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HRAB 05-19-92 Meeting AgendaI COUNTY of FREDERICK Department of Planning and Development 703/665-565! FAX 703/678 -068 -- MEMORANDUM TO: Historic Resources Board Members FROM: Kris C. Tierney, Deputy Planning Director � DATE: May 13, 1992 RE: May Meeting Notice and Agenda There will be a meeting of the Historic Resources Advisory Board on Tuesday May 19, 1992 at 7:30 in the conference room of the Old County Court House, 9 Court Square, Winchester, Virginia. Attached are a number of informational items. Please let me know if you would like to attend. AGENDA 1) Discussion of Thinline Proposal. 2) Discussion of program for recognition of locally significant properties. 3) Discussion of possible methods of promoting the initiation of the plaque program. 4) Other THE COURTHOUSE COMMONS 9 N. Loudoun Street - P.O. Box 601 - Winchester, Virginia - 22601 HRAB 5\19\92 Agenda pg. 2 1) Materials are attached which relate to this item. Representatives of Thinline Inc. will be at the meeting to describe their proposed use for the Fort Collier Property. Thinline is pursuing a zoning ordinance amendment that would enable them to establish the proposed use on the site. The HRAB should be prepared to give their reaction to the proposal in terms of its treatment of the historic property. The representatives will be looking for any suggestions and ultimately the endorsement of their project from a historic preservation perspective. 2) Attached is a draft of regulations that would establish procedures for designating county properties as locally significant, along with an application form. The Board needs to review these and make any desired changes. 3) A proposal from the HRAB to adopt the regulations will need to be thorough in order to be successful. 4) Other. PLANS AND PROJECTS 523 N. Braddock Strert Winchester, Virginia 22601 (703) 667-9354 phone (703) 722-3923 fax May 4, 1992 Mr. Chris Tierney Deputy County Planner Frederick County Planning Department Court Square PO Box 601 Winchester, VA 22601 RE: Thin Line, Inc. preliminary site development plan (Concept Plan) - "Fort Collier". Dear Chris: Should you require any additional information regarding the preliminary plans delivered to your attention on March 17, 1992 for your Historic Resource Board, please call. I plan to attend the Historic Resource Board meeting May 19, 1992 at 7:30 pm. The comments of your board will be much appreciated prior to the development of a "final" site plan. Thank you in advance for your assistance in this matter. S -cerelly, Steph Gyurisin Princi al of PLANS AND PROJECTS enclosures SMTG/mk V� L. * * Professional Community Development �9 Maryland * Pennsylvania * Virginia * West Virgi'n' i 6 i , q *MAY 1992 �' PLANS AND PROJECTS received 523 N. Braddock Street Winchester, Virginia 22601 (703) 667-9384 (703) 722-3923 fax April 17, 1992 Mr. John Riley, Jr., Administrator Frederick County Administration PO Box 601 Winchester, VA 22601 PE: Fort Collier site. Located in Frederick County, VA. Dear Mr. Riley: Please be advised that the "Fort Collier" site is located in Frederick County, Virginia not the City of Winchester, Virginia as referenced by the attached letter from Mr. H. Bryan Mitchell. Should you have any questions or concerns regarding this matter, please call. Sinc Y. Step: n M. Gyurisin Pri cipal enclosures SMG/wk * Professional Community Development * * Maryland * Pennsylvania * Virginia * West Virginia COIMN- I 0 :NT -WEAL TH of VIRGEN, IA Hugn C" Miller. Cirecbr Department of Historic Resources TDD: (804) 786-1934 "I G o%"ernor Street Teleonone(804)786-3143 Richmond. Virginia 23?19 FAX: ;801) 225-4261 April 16, 1992 Mr. Stephen M. Guyersin Principal of Plans and Projects 523 N. Braddock St. Winchester, VA 22601 RE: FmHA pre -application for Thin Lire, Inc. Winchester, Virginia DHR file r# 91-1967 Dear Mr. Guyersin: Thank you for the additional materials on the Fort Collier site in the City of Winchester. We have completed our evaluation and have determined that the Fort Collier property is eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places under criteria A and C. We have readdressed our earlier consideration of evaluating the house and the fort as two distinct resources. We feel that the history of the construction of the house is directly related to the presence of the Civil War fort on the site; therefore, the parcel known as Fort Collier should be considered one historic property. Again, we thank you for your cooperation and we look forward to reviewing the proposed plans for the property. Please contact Elizabeth Hoge if you have any additional questions regarding the significance determination. Since.