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1. Roll Call: Craig Britton (Chair), Walter Galitzki (Vice Chair), Kathleen Croston,
Monica Mader, Kathleen Knoblock, Richard Berg, and Michael D'Alessandro;
Monica MickHager (Council Liaison)
2. Correspondence/Attachments: The Alliance Review, NAPC quarterly publication
This Place, WA Trust quarterly publication
4. Public Comment (3 -minute limit per person)
5. Old Business:
A. HPC 2024 Workplan Discussion
Review of Comp Plan areas involving historic preservation
HPC Questions and Discussion
B. Draft Guidelines for Windows, Exterior Lighting, Solar Panels and Hardscape
Installations
Review ad hoc committee discussion(s), time permitting
6. New Business: None
7. Announcements/Other Business: None
8. Adjournment: Next Regular scheduled meeting: March 5, 2024.
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PAULA MOHR
Bentonsport Preservation, LLC
Iowa i Chair
ABIGAIL CHRISTMAN
City and County of Denver
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Raleigh Historic Development Commission
North Carolina I Secretary
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Ohio History Connection
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Progressive Majorities
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Goucher College Historic
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Community Collaboration LLC
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Miami -Dade County
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City of San Antonio
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City of Oklahoma City
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City of Plano
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Ethos Preservation
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Housing for New Hope
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The Landmark Society of Western New York
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Michigan State Historic Preservation Office
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San Francisco Planning Department
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Thomason and Associates
Tennessee
In this Issue
Universal accessibility in historic buildings has been challenging in many ways. Immediately after the passage of
the Americans with Disabilities Act in 1990, most of us who were stewards of historic buildings began trying to
find ways to meet the spirit of the act, if not the full extent. It took several years for local building officials to settle
on acceptable solutions for historic buildings, in many cases striving for a bare minimum that included at least
some improvement. Ramps and wheelchair lifts for historic buildings became a specialty for many contractors
or suppliers, along with automatic door openers. Today we're all working to address a broader range of
accessibility challenges, from poor lighting and signage to QR codes that allow someone in a wheelchair to
experience a historic attic space without ever physically being there.
In this issue we look at the current thinking behind accessibility that is truly universal, with research done by
Megan Diehl as part of her studies at Goucher College, and with research on disability justice by Michelle
Bacca in the Pacific Northwest. Chris Zanassi provides us with a case study and practical example on two
different accessibility options for a rural farmhouse museum. And Dr. Kyra Lucas discusses exemption options
using a couple of examples in Florida. We've also included a link to a good one-page primer from Wisconsin.
We have our regular features - Tools for the Online Preservationist, a Spotlight on a Preservation Organization
from Iowa, a Volunteer Profile from Madison, Indiana, and the second of our newest regular feature, Funding
Opportunities.
We hope this issue inspires you to consider how best to accommodate everyone in your historic building.
Whether it's a public or civic facility, or a private apartment building in a residential historic district, we're
certain there are improvements everyone can use to make visiting dor living ink the building easier and more
reliable. We also hope you enjoy this issue, and as always, welcome your comments and suggestions.
Reard House accessible entrance, Sammamish, Washington.
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Megan Diehl is a recent graduate of Goucher College's Master of Arts in Historic Preservation program, where she explored ways of
improving accessibility in historic places. She is interested in continuing to advocate for accessibility improvements in historic
buildings, particularly in those "everyday" places within our historic landscape.
Access
1H aces
By Megan Diehl
Many historic buildings are either partially or
completely inaccessible to people with disabilities,
while others have been made inequitably acces-
sible. Those that are inequitably accessible may
meet technical accessibility standards, but the ac-
cessibility improvements put in place favor historic
integrity over equitable experiences for people with
disabilities.
However, in recent years, members of our field,
including Randall Mason, Christopher N. Mat-
thews, and the National Trust for Historic Preserva-
tion, have expressed interest in moving away from
a fabric -focused practice that can lead to problem-
atic access for people with disabilities, towards
a people -oriented preservation movement. These
people -focused models of preservation pose historic
buildings as places of experience with multifaceted
meanings, instead of primarily embodiments of our
historic past that must be preserved, frozen in time.
Within these alternative models, what people
value about places, not just their physical materials,
becomes the focus of our preservation efforts. People
develop relationships with places, relationships that
create the meanings we seek to preserve, through
the experiences that they have with and within
them. If we want to begin preserving diverse place
meanings, we should ensure that as many people as
possible, including people with disabilities, can en-
gage with historic places in order to develop these
relationships with them.
Developunq a S11andard of u:: g6table Access
From a legal perspective, preservationists should
continue to meet local, state, and federal accessibil-
ity requirements. But, within the model of people -
oriented preservation, we should strive to develop
equitable accessibility improvements that also create
an equivalency of experience for people with and
without disabilities, so that as many people as
possible have comparable opportunities to interact
with historic buildings. When comprehensively
equitable access is unobtainable, then we should
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The Modern Auto Court, Albuquerque, that has accessibility issues with lighting, steps, and shrubs.
strive to make accessibility improvements that result
in the highest degree of equity whenever possible. I
encourage us to move beyond thinking about how
we are legally required to make a historic property
accessible and to instead begin asking how we can
create legally compliant accessibility improvements
that also thoughtfully engage people with place.
Disabilities that impact mobility may be one of the
first kinds of disabilities that come to mind when we
consider how to improve access. But, we must rec-
ognize that there is a diverse range of disabilities,
both visible and invisible, and create access that
takes those disabilities into account if we want to
truly make our accessibility improvements as equi-
table as possible. This may be as simple as ensuring
that lights are brightened to improve the experiences
that people with low vision have or ensuring that
clear signage has been posted so deaf people can
easily and independently navigate the space. In
other cases, the accessibility improvements may be
more complex, but no less valuable.
This standard of equitable access may not be practi-
cal for historic house museums and other similar
properties, but it is an approach I encourage us
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Albuquerque's Ernie Pyle House, a historic home here that's been converted into a library, with a main entrance only accessible
via steps.
to begin taking toward "day-to-day" commercial
places like restaurants, bookshops, and theaters. I
am particularly interested in these kinds of places
because creating change within commonplace
aspects of our everyday landscape can have a
powerful, noticeable impact on the experiences
people with disabilities have with historic proper-
ties and the relationships they build with them.
Though this particular article focuses on how we
can reconsider- accessibility improvements within
these public spaces, the approach I encourage can
also be applied to privately owned properties like
apartments and office buildings. This is especially
true for the shared areas within these places (where
we preservationists may have a bit more influence),
such as the entrances, hallways, sidewalks, public
bathrooms, etc.
Ways Foi-waird" Embracing Aspeds of Un'ivensaU
Design 1"heony
People -focused preservation emphasizes preserv-
ing the meanings of place, which in turn permits a
more malleable conception of historic fabric. Within
these models, we can design accessibility improve-
ments that facilitate equitable experiences (and,
consequently, equitable opportunities for developing
relationships with place) without the need to first
prioritize the protection of historic materials. But,
how do we actually begin working towards this
new standard? I believe that the essence of Ronald
Mace's Universal Design theory offers an alternative
to our historically "fabric first" approach that we can
draw from to help enact this transition in practice.
Mace's design theory encourages practitioners to
design for (and with) different kinds of people to cre-
ate spaces that work for people who have diverse
needs. Within the Universal Design model, acces-
sibility improvements should be created according
to how people, particularly people with disabilities,
interact with and use spaces, not solely according to
legal standards. Accessibility improvements should
be designed with the goal of achieving the best use
for as many people as possible in ways that do not
"other" people with disabilities. This way of think-
ing can bring engagement between people and
place to the forefront of how we design accessibility
improvements.
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Universal Design theory is appealing exactly be-
cause it does not instruct preservationists how to
improve access; rather, it encourages us to begin
asking different kinds of questions that will (hopefully)
lead to creative, equitable access to historic places
whenever possible. One of the difficulties of embrac-
ing this theory involves recognizing that what works
for one historic building will not always work for an-
other; however, we may be able to apply aspects of
successful accessibility improvements to comparable
properties and develop a catalog of references as
we gain experience with this reworked approach.
Concludung 1"hougHs
Ultimately, I hope for a shift in our field's day-to-day
response when we encounter historic places that
are not fully, equitably accessible to the people who
want to experience them. I encourage preservation-
ists to ask why historic buildings continue to exclude
people with disabilities when we support reorienting
our practice around preserving what these places
mean to people. I do not propose that we adopt a
policy of demolishing historic fabric without thought
to create access, because the fabric contributes
to the experience of place. Instead, the change I
seek to create by encouraging our field to reference
Universal Design theory when reworking our ap-
proach to accessibility improvements is in our order
of operations: I hope that people -oriented, equitable
access, instead of the preservation of historic fabric,
will become the bellwether for where and how
accessibility improvements are implemented. From
a practical perspective, I recognize that there will
be many circumstances where change will need to
occur in phases due to financial and/or logistical
constraints. Nonetheless, I argue that reworking how
we consider and design accessibility improvements
is an important step we should take as we begin to
shift towards a people -oriented approach to historic
preservation. IIIIIIIIIIIIII
* Can everyone access this building in the same
place and in the same way? Are people with
disabilities separated from others when entering
and/or navigating the space? For example, is the
accessible entrance along an alley or through a
side door that leads to a utility room? Is there also
a "main" inaccessible entrance that leads to an
ornate entryway?
Can everyone access all parts of this building?
For example, is there a basement bar only acces-
sible via staircase or are certain doorways within
a restaurant so narrow that they restrict access?
Is it difficult for people with disabilities to enter
the building and/or find the entrance to the
building? For example, is there an accessible
alleyway entrance that's poorly lit without
directional signage, or is there a single entrance
that most people should be able to use, but that
has a doorknob that's difficult to open?
What kinds of experiences do people with
disabilities have when entering the building?
Are those experiences similar to those people
without disabilities have? If not, is the discrepancy
due to an accessibility improvement that should
be redesigned?
* Should any design elements be added to
existing accessibility improvements so that users
have comparable experiences of place? For
example, is an accessible elevator predominantly
bare -bones and utilitarian, while the main
staircase is full of historic fabric?
