Purpose

Describe the process to submit a historic preservation application to the City of Corvallis for a Director-level and Historic Resource Commission (HRC-level) review.

Responsibility

Typically, OSU’s Land Use Planning staff prepares and submits Historic Preservation Permit (HPP) exemption requests and applications. On major Capital Projects, preparation of HRC-level application materials and presentation at the Historic Resources Commission hearing may be part of the design team’s scope; in these instances, University Land Use Planning staff serves as a resource and liaison to the design team.

Timeframe

Application materials must be submitted at least twenty-one (21) days prior to the city’s application deadline. City staff and HRC review of the Historic Preservation Permit application materials follows a specified timeframe.

Process

Assigned University Land Use Planning staff will review project(s) and generate staff report(s) in the priority order established by the University Land Use Planning Manager in consultation with the Capital Projects Manager.

Exemption Requests: The City of Corvallis Land Development Code (LDC Section 2.9.70) exempts certain development/redevelopment activities from a Historic Preservation Permit.  University Land Use Planning staff assists Project Managers, Construction Managers, and Facilities Services staff by preparing HPP exemption requests for review and concurrence by City of Corvallis – Planning staff.

HPP Exemption Request Process:

  • Provide the University Land Use Planning Manager or Senior Planner with the required exemption information (see below for specifics)
  • University Land Use Planning staff prepares exemption request and submits to City of Corvallis – Planning staff for concurrence
  • Once City of Corvallis – Planning staff concur, the proposed activity is exempt from HPP requirements, University Land Use Planning staff email documentation to Project Manager, Construction Manager, and/or Facilities Services staff.

This email documentation is submitted to City of Corvallis – Development Review with building permit applications.

HPP Exemption Request – Submittal Information

  • Resource Name
  • Description of proposed modification(s) including any structural, landscape, or infrastructure change
  • Photos, Drawings, Cut Sheets (if applicable)
  • Note any removal and/or demolition that is part of the project, as well as information on replacement (if applicable)

Historic Preservation Permit (HPP) Applications:  The City of Corvallis has two types of Historic Preservation Permits: Director-level and Historic Resources Commission (HRC)-level.  University Land Use Planning staff assist Project Managers, Construction Managers, and Facilities Services staff by preparing Director-level and HRC-level HPP applications.

An approved Director-level or HRC-level Historic Preservation Permit (i.e., Notice of Disposition) is required prior to permitting (building, electrical, demolition, etc.)

Director-level Historic Preservation Permit:  Director-level Historic Preservation Permits generally involve an alteration or new construction activity that is minor in nature but is not an outright exempt activity.  There are specific procedures and clear and objective review criteria for these Director-level permits, which are reviewed by city staff for compliance with LDC Sections 2.9.90 and 2.9.100.

HRC-level Historic Preservation Permit:  Historic Resources Commission-level Historic Preservation Permits involve alteration or new construction, demolition, or moving activities not covered through Director-Level or considered an exempt activity under LDC Section 2.9.70.  The HRC-level Historic Preservation Permit is classified as a quasi-judicial land use decision, involves public notice, and requires a public hearing before the Historic Resources Commission.

 

HPP Application Process:

  • Contact University Land Use Planning Manager or Senior Planner to find out who is the assigned staff person
  • Email assigned staff person all submittal information with the project name in the subject line
  • Application materials must be submitted at least twenty-one (21) days prior to the city’s application deadline

 

HPP Director-level and HRC-level Application Submittal Materials and Format

  • Introduction
    • Two sentences describing the project using lay person terminology. Example:  OSU proposes replacement of two (2) existing roof access ladders and the installation of two (2) additional roof access ladders on the north and south sides of Gill Coliseum.
    • Project Description
      • One paragraph describing the project including location, purpose/reason for work, and what is being done. Example:  OSU proposes installation of three (3) handrails at the north, patio stairway of Weatherford Hall. The project is necessary to meet building code and ADA requirements. Currently, the stairway contains no handrails, and its width necessitates their presence to comply with code requirements. The proposed railings are in tubular, black, powder-coated steel to match the existing handrails on the adjacent ADA ramp.
  • Description of the proposed alteration materials, including:
    • Material type
    • Color
    • Finish (e.g., matte, glossy, etc.)
    • Composition/presentation
    • Method of attachment for railings, shutters, light fixtures, etc.
  • Description of additional site developments
    • Changes to impervious surfaces (include specific square footage; separate changes to pedestrian areas from out impervious surfaces)
    • Addition or removal of landscaping
    • Mechanical equipment
    • Screening (e.g., fences, landscaping) – including size of impacted area
  • Description of chemical or physical treatment
    • Pressure washing
    • Abatement
  • Exhibits – PDFs (only 8.5 x 11 or 11 x 17)
    • Elevations
    • Site Plan
    • Photo exhibits or mockup drawings
    • Cut sheets or specs for site features (windows, benches, lights, ladders, etc.)
  • Line-of-sight drawings for any rooftop elements