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CITY OF NORTH OLMSTED Mayor Kevin M. Kennedy E RCITY Of NORTH n OLMSTED Butternut Ridge Historic District Design Guidelines Request for Proposals **DRAFT** Response Due Date: XXXXXXXXX at 4:00 PM The City of North Olmsted, Ohio seeks proposals from qualified professionals for consulting services for the Butternut Ridge Historic District Design Guidelines Project. To be eligible for consideration, the proposing individual or firm must be capable of providing the services described herein and must meet all other criteria outlined in this RFP. Background North Olmsted, originally part of Lenox Township, was first settled in 1815. A farming community throughout the 19th century, the township was connected to Cleveland by the interurban railway in 1895, which provided the community with connections and opportunities for education and commerce. The Village of North Olmsted was formed in 1909 and remained an agricultural community until after World War II. The Village became the City of North Olmsted in 1951. Post-war development boomed including new housing subdivisions and shopping centers, which was further encouraged by the construction of Interstate 480 through the City. The city has one locally recognized historic district. The Butternut Ridge Historic District was established in 1986 and contains structures from the earliest development of the area through the late 20th century, representing a wide range of architectural styles. The historical context of Butternut Ridge Road in North Olmsted is described in the Butternut Ridge Historic District Survey Report (2012). The report contains significant information collected at the time the city was considering whether this local district could be considered for recognition through the National Register of Historic Places. While the report did not ultimately make that recommendation, there remains many historical homes and other structures worthy of preservation. The City of North Olmsted is a Certified Local Government. In 2018 the Commission updated its historic preservation ordinance, Chapter 165 Landmarks Commission. Among the many changes, the ordinance includes better identification of types of work requiring Landmarks Commission approval and a well- defined procedure for review and consideration of Certificates of Appropriateness. The ordinance also allows the Commission to separately adopt design guidelines for the historic district that are compatible with the U.S. Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation and Guidelines for Rehabilitating Historic Buildings. Scope of Services The Butternut Ridge Historic District Design Guidelines will serve as the primary resource for property owners conducting any reconstruction, rehabilitation or restoration in the historic district. In addition, they