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Guide for Antennas on Historic BuildingsThis technical brief serves as an administrative guide for submitting antenna projects for external review.
Administrative Guide for Submitting Antenna Projects for External Review Steps for Planning an Antenna Project for a Historic Property:
Note Contents:
Section 106 Documentation Requirements For Antenna Projects Affecting Historic Properties Project Description Note: Use plain bond paper; do not use agency letterhead. I. Identification A. Agency name B. Type of antenna C. Name of historic property affected (i.e., physically on or visually impacting) II. Summary A. Scope and purpose of project B. Individuals and groups involved: A/E firm, Preservation Consultant, Agency Project Officer III. Site Conditions A. Building and project location B. Building size, configuration, materials, and other conditions affected IV. Preservation Design Issues Explain solutions explored, how resolved and why. (Sample list below) A. Location of new work/installation: visibility, protection of original materials, cost concerns B. Design of new work/installation: address compatibility with existing original materials, research on original design (if original materials non-extant), choice of materials/finishes V. Agency Recommendation See 36 CFR 800.9 of the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation's regulations. A. No Effect 1) The antenna will not be visible from public space or street; 2) The antenna will not harm original materials or their replacements-in-kind. B. No Adverse Effect
C. Adverse Effect
Supplemental Documentation I. Photographs A. Provide photographic documentation of exterior and interior locations that will be affected by the project. B. Submit 4" x 6" color prints to document the existing conditions related to this project (1 complete set to the State Historic Preservation Office, and 30 days later, 1 complete set to the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation). C. Provide a sufficient number of views (one photograph per view) to show the existing conditions of each type of historic material or assembly affected by this project. Provide the following at a minimum: 1) at least one photograph of proposed antenna location; 2) at least one photograph of space or facade potentially affected by this project, including external public spaces from which the antenna could be visible (recommendations: from public space, photograph a mock installation by holding a pole at the same height of the proposed antenna or photograph the antenna and simulate that image onto a photograph of the proposed location); 3) at least one photograph of each different historic finish material (e.g., each type of masonry, metal, roof material) or assembly (e.g., each door, window type); 4) at least one photograph showing each different condition to be treated (e.g., cracked marble, surface weathering of marble, iron staining on marble). D. Apply numbered labels to the back of each print, indicating the location and content of each photograph. E. Provide annotated floor/roof plans with numbers corresponding to photo label numbers. Include arrows showing the photographer's location and the orientation of each photograph. II. Special Graphics A. Provide detail drawings showing that original materials are not damaged. (Do not anchor into masonry original materials or their replacements-in-kind.) B. Provide elevations and floor/roof/site plans as necessary, and identify how and where the antenna will be installed. C. Provide site line drawings as necessary to illustrate the visibility of the antenna from public areas. Sample Submission Package
(Items to be included for antenna installations requiring NCPC approval)
Three sets of full-scale and one set of 8 1/2"xll" drawings need to be enclosed:
Outline for NCPC Submission Letter
Mr. Reginald W. Griffith Dear Mr. Griffith: 1. "The NAME OF AGENCY is pleased to submit NAME OF PROJECT to the National Capital Planning Commission (NCPC) for its review at the DATE Commission meeting. Enclosed are LIST OF SUBMISSION DOCUMENTS." 2. If the project does involve an historic property, include the following statement: "Since the NAME OF AGENCY is housed in an historic building [or in an historic district], a completed Section 106 review is enclosed to this letter." "Since the NAME OF AGENCY is not housed in an historic building or [in an historic district], the NAME OF PROJECT installation does not need to be submitted for a review by the District of Columbia State Historic Preservation Office and the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation under Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act." 3. "Based on a review of this project in light of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) and the AGENCY'S ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS, the AGENCY has determined that this project requires (OR does not require] an Environmental Assessment (EA) or Environmental Impact Statement (EIS)." 4. "For further information please contact NAME/AGENCY at PHONE NUMBER, or Eva Hegedus from my staff at 708-5334. Thank you for your consideration." Sincerely, James Handley
Last Reviewed 8/7/2008
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