[Ord. No. 11-2I 67 §1, 10-7-2009; Ord. No. 11-2I 88 §§1
— 2, 10-22-2012]
A.
There
is established a Historic Preservation Commission, the purpose of
which shall be to effect the protection, enhancement, perpetuation
and use of districts, sites, buildings, structures and objects which
reflect elements of the City's historic, cultural, aesthetic, archaeological
and architectural heritage.
B.
The
Commission shall endeavor to encourage preservation, restoration and
rehabilitation of the City's historic structures, districts and neighborhoods.
C.
The
Commission shall be appointed by the Mayor with the consent of the
Council and shall consist of nine (9) members who are residents of
the City, including the Mayor if the Mayor chooses to be a member,
a member of the Planning and Zoning Commission, and a member of the
City Council. The seven (7) citizen members of the Commission shall
serve without compensation. Of the seven (7) citizen members, the
Mayor may appoint one (1) one member who is not a resident of the
City.
[Ord. No. 11-21 168, 6-27-2022]
D.
The
Commission may include professional members representing such disciplines
as architecture, real estate and other fields related to historic
preservation.
[Ord. No. 11-2I 67 §1, 10-7-2009]
A.
The
members of the Historic Preservation Commission shall hold office
for three (3) year staggered terms from June first (1st) following
their appointment. The Mayor shall before June first (1st) of each
year appoint two (2) members who shall hold office for three (3) years
and until their successors are appointed.
B.
Upon
the recommendation of the Mayor, a member of the Historic Preservation
Commission may be removed by a vote of five (5) members of the City
Council. A member may also be removed by six (6) votes of the City
Council independently of the Mayor's approval or recommendation.
C.
Any
member who is absent for three (3) consecutive regular meetings without
being formally excused by the Commission shall forfeit membership.
[Ord. No. 11-2I 67 §1, 10-7-2009]
A.
Within
fifteen (15) days after their appointment, the Historic Preservation
Commission shall meet and elect one (1) of its members as Chairman
and one (1) as Vice Chairman. The term of the Chairman and Vice Chairman
shall be for one (1) year with eligibility for re-election.
B.
The
City Clerk or a person designated by the City Administrator shall
be the recording secretary and keep a record of all actions taken
at the meeting. A copy of the minutes of every meeting of the Historic
Preservation Commission shall be delivered to the City Council and
shall be public record.
[Ord. No. 11-2I 67 §1, 10-7-2009]
Within fifteen (15) days after their appointment, the Historic
Preservation Commission shall meet to establish a regular meeting
date, and thereafter shall meet at least quarterly. Special meetings
may be called by the Chairman or any two (2) members at any time as
needed.
[Ord. No. 11-2I 67 §1, 10-7-2009]
A.
The
Historic Preservation Commission shall have the following powers and
duties:
1.
Adopt its own procedural regulations, provided that such regulations
are consistent with this Chapter and State Statutes;
2.
Provide education to the public in historic preservation;
3.
Maintain an inventory of national register documents and to make
them accessible to the public;
4.
Review and recommend to the City Council the identification of significant
historical, architectural and archeological properties, sites, structures
or areas as City historic districts or as City historic properties
without attaching to those districts or properties any restrictions
for receiving this identification;
5.
Review and recommend to the City Council the designation of City properties fulfilling the requirements, as stipulated in Section 425.080(B), as "A Farmington Historical Property";
6.
Confer recognition upon the owners of City historic properties or
of property or structures within City historic districts by means
of letters, certificates, plaques or markers;
7.
Make recommendations for the design and implementation of specific
markings of the streets and routes for City historic districts or
historic properties;
8.
Advise and assist owners of City historic properties or of property
or structures within City historic districts on physical and financial
aspects of preservation, restoration, rehabilitation and reuse;
9.
Advise and assist interested parties on procedures for inclusion
on the National Register of Historic Places;
10.
Review and comment on any national register nominations submitted
to the Historic Preservation Commission when requested by the property
owner;
11.
