COA Applications
The
design review process provides a system for the timely review of
proposed exterior changes before work is begun. Property owners should
obtain a copy of the design guidelines and an application for a COA.
Because proposed changes differ in scale and complexity, the HPC staff
can advise property owners as to what information and drawings are
required for proposed changes. The Commission at their monthly meeting
reviews completed COA applications and approved applications are issued
Certificates of Appropriateness. This certificate is required before a
building permit can be issued and must be posted at the building site
while the approved work is executed.
Statesville’s Historic Districts
The City of Statesville has five national register districts: the central downtown business district and four residential districts. The historic neighborhoods, containing over 400 structures, are locally designated and protected by local zoning ordinances. The design guidelines are overseen by the Statesville Historic Preservation Commission.
The Statesville Historic Preservation Commission has nine members that are appointed by the Statesville City Council. The Commission reviews exterior changes, new construction, demolition, and significant changes to landscaping to ensure that alterations are in compliance with design guidelines and are compatible with the historic character of the neighborhood. Applications for a Certificate of Appropriateness must be submitted for all minor and major work as shown on the Certificate of Appropriateness Requirement List.
Filing Schedule:
Most applications can be reviewed and approved by staff and can be filed any time. File your application with the commission by: delivering it to Statesville City Office Building – 301 South Center Street, Statesville, North Carolina 28677 or mailing it to, Statesville Historic Preservation Commission, PO Box 1111, Statesville, North Carolina 28687. Major work applications (refer to Certificate of Appropriateness list) that require review by the Commission must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m. on the application deadline (14 days prior to the Commission meeting) in order to be heard at the committee’s next meeting. The Commission normally meets on the 4th Thursday of each month at 7:00 p.m. on the second floor of the Old City Hall.
Design Guidelines:
Your application will be reviewed based upon the Statesville Design Guidelines and City Code. Copies of the guidelines are available from the commission office or online at www.statesvillehistoric.com. It will be helpful to review the guidelines while planning your project to ensure compliance with the Guidelines. The preservation staff can help you with interpretation of the guidelines.
Preparing Your Applications:
When preparing your application, please type or use black ink. Use 8½” x 11” paper for the supporting information that is required. In addition to the written description, supporting information may include a plot plan, photographs, drawings, or samples. Please read the application carefully to determine what may be necessary to describe your project.
Staff Assistance:
It is suggested that you review your application with the preservation staff before the deadline to ensure that it is complete, accurate, and includes sufficiently detailed information. If your proposal cannot be fully understood due to insufficient information, it cannot be determined that the changes meet the guidelines. The Commission instructs the staff not to accept incomplete applications. An incomplete major work application submitted on the deadline will be returned to the applicant.
Site Visits:
To understand conditions pertaining to your application, staff typically will visit your property as part of the review process. Commission members may also visit in cases involving major work.
Notification:
If you are filing a major work application, a notice of the meeting will be sent to you before the meeting. The owners of adjacent properties will also be sent a letter as their notification of the hearing.
For further assistance please contact Bob Johnson at 704-878-3578.
City of Statesville Planning Department
Historic Preservation Commission
PO Box 1111
Statesville, NC 28687
704-878-3578
File # _________________
Rec’d Date: _________________
Rec’d By: _________________
Pin # _________________
Zoning _______________
www.statesvillehistoric.com
Please use BLACK INK. Do not use blue, red, or other colors, or pencil. They do not photocopy.
Street Address of Property: _____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________
Historic District: ______________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________
Historic Property/Landmark name (if applicable): ____________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Owner’s Name: ______________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Lot Size: ________ feet by _________ feet
(width) (depth)
I understand that all applications that require review by the Commission must be submitted before 5:00 p.m. on
the application deadline (14 days prior to a commission meeting); otherwise consideration will be delayed
until the following committee meeting. An incomplete application cannot be accepted.