�ely, H. Bryan Mitchell Deputy State Historic Preservation Officer cc: Lloyd Jones, Farmers Home Administration Don Klima, Advisory Council on Historic Preservation ,r �T vn �T v_T7T TT -T , f 7T I) r'-*, �Ir1 Hugh C. Miller. Director Department of Historic Resources 221 Go%ernor Street Richmond. Virginia 23219 April 16, 1992 The Honorable Elizabeth Helm, Mayor Rouss City Hall 15 North Cameron Street Winchester, VA 22601 RE: Fort Collier, City of Winchester DHR file # 91-1967-F Dear Ms. Helm: � QD M4Yi86-1934 Telephone (804) 786-3143 FAX: (804) 225-4261 The intent of this letter is to notify you of a recent determination of eligibility (DOE) for listing on the National Register of Historic Places that our office has made for historic properties located in the City of Winchester. The DOE was made in consultation with Plans and Projects, Inc., representing Thin Line, Inc. which owns the property in question. The DOE was done as part of the review process for the proposed Farmers Home Administration loan that Thin Line, Inc. would like to apply towards the purchase and use of the property. The review process, pursuant to Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act, 1966, stipulates that federal agencies identify and evaluate those historic properties that may be affected by their funded or licensed project and that those agencies take into account the effect of their undertakings on those historic properties. Our evaluation consisted of reviewing documentation prepared by Plans and Projects on behalf of Thin Line, Inc. Based on the information provided in the report the Department of Historic Resources has determined that Fort Collier is eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places under A and C. Although determined eligible as part of the review process, DHR does not have any plans to list this property on the National Register of Historic Places. However, the DOE will remain in place beyond the life of the project and will be considered valid for all future activities unless later circumstances indicate re- evaluation is necessary. Should you have any questions regarding the Section 106 process, we suggest you consult 36 CFR Part 800, or contact Bruce Larson in our office. Please be aware that local governments are considered interested parties in the Section 106 process; therefore, questions James Hill 2 your comments are welcome. Should you have any regarding the National Register process, please contact in our office. Sincerely, i H. Bry4 Mit hell Deputy State Historic cc: Preservation Officer Edwin C. Daly, City Manager Rouss City Hall 15 North Cameron Street Winchester, VA 22601 Gene Schultz, Chairman Winchester Planning Commission Rouss City Hall 15 North Cameron Street Winchester, VA 22601 Tim Youmans, Planning Director Rouss City Hall 15 North Cameron Street Winchester, VA 22601 John Riley, Jr. Frederick County 9 Court Square P. O. Box 601 Winchester, VA Administrator 226601 Thomas J. Christoffel, Executive Director Lord Fairfax Planning District Commission 103 East Sixth Street Front Royal, VA 22630 Steve Gyurisin Plans and Projects 523 N. Braddock St. Winchester, VA 22601 An Ordinance to Amend the County Code to Establish the Frederick County Historic Property Designation Program Article 15 Historic Property Designation Program 15-1 STATEMENT AND INTENT The purpose of the program will be to recognize and hopefully encourage the preservation of architectural styles and historically significant structures. The recognition of locally significant sites through designation will help heighten awareness and aid in the education of the citizens of Frederick County. The program will also assist visitors in understanding the history of the area, the impacts of events or persons on the area and will point out examples of architectural styles of various periods that can be found locally. 15-2 ADMINISTRATION 15-2-1 Application packages for designation of a locally significant historical property and the accompanying processing fee will be submitted to the Department of Planning and Development. Applications will be forwarded to the Historical Resources Advisory Board (HRAB) for review. 15-2-2 Applications may be submitted at any time. The applicant will be notified in writing of time and date when the HRAB will meet to review applications. The HRAB will review the application based on criteria listed under Section 15-6. The applicant will be notified in writing of the determination made by the HRAB within 90 days of submission. The HRAB reserves the right to deny eligibility to a structure if the structure does not meet the criteria listed under Section 15-6. 