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July 27, 2005 BS
STAFF'S
REQUEST ANALYSIS
AND
RECOMMENDATION
05HP0289
Keith Cole
Home Economics Cottage Structure and Property
Bermuda Magisterial District
Southeast quadrant of West Hundred Road and Petersburg Street
REQUEST: Historic Landmark Designation.
PROPOSED LAND USE:
Non-residential uses are planned.
RECOMMENDATION
Recommend approval of landmark designation for the Home Economics Cottage, subject to the
following condition, for the following reasons:
A. The presence of one (1) or more distinguished buildings of high architectural
quality and historic interest; and
B. This designation will cause no significant adverse effect on future development of
the County.
CONDITION
This designation shall not apply to any part of this property required for road
improvements as determined by the Director of Transportation. (T)
HISTORICAL BACKGROUND
The Home Economics Cottage is a one (1) story, Prairie-style structure that was once a part of
Chester High School (now known as Thomas Dale High School). This hipped-roof building
Providing a FIRST CHOICE community through excellence in public service
with front gable was originally on the north side of Route 10, but was moved to its present
location around 1951 and converted into a residence. Built around 1922 by S. Ayer Mann, the
cottage was supposedly designed to capture wind coming from any direction with all of the
windows opened, thus providing natural cooling during the summer. The original Chester High
School was demolished in 1949, replaced by the current structure now housing part of Chester
Middle School.
The property has been in the hands of the James Bell family before its acquisition by the present
owner in 2004.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Location:
Southeast quadrant of West Hundred Road and Petersburg Street. Tax ID 790-655-8954
(Sheet 26).
Existing Zoning:
R-7
Size:
0.37 acre
Existing Land Use:
Single Family Residential
Adjacent Zoning and Land Use:
North
South
East
West
- R-7; Public/Semi-Public (Chester Middle School)
- R-7; Single family residential or Vacant
- R-7; Vacant
- 0-2; Office
LAND USE
Comprehensive Plan:
Lies within the boundaries of the Chester Village Plan (1989) which suggests the
property is appropriate for mixed use neighborhood office and single family residential.
This Plan is currently under review by the Board of Supervisors. The proposed Plan
suggests this property is appropriate for office/residential uses and zoning.
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Area Development Trends:
Properties fronting West Hundred Road in this area contain a variety of non-residential
uses that are of a similar scale to the neighborhoods behind them. It is anticipated that
additional non-residential zoning and land uses will continue in the area as suggested by
the current and proposed Plan.
CONCLUSIONS
This property lies in one (1) of the County's five (5) existing historical settlements. These
settlements have a high concentration of historical buildings and sites that are important
reminders of the County's past. The Condition on the property adequately ensures that the
proposed designation will not have an adverse effect on the County's future development.
Given these considerations, approval of this request is recommended subject to the stated
Condition.
CASE HISTORY
Joint Preservation Committee and Planning Commission Meeting (6/21/05):
There was no opposition present.
On motion of Mr. Morris, seconded by Mr. Walker, the Preservation Committee resolved
to recommend approval, subject to the Condition on page 2, of historic landmark
designation for Case 05HP0289, Home Economics Cottage structure and property.
AYES: Unanimous
On motion of Mr. Wilson, seconded by Mr. Bass, the Planning Commission resolved to
recommend approval, subject to the Condition on page 2, of historic landmark
designation for Case 05HP0289, Home Economics Cottage structure and property.
AYES: Unanimous
The Board of Supervisors, on Wednesday, July 27, 2005, beginning at 7:00 p.m. will take under
consideration this request.
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