(A) Application. The owner or authorized representative proposing major alterations to a cultural resource listed on the Register shall file an application for an initial review. The application must be accompanied by any required fee.
(1) The application for an initial review shall include the following data:
(a) A description of the proposed work and an explanation of how it complies with the Secretary’s Standards and other applicable design guidelines and standards as appropriate.
(b) Detailed architectural plans, including floor plans, elevations, and drawings, illustrating the scale, massing, character, and detailing of the proposed work, including existing and proposed elevations and plans. Information on the specifications and appearance of existing and proposed replacement materials and features should also be included.
(c) A site plan showing all existing buildings and structures and the relationship of the proposed work to the surrounding environment.
(d) Relationship to the existing scale, massing, architectural style, site and streetscape, landscaping and signage, for new construction in historic districts.
(e) Other information deemed necessary by the Director or his or her designee.
(2) Upon deeming the application to be complete, the Community Development Department shall transmit the application to the Commission within ten days of the receipt of a complete application.
(3) Early-stage conceptual review. Prior to the hearing for an initial review, applicants shall have the opportunity to present for discussion with the Commission and/or city preservation staff early-stage, conceptual plans for alterations to cultural resources and new construction in historic districts. The purpose of conceptual review shall be to obtain preliminary comments and direction on project design and options prior to the initial review hearing. There is no fee for conceptual review. Conceptual review before the Commission shall be a discussion item (no finding or decision will be taken).
(4) Commission review. The Commission shall conduct a public hearing on each initial review application, after which it shall adopt a resolution approving, conditionally approving, or denying the application.
(5) Issuance of initial review findings. Upon approval, copies of the initial review findings shall be forwarded to the applicant, the Building Official, the Director, and any other department or agency that requests one.
(6) Appeal. Decisions of the Commission or city regarding an initial review are subject to appeal in accordance with § 153.626 of this subchapter. No initial review shall become effective until the time to appeal its denial or approval has expired.
(7) Public notice requirements. All projects requiring an initial review subject to the Commission’s approval shall require public notification. The city shall, no later than ten days prior to the hearing, issue a public hearing notice indicating the place, date, and time of the Commission meeting and include a brief description of the proposed project. Public notification shall be provided as follows:
(a) Hearing notice to applicant and owners. Public notification shall be provided to the applicant, to all owners of real property as shown on the county’s latest equalized assessment roll, and to all legal occupants located within a 300-foot radius of the subject parcel upon which an initial review is requested. As determined by staff, an expanded notification may be required to 500 feet.
(b) Hearing notice to owners of historic district properties. Public notification for any project proposed within a locally designated historic district or a district listed on the California Register shall be as follows: the public notification described in division (A) above, plus the owners of real property as shown on the county’s latest equalized assessment roll and to all legal occupants of each property located within the historic district.
(Ord. 636-C.S., passed 8-15-17)