City Council Study Session Agenda and Packet 2004 08 10

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B. Extension of review period. When reviewing alteration certificate applications involving moving or demolition of a resource, the Commission may extend the review period up to ninety (90) additional days if the Commission finds the original application meets the standards in this Chapter and the Commission's review standards for alterations. The ninety -day extension period shall be used to encourage both the applicant and the Commission to explore acceptable alternative solutions to the original submittal. 15. Criteria to review relocating an historic resource or landmark. In addition to the alterations criteria in this Chapter, the Commission will use the following criteria in considering alteration certificate applications for relocating a landmark, a structure on a landmark site, a building or structure within an historic district; a structure onto a landmark site; or a structure onto property in an historic district: A. For consideration of the original site, the Commission will review all of the following criteria: (1) Documentation showing the structure cannot be rehabilitated or reused on its original site to provide for reasonable beneficial use of the property; (2) The contribution the structure makes to its present setting, including documentation showing that the contribution the structure makes to its present setting is not crucial to the structure's historical significance; (3) If the structure can be moved without significant damage to its physical integrity and the applicant can show the relocation activity is the best preservation method for the character and integrity of the structure. (4) Whether the structure has been demonstrated to be capable of withstanding the physical impacts of the relocation and re- siting. (5) Whether a structural report submitted by a licensed structural engineer adequately demonstrates the soundness of the structure proposed for relocation. B. For consideration of the new location, the Commission will review for compliance with all of the following criteria: (1) Whether the building or structure is compatible with its proposed site and adjacent properties and if the receiving site is compatible in nature with the structure or structures proposed to be moved. (2) The structure's architectural integrity and its consistency with the character of the neighborhood. (3) Whether the relocation of the historic structure would diminish the integrity or character of the neighborhood of the receiving site. (4) If a relocation plan has been submitted and approved by the City Manager, including posting a bond to ensure the safe relocation; preservation and repair (if required) of the structure; site preparation and infrastructure connections as required under this Code. 15