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HomeMy Public PortalAboutResolution 1584RESOLUTION NO. 1584 RESOLUTION ADOPTING RESIDENTIAL INFILL DESIGN GUIDELINES NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE FRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF PLAINFIELD, A HOME-RULE MUNICIPALITY, WILL AND KENDALL COUNTIES, ILLINOIS, AS FOLLOWS: 1. That the Residential Infill Design Guidelines attached hereto and made a part hereof as Exhibit "A" are hereby adopted by the President and Board of Trustees of the Village of Plainfield. Adopted this 20th day of April, 2009 by the Corporate Authorities of the Village of Plainfield on a roll call vote as follows: AYES: Dement, Fay, Lamb, Manning, Racich NAYS: Vaupel ABSENT: None APPROVED THIS 20~' DAY OF APRIL, 2009 by the President of the Village of Plainfield, Illinois. .T~ ~- r ~- i rum,-~ ~x-,~, VILLAGE CLERK' Residential Infill Design Guidelines ~1~~,...1 ~ t~ll~~~p~q~~~..'... try `'~1LL.ACL 61" PL.t~.INFI.EI.D Village of Plainfield -Planning Department April 2009 Table of Contents Introduction/1'urposc 4 Background 5 F,xisting C:onditic~ns C Site & Foriri 9 Roofs 11 Materials 12 I?orches 13 Windows 14 lloors & Entries 15 Additions 1 G Garages 17 1~lultiple-Iaanvl~' Residences 18 Business 'Transition Zoning 19 Landscaping c~ Tree Preservation 2U Appendix A: Plainfield Architecture 21 Appendix B: Resources 24 Introduction/ Purpose These guidelines are. to encourage redevelopment that is compatible with the existing character of the village. core as well as continue to preserve the character of the existing neighborhoods. Continued. regional growth has increased developmental pressures ill the village core. '.["here guidelines arc targeted towards the village core, but can also apply to new development outside of the area. The design guidelines serve as a reference for property owners, developers, residents, and public officials responsible for reviewing development plans within die area. The criteria are meant to address the exterior appearance of buildings. "I'he g~udelines are not intended to prohibit creative. approaches to Indlvxdual budding deslf~ris, or to promote architectural uniformity. It is the intent of this document to foster collaboration lyetween the Village and the developer/builder early in the design process o.f a redevelopment project. In Plainfield, the goal of redevelopment projects is for them to reflect an undcrstancling of the immediate site surroundings and village character. The projects should consider existing features including massing, height, setbacks, proportions, scale, roof forms, materials, articulation, lighting, signs and awnings while creating appropriate architectural design. The. intent of the guidelines is not to recreate traditional architectural styles that do not allow for contemporary architectural designs or materials, but to provide a framework within which good desilrrl can flourish in context and enhance the existing Village character. tldditionally, the guudelines attempt to define characteristic architectural elements to assist in the development of both neo-traditional and contemporary design solutions. "These reflect the Midwestern architecture associated with Plainfield. 'These guidelines are. to be used in conjunction with the Design Manual for the Lockport Street Corridor (2000). The Design 1Nanual ccmcentrates on business structures typically found on Lockport: Street and addresses the surrounding areas: These inhll guidelines axe. applicable to residential development, while the Desif~x~ Manual is focused on tlie. commercial areas of the historic core. 4 Village of Plainfield -Residential Infill Design Guidelines Background Settlement ~ Original Town Plainfield is known as the. oldest colxununity in l~'ill (;ounty, predating the formation of t11e county itself. Members of the Potawatomie tribe. lived in the area when French fur traders arrived in the 1820x. Permanent settlers arrived shortly thereafter, but the first l:xnd sale in the area did not occur until 1833, "Planefield" was laid out in thirteen blocks, now the area surrounding the Village Green, by Chester Ingersoll in 1834. In 1835, Fill County separated from Cook County. "I'he same year, Jarnes IVlattllews platted the eastern section of the Village. 'l:'he northeast section of the Village was laid out by Sgture Arnold in 18.35-3G. Major Corridors /Tong Main. Street, in the northern part of the Village, a stagecoach line ran front Chicago to Ottawa. 