[R.O. 2011 §34-89.1; Ord. No. 6809 §1, 4-22-2010]
A.
There
is established the Clifford Row Historic District, the boundaries
of which are as follows:
Lots 24, 25, 26, and 27 of Block 2 of Rosedale Heights Subdivision,
a subdivision in St. Louis County, Missouri, according to the plat
thereof recorded March 4, 1886 in Plat Book 2, page 60 of the St.
Louis County Recorder's Office, commonly known as 6663, 6665, 6669,
6671, and 6675 Kingsbury Boulevard, University City, Missouri.
B.
Statement Of Historic Significance. The five (5) brick and
stucco houses in the Clifford Row Historic District were constructed
in 1911, shortly after University City was incorporated, in the then
popular arts and crafts style of architecture. This architectural
style encouraged the use of simple forms and natural materials. It
is exemplified by one and a half story bungalows with dormers on the
second (2nd) floor, porches with thick square columns, open floor
plans with few hallways, and numerous windows, some with stained or
leaded glass. The five (5) houses in the historic district each share
all of these characteristics of arts and crafts houses.
[R.O. 2011 §34-89.2; Ord. No. 6809 §1, 4-22-2010]
A.
No
new structures shall be erected within this district, and none of
the activities below shall be carried out, without first being referred
to the Historic Preservation Commission for review to determine conformity
with the appearance standards of this district:
1.
Construction of additions and new buildings.
2.
Replacement of doors, door frames, windows or window frames, and
installation of storm windows and storm doors, when the openings are
facing the street.
3.
Painting of previously unpainted masonry or stone surfaces.
4.
Application of siding to exterior walls, soffits, or eaves.
5.
Removal, alteration, or covering of stained glass windows.
6.
Addition, demolition, removal, or substantial alteration of exterior
features or all structures in the district, which include, but are
not limited to, roofs, exterior walls, window and door openings, and
porches.
7.
Alteration of dormers and Gambrel style roofs.
8.
Alterations of stucco and timbers on exterior second (2nd) floors.
9.
Removal of stone from front porches or stone front porch steps.
[R.O. 2011 §34-89.3; Ord. No. 6809 §1, 4-22-2010]
A.
The
purpose of the Clifford Row Historic District is to preserve the distinctive
character, quality of construction, and architectural integrity of
the houses within the district. A continuity of design is exhibited
in the row of five (5) brick and stucco bungalows which have common
building materials, design, gambrel roofline, architectural style,
detailing, spacing, and setbacks.
B.
The
following are the standards by which alterations to the existing structures,
as well as new construction, can be reviewed:
1.
Detached single-family dwellings and their accessory structures shall
be the only structures permitted within the historic district.
2.
No building or structure within the historic district shall be demolished,
and no permit shall be issued for such demolition, unless it is in
such a state of deterioration and disrepair or is so structurally
unsound as to make rehabilitation impracticable.
3.
Both new and replacement windows and window frames and doors and
door frames shall be limited to materials consistent with the architectural
style of the houses, such as wood or color finished aluminum.
4.
Exterior materials when visible from the street should be of the
type originally used when the buildings within the historic district
were built: brick, stucco, wood, and stone. Artificial siding or facing
materials are not, in general, compatible. Artificial materials may
be acceptable for soffits if designed to replicate natural materials,
if properly vented for circulation of air, and if installable without
damage to significant architectural features. Roofing materials shall
be consistent with the architectural style of the houses.
5.
New buildings should be detailed so as to be compatible with existing
buildings.
6.
Architectural details, such as stained glass windows, should be maintained
in their original form if at all possible.
C.
These
standards shall not be construed to prevent ordinary maintenance or
repair of any exterior feature in the historic district that does
not involve a change in design, material, or outward appearance. Changes
in paint color for wood trim and stucco are not regulated by these
standards.