Type or Print
_________________________________________(Signature of Applicant):
(Minor Work Approval Signature/Date) ______________________________________________________________
Upon being signed and dated above by the Historic Preservation Planner or designee this application becomes the Minor Work Certificate of Appropriateness. It is valid until _____________________. Please post the enclosed placard form of the certificate as indicated at the bottom of the card. Issuance of a Minor Work Certificate shall not relieve the applicant, contractor, tenant, or property owner from obtaining any other permit required by City Code or law. Minor Work projects not approved by staff will be forwarded to the Certificate of Appropriateness Committee for review at its next meeting.
(Office Use Only)
Type of Work: ___________________
PROJECT CATEGORIES (check all that apply):
---------------------------
□ Exterior Alteration □ Addition
□ New Construction □ Demolition
Will you be applying for state or federal rehabilitation tax credits for this project? Yes □ No □ SUPPORTING INFORMATION:
Attach 8-1/2 " x 11" sheets with written descriptions and drawings, photographs, and other graphic information necessary to completely describe the project. Use the checklist below to be sure your
application is complete. (Leave the checkbox blank if the item is not applicable.)
□ Written description. Describe clearly and in detail the nature of your project. Include exact dimensions for materials to be used (e.g. width of siding, window trim, etc.).
□ Plot plan (if applicable). A plot plan showing relationship of buildings, additions, sidewalks, drives, trees, property lines, etc., must be provided if your project includes any addition, demolition, fences/walls, or other landscape work. Show accurate measurements. You may also use a copy of the survey you received when you bought your property. Revise the copy as needed to show existing conditions and your proposed work.
□ Description of materials (provide samples if appropriate).
□ Photographs of existing conditions.
□ Drawings showing proposed work. Include one set of full size drawings when available.
□ Plan drawings.
□ Elevation drawings showing the new facade(s).
□ Dimensions shown on drawings.
□ 8-1/2" x 11" reductions of full-size drawings. If reduced size is so small as to be
illegible, make 8-1/2" x 11" snapshots of individual drawings on the big sheet. Photocopy reductions may be obtained from a number of blueprinting and photocopying businesses around the city.
□ Black Ink. Your application must be prepared in black ink on 8-1/2" x 11" sheets so it can be copied for commission members. Applications prepared in blue, red or other colored inks and/or pencil copy poorly and will not be accepted.
□ GUIDELINES: Please cite the applicable sections of the guidelines.
CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS APPLICATION
COVER SHEET
STATESVILLE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
STATESVILLE CITY OFFICE BUILDING
301 SOUTH CENTER STREET
STATESVILLE, NC 28677
COVER SHEET
STATESVILLE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
STATESVILLE CITY OFFICE BUILDING
301 SOUTH CENTER STREET
STATESVILLE, NC 28677
Statesville’s Historic Districts
The City of Statesville has five national register districts: the central downtown business district and four residential districts. The historic neighborhoods, containing over 400 structures, are locally designated and protected by local zoning ordinances. The design guidelines are overseen by the Statesville Historic Preservation Commission.
The Statesville Historic Preservation Commission has nine members that are appointed by the Statesville City Council. The Commission reviews exterior changes, new construction, demolition, and significant changes to landscaping to ensure that alterations are in compliance with design guidelines and are compatible with the historic character of the neighborhood. Applications for a Certificate of Appropriateness must be submitted for all minor and major work as shown on the Certificate of Appropriateness Requirement List.
Filing Schedule:
Most applications can be reviewed and approved by staff and can be filed any time. File your application with the commission by: delivering it to Statesville City Office Building – 301 South Center Street, Statesville, North Carolina 28677 or mailing it to, Statesville Historic Preservation Commission, PO Box 1111, Statesville, North Carolina 28687. Major work applications (refer to Certificate of Appropriateness list) that require review by the Commission must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m. on the application deadline (14 days prior to the Commission meeting) in order to be heard at the committee’s next meeting. The Commission normally meets on the 4th Thursday of each month at 7:00 p.m. on the second floor of the Old City Hall.
