2017 APPROVED/DENIED CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS LETTERS
MAY HG 8505 – 330 S YORK ST HG 8745 – 416 SECOND AVE HG 8772 – 214 W FOURTH AVE HG 8773 – 1214 OAKWOOD AVE HG 8775 – 425 W FRANKLIN BLVD HG 8780 – 209 W THIRD AVE HG 8781 – 511 HANNA ST HG 8782 – 403 S CLAY ST
150 South York Street ● P.O. Box 1748 ● Gastonia, NC 28053 ● (704) 854-6652 ● Fax (704) 869-1960
www.cityofgastonia.com
Historic District Commission
May 17, 2017
Unbridled Holdings, LLC
Attn: Brad Parkes
PO Box 1953
Gastonia, NC 28052
Re: #HD8505
Dear Mr. Parkes;
This correspondence is in reference to your application for a Certificate of Appropriateness
submitted for the property located at 330 S. York Street, Gastonia, NC.
On May 17, 2017, planning staff of the Historic District Commission reviewed your request
and APPROVED your Certificate of Appropriateness for the following work:
Repaint existing white shutters black. Window framing will remain white.
This letter shall serve as a Certificate of Appropriateness in compliance with the guidelines set
forth by the Historic District Commission and the City of Gastonia’s Unified Development
Ordinance. This letter should be kept for your records.
If you have any questions or wish to appeal this decision to the Historic District Commission,
please contact the Planning Department at 704-854-6652.
Sincerely,
Kim Wallis
Design Planner I
150 South York Street ● P.O. Box 1748 ● Gastonia, NC 28053 ● (704) 854-6652 ● Fax (704) 869-1960
www.cityofgastonia.com
Historic District Commission
May 1, 2017 Thomas Cox 156 S South St, Suite 101 Gastonia, NC 28052 Re: HD# 8745 Dear Mr. Cox, This correspondence is in reference to your application for a Certificate of Appropriateness submitted for the property located at 416 W Second Avenue. This application was continued from the March 23rd Historic District Commission meeting due to the request that the applicant present the following changes to the design of the houses for further review, as follows:
Increase side house windows,
use horizontal siding,
mimic the appearance of crawlspace,
enhance the porch column size,
provide a few different elements in each house so not to appear identical.
On April 27, 2017 the City of Gastonia Historic District Commission (HDC) met and approved your request for a Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) as follows as the changes recommended had been provided. The construction of two single family houses, with location, size, design, color and materials
as indicated in elevations presented to the Commission at the April 27th HDC meeting.
The building of two new driveways, with location, size, and materials as indicated in the original application as presented to the Commission at the March 23rd HDC meeting.
The installation of new landscaping around the two new houses, with design, plant materials, and location as indicated in original application as presented at the March 23rd HDC meeting.
This letter shall serve as a Certificate of Appropriateness in compliance with the guidelines set forth by the Historic District Commission and the City of Gastonia’s Unified Development Ordinance. This letter should be kept for your records.
Please note that, if you have not already done so, you must contact the City of Gastonia’s Building Permits and Inspections Office (704) 866-6746 to obtain any permits, if needed, to complete this work. Please feel free to contact the Planning Department at 704-854-6652 for any further information. Sincerely,
Kim Wallis Design Planner I
150 South York Street ● P.O. Box 1748 ● Gastonia, NC 28053 ● (704) 854-6652 ● Fax (704) 869-1960
www.cityofgastonia.com
Historic District Commission
May 1, 2017 Bridget Mitchell 214 W Fourth Avenue Gastonia, NC 28052 Re: HD# 8772 Dear Ms. Mitchell, This correspondence is in reference to your application for a Certificate of Appropriateness submitted for the property located at 214 W Fourth Avenue. On April 27, 2017, a subcommittee of the City of Gastonia Historic District Commission approved your request for a Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) as follows:
New landscaping project in front yard as seen on landscape plan in application,
including:
o Remove existing steps and replace with new stone steps
o Remove existing concrete/stone retaining wall and rebuild into two levels with
two cultured stacked stone retaining walls with stone caps
o Install flagstone pavers on landings
o Install new plants
o Install low voltage lighting evenly spaced on walls and up steps.
This letter shall serve as a Certificate of Appropriateness in compliance with the guidelines set forth by the Historic District Commission and the City of Gastonia’s Unified Development Ordinance. This letter should be kept for your records.
Please feel free to contact the Planning Department at 704-854-6652 for any further information. Sincerely,
Kim Wallis Design Planner I
150 South York Street ● P.O. Box 1748 ● Gastonia, NC 28053 ● (704) 854-6652 ● Fax (704) 869-1960
www.cityofgastonia.com
Historic District Commission
May 1, 2017 Jeff & Kelly Revels 1214 Oakwood Avenue Gastonia, NC 28052 Re: HD# 8773 Dear Mr. & Mrs. Revels, This correspondence is in reference to your application for a Certificate of Appropriateness submitted for the property located at 1214 Oakwood Avenue. On April 27, 2017, a subcommittee for the City of Gastonia Historic District Commission made the following decision regarding your request for a Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) as follows:
Approved: New 6’ wooden rear yard fence in rear yard on eastern side of property
New 4’ black aluminum side yard fence on western side of property Disapproved:
4’ Black chain link fence on north and east side of property in rear yard.
The subcommittee noted that the Historic District Design Guidelines states: “New chain link fencing is not allowed.” They recommend a wooden privacy fence in this area instead to comply with the guidelines and keep your dog safe.
