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Within ten days after receiving the commission's notice of preliminary disapproval, the applicant for permit may request in writing an informal conference before the commission for the purpose of securing compromise regarding the proposed work so that the work will not, in the opinion of the commission, adversely affect any significant historical or architectural feature of the improvement or district and will be appropriate and consistent with the spirit and purposes of this ordinance. The commission shall hold such conference within 15 days after receipt of the request. The commission shall consider with the applicant every means for substantially preserving, protecting, enhancing and perpetuating the special historical or architectural feature of the improvement or district, including investigating the possibility of modifying the proposed work, the possibility of any alternative private use of the structure or structures that would substantially preserve its special features, and the possibility of public incentives for enhancing the use of the structure or structures or district involved. If the commission and the applicant for permit reach accord through the informal conference, the commission shall issue its approval of the application for permit as modified and so notify the applicant and the appropriate city departments in accordance with Section 2-120-760 and 2-120-770.
(Prior code § 21-82; Added Coun. J. 3-11-87, p. 40272)