- Is there a person/organization we can
collaborate with to improve the accessibility
and the experiences that people with disabilities
have in this building?
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Cross, Jennifer Eileen. "Processes of Place
Attachment: An Interactional Framework." Symbolic
Interaction 38, no. 4 (November 2015): 493-
520. https://doi.org/10.1002/symb.198.
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and the Politics of Disability. Minneapolis, MN:
University of Minnesota Press, 2017.
Monza, Lynne C. "For Better or Worse: Exploring
Multiple Dimensions of Place Meaning." Journal
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2005): 67-86. https://doi.org/l0.1016/j.
lenvp.2005.01.002.
Mason, Randall. "Fixing Historic Preservation: A
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no. 1 (2004): 64-71.
Mason, Randall. "Theoretical and Practical
Arguments for Values -Centered Preservation."
CRM: The Journal of Heritage Stewardship 3 (Sum-
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Summer2006/view2.html.
Matthews, Christopher N. "A People's Preservation:
Urban Erasures in Essex County, NJ." Journal for the
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2nd Edition., 1 .3-1 .1 1 . McGraw Hill, 201 1 .
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Chris Zanassi is a key member of King County, Washington's Historic Preservation Program team. She provides administrative, financial,
and graphic assistance to the team and to cultural resource professionals throughout the county as well as in the 23 cities that are
part of King County's regional preservation program. Her spare time is spent volunteering with a local boxer rescue organization.
Considering Accessibility
Options in a Rural Farmhousl
By Chris Zanassi
Dougherty Farmhouse, Duvall, Washington.
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Dougherty Farmhouse, circa 1890.
One of the critical pieces of determining the best
solution for accessibility has always been the oper-
ability of various options and the associated cost. In
this case study, we look at two of the more popular
methods for providing physical access to many
historic properties — switchback ramp and wheel-
chair lift. In this case the property is a rural farm-
house museum, where many educational events
are held, but has a first floor elevated above the
surrounding landscape. Over time, the approach
to accessibility at this location has changed. We'll
explore why.
Dougherty Farmstead
The Dougherty Farmstead began in the late 1 880s
on the banks of the Snoqualmie River in northern
King County, Washington. Located in a community
called Cherry Valley, the area eventually became
a part of the city of Duvall. The house was built in
1 888 and moved up the hill from the river in 1910,
along with some of the farming activities as the
Great Northern Railroad was building a new rail
line along the river's banks. The farm was acquired
by John and Kate Dougherty in 1898 and the family
remained there for the next 85 years.
John Dougherty died in 1903, just five years after
they moved onto the property, and Kate was left to
raise eight children on the farm. Besides selling
fruit from the 800 apple and prune trees planted
by a previous owner, they milked cows and sold
cream, and Kate boarded eight loggers in the bunk
house. Kate served as postmistress for nine years
both before and after the house was moved, and
they held the first Catholic masses in the area.
Leo Dougherty, the last of the family to live in the
house, was remembered as an excellent drain-
age expert in hand -dug, underground, cedar -lined
ditches. Following Leo's death in 1983, the
Catholic Archdiocese owned the property, but it
was eventually transferred to the city of Duvall, with
a lease to the Duvall Historical Society in order to
stabilize the house. The society put on a new roof,
repaired the porch and chimneys, and did other
work in the house and yard. Since that time the city
and the society hove done a variety of other proj-
ects on the property. While a number of agricultural
outbuildings have been lost over the years, the farm-
house, bunk house, milk house, pastures, and family
cemetery remain.
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Overview of Dougherty Farmstead showing the bunk house,
garage and farmhouse, as well as the path to a community
garden and dog park.
The long-term goal of the city and historical society
have been to use the farmstead to interpret historic
agricultural practices, provide occasional events
related to agriculture, and to provide recreational
space for the growing bedroom community of
Duvall. There is a community garden, a dog park,
and walking trails on a portion of the site's 21 acres
But mostly the property has been used for heritage
events sponsored by the historical society and the
city. These include tours, educational programs in
Heritage Farm Tour sawing competition at Dougherty
Farmstead.
the house and on the grounds, and seasonal events
such as harvest farm activities. The farmhouse sits on
a slight rise, with the front porch elevated 2-3 feet
above the front yard, and the back porch elevated
6-8 feet above grade. However, the rear of the
house is an area most used by visitors, as it has
direct access to the adjacent parking lot, the bunk
house, the community garden, and dog park. The
front of the house has retained its original configura-
tion and relationship with the yard.
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In the early 2000s, the city of Duvall, in conjunction
with the Duvall Historical Society, determined that
the best way of providing access into the house for
those who were physically challenged was to install
a small wheelchair lift in the rear porch. The deci-
sion was based on a variety of factors, including
the large size of the porch, the ability to keep the
lift under cover of the porch roof (plus it was on the
non -weather side of the house, and to minimize the
impact to the overall site which would have been
significantly greater if a ramp were used to provide
access. A small portion of the porch was cut out to
provide space for the lift and new sidewalks were
installed between the rear porch and the bunkhouse
to provide access to the lift from the parking area.
All of these were approved by the local landmarks
commission.
For the next several years, everything seemed to
work well. The lift was used on special occasions
and provided access to the interior of the house for
those with walkers or wheelchairs or other devices
6 However, the lift was used infrequently, mostly when
2 there were large events at the farmstead, and would
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go weeks or months without any use whatsoever.
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And while the lift was intended for exterior use, it
was still subject to damp, cool Pacific Northwest
winters and an occasional snowfall.
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YAfter several years, the city made the decision to
remove the elevator lift and replace it with a perma
nent ramp. According to the city, the decision was
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FI: made due to infrequent use, high maintenance costs
and faulty equipment when in use. The city was
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Back porch showing wheelchair lift installed.
fined numerous times by Washington's Department
of Labor and Industries (DLI) because during regular
on-site inspections the lift would be inoperable.
Even though the city had a maintenance contract
with the lift company, the city found the lift had
become completely unreliable. City staff felt that the
exterior location created additional problems for the
lift, even though it was intended to be used outside.
At this time, the city determined it would be more
cost-effective to design and install a ramp; at the
very least it would be open and would provide
access without any mechanical issues. Designs for
the ramp were submitted to the historical society,
and landmark commission staff for input. The final
design was submitted as an Eagle Scout Project
and was reviewed and approved by the landmarks
commission.
The ramp installed is five feet in width with a wood
handrail, and is approximately 66 linear feet in
length, laid out as a switchback. It took up a small
portion of the side yard, but in an area that is not
typically used. Wire mesh panels were used as bal-
usters underneath the railing to reduce the visibility
and visual mass of the ramp, and most of the ramp
is supported by pier blocks, which could easily be
removed if the ramp is ever redesigned, or another
solution is available. The deck material is wood
plank, covered in rolled asphalt roofing. The only
maintenance expected for the ramp is regular paint-
ing of the wood members.
Which Choice is Best?
Determining the best solution for access to historic
buildings is rarely a black and white issue. While
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any improvement in access is often considered a
"win," and enough to satisfy the minimum require-
; ments, stewards of publicly accessible historic build -
0 Ings should strive to provide consistent, available
Y access for every concern. In this instance, what was
being provided was the bare minimum — physical
o access to the interior of the farmhouse. Once inside,
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access was still somewhat limited, with no accessibil-
ity to the top floor, and narrow doorways between
rooms. But for the access that was provided, the city
and local historical society felt a larger- footprint ramp
was at the very least, more reliable than a lift with
a smaller physical impact. For a rural historic prop-
erty, expecting a technician to appear every time
there was an event at the farm, and make repairs or
adjustments to a mechanical lift was unrealistic and
impractical. The ramp provided an always reliable
method for access, was placed on the least visible
side of the building and was much more cost-effec-
tive than a maintenance contract with the manufac-
turer and regular fines from DLI. 1111111111111
Closeup of lift on the least visible side of the back porch.
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Ramp installed in lieu of the lift, connecting the back porch to sidewalks that lead to the parking area.
Front view of the Dougherty Farmhouse, with ramp visible, but on the least prominent side of the house.
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Dr. Kyra Lucas is the supervisor of the Survey, Registration, and Technical Services section of the Florida Bureau of Historic Preservation
and an alumnus of the University of Florida's Historic Preservation program.
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By Dr. Kyra N. Lucas
A disability is defined by the ADA as "a physical
or mental impairment that substantially limits one or
more of the major life activities of such individual,
a record of such an impairment; or being regard-
ed as having such an impairment" (28 CFR 36 §
36.104). In other words, not all disabilities ore
physical, perceivable, or obvious. Additionally,
while all the conditions listed below are classi-
fied as disabilities for the purposes of accessible
accommodation in the built environment, many of
these conditions are not considered disabilities by
the people who live with them.
Disabilities can include, but are not limited to:
• Mobility challenges that require the use of a
wheelchair, walker, or cane
• Cerebral palsy
• Autism
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side/rear exterior entrances from exterior, depicting ADA
access to the subbasement and 1 st floor via a platform lift.
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• Blindness, low vision, and colorblindness
• Cancer
• Diabetes
• Posttraumatic stress disorder
• Human Immunodeficiency Virus
• Epilepsy
• Intellectual disabilities
• Major Depressive Disorder
• Traumatic Brain Injury
• Deafness or hearing loss
• Chrome's Disease
• Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
• Autoimmune Diseases
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Since the Americans with Disabilities Act was
passed, state and local preservationists have under-
taken increased efforts to make the country's historic
resources accessible to everyone. However, build-
ing codes have changed significantly over time and
many historic buildings, structures, and sites were not
designed with accessibility in mind. Since the ADA
was passed, historic preservation organizations,
non -profits, local and state governments, and the
federal government have worked together as a field
to establish the importance of accessibility in historic
buildings and sites. The National Park Service has
also published guidelines to explain what accessibil-
ity alterations are required in historic buildings and
landscapes and what code -compliant accessibility
alternatives property owners can implement.