15-3 MATERIALS SUBMITTED FOR REVIEW Applicants will submit the following: 15-3-1.1 A completed application form 15-3-1.2 Photographs of each side of the structure(s) 15-3-1.3 Sketch of property showing location/relationship of all structures 15-4 FEES 15-4-1 All fees and expenses, established by the Frederick County Board of Supervisors, will be paid at the time of application submittal. 15-5 ISSUANCE OF PLAQUES 15-5-1 If a structure is designated historically significant, a plaque of recognition will be issued. Plaques will be placed on the structure and displayed on the left side of the front entrance. Plaques remain the property of the County and will remain in the possession of the property owner only as long as the structure(s) retain seventy-five percent (75%) of their historic fabric and configuration. 15-5-2 Each plaque issued will have a registration number which will correspond to the application number. Application material will be kept on file in the office of Frederick County Department of Planning and Development. 15-6 CRITERIA FOR ELIGIBILITY The criteria established to evaluate the eligibility of structures as historically significant are a Frederick County adaptation of the National Register Criteria. 15-6-1 Structure must be at least 50 years of age. 15-6-2 The structure will be evaluated as a whole, parts of structures will not be considered separately. 15-6-3 Structures will be evaluated on their architectural or historical significance and physical and historical integrity. 15-6-4 Architectural Significance 15-6-4.1 Structure(s) must clearly represent: 15-6-4.2 A recognized type, period or method of construction and enhance our understanding of the class of resources for which it is a part. The structure should illustrate a pattern of what was common to the class of resources; the individuality or variation that occurred within the class; the evolution of that class over a period of time; or the transition between that class and others. 15-6-4.3 High artistic values expressed in an area as diverse as community design or planning, engineering and sculpture. 15-6-4.4 The work of a master who is a figure of generally recognized greatness in a field or an anonymous craftsman whose work is distinguishable from others by its characteristic style or quality. 15-6-5 Historical Significance 15-6-5.1 Structure(s) must have been either: 15-6-5.2 Associated with an event or events that made a significant contribution to the development of the county, state or nation 15-6-5.3 The significant contribution of any event must be demonstrated and must be a good representative of the event or events and of the larger theme of which they are a part; OR, 15-6-5.4 Associated with a specifically identified person whose activities have been important in our local history. 15-6-5.5 The property's association with an individual should be documented by accepted methods of historical research. 15-6-5.6 The length of association should be identified. 15-6-6 Physical and Historical Integrity A structure must possess physical and historical integrity. Integrity being the authenticity of a structure's historic identity, evidenced by the survival of the physical characteristics. 15-6-6.1 Integrity applies in five ways: 15-6-6.1.1 Location is where the structure was placed. The location many times indicates a function in the development relationships. 15-6-6.1.2 Design is the composition of elements that comprise the form, plan, space, structure and style of a property. 15-6-6.1.3 Materials are the physical elements that were combined in a particular pattern. The integrity of materials determines whether or not an authentic historic resource still exists. 15-6-6.1.4 Workmanship is the physical evidence of the craftsman's labor and skill in constructing, altering, adapting or embellishing a building. 