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REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS CITY OF ROCHESTER ONGOING HISTORIC PRESERVATION PLANNING CONSULTANT SERVICES The City of Rochester, through its Heritage Preservation Commission, is seeking proposals from qualified consultants for preservation planning services. Proposal documents must be received at City Hall no later than 4:30 p.m. February 17, 2017. The proposal should be addressed to City of Rochester Heritage Preservation Commission, Attn: Aaron Reeves, City Hall, 201 4 th St. SE, Room 266, Rochester, MN 55904. A. Professional Qualifications Only persons or firms meeting the Secretary of the Interior's Professional Qualification Standards for history, architectural history or historic architecture can be contracted for this work. The HPC prefers experience in the area of researching and writing local designation forms for commercial and residential buildings, structures, and districts as well as extensive adaptive reuse experience. B. Scope of work This project is for ongoing consultation work providing professional expertise for the following: 1. Review of buildings, structures, and districts for possible designation as Landmark or Potential Landmark Properties or Districts in the City of Rochester. The properties to be reviewed will be from a list prepared by the HPC or as nominated. It is anticipated that 10 properties per year will be reviewed. The current proposed list of properties is attached. The City Heritage Preservation Ordinance is also attached. 2. Review of development applications in relation to adaptive reuse or demolition of Landmark Properties. This includes feasibility of proposed adaptive reuse as well as review of economic hardship requests for demolition. It is unknown the number of applications that will be received per year but it is anticipated there will be 1-2 per year. 3. Revolving Fund Administration assistance. The City is creating a revolving fund to assist in the preservation of Landmark Properties. The consultant will help review and establish fund policies and procedures as well as assist in fund implementation. 4. Continued Development of Historic Contexts. The consultant with assist in keeping the City’s adopted historic contexts up to date. 5. Education and Community Engagement. The consultant will assist the HPC in engaging and educating the public on the importance of heritage preservation through events and educational sessions. The number and types of events will be determined by the HPC with direction from the consultant. The consultant will provide all the staff, supplies, materials and equipment necessary to perform the duties above.

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REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

CITY OF ROCHESTER ONGOING HISTORIC PRESERVATION PLANNING CONSULTANT SERVICES

The City of Rochester, through its Heritage Preservation Commission, is seeking proposals from qualified consultants for preservation planning services. Proposal documents must be received at City Hall no later than 4:30 p.m. February 17, 2017. The proposal should be addressed to City of Rochester Heritage Preservation Commission, Attn: Aaron Reeves, City Hall, 201 4th St. SE, Room 266, Rochester, MN 55904. A. Professional Qualifications Only persons or firms meeting the Secretary of the Interior's Professional Qualification Standards for history, architectural history or historic architecture can be contracted for this work. The HPC prefers experience in the area of researching and writing local designation forms for commercial and residential buildings, structures, and districts as well as extensive adaptive reuse experience. B. Scope of work This project is for ongoing consultation work providing professional expertise for the following:

1. Review of buildings, structures, and districts for possible designation as Landmark or Potential Landmark Properties or Districts in the City of Rochester. The properties to be reviewed will be from a list prepared by the HPC or as nominated. It is anticipated that 10 properties per year will be reviewed. The current proposed list of properties is attached. The City Heritage Preservation Ordinance is also attached.

2. Review of development applications in relation to adaptive reuse or demolition of Landmark Properties. This includes feasibility of proposed adaptive reuse as well as review of economic hardship requests for demolition. It is unknown the number of applications that will be received per year but it is anticipated there will be 1-2 per year.

3. Revolving Fund Administration assistance. The City is creating a revolving fund to assist in the preservation of Landmark Properties. The consultant will help review and establish fund policies and procedures as well as assist in fund implementation.

4. Continued Development of Historic Contexts. The consultant with assist in keeping the City’s adopted historic contexts up to date.

