§ 47-17.2. Intent and purpose.

A.

SBHD - Sailboat Bend Historic District is intended to provide additional guidelines for the review of an application for a certificate of appropriateness for buildings and structures within the SBHD. A study was conducted of the building materials, surfaces, textures and design of buildings and structures which exemplify the historic character of the SBHD neighborhood. From this study guidelines were developed to serve as a baseline description against which plans requiring a certificate of appropriateness pursuant to Section 47-24, Development Permits and Procedures, can be reviewed for harmony, compatibility and appropriateness. The study which is the basis for these guidelines is entitled the Sailboat Bend Historic District Study ("Study"). The material and design guidelines developed as a result of this study are provided in Section 47-17.7.

1.

The purpose of the guidelines is to identify a range of material and design options which will encourage development compatible with the historic character of the SBHD and discourage introduction of incompatible features. The intent of the material and design guidelines is not to require particular architectural features or dictate architectural style. Contemporary designs and materials may be permitted if used in a manner compatible with the sense of the past that is being preserved. Economic feasibility and durability of proposed improvements, along with visual harmony, are primary concerns.

2.

In addition to the review of materials and design of buildings and structures within the SBHD, the study includes a review of existing yard requirements. It was found that in the RS-8 and RML-25 zones, existing yards of historically significant buildings differed from the yard requirements presently required in RS-8 and RML-25 zoned districts as provided by the ULDR. The purpose of the provisions allowing a reduction in yard requirements for buildings and structures in the SBHD, in RS-8 and RML-25 zoned districts and other residential districts when used for a use permitted in an RS-8 or RML-25 zoning district, is to promote construction which is compatible with the historic character of the district.

(Ord. No. C-97-19, § 1(47-17.2), 6-18-97; Ord. No. C-99-14, § 8, 3-16-99)