elcn I)e tier oredduie Manuel 117 Baskin cable of contemn Solar Panels Continued Swimming Pools,Hot Tubs,Whirlpools and Saunas �. 4 �s,Mel. The mstallatron of in ground or abovegrouts swmrnmg pooh In rear or sde yards o iJ- I3 L y� r acceptable as long as they are effecewly fenced and screened from view. ai jill .. . . 4 A shoalnung Pools Hot Tubs.r or sid oys and and screened .,,,,... J V I - * A. should be located m rear or side Yards and screened kom the street new by •♦ _ i fi fenong or landuapmg. / �' • �_ ,^sib �k F ` ' 211 it‘•,- _ ,_. IS OP `44.,..XN% g II.'I ., 2. ySegiO -Cr^►YIL�'-.+ " a.. a 1:. 41m ill', Sdar Panels.n 2a5 N.WwM H�enu.are m.Wl.d.�run�of..ne e.nu,d ara,aarn,ol 1¢aium m maim..a.�ed�r,,..a... ...mde af a a•+n.nrs voa looted r a fenced azar Yard 118 Elg.Dope GneeBre Manual El,Dapn GadeBre Manual 119 trill ! J •• ` f t'•i t a It j ,, Commercial BuildingsV = General Information `;-a" 0. Several structures currendy crust wdhin Dyne hislonc districts that more � closely resemble commercial structures when their exterior mateoals. .... massing.site design.and architectural style are compared YAM the preceding Tl�n' lr/I irntrn/nnnlW MnnA. resdental gudehnrs.The rehabilitation of these structures shall be __— -- _ — ngr considered by the more appleable commercial budding guidelines on the l-�c-.r _�n� _ WINpowe fdlowm9 Pages. rNr BOCK no.,,,, Both the historic downtown area and State Street on the west ode of the - Fox Boor contain a fine cofecnon of late 19th and early 20th century masonry buildings These designs are typical of commercal architecture of • the penod and dspley elements of the commercial ftellanute Queen Anne, N Ill , I Twwwow Colonial Revival and An Deco styles.Historic designs and details should be d•' a#.T t, . 1,. WOW MOW TWAPOPOW preserved and maintained and traditional storefronts should be added where ruwti onginal materials have been removed. t l The commercial areas of Elgin which are not wnthin totally designated dotncts are not required to comply with the COA process.However. property owners are encouraged to follow these gudehnes when work o undertaken.For addinoral yodel ores on the construction and aheratwn of C.O./WC. buildings in Figin's center city,please reference the City's Comprehensne - CO Mons Elan which contains recommendations on the treatment of commercial euxt-wo c.nwnrtrx W000°s°w buildings. 10-12 Douglas Avenue(Elgin Downtown Hutore Outten l20 rIgn De,/r ddine Manual tlrn Days Gudein a Mora I e' Bat to Table or Cabe= Storefronts and Facades Architectural Features Most of D9in's historic storefront base been removed or altered since Windows and Doors... Architectural and decorative features ongmal to a building should be preserved,maintained,and 1950.Only a few original storefronts remain intact and these should be A. should cover a minimum of sixty percent of the storefront. repaired.These features may include cost iron plasters.bay windows,brick wrb eeg,terra Gotta, i preserved and maintained.For storefronts which have been altered, B. should not be removed.Storefronts which were built from the 1920s to the 1940s with materials sheet metal COMM.decorative cast concrete,window hoods.and cornices.ArctotecWral featuresa traditional storefront designs are most appropriate for historic commercial such as tinted glass may posses significance even if they were added later than the braiding itself. should not be removed or concealed. buildings.These types of storefront designs include details such as - — In AO Architectural Features... ti� recessed entrances,transoms.display windows.bulkheads,and glass and �.- f wood doors. tf I - A. should be repaired or replaced(if removed in the past)with materials to match as closely as . possible the design_ material composition proportion.and detail of the original leg. Storefront and Facades... / '0� Colonial Revival pediments should not be added to a storefront on an hallanate style A, should be repaired rather than replaced,d original. ry-. e building) B should be repaired with features to match the original in design and %.l;lldr• i ' - B. should be maintained through regular painting.If cleaning s desired,chemical or detergent / , mateneis .r N 0- U/t I t.y leaning commended.The use of abrasive cleaning methods such as power washing or • C. shadd be reconstructed based upon pictorial or physical evidence of j • i _ e _Itl _ sandhlastin9 s not acceptnbla . \ . -......._.... • the original.ti altered after 1945.tl the original storefront ( J• "' C. should not be added to a budding where none origmaiy rousted. • appearances unknown.install a storefront based upon traditional 1l� f,,r>r.J d11111111112111 .+' '-""""'� ��---�.__......��,,.wT designs.This should include the construction of bulkheads.display ;411 . t' '..- • - --. �Y`-"-.�� 3 windows.and transoms m appropriate materials such as wood or FliI �. ___- .. — _ _ . brick. •• •' • ,-%� - _ _ __�'_, ay _ \ New storefront should be typical of those built during the tate 19th -elii - MI - ❑ • and early 20th century and not reflect earlier or later architectural r - r _ `. Pn styles or periods unless the alteration has gained significance over - :- —4 Lijillit i�..__ r 22-24 Douglas Avenue R�e�Downtown Historic Datmtl-Nw storefrontsy,shall maintain traditlond dayns nrA a 21-29 S.Goon Auden Deenban tldtOric Distract/-Preserve Tan Colts and DaerWa Brink. 43 D3age Court(Elgin Downtown Historic Dutricll-Preserve Cast Iron Columns. time. soma.reamed mnarin+.amg4-tight down.degas windows&tarns. �' 122 man Elgin Desk Geraldine Manuel Elgin Daps Gaddan Maud 123 9Y1 to TabIt of Coolents Awnings Cornices Awnings have been used Brice the 19th century for storefronts and windows on Elvis -' `"p--1—` Cornices were designed to provoe a decorative focal point for the roollines of buildings. commercial buildings.The opplicahon of appropnete new awnings is encouraged,as long as they Comes shaild be Preservad,maintained.or reps cad m their orignml configumtion or with are m tmditonal awnme designs.me anal.and placement.Awnings may be added to both the 5• de[ads to match the exshrg comtces.For(Jgin' commercial buildings the mast wmmon 001111Ce fir all,—1 t---11—.-11 storefronts and upper facade unndows.They may be retractable or fixed m place and may also ---- metenals Is sheet metal.Cornices should not be removed.concealed or covered wath modem be used on loraboon for signs. ~__'" materials. tl Tradibond awning materials include canvas of woven fabnc.Awning materrds that are 7'1 Conoces-. dsscouraged are vinyl coated fabric,fated metal,transparent or opaque aryl,or wood. nth ' ~ A. should be preserved.maintained,or rePaaed in their orgmal configuraton or wM materials '.n` d t and should be a match the sing) . .1111 Awnings-. B. should be replaced(J mssingl basal upon physical or pictorial evdence tl no such a _ - - evMerce musts.miner wood.fiberglass,or sheet meld comtces in leeputg vnth other cornices on A should tit the o are to which they are applied. III% -,. similar commercial buildings¢appropriate Shed awnings are appropriate for rectangular �. while arched awnin t for T'1' C. should not be removed,concealed or covered. 1"ilikAM::, DwgWAvenue1 Dosntowi H oneD:tract) opewngs gs are appmpne e ' , F>g n arched openings. �. -. .. ./�B should be straight sled or have shed designs.The use d bubble.concave.or c nvex forms a _ a! _ _ .- appropnate only on round arched openings. I l ' Internally tit awnings are not acceptable. - ' _- '' t S f i C. should na cover or conceal decorative transoms I� - .Airegitatedeitintigittookratilimagwohaimitedirdk. containing prism glassmall or stained glass. _ _ Jr_rL _ D. should not be intemdly ht. 43 DPage Court and 168-172 E CTugo Street(Elfin Downtown Hntow Dubielt-Appnapnete awnings eboee rlarchont and wndore. 18-20 Do 4as Avow(Elg.r Downtown Holanc 1Tstrcf1-Preme and mantes hiatonc names. 