5. Education and Community Engagement. The consultant will assist the HPC in engaging and educating the public on the importance of heritage preservation through events and educational sessions. The number and types of events will be determined by the HPC with direction from the consultant.

The consultant will provide all the staff, supplies, materials and equipment necessary to perform the duties above.

D. Final Products Products shall conform to all appropriate standards and guidelines including those specified in the current edition of the Guidelines for SHPO Architecture/History Projects. E. Local Resources 1. The City can provide the consultant some help with mapping through the GIS system. 2. City staff will be responsible for the administration of the designation procedures described in the ordinance. 3. City staff will assist with locations and scheduling of community engagement events. F. The Proposal Twelve copies of the complete proposal are due at City Hall by 4:30 p.m. Friday, February 17, 2017. One copy should be one-sided and not bound or stapled and an electronic copy shall also be supplied.

1. Provide a brief resume of each person or sub consultant who will participate in the work. Include documentation that the persons involved meet the Secretary of the Interior's Professional Qualification Standards for history or architectural history and historic architecture.

2. Describe the proposed approach, methods and resources to be used for each work item. 3. Provide three references, including contract work completed by the consultant under the

Secretary of the Interior's Standards. Provide names and numbers of city staff persons with whom the consultant has worked.

4. Provide an example of the consultant’s work pertinent to each work item. 5. Quote the rate structure and cost for each work item, separated out by item. Provide a per

task cost when applicable (for example, $2,000 per Phase II review or $1,000 per development application review).

The HPC and staff will review the proposals. Interviews will be required if the HPC determines that they would be helpful in making a decision. The HPC will recommend to City Council that the consulting contract be awarded to the selected person or firm, based on experience, qualifications and cost. The City reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and to waive minor irregularities that do not reflect the ability to complete the work. Contact Aaron Reeves if you have questions: 507-328-2006 or [email protected]

PROPOSED POTENTIAL LANDMARK PROPERTIES

Property Name Address

Calvary Episcopal Church 111 3 Ave SW Christ United Methodist Church 400 5 Ave SW

Chuck’s Tire & Auto 102 Broadway N Commercial Building (I. O. O. F.

Building / Eagle Grocery) 23 2 St SW

Days Inn / Pannekoeken 6 1 Ave NW Chicago Great Western Depot (El Loro

Mexican Restaurant) 20 4 St SE

First Presbyterian Church 512 3 St SW Franklin Heating Station 119 3 St SW

Home Instead Senior Care 304 6 St SW House 103 6 Ave SW

The Kahler Grand Hotel 20 2 Ave SW Massey Building 202 1 Ave SW Mayo Building 200 1 St SW

Mayo Clinic Hospital: Methodist Campus 201 Center St W McGoon's / Goonie's 7 2 St SW

Qwest Communications 320 2 Ave SW Rochester Travelers Hotel (Colonial

Motor Hotel / The Beverly) 426 2 St SW

Trinity Lutheran Church 532 2 St SW

William W. Mayo Statue n/a 1 St SW between 3rd

& 4th Aves SW Words Players Theatre (Conley Camera

Factory) 12-14 4 St SW

Assisi Heights 1001 14th St NW

Bridge #4481 n/a Quarry Hill Nature Center

Building #31/Floral Hall Olmsted County Fairgrounds SE

Bulbulian House 1229 Skyline Dr SW

CCC / Fair Board Office Building 1408 Fairgrounds Ave SE

CCC blacksmith's shop Fairgrounds Ave SE

CCC/WPA walls Olmsted County Fairgrounds SE

Charles H. Mayo Residence 3320 Mayowood Drive SW

Charles Sheard Residence 2217 Balsam Ct SW

D. C. Campbell Residence 601 Memorial Parkway SW

Dairy Queen 538 Broadway Ave N

Dobyns Residence 602 Memorial Parkway SW

Dr. Conrad W. Baars House 1025 Mayowood Road SW Dr. David M. Berkman Residence 622 5th St SW Dr. E. Judd Starr Residence 721 12th Ave SW Dr. James Broadbent Residence 2410 Hillside Lane SW Dr. Joe R. Brown Residence 2303 Crest Lane SW

