A.
There is hereby created a commission to be known as the "Glen Cove
Landmarks Preservation Commission."
B.
The Commission shall consist of five members to be appointed by the
Mayor with the consent of four members of the City Council, in conformance
with the Code of Federal Regulations, 36 CFR Part 61, Appendix A.
C.
Among the membership, to the extent available in the community, there
shall be the following:
D.
If membership vacancies cannot be filled in conformance with the
professional qualification standards as stipulated in the Code of
Federal Regulations, 36 CFR Part 61, Appendix A, appointments to the
Commission shall then be limited to candidates who have demonstrated
significant interest in, and commitment to, the field of historic
preservation, evidenced either by involvement in a local historic
preservation group, employment or volunteer activity in the field
of historic preservation or other serious interest in the field.
A.
Commission members shall serve for a term of three years; except
for the initial term of one member who shall serve for one year, two
members who shall serve for two years and two members who shall serve
for three years. Members may serve for more than one term, and each
member shall serve until the appointment of a successor.
B.
The members of the Commission shall serve without compensation, but
shall be reimbursed for expenses necessarily incurred in the performance
of their duties.
Candidates for the Landmarks Preservation Commission shall be
recruited to meet the minimum professional qualifications as described
and mandated by the Code of Federal Regulations, 36 CFR Part 61, Appendix
A, in the following manner:
A.
Timing. In the case of a vacancy occurring before the expiration
of a term, the Mayor shall act as quickly as possible to fill the
unexpired term.
B.
Public announcement. An announcement shall be prepared describing
the responsibilities, qualifications, term of office and directions
on whom to contact for further information.
C.
Member qualifications. Demonstrate interest, competence or knowledge
of historic preservation and particular professional training and
experience in the disciplines of history, architectural history, architecture,
historic architecture and prehistoric/historic archaeology.
D.
Publicizing the announcement. The announcement should be advertised
in the local official paper, posted at the public library and City
Hall and on the City's website. Notice should also be sent to
local historical and preservation organizations, the local chapter
of the AIA and local institutions of secondary and higher education.
E.
Appointments. In selecting among the nominees, the Mayor shall weigh
the qualifications and expertise of the nominees and of the current
Landmarks Preservation Commission members with the aim of appointing
professionals to represent all historic preservation disciplines,
if possible.
F.
In the event of a vacancy occurring during the term of a member of
the Landmarks Preservation Commission, the Mayor, as provided above,
shall make an appointment to complete the unexpired term of such member,
and where such member is required to have special qualifications,
such vacancy shall be filled by appointment in the manner herein prescribed
with a person having the same qualifications.
The Mayor shall designate one of the members of the Landmarks
Preservation Commission to serve as Chairperson. The remaining four
members of the Commission may elect a Vice Chairperson from among
their fellow members.
The Commission shall meet as circumstances may require but no
less than four times a year. Meetings may be held at any time upon
written request of any two Commission members or upon the call of
the Chairperson or the Mayor.
At least three members of the Commission shall constitute a
quorum for the transaction of its business or the performance of its
functions. The concurring vote of three members of the Commission
shall be necessary for the adoption of any recommendations or other
acts of the Landmarks Preservation Commission.
The Landmarks Preservation Commission shall have the powers
and duties granted herein:
A.
Recommend to the City Council landmark and historic district designations
to be adopted by local law and, from time to time, changes to such
designations.
B.
Evaluate applications for a certificate of appropriateness proposing
exterior changes to a designated landmark or property within a designated
historic district and approve, approve with modifications or deny
such applications.
C.
Evaluate applications for a certificate of economic hardship and
certificates of appropriateness for demolition, removal or relocation
of landmarks and approve, approve with modifications or deny such
applications.
D.
Evaluate applications for ordinary maintenance and repair of historic
resources, properties or landmarks, and approve, approve with modifications
or deny such applications.
E.
Employ staff and professional consultants as necessary to carry out
the duties of the Commission. Any contract agreement to retain such
consultants which involves the expenditure of City funds shall be
subject to the approval of the City Council.
F.
Promulgate rules and regulations as necessary for the conduct of
its business.
G.
Provide advice and guidance to property owners and government agencies
concerning historic preservation issues.
H.
Adopt criteria for the identification of significant historic, architectural
and cultural parks and for the delineation of historic districts.
I.
Conduct surveys of significant historic, architectural and cultural
landmarks and historic districts within the City of Glen Cove.
J.
Recommend to the City Council acceptance of donations of facade easements
and development rights or other interests in real property as necessary
to carry out the purpose of the Commission.
K.
Increase public awareness of the value of historic, cultural and
architectural preservation by developing and participating in public
education programs.
L.
Make recommendations to the City Council concerning the utilization
of state, federal, county or private funds to promote the preservation
of landmarks and historic districts within the City.
M.
Recommend acquisition of a landmark structure by the City Council
where its preservation is essential to the purpose of this chapter
and where private preservation is not feasible.
The Commission shall delineate landmarks or historic districts
and recommend them to the City Council under local law. The Commission
shall utilize the following criteria in determining whether to recommend
designation by the City Council:
A.
Individual landmark. The Commission may recommend an individual property
as an individual landmark if it:
(1)
Exemplifies or possesses special character, or historic or aesthetic
interest of value as part of the political, economic or social history
of the City;
(2)
Is identified with persons or events significant in local, state
or national history;
(3)
Embodies the distinguishing characteristics of a type, period or
method of construction or design style, or is a valuable example of
the use of indigenous materials or craftsmanship; or is representative
of the work of a designer, architect or builder;
(4)
Represents an established and familiar visual feature of the community
by virtue of its unique location or singular physical characteristic,
represents an established and familiar feature of the community;
(5)
Has yielded or may be likely to yield information important in prehistory
or history.
B.
Historic district. The Commission may recommend a group of properties
within the City as an historic district if a majority of properties
therein:
(1)
Contains properties which meet one or more of the criteria for designation
as a landmark and which may have within its boundaries other properties
or structures that, while not of such historic and/or architectural
significance to be designated as landmarks, nevertheless contribute
to the overall visual characteristics of the landmark or landmarks
located within the historic district; and
(2)
Constitutes a unique section of the City by reason of possessing
those qualities that would satisfy such criteria.
C.
Interior landmark. The Commission may recommend the interior of a
property as an interior landmark if such interior has special historical
or aesthetic interest or value as part of the development, heritage
or cultural characteristics of the City, state or nation and:
D.
Scenic landmark. The Commission may recommend a landscape feature
or group of features. Recommendations for designation must be accompanied
by such historical and architectural information as is required by
the Commission to make an informed recommendation concerning the application,
together with any fee set by the City Council. The boundaries of each
landmark or historic district shall be specified in detail with reference
to the Tax Map identification number and shall be filed, in writing,
in the City Clerk's office and there made available for review
by the public.
E.
Ordinarily, properties that have achieved significance within the
past 50 years are not considered eligible for designation under this
landmarks preservation local law or local law adopted by the City
Council. However, such properties will qualify if they are:
