(a) The application for a Certificate of Design Approval shall be made on such forms as prescribed by the Zoning Inspector not less than eleven (11) days prior to the meeting of the Design Review Commission and shall include the following data:
(1) Two (2) complete sets of drawings and supplemental specifications, indicating the building or structure exactly as it is proposed to be built. Additional sets may be requested. Such documents shall be accurately drawn to scale and dimensioned.
(2) A site plan, drawn to scale, showing the plot configuration and its perimeter dimensions, all structures on the site with locating dimensions, the location of all structures adjacent to the site within fifty (50) feet of the property line, and all vehicular drives, roads, related parking areas, main walks, walls, fences and major existing landscaping including trees of 6" caliper as measured 18" from top of ground in area affected by construction. In addition, a vicinity map, a north arrow, the first floor level and existing and finished grade elevations at each corner of new construction and at each corner of the site shall be indicated.
(3) Four elevation drawings including front, rear and two side elevations together with additional views or cross sections, if necessary, to indicate completely the exterior appearance of the structures. All elevations shall be drawn to the same scale, which shall be not less than one-quarter inch per foot.
Each elevation shall show the accurate location of windows, doors, shutters, chimneys, porches and other architectural features, all materials and finishes, and an accurate finish grade line.
(4) Additional details to show unusual construction.
(5) Material and color samples of all major finish materials, which shall be presented at the Design Review Commission's meeting.
(6) Drawings or photographs of existing structures that are to remain on the site where new structures are to be constructed. Where additions are to be constructed to existing structures, elevation drawings or photographs showing the location of the addition shall be included.
(b) The Design Review Commission shall determine whether the proposed change will be appropriate to the preservation of the environmental, architectural or historic character of the Design Review District pursuant to the general and specific criteria. In determining the appropriateness of the change, the Design Review Commission may conduct public hearings on the project or solicit input from City staff or consultants to the City. The criteria contained in Section 1148.05 and the Design Review District Guidebook shall be used by the Design Review Commission to guide their decision.
(c) The City shall not issue a Zoning Certificate or Demolition permit until the Certificate of Design Approval has been approved by the Design Review Commission.
(d) The Design Review Commission shall consider all applications that have been properly submitted to it and approve, approve with conditions, or disapprove the application within forty-five (45) days of such item's first appearance on its agenda unless a time extension is mutually agreed to by the applicant and the Design Review Commission.
(e) Approvals by the Design Review Commission shall be valid for one year from the date of final action. The Zoning Certificate must be obtained and construction must begin prior to the expiration of one year from the date of final action. An approval may be extended once for one year. Applications for extension must be made in writing to the Design Review Commission prior to the expiration date of initial approval.
(f) The Design Review Commission, may at its discretion, designate an authorized representative to approve or disapprove applications for Certificates of Appropriateness for minor site improvements, construction, reconstruction, exterior alterations, or demolition of structures.
(Ord. 26-99-0. Passed 8-23-99.)
(Ord. 26-99-0. Passed 8-23-99.)