Review applications for a permit for construction, alteration, removal
or demolition affecting properties designated by the City Council
as "A Farmington Historical Property";
12.
Document photographically the historic architectural details of "A
Farmington Historical Property" as soon as the Historic Preservation
Commission is notified that changes are being considered;
13.
Hold public hearings as necessary;
14.
Interpret and apply design guidelines contained in this Chapter relating
to "A Farmington Historical Property";
15.
Review proposed amendments, applications for special use permits
or applications for zoning variances that affect City historic districts
or City historic properties and to make recommendations to the Planning
and Zoning Commission or the Board of Adjustment, as appropriate,
prior to any action by Planning and Zoning or the Board of Adjustment;
16.
Periodically review the zoning ordinance and to recommend to the
Planning and Zoning Commission and the City Council any amendments
appropriate for the protection and continued use of City historic
properties or property and structures within the City historic districts;
17.
Testify before the City Council, Planning and Zoning and the Board
of Adjustment on any matter affecting historically, architecturally
and archaeologically significant properties, structures and areas;
18.
Periodically make recommendations to the City Council and Planning
and Zoning on the upgrade of the historic preservation component of
the Comprehensive Plan;
19.
Make recommendations to the City Administrator concerning the application
for and use of any Federal, State or private grant, grant-in-aid,
gift or bequest awarded to the City to further the general purposes
of this Chapter;
20.
Request from the City Administrator available City staff members
as well as other experts for technical advice;
21.
Promote identification, evaluation and protection of prehistoric
and historic archaeological resources within the corporate limits
of the City; and
22.
Undertake appropriate action necessary for the implementation of
the powers and duties and purpose of this Chapter; and
23.
To conduct an ongoing survey and research to identify and document
buildings, structures, objects, sites and districts that are of historic,
archaeological, architectural, engineering, cultural or scenic significance
to the locality, the State or the nation.
[Ord. No. 11-2I 67 §1, 10-7-2009]
A.
The
Historic Preservation Commission shall commence and regularly update
a survey of all historic properties within the City of Farmington
as defined by this Chapter. The initial survey shall be prepared by
the Historic Preservation Commission before any initiative to nominate
any historic property can be commenced. The Historic Preservation
Commission shall identify potential nominees for designation as historic
properties or historic districts and adopt procedures for consideration
of them based upon one (1) or more of the following criteria:
1.
The historic property is in one (1) identifiable neighborhood or
distinct geographical area, or is an individual historic property
of the City;
2.
The historic property is associated with a particular person, event
or historical period;
3.
The historic property is of a particular architectural style or school,
or of a particular architect, builder, designer or craftsperson;
4.
The historic property exhibits historic or prehistoric archaeological
resources with the potential to contribute to the understanding of
historic and prehistoric cultures; and
5.
Such other criteria as may be adopted by the Historic Preservation
Commission to assure systematic survey and nomination of all potential
registered historic properties in the City.
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The Historic Preservation Commission shall provide to owners
of property identified in any completed initial or updated survey
a copy of such completed survey, which shall also be maintained with
the City Clerk for public inspection.
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[Ord. No. 11-2I 67 §1, 10-7-2009; Ord. No. 4-39 §1, 10-28-2013]
No permit shall be issued by the City for construction, additions,
alterations, demolition or removal, or relocation of any building
or structure listed on a federal, State, or local designation or survey,
or for site disturbance or improvements on the historically affected
portion of that parcel until the Historic Preservation Commission
shall have reviewed the permit application and have issued a response
and recommendation to the City Council as to whether the property
shall be nominated to the Farmington Historic Registry and/or whether
incentives shall be recommended to encourage preservation of the building,
structure, or site. This provision shall also apply to such other
permit applications as, in the opinion of the Historic Preservation
Commission, would detrimentally impact or alter a building, structure,
or site that is of potential or known historic, architectural, or
archaeological significance. The response and recommendation required
by the Historic Preservation Commission shall be issued within fourteen
(14) days of the permit application being referred to the Commission,
except that the Commission may extend this period for up to thirty
(30) additional days for due cause. Upon receipt of the Commission's
and City Council's response, authority to issue the permit shall resume.