Edwards Residence 607 Memorial Parkway SW

Fairgrounds Grandstand Graham Park/Olmsted County Fairgrounds SE

First Unitarian Church 1727 Walden Lane SW

Francis H. Underwood Residence 624 Memorial Parkway SW

George Healy Memorial Chapel N/A off 9th Ave NE Granville Woodworth Memorial Gateway N/A 7th Ave NE

Hawthorne School 700 4th Ave SE Horace Mann School 1122 8 Ave SE

House 610 Memorial Parkway SW

House 606 Memorial Parkway SW

House 303 6th Ave SW

Industrial Education Building Olmsted County Fairgrounds SE

International Business Machines Corp. Building 3700 US Hwy. 52

J. A. Spittel Residence 614 Memorial Parkway SW

J.A. Stocke Residence 910 Folwell Dr SW Jefferson School 1201 10th Ave NE John & Rena Dyer Residence 1104 7th Ave SW Joseph & Judith Foss Lustron House 733 13th Ave NE

K. V. Ogle Residence 625 Memorial Parkway SW

Keys House 1217 Skyline Dr SW

Lawler Residence 621 Memorial Parkway SW

Log Cabin Motel and Grill 2345 Marion Rd SE Lourdes High School 621 Center St W McBean House 1532 Woodland Dr SW Monarch/Libby's/Seneca Foods Canning Co., water tower 1217 3 Ave SE

Newton E. Holland Residence 834 7th Ave SW Olmsted County Garage 14xx 3 Ave SE Plummer Caretaker's Cottage 933 11th St SW

R. V. Randall Residence 611 Memorial Parkway SW

Remine Residence 615 Memorial Parkway SW

Rochester State Bank 331 16th Ave NW

Rochester State Hospital Cemetery N/A 8th St NE

Roy Watson Residence 620 Memorial Parkway SW

Saint John's Cemetery 500 11th Ave NE Silo N/A UCR Dr SE Silver Lake Power Generating Plant 425 2nd Ave NE

Soldiers Memorial Field N/A 7th St SW St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church 1114 3rd St SE

St. Mary's Hospital 1216 2 St SW St. Mary's Hospital Chapel 2 St SW Talbert & Catherine Cooper Residence 1101 7th Ave SW

Indian Heights Park 1800 Terracewood Dr NW

Bridge No. 9407 CSAH 16 over US 63

Bridge No. 89188 7th St. over the Zumbro River

Folwell School 603 15th Ave SW

Residences of Old City Hall 224 1 Ave SW Silver Lake Park W. Silver Lake Dr NE Winona & St. Peter / Dakota, Minnesota & Eastern Railroad Segment

Nr 1st St NE, between W Silver Lake Dr NE and E Circle Dr NE

Residences of Old Town Hall 607 East Center Street

The Redwood Room 300 1 Ave NW

Extra-ordinary Bookseller-Attorneys at Law-Barrister Hall

9-11 1 St NW

Zumbro Lutheran Church 210 6 St SW

Tech Doctors/Fudge Shop 24 6 St SW

International African Mall 101 Broadway N

Associated Bank 206 Broadway S

Central Park 225 1st Ave NW

Mayo Field 400-500 Center St E

Central Fire Station Clock Location Not Final

Pill Hill Residential District (130 Buildings, 2 Structures) – National Register of Historic Places District

Roughly bounded by 3rd and 9th Sts. and 7th and 10th Aves. SW

Downtown Historic District 25 potential contributing properties listed in the attachment, in addition to the Chicago Great Western Depot.)

ORDINANCENO. ____

ANORDINANCEAMENDINGANDREENACTINGCHAPTER19BOFTHEROCHESTERCODEOFORDINANCES RELATINGTOHERITAGEPRESERVATIONANDTHEHERITAGEPRESERVATIONCOMMISSION.

