Historic Preservation Commission Agenda and Packet 2009 10 19

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also recommends that the HPC try to work with the applicant to maintain the accessory structure in some type of design element for any proposed remodel. COMMISSION ACTION: The Commission may vote to either release the demolition permit or hold the permit for the remainder of the 180-day period. In this case, the 180-day period will expire on March 12, 2010. In that 180-day period, the Commission and applicant may work to find an alternative to demolition. If no alternative is found by March 12, the applicant is free to demolish the building. Staff reminds the Commission that decisions and questions regarding this property and public hearing must be relevant to the criteria listed below taken from Ordinance No. 1463, Series 2005. Commission Public Hearings on Permits: When applicable, the Commission shall hold a public hearing on the permit application within sixty (60) days after the Building Division accepts a completed application. If the Commission fails to hold a public hearing within sixty (60) days after the Building Division accepts a completed permit application, the City shall issue the permit if all other requirements of the permit process have been met. The Commission shall consider and base its decision upon any of the following criteria: 1. The eligibility of the building for designation as an individual landmark consistent with the purposes and standards in this Chapter; 2. The relationship of the building as a potential contributing structure to a potential historical district per the criteria set forth in this Chapter; 3. The reasonable condition of the building; and 4. The reasonable projected cost of restoration or repair. In considering the condition of the building and the projected cost of restoration or repair as set forth in subsections G.3 and G.4, 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