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1 Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) Application Butte-Silver Bow Historic Preservation Commission Property Address: __846 W. Copper Name of Applicant: __National Affordable Housing Network Name of Owner of Record: Applicant Mailing Address: Box 632 Butte, MT 59703 Applicant Daytime Phone: __740 359-9206 Applicant Email Address (optional) Property Legal Description: Lot(s):_15-16_______ Other:_Lawlor & Kemper Add. Property Historic Designation: National Register listed Yes __X__No Local Register listed Yes National or Local Register Eligible Yes __na____No Design Review COA Application Requirements Introduction The Design Review Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) Program was developed to ensure that exterior work performed on a historic property or new construction within a historic district, involving public incentives and outside of ordinary maintenance and repairs, was completed in a historically compatible manner. The Owner of Record is required to request and receive an HPC-approved Design Review Certificate of Appropriateness prior to commencing construction activities. Exterior work includes permanent changes to the exterior of buildings or structures, including installation or modification of signage. Ordinary maintenance and repairs is exempt from COA review and includes, cleaning, painting, re-roofing, and minor repairs of damaged elements of a building or structure. Replacing a broken windowpane, or broken step, are examples of routine maintenance and repair activities. If in doubt, the applicant is encouraged to ask the HPO or HPC for guidance. Does the proposed work constitute ordinary maintenance or repair Yes No (to be completed by the HPO following a meeting with the Owner of Record and inspection of the property.) If Yes, work is authorized as ordinary maintenance and repair by the HPO: General design review criteria used to evaluate the “appropriateness” or compatibility of a proposed project include: Overall impact of the proposed change to the historic property, setting, and neighborhood Degree of retention of original historical materials Historical accuracy of replacement materials Historical compatibility of proposed design and materials for new architectural elements, additions, buildings, or signs. Supplementary materials constituting a complete application include: ---PAGE BREAK--- 2 A. SCOPE OF WORK - Generally describe any proposed changes to the site (infill – footprint size, massing, materials, architectural details, etc.) or changes to the exterior of an existing building or structure including: replacement materials; alterations to window, door, trim, siding, roofing, or foundation details; additions to building or structure; or the removal, alteration, or installation of signage): Utilizing federal financial assistance, the applicant is proposing to build a new single- family residential home at the site of an existing residential building proposed for demolition. The proposed single-family infill design is based on the bungalow style design previously reviewed and approved by the HPC for similar sites throughout the historic district. (refer to applicant’s comment below and attached drawings and photos). B. CURRENT CONDITION (Specifically describe the current site including nearby buildings and condition, size, composition, and design of any elements or additions of the building or structure proposed for removal or replacement: The existing house at this site is proposed for demolition. Refer to separate 846 W. Copper demolition COA. The parcel size is 6,000 sq. ft. (.138 acres). According to Sanborn maps (below, 1900 & 1916) of the property it appears only one house was ever constructed on this two lot site. The existing building only occupies lot 16, while lot 15 the corner lot has remained vacant other than landscaping and a small garage near the alley. The new building will be constructed with a front setback to match neighboring properties and a side and rear setback to comply with zoning regulations. Figure 1 - 1900 Sanborn ---PAGE BREAK--- 3 Figure 2 - 1916 Sanborn C. BUILDING MATERIALS (Specifically describe the size, composition and design of any elements or additions proposed for installation or construction. The use of samples is encouraged. The proposed new construction will consist of concrete basement foundation and wood framed exterior walls, floors and gable roof. The design is modelled after an existing historic building on Silver Street and a NAHN infill designed used on a site one block to the west. (see attached photos and drawings). The proposed design makes good use of historic cladding, trim and glazing details. The gabled roof design and wide front porch are in-keeping with the overall historic character of the area. Proposed setbacks are appropriate to the zoning and existing precedents in the area. General design concept: The design is inspired by existing gabled roof homes in the area with trim details reflecting the Craftsman style. a. Exterior cladding: 4 inch reveal cement fiber board siding and composite wood trim details. b. Window and Door materials/design: Fiberglass double hung windows and raised panel doors. c. Roof design and materials: Gable roof with asphalt shingles, knee braces, and front gable window detail. d. Porch: Full width front porch with columns and sided kneewall e. Parking: rear of lot and spaces along adjacent streets. ---PAGE BREAK--- 4 D. PHOTOGRAPHS OF THE BUILDING, STRUCTURE, AND SITE (photos should clearly show all sides (elevations) of the building or structure (existing) and adjacent properties and setting): Notes: __See attached photos of site and drawings of proposed new building. E. DETAILED SCALED DRAWINGS (drawings should clearly illustrate sides (elevations) of the building or structure, (existing and proposed) and the existing and new footprint (site plan) of the building or structure relative to property lines, existing buildings or structures, and major landscape features. Professionally prepared drawings and plans are strongly encouraged for major projects): Notes: ___See attached drawings. F. HPO Recommendation: Subject to the following design considerations, the HPO recommends approval of the design review COA and scope of work for this infill development. As proposed the building design will be compatible with the historic district. 1. A larger setback (8-10 feet) along the east side will provide more separation from the adjacent building for maintenance purposes of both buildings. Maintain existing front setback. 2. As a highly visible corner site, where feasible, retain existing landscaping (trees) along west side of property. 3. Construct basement with the minimum exposed concrete allowed by zoning code (egress windows). Prepared by: Date: ---PAGE BREAK--- 5 CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS Butte-Silver Bow Historic Preservation Commission Type of Work: Design Review (COA) – exterior changes to a Local Register Property Demolition Review (COA) – demolition of a Historic Property Signature of Applicant: Date: Signature of Owner of Record: Date: (IF NOT APPLICANT) Date COA application received by HPO: Initials: Date of HPO site inspection, if applicable: Initials: Date COA application assessed complete by HPO: Initials: Date COA application reviewed by HPC: Initials: Date of HPC recommendation on COA application: Initials: HPC Recommendation: Approved Approved, with conditions Denied Tabled, delayed for calendar days or until: Conditions or terms of delay (if any) Date HPC recommendation letter sent to applicant: Initials: (within 7 calendar days of HPC decision) Date of appeal to Council of Commissioners, Initials: (within 30 calendar days of HPC recommendation letter, if applicable) Effective date of COA approval: Initials: Date COA expires (12 months): Initials: Date of 1st renewal of COA by HPO: Initials: Date renewal expires (12 months); Initials: Date of substantial completion inspection by HPO: Initials: Findings from substantial completion inspection: (completed by HPO) ---PAGE BREAK--- 6 Figures 1-2 Proposed site ---PAGE BREAK--- 7 Figures 3-4 – Proposed infill design model ---PAGE BREAK--- 8 Figure 5 - front elevation (concept) Figure 6 - west elevation ---PAGE BREAK--- 9 Figure 7 –rear elevation Figure 8 - streetscape view