THECOMMONCOUNCILOFTHECITYOFROCHESTERDOORDAIN:

Section1. Chapter19BoftheRochesterCodeofOrdinancesisherebyamendedandreenactedtoreadasfollows:

CHAPTER19B

HERITAGEPRESERVATION

19B.01. StatementofLegislativeIntent. Subdivision1. TheCommonCounciloftheCityofRochesterherebydeclaresasamatterofpublicpolicythatthepreservation, protection, perpetuation, promotionanduseofBuildings, Structures, Sites, andObjectshavingaspecialhistorical, community, oraestheticinterestorvalueisapublicinterestandisaworthypursuitintheinterestofourcommunity’sgeneralwelfare. Tothisend, theHeritagePreservationCommissionischargedwithresponsibilityforfacilitatingthepreservationofRochester’sheritage. Thepurposesofthischapterareto:

A. SafeguardtheheritageoftheCitybyencouragingthepreservingofpropertiesthatreflectelementsofthecity’scultural, social, economic, political, visual, orarchitecturalhistory;

B. EnhancetheCity’sappealandattractiontoresidents, visitors, andtouristswhilepromotingitseconomicviabilitythroughtheprotectionandpromotionofitsuniquecharacterasrelatedtoitshistoryandheritage;

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C. Enhancethevisualandaestheticcharacter, diversity, andinterestintheCitythroughattentiontohistoricproperties;

D. Fostercivicprideinthebeautyandnotableaccomplishmentsofthepast;

E. PromotethepreservationandcontinueduseofhistoricpropertiesfortheeducationandgeneralwelfareofthepeopleoftheCity;

F. Promotetheenvironmentalbenefitsofadaptingandreusingbuildings; and

G. Provideeducationalopportunitiesforheritagepreservation, actinanadvisorycapacitytoitscitizens, andreflectthehistoryofthemanygroupsthatmakeuptheCity’srichheritage.

Subd. 2. Bytheadoptionofthischapter, theCityintendstodrawareasonablebalancebetweenprivatepropertyrightsandthepublicinterestinpreservingtheCity’scultural, social, economic, religious, political, architecturalandaesthetichistory.

19B.02. HeritagePreservationCommissionEstablished. Subdivision1. ThereisherebyestablishedaCityofRochesterHeritagePreservationCommissiontoenforceandcarryouttherights, responsibilities, andprivilegesprovidedinthischapter.

Subd. 2. TheCommissionshallconsistof11votingmemberstobenominatedbytheMayorandappointedbytheCouncil. CommissionmembersmustbepersonswithdemonstratedinterestandexpertiseinhistoricpreservationandmustresidewithintheCity. TheCommissionshallinclude, ifavailable, amemberoftheOlmstedCountyHistoricalSociety. Demonstratedinterestandexpertisemayincludeexperienceandinterestinavarietyofvocationsandfieldsthatmaybeengagedinhistoricpreservationeffortsandissues, including, withoutlimitation, architecture, construction, legal, realestate, andeconomicdevelopment.

Subd. 3. Commissionmembersshallservestaggeredthree-yearterms.

A. UponcreationoftheCommission, fourmemberswillbeappointedforatermofthreeyearseach. Fourmemberswillbeappointedforatermoftwoyearseach. Threememberswillbeappointedforatermofoneyeareach. Eachinitialtermofofficeshallexpireon

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stDecember31 oftheyearthetermisscheduledtoexpire. Allsubsequentappointmentswillbemadeforthreeyearterms. Allmembersshallserveuntiltheirsuccessorshavebeenappointedandqualified.

B. Within45daysofavacancy, theMayorshallnominateasuccessorforapprovalbytheCommonCounciltofilltheunexpiredtermoftheoffice. Ifavacancyoccursinatermwithlessthan45daysremaining, theMayormayallowthetermtoexpirewithoutnominatingasuccessor.