'I"he first business in town, the Plainfield (Ilalfway) I Iouse, was located on this route and is no~v listed in the: National Register of I-Iistoric Places. The name comes from its location at the Inidpourt of the stage like. It served primarily as an inn and tavern, but was x150 L1Sed a5 W111 C~OllIlty*'s first franchised post office and the headquarters of the local militia. Iiy the 18GOs, most cc~nlinerce shifted to Lockport Street, the main route from the west to the Illinois & Michigan Canal to the east. Lockport Street remains the commercial center for the historic core. Many original builcliugs remain; however, several fres occurred between 1881 and 1898. The earliest buildings arc wood frame commercial and religious builduigs. Additional commercial and residential. buildings date from the late 19th century and early 20th century. In 1913, Lockport Street was chosen as a segment of the Lincoln Highway, the first paved, transcontinental highway. P1airlfield's section was paved in 1921. ].n 1939, 1'lailtfielcl vas designated on an alternate route of U.S. Route 66. Portions of this route, which was deconunissioned in 1985, are now a scenic byway. Plainfield became one of only two places in the U.S. where two of the longest paved highways at the time intersected. It vas the only place where the trvo roads shared the same alignment Joliet Road is also another road important in the early history of Plainfield. 'The road served as a connection between Plainfield arld Joliet as early as the 1840s and became a major commercial corridc7r for Plainfield in the 19GOs. Illinois Route 59, formerly known as Division Street, become a major tlxyrnughfare and commercial corridor ui the 1990x. Recent Changes Since 1990, when an F5 tornado struck parts of the Village on August 28th, the Village has grown rapidly. '1"he population of tl7e Village. was 4,557 in 1990 and grew to 13,038 in 2000. Growth occurred at an even faster pace over the next fe~v years, with the population doubling in a £ew years and reaching .37,334 in 2()07. ri" - ~ rt spu~R~Ar .f~ n_ T ~~ ~t ~ R.s . a~`~«wti°_. .. ;'~ .... Original Town portion of an 1862 plat of the Village. Village of Plainfield - ltesidentail Infill Design Guidelines Plainfield or Halfway House constructed in 1834 and along the Chicago-Ottawa Road. Newer development in the Village. Existing Conditions Village Core The core of Plainfield extends southward from approximately the intersection of Illinois Route 59 and the Canadian National/EJ & E railroad tracks to just north of Fort I3cggs Drive. lts western boundary is the Du Page River. The eastern boundary is the Lake Renwick Flexon Rookery Nature Preserve, the Canadian National/EJ & E railroad tracks, as well as a portion of the area to the north and east of the railroad tracks. 'E ~.; ~ The village core. consists of a wide variety of lot size ranging from less `;-_~ ~ ~ ~ than 5,000 square. feet to more than 30,000 square feet. The diversity is ~ _ in lot size. re$ects a diverse building stock as well. Typically; residential "" construction 17rior to 1900 is wood while brick, stone and other materials '^~ £ ;~ ~ `! were incorporated in later construction. ~~ i~ k = ~~' ~..~ ~ Comprehensive Plan r _:; t,`~~L ~! ; 'T'here are twr> goals fox the historic downtown core iu the Comprehensive ,~~J Plan: protect the character and integrity of the downtown area, and f _ focus on expanding the traditional downtown district through historic 1 ',~ 4 _ pre5ervatlorl Arid new rnVeStlnent. Village Core The Comprehensive Plan designates the land within the historic downtown core under several land use categories, 'T'he residential land uses axe from highest intensity to lowest intensik: Multiple Family Residential, Village Residential, and Medium Density Residential. Village Residential is khe most prevalent classification with a density of 4.0-6.0 dwelling Louts per acre. Village Residential allows for single family detached residences anti attached residences with up to four units. It. can also be a transition betLVeen lower and l~iglaer intensity uses. This is appropriate fox much of core given its size and location to corridors that axe transitioning to commercial uses. For conuncrcial uses, the T.rarasitional and Mixed lJse classifications are the most relevant to these guidelines. Properties on IL 59/Division Street acid U.S. 30/]oliet Road are designated 'T"rrnditional Commercial. The purpose of this designation is to encourage the conversion of residential structures to professional and commercial uses while maintaining the historic and residential character of the structures. Mixed 1Jse comprises a small area of the village core and provides a variety of uses including retail, office, institutional, and residential. 6 Village of Plainfield -Residential Infill Design Guidelines Neighborhoods within the Villege Core The village core is a relatively small area, but within it are several areas that. function as neighborhoods. These arc. the Village Gxcen, Axnold's Addition, the Lockport Street Business Corridor, the northeast. quadrant comprised primarily of Bartlett, Center and Lantern, the Joliet Koad area, and the Hightnew Subdivision. Village Green The Village Uxeen was platted in 1835 and the area arntcnd it developed over the next 100 years. The earliest house is a Greek. Revival cottage from c. 1835, while the mast recent. change is a bungalow that was altered to a two-story residence in 2005. The lots around the Green are relatively small fox the village; approximately 1U,U00 square. feet. Over half of the blocks surrounding the Green have alleys. "These blocks typically have detached garages tri the rear of tl~e residences with the garage facing the alley while the remauiing blocks coinrnnnly have detached garages that are set to the rear of the property with an entrance from the front. '1'11e area includes some. mid-2Uth century ranch residences with attached garages. The area to the west of the Green suffered extensive damage from the tornado. Several residences were reconstructed following the tornado, while others were extensively° remodeled. 