Routine Repair and Maintenance Requests
Museum Director/Historic District Commission
A Step-By-Step Guide
The Museum Director/Curator has been designated by the Commission to review projects that are
considered to be routine in an effort to expedite requests, reserving the right to forward the request
to the Commission at their discretion. The requests that the Museum Director/Curator have oversight
include:
Routine Repair & Maintenance - The Historic District Commission is sensitive to the desire for property
owners to maintain their buildings in the Manistee Commercial Historic District. Requests for Routine
Repair and Maintenance must be approved by the Museum Director or Curator.
Introductory Meeting with Staff or Museum Director/Curator - Staff will assist the applicant
by explaining the application form and Guidelines. Museum Director/Curator will research any
historical documentation available that could assist the applicant.
Submission of Application Applicant will submit their request to Staff who will review it to
make sure they have supplied all the necessary information including a site plan. If no
Additional information is needed Staff will process the request and $50 payment (Checks made
payable to ‘City of Manistee’).
Request Approved Staff will process permit and necessary paperwork.
Status Update Staff will reach out after 10 months to see project status. If progress is being
made though project not completed; HDC may extend certificate expiration date upon formal
review at a regularly scheduled HDC meeting.
Once project is completed the project will be reviewed and a Certificate of Compliance will be sent for
the applicants files.
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Historic District Commission
Planning & Zoning
395 Third Street
Manistee, MI 49660
231.723.6041 (phone)
231.398.3526 (fax)
Application for Routine Maintenance
Certificate of Appropriateness
Please Print
Submission of Request
The Historic District Commission is sensitive to the desire for property owners to maintain their buildings in the Manistee
Commercial Historic District. The Historic District Commission has developed this policy to assist in the requests for routine
repair and maintenance in the district. Approved Routine Repair & Maintenance projects will post a copy of the application
in the window of the building. Once a permit is issued the permit will be posted in its place until work is completed.
Property/Applicant Information
Address:
Parcel #
Name of Owner or Lessee:
Address:
Phone #:
Cell#:
Name of Contractor (if applicable):
Address:
Phone #:
Cell#:
License Number:
Expiration Date:
Description of Work
Describe the proposed project [Use checklist to detail project]
Proposed Start Date _______________________ Proposed Completion Date ______________________
Authorization
By Signing this form the Applicant/Owner agrees that in the event Historical Elements are uncovered /discovered during this maintenance
the element must be left in place. Removal may be allowed with the prior approval of the Museum Director or the Community Development
Director. The applicant is responsible to contact either of them for assistance before removing any historical element. (The applicant may
wish to contact the Museum Director or Community Development Director before proceeding with the maintenance to determine the
potential value of the discovery and/or potential resources for and benefits of restoration of the element.)
Applicant Signature: ______________________________________ Date: ___________________
Office Use Only
Fee: $50.00 (Checks made payable to ‘City of Manistee’)
Receipt #
Signature: _____________________________________________ Date: ______________________
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EXAMPLE: Old glass is discovered behind an added wood panel that is being replaced as part of an approved maintenance project. The old glass must be
left in place; the finding must be documented (photographed from all angles); Then prior approved maintenance may proceed; the Museum Director or
Community Development Director must be informed of the finding and provided with the documentation for file. This allows documentation of the existing
element for future reference in the event of redevelopment/restoration or sales to prospective buyers interested in historic restoration/tax credits.]
Routine Maintenance Checklist
This drawing depicts many of the types of historical decoration found in the Manistee Historical Business District. While all
of the elements may not apply to your building this should assist in listing areas of renovation. Below is a check list to assist
in the application process. Please check all that apply to your project and give a brief explanation of proposed work. Use
additional pages if necessary.
Cornice Pinnacle
Upper Cornice with Brackets, Dentils and Recessed Panels
Corbeled Brickwork
Upper Façade Pilaster
Window Hood
Window Sash
Window Sill
Lower Cornice
Transom Windows
Storefront Piers
Storefront Columns
Paneled Bulkheads
Paneled Wood Doors
Check all of the Renovations that Apply to your project and give a brief explanation of the project attach additional sheets if necessary Example
Cornice Pinnacle: N/A
X Upper Cornice Repair and replace with new materials. Wood will be used and painted to match exiting color scheme.
X Corbeled Brickwork Clean using method prescribed in Preservation Brief #1
Cornice Pinnacle
Upper Cornice
Corbeled Brickwork
Upper Façade Pilaster
Window Hood
Upper Windows
Lower Cornice
Transom Windows
Storefront Piers
Storefront Columns
Paneled Bulkhead
First Floor Windows
Doors
Other
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