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APPLICATION AND PROCESSING FOR HISTORICAL AND <br /> ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW <br /> A Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) approved by the Historical and Architectural Sites <br /> Commission(HASC) is required when any exterior alterations are made to a structure located in <br /> the locally designated Near West Historic District (see map); such alterations include but are not <br /> limited to the kind and texture of the building material and type, style, design and character of all <br /> windows walls,roofs, doors, light fixtures, signs, appurtenant elements and accessory structures. <br /> No COA is required for the following alterations: change in exterior paint schemes; installation <br /> of storm doors, storm windows or screens; ordinary repair and maintenance of existing exterior <br />, architectural features which does not change the architectural character of the structure. <br /> The Historic Preservation Administrator is authorized to issue a COA for the following <br /> alterations: construction and repair of fences; roof and gutter replacement with like materials; <br /> driveway and sidewalk replacement; tuck point for brickwork; change in garage doors to a style <br /> that is visually compatible with the existing architectural style; any replacement of materials with <br /> like materials. <br /> A. Application process for properties located in the Near West Historic District <br /> 1. When a COA is required, the owner of the property shall submit an application for such <br /> to the Historic Preservation Administrator. The Historic Preservation Administrator will <br /> schedule the request for review with HASC. The owner or the owner's representative <br /> shall be present at the meeting to explain the project and answer questions. <br /> 2. The application shall be accompanied with project description, photographs, scaled <br /> drawings including plans and elevations, and site plans as appropriate to adequately <br /> portray how the proposed changes will affect the existing structure. <br /> 3. If structural changes aze being proposed, the drawings should be completed by a <br /> registered Architect. <br /> 4. In considering an application for a COA, HASC shall be guided by the following general ', <br /> standards: <br /> a. The distinguishing original qualities or character of a building, structure or site <br /> and its environment shall not be destroyed. ��, <br /> b. The removal of any historic material or distinctive azchitectura,l feature should be ' <br /> avoided �� <br /> c. Alterations that have no historic basis shall be discouraged. , <br /> d. Distinctive stylistic features shall be treated with sensitivity. , <br /> e. Deteriorated azchitectural features shall be repaired rather than replaced. If ' <br /> replacement is required, materials shall match the existing materials in <br /> composition, design,texture and other visual qualities. <br /> f. Sandblasting or high-pressure spraying that damage building materials shall not <br /> be undertaken. <br /> 8 <br />