124 Don Des.Gu46.Man. Don Dmgn Gr.dchw Manta 125 Baca to TaW(wt content. Display Windows and Bulkheads Entrances Original deploy windows and bulkheads should be Preserved,maintained,orIli -a -.—....! Original storefront and side entrances should be preserved. _ ,-..-- / c maintained or repaired in their entrance design,materials,and arrangement whether recessed or hush with the sidewalk. Bulkheads,son(mown as luck plates.are the lower panels on which the Entrance,should also be designed to be accessible for those • with disabdities. display windows rest Ongmal bulkhead materials can include wood.tile, • marble and bnck Original bulkheads should be preserved.maintained,or ntnnsoat Entrance.... repaired and not altered or removed. A. should be retained and repaired with materials to match the Display Windows... -—..._ original.Doors added to storefron6 should be replaced with A. should match the original in location,design,size.configuration,uratlon,a 1:' - - doors to match the original In design and materials.Solid materiels. wood doors should not be installed on storefronts. B. should be replaced with traditionally soled windows.if the original n J B. should be replaced with plain wood doors in a single light 1� windows are missing and the onginal design is unknown.Traditionally "� ' i (glass area)design if the original door design is unknown. soled windows have large glass lights and few structural divisions. t W re Solid paneled doors decomtiwe doors,or any kind of door C should haw mullions or framing of wood.copper,or bronze metal. . L* x 4 based upon a different historical period or architectural style and be similar in size and shape to the original design deI lijill - -- ! .._ is generally not acceptable on storefronts. ..4j.. D. should be dear glass,not bored glass Interior shades or blinds should i C. should be of woad and glass design.if new doors are be utilized for privacy. RetZp[O - required How ever,metal with a dark or bronze anodized FJi1116110l 13111.1211.60 finish and with a wide stile may be substituted.Raw R w aluminum or other silver-colored metals are not { '. A. should be replaced with traditional rectangular designs.d the original appropriate. bulkheads are missing.Replacement may be of wood or back panels. Avoid materials such as glass blocks or metal. 22-24 Dough.Avenue(Elgin Downtown Naricnal Reamer Hutonc District) Appropnate Replacement Doors for Storefronts 126 Dan Design Guideline Mau Dein Deism Gudehre Manual 127 flal-ly Table of Contents Lighting Windows Loght fixtures for commercial buildings should be az simple as Ir Many of the commercwl buildmgs inElgin retain their ongmal wood sash windows on the Vinyl windows are not permitted as they do not possess the design chaniteraua of upper Doors.Odgind windows should be preserved.maintained.or repaired including them the orgind woad windows.and are generally not butt for larger commercial possible and mounted where they will be partially or completely III. hidden.Original light futures should be preserved.maintained,and , ` see number and arrangement of tights materials and decorative detailing Windows should appb a . repaired. �' r 1 ''` + not be concealed,enclosed or caered If the ongmd windows have been removed. D. should be preserved and maintemed if of steel construction.It rept..emet t u //1 _ replacement with windows to match the ongmd to appearance is recommender Hstonc required. till-light dummum windows to match the ex¢nrg windows m profile Lighting... i,� �0,1,1:3 ' :`A- photographs of FJgin's commerod areas are available to proud¢eodence of original and design is recommended. by wudow designs. E should not have shutters added unless there is physical or pictorW eodence that A. should be simple in design aid/or conceded.Concealed up-lit '9� ' light Soaves,f lure of simple design.or futures appropriate to ` - they ongmally existed on the budding Wood shutters may be used to conceal the period of the budding are encouraged. Storm windows are penmRtet.as ling as they are fun view(single light)design or d they blocked-in or booked-in windows.Shutters should be of louvered wood design and B. should not consist of"Colonial"coach lights or similar futures. 'a/! .� a• match the dimensions of the upper and lower sash YAM matching tin g meeting rails."Raw/or sized to tit they opening.If dosed they should completely cower the endow •: 1 t •+ _ uMmshel aluminum storm wvndows are not eppropnate.If aluminum inum windows are used opening. • they shoukl have en anodized or baked-on enamel finish. F. should not have flush or snap-on muntvis.These materials do not replicate the appearance of hotonc windows. • v Wrodows... •.0 - A. should be repaired rather than replaces.Missing windows should be replaced with �_ ' windows which match the ongmd in size number and arrangement of ti9hs and Si.- fl �� _ jIIIIF'TIZ most appropriate.Wood or aluminum dad wood windows are the preferable material - 1 1-13 Da9br Avenue Mem Downtown Netmd Register Histonr Dsaetl for new windows because they continue to preserve the profile of the ongirial windows. YES - re. - NO NO NO 126 EI9n Design G Akeine Menlo Dgin Design Guidance Mead 129 I 1 4 1 • • Latta Aity d new amen eti n alai hem wt>al dreams mnswent met,beading writhe Meng rye dads. New Commercial Construction New Buildings-Infill • Additions to commercial buildings are acceptable as long a they are donated N buildings EJgi commercial areas should be compatible with histone build-gs In E shadd be oriented towards the pnmary street on which it-sited. at the rear of the building or along a side not readily visible from the street. /\ scale height,materials.orientation.shape.placement and rhythm and proportion of F. should have roof forms consstent with adjacent buildings. Rooftop additions are less acceptable but may be constructed if they are set openings.As m the of new residential construction,the general approach to ew G. should have window and storefronts of secs and propor0 ns consistent with back from the hoot of the building and not be readily vsUle from the street. conunerual construct on.s for it to be compatible with adjacent dwellings or to blend in with adtacent buildings. / \ the datnct through replication.Compatible means reinforcing typical features that buildings H. should maintain the traditional separation between storefronts and upper facades. However.J new commercial construction s mined out to correct an display along the bock such as similar massing.proportion.roof forms.materials,window Tha separation should be m alignment unth adjacent buildings. mapPropnate setback created by a non-onginal strucnue.and conform to �\ and door sizes and dacemenL traditional storefront designs.vertical divisions.and some type l should have sandal divsans to mamtan traditional building widths.This is the average ongmal budding lire on the bock then it may be proposed on j ''S., \ \ %/ /�- of termination or comKe at the roof line. espenallY important for large buildings which extend across several lots. the front of a burldmg. J. should HI lot area to forma continuous street facade,if feasible. Replications are buildings which are constructed to be exact copies of historic commercial K. should bade transparent surface covering a minimum of 60%of the.storefront. New Commercial Construction... building forms or architectural styles.Carved limestone blocks or other tmdNonal means to L. should not incorporate hmonc styles which pre-date Elgin such as'Colonial N\ /l `� indicate the year of construction are encouraged. Williamsburg'des A. should be at the rear of the building. \`\ Ir�J/L ' B. should be compatible wrth the ongmal building m scale.proportion and N i•• M. should not have flush or snap-on muntirts.These matenals do not replicate the a p„. rhythm of o and sae. . \�� - .1 I New Btuldings... appearance of hatonc windows. d openings. C. �r �� a t j A. should be compatible m height with adjacent buildings In Dgm's commercal areas.