Design Guidelines:
Your application will be reviewed based upon the Statesville Design Guidelines and City Code. Copies of the guidelines are available from the commission office or online at www.statesvillehistoric.com. It will be helpful to review the guidelines while planning your project to ensure compliance with the Guidelines. The preservation staff can help you with interpretation of the guidelines.
Preparing Your Applications:
When preparing your application, please type or use black ink. Use 8½” x 11” paper for the supporting information that is required. In addition to the written description, supporting information may include a plot plan, photographs, drawings, or samples. Please read the application carefully to determine what may be necessary to describe your project.
Staff Assistance:
It is suggested that you review your application with the preservation staff before the deadline to ensure that it is complete, accurate, and includes sufficiently detailed information. If your proposal cannot be fully understood due to insufficient information, it cannot be determined that the changes meet the guidelines. The Commission instructs the staff not to accept incomplete applications. An incomplete major work application submitted on the deadline will be returned to the applicant.
Site Visits:
To understand conditions pertaining to your application, staff typically will visit your property as part of the review process. Commission members may also visit in cases involving major work.
Notification:
If you are filing a major work application, a notice of the meeting will be sent to you before the meeting. The owners of adjacent properties will also be sent a letter as their notification of the hearing.
For further assistance please contact Bob Johnson at 704-878-3578.
APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS
STATESVILLE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
STATESVILLE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
City of Statesville Planning Department
Historic Preservation Commission
PO Box 1111
Statesville, NC 28687
704-878-3578
File # _________________
Rec’d Date: _________________
Rec’d By: _________________
Pin # _________________
Zoning _______________
www.statesvillehistoric.com
Please use BLACK INK. Do not use blue, red, or other colors, or pencil. They do not photocopy.
Street Address of Property: _____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________
Historic District: ______________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________
Historic Property/Landmark name (if applicable): ____________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Owner’s Name: ______________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Lot Size: ________ feet by _________ feet
(width) (depth)
List all properties within 100 feet: both sides, in front (across the street), and behind the property:
| Property address |
Property address |
I understand that all applications that require review by the Commission must be submitted before 5:00 p.m. on
the application deadline (14 days prior to a commission meeting); otherwise consideration will be delayed
until the following committee meeting. An incomplete application cannot be accepted.
Type or Print
| Applicant: |
||
| Mailing Address: |
||
| City: |
State: |
Zip Code: |
| Date: |
Daytime Phone No. |
|
| Email Address: |
||
_________________________________________(Signature of Applicant):
MINOR WORK APPROVAL
(Minor Work Approval Signature/Date) ______________________________________________________________
Upon being signed and dated above by the Historic Preservation Planner or designee this application becomes the Minor Work Certificate of Appropriateness. It is valid until _____________________. Please post the enclosed placard form of the certificate as indicated at the bottom of the card. Issuance of a Minor Work Certificate shall not relieve the applicant, contractor, tenant, or property owner from obtaining any other permit required by City Code or law. Minor Work projects not approved by staff will be forwarded to the Certificate of Appropriateness Committee for review at its next meeting.
(Office Use Only)
Type of Work: ___________________
PROJECT CATEGORIES (check all that apply):
---------------------------
□ Exterior Alteration □ Addition
□ New Construction □ Demolition
Will you be applying for state or federal rehabilitation tax credits for this project? Yes □ No □ SUPPORTING INFORMATION:
Attach 8-1/2 " x 11" sheets with written descriptions and drawings, photographs, and other graphic information necessary to completely describe the project. Use the checklist below to be sure your
application is complete. (Leave the checkbox blank if the item is not applicable.)
□ Written description. Describe clearly and in detail the nature of your project. Include exact dimensions for materials to be used (e.g. width of siding, window trim, etc.).
□ Plot plan (if applicable). A plot plan showing relationship of buildings, additions, sidewalks, drives, trees, property lines, etc., must be provided if your project includes any addition, demolition, fences/walls, or other landscape work. Show accurate measurements. You may also use a copy of the survey you received when you bought your property. Revise the copy as needed to show existing conditions and your proposed work.
