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CITYOFBURLINGTONHISTORICDISTRICTFAÇADEIMPROVEMENTGRANT

POLICY&GUIDELINES



I.  PURPOSE

A. The City’s intent in establishing this Downtown Historic District Façade Improvement Grant

Program is to encourage downtown business owners  to undertake business facade

improvements.Physicalimprovementstostructuresdowntownwillassistinspurringeconomic

vitalitydowntown. By improvingtheexteriorsof commercial buildingsdowntown, the City will

enhancetheappearance

ofthedowntownandthecommunityasawholeoverall.Theresulting

effect will be the attraction of new businesses, encourage visitors downtown supporting the

retention,preservationandexpansionofexistingbusinesses.

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B.Façade.Thefaçadeistheentireexposedexteriorsurfaceofabuildingthatfrontsapublicstreet

andcontains the building’sprincipal entrance.Any elevation not containing the main entrance

but fronting on a public street or alley and exposed to public view will be considered a

secondaryelevation.Secondaryelevationsmayalsobeeligibleforfaçadegrants.

II.  OBJECTIVES

TheDowntownHistoricDistrictFaçadeImprovementGrantProgramhasthefollowingobjectives:

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 A. To renovate or rehabilitate commercial properties so as to prevent or eliminate deteriorating

conditions, being mindful of the historical significance and uniqueness of the downtown

structures.

 B. Toattractandretainbusinessesdowntown.

 C. Toretain

jobsandbringadditionalemploymentopportunitiestotheCity.

 D. Tomakeuseoffunds theCityhassetasidefortheenhancementoftheCity’sdowntown, which

isdeemedanassetoftheCityandstrategicinitiatives.

 E. To spur activity which will provide return to the City

by way of physical improvements

accomplishedwhichmaynototherwisehaveoccurred.

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III.  PROGRAMFUNDING

ThefundingforthisprogramisprovidedwithpublicmoniesthroughtheGeneralFundbasedonavailability

withintheCityofBurlingtonAnnual Budget.Grantsareavailableonacalendaryearcycle,beginningJanuary

1, on a first come, first served basis. The City of Burlington Historical Preservation Commission (HPC) is



responsibleforadministeringthe HistoricDistrictFaçadeImprovement GrantProgram,  inconjunctionwith

an approved Certificate of Appropriateness, intended to stimulate improvements to the exterior of

downtowncommercialbuildings.

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A. MaximumGrantAmount

The Grant Program provides grants of up to 50% of the total cost of the eligible façade



renovation,uptoamaximumof$5,000perfaçadeinaccordancewiththeguidelinessetforth

in Section III of thispolicy. No morethan $250 of matchingfunds of the$5,000 grantmaybe

usedforexteriorsignage.

III. PROJECT&APPLICANTELIGIBILITY:

A. Owners and/or tenants of existing buildings within the Burlington Downtown Historic District

(Exhibit A) may apply. Tenant applicants are required to submit written evidence of building

owner approval with applications. Proposals are considered by the Historic Preservation

Commissiononafirstcome,firstserved,case‐by‐casebasisandevaluated

basedontheabilityof

theprojecttofurtherthegoalsoftheCityofBurlington.

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No owner or person in charge of a historic structure, historic site, or structure within an HPO

Historic Preservation Overlay District shall reconstruct or alter all or any part of the exterior of

such property, construct any improvement upon such designated property, or cause or permit

anysuchworktobe

performeduponsuchproperty(includingtheplacementofsignage)unlessa

CertificateofAppropriateness(COA)hasbeengrantedbytheHistoricPreservationCommission.

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B. GeneralandDesignatedArea:

1. DowntownHistoricDistrictFaçadeImprovementGrantProgramonlyappliestothe

exterior facades, signs and architectural features for properties within the HPO

Historic Preservation Overlay District (Exhibit A) that are 50 percent or more

commercial/commercial mixed‐use and only to those exterior facades, signs and



architectural features of such buildings that fronts a  publicstreet and contains the

building’s principal entrance. Any elevation not containing the main entrance but

frontingonapublic streetor alleyand exposedto publicviewwill beconsidereda

secondaryelevation.Secondaryelevationsmayalsobeeligibleforfaçade

grants.

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 C. Requirements:

1. ProjectsshalloccurwithintheestablishedHistoricPr eservationOverlayDistrict.

2. A Certificate of Appropriateness shall be approved by the HPC for any work

beingdonetothefaçadeand/orinstalla tionofsigna ge.