[wo 0 0 0 .._.._... should be bull as to resiilt m mat oval of ongmal addition and \ r I '1 ) a -_ - details horn the rear of the build g.Try t connect the addition with Il I J• -to four-story buildings are acceptable. �✓ B. should have extenor wall conaruceon of meteriaa constant with those m the area. E E B r EE c 2 E the original building through ex ti g d enlarged window operwgs. \ d I- D. should be of extenor materials sunder to the exsWg building. L, Matenaa such as wood.meal or glass are less appropnate for ectenor wall E should not be serocal.Rooftop penthousesand additional stones should construction. not be constructed unless the addition will not be readily vsible from the C. should be aligned wnth adjacent buildings along the street and conform to mistingr ' street or other pedestnen viewpoints.Root additions should be set back \\ setbacks.Most commercial buildings in the downtown area are R wal flush with the sidek .41 1 from the awn facade. Rear additions ere appropnatr tar commercial buildings and setbacks for open space to front of a new building are not acceptable. 11 D. should be of similar width and scale and have similar proportions as adjacent buildings. ' NO No YES Nw mnsnudtim shot.maintain 1Mnmal mndow looem and alignment. 130 Elgin Daign Guideline Manual blgn Dasgn Gadding Manual 131 I sk to Tale of Cont., Signs and Graphic Designs-Commercial Areas Hgm'e commercial areas displayed a ode vanety of cgns and sgn locations in the J. should be anchored into mortar.not masonry.d mounting brackets and hardware late 19th and easy 20th century.This variety of design and placement remains are used. appropnete for businesses in the commercial areas. K. should not exceed three different locations(for those that are physically on the building).not counting painted window srgnv. Design Signs and GmPhk egolofvs_. + mix page fir rote nth walk limo • A. should follow regulations subject to the provoions of S'Mpler 19 50 of the e. ♦/// �r City's zoning ordinanc I� iI - B. should be preserved,mamtamed.and repaired.especially those from the pre- 1945 era,such as painted wall signs or those of metal and neon. C. should be of traditional matenals such as wood vrth ornamental copper or bronze letters,d new.Sandblasted wood signs are also appropnete.Plastic ` substrate signs or signs of unfinished wood are not recommended. MIMI M'WAN . D. should be sued in proportion to the building and not oversized. •-or .± �� ^S�srtn5r l E should have concealed lighting.J let.Spot or up-lit lighting for signs e recommended.Internally-lit and flashing sgns are not appropnete for the11111P commercial areas. F. should resemble logos or symbols for businesses. -- u G. should have colors coondineted with overall building colors. _- ' . , H. should have traditional lenenng such as sent.sans sent.or script lettenrg. a I. should be placed et traditional sign locations including slo efra t belt courses. ,_ upper facade walls.hanging or mounted inside widows,or projecting horn the face of the building. Appropnate wall vgnaoe located al.6 Symphony Way 132 Ilgtn Design Wdeline Manual non Delp,Came Manual 139 IIYI m Table of Contrail • y� I et_, . • 11111:11V- 15 ;e s 4.04 UMW ; '. 1 - T - Miscellaneous Moving Buildings There area few vacant lots in 0gin's locally designated historic districts Moving Buildings Outside of a Historic Dstnn... which are appropriate site for the relocation of pre-1945 dwellings. A. shoud be avoded unless demolition is the only altematr,e. Moving buildings usually occurs only to avoid demolition or d the hstonc site Thu rygr M/i euervenallv Monk. and setting of the property wall be significantly changed.If a historic 150 Moving Buildings Into a Hstonc District.. years or older)dwelling within or outside the locally designated districts a A. should occur only if the Wilding subject to more is compabble with the district's threatened with demolition.o s acceptable to move the building to one of architectural character through style.period.height.scale.matenas.setting.and the district's vacant lots for rehabilitation. placement on the lot. A building moved into the district should maintain the front and code yard setbacks.orientation.and loundaeon heights of its neighbonng properties. Moving secondary buildings such as garages or other outbuildings from one location to another on the same lot.s acceptable it the secondary building rs non-contributing and the relocation will not be readily visible. Pnor to demolishing or moving a budding it is recommended that the building be properly documented through photographs both on the eotenor and interior. Moved buildings should be denblied by a marker or plague to be paid for by the owner. 134 lIar Detpn G ichne Marta Boer Deepn Gahm 1.4rual 1315 Bette Tebie et contcnta • Demolition Energy Conservation&Green Principles Hgtn's Historic Preservation Ordinance allows the Commission to deny demolition 3. the dental of the demolition will result in an Economic Hardship on the Trednronal approaches to heating and cooling in historic buildings are often adapted to modern . drapes,curtntris and bends for winter window insulation and dmh- iathin the locally designated districts.Demolition of hntonc building which retaire esapdicznt as determined by Chapter 20.10 o1.T Elgin 20 of the conooforn ore of comfort and energy efficiency.As a result.we are oven asking hstonc buildings proofing architectural character should only ocoer after all other optons are explored These to adios(to greater lees d heating.coding and energy efficency than for which they were • egemr awnrgs and interior window shades for summer shading Me copal Code-moliti Hstonc Preservation Ordinance." yl designed and can dorm.Though.options may include mowng the building to another compatible site or selling the ongm y gn pe g green pnnetples mckide more than µsr enemy 4. the roe a of the demolition will impede rehabilitation.or redevelopment of property to a sympathetic buyer for rehabiLtaeon.Demolnron of vision(50 years or the site,aid/or ad efficiency and consideration to embodied energy and the We expectancy of the material shauH C. Keep mtenor humidity within a range that will not lead to damage by adjacent Properties horn substaeftec improper the be taken unto consideration. condensation. alder)secondary bindings(garages,etc.)may be t of enable d substantially aesthetic.architectural or economic value of the affected properbes and D. Keep heating and ventilation equipment well-mamtarned. deleromred(remenng 50%or more replacement of extenor material or structural elements). surrounding area. Huston dwellings already haw a number of inherent energy conservation qualities such as tall C Generally.do not insulate without usmg vapor barriers. ceilings and door transoms,thick brick or plastered wood walls.and large ansc space.Other F. Ennoec as much as possible that moisture does not condense where It will lead Additionally.demolition wrll not be pemuttsd unless there is a wen-designed plan for traditional energy sarong measures available for the old house Dearer are window and porch to damage in the form of wood rot.corrosion.or freezing.Condensation s the subsequent use of the property which includes items such as desgns for new awnings.extenor widow shiners.and interior drapes and blinds. often a problem for widows. construction.budding relocation.while use areas,landscaping and/or green space G. Vent high moisture areas(bathrooms.laundries,etc)to the outside. subnuned. Energy Conservation-Overall Approach H. Insulate ductwork and pipng m the basement,crawl space or anic. A. Au seating-tightening up the flow of air through extenor walls by weather-stripping. Demolition... taunting.and repaving cracks-s the most generally useful and least problematic energy- A. should be avoided of any ongmed feature or part of a vision(50 years or older) conserving strategy for histonc bukdvgs. building. B. Mauttarn and use the inheren%energy conserving and comfort-enhancing architectural B. should nil ocar.unless: features of historic buildings.These may include: 1. an emergency condition evsists and the public safety and welfare requires • vestibules as au locks the removal of the budding or structure. • gable wn6 to help keep attics dry 2. a bonding doe not contribute to the hstoncel or architectural character of • thermal mass of masonry walls to even out daily temperature extremes the dtsrncs and its removal will Improve the appearance of the distracts. • operable widows for cross sennlation during the summer 136 Flom Des,(:aaelina Manuel Don Des,Gana Mend 137 Belle lable rut Lontenu Energy Conservation&Green Principles Continued Environmental Considerations Hazardous Material taken not to break the es which cowl cause the release of asbestos fibers Property owners can make srmde repo s to increase a hstonc window;s energy efficiency For widows,weather-stnppt g should be added at the Junction of the meetuxgf through weather stripping and the installation of storm wandows. rails for sash widows and at the lower sold.The sash channels along the soles of Historic buildings were often consrtuned using materials containing asbestos or lea&which are into the no Before these materials are handled.it a adorned that they be oardows are also good daces for felt or foam strips.For extenor vat doors. considered hazardous today.Mlhgaoon planning for such materials should carefully consider the soaked oath a hoe spray or mat of water and that proper au masks and filters Glen Witdo. weather-stnpping should be added along the extenor iambs,interior stops.and architectural importance of those elements containing hazardous matenals m making decisions as be used. Installing storm windows a a way to mcrease energy effunency that was a common hstonc along the baton.The installation of a plmric and metal sweep at the inside to whether to remove or encapsulate them as pan of the nutgason process.Experts in the held practice.The combination of a restored,and properly sealed window with a storm widow bottom of the door a effenae as are foam or rubber gasket type snips along the should be consulted in the event there a a concern and the work should be done according to Enable asbestos prelude are thoe which are easily crumbled unto powder and has shown to have better msulahng properties(1.79 R value)than a new.replacement threshold. exerting regulations. released into the au.Typed household products which may be nuable m widow(1.72 R value).Wood storms have a hgher resatmuce to transfer of heat than hslorc dwellings include insulation around furnaces.bodes.and heating ducts. aluminum and is.therefore,a more energy efficient stone window. For more Information on hstonc windows and energy efficiency please see the Asharrs Abatement and asbestos floor Wes.When present.friable asbestos should be encapsulated following link:hhx'idwww.otan.era(tusomr-wuwvwc-rwmu-eta nooul Asbestos was proclaimed as one of the wonder materials of the early 20th century.This material or removed.Encapsulation e a term used to prevent the asbestos fibers from In addition.the application of storm wandows creates a dead airspace which significantly was resilient.fire-resntant.non-conductive to elenreiry.and relatively lightweight.Thousands of becoming airborne.Encapsulation of innWaoon a recommended by wrappmg reduces conductivity.Another benefit of an extenor storm widow is the additional products were made wrath asbestos including roof shingles.wall shingles,pipe insulation.and piestic sheeting around it and sealing it airtight oath tape. protection of the hstonc window,though interior scorn windows are aso an option for adhesive compounds.Unfortunately.asbestos was aso found to be a potential cause of lung hetonc dwellings. cancer and other diseases. Water-based foams and adhesives are also available which cult provide a coating surface to the insulation and prevent fibers from escaping.Floor Wes Weather-Stnnnmm Asbestos products are generally classified as"finable"or"non-friable."Non-fnable asbestos can be encapsulated by the addition of new floor matenals.If there are Weather-stopping is a relatively inexpensive method to reduce energy costs and the refers to products where the asbestos a embedded with other materials.greatly reducing too significant areas of asbestos m e dwelling,professional removal may be the best installation of most weather-impping materials will have time.d any,visual effects on a chances to become a powder and released Into the an.Typical non-friable asbestos in historic course of anion. dwelling.Weather-stopping should be considered for all widow and door openings since dwellings include asbestos-cement roof and wall shingles used from the 1930s to the 1960s.II they are a maps source of drafts leading to heat loss and gam.Weather-stnppung comes in these products are present on your house it a generally not a cause for concern.Asbestos wad a canary of shapes and matenas depending on L.application.The includes adhesive strips shingles often have been painted over the years further reducing the chances that the asbestos of foam or plastic.foam smp,felt stnps,and metal and Oashc sweeps. fibers could become airborne.II these shingle or siding metered require removal,care should be 138 Oran Days CAM.Maud Ogn Desyn Gaedwre Marvel 139 ,aato LCltel Centeno Environmental Considerations Continued Hazardous Material Chem�ralc lnr Vaunt Removal k Maannro❑ean� chemicals.The creates a fair amount of spray and met as well as(quid ninon which 1 eel-Rased Paint Abatement Chemical cleaning is preferable to sandblasting or other types of abrasive cleaning. must be contacted.Those applying the cleaners should hale the proper safety clothes. Lend was widely used as a pigment In paints and it rs likely that most pre-1945 dwellings hale one The use of dhepucel cleansers is en effective and eppropnate method of masonry respirators,and goggles.Most lobs will also require the use of waterproof tarpaulins or or two layers of lead-based paint on the interior and er terar.Lead is e health hazard when ingested. cleaning.however.eeteasse preparation and understanding of the chemtceLs other fabrics to collect the chemical runoff.This runott a then poured into containers for espenally for chddren.and flaking or peekng pant can result in lead dust being Inhaled.As in the properties and hazards should be understood pnor to undertaking the protect. disposal Rants which may be affected should also be covered and protected. case of asbestos.lead paint can be either removed or encapsulated. Before beginning chemical cleaning.carefully evaluate the building to detemune e Lead paint removal is the most difficult of these chores but tl does result in the end of the problem. deaning a necessary.Cleaning may not always be the bee optan.The preferred Paint can be removal by wet-scraping or wet-sanding or by the use of e heat gun or date.Sanding method of removing paint or enersute stains from masonry is through the gentlest or burning off lead paint creates hazardous fumes end those who undertake this work should wear means possible.However.it the application of water or detergent(d.p.i.lower than proper safety equipment such as e toxic-dust respirator,goggles.glows.and clothes that protect your 200)does not remove the paint or extensive steno.then the application of skim H working on the extenor wells.cover the ground or adjacent hushes with drop cloths and chemical removers may be explored.There are venous types of chemrcal products regularly depose of accumulations of chips and dust.It working on mtenor wells.keep the room on the market and some are more suitable for cleaning bnck than stone.Chemical where you are working dosed off from the rest of the house and cover any au ducts.Children should removers can