No matter how many guides and codes are pub-
lished there will be some cases in which it is techni-
cally infeasible or impossible to accommodate ADA
alterations in a historic building or structure without
destroying or weakening the historic integrity of the
building. In these circumstances, property owners
may apply for an ADA exemption waiver for historic
properties. While not every state has a program
in place for ADA exemption reviews for historic
properties, most states have some kind of waiver
and a process to determine if a property is eligible
for the exemption. In Florida, this process is a joint
effort between the Florida Division of Historical
Resources (DHRj, the Florida Department of Business
and Professional Regulation (DBPR), the Accessibility
Advisory Council (AAC), and the Florida Building
Commission.
This article examines the Florida ADA exemption
waiver process from start to finish, including what
activities often trigger an ADA review, what acces-
sibility aspects the DHR and Florida Building Com -
Florida Baptist Building. View of side/rear exterior entrance from interior, depicting ADA access via a platform lift where
there was not enough room to establish a ramp.
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Florida Baptist Building. View of interior facing front entrance, which depicts a re -grade and slope of the interior floor to become
flush with the entrance elevation and meeting ADA requirements instead of seeking exemption.
mission look for, how to apply for the exemption
waiver and navigate the application process, and
the minimum accessibility requirements for historic
properties regardless of exemption status.
Regular building inspections of existing structures
do not typically involve a full review of a property's
ADA compliance. Typically, accessibility issues are
discovered and rectified at the local level between
property owners and local government officials
when a property owner submits a certificate of
appropriateness, building permit, or zoning permit.
ADA compliance reviews are typically conducted
locally by building inspectors, preservation commis-
sions, and city planners.
Reviews are triggered by one of the following three
occurrences:
• Change of Occupancy
• Substantial Alteration
• Construction of Additions
A change of occupancy occurs when a building is
being used for a new service or business. This is
common in historic residential properties that are
being used as a business as well as in historic civic
(e.g., bank) and industrial buildings that are repur-
posed as affordable housing, restaurants, shops,
offices, hotels, apartments, or mixed-use structures.
A substantial alteration is any major change to the
building that could affect the layout of the building,
how the building is used or operates, or the histcri-
cal integrity of the building. Substantial alteration
does not encompass regular maintenance activi-
ties or minor repairs and alterations. An addition
includes any expansion, extension, or general
increase in the overall square footage of a building.
If any of these activities initiate an ADA compliance
review of a historic property, the property owner
should review the ADA requirements, consider
with which regulations they are capable of easily
complying, and make a plan to either become fully
accessible or propose alternatives. In Florida, own-
ers of historic properties have the right to request an
exemption waiver for certain ADA requirements.
An ADA exemption waiver is a binding document
that exempts a property owner from adhering to
full ADA compliance based on historic designation
and significance or financial hardship. In Florida,
ADA exemption waivers are provided exclusively
by the Florida Building Commission. Although every
jurisdiction may have a slightly different process or
rules for ADA exemption waivers, in Florida, it is a
joint process between multiple state agencies. The
ADA exemption waiver process is coordinated by
DBPR. Property owners can apply for the exemption
through the DBPR online application portal. It is then
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the responsibility of the property owner to contact
their State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO) and
request a letter of recommendation for ADA exemp-
tion. This letter reviews the existing building and any
proposed alterations to the building to determine
whether the accessibility requirements would threat-
en or damage the historic fabric and integrity of the
historic property.
It is important to note that there is no blanket exemp-
tion from ADA regulations and requirements, regard-
less of the condition of the historic property. Since
these regulations are authorized by federal law, they
supersede local and state jurisdictions. However,
state, and local exemption waivers do allow his-
toric properties to comply with a lesser standard of
accessibility if the alterations for accessibility would
be technically infeasible or if they would threaten
Union Bank of Florida, Tallahassee, Florida. The oldest
extant bank in Florida. View of front entrance from interior.
Image depicts original wood double doors, which are too
heavy for ADA restrictions and do not meet ADA width codes
or threshold codes.
or damage the historic fabric and integrity of the
historic property.
Since there is no blanket waiver for ADA exemption,
applicants must indicate for which of the following
exemptions they are applying:
• Florida specific hotel/motel room exemptions
• Minimum height in parking garages
• Accessible parking
• Door opening pressure
• Vertical accessibility
• Restroom facilities
• Private area exemptions
• Other
If no specific exemption is chosen in the applica-
tion, it cannot be reviewed. Although applicants
can apply for more than one exemption in a single
Union Bank of Florida. View of side entrance via exterior
handicap ramp, from interior. The image depicts new door
that visually resembles original double doors (including
restored original hardware) but is a single door meeting
width and threshold requirements and has an automatic door
opener to meet door opening regulations.
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application, each exemption chosen needs to be
justified and supported with documentation. Once
all proper documentation is received, the SHPO is
granted a 30 -day review window. The final SHPO
recommendation letter is then submitted as part of
the ADA exemption waiver application by the owner
The letter cannot be formally submitted from agency
to agency.
Once the application is complete, it is presented to
the AAC at their bi-monthly public meeting. Property
owners are encouraged to attend these meetings to
support and defend their applications. The AAC will
consider the SHPO's letter of recommendation and
materials submitted by the applicant and local gov-
ernment. Then the AAC compiles all the information
and makes a formal recommendation to the Florida
Building Commission. The Florida Building Commis-
sion will then hear the AAC proposal and recommen-
dation at its next public meeting and make a final
decision to either approve or deny the application.
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When requesting a letter of recommendation for an
ADA exemption from your SHPO, it is important to
provide as much information to the reviewer as pos-
sible. At a minimum, the following documentation is
required for an ADA review:
• Property address
• Date built
• Historical designation status
• Historical use of the building
• Current/proposed use
• High-quality photographs of the building
• Architectural plans and/or drawings
Additional information that may improve the review
process includes historic photographs, historic blue-
prints, and comments or permitting documents from
the property's local building department and preser-
vation commission.
From this information, the reviewer extrapolates the
history and significance of the property and identi-
fies character -defining features of the building and
landscape. The state reviewer will then review the
construction plans or the existing building plan to
determine if the proposed alterations or upgrades
to the building are compatible with the Secretary
of Interior Standards for Rehabilitation and are in
compliance with the ADA. Often, a property owner
will make efforts to meet the minimum accessibility
requirements for historic properties but may request
exemptions from full accessibility.
Minimum ADA requirements for historic properties
include one accessible route and entry into the build-
ing and service locations, at least one ADA restroom
per biological sex or one ADA unisex bathroom,
accessible drinking fountains (if fountains are pro-
vided), and accessible parking (if parking is provid-
edj. For a property to be considered in compliance
with the ADA regulations by meeting these minimum
standards, property owners must be granted an
exemption by the Florida AAC, otherwise a property
must be in full compliance with ADA regulations and
building codes.
In addition to the minimum accessibility require-
ments, the SHPO will also examine the plans to
determine if all public areas and program areas
are accessible. While exemptions can be granted
so that not all public spaces and program areas
have to be accessible, it is always a requirement to
make public programming and services alternatively
available to people with disabilities. For example,
a historic house museum may not have the square
footage to install an elevator to the second floor
and attic, however, they could provide a virtual
walkthrough and tour of those spaces in the public
spaces on the first floor. Likewise, a commercial
building could use the upper floors as office spaces
or storage spaces and not be accessible, as long
as alterative services are available in an accessible
space.
The reviewer also examines all public doors to
ensure that they meet the entry width and door- pres-
sure requirements as well as threshold requirements.
The state historic preservation office's ADA reviewer
should also consider whether there is any avail-
able location for a limited use limited application
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(LULA) elevator or a platform lift as an alternative to
full elevator installation. When choosing an exterior
platform lift, consider that platform lifts have a short
life span in coastal areas and snowy areas as the
salt in the air and on the ground accelerates deterio-
ration of the lift. To a lesser extent, the reviewer may
consider if the signage and control switches through-
out the property are accessible. The ADA review
may make alternative suggestions as well, such as
recommending a ramp with a slightly increased pitch
where limited space is available for a full-length
ramp at the ADA approved slope ratio of 1 :12.
Applying for an ADA exemption waiver is a collab-
orative process between the property owner and the
reviewer. As such, applicants must submit complete
review applications and communicate effectively
with the reviewer. While there are numerous ADA
exemptions available for historic properties, the goal
of these exemption reviews is not necessarily to get
full exemption status, but to work with preservation
professionals to find alternative solutions that provide
as much public access to historic properties and the
goods and services located inside them as possible
while still retaining the historic character, integrity,
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2020 Florida Building Code, Accessibility, 7th Edition
https-.//codes.iccsofe.Org/content/FLAC2020P 1
Americans with Disabilities Act (1990) Title II docu-
ments, design guidelines, and technical assistance
documents
https://www.ada.gov/ada—title—Il.htm
Americans with Disabilities Act (1990) Title III docu-
ments, design guidelines, and technical assistance
documents
https://www.ada.gov/ada—title—Ill.ht
NPS Preservation Brief 32
https://www.nps.gov/orgs/I 739/upload/preser-
vation-brief-32-accessibility.pdf
NPS Preservation Brief 53
https://www.nps.gov/orgs/ 1739/upload/its-
53-additions-for-accessibility.pdf
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Michelle Bacca is a graduate student pursuing a Master of Urban Planning with certificates in Historic Preservation and Disability
Studies at the University of Washington. Her work seeks to establish disability justice in preservation and explores accessibility,
belonging, and the feasibility of public systems of cultural care.
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By Michelle Bacca
Historical accounts demonstrate the persistence of
disability discrimination and ongoing struggle for
disability justice. Stigmatization can be located in
philosophical texts that date back to antiquity and
were codified in sixteenth -century England's poor
laws. During the colonialgra, unjust characterization
of disabled bodyminds wcils built into the framework
of the nation, where the English conception of alms-
houses was continued. The Immigration Act of 1882
explicitly excluded anyone deemed disabled and
tangled notions of ethnicity with disability through
accounts of "defective races." As urban areas in-
dustrialized, ugly laws emerged as part of a unified
project that aestheticized disability and criminalized
begging. The medical model shifted confinement
practices from almshouses to institutions, where mis-
guided reforms attempted to improve society through
confinement and abuse.
During the civil rights era, the formation of a collec-
tive identity led to a raised awareness of disability
rights at the national level, pushing back against
conventional notions that disabilities could be cured;
instead, a common understanding emerged in
which exclusionary social and built environments
were the true disabling barriers. The 1973 504
sit-ins, organized occupations of Health, Educa-
tion, and Welfare offices across the U.S., laid the
groundwork for ADA that followed in 1990. De-
spite this victory, ADA saw a slow implementation,
often referred to as the "wait and see" approach.
