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Exhibit A.3
Relocation Criteria
Staff Findings
26.415.090.C: Relocation:
Dimensional variations are allowed for projects involving designated properties to create development
that is more consistent with the character of the historic property or district than what would be required
by the underlying zoning's dimensional standards.
1. The HPC may grant variances of the Land Use Code for designated properties to allow:
a) Development in the side, rear and front setbacks;
b) Development that does not meet the minimum distance requirements between buildings;
c) Up to five percent (5%) additional site coverage;
d) Less public amenity than required for the on-site relocation of commercial historic properties.
2. In granting a variance, the HPC must make a finding that such a variance:
a) Is similar to the pattern, features and character of the historic property or district; and/or
b) Enhances or mitigates an adverse impact to the historic significance or architectural character of the
historic property, an adjoining designated historic property or historic district.
26.415.090.C - Relocation. Relocation for a building, structure or object will be approved if it is
determined that it meets any one of the following standards:MET NOT MET DOES NOT
APPLY
1. It is considered a noncontributing element of a historic district and its relocation will not affect the
character of the historic district; or N/A
2. It does not contribute to the overall character of the historic district or parcel on which it is located
and its relocation will not have an adverse impact on the Historic District or property; or .N/A
3. The owner has obtained a certificate of economic hardship; or N/A
4. The relocation activity is demonstrated to be an acceptable preservation method given the character
and integrity of the building, structure or object and its move will not adversely affect the integrity of
the Historic District in which it was originally located or diminish the historic, architectural or aesthetic
relationships of adjacent designated properties; and
Additionally, for approval to relocate all of the following criteria must be met:MET NOT MET DOES NOT
APPLY
1. It has been determined that the building, structure or object is capable of withstanding the physical
impacts of relocation;CONDITION
2. An appropriate receiving site has been identified; and
3. An acceptable plan has been submitted providing for the safe relocation, repair and preservation of
the building, structure or object including the provision of the necessary financial security.CONDITION
MET
MET
Review Criteria for 202 East Main Street
The applicant is requesting for Conceptual Major Development review approval
and relocation of the historic building onto a new basement.
Summary of Review Criteria for Relocation Request
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Staff Finding: According to the historic Sanborn Map from 1904, it appears that the historic miner’s
cottage is in its original location. The applicant’s plan for temporary relocation is for the purpose of
building a new basement. The proposed work for relocation and excavation must comply with Design
Guideline 9.1 by providing structural assessment and financial assurances. Additional comments have
been provided by other relevant City Departments regarding the excavation process that the applicant
will need to address prior to Building permit submittal. Staff finds all the relevant review criteria for
relocation are met with conditions.