also be hazardous and most cleaning protects are done by Points to remember in handling hazardous materials include: be removed from the premises during the duration of the proles. professionals.Whoever performs masonry cleaning using chemical agents should A. Hazardous matenak.when being removed.should be removed m e mariner which thoroughly read the instructions poor to undertaking the protect. will not cause damage to adjacent hetonc metenels and finishes.Plan¢and Fncepsulebon of lead through applying paints also an acceptable approach.Latex and od-based landscaping should also be protected. paints can effectively seal lead dust on well and tnm surfaces.However.any kind of paint scraping or The pnmary consideration m the handling of chemical cleansers is protection for the B. Where removal is not desired.appropriate method for encapsulation(wrapping. sanding pnor to applying paint will also require the use of appropriate respirators. person pedomoog the work and protection of the adjacent ground and plantings. paint finishes,covering.etc.)should he sought out.Those methods used should Window glass and other meteral may also require proecoon from some cleaners. attempt to presence the important venal character of those architectural components To note:Anyone paid to perform work that disturbs pant in housing and child-occupied fedotes The use of chemical removers can be a messy pia.After coatings of the cleaners are affected by the process through the sekchon of appropriate materials or finishes for built before 1978 must be renovation.iepen and paullci¢BiltP1 Lerida:and perform safe.lend applied to masonry they have to be nosed off with water.detergent or other use n encapsulation. removal practices. Lee Ogre Deign Gudeyne Mewl Den Desyn Cvederne Mewl 141 ",, . Jr ... ..- •,, .li• .., A ` , i 1' 10 ' V'.:_. . -> , :);3111 • 1 s1 1111 t a Appendices Appendix A Sample Certificate of Appropriateness(COA)form Appendix B Local,State,and National Sources of Assistance Appendix C Definitions and Terms 77w nnpe Ten intenrnnnnv drank. Appendix D Bibliography Appendix E National Park Service-Preservation Briefs 142 5 Des,G.dtlm.Menai Ell Da,Caine Man. [�.. aackte table of Conlon. Appendix A Appendix B Certificate of Appropriateness Form Local,State and National Sources of Assistance C OAu erat ura4e etnrre.t,: Eyd Sole.. Ga[tnvre qru.le Isms.a„r.....mast,walls)l+t...a.rao pint a.sn., The Hktonc Preservatiun Planner with the City of Liget a available to provide Appl adore Certificated,pprapri.rmm wrele rn trrn .e.t.a .,arc.. i ... w information on building rehabilitation and newconstruct.,The HistoricPreservation dmea W ...atatN.opAs a..trim.•enOlr mttnvbaxre.e. is Pevevms or Sturm-inplmt aml Its wwpe.,cor"mea.a romanr.aewfa Plannerserversssestaff liaison for the Elgin Heritage Commission and the Design t Pn.c re yr•te a . ndlyw lwo.e Crum r;e n,lcrrr i„I,ittin snit-I1s.We aw s l ,,em w...sir ova . r.a Sc. sama o• . Review Subcommittee.Contact the Preservation Planner at CityHall.150 Dexter Cl. rs.eu 1-.?I.Ianerlgl.,Mt.e..ae,et1Mml W,+w.„t,rosin pua Mares.of Property I.x.t. (897)-931-61X)4. I I air tte e t ar dlk.Its,Get.flam.lWr 3eirfllg 0()Ana U tars.... O Canoe p Ore luau .el .w. .vex an tatted Mrs. rf,l,t.a.... " w Darn., Thealso has fund available for rehabilitation ♦tmc2 MI.* Prow..a mt aeN4 h+,s,l lm...solo.dra.e.COA.0 11.11 cityplea a of through the am si to Iadee:( I _ ...uel,q.r�M,aa+t,r we Atrhurrned Rennlultlam,aS,r,tm Pmgmm'The propose of the program e b Provide iddm. Fa I 1 ) 6al1411110d.COA..r tr rt.ta.p.i mammon or.geaar.«..., a financial mcentrte to encourage private investment In the exterior rehabibuEm and • F't a Oh�lm.Na.,l:w agree a twA we Heenr?Men..re...v a ltlri 1.04 r.eaer a 1...,.a of r p,.ry n,a,.e.ut,w et.p,.tact rt.wet„or a e,a restomaon of hetorraBv and architecturally significant residential structures within the _ mte mrp rmr.ev acres an.,troen.1 p.e.ee maws d. historic districts and local landmarks.Grants are Grated to either 50%or 75% Ibmea er lnrprnnleo ). Its Loanaare eeenema al to d.dlel rib eem.m,r r and m osdesum a de (income-based)of eligible.approved proton construction costs with no grant to exceed eer near leeIr toerr,mw.apeate d i dtele eihlss of re„r newt 1 tint usent nren...Ueue.In I.pvpet a,m ns gums tar an rt4 S20.000.For additional Nammaon mwernmg this program please contact the roceereme nn,a es..ran ree..nmw to adni doe rmve.. Admt. _. GF 1 1 Historic Preservation Planer at 847-931-6004. Pm, Sileaert of Appla+nl ___01ar ___—. Cr ll 210 flIA APPROVAL lee,tc,,_- Rate Sauer Melbod Orgaomfwe nstrrirroe er tmer,rd wart O Lseeer5qir 13 tWeI .lmr ❑011.r ——_ Suit,I Iianrci Prtwnap,n(Hire Nauonel loam for 1 Wnua Prexrvau,al J m moldlrrlree e 0 Rebabe of Stream rlwy/Prars...c.. rr _ IONS-One Natural Resources Way The Watergate Office Building Apem.l Dale. COA Ni hard No. Springfield.IL 62702 2600 Virginia Avenue NW,Suite 1100 (217)782-9836 Washington D.C.20037 - COA APPROVAL for (202)588-6000 — Statewide Resewtlm O,ganlragoll mow,A New,aen rami.r Landmark torn Nall u i Mot to Hiltons Yreservau _-anS.hbl o13 a 30 N.Mich Avenue 53 West deduce Brad Apes„I h Po hie. _____ COA No. re Nee Michigan #2020 Suite 350 C'OA APPROVAL Er Chrago.IL 60602 Chicago.IL 60609 — (312)922-1742 (312)939-5547 • Placida Ple erm fend..r flatbed Alliance for Preservation Cornmleagrgs NendInn COANs Emit Ma P.O.Box 1011 Virginia Beach,VA 23951 ~eD1A. (757)802-4141 144 Elgin Duos Guideline Banal Elgin Dater CndddY.Heed 145 6a:11.1.eIalaltel[eats. Appendix C Definition&Terms Unless speofimlly defined m Tile 20 of the tlgin Mimxpal Cede.1976.as amended. 6 Balag.low:Common house form of the early 20th century dimnguahed by horizontalColumn:A circular or square vertrW structural member. or unless specifically defined below.words or phrases rc this Design Guideline Manual Battler:One of a woes of short.Bert al.often vase-shaped members used to emphasis.wide eaves.large porches.multi-light doors and widows. CamNxkm:The Flgin Heritage Commission. shall be interpreted in accordance with definitions in Webster's Dictionary. support a stair or porch handrail.forming a balustrade.(See Spmme) C Coanpatlble:In harmony with location and surroundings. A Balustrade:An entire rad system with top rad and balusters. Capital:The head of a column or pilaster. Adaptive Raea:Rehabdifaaon of a histonc structure for ore other than its original use Configuration,The arrangement of elements and details on a budding or structure such as a residence converted info offices. Bar9eboand:A board which hangs from the projecting end of a gable roof.covering Casement Window:A window with one or two sashes which are hinged at the sides and which help define is character. the end rafters.and often sawn Into a decorative pattern.Also called Vergehoard. usually open outward. Addtloar:New construction added to an existing building or structure. Contenporay:Reflecting characteristics of the current period.Contemporary Bay.The portion of a facade between columns or piers prondng regular divisions Certificate of ApproprMme:A certificate issued by the budding official or the Elgin denotes chaructenstia which ghsstrate that a building.stncnoe.or detail was Alle Wa:Any act or process that changes one or more of the exterior architectural and usually marked by widows. Heritage Commission indicating as approval of plans for alteration.construction.removal constructed a the Present or recent past rather than being Imitative or reflective of features of a structure including.but not Limited to.the erection.construction. or demolition of a landmark or of a structure within a historic district a hatonc damn. recomtrucnon,addition.sandblasting.powzruashmg,chemical cleaning,chemical Bay Wleitbw:A protecting window that forms an extension to the floor space of the stopping,or removal of any savour,but not including changes to the color