□ Description of materials (provide samples if appropriate).
□ Photographs of existing conditions.
□ Drawings showing proposed work. Include one set of full size drawings when available.
□ Plan drawings.
□ Elevation drawings showing the new facade(s).
□ Dimensions shown on drawings.
□ 8-1/2" x 11" reductions of full-size drawings. If reduced size is so small as to be
illegible, make 8-1/2" x 11" snapshots of individual drawings on the big sheet. Photocopy reductions may be obtained from a number of blueprinting and photocopying businesses around the city.
□ Black Ink. Your application must be prepared in black ink on 8-1/2" x 11" sheets so it can be copied for commission members. Applications prepared in blue, red or other colored inks and/or pencil copy poorly and will not be accepted.
□ GUIDELINES: Please cite the applicable sections of the guidelines.
| Section/Page |
Topic |
Brief Description of Work |
Certificate of Appropriateness Requirement List
| Type of Work |
Routine |
Minor (Staff) |
Major (HPC) |
Page No. | |
| 1 |
New Construction or Additions to primary buildings |
X |
48&51 |
||
| 2 |
Demolition of any structure |
X |
56 |
||
| 3 |
Demolition of any part of a structure |
X |
56 |
||
| 4 |
Relocation of buildings |
X |
54 |
||
| 5 |
Alteration/Removal of Archeologically Significant Features |
X |
8 |
||
| 6 |
Alteration/Removal of Contributing Historical Features |
X |
24-42 |
||
| 7 |
Repair of existing Accessory Structure or Buildings when there is no change in design, materials, or general appearance |
X |
14 |
||
| 8 |
Alteration of existing Accessory Structure or Buildings |
X |
14 |
||
| 9 |
Addition to existing Accessory Structure or Buildings Total floor area up to 144 sq. ft. |
X |
14 |
||
| 10 |
Addition to existing Accessory Structure or Buildings Total floor area greater than 144 sq. |
X |
14 |
||
| 11 |
New Accessory Structure or Buildings Up to 144 sq. ft. |
X |
14 |
||
| 12 |
New Accessory Structure or Buildings Greater than 144 sq. ft. |
X |
14 |
||
| 13 |
Removal of Accessory Structure or Buildings which are architecturally significant |
X |
14&56 |
||
| 14 |
Repair /Replacement of Architectural Details when there is no change in design, materials, or general appearance |
X |
24-42 |
||
| 15 |
Alteration/Addition/Removal of Architectural Details |
X |
24-42 |
||
| 16 |
Repair/Replacement
of Awnings, Canopies, or Shutters when there is no change in design,
materials, or general appearance |
X |
40 |
||
| 17 |
Alteration/Addition/Removal of Awnings, Canopies, or Shutters |
X |
40 |
||
| 18 |
Installation of new of Awnings, Canopies, or Shutters |
(SC) |
40 |
| Type of Work |
Routine |
Minor (Staff) |
Major (HPC) |
Page # |
|
| 19 |
Alteration/Addition/Removal of Carports |
X |
14 |
||
| 20 |
Construction of New Carports |
X |
14 |
||
| 21 |
Construction/Alteration/Removal of Chimneys |
(SC) |
26732 |
||
| 22 |
Repair/Replacement of Decks when there is no change in design, materials, or general appearance |
X |
46 |
||
| 23 |
Alteration/Addition/Removal of existing Decks |
X |
46 |
||
| 24 |
Construction of New Decks |
X |
46 |
||
| 25 |
Alteration/Addition/Removal of Doors |
(SC) |
36 |
||
| 26 |
Installation of New Doors |
(SC) |
36 |
||
| 27 |
Installation/Alteration/Removal of Storm Doors |
X |
40 |
||
| 28 |
Repair /Replacement of existing Driveways when there is no change in design, materials, or general appearance |
X |
12 |
||
| 29 |
Alteration/Addition/Removal of existing Driveways |
(SC) |
12 |
||
| 30 |
Construction of New Driveways |
X |
