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The Commission will consider whether or not the work will ::1dversely impair the significance or ch::1racter of the Heritage Preservation Site. The Commission's \Nritten findings shall refer to the following criteria. (a) Tho distinguishing original qualities, character or appearance shall not be destroyed. The removal or alternation of historic or original material, or distinctive architectural features shall be avoided. In the event that removal or alteration of historic or original materi::11 is determined to be necessary, tho work shall be done in such a way as to minimize the adverse effect. (b) Deteriorated architectural features shall be repaired rather than replaced. In the event that replacement is determined to be necessary, the replacement shall be an accurate duplication of the design, color, texture and other visual qualities of the original, substantiated by historic, physical or pictorial evidence rather than on conjecture. (c) The surface cleaning of structures shall be undertaken with the gentlest means possible. Sandblasting, other cleaning methods, sealants, coatings ::1nd paints shall not damage or appreciably change the material, color and texture of original surfaces. (d) Contemporary design for alterations and additions to existing properties shall not be discour::1ged when such alter::1tions and additions do not destroy original, historic, architectural or cultural material, and such design is compatible with the size, scale, color, material and character of the property, neighborhood or environment. (e) 'Nherever possible, new additions or alterations to structures shall be done in such a manner that if such additions or alterations \"Jere to be removed in the future, the essential form and integrity of the structure would be unimpaired. Cf) The Commission 'Nill be guided by the Secretary of the InterioFs Standards for Rehabilitation, as '.vell as by any local standards or guidelines adopted by the Commission for Heritage Preservation Sites, districts and neighborhoods. In all cases, the Commission will give consideration to the amount and quality of original material and design remaining in the building when applying criteria, guidelines and standards. Consideration will also be given to clear cases of economic hardship or to deprivation of reasonable use of the owners property. 2. "Proposed demolition or removal of a building or structure" The commission '...,ill consider whether or not the demolition or remO'.:al is necessary, and its effect on the surrounding building and neighborhood. The Commission's written fiflGings shall refer to the following criteria. The Commission will be guided by the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation. as '.veIl as by the Design Guidelines adopted by the Commission for the revie'N of proposed changes within Heritage Preservation Sites and Heritage Preservation Districts. In all cases, the Commission '.vill give consideration to the amount and quality of original and significant material and design remaining in the building when applying criteria. guidelines and standards. A. Purpose. Certificates of Approval are established to protect sites. properties in districts. J :\HPCISec.2.18 amendment 4-15-05 .docC:'.'NINNTlPi-eHles'.JMal16fte'{~My DeeHIKeHts\enliftsooeamentlmefttilulv3.fieeDecumom2