[R.O. 2013 §18-20; Ord. No. 14.1 (Bill No. 137) §1, 10-3-1974]
For the purpose of promoting health, safety, morals and the
general welfare of the community and in order to make adequate provision
for and to stimulate, guide, direct and beautify the City and the
future development and growth of the City, there is hereby created
a commission to be known as the City Planning Commission.
[R.O. 2013 §18-21; Ord. No. 14.1 (Bill No. 137) §2, 10-3-1974; Ord. No. 14.1 (Bill No. 251) §1, 7-15-1976; Ord. No. 14.1 (Bill No. 1778)
§1, 8-19-1999; Ord.
No. 14.1 (Bill No. 2261) §1, 8-16-2007; Ord. No. 14.542 (Bill No. 2764), 2-20-2020]
[R.O. 2013 §18-22; Ord. No. 14.1 (Bill No. 137) §2, 10-3-1974; Ord. No. 14.1 (Bill No. 251) §1, 7-15-1976]
All citizen members of the City Planning Commission shall serve
without compensation.
[R.O. 2013 §18-23; Ord. No. 14.1 (Bill No. 137) §2, 10-3-1974; Ord. No. 14.1 (Bill No. 251) §1, 7-15-1976]
The term of each of the citizen members of the City Planning
Commission shall be four (4) years, except that the terms of the citizen
members first appointed shall be for varying periods as designated
by the Mayor so that succeeding terms will be staggered. Any vacancy
in a membership shall be filled for the unexpired term by appointment
as provided in this Article.
[R.O. 2013 §18-24; Ord. No. 14.1 (Bill No. 137) §2, 10-3-1974; Ord. No. 14.1 (Bill No. 251) §1, 7-15-1976]
The City Council may remove any citizen member of the City Planning
Commission for cause stated in writing and after notice and public
hearing thereon.
[R.O. 2013 §18-25; Ord. No. 14.1 (Bill No. 137) §3, 10-3-1974]
The City Planning Commission shall elect its Chairman and Secretary
from among the citizen members. The term of Chairman and Secretary
shall be for one (1) year with eligibility for reelection.
[R.O. 2013 §18-26; Ord. No. 14.1 (Bill No. 137) §3, 10-3-1974]
The City Planning Commission shall hold regular and special
meetings as provided for by its rules, and shall adopt rules for the
transaction of business, and keep a public record of its proceedings.
[R.O. 2013 §18-27; Ord. No. 14.1 (Bill No. 137) §3, 10-3-1974]
The City Planning Commission shall appoint the employees and
staff necessary for its work, and may contract with City planners
and other professional persons for the services that it requires.
The expenditures of the Commission, exclusive of grants and gifts,
shall be within the amounts appropriated for that purpose by the Mayor
and Council.
[R.O. 2013 §18-28; Ord. No. 14.1 (Bill No. 137) §20, 10-3-1974]
Grants and gifts which are not within the amounts appropriated for expenditures by the City Planning Commission as provided by Section 400.080 shall be accepted by the Commission only by the permission of and within the terms of such permission as may be granted by the Mayor and Council.
[R.O. 2013 §18-29; Ord. No. 14.1 (Bill No. 137) §4, 10-3-1974]
The City Planning Commission shall make and adopt a Comprehensive
Plan for the physical development of the City. The Comprehensive Plan,
with the accompanying maps, plats, charts and descriptive and explanatory
matter, shall show the Commission's recommendations for the physical
development and uses of land, and may include, among other things,
the general location, character and extent of streets and other public
ways, grounds, places and spaces; the general location and extent
of public utilities and terminals, whether publicly or privately owned;
the acceptance, widening, removal, extension, relocation, narrowing,
vacation, abandonment or change of use of any of the foregoing; the
general character, extent and layout of the replanning of blighted
districts and slum areas.
[R.O. 2013 §18-30; Ord. No. 14.1 (Bill No. 137) §5, 10-3-1974]
In the preparation of the Comprehensive Plan, the City Planning
Commission shall make careful and comprehensive surveys and studies
of the existing conditions and probable future growth of the municipality.
The Commission is authorized to use whatever sources of information
it deems beneficial, including studies initiated prior to the creation
of such Commission. The plan shall be made with the general purpose
of guiding and accomplishing a coordinated development of the City
which will, in accordance with existing and future needs, best promote
the general welfare, as well as efficiency and economy in the process
of development.
[R.O. 2013 §18-31; Ord. No. 14.1 (Bill No. 137) §6, 10-3-1974]
The City Planning Commission may adopt the Comprehensive Plan
as a whole by a single resolution, or, as the work of making the whole
Comprehensive Plan progresses, may from time to time adopt a part
or parts thereof, any part to correspond generally with one (1) or
more of the functional subdivisions of the subject matter of the plan.
Before the adoption, amendment or extension of the plan or portion
thereof, the Commission shall hold at least one (1) public hearing
thereon. Fifteen (15) days' notice of the time and place of such hearing
shall be published in at least one (1) newspaper having general circulation
within the municipality. The hearing may be adjourned from time to
time. The adoption of the plan requires a majority vote of the full
membership of the Planning Commission. The resolution shall refer
expressly to the maps, descriptive matter and other matters intended
by the Commission to form the whole or part of the plan; and the action
taken shall be recorded on the adopted plan or part thereof by the
identifying signature of the Secretary of the Commission and filed
in the office of the Commission, identified properly by file number,
and a copy of the plan or part thereof shall be certified to the Council
and the Municipal Clerk, and a copy shall be recorded in the office
of the County Recorder of Deeds.
[R.O. 2013 §18-32; Ord. No. 14.1 (Bill No. 137) §7, 10-3-1974]
The City Planning Commission may make reports and recommendations
relating to the plan and development of the City to public officials
and agencies, public utility companies, civic, educational, professional
and other organizations and citizens. It may recommend to the Mayor
or Council programs for public improvements and the financing thereof.
All public officials shall, upon request, furnish to the Commission,
within a reasonable time, all available information the Commission
requires for its work. The Commission, its members and employees,
in the performance of its functions, may enter upon any land to make
examinations and surveys. In general, the Commission shall have the
power necessary to enable it to perform its functions and promote
municipal planning.