12 |
||
| 31 |
Repair /Replacement of existing Fences, Walls, Hedges or other Screen Plantings when there is no change in design, materials, or general appearance | X |
10&20 |
||
| 32 |
Construction of New Fences, Walls, Hedges or other Screen Plantings in Front Yard |
X |
10&20 |
||
| 33 |
Construction
of New Fences, Walls, Hedges or other Screen Plantings in Rear or
Side Yard NO more than 6’ in height |
X |
10&20 |
||
| 34 |
Construction
of New Fences, Walls, Hedges or other Screen Plantings in Rear or
Side Yard OVER 6’ in
height |
X |
10&20 |
||
| 35 |
Removal of existing Fences, Walls, Hedges or other Screen Plantings |
X |
10&20 |
||
| 36 |
Repair /Replacement of exposed Foundations when there is no change in design, materials, or general appearance |
X |
26&34 |
||
| 37 |
Alteration of exposed Foundations |
X |
26&34 |
||
| 38 |
Repair /Replacement of Gutters and Downspouts when there is no change in design, materials, or general appearance |
X |
32 |
||
| 39 |
Installation/Alteration/Removal of Gutters and Downspouts |
X |
32 |
||
| 40 |
Installation of House Numbers and Mailboxes |
X |
10 |
| Type of Work |
Routine |
Minor (Staff) |
Major (HPC) |
Page # |
|
| 41 |
Minor plantings of Flowers and Shrubbery in EXISTING beds |
X |
10 |
||
| 42 |
Alteration/Addition/Removal
of existing Gardens, Planting Beds or Shrubbery Affects LESS
than: 25% of Front Yard area (from house face); 50% of total Side
Yard or Rear Yard area |
X |
10 |
||
| 43 |
Alteration/Addition/Removal
of existing Gardens, Planting Beds or Shrubbery Affects:
25% of Front Yard area (from house face); 50% of total Side Yard or
Rear Yard area |
X |
10 |
||
| 44 |
Review of
Landscape Master Plans Affects LESS than: 25%
of Front Yard area (from house face); 50% of total Side Yard or Rear
Yard area |
X |
10 |
||
| 45 |
Review of
Landscape Master Plans Affects: 25% of Front Yard
area (from house face); 50% of total Side Yard or Rear Yard area |
X |
10 |
||
| 46 |
Removal of Trees less than 8” in diameter, measured 4 ft. above ground level |
X |
10 |
||
| 47 |
Removal of
Trees 8” and greater in in diameter, measured 4 ft. above ground
level
|
X |
10 |
||
| 48 |
Planting of New Trees Mature size less than 8” in diameter, measured 4 ft. above ground level |
X |
10 |
||
| 49 |
Planting of New Trees. Mature size 8” and greater in in diameter, measured 4 ft. above ground level |
X |
10 |
||
| 50 |
Removal of dead, diseased, or dangerous Trees |
X |
10 |
||
| 51 |
Repair /Replacement of exterior Lighting Fixtures when there is no change in design, materials, or general appearance |
X |
16 |
||
| 52 |
Installation/Alteration/Removal of exterior Lighting Fixtures ( including Landscape Lighting) |
X |
16 | ||
| Type of Work |
Routine |
Minor (Staff) |
Major (HPC) |
Page # |
|
| 53 |
Repair
/Replacement, including repointing, to existing Masonry when there is
no change in design, materials, or general appearance |
X |
26 |
||
| 54 |
Construction/Alteration/Removal of Masonry |
X |
26 |
||
| 55 |
Installation/Replacement of Mechanical Equipment, such as heating and air conditioning units |
X |
40 |
||
| 56 |
Installation of Air Conditioners in windows |
X |
40 |
||
| 57 |
Repair /Replacement of existing Parking Areas when there is no change in design, materials, or general appearance |
X |
12 |
||
| 58 |
Alteration/Removal of existing Parking Areas |
(SC) |
12 |
||
| 59 |
New Construction of/or Additions to Parking Areas |
X |
12 |
||
| 60 |
Repair /Replacement of existing Patios when there is no change in design, materials, or general appearance |
