Notice of determination. For each application
referred to the Board, a notice of approval, approval with conditions,
or disapproval shall be issued within 30 days from the date the public
hearing is closed or, if the application is determined by the Board
not to warrant a public hearing, from the date of the Board meeting
at which the application review is completed. All decisions shall
be in writing, signed by the Chair and filed with the Village Clerk
and shall comply with the following:
A. All findings and decisions shall comply with the review parameters given in §
13-10 and the standards and guidelines set forth in §
13-11 and
13-12 and, where applicable, the waiver provisions of §
13-8.
B. All findings and decisions shall be based upon the
evidence presented to the Board, which shall issue a reasoned decision
that balances the benefit and degree of compliance with the burden
upon the property owner. It is intended that the Board's decision
be reasonable and appropriate without causing a substantial negative
economic impact upon the property owner when compared to viable alternatives.
In addition, the Board's decision shall cite evidence to demonstrate
that the determination is not based on personal preference as to taste
or choice of architectural style.
C. Decisions based solely on impacts to landmarks shall
not be binding. The Board may propose economic aid such as a tax abatement
as incentive for the applicant to accept recommendations made related
to landmark protection or preservation, and to ameliorate any practical
difficulties or adverse impacts associated with implementing such
recommendations. Any agreement reached between the Board and the applicant
on an economic incentive shall be subject to the approval and action
of the Board of Trustees.
All applications to the Board shall be accompanied by a fee as established by the Village Board, and set forth from time to time by resolution in § 147. The Board shall assess fees to the applicant in compliance with §
147-4.