The Environs for 621 Connecticut Street should be reviewed in the following manner.  The Environs should be divided into three areas (see attached map) and the following standards applied to each of the areas:

Area 1:          Maintaining the existing structures and visual appearance of the environs is the primary focus of review.  Main structure demolitions would be approved if documentation was provided that indicated that the structure was unsound and/or a certificate of economic hardship was approved.

                   Minor projects (minor additions, porch remodeling, window and door changes, demolition of outbuildings, rezonings, replats, site plans, variance requests, etc.)  will be approved administratively by the Historic Resources Administrator. All design elements are important. The proposed alteration or construction should meet the intent of the Standards and Guidelines for Evaluating the Effect of Projects on Environs, and the Criteria set forth in 22-505.

                   Major projects (major additions, new infill construction, major alterations, roof changes, dormers, etc.,) will be reviewed by the Historic Resources Commission. All design elements are important. The proposed alteration or construction should meet the intent of the Standards and Guidelines for Evaluating the Effect of Projects on Environs, and the Criteria set forth in 22-505.

Area 2:          While properties in this area have a direct “line-of-sight” to 621 Connecticut Street, the historic residential pattern has been lost.  Redevelopment of the properties in this area can have a significant impact on 621 Connecticut Street.  Main structure demolitions would be approved if replacement compatible new construction is proposed.

Minor projects (minor additions, porch remodeling, window and door changes, demolition of outbuildings, rezonings, replats, site plans, variance requests, etc.)  will be approved administratively by the Historic Resources Administrator. The proposed alteration or construction should meet the intent of the Standards and Guidelines for Evaluating the Effect of Projects on Environs, and the Criteria set forth in 22-505.  The main issue in the review is whether the project will encroach upon or damage the environs of the listed property. 

       Major projects (demolition, major additions, new infill construction, major alterations) will be reviewed by the Historic Resources Commission. All design elements are important. The proposed alterations or construction should meet the intent of the Standards and Guidelines for Evaluating the Effect of Projects on Environs, and the Criteria set forth in 22-505. Design elements that are important are scale, massing, site placement, height, directional expression, percentage of building coverage to site, setback, roof shapes, rhythm of openings and sense of entry.  Demolition of properties shall be approved if a compatible structure is proposed on the site.  Maintaining views to the listed property and maintaining the rhythm and pattern in the environs are the primary focus of review.

Area 3:          Properties in this area do not have a direct line of site to 621 Connecticut Street due to topography and distance. However, like Area 2, redevelopment of the properties in this area can have a significant impact on 621 Connecticut Street.  Main structure demolitions would be approved if replacement compatible new construction is proposed.

       The proposed alteration or construction should meet the intent of the Standards and Guidelines for Evaluating the Effect of Projects on Environs, and the Criteria set forth in 22-505. Design elements that are important are scale, massing, site placement, height, directional expression, percentage of building coverage to site, setback, roof shapes, rhythm of openings and sense of entry.  Demolition of properties shall be approved if a compatible structure is proposed on the site.  Maintaining the rhythm and pattern in the environs are the primary focus of review.

Minor projects (minor additions, porch remodeling, window and door changes, demolition of outbuildings, rezonings, replats, site plans, variance requests, etc.)  will be approved administratively by the Historic Resources Administrator. The proposed alteration or construction should meet the intent of the Standards and Guidelines for Evaluating the Effect of Projects on Environs, and the Criteria set forth in 22-505.  The main issue in the review is whether the project will encroach upon or damage the environs of the listed property. 

Major projects (demolition of main structures, new infill construction, significant additions, etc.) will be reviewed by the Historic Resources Commission. The proposed alteration or construction should meet the intent of the Standards and Guidelines for Evaluating the Effect of Projects on Environs, and the Criteria set forth in 22-505. The main issue in the review is whether the project will encroach upon or damage the environs of the listed property.