Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-26-2023 HPC Agenda Packet CITY OF YAKIMA HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION Date:July 26, 2023 Time: 5:30p.m. Place:City Council Chambers Staff: Joseph Calhoun, Planning Manager I.Call to Order Commission Chair II.Roll Call Staff Liaison III.Approval of Meeting Minutes 6/28/23Commission Chair IV.Staff AnnouncementsStaff Liaison V.Audience ParticipationCommission Chair VI.OldBusiness A.2024 DAHP GrantUpdateStaff Liaison B.Naches Avenue Overlay Zone –Public Meeting #2Consultant VII.Other Business Commission Chair VIII.Adjournment Adjourn to next scheduled Historic Preservation Commission meetingAugust 23, 2023,at 5:30pm in the Council Chambers. Commission Members Clayton Bussey Joe Mann Dawn King CITY OF YAKIMA HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION Council Chambers, City Hall Date:June 28, 2023 Time: 5:30p.m. nd St. Place:Council Chambers, City Hall, 129, N. 2 Staff: Joseph Calhoun,Planning Manager/Historic Preservation Liaison I.Call to Order Meeting was called to order at approximately 5:30P.M. II.Roll Call Commissioners Hall,Bussey,Edmondson, and Mannwere present, with CommissionerKing absent (excused). III.Approval of Meeting Minutes from 04/26/2023 Minutes were approved unanimously. IV.Staff Announcements–Planning Manager Calhoun announced the following: A.Dahp Update th On July 12, there will be apresentation, over zoom, to further discuss this year’s grant application regarding the downtown walking tour and signage. B.Naches Overlay Meeting The second public meeting for the Naches Historic Overlayis planned to take place duringthe July Historic Preservation meeting (07/26/2023).The initial draft of the proposal for the Naches Overlay will be sent out to Dahp for their initial review. V.Audience Participation None. VI.New Business A.Certificate of Appropriateness –2Chicago Ave The new property owner of this parcel has intentions of reroofing the garage and house with a new compositeshingle.It was determined that the only alteration to this building would be the materials. Joseph reviewed the Historic Preservation design guidelines/standards to thecommissioners. The staff recommendation is that this request be approved.Commissioners were given material regarding this proposal for their review and it was decided unanimously that this proposal be passed. VII.Other Business Commission Members Clayton Bussey Joe Mann Dawn King There were inquiries about the progression of Fruit Row. Thus far there is no further updates beside knowledge of a meeting to be held this month or next month. The meeting is expected to provide information from the state in addition to the original presentation. There were no updates regarding the trollies. Discussion about King Johnson arose, the process he is going through is long and is estimated to take at least 5 years. VIII.Adjournment A motion to adjourn to May 24, 2023 was passed with a unanimousvote. The meeting was adjourned atapproximately 6:20P.M. Commission Members Clayton Bussey Joe Mann Dawn King Historic Overlay Zone Development Standards July 26, 2023 | Public Meeting No. 2 A CLG grant is funding this project The purpose is to develop historic overlay zone guidelines/development PROJECT standards for Naches Avenue INFORMATION The project area extends along both sides of Naches Avenue, from E Race north to E “H” Street, inclusive the City-owned parkway •It is a special zone placed over an existing zoning district or a combination of districts •It provides additional regulations and/or incentives to protect a specific resource or encourage specific development Retain and Housing density. increase Architectural integrity. Retain Investment in existing buildings and multiple family infill. Encourage PURPOSE AND INTENT The historic role of the avenue and adjacent blocks. Strengthen Rehabilitation of listed, designated, and contributing Prioritize buildings. Rehabilitation/replacement of noncontributing buildings Prioritize built during the period of significance. Professional Business (B-1) Central Business District (CBD) General Commercial (GC) Single Family (R-1) Two Family (R-2) Multi-Family (R-3) Yellow: historic overlay district area Blue lines: former irrigation ditches 1889 map of Yakima looking southwest. Contributing and noncontributing Class A, built within period of significance, Listed and Designated potentially YRHP, NRHP, or WHR eligible or National Register of Historic Places (NRHP)listed Class B, built within the period of Washington Heritage Register (WHR) significance, retain integrity, not Yakima Register of Historic Places (YRHP) recommended as individually YRHP, NRHP, or WHR eligible •Development permits Additional requirements •Street trees •Building permits No change or •Certificate of additional Appropriateness requirements Permitted Uses, Building Rehabilitation, Infill Construction, Relocation or Demolition, Incentives, and Naches Avenue Standards Consistent with intent and historic patterns: •Multiple family residential use Inconsistent and generally not permitted: •New detached single family •New zero lot line, retirement homes, mixed-use buildings, professional or commercial buildings No change to the review of changes to Yakima Register of Historic Places designated properties (YMC 11.62.050). No additional requirements for alterations and additions to a building within the HOZ that is not designated to the Yakima Register of Historic Places. Consider rehabilitation incentives when planning or undertaking alterations or additions to Yakima Register of Historic Places designated, and National Register of Historic Places listed buildings, and contributing buildings (Class A and B). INFILL CONSTRUCTION Requirements related to infill construction include: Site design and improvement standards Off-street parking Site screening Signs Special development •Dwelling Units •Minimum Lot Size •Maximum Lot Coverage •Structure Setbacks •Maximum Building Height •Massing •Exterior Materials •Roofs •Windows and Exterior Doors Maximum dwelling unit per net residential acre changes: R-1 from 7 to 18 DWELLING UNITS R-2 no change R-3 no change B-1 no change GC no change CBD no change Reduce minimum lot size from 7,000 to 6,000 square feet for two-family dwellings in: R-1 zone R-2 zone R-3 zone No change in lot coverage percentages for zones R-3, and B-1. Increase lot coverage percentages to 80% MAXIMUM LOT for R-1 and R-2. Reduce lot coverage percentages to 80% for COVERAGE zones GC and CBD. Reduce minimums for: Duplexes (two-family dwelling) Bungalow courts (cottage housing) Low-rise apartment blocks Apartment courts