'Phis area is also near the Electric Park site, a resort in the early 2Uth century along the. Du Page River. The area surrounding the Village Green. is predominantl}r Low Density Residential, with some: Multiple N'atnily residcnccs. The areas nn and adjacent to Lockport Street are part of the B-5 "Traditional Business overlay distrrict:. Arnold's Addition Tlae northeast portion of the historic urban core was not officially platted until Squire Arnold's death iri 1845. Main Street coiizcided with the Chicago - Ottawa Trail acid is the site of one of tie village's earliest buildings, the Plainfield/L~alfway House. As with the. Village Green area, this part of Plainfield developed over time, with early Greek Revival residcnccs, C~ueen Anne style residences, bungalows, and later, several multiple family apartment buildings. LTir]ike the relatively rigid structure around the Village. Green, the lots in Arnolci's Addition are irregularly shaped with variations in the parcel size. Some of the larger parcels ate deep lots that arc adjacent to the DuPage River. Much of this area is zoned I,ow Density Residential or I~Iultpile r'anily Residential. Lockport Street Business Corridor The I,oclcporc Street Business corridor developed after the initial settlement in Plainfield. when Lockport Street became. a main route to L,oekport and the I & M Canal. "I"his area has a variety of buildings and types from commercial to residential. Gtideines for this area are covered extensively in the Design l~Ianual. 'I"he zoning is the B-5 overlay district. ----,r~~ _ ~ ~ ,~~, 1i t. --~-I ,~ j .~ rr r~ewK ~K The Village Green (center) and surrounding neighborhood. ~~~ sl l~ ~ v n,~. ,_ t __ '~== ~ W ~ y~~ ~aW~; ~~~x 1 ~G~,~ ..._~_' Arnold's Addition encompasses a vari- ety of uses and building types. Village of Plainfield - Residentail Infill Design Guidelines 7 ;~ 1 , • I=mo r ~ r- Y ~' ~~ ~y ~ 1 '"qtr. ~ ; t - 1 ` `~ ~` .*~~ ~i ~'; ' ~; ~; I~ w we . ~ ~., ~-_ ~ ~ -; ~ ~ , l1~,4 ~,~f. - The East Side of Plainfield first developed along the Naperville Road, Main Street, Lockport Street, and Joliet Road corridors. .ae-wtcorMeecwul f~, ~~c~_.L,u~,.~ ~-..: r: r ~': !Ss . ~° ` , Y~. } „.. _ ~. 1 ~ i a ~ `~\~. . Highview, developed mid-century, is on the left, and the Joliet Road area is to the right. East Side This side of town developed first along khe major road corridors in the. mid 1850s and filled in through tl~e mxd 20th cenhuy. There axe a variety of residential styles, particulaa-ly CTreek Re.~rival cottages to the south, and Queen .Anne residences to the nortlx. Detached garages dominate and few of the blocks have alleys. This area of town has several neo-traditional detached garages that reflect the arclutecture of the main residence. Several of these are located on. Bartlett. Avenue, but others are scattered throughout. the village core. This part of town is laredoxninantly zoned Low Dexxsity Residential with some ce~mmercially zoned properties along the major corridors. U.S. 30/Joliet Road The. area surrot7nding Toliet Road, now LJ.S. Route 3D, has a variety of architectural styles, types, and uses. 'I"here are several residences from the rnid to late 19th century along with. residences and commercial. development from the 20th. centtuy. This is a heavily traveled corridor with commercial clevelopmcnt at the periphery: Some of the residences are transitionirxg to coxrunercial uses. Those that do not feonk U.S. Route 30 retain more of their residential character. Mid-Century Subdivisions "I"o the south of the Village Green, but accessed from IL 59/Division Street, is Hgli~riew It xs predominantly a subdivision of nud-century residences. There are several earlier residences, ht.rt ranch homes with attached garages dominate. 'I"ypically these residences are brick, or wood and may have synthetic siding. 'Phis area is zoned 1,,ow Density Residential anti tl~e. southern portion of it abuts a retail center. 8 Village of Plainfield -Residential Infill Design Guidelines Site & Form Guidelines "I'he orientation of the building should be com}?atible with the orientation of tlae existing adjacent bLUldtrags. The massing should use. farms and relate to that of the surrounding buildings. The scale of the bLiilding should lae proportional. to existing buildings. The setbacks sluauld be comparable to neighboring buildings. The height, v olume, a.nd bulk should be cotnpakible with that of neighboring buildings. The heiglat of the. foundation should be comparable to the height of the foundation ota neighboring bLUldings. Craftsman sry Second story First-story sid Paired columr stone support The exterior of this home is predominantly siding and shingles. Ste-one. is used nn the porch columns and the stairs. The sirnplicity of materials helps the residence blend with the. adjacent properties. 