Historic Preservation Commission Agenda and Packet 2020 01 13

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Laf c�tyLouisville COLORADO • SINCE 1882 Application Review Process Applications will be screened by Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) staff to verify project eligibility. If any additional information is required, staff will contact the applicant directly. The HPC will evaluate the applications in a public meeting at which the applicant will be allowed to make statements. The HPC will make a recommendation to City Council, and City Council will take final action on the application. Project Review and Completion Any required design review or building permits must be obtained before beginning work on the project. If a property has already been landmarked, in some circumstances an Alteration Certificate must be approved by the HPC. Any changes made during the building permit approval process may require additional review by the Historic Preservation Commission, depending on the extent of the changes. Disbursement of Funds In most cases, grants will take the form of reimbursement after work has been completed, inspected and approved as consistent with the approved grant application. In planning your project, you should arrange to have adequate funds on hand to pay the costs of the project. Incentives may be revoked if the conditions of grant approval are not met. Under some circumstances, incentives, particularly loans, may be paid prior to the beginning of a project or in installments as work progresses. Grant/Loan Process Outline 1. Applicant meets with Preservation Planner to discuss the scope of work. 2. Applicant meets with contractors and receives quotes. 3. Applicant submits application and documentation to staff. 4. Staff will review the application for completeness and then schedule the meeting with the HPC. Staff will notifiy applicant of hearing date. 5. Public Notice Sign is posted on property by applicant advertising meeting date and neighbors within 500 feet are notified. 6. The HPC reviews the scope of work and quotes and makes a recommendation to City Council. The applicant must be present to answer questions. 7. Staff will schedule the City Council meeting. The applicant must be present to answer questions. City Council will make the final decision. 8. The grant agreement is signed by the applicant(s) and mayor. At this point, the applicant may apply for a building permit to begin the work outlined in grant agreement. 9. Inspections are completed by Building Department as required. Preservation Planner inspects work for sensitivity to historic structure 10. Applicant submits contractor invoices to staff as work is completed. 11. Staff reviews invoices for completeness and compares with invoice approved by HPC. 12. If approved, staff submits pay request to Finance Department. The check is cut to Applicant. 13. If denied, staff works with applicant to identify reasons for denial and methods of resolution. 14. Applicant to repeat steps 11 through 14 until project is complete. Incentives from the Historic Preservation Fund may be considered taxable income and applicants may wish to consult with a tax professional. Page 4 34