X |
10 |
||
| 61 |
Alteration/Addition/Removal of existing Patios |
X |
10 |
||
| 62 |
Construction of New Patios |
X |
10 |
||
| 63 |
Alterations of existing Patios |
X |
10 |
||
| 64 |
New Construction/Addition/Removal of Porches |
X |
38 |
||
| 65 |
Repair /Replacement of sloped or flat Roof coverings when there is no change in design, materials, or general appearance |
X |
32 |
||
| 66 |
Alteration of Roof coverings |
X |
32 |
||
| 67 |
Installation of Satellite Dishes and/or Antennas , if visible from street view |
X |
40 |
||
| 68 |
Repair /Replacement of Signs when there is no change in design, materials, or general appearance |
X |
18 |
||
| 69 |
Installation/Alteration/Removal of Signs LESS than 2’ x 3’ in dimension |
X |
18 |
||
| 70 |
Installation/Alteration/Removal
of Signs 2’ x 3’
or greater in dimension |
X |
18 |
||
| 71 |
Repair /Replacement of exterior Stairs and Steps when there is no change in design, materials, or general appearance |
X |
38 |
||
| 72 |
Alteration/Addition/Removal of exterior Stairs and Steps |
X |
38 |
||
| 73 |
Construction of New exterior Stairs and Steps |
X |
38&42 |
||
| 74 |
Repair /Replacement of exterior Wall and Trim when there is no change in design, materials, or general appearance |
X |
34 |
||
| 75 |
Alteration/Addition/Removal of exterior Wall and Trim |
(SC) |
34 |
||
| 76 |
Repair to
existing Swimming Pools or Skate Park Features when there is no change
in design, materials, or general appearance |
X |
10 |
| Type of Work |
Routine |
Minor (Staff) |
Major (HPC) |
Page # |
|
| 77 |
New
Construction/Addition/Removal of Swimming Pools or Skate Park
Features |
X |
10 |
||
| 78 |
Removal of Swimming Pools or Skate Park Features |
X |
10 |
||
| 79 |
Installation/Alteration/Removal
of Temporary Features that are necessary to ease difficulties
associated with a medical condition |
X |
42 |
||
| 80 |
Repair /Replacement of existing Vents and Ventilators when there is no change in design, materials, or general appearance |
X |
32 |
||
| 81 |
Installation/Alteration/Removal of Vents and Ventilators |
X |
32 |
||
| 82 |
Repair /Replacement of existing Walks when there is no change in design, materials, or general appearance |
X |
10 |
||
| 83 |
Alteration/Addition/Removal of existing Walks |
(SC) |
10 |
||
| 84 |
Construction of New Walks |
(SC) |
10 |
||
| 85 |
Repair /Replacement of Windows when there is no change in design, materials, or general appearance |
X |
36 |
||
| 86 |
Alteration/Removal of existing Windows |
X |
36 |
||
| 87 |
Installation of New Windows |
X |
36 |
||
| 88 |
Installation/Alteration/Removal of Strom Windows |
X |
40 |
||
| 89 |
Caulking and weather stripping Windows when there is no change in design, materials, or general appearance |
X |
40 |
||
| 90 |
Repair
/Replacement of other Appurtenant Features and Accessory Site Features
not specifically listed when there is no change in design, materials,
or general appearance |
X |
|||
| 91 |
Alteration/Addition/Removal of Appurtenant Features and Accessory Site Features not specifically listed |
X |
|||
| 92 |
Changes to previous Certificates of Appropriateness |
X |
|||
| 93 |
Renewal of
expired Certificates of Appropriateness when there is no change in
design, materials, or general appearance |
X |
|||
| 94 |
nstallation
of Temporary Features to protect a historic
resource (that do not permanently alter
the resources): six month duration |
X |
If you
have any questions, contact Sherry Ashley at 
704-878-3539 or email by clicking on mailbox. 