Agenda Forsyth County Historic Resources Commission September 5, 2018 4:00 P.M. Bryce A. Stuart Municipal Building Public Meeting Room, Room 530 100 East First Street, Winston-Salem I. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approval of August 1, 2018 Minutes II. CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS APPLICATIONS L. Robbie King, Applicant 434 South Main Street Local Historic Lmark #45 Fifth House Request: Installation of Railings Case #: COA2018-074 L. Robbie King, Applicant 800 South Main Street Local Historic Lmark #48 Salem Tavern Request: Installation of Fencing Case #: COA2018-075 A. J. Ceberio & Bryan C. Thompson, Applicants 210 South Cherry Street Local Historic Lmark #85 William Allen Blair House Request: Installation of Additional Side Yard Parking Case #: COA2018-076 William R. Soukup, Applicant 1146 West End Boulevard Martin-Cohen House West End Historic Overlay District Request: After-the-Fact Sugar Maple Tree Removal Case #: COA2018-077 Keith Wheeler, Applicant 710 South Main Street Local Historic Lmark #8 Christoph Vogler House Request: After-the-Fact Site Alterations Case #: COA2018-078
III. IV. OTHER APPLICATIONS AND NOMINATIONS MINOR WORK REPORT (Enclosed in Commission Members Packet) V. COMMITTEE REPORTS Education Committee 1. No New Business Historic Marker Committee 1. Application due October 31, 2018 VI. STAFF REPORT West End Historic Overlay Design Guideline Update 1. Update on Public Input Sessions 2. Public Input Opportunities Online Civic Engagement http://westend.civicomment.org Retreat Place/Date/Topics Spring Middleton House Boundary Decrease was approved Environmental Review Annual Summary Polo Fields at Reynolda Marker Unveiling scheduled for, Tuesday, October 16, 2018 at 10:00am Programmatic Agreement for the City County with the NC SHPO for the Community Development Block Grant HOME Programs for FY2018-2023 VII. FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER NEXT MEETING: October 3, 2018 This agenda is available in alternative media forms for people with disabilities. Individuals with disabilities who require assistance or special arrangements to participate in programs activities of the Historic Resources Commission are encouraged to contact the Planning Department at least 72 hours in advance so that proper accommodations can be arranged. For information, call 336-727-8000 (727-8319 TTY).
Minutes Forsyth County Historic Resources Commission September 5, 2018 4:00 P.M. Bryce A. Stuart Municipal Building Public Meeting Room, Room 530 100 East First Street, Winston-Salem MEMBERS PRESENT: MEMBERS ABSENT: STAFF PRESENT: PRESIDING: Donna J. Abernethy, Jeff Allen, Mary Berry Chad Gadberry, David Hauser, Kevin Owen, Janet Shill, Sunny Townes Stewart Tina Thacker Jim Davis, Kristen McManus, Michael Ryden, Michelle McCullough, David Reed, Jerry Kontos Kevin Owen, Vice Chair I. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approval of August 1, 2018 Minutes MOTION: SECOND: VOTE: Jeff Allen moved approval of the August 1, 2018 Minutes. Donna J. Abernethy Unanimous Tina Thacker joined the Commission after the vote. II. CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS APPLICATIONS L. Robbie King, Applicant 434 South Main Street Local Historic Lmark #45 Fifth House Request: Installation of Railings Case #: COA2018-074 Staff Comments: Ms. McCullough presented the staff report. She also presented a map showing the location of the property photographs of the property. STAFF FINDINGS Commission staff finds that the proposed work is not incongruous with the character of the Local Historic Lmark the because: 1) The proposed project requests the installation of two, black, wrought iron hrails. The hrails will be located at the front, east entrance at the rear, west porch. The hrails are designed to have a simple flare end with no volute as other railings found in the District. The new railings are designed to be compatible in location, pattern, spacing, configuration, dimension, scale, materials, color with the character of the Lmark building, site the District. (Architectural Metals, Lmark Guideline 6 Railings, Old Salem Guideline 4)
STAFF RECOMMENDATION Based on the preceding findings, staff recommends that the Commission approve COA2018-074 at the Fifth House, Local Historic Lmark #45, located at 434 South Main Street, within the (PIN#: 6835-23-7868.00), with the following conditions: 1) The applicant shall receive, prior to commencement of the work, all other required permits or 2) Commission staff shall review approve any revisions or deviations to any portion of the assubmitted 3) The applicant shall submit the Certificate of Appropriateness Request for Certification of Completed Public Comment Speaking in Favor of the Application: Robbie King, 600 S. Main St, Applicant, Old Salem Museum & Gardens on behalf of owner was sworn for testimony spoke in support of the application. Speaking in Opposition to the Application: None Commission Discussion The Commission discussed the application. Finding of Fact Mr. Allen moved that, based upon the evidence presented in the application during the hearing, finds that the proposed project is not incongruous with the character of the Local Historic Lmark the Old Salem Historic District because: 1) The proposed project requests the installation of two, black, wrought iron hrails. The