Notwithstanding this Subsection, the City Council may order, by resolution,
the issuance of any permit pursuant to this Chapter if the alteration,
removal or demolition is necessary for public health, welfare, or
safety and shall not be delayed.
[Ord. No. 11-2I 67 §1, 10-7-2009]
A.
Powers Of Identification And Designation. The City Council,
by formal ordinance and upon the completion of the following process,
may identify properties as City historic properties and/or for inclusion
into an historic district. Identification of City historic districts
and historic properties and designation of properties earning the
title "A Farmington Historical Property" does not require either Federal
or State historic register certification.
B.
"Farmington Historical Property" Identification.
1.
Criteria to qualify for identification as an historic property. To qualify for identification as an historic property, each property
described in the application must meet at least one (1) of the following
criteria:
a.
Its value as part of the heritage or culture of the community;
b.
Its location as a site of a significant event;
c.
Its identification with a person or persons who made a significant
contribution to the development of the community, State or nation;
d.
Its distinguishing characteristics of an architectural style or method
of construction.
e.
Its identification as the work of a master builder, designer, architect
or landscape architect whose work has influenced the development of
the community, State or nation;
f.
Its elements of design, detailing, materials or craftsmanship which
renders it architecturally significant;
g.
Its design elements that make it structurally innovative;
h.
Its unique location or physical characteristic that makes it a familiar
visual feature of the neighborhood or the community;
i.
Its character as a particularly fine or unique example of a utilitarian
structure with a high level of integrity or architectural significance;
and/or
j.
Its suitability for preservation or restoration.
2.
Application procedures for identification as an historic
property.
C.
"Farmington Historic District" Identification.
1.
Criteria to qualify for identification as an historic district.
a.
There must be at least seven (7) properties lying within the proposed
district boundaries.
D.
Inclusion Into A Pre-Existing Historic District.
1.
Criteria to qualify for inclusion into a pre-existing historic
district. To qualify for inclusion into a pre-existing district,
a property must be identified as a "Farmington Historical Property"
and must be located within one-half (½) of a City block to
a pre-existing historic district.
2.
Application procedures for inclusion into a pre-existing
historic district.
a.
Applications for inclusion into a pre-existing historic district
may be obtained from the City.
b.
A completed application for inclusion into an historic district must
be submitted to the City by the owner(s) of a property located within
one-half (½) of a City block to an already established historic
district and who wish their property to be added to that district.
E.
Review Of Application(s) Seeking Identification As An Historic Property,
As An Historic District, Or For Inclusion Into A Pre-Existing Historic
District.
1.
The Historic Preservation Committee shall add each completed application
to the agenda of the next regular meeting for review, providing each
member of the Commission shall have at least seven (7) days to review
the application before the meeting.
2.
Review of all completed applications will be concluded within the
thirty (30) days following the Historic Preservation Commission meeting
at which the application was first reviewed unless the Commission
concludes that additional information will be necessary before it
may make an informed decision. Upon receipt of the last requested
additional information, the review will be concluded within thirty
(30) days.
3.
In its review, the Historic Preservation Commission shall be guided by the criteria set out in Section 425.080(B), (C), and (D).
F.
Recommendation Of The Historic Preservation Commission Relating To
Identification As An Historic Property, As An Historic District, Or
For Inclusion Into A Pre-Existing Historic District. Upon
consideration of the completed application, the Historic Preservation
Commission shall, by simple majority vote, decide whether to recommend
or not recommend approval of the application to the Planning and Zoning
Commission.
1.
If the vote is to recommend approval, the City shall notify the property
owner(s) and shall submit to the Planning and Zoning Commission the
completed application, plus any additional data considered by the
Commission, together with the vote and the rationale of the Commission.
2.
If the vote is not to recommend approval, the City shall notify the
applicant/owner in writing, explaining the recommendation for denial.
