Historic Preservation Commission Agenda and Packet 2011 12 19

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the city shall recognize the building as eligible for issuance of a building permit for demolition, moving or removal without further review under this section, which recognition shall be valid for a period of three years after city council approval of the PUD final development plan or SRU plan for which such referral was received regardless of the date on which the determination that the building does not have historical significance was made. Such three -year period may be extended concurrent with any extension granted of the PUD final development plan or SRU plan. If a building permit is not issued within such three -year period or any approved extension thereof, or if the permit requested within such three year period or any approved extension thereof, or is not consistent with the property owner's written explanation of the plan for the building, a new demolition review shall be required. If the commission finds that the building may have historical significance under the criteria set forth above, then (1) in the case of a filed building permit application, the application shall be suspended for a p ri d n t t xc d 180 days fr m th dat th p rmit applicati n was acc ptod by the building division; and (2) in the case of a planning department referral for demolition review pursuant to subsection 15.36.200.D., no permit for demolition, moving or removal shall be issued for a period not to exceed 180 days from the date the planning department accepts a completed demolition application or makes the referral of issuance of the planning department referral. The commission will make all reasonable efforts to expedite resolution of the application or request. 3-K. One hundred eighty day suspension period: During the period of suspension of an application for or issuance of a building permit for demolition, moving, or removal, the commission may take any action authorized to it that it deems necessary and consistent with the purposes and intent of this chapter to preserve the structure, including, without limitation, consulting with civic groups, public agencies, and interested citizens; recommending acquisition of the property by private or public bodies or agencies; exploring the possibility of moving buildings that would otherwise be demolished; and salvaging building materials, and looking for alternatives to the proposed action which will not have any adverse impact on the historic significance of the structure. If an individual landmark or district designation has not been completed during the 180 -day period, the city shall issue a building permit if all other requirements of the permit process have been met. K7L. Record of demolished and moved properties: Prior to the issuance of a building permit for demolition, moving or removal, the city or the commission may require the applicant to provide information about the building, including, without limitation, the date of original construction, significant events and occupants, architectural features, and a description of the building through photographs, plans, and maps. As a part of this process, the commission may require the applicant to allow city staff or its agent on the subject property to provide historic photo - documentation of the structure. The city will determine where the documentation is to be deposited. 7