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City of Inverness

Application for Certificate of Appropriateness 212 W. Main Street Inverness, FL 34450

(352)726-3401

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Address of Property: _________________________ _

Property Owner(s): _________________________ _

Applicant Name: __________________________ _

Relationship to Owner: ________________________ _

□ Check if same as Property Owner

Applicant Mailing Address:

Applicant E-Mail Address: _______ Applicant Cell Phone Number: _____ _

D Letter of intent stating all work being done, purpose of work, and all colors, materials to be used

D Current photograph of property

□ Historical photograph of property (if available) D A detailed list of all building materials and colors to be used (swatches and samples may be requested)

D Site Plan or photograph of site with proposed changes D Drawing of proposed changes, including dimensions of each element being added/removed

D Required if signage is involved: scale drawing of signage, including dimensions, colors, locations, illumination, materials, and hardware listed noted

This application may not be considered complete without supplemental items.

Bold items required for all projects.

Attachments should be 11" X 17" or smaller.

Certificate of Appropriateness becomes null and void if authorized work has not begun one year after issuance.

Building Primary Material Type: Name of Contractor:

□ Wood

□ Brick

□ Stucco Has the building been previously painted?

□ other: □ Yes

□ No Property's Current Primary Use: Will changes being made change the primary

□ Commercial use?

□ Residential □ No D Other: □ Yes. If yes, state new use:

Attachment A

Masonry

0 Type

D Repainting

D Cleaning

D Removing paint

D Repairing/replacing/removing

D Coatings, including water repellent coatings

Windows

0 Repairing/replacing sashes D Changing number size, location, or glazing pattern 0 Cutting new windows

D Closing or blocking

□ Replacing

Additions

D Addition to primary facade

D Other addition:

Location

□ Window/door

□ Building

□ Pole

□ Other:

Colors

D Please list:

Wood

D Removing Paint

D Repairing/replacing/removing wood

D Coating, including chemical preservatives

Entrances: including doors, fanlights, sidelights, pilasters, entablatures, columns, balustrades, stairs, etc.

0 Entrance repair/replacement

D Entrance removal

D Porch removal

D Porch closure/enclosure Demolition

□ Residential

D Commercial D Other:

Lighting

□ Exterior illumination

□ Building illumination

□ Non-white lighting

□ Type:

□ Other:

Materials

D Masonry Type:

0 Vinyl

D Metal

□ Canvas

□ Other:

Painting: Please provide samples and list all colors

D Brick:

0 Other masonry:

D Wood:

D Other fa�ade elements:

Roof: including dormers, chimneys, slates, tiles, shingles, metal, etc.

D Repairing roof D Replacing roof

D Repairing/replacing features

D Removing features

Other

D Please explain:

Hardware

□ Screw mounting

D Wires D Tension system

D Freestanding:

D Other:

Other signage elements

D Please explain:

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I hereby certify that I have examined this application and know the information presented herein to be true and correct. All provisions of laws and ordinance governing this type of work will be complied with whether specified or not. If a Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) is issued, it is my responsibility to verify if a Building Permit is necessary before beginning work, and to verify if inspections must be done upon completion of work. The granting of a COA does not give authority to violate or be exempt from the provisions of any other local, state, or federal law regulating construction or performance of construction.

Work done without an applicable COA may result In a fine, and removal of unauthorized construction required.

Property Owner's Signature Date

Property Owner's Printed Name

OFFICIAL USE ONLY

Staff Received: Case Number: Recei t#:

Select one: Contributin /Non-contributin Date Received: Built Circa:

APPROVED BY AARC 6-23-2005

Architectural/Aesthetic Review Committee Design Guidelines ...

Introduction

The purpose of this guide is to supplement the adopted design guidelines of the Architectural/Aesthetic Review Committee. Specifically, the design guidelines will provide direction for proposed exterior materials, signs, and paint colors to be used for any alteration of a significant exterior architectural feature or building which contributes to the overall visual character of a historic area or individual property.

Exterior Materials

Materials selected for buildings should have quality and stability in terms of durability, finish, and appearance. Masonry exterior finished and detailing are important features of historic buildings, particularly commercial buildings. Masonry features such as brickwork, terracotta detailing, and decorative stucco are important to the historic character of a building. Therefore, removing or substantially altering masonry features, which are important in defining the overall historic character of a building so that the original character is diminished should be avoided.

Exterior building materials that are encouraged to be used include natural wood, stucco, brick, stone and concrete masonry units. Masonry unit exteriors should be restored to original texture where possible, Exterior building materials that are not encouraged included corrugated or reflective metal panels; rib faced concrete block, cedar shakes, textured plywood, and plastic siding.

