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Spotsylvania Courthouse Historic District

Spotsylvania Courthouse Historic District. Photo by: Kate Husband. Photo by: Cristine Lynch. AT A CROSSROADS. Planning Lab. Expands on previous coursework Practical experience in a nearby community. http://www.roamsecure.net/assets/images/150px-UMV_Logo.jpg. The Project.

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Spotsylvania Courthouse Historic District

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  1. Spotsylvania Courthouse Historic District Photo by: Kate Husband Photo by: Cristine Lynch AT A CROSSROADS

  2. Planning Lab • Expands on previous coursework • Practical experience in a nearby community http://www.roamsecure.net/assets/images/150px-UMV_Logo.jpg

  3. The Project • Assess development pressures • Analyze the current historic district design guidelines • Evaluate the current district boundaries Photo by M. Megan McDonald

  4. Certificate of Appropriateness Applications 2001-2007 History New Construction Rehabilitation Signs and Fences

  5. COA Application History

  6. New Construction COAs • Increase in number of applications • Compatibility • Area of influence Photos by Cristine Lynch

  7. Rehab and additions COAs • Application rate steady • Use of synthetic and substitute materials • Owner compliance with COA decisions • Episcopal Church addition Photos by Cristine Lynch

  8. Fence and Streetscape COAs • Application rate steady • Transition from rural and open to small-town atmosphere • Sidewalk project • Fence guidelines

  9. Sign COAs • Increase in number of applications • County-owned buildings predominate • Current guidelines inadequate • Free-standing signs • Monument signs • Photo mon sign? Photos by Cristine Lynch

  10. Monument Signs www.black-signs.com/monument-signs.html

  11. Rezoning Applications 1974-2005 In and Around the Historic District • 18 applications, less in recent years • Analysis of three most recent rezonings • All are contiguous to District

  12. Younger Office (1999)

  13. Younger Office (1999/2005) Photo by Cristine Lynch

  14. Courthouse Village (1998)

  15. Courthouse Village (1998)

  16. Village Square (2005)

  17. Village Square (2004)

  18. Implications of Courthouse Village

  19. In the Path of Development Photo by Cristine Lynch Photo by Cristine Lynch Photo by Kate Husband

  20. Where Will Pressure Be Felt?

  21. Recommended action by the HPC • Strengthen the Historic District Design Guidelines • Make COA decisions based on the guidelines • Create a mechanism for follow-up inspections of COA approvals • Initiate the expansion of district boundaries • Investigate protection of adjacent farmland

  22. Recommended Action By BOS • Adopt the current Draft Comp Plan Update as it applies to the District • Enact zoning congruent with Comp Plan, including TND’s • Make sure that rezoning decisions on land contiguous to the district reflect Comp Plan and Preservation Element goals • Consult the HPC in a non-binding advisory capacity when making rezoning decisions on land contiguous to the District

  23. Analysis of Design Guidelines Rehabilitation Landscape Architecture New Construction Formatting

  24. Architectural Rehabilitation Guidelines • Document should stand alone • Emphasis on materials and details • Photos and illustrations • Advice and guidelines on maintenance and repair • Utilities • Energy retrofitting and renewable energy

  25. Landscape Architectural Guidelines • Tree Ordinance and Landscaping • Pedestrian Improvements • Parking, walls, and fences Photo by Kate Husband Photo by Kate Husband

  26. Landscape Architectural Guidelines • Disability access • Signs and historic character • New site design Photo by Cristine Lynch Photo by Cristine Lynch

  27. New Construction • Strengths • 4 Design Tendencies in 1997 Jaeger Report • Recommendations • Strengthen Characteristics of Existing Development • Develop Historic District Identity • Additions Photo by Cristine Lynch

  28. Formatting • Audience • Introduction- Convey the purpose • Tone • What Guidelines Can and Cannot Do Section • What else to include • Glossary, Bibliography, etc.

  29. Formatting Cont’d. • Labeling System • Current: 5.3.1.1 • Suggested: I.A.1 • Appearance • Portrait Layout • Limit Graphics • Publication • Online • Print copies Winchester, VA Guidelines

  30. Recommended Local Historic District Boundary Extensions Importance of a stronger district: Increased number of architecturally significant structures Offer a greater precendent for future decisions Protecting the historic viewshed Correlation with the comprehensive plan D. 1. of the Comprehensive plan: “Expand the district where appropriate”

  31. Current Local Boundaries The following recommendations include: 147 148 149 150 152 47a4-a4 70

  32. Lot 147. The Dabney Farm Lot 147. Commands viewshed upon entrance or exit of district. Only front portion is within district boundaries. Correlates to Comprehensive Plan. E. “Scenic approaches and buffers… shall be secured.” Extension of boundary to the bypass would help protect the view sheds to the north and south of the bypass as well as asserting the rural nature of the Spotsylvania Courthouse District.

  33. Lot 148 Example of a Vernacular Italianate style house in the Historic District Area Inclusion will strengthen the historic character The lot, along with lots 149, 150, and 152 will continue the streetscape along Courthouse Road.

  34. Lot 149 Example of a Vernacular Queen Anne Style Structure. Fits the overall character of the district. Improves architectural precedent for HPC and guideline decisions. Creates continuum down Courthouse Road with neighboring structures.

  35. Lot 150 Excellent example of Vernacular Queen Anne Style Contributes to the overall integrity of the district and street. 7-11 Convenience Store across 208, currently is inside the district. This substantial structure is currently not included. Excellent architectural precedent for HPC and design guideline reference.

  36. Lot 152 While there is no permanent structure on lot 152, its location and size warrants consideration for inclusion in the district. If accepted any new construction would be privy to the Design Guidelines for New Construction resulting in a contextually sensitive structure.

  37. Lots 47a4-A4 and 47A4-A2 While there is no permanent structure on these lots, their location and size warrant consideration similar to Lot 152. Would provide the HPC with the ability to use Design Guidelines; establishing a walkable, mixed use development at the base of the intersection, correlating to the Comprehensive Plan.

  38. Lot 70 Example of a Vernacular Queen Anne Style Structure. Fits the overall character of the district. Improves architectural precedent for HPC and guideline decisions.

  39. Boundary Recommendation Summary • The current Historic District boundaries that overlook several key areas described above.  •  Lots 148, 149, 150, and 152 are facing the most development pressure stemming from the Courthouse Village under construction behind these lots and into lot 151.  • Extending the Dabney Farm boundaries to encompass all open land up to the Courthouse Road bypass is important due to its rural character and contributing to the view shed.  • The inclusion of the vacant lots in the proposed new boundaries would help control infill to the area. • These considerations would greatly enhance the character and integrity of the Spotsylvania Courthouse Historic District while providing a firm foundation and direction for future growth in and adjacent to this cultural resource. 

  40. Overall Summary • District is experiencing development pressure inside and outside its boundaries • Its current guidelines have many weaknesses which make them susceptible to insensitive development and modifications • Current district boundaries exclude some historic resources and vacant lots

  41. What Can Spotsy Do? • HPC members should work with developers of the Campus Master Plan in an advisory capacity • Strengthen the design guidelines (possibly by blending 1989 with 1997) • Synthetic materials • Fence heights and streetscape standards • New construction and infill • Signage • Expand the district boundaries to include nearby historic properties and vacant lots

  42. Thank You for Allowing Us to Conduct Our Investigation Photo by: M. Megan McDonald UMW Planning Lab 2008

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