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• (a) The HDC,at the public hearing, shall hear all persons desiring to present <br /> information regarding the application. The HDC shall act on such <br /> application for Certificate of Appropriateness within a reasonable period of <br /> time. The HDC shall determine whether the restoration,rehabilitation, <br /> renovation,preservation, alteration, construction,moving or demolition of <br /> buildings, structures, or appurtenant fixtures involved will be appropriate to <br /> the preservation of the Historic District. If the HDC determines that a <br /> certificate of appropriateness should not be issued, it shall place upon its <br /> records the reasons for such determination. The HDC shall immediately <br /> notify the applicant of its determination. <br /> (b) Proposed repairs, alterations, new construction,moving or demolition in the <br /> Historic District shall respect and relate to the special character of the <br /> District. In making its determination,the HDC shall consider without being <br /> limited to the following criteria: <br /> 1. The purpose of this Ordinance; <br /> 2. The architectural or historic value or significance of a building and <br /> its relationship to the surrounding area; <br /> 3. The general compatibility of proposed changes; and <br /> 4. Any other factor, including visual and aesthetic, considered <br /> • pertinent. _ . <br /> (c) The HDC shall encourage proposed changes which reflect the original <br /> design of the structure,based on photographs, written description or other <br /> historical documentation, and shall be guided by the following preferences: <br /> 1. It is preferable to preserve by maintenance rather than to repair <br /> original features of the building. <br /> 2. It is preferable to repair rather than to reconstruct if possible. <br /> 3. It is preferable to restore by reconstruction of original features <br /> rather than to remove or remodel. <br /> 4. Contemporary design shall not be excluded from consideration. <br /> (d) When evaluating the general compatibility of alterations to the exterior of <br /> any building in the Historic District, the HDC shall consider,but not be <br /> limited to,the following factors within the building's area of influence: <br /> 1. Siting <br /> 2. Height <br /> 3. Proportion <br /> 4. Rhythm <br /> 5. Roof area <br /> 6. Entrance area <br /> 7. Wall areas <br />