The City Planner shall meet with the property owner(s) and shall explain
the Commission's rationale for its decision. If the property owner(s)
then wish to ask the Planning and Zoning Commission to reject the
recommendation of the Commission, they may do so. In such case, the
property owner(s) shall formally notify the City Planner, in writing,
of his/her intent to appeal the recommendation of the Commission to
the Planning and Zoning Commission. Upon receipt of that notification,
the City Planner or his or her designee shall submit to the Planning
and Zoning Commission the completed application, plus any additional
data considered by the Historic Preservation Commission, together
with the vote and the rationale of the Commission.
3.
If the vote of the Planning and Zoning Commission is to recommend
approval, the City shall notify the property owner(s) and shall submit
to the City Council the completed application, plus any additional
data considered by the Commission, together with the vote and the
rationale of the Commission.
4.
If the vote is not to recommend approval, the City shall notify the
applicant/owner in writing, explaining the recommendation for denial.
The City Planner shall meet with the property owner(s) and shall explain
the Commission's rationale for its decision. If the property owner(s)
then wish to ask the City Council to reject the recommendation of
the Planning and Zoning Commission, they may do so. In such case,
the property owner(s) shall formally notify the City Planner, in writing,
of his/her intent to appeal the recommendation of the Planning and
Zoning Commission to the City Council. Upon receipt of that notification,
the City Planner or his or her designee shall submit to the City Council
the completed application, plus any additional data considered by
the Planning and Zoning Commission, together with the vote and the
rationale of the Commission.
5.
Upon recommendations and report from the Planning and Zoning Commission,
the matter shall be set for public hearing before the City Council
within sixty (60) days. The Zoning Administrator shall cause public
notice of such hearing to be published in a newspaper of general circulation
within the City not less than fifteen (15) days prior to said hearing.
The notice shall include the legal description of the affected parcel
of land, the approximate street location or address, and the zoning
district in which it is located; the time, place and location of the
hearing; the name of the applicant or applicants; and the purpose
of the request.
6.
The decision of the City Council to grant these designations will
be conveyed to the relevant property owner(s), the Planning and Zoning
Commission, and the Historic Preservation Commission.
G.
Procedure For Identifying "A Farmington Historical Property".
1.
Criteria to qualify for designation as "A Farmington Historical
Property". This designation is the most prestigious recognition
granted in the City to an historic property owner. To qualify for
this recognition first requires that each property owner(s), following
the procedures outlined above, must secure for his/her property designation
as an historic property.
2.
Application for designation as "A Farmington Historical Property".
a.
Applications for designation as "A Farmington Historical Property",
together with a copy of the historic preservation ordinance relating
to this designation, may be obtained from the City.
b.
A completed application for designation as "A Farmington Historical
Property" must be submitted to the City by the owner(s) of the property
that seeks this designation.
3.
Recommendation of the Historic Preservation Commission relating
to property seeking designation as "A Farmington Historical Property". Upon consideration of the completed application, the Historic Preservation
Commission shall, by simple majority vote, decide whether to recommend
or not recommend approval of the application to the Planning and Zoning
Commission.
4.
If the vote is to recommend approval, the City Planner, or his or
her designee, shall notify the property owner(s) and shall submit
to the Planning and Zoning Commission the completed application, plus
any additional data considered by the Historic Preservation Commission,
together with the vote and rationale of the Commission.
5.
If the vote is not to recommend approval, the City shall notify the
applicant/owner in writing, explaining the Commission's rationale
for its decision. If the property owner(s) then wish to ask the Planning
and Zoning Commission to reject the recommendation of the Commission,
they may do so. In such case, the property owner(s) shall formally
notify the Chairman of the Commission, in writing, of his/her intent
to appeal the recommendation of the Commission to the Planning and
Zoning Commission. Upon receipt of that notification, the City Planner,
or his or her designee, shall submit to the Planning and Zoning Commission
the completed application, plus any additional data considered by
the Historic Preservation Commission, together with the vote and the
rationale of the Commission.
6.
