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h7 ' <br /> LD <br /> 91 Summary of Findings Regarding Age <br /> mThe Area contains a total of 42 buildings or structures, of which 95% are thirty- <br /> B five years of age or older as determined by field surveys and local research. Thus, <br /> CL more than 50% of the buildings (statutory requirement for co sideration as a <br /> conservation area) exceed 35 years of age. <br /> `t 2. Dilapidation — Definition <br /> •� Dilapidation refers to an "advanced" state of disrepair of the priiit <br /> ry components <br /> 0 of buildings or improvements, or the lack of necessary repairsesulting in the <br /> o building or improvement falling into a state of decay. Dilapidan as a factor is <br /> based upon the documented presence and reasonable distributionf buildings and <br /> improvements that are in an advanced state of disrepair. a minimum, <br /> dilapidated buildings should be those with critical defects in pimary structural <br /> components (roof, bearing walls; floor structure, and foundation), building <br /> systems (heating, ventilation, lighting and plumbing), and secdndary structural <br /> components in such combination and extent that: <br /> a. major repair is required; or <br /> b. the defects are so serious and so extensive that the buildings must be <br /> removed. <br /> Summary of Findings Regarding Dilapidation <br /> There is no finding as to dilapidation. <br /> 3. Obsolescence— Definition <br /> An obsolete structure is one which is becoming obsolete or going out of use—not <br /> entirely disused, but gradually becoming so. Thus, obsolescence�is a condition or <br /> process of falling into disuse. <br /> Obsolescence, as a factor, should be based upon the document�d presence and <br /> reasonable distribution of buildings and other site improvements levidencing such <br /> obsolescence. Examples which might be cited include: <br /> • Functional Obsolescence: Structures are typically built or specific uses <br /> or purposes and their design, location, heigit and space rrangement are <br /> each intended for a specific occupancy at a given time Buildings are <br /> obsolete when they contain characteristics or deficiencie which limit the <br /> use and marketability of such buildings. The characteris ics may include <br /> loss in value to a property resulting from an inherent de iciency existing <br /> from poor design or layout, improper orientation of building on site, etc., <br /> which detracts from the overall usefulness or desirabilit of a property. <br /> Obsolescence in such buildings is frequently difficult d expensive to <br /> correct. <br /> 14 <br />