MAXIMUM BUILDING HEIGHT Existing building height ranges from 1 to 3 stories (15 to 45 feet) R-1 zones, no change in maximum building height of 35-feet. R-3 zones, no change in maximum building height of 50 feet. B-1 zone, increase maximum building height from 35 to 45 feet. GC and CBD zones, no change in maximum building height of 50 feet. Width of any unbroken facade not to exceed building height Utilize building forms compatible with building forms for comparable functions built within the period of significance Infill construction shall be differentiated but compatible No vinyl, PVC board, concrete block, veneer stone and faux stone, Marblecrete Consistent on all facades Stucco, brick, fiber cement board, wood siding are compatible Compatible roof forms: Gable Gambrel Hip Flat with parapet WINDOWS AND EXTERIOR DOORS No vinyl Paintable materials, including clad, all metal, or fiberglass Compatible design Operable No driveways off Naches Avenue No surfacing parking along Naches Avenue Reduce the number of parking spaces required •No fully view-obscuring screening along street frontage •Limit permitted signs for the B-1, GC, and CBD zones •No change to R-1, R-2, and R- 3 zone permitted signs SPECIAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS Cottage housing Zero lot line development Accessory dwelling units •Prioritize adaptive reuse of listed buildings •Relocation of Class A or B buildings •Buildings built outside of the period of significance No change for Mitigation for Yakima Register Class A and B designated building propertiesdemolition Reduced parking requirements Building permit and plan check fee waivers Washington Sate Special Tax Valuation Federal Historic Tax Credits Potential Naches Avenue HOZ grant fund Median and Park Trees Roadways Planting Strips and Street Trees Sidewalks and Ramps Signage Site Furnishings Retain lawn Retain two rows of park trees within the median Regenerate trees based on lifespan Remove nonconforming trees at the end of their lifespan ROADWAYS Retain roadway: Locations Widths Curbs PLANTING STRIPS AND STREET TREES Retain planting strip location, width, lawn, and design Nonconforming hardscape (sidewalks, driveways) Compatible street trees SIDEWALKS AND RAMPS Retain original Nonconforming approach •Additions beyond directional and wayfinding strongly discouraged Retain original Type A and B light standards Restore missing Type A and B light standards Additional memorials not allowed Addition of new site furnishings strongly discouraged POINT OF Joseph Calhoun CONTACT FOR City of Yakima, Planning Manager QUESTIONS Joseph.Calhoun@yakimawa.gov AND MORE 509-575-6042 INFORMATION NEXT STEPS 31 May 2023Public meeting No. 2City Council 2023/2024 st City and DAHP 1 draft26 July 2023Public process, revisions, and adoption Revised draftFinal guidelines 14 July 20231 September 2023 NACHES AVENUE Development Standards HISTORIC OVERLAY ZONE July 14, 2023 PREPARED BY Northwest Vernacular Naches Avenue Historic Overlay Zone Development Standards Department of the Interior administered by the Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation (DAHP). - mendation by the Department of the Interior or DAHP. Prepared for: City of Yakima, Historic Preservation Commission Prepared by: Spencer Howard, MSHP; Katie Pratt, MSHP Northwest Vernacular, Inc. City of Yakima | Historic Preservation Commission (Page 2) Naches Avenue Historic Overlay Zone Development Standards Contents Purpose and Intent 6 Applicability 6 Background 8 Historic Development Patterns 9 City of Yakima | Historic Preservation Commission (Page 3) Naches Avenue Historic Overlay Zone Development Standards Naches Avenue Historic Overlay Zone Development Standards List of Figures and Tables City of Yakima | Historic Preservation Commission (Page 5) Naches Avenue Historic Overlay Zone Development Standards Naches Avenue Historic Overlay Zone These development standards apply to the Naches Avenue Historic Overlay Zone. They were developed be- cause Naches Avenue and the adjacent half blocks are directly connected to the early 20th century community - tory. The buildings adjacent to the avenue illustrate changing architectural trends and convey early approaches to increasing residential density in proximity to the downtown core. Historic development, for the purpose of these development standards is construction built within the period of the avenue and associated residential buildings were built that convey the above trends and approaches. Purpose and Intent The purpose of these development standards is to ensure that changes along Naches Avenue within the construction, and demolition or relocation) align with its historic residential and visual character. Prioritizing the historic residential and visual character within the HOZ can be accomplished with the following: Retain and increase housing density. Retain the integrity of design, materials, setting, feeling, and association for Naches Avenue as a land- scape feature. Encourage investment in existing buildings and compatible multiple-family development that aligns with the historic residential and visual character of Naches Avenue. Strengthen the historic role of the avenue and adjacent blocks as a hinge between the downtown core and residential neighborhoods to the east. Prioritize rehabilitation of listed, designated, and contributing buildings. that cannot be rehabilitated, prioritize replacement with compatible multiple-family residential develop- ment. The intent of these development standards is to inform and assist property owners, developers, architects, landscape feature changes within the Naches Avenue Historic Overlay Zone (HOZ). Applicability The Naches Avenue HOZ encompasses the entirety of Naches Avenue and adjacent half blocks from East Race Street to East I Street. All portions of cross streets within the HOZ are included. The HOZ north boundary follows the north edge of parcels along East I Street. The east and west boundary follow the centerline of the respective midblock alleys. The south boundary follows the centerline of East Race Street. The west bound- ary segment between South Sgt. Pendleton Way and the alley (east to west) north of East Chestnut Avenue follows the west edge of applicable tax parcels. This is within the general centerline alignment of the north to south alley west of Naches Avenue. Refer to . City of Yakima | Historic Preservation Commission (Page 6) Naches Avenue Historic Overlay Zone Development Standards Naches Avenue HOZ Boundary Map. City of Yakima | Historic Preservation Commission (Page 7) Naches Avenue Historic Overlay Zone Development Standards Within the boundary