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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-27-2023 HPC Agenda Packet CITY OF YAKIMA HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION Date:September 27, 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 7/26/23Commission Chair IV.Staff AnnouncementsStaff Liaison V.Audience ParticipationCommission Chair VI.OldBusiness A.Naches Avenue Overlay Zone –Council RecommendationStaff Liaison VII.Other Business Commission Chair VIII.Adjournment Adjourn to next scheduled Historic Preservation Commission meetingOctober 25, 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:July 26, 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,Mannand King were present. III.Approval of Meeting Minutes from 06/28/2023 Minutes were approved unanimously. IV.Staff Announcements–Planning Manager Calhoun announced the following: The newest member of the planning division, Assistant Planner Conner Kennedy was introduced. V.Audience Participation None. VI.Old Business A.2024 DAHP Grant Update Joseph Calhoun, Planning Manager/ Historic Preservation Liaison informed the commission and audience that we unfortunately did not receive the DAHP Grant request for the downtown walking tour and signage project, but the commission will try for the grant again next year. B.Naches Avenue Overlay Zone –Public Meeting #2 Spencer from Northwest Vernacular prepared a presentation that outlined development standards for the Naches Avenue Overlay. These development standards came from two previous reconnaissancelevel surveysand a historic context that was prepared specifically for Naches Avenue, all of these findings and informationwent into shaping these development standards. Spencer explained what an Overlay Zone isand the purpose and intent of this Overlay Zonefor Naches Ave.Finishing the presentation questions about the parking in Commission Members Clayton Bussey Joe Mann Dawn King this overlay arose, with concern regarding how lowering the density in this overlay could improve parking.Spencer explained how the density of this overlay is more aimed for long-termperspective,and in a long-term point of view.Another question arose regarding the issue of homeless individuals and the problem with them squatting within the overlay area.Public works had anidea to help that issue with inclosing the grass areas homelessuse with fencing,but based on these developmental standardsthisalternative will not be allowed because fencing would be contributing to the Yakima Register Eligibility of the avenue and would diminish the integrity of the resource. Another question about mass construction was broughtup andtheworry about how mass construction would not be compatible with the rest of Naches Avenue. Spencerreiteratedthat with the intentof the Development standards he listed, the issue of non-compatible mass construction would not be possible, because any new developments would have to meet the standards for massing and all the different componentsto be compatiblewith the Naches Overlay.Another question regarding buildings being developed in this overlay came up and Spencer addressed them by reassuring that if Council were to adopt these development stands then any design team who would pull permits where necessary would have to follow the development standards listed and the buildings would have to be compatible with the Naches Ave overlay. An audience participation was openedand three individuals expressed their support for this overlay. Two of the participantshad concerns regarding the parking, homeless and the density increase. VII.Other Business Question regarding updates onFruit Row designation were brought up,Spencer explained that they sent out the paragraph that the state advisory council requested, and are pending an update. The Commission chair questioned whether the handouts for these meetings were available for the public to access, and they are though the historic preservation webpage through an external link. VIII.Adjournment A motion to adjourn to August 23, 2023 was passed with a unanimous vote. The meeting was adjourned atapproximately 7:00P.M. Commission Members Clayton Bussey Joe Mann Dawn King NACHES AVENUE Development Standards HISTORIC OVERLAY ZONE August 18, 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 side of Interstate 82. These factors led to the creation of the Naches Avenue Historic Overlay Zone (HOZ). 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 the avenue in the 1885 North Yakima Plat, and its subsequent vision for development as a grand residential 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 Review to obtain a development permit is addressed under YMC Title 15 Yakima Urban Area Zoning Ordi- No change to the review process or application requirements required for development permits under YMC 15.11 through YMC 15.15. 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 equally (YMC 15.12.020.A). 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 as the development permit, these development standards shall apply equally (YMC 15.12.020.A). 