'I'lie garage is detached and to the rear, as with the neighboring pre]perty. Bave return Bay window This infill residence. is recently constructed, but its roofline, bay window, and entry parch relate to neighboring infill houses and older residences. Village of Plainfield - Residentail Infill Design Guidelines 9 This group of properties respccteci the front setback of predominantly mid-cent~rry ranch neighborhood. However, the architectural styles and rnassing are not in keeping with the existing homes. These neo-traditional. residences sit relatively close. to the street and have detached garages to the rear. `l"he.se residences would be appropriate in areas with older and newer homes. Windows are not compatible with each other Entry not proportionate and does not blend with others in the neighborhood Tlzis teardown residence is not compatible with the surrounding early and mid-twentieth centuuy residences. Its scale, fenestration pattern, two-story entry, materials, and roof pitch do not fit with the adjacent properties. The size of the gabled dormer on the roof is not proportionate to the size of the lopped roof. Smaller Cape Cod proportions with one and one half stories and dormer windows ~ This infill home has Tudor style -~..~, influences, but with a greater number of materials than traditional Tudor style residences. This can complicate the exterior and detract from its appearance, rather than add to it. T'lze house to the left dwarfs its much smaller neighbor, a Cape Cod style home. In dais case, the difference. is partially due to changes in elevation. I-Iowever, infill development can better blend in by ~~~ considering its neighbors. Residential Trends in the Village Core Kesidential lots in the lustorit core of the village range in size frc~nz less than 5,000 square feet to over 30,000 square feet. The area surrounding the Village Ureen has some of the smaller lots in the tort, wlzile lots that were at one point on the edge of the village:. boundaries arc often larger. lnfill development should keep in maid the site of adjacent parcels and setbacks when planning for new construction. Infill projects do not need to replicate the look of nearby properties, but should be compatible with and relate to the properties that are around it. Many of the earliest buildings in the village had very simple forms, typically rectangular masses. "1"hose built around the turn of the century were often much mare complex with many variations to the basic form including projecting bays, an asymmetrical facade, and irregular wincio~v placement. 10 Village of Plainfield -Residential Infill Design Guidelines Roofs Guidelines '1'he type. and pitch of the roof should be compatible with adjacent properties. Simple gabled or hipped roofs with a pitch similar to the neighboring structures are typically appropriate. Changes in the plane in the roof can add articulation and visual interest, but should be added to serve a purpose. Roof materials shocild be similar to those on neighbcaring buildings or should be. appropriate for the style. This infill residence has Queen Anne style influences. The columns and railings on the porch are compatible with the architecture of tlie. residence as a whole. The xnajoriry of the houses nearby have front porches, although this is the only full facade porch. Simple raoFline wil intersecting gable; Regionally approp trimwork as archit detail Simple balustrade 'I'bis neo-traditional residence has a n~rmber of elements that make it suitable for inclusion in neo-traditional neighborhoods and as an infill residence.. It has a simple roofline with intersecting gables, which similar to the gabled ell plan popular around the turn of the centtu'y. It has trimwork and details that differentiate. it from similar properties, but it is not overly embellished. Fiber cement board siding Architectural detailing with turret Full facade pc Wall Dormers Shed roof Hipped roof 'I'bis neo-traditional residence. is an example of a variety of roof types that work well together. It has a supple gabled roof with gabled roof wall. dormers. The porch has a hipped roof, classical cnlunuis and. folk victorian touches. A. small shed roof porch with an entry is located on the side. Village of Plainfield - Residentail Infill Design Guidelines 11 Materials Guidelines Veneers of materials should be used in a ~vay that implies that the materials serve a structural purpose. The materials used on. the front should. be used on all sides. Articulation can be used to break up a facade, brit the breaks in the facade should serve a purpose. "1"his residence's simple form and use of materials creates an aesthetically pleasing appearance. "1'he Colonial Revival influences are compatible with the adjacent tnix of new and old structtrre.s. The exterior wall material and txiin details axe critical elements on an infill project. T'he wall material. does not necessarily need to bc: the same as adjacent ar nearby properties, but it should be compatible with nearby properties. The colors used for infill development and addition, should be coinpatiblc ui hue and tone with. the remainder of the property and. with adjacent properties. Hipped window Fiber ce board s Classic Angled siding This resiclence appropriately uses brick and fiber cement board siding. Additional detailing is provided with Fiber cement board siding the white trim, classical cohunns, ancl. a bay window There is brick on all First-story brick on all elevations of the first floor. 