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Preservation Standards AND Guidelines August 1, 2012 2.3 SIDEWALKS, DRIVEWAYS, PARKING LOTS, CURBS AND VACANT SITES POLICY: Sidewalks, driveways and off-street parking should not interrupt the historic continuity of landscaped front or corner side yards. Existing concrete sidewalks and walkways should be preserved and repaired with concrete that is consistent in pattern, size, texture and color. Existing concrete driveways should be preserved and new driveways should be of concrete rather than asphalt. DESIGN JUSTIFICATION: Historically, the consistency and repetition of sidewalk and driveway spacing, placement, dimension and materials create a rhythm to the street. Retaining the specific rhythm of a street is important to preserve historic character. Oklahoma City‟s historic districts and properties have strong visual elements of grey colored concrete for sidewalks, walkways, some streets and curbs. SUSTAINABILITY JUSTIFICATION: Existing concrete sidewalks, steps and driveways represent embodied energy and should be preserved. Concrete is a long-lasting sustainable material, reflects solar heat and light and should be repaired or replaced as needed with new concrete to match. New driveways should be of similar design, pattern, texture, dimensions and color as the historic driveway. The use of permeable paving for non-historic and new driveways, sidewalks and parking areas is encouraged because it helps to reduce water runoff. MAINTENANCE: ACTIONS THAT DO NOT REQUIRE REVIEW 2.3.1: Regular maintenance of site features such as walkways, sidewalks and driveways is encouraged and should employ non-abrasive methods such as sweeping and low-pressure water cleaning. 2.3.2: Vacant sites must be maintained clear of debris. Many walkways, sidewalks and streets in historic districts are of original grey concrete and are important visual elements to preserve and maintain. (717 NW 40th Street, left; and 2229 NW 26th Street, right). Oklahoma City Historic Districts 44
Preservation Standards AND Guidelines August 1, 2012 Many walkways and driveways conform to the landscaped rolling terraces laid out by the original developers (left: 2300 block of NW 35th Street). Concrete curbing and street surfaces have a higher reflective value than asphalt (800 block of NW 42nd Street). 2.3.3: Routine maintenance ensures the preservation of such site elements, sustaining their embodied energy and negating the need for replacement. 2.3.4: Retain and preserve historic sidewalks and driveways, including those that are shared by two adjacent properties. ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW: ACTIONS THAT REQUIRE REVIEW AND MAY BE ADMINISTRATIVELY APPROVED 2.3.5: Sidewalks and driveways must be oriented perpendicular to the street. If historical documentation evidences previous existence of curvilinear designs conforming to the topography of the specific property or other shapes and designs, then such shapes may be allowed. 2.3.6: Maintain the continuity of existing original or historical sidewalks and the curb cut radius or curved approach when replacing an existing driveway or introducing a new driveway. 2.3.7: All sidewalks, driveways, and curbs visible from the public right-of-way shall be constructed to maintain the continuity of materials and character present in the district. 2.3.8: New concrete for sidewalks, driveways, curbs, and parking lots shall match the aged appearance in design details, color and texture of the existing concrete it replaces or adjacent concrete that will remain. If new concrete is not replacing existing concrete and is not adjacent to any existing concrete it should have an aged appearance and be brush finished in a medium grey color. New concrete visible from the public right-of-way shall not be bright white in color. 2.3.9: Private sidewalks and driveways must be constructed of concrete except where historical precedent demonstrates the previous existence of brick, stone or other materials, which may be considered appropriate for replacement. 2.3.10: Circular drives that connect to the street by two or more curb cut openings, are not allowed in front or corner side yards unless demonstrated as historically present on the specific property. 2.3.11: New off-street parking for multi-family properties must be located so as to minimize the number and width of curb cuts on primary residential streets. Owners of adjacent apartment or commercial properties should consider shared driveways and shared parking agreements when appropriate to reduce the overall lot coverage of off-street parking. Oklahoma City Historic Districts 45
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