of extenor internal rooms;usually extends to the ground level Certified loon Government Any city.country.pariah township.municipality,or borough Carl ar The tempo in which a hstonc element site,structure.street.or district paint or any other general purpose mbdtvsion enacted by the National Preservation An exists. Bat Cwee:A horvontal band usually marking the floor levels on the extenor Amendments of 1980 to further delegate responsibilities and funding to the local level Anent: Baod:A bnckuork pattern where mort courses am laid flat.moth the long facade of a building. Cabs:In masonry,a protection,or one of a series of proteenons.each stepped "stretcher'edge exposed,but every fifth to eighth course a laid perpendicularly with the Character:The qualities and attributes of any structure.site,or diMct. progressively farther forward with height and articulating a cornice or supporting small"header end exposed to structurally he the wall together. Bowel and Batten:Siding fashnned of boards set vertically and covered where thee an overhanging member. edges tan by narrow stops called battens. Clapbonth:Horizontal wooden boards.thinner at the top edge.which are overlapped to Appruplate:Especially suitable or compatible. provide a weather-proof exterior wall surface. Corinthian Order:Most ornate classical order characterised bye capital with Bad:A tern used to describe the various patterns in which bock(or stone)is laid. orna mental acanthus leaves and curled fen shoos. Apam'A decorative.honzontal tom piece on the lower portion of an architectural such as'Common Bond"or"Flemish Bond." Classical Oda:Derived from Greek and Roman architecture,a column with is base. element. shaft,capital and entablature having standardized details and proportions.according to Coro:The uppermost.protecting part of an entablature.Or feature resembling Bracket A prolectng element of wood.stone or metal which spans between one of the five canonized modes:Done.Tuscan.Ionic,Connthian,or Composite. it.Any projecting ornamental molding along the top of a wall,building.etc. Anis:A curved construction which spans an opening and supports the weight above it. honaontal and vertical surfaces(eaves.shelves.overhangs)as decorative support. (See Flat Arch.Jack Arch.Segmental Arch and Semi-Circular Arch) Capped Csbf.:A gable roof where the ends of the ridge are terminated in a small. Cte ii g:A decorated ornamental finish along the top of a wall or roof,often Building:A structure used to house human actraty nth as e dwelling or garage. diagonal roof surface.Also called a"Jerkinhead.' made of ornamental metal. Aatlr Mammy.A lope of masonry construction where the stones are cal and worked to the same sae.shape and texture. BoUtheatt The structural panels just below display windows on storefronts. Colonial Revival:House style of the early 20th century based on nterpretations of Crm-gable:A secondary gable roof which meets the primary roof at right angles. Bulkheads can be both supportive and decorative in design.Bulkheads from the architectural forms of the Amerxan colonies poor to the Revolution. Attic:The upper level of a biildag,not of full ceding height.directly beneath the roof. 19th century are than of wood construction with rectangular raised panels while those of the 20th century may be of wood,bock.tile.or marble construction. 146 FJpn Da,Gudelirw Marx) 0mn Darn Gudeline Meiwt 147 gyp Sable of Content, D F Fwndsflon:The lowest exposed portion of the budding wall which supports the sructure contribute to the overall historic or architectural charectenstcs of the hstoric detach Demoiuon:Any ace or process that destroys inpart or inwhole a landmark or a Fable:The physical material of a building.structure.or community.connoting an ahOte' structure within a historic district. interweaving of component parts. Imitation:New construction or rehabilitation where elements or components Frieze:The middle portion of a classical cornice:also applied decorative elements on an mimic an architectural style but are not of the same historic period as the existing Dentl6:A row of small toothlike blocks m a classical cornice, Facade:Any one of the external faces or elevations of a building. entablature or parapet wall. buddmgs fhatono replica). Denis:A row of small tooth-like blocks ina classical cornice. Fanlight A semi-circular window usually over a door oath radiating mu.. Flood Molding:A protecting moHin9 above en arch,doorway.or window.originally suggesting a fan. Gable:The triangular section of a wad d to carry a pitched roof. designed to direct water away from the opening:also called a drip mold. Design Celdelkie:The"Standards for Rehabllitatori and Guidelines for Rehabilitating Hstonc Buildings'as adopted by the Secretary of the United States Department of the Fascia:A protecting flat horizontal member or molding;forms the trim of a flat roof Gable Roof:A pitched roof with one downward slope on either side of a central. An architectural form of the late 19th and early 20th cenNrws Interior.and other guidelines which may be adopted from time to time. or a pitched roof:also part of a classical entablature. horizontal ridge. featuring dwellings bulk in Gable Front plans with limited architectural detailing and generally of frame construction.These dwellings were commonly bode throughout the Doric Orrin:A classical order with simple,unadorned capitals,and oath no hale. Fenestration:The arrangement of windows one budding. Gambrel Roof:A rclgei roof oath two stapes an either side Midwest. Donner Windows:A window that protects from a roof. Weal:A protecting decorative element.usually of metal.at the top of a roof turret Ghosts:Outknes or profiles of missing buildings or budding details.These outlines may be or gable. 'visible through stains,paint.weathering,or other residue on a building's facade. Ionic Onde t One of the on dasstcal orders used to describe decorative scroll capitals. Double-ling Windom!A window with raw sashes.one string ewer the other. FJslh Sds Shingto:A decorative pattern of wall shingles composed of staggered Greek Revd Style:Md-19th century revival of forms and ornament of architecture d irN:New construction where there had been an opening before.such as a new E horizontal rows of wooden singles with half-round ends. ancient Greece. budding between two older structures:or block mint between porch piers or man Faye:The edge of a roof that protects beyond the face of a wet. ongmal window opening. Hashing:Thin metal sheets used to prevent moisture mfdtrebon at pints of roof N Bement A material part or detail of a site.structure.street.or dsthct. planes and between the roof and vertrcal surfaces. Harmony:Pleasing or congruent arrangement. Jack Arch:See Flat Arch. Henetlon:Any one of the external faces or facades of a building.See Facade. Fiat Nth:An each whose wedge-shaped stones or bricks are set in a straight line: Height The distance from the bottom to the top of a budding or structure. also called a rack arch. K m:The rear wing of a hose.generally one room wide and running perpendicular to the Hipped Rod:A roof with rmdorm slopes on all sides. principal building. Bond:A beck-work pattern where the long"stretcher"edge of the bricks Keystone:The urge-shaped top or center member of an arch. alternated with the small'header"end for decorative as well as structural F6rbrt D81148 An area dmgnered as a"herork damct by ordinance of the city council effectiveness. Rriee Brace:An oversize bracket supporting a roof or porch save. Engaged Ookan ro:A MUM column attached to a wed that a load bearing. and which may contain within definable geographic boundaries one or more landmarks and which may have within its boundaries other proportans or structures that.while not Entablature:A part of a budding of classical order resting on the column capital:consists Hntlre:Shallow.concave grooves running vertically on the shah of a column. of such hatodc and architectural significance to be designate)as landmarks.nevertheless of an architrave.freeze,and wince. pilaster.or other surface. 