15-6-6.1.5 Aesthetics/feeling is the ability of the building to evoke the historic sense of a past period of time. 15-6-6.2 A structure should exist today essentially as it did during its period of significance. Seventy-five percent (75%) of the structure must be intact or undisturbed; recent alterations must have been done according to professional standards to ensure preservation. HRAB USE ONLY Decision_ Date _ Signatlim Frederick County Historic Property Designation Application Include with the application form a sketch of the property showing the locations of the structure(s). Photographs should be taken of each side of the structure(s) and submitted as part of the package. Application Fee: (Fee established by the Frederick County Board of Supervisors) * Date of Application: * Name of Applicant: * Address: * Telephone: Property Information * Name of Property (if applicable): * Tax ID Number * Date Structure(s) were built: * Original Owner: * Subsequent Important Owners: * Current Owner: Date of Purchase: Deed Book and Page Number: * Current Use of the Property: * List and Briefly Describe All Structures on the Property: (style, history, unique architectural features) Historical Plaques awarded by the Frederick County Historical Resources Advisory Board recognize architectural and historic integrity of the structure(s). Plaques remain the property of the County and will remain in the possession of the property owner only as long as the structure(s) retain 75% of their historic fabric and configuration. I submit this application in good faith and understand that by signing this application that I have given the HRAB permission to visit my property while they are evaluating the structure(s) for the approval/disapproval of application for designation as Historically Significant. Signature of applicant/owner ��u,u u,.iLtiu 0. k io, t'i y2 THE WASIHNGION POST F • L ESTATE NOTES Study Puts Dollar value On .historic Preservation A study of the economic impact of historic preservation efforts in two permits dropped 77 percent to 1,120 last year from 4,794 in 1990. small cities shows history and eco- The most pronounced losses in Vir- nomic growth can coexist, according to the director of the Historic Fred- ginia were seen in Fairfax and Lou - doun counties. In suburban Mary- ericksburg Foundation, land, multifamily housing permits The study prepared for the Na- dropped to 1,711 in 1991 from tional Trust for Historic Preserva- 3,599 in 1990, with Montgomery tion examined property values and County taking the biggest hit. In the other economic indicators in Freder- District, multifamily permits rose to icksburg, Va.. and Galveston, Tex. 250 last year from 188 in 1990. The cities were used as case stud- ies by the national preservation group to put a dollar value on pres- ervation. In Fredericksburg and Galveston, the numbers appear to contradict claims that historic preservation hurts property values, said Historic Fredericksburg Director Catharine Gilliam. Property owners often com- plain that historic districts and cove- nants unfairly restrict their rights to change buildings and lower proper- ties' resale value. In Fredericksburg's downtown historic district, property values rose an average of 674 percent from 1971 to 1990, according to the re- port. The value of residential prop- erty elsewhere in the city rose an average of 410 percent. Commercial property in the his- II toric district shot up 480 percent, while similar property outside the district rose 281 pervert. Those fignres would have been useful during the recently completed Virgmia General Assembly session, when lawmakers voted to weaken some historic preservation laws, Gil- i ham said. The debate included testi- mony from developers and property owners angry over restrictions on land around a Northern Virginia Civ - d War battlefield. I "I think flawmakersi very quickly bought the rhetoric without the sta- tistics," she said. The bill's sponsor, Sen. Charles J. Colgan (D -Prince William), said he agrees historic designation can have economic benefits, particularly in residential areas_ "I don't disagree with that and it's not the issue. The issue is whether the landowners agree," to designate =n area historic, he said. In the case of the Bristoe Station battlefield in Prince William County, Colgan said, a majority of landown- I ers opposed historic status out of concern it would limit their options to sell or develop the land. .-re overwhelmingly op- posed to it and yet the historic re- sources people went ahead and did it anyway. It was a case of regulators not listening to the public," he said. The study, prepared by econo- mists from the Government Finance Officers Association in Washington, will be used as a guide in determin- ing the benefits of historic preserva- `. tion in cities around the country, Gil- . • Gam said. According to the study, preserve -tion efforts can create jobs. Between 1982 and 1989, the city's historic district saw 777 renovation projects worth $1.2 million. The numbers translate to 283 temporary con- struction jobs and 284 jobs in sales and manufacturing, according to the study.