Contemporary scholars have begun the work of
connecting disability frameworks and public histo-
ries and in doing so, challenge the perception that
accessibility is contradictory to preservation. Despite
over three decades with ADA as law, needed mate -
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Context map of local case study sites.
rial changes in our built and social environments are
still going unrecognized and being underfunded. To
achieve safety and true inclusion in the built environ-
ment as pandemics, natural disasters, and social
unrest ensue, we must shift focus to reimagining heri-
tage spaces to be welcoming and inclusive for all
users at all stages of life. More sweeping solutions
should look beyond the still necessary specifics of
ramps and grab bars to create environments where
people experience belonging and opportunity, how-
ever they devise it.
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4Culture, King County, Washington's cultural de-
velopment authority, has supported data -focused
research evaluating historic properties across King
County through internships that inform the work of the
Beyond Integrity group. Beyond Integrity is a coali-
tion of cultural resource professionals in King County
looking at ways to recognize culture and historic
resources beyond the common practice. Finding
that associations with underrepresented communities
were often inadequate or missing from landmark
documentation and that integrity and alterations were
the main factors preventing the designation of places
with recognized social or cultural significance,
s
these interns advanced knowledge on King County
14 preservation practice. In their effort to diversify the
historic record and make the preservation process
more equitable, this work has still not fully addressed
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a
bodymind diversity. I sought to update the Seattle
and King County landmark inventories with the
following data:
• Current use is important for understanding wheth-
er a site is subject to ADA. Landmark designation
often shifts the use toward a public good.
• Ownership is important for understanding ADA
subjectivity as well as holding public jurisdictions
accountable for upholding their laws.
• A Disability History in Designation often shows
reverence for the place's disability history, though
no mention does not indicate that a disability history
does not exist.
* Landmark properties that are ADA -exempt include
private homes and other non-public sites. ADA also
has exemptions and allowances for religious entities
and private membership clubs.
• ADA Compliance is measured based on specific
standards around entry and approach, restroom
facilities, and provision of goods and services.
Access Categories were established as follows:
• Minimum compliance: Property meets ADA
standards but does not go significantly above and
beyond.
* Moderate access: Property goes above and be-
yond ADA to create safe and welcoming access but
may require some improvements to be considered
universally accessible.
e Universal access: Highly subjective and difficult
to define; for this project, properties are universally
accessible if they follow all principles of Universal
Design based on my assessment.
I started the project assuming ADA compliance for
local landmarks had already been tracked at the
government or individual landmark administrative
levels. Once I understood that wasn't the case and
that I would need to visit most of the sites to audit
for compliance, which was not feasible within my
timeframe, I adjusted my scope to instead focus on
specific case studies that represent each access
category.
I turned to scholarly works focused on disability
Shoreline Naval Hospital Chapel.
theory and historic/cultural preservation, local civil
rights panel discussions, archival sources as well as
references made available by local, national, and in-
ternational bodies working in both preservation and
accessible design. I also conducted interviews with
local practitioners and toured each case study site.
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Shoreline Naval Hospital: Minimum Compliance
The Shoreline Naval Hospital was established dur-
ing WWII. The vision of Captain Joel T. Boone, the
chapel was built in under six months in 1944. The
Tudor Revival building was sited in a tranquil, for-
ested section of the property as the first non -denom-
inational chapel ever built for a Navy installation.
When the Navy closed the hospital in 1947, the
site was repurposed as an extension of the Firlands
Sanitorium for tuberculosis patients. Washington
Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS)
now manages the site as the Fircrest Residential
Habilitation Center supporting about 200 people
with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
In 2016, the chapel underwent accessibility renova-
tions. A ramp with a railing that ties in with the exist-
ing woodwork was added and leads to an acces-
sible restroom that was previously used as a prayer
chapel. While the restroom is spacious enough for
an aide or attendant, it lacks privacy as it is only
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Dearborn House wheelchair lift.
separated from the rest of the chapel by curtains.
The non -denominational nature of the church hints
at a more universal experience and initiates inclu-
sion. However, the chapel did feel distinctly Chris-
tian in terms of design, meaning someone of a
non-Christian faith may not necessarily feel welcome
or comfortable there.
Dearborn House: Minimum Compliance
Dearborn House was designed as a single-family
residence for Seattle real estate developer Henry
Dearborn by architect Henry Dozier in 1904. A
disability association can be found in the house's use
as a medical office, first as an eye clinic in 1953
and later as a plastic surgery office in 1985. Non-
profit preservation organization, Historic Seattle ac-
quired the property in 1997 and currently leases the
carriage house to First Hill Psychological Services.
In 2003 a wheelchair lift improved accessibility,
providing access to the basement and main floor of
the house from the parking lot, but does not extend
to the second or top floors. The property meets
minimum compliance as a private office space, but
when events there involve informal tours, those un-
able to use the stairs cannot see some of the major
features of the house. The renovation happened
around the same time universal design principles
were first published, so it makes sense that it was
improved to the then -prominent accessibility stan-
dards.
Washington Hall: Moderate Access
Built as a community center by the Danish Brother-
hood of America in 1908, the eclectic Mission
Revival and commercial style structure was designed
by prolific Seattle area architect Victor W Voorhees.
The Danish Brotherhood rented the space to groups
of diverse backgrounds, leading to its prominence
as an important dance hall and performance space
for Seattle's communities of color. Icons including
Duke Ellington, who lived with synesthesia, as well
as Billie Holiday and local legend,Jimi Hendrix,
who both lived with trauma and addiction, have
inhabited the hall. While a less direct association
to disability, the people that commanded its stage
anointed and vibrantly enriched the place. Despite
nearly a century of consistent use, the Hall fell into a
state of disrepair and was in danger of demolition
for condo development after then owners, Sons of
Haiti, paid off their mortgage in 1999.
Historic Seattle acquired the property in 2009 and
launched a restoration project that created homes for
three anchor organizations: 206 Zulu, Cypher Cafe,
and Voices Rising. Their renovation campaign kept
Squire Park P -Patch, the Central Area's oldest p -patch,
incorporates signage that celebrates the history of
Washington Hall.
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safety and accessibility at the forefront while honor-
ing the historic integrity of the site. In addition to roof
replacement and seismic retrofit, the historic win-
dows and main facade were restored. Contrasting
other historic venues in the area, access for perform-
ers is considered in addition to access for the audi-
ence. Furthermore, the people stewarding the space
during my visit were friendly and accommodating,
enhancing my experience of the place. A universally
accessible design might include more prominent ex-
terior wayfinding, nonobstructive upper-level window
barriers as well as onsite AED automated external
defibrillator) to improve safety. A crosswalk from
the Hall to the Squire Park P -Patch across the street
would foster an accessible and natural connection
between the two sites.
Byrd Barr Place: Universal Access
A functioning firehouse for several decades, Fire
Station #23 was extensively remodeled to house
the Central Area Motivation Program (CAMP) in
1970. Part of the first generation of grassroots
organizations funded by the Economic Opportunity
Act, CAMP was founded in 1964 with the mission
to help underserved communities. The organization
still provides safety -net services for refugees, immi-
grants, and the disabled community. As advocates
for equity, the organization's firehouse headquarters
has become an anchor for the African-American
community and a symbol of their place in the city
despite the pressures of gentrification. In 2018, the
name change to Byrd Barr Place honored Roberta
Byrd Barr, a local civil rights leader, educator, and
journalist who headed the Seattle school boycott
Freedom School.
In 2020, the Seattle City Council formally trans-
ferred property ownership to Byrd Barr Place. A
renovation project with a focus on inclusive and
accessible design reflects on the neighborhood's
history and includes original wood window rehabili-
tation, seismic improvements, systems upgrades, and
fire suppression, as well as enhanced accessibility
through reconfiguration, expansion of community
spaces, and the installation of an elevator. Before a
community member enters the food pantry, designed
to look and function as a community marketplace,
they are met by a clean sink station, which became a
more common and crucial accessibility feature during
the COVID pandemic. Acoustical panels in the ceiling
reduce noise levels and eliminate echoes, allowing
clients privacy when working with service providers
and creating a more pleasant environment for those
with sound sensitivities. My tour of Byrd Barr Place
resulted from a random drop-in, and on top of all the
impressive accessible and restorative design features,
everyone I interacted with there was very accommo-
dating and friendly, which is one of the most important
aspects contributing to the accessibility of any place.
a";C. V'Ve.tl°WS
The ADA exemptions for historic properties are vague
and subjective, prioritizing the biases of bureaucratic
professionals and supposed financial and administrative
burden over basic civil rights. An equitable enforcement
of ADA would be more proactive than the current griev-
ance procedure. This would involve expanding current
departments of construction and inspections to prioritize
historic properties and parks that pose severe safety
and civil rights risks to the public. There also needs to
be a shift in focus toward accessibility beyond ADA
as well as an emphasis placed on public belonging in
civil departments outside of transportation and construc-
tion. Finally, it's critical to continue funding historic and
cultural preservation both within and outside of the
landrrnarking bureaucracy and recognize it as a viable
community healthcare strategy. I11�
Byrd Barr Place sink, market
entry and elevator lobby.
Byrd Barr Place original
timber beams separate the
upstairs elevator lobby with
an overhead skylight from the
office space with acoustical
panels in the ceiling.
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The Wisconsin Historical Society provides a
great overview of adapting historic buildings
to comply with the Americans with Dis-
abilities Act (ADAj on their website. Building
owners may feel overwhelmed by the idea
of adapting their building. This resource
provides a list of best practices, which helps
make the work feel less daunting.
The article starts with background informa-
tion on how the ADA legislation impacts
historic buildings that are open to the public.
It stresses the importance of understanding
that historic buildings are not exempt. The
five minimum requirements for complying with
ADA prioritize the work to make a building
accessible and highlight how critical it is to
have a well-rounded team working on the
project. This includes a lead architect who
understands building codes, ADA, and his-
toric structures. It is also important to consult
with the disability community, preservation-
ists, and building inspectors.