'T'rim elevations separates the first story from the second. "I'he second $oor and cave. are: Classical CAlumns fiber cement board siding. The. angling of the fiber cement board siduig in the cave adds additional visual interest. Wall Materials Clapboard is the most common material used fox siding on residences I'~ ~ ',r ~ ,.~:, .,, .. , in the core of the, village. It was ~•'; "~," , ", supplemented l,>y wood shingles a ,,~: on <ueen Anne influenced homes. Y!, ~ ,~ Brick residences are not as comnxon, ~t "~"~`~ but several American Foursquare Fiber Cement Board Clapboard Wood Shingle residences are brick. Limestone was commonly used for the foundation ....~~. ~"Tm >. I~ on resicicnces built prior to the "" ~ ~" 20th ce.ntua.y. ~1 few farmhouses in Mcr, ' ' ~" .; outlying areas are constructed of lunestone. fiber cement board is an alternative to wood or vinyl siding Vinyl Brick Limestone and works well for infill developtrient. 12 Village of Plainfield -Residential Infill Design Guidelines Porches Guideiines Porches should be proportional in size to those. on surroutading properties. Porches should be in a style appropriate to the structure. Porches should be compatible with those on adjacent properties. Porches should be incorporated if they are common in the neighborhood. Identical roof pitches Well detailed Appropriately sized This small infill residence has an appropriate: entry- porch. It provides some articulation to the front facade and is also functional. The porch also relates to the adjacent late 19th and early 2(]th century residences that are nearlay. This locally landmarked ~~merican Foursquare residence has a full facade front porch that follows the guidelines. 1t also has a rear addition that blends with the original exterior. In many cases, offsets between the original and newel and additions are encouraged. The owners of the residence utilized the. rehabilitation grant program to assist with the restoration of the original clapboa ~ d siding. F Smooth transition between original residence and addition ~ ; Appropriately - sized windows Village of Plainfield - Residentail Infill Design Guidelines 13 "I"his single story neo-tradirional residence has a full facade recessed front porch. It is intermixed among one and two story residences. It shows in$uence of the Crafts~rian style. with brackets, shingles, and porch columns. Windows Guidelines Appropriately sized The window and door styles shc,>uld and spaced gabled complement the existing styles on dormer windows surrounding properties. The Fenestration pattern should respect that of surrot:~nding properties. Particularly the shape, proportions, arrangement, and detail exhibited on historic homes that provide inspiration for inll,l projects. The placement of witadows should make reasonable attempts to consider the privacy of adjacent properties. Shutters should be sized to -fit the. window openings. Appropriately sized shutters Entry with sidelight: and transom This infill residence is iriflucnced by the Colonial Revival style. "I'he dormer windows are well placed, centered above the four second-story wuidows. The shutters are non-functional, but are sized and placed as if operable. The garage is detached and to the rear with a gabled dormer suiular to those on the main structure. This window, on an 1~330s CTreek. Revival building, has operable shutters, and six light over six light double hung windows. Six light, divided light windows Shutters placed at edge of window opening, not at edge of trim Operable shutter are appropriate f window size ialanced placement Afl windows are vertically proportioned Simple entry The vertical proportions and balanced placement of windows on this infill residence help it blend with its neighbors. The gable front roof and front porch assist with this. 14 Village of Plainfield -Residential Infill Design Guidelines Doors & Entries Guidelines The entry and door should be proportionate with the rerraainder of the structtu•e. The entry should be a single story unless a two story entry is appropriate for the structure or the area. The entry should be compatible with the entries on adjacent properties. "1"his late 19th cenhiry residence has a small entry porch that utilizes cletnents present clsewliere oar the etiterior. There are turned porch columns that fit with the Victorian era architecture of the residence. The front door and storm door axe also appropriate for The residence. '1"his early 20th century residence has added Craftsman features to its front elevation. The