of the Naches Avenue HOZ, the Naches Avenue HOZ development standards modify only those portions of the Yakima Urban Area Zoning Districts overlapped by the Naches Avenue HOZ. The base - Avenue HOZ development standards supersede those of the base zoning. Base zoning district standards not Zoning Districts overlapped by the HOZ are as follows: Professional Business (B-1) Central Business District (CBD) General Commercial (GC) Single Family (R-1) Two Family (R-2) Multi-Family (R-3) The types of development subject to the HOZ: Building rehabilitation (exterior only) Demolition or relocation (of existing buildings) Naches Avenue landscape feature changes Background Naches Avenue and its adjacent half blocks are a unique and important corridor in the city. Incompatible devel- - ipated to increase, in part due to planned development at the former mill site to the northeast along the west Historic Preservation (DAHP) and the National Park Service, the City of Yakima commissioned two reconnais- sance-level surveys along the Naches Avenue corridor to understand its history and determine its potential eligibility for listing in the National Register of Historic Places and/or designation to the Yakima Register of His- - ter along Naches Avenue; however, the adjacent blocks did not have enough potentially contributing properties eligible for listing or designation as a historic district. Naches Avenue as a landscape feature separate from the adjacent blocks is eligible for Yakima Register of Historic Places designation. The Historic Overlay Zone (HOZ) provides a way for the City to protect some of the residential and visual character of the historic corridor and increase housing density without the more prescriptive design review re- quirements of a historic district designated to the Yakima Register of Historic Places. The HOZ recognizes the valuable role historic preservation can play in establishing community value to support city investment. Historic Naches Avenue Historic Overlay Zone Development Standards preservation provides a tool to support housing density, quality of life, and walkable neighborhoods. Utilizing The historic context and two reconnaissance-level surveys completed in 2020 and 2021 (under DAHP project Historic Development Patterns Historic development patterns within the Naches Avenue HOZ are unique within Yakima as they illustrate the utilized multiple family building forms (i.e., duplexes, apartment blocks) compatible with existing single-family forms to increase housing density. Naches Avenue—providing access to open space and a quality design—re- - moted beautifying the urban landscape to improve quality of life. - Naches Avenue Historic Overlay Zone Development Standards frequency of multiple-family residences (duplexes and apartments), and their range of architectural detailing align with a single architectural style. These modest buildings may only have one or two applied stylistic ele- ments, further underscoring the economic diversity among early residents of Naches Avenue. However, these are clear examples of early 20th century building forms. These forms include bungalow, duplex, courtyard feature through the landscaped median and planting strips and introduces monumental grandeur via trees and and functional requirements. The trees, grass median, roadways, sidewalks and ramps, light standards, and Historic development for the purpose of these development standards is construction built within the period This period begins with the establishment of Naches Avenue and the earliest attribution of tree planting along During these decades, there was a period of single-family construction, followed by duplex and apartment construction and generally continued the use of traditional architectural features that were characteristic of earlier historic de- forms, and materials. Although the HOZ is not a listing in, or designated to, a historic register, there are buildings within the overlay zone that are already listed in the National Register of Historic Places, and the Washington Heritage Register. include the following registers. As of 2023, there are no resources within the HOZ designated to the Yakima Register of Historic Places. Refer to . Yakima Register of Historic Places designated buildings, structures, sites, objects, or districts are design, setting, materials, workmanship, association, and feeling. They have documented historical the distinguishing historic characteristics of a property that are subject to design review, typically exte- Naches Avenue Historic Overlay Zone Development Standards Naches Avenue Historic Overlay Zone Development Standards Register of Historic Places. listed buildings, structures, sites, objects, or districts design, setting, materials, workmanship, association, and feeling. They have documented historical properties are included as Class A buildings for the purpose of these development standards, see Con- tributing and Noncontributing below. listed buildings, structures, sites, objects, or districts are design, setting, materials, workmanship, association, and feeling. They have documented historical - - ment standards, see Contributing and Noncontributing below. Contributing and Noncontributing - Two classes comprise contributing buildings within the HOZ: listed to the Yakima Register of Historic Places, National Register of Historic Places (NRHP), and/or the surveys completed in 2020 and 2021 under Washington State Department of Archeology and Historic - es eligible. Refer to for consolidated table listing these resources. in - tectural integrity, but are not recommended as individually eligible for the Yakima Register of Historic Places, National Register of Historic Places, or Washington Heritage Register. Collectively they con- vey architectural features characteristic of and supporting the visual character of the HOZ. This map for consolidated table listing these resources. Naches Avenue Historic Overlay Zone Development Standards Demolition, either full or partial, is the process of destroying, through removal, the improvement(s) (building, structure, site, object) on a lot or parcel. - development (building, structure, site, or object) or occur on a vacant lot(s). Review Process is anticipated through development permits. As a result, the organization and structure of the development standards is intended for use in conjunction with the applicable Yakima Municipal Code titles. - propriateness is needed for the relocation or demolition of Yakima Register of Historic Places-designat- Relocation and Demolition sections of these development standards. Development Permit - No change to the review