Documentation Required For Review By Historic Commission
Per Resolution 98:02, Adopted 3-11-98, Effective 6-1-98, Amended 11-14-01
NEW CONSTRUCTION / ADDITIONS (including garages)
- Photographs of the proposed site
- Scaled and/or dimensioned drawings including:
- site plan showing all changes and landscape features, including location of construction fencing if applicable;
- floor plans;
- elevations;
- sections and other details as needed;
- material samples and colors for roofing, siding, and trim;
- brochures showing materials and design for windows, doors, garage doors, exterior lighting, and fencing; and
- the time frame for the project including a start date, exterior completion date, landscaping completion date, and occupancy date.
DOOR & GARAGE DOOR REPLACEMENT (Security Doors)
- Photographs of all sides of building, including detailed photographs of the door(s) to be replaced
- A detailed description of existing doors including materials, and a statement of why repair is not possible and replacement is necessary;
- Brochures showing materials and design of doors.
PAINT COLOR CHANGE
- Samples of the proposed paint color (i.e., paint chips) and a list of locations where paint color will be applied (photographs and/or diagrams may also be used).
PORCH RECONSTRUCTION AND OTHER REPAIRS (Satellite dishes)
- Photographs of all sides of building, including detailed photographs of the existing porch and/or the proposed location of the reconstruction, etc.
- A detailed description of proposed work including:
- description of existing materials and colors;
- a description of which components will be retained or repaired;
- a statement of why the components being replaced cannot be repaired; and
- a description of the proposed replacement materials and colors.
ROOF REPLACEMENTS (Historic Roof Materials)
- Photographs of all sides of the building including detailed photographs of the roof showing its condition and features
- Material information (a brochure and/or cut sheet including the design and color of the material will suffice)
- A description of existing roofing material and color
- A detailed description of proposed work, including related work such as gutters, soffit and fascia; and
- A complete
(both pages must be submitted) which includes:
- two (2) estimates of the cost to repair the existing roof;
- two (2) estimates of the cost to replace with the same material;
- two (2) estimates of the cost to replace with new imitation of the original material (synthetic slate or tile);
- two (2) estimates of the cost for asphalt shingle replacement; and
- A letter from the owner or occupant stating why the historic roofing material needs to be replaced.
ROOF REPLACEMENTS (Non-Historic Materials)
- Photographs of all sides of the building including detailed photographs of the roof showing its condition, color, and material
- Material Information (a brochure and/or cut sheet including the design and color of the material will suffice"
- A description of existing roofing material and color (provide a sample if possible);
- A detailed description of proposed work, including related work such as gutters, soffit and fascia.
FENCE, PAVING, WALLS, LANDSCAPING INSTALLATION/REMOVAL
A completed City of Detroit Application for Building Permit;
- Photographs of all sides of the building including detailed photographs of the proposed location of the fence, etc.
- A scaled and/or dimensioned site plan showing:
- the existing lot lines;
- the existing buildings;
- the location and dimension of existing and proposed sidewalks, driveways, fencing (including height), landscape materials, and other landscape features.
- Material and color information from fencing, walls, paving (brochure/cut sheet will suffice)
- Brochure(s) showing fencing other manufactured landscape items proposed; and
- In cases of removal include a detailed justification of why item(s) need to be removed.
DEMOLITION (including partial demolitions)
- Photographs of all sides of existing building including detailed photographs of its condition and features
- Detailed justification stating why building or portion of building needs to be demolished;
- A detailed description of what will happen to the site after the demolition occurs; and
- In cases of partial demolition, include elevation showing the building and surface treatments to newly exposed walls.
- A structural assessment report of the property, completed according to the Commission's template. The assessment must be conducted by a licensed structural engineer.
SIGN INSTALLATION/REPLACEMENT
- Photographs of the proposed location(s) for the sign installation showing the existing conditions
- Scaled and dimensioned drawings of signs;
- In cases where signs will be attached to the building, include the entire building elevation;
- Color and material information (brochure and/or cut sheet including color and design of material will suffice)
- In cases of replacement, a detailed description including the colors, materials and location(s) of existing signs and justification of why the signs need to be replaced.
BUILDING CLEANING
- Photographs of all sides of the building including detailed photographs of existing conditions
- A detailed description of the cleaning method, including the names of chemicals and the pressure of any washes or application(s);
- Brochures for cleaning agents; and
- A description of the surface treatment after cleaning.
REPLACEMENT OF HISTORIC SIDING MATERIAL
- Photographs of all sides of the building including detailed photographs of the roof showing its condition, color, and material
- A brochure or other information giving the color, materials, and dimensions of the proposed replacement siding;
- A complete
(both pages must be submitted)which includes:
- written justifaction of why the historic siding material needs to be replaced;
- two (2) written estimates from different companies of the cost to repair and paint existing siding;
- two (2) written estimates for different companies for the replacement and painting of the siding in matching materials;
- two (2) written estimates from different companies for the replacement of the siding with an alternate (synthetic) material;
- detailed photographs showing deterioration of the original siding.
WINDOW REPLACEMENT (Historic Windows)
- Photographs of all sides of the building, including detailed photographs of the conditions, color, and material(s) of the existing windows
- A brochure or other information giving the color, materials, and configuration of the proposed windows;
- A completed Historic District Commission Application for Replacement of Historic Windows which includes;
- written justification of why the historic windows needed to be replaced;
- A brochure or other information giving the color, materials and configuration of the proposed windows;
- two (2) estimates from different companies of the cost to repair and paint the existing windows; and;
- Detailed photographs showing deterioration of windows interiors.;
THESE ARE THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS. THE Commission AND ITS STAFF RESERVES THE RIGHT TO ASK FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AS AN INDIVIDUAL CASE REQUIRES.