alterations to the residence ue appropriately sized and are in keeping with the era of the residence's construction. Continuation of roof pitch Incorporation of Craftsman elements A neo-traditional residence, this house incorporates several 19th and early 20th century- elements. These includes the full facade front porch, the pitch of the roof, and the balanced placeme~tt of the windows. Village of Plainfield - Residentail Infill Design Guidelines 15 Additions Guidelines Additions ot~ homes should be compatible, but distinguishable from the original structure. Additions should consider the bulk and volume of adjacent properties. The materials used on the addition should. be compatible with those of the original structure. Openings on the addition should be in keeping with those of the original structure.. Appropriate windows Change in foundation material Now an affic?. rhis buildi~ ~;; was cznginally a residence. It is located along the I~oure 59 corridor and is now used as a business. The rear addition is distiriguishablc from the original portion by the lattice along the foundation, but it generally blends with the original building. 'I"he original residence was a small one and one half story I-Mouse. /ln addition was added to the left and the rear due to the shape of the lot and its location adjacent to Eloadplaii. The addition is distinguishable from the original. residence. I Iowever, it is compatible with the original residence. Several elements barrow directly from the. original type and architectural influences: the. original residence and the addition have vergeboard, there is a cut away bay window on the first: story; anti the windows have vertical proportions similar to tlic original. Additi Cut away bay window 'I'lxis American Foursquare has several alterations. It has an addition to the rear and side (not visible) and the two-car garage. '1'he addition is distinguishable From the original residence, but includes architecrliral elements fro~ri the original building and is sensitive to the anginal structure. Vergeboard priginal residence 16 Village of Plainfield -Residential Infill Design Guidelines Garages Gambrel rnnf Shed dormer Casement wir This eetached carriage house incc7rporates several elements present uz the house - the gambrel roof, slxed dormer, casement windows, and wood siding -and also appears modern in consircrction. The location on the side and rear of the property takes advantage of the home's corner lot location. Guidelines The size, design, and location of the garage should be compatible with the principal structure and nearby properttes. The. garage should use the same or similar materials as the principal structure. The opetungs on. the garage should be similar in size to those of adjacent properties. Corner lots should consider taping advantage of the opportunty to place the garage on the side of the Roof slope compatible with structure. exsting roof Ilne tlttached garages ri~ay be added in Eyebrow window areas with predominantly detached garages if the garage is sized and placed appropriately. Colors and materials match existing house This compatible garage is attached to an e~cisting home. It is set back from the front facade and is distinguishable fxam tl~e origv7a1 house. The eyebrow window adds architectural detailing that relates to details on the existing home. Same roof pitch bong lots should consider taking advantage of the opportunity to place the garage. detached to the rear or attached to the side or rear of the structure.. If the garage is located on the front of the. building, the percentage of street fa~adc occupied by the garage should be comparable to the percentage of street facade occupied by a garage on nearby properties. Cornice returns Single car garage doors ittached garage on a newer residence takes advantage of the corner lot to the garage on tl~e side of the house. The garage uses the same materials principal structure. It: has cornice returns and separate garage doors that t blend with the existing neighboring houses. Village of Plainfield - Residentail Infill Design Guidelines 17 Multiple-Family Residences Guidelines Buildings with fewer than four units should incorporate elements of traditional residential architecture in Plainfield. As appropriate, larger buldings should incorporate elements of traditional architecture in Plainfield. '1'he form, massing, and type of the buildings should respect adjacent properties. ~~ While the majority of development in the core of the Village is single-fanuly residential, there are opportunities for multi- family housing. 