148 tlga Doyn C.d...Mawel Ogtn Design Gadekne Man.al 149 eattaSlole or coolants L Modeon:A horizontal bracket.often or the form of a dam block ornamenting,or PaaMnl Pow:A door composed of solid panels(either raided or recessed)held within a Proportion:Harmonious relation of pares to one another or to the whole. sometime supporting.the underside of a COMM framework of mils and sties. Landmark:A property, ,or natural object designated as a'landmark'by Pyramidal Rod:A roof with four identical sides sing to a central peak. ordinance of the city county,cil.pursuant to procedures prescribed in this title.that t Moe A mixture of card.lime.cement.and water used eo a binding agent in Parapet A low horizontal wall et the edge of a root. worthy of rehabilitation,restoration.and preservation bemuse of its hutonc or masonry construction. `i architectural sgniflmnce to the city. Pediment A triangular owning element forming the gable of a roof:any similar (green Anne Style:Popular late 19th century revival style of early 18th century The totality of the built or human-influencd habitat ex col et an Mutton.A heavy vertical divider between wallows or doors. tnarrgular element used over windows.doors.etc. lit uh arcfutecture,charcteozed mNcape: ry penen y one gl by uregulanN of Plant and massing and a variety place Dominant features are topography.plant cover.buildings.or other structures and of texture. Mtn-lit WM./.A window sash composed of more than one pane of glass. Prix:A vertical structural element,square or rectangular in cross-section. then patters. Quoits:A series of stone,bol,or wood panels ornamenting the outside of the Myatt:A secondary framing member to divide and hold the panes of glass m a Master:A non-load beating.square pillar attached,but projecting from a wall. wined Lea,An openwork design or mtenaong wood strops used as screening. multi-light window or a glazed door. Melt The degree of the slope of a roof. IZ lintel The horizontal top member of a window,door.or other operung.li N Recommended:Suggested.but not mandatory actions summarual in the guidelines. New Ca !1m:Construction which is by the introduction of new Porte Cochlea:A roofed passageway connected to the front budding designed to allow • m element,sites,buildings,or structures or additions to exeting buddmgs and vehicles.hutonmlly menages.to pass through from the street to the rear. Maintain:To keep m en exiting state of preservation or repair. Recontrudlon:The act of proress of reproducing by new construction the exact structures m hatonc areas and districts. Portico:A roofed space,open or party enclosed,forming the entrance and centerpiece of form and doted of a vanished building,structure.or oblem or a part tiered,as a Mansard Rod:A and with a double slope on all four ext..with the lower slope being the faappeared at a specific perod of time. ['tonneau guidelines.Required Mandatory actions,summarized m the guelines.whose Gada of a buddin 9.often with columns and a pediment. .most vertical and the upper almost hotzontal. compliance a enforced by the egnn Heritage Commission. Replication:Conswcung a budding so that n e an exact replication or natation of 0 Portland Cement A strong,mflewble hydraulic cement used to bind mortar.Mortar or Masonry:f:xtenor wall construction of bole stone or adobe laid up in small units. !tin els with a high Portlerd cement content should not be used on 1920 a hatonc architectural style or penal. Obscured:Covered.concealed,or hidden from view. part g mates 9 Pre- Mmrtri The three-dimensional form of a building. buildings.Portland Cement a harder than the masonry.thereby causing senous damage 9: g annual freeze-thaw cycles. Restoration:The act or process of accurately taking a building's appearance back to Orrd Window:A bay window which emerges above the ground floor level. a specific period of time by removing later work and by replacing missing earlier Material Change:A change that wig affect either the exterior architectural or ta F a Pnvalen:Generally,nanny from destruction or detenoration of oldand hutonc features to match the ongmal_ environmental features of a hutonc property or any strucane site or work of an within buildings.sites.structures and obtects and prodmg for thee continued use by means of a hatonc datnct. Paned Colman:Two columns supported by one pier.as on a porch. restoration.rehabilitation or adaptive reuse. Retain:To keep secure and intact.In the gudelmes."retain"and'maintain' descnbe the act of keeping an element.detail.or structure and continuing the same Metal Standing Senn Roof:A roof composes of overlapping sections of metal such m Marian Windom:A window with three openings.the central one arched and wider Paned Tin:Decorative and functional metalwork made of molded an used to sheath level of repair to aid in preservation of elements.sites and structures. copper-beating steel or iron coated with a teme alloy of lead and tin.These roofs were than the flanking ones roods.bays,and cornices. attached or cramped together in various raised seams for Inch the root are named. Re-roe:To se again.An element,detail,or structure might be reused in hatonc districts. ISO Dan Deign Gudetira Marvel Elgin Design Gadding Manual 151 Bak to ratite et Cents. Shigles:Wood which is split into flat shingles and different shapes.Wood shvgles Rhythm:Regular occurrence of elements or features such as spacing between buildings. are common elements to the Queen Anne style and Bungalow type. Snag:Carved ornament on the form of a cloth draped over supports.or in the form of a garland of fists and flowers. Podge:The top horizontal member of a roof where the sloping surfaces men. Sldeight:A vertical area of fixed glass on either ode of a door or window. T Rubble Masonry:A type of masonry construction where the stones are rough.undressed Slang:The exterior wen covenng or sheathing of a shucture Transom:A horizontal opening for bar)over a door or window. and not lad in regular courses. SI}eil:ant Having partirdady important assocreoons umbel the contexts of architecture.history,and culture. lYlm:The decorative lrammg ofopenings features on o and other featur on a facade. Rusttatad:Roughening of stonework of concrete blocks to give greater articulation to each block SIII:The bottom crosspiece of a window frame. Trent A small slender tower. $ Skate:Thin sermons of stone which were used as a roof surface material for pre- V Sash:The moveable framework containingd glass in a widow. 1945 dwellings.Bak: A covered ie Y porch or balcony on a building's exterior. Scala:Proportional elements that demonstrate the ore.materials.and style d buildings. Spindles:Slender,elaborately wined woad shaft feud grouped together to support ^4s handrail.coping or other ornamental details.(See Baluster). Vernacular:A regard formor adaptation of Co architectural style. Segmental Arch:An arch whose profile or radita is less thane semi-code. SmbOmtkin:The act or process of applying measures essentral to the maintenance of a detenoreted bnildirg,as d exists at present.establishing structural stability and a Wan[homer:Dormer created by the upward extension of a wan and a breaking of the Seed—Circular Arch:An arch whine profile is e hall circle.It is also known as a Roman Arch. weather-resstam enclosure. roodme. Steebrape:The distinguishing character of a particular street including its width. Water Table:A protecting hornonrel ledge.intended to prevent water from running down Setting:The sum of attributes of a locality,neighborhood.or property that defines its of curvature. serials,design of the siren furniture.and forms of the the face of a wad's foundation. character. degree paving ma g surroterdrng buildings. We tharboastt Wood siding consisting of overlapping boards,e u)ty thicker at one edge Sheathing:: exten««rating of bounds of other solace applied to the Name of the StreiM Bond:A brickwork panem where courses are laid flat wrath the long than the other. structure(See Sding). 