Belmont City Council
Regular City Council
City Hall
November 06, 2017,
DESCRIPTION:
Consider Approval of a Main Street Facade Enhancement Grant for 9 North Main Street
MEETING:
2017_11_06 Regular City Council
DEPARTMENT:
Planning and Zoning
STAFF CONTACT:
Vicki Davis
FISCAL IMPACT SUMMARY:
$2,500.00 from Main Street budget
SUMMARY OF ACTION:
Neil Brock has applied for a Main Street Facade Enhancement Grant for the front of his Nationwide Insurance
business, which is located at 9 North Main Street. The Main Street Advisory Board has reviewed this request
and has recommended approval of it. The enclosed information shows the proposed improvements and total
budget. The grant request is for $2,500, which will be paid for through the Main Street program line item
within the planning department's budget.
EXHIBITS:
Facade Enhancement Grant Application
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
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To:
Belmont City Council
From:
Main Street Advisory Board
Subject:
Façade Enhancement Grant
Application # 2017.17 | 9 N Main Street
Background:
FEG application # 2017.17, was submitted by Neil Brock, tenant of 9 N. Main Street. The applicant
utilized the services of the NCMS partnership with UNCG Department of Interior Architecture, Center for
Community-Engaged Design. The design rendering is included with the application packet.
Purpose:
The Main Street Façade Enhancement Grant program is available to business and property owners that are
located within the Main Street District.
The purpose of the grant is to provide financial incentives that will encourage private investment in
the preservation, restoration, and enhancement of downtown building facades. This investment will
contribute to and enhance the unique character of downtown Belmont.
Eligibility:
Any owner or tenant of a commercial building located within the Main Street District as identified
by the City of Belmont may apply.
Tenant applicants must submit owner’s written permission with application.
A façade is defined as an individual storefront or commercial building wall which faces a public
right-of-way or is otherwise visible to the general public.
For buildings with multiple public-facing facades (i.e. corner buildings), each façade is eligible for a
grant. Applications must be filed separately and each is treated independently.
Project applications must be reviewed and pre-approved by the City Council prior to
commencement of work.
Application Requirements:
Project description
At least two detailed, itemized construction bids/estimates/quotes
Design plans/drawings/sketches to include design schemes/paint colors
Current photographs of site
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Façade Enhancement Grant Applications
Main Street Board Review
The Main Street Advisory Board reviewed the Design Committee’s recommendations at its October 19, 2017
meeting regarding Façade Enhancement Grant applications 2017.17.
FY 2017-18 Budget Summary
[Main Street Programming Budget: $23,000; $10,000 Façade Grant]
FEG Application #2017.17 – 9 N Main Street
Applicant: Neil Brock (Tenant)– Jonathan Taylor (Property Owner, Rep)
Considerations, conditions, and recommendations from MS Design and Advisory Board:
Phase II work includes the replacement of the storefront door in the amount of $2,243.25. Due to the
door being a custom order, it is recommended to allow the work to be completed separately and not tied
to the completion of the grant and disbursement of funds.
Condition to allow vinyl signage to be applied to the new glass windows, as it can easily be removed.
Approval in the amount of $2,500
Applications YTD
New Application
[Pending]
Funds Awarded
[Active]
Funds Disbursed
[Completed]
#2017.17 – 9 N Main Street
$2,500 (requested)
Totals
$0.00
Work
Project
Estimate
Grant
Request
Project
Deadline
Remove metal panels to expose brick;
Clean, repoint and paint brick;
Clean/restore entry tile
Replace window glass;
Paint original metal window sash;
General cleaning and repair of existing materials
Before: Side view
Before: first floor facade
Before: metal kickplate panels
Before: entrance ceiling beadboard
Before: Glass panels w/ metal framing
Before: Entrance tile (original)
9 Main St.
Contents
Work Description Archival Information Conceptual RenderingSept. 11, 2017
Design prepared by:
North Carolina Main Street 4313 Mail Service Center Raleigh, N.C. 27699-4313 (919) 571-4900
Western Regional Office 31 College Place, Bldg B Asheville NC 28801 (828) 251-6914
Belmont, NC 28012
Center for Community-Engaged Design
The University of North Carolina at Greensboro • Department of Interior Architecture
CC-ED
Main Street Fellows UNCG Department of Interior Architecture jrleimen@uncg.edu
Design Proposal
Existing Facade
Proposed Storefront
Work Description
• Remove metal panels from recessed bulkhead below display windows to reveal brick.