hrails will be located at the front, east entrance at the rear, west porch. The hrails are designed to have a simple flare end with no volute as other railings found in the District. The new railings are designed to be compatible in location, pattern, spacing, configuration, dimension, scale, materials, color with the character of the Lmark building, site, District. (Architectural Metals, Lmark Guideline 6 Railings, Old Salem Guideline 4) Second: Mr. Gadberry Certificate of Appropriateness Ms. Shill moved that based on the preceding findings of fact, the Commission hereby approves COA2018-074 at the Fifth House, Local Historic Lmark #45, located at 434 South Main Street, within the Old Salem Historic District (PIN#: 6835-23-7868.00), with the following conditions: 1) The applicant shall receive, prior to commencement of the work, all other required permits or 2) Commission staff shall review approve any revisions or deviations to any portion of the assubmitted 3) The applicant shall submit the Certificate of Appropriateness Request for Certification of Completed
Second: Ms. Berry L. Robbie King, Applicant 800 South Main Street Local Historic Lmark #48 Salem Tavern Request: Installation of Fencing Case #: COA2018-075 Staff Comments: Ms. McCullough presented the staff report. She also presented a map showing the location of the property photographs of the property. STAFF FINDINGS Commission staff finds that the proposed work is not incongruous with the character of the Local Historic Lmark the because: 1) The proposed project requests the installation of a wooden fence with a gate that would match existing split rail design, material, dimensions of the existing meadow fence next to the Tavern. The gate will be constructed of five foot posts mortise tenon joints with wood pegs the hardware of the fence with be 5 x 5 iron butt hinges an 8 3/4 pivoting iron latch. The fence is proposed in a location, configuration, height, material that is compatible with the Lmark building, site the District. The proposed fence will not obscure, damage, or destroy any original or significant building or structural features. (Fences Walls, Lmark Guidelines 7, 8, 10 Fences, Old Salem Guidelines 5-7, 9, 10) STAFF RECOMMENDATION Based on the preceding findings, staff recommends that the Commission approve COA2018-075 at the Salem Tavern, Local Historic Lmark #48, located at 800 South Main Street, within the (PIN#: 6835-32-0301.00), with the following conditions: 1) The applicant shall receive, prior to commencement of the work, all other required permits or 2) Commission staff shall review approve any revisions or deviations to any portion of the assubmitted 3) The applicant shall submit the Certificate of Appropriateness Request for Certification of Completed Public Comment Speaking in Favor of the Application: Robbie King, 600 S. Main St, Applicant, Old Salem Museum & Gardens on behalf of owner was sworn for testimony spoke in support of the application. Speaking in Opposition to the Application: None Commission Discussion The Commission discussed the application. Finding of Fact Mr. Allen moved that, based upon the evidence presented in the application during the hearing, finds that the proposed project is not incongruous with the character of the Local Historic Lmark the Old Salem Historic District because:
1) The proposed project requests the installation of a wooden fence with a gate that would match existing split rail design, material, dimensions of the existing meadow fence next to the Tavern. The gate will be constructed of five foot posts mortise tenon joints with wood pegs the hardware of the fence with be 5 x 5 iron butt hinges an 8 3/4 pivoting iron latch. The fence is proposed in a location, configuration, height, material that is compatible with the Lmark building, site the District. The proposed fence will not obscure, damage, or destroy any original or significant building or structural features. (Fences Walls, Lmark Guidelines 7, 8, 10 Fences, Old Salem Guidelines 5-7, 9, 10) Second: Ms. Berry Ms. Berry moved that based on the preceding findings, the Forsyth County Historic Resources Commission hereby approves COA2018-075 at the Salem Tavern, Local Historic Lmark #48, located at 800 South Main Street, within the (PIN#: 6835-32-0301.00), with the following conditions: 1) The applicant shall receive, prior to commencement of the work, all other required permits or 2) Commission staff shall review approve any revisions or deviations to any portion of the assubmitted 3) The applicant shall submit the Certificate of Appropriateness Request for Certification of Completed Second: Ms.Shill A. J. Ceberio & Bryan C. Thompson, Applicants 210 South Cherry Street Local Historic Lmark #85 William Allen Blair House Request: Installation of Additional Side Yard Parking Case #: COA2018-076 Staff Comments: Ms. McCullough presented the staff report. She also presented a map showing the location of the property photographs of the property. STAFF FINDINGS Commission staff finds that the proposed work is not incongruous with the character of the Local Historic Lmark because: 1) The proposed project requests the installation of a parking area at the corner of South Cherry Street High Street, where historically there was a portion of the original driveway. The new parking area will be for three spaces, measuring 33 feet by 20 feet. The proposed project includes the planting of shrubbery around the perimeter edges facing South Cherry Street High Street. The material will be asphalt that will match the current driveway material. The proposed parking area will be introduced in a location, configuration, material scale that are compatible with the lmark building site it will not substantially alter the site s topography or necessitate the loss of significant site features. The proposed parking area will not compromise the character-defining elevation of the lmark or significant site features. (Walkways, Driveways, On-Site Parking, Lmark Guidelines 7 8) STAFF RECOMMENDATION Based on the preceding findings, staff recommends that the Commission approve COA2018-076 at the William Allen Blair House, Local Historic Lmark #85, located at 210 South Cherry Street, (PIN#: 6835-14-7811.00), with the following conditions:
1) The applicant shall receive, prior to commencement of the work, all other required permits or 2) Commission staff shall review approve any revisions or deviations to any portion of the assubmitted 3) The applicant shall submit the Certificate of Appropriateness Request for Certification of Completed Public Comment Speaking in Favor of the Application: A. J. Ceberio, 1717 Angelo St, Applicant, was sworn for testimony spoke in support of the application. Speaking in Opposition to the Application: None Commission Discussion The Commission discussed the application. Mr. Allen moved that case COA2018-076 be continued to the November 7, 2018 meeting with a deadline due October 17, 2018 for the submission of materials. Second: Ms. Townes Stewart William R. Soukup, Applicant 1146 West End Boulevard Martin-Cohen House West End Historic Overlay District Request: After-the-Fact Sugar Maple Tree Removal Case #: COA2018-077 Staff Comments: Ms. McCullough presented the staff report. She also presented a map showing the location of the property photographs of the property. STAFF FINDINGS Commission staff finds that the proposed work is not incongruous with the character of the District because: 1) The proposed project requests approval of the removal of a Sugar Maple tree. Lusk Tree Services examined assessed the health of the tree indicated significant limb failure the likelihood of continued deterioration. The location of the tree at the top of the rise increased the risk that he tree could tip toward the house. The tree was considered dangerous. It was not a healthy tree in the opinion of the tree service. (Vegetation, West End Guideline 5) STAFF RECOMMENDATION Based on the preceding findings, staff recommends that the Commission approve COA2018-077 at the Martin- Cohen House, located at 1146 West End Boulevard in the West End Historic Overlay District (PIN#: 6825-74- 9307.00), with the following conditions: 1) The applicant shall grind the stump in its entirety by October 2, 2018; 2) The applicant shall receive, prior to commencement of the work, all other required permits or
3) Commission staff shall review approve any revisions or deviations to any portion of the assubmitted work, that qualifies as a minor work, prior to commencement of that portion of the project. Public Comment Speaking in Favor of the Application: William Soukup, 1146 West End Blvd, Applicant, was sworn for testimony spoke in support of the application. Speaking in Opposition to the Application: John Merschel, 3400 Paddington Lane, Winston-Salem, West End Association- Full Board, was sworn for testimony spoke in support of the application. Will Knott, 424 Springdale Ave, Interest in Urban Trees, was sworn for testimony spoke in opposition of the application. Commission Discussion The Commission discussed the application. Finding of Fact Mr. Allen moved that based upon the evidence presented in the application during the hearing, finds that the proposed project is not incongruous with the character of the West End Historic Overlay District because: 1) The proposed project requests approval of the removal of a Sugar Maple tree. Lusk Tree Services examined assessed the health of the tree indicated significant limb failure the likelihood of continued deterioration. The location of the tree at the top of the rise increased the risk that the tree could tip toward the house. The tree was considered dangerous. It was not a healthy tree in the opinion of the tree service. (Vegetation, West End Guideline 5) Second: Ms. Shill Certificate of Appropriateness Ms. Shill moved that based on the preceding findings, the Forsyth County Historic Resources Commission hereby approves COA2018-077 at the Martin-Cohen House, located at 1146 West End Boulevard in the West End Historic Overlay District (PIN#: 6825-74-9307.00), with the following conditions: 1) The applicant shall receive, prior to commencement of the work, all other required permits or 2) Commission staff shall review approve any revisions or deviations to any portion of the assubmitted work, that qualifies as a minor work, prior to commencement of that portion of the project. Second: Ms. Abernethy Keith Wheeler, Applicant 710 South Main Street Local Historic Lmark #8 Christoph Vogler House Request: After-the-Fact Site Alterations Case #: COA2018-078 Staff Comments: Ms. McCullough presented the staff report. She also presented a map showing the location of the property photographs of the property.