process or application requirements required for development permits under development standards. Additional requirements under these development standards for development requiring a permit (YMC Parking, Sidewalks and Ramps, and Relocation. When a building permit is serving as a development permit, these development standards shall apply Naches Avenue Historic Overlay Zone Development Standards Street Trees - nance and is conducted by the city arborist and city tree board. Additional requirements under these development standards are addressed under the following sec- tions of these development standards: Median and Park Trees, Planting Strips and Street Trees. Building Permit Review to obtain a building permit is addressed under YMC Title 11 Buildings and is conducted by the city No change to the review process or application requirements is required for a building permit applica- tion. When both a building permit and a development permit are required and the building permit is serving No change to the review or application requirements is required for a demolition permit application. Additional demolition permit requirements under these development standards are addressed under the following section of these development standards: Relocation and Demolition. No change to the review or application requirements required for a parking lot permit application. Additional parking lot permit requirements under these development standards are addressed under Development Standards Permitted Uses - sity residential use by excluding activities not compatible with residential uses. Commercial development has - tial and visual character of the HOZ. Residential is the use consistent with the intent and historic development patterns of the Naches Ave- nue HOZ. - New zero-lot-line construction—single-family dwellings, retirement homes, and mixed-use buildings— Naches Avenue Historic Overlay Zone Development Standards Those portions of zoning districts B-1, GC, and CBD within the Naches Avenue HOZ will comply with - Building Rehabilitation The rehabilitation of existing buildings provides an important tool for maintaining existing buildings in active use and adaptively reusing buildings for residential or higher dwelling unit density. Building rehabilitation supports HOZ. The HOZ does not create new design review for existing buildings. No change to the design review process for changes to Yakima Register of Historic Places-designated No additional requirements for alterations and additions to a building within the HOZ that is not desig- nated to the Yakima Register of Historic Places. Consider rehabilitation incentives when planning or undertaking alterations or additions to buildings designated to the Yakima Register of Historic Places, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and/or contributing buildings (Class A and B). Incentives can reduce development costs enabling the retention and continued use of buildings. Refer to Incentives below. - and residential character of the Naches Avenue corridor. Site Design and Improvement Standards This section establishes basic minimum development requirements. Dwelling Units All existing underlying zoning districts within the HOZ allow for residential uses. Most allow for high density. Those that allow for high density also allow for other uses incompatible with the historic development patterns and character of the Naches Avenue HOZ. Increased housing density is compatible with historic development patterns within the HOZ. Development standards: R-1 zoning district allows duplex and multiple-family development of up to seven dwelling units per net Naches Avenue Historic Overlay Zone Development Standards within the HOZ is 1 acre with eight lots per half block. Some lots are split resulting in up to 11 lots per half block. Most half blocks contain one or more duplex, single- to multiple-family converted dwelling, bungalow court, or apartment. These existing historic development patterns exceed R-1 dwelling unit density levels. This increased density is consistent with the R-2 maximum DU/NRA. R-2 zone: No change in dwelling units. This zone allows clustering of units and duplexes with a typi- residential density intent of the HOZ. R-3 zones: No change in dwelling units. This zone allows for attached or clustering of multiple-family dwellings with a DU/NRA greater than 12. This is consistent with existing historic development patterns and the increased residential density intent of the HOZ. B-1 zone: No change in dwelling units. This zone allows for attached or clustering of multiple family dwellings with a DU/NRA greater than 12. This is consistent with existing historic development patterns, the increased residential density intent of the HOZ. GC zone: No change in dwelling units. This zone allows for high density residential with a DU/NRA greater than 12. This is consistent with existing historic development patterns, the increased residential density intent of the HOZ. CBD zone: No change in dwelling units. This zone allows for high density residential with a DU/NRA greater than 12. This is consistent with existing historic development patterns, the increased residential density intent of the HOZ. Reduce minimum lot size for two-family R-2, and R-3 zones. This is consistent with historic development patterns and supports increased housing density. A lot is a division of land; in this case it includes both the units of division with- of North Yakima and a Yakima County also span multiple units of division within a block. - lished underlying lot sizes as 7,000 Dwelling Unit Density within the HOZ. deep). The main exception to this are the half blocks fronting East Yakima Avenue Naches Avenue Historic Overlay Zone Development Standards (west of Naches Avenue), which have their original lot layout oriented to Yakima Avenue rather than Naches square foot lot at the southwest corner of East E Street and North Naches Avenue. Within the R-2, R-3, B-1, CBD, and GC zones much of the development extends over multiple lots. Development standards: - is consistent with historic development patterns within the HOZ. - in the HOZ on existing lots of record with duplex development. This is consistent with historic develop- ment patterns within the HOZ. R-3 zones within the HOZ: De- crease minimum lot size from two-family dwellings (YMC Requirements). This will enable in- existing lots of record with duplex development. This is consistent with historic development patterns within the HOZ. No change in lot coverage percentages for zones R-1, R-2, R-3, and B-1. In- for R-1 and R-2. Reduce lot coverage CBD. A lot is a division of land; in