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. Mixed use development within those portions of zoning districts B-1, GC, and CBD within the Naches Avenue HOZ is consistent with the intent and compatible with historic development patterns of the Na- ches Avenue HOZ. Naches Avenue Historic Overlay Zone Development Standards - New zero-lot-line construction—single-family dwellings, and retirement homes—within the Naches Av- Those portions of zoning districts B-1, GC, and CBD within the Naches Avenue HOZ will comply with zoning district intent statements under YMC 15.03.020 and associated development standards for - compatible with historic development patterns within the HOZ and are considered a Class (3) use (YMC 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. Naches Avenue Historic Overlay Zone Development Standards Development standards: R-1 zones: Increase maximum dwelling unit per net residential acre (DU/NRA) from seven to 12. The R-1 zoning district allows duplex and multiple-family development of up to seven dwelling units per net 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 Dwelling Unit Density within the HOZ. includes both the units of division within blocks established in the 1885 plat of North Yakima and a Yakima County par- Naches Avenue Historic Overlay Zone Development Standards cel (YMC 15.02.020). A parcel may also span multiple units of division within a block. deep). The main exception to this are the half blocks fronting East Yakima Avenue (west of Naches Avenue), which have their original lot layout oriented to Yakima Avenue rather than Naches Avenue. These have 3,250 square foot lot sizes (25 feet wide and 130 feet deep). 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. dwellings (YMC 15.05030 Table 5-2 Subdivision Requirements). within the HOZ on existing lots of record with duplex development. This is consistent with historic development patterns within the HOZ. R-3 zones within the HOZ: De- crease minimum lot size from two-family dwellings (YMC 15.05030 Table 5-2 Subdivision 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- crease lot coverage percentages to 80% for R-1 and R-2. Reduce lot coverage percentages to 80% for zones GC and The image generalizes lot coverage to provide a general reference scale CBD. Naches Avenue Historic Overlay Zone Development Standards A lot is a division of land; in this case it includes both the units of division within blocks established in the 1885 plat of North Yakima and a Yakima County parcel (YMC 15.02.020). A parcel may also span multiple units of division within a block. Maximum lot coverage per YMC 15.05.020.C. “is the percentage of net land area of a site that can be covered with structures and other impervious surfaces.” This includes onsite parking. Within the HOZ, existing sin- - opment tends to be around 100% coverage. 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. R-3 zones: No change in lot coverage percentages in YMC 15.05.030 Table 5-1. This is com- patible with historic development patterns and the increased resi- dential density intent of the HOZ. B-1 zone: No change in lot coverage percentages in YMC 15.05.030 Table 5-1. This is com- patible with historic development patterns and the increased resi- dential density intent of the HOZ. GC zone: Reduce lot coverage percentages from 100% to 80% (YMC 15.05.030 Table 5-1). This is compatible with historic development patterns and the in- creased residential density intent of the HOZ. CBD zone: Reduce lot cover- age percentages from 100% to Structure Setback Visualization. 80% (YMC 15.05.030 Table 5-1). This is compatible with historic development patterns and the Naches Avenue Historic Overlay Zone Development Standards increased residential density intent of the HOZ. Structure Setbacks - along Naches Avenue. A 20-foot setback is the most common. Buildings built at the back of lots are depar- tures from the typical pattern. Apartments are generally built at or near the property line. A consistent setback sense of place along the avenue. Development standards: Duplex (two-family dwelling): Reduce minimum structure setback from property lines along arterials, collector arterials, and local access right of ways at the front and side to 15 feet (YMC 15.05.030 Table 5-1). This is consistent with historic development patterns of duplexes built within the period of signif- 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 hous- ing): Reduce minimum structure setbacks from property lines along arterials, collector arterials, and local access right of ways at the front and side to 15 feet (YMC 15.05.030 Table 5-1). This is con- sistent with historic development patterns of the bungalow court built within the period of signif- icance within the HOZ. Extant examples have a 10-foot setback from Naches Avenue. 