(a) The Board of Architectural Review, in deciding whether to issue a certificate of appropriateness, shall determine that the application under consideration promotes and enhances the distinctive architectural character of the community and would not be at variance with existing structures within that portion of the district in which the structure is or is proposed to be located as to be detrimental to the interests of the District. In conducting its review, the Board shall make examination of and give consideration to the elements of the application including, but not necessarily limited to:
(1) Height, which shall include the requirements of Section 1147.04
for an R-3 Multi-Family Residence District.
(2) Building massing, which shall include the relationship of the building width to its height and depth, and its relationship to the viewer's and pedestrian's visual perspective.
(3) Window treatment, which shall include the size, shape, and materials of the individual window units and the overall harmonious relationship of window openings.
(4) Exterior detail and relationships, which shall include all projecting and receding elements of the exterior, including but not limited to, porches and overhangs and the horizontal or vertical expression which is conveyed by these elements.
(5) Roof shape, which shall include type, form and materials.
(6) Materials: texture and colors, which shall include a consideration of material compatibility among various elements of the structure in relation to the character of the design.
(7) Compatibility of design and details, which shall include the appropriateness of the use of exterior design details, compatible with a traditional style of architecture as approved by the Board.
(8) Landscape design and plant materials, which shall include, in addition to requirements of this Zoning Ordinance, lighting and the use of landscape details to highlight architectural features or screen or soften undesirable views.
(9) Pedestrian environment, which shall include the provision of features which enhance pedestrian movement and environment and which relate to the pedestrian's visual perspective.
(10) Signage, which shall include, in addition to requirements of Chapter 1175, the appropriateness of signage to the building.
(b) In conducting its inquiry and review, the Board may request from the applicant such additional information, sketches and data as it shall reasonably require. It may call upon experts and specialists for testimony and opinion regarding the matters under examination. It may recommend to the applicant changes in the plans that it considers desirable and may accept a voluntary amendment to the application to include or reflect such changes. The Board may keep a record of its proceedings and shall append to the application copies of information, sketches and data needed to clearly describe any amendment to it.
(c) When its review is concluded, the Board will determine by a vote of its members, whether the application for a certificate of appropriateness shall be approved. If approved by three or more of its members, the Board shall return the application and appended material to the secretary with the instruction that the certificate of appropriateness be issued, provided all other requirements of a building permit, if applicable, are met. If not approved, the Board shall return the application and appended material to the applicant with a notice that the certificate of appropriateness shall not be issued because the application did not meet the criteria and standards set forth herein. (Ord. 4-1988. Passed 3-21-88.)