(a) Certificate of Appropriateness.
(1) The Board shall determine whether the proposed environmental change will be appropriate to the preservation of the environmental, architectural or historic character of the Architectural Review District.
(2) The Board of Architectural Review shall consider the following matters and criteria in passing upon the appropriateness of the proposed construction, reconstruction, alteration or restoration of buildings, structures, signage or site elements:
A. Matters concerning Alteration, Renovation and Rehabilitation:
1. It is the interest of the Board that buildings and structures within the Historic District maintain and enhance the desirable character of the district. Applicants should strive to preserve and restore the features which establish a building or structure's architectural character while making alterations and renovations necessary for the efficient and contemporary use of the building.
2. The Board assumes that some alterations may be necessary to meet the needs of the building owner and governing codes. Such alterations should be done so as not to destroy the materials and features which help to define a building's historic, culture and/or architectural character. The historic materials, features and/or craftsmanship are important in defining the building character and should be retained, protected and repaired when possible.
3. In principal, the Board adopts the United States of America, Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation as follows:
A. Every reasonable effort should be made to provide a compatible use for a property which requires minimal alteration of the building, structure or site and its environment, or to use the property for its originally intended purpose.
B. The distinguishing original qualities or character of a building, structure or site and its environment should not be destroyed. The removal or alteration of any historic material or distinctive architectural features should be avoided when possible.
C. All buildings, structures and sites should be recognized as products of their own time. Alterations that have no historical basis and which seek to create an incompatible appearance shall be discouraged.
D. Changes which may have taken place in the course of time are evidence of the history and development of a building, structure or site and its environment. These changes may have acquired significance in their own right, and this significance shall be recognized and respected.
E. Distinctive stylistic features or examples of skilled craftsmanship which characterize a building, structure or site shall be recognized and respected.
F. Deteriorated architectural features should be repaired rather than replaced, wherever possible. In the event replacement is necessary, the new material should match the material being replaced in composition, design, color, texture and other visual qualities as closely as possible. Repair or replacement of missing architectural features should be based on accurate duplications of features, substantiated by historic, physical or pictorial evidence rather than on conjectural elements from other buildings or structures.
G. The surface cleaning of structures shall be undertaken with the gentlest means possible. Sandblasting and other cleaning methods that will damage the historic building materials should not be undertaken.
H. Every reasonable effort should be made to protect and preserve archaeological resources affected by, or adjacent to any project.
I. Contemporary design for alterations and additions to existing properties shall be encouraged when such alterations and additions do not destroy significant historical, architectural or cultural material, and such design is compatible with the size, scale, color, material and character of the property, neighborhood or environment.
J. Whenever possible, new additions or alterations to structures shall be done in such a manner that if such additions or alterations were to be removed in the future, the essential form and integrity of the structure would be unimpaired.
(b) Matters Concerning Additions, In-fill and New Structures.
(1) It is in the interest of the Board that additions, in-fill construction and new buildings or structures be designed to enhance the character of the Historic District.
(2) Additions to existing buildings in the Historic District should be designed so as not to distract from the original character of the building. Whenever possible, additions should be located away from the primary or street face of the building. The addition should be designed so as not to destroy existing architectural features.
(3) In-fill construction and new structures in the Historic District should be designed to be compatible with other structures in the district while reflecting work of contemporary times. To be compatible, a new building should incorporate the existing architectural design characteristics of the district and be consistent with adjoining or adjacent buildings possessing desirable historic design characteristics.
(c) Criteria Concerning Alteration, Renovation, Rehabilitation, Additions, In-fill Construction and New Structures include, but are not limited to the following:
(1) The overall architectural design including:
A. Massing. The interaction of height, width, depth and proportion that forms a sense of size.
B. Scale. The perception of size in relationship to various indicators such as people, adjoining buildings and the site environment as a whole.
C. Form. The geometric shape of the structure, its elements and components.
D. Proportion. The relationship in size, dimension, scale, etc. of the various elements and components to themselves and the site environment.
E. Orientation. The juxtaposition of components and elements to each other as well as to the site environment.
F. Pattern/Rhythm. The repetition of forms, materials, texture, elements, etc.
G. Style. The combination of elements and components in commonly recognized and accepted patterns. Examples of styles are Georgian, Federal, Greek Revival, Neo Classic, Italian Renaissance, Second Empire, Art Deco, International, Post Modern, etc.
H. Materials. Brick, wood, stone, metal, glass, vinyl, aluminum, etc.
I. Ornamentation. The applied and incorporated decoration used to embellish. Examples are cornices, window hoods, columns, quoinsm, etc.
J. Detail/Craft. Method of assembly of the structure and its components and the quality of work and material used in the assembly.
K. Color. Inherent colors such as the color of materials, i.e., brick and stone, and applied colors such as paints and stains.
L. Texture. The visual such as caused by shadows and actual as when the surface is physically touched.
M. Site Scaping. The components and elements that combine to enhance the building site such as benches, light fixtures, fences, planters, landscaping, etc.
(2) The overall architectural design and the degree to which the distinguishing original qualities or character of a building, structure or site are retained;
(3) The overall arrangement of buildings, parking and structures on the site and their impact on the historic setting, street scape or district;
(4) The extent to which any new architectural features are historically appropriate to the existing structure and adjacent existing structures;
(5) The overall relationship of the proposed new features of the preexisting building or structure and structures in the immediate surroundings;
(6) The extent to which the building or structure would be harmonious with or incongruous to the historic aspect of the district;
(7) The extent to which the building or structure will preserve or protect historic places and areas of historic interest in the district;
(8) The extent to which the building or structure will promote the general welfare of the Village and all citizens by the preservation and protection of historic interest in the Village; and
(9) The extent to which the building or structure will promote the general welfare by maintaining and encouraging interest in the Village of Barnesville and the Historic District, and making the Village a more attractive and desirable place in which to live and do business.
(10) The Board of Architectural Review may, with the approval of Village Council, from time to time, establish additional matters and criteria to be considered in approving Certificates of Appropriateness, provided that such matters are not in conflict with factors established in this section.
(d) Permit to Move, Remove or Demolish.
(1) The Historic District Board of Architectural Review shall consider any or all of the following matters and criteria in determining whether or not to grant a Permit to Move, Remove or Demolish in whole or in part a building within the Historic District.
A. Matters concerning Moving, Removing, or Demolition:
1. It is the interest of the Board that buildings within the Historic District be preserved and renovated for productive uses. Consistent with this intent, the Board recognizes that the Historic District is not a static environment, but an ever changing and developing entity.
2. Applications for Permits to Move, Remove or Demolish will be reviewed based on the overall impact the alteration will have on adjoining and adjacent structures and the integrity of the district as a whole. The Board encourages the saving and adaptive reuse of buildings significant to the character of the district and the history of the Village. Demolition of any building or structure which would detract from the district or result in a loss of historically significant qualities will be strongly discouraged or prohibited for a period of at least 90 days, so that an attempt can be made to purchase and preserve the building.
3. In reviewing an application, the Board will also look at the proposed new use or treatment of the site and how the new use or treatment will impact the district. Demolition of existing buildings which are not of significant architectural or historical value to allow for the construction of new buildings or open spaces which enhance the district are acceptable and may be encouraged by the Board.
4. If the Board finds the proposed action will have no detrimental effect on the continued historic architectural character of the area and is in keeping with the intent and purpose of this code, the application shall be approved.
5. Application for a Permit to Move, Remove or Demolish may be permanently denied by the Board, if it determines that an extremely significant architectural and/or historical structure is involved and eligible for the National or State Register of Historic Places.
(Ord. 1875. Passed 2-1-93.)