Historic Candler Park
  • Home
  • FAQ
  • Updates
  • STEPS
  • What it Means
  • Contact
  • Committee

Final Draft 5 and Voting

10/22/2024

 
Everyone should have received a ballot by now, a CPNO email went out around 11:15 last night from the "Candler Park Neighborhood Organization." In any case, the ballot can be found at candlerpark.org/ballot - you will have to log in to vote but all the information is on that page.

If you did not receive an email it MAY be because it went to spam or perhaps your membership was not up to date (must have joined/renewed by the 1st of the month), if the website is not working for you, try a different browser.

Email [email protected] if you have any other technical trouble.

Candler-Park-specific Historic District proposal:

Final Draft 5
Draft 5 Outline
proposed map

Read More

Accessory Dwellings broken down

10/10/2024

 
At the beginning of this process there was concern that a historic district would restrict density. To some restricting density sounded great, to others it seemed extremely detrimental. But what if we could have a historic district that enabled growth in the future but within the historic fabric of our neighborhood?

On Monday Sept 16, CPNO Membership voted to KEEP IN the regulation in the proposed Historic District to allow up to 2 ADUs per lot (currently 1 is allowed).


** Under Zoning 2.0 apartments within existing houses will also be considered ADUs.

Can my neighbor build a two story duplex ADU in their backyard?
Considering the various sizes of houses and lots, it is impossible to do an analysis of every property, however there is an easy way to calculate the max cumulative square footage of accessory buildings allowed on a given lot. All accessory structures combined are limited to 30% of the size (square footage) of the primary house and the cumulative total sf of the main house and accessory buildings is limited to 50% of the size of the lot (FAR). So: 
Max Accessory SF = .115 x (SF of Lot)
​

Read More

Final Draft 5

9/24/2024

 
The September 16 CPNO Meeting was good. There was discussion on the latest Draft of the proposed Candler Park Historic District, questions and Amendments. (FINAL DRAFT AND MAP LINKED BELOW!)

One amendment proposed, to strike a height regulation on other buildings (not houses) in the district passed. This was a relatively minor change, but means that the height of those buildings will be defined by underlying Zoning regs for those properties.

>>> Another amendment to strike the regulation allowing up to 2 Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) per lot did not pass so it remains in the Historic District proposal.

Does this mean your neighbor is going to suddenly have 2 ADUs in their back yard?
Well, we don’t know your neighbor but keep in mind that:
  1. While this is an increase of 1 unit per lot, all accessory dwellings, whether Apartments or Detached “tiny houses” will still be subject to a lot’s total FAR and Lot Coverage, AND can only be 30% of the size of the primary house. 
  2. ADUs DO NOT equal Airbnbs. Airbnbs are regulated by the City and if there is a problem the City should be contacted. Plenty of people use them as guest suites, multigenerational living, or to earn extra income and provide affordable intown housing for perfectly responsible grad students, single parents, etc.
  3. We fully expect Zoning 2.0 will define ADUs as apartments within houses, attached to houses OR detached as we think of them now. This is exactly the kind of historic housing we already have in Candler Park and historically have had more of!
  4. Finally, having this regulation in the HD place makes a small density increase possible AND protection of historic buildings to occur simultaneously rather than one without the other.
​

The full run-down:

Final Draft 5
Draft 5 outline
Proposed Map
GOALS OF THE HISTORIC DISTRICT REGS:
  • to prevent the further demolition of historic buildings.
  • to not restrict the ability of homeowners to expand their homes as needed.
  • to preserve the overall historic identity of CP based on the the time when most of the neighborhood was developed: 1855 to 1945.
  • to allow density increases that maintain the historic character of the district.
  • to preserve flexibility in the design of new housing.

General Regulations: Certificates ofAppropriateness. (COA)
  • No COA required for Ordinary repairs/maintenance, if no permit required, or for demolition of a non-contributing structure. Regs specify that solar panels, materials, accessibility and window replacement are allowed and do not require a COA. Anything not mentioned below also does not require a COA
  • If you are applying for an exterior building permit, staff will confirm within a day that No COA is needed which prevents things from sneaking by).
  • Staff review (14 days max) required for: Alterations or additions that affect the front of buildings, and ADU structures (Type II COA)
  • UDC commission review (1-2 months) for: New principal structures and Variance requests only (Type III COA)
  • AUDC commission review (1-2 months) for: Demolition of Contributing buildings (Type IV COA)
Development Standards. These are Zoning type Regs that apply to every property
  • Front yard setbacks - shall be no smaller than the smallest and no larger than the largest front yard setback on the block face. (aka the Compatibility Rule)
  • Side yard setbacks –  may either match existing building OR be acumulative of 14 feet with a min of 4 feet on either side (flexible)
  • Rear yard setbacks – 7 feet
  • Accessory structure rear and side setbacks – 4 feet
  • 50% lot coverage
  • Height – compatibility rule or 35 feet whichever is greater – use Historic District height measurement standard –  which states that height of structures is measured on the front facade from the average point of grade to the highest point of the roof.
Design Standards - ONLY apply to the FRONT of Historic-Contributing buildings:
  • Alterations and additions to all structures are allowed 
  • Alterations and additions that affect the front of Contributing Structures which must be consistent with the design of the existing façade.
NO Design Review:
  • Additions to the rear of Contributing structures may be in any design
  • Non-Contributing buildings are not subject to any design regs.
  • New construction may be in any design.​

Draft 4.5 - Come to the Sept 16 CPNO Meeting!