'stretcher"edge exposed. Shed Rod:A gently pitched.almost flat roof with only one slope. Style.:A type of architecture distinguished by special charanenstta of stricture and Shingle Style:An architectural style of the late 19th century loch features frame omamwm and often related in time,also a general o.hty of a distinctive character. dwellings largely covered with wood shingles on both Floors. Sward:An encircling border or decorative home,wooly et widows or doors. 152 pin Des‘,Gudekrc Monad DQn Desgn Gr.dekne Manual 153 Baskin UEls ol.c neon. Appendix D Bibliography AIR E.C."The Hgin Historic District'The Elgin Area Historical Society and Gifford Litchfield.!Itched W.Renovation A Cnmrdvm GIMP Nero York:Wiley.1982. Rusk.Katherine.Ronovae o the Victorian Home'A Glade for Aficionados of Old Houses. Wolff.Sarah Donahue.'Historic Windows&Energy Efficiency,"Preservation Park Association Elgin.Okras,1960. San Francisco:One Hundred One Productions.1981. North Cardin.2019.https://www.presncorg/hstonc-wndows- McAlester,Virg..et al.A Field Guide to American Houses:The Definitive Goode energy-efficiency/. American Rmonlow Magoon.Bi-Monthly.123 Sash Bedwin Active.P.O.Box 756. to dentlfying and Ihok sra g Ammca's Domestic Architecture.Rewser Rypkema Donovan D.The Errnom n of Hianrtctorn Washington:The Serra Madre,CA 91025-756 and expanded edition/second edition.New York:Alfred A.Knopf.2013. National Trust for Histonc Preservation.1994. Blumenson.John J.-G..klinlikingAmeriran Arrhiternrre Nashville:Ammon Morton W B.Anne E Grimmer,and Kay D.Weeks.The Secretary of the Interior's Schweitzer,Robert.and Michael W.R.Davis.America's Favorite Homes-May Association for State and Local History.1981. Stems rds for Rehebilraeon&mustratad Guidelines/Rehabtbtating Order C.atakrgnes:At a Grke to Porofo Fat/20th Censer Houses, Historic BuikAngs.Washington.D.C:US.Department of the Interior, Dennis:Wayne State University Press.1990. Elgin Heritage Commission."Historic Elgin.'City of Elgin,2015,wnae.hstorkelgm.com. National Park Service,Cultural Resauces.Preservation Assstarnce Division.1992. 'Spring-Douglas Historic Detrkt"National Register Nomination on He with the City of "Dgin Historic District'National Register Nomination on file with the City of Dgin,1983. Elgin.2000. Moss.Roger.Cantu%,of Crior Watkins Glen.N.Y.:The Amencan Life Evers.Christopher.The OM-Hnmc!loser_Woodstock New York:The Overlook Pres. Foundation,1981. Stahl.Frederick A.A Guide to the Mamtenanre Repair erA gypration of Hietnric 1986. Buildings,New York:Van Nratand Reinhold,1984. Nash.George..llld-Hrames A Rehuiker's ManueL Englewood Cliffs.NJ.: Friedland.Edward P.Ate_Hornet The r Crean_ M acid Reeroeat..n Garden City. Prentiss-Hag,1980. Stephen.George.Newt de fear OH Hors,Washington D.C.:The Preservation Nero York Doubleday.1981. Press.1989. National Alliance of Presetvann Commissions.Samn!,f Mrlines for Sryat Hanson.Shirley.and Nancy Hubby.Presevanon and Maim-amain the Older Home.New Suslems in Radnor tlsinna P.O.Box 1605.Athens.GA 30603. Technical Preservation Services,NationalPark Service.U.S.Department of the York:McGraw-FbI.1983. Inteior.Ro.nactlu Rehandanr.,n Washington.D.C.:The Preservation Old H e..e w,..w_Monthly.Old-Hone Journal Corpoabon.P.O.Box 842. Press.1982. Harris.Cyril M.ed.Ohrgated I3rnnnary of Historic Arrhaernore New York.Dover Dos Moores.IA 50304-0892. Publications,1977. Technical Preservation Senesces.National Park Service,U.S.Department of the Park Sharon D.,AIA.The lire of Subemne Mateaak on Historic Ong mtenor.Preservation Briefs.Published Washin gton,gton,D.C.: Hutchins.Nigel.Rekathk/SIktliguses.New York:Van Nostrard Reinhold.1980. Extent..Preservation Bnef no.16.Washington D.C.:Technrd Government Panting Off we. Preservation Services.US.Department of the bbteno,1989. Kangas.Robert The OId-Hen,Reeve Rook.Reston.Virginia:Reston Weeks,Kay D.New Exterior AdAMns to kjlstonc Ibdd.ogf Preservation Concerns, Publishing Company.1982. Philips.Steven J.ISo-Horn,Dirtinnanr Lakewood.Colorado:Amencan Source Preservation Brief no.14.Washington.D.C.:Technical Preservation Books.1989, Semi..U.S.Department of the Interor.1986. Kirchner,Charles and Associates.'Completion Report for an Architectural/Historical Surrey of Doges Ammo-Spring Street Condor.Ogm.Illinois.1995. Rooney.Wiliam F.Pacncai .sae n Horne Roanrano,n.New York:Bantam/ Hudson Idea Books.1980. 164 Flinn 8.tin Gudehne Menial E1 n Desgn Gedelea Man. 166 116.114183034 Cmisntl Appendix E Preservation Briefs Reservation Briefs are available from the Technical Preservation Services Division of the Nation Park Service.The following is a Ist of Preservation Briefs in print as of September 2019.The National Park Service often adds to this list or updates the casting briefs. . (leaning and Webr-Rapollent Trabnb kx I lne..n Mnn,nni flokim5, 26.The Preeenad.n and Repair of likloric Log Bulking. 2. RepoblIng WM,Jobb m 033110 c Masonry Buildings 27.The Mamfenane and Repair of M:hiteeturel Car ion 1 lepw6g bsyngyEnclyncy m I IWnk f0,fdo go 28.Piping I loxriv Interior. 4. Roofing Irr I116nm B.d.bn'e 29.The 1lopnlr.Reolesement.and Maintenance of 115I>n SY.Boob n The Prawn...b n of I laa,n Adobe Brtlp 30.The Resennllin and Repair of likl.nic flip Tb Roth n. Down el Alba a Gybing u,i lisiorkBVYJIng. 31.Nobbirg I Iisvonc Budding. 7 The 1•re.enatee.of I Ib,mc t;aret An hna.nnat Taar-Cdh 32.Making I l:.l.m.Properties Amnia 8. Mn6oee.and Vbkl Sting on I Iklonr:Budlnnlp:The Appn.P•k tenon of�nhsniOne 33.The Pr.eorvalkn and Repair of I Wont.Sbi1d and t46661 fbw Matenals fur Resudavg M,slnne Wood I came Bu&hngs 34.Apllodl Dv.orefkm foe I Won,.Inlrrv.n:Pee n mg I No m Coenpor pan 9. The Reign of I lion Woadao Whdore flee®t This pop'loll inrrnfkrxJh'lirnk 10.Ialrrirr Pahl Robing on IIini,n Wo edw,rk 35.I,alrrstadmg Old Buidirejs,The Pnuw«of Anlidd b618P1188 I I.Rehabilitating Ilkton.Sbrod.i 36.Pr•ne.Bar;01801116n lip:Planning.Tr.arment and Managenwnn of 12.The Prenenann.4 IlNnrk Pigmented Sioabdfbr IVn.'ite..mil carter&floes) 1114ork Imdscape 13.The Repair and Thermal I,,grading.,f I Ifloor SUd Window 37.Apinnamale Methods of Rah¢mg I/d-Plot Hlids In 118Ionc I Joining 14.New EillAN Adsipne h.,f Isl•:rk.Ru411n45:Roeerooeuo Gn:rm, 38.Rmovig faaih Icon I Ho n,Mosonn. 15.Presmalnn.4 1 fistorlc Bore 39.11.dJInq the I me:Coa1minp Unairhd Mobew m I llstone h0WLn9s 10.The t'se.4$rb10i►bihhtin I too Bidding foeenas 40.Presensng 1 rton,Ono&Ile Mae 17.A,dlWtnal Chmelo-klenRfwg the Vmul Aspect.of I lisp of Buildings es an Ad 41.The Slink Rrrhe_Bhim of 1 Iskrk Buhings to Prase a 3 their isharmler 42.The Memlenane.Nrpae ad Renlecrnwnt of I Ileoas Cat Shv 18 Rehnhlfteing hlnlee In Mknat ffeo ling•-kM4dong(''heraefer-Deflnisvp I]ero of 43.The Rrparen.n aid l i.r of I lisn,oc Sblktn Rape* 19 The Repair and Rmkr,emmr.-4 I Iknm.Woad=SI**Slob 44.The Use of bra rm 1 k.krk Ruidin9.:ilrryn.IiePlacrmmt oil Mess ?0.The Presrnannn fit 11'non.Boma I0.lin ?I Rmninng Import Rep PblY--Wdk and Ceding. 45.Pre.ervm't if u,n Wombat Potr 2?The Prr.anaurn end Repair of I lltorn.$peso 46.The Pn rvanon and Rome of Ilkt•'n Or Shim ?i Pmmnving 116nxn Omoraebl Plwi 47.Meabinvng the Fx6617•d Small anti Medium SPA Moron-Braiding. ?4.Mn8og.Vent4mg•and Coding I Int,•n Ilo,hlmgs:Problems and Recommended 48.Rvers4eg Grays Melva In IIntonr cemefOnes .alp•,"„ir 49.llbtrrie Dec068ow kiesd GAM assd Wb:1.4e.Report.en*12iIlarm,'i,. 25 the Pry+,'rveu„n.n I Ito S4e 50 Ilghertrg Protection"v I!mime Buildings 186 Elgin Dagn Guhlina Manual Dqn Dnyn Guddne Kea 167 t.,6'" . 1 !• • mommi -1•,E, -.9 • • ,- r -i II • ' CC il :T7---17, -t)a '' I •-;. 1 L__\_,---i •-•,7,.,.% I. ,.., :: :4- _i ;: /4 c C i , -'-7_ d.. 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