Certificate of Appropriateness Case Report

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1 City of Shreveport Caddo Parish MetropolitanPlanningCommission 505 Travis Street, Suite 440 Shreveport, LA fax Case Report Filing Date: March 13, 2019 Case Number: HPC-19-08_717 Crockett Request: Project Address: 717 Crockett, Shreveport, LA Historic District: Shreveport Commercial Historic District Zoning: D-1-AC (Downtown Arts and Culture Sub-District) Applicant: Jeff Spikes c/o iarchitecture 417 Lake Street, Shreveport, LA MPC Review by: Adam Bailey, Community Planning and Design Manager HPC Meeting Date: PROJECT DESCRIPTION 717 Crockett is a two-story brick building originally constructed for Andress Motors on a sloping site with its principal floor and auto showroom fronting on Crockett Street with upper auto storage accessible from the rear alley. This project proposes an exterior renovation of replacing windows, doors and roof system, along with existing stairs as they are a life safety issue and do not meet code. Interior renovations (which are not part of this review) will consist of artist gallery and collaborative works spaces. The second floor will consist of commercial office lease spaces and collaborative areas. SHPO is currently involved in the renovation of the 717 Crockett and has provided guidance for this project (see Exhibit C for Louisiana Historic Rehabilitation Commercial Tax Credit Application). OTHER ACTIONS REQUIRED Proposed work does not require any further actions or approvals prior to the application of a Building Permit from the City of Shreveport Permits Division. COMPLIANCE WITH THE PLANNING CODE PROVISIONS The proposed project is in compliance with all other provisions of the Shreveport Unified Development Code. APPLICABLE PRESERVATION STANDARDS Per Article 22 of the Shreveport Unified Development Code (UDC), prior to performing work and/or receiving a building permit to erect, alter, move or demolish any building, structure, site or landmark in a Historic Preservation Overlay District (HPOD), an applicant must first obtain a Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) for any changes to the exterior of any building, structure, site or landmark.

2 UDC DESIGN STANDARDS FOR HISTORIC PRESERVATION OVERLAY DISTRICTS Per Shreveport UDC Article 4, Section 4.7.C.5.a. Design Standards for New Construction and Alterations: The following list of standards will apply to any alteration to an existing building, lands, properties, sites, structures and objects within any Historic Preservation Overlay District (HPOD) and all exterior features and/or exterior architectural features shall be harmonious with the special character of the General-HPOD. Scale: Height and Width. The height-width ratio, that is, the relationship between the height and width of the front façade should be of similar proportions to the neighboring buildings. Massing and Building Form. To maintain the existing character of the district, any new construction or alteration should have similar massing and building form among buildings and structures in the immediate vicinity. Setback. The construction of additions and new buildings and structures shall be congruous with the setbacks of any typical well-related nearby building and structure within two (2) blocks and compatible with the character of the district. Orientation and Site Coverage. The principal façades of new buildings and structures within the district should be oriented parallel to the street. Main entryways should be located along these principal façades. Lot coverage, or that percentage of lot area covered by buildings and structures on a lot, should be of a similar proportion to the site coverage on adjacent lots. Alignment, Rhythm and Spacing. Along a block, the uniformity of the proportions of the façades and the spacing of the buildings and structures must be considered to achieve harmony along the streetscape. Spacing between buildings and structures should be consistent along the street. Maintaining Materials within the District. It is important to utilize the types of building materials that are commonly found within the district. Material types which are not commonly found within the district may detract from the continuity and character of the area. Trim and Detail: Link between Old and New. Any new construction or alteration should be complimentary and harmonious with surrounding historic buildings and structures without necessarily duplicating its detail. Façade Proportions and Window Patterns. The front façades of buildings and structures within the district may vary in style and detail; however, certain proportional relationships shall exist among buildings and structures in the immediate vicinity. It is important to maintain the relationship between the width and height of the front elevation of buildings and structures in the immediate vicinity. Also, the proportion of openings within the street side façade should reflect the same relationships within existing façades along the street, or visible from the street. Entrances and Porch Projections. The design of porches in new construction and alterations within the district should capture the character of the porches on historic buildings within the district without imitating them. However, new buildings or structures should reflect the pattern of raising the first floor a few steps above street level if this pattern exists within the district. Ornamentations and details of new porches and entrances should also be complimentary and harmonious with surrounding historic buildings without necessarily duplicating its detail. Roof Forms. It is important to use similar roof and parapet forms drawn from historic buildings and structures within the district. Maintaining Quality within the District. In new construction and alterations, the quality of materials, design, detailing and execution should be present to assure the continued positive character of the district. -2-

