In reviewing applications for certificates of appropriateness or recommendations of compatibility the HDC shall use the criteria set forth in R.I.G.L. § 45-24.1 et seq. and Chapter
350, Zoning. In addition, the HDC will use its adopted Standards and Guidelines.
Complete applications shall be considered by the HDC within
30 days after acceptance. The order of business for consideration
of applications for certificates of appropriateness shall be determined
by the Chairman and shall include the following:
A. A preliminary statement by the HDC concerning the application.
B. A presentation by the applicant or designated agent, including opinions
and material in support of the application.
C. Comments by any official, commission, agency of the Town of Glocester,
state agency, or any historical, preservation or neighborhood organization.
D. Comments and/or questions from other interested parties.
E. Comments and/or questions from HDC members.
F. A summary of the application, including opinions and material presented.
G. After closing the hearing to public comment, HDC shall deliberate
regarding a certificate of appropriateness based upon evidence submitted;
and the impact of the project on the structure(s) and appurtenances.
H. Findings of fact and vote on applications for certificates of appropriateness.
Such vote may be tabled for further consideration and subsequent action.
A pending application for a certificate of appropriateness may
be modified by a written request from the applicant to the HDC. Such
request shall include a description of the proposed change and additional
and/or revised documentation. If an application is modified, it shall
be considered a new application for a certificate of appropriateness.
Changes to a project after a certificate of appropriateness
has been issued shall require a new application for a certificate
of appropriateness. The new application shall be submitted before
construction of the changes begins, unless the HDC determines at a
new preapplication conference that a full application is not required.
Any changes not so approved shall be deemed a violation.