this case it includes both the units of division with- of North Yakima and a Yakima County also span multiple units of division within a block. The image generalizes lot coverage to provide a general reference scale Naches Avenue Historic Overlay Zone Development Standards with structures and other impervious surfaces.” This includes onsite parking. Within the HOZ, existing sin- - Development standards: compatible with historic development patterns and the increased residential density intent of the HOZ. HOZ. compatible with historic development patterns and the increased residential density intent of the HOZ. HOZ. historic development patterns and the increased residential density intent of the HOZ. B-1 zone: No change in lot coverage percentages in YMC - patible with historic development patterns and the increased resi- dential density intent of the HOZ. GC zone: Reduce lot coverage This is compatible with historic development patterns and the in- creased residential density intent of the HOZ. CBD zone: Reduce lot cover- This is compatible with historic development patterns and the in- creased residential density intent of the HOZ. Structure Setbacks Structure Setback Visualization. form based on historic development pat- terns. Contextual single-family dwellings Naches Avenue Historic Overlay Zone Development Standards Avenue. A 20-foot setback is the most common. Buildings built at the back of lots are departures from the typi- cal pattern. Apartments are generally built at or near the property line. A consistent setback distance allows for the avenue. Development standards: Duplex (two-family dwelling): Reduce minimum structure setback from property lines along arterials, - icance within the HOZ. Extant examples have between 12- and 30-foot front setbacks from Naches Avenue and cross streets. No change to rear setbacks from the alley. No change from side setbacks at alleys or property lines. Bungalow courts (cottage housing): Reduce minimum structure setbacks from property lines along arte- No change to rear setbacks from the alley. No change from side setbacks at alleys or property lines. apartment courts (multiple family development): Reduce minimum structure setbacks from property lines to the sidewalk edge along arterials, collector arterials, and local access right of ways at the building front and side (YMC - sistent with historic development patterns of low-rise apartment blocks and apartment courts built within the HOZ. Extant examples buildings built to the sidewalk edge at the front. Building sides along streets are built out to the sidewalk. No change to rear set- backs from the alley. No change from side setbacks at alleys or property lines. Structure Setback Visualization. Building height within the Naches Avenue HOZ ranges from one to three stories; - - ment. gle-family dwellings built within the period Naches Avenue Historic Overlay Zone Development Standards stories with some having two stories. Most low-rise apartment blocks are two to three stories; most duplexes are one story tall. Development standards: historic development patterns. with historic development patterns and the increased resi- dential density intent of the HOZ. the increased residential density intent of the HOZ and Facade Break Example. historic development patterns. - cess. with historic development patterns and the increased resi- dential density intent of the HOZ. the increased residential density intent of the HOZ and historic development patterns. increased residential density intent of the HOZ and histor- ic development patterns. Example. Massing facade. bulk. Development standards: The width of any unbroken facade may not exceed the building height. Breaks in facades can consist of recessed or projecting Duplex Form Example. central entrances with decorative surrounds (examples facade. Naches Avenue Historic Overlay Zone Development Standards - Utilize building forms compatible with building forms for comparable functions built within the period of in 2020 and 2021 under DAHP project numbers 2020-02- development within the HOZ. These forms communicate prevailing trends in construction and housing density and include bungalow, duplex, courtyard apartment, apartment block, foursquare, gable front and wing, I-house, and shall be compatible with the massing, size, and scale of Stucco Example. comparable buildings (e.g., duplex, low-rise apartment east facade. to protect the historic integrity of the HOZ and its environ- ment. Exterior building materials have an important role in integrating building materials can contribute to the overall visual character and not serve as a focal point detracting from these buildings. Development standards: Vinyl, PVC board, concrete block, stone and faux stone Brick Example. veneer, and Marblecrete (stucco with aggregate) are pro- hibited for use as exterior materials and fencing. Refer to prohibitions. Exterior materials shall be consistent on all facades. Since historic development patterns were not zero lot line, alley and non-street facing facades often have visibility from streets. Due in part to this, resources within the HOZ are characterized by continuity of exterior materials on all facades, rather than changing materials on alley or non- street facing facades. Stucco is a compatible material. Examples include 11 - Wood Siding (Shingle) Example. corner along the alley. Naches Avenue Historic Overlay Zone Development Standards Fiber cement board (including poly-ash material), painted, is a compatible material. The smooth surface below. Sheet type products are prohibited. Wood siding, painted, is a compatible material. Compat- ible siding types shall be limited to shingle, clapboard, drop siding, or horizontal tongue and groove boards. These are consistent with siding types utilized during the shakes, plywood, panel siding, and T1-11 are prohibited. within the HOZ must be compatible with surrounding Gambrel Roof Example. facade. Roofs with existing buildings. Appropriate roof forms can contribute to the overall visual character and continuity of buildings built within detracts from these buildings. Development standards: Compatible roof forms are limited to gable, gambrel, hip, used on resources within the HOZ built within the period Hip Roof Example. Gable can include any sub types, including bell cast, clipped, cross, front, gable-on-hip, side, or parallel gables. Gambrel can be front or side. Hip can include any sub types, including bell cast, cross hipped, hip with cross gable, hip-on-gable, or parallel hipped. Flat with parapet. Flat with eaves is prohibited. buildings. Avoid colors not already in use on the surround- Flat