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. <br /> 1 provide the same sense of context and character as the original setting. For <br /> 2 example, assess the compatibility of the new site's topography, landscape <br /> 3 character, and larger land use context as well as the relocated building's new <br /> 4 setback, orientation, and distance from other buildings. Every effort should be <br /> 5 made to ensure the integrity of the landmark building is retained in its new <br /> 6 context. Unless the relocated building is architecturally significant, however, it is <br /> 7 unlikely that it will be eligible for Local Landmark designation on its new site. <br /> 8 <br /> 9 <br /> lo STANDARDS for Relocation <br /> 11 <br /> 12 V-A-1. Before relocating any building on a landmark site document the existing landmark <br /> 13 setting and site conditions with photographs and other written or graphic means <br /> 14 such as site plans. <br /> 15 <br /> 16 V-A-2. Minimize damage to the landmark structure during and after the move by: <br /> 17 ■ Assessing its structural conditions prior to the move; <br /> 1s ■ Taking all necessary precautions to prevent damage during the move; <br /> 19 ■ Working with contractors experienced in moving historic structures; and <br /> 20 ■ Securing and protecting the structure from weather damage and vandalism. <br /> 21 <br /> 22 V-A-3. Select a new site for the landmark structure that is compatible in character with its <br /> 23 original setting. Consider compatibility of the proposed site in terms of the larger <br /> 24 context of surrounding properties as well as the relocated building's setback, <br /> 25 orientation, and distance from other buildings. <br /> 26 <br /> 27 V-A-4. Review proposed site changes and landscaping for the new site according to all <br /> 28 pertinent guidelines. <br /> 29 <br /> 3o V-A-5. Protect significant site features (topography, viewsheds, landscaping) of the <br /> 3t original site and the new site from <br /> 32 damage during and after the move. <br /> 33 <br /> 34 <br /> 35 B. DEMOLITION <br /> 36 The demolition of a contributing local <br /> 37 landmark structure is an irreversible act -,�: <br /> 38 of destruction that is stron I " ."�{� <br /> 9 Y ;�.� � �. <br /> 39 discouraged by the HPC. Such a � ; � f;., ,� ��,�,; <br /> 4o proposed plan warrants careful ��° <br /> �:,� �i.. t f.�'���, _ <br /> :a 1 +.+� , .i.i � r�.�. ;. <br /> 41 consideration of all alternatives prior to , � ° .: � ; ' .i ;, ,� <br /> 42 demolition. Property owners are � ��� �� '� - ��������"'�`# �� .� <br /> 43 encouraged to explore all possibilities � a J.��- ����.�;,. , �, ,,�� �. <br /> 44 including adapting, sellin or even "'"�� �� - - "�' � <br /> 9, D���,.�. .,,�,�F.'� <br /> 45 relocating a landmark to avoid its Y �, �� � �� :��*- <br /> 46 demolition. Statewide enabling "' � � � . �'� '����''� <br /> 47 legislation provides the HPC with the �� � - _ <br /> 48 right to delay demolition of a <br /> 49 contributing building on a local landmark for up to 365 days to give the HPC an <br /> 50 opportunity to work with a property owner and other interested parties in <br /> 51 developing viable alternatives to the proposed demolition. <br /> 52 <br /> 53 When reviewing a request to demolish or deconstruct the main house or other , <br /> s4 contributing building on a landmark property, the HPC may want to consider the , <br /> 9/27/2010 Draft Orange County Design Standards 44 I <br /> �I <br />