Certificate of Appropriateness Applications

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This page is intended to collect public input on Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) applications that are to be heard by the Heritage Preservation Commission (HPC). Comments submitted will provide feedback to the HPC to be considered. Each page includes the information that was submitted by the applicant. The feedback provided for each project will be given to the HPC for their consideration. The page is open for feedback up until the noon on the Monday prior to the Heritage Preservation Commission meeting.

Certain changes to landmark properties, or properties within a Historic District, require a Certificate of Appropriateness before a building permit is issued. Certificate of Appropriateness' (COA's) are reviewed by the City's Heritage Preservation Commission.

This page is intended to collect public input on Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) applications that are to be heard by the Heritage Preservation Commission (HPC). Comments submitted will provide feedback to the HPC to be considered. Each page includes the information that was submitted by the applicant. The feedback provided for each project will be given to the HPC for their consideration. The page is open for feedback up until the noon on the Monday prior to the Heritage Preservation Commission meeting.

Certain changes to landmark properties, or properties within a Historic District, require a Certificate of Appropriateness before a building permit is issued. Certificate of Appropriateness' (COA's) are reviewed by the City's Heritage Preservation Commission.

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  • 4628 Bruce Avenue-New Detached Garage

    almost 3 years ago
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    CLOSED: The HPC will review this COA application at their June 8th HPC meeting.

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    4628 Bruce Avenue is located on the west side of Bruce Avenue, north of Country Club Road and south of Bridge Street. The existing home on the property is an English Cottage style home built in 1928. The Certificate of Appropriateness request is for the construction of a new detached garage located in the northwest corner of the subject property.  


    Applicant Submittal

    This project will be reviewed by the Heritage Preservation Commission at their June 8th meeting. 

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  • 4633 Arden Avenue-New Detached Garage and Changes to a Street Facing Facade

    about 3 years ago
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    CLOSED: This item is on the April 13th HPC meeting agenda.

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    4633 Arden Avenue is located on the east side of Arden Avenue, just north of Country Club Road. The existing home on the subject property was built in 1938 and is identified as an example of English Cottage Style but classified as an American Colonial Cottage in the Country Club National Register Nomination documents. The Certificate of Appropriateness request is for the construction of a new detached garage located in the southeast corner of the property, and an exterior addition to the house  and installation of a larger dormer that are both visible from the street facing façade. 

    Applicant Submittal

    This project is on the April 13th Heritage Preservation Commission meeting. 


    All comments are reviewed by the governing body to gain insight into community perspective and values. This information in addition to other factors like legal requirements, infrastructure needs, long-term strategy, cost, etc help inform the decision. The feedback collected is not considered a "vote". 

    Everyone has the right to share their opinions and comments on the related project. While individuals may have varying opinions, respect each person's experience and insight.

    Comments are considered part of the public record. When making a comment:

    1. provide your full name
    2. let us know your relation to the project (i.e. physical address, neighborhood, visit the area often, etc)
    3. respect the views of other participants even if they don't agree with you

    If you have questions, please use our Q&A tool

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  • 4518 Casco Avenue-New Detached Garage

    about 3 years ago
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    CLOSED: This item is on the April 13th HPC meeting agenda.

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    4518 Casco Avenue is located on the west side of Casco Avenue between Bridge Street and Sunnyside Avenue. The existing home was built in 1928 and is classified as a Tudor Revival style. The Certificate of Appropriateness application request is for a new detached garage located in the rear yard, in the southwest corner of the lot. The proposed detached garage is 22' x 22' and is 17 feet tall. 

    Applicant Submittal

    This project is on the April 13th Heritage Preservation Commission meeting. 


    All comments are reviewed by the governing body to gain insight into community perspective and values. This information in addition to other factors like legal requirements, infrastructure needs, long-term strategy, cost, etc help inform the decision. The feedback collected is not considered a "vote". 

    Everyone has the right to share their opinions and comments on the related project. While individuals may have varying opinions, respect each person's experience and insight.

    Comments are considered part of the public record. When making a comment:

    1. provide your full name
    2. let us know your relation to the project (i.e. physical address, neighborhood, visit the area often, etc)
    3. respect the views of other participants even if they don't agree with you

    If you have questions, please use our Q&A tool

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  • 4600 Browndale Avenue-Changes to a Street Facing Facade

    about 3 years ago
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    CLOSED: This item is on the April 13th HPC meeting agenda.

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    4600 Browndale Avenue is located on the west side of Browndale Avenue, south of Bridge Street and north of Edgebrook Place. The existing home was built in 1925 and is classified as an example of the Tudor Revival Style. The proposed Certificate of Appropriateness is for changes to the street facing façade due to a renovation of the existing home. Proposed changes to the street facing façade include a change in the front door location, enlarging a gable window, covered front entry/porch addition and removing a portion of existing decorative detailing to utilize the existing driveway location. The remodel project also includes reorienting the tuck under garage and a large addition off of the rear of the existing home. 