[R.O. 2013 §18-33; Ord. No. 14.1 (Bill No. 137) §8, 10-3-1974]
Whenever the City Planning Commission adopts the plan of the
City or any part thereof, no street or other public facilities, or
no public utility, whether publicly or privately owned, the location,
extent and character thereof having been included in the recommendations
and proposals of the plan or portions thereof, shall be constructed
or authorized in the City until the location, extent and character
thereof has been submitted to and approved by the Planning Commission.
In case of disapproval the Commission shall communicate its reasons
to the Council, and the Council, by vote of not less than two-thirds
(2/3) of its entire membership, may overrule the disapproval, and
upon the overruling, the Council or the appropriate board or officer
may proceed, excepting that if the public facility or utility is one
(1) the authorization or financing of which does not fall within the
provisions of the Council, then the submission to the Planning Commission
shall be by whatever board has jurisdiction, and the Planning Commission's
disapproval may be overruled by that board by a vote of not less than
two-thirds (2/3) of its entire membership. The acceptance, widening,
removal, extension, relocation, narrowing, vacation, abandonment,
change of use, acquisition of land for, sale or lease of any street
or other public facility is subject to similar submission and approval,
and the failure to approve may be similarly overruled. The failure
of the Commission to act within sixty (60) days after the date of
and official submission to it shall be deemed approval.
[R.O. 2013 §18-34; Ord. No. 14.1 (Bill No. 137) §9, 10-3-1974]
The City Planning Commission shall have and perform all of the
functions of the Zoning Commission as provided for in Sections 89.010
to 89.250, RSMo., as amended.
[R.O. 2013 §18-35; Ord. No. 14.1 (Bill No. 137) §4, 10-3-1974]
The City Planning Commission may prepare a zoning plan for the
regulation of the height, area, bulk, location and use of private,
non-profit and public structures and premises, and of population density,
but the adoption, enforcement, and administration of the zoning plan
shall conform to the provisions of Sections 89.010 to 89.250, RSMo.
[R.O. 2013 §18-36; Ord. No. 14.1 (Bill No. 137) §§10, 12 — 13, 10-3-1974]
A.
No plat lying within this City shall be filed or recorded until
it has been submitted to and a report and recommendation thereon has
been made by the Planning and Zoning Commission to the City Council
and the Council has approved the plat as provided by law.
B.
Within sixty (60) days after the submission of a plat to the Commission,
the Commission shall approve or disapprove the plat; otherwise the
plat is deemed approved by the Commission, except that the Commission,
with the consent of the applicant for the approval, may extend the
sixty-day period. The grounds of disapproval of any plat by the Commission
shall be made a matter of record.
C.
The approval of a plat by the Commission does not constitute or
effect an acceptance by the City or public of the dedication to public
use of any street or other ground shown upon the plat
[Ord. No. 1.236 (Bill No. 2621),
§1, 10-1-2015]
A.
The Council finds and declares the present and future of the City
are founded on the contributions of the past. Many of these contributions
are exemplified in sites, buildings, structures, and objects. It is
the intention of the City to preserve these items for their historic,
cultural, aesthetic, or architectural significance for the general
benefit of the City to secure the foundations of the City as a part
of the living community, as a source of citizen identification, and
in appropriation for the City's heritage. History has shown that the
absence of a preservation effort has resulted in the demolition, destruction,
alteration, and deterioration of those items now to be identified
as historic landmarks and historic sites or buildings. Therefore,
it is hereby declared as a matter of public policy that the protection,
enhancement, perpetuation, and use of districts, sites, buildings,
structures and objects for their historic, cultural, aesthetic, or
architectural value is a public necessity, and is required in the
interest of the prosperity and welfare of the people.
B.
The purposes of this Commission are to:
1.
Effect and accomplish the protection, enhancement, perpetuation
and use of districts, sites, buildings, structures and objects which
reflect elements of the City's historic, cultural, aesthetic, and
architectural heritage;
2.
Safeguard the City's historic, cultural, aesthetic and architectural
heritage as embodied and reflected in such districts, sites, buildings,
structures, and objects;
3.
Enhance and stabilize neighborhood property values;
4.
Encourage neighborhood conservation;
5.
Foster civic pride in the beauty and noble accomplishments
of the past;
6.
Protect and enhance the City's attraction to tourists and visitors
and the support and stimulus to business and industry thereby provided;
7.
Strengthen the economy of the City;
8.
Promote the use of historic landmarks and historic districts
for the education, enjoyment, and welfare of the City;
9.
Determine whether a building, structure, site, object or district
has historic, cultural, aesthetic, or architectural significance;
and
10.
Promote the safety, health, morals, and general welfare of
the City as a whole.
[Ord. No. 1.236 (Bill No. 2621),
§1, 10-1-2015]
Missouri Revised Statutes Chapter 253, Section 253.415 cited
as the "Local Historic Preservation Act," authorizes the City to create
by ordinance an Historic Preservation Commission.
[Ord. No. 1.236 (Bill No. 2621),
§1, 10-1-2015]
Unless specifically defined below, words or phrases in this
Article shall be interpreted so as to give them the same meaning as
they have in common usage and so as to give this Article its most
reasonable application.
Any act or process that changes one (1) or more historic,
architectural, or physical features of an area, site, landscape, place
and/or structure, including, but not limited to, the erection, construction,
reconstruction, or removal of a structure; the expansion or significant
modification of agricultural activities; and the clearing, grading
or other modification of an area, site, or landscape that changes
its current condition.
Specific geographic division of the City of Arnold.
The Board established pursuant to Section 405.240 of this Code.
The City Council of the City of Arnold.
A certificate issued by the Historic Preservation Committee
(HPC) indicating its approval of plans for alteration, construction,
removal or demolition of a landmark or of a structure within a historic
district.
A local government certified as meeting the requirements
set forth in the "Guidelines for Participation in Missouri's Certified
Local Government Program".
The elected head of local government; the Mayor of Arnold.
The act of adding an addition to an existing structure or
the erection of a new principal or accessory structure on a lot or
property.
Districts, sites, structures, objects and evidence or parts
thereof of some importance to a culture, a subculture or a community
for scientific, engineering, art tradition, religious or other reasons
significant in providing resource and environmental data necessary
for the study and interpretation of past ways of life and for interpreting
human behavior.
The date of the meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission
where the landmark or historic district is nominated by a member of
the HPC, the owner of record of the structure, or the City Council.
Any act or process which destroys in part or in whole a landmark
or a structure within a historic district, or which threatens to destroy
a landmark or a structure within a historic district, or which destroys
or threatens to destroy a potentially significant property or structure
by failure to maintain it in a condition of good repair and maintenance.