9/15/2024

 
We are nearing the end of this multiyear process to define a potential Candler Park Historic District based on neighborhood input! We've been revising the draft from feedback and public comments as well as working hard to revise and fine tune areas that are less discussed. This version, Draft 4.5 has minor edits which hopefully improve clarity in the Development Controls and Design Standards sections (pp. 7-9).

This version will be presented, discussed, and possibly amended during the CPNO Meeting, tomorrow September 16! 

The goal is to finalize this draft at that meeting so that we all know what will be Voted on in October.

Draft 4.5
Full version of the draft regulations with annotations in blue
Draft 4.5 Outline
This one-page outline is a quick guide to what is contained in the proposed historic district.
Picture
The boundaries of the proposed Candler Park Historic District include most of the properties in the Candler Park neighborhood but exclude properties on DeKalb which has been identified as a space for higher-density development, and on Moreland, L5P properties.

Draft 4

9/5/2024

 
Missed the Draft 4 Review?
There are other ways to find out more! Watch the Zoom recording, catch up with us at one of the upcoming events/meetings, and check out the annotated Draft 4 on your own time. As always comments/questions can be emailed to [email protected]. 
Draft 4
Draft 4 Outline
From Wednesday, Sept 4, Draft 4 Review and Q&A:
Sept 4 Zoom Recording

What's included (proposed map). 
Picture

Notes on Draft 4:


Read More

Notes on Draft 3 (updated)

8/23/2024

 
The below "Draft 3.5" contains notes about changes that have been discussed but not finalized
since the Draft 3 review meeting on August 13:
DRAFT 3.5
Draft 3.5 outline
Updated Meeting Notes from Draft 3 Review and Q&A
August 13, 2024, 7pm via Zoom
Aaron Fortner, our consultant, and Elizabeth Clappin from the Historic Preservation Studio staff were present to help answer questions.
​

A followup presentation at the CPNO Meeting on August 19 included a discussion of a number of the above updates as well as illustrations for more points and proposals. Click the link above for Slides and the Zoom Recording when it is available.

Aaron F. went through Draft 3 from the beginning, paying particular attention to updates in the draft since Draft 2. Questions were taken and discussed along the way. Here were the primary updates and discussion points:
  • Period of significance was updated to end in 1945 (changed from 1955) as this reflects when the majority of the neighborhood was developed, the updated map with draft Contributing/Noncontributing status can be found on HistoricCandlerPark.org
  • Overlay district - this is an overlay district meaning  ... (continued after the drop)

Read More

Draft "3.5" discussion at CPNO meeting

8/19/2024

 
On August 19 at the CPNO Meeting, we presented an explanation of Draft 3, with illustrations of many of the proposed regulations, explanations and some updates and changes the committee is considering. After the first Draft 3 presentation last Tuesday, August 13, there have been several updates and questions considered including:
  • changes to the height regulation
  • changes to ADU regulations
  • "Existing Nonconformities" and how to enshrine that in our regs (see Slide 10)
In addition these slides seek to illustrate some of what is proposed in the regulations. The Zoom recording may be most helpful of course:

August 19 CPNO Meeting Recording (new link!):
Watch Zoom Recording
Picture

Recap: Draft 3 Review and Q&A

8/13/2024

 
Missed the meeting? watch the video to recap.
This video is unedited and the file is rather large (Meeting starts at 15:00)
​
(video is long and a large file so it may take some patience with the internet)
Watch Recording

Draft 3 review and Q&A

8/5/2024

 
It's been a summer of travel it seems but finally we are almost all back in one place and ready to finalize the Candler Park Historic District proposal! We want to share the long-awaited Draft 3 with you and see what you think. In addition, City Office of Design staff will join for the Q&A. 

Join us on ZOOM ONLY:

Tuesday, August 13, 7pm
Historic District Draft Review and Q&A
​Join Zoom Meeting:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83965537354?pwd=R9wvBYKiGigbt55Ok5wq5OZSDabSFj.1
Meeting ID: 839 6553 7354
Passcode: 818780
​

Draft 3 documents:

Draft 3 outline
Draft 3 (full)
All drafts (and map) are subject to revision.
Email you Comments/Questions/Concerns to [email protected]
Picture

Contributing vs. Non-contributing

6/17/2024

 
Contributing Buildings
  1. Were constructed within the established Historic Period and
  2. Retain their historic architectural integrity based on that Historic Period (they have not been significantly altered)

What it means in a Local Historic District:
  • Cannot be completely demolished
  • Basic identity will be protected by Local Historic District regulations.

Draft assessment of C/NC properties in a potential Candler Park Historic District:
Picture
Non-Contributing Buildings
  1. Were constructed after the established Historic Period OR
  2. Have been significantly altered and do not retain historic architectural integrity based on the Historic Period.

What it means in a Local Historic District:
  • Can be demolished
  • Identity will not be protected by Local Historic District regulations.
  • Will still have to abide by Zoning Regulations and any district-wide regulations.
  • Does not mean it is insignificant or unimportant!
<<Previous
    VOTE in OCTOBER! Is your CPNO Membership up to date?  Join/Renew ​

    DONATE
    Help fund this initiative by making a donation for this effort through the Candler Park Neighborhood Association, a 501(c)3 organization.

Official Website of the Candler Park Historic Designation Committee
​a Special Committee of CPNO

  • Home
  • FAQ
  • Updates
  • STEPS
  • What it Means
  • Contact
  • Committee