Historic Preservation Commission Agenda and Packet 2023 04 24

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not be used, however, to cover historic building materials. • Check with the Planning Department regarding the acceptance of new, substitute materials. • Exterior wood finishes should be painted or stained on primary structures. Rustic or natural finishes may be considered on secondary structures. G33. Windows should be of a traditional size and The proposal includes simple relate to a pedestrian scale. windows in shape and detail and • Windows should be simple in shape, similar to other display windows in arrangement and detail. downtown. • Unusually shaped windows, such as triangles and trapezoids may be considered as accents only. • Windows with traditional depth and trim are preferred. G34. The ratio of windows to wall surface should be Approximately one-third of the total similar to that seen traditionally. surface of the front fagade is glass. • Large surfaces of glass are inappropriate on residential structures and on the upper floors of commercial buildings. • For commercial type buildings in the Core Area a solid -to -void ratio of 1:2 is appropriate. For residential type buildings in the Transition Areas a solid -to -void ratio of 2:1 is appropriate. G37. Maintain the traditional pattern of doors along The proposal includes a recessed the street. front entrance with a built-in awning • All buildings which face the street should have to define the entrance and is similar a well-defined front entrance. in location to those seen traditionally. • A new opening should be similar in location, size and type to those seen traditionally. The entrance should be at, or near, grade level. C11. Ornamentation should reflect the simple, Overall, the proposed ornamentation restrained decorative tradition of Louisville. is restrained. Repeat similar shapes and sizes of details seen on traditional buildings.