with Parapet Roof Example. ing buildings (e.g., green). City of Yakima | Historic Preservation Commission (Page 22) Naches Avenue Historic Overlay Zone Development Standards The design, proportion, and placement of windows and exterior doors (fenestration) has an important role in these buildings. Development standards: Vinyl is prohibited. window systems must be compatible in design with residential painted wood window systems from the - Windows must be operable. Window operation types are limited to double or single hung, or casement. - Buildings must include a main entrance on at least one street. Window systems shall be no more than one-third the facade width without being interrupted by another building material. The former irrigation ditches along either side of the Naches Ave- nue HOZ historically prevented front driveways. Development standards: Naches Avenue. Historic development patterns predomi- nately utilized side street and rear alley vehicular access. Existing driveways in violation of these standards at the time of adoption shall not be deemed nonconforming, but development of the property requiring a development - conforming driveway(s) and any new driveways to be Example. consistent with these standards. The intent is that long- Angle parking along the cross street retaining be reversed. City of Yakima | Historic Preservation Commission (Page 23) Naches Avenue Historic Overlay Zone Development Standards frontage along Naches Avenue. Existing parking lots or time of adoption shall not be deemed nonconforming, but development of the property requiring a development per- - to be consistent with these standards. The intent is that will be reversed. Reduce the number of parking spaces required in YMC - ble Example. rehabilitation of a Yakima Register-listed building within the HOZ. Surface parking lots are not compatible with historic development patterns within the HOZ. The HOZ Business District (CBD). The intent is to reduce surface parking within the HOZ and support dense housing within eligible for reduced parking standards of one space per dwelling unit. Substantial rehabilitations are work on an existing building that would trigger code compliance that - ble Example. the project would result in the property needing to make standards. Site screening Development standards: - teristic of historic development patterns within the HOZ. Signs The management of permitted signs so that they do not become a focal point is important to maintaining the overall visual character and continuity of the Naches Avenue HOZ . Development standards: - - Naches Avenue Historic Overlay Zone Development Standards dards can be used for guidance on the type and number of signs permitted, maximum sign area, and sign height and setbacks. No change to permitted signs for R-1, R-2, and R-3 zones. within the HOZ. Special Development Standards Cottage housing - Zero lot line development - tent with historic development patterns or building forms within the HOZ. The intent here is to achieve increased dwelling unit density through building forms compatible with historic development patterns characteristic of the HOZ. Accessory dwelling units Relocation or Demolition Relocation The management of relocation has an important role in minimizing the adverse impacts of loss of contributing buildings within the HOZ and the impact to the overall visual character and continuity of Naches Avenue HOZ. No change to the review of changes to Yakima Register of Historic Places-designated properties (YMC Prioritize Yakima Register of Historic Places designated, National Register of Historic Places listed, and contributing buildings for preservation and rehabilitation, including adaptive reuse that provides in- creased dwelling units (e.g., single- to multiple-family conversion). Consider adaptive reuse and associ- ated rehabilitation incentives available. See Incentives below. Relocation of Class A or B buildings must comply with demolition requirements for the respective class unless the building is successfully designated to the Yakima Register of Historic Places at its new loca- designed to the Yakima Register of Historic Places or listed to the National Register of Historic Places or Washington Heritage Register. City of Yakima | Historic Preservation Commission (Page 25) Naches Avenue Historic Overlay Zone Development Standards Demolition The management of demolition has an important role in the overall visual character and continuity of Naches Avenue HOZ. Demolition of Yakima Register of Historic Places designated buildings, National Register of His- toric Places listed buildings, and contributing buildings (Class A and B) is an adverse impact. No change to the required review of changes to Yakima Register of Historic Places designated proper- - cance for the HOZ. Prioritize Yakima Register of Historic Places designated buildings, National Register of Historic Places and Washington Heritage Register listed buildings, and contributing (Class A and B) buildings for pres- ervation and rehabilitation, including adaptive reuse that provides increased dwelling units (e.g., single- to multiple-family conversion). Demolition of these buildings should be avoided. Demolition of a Class A contributing building requires mitigation for the loss. This will consist of an the demolition permit application. The fee will be paid to the Naches Avenue HOZ grant fund. The intent intent is to scale the fee based on the size and prominence of the building. If the grant fund has not been set up by the City, these funds are to be paid into an escrow account established with the City for transfer to the grant fund when established. The in-lieu fee mitigation, rather than permittee-responsi- density housing. The process is not intended to extend the permitting process. The fee is intended to discourage speculative demolition and the removal of buildings to create vacant lots within the HOZ. Demolition of a Class B contributing building requires mitigation for the loss. This will consist of an im- demolition permit application. The fee will be paid to the Naches Avenue HOZ grant fund. See demoli- tion of a Class A building, above, for details. buildings that cannot be rehabilitated, prioritize replacement with compatible multiple family residential development. Incentives support the retention of Yakima Register of Historic Places designated buildings, National Register of Historic Places listed buildings, contributing buildings (Class A or B) and their setting within the Naches Avenue HOZ. Building permit fee and plan check fee waiver for rehabilitation of a Yakima Register of Historic Places designated