Title
Resolution for proposed Historic Preservation Rehabilitation and Design Guidelines (B)
The Historic Preservation Rehabilitation and Design Guidelines are authorized as the document to be used as the criteria for reviewing and evaluating a Certificate of Appropriateness application for designated historic properties pursuant to section 30-112, City of Gainesville Code of Ordinances.
Explanation
The goal of the Historic Preservation Rehabilitation and Design Guidelines for the City of Gainesville is to provide advice and assistance to city officials, building professionals and property owners for the purpose of maintaining, rehabilitating, and preserving historic buildings, structures, objects, and appurtenances within the historic districts of Gainesville or individually listed properties on the local or national register. The Guidelines also recommend strategies for the design of new construction that maintain the building pattern of the districts, are compatible with the existing district character, contribute positively to their evolving character, and protect existing contributing structures. The guidelines are a single comprehensive document that also employs specific language to protect the unique historical and cultural fabric of each district.
Owners in the historic districts were notified by mail of the guidelines as well as the maps. A public hearing was held on the evening of October 27, 2005.
The College Park/University Heights Redevelopment Advisory Board and the Fifth Avenue/Pleasant Street Redevelopment Advisory Board contributed significantly to the evolution of this document with their input during the development process.
Fiscal Note
None.
Recommendation
The City Commission approve the following resolution: A resolution of the City Commission of the City of Gainesville, Florida, approving and adopting the Historic Preservation Rehabilitation and Design Guidelines to be on a supplementary basis by management ...
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