With the proper planning and creativity,
adapting a building does not have to be pro-
hibitively expensive. The article suggests that
simple changes can make a big difference,
such as adding a ramp, installing grab bars
in the bathroom, creating an accessible
parking spot, and changing out door
hardware. One creative example offered
is to combine separate men's and women's
facilities into a single unisex restroom that
has one conventional stall and one ADA -
compliant stall. For owners concerned
about cost, the article discusses the 20%
disproportionality rule as well.
This resource is full of helpful tips and ideas
for all involved in a project. For example,
it is recommended that an inventory of the
character -defining features of the building
be developed before beginning a project.
If the property is listed on the National
Register of Historic Places, the nomination
documents will help you do this.
The Wisconsin Historical Society's article on
adapting historic buildings to comply with
ADA is an excellent resource for property
owners starting a project, or for preserva-
tionists to better understand this important
civil rights legislation.
Check it out for yourself: https://www.
wisconsinhistory.org/Records/Article/
CS4156.
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Candy Weich-Streed is the Director of Partnerships for Silos & Smokestacks National Heritage Area. A native Iowan and former
AmeriCorps Program member, as Director of Partnerships she is responsible for helping the 37 -county region and its partners preserve
and share their agriculture stories.
Spotlight on a Preservation Organization:
Silos & Smokestacks National Heritage Area
By Candy Welch-Streed
The restored Forest Grove School.
Norman Borlaug Boyhood Farm, Cresco, Iowa. Motor Mill Historic District, Elkader, Iowa.
National Heritage Areas (NHAs) tell America's stories.
From the great wars to border skirmishes, from slavery
to civil rights, from industrial giants to agricultural lands —
they are the living history of America. America's stories
can be discovered at more than 62 NHAs in thirty-four
states. To date, Silos & Smokestacks is the only National
Heritage Area to tell the agriculture story. Strong partner-
ships were the foundation of the original authorization for
Silos & Smokestacks National Heritage Area (SSNHA)
and remain essential 27 years later. SSNHA's Partnership
Management Plan calls to preserve and tell the story of
American agriculture and its global significance through
partnerships and activities that celebrate the land, people,
and communities — specifying it is to be a partnership of
federal, state, and local agencies; private enterprises;
professional associations; and volunteer organizations.
SSNHA, as the coordinating entity, does not own or operate
any historical sites; instead, it is charged with carrying out
the work of the heritage area by creating and supporting a
network of sites. SSNHA makes investments in its heritage
area sites to meet their mission of conducting preservation and
interpretation activities. These investments include technical
assistance, seed money available through program awards,
educational assistance, capacity building, and awareness -
building activities.
In the early 2000s, SSNHA created a partnership pro-
gram to designate heritage area sites. An essential part
of this program was the establishment of the Partnership
Panel, an advisory body representing a cross-section of
the heritage area's partners and sites. The Panel works
closely with SSNHA staff in reviewing site applications and
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making recommendations for site designations. Natural
and cultural resource locations are evaluated based on the
SSNHA theme or themes they represent, and how their
site's stories will be tied to these themes through a variety
of interpretative methods. Today, there are 1 10 heritage
area sites and twenty emerging sites, sites that are work-
ing
orking toward becoming a heritage area site. The sites are
diverse ranging from large museums with million -dollar
budgets and large agricultural manufacturers, to small
businesses, such as working farms, and to volunteer -led
historical societies preserving a community site. Over
half of the sites are listed in or manage sites listed in the
National Register of Historic Places. There are also a few
National Historic Landmark sites, including the Amana
Colonies.
The Lisbon Historic Preservation Commission is preserv-
ing the Meyers Farmstead Historic District, a focal point
of the new Pleasant Grove Heritage Park. As an Emerg-
ing Site with SSNHA, they are rehabilitating the barns
and developing a plan to interpret, preserve, and protect
this natural and historic landscape. When complete, the
site will become a Heritage Area Site.
The interpretive mission of the heritage area is to ensure
residents and visitors alike can gain experience of the
significant contributions the people and the land of
northeast Iowa have made to America's agricultural and
agriculture -related industry legacy. Silos & Smokestacks
and its heritage area sites interpret the agriculture story
using a framework of six interpretive themes to work
together. The themes are:
• The Fertile Land
• Farmers and Families
• The Changing Farm
• Higher Yields: The Science and Technology of Agriculture
• Farm to Factory: Agribusiness in Iowa
• Organizing for Agriculture: Policies and Politics
Each theme embodies distinct aspects of the area's heri-
tage. Taken together the themes allow visitors to interpret
and experience the story in many places: in small towns
and larger cities; along trails and country roads; and
on farms, natural areas, local museums, and historical
buildings. SSNHA is building the framework— signage
system, exhibits at sites, visitor guides and rack cards,
visitor kiosks, tours, and educational websites — which
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will tie the stories together about SSNHA and its destina-
tions to create a quality visitor experience.
To date, Silos & Smokestacks has made over $2 million
in matching program awards to provide and leverage
funding for new projects across the region that preserve,
interpret, and develop heritage resources within these the-
matic areas and expand visitor experience opportunities.
Elevating the quality of the heritage area individually and
collectively. Funds for the SSNHNs program awards are
federal dollars provided by appropriations and adminis-
tered through a cooperative agreement with the National
Park Service. Annually, SSNHA offers the following
Program Awards:
• Field Trip — Helps schools within the Heritage Area
fund transportation costs associated with field study trips to
heritage area sites.
• Internship — Assists Heritage Area Sites expand their
agricultural story and provide valuable experience for a
college student.
• Small and Large Projects — Supports Heritage Area
Sites with planning assistance, educational programs,
interpretation, marketing, exhibit displays, indoor and
outdoor interpretive signage and other special projects.
Silos & Smokestacks provides guidance to sites in de-
veloping their site's agricultural interpretation and visitor
experience through individual and group consultations.
SSNHA also provides sites with opportunities for profes-
sional development for their staff and volunteers through
annual training and various workshops. Additionally,
SSNHA provides tools to develop sites' educational pro-
gramming through curriculum development assistance in
relation to agriculture and meeting Iowa CORE standards.
The website campsilos.org is an excellent resource for ag
education and Iowa history, including free lesson plans.
SSNHA provides sites with opportunities to increase pub-
lic awareness, interest, and visitation to the Heritage Area.
Heritage Area Sites have free and paid opportunities to
promote their sites, including a comprehensive listing in the
SSNHA website and visitor guide, online events calen-
dar, email and website promotions, and regional coop
advertising.
For more information about Silos & Smokestacks National
Heritage Area, visit vwvw.silosandsmokestacks.org. II
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This is part of a regular series highlighting websites that are useful to the historic preservation community. Do you have a website
that you think would help others? Send your tips to Michelle Thompson, CLG Coordinator and Main Street Design Specialist for the
state of Washington, at michelle.thompson@dahp.wo.gov for possible use in a future article.
By Rebecca Goodwin
Mat it is:
The NPS is required to provide the highest level of acces-
sibility that is reasonable for all their interpretive materials
and sites. The National Park Service's Harpers Ferry
Center is responsible for the management and direction
of interpretive materials throughout the NPS. They create
tools that support field NPS interpreters throughout the
country and assist with development of the full range of
interpretive media.
The website and guidelines developed by the NPS-Harp-
er's Ferry Center are the best practices for national parks,
but they also provide information for local preservation
commissions, staff and consultants. The information is eas-
ily accessible, well organized and clearly identifies the
steps for analyzing, planning and developing interpretive
materials ranging from audiovisual, to web based materi-
als, to signage and publications.
of the Harpers Ferry Center (HFC) website clearly identi-
fies the types of media products they work with. On the
menu bar click on "What We Do" and then click on
"Accessibility." From here you can download the HFC
Media Accessibility Guidelines.
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The guidelines have a detailed table of contents that
lead the user from the first steps of Interpretive Planning,
Scoping, and Budget through the evaluation stages of
Front -End, Formative and Summative/Remedial Evalu-
ation. The evaluation steps are followed by specific
guidelines for different types of interpretive media,
including:
• Audiovisual Programs and Tours
• Exhibits
• Signage (font type, size, spacing, content, layout)
• Publications lincluding maps)
• Wayside Exhibits
• Web -based Media
Sitka, Alaska trailhead signage.
These comprehensive sections are followed by
five appendices that provide a wealth of additional
information.
• Laws, Regulations and Policies
• Accessibility Resources with links to federal,
organizational and non-profit websites
• The Principles of Universal Design
• Alternative Media Formats
• NPS Accessibility Pictograph Symbols IIIIIIIIII
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This is the second in what we hope will become a standard feature in The Alliance Review, highlighting funding opportunities
around the country. If you're aware of other potential opportunities that could impact the work preservation commissions do, send
your tips to Rebecca Goodwin at rgoodwin@preserveourhistory.us.
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Between 1949 and 1974, the federal government
underwrote through the Department of Housing and
Urban Development (HUDj the practice of seizing and
demolishing private and public owned properties with
the goal of revitalizing and "improving" communities.
Grants and loans were provided by the federal gov-
ernment, but the renewal plans originated and were
implemented at the local level.
While this original URA program did make it possible
for communities to address blight, they also resulted in
countless persons being displaced, tens of thousands
of structures being demolished, and many neighbor-
hoods and the histories they represented being obliter-
ated. By the late 1960s the federal URA program was
so controversial that federal funding for renewal was
reduced and folded into the Community Development
Block Grant program.
V_ irba n bday
With the end of federal funding for the original urban
renewal, individual states began developing their
own statutes to address blight and develop a funding
mechanism. Because of this, the name and the statu-
tory requirements vary from state to state. Some states
East College Street Development, Iowa City, Iowa
still use the term Urban Renewal Authorities (URA), while
others may use Community Redevelopment Area (CRA),
Redevelopment Authority, or a variety of other names.
The basic concept is that future tax revenue pays for
revitalization efforts, this is called Tax Increment
Financing (TIF).
With each state setting their own requirements, it is dif-
ficult to provide a specific explanation of how TIF may
be able to assist with your historic preservation projects.
The basis of the process is that a community identifies a
geographic area that meets their state's requirements and
then develops a detailed plan for how they will address
issues based upon their state's statutes. These statutes,
and the public policy goal of the community, will define
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the issues that can be addressed with TIF such as blight,
inadequate infrastructure, health and safety issues,
shortage of affordable housing, etc. If a project does not
meet the statutes and local plan, TIF cannot be utilized.
Tax increment financing requires that the dollar value of
all real property be determined as of a fixed date. As
improvements are made to properties, resulting in in-
creased property taxes, an "incremental" part of that
increase goes to the URA, CRA, or other entity. These
funds are then used for community projects, or to assist
property owners through grants, loans, general obliga-
tion bonds or notes, and lease -revenue bonds or notes.
In Oregon, over 40 cities and counties currently have
urban renewal programs in operation. Colorado has over
62 towns and cities with urban renewal authorities and
Florida has over 202 community redevelopment areas.
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The specifics of how TIF funds are used will vary based
upon your state and the plan for your community. While it
will take research on your part to find out the specifics for
your community, it may be well worth the effort. Through-
out the country, there are urban renewal/revitalization
programs that make TIF funding available for the
following:
• Economic development strategies, including small-
business loans (think, rehabilitate that abandoned
storefront for a new business)
• Historic preservation projects
• Facade improvement/rehabilitation projects
• Accessibility projects (ADA ramps, doors, elevators
to make multiple story commercial buildings functional
for today's use)
Sohn e Ilxaiimn nlles of VIII: IPirolpcts
The East College Street Development in Iowa City.
In 2017 a developer acquired the Crescent Building,
and then decided to rehabilitate four surrounding build-
ings and add student housing. The developer applied for
$12M in TIF, to leverage other financing. The developer
worked with the city and five original buildings were
granted local historic landmark status, preventing demoli-
tion. A portion of the Crescent Building was set aside
for a non-profit professional theatre company, supporting
community goals for the arts. The city also required the
developers to meet city's sustainability goals, which
was accomplished with installation of solar and energy-
efficient features.
In Two Rivers, Wisconsin, TIF funds were used for an
adaptive re -use project to turn a former school into 32
units of affordable senior housing now known as
Marquette Manor. This $3.1 million project was also
a historic preservation project.
The City of Streator, Illinois, has a facade renovation
and replacement grant and loan program. The program
applies only to exterior faces adjoining or facing a city
street in the program area. Eligible projects include
masonry work and repair (including tuck pointing),
windows, canopies, cornice and trim, doors and eligible
signage, painting and replacement of a building's original
decorative materials. Program requirements include
detailed drawings, including identification of proposed
materials, colors, finishes and decoration. The application
information includes design guidelines to ensure historic
characteristics of buildings are retained and required
application documentation includes photographs and
other documentary evidence of the building's original
appearance.
In July 2021, Great Falls, Montana passed Ordinance
3229 creating three programs in their downtown TIF
district. The Life Safety Code Compliance Program is
designed to encourage public safety and ADA improve-
ment projects in the downtown historic building inventory.
In La Junta, Colorado, TIF grant funds were utilized to
assist a private owner rehabilitate the former Woolworth
Building on the main corner of the downtown TIF dis-
trict. The vacant building could not be rehabilitated and
repurposed without remediation of friable asbestos and
the installation of an elevator to make the basement and
second floor ADA compliant. According to the 2015 Tax
Increment Finance State -By -State Report prepared by
the Council of Development Finance Agencies, 49 states
and the District of Columbia have tax increment -type statutes.
It may take some research on your part to determine if
your community has a TIF program, and what your state's
statutory requirements allow, but this is an important
funding source preservationists need to utilize more.11lllll
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Please tell us about the activities you're involved in
here in Madison.
After moving here in 2016, 1 have been involved in
several foundations and boards. 1 serve on Madison's
Historic District Board of Review, and most recently I
served as a board member for The Lanier Foundation, a
501(c)3 that oversees and assists with maintenance of
the structures and grounds at the state-owned,JFD Lanier
Mansion. I also serve as a docent at three properties oR
erated by Historic Madison, Inc., also a local 501(c)3.
What is the background on your program's activity?
The Historic District Board of Review, a volunteer board,
works directly with the citizens of Madison and the city
to review most exterior changes to Madison's historic
commercial and residential properties. The board
consists of a chairperson, vice chairperson and five
board members. I have served as board member and
vice chairperson. There are over 130 historic contiguous
commercial and residential structures within Madison.
What are the most notable accomplishments of your
program recently?
We have access to many state and federal grants which
have greatly ensured the future of Historic Madison. A
few examples of some of our successes include the resto-
ration of the Shrewsbury -Windle House, Lanier Mansion,
Tack Factory residences, Old Cotton Mill Marriott, Chan-
dler Hotel, Swellstay Building, and many residences.
What are your program's biggest challenges?
The challenges we face are the board's lack of strict
adherence to the guidelines. Historic fabric has been
lost all over the city including windows, doors, chim-
neys, siding, trim, porches, dovecotes, etc. Since the
board has no effective way to enforce the guidelines,
citizens often start and sometimes finish their projects
without approval. Most know there will be no adverse
consequences applied to them or their contractors free-
ing them up to do whatever they want. I believe there
are looming issues moving forward in a fast-growing
economy and our preservation staff is currently not
equipped with the tools to enforce our guidelines.
Have there been recent changes to funding or
staffing with your program?
We are currently fully funded and do have access to
PACE (Preservation and Community Enhancement)
monies from the city to assist with residential and
commercial properties. Unfortunately, though, we
recently lost our preservation staff at city hall and the
position is open. This person was an asset to the
community. She assisted new residents with their homes
and worked with owners of large commercial buildings
in the downtown area.
What partnerships do you have with other preserva-
tion organizations or other municipal organizations?
We have partnerships with The Cornerstone Society
(a local preservation advocacy organization), and
Historic Madison. We are also fortunate to partner
with Madison Main Street, ISMHS (Indiana State
Museum and Historic Sites) and Indiana Landmarks.
Historic Madison has also offered workshops for
cemetery monument preservation, window restoration,
and several other workshops. IIIIIIIIIIIIIIII
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Tell us about how McDoux Preservation LLC started.
I already was a consultant (in training development and
education) when I moved to Texas with my husband in
2005. He went to work for NASA, and I pursued a
master of science in historic preservation at the School of
Architecture of the University of Texas at Austin. I refocused
my consulting practice to historic preservation in 2007
after completing a summer internship at the City of Houston
Planning Department and started working right away. I
had listed a historic district to the National Register while I
was in grad school, and that got the attention of one of my
colleagues, who started sending work my way. I should
note that my district nomination, in hindsight, was probably
pretty deficient, but our SHPO's National Register staff was
kind enough to rework it. I had no idea what I was doing
and really learned on the job during my first few years of
being a preservation consultant.
What kind of work does McDoux Preservation do?
Originally, McDoux did a lot of grant writing. That's an
easy way into the field, because people always need
money. I have been very fortunate to be hired to do
a wide variety of projects, some of which have won
awards. I used to get a lot of calls when projects were
really in trouble because I'm pretty good at community
engagement in contentious situations; a room full of 100
angry residents is totally my wheelhouse! As I get closer to
retirement, though, and especially since I recently finished
my PhD in public history, I am starting to focus more on
National Register nominations and the first part of tax
credit applications. I'm not really doing design guidelines
or preservation plans anymore.
How/when did you (Steph) enter the field?
I became interested in historic preservation while I was in
grad school (for a masters in technical and scientific com-
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munication) in the 1990s. I was able to take some classes
in preservation and architectural theory, and I considered
pursuing a master's in community and regional planning
after that, but life got in the way of more education. I just
kept coming back to preservation, though, and eventually
got my MSHP here in Texas.
What is a current or recently completed project that
McDoux is proud of?
I was embedded for several years in the City of Houston's
historic preservation office, managing the development
of design guidelines for three really large historic districts
that cover a lot of the formerly independent city of Hous-
ton Heights. We knew, going in, that a local real estate
broker/developer would try to derail the project at the very
end, so I built the project to have just a ton of public input. I
think I led something like 28 public meetings in 30 months,
sent six or seven letters, and conducted multiple surveys. By
the time we were done, it was pretty much impossible for
anyone to say that the finished product wasn't based on
sufficient data or the wishes of the community. If a historic
preservation officer is aware of a solo consultant who
would be a good fit to lead/conduct a large project, I
wouldn't be shy about asking whether they'd consider
hiring on for that type of long-term commitment.
How has McDoux benefited from NAPC Professional
Network Membership?
The listserv, NAPC-L, is a tremendous resource that more
people should take advantage of! I was just talking to a
new preservation planner who had questions, and I encour-
aged him to ask the list. Everyone is so collegial and help-
ful. I remember one time, I needed a photo of compatible
infill in a Craftsman neighborhood, and not only did people
send me photos, one person even offered to go back and
get more photos if I wanted a different view! IIIIIIIIIIIIIIII
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NEW YORK
The Landmarks Preservation Commission designated a block
of Linden Street as Bushwick's first historic district. The stretch
includes 10 Queen Anne -style row houses that start on the
corner of Bushwick Avenue and Linden Street in Brooklyn.
This year was a slow year for landmarking in Brooklyn,
with the borough not gaining any individual landmarks, and
currently no others are proposed. The Linden Street Historic
District includes a "remarkably intact group of 32 brick and
brownstone row houses built between 1885 and 1901," as
the LPC put it. Designed by local architects, the row houses
have motifs on cornices and terra-cotta not seen anywhere
else in New York City. The quality of the decoration is also
unusual for homes intended for middle-class owners. They
were commissioned in 1888 by prominent lawyer and one
of the founders of the Williamsburgh Savings Bank, Samuel
M. Meeker. Meeker, and later his family, developed much
of the section of Linden Street that is now landmarked.