If the vote is to recommend approval, the City Planner, or his or
her designee, shall notify the property owner(s) and shall submit
to the City Council the completed application, plus any additional
data considered by the Commission, together with the vote and rationale
of the Commission.
7.
If the vote is not to recommend approval, the City shall notify the
applicant/owner in writing, explaining the Commission's rationale
for its decision. If the property owner(s) then wish to ask the City
Council to reject the recommendation of the Commission, they may do
so. In such case, the property owner(s) shall formally notify the
Chairman of the Commission, in writing, of his/her intent to appeal
the recommendation of the Commission to the City Council. Upon receipt
of that notification, the City Planner, or his or her designee, shall
submit to the City Council the completed application, plus any additional
data considered by the Historic Preservation Commission, together
with the vote and the rationale of the Commission.
8.
Upon recommendations and report from the Planning and Zoning Commission,
the matter shall be set for public hearing before the City Council
within sixty (60) days. The Zoning Administrator shall cause public
notice of such hearing to be published in a newspaper of general circulation
within the City not less than fifteen (15) days prior to said hearing.
The notice shall include the legal description of the affected parcel
of land, the approximate street location or address, and the zoning
district in which it is located; the time, place and location of the
hearing; the name of the applicant or applicants; and the purpose
of the request.
9.
Action by the City Council. The decision of the
City Council to grant this additional designation will be conveyed
to the relevant property owner(s), the Planning and Zoning Commission,
and the Historic Preservation Commission.
H.
All
regulations, restrictions, guidelines and requirements under this
Chapter shall be in addition to, and not in place of, all other existing
zoning regulations for the City of Farmington, Missouri.
[Ord. No. 11-2I 67 §1, 10-7-2009; Ord. No. 4-39 §2, 10-28-2013]
A.
The following design guidelines shall apply to any construction,
additions, alterations, demolition or removal, or the relocation of
any building or structure, or for site disturbance or improvements
to buildings, structures, or properties designated by the City Council,
following the process outlined in this Chapter, as a "Farmington historical
property" or located within a Farmington Historic District, so that
buildings, structures, and properties will be compatible with their
original style and character as well as with the surrounding historical
buildings, structures, property, or site:
1.
Height. The height of any proposed alteration
or construction shall be compatible with the building type and the
surrounding neighborhood.
2.
Proportions of windows and doors. The proportions
and relationships between doors and windows shall be compatible with
the building type and the surrounding neighborhood.
3.
Relationship of building masses and spaces. The relationship of a structure within an historic district to the
open space between it and adjoining structures shall be compatible
with the building type and the surrounding neighborhood.
4.
Roof shape. The design of the roof shall be
compatible with the building type and the surrounding neighborhood.
5.
Scale. The scale of the buildings or structures
after construction, additions, alterations, or partial demolition
shall be compatible with the building type and the surrounding neighborhood.
6.
Directional expression and compatibility. Facades
of building or structures designated as a "Farmington historical property"
or located within a Farmington Historic District shall blend with
other structures with regard to directional expression and orientation
to the streetscape. Structures shall not be significantly higher or
wider than surrounding structures. The directional expression of a
structure after construction, additions, alterations, or partial demolition
shall be compatible with its original architectural style and character.
7.
Architectural details.
a.
Architectural details and materials shall be treated so as to
make an historic building, structure, property, or site compatible
with its original design or its predominant architectural style.
b.
Deteriorated historic features shall be repaired rather than
replaced. The removal of historic materials or alteration of features
and spaces that characterize a property shall be avoided if possible.
When replacement is required, the new feature shall match the old
design and, where economically feasible, materials.
c.
Changes that create a false sense of historic architecture shall
not be undertaken. Most properties change over time; those changes
that have acquired historic significance in their own right may be
retained and preserved or the property may be restored to its original
period.
d.
Chemical or physical treatments for surface cleaning of structures,
if appropriate, shall be undertaken using the gentlest means possible.
Sandblasting is not recommended.
8.
Archaeological resources. Significant archaeological
resources affected by a project shall be protected and preserved.
