(A) There is hereby created an architectural review board for the city, which shall review accessory structures in all single-family residential zones as proscribed in Article IX, Section 9.18(C) of the city's Zoning Ordinance.
(B) Purpose.
(1) The purpose of the Board shall be to review all applications for the installation of outdoor entertainment buildings and ensure the preservation of the architectural character of the neighborhood and economic vitality of the city's residential zones.
(2) The duties of the Board shall be accomplished through the review of construction, alteration, and maintenance of outdoor entertainment buildings; to preserve the architectural features and characteristics of the neighborhood; and to recommend legislation designed to promote these purposes.
(C) Establishment; members.
(1) The Board shall consist of five voting members appointed by the Mayor and approved by the City Council. A majority of the Board shall constitute a quorum for the purpose of conducting business.
(2) Membership of the Board may consist of one or a combination of the following:
(a) A person knowledgeable in residential real estate.
(b) A person who maintains his or her personal residence within an area in which outdoor entertainment buildings are permitted.
(c) A person knowledgeable in residential design, landscape, architecture or other related fields.
(d) A person who has architectural training or who has had extensive building or building inspection experience.
(e) A person who works in the construction industry.
(3) At least two members should be from professions of architecture, landscape architecture, planning, or related disciplines.
(4) Members shall serve without compensation, unless otherwise provided by Council.
(D) Terms of office. Each member shall hold office from the date of his or her appointment for a term of four (4) years. Any member may continue in office after his or her term expires until an appointed successor takes office, or until sixty (60) days have elapsed, whichever occurs first. No member shall serve more than two (2) consecutive four (4) year terms.
(E) Vacancies. All vacancies created by the expiration of the terms, resignations, or other means shall be filled in accordance with the requirements of division (D) above. In the event the requirements of division (D) cannot be met the Mayor may fill vacancies as he deems appropriate. Vacancies shall be filled within sixty (60) days. A member appointed to fill a vacancy shall serve out the term of the previous member.
(F) Rules of procedure and guidelines. The Board shall establish its rules of procedure and guidelines with approval from City Council.
(G) Election of officers. By a simple majority of the voting members present, the Board shall elect a Chair and Vice-Chair at the first meeting of each year. If either officer position becomes vacant for any reason, the Board shall, at its next meeting, elect a member to serve as Chair or Vice-Chair for the remainder of the year.
(H) Meetings. The Board shall hold meetings as needed to review and render decisions on applications coming before it. The Board shall hold a public hearing on each application. All meetings of the Board shall comply with all requirements of the Kentucky Open Meetings Act.
(I) Duties. The Board shall have the following duties:
(1) Review and act upon all applications as required by this subchapter.
(2) Provide a written annual report to the City Council that will address the activities of the previous calendar year. The annual report shall include the number of cases reviewed, the number of cases approved in one meeting, the number of cases approved after one or more deferrals, and the number of cases denied. The report shall also include a summary of any notable cases or other issues addressed by the Board during the previous calendar year. The annual report shall be kept on file and available for inspection.
(J) Duties of officers. The Board officers shall have the following duties:
(1) Chair. The Chair shall preside over all meetings at which he/she is present and shall sign all official correspondence, including minutes, of the Board unless otherwise designating the responsibilities to the Vice-Chair. The Chair shall serve as the primary liaison to city staff and, as necessary, shall represent or appoint another Board member to represent the Board before the City Council or other boards and commissions.
(2) Vice-Chair. The Vice-Chair shall discharge the duties of the Chair during the absence or disability of the Chairman.
(Ord. 2018-04-01, passed 5-10-18)