'T'here is the potential for condo or apartment buildings with an urban feel. This development would best near the lluI'age Kiver and areas addressed by the Riverfront I~laster Pla~7. "Townhouses and rowhouses would also be. appropriate redevelopment for limited areas of the Village core. "l"hose would be appropriate for linaitech areas of the urban core as designated in the Village's Comprch~nsive Plan. ~' ;~ , ~` `Three or four story mule-family buildings would be appropriate for limited areas in the Village core. This example has retail on the first floor, residential units above, street parking in the front and resident parking to the rear. it is constructed of brick, well articulated, and well proportioned. This townhome development has elements of traditional and contemporary arclitectlire. `1'ownhousc developiner~t is appropriate for limited areas of the Village's urban core and expanded urban core. This development shoulch relate to adjacent properties and include elements of traditional architecture. This example is located outside of the expanded urban core. l Iowevcr, its scale and architectcre would be compatible with that: of the urban core. 18 Village of Plainfield -Residential Infill Design Guidelines Business Transition Zoning The same guidelines apply for properties that are zoned or could be zoned business transition. Additional details on the purpose and intent of the zoning classification are in the Zoning Ordinance and. the Cona.prehcnsive Plan. Generally, the fallowing is recommended for these properties: The rehabilitation or restoration of buildings is encouraged. preservation of existing structures is encouraged to retain the character of the area. The original style or type should be retained. Detailing with the vergeboard in gable Synthetically sided, but with white trimboards that provide some differentiation Historic entry porch This former residence is located less than one block from the. main commercial corridor. It retains its historic form. while operating as a business. Builduigs of this type. and scale provide a transition from the denser, urban forms a.lorag the train stireet and similar buildings that remain residences nearUy. Original residence Balanced window placement as on original residence Unchanged setback, with offset for architectural effect i1 large addition was added onto this former residence located alang the Route 59 corridor. The addition allowed for additional. ofhce space wlulc retaining the setbacks and character of the area. Architectural detailing with multi-gabled dormer Fiber cement board siding Setback consistent with adjacent properties New professional office constructiott located between commercial and residential properties. Village of Plainfield - Residentail Infill Design Guidelines 19 r Appendix A: PIS i afield Architecture Top: A National Register listed Greek Revival structure on Main Street that dates from the 1830s. Above: An Italianate residence located on Bartlett Avenue. Right: A Shingle style home located on Center Street with the characteristic shingle siding, asymmetrical roof, and two story bay window. Far Right: This Queen Anne residence is on Illinois Street and serves as an example of the style. Residential Architectural Styies Many residences in Plauifield have. influences of one or more architectural styles, brit are not truly representative of a specific style. Few homes are arChllteCt destgrzed. Greek Revival (c. 1830-1860) Greek Rev-ival structures occurred much later in Illinois than other parts of the country. Ty~~ically the. structures had a gable or hipped roof, a cornice emphasized with a wide band. of trim, and often small rectangular frieze windows below the trim. Other windows were typically double hung with six panes in each sash. '1"he Eront door was often sz.zrrounded by sidelights with a transom above it. Wings were common as were porches. Greek Revival structures are some of the earliest in Plainfield. and there arc a number of smaller buildings with an in$uence of the style. Neo-Classical/Classical Revival (c. 1895-1950) .Dull-height porch dominates front facade, roof supported by classical columns with Ionic or Corinthian capitals. Balanced window and door placement. The foundation is typically limestone and. above grade. Italianate (c. 1840-1885) 'I,he Italianate style began in England and was inspired by Italian farmhouses. 'I',he Italianate stivle is present in commercial and residential buildings. Residential builcings often had a low pitched roof with overhanging eaves, anti decorative brackets. 'I"he windows were tall and often rounded, frequently with an arch. There was often a small porch. The foundation was typically limestone and several feet above. grade. Shingle (c. 1880-1900) The Shingle style is less common. Roofs are steeply pitched with an irregular roof line.. The sides are often clad with shingles, which arc uninterrupted at the corners. Asymmetrical facades and porches are typical. Queen Anne (c. 1880-1910) Queen Azure style bulldings, and those with an iu$uencc of the style axe one of the more common types in Plainfield. The style typically has a steeply pitched and irregularly shaped roof with a front facing gable. 