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DRAFT 33 project or rerouting it some way. So it would gamer a lot of additional support for the unique qualities of this community. Belk stated that listing a district or individual property on the National Register of Historic Places does not confer any obligations or restriction upon the private property owner; unless they receive the 20% tax credit for building rehabilitations. If a property within Cedar Grove is listed on the National Register the owner is still free to do as he or she wishes with that property; alter it in any way; demolish it; there are no restrictions. It is strictly an honorary designation. Belk stated that no district is listed on the National Register without the consent of the people that live in the district. If a majority of property owners within Cedar Grove object to listing on the National Register, then the nomination will not go forward. Before proceeding, the Commission will need the consent from a majority of the property owners in the community. E Your Questions and Concerns. White asked if the Cedar Grove group were interested in pursuing the designation, then what is the next step? Is the County ready to proceed? Belk replied that this is correct. The County is ready to go. And that is the next step. He will be sending a letter to each property owner asking if they think Cedar Grove should be on the National Register, yea or nay. The property owners will check it and send it back in; sort of a "straw poll". Later, there is a formal process where a letter from the County will be sent for individual property owners' comments, but the Historic Preservation Commission needs to know whether the property owners want this before spending County money to go through the formal process. Marie Vargo-Flynn stated that in speaking with Mrs. Pender, Mrs. Pender had expressed concern if this would tell you what you could do with your property, if there would be restrictions placed on the property. Ms. Vargo-Flynn expressed that she thinks it is a good idea Patsy Hall stated that Mrs. Hughes is 95 years old and would be a good person to talk to about the history of Cedar Grove. Anderson asked if Cedar Grove were to be put on the National Register, would there be any physical evidence for travelers as they are entering a National Register district? Belk replied that there could be. The Commission could ask the County to provide some type of recognition through a plaque or attractive sign. Anderson asked what is normally done nationally? Belk replied that it varies with the local jurisdiction. Some do rather ornate signage,others little if anything. 5 Attachment t 5