3. Projects shall be completed within one (1) year of the grant approval

 date. In

rare cases, likely due to extenuating circumstances, the HPC may allow

completion extensions upon request of the applicant. The HPC reserves the

right to eliminate project funding if not completed within the specified time

periodandisnotobligatedtograntingtimeextensions.

4. Projects shall comply with

all applicable building codes and zoning standards

andrequirements.

6. Priorityconsiderationwillbegiventoproposalsthatmakevisibleandsignificant

design contri butions, and which contribute to the program goal of preserving

thearchitectural,historic,andcommercialcharacterofdowntownBurlington.

7. Successfulapplicantsmustwaitfour(4)yearsafter

aninitialgrantawardbefore

reapplying (phasedrenovations  will be considered on acase‐by‐case basis) for

thesamefaçade.

8. Real Estate taxes, Personal Propertytaxes, and Utility bills must be upto date

andcurrentonpayments.

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 D. EligibleActivitiesincluded,butnotlimitedto:

1.

Repair/replacement/restoration of the original building’s materials and

decorativedetails.

2. Cleaningofexteriorbuildingsurfaces.

3. Tuckpointingandmasonryrepair.

4. Paintingofexteriorbuildingsurfaces.

5. Repair/replacement/restoration or addition of entrances, doors, display

windows,transoms,orwindows.

6. Removal,repair/replacement/restorationofexistingsignsandawnings.

7. Newsignageandawnings.

9. Permanentexteriorlighting.

10. Architecturalassistance.

11. Otheractivitiesasdesignatedbythe

HistoricPreservationCommission.

12. Repainting of exterior building surfaces four (4) years after receipt of original

façadegrant.

13. Repair/replacement/restorationoffaçadeelementstobecomeADAcompliant.

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 E. Non‐EligibleActivitiesinclude,butarenotlimitedto:

1. Interiorimprovements.

2. Purchaseofproperty.

3. Constructionofanew

building.

4. Fixturesandequipment.

5. Sidewalkrepairs.

6. Correctionofcodeviolations.

7. Any roof repair or replacements, exceptin caseswhere a newroof “style”is a

criticalcomponentofthefaçaderestorationorreplacementproje ct.

8. Compensationfortimeandlabor  spentbyapplicantormembersofapplicant’s



immediatefamily.(Notethatoneneedn’tbethebuildingownertoapply.)

9. Inappropriatecleaningmethods.

10. Landscapingimprovements.

11. Repair/replacement/restoration of façade elements without an approved

CertificateofAppropriateness.

12. Repair/replacement/restoration of façade eleme nts prior to (4) four year

waitingperiod.

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IV. APPROVALPROCESS

1) ACertificateofAppropriatenessforanyworktothefaçadeand/orinstallationofsignageis

required in order to apply for a façade grant. Certif icate of Appr opriateness and Façade

Grant appli cations for the same project can be submitted together. Applications must be

returned to Burlington City Hall,  Building Inspection Department,

 300 N. Pine Street,

Burlington,WI53105.

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2) Althoughit is  not a requirement, itisrecommended to consult with an architectregarding 

anystructuralor major façade renovation activities. Architecturalplans,elevations, and/or

perspective drawings and sketches that are drawn to scale and illustrate the alterations

(exceptpainting)must

besubmittedwithaCertificationofAppropriatenessapplication.

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3) Itisre commendedthattheapplicantresearchthehistoryofthebuilding,perhapsbyvisiting

the Burlington Historical Society Museum at 232 North Perkins Blvd. This research will

provideabetterunderstandingofthepastusesandarchitecturalfeaturesofthebuilding.

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4) It is recommended to meet with the local building inspector to discuss your proposed 

project and any site plans developed. Any questions regarding the ordinance and related

mattersmaybediscussedwiththeinspectororotherappropriateCityStaff.

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5) CompletedCertificateofAppropriatenessandFaçadeImprovementGrantapplications

with

all required attachments must be returned to the Building Inspection Department at City

Hallforreviewthe fourth Monday of the month prior to the HPC meeting. All applications

willbe time and datestamped to ensure efficient receiptand ranking of grant distribution

process.



6) The HPC meets

every 4th Thursday of the month at 5:30 p.m. within the City Council

Chambers located at 224 East Jefferson Street, Burlington . Applicants are encouraged to

attendandpresentmaterialsasdeemednecessary.TheHPCwillreviewtheapplicationand

ensurecompliancewiththerequirementsoftheHPCzoningordinance.