20 Village of Plainfield -Residential Infill Design Guidelines There are often decorative. details such as wood slvngles or half-timbers, frequently in the gable ends. Porches -partial, fu71 facade, and asymmetrical - are common and often extend along at least one side wall. Colonial Revival & Cape Cod (c. 1895-1960, c. 1925-1950) Colonial Revival buildings, typically bLUlt from c. 1680-1955 are common ui the Village. They typically have a gabled or hipped roof and the facade is symmetrical. The windows are double hung with multi-pane sashes. `I"he entryway is often surrounded by pilasters or sidelights. r1 small entry porch with slender columns is also common. Dutch (.;olonial Revival style buildings have a gambrel roof Also common are Cape Cod buildings, which were built from c. 1925-1950. These buildings are usually one and one half stories with a gabled roof and gabled dormer windows. The facade is symmetrical, with the door often having a pediment and surrounded by pilasters. Tudor Revival (c. 1890-1940) Tudor Revival builduigs are less common in the Village. "I'herc are several with an influence of the style. The buuldings normally have steeply pitched gabled roofs. IIalf timbering is often present in the eaves. 1~"requentlj; tlae windows axe casement with multiple panes of glass. '1"he front door is often rounded. Craftsman/Bungalow (c. 1910-1935) The Craftsman style. was influenced b}' the Arts & Crafts movement and these residences typically had low slopuig roofs, exposed rafter tails, triangular knee braces, and nnalti-paned sash w-indows over a single sash. I_iungalc>w homes have elements of the style. Typically they are square ar rectangular ui shape and arc one to one and one half stories. 'T'hey often have gahled roofs, and often a gabled dormer. Some have exposed beams and rafter tails. The windows may be paired and axe double hiing with a multi-paned sash over a single pane sash. Modern (c. 1920-1980) Modern Styles are not conunon in the. Village, lout there are several examples. There are residences that have Moderne as well as Modern elements. IVloderue struch~res often have a flat roof, stucco walls, curved edges, and an asymmc:txical facade. Modern structures, typically later, commonly have flat or lc>w-pitched roofs, walls with a smooth finish, an asymmetrical facade, and an emphasis on the horizontal. Above right: Tudor Revival residence on Lockport Street with an asymmetrical roof line, stucco and half-timbering on the second story, and grouped casement windows. Right: A bungalow style residence with Craftsman style influences. The residence has a hipped roof, gabled dormer, bay window, and an enclosed porch. Top: A Colonial Revival on Center Street with a bay window, dormer window, symmetrical facade and pork porch columns. Above: Cape Cod style residence with a gabled roof, gabled dormers, and paired windows. Village of Plainfield - Residentail Infill Design Guidelines 21 Residential Vernacular Types I-Mouse (c. 1880-1890) 'T'here arc fety l-Houses in tl~e Village, but there are several variants on the form, Pre-Classic I-Houses. Most I-Houses have a side gabled roof. 'I"hey are typically two stories, one room deep, and at least two rooms wide. A clvrnney may be in the center or at tl,e gable ends. Pre-Classic I-I-louses commonly 1).ave a small entry porch with a hipped roof. Above: Side Hall Plan residence with Ttalianate influences, including a gabled roof, corner boards with pilaster caps, and Flat roof door hood with brackets. Upright & Wing (c. 1830-1890) Upright. and ~~'itig homes have a two or r)ne and orre half story "upright" section and a single story "wing". Tioth sections have a gabled. roof. The door is often in the wing portion and. tlaere is a partial porch. "The form was often common during the C.:~reek Revival period and often has elements of the style. Side Hall Plan (c. 1830-1880) The side hall. plan is named for the hall and stairwell on the. side of the. house. Thls type has a gabled roof and is two rooms deep. IVlost side hall plates ui Planfield have a front gabled roof, but there arc side galled roofs as well. '1`lte type is also known as a"'Iwo-Thirds Georgian" since- it was tnissitag the side. wings present on Georgian residences. Some examples in Plainfield have Greek Revival or Ttaliatiate ufluences. Italianatc. influenced buildings often have small entry I)orches with.l)rackets. Gabled Ell (c. 1865-1885) Gabled Ell buildings, often with variations resulting in a T-Plan. c.)r a Cross T?lan, arc common in Plainfield. '.They arc two stories with a gabled roof: 7'he door is typically on the "ell" section c-~f the house and there is often a partial porch. Many of these btlilduigs have influences of a style, typically Italianate or Queen i~nne. American Four Square (c. 1900-19.5) Tlvs type was popular early in the 20th century. T'he buildings had a hipped roof, often with a gabled or hipped. dormer window i:n the front and often on the sides. 't'here was typically a full facade. front. porch. Tl~e foundation was raised. and. usually concrete block. Top Left: Gabled EII type residence with a gabled roof, bay window, and hipped roof entry porch. Left: Locally landmarked American Foursgaure with a hipped roof, hipped dormer window, paired windows, and a full facade porch. 22 Village of Plainfield -Residential Tnfill Design Guidelines Top: T-House close to the expanded downtown with a side gabled roof, three bays, and gabled front entry with paired columns.