3 MPC STAFF ANALYSIS Included as exhibits are pictures of the existing building and the proposed project. Based on the requirements of Article 4, Section 4.7.C. General Historic Preservation Overlay District Design Standards, MPC staff has determined the following: 717 Crockett, a product of the early automobile era, is a two-story brick building originally constructed for Andress Motors on a sloping site with its principal floor and auto showroom fronting on Crockett Street with upper auto storage accessible from the rear alley. A spiral concrete ramp connects the two floors. Originally used for the back stock of automobiles, the second floor is structured as a garage. It is currently in sound structural condition, but in desperate need of preservation. Roof. A new roof system will be installed consisting of a single ply membrane roof on rigid insulation over new metal deck. New scuppers, conductor heads and downspouts will be installed. The new roof system will insure the water-tightness of the building and protect the building from any further damage and deterioration. All missing or damaged parapet caps will be replaced to match existing material and profile. Windows. The first floor windows will be replaced with new insulated aluminum storefront for the large openings and new aluminum windows with colored glass to match the existing windows configuration and profile for the transom. The second floor windows will be replaced with new insulated aluminum windows. The windows would mimic the original historic feel while providing for a more sustainable performance. Exterior Doors. The existing exterior doors consist of hollow metal doors and frames as well as metal rolling coil doors. The condition of the doors and frames are rusting and in bad shape. The rolling coil door is stuck in the open position, the door and guides are deteriorating. A new aluminum storefront door is being proposed on the North side of the building. A new hollow metal door and frame on the East side of the building. A new rolling coil door on the South side of the building will be installed with a new aluminum storefront and door. The rolling coil doors on the East side of the building would be removed and the openings in the wall would remain. The hollow metal door on the West side of the building would be replaced. Canopy. The existing canopy would be replaced. The proposed canopy matches the look of canopies of that era and style of the building. Summary. The proposed alterations are consistent with the Shreveport Downtown Commercial District priorities of promoting creativity and designing sustainably. The proposed alterations are consistent with the Shreveport Common Vision Plan, which was adopted as an amendment into the Great Expectations: Shreveport-Caddo 2030 Master Plan. APPROVAL STANDARDS. Per Shreveport UDC Article 21, Section 21.5, D. Approval Standards, for a : Upon review of the application for a, the Shreveport HPC and the Executive Director of the Shreveport-Caddo MPC, or his/her designee, must balance the following standards in making any recommendation and/or determination for approval: 1. Whether the proposed activity involving exterior features and/or exterior architectural features is harmonious with the special character of the HPOD. MPC STAFF COMMENTS: MPC staff finds that the proposed activity is harmonious with the special character of the HPOD. -3-

4 2. Whether the proposed activity will adversely affect any exterior feature and/or exterior architectural feature. MPC STAFF COMMENTS: MPC staff finds that the overall project will not adversely affect any exterior feature and/or exterior architectural features. 3. Whether the proposed activity will adversely affect the historic character of the landmark, site, building, structure, landscape and/or object. MPC STAFF COMMENTS: MPC staff finds that the overall project will not adversely affect the historic character of the site or building. 4. In considering new construction, if a contemporary design is used, the architectural styles from particular historic periods are not required; however, a determination regarding whether the contemporary design is harmonious with the character of the HPOD is required. MPC STAFF COMMENTS: Not Applicable. 5. Whether the proposed activity is in compliance with the design standards contained in Article 4. MPC STAFF COMMENTS: MPC staff finds that proposed the proposed activity is in compliance with the design standards contained in Article 4. MPC STAFF RECOMMENDATION MPC staff recommends APPROVAL of the requested as it appears to meet the approval standards of Shreveport UDC Article 21, Section 21.5, D. ATTACHMENTS Exhibits, including Zoning Vicinity Map, Proposed Site Plan, and Proposed Elevations. Exhibit A. Zoning Map/Vicinity Map. Exhibit B. Proposed Elevation. Exhibit B. Louisiana Historic Rehabilitation Commercial Tax Credit Application. Exhibit D. Site Photos. HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION (HPC) RECOMMENDATION OF APPROVAL () The Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) was scheduled to have a public meeting on to review and make recommendations to the Executive Director of the MPC regarding applications. The meeting was cancelled due to an absence of a quorum. Therefore, the HPC failed to act during the advertised and regularly scheduled public meeting. MPC EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR S DECISION () The Executive Director APPROVES WITH CONDITIONS the request for Certificate of Appropriateness as it meets the approval standards of Shreveport UDC Article 21, Section 21.5, D: -4-

5 1. Prior to approval of the Building Permit, the applicant shall submit documentation that this project is in compliance with all State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) recommendations and approvals for this site. Failure to provide such documentation may delay this issuance of any regulated permit. Prior to any appeal for the for HPC-19-04_717 Crockett, the applicant is eligible to pull a building permit no sooner than Monday, April 1, Executive Director Signature: Date: -5-