Comprehensive Plan - Carbondale, IL

Adopted June 22, 2010Plan. This district is for the purpose of protecting the form and designcharacter of neighborhoods while establishing allowances for investmentand reinvestment. This district would protect the form of development,which may be supplemented by designation as a neighborhood preservationdistrict to retain the historic structural and aesthetic integrity of individualstructures.d. Conduct a thorough review and critique of the 1996 Architectural PreservationGuidelines and, subsequently, update and codify them into the zoningordinance. Where appropriate and applicable, seek to develop definitivestandards rather than guidelines.e. Upon designation, strengthen the organization of historic and neighborhoodpreservation districts through a centralized and official historic preservationorganization for which technical preservation assistance may be offered andresources may be available. In this way, a professional staff person may serveas an advocate for preservation efforts who may provide assistance to ownersin complying with the procedures and preservation standards.f. Conduct an examination of the zoning ordinanceand building code to correct any unintendedimpediments to rehabilitation, redevelopment,and/or preservation.g. Publish educational resources to makeinformation readily available as to appropriatepreservation and modification techniquesand the use of appropriate materials to allowneighborhoods to be historically reclaimed.HERITAGE TREEA Heritage tree is a tree that - becauseof its age, size, type, historical associationor horticultural value – is of specialimportance to the City.h. Supplement the materials already provided on the City’s website to includeother historic preservation library materials, including those outlined in TheCarbondale Historic Preservation Plan.i. Take steps to protect, preserve, and restore the urban forest, particularly inthe older, well-established neighborhoods. This may include a preservationordinance for heritage trees and/or tree protection requirements.j. Continue to offer financial assistance for property owners through the façaderehabilitation program (Carbondale Main Street) to facilitate improvement ofhistoric buildings. Also, seek to identify or create a source of funding to providegrant or loan assistance in preservation and restoration efforts.Comprehensive PlanStrategy 2: Redevelop Town SquareRationaleTown Square is the site of the original town settled along the Illinois Central Railroad.Locally and historically significant buildings including The Dunaway Block and theF.A. Prickett Building, along with the Town Square Pavilion, remain (see Figure2.13, Historic Properties). The recent demolition of the Tuscan Lodge changed – atleast in the near term – the traditional fabric of this historically significant area. Nearthe same time, several other buildings on the east side of Washington Street, bothnorth and south of E. Main Street, were removed, opening great new opportunitiesfor returning Town Square to its glory days. Its location serves as a gateway toDowntown and its proximity to the railroad affords great opportunity.2.35Land Use Character and Community Growth