There is hereby created a Landmarks Preservation Commission, which
shall act as an advisory body to the Town Board, and in conjunction
with the Architectural Review Board, when necessary, on site plans
and applications for designated landmarks or structures within an
historic district.
The Landmarks Preservation Commission shall consist of seven members
who shall be appointed by the Town Board to the extent available in
the community as follows:
In the event of a vacancy occurring during the term of a member of
the Landmarks Preservation Commission, the Town Board shall vote on
an appointment to complete the unexpired term.
The Chairperson and Vice Chairperson of the Commission shall be elected
by and from the members of the Commission.
The Landmarks Preservation Commission shall have the powers and duties granted by this article and Chapter 241, Landmarks and Historic Districts, which shall include:
To review and make recommendations to the Town Board on applications
for alterations to residential structures which have been designated
as landmarks.
To review and make recommendations of the Town Board on alterations
or demolitions of designated structures within an historic district,
which are not part of a site plan application.
To review site plan applications, together with the Architectural
Review Board, for alterations to or demolition of a designated structure
or structures within an historic district, or new construction within
an historic district, and make recommendations to the Town Board.
To retain professional consultants as necessary to carry out the
duties of the Commission. Any contract to retain such consultants
involving expenditure of Town funds shall be subject to prior approval
of the Town Board.
To adopt criteria for use in the identification of significant historic,
architectural and cultural landmarks and for the delineation of historic
districts.
To increase public awareness of the value of historic, cultural and
architectural preservation by the development of and participation
in public and educational programs or literature.
To recommend acquisition of a landmark structure by the Town Board where its preservation is essential to the purpose of Chapter 241, Landmarks and Historic Districts, and where private preservation is not feasible.