If such resources must be disturbed, mitigation measures shall be
undertaken.
9.
Signage. The size, color, texture, lighting,
and character of signs shall be in keeping with the historic or architectural
character of the individual property and the surrounding district
and shall comply with all City ordinances. The Historic preservation
Commission shall provide approval or denial of an historic preservation
construction permit in accordance with this Chapter prior to any sign
installation, alteration, or relocation for those buildings, structures,
properties, or sites designated as a "Farmington historic property"
or located within a Farmington Historic District.
10.
Landscaping. Landscaping shall be compatible
with the architectural character and appearance of the surrounding
structures. Landscaping with native or adaptive plants, if appropriate,
shall be used to enhance the sustainability of the historic site.
Adding natural, sustainable features to the site, such as shade trees,
if appropriate, to reduce cooling loads for the historic building,
structure, property, or site are encouraged. Landscaping shall be
in accordance with all City ordinances and land use regulations specified
within this Title.
11.
Paint color. In keeping with the historic or
architectural character, paint colors shall be used to accentuate
the building's architectural details and harmonize with surrounding
properties. No action is necessary if color and texture remains the
same. Avoid painting previously unpainted surfaces such as brick,
stone, copper, or bronze. The painting of brick surfaces may be permissible
if inappropriate patching and repairs have been made over time and
the visual integrity of the surface has been compromised or if the
painting achieves a more desirable aesthetic effect. The Historic
Preservation Commission shall provide approval or denial of any color,
shade, tint, or texture change to existing painted or colored surfaces
specified herein and those utilized for any new construction, additions,
alterations, or improvements to buildings, structures, or properties,
or sites designated as a "Farmington historic property" or located
within a Farmington Historic District.
12.
Mailboxes. Mailboxes shall be in accordance
with the period of the building and shall be in keeping with the historic
or architectural character of the individual property in terms of
design, material, size, and scale. Mailboxes shall be in accordance
with the placement, height, and installation standards of the United
States Postal Service.
13.
Light fixtures. Exterior lighting shall reflect
the historic period of the architectural character and appearance
of surrounding structures. Proposed exterior lighting must be approved
by the Historic Preservation Commission in terms of design, materials,
size, scale, location, wattage, and angle of illumination.
14.
Sculpture. Sculptures shall be compatible in
design, materials, size, scale, and location with the architectural
character of the surrounding landscaping.
15.
Fences, gazeboes, arbors, and pergolas. All
fences, landscaping panels, gazeboes, arbors, pergolas, and similar
buildings or structures shall be in keeping with the historic or architectural
character of the individual property in terms of design, material,
size, scale, and to the location on the historic property.
16.
Miscellaneous installations. Miscellaneous
installations, including but not limited to satellite dishes, antennas,
towers, accessory equipment or components, chimneys, skylights, and
other exterior building elements shall be compatible with the original
design or the building's predominant architectural style, character,
and the appearance of surrounding buildings and structures.
17.
Construction trailers, temporary office or storage structures,
and construction materials. All construction trailers, temporary
office or storage structures, construction materials, and debris shall
be removed from a designated historic construction or demolition site
within fourteen (14) days of the substantial completion of said construction
or demolition activity or prior to the issuance of a permanent certificate
of completion of an historic preservation construction or demolition
permit.
18.
Ordinary maintenance. Nothing in this Chapter
shall be construed to prevent the ordinary maintenance or repair of
any exterior element of any building, structure, property, or site.
"Ordinary maintenance" shall be defined as work for which a City permit
is not required by this Title, or where the purpose and effect of
such work is to correct any deterioration or decay of or damage to
a building or structure and to restore the same to its condition prior
to the occurrence of such deterioration, decay, or damage.
19.
Exclusion. This Chapter shall not be construed
to prevent the reconstruction or demolition of any such elements which
may be certified to the Commission as being required for health, safety,
or community welfare.
[Ord. No. 11-2I 67 §1, 10-7-2009]
A.
The
guidelines for the issuance of an historic property construction permit
are:
1.
An historic property construction permit shall be required for
construction, additions, alterations, demolition or removal, or for
the relocation of buildings or structures, or for site disturbance
or improvements, and including any activity requiring a City permit
required by this Title or Code. The requirements of this Chapter and
Section shall apply to those properties which are designated by the
City Council, following the process outlined in this Chapter, as a
"Farmington historical property" or located within a Farmington Historic
District, so that buildings, structures, properties, and sites shall
be compatible with their original style and character as well as to
the surrounding historical buildings, structures, properties, or sites.
Preliminary or conditional approval may be requested of and granted
by the Historic Preservation Commission for an historic preservation
construction permit which would meet and promote the spirit and intent
of this Chapter and Title.
[Ord. No. 4-39 §3, 10-28-2013]
2.
In addition to the exterior work outlined in the ICC Code, an historic
property construction permit will be required for other work which
includes, but is not limited to, addition, alteration or removal of
architectural or decorative details as well as signage.
3.
An historic property construction permit will not be required for
ordinary maintenance or repair of any exterior element of any building
or structure. Ordinary maintenance is defined in Section 425.090(10).
[Ord. No. 11-2I 67 §1, 10-7-2009]
A.
When
an historic property construction permit is required, the applicant
shall:
1.
Contact the City to discuss the work and to determine the need for
an historic property construction permit and/or building permit.
2.
If an historic property construction permit is needed, an application
should be made to the City. The City will forward the completed application,
along with a plan and a current photograph of the property, to the
Historic Preservation Commission. Applicants may also be required
to submit plans or other information as may be required for such review.
Applicants may also submit information deemed necessary to substantiate
any claim, including that regarding economic feasibility.
3.
Make every effort to attend the Historic Preservation Commission
meeting during which the application is reviewed. Regular meeting
dates and times shall be listed on the application form.
[Ord. No. 11-2I 67 §1, 10-7-2009]
A.
When
a completed application for historic property construction permit
has been submitted to the Historic Preservation Commission, the Commission
shall:
1.
Add the application to the agenda of the next regular meeting for
review. The Commission may call a special meeting to review routine
applications when delay to the next regular scheduled meeting would
create an unnecessary inconvenience to the applicant.
2.
Review of all applications will be completed within fifteen (15)
days. If the Commission cannot meet the time frame specified, due
to lack of a quorum, and the applicant desires a decision, the Chairman
or Vice Chairman designate of the Commission shall have the authority
to recommend the approval or denial of the permit.
3.
To review the economic feasibility of restoration and/or preservation
work in all applications for an historic property construction permit
so as not to impose an economic hardship on any property owner.
4.
Recommendation for approval or denial of the application may be made
upon consideration by the Commission or within fifteen (15) days if
additional information is required.
5.
Upon recommendation of approval by the Historic District Commission,
the City shall issue the permit.
6.
A denial shall be accompanied by a statement of reasons for that
denial. The City Administrator and the City Planner shall meet with
the applicant as soon as possible in an attempt to resolve the differences
between the owner and the Historic District Commission. If unable
to resolve those differences, the City Administrator shall refer the
matter to the Board of Adjustment if the property owner desires to
appeal. The applicant may amend the application at any time during
the review process or reapply at a later date.
7.
The Historic Preservation Commission shall meet and take under consideration
the application within forty-five (45) days after the Commission has
been notified. If the Commission does not meet in the required time
frame, the application shall be forwarded to the Planning and Zoning
Commission.
8.
Once an historic property construction permit has been issued, any
minor changes, as determined by the City Planner, may be approved
without the submission of a new application. All major changes must
be reviewed by the Historic Preservation Commission.
[Ord. No. 11-2I 67 §1, 10-7-2009]
A stop work order may be issued whenever any work is commenced
without a valid permit, whenever any work is commenced after the revocation
or suspension of a permit when construction does not meet Code requirements
or if whenever any unsafe conditions exist. A summons to Municipal
Court may be issued for violation of a stop work order.
