[R.O. 2011 § 125.290; R.O. 2009
§ 33.100; Ord. No. 05-161, 5-27-2005; Ord. No. 08-16, 1-23-2008; Ord. No. 24-001, 1-2-2024]
There shall be a Historic Landmarks Preservation and Architectural Review Board (HLPARB) which is a Committee that shall be known as and referred to as the Landmarks Board and which shall have the composition, powers and duties as prescribed in Chapter 125, Article I and Chapter 400 of this Code of Ordinances. To the extent the words "Historic Landmarks Preservation and Architectural Review Board (HLPARB)" appear in this Code of Ordinances, the words shall mean the "Landmarks Board" as established in this Section. The terms "Historic Landmarks Preservation and Architectural Review Board," "HLPARB" and "Landmarks Board" may be used interchangeably.
[R.O. 2011 § 125.300; R.O. 2009
§ 33.105; CC 1981 § 2-256; Ord.
No. 93-5, 1-21-1993; Ord. No. 96-1, 1-16-1996; Ord. No. 08-16, 1-23-2008]
A.
When reviewing and acting upon an application,
the Historic Landmarks Preservation and Architectural Review Board
will adhere to the following standards or criteria in the Historic
Downtown District:
1.
Preservation of the distinctive historical
character, natural beauty and maintenance of the charm and atmosphere
of the district's buildings and properties is of paramount importance.
2.
Restorative or adaptive modification
to buildings shall serve to enhance the historic nature of the district
while maintaining a sustainable environment for new development.
3.
Efforts at building improvements
shall be handled on an individual basis, based upon a building's own
merits, its potential contribution to the district and appropriateness
of any changes to the period the building best represents.
4.
New construction shall exemplify
conformity or to be complimentary to district architecture and neighboring
structures.
5.
All improvement activities shall
have a complimentary relationship, be sensitive in design, be harmoniously
blending and serve to make use of or to enhance the unique Victorian
flair and history of the district as a mixed use area, including,
but not limited to, office, residential, retail, food, entertainment,
service and government uses.
6.
The Board shall also use the following
standards in evaluating the historical significance of an applicant
property and its bearing upon an applicant's improvement proposal:
a.
It has significant character, interest
or value as part of the development, heritage or cultural characteristics
of the City, State or nation; or is associated with the life of a
person significant in the past.
b.
It is the site of a historic event
with a significant effect on society.
c.
It exemplifies the cultural, political,
economic, social or historic heritage of the community.
d.
It portrays the environment in an
era of history characterized by a distinctive architectural style.
e.
It embodies those distinguishing
characteristics of an architectural type or engineering specimen.
f.
It contains elements of design, detail,
materials or craftsmanship which represent a significant innovation.
g.
It is part of, or related to, a square,
park or other distinctive area which should be developed or preserved
according to a plan based on a historic, cultural or architectural
motif.
h.
It is in a unique location of singular
physical characteristics which represent an established and familiar
visual feature of the neighborhood, community or City.
i.
It has yielded, or is likely to yield,
information important in prehistory or history.
7.
Within six (6) months from the date
that the Historic Landmarks Preservation and Architectural Review
Board is appointed and approved, the Board shall develop further detailed
review criteria to be used in the evaluation of improvement proposals
in the Historic Downtown District. The Board's recommended criteria
shall be presented to City Council for approval.
[R.O. 2011 § 125.310; R.O. 2009
§ 33.119; CC 1981 § 2-211; Ord.
No. 86-2, 1-7-1986; Ord. No. 96-1, 1-16-1996; Ord. No. 08-16, 1-23-2008]
A.
When reviewing an application for a structure
or structural change, the Historic Landmarks Preservation and Architectural
Review Board shall be guided to the greatest extent practicable by
the following standards:
1.
The public necessity of the proposed
construction or use.
2.
The public purpose or interest in
land or buildings to be protected.
3.
The historic or architectural value
and significance of the structure and its relationship to the historic
value of the surrounding area.
4.
The age and character of the historic
structure, its condition and its probable life expectancy and the
appropriateness of the proposed changes for the period during which
the structure was built.
5.
The general compatibility of the
site plan and the exterior design, arrangement, texture and materials
proposed to be used.
6.
The view of the structure or area
from a public street.
7.
The present character of the setting
of the structure or area and its surroundings.
8.
The probable effect of the proposed
construction on trees, wooded areas or historic sites.