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 15.05.030 Table 5-1). This is con- Structure Setback Visualization. sistent with historic development patterns of low-rise apartment - blocks and apartment courts built ment. within the HOZ. Extant examples Naches Avenue Historic Overlay Zone Development Standards range from an 8-foot setback to buildings built to the sidewalk edge at the front. Building sides along streets are built out to the sidewalk. No change to rear setbacks from the alley. No change from side setbacks at alleys or property lines. Building height within the Naches Avenue HOZ ranges from one - and-a-half stories with some having two stories. Most low-rise apartment blocks are two to three stories; most duplexes are one story tall. Development standards: R-1 zones: No change in maximum building height of 35 feet (YMC 15.05.030 Table 5-1). This is compatible with Facade Break Example. historic development patterns. - R-2 zone: Increase maximum building height from 35 to cess. with historic development patterns and the increased resi- dential density intent of the HOZ. R-3 zones: No change in maximum building height of 50 feet (YMC 15.05.030 Table 5-1). This is compatible with the increased residential density intent of the HOZ and historic development patterns. B-1 zone: Increase maximum building height from 35 to with historic development patterns and the increased resi- dential density intent of the HOZ. Example. GC zone: No change in maximum building height of 50 feet (YMC 15.05.030 Table 5-1). This is compatible with facade. the increased residential density intent of the HOZ and historic development patterns. CBD zone: Set the maximum building height at 50 feet (YMC 15.05.030 Table 5-1). This is compatible with the increased residential density intent of the HOZ and histor- ic development patterns. Massing Duplex Form Example. bulk. Development standards: facade. Naches Avenue Historic Overlay Zone Development Standards The width of any unbroken facade may not exceed the building height. Breaks in facades can consist of recessed or projecting wall planes (minimum 8 foot width, minimum - or pilasters (minimum 1.5 feet wide). Material variations alone are not adequate. Utilize building forms compatible with building forms for the reconnaissance-level surveys completed in 2020 and Stucco Example. east facade. 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 working- shall be compatible with the massing, size, and scale of comparable buildings (e.g., duplex, low-rise apartment to protect the historic integrity of the HOZ and its environ- ment. Brick Example. 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 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 Wood Siding (Shingle) Example. historic development patterns were not zero lot line, alley and non-street facing facades often have visibility from corner along the alley. streets. Due in part to this, resources within the HOZ are Naches Avenue Historic Overlay Zone Development Standards characterized by continuity of exterior materials on all facades, rather than changing materials on alley or non-street facing facades. Brick is a compatible material. Examples include 115 Fiber cement board (including poly-ash material), painted, is a compatible material. The smooth surface side must - rations compatible with siding types must be used—these Gambrel Roof Example. - ucts are prohibited. facade. 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 Roofs Hip Roof Example. 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 Gable can include any sub types, including bell cast, clipped, cross, front, gable-on-hip, side, or parallel gables. Flat with Parapet Roof Example. Gambrel can be front or side. City of Yakima | Historic Preservation Commission (Page 22) Naches Avenue Historic Overlay Zone Development Standards 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. - rounding buildings. Avoid colors not already in use on the surrounding buildings (e.g., green). 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. Minimum fenestration on street facing facades to be 20%. Historic development patterns at low-rise apartment blocks range between approximately 15% and 30%. Window systems shall be no more than one-third the facade width without being interrupted by another building material. - ing increased pressure for parking spaces as density increases. contribute to the overall visual character and continuity of build- point detracting from these buildings. The former irrigation ditches Example. along either side of the Naches Avenue HOZ historically prevent- Angle parking along the cross street retaining ed front driveways. City of Yakima | Historic Preservation Commission (Page 23) Naches Avenue Historic Overlay Zone Development Standards Development standards: support resident parking needs. This can also include de- velopment of angled parking along cross streets to either side of Naches Avenue. Buildings in the portion of the downtown business district within the HOZ that cannot physically provide on-site res- - shared parking agreement. - ble Example. 