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02 Page 2 of 3 1 . Reconsideration of Designation Criteria VOTE : Unanimous . AGENDA ITEM #60 ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION a . Local Landmark Program Moon reviewed the background information including the " Preserving the Orange Tradition : A Landmark Designation Program for Orange County " that was previously adopted by the BOCC and enacted the local landmark program . While the program was adopted , it appears that the " Design Guideline" portion was extracted from the Secretary of Interior' s Standards for Rehabilitation , as a placeholder of what was to come . Apparently the HPC thought there should be more specific guidelines . A graduate student prepared another guideline document , but the HPC felt it was a little too inclusive and a little too dense for the public to be comfortable with . The HPC reviewed guidelines from several other jurisdictions and felt that the Wake County document was close to their vision , and would be suitable with a little tweaking . . An evaluation sheet was approved to provide criteria when considering suitable sites for local landmark designation . The HPC also discussed ways to make the program more inclusive so that more people could enjoy the tax benefit. Moon suggested that the HPC look at the program to see if anything is missing and resolve the guideline dilemma . Cooper suggested doing a test case exercise . The different issues surrounding test cases for the LLD were discussed . Moon reported that the Dr . Arch Jordan house might be a coming up again to participate in the program and that the urgency to get the guidelines finalized is upon us . 2 . Design Guidelines The HPC reviewed the Wake County Guidelines again and began to work on specific changes to make the document more suitable for Orange County , The group agreed that one page for each design item was preferable to having two or more pages . Other issues were discussed including , looking at the whole picture , the impact of outbuildings , paint colors , historical vs . practical use , sensitivity components , making the guidelines encouraging to possible participants , and a possible future joint meeting with the APB regarding rural sites . The Nicholas Corbett Hester House was discussed as a good candidate for LLD program and one , which illustrates some potential snags in restrictive guidelines . Other discussion topics included : defining the building complex , certificates of appropriateness , the county ' s building permit program and related notification when LLD ' s are affected by additions or changes . The HPC decided to work on the guidelines and bring them back for a more in -depth discussion at the next meeting . b . May 2 " d Joint Meeting with Planning Board and Agricultural Preservation Board Moon reported that the joint meeting agenda would be mailed the following day and the location would be the Emergency Management Building 1314 New Hope Church Road , and promised to include a map . General project overviews for the different boards , heritage/scenic corridor, lands legacy long term priorities and a planning related item . c . Membership 1 . Appreciation The HPC discussed the importance of Jean Anderson ' s and Tom Allison ' s work and dedication to the commission . Several options were discussed regarding gifts and gathering . MOTION : Connor motioned for a Resolution of Appreciation from the Board of County Commissioners to be presented to Allison and Anderson as well as the appreciation gift. Seconded by Cooper. Members agreed to attend the BOCC meeting when the official Resolution of Appreciation would be presented and follow- up with a dinner affair. Staff to prepare resolution and schedule with the BOCC preferably at a Hillsborough meeting location . Page 2 of 3