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17 <br />voluntary basis only by the property owner. <br />in her 317191 letter, Beth Thomas noted, with regret, <br />that designation is initiated by petition of the property <br />owner only. She cites the fact that some endangered or highly <br />significant properties may be lost because the owners have no <br />interest in designation. while this is true, her suggestion <br />that the Commission approach owners to explain the <br />designation program has already been included; e.g., <br />notification of property owners of significance of structure <br />and /or site, following the inventory, and of procedures for <br />requesting designation. Her suggestion that the Commission <br />have discretion ineligibility decisions is built into the <br />ordinance via the inventory requirement and the designation <br />report. <br />Section 3.3 Pre aration of Designation Report <br />The Planning and Inspections Department shall, within <br />30 -days of the receipt of an application, make or cause to be <br />made an investigation and report on the historic, <br />architectural, archaeological or cultural significance of the <br />building, structure, site, area or object proposed for <br />designation. The 30 -day period may be extended with the <br />consent of the applicant. Such report shall consist <br />of a concise statement of exactly what is bein <br />the following: <br />1. The name and address of the current property owner. <br />2. A map showing the location of the property, <br />including any buildings and appurtenant features. <br />3. Photographs that clearly depict the building, <br />structure, site, area or object proposed for <br />designation, including facades, details, and siting. <br />Where-outbuildings are proposed for designation, <br />they shall be described hoto ra hed and mapped as <br />well. <br />4. An assessment of the significance of the site and/or <br />structure in terms of its historical, prehistorical, <br />architectural, or cultural importance. The <br />assessment should include an architectural or <br />archaeological description and a historical <br />discussion of the site and/or structure, including <br />the date of construction and any later alterations. <br />