Signs Signs are an important component of commercial architecture. Their purpose is to provide information about the location and type of business housed in a building. Traditionally, a variety of types of signs have been associated with commercial buildings. These include fascia signs, placed on the fascia or horizontal band between storefront and second floor; hanging projecting signs, which extend from a building; gold leaf signs, which are painted or etched in glass in windows and transoms; awnings or canopies on which signs are painted.

New signs are usually needed when there is a change in owner or occupant of a historic building or when the building is being rehabilitated. They should be compatible with the architectural character of a building. Factors to consider in selecting a sign are its legibility, clarity, placement, durability, and appropriateness to the size .and scale of a building.

Appropriate locations are the flat unadorned, parts of a facade such as the glass of storefronts, awning flaps, masonry surfaces and cornice frieze panel.

Signs should not obscure architectural detailing such as windows, cornice details or storefronts and should not interfere with the view of the facades of adjoining buildings, Sign panels should be square or rectangular and flush mounted. Block style lettering is most appropriate. Large signs are appropriate for highway strip development where customers pass businesses at high rates of speed. They are inappropriate for historic buildings, where traffic flow is slower, and the orientation and setback of buildings make them difficult to read.

Recommendations 1 . Locate sign on a flat, unadorned parts of a facade, such as show windows, awnings flaps, masonry surface and frieze.

2. Use simple designs and lettering such as block-style and serif style, painted in high contrast to the sign panel color.

3. Sign panels should be square or rectangular and flush mounted.

4. Flush mounted to fa9ade no higher than bottom of 2nd floor windows.

5. Restore/repair historic signs, including existing neon.

6. Horizontal/linear signs that fit the overall proportions of the building.

7. Encourage window signs on plate glass.

8. Encourage transom window signs. Signs can be painted, or vinyl lettered directly onto the glass.

9. Use signage area for creative expression of business character.

1'0. Pedestrian-scaled and auto-scaled signage.

11. Maximum of three signs per storefront as an adequate number including window signs.

Avoid

1. Ornate signs or signs based on architectural styles inappropriate to the commercial architecture of Inverness.

2. Signs that obscure architectural details such as window, cornice, decorative brickwork and storefronts.

3. Signs should not interfere with sight lines of adjoining buildings.

4. Back-lit signs

5. Molded plastic "Canister' signs.

6. Signs on upper story walls.

7. Signs with strobe lights, flashing elements or distracting actions.

8. Flush mounted or projecting vertical signs that extend above the bottom of the 2nd floor windows.

9. Signs that call attention to themselves at the expense of neighboring businesses because of color, scale, lighting materials, or another obtrusive feature.

10. More than three signs per storefront including window signs.

Corporate Designs Since it is not in the best interested of the citizens of Inverness to allow corporate franchises to create visual clutter and allow building architecture and colors of their buildings to act as signage, corporate franchises will be required to follow the adopted guidelines of the Architectural/Aesthetic Review Committee when locating in historic areas or districts. National corporate chains that typically design their buildings to read as signage should modify their designs to blend with the character of the historic area.

Exterior Paint Colors Paint colors, finishes and decorative painting are important factors in defining the character of a historic building. When repainting a historic building, the new color should generally be close as possible to the original color, as well as compatible with its original architectural style and character, and preserve and enhance the architectural style or character of the historic area or district. Decorative painting such as stenciling, graining, or marbleizing are significant treatments and should be preserved.

Paint color is the most controversial treatment associated with design review in historic areas or districts.

Property owners are particularly resentful of being told what color they may or may not paint their buildings. Property owners seldom, however, paint their buildings that would offend their neighbors.

The Architectural/Aesthetic Review Committee does not review paint colors for historic buildings. The following advisory guidelines are offered to property owners who are interested in painting their building historically appropriate colors.

Recommended Paint Colors The best way to verify original colors is through paint analysis. Many books and articles have been published about paint colors for historic buildings. One of the best sources of information for historic buildings is "Paint in American: The Colors of Historic Buildings" by Roger W. Moss.

Choose colors appropriate to the period and style of the building. Paint colors should highlight architectural details. Keep colors compatible with the building's style and period of construction; avoid loud, garish, or bold/harsh colors, and bright hues; avoid too many colors on a building (no more than three); and select where to highlight architectural details based on historic tradition for the building's type and style.

Do not paint brick, stone or other naturally unpainted materials unless the material has been previously painted.

Avoid bright, gaudy, florescent or intense day glow colors.