Fayette Report and Recommendation of FHPC ordinance (§ 415.240)

A. The FHPC shall within forty-five (45) days from receipt of a completed nomination in proper form adopt by resolution a recommendation that the nominated landmark or historic district does or does not meet the criteria for designation in Article IV of this Chapter. The resolution shall be accompanied by a report to the Planning and Zoning Commission containing an explanation of the significance or lack of significance of the nominated landmark or historic district as it relates to the criteria for designation and an explanation of the integrity or lack of integrity of the nominated landmark or historic district, including the following information:

1. In the case of a nominated landmark found to meet the criteria for designation:

a. The significant exterior architectural features of the nominated landmark that should be protected;

b. The types of construction, alteration, demolition and removal, other than requiring a building or demolition permit, that should be reviewed for pursuant to the provisions of Articles IV and V of this Chapter;

c. Archaeological significance and recommendations for interpretation and protection.

2. In the case of a nominated historic district found to meet the criteria for designation:

a. The types of significant exterior architectural features of the structures within the nominated historic district that should be protected;

b. The types of alterations and demolitions that should be reviewed for appropriateness pursuant to the provisions of Articles IV and V of this Chapter;

c. The type and significance of historic and prehistoric archaeological sites within the nominated historic district;

d. Proposals for design guidelines of FHPC review of certificates of appropriateness within the nominated landmark or historic district;

e. The relationship of the nominated landmark or historic district to the ongoing effort of the FHPC to identify and nominate all potential cultural resources that meet the criteria for designation;

f. Recommendations as to appropriate permitted uses, special uses, height and area regulations, minimum dwelling size, floor area, sign regulations, lot size and parking regulations necessary or appropriate to the preservation of the nominated landmark or historic district, including recommendations for buffer zones to protect and preserve visual integrity;

g. A map showing the location of the nominated landmark and/or the boundaries of the nominated historic district.

3. The recommendations and report of the FHPC shall be sent to the Planning and Zoning Commission within seven (7) days following the vote on the resolution and shall be available to the public in the office of the City Clerk.