    Applicant Submittal

    This project is on the April 13th Heritage Preservation Commission meeting. 


    All comments are reviewed by the governing body to gain insight into community perspective and values. This information in addition to other factors like legal requirements, infrastructure needs, long-term strategy, cost, etc help inform the decision. The feedback collected is not considered a "vote". 

    Everyone has the right to share their opinions and comments on the related project. While individuals may have varying opinions, respect each person's experience and insight.

    Comments are considered part of the public record. When making a comment:

    1. provide your full name
    2. let us know your relation to the project (i.e. physical address, neighborhood, visit the area often, etc)
    3. respect the views of other participants even if they don't agree with you

    If you have questions, please use our Q&A tool

    Replies Closed
  • 4618 Arden Avenue-New Detached Garage

    about 3 years ago
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    CLOSED: This project is on the February 9th HPC meeting agenda.

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    4618 Arden Avenue is located on the west side of Arden Avenue between Country Club Road and Bridge Street. The home on the subject property was built in 1931. The COA application is for the demolition of the existing detached garage and the construction of a new detached garage. 

    Applicant Submittal


    This project is on the February 9th Heritage Preservation Commission meeting. 


    All comments are reviewed by the governing body to gain insight into community perspective and values. This information in addition to other factors like legal requirements, infrastructure needs, long-term strategy, cost, etc help inform the decision. The feedback collected is not considered a "vote". 

    Everyone has the right to share their opinions and comments on the related project. While individuals may have varying opinions, respect each person's experience and insight.

    Comments are considered part of the public record. When making a comment:

    1. provide your full name
    2. let us know your relation to the project (i.e. physical address, neighborhood, visit the area often, etc)
    3. respect the views of other participants even if they don't agree with you

    If you have questions, please use our Q&A tool

    Replies Closed
  • 4524 Drexel Avenue-New Detached Garage and Changes to Front Entry

    about 3 years ago
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    CLOSED: This project is on the February 9th HPC meeting agenda.

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    4524 Drexel Avenue is located on the west side or Drexel Avenue, between Bridge Street and Sunnyside Road. The existing home was built in 1933. The COA application is for the demolition of an existing attached garage, construction of a new detached garage and proposed changes to the front entry. The project also includes an addition off of the back of the home, siding, windows, shutters and a roof replacement. 

    Applicant Submittal

    This item is on the February 9th Heritage Preservation Commission agenda. 

    All comments are reviewed by the governing body to gain insight into community perspective and values. This information in addition to other factors like legal requirements, infrastructure needs, long-term strategy, cost, etc help inform the decision. The feedback collected is not considered a "vote". 

    Everyone has the right to share their opinions and comments on the related project. While individuals may have varying opinions, respect each person's experience and insight.

    Comments are considered part of the public record. When making a comment:

    1. provide your full name
    2. let us know your relation to the project (i.e. physical address, neighborhood, visit the area often, etc)
    3. respect the views of other participants even if they don't agree with you

    If you have questions, please use our Q&A tool

    Replies Closed
  • 4630 Drexel Avenue-request to remove and replace more than 50% of the exterior walls

    over 3 years ago
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    CLOSED: This project is on the February 9th HPC meeting agenda.

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    This project will be continued to the February 9, 2021 HPC meeting. 

    A certificate of appropriateness was approved for 4630 Drexel Avenue on September 8, 2020. The applicant has now requested to remove more than 50% of the exterior walls, which would be considered a demolition.  

    No COA will be approved for the demolition, in whole or in part, of any heritage preservation resource in the District unless the applicant can show that the subject property a) is not a heritage preservation resource, OR b) no longer contributes to the historical significance of the District because its historic integrity has been compromised by deterioration, damage or by inappropriate additions or alterations.

    Any home constructed in the Country Club District between 1924-1944 is identified in the County Club Plan of Treatment as Heritage Preservation Resources. The home on the subject property was built in 1924.

    Prior to any review of a COA application for demolition or removal of a Heritage Preservation Resource, the HPC will accept evidence and documentation supporting an applicant’s claim that a property is not a Heritage Preservation Resource at a regular meeting. This request will be heard by the Heritage Preservation Commission on Tuesday, January 12, 2021. 

    If approved, the applicant would construct the house per the elevations approved with the COA in September. No changes to those elevations are proposed. 

    Additional Information Submitted by Applicant

    Applicant Submittal

    Plans approved with September 2020 COA


    All comments are reviewed by the governing body to gain insight into community perspective and values. This information in addition to other factors like legal requirements, infrastructure needs, long-term strategy, cost, etc help inform the decision. The feedback collected is not considered a "vote".

    Everyone has the right to share their opinions and comments on the related project. While individuals may have varying opinions, respect each person's experience and insight.