and/or a National Register of Historic Places listed building or a contributing (Class A or B) building (YMC 13.24.020 Building Code Table 1-A). Building permit fees are valuation based. As of inspection fees required. City of Yakima | Historic Preservation Commission (Page 26) Naches Avenue Historic Overlay Zone Development Standards fees are valuation based. No change to other permits or inspection fees required. o - is used by the City, and comparable duplex square footage within the HOZ, the cost to build in a project savings and City investment of at least $3,300 (YMC 13.24.020 Building Code Table 1-A) o For R2, multiple family, Type VA construction, valued at $107.72/sq ft in the ICC building Val- check fee waiver, this could result in a project savings and City investment of at least $13,200 (YMC 13.24.020 Building Code Table 1-A). Washington State Special Tax Valuation (STV) program is available to properties designated to the Yakima Register of Historic Places or listed in the National Register of Historic Places (YMC - tures. For additional information: https://dahp.wa.gov/grants-and-funding/special-tax-valuation. Federal Historic Tax Credits (HTCs) are available to properties listed in the National Register of Histor- ic Places. The property must be income producing. The cost of the work undertaken must equal or be greater than the adjusted basis value of the building. For additional information: https://dahp.wa.gov/ federal-historic-tax-credit. Naches Avenue HOZ grant fund has not been established but is recommended to be established as a public receiving entity for in-lieu Improvement Grant Program, it is intended to support building owners within the HOZ, to support up- grades to contributing buildings and rehabilitation work on buildings built are noncontributing due to alter- ations) such that they are designat- ed to the Yakima Register of Histor- ic Places upon completion of work. Historic Naches Avenue View. Designating of receiving buildings (or designated status) to the Yaki- ma Register of Historic Places is a requirement of using the grant fund. Priority is given to buildings based on the number of dwelling units to support the retention of housing density within the HOZ. Project guidance, review, and selection is to be managed through the Yakima City of Yakima | Historic Preservation Commission (Page 27) Naches Avenue Historic Overlay Zone Development Standards Naches Avenue Standards Managing change to Naches Avenue, including landscape and public right-of-way features, has an important role in maintaining the overall visual character and continuity of the Naches Avenue HOZ. Naches Avenue is unique within the city and eligible for Yakima Register of Historic Places designation. The following guidance and street trees are public trees because they are within a city park, rights-of-way, and open spaces. began to take on the appearance associated with it today. This 1.4-mile-long, 140-foot-wide north-south circulation corridor con- - segments. Sidewalks associated with the east-west roads cut across the ends of the central landscape elements. An active railroad line runs east-west at the south side of East G Street. Central Median View. A railroad bed from a former line, along with a ditch, runs east- west at the south side of East H Street. Managing changes to the median and park trees within Naches Avenue is im- portant for maintaining the overall his- toric character and function of the HOZ. The portion of the North Naches Avenue between East H Street and East I Street was platted at the same width but devel- oped with only a single 40-foot roadway without a median. Development standards: Retain grass (lawn) within the 40-foot-wide central median (park). Retain the median loca- tion, width, length, and design. No additional understory vegeta- tion (e.g., planting beds, annuals or perennials, ground cover, or shrubs) is allowed. Changes to drought resistant lawn type(s) is not considered an alteration. Changes to alternative materials from lawn must be compatible with the historic character of the Irrigation Ditches at Planting Strips. median and provide a reasonable balance between improved sus- Naches Avenue Historic Overlay Zone Development Standards tainability relative to drought conditions and the preservation of historic features, materials, and func- tional and visual character. Retain the two rows of park trees within the median. Tree regeneration with compatible species is not avoid complete canopy loss at a single point in time. The rows are generally centered in the east and west halves of the median and spaced around 24 feet from one another, though distances vary. The following are historic tree species for the purpose of regeneration and compatibility. When these same species cannot be planted, new species (e.g., drought and disease resistant) should be selected based on compatibility with the structure and visual character of the historic tree species. Based on trunk diameters (exceeding 40 inches) and species the American elms are attributed as the oldest and principal species for planting along the central landscape feature. Silver maples are next oldest, and are a potential fast-growing—though brittle—replacement for the American elms which are subject to Dutch elm disease. Two other older species include sycamores and Norway maples, with trunk diame- ters over 40 and 30 inches, respectively. Existing nonconforming trees (due to placement and/or species) should be removed at the end of their lifespan and not replaced. Roadways Managing changes to roadways within the HOZ is important for maintaining the overall historic character and function of the HOZ. Development standard: Retain existing roadway locations, widths, and curbs. This includes Naches Avenue, cross streets, and alleys. Naches Avenue consists of two single lanes with a central crown separated by the central landscaped median. Each - crete curbs and asphalt paving, with storm drains integrat- ed into the curbs near the intersections. Parallel parking is on one side only, along the outer curb. The alleys are 24 feet wide and provide access to the rear of lots along the corridor. Alleys allow for vehicular access and garage placement at the rear of the lot, in place of driveways and front or side lot garage locations. Cross streets are 31 feet Roadway Example. sides. There are three exceptions: East Walnut Street is - strips at the intersections, except for the East Yakima Avenue intersection. Managing changes to planting strips (public right of way) and street trees along Naches Avenue is important for maintaining the overall historic character and