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I N T R O D U C T I O N This booklet has been prepared to illustrate the architectural principles specified in the Town of Carrboro's Land Use Ordinance, Sections 15- 141.2, 15- 182.4, and15 -177. This document presents Carrboro's vernacular architecture and its detail and is to be used 4s a set of guidelines for new residential construction. The information that follows is not meant to be copied, but to provide p architectural language to ensure that the new residential structures in Carrboro have reference to Carrboro's history. This in turn will continue to provide Carrboro with an architecturally unique sense of place that distinguishes it from "anyplace U.S.A." PURPOSE OF THE GUIDELINES This booklet serves as a companion to the architectural and site design elements included in the town's Land Use Ordinance, and illustrates the architectural standards that are to be executed in new residential construction in villages, major subdivisions, or affordable housing units in Carrboro. The booklet provides the visual and written text to give structure to the concept of a village vernacular. The guidelines themselves have been selected to achieve several purposes, including: 1. Celebrating the historical events that defined the Town of Carrboro and are reflected in the built environment. 2. Provide a diversity of housing types, sizes, within a range of styles characteristic of mill -era architecture. 3. Maintain the scale of residential development in keeping with the historical precedent. 4. Reference traditional building forms and materials. 5. Provide a sense of place. SUMMARY OF FOUR BUILDING STYLES The illustrations represent the vernacular architecture of the Town of Carrboro and its environs during the period when mills were the defining features of the Town. It was in this era, roughly from 1890 to 1950, that the form of the community was established. These forms resulted from economics, topography, convention, craftsmanship and materials. In Carrboro, four building styles comprise most of the architectural form for that period. These styles are presented below in chronological order. A brief commentary concerning their function in the community follows. MILL HOUSE, one-story — These wood frame structures date to the earliest period of occupation that is directly associated with the mill operation in the Carrboro vicinity. These buildings are truly representative of Carrboro's earliest rental housing, built as they were to house the many individuals and families who migrated into this small town from outlying areas. As is typical of early industrial housing throughout the state, the houses are one -room deep, usually with a rear ell. The houses ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... ............................... UCUI.1RARflfl7�C771R1L STSl11�DARDS PAGE 01