A standard of appropriate activity that will preserve the
historic, architectural, scenic or aesthetic character of a landmark
or historic district.
The architectural character and general composition of the
exterior of a structure, including but not limited to, the kind, color
and texture of the building material; the type of roof line, dormers
and overhangs; the size, location and design of porches, steps and
handrails and the type, size, location, spacing design and character
of all windows, doors, light fixtures, signs and appurtenant elements.
An area designated as a "historic district" by ordinance
of the City Council which may include individual landmarks, as well
as other properties or structures which, while not of such historic
and/or architectural significance to be designated as landmarks, nevertheless
contribute to the overall visual characteristics and historical significance
of the historic district.
The Commission established pursuant to this Article.
The Historic Review Commission and/or its members.
Character, interest or value as part of the development,
heritage or culture of the community, county, state or country; as
the location of an important local, county, state or national event;
or through identification with a person or persons who made an important
contribution to the development of the community, county, state or
country.
A property or structure designated as a "landmark" by ordinance
of the City Council, pursuant to procedures prescribed herein, which
is worthy of rehabilitation, restoration, interpretation and preservation
because of its historic, architectural or archaeological significance
to the City of Arnold.
A City, County, municipality, town or village or any other
general purpose political subdivision of the State.
The minimum regulations governing the conditions and maintenance
of all existing structures, as set out in the various building and
property maintenance codes adopted by the City Council.
The Commission appointed by the Governor of the State of
Missouri which is responsible for review and nomination of all Missouri
properties to the National Register of Historic Places.
The national list of districts, sites, buildings, structures
and objects significant in U.S. history, architecture, archaeology,
engineering and culture maintained by the Secretary of the Interior.
Any work for which a building permit is not required by ordinance,
where the purpose and effect of such work is to correct any deterioration
or decay of, or damage to, a structure or any part thereof and to
restore the same, as nearly as practical, to its condition prior to
the occurrence of such deterioration, decay or damage and does not
involve change of materials nor of form.
The person, corporation or other legal entity listed as owner
in the records of the St. Louis County Recorder of Deeds.
Any relocation of a structure, object or artifact on site
or to another site.
Any change that is not construction, alteration, demolition
or removal and is necessary or useful for continuing normal maintenance
and upkeep.
The process or product of returning, as nearly as possible,
an existing site, building, structure or object to its condition at
a particular time in history, using the same construction materials
and methods as the original where possible. Typically the period of
greatest historical significance or aesthetic integrity is chosen.
This may include removing the later additions, making hidden repairs
and replacing hidden work.
The official within the State of Missouri State Historic
Preservation Office who has been designated and appointed by the Governor
to administer the state historic preservation program.
The traditional, documented or legendary location of an event,
occurrence, action or structure significant in the life or lives of
a person, persons, groups or tribes or any place with evidence of
past human activity. Sites include, but are not limited to, cemeteries,
burial grounds, occupation and work areas, evidence of farming or
hunting and gathering, battlefields, settlements, estates, gardens,
groves, river crossings, springs, wells, routes and trails, caves,
quarries, mines or significant trees or other plant life.
An order directing an owner, occupant, contractor or subcontractor
to halt an action for which a certificate of appropriateness is required
and notifying the owner, occupant, contractor, subcontractor or other
responsible party of the application process for a certificate of
appropriateness.
Anything constructed or erected, the use of which requires
permanent or temporary location on or in the ground, including, but
without limiting the generality of the foregoing, buildings, fences,
gazebos, advertising signs, billboards, backstops for tennis courts,
radio and television antennae and towers, and swimming pools.
The systematic gathering of information on the architectural,
historic, scenic and archaeological significance of buildings. Sites,
structures, areas or landscapes, through visual assessment in the
field, and historical review, research and investigation for the purpose
of identifying landmarks or historic districts worthy of preservation.
[Ord. No. 1.236 (Bill No. 2621),
§1, 10-1-2015]
A.
There is hereby created the Historic Preservation Commission (HPC),
to be appointed by the Mayor and ratified by the City Council, and
to be composed of seven (7) members who shall be residents of the
City for at least one (1) year preceding their appointment. Of those
seven (7) members, one (1) member shall serve as the council liaison
for the City Council. The Commission shall:
1.
Possess members who have a demonstrated interest in, competence
in or knowledge of historic preservation either representing a local
historical society or as a resident or property owner.
2.
Be comprised of both professionally qualified members and also
citizens-at-large who may bring a broader perspective of community
affairs.
3.
To the maximum extent practicable, be comprised of members
drawn from professional in architecture, architectural history, history,
prehistoric and historic archaeology, planning, urban design, cultural
geography, cultural anthropology, folklore, curation, conservation,
landscape architecture, or any other related disciplines or fields
related to historic preservation.
4.
The City Administrator, the Director of Community Development,
the Director of Public Works, and the Director of Finance shall serve
as ex officio members without a vote and are only required to attend
meetings as directed by the chairman of the HPC.
B.
The terms for the members shall be three (3) year terms, unless
appointed to an unexpired term excepting that the membership of the
first two HPC members shall serve for one (1) year, the next two (2)
members serve for two (2) years, and the last two (2) members serve
for three (3) years. Thereafter, members shall be appointed for three
(3) years each. The terms of the Council liaison member shall be coincident
with their term in office.
C.
In the event of the death or resignation of any member, the Mayor
shall, within sixty (60) days of said event, appoint a successor to
serve during the unexpired portion of the term in the same manner
designated for the appointment of the predecessor member.
[Ord. No. 1.236 (Bill No. 2621),
§1, 10-1-2015]
All citizen members of the City Historical Preservation Commission
shall serve without compensation.
[Ord. No. 1.236 (Bill No. 2621),
§1, 10-1-2015; Ord.
No. 1.243 (Bill No. 2640) §1, 7-21-2016]
Unless provided otherwise by law, any member of this Commission
(or Board) may be removed by the Mayor, with or without cause, with
the approval of a majority of the members of the City Council, at
any time, or by a two-thirds vote of the members of the City Council
without the consent and approval of the Mayor.
[Ord. No. 1.236 (Bill No. 2621),
§1, 10-1-2015]
A.
The chairperson of the HPC shall be the Council liaison.
B.
Additional officers shall consist of a vice chairperson and a secretary
elected by the HPC, each of who shall serve a one-year term and is
eligible for re-election. The chairperson shall preside over all meetings.