• Inspect and assess the condition of the bulkhead masonry. Repoint masonry mortar joints to match in strength and profile existing mortar joints as necessary prior to repainting. Scrape, prep and prime all bulkhead masonry for repainting. For more information on repairing mortar joints, see National Park Service Brief #2: https://www.nps.gov/ tps/how-to-preserve/briefs/2-repoint-mortar-joints.htm
• Repair recessed entry beadboard ceiling and trim as needed to prepare surface for repainting.
• Prepare, prime, and repaint wooden ceiling and door frame. Remove loose paint to a sound substrate; sand or gently rough surface if needed for a good paint bond; wipe clean; Repaint with appropriate primer and two topcoats of a high gloss finish. Follow manufacturer’s recommendations for application of coatings, including temperature parameters for paint application. Generally paint when the sun is not shining directly onto surfaces to be painted. Paint colors to be Sherwin Williams or equal quality exterior paints as follows:
• Gray Clouds SW 7658:
Beadboard Ceiling, Bulkhead Vents, and Door Frame • Classic French Gray SW 0077:
Brick Bulkhead (Area below storefront display)
• Assess condition of storefront display windows, aluminum framing, and entrance; replace storefront glass with tempered glass. Ensure display windows are weathertight. Routine maintenance will include replacement of missing screws and fasteners, hinges cleaned and lubricated, and masonry surrounds caulked. Repair areas of decay or other damage. Repair any damaged areas with epoxy filler, as appropriate. For more information on rehabilitating historic storefronts, see National Park Service Brief 11: https://www.nps.gov/tps/how-to-preserve/briefs/11-storefronts.htm.
Storefront Enhancement Description
9 Main St. is a contributing building in the Belmont Historic District in downtown Belmont, NC. The one-story brick commercial building was constructed in 1910 and features a corbelled cornice and storefront with a deep recess entry and metal-framed storefront display windows.
A conceptual rendering for the storefront is included. The proposed storefront improvements include exposing and painting the brick bulkhead, painting the door frame and ceiling in the entryway, and cleaning the tile floors.
All proposed facade enhancements are intended to be consistent with the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation.
9 Main St.
Belmont, NC 28012
Sherwin Williams SW0077 Classic French Gray
Sherwin Williams SW7658 Gray Clouds
Work Description
• Clean mosaic tile floor. Begin by sweeping tile area. Cleaning should always begin with the gentlest means possible, which may be as simple as warm water. All cleaning and stain-removal products should always be tested on a small, inconspicuous area before using. Abrasive cleaners (including powdered cleansers and even “mildly” abrasive creams) and mechanical equipment can damage and wear away the protective surface, as well as the decorative design on the tiles, and should not be used on ceramic tiles. Organic growth, such as mold or mildew, can be eliminated with a dilute solution of household bleach and a neutral household detergent, or a dilute (5-10%) solution of tri-sodium phosphate (TSP). After applying either of these solutions, it may be necessary to scrub the tiles with a natural bristle or nylon brush, and then rinse with clear water. Please note that the appearance of recommended colors and samples provided in this proposal will vary depending on computer screen or printer used.
9 Main St.
Belmont, NC 28012
Close-up of existing storefront
National Register Information
Belmont Historic District Year Nominated: 1996 Description of Building: Commercial Building 9 Main St.
ca. 1910
small, one bay brick building with corbelled, flat parapet across facade; recessed entry with modem metal sash display windows; large cloth awning spans Nos. 9 and 5.
