The historic districts, historic sites or historic
landmarks established in accordance with this Part 5 shall have one
or more or any combination of the following characteristics and qualifications,
without limitations as to cultural or chronological period:
A.
History of Standish. Structures, buildings or sites
at which events occur or have occurred that contribute to and are
identified with or significantly represent or exemplify the broad
cultural, political, economic, military, social or sociological history
of Standish, the State of Maine or the Nation, including sites or
buildings at which visitors may gain insight or see examples either
of particular items or of larger patterns in the North American heritage;
B.
Persons. Structures, buildings or sites associated
with important personages;
C.
Architecture. Structures or structural remains and
sites embodying examples of architectural types or specimens valuable
for study of a period, style or method of building construction, of
community organization and living, or landscaping, of a single notable
structure or a single site representing the work of a master builder,
master designer, architect or landscape architect;
D.
Visual continuity. Structures or buildings contributing
to the visual continuity of the historic district;
E.
National register. Those sites or areas on or eligible
for listing on the National Register of Historic Places or as a National
Historic Landmark.
A.
Preliminary procedures. The initial establishment of historic districts, historic sites or historic landmarks shall be done by amendment to § 181-133. No property will be included within a district nor become a historic site or historic landmark without the written consent of the property owner or owners. The Town Council, the Planning Board, the property owner(s) or the Commission itself may initiate action to amend § 181-133. Subsequent action to add new districts or expand existing historic district(s) shall be done in the same manner. Any person seeking to add or expand historic districts, sites or landmarks shall submit a request for the amendment in writing to the Commission. A request may include exercising any or a combination of the incentives in § 181-132. Any proposal by the Town Council or Planning Board shall be referred to the Commission for comment before Council action. After receiving the Commission's recommendations concerning the request, it shall be placed on the agenda of the Town Council for its action. Any application or designation of buildings, structures, sites and districts shall be in writing and include the following as appropriate:
(1)
Designation of buildings, structures and sites for
historic preservation shall include:
(a)
A concise description of the physical elements,
qualities, architectural style, period and historical significance
represented by the building, structure or site, including a consideration
of scale, materials, workmanship and special qualities as relevant;
(b)
A concise statement of how the building, structure or site meets the review criteria of § 181-130;
(c)
Exterior photographs of the building or structure, or a site map, illustrating significant details described in Subsection A(1)(a) above. In addition, the Commission may request photographs of interior articles of particular historic significance. These interior photographs may be provided by the applicant on a voluntary basis and are not required submissions; or
(d)
Survey forms as generally used by and available
from the Maine Historic Preservation Commission.
(2)
Designation of districts for historic preservation
shall include:
(a)
A concise statement of the physical elements
which make this area a historic district and a description of building
types and architectural styles and periods represented;
(c)
An explanation of the boundaries of the district;
(d)
A definition of types of structures that do
not contribute to the significance of the district and an estimate
of the number of noncontributing structures;
(e)
An overlay map showing all district structures
with an identification of contributing structures.
(3)
Expansion of historic districts for historic preservation
shall include:
(a)
A concise statement of the physical elements
that justify an expansion of an existing district, an explanation
detailing how the expansion is consistent with the character of the
district and a description of building types and architectural styles
and periods represented;
(b)
A concise statement of how the expansion of an existing district meets the review criteria of § 181-130;
(c)
A justification of the expanded boundaries of
the district; and
(d)
A map showing all district structures in the
proposed expansion area with an identification of contributing structures.
B.
Studies and recommendations. Before making its recommendation
concerning the proposed establishment or expansion of a historic district,
historic site or historic landmark, the Commission may conduct studies
and research of the proposal. The Commission will make and submit
a report to the Town Council on every request received within six
months of its submission. Drafts of the report shall also be mailed
or e-mailed to the Maine Historic Preservation Commission in Augusta.
C.
Public hearing and final report. Before the final
report is made to the Town Council, the Historic Preservation Commission
shall hold a public hearing on the request, after due notice is provided
at least seven days prior to the hearing in a daily newspaper of general
local circulation. Written notice of the proposal shall be given to
the applicant, owners of all property to be included within the proposed
designation, and owners of abutting property. Not later than 30 days
after said public hearing, the Commission shall submit a final report
including recommendations to the Town Council.
D.
Action by the Town Council. After receipt of the Commission's
recommendations, as provided above, the Town Council shall consider
said proposed designation and approve or disapprove the request. The
owner of each property so designated shall be given written notice
by the Town Clerk within 20 days after the designation of any historic
district, historic site or historic landmark.
E.
Applicability of this Part 5. After the historic resources
have been designated by the Town Council they are subject to the requirements
of this Part 5.
A.
The Historic Preservation Commission may make recommendations
to the Town Council concerning the use of incentives for the purposes
of promoting and ensuring the preservation of historic resources in
the Town. Such incentives may include, but not be limited to:
Upon adoption and amendment of this Part 5,
the following lands, buildings or structures, or areas of the Town
are designated as historic resources and shall be shown on the Historic
Resources Overlay Map.
