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Home My WebLink About05112023 Historic Preservation Work Session Packet Seward Historic Preservation Commission Work Session Packet Work Session Topics: 1) Discuss and approve a plan for National Historic Preservation month (May); 2) Discuss Founder's Day Activities; 3) Discuss potential Certified Local Government grant (CLG) DATE UNKNOWN; 4) Review HP Award Nominations; 5) Support Hoben Park/Flower; 6) Provide written report to council; 7) Historic Overlay Outline Guidelines and purpose documents; 8) 2017 Historic Plan Update May 11, 2023 City Council Chambers Beginning at 6 p.m. 1 RECEIVED 2023 SEWARD HISTORIC PRESERVATION AWARD FEB 0 $ 2023 NOMINATION FORM OFFICE OF THE Nomination forms are due to the City Clerk by: eirY CLERK March 31, 2023 Person you are nominating for this�award: (self-nominations are acceptable) Name: Nominee's contributions towards historic preservation in the community of Seward: Please check all the applicable boxes listed below and include a brief description of the nominee's contributions. (You may use the back of this form) Survey and inventory work of historic architectural and archaeological resources in the community, ❑ Development and submission of National Register of Historic Places nominations for properties within the community. Contribution towards education of citizens regarding local historic preservation and community history. Research and documentation of the history of the community of Seward. Publications about the history of the community of Seward. Reconstruction and restoration work towards historic preservation in the community. Curatorial, historical records, photo collections, or museum contributions which contribute to the community's historic heritage. r Organization of historical records for easy reference for others to gain a better understanding of Seward's historic heritage. Contributions towards historic preservation planning. ❑ Oral history contributions towards preserving Seward's historic heritage. u Progress towards having a climate controlled centralized historic collection in Seward. l Any other contributions related to historic preservation (please explain). Nominee has been notified of nomination: El Yes No Nominee contact info: Phone:�bTYJj r"Q)/a E-Mail: /I(C Ar,2 2,y �. cr)ro ,r? _316 Submitted baiL-VJLPhone: �! 3.JL--I` For more information,contact the City Clerk's office at 907-224-4046 or clerk@cityofseward.net 2 A-`T" �i - 2._.I 13MIk L¢I`tV `b r-��,�-,�1�71 �kmial n'1 '- kcc �,� � ��i'�`'�� `r!4] ,qY! r z.ra-rt1 Oh /4kE AL �at� k-tu A-;r Wnc�N lAm C0-Av,-o- moo scut L 'C ( dv 1 4/� Ste -tjP4c �- r i 3 Purpose Seward is unique. A small town on the ocean in a beautiful setting with much of its historic downtown still intact, and on the road system! The purpose of this document is to provide owners of historic buildings and homes with guidelines on how to maintain their properties. These guidelines are intended to provide a source of information and ideas to aid owners of historical properties. This document can also be used to get that historic "Seward look" while using modern materials in new construction or a remodel. Over the years, Seward's economy has changed from longshoring and fishing to tourism. Tourism is likely to continue growing and become even more dominant in our economy. By preserving our historical properties, we will build on and strengthen what makes Seward unique and has to offer. The motto of National Trust for Historic Preservation (a privately funded nonprofit organization focused on saving American's historic places) is "People Saving Places." For Seward, we suggest that this is backwards, and our motto should be "Places Serving People" since the best way to preserve a historical property is to have people living and working in it to support their families. Without people a historic building is heading toward demolition. Preserving our historical properties and our "Seward look" is good for business. In turn, businesses support families and healthy families make for a thriving community! 4 1. INTRODUCTION Purpose What are Preservation Guidelines? Why have Guidelines? Who uses Guidelines? When to use Guidelines? Where do Guidelines apply? Compliance with Guidelines Relation to Land Use Code Do Guidelines dictate taste? 2. SEWARD'S DOWNTOWN HISTORIC DISTRICT 3. PLANNING A PRESERVATION PROJECT Conduct Historic Research Determine Historic Integrity Definition of a Contributing Property Non-Contributing Property Identify Key Features Choose an Approach for Improvement Choose a Treatment for Building Components Criteria for Replacing Historic Features Alternations Review Process How the Guidelines Apply Structure of the Design Guidelines 4. BASIC PRINCIPLES OF HISTORIC PRESERVATION Benefits of Preserving Historic Buildings Construction Quality Livability and Quality of Life Economic Incentives Economic Benefits to the Community Responsibility of Ownership 5. BASIC PRINCIPLES FOR NON-CONTRIBUTING AND NEW CONSTRUCTION Period of Significance 5 6. HISTORY AND CHARACTER OF SEWARD'S DOWNTOWN HISTORIC DISTRICT Building Types and Styles Characteristics 7. DESIGN GUIDELINES FOR REHABILITATION OF HISTORIC PROPERTIES Preserve Repair Replace Protect and Maintain Property 8. DESIGN GUIDELINES FOR HISTORIC BUILDING MATERIALS Wood Siding Paint Concrete and Masonry Metals Cleaning Materials and Methods 9. DESIGN GUIDELINES FOR HISTORIC BUILDING ELEMENTS Windows Doors Commercial Storefronts Roofs Cornices Canopies and Awnings Balconies Rooftop Uses Mechanical Equipment and Service Utilities 10. DESIGN GUIDELINES FOR HISTORIC ALTERATIONS AND ADDITIONS Historic Additions Adaptive re-Use New Additions to Historic Properties 11. DESIGN GUIDELINES FOR NEW CONSTRUCTION Placement and Orientation Mass, Scale and Height Building Materials Architectural Character 6 Facade Elements Canopies Balconies Rooftop Uses Windows Entries 12. DESIGN GUIDELINES FOR SITE DESIGN AND THE PUBLIC STREETSCAPE Cut and Fill Site Retaining Walls Building and Site Lighting Mechanical Equipment and Service Utilities Street Furnishings Sidewalks 13. DESIGN GUIDELINES FOR PARKING FACILITIES Surface Parking 14. DESIGN GUIDELINES FOR SIGNS Appropriate Sign Types Sign Composition Sign Character Sign Materials Sign Lighting Sign Installation Sign Color 15. DESIGN GUIDELINES FOR OFF-SEASON WINDOW DISPLAYS