    Comments are considered part of the public record. When making a comment:

    1. provide your full name
    2. let us know your relation to the project (i.e. physical address, neighborhood, visit the area often, etc)
    3. respect the views of other participants even if they don't agree with you

    If you have questions, please use our Q&A tool


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  • 4634 Edgebrook Place-New Home

    over 3 years ago
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    CLOSED: This item was withdrawn by the applicant. If the applicant chooses to move forward with the COA request, updated plans will be submitted for review by the HPC at a future meeting.

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    The applicant has withdrawn the final plans. If the applicant chooses to move forward on the project, final plans will have to be resubmitted for review at a future HPC meeting.

    The subject property, 4634 Edgebrook Place is located on the south and west side of Edgebrook place. The COA request is for the demolition of an existing home and construction of a new home. The existing home was built in 1951, outside the period of significance in the Country Club District. 

    The first meeting of this certificate of appropriateness request was heard by the Heritage Preservation Commission on October 13, 2020. The Heritage Preservation Commission will review the final plans for the new house (meeting 2) on January 12, 2021. 

    Applicant Submittal-Meeting 2, January 12, 2021 Final House Plans to be reviewed

    Applicant Submittal- Meeting 1, October 13, 2020




    Rendering from Final Applicant Submittal-January 12, 2021 meeting submittal

     



    Rendering from Applicant Submittal Meeting 1


    All comments are reviewed by the governing body to gain insight into community perspective and values. This information in addition to other factors like legal requirements, infrastructure needs, long-term strategy, cost, etc help inform the decision. The feedback collected is not considered a "vote".

    Everyone has the right to share their opinions and comments on the related project. While individuals may have varying opinions, respect each person's experience and insight.

    Comments are considered part of the public record. When making a comment:

    1. provide your full name
    2. let us know your relation to the project (i.e. physical address, neighborhood, visit the area often, etc)
    3. respect the views of other participants even if they don't agree with you

    If you have questions, please use our Q&A tool


    Replies Closed
  • 4215 Country Club Road-Changes to Street Facing Facade

    over 3 years ago
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    CLOSED: This item is on the December 8, 2020 Heritage Preservation Commission agenda.

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    4215 Country Club Road is located on the south side of Country Club Road, east of Drexel Avenue and west of Casco Avenue. The existing home was built in 1937. The COA application is for proposed changes to the street facing facade which includes the addition of three gable end attic dormers. 

    Applicant Submittal


    This item is on the December 8th Heritage Preservation Commission meeting agenda. 

    Comment are considered part of the public record. When making a comment:

    1. provide your full name. 
    2. let us know your relation to the project (i.e. physical address, neighborhood, visit the area often, etc.)
    3. respect the views of other participants even if they don't agree with you 

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  • 4600 Browndale Avenue-Consideration of Historical Significance Status

    over 3 years ago
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    CLOSED: The applicant has withdrawn their appeal to City Council. This item was on the October 13th Heritage Preservation Commission meeting agenda where the Commission denied the applicant's request.

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    11/9/20 Update: The applicant has withdrawn their appeal to City Council. This item will not be on the November 17th City Council agenda.

    The Heritage Preservation Commission denied the applicants request at the October 13, 2020 HPC meeting. The applicant has appealed the decision made by the Heritage Preservation Commission and will be on the November 17th City Council agenda. 

    Notice of Appeal

    The request is to determine that the house at 4600 Browndale Avenue ( built in 1929) no longer contributes to the historical significance of the District due to deterioration, damage, and prior additions and alterations that have compromised its historic value and therefore is eligible to be torn down.

    Any home constructed in the Country Club District between 1924-1944 is identified in the County Club Plan of Treatment as Heritage Preservation Resources. Prior to any review of a COA application for demolition or removal of a Heritage Preservation Resource, the HPC will accept evidence and documentation supporting an applicant’s claim that a property is not a Heritage Preservation Resource at a regular monthly meeting. This request will be heard by the Heritage Preservation Commission on Tuesday, October 13th. If the HPC determines the property is not a Heritage Preservation Resource, the applicant may move forward with an application for a COA for the new construction. 

    Applicant Submittal

    Align Structural Inc. Letter Submitted by applicant October 12, 2020


    This item is on the October 13, 2020 Heritage Preservation Commission meeting. 


    All comments are reviewed by the governing body to gain insight into community perspective and values. This information in addition to other factors like legal requirements, infrastructure needs, long-term strategy, cost, etc help inform the decision. The feedback collected is not considered a "vote". 

    Everyone has the right to share their opinions and comments on the related project. While individuals may have varying opinions, respect each person's experience and insight.

    Comments are considered part of the public record. When making a comment:

    1. provide your full name
    2. let us know your relation to the project (i.e. physical address, neighborhood, visit the area often, etc)
    3. respect the views of other participants even if they don't agree with you

    If you have questions, please use our Q&A tool


    Replies Closed
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