Subd. 4. Memberswillnotreceiveasalaryfortheirservices, butmaybecompensatedforanyapprovedexpensesincurredintheperformanceoftheirdutiesinaccordancewithguidelinesestablishedbytheCouncil.

Subd. 5. TheCommissionshallmeetatleastfourtimesayear. TheCommissionshallholditsfirstmeetingwithin45daysafterthedaythischapterbecomeseffective. Atthefirstmeeting, themembersshalladoptrulesconcerningthefollowingbusiness:

A. Time, dates, andplacesoffuturemeetings;

B. ElectionofOfficers; and

C. Votingandquorumrequirements.

Subd. 6. TheCommissionshallelectfromitsmemberssuchofficersasitmaydeemnecessary. TheCommissionshallhavethepowertodesignateandappointfromitsmembersvariouscommittees. TheCommissionshallmakesuchrulesasitmaydeemadvisableandnecessaryfortheconductofitsaffairsandforthepurposeofcarryingouttheintentofthischapter.

Subd. 7. EffectiveDate. Subdivisions2and3ofthissectionbecomeeffectiveforthoseappointmentsmadeonandafterthedatethisordinancetakeseffect. Itistheintentofthissubdivision toallowmembersoftheCommissionservingtermsofofficeatthetimethisordinancetakeseffect tocompletetheirappointedtermsofoffice.

19B.03. CommissionDuties. Subdivision1. Followingitsestablishment, theCommissionshallproviderecommendationsandconsultationtotheCityforadoptionandadministrationoftheHeritagePreservationProgram.

Subd. 2. TheCommissionshallhavethefollowingadditionalduties:

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A. EnsurethatthereisanupdatedlistofallBuildings, Structures, Sites, orLandmarkDistrictswhichhavebeendesignatedasDesignatedProperties; and

B. Recommendtheallocationofsuchsubsidies, taxabatement, grants, revolvingloanfunds, andotherfundsthatmaybeprovidedbytheCitypursuanttotheHeritagePreservationProgram.

19B.04. Definitions. Subdivision1. Forpurposesofthischapter, thefollowingtermsshallhavethefollowingmeanings.

Subd. 2. Theterm “Alter” or “Alteration” shallmeanachangetotheexteriorofanexistingBuilding, Structure, orfeaturethatmateriallymodifiesitsoriginalappearanceorconstruction.

Subd. 3. Theterm “AssignedStaff” shallmeanamemberoftheCity’sstaffdesignatedtoserveasthestaffcontactpersonforthischapterandfortheHeritagePreservationCommission.

Subd. 4. Theterm “Building” shallmeananyStructurehavingaroofsupportedbycolumnsorwallsintendedfortheshelterorenclosureofpersonsorproperty. Whenroofedstructuresareseparatedfromeachotherbypartywallshavingnoopeningsforpassage, eachportionsoseparatedshallbedeemedaseparateBuilding.

Subd. 5. Theterm “CertificateofEconomicHardship” shallmeananapprovalissuedpursuanttosection19B.13.

Subd. 6. Theterm “City” meanstheCityofRochester, Minnesota.

Subd. 7. Theterm “Commission” shallmeantheHeritagePreservationCommission.

Subd. 8. Theterm “ContributingResource” shallmeanaBuilding, Site, Structure, orObjectthataddstothehistoricarchitecturalqualitiesorarchaeologicalvaluesforwhichapropertyorLandmarkDistrictisconsideredsignificant.

Subd. 9. Theterm “Council” shallmeantheCityofRochesterCommonCouncil.

Subd. 10. Theterm “Demolition” shallmeananyactorprocessthatdestroysinpartorinwholeahistoricresource. Thisincludestheremovalofany

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materialconstitutingpartofastructurethataffectstheexteriorappearanceofthestructure, otherthanforpurposesofordinarymaintenanceorrepair, aswellasinadequatemaintenanceoranyotheractionthatreducesthestabilityorlongevityofastructureorimpairsitshistoricorarchitecturalintegrity.

Subd. 11. Theterm “DemolitionByNeglect” meansthelong-termneglectofahistoricstructurethatcontributestoalevelofdilapidationsoseverethatrehabilitationofthestructurenolongerservesasaviableoptionandDemolitionmustbeconsideredonaccountofthepublichealth, safetyandwelfare.

Subd. 12. Theterm “DemolitionPermit” shallmeanabuildingpermitthatauthorizesthedemolitionorremovalofanexistingBuildingorStructurefromasite. ThispermitisissuedinaccordancewiththerequirementsofMinnesotaRule1300.0120.

Subd. 13. Theterm “DesignatedProperty” shallmeanapropertylistedontheInventory, andfurthercategorizedas eitheraLandmarkProperty, PotentialLandmarkProperty, orLandmarkDistrict.

Subd. 14. Theterm “HeritagePreservationProgram” shallmeanaplanestablishedbytheCitythatcontemplatesavisionfortheCity'shistoricpreservationprogram, settingnear- andlong-termprioritiesfortheprogram, andidentifiesproactiveandinnovativestrategiesforachievingtheidentifiedgoalsandobjectives.

Subd. 15. Theterm “HistoricData” shallmeanresearchpapers, surveys, andmapsthatdescribeRochester’s architecturalandculturaldevelopmentpatternsinthecontextoflocal, regional, andnationalhistory.

Subd. 16. Theterm “Integrity” shallmeantheabilityofapropertytoconveyitssignificancerelativetotheaspectsoflocation, setting, design, materials, workmanshipandassociation.

Subd. 17. Theterm “Inventory” shallmeanacomprehensivelistingofallLandmarkDistricts, LandmarkProperties, andPotentialLandmarkProperties.

Subd. 18. Theterm “LandmarkDistrict” shallmeanageographically- definablearea, possessingidentifiedhistoricallysignificantconcentration, linkage, orcontinuityofaSite, Building, Structure, orObjectunitedbypasteventsoraestheticallybyplanorphysicaldevelopment.

Subd. 19. Theterm “LandmarkProperty” shallmeanapropertydesignatedpursuanttosection19B.08.

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Subd. 20. Theterm “LandmarkPropertyDemolitionPermit” or “LPDP” shallmeanapermitissuedpursuanttosection19B.12.

Subd. 21. Theterm “LandDevelopmentManual” shallmeanchapters60through65, inclusive, oftheRochesterCodeofOrdinances.

Subd. 22. Theterm “Non-ContributingResource” shallmeanaBuilding, Site, Structure, orObjectthatdoesnotcontributetothehistoricarchitecturalqualitiesorarchaeologicalvaluesforwhichaLandmarkDistrictisconsideredsignificant.

Subd. 23. Theterm “Object” shallmeanconstructionotherthanaBuildingorStructurethatareprimarilyartisticinnatureorsmallinscaleandsimplyconstructed. Itmaybebynatureordesignmovable, butitisassociatedwithaspecificsettingandenvironment.

Subd. 24. Theterm “PotentialLandmarkProperty” shallmeanapropertydesignatedpursuanttosection19B.14.

Subd. 25. Theterm “Rehabilitation” shallmeanmakingaBuildingorStructuresoundandusablewithoutattemptingtorestoreittoaparticularperiodappearancewhileretainingthecharacter-definingfeatures.

Subd. 26. Theterm “Relocation” shallmeanmovingaBuildingorStructurefromitsoriginalhistoricallysignificantorexistinglocationtoanotherlocation.

Subd. 27. Theterm “Repair” shallmeanthelimitedreplacementinkind- orwithcompatiblesubstitutematerial--ofextensivelydeterioratedormissing

partsoffeatureswhentherearesurvivingprototypