Closter Design Guidelines for Landmarks and Landmark Districts
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APPENDIX DESIGNATED LANDMARKS IN THE BOROUGH OF CLOSTER John Naugle House, 75 Harvard Street, Block 2001, Lot 9 Isaac Naugle House, 80 Hickey Lane, Block 2103, Lot 7 Daniel De Clark House, 145 Piermont Road, Block 2004, Lot 9 Auryansen House, 377 Piermont Road, Block 1903, Lot 10 Walter Parsells House, 639 Piermont Road, Block 1703, Lot 2.02 David and Cornelius Van Horn House, 11 Cedar Lane, Block 403, Lot 36 Durie Ternure House, 257 Schraalenburgh Road, Block 302, Lot 6 Abram and David Demaree House (main house), 110 Schraalenburgh Road, Block 402, Lot 1 David D. Doremus House, 269 Piermont Road, Block 1905, Lot 3 Matthew S. Bogert House, 1 County Road, Block 1712, Lot 1 J. Jordan House, 20 Piermont Road, Block 1806, Lot 12.01 John Ferdon House, 102 Blanche Avenue, Block 1402, Lot 24 Appendix, C/A Application Content: Closter Design Guidelines for Landmarks and Landmark Districts i ii Appendix, C/A Application Content: Closter Design Guidelines for Landmarks and Landmark Districts THE CONTENT OF THE APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS (C/A) used, and provide specifications for masonry FOR ALL REVIEWS repairs. The Certification of Appropriateness (C/A) application form with a precise written FOR REPLACEMENT OF ROOFING MATERIALS description of the proposed work or activity. OR EXTERIOR CLADDING,CHANGES TO WINDOWS AND DOORS WITH NO CHANGE IN Clear photographs which are labeled and show SIZE OF OPENINGS all façade(s) (sides) of the building/structure/ object and any accessory buildings, structures, Describe damaged material to be replaced along and historic features on the property. with photographs documenting the damaged original material. Clear photographs of the property which are labeled and show the setting. Manufacturers’ cut sheets and specifications with measurements, texture and/or finish, and, Clear photograph(s) which are labeled and if possible, samples of the materials, and, for show details of the areas of the changes. materials that will not be painted or stained, For projects within a Landmark District: Clear provide colors and placement of colors. photographs of the properties on both sides of Describe existing and replacement exterior the property which are labeled and show the cladding, including materials, size, dimensions, context of the property. exposure (overlap), color for new materials that Historic photographs of the building/ will not be painted or stained, texture, and structure/object or its streetscape, if available. other visual characteristics. Include character- istics of trim (corner boards, window trim, Note: The Closter Historic Preservation Commission friezes, boards between floors, etc.). (CHPC )may require the submission of additional Describe existing and replacement roofing, information reasonably necessary to reach an including material, size, dimensions, exposure informed decision on the appropriateness of the C/A. (overlap), pattern, color, and texture. For slate roof, provide close-up photograph(s) of existing conditions and drawings for ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REQUIRED repairs/replacement. FOR MOST ALTERATIONS AND REPAIRS For windows and doors, include existing and Describe material, size, texture or finish, and replacement dimensions and close-up appearance of damaged features to be photographs. repaired/replaced along with photographs Scaled drawing or photograph showing the documenting the damaged original features. changes. For replacement/repairs using custom work, describe materials, methodology (specifica- FOR AWNINGS tions), colors for materials which will not be Scaled elevation drawing of the façade(s) painted or stained, including placement of showing location of door(s), window(s), and colors, and, if possible, samples of materials. awning(s) with dimensions, location(s), If using stock materials, include manufacturers’ materials, and color(s) of the awning(s).. cut sheets and specifications with materials, Scaled section drawing showing awning’s measurements, colors for materials that will not projection and distance off sidewalk grade. be painted or stained, texture or finish, and, if possible, samples of the materials. Sample of awning fabric. For masonry repairs, provide formula for If awning sign is proposed: Sign message mortar, describe methodology for cleaning, showing proposed typeface, letter height, including information on any chemicals to be colors, and location on awning. Appendix, Designated Landmarks: Closter Design Guidelines for Landmarks and Landmark Districts iii ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REQUIRED CONT. façades that will be impacted by the change, detail drawings, and plans showing the location FOR SIGNS of proposed improvements