7) If

 the application is not approved, the HPC will provide information to the applicant

regardingtheappealprocess.



8) Upon approval of the Grant and Certificate of Appropriateness applications, grant dollars

willbeawardedtotheapplicantforreimbursement purposes.



9) The HPCwill notuserace,sex,ageor

religionasgroundsforrefusingagrant toaneligible

applicant.



V. POSTAPPROVALSTEPS

Grantmonieswillbedistributedtotheapplicantuponcompletionofthefollowingactivities:



1. Applicants, after approval, have up to twelve months to complete their projects. If an

applicant needs more time to complete a project, he or she must provide a written

statement with a reasonable justification for

an extension. Extensions are reviewed and

consideredbytheHPCandarenotguaranteed.



2. TheBuildingInspectorwillmonitortheprogressoftheproject. Anyandallchangesfromthe

original application must be approved by the HPC.  Any unapproved deviations from the

original work specified in the application

will disqualify the applicant from re ceiving grant

monies.



3. The Building Inspe ctor and members of the HPC will conduct a Response Team Visit to

conductafinalinspection.



4. Theapplicantshallsubmitpaidinvoices,receipts,cancelledchecksand/oracontractorlien

waiver for the cost of the project promptly

to City Hall.Received documentation will be

reviewed to ensure compliance with original application. Applicants will receive

reimbursements once the project is completed, proper docum entation  received and the

projectisapprovedbytheBuilding Inspector.Ifdocumentationisnotreceivedwithinsix(6)

months of project completion, the HPC has the

 right to disqualify the applicant from

receivinggrantfunds.

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5. Projectsnotcompletedinamannerconsistentwiththeagreeduponscopeforworkwillbe

deemedineligible.TheHPChasanobligationtobeacareful stewardofpubli c funds.

6.Property taxes and utility payments must be current and applicants may have no debts in

arrearstothe

Citywhenthegrantisconsidered.

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V. DEFINITIONS

Façade

The façade isthe entire exposed exterior surfaceof a  building that fronts  apublic street and contains

the building’s  principal entrance. Any elevation not containing the main entrance but fronting on a

publicstreetoralleyandexposedtopublicviewwillbeconsideredasecondaryelevation.

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HPCResponse

Team

TheBuilding Inspector and three members of the HPC will conduct a response team visit to conduct a

final inspection of all properties that have completed façade repairs/replacement/renovations in

accordancewithaCertificateofAppropriatenessandFaçadeGrant.TheHPCResponseTeamshallmake

a recommendation to grant approval or reject

 payment of the grant until necessary conditions are

corrected.

ArchitecturalDrawings

Project drawings  provided by the architect, typically showing the floor plan; elevations (views of the

varioussidesofthestructure);finishschedules;anddetailsofmoldings,doors,andothersuchmatters

necessary for the builder to order the proper materials for construction. Exceptions can include

mechanical,electricalandstructuraldrawings,as

wellasspecializeddatathat arenormallyhandledby

specialistsinthosefields.

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Project Address: _______________________________________________________________________, Burlington, WI

Applicant Name:

Owner Name:

Name of Business:

Telephone Number: _________________________________ Facsimile Number:

E-Mail Address:

Applicant Mailing Address:

Does the applicant own the project building? _____ Yes _____ No

If the answer to the above question is no, please attach a letter from the owner expressing approval of the

project proposal.

Will you be using the services of an architect or engineer? _____ Yes ______ No

If yes, list your architect or engineer of preference:

Description of Project: _________________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Estimated Project Cost (include quotes/bid for proposed work):

Attach qualified contractor bid documents and all cost breakdowns by category such as masonry

repair, window replacement, etc.

Proposed start date:

Proposed completion date:

What is (are) the existing use(s) of the building?

Will this project proposal cause a change in the building’s use?

If so, please explain.

Do you intend to apply for the Historic Preservation Tax Credit on this project? _____ Yes _____ No

As a part of this application, if your project includes any improvement with the exception of only

signage, you must complete the attached “Application for the Certificate of Appropriateness”.

Signature of Applicant Signature of Property Owner

________________________________________ ________________________________________

Print Name Print Name

APPLICANTS WHO DEVIATE FROM THE APPROVED APPLICATION WILL BE DISQUALIFIED FROM

THIS GRANT PROGRAM.

City of Burlington

Historic District Façade Improvement Grant Application

Official Use Only

Date Received ______

Application No.______

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