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HomeMy WebLinkAboutExhibit_A.2_Relocation_CriteriaExhibit A.2 Relocation Staff Findings Page 1 of 2 26.415.090.C. Standards for the relocation of designated properties. Relocation for a building, structure or object will be approved if it is determined that it meets any one of the following standards: 1. It is considered a noncontributing element of a historic district and its relocation will not affect the character of the historic district; or 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 3. The owner has obtained a certificate of economic hardship; or 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: Exhibit A.2 Relocation Staff Findings Page 2 of 2 1. It has been determined that the building, structure or object is capable of withstanding the physical impacts of relocation; 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. Staff Findings: The applicant proposes relocation of the existing structure approximately 11’ towards the front lot line and 2’ away from the east lot line. No variations are requested. Based on HPC comments at the last hearing, the resource is to be 6’6” from the front lot line, rather than 5.’ The applicant has demonstrated that this is consistent with the approved setback in other HPC approved projects in the core of town and it offers adequate area to provide a landscaped foreground to the structure. There are two other Victorian era homes on this blockface, though a non-historic apartment building sits between 1020 and those other resources, disrupting any strong relationship between them. Based on the 1896 Willit’s map seen at right, and the current aerial image below, buildings on this blockface have historically lacked a consistent front setback. (Please note that the map at right also demonstrates that the existing outbuildings were not present in the Victorian era.) Staff finds that the proposed on-site relocation of this home is an appropriate preservation outcome because it will provide separation between the historic resource and the new construction, and will improve the visibility of the historic structure. It will not disrupt the integrity of the relationship between this historic resource and any others. The applicant has provided a structural engineer’s preliminary finding that the historic resource can be safely relocated. Standard conditions of approval regarding appropriate relocation techniques, and a security to be held by the City during construction are included in the resolution. Staff finds that the relocation criteria highlighted above are met and recommends HPC grant approval.