Historic Preservation Commission Agenda and Packet 2009 07 20

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~~Tlie eligibility ofilie bUilding for clesignation as an inaiviCflffij landmark consistent with the pJ;!!p-oses and standards in thi~ ~~ 2. The relationsnip of tne 6uilaing as a potential contributing ~tructure to a potential historical district p-er the criteria set foJ;t!J.jn.,tbis.C.hapJer;; ~~Ilie..r;.easIJQa6le.coQaiti9E:01..tQe~6,ui[di[1g;.a'1a j:I-:-T.J:le rea~~pJ:.Ojectecl cost of re~toration or repElf! In considering the condition of the building and the projected cost of restoration or repair as set forth in subsections G.3 and GA, above! the Commission may' not consider deterioration caused by' unreasonable neglect! H. Decision of the Commission. If the Commission finds that the building to be demolished, moved or removed does not have historical significance under the criteria set forth above, the City shall issue a permit if all other requirements of the permit process are met. If the Commission finds that the building may have historical significance under the criteria set forth above, the application shall be suspended for a period not to exceed one hundred eighty days (180) from the date the permit application was accepted by the Building Division. The Commission will make all reasonable efforts to expedite resolution of the application. I. One Hundred Eighty (180) Day Suspension Period: During the period of suspension of an application for issuance of a 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 one hundred eighty day (180) period, the City shall issue a permit if all other requirements of the permit process have been met. Listed below are the Commission's adopted Rules of Procedure for Demolition Review Public Hearings. VIII. APPLICATIONS FOR PERMITS TO DEMOLISH OR RELOCATE NON- LANDMARKED PROPERTIES OVER FIFTY YEARS OLD A. A City staff member and two randomly selected members of the Commission shall review all permit applications for demolition, relocation or removal of buildings that are over fifty years old within fourteen days after the Building Division accepts a completed permit application, as provided by Section 15.36.200 of the City Code. If one or both of the Commission members are unable to participate in the review within fourteen days, the city staff member shall continue to randomly select names until two members of the Commission are available.