STAFF FINDINGS Commission staff finds that the proposed work is not incongruous with the character of the Local Historic Lmark the because: 1) The proposed project requests the approval for the after-the-fact installation of a pea gravel, garden path, surrounded by larger stones in the rear yard. The new site feature is in a location configuration that is compatible with the visual, spatial, associative characteristics of the lmark District setting. The new path does not substantially alter or diminish the visual, spatial, or associative characteristics of the Lmark, Site, District. (Setting, Lmark Guidelines 3 4 Walkways Steps, Old Salem Guideline 1 Significant Lscape Features, Old Salem Guidelines 1 2) STAFF RECOMMENDATION Based on the preceding findings, staff recommends that the Commission approve COA2018-078 at the Christoph Vogler House, Local Historic Lmark #8, located at 710 South Main Street, within the Old Salem Historic District (PIN#: 6835-22-9690.00), with the following conditions: 1) The applicant shall mix with the white pea gravel, pea gravel of a darker tan color. The mix should be an approximate 50/50 mix. Staff shall approve the darker tan color pea gravel prior to application; 2) The applicant shall receive, prior to commencement of the work, all other required permits or 3) Commission staff shall review approve any revisions or deviations to any portion of the assubmitted 4) The applicant shall submit the Certificate of Appropriateness Request for Certification of Completed Public Comment Speaking in Favor of the Application: Keith Wheeler, 710 S Main St, Applicant, was sworn for testimony spoke in support of the application. Frank Vagnone, 438 S Main St, President & CEO Old Salem Museums & Gardens, was sworn for testimony spoke in support of the application. Speaking in Opposition to the Application: Margaret Hermann, 122 Piedmont Ave, previous owner of property, was sworn for testimony spoke in opposition of the application. Bruce Hermann, 122 Piedmont Ave, previous owner of property, was sworn for testimony spoke in opposition of the application. Commission Discussion The Commission discussed the application. Finding of Fact Ms. Berry moved that based upon the evidence presented in the application during the hearing, finds that the proposed project is not incongruous with the character of the Local Historic Lmark the Old Salem Historic District because: 1) The proposed project requests the approval for the after-the-fact installation of a pea gravel, garden path, surrounded by larger stones in the rear yard. The new site feature is in a location configuration that is compatible with the visual, spatial, associative characteristics of the Lmark District setting. The new path does not substantially alter or diminish the visual, spatial, or associative characteristics of the Lmark District. The path is compatible in location, pattern, spacing, configuration, dimension, scale, texture, material with the character of the structure the District. (Setting, Lmark Guidelines 3 4 Walkways Steps, Old Salem Guidelines 1 3 Significant Lscape Features, Old Salem Guidelines 1 2)
Second: Mr. Gadberry Vote: For: Donna J. Abernethy, Mary Berry, Chad Gadberry, David Hauser, Janet Shill Against: Jeff Allen, Sunny Townes Stewart Abstained: Tina Thacker Mr. Hauser moved that based on the preceding findings, the Forsyth County Historic Resources Commission hereby approves COA2018-078 at the Christoph Vogler House, Local Historic Lmark #8, located at 710 South Main Street, within the (PIN#: 6835-22-9690.00), with the following conditions: 1) The applicant shall mix with the white pea gravel, pea gravel of a darker tan color. The mix should be an approximate 50/50 mix. Staff shall approve the darker tan color pea gravel prior to application; 2) The applicant shall receive, prior to commencement of the work, all other required permits or 3) Commission staff shall review approve any revisions or deviations to any portion of the assubmitted 4) The applicant shall submit the Certificate of Appropriateness Request for Certification of Completed Second: Ms. Donna Abernethy Vote: For: Donna J. Abernethy, Mary Berry, Chad Gadberry, David Hauser, Janet Shill Against: Jeff Allen, Sunny Townes Stewart Abstained: Ms. Thacker III. IV. OTHER APPLICATIONS AND NOMINATIONS MINOR WORK REPORT (Enclosed in Commission Members Packet) V. COMMITTEE REPORTS Education Committee 1. No New Business Historic Marker Committee 1. Application due October 31, 2018 VI. STAFF REPORT West End Historic Overlay Design Guideline Update 1. Update on Public Input Sessions 2. Public Input Opportunities Online Civic Engagement http://westend.civicomment.org Retreat Place/Date/Topics Spring Middleton House Boundary Decrease was approved Environmental Review Annual Summary
Polo Fields at Reynolda Marker Unveiling scheduled for, Tuesday, October 16, 2018 at 10:00am Programmatic Agreement for the City County with the NC SHPO for the Community Development Block Grant HOME Programs for FY2018-2023 VII. FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER NEXT MEETING: October 3, 2018 This agenda is available in alternative media forms for people with disabilities. Individuals with disabilities who require assistance or special arrangements to participate in programs activities of the Historic Resources Commission are encouraged to contact the Planning Department at least 72 hours in advance so that proper accommodations can be arranged. For information, call 336-727-8000 (727-8319 TTY).