Nederland Design Standards and Guidelines Prepared for: Town of Nederland P. O. Box 396 45 West First Street Nederland, CO 80466 (303) 258-3266 Prepared by: Cathleen Norman Preservation Publishing 459 South Routt Way Lakewood, CO 80226 (303) 985-2599 [email protected] January 2, 2001 Updated May 15, 2012 This project was funded in part by a Colorado State Historical Fund Grant (99-02-034) and by the Town of Nederland. Thanks to: Nederland Mayor – Jim Miller Nederland Board of Trustees Amy Bayless, Scott Bruntjen, Mark Cohen, Dick Javes, Rich Tillotson, Henry Wheeler Nederland Planning Commissioners Michelle Allen, Robin Ames, Joe Boyd, Scott Bruntjen, Roger Cornell, John MacIntyre, Bill Martin, Steven Williams Nederland Town Clerk – Sheridan Garcia Nederland Director of Operations – Ron Trzepacz Nederland Planning Department, Technical Assistant – Judy Richardson Colorado Historical Society, State Historical Fund Technical Advisor – Estella Cole Project Consultant – Cathleen Norman, Preservation Publishing Photographers – Carole Cardon, Ed Raines, Cathleen Norman Cover photograph, clockwise from top: Nederland from Barker Reservoir (Cathleen Norman) East First Street Business District looking east, 1909 (Boulder Carnegie Library) Oren Beach residence, 252 Peak to Peak Highway (Cathleen Norman) Wolf Tongue Mill (Ed Raines) Hinman Stable/Snyder Garage at 103 East First Street (Carole Cardon) Table of Contents Introduction ..................................................................................................................................... 1 Purpose ........................................................................................................................................ 1 In This Book ................................................................................................................................ 1 Frequently Asked Questions............................................................................................................ 2 Town Map ....................................................................................................................................... 4 Nederland’s Historic Influences ...................................................................................................... 5 Pre-Settlement ............................................................................................................................. 6 Transportation ............................................................................................................................. 7 Agriculture................................................................................................................................... 9 Mining and Milling ................................................................................................................... 10 Settlement and Community Development ................................................................................. 13 Tourism and Recreation ............................................................................................................ 16 Nederland’s Development and Architectural Character ................................................................ 18 Commercial District .................................................................................................................. 18 Residential Neighborhoods ....................................................................................................... 19 Commercial Parking Development ........................................................................................... 20 Central Business District ............................................................................................................... 22 New Commercial Construction ................................................................................................. 23 Site Considerations ................................................................................................................ 23 Design Elements .................................................................................................................... 28 Environment .......................................................................................................................... 35 Parking ................................................................................................................................... 35 Preserving Historic Commercial Buildings ............................................................................... 37 Appropriateness of Use ......................................................................................................... 37 Roof Forms, Materials, and Features..................................................................................... 38 Storefronts, Doors, and Windows.......................................................................................... 38 Decorative Features ............................................................................................................... 39 Additions to Historic Commercial Buildings ............................................................................ 40 Building Shape, Height, and Massing ................................................................................... 40 Roof Forms, Exterior Materials, and Windows ..................................................................... 40 Historic Residential Neighborhoods .............................................................................................. 41 New Residential Construction in Historic Neighborhoods ....................................................... 43 Lot Size and Building Placement .......................................................................................... 44 Height, Massing, and Form ................................................................................................... 44 Roof Forms, Materials, and Features..................................................................................... 45 Exterior Materials .................................................................................................................. 46 Windows and Doors .............................................................................................................. 47 Porches, Stoop Covers, and Vestibules ................................................................................. 48 Decorative Features ............................................................................................................... 49 Additions to Historic Residences .............................................................................................. 50 Preserving Historic Residences ................................................................................................. 51 Roof Forms, Materials, and Features..................................................................................... 51 Exterior Materials .................................................................................................................. 52 Windows and Doors .............................................................................................................. 52 Porches, Stoop Covers, and Vestibules ................................................................................. 53 - i - Chimneys and Foundations ................................................................................................... 53 Decorative Features ............................................................................................................... 54 Landscaping ........................................................................................................................... 55 Appendix ....................................................................................................................................... 56 Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation ............................................................ 56 Treatment Approaches ........................................................................................................... 57 Preservation Resources .............................................................................................................. 58 Organizations ......................................................................................................................... 58 Books and other publications ................................................................................................ 60 Glossary ......................................................................................................................................... 62 - ii - Introduction Nederland is a small town in the mountains of west Boulder County, incorporated in 1874. It began as a transportation and mining supply center, located at the junction of two major wagon roads. Nederland’s historic appeal to tourists and summer residents contributed to its identity, economy, and architectural character in the twentieth century. Its location at the crossroads of Highways 72 and 119 still helps sustain the town economically and contributes to its present-day growth. The Nederland Design Standards and Guidelines were developed by the Nederland’s Board of Trustees and Planning Commission to preserve the town’s unique sense of place. The Guidelines aid protection of the town’s historic buildings and rural character, which is a high priority for town leaders and for local residents. Purpose This publication