7/31/2006 HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION Minutes

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DRAFT FOR REVIEW AND COMMENT 4 review by the Commission. The decision of the Commission shall be binding on the applicant. Demolition of a building or part of a building. New construction including buildings and additions. Within forty five days of the submittal of an application for a major alteration, the Commission shall hold a public hearing on the application. At least seven days before said public hearing, public notice shall be given by posting in a conspicuous place in Town Hall. Such notice shall identify the time, place and purpose of the public hearing. At least seven days before said public hearing, a copy of said public notice shall be mailed to the applicant, tothe owners of all adjoining properties and of other properties deemed by the Commission to be materially affected thereby all as they appear on the most recent applicable tax list. Following the public hearing, the Commission shall determine whether the proposed alteration is compatible with the design guidelines and the purpose of this bylaw. If the Commission determines that the alteration is-compatible, the Commission shall issue a Certificate to.Alter. The concurring vote of a majority of the members shall be required to issue a Certificate to Alter. If the Commission cannot determine that the alteration is compatible, the Commission shall decline to issue the Certificate to Alter. The Commission shall provide the applicant with the reasoning for their disapproval including how the alteration does not meet the design guidelines or the purpose of this bylaw. PROCEDURES FOR ISSUANCE AND FILING OF CERTIFICATES Each Certificate issued by the Commission shall be dated and signed by its chairperson.or such other person designated by the Commission to sign such Certificates on its behalf. The Commission shall send a copy of its Certificates and disapprovals to the applicant and shall file a copy of its Certificates and disapprovals with the office of the Town Clerk and the Building Commissioner. The date of issuance of a Certificate or disapproval shall be the date of the filing of a copy of such Certificate or disapproval with the office of the Town Clerk. If the Commission should fail to make a determination within sixty days of the filing of the application for a Certificate, or within such further time as the applicant may allow in writing,the Commission shall thereupon issue a Certificate to Alter due to failure to act. ENFORCEMENT AND PENALTIES The architectural conservation district is specifically authorized to institute any and all actions,proceedings in law and in equity, as they deem necessary and appropriate to obtain compliarice with the requirements of this bylaw or to prevent a threatened violation thereof. The Commission may designate the Building Commissioner to act on its behalf and to enforce this Bylaw under the direction of the Commission. 9/7/2006 5