(A) If the Commission decides to recommend against the granting of a permit, it shall indicate to the applicant the changes in plans and specifications, if any, which in the opinion of the Commission, would protect the distinctive historical character of the historic district or historic landmark. The Commission shall withhold its report to the Building Official for a period of five days following its discussion to allow the applicant to decide whether or not to make the suggested changes in his plans and specifications. If the applicant determines that he will make the suggested changes, he shall so advise the Commission within such five-day period.
(B) The Commission, after the meeting provided for in § 150.151 and after the making of any changes in the plans and specifications as provided in division (A) above, shall submit to the Building Official, in writing, its recommendation concerning the issuance of a permit for a modification or demolition. The written report shall include the opinion and recommendation of the Commission as stated in divisions (B)(7) and (8) below and may include all or any part of the matters stated in divisions(B)(1) through (6) below:
(1) The exact location of the area or place in which the work is to be done;
(2) The exterior changes to be made or the exterior character of the structure to be erected;
(3) A list of the surrounding structures with their general exterior characteristics;
(4) The effect of the proposed change upon the general historic and architectural nature of the district or landmark;
(5) The appropriateness of the exterior architectural features which can be seen from a public street, alley, trail, or walkway;
(6) The general design, arrangement, texture, material, and color of the building or structure and the relation of such factors to similar features of buildings or structures in a district, or to the general period of construction in a district or landmark;
(7) The opinion of the Commission, including any dissent, as to the appropriateness of the work proposed as it will affect, preserve or destroy the historic aspect and nature of the district or landmark;
(8) The specific recommendation of the Commission.
(Ord. 2013-14, passed 11-5-13)