(A) Before a building permit is issued for the enlargement or any other exterior modification of any designated historic structure, other than painting and minor repair, the applicant shall be subject to a site plan review process of the city and to be conducted by the Historic Review Board. If the Board determines that the proposed modifications will result in a significant change to the structure's appearance, and in conflict with its original character or architectural style, the Board may schedule a public hearing in accordance with § 154.253.
(B) At least 14 days prior to the site plan review meeting, the applicant shall submit three copies of the proposed plans, showing the following information:
(1) Photographs of the building in its present state; and
(2) Sketches or renderings of the exterior appearance of the building following the work to be done and specifying the types of materials to be used.
(C) (1) The Board shall render a decision to:
(a) Grant;
(b) Grant with conditions; or
(c) Deny the proposal.
(2) The decision shall be based on finding related to the criteria listed in § 154.250 and shall be made within 45 days of submittal of a complete applications. Failure to act within the 45-day period shall constitute approval of the plans as submitted by the applicant and he or she shall not be denied the necessary building permits; provided, the plans meet all other zoning and building code requirements.
(D) Modifications done to the exterior of any building of historical significance shall include designs, materials and finishes that are of a type that will appear to be similar to the original design, materials and finishes and that will contribute to the enhancement and preservation of the historic character and value of the structure.
(E) Plans approved by the Board shall apply until the work is completed. Changes in plans or materials shall be reviewed and approved by the Board as a regular meeting agenda item if the changes are minor or not considered significant. If such plans are considered by the Board to be significant changes and may have adverse consequences on the structure's historic character or appearance, a new public hearing may be scheduled and a new 45-day review period will begin from the time the completed change request is submitted.
(F) The applicant may appeal a decision of the Board to the City Council; provided, the appeal is in writing and submitted within 15 calendar days of the Board's decision.
(G) An appeal may also be made to the Council by any person or persons, other than the applicant, who participated in the Board's review process, who was notified as a property owner within the 200-foot radius or who was in some other way affected by the decision.
(Ord. 225, passed 10-20-1994, § 19.5)