§ 62.707. Criteria for Demolition.

In reviewing an application for the demolition of an historic landmark or a structure in an HP Overlay district, the Historic Preservation Board shall consider the following criteria:

(a)

The historic, architectural or environmental significance of the structure.

(b)

The historic, architectural or environmental significance of the structure to the overall ensemble of structures within the HP Overlay district and the importance of the structure to the integrity of the HP Overlay district.

(c)

The aesthetic interest that the structure adds to the HP Overlay district, or in the case of an historic landmark, to the City.

(d)

The number of remaining examples of similar significance in the HP Overlay district or, in the case of an historic landmark, in the City.

(e)

The difficulty or impossibility of reproducing such a structure because of its design, texture, material, detail, size, scale or uniqueness of location.

(f)

The plans for future utilization of the site and the effect those plans will have on the architectural, historical, archaeological, social, aesthetic or environmental character of the HP Overlay district.

(g)

The reasonable measures that can be taken to save the structure from further deterioration, collapse, arson, vandalism or neglect.

(h)

Any measures that have been taken to prevent the structure from deteriorating, such as performance of normal maintenance and repairs and provision of normal tenant improvements. In addition, whether the structure was willfully or negligently allowed to deteriorate.

(i)

The determination by the Building Official that the structure is an imminent hazard to public safety and that repairs would be impractical.

(j)

The economic hardship imposed on the owner if the application for Certificate of Appropriateness for demolition is denied.

(Ord. of 9-16-1991, Doc. #25099; Ord. of 2-22-1993, Doc. #26392)