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 permit (YMC 15.12.020) will require removal of the non- conforming driveway(s) and any new driveways to be consistent with these standards. The intent is that long- be reversed. frontage along Naches Avenue. Existing parking lots or - ble Example. time of adoption shall not be deemed nonconforming, but development of the property requiring a development per- mit (YMC 15.12.020) will require removal of the noncon- or substantial rehabilitation of a Yakima Register-listed building within the HOZ. Surface parking lots distance proximity to the Central Business District (CBD). The intent is to reduce surface parking 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 would otherwise require compli- - Site screening Development standards: Naches Avenue Historic Overlay Zone 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: - - 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 zoned B-1, GC, and CBD where mixed use can provide an important transition role between commer- cial and residential areas. This development pattern is similar to historic mixed-use development at commercial nodes that developed around street-car stops as a mix of uses occurring at locations with high volumes of public street level activity. and mixed-use redevelopment projects within the within the HOZ in areas zoned B-1, GC, and CBD the Naches Avenue HOZ development standards shall apply in addition to, and supersede where there is accessed from the sides of the building are encouraged for professional uses in order to retain a more interactive retail/commercial street front character within the HOZ. - ect must plant conforming street trees within the planting strip associated with the project. If conforming street trees are already present along the frontage, the developer will contribute to a fund or purchase City of Yakima | Historic Preservation Commission (Page 25) Naches Avenue Historic Overlay Zone 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. 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- - City of Yakima | Historic Preservation Commission (Page 26) Naches Avenue Historic Overlay Zone Development Standards 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 impact fee payment. The fee consists of 10% of the assessed value of the improvement at the time of 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- pact fee payment. The fee consists of 5% of the assessed value of the improvement at the time of the 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. Reduced parking requirements for Yakima Register of Historic Places - Building permit fee and plan check fee waiver for rehabilitation of a Yakima Register of Historic Plac- es designated and/or a National Register of Historic Places listed building or a contributing (Class Historic Naches Avenue View. Building Code Table 1-A). Building permit fees are valuation based. As City of Yakima | Historic Preservation Commission (Page 27) Naches Avenue Historic Overlay Zone Development Standards inspection fees required. fees are valuation based. No change to other permits or inspection fees required. o For R3, two-family, Type VA (wood or metal stud, building Valuation Data, August 2015, which is used by the City, and comparable duplex square footage within the HOZ, the cost to build would be over $225,000. Including building permit and plan check fee waiver, this could result in a project savings and City investment of at least $3,300 o For R2, multiple family, Type VA construction, Central Median View. - tion Data, August 2015, which is used by the City, and comparable apartment block square footage within the HOZ, the cost to build would be over $1.5. Including building permit and plan check fee waiver, this could result in a project savings and City investment of at least Building Code Table 1-A). Washington State Special Tax Valuation (STV) program is avail- able to properties designated to the Yakima Register of Historic Places or listed in the National Register of Historic Places (YMC tax reduction incentive, based on - 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 Irrigation Ditches at Planting Strips. Historic Places. The property must be income producing. The cost of the work undertaken must equal Naches Avenue Historic Overlay Zone Development Standards 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 is, within the HOZ, to support upgrades to contributing buildings and rehabilitation work on buildings designated to the Yakima Register of Historic Places upon completion of work. Designating of receiving buildings (or designated status) to the Yakima 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 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. - 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. 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 important for maintaining the overall historic 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 Roadway Example. median. Development standards: length, and design. No additional understory vegetation (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 median and provide a reasonable balance between improved sustainability relative to drought con- ditions and the preservation of historic features, materials, and functional and visual character. Retain the two rows of park trees within the median. Tree regeneration with compatible species is not Naches Avenue Historic Overlay Zone Development Standards cycle. Tree regeneration should be managed to avoid complete canopy loss at a single point in time. The rows are generally centered in the east and west halves of the though distances vary. The following are historic tree species for the purpose of regeneration and compatibility. When these same spe- cies cannot be planted, new species (e.g., drought and disease resistant) should be selected based on compati- bility with the structure and visual character of the historic Planting Strip Example. inches) and species the American elms are attributed as - the oldest and principal species for planting along the dard. central landscape feature. Silver maples are next oldest, and are a potential fast-growing—though brittle—replace- ment for the American elms which are subject to Dutch elm disease. Two other older species include sycamores inches, respectively. Existing nonconforming trees (due to placement and/or species) should be removed at the end of their lifespan and not replaced. Roadways Sidewalk Example. 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 and asphalt paving, with storm drains integrated into the curbs near the intersections. Parallel parking is on one side only, along feet wide and provide access to Historic Naches Avenue View. the rear of lots along the corridor. Alleys allow for vehicular access and garage placement at the rear Naches Avenue Historic Overlay Zone Development Standards of the lot, in place of driveways and front or side lot garage locations. Cross streets are 31 feet in width the planting 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. 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 trees. 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 requires removal of the nonconforming hardscape and re- planting 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 species and in compli- - dard B Example. life cycle. Select compatible species in consultation with the City Arborist and/or City Tree Board using the list of approved by the City of Yakima Public Works Department. The his- provides the list for the purpose of regeneration and de- termining compatibility. When these same species cannot be planted, new species (e.g., drought- and disease-re- sistant) should be selected based on compatibility with spacing, distance from curb to sidewalk, distance from 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, illumi- nated by light standards. This tree canopy is documented Naches Avenue Historic Overlay Zone Development Standards . The planting strips had an approximately in the planting strip between the irrigation ditch and the sidewalk. This planting strip measured approx- imately 8 feet wide. The second row of trees planted along the outer side of the sidewalk 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 Avenue is important for maintaining the overall his- toric character and function of the HOZ. Development standards: landscape elements function as an extension of the sidewalks along the crossing streets and provide 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 property requiring a development permit (YMC 15.12.020) requires removal of 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, the impacts of non- 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: Site Furnishings Managing changes to site furnishings within Naches Avenue (including the planting strips and median) is im- portant for maintaining 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 . City of Yakima | Historic Preservation Commission (Page 32) Naches Avenue Historic Overlay Zone Development Standards 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 in coordination with property development requiring a development permit (YMC 15.12.020). 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 33) Naches Avenue Historic Overlay Zone Development Standards Contributing Class A Buildings. Property IDAddressYear Built (ca.)Class 503 East Chestnut StreetA A A A A 15 North Naches AvenueA 12515101 North Naches AvenueA 115 North Naches AvenueA A 311 North Naches AvenueA A A A A A 501 North Naches AvenueA 503 North Naches AvenueA 505 North Naches AvenueA A 515 North Naches AvenueA A A A A A 5 South Naches AvenueA A 11 South Naches AvenueA 102 South Naches AvenueA 111 South Naches AvenueA 113 South Naches AvenueA A 211 South Naches AvenueA A A 308 South Naches AvenueA A A A Naches Avenue Historic Overlay Zone Development Standards Property IDAddressYear Built (ca.)Class A A A A A A A A 501 South Naches AvenueA 505 South Naches AvenueA A 508 South Naches AvenueA A 510 South Naches AvenueA 511 South Naches AvenueA 511A South Naches AvenueA 512 South Naches AvenueA 513 South Naches AvenueA 513A South Naches AvenueA 513B South Naches AvenueA A A A A City of Yakima | Historic Preservation Commission (Page 35) Naches Avenue Historic Overlay Zone Development Standards Contributing Class B Buildings. Property IDAddressYear Built (ca.)Class 502 East E StreetB 505 East G StreetB 205 North Naches AvenueB B B 211 North Naches AvenueB 215 North Naches AvenueB 301 North Naches AvenueB 303 North Naches AvenueB 313 North Naches AvenueB 315 North Naches AvenueB B B B B B B B 511 North Naches AvenueB 513 North Naches AvenueB B B B B B B B B B B 801 North Naches AvenueB 808 North Naches AvenueB 205 South Naches AvenueB B B B B B City of Yakima | Historic Preservation Commission (Page 36) Naches Avenue Historic Overlay Zone Development Standards Property IDAddressYear Built (ca.)Class 503 East Spruce StreetB City of Yakima | Historic Preservation Commission (Page 37) Naches Avenue Historic Overlay Zone Development Standards Naches Avenue Naches Avenue Historic Overlay Zone Development Standards Building Classi-