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�3, 1 C. APPLICATION PROCESS FOR LOCAL LANDMARK AND LOCAL HISTORIC 2 DISTRICT DESIGNATION 3 Applying for local status is a two-part process, similar to the application process for 4 the National Register. The first part is designed to provide the HPC with enough 5 information to determine if the property appears to be a candidate for the program. 6 Property owners are asked to provide photos of all exterior walls on main buildings, 7 photos of any important interior features in the building, and text outlining key s information about the building's construction and ownership. Applicants are also 9 asked to prepare a brief summary, typically a paragraph in length, to explain why 10 the property is important. 11 i2 The HPC reviews Part 1 of the application to determine if the property appears to 13 be a candidate for the program. Since Part 2 requires a substantial architectural 1a description and social history of the property some property owners hire a 15 consultant to help complete the application. The two-part approach prevents i6 property owners from going to the expense of preparing an application for a 17 property that is not a strong candidate for the program. 18 19 Once historic preservation staff receives a completed application—Part 1 and Part 20 2, the timeline begins. The HPC holds public meetings for neighbor input and 2i submits the application to the North Carolina State Historic Preservation Office 22 (SHPO)for comments. The SHPO involvement ensures that the review is based on 23 criteria rather than any potential bias toward a particular property owner. The 24 complete application, staff report, SHPO's comments and the HPC's 25 recommendations are forwarded to the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC). 26 The BOCC will make the final decision to approve or deny the designation. The 27 application is attached as Appendix A, including a flowchart which outlines the 2s approval process. 29 30 31 D. DESIGN REVIEW PROCESS (Certificate of Appropriateness) 32 Buildings evolve over time based on architectural style trends and the changing 33 needs of the occupant. Designation programs are designed to help guide property 34 owners to make these changes in ways that will retain and enhance their properties' 35 special character and historic significance. Many preservation programs also offer 36 technical advice on maintenance and related upgrades, such as energy efficiency, 3� that are specific to older buildings. This type of information sharing speaks to the 3g long-term commitment of owning a historic building and is critical to successful 39 stewardship. 40 41 Owners wishing to change the exterior of buildings or alter significant 42 vegetation, or natural features on their local landmark or local historic district 43 properties are required to obtain a Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) prior 44 to beginning any work. The HPC reviews COA applications following a quasi- 45 judicial process, and determines the appropriateness of the proposed change(s) 46 based on the design standards described in this manual. Minor changes can often 47 be approved administratively but staff, without going before the HPC. Maintenance 4s typically does not require any review. The review process for different types of work 49 is outlined below. Additional information is provided in the specific standards. 9/28/2010 Draft Orange County Design Standards 5