The historic district is New York City's 156th and is both
architecturally and historically significant. Brownstoner.com
NORTH CAROLINA
Town commissioners in Matthews voted to extend the historic
designation of the Benjamin DeWitt Funderburk House to the
home's interior at the request of the Charlotte -Mecklenburg
Historic Landmarks Commission. Designated in 2011, the
house was renovated in 2009, after significant damage
due to termites. The Landmarks Commission's report on the
house described it as a transitional Queen Anne -Colonial
Revival -style architecture, which became more prevalent
into the 20th century. Funderburk, who lived from 1868 to
1954, owned a dry goods store, worked as president of
the Bank of Matthews, and served as a county school board
member for over 30 years. He and his wife, Sallie Faulkner,
moved into a one-story home on the lot, which was owned
by his father, and built the house in 1904 that now sits on the
property. Some of the features that make the interior historic
include a broken, closed -string staircase; five -panel doors;
mantels; baseboards; and Tiffany -stained glass windows.
Matthews -Mint Hill Weekly
OHIO
The Cleveland Landmarks Commission recently approved
designating the home of Jesse Owens, a four -time Olympic
gold medalist, as a Cleveland landmark. Cleveland City
Council still needs to approve the landmark designation.
Owens, celebrated for his contributions to track and field and
to civil rights, moved to Cleveland with his family when he
was nine years old in 1922.
The Owens family lived in a couple of houses before landing
in what is now Ward 6 in 1934. This is the house Owens
lived in when he competed in the 1936 Olympics in Berlin,
becoming the first American track and field athlete to win
four gold medals in a single Olympics. The commission also
approved a previously installed Ohio Historical Marker
within the African American Cultural Gardens located in
Ward 9. The marker celebrates the garden's designation
on the Cleveland Civil Rights Trail and the struggle to get
the garden dedicated during the civil rights movement. The
African American Cultural Gardens were erected in 1977
and provide Black Clevelanders a place to celebrate Black
pride and culture. Signalcleveland.org
OREGON
The Bend Landmarks Commission gave its approval earlier
this week for the demolition of one of Bend's oldest buildings,
but the building's distinctive facade will be preserved and
stored. The A.J. Tucker Building, built in 1919, has stood
beside the Deschutes County Circuit Court for decades. It will
be demolished to make room for expanding the courthouse.
The Commission granted the county's request to inventory,
dismantle, and store the building's lava -rock facade and
demolish the rest of the building. The preserved section of
the facade is expected to be rebuilt, but officials have yet to
determine a location. For more than a decade, local officials
have been trying to figure out what to do with the distinct
single -story lava -rock building, which has been the Deschutes
County Circuit Court annex since the 1980s. Moving the
building entirely wasn't feasible because it has no foundation
or structure. The A.J. Tucker Building was originally built by a
man of the same name as a carpenter and blacksmith shop.
It has also served as a pioneer museum, a law library, a jury
room, a family court, office and training space for county
officials and a place to hold grand jury proceedings.
Bendbulletin.com
TEXAS
In Texas there are a lot of abandoned communities, known
as ghost towns. One in Longview is getting some additional
attention. A row of buildings on West Marshall Avenue is
what was once known as Willow Springs. Once a stop on the
Texas & Pacific Railroad in the early 1870s, it was a shipping
point for area farmers. In the 1920 census 180 people called
Willow Springs home. A post office was granted in 1932
and it's assumed the name was changed to Greggton. Many
buildings still sport the Greggton name. It was a once thriving
community during the oil boom, but now just a collection
of dilapidated buildings. But that's where the Historic
Preservation Commission comes in. They are working with the
City of Longview and the state historic commission to replace
windows, and get it listed on the National Register of Historic
Places. The town was annexed by Longview in the 1950's,
although the Greggton post office remained open until May
1960. Restoration work has already begun on some buildings.
KLTV.com
WEST VIRGINIA
The Bath Town Council received a letter from SHPO in late
October regarding 33 property owners and Bath residents
who contacted the state office that were concerned that the
local government lacked preservation efforts and commitment
to preserving the town's historic resources. The Historic
Landmarks Commission is working with the state on suggested
improvements outlined in the letter to avoid a revocation of
the town's certified local government status. There seems to
be a misunderstanding of whether the status will be revoked,
based on conversations with different staff. Mayor Scott Merki
said he wants a letter back from SHPO that "we are not in
danger of losing certification." The town ordinance committee
is working on a demolition review ordinance with landmarks
commission input, and the commission will have more public
workshops to provide a better understanding of preserving
historic properties and the financial incentives for historic
preservation. Morgan messenger.com
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July 16-19, 2024—Coupeville
Youth Heritage Project is an annual FREE overnight
heritage field school that engages high school age
students and teachers by connecting them to historic,
cultural, and natural resources in Washington.
This summer's program is at Ebey's Landing National
Historical Reserve on Whidbey Island! From July 16-19,
participants will have the chance to explore topics
related to maritime heritage (the site is located within
the Maritime Washington National Heritage Area) and
the impact of climate change upon preservation and
cultural resource management (e.g., how sea level
rise is affecting historic resources like the Coupeville
Wharf).
APPLICATION OPEN FEBRUARY 16
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City of Port Townsend
Design Guidelines for
Residential Landscaping Walls and/or Terraces
Purpose
These Design Guidelines are established for the following purposes:
To supplement land use regulations which encourage and promote public health, safety
and welfare of the citizens of Port Townsend.
2. To provide guidance to urban design decisions that will promote development of high
environmental and visual quality throughout the City.
3. To assist applicants in the preparation of development applications.
4. To provide for administrative review by the Development Services Department (DSD) of
building permits for landscaping walls and/or terraces that satisfy guidelines adopted by
the Historic Preservation Committee (HPC) and the City Council.
Introduction
Landscaping walls and/or terraces help define the edge of a property, create useable outdoor
space and enhance privacy. Such elements, when appropriately designed, can contribute to the
overall character of Port Townsend's historic properties.
For purposes of these guidelines, the term "landscaping walls and/or terraces" includes those
structures that require issuance of a City building permit (due to their height and/or the surcharge
being retained).
Review Process
1. All landscaping walls and/or terraces that require submittal and issuance of a building permit
on residentially zoned sites that contain a designated historic structure shall also require
issuance of a Certificate of Review by the DSD Director as follows:
a. For sites that contain a Secondary residence, review of the Historic Design Review
application may be done administratively by DSD staff with a decision made by the
DSD Director.
b. For sites that contain a Pivotal or Primary residence, review of the Historic Design
Review application shall undergo review and recommendation by the Historic
Preservation Committee (HPC) with a final decision made by the DSD Director.
Guidelines
The installation of a landscaping wall or series of walls (i.e. terraces) that require submittal and
issuance of the building permit are subject to the following guidelines:
Destgn Guidelines for
Landscaping Walls and Terraces
Materials used in the construction of landscaping walls and/or terraces are prohibited from
creating a monolithic, uniform wall surface. The inclusion of stairs or other features that
help interrupt (or modulate) the linear nature of landscaping walls and/or terraces is
encouraged.
2. The use of native, angular -cut stone is encouraged (basalt, granite, sandstone) in landscaping
wall and terraces are strongly encouraged. The use of pre -formed, smooth faced concrete
blocks is prohibited for permanent landscaping walls and/or terraces, as are railroad ties. The
use of pressure treated lumber is acceptable as a landscaping wall or terrace material;
however, it may not be unsuitable for applications where a surcharge is being retained.
3. Landscape walls and terraces that result from small changes in grade are preferred (30" to
48" in height) over taller wall sections. Installations should seek to maintain a human scale.
4. Trees in city tight -of -way shall be preserved consistent with City code as part of any
landscaped wall and/or terrace project. Landscaping plantings that will drape over the face
of walls from the bench above are encouraged.
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Design Guidelines for mo
Exterior Lighting of Non -Residential Properties'
Subject to Historic Design Review.
Purpose
These Design Guidelines are established for the following purposes:
1. To supplement land use regulations which encourage and promote public health, safety and
welfare of the citizens of Port Townsend.
2. To provide guidance to urban design decisions that will promote development of high
environmental and visual quality throughout the City.
3. To assist applicants in the preparation of development applications as part of the City's
Historic Design Review process.
4. To provide for administrative review by the Development Services Department (DSD) of
exterior lighting proposals that are subject to Historic Design Review and which comply with
guidelines adopted by the Historic Preservation Committee (HPC) and the City Council.
Introduction
Within Port Townsend's National Landmark Historic District (NHLD), the appropriate use of
external lighting for non-residential buildings and private open areas (such as parking lots) is
important to maintaining overall character.
Historically, lighting was only provided at a building's main entry using lamp oil or kerosene.
Today, the uses put to buildings often require more than one entrance (or exit) be lit using
electricity. The use of subdued lighting in street level storefronts is preferable to having them
dark during evening hours, especially during months where darkness arrives earlier. With
modern lighting technology constantly evolving, the range of fixture types, color spectrum, and
bulb intensity only continues to broaden.
Good exterior lighting is good for business; however, excessive lighting can easily degrade
pedestrian experience. Safely, well -lit buildings can benefit and enhance architecture; yet,
nighttime views of the sky and stars are valued by residents and visitors as well. The goals of
these guidelines are to describe exterior lighting use that is both appropriate and fosters an
inviting, nighttime atmosphere without creating unnecessary glare and light pollution.
Review Process
1. Consistent with PTMC 17.30.050, Historic Design Review requests for all non-residential
exterior lighting that are consistent with these guidelines may be reviewed administratively
by DSD staff as a Type I -A permit application, with a decision made by the DSD Director
via a Certificate of Review.
Design Guidelines for- I Non -Residential Exterior Lighting
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language which allows for issuance of a Waiver from Design
Review if new lighting is consistent with these guidelines.
Guidelines
A. Objective. All exterior commercial lighting, including that used to illuminate signs and
parking areas, shall be designed to reduce glare impacts to adjacent properties and public rights-
of-way, to use energy efficiently, and to reduce nighttime "light pollution."
An exterior lighting plan, that includes specification sheets for each type of fixture
proposed, shall be included with all Historic Design Review applications where new or
revised lighting would be installed.
2. a. All exterior lighting, including that to illuminate signs, shall be pointed downward
and shielded from direct observation from the air, adjacent properties, and public
rights-of-way. Lighting "spillover" to adjacent properties shall be minimized. Lamps
shall use recessed or flat lenses. Light fixtures, shall be "full cutoff' fixtures as defined
by the Illuminating Engineering Society of North America.
b. Alternative. If use of fixtures which do not meet the "full cutoff' definition are
proposed, other fixtures may be used if it is determined by the DSD director that no
significant light pollution or trespass will result and if the maximum initial lumens
generated by each fixture does not exceed 1,500 lumens in total (approximately
equivalent to an 18 -watt compact fluorescent or 100 -watt incandescent bulb).
3. Lighting in exterior canopies shall be recessed so that the lens does not drop below the
level of the canopy.
4. Except at Memorial Field, exterior light poles shall not exceed a height of 17 feet above
grade, including the base.
5. When lighting is used for security, the use of motion sensors and/or timers is required.
6. Exterior lighting shall be limited to nighttime business hours only. Lighting shall be
located near the activity needing illumination. Walkways, entrances, and parking areas may
be lit during nighttime business hours, but such lighting shall be the minimum necessary
for safety. Lighting in parking lots should be of uniform intensity, since the eye cannot
easily adapt to areas of darkness and brightness in proximity to one another.
7. Buildings shall not be outlined with neon or other lighting, except seasonal lighting. The
use of storefront window lighting that conforms with these guideline (directed downward,
does not spill outward, etc.) is encouraged.
8. If, once installed, lighting is found to be performing in violation of these standards, the
City may require the business owner to take corrective action to bring the lighting into
compliance.
Design Guidelines for
Non -Residential Exterior Lighting
9. Lighting shall be maintained to meet these standards at all times.
10. Nighttime lighting of the American flag is exempt from the provisions of this chapter,
except that such lighting shall not provide direct glare to neighboring properties or traffic.
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City of Port Townsend
Design Guidelines for Solar installations
On Historic Structures
Purpose
These Design Guidelines are established for the following purposes:
To supplement land use regulations which encourage and promote public health, safety
and welfare of the citizens of Port Townsend.
2. To provide guidance to urban design decisions that will promote development of high
environmental and visual quality throughout the City.
3. To assist applicants in the preparation of development applications.
4. To provide for administrative review by the Development Services Department (DSD) of
routine window permit applications that satisfy guidelines adopted by the Historic
Preservation Committee (HPC) and the City Council.
Introduction
Across the nation, there is a rapidly growing trend toward retrofitting homes to be more energy
efficient. These efforts have seen solar panels and other solar devices, such as radiant water
heaters, becoming increasingly popular as the use of alternative energy sources become more
readily available to the general public.
When planning the installation of solar panels, the overall objective is to preserve character -
defining features and historic fabric while accommodating the need for solar access to the
greatest extent possible. All solar panel installations must be considered on a case by case basis
recognizing that the best option will depend on the characteristics of the property under
consideration.
For purposes of these guidelines, the term "solar devices" shall include solar panels, solar water
heaters, photovoltaic shingles, and any other installation that uses solar energy for mechanical
purposes.
Review Process
1. All solar device installations on historic residences designated as Secondary contributing
structures shall be reviewed administratively by DSD staff with a decision made by the
DSD Director.
2. Except where the guidelines below provide for administrative review, solar device
installations on all other structures subject to PTMC 17.30 (i.e. Pivotal and Primary
residences; all other commercial, public, religious and maritime trade buildings within
the historic overlay district; other structures determined by DSD to be historic that lie
outside the historic overlay district) shall be subject to Type I -A review and
Design Guidelines for Solar Installations
recommendation by the Historic Preservation Committee (HPC) with a final decision
made by the DSD Director in a formal Certificate of Review.
Guidelines
1. Installation of a solar device on a historic building is permitted only after other locations
on the subject property, such as an accessory outbuilding (whether historic or non -
historic), have been investigated and determined infeasible.
2. Where possible, solar devices shall be installed in a compatible location on the site or on
a non -historic building or addition where it will have minimal impact on the historic
building and its site.
3. Solar device shall be installed on a historic building so that it is not visible or only
minimally visible from the public right of way. For example, on a flat roof set solar
panels back to take advantage of a parapet or other roof feature to screen solar panels
from view; or on a secondary slope of a roof, out of view from the adjoining public
rights-of-way.
4. On pitched roofs, solar roof devices shall be installed from flat or parallel to the roof to
reduce visibility.
5. Solar device installations on the flat roofs of brick commercial buildings within the
historic overlay district shall be reviewed administratively by the DSD Director. In these
cases, solar devices may be installed at no more that 40° so long as the applicant
demonstrates that doing so will not cause the installation to be visible from the adjoining
rights-of-way.
6. Freestanding or detached on-site solar devices shall be installed in locations that
minimize visibility from the public right of way. These systems shall be screened from
the public right of way with materials elsewhere in the district such as fencing or
vegetation of suitable scale for the district and setting. Placement and design shall not
detract from the historic character of the site or destroy historic landscape materials.
Consideration to the visibility of a freestanding solar device from neighboring properties
shall be taken, without infringing upon the required solar access.
7. Solar device frame work and mounting systems shall be of a non -reflective color, such as
an anodized finish, that is compatible in color to established roof materials. Mechanical
equipment associated with the solar device system shall be treated as unobtrusive as
possible.
Trees in city right-of-way shall be preserved consistent with City code and not be topped
or removed to improve solar access to a property.
2 Design Guidelines for Solar Installations
City of Port Townsend
Design Guidelines for Windows
In Historic Structures
Purpose
These Design Guidelines are established for the following purposes:
To supplement land use regulations which encourage and promote public health, safety
and welfare of the citizens of Port Townsend.
2. To provide guidance to urban design decisions that will promote development of high
environmental and visual quality throughout the City.
3. To assist applicants in the preparation of development applications.
4. To provide for administrative review by the Development Services Department (DSD) of
routine window permit applications that satisfy guidelines adopted by the Historic
Preservation Committee (HPC) and the City Council.
Introduction
Windows have four basic functions: (1) admitting light to the interior spaces; (2) providing fresh
air, ventilation and potential emergency egress to the interior; (3) providing a visual link to the
outside world; and, (4) enhancing the appearance of the building. Windows are one of the most
a character defining features of a building. Their pattern, arrangement, materials, size and shape
all contribute to the historic significance of the structure they serve.
In Port Townsend, most original historic residential windows are rectangular wooden, double -
hung sash, as are those on the upper floors of commercial buildings. Sashes are frequently
further divided into individual panes, or "lights." Commercial buildings frequently have large
fixed "picture" windows on the ground floor raised above the sidewalk via a "kickplate." These
windows are often accented by separate fixed transom windows located immediately above.
Fixed "fan" windows in arched openings also are found above the upper floor double -hung
windows in several buildings in the commercial downtown. Less frequent, but still employed,
are bay windows on the upper floors.
Windows are a freauent target blamed for enerev loss. Historic building owners commonly seek
to replace their original wood windows on the expectation that replacement ones is an
environmentally correct improvement and that it will save them time and money. However,
experts indicate that only between 10-25% of energy loss actually comes from windows. In
reality, most heat loss comes from a poorly insulated attic or an inefficient fireplace damper.
Replacement windows freauentiv have a limited lifespan of 20 vears while a broberly maintained
historic wood window can last up to 200 years. In many cases, in the span of time it takes to
"save" enough money due to energy savings, it is likely that "new" windows will have to be
replaced again. Over the longtrm, greater savings can be achieved through proper maintenance
and weather striaain2 of historic windows. combined with a well fitting storm window.
Design Guidelines for Windows
Review Process
All building permit applications for window replacement on historic residences
designated as Secondary contributing structures shall be reviewed administratively by
DSD staff with a decision made by the DSD Director. Said review shall not require a
separate design review application but findings regarding appropriateness of the proposed
window replacement shall be made as part of the building permit application itself.
2. Building permit applications for window replacement on all other structures subject to
PTMC 17.30 (i.e. Pivotal and Primary residences, all other commercial, public, religious
and maritime trade buildings within the historic overlay district, other historic structures
lying outside the historic overlay district) shall be subject to Type I -A review and
recommendation by the Historic Preservation Committee (HPC) with a final decision
made by the DSD Director in a formal Certificate of Approval. (STAFF NOTE:
SHOULD THIS ALWAYS BE THE CASE? - HPC RECOMMENDATION B4
DECISION? WHAT ABOUT REPL,ACEMENT/RESIZING OF NON -HISTORIC
SITUATIONS?
Guidelines
1. Original wood windows shall be maintained and repaired when possible rather than
replaced. DSD staff shall inspect existing windows sought for replacement to determine
if they are original and to what degree deterioration would make their repair prohibitive.
Where original wood windows are allowed to be replaced, the replacement windows shall
match the historic window style closely (as described above in the Introduction).
2. If non -original windows are sought to be replaced, the replacement windows shall match
the historic window style closely (as described above in the Introduction).
3. Original window opening sizes shall be maintained. The closing down of an original
opening to accommodate a smaller window is inappropriate. STAFF NOTE. WHAT
ABOUT THE RE -SIZING OF PREVIOSL,Y ALTERED OPENINGS ORTHE
ADDITION OF NEW OPENINGS (AND WINDOWS)? IN EITHER CASE, WHEN
DONE IN A MANNER THAT MAKES THE BUILDING MORE CONFORMING,
THIS SHOULD BE OIC. BUT UNDER WHAT REVIEW? STAFF/ADMIN OR HPC
RECOMMENDATION?
4. Vinyl windows are strongly discouraged on all historic structures. Their use on Pivotal
or Primary residences is prohibited.
5. Wood windows are the preferred material in all historic structures. Wood windows given
proper treatment with a penetrating epoxy and a quality primer (if painting is desired)
will provide years of use.
6. Windows should not have shutters unless there is physical or pictorial evidence they
originally existed on the building.
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7. Replacement windows which have flush or snap -in muntins are prohibited. True divided
lite or simulated divided lite (SDL) windows are encouraged. SDL windows have
permanent exterior and interior muntins and an integral spacer bar.
The addition of new window openings on principal facades of historic residences is
prohibited. The addition of new window openings on principal facades of non-residential
historic structures may be permitted as part of an approved rehabilitation project so long
as the new openings do not penetrate a historic mural.
9. The use of weather stripping and proper fitting storm windows is strongly encouraged.
Sources: provide a list of window repair sources; window economics, try to include a sketch of
the "anatomy" of a wood double hung. window, etc.
Design Guidelines for Windows