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�� ; r. 1 2 Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) Process 3 Property owners may pick up 4 Certificate of Appropriateness ��`�' �� 5 (COA) applications and submit ' 6 completed materials to the � Department of Environment, � s Agriculture, Parks and .a�� ,� .. , �� 9 Recreation at 306 Revere Road, , 4= �� °�` , ��_ io in Hillsborough. All local � _ __. ,r. � .,- 11 landmark and local historic -�,� 12 district property owners must i3 apply for a COA prior to '� �� 14 beginning any work that would 15 change an exterior feature on 16 their property. Property owners are encouraged to contact County historic 17 preservation staff if they are not sure if they need to pursue a COA or have 18 questions about the process. Staff can offer general design advice, technical 19 assistance, and contact information for more specific preservation expertise. 20 2i The typical COA process is as follows: 22 1) HPC staff determines that the application is complete and begins the review 23 process by preparing a staff analysis, typically within 30 days. (lncomplete 24 materials are returned to the applicant with an explanation of the missing 25 items.) 26 2) The application is placed on the HPC's next regular agenda for consideration. 27 Surrounding property owners receive notice of the application, including the 28 time and location of the HPC's meeting. 29 3) The applicant presents his or her proposal to the HPC at the public meeting. 3o Neighbors and other members of the public may also speak for or against the 31 project. 32 4) The HPC evaluates the proposal based on the design standards in this 33 manual. Members may ask the applicant questions for clarification. The HPC 34 identifies which design standards apply to the project and determines if the 35 proposal complies with the applicable standards. 36 5) The HPC votes to approve, approve with conditions, or deny the Certificate of 3� Appropriateness. 38 39 Property owners should have a copy of the original local landmark application 4o materials for their site; or if they do not, staff will provide them with a copy. It is 41 important to review the local landmark application before beginning the COA 42 process since the file will typically specify which buildings and structures, and which 43 natural and landscape features contribute to the historic significance and visual 44 character of the designated property. When reviewing COA applications, the HPC 45 considers how the proposal may impact these "contributing" buildings and features. 46 Proposals that destroy or substantially alter contributing buildings or features will 4� likely be denied. The original application materials often identify suitable areas for 48 buildings (new or existing) to be placed on the Local Landmark or Local Historic 49 District property without destroying the significance or character of the site. 50 51 Most projects require additional permits, such as zoning compliance permits or 9/27/2010 Draft Orange County Design Standards g