function of the HOZ. Street trees are those trees planted within the planting strips. Planting strips are the area between the street curb and the property line. Naches Avenue Historic Overlay Zone Development Standards Development standards: Retain planting strip location, width, lawn, and design. Do not pave over with hardscape (e.g., concrete, pavers, asphalt). The planting strips are former canal locations that historically functioned as open irrigation ditches mov- Sanborn Fire Insurance Maps and historic photographs. with lawn and a single row of street trees. Planting Strip Example. Existing hardscape within planting strips in violation of these standards at the time of adoption shall not be - deemed nonconforming, but development of the property dard. requires removal of the nonconforming hardscape and replanting of lawn to be consistent with these standards. The intent is that over time, the impacts of noncompatible alterations will be reversed. Retain street trees. Tree regeneration with compatible - Select compatible species in consultation with the City Arborist and/or City Tree Board using the list of approved Sidewalk Example. by the City of Yakima Public Works Department. The his- provides the list for the purpose of regeneration and deter- mining compatibility. When these same species cannot be planted, new species (e.g., drought- and disease-resistant) should be selected based on compatibility with spacing, distance from curb to sidewalk, distance from street mature canopy size, structure, and visual character compatibility with the historic tree species. The long-term intent is to restore the historic tree canopy corridor along the sidewalks, illuminated by light standards. This tree canopy is photographs, see Historic Naches Avenue View. . The planting strips had an - by a narrow planting strip. Street Naches Avenue Historic Overlay Zone Development Standards trees were planted in the planting strip between the irrigation ditch and the sidewalk. This planting strip - walk is within the private lots and not subject to these standards. Existing nonconforming trees (due to placement and/or species) should be removed at the end of their Managing changes to sidewalks and ramps within Naches Ave- nue is important for maintaining the overall historic character and function of the HOZ. Development standards: Original alignments of sidewalks and ramps shall be main- - at the ends of the central landscape elements function as an extension of the sidewalks along the crossing streets and provide pedestrian access between the two sides of slope down to the street grade. The roadway curbs wrap the corners and continue for a couple of feet along the sidewalk as it ramps slopes down to the street grade. Existing sidewalks and ramps in violation of these standards at the time of adoption shall not be deemed nonconforming, but development of the prop- the nonconforming sidewalks and ramps and any new sidewalks and ramps to be consistent with these standards. The intent is that, over the long-term, - walks will be reversed. - dard B Example. Changes supporting universal access improvements are not considered alterations. Signage Managing changes to signage within Naches Avenue is important for maintaining the overall historic character and function of the HOZ. Development standard: requirements is strongly discouraged. Site Furnishings Managing changes to site furnishings within Naches Avenue (including the planting strips and median) is important for main- Naches Avenue Historic Overlay Zone Development Standards taining the overall historic character and function. Development standards: Retain and maintain existing original Type A and B light standards. There are two main types of original light standards, both are cast iron pedestrian-oriented lights placed within the planting strips along the sidewalk. Each block originally had four per side, a light standard at the outer corners and two equally spaced mid-block lights. See . o o Type B light standards consist of a hexagonal shaft with a prominent plinth. Restore missing Type A and B light standards where original locations are available. Restore missing (e.g., those replaced with driveways) Type A and B and noncompatible light standards The addition of memorials, plaques, or other forms of public display for the purpose of memorial, recog- nition, or award are not allowed. Naches Avenue contains three memorials: o of Washington, Yakima Valley Chapter No. 3 o o A stone memorial in memory of the fallen Company E in the Spanish-American War dedicated in - couraged. This includes the addition of artwork, benches, play structures, and exercise equipment. City of Yakima | Historic Preservation Commission (Page 32) Naches Avenue Historic Overlay Zone Development Standards Contributing Class A Buildings. Property IDAddressYear Built (ca.)Class A 721472A 721473410-12 East E StreetA A A A 101 North Naches AvenueA A 307 North Naches AvenueA 311 North Naches AvenueA 401 North Naches AvenueA 411 North Naches AvenueA 413 North Naches AvenueA A A A A A A A A A A A 710 North Naches AvenueA A A 11 South Naches AvenueA 102 South Naches AvenueA 111 South Naches AvenueA 113 South Naches AvenueA 204 South Naches AvenueA 211 South Naches AvenueA A A A 401 South Naches AvenueA 403 South Naches AvenueA 404 South Naches AvenueA City of Yakima | Historic Preservation Commission (Page 33) Naches Avenue Historic Overlay Zone Development Standards Property IDAddressYear Built (ca.)Class A A 410 South Naches AvenueA 411 South Naches AvenueA 411-1/2 South Naches AvenueA 413 South Naches AvenueA A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A Naches Avenue Historic Overlay Zone Development Standards Contributing Class B Buildings. Property IDAddressYear Built (ca.)Class 721474B B B 207 North Naches AvenueB B 211 North Naches AvenueB B 301 North Naches AvenueB 303 North Naches AvenueB 313 North Naches AvenueB B 402 North Naches AvenueB 404 North Naches AvenueB B 407 North Naches AvenueB 410 North Naches AvenueB 412 North Naches AvenueB B B B B B B 701 North Naches AvenueB 703 North Naches AvenueB 704 North Naches AvenueB 707 North Naches AvenueB 713 North Naches AvenueB B B B B B B B 407 South Naches AvenueB B B City of Yakima | Historic Preservation Commission (Page 35) Naches Avenue Historic Overlay Zone Development Standards Property IDAddressYear Built (ca.)Class B City of Yakima | Historic Preservation Commission (Page 36) Naches Avenue Historic Overlay Zone Development Standards Naches Avenue City of Yakima | Historic Preservation Commission (Page 37) Naches Avenue Historic Overlay Zone Development Standards Building Classi-