Sp r i n g f i e l d gu i d e l i n e S f o r Hi Sto r i c pr o p e r t i e S Ju d i t H B. Wi l l i a m S Hi Sto r i c pr e S e r vat i o n co n S u l t a n t co l u m B u S , oH i o fr a n k el m e r , FAIA li n c o l n St r e e t St u d i o co l u m B u S , oH i o co n t e n t S TABLE OF CONTENTS I. Introduction ................................................................................................................................................... 4 Introduction to the Springfield Historic Landmarks Commission ........................................................................... 5 Purpose and Organization of the Guidelines ........................................................................................................ 5 The Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation .................................................................................. 6 Using the Guidelines to Obtain a Certificate of Appropriateness .......................................................................... 7 Sp r i n g f i e l d gu i d e l i n e S Don’t Rely on Precedent ....................................................................................................................................... 8 Property Owner Responsibility ............................................................................................................................. 8 f o r Landmarks Commission Responsibility ................................................................................................................ 8 II. Springfield History and Architecture ................................................................................................... 9 Hi Sto r i c pr o p e r t i e S A Brief History of Springfield ................................................................................................................................. 10 Springfield’s Historic Architectural Styles.............................................................................................................. 13 III. The Springfield Register of Historic Properties ............................................................................... 23 South Fountain Avenue Preservation Area ........................................................................................................... 24 April 2, 2010 East High Street Historic District........................................................................................................................... 26 Acknowledgements Listed Properties on the Springfield Register of Historic Properties ...................................................................... 28 City of Springfield Community Development Department: Shannon Meadows, Community Development Director IV. Design Review Procedures ..................................................................................................................... 31 When is a Certificate of Appropriateness Required? ............................................................................................ 32 Heather Whitmore, Planning and Zoning Administrator When is a Certificate of Appropriateness Not Required? ...................................................................................... 32 Mark Luttrell, CDBG Program Coordinator Who Issues the Certificate of Appropriateness? ................................................................................................... 33 Stephen Thompson, Planning and Zoning Specialist What About Building Permits? .............................................................................................................................. 33 Hardship Consideration ........................................................................................................................................ 33 City of Springfield Historic Landmarks Commission, 2009-2010: If the Certificate of Appropriateness is Not Granted .............................................................................................. 33 Enforcement ......................................................................................................................................................... 33 Jeffrey Smith, Chair Flow Chart ........................................................................................................................................................... 34 Richard Bierley Tamara Dallenbach V. Design Guidelines for Rehabilitation .................................................................................................... 35 Mark Luttrell Introduction .......................................................................................................................................................... 36 Mary Oliver Foundations .......................................................................................................................................................... 38 Masonry ............................................................................................................................................................... 42 David Pitsch Wood Siding & Trim .............................................................................................................................................. 48 Larry Vance Roofs, Dormers, Skylights & Other Features ........................................................................................................ 52 Gutters & Downspouts .......................................................................................................................................... 58 Windows ............................................................................................................................................................... 60 Photography by Judith Williams, Frank Elmer, Columbus, Ohio Doors & Entrances ............................................................................................................................................... 66 Porches ................................................................................................................................................................ 72 City of Springfield Community Development Department, Springfield, Ohio Storefronts ............................................................................................................................................................ 76 Awnings & Canopies ............................................................................................................................................ 80 Illustrations by Lincoln Street Studio, Columbus, Ohio Signage ................................................................................................................................................................ 84 Cornices, Parapets & Upper Facades .................................................................................................................. 88 Historic images courtesy of the Clark County Historical Society, Springfield, Ohio Paint Color ........................................................................................................................................................... 90 Adaptive Use ........................................................................................................................................................ 94 Present-day image of Pennsylvania House courtesy of Cyndie Gerken Access for the Disabled ........................................................................................................................................ 96 Historic Carriage Houses, Garages & Outbuildings .............................................................................................. 98 Springfield history by Nathalie Wright, Columbus, Ohio Historic Landscape Features ................................................................................................................................ 100 Energy Conservation ............................................................................................................................................ 106 Graphic design by Kris Harrison & Gina Cronley - Orbit Design Inc., Columbus, Ohio VI. Design Guidelines for New Construction ........................................................................................... 109 New Infill Construction in Historic Areas ............................................................................................................... 110 This project was funded by the City of Springfield Community Development Block Grant Program. Additions to Historic Buildings .............................................................................................................................. 115 Auxiliary Buildings ................................................................................................................................................ 116 New Site Features ................................................................................................................................................ 117 VII. Appendix ........................................................................................................................................................ 119 Certificate of Appropriateness Application Form ................................................................................................... 120 Glossary of Terms ...............................................................................................................................................