Historic Preservation Commission Agenda and Packet 2018 09 24

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1. New materials must have a demonstrated durability in this climate and have the ability to be repaired under reasonable conditions. 2. Details of hard board siding, and their joints, should match that of traditional wood siding. 3. Synthetic materials such as aluminum and vinyl siding may be considered on new construction, if details and lap dimensions are similar to those seen traditionally. G41. Use color to coordinate facade elements in an overall composition. 1. Use only one base color for the majority of the background wall surface. Base colors should be muted earth tones or pastels. 2. Look for "built-in" features of the facade that can be highlighted with an accent color. Window frames, sills, moldings, and cornices are potential elements to dramatize with a contrasting color. As noted above, the existing exterior material is stucco painted a neutral beige. The owner intends to paint the stucco on the two story building a darker color and reconfigure the windows on the first and second stories. While the two story building is to remain stucco, the applicant proposes fiber cement and metal accents for the one story building to lend to architectural interest and create a more current aesthetic (see the applicant's narrative — Attachment 1). Under the Design Handbook, an overarching policy for all projects in Downtown Louisville requires the "visual sense of continuity be maintained in all new development" in terms of the siting of buildings, materials, mass and scale. The existing buildings will not be demolished. Rather, the exterior is being updated with new colors, materials and window modifications. Thus, the buildings maintain the alignment of existing buildings along Front St. Many buildings in downtown are faced with stucco. Fiber cement board, while not a commonly used material in downtown Louisville, was recently approved for the addition at 945 Front St. and for the Voltage project (approved, not constructed). Fiber cement is proven to be a durable material and closely resembles wood siding. While the Design HPC September 24, 2018 3