Please note per our Unified Development Ordinance, section 9.4.1 G. a finished side of all
walls or fences shall face the common property boundary.
This letter shall serve as a Certificate of Appropriateness in compliance with the guidelines set forth by the Historic District Commission and the City of Gastonia’s Unified Development Ordinance. This letter should be kept for your records.
Please feel free to contact the Planning Department at 704-854-6652 for any further information. Sincerely,
Kim Wallis Design Planner I
150 South York Street ● P.O. Box 1748 ● Gastonia, NC 28053 ● (704) 854-6652 ● Fax (704) 869-1960
www.cityofgastonia.com
Historic District Commission May 2, 2017 Terry Kenny Animal League of Gaston County 972 E. Franklin Blvd Gastonia, NC 28054 HD Project # 8775 Dear Ms. Kenny, This correspondence is in reference to your application for a Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) submitted for the property located at 425 W Franklin Boulevard, Gastonia NC. On April 27th, 2017 and May 2, 2017, a subcommittee of the Historic District Commission reviewed your request and made the following decision(s) regarding your application for a Certificate of Appropriateness: APPROVED the following request:
Installation of a double sided sign face on existing blade (30”w x 120”H) on front of building and animal artwork on east side of building. Material and design to be as included in application.
Installation of donor’s name “Lenora Borchardt Center” on front of awning to be white vinyl. Design to be as included in application.
Installation of three dimensional white letters on the east and west sides of building to be per designs and sizes included in application with a total of 57 ½ sq ft.
Note: The type “Lenora Borchardt Center” on the east and west sides and front awning of building EXCEEDS the previously approved sign size by the Historic District Commission for all the aforementioned sides of the building (east, west and front). However, a subcommittee of the Historic District Commission felt that this portion of the sign didn’t constitute advertising for the business and therefore they made an exception and approved this application in full.
This letter shall serve as a Certificate of Appropriateness in compliance with the guidelines set forth by the Historic District Commission and the City of Gastonia’s Zoning Ordinance. This letter should be kept for your records. Please note that, if you have not already done so, you must contact the City of Gastonia’s Building Services Department to obtain any permits, if needed, to complete this work at 704-866-6729. Sincerely,
Kim Wallis Design Planner I
150 South York Street ● P.O. Box 1748 ● Gastonia, NC 28053 ● (704) 854-6652 ● Fax (704) 869-1960
www.cityofgastonia.com
Historic District Commission
May 18, 2017
Peter Giese
209 W Third Avenue
Gastonia, NC 28052
Re: #HD8780
Dear Mr. Giese
This correspondence is in reference to your application for a Certificate of Appropriateness
submitted for the property located at 209 W Third Avenue, Gastonia, NC.
On May 18, 2017, a subcommittee of the Historic District Commission reviewed your request
and APPROVED your Certificate of Appropriateness for the following work:
Replace all windows to house with double hung white vinyl windows, low- e glass,
with grids to match original.
This letter shall serve as a Certificate of Appropriateness in compliance with the guidelines set
forth by the Historic District Commission and the City of Gastonia’s Unified Development
Ordinance. This letter should be kept for your records.
If you have any questions or wish to appeal this decision to the Historic District Commission,
please contact the Planning Department at 704-854-6652.
Sincerely,
Kim Wallis
Design Planner I
150 South York Street ● P.O. Box 1748 ● Gastonia, NC 28053 ● (704) 854-6652 ● Fax (704) 869-1960
www.cityofgastonia.com
Historic District Commission
May 16, 2017 Kia Christopher 511 Hanna Street Gastonia, NC 28052 Re: HD# 8781 Dear Kia Christopher, This correspondence is in reference to your application for a Certificate of Appropriateness submitted for the property located at 511 Hanna Street. On May 15, 2017, planning staff for the City of Gastonia Historic District Commission made the following decision regarding your request for a Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) as follows:
Approved: 4’ tall treated wood picket fence with decorative posts in rear yard, to match
fence style of 509 Hanna Street, with location as in application
4’ tall x 10’ wide treated wood double swing gate, in location as in application
Please note per our Unified Development Ordinance, section 9.4.1 G. a finished side of all
walls or fences shall face the common property boundary.
This letter shall serve as a Certificate of Appropriateness in compliance with the guidelines set forth by the Historic District Commission and the City of Gastonia’s Unified Development Ordinance. This letter should be kept for your records.
Please feel free to contact the Planning Department at 704-854-6652 for any further information. Sincerely,
Kim Wallis Design Planner I
150 South York Street ● P.O. Box 1748 ● Gastonia, NC 28053 ● (704) 854-6652 ● Fax (704) 869-1960
www.cityofgastonia.com
Historic District Commission
May 23, 2017 Max Gray 403 S Clay Street Gastonia, NC 28052 Re: HD# 8782 Dear Mr. Gray, This correspondence is in reference to your application for a Certificate of Appropriateness submitted for the property located at 403 S Clay Street. On May 23, 2017, planning staff for the City of Gastonia Historic District Commission approved your request for a Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) as follows:
Removal of tree in rear yard, located on sketch provided with application. Upon a site
visit, the city arborist found the tree to be diseased and in need of removal.
Your application additionally requested permission to prune four trees. A certificate of appropriateness is not required for the pruning of trees.
This letter shall serve as a Certificate of Appropriateness in compliance with the guidelines set forth by the Historic District Commission and the City of Gastonia’s Unified Development Ordinance. This letter should be kept for your records.
Please feel free to contact the Planning Department at 704-854-6652 for any further information. Sincerely,
Kim Wallis Design Planner