on the property Scaled drawing, photograph, or manufacturers’ and, if within a Landmark District, their cut sheet of signs with materials, textures or relationship to adjacent buildings showing finishes, and designs (typeface, letter height, existing conditions and proposed changes. For logo), and dimensions of sign panels (if proposed changes, provide dimensions, profiles applicable). (sections) showing outline and amount of Scaled photograph or plan showing location of projection/recession, locations, and signs on building or property. If within a specifications for materials. Landmark District, show relationship to When exterior materials will not be painted or improvements on adjacent properties. stained (such as brick, stone, vinyl siding, or Installation details or specifications. aluminum siding) include samples of materials, For window signs affixed or hung within 24” of when available, and drawing showing color the inside of window glass or door glass, scheme. provide dimension of glass area on which sign For projects with site improvements that are is to be affixed or hung. visible to public view: landscape plan and If lighting is proposed, include manufacturers’ drawing or other description of site cut sheets and specifications, photographs, and improvements (fences, walls, swimming pools, drawings of proposed fixture(s) including sizes, walls, lighting, pavement, etc.) materials, finishes, and installation diagrams and For project within Landmark District: A illumination patterns. streetscape elevation drawn to scale, showing the new addition or new construction in the context of adjacent buildings, structures, and FOR LANDSCAPE FEATURES (fences, retaining objects. walls, driveways, swimming pools, free-standing Working drawings may be required, but it may HVAC units, flagpoles, etc.). Required for features be advisable to get informal approval of visible from the public view. preliminary drawings before having these Copy of property survey. prepared. Scaled drawings of the site plan layout showing Other information specifically related to your existing conditions and proposed changes. project, i.e., manufacturers’ cut sheets, samples Other information specifically related to the of materials, specifications for masonry work, project, i.e., manufacturers’ cut sheets and locations of outdoor and rooftop mechanicals, specifications, planting lists, and samples of etc. materials. FOR SITE PLANS,SUBDIVISIONS, OR ZONING FOR NEW ADDITIONS AND NEW VARIANCES CONSTRUCTION, including addition of wings, Copy of the application and its attachments for additional stories, porches, and decks to existing a site plan, subdivision, or variance. buildings and construction of new buildings and accessory buildings, structures, and objects. Copy of the property survey. Site plan with measured distances. For properties in Landmark Districts, show adjacent buildings on the site plan. Drawings at 1/8 to 1/4 inch scale showing elevations of all the building/structure/object’s iv Appendix, Designated Landmarks: Closter Design Guidelines for Landmarks and Landmark Districts ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REQUIRED CONT. FOR DEMOLITION FOR RELOCATION Describe the building’s/structure’s/object’s All of the items required for a Demolition architectural/historic importance; any unique request. materials or craftsmanship; reasons for If relocation is in Closter: Scaled plan showing demolition or partial demolition; condition of the building’s relocation site with the the building/structure/object; impact of the building/structure/object located on the demolition on the Landmark property and/or property lot and its relationship to adjacent the Landmark District in which it is located; buildings/structures/objects. Photographs of and why this demolition will not be detrimental relocation site and adjacent properties. to the Landmark or Landmark District and/or If relocation is within a Closter Landmark to the public interest. District: A streetscape elevation drawn to scale, Copy of the property survey. showing the relocated structure in the context Site plan with measured distances showing of neighboring buildings, structures, and existing conditions and the proposed change objects. and, for a property in a Landmark District, The CHPC may require reports on the show buildings/structures/objects on adjacent feasibility of relocation, whether the properties. building/structure/object’s historic fabric will The CHPC may require the applicant to submit be significantly damaged by relocation, and reports prepared by qualified historic whether the historic building/structure/object preservation professionals approved by the will retain its significant characteristics after CHPC on the feasibility of the continuing use relocation. of the building/structure/object, on its structural soundness, or other