In the absence or disqualification of the chairperson, the vice chairperson
shall perform the duties of the chairperson. In absence of both the
chairperson and vice chairperson, an acting chairperson shall be elected
by those members present to perform the duties at that meeting.
C.
The chairperson of the Historical Preservation Commission shall
have the following duties:
1.
Be responsible for publication and distribution of copies of
the minutes, reports and decisions to the members of the HPC.
2.
Give notice as provided herein by law for all public hearings
conducted by the HPC;
3.
Advise the Mayor and Council of vacancies on the HPC and expiring
terms of members;
4.
To forward a register of all properties and structures which
have been designated as landmarks or historical districts annually
to the City Administrator; and
5.
Prepare to submit to the City Council a complete record of
the proceedings before the HPC on any matter requiring Council action.
D.
The vice chairperson shall have all the duties of the chairperson
but only during such times when the vice chairperson serves as the
acting chairperson in the absence, refusal, or disqualification of
the chairperson.
E.
The secretary of the HPC may be a member of the HPC or a staff member
assigned by the City Administrator on behalf of the secretary. The
secretary of the HPC shall keep minutes of the HPC meetings and record
other actions of the HPC in the course of its normal business.
[Ord. No. 1.236 (Bill No. 2621),
§1, 10-1-2015]
A.
A quorum shall consist of at least four (4) voting members of the
HPC. All decisions or actions of the HPC shall be made by an affirmative
vote of at least four (4) members. In the event of a tie vote, the
issue shall be considered as deadlocked and shall be tabled until
the next regular or special meeting. If a quorum is not present at
a properly called meeting of the HPC, the meeting shall be adjourned.
B.
Meetings shall be held at regularly scheduled times as set by the
HPC or at any time upon the call of the chairperson, but no less than
once each quarter (four (4) meetings per year).
C.
All meetings shall be held, and agendas posted in accordance with
the laws of the State of Missouri and conducted according to Robert's
Rules of Order.
D.
The HPC shall keep minutes of its proceedings, showing the vote,
and shall keep records of its examinations and other official actions,
all of which shall be filed as public record.
E.
All HPC rules of procedure, designation criteria, design guidelines
and forms shall be available as public record.
[Ord. No. 1.236 (Bill No. 2621),
§1, 10-1-2015]
Members of the Historic Preservation Commission shall be governed
by City of Arnold's conflict of interest and nepotism policies as
adopted by the City Council.
[Ord. No. 1.236 (Bill No. 2621),
§1, 10-1-2015]
A.
The
HPC shall have the following powers and duties:
1.
For the purpose of carrying out the provisions of this Article,
the HPC shall establish rules and regulations for the evaluation of
the items submitted for its consideration and shall establish procedures
for the submission, evaluation and selections of historic districts,
structures and landmarks;
2.
The HPC is hereby authorized to make a continuous study for
the identification of all historically, archaeologically and architecturally
significant properties, structures, sites or areas that exemplify
the cultural, social, economic, political or architectural history
of the nation, State, or City of Arnold and to maintain the research
information in an inventory accessible to the public;
3.
The HPC shall have the authority to recommend criteria based
on age, architectural style, aesthetic value, historical significance,
or unique and distinctive characteristics.
4.
The HPC shall have the authority to recommend criteria for
signage for historic structures and districts that is reflective of
the historical period and adheres to the integrity of the character
and style of the period so that signage is in conformance and in keeping
with the significance determined by the HPC;
5.
To investigate and recommend to the City Council the adoption
of ordinances designating areas as having special cultural, historic,
archaeological, community or architectural value as "landmarks";
6.
To investigate and recommend to the City Council the adoption
of ordinances designating areas as having special cultural, historic,
archeological, community or architectural value as "historic districts";
7.
To keep a register of all properties and structures which have
been designated as landmarks or historic districts, including information
required for each designation;
8.
Upon determination by the HPC of the cultural, archeological,
historical, or architectural significance of a structure, landmark
or parcel, written notice shall be given to the property owner as
well as others having a recognized financial interest in the property
so that they may be made aware of the historic designation;
9.
To confer recognition upon owners of landmarks, structures
and property within historic districts by means of certificates, plaques
or markers; and to make recommendations for the design and implementation
of specific markings of the streets and routes leading from one (1)
landmark or historic district to another;
10.
To advise and assist owners of landmarks and property of structures
within historic districts on physical and financial aspects of preservation,
renovation, rehabilitation and reuse and on procedures for inclusion
on the National Register of Historic Places;
11.
To nominate landmarks, structures, properties and historic
districts to the historic register of the City of Arnold and to the
National Register of Historic Places and to review and comment on
any nominations to the National Register of Historic Places;
12.
To inform and educate the citizens of the City of Arnold concerning
the historic, archaeological and architectural heritage of the City
through City Council approved expenditures for publication or sponsorship
of maps, newsletters, brochures, pamphlets, programs and seminars
by the City, HPC or other appropriate parties;
13.
To hold public hearings and to review applications for removal
or demolition affecting proposed or designated landmarks or structures
within historic districts and issue or deny certificates of appropriateness
for such actions. The issuance or denial of a certificate of appropriateness
will serve as a recommendation from the HPC to the Planning Commission
for removal or demolition of proposed or designated landmarks or structures.
Applicants may be required to submit plans, drawings, elevations,
specifications and other information as may be necessary to act on
certificates of appropriateness and recommendations to the Commission;
14.
To hold public hearings on each proposed nomination of a landmark
and of a historic district and on the guidelines developed for each
nomination;
15.
To hold public hearings and to review applications for all
building permits for alterations, rehabilitation, reconstruction,
renovation and new construction of buildings or structures within
a historic district for adherence to the guidelines of said historic
district and to issue or deny certificates of appropriateness for
such actions. The issuance or denial of a certificate of appropriateness
will serve as a recommendation from the HPC to the Planning Commission
for all building permits relating to alterations, rehabilitation,
construction, renovations and new construction, buildings or structures
within historic districts. In no event shall a building permit be
issued until reviewed by the HPC, however, any applicant shall not
be caused unnecessary or unreasonable delay. All complete applications
shall be reviewed and a public hearing held by the HPC within sixty
(60) days of submittal. The HPC shall make a decision to issue or
deny a certificate of appropriateness no later than sixty (60) days
after the hearing and make recommendation to the Planning Commission,
unless the applicant agrees to extend the time for review;
16.
To hold public hearings and to review all applications for
demolition or relocation permits pertaining to structures in excess
of seventy-five (75) years of age and within the corporate limits
of the City, including those not yet nominated as landmarks and those
not yet designated as part of a historic district; to determine impact
to significant cultural resources. Upon submission to the HPC of a
certificate of appropriateness application for a demolition or relocation
permit, the HPC shall have the have the power to review and withhold
approval for a period of up to one hundred eighty (180) days. During
this period, the HPC shall confer with the owner, occupant or other
person having an interest in such building or structures for the purpose
of making suggestions and recommendations with respect to any or all
means or methods considered feasible and proper for the preservation
of such landmark. It shall be the duty of the HPC within this review
period to make suggestions and recommendations whereby the landmark
in question may be preserved and maintained in a state which will
not deface, mar, materially alter or destroy in whole or in part the
historical significance or aesthetic value of such landmark or historic
district. The "period of review" shall begin on the date the application
is submitted for review to the HPC. The HPC may grant its approval
prior to the completion of the one hundred eighty (180) days after
a duly noticed public hearing and issuance of a certificate of appropriateness,
but in no case shall the HPC terminate its review within sixty (60)
days of its initial review;
17.
To call upon available City staff members as well as experts
for technical advice and upon approval of the City Council retain
such specialists or consultants as required from time to time;
18.
To testify before all boards and commissions including the
City Council, Planning Commission and the Board of Adjustment on any
matter affecting historically, archaeologically, culturally, or architecturally
significant property, structures, sites and areas;
19.
To submit an annual report of its activities to the Mayor for
eventual submission to the State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO).
The annual report shall include, but not be limited to, such items
as: the number, types and resolutions of cases reviewed, new designations
made, revised resumes of HPC members, new appointments to the HPC,
attendance records and all minutes relating to national register nominations.
Reports shall be submitted within sixty (60) days after the end of
the City's fiscal year;
20.
To make recommendations to the City Council concerning budgetary
appropriations to further the general purposes of this Chapter;
21.
To annually attend at least one (1) informational or educational
meeting, approved or conducted by the SHPO, pertaining to historic
preservation; and
22.
To investigate any and all potential sources of funds with
which to accomplish its authorized objectives and to advance the purposes
stated in this division; to encourage the formation of foundations,
trusts and other organizations for the advancement of such purposes
and providing funds therefore; and to support and assist in the coordination
of the efforts of any organizations dedicated to such purposes in
acquiring real property or interest thereon for use of such historic
landmark or historic district as may be established.
23.
To comment on any federal undertaking as an interested party
on matters of historic preservation in the City of Arnold as provided
for in section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966
as amended.
24.
To undertake any other action or activity necessary or appropriate
to the implementation of its powers and duties or to implementation
of the purpose of this Article.
[Ord. No. 1.236 (Bill No. 2621),
§1, 10-1-2015]
The HPC may support the nomination to the National Register
of Historic Places of local landmarks and historic districts that
the HPC deems to have contributed to the history, architecture and
culture of the City of Arnold.
[Ord. No. 1.236 (Bill No. 2621),
§1, 10-1-2015]
A.
The HPC shall undertake an ongoing survey and research effort on
the City of Arnold to identify neighborhoods, areas, sites, structures
and objects that have historic, cultural, archaeological, architectural
or aesthetic importance, interest or value. As part of the survey,
the HPC shall review and evaluate any prior surveys and studies of
any unit of government or private organization and compile appropriate
descriptions, facts and photographs. The detailed inventory of these
surveys and research shall be in conformance with the standards and
guidelines as established by the SHPO. The HPC shall systematically
identify potential landmarks and historic districts and adopt procedures
to nominate them based on the following criteria:
1.
The potential landmarks and historic districts in one (1) identifiable
neighborhood or distinct geographic area of the City of Arnold;
2.
The potential landmarks and historic districts associated with
a particular person, event or period of time that has historic significance;
3.
The potential landmarks and historic districts in a particular
architectural style or school or of a particular architect, engineer,
builder, designer or craftsman;
4.
The potential landmarks and historic districts contain historic
and 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 HPC to assure
systematic survey and nomination of all potential landmarks and historic
districts within the City of Arnold.
[Ord. No. 1.236 (Bill No. 2621),
§1, 10-1-2015]
Nominations shall be made to or by the HPC on a form prepared
by it and may be submitted by an owner of record of the nominated
property or structure, by motion of the HPC acting as a body, or by
motion of the City Council acting as a body. Nominations shall be
submitted to the building department who shall, within seven (7) days
of receipt, mail a notification of intent to nominate to the owner
of record of the nominated property. Forms and criteria for nomination
will be available at City hall.
[Ord. No. 1.236 (Bill No. 2621),
§1, 10-1-2015]
A.
The HPC shall, upon such investigation as it deems necessary, make
a determination as to whether a nominated property, structure, site,
area or district meets one (1) or more of the following criteria,
based on the criteria for evaluation for the National Register of
Historic Places:
1.
Its character, interest or value as a part of the development,
heritage or cultural characteristics of the community, county, state
or country;
2.
Its overall setting and harmony as a collection of buildings,
structures, objects where the overall collection forms a unit;
3.
Its potential to be returned to an accurate historic appearance
regardless of alterations or insensitive treatment that can be demonstrated
to be reversible;
4.
Its location as a site of a significant local, county, state
or national event;
5.
Its identification with a person or persons who significantly
contributed to the development of the community, county, state or
country;
6.
Its embodiment of distinguished characteristics of an architectural
type valuable for the study of a period type, method of constructions
or use of indigenous materials.
7.
Its identification as the work of a master building, designer,
architect or landscape architect whose individual work has influenced
the development of the community, county, state or country;
8.
Its embodiment of elements of design, detailing, materials
or craftsmanship that render it architecturally significant;
9.
Its embodiment of design elements that make it structurally
or architecturally innovative;
10.
Its unique location or singular physical characteristic that
make it an established or familiar visual feature of the neighborhood,
community or city;
11.
Its character as a particularly fine or unique example of a
utilitarian structure, including, but not limited to, farmhouses,
gas stations or other commercial structures, with a high level of
integrity of architectural significance;
12.
Its suitability for preservation or restoration; and
13.
Its potential to yield information important to history and
prehistory.
B.
Any structure, property or area that meets one (1) or more of the
above criteria shall also have sufficient integrity of location, design,
materials and workmanship to make it worthy of preservation and restoration.
[Ord. No. 1.236 (Bill No. 2621),
§1, 10-1-2015]
The HPC shall conduct a public hearing within ninety (90) days
after sending the intent to notify to the property owner of record
on each nomination to consider the designation of a landmark or historic
district in order to obtain the viewpoints of affected property owners,
residents and other interested parties.
[Ord. No. 1.236 (Bill No. 2621),
§1, 10-1-2015]
A.
Notice of a proposed designation shall be hand delivered or sent
by first class mail to the owners, as listed in the real estate index
of St. Louis County, of property proposed for landmark or historic
district designation, describing the property proposed and announcing,
at least thirty (30) days in advance, a public hearing by the HPC
to consider such designation. The notice shall briefly describe the
proposed designation and state the time and place of the public hearing.
B.
The notice shall be posted at City Hall at least seventy-two (72)
hours before the hearing.
C.
The notice shall be posted in a newspaper of general circulation
in the area at least fifteen (15) days in advance of the hearing.
[Ord. No. 1.236 (Bill No. 2621),
§1, 10-1-2015]
A.
The
HPC shall make a determination with respect to the proposed designation
in writing within sixty (60) days after the conclusion of the hearing
date. If the HPC does not take action on the proposal, the proposed
designation shall be deemed to be denied. In such event, the HPC shall
issue its findings of fact stating the reasons for such denial. The
determination by the HPC shall be hand delivered or sent by first
class mail to the owner or owners as listed in the City's records,
to the City Council, as well as to such other interested parties as
may request a copy thereof, setting forth those findings of fact which
constitute the basis for its recommendation. The determination shall
be in the form of a finding of fact. The following information shall
be included in the determination:
1.
Explanation of the significance or lack of significance of the nominated landmark or historic district as it relates to the criteria for consideration of nomination in Section 400.430 "Criteria for Consideration of Nomination"; and
2.
Explanation of the integrity or lack of integrity of the nominated
landmark or historic district.
a.
In the case of a nominated landmark found to meet the criteria
for designation:
(1)
The significant exterior architectural features
of the nominated landmark that should be protected;
(2)
The types of construction, alteration, demolition
and removal, other than those requiring a building or demolition permit,
that should be reviewed for appropriateness pursuant to the provisions
of this Article; and
(3)
Historic, cultural, archaeological, architectural,
aesthetic importance, interest or value significance and recommendations
for interpretation and protection.
b.
In the case of a nominated historic district found to meet
the criteria for designation:
(1)
The types of significant exterior architectural
features of the structures within the nominated historic district
that should be protected;
(2)
The types of alterations and demolitions that
should be reviewed for appropriateness pursuant to the provisions
of this Chapter;
(3)
The type and significance of historic and prehistoric
archaeological sites within the nominated historic district;
(4)
Proposals for the design guidelines of HPC review
of certificates of appropriateness within the nominated landmark or
historic district;
(5)
The relationship of the nominated landmark or
historic district to the ongoing effort of the HPC to identify and
nominate all potential cultural resources that meet the criteria for
designation;
(6)
Recommendations as to appropriate permitted uses,
special uses, height and area regulations, minimum dwelling size,
floor area, sign regulations, lot size and parking regulations necessary
or appropriate to the preservation of the nominated landmark or historic
district, including recommendations for buffer zones to protect and
preserve visual integrity; and
(7)
A map showing the location of the nominated landmark
and/or the boundaries of the nominated historic district.
[Ord. No. 1.236 (Bill No. 2621),
§1, 10-1-2015]
Upon receipt of the recommendations of the HPC, the City Council
shall have thirty (30) days to take up the matter at their regularly
scheduled public meetings in accordance with the laws of the State
of Missouri and the ordinances of the City of Arnold. The City Council
may provide for additional notice of any such hearing to interested
persons and citizens of the City as deemed necessary. Following the
Council's consideration, the City Council may approve or disapprove
the HPC's recommendations which shall not be binding on the City Council.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, the City Council may disapprove the
recommendation of the HPC, without a public hearing, upon compliance
with the Missouri Open Meeting Statute and by affirmative vote of
not less than five (5) Council members who determine that there is
a compelling reason for such disapproval.
[Ord. No. 1.236 (Bill No. 2621),
§1, 10-1-2015]
Within fifteen (15) days after approval by the City Council
of the ordinance designating property as a landmark or historic district,
the City Clerk shall send to the owner, as listed in the City's records,
of each property within the designated district, by hand delivery
or first class mail, a copy of the ordinance and a letter outlining
the basis for such designation and the obligations and restrictions
which result from such designation. The City Clerk shall send copies
of this material to other city departments as necessary.
[Ord. No. 1.236 (Bill No. 2621),
§1, 10-1-2015; Ord.
No. 1.237 (Bill No. 2623) §1, 11-12-2015]
A.
No application for municipal zoning approval for a permit to construct,
alter or demolish any structure or other feature on a proposed landmark
or in a historic district, filed after the day that notice of a proposed
designation has been first given to initiate designation of the said
landmark or historic district, shall be approved by the HPC or the
Planning and Zoning Administrator while proceedings are pending on
such designation; provided however, that after one hundred eighty
(180) calendar days have elapsed from the date of initiation of said
designation, if final action on such designation has not been completed,
the permit application may be approved.
B.
A stop work order may be issued on any planned or current work to
construct, alter, or demolish any structure or other feature on a
proposed landmark or historic district which could require a certificate
of appropriateness, started on or before the day that a notice of
a proposed designation has first been given to initiate the designation
of the said landmark or historic district, ordering work shall cease
while proceedings are pending on such designation; provided however,
that after one hundred eighty (180) calendar days have elapsed from
the date of initiation of said designation, if final action on such
designation has not been completed, the work may be resumed.
C.
If an appeal of a decision is made, the one-hundred-eighty-day moratorium
is stayed until the appeal is resolved.
[Ord. No. 1.236 (Bill No. 2621),
§1, 10-1-2015]
A.
A certificate of appropriateness shall be reviewed by the HPC and
the HPC shall forward its recommendation to the planning commission
before any of the following actions may be taken to a landmark or
to a building, feature or structure located in a historic district:
B.
The authority to implement previously approved applications for
certificates of appropriateness may be given to the building department
for any changes not visible from the street frontage, excluding changes
to the primary structure.
C.
The U.S. Secretary of the Interior's "Standards for Rehabilitation
and Guidelines for Rehabilitating Historic Buildings" shall be the
HPC's general guide concerning landmarks and buildings in historic
districts. A copy of these standards is available at City Hall in
the office of the Community Development Director.
[Ord. No. 1.236 (Bill No. 2621),
§1, 10-1-2015]
A.
The
HPC shall consider the following in reviewing the appropriateness
of architectural features on new buildings in a designated historic
district:
1.
The extent to which the building or structure would be harmonious
with or incongruous to the old and historic aspects of the surroundings;
2.
Consideration of contemporary architectural expression while
respecting existing buildings or structures of historic or architectural
interest; and
3.
The appropriateness of materials, scale, size, height, placement
and use of a new building or structure in relationship to existing
buildings and structures and to the setting thereof.
[Ord. No. 1.236 (Bill No. 2621),
§1, 10-1-2015]
An applicant for a certificate of appropriateness must submit
proposed plans to the HPC in sufficient detail for the HPC to have
full knowledge of the requested demolition, relocation, alteration,
reconstruction, rehabilitation or renovation of a structure, particularly
as to how the proposed actions will affect the appearance, materials
and architectural design of the landmark or the buildings, structure
or land within a historic district.
[Ord. No. 1.236 (Bill No. 2621),
§1, 10-1-2015]
A.
The HPC shall schedule a public hearing to consider an application
for a certificate of appropriateness within sixty (60) days of receipt
of the application and supporting documents from the community development
staff. A notice which states that an application is pending and also
states the date of the HPC hearing at which such application will
be considered shall be mailed to the applicant by first class mail
and placed in a newspaper of general circulation at least fifteen
(15) days in advance of the hearing. In addition, notice of the application
to be considered at the HPC meeting will be posted at least seventy-two
(72) hours before the hearing at City Hall.
B.
At the HPC hearing at which his/her application is considered, an
applicant shall have the opportunity to examine any witnesses who
may testify at the hearing. In addition, the applicant shall have
the opportunity to discuss the application with the members of the
HPC.
[Ord. No. 1.236 (Bill No. 2621),
§1, 10-1-2015]
A.
Within sixty (60) days after the initial hearing, the HPC may recommend
approval, denial or approval in amended form the proposed alteration,
reconstruction, rehabilitation, renovation or signage plan subject
to the acceptance of the amendment by the applicant for certificates
of appropriateness. If an applicant chooses not to accept a proposed
amendment, the application is considered denied. If action is not
taken within sixty (60) days after receipt of the application, the
application shall be forwarded to the Planning Commission.
B.
Upon submission to the HPC of a certificate of appropriateness application
for a demolition or relocation permit, the HPC shall have the power
to review and withhold its recommendation to the Planning Commission
for a period of one hundred eighty (180) days. During this period,
the HPC shall confer with the owner, occupant, or other person having
an interest in such building or structures for the purpose of making
suggestions and recommendations with respect to any or all means or
methods considered feasible and proper for the preservation of such
landmark. It shall be the duty of the HPC within this review period
to make suggestions and recommendations whereby the landmark in question
may be preserved and maintained in a state which will not deface,
mar, materially alter or destroy in whole or in part the historical
significance or aesthetic value of such landmark or historic district.
The "period of review" shall begin on the date the application is
submitted for review to the HPC. The HPC may make its recommendation
prior to the completion of the one hundred eighty (180) days after
a duly noticed public hearing and issuance of a certificate of appropriateness,
but in no case shall the HPC terminate its review within sixty (60)
days of its initial review. With the issuance of the certificate of
appropriateness, the HPC shall forward its recommendation to the planning
commission within sixty (60) days.
[Ord. No. 1.236 (Bill No. 2621),
§1, 10-1-2015]
A written report of action taken and the recommendation by the
HPC shall be forwarded to the applicant and the Planning Commission
no later than sixty (60) days after the issuance or denial of the
certificate of appropriateness by the HPC. The report must state reasons
why the certificate of appropriateness was approved, denied or amended
and the reason for its recommendation to the Planning Commission.
[Ord. No. 1.236 (Bill No. 2621),
§1, 10-1-2015]
The Planning Commission will take up the recommendation of the
HPC and review the report in support of the certificate of appropriateness
in its consideration of all permits concerning demolition, relocation,
alteration, reconstruction, rehabilitation, renovation, new construction,
and signs for historic buildings/structures and landmarks in historic
districts according to their normal meeting procedures.
[Ord. No. 1.236 (Bill No. 2621),
§1, 10-1-2015]
All work performed pursuant to the issuance of certificate of
appropriateness shall conform to the requirements of such certificate.
It shall be the duty of the building department to inspect from time
to time any work performed pursuant to such certificate to assure
such compliance. In the event work is performed not in accordance
with such certificate, the Director of Community Development or his/her
designated representative shall issue a stop work order and all work
shall cease. No person, firm or corporation shall undertake any work
on such project as long as such stop work order shall continue in
effect.
[Ord. No. 1.236 (Bill No. 2621),
§1, 10-1-2015]
Applications for sign permits involving landmarks, structures
or historic districts are reviewed under the standard procedures of
the sign regulations in the zoning ordinance. The HPC may make recommendations
to establish guidelines for signage that are in conformance or in
keeping with the character of historic landmarks, structures or districts.
The HPC may review sign applications for certificate of appropriateness
after application is received and public hearing held and only if
the sign is on a structure in a historic district whose written standards
are stricter concerning signs than those of the sign ordinance.
[Ord. No. 1.236 (Bill No. 2621),
§1, 10-1-2015]
The HPC shall review development plans involving landmarks or
historic districts and forward recommendations to the Planning Commission.
Any development plans recommended by the Planning Commission to the
City Council concerning landmarks or historic districts shall be amendments
to the ordinance establishing individual landmarks or historic districts.
[Ord. No. 1.236 (Bill No. 2621),
§1, 10-1-2015]
Nothing in this Article shall be construed to prevent the ordinary
maintenance or repair of any exterior element of any building or structure.
[Ord. No. 1.236 (Bill No. 2621),
§1, 10-1-2015]
Applications for change of zoning, zoning amendments, special
use permits, and variances for a landmark or structure within a historic
district may be referred to the HPC by the Director of Community Development
or his/her designee prior to the date of the public hearing set by
the Planning Commission or the Board of Adjustment. The HPC may review
these applications using any format which it deems appropriate, provided
however, that the applicant shall be notified of the time and place
of such review and shall be given the opportunity to appear and be
heard. Within fifteen (15) days after receipt of said application
or at the next regularly scheduled meeting, the HPC shall forward
its comments to the Director of Community Development for presentation
to the Planning Commission or Board of Adjustment for its consideration
in reviewing the application.
[Ord. No. 1.236 (Bill No. 2621),
§1, 10-1-2015]
A.
Any person aggrieved by a certificate of appropriateness recommendation
of the HPC and Planning Commission may apply to the City Council for
a review of the decision. Written requests for City Council review
of a decision shall be filed with the City Administrator within ten
(10) days of the date of the adverse decision. The City Council shall
review appeals within ninety (90) days of the written request for
review of the decision. The City Council may, after a public hearing,
reverse or modify the decision of the HPC, but only if it finds that:
1.
Every reasonable effort has been made by the applicant to agree
to the requirements of the Historic Preservation Commission; or
2.
Owing to special conditions pertaining to the specific piece
of property, denial of the certificate of appropriateness will cause
undue and unnecessary hardship; or
3.
Such reversal or modification is in the public interest.
B.
Appeals from decisions of the City Council will be provided by State
law.
[Ord. No. 1.236 (Bill No. 2621),
§1, 10-1-2015]
The Director of Community Development or his/her designee shall
give written notification of any violation of this Article to the
owner or lessor of or the trustee or other legally responsible party
for such property, stating in such notification that they have inspected
the property and have found it in violation of this Article. The notification
shall contain a description or explanation of the violation(s). The
property owner, trustee, lessor or legally responsible party shall
have thirty (30) days in which to correct such violation or to give
satisfactory evidence that steps have been taken that will lead to
correcting such violation within a stated period of time. The time
shall be agreeable to the building department as being fair and reasonable.
If after the thirty-day period an agreement is not reached, the City
may institute an appropriate action or proceeding to prevent or correct
such unlawful action. The imposition of any penalty hereunder shall
not preclude the City from instituting any proper action or proceeding
to require compliance with the provisions of this Article and with
the administrative orders and determination made hereunder.
[Ord. No. 1.236 (Bill No. 2621),
§1, 10-1-2015]
A.
Certain fees are hereby established for filing of applications for
designation of an historic landmark or an historic district, for issuance
of a certificate of appropriateness, and for additional enumerated
services:
1.
Designation process:
a.
Historic landmark: fifty dollars ($50.00).
But, if the building has been previously listed in the national
register: twenty-five dollars ($25.00).
b.
Historic district:
Base nomination fee: two hundred dollars ($200.00).
Plus, per building: fifty dollars ($50.00).
Not to exceed a total of: nine hundred fifty dollars ($950.00).
District previously listed in the National Register of Historic
Places base nomination fee: fifty dollars ($50.00).
Plus, per building: fifteen dollars ($15.00).
Not to exceed a total of: four hundred fifty dollars ($450.00).
c.
Amending historic district:
Base nomination fee: seventy-five dollars ($75.00).
Plus, per building: ten dollars ($10.00).
Not to exceed a total of: two hundred fifty dollars ($250.00).
District previously listed in the National Register of Historic
Places base nomination fee: thirty-five dollars ($35.00).
Plus, per building: ten dollars ($10.00).
Not to exceed a total of: one hundred seventy-five dollars ($175.00).
d.
Research: thirty-five dollars ($35.00)/hour, however, a research
fee shall be deducted from the application fee if an application is
filed with the Commission.
2.
Certificate of appropriateness:
Expedited or administratively approved applications: twenty
dollars ($20.00).
All exterior changes, alterations, new construction or demolitions
to designated properties, except the scopes of work noted below shall
be charged a fee in accordance with the community development fee
schedule as established and adopted by the City Council from time
to time.
Fees for any certificate of appropriateness in which the scope
of work has been started or completed before the application is submitted
shall be doubled.
3.
Tax certification: Assistance in seeking U.S. Department of
the Interior, Office of Archeology and Historic Preservation, certification
for tax benefits under the Internal Revenue Code, per building: two
hundred dollars ($200.00).
4.
National Register form:
a.
Historic landmark: three hundred dollars ($300.00).
But, if an application for local designation has been previously
made two hundred dollars ($200.00).
b.
Historic district: five hundred dollars ($500.00).
Plus, per building: seventy-five dollars ($75.00).
Not to exceed a total of: two thousand seven hundred fifty dollars
($2,750.00).
But, less the fee provided for in Subsection (A)(1)(b) of this Section, if an application for local designation has been previously made.
5.
Authority. The City Administrator shall have
the authority to adjust the fees listed above to reflect the change
in the consumer price index (all items/all urban consumers/Midwest
Region published by the United States Department of Labor, Bureau
of Labor Statistics). The adjustments, if any, shall be made annually
by the City Administrator in conjunction with the adoption of the
annual budget of the City by filing a notice with the City Clerk.
6.
Waiver of fee. The historic preservation commission
may waive all or part of any fee upon a showing of hardship and shall
waive all fees for any nomination made by the HPC or City Council.
B.
The owner of a building or premises where a violation of any provision
of said regulations has been committed or shall exist, or the lessee
or tenant of an entire building or entire premises where such violation
has been committed or shall exist, or the owner, lessee or tenant
of any part of the building or premises in which violation has been
committed or shall exist, or the architect, builder, contractor or
any other person who commits, takes part or assists in any such violation
shall be guilty of an ordinance violation punishable by a fine up
to a maximum of five hundred dollars ($500.00) per violation or by
imprisonment for ninety (90) days for each violation in the discretion
of the court.
[Ord. No. 1.236 (Bill No. 2621),
§1, 10-1-2015]
The HPC may, with the consent of the City Council, apply for,
receive or expend any federal, state or private grant, grant-in-aid,
gift or bequest in furtherance of the general purposes of this Article.
The City Council is hereby authorized to accept gifts and grants on
behalf of the City of Arnold for the HPC made specifically for the
study, acquisition, designation and preservation of officially designated
landmarks. All such gifts and grants accepted by the City shall be
set aside in a special line-item account within the City of Arnold
General Fund and such fund shall be distributed, administered and
disbursed by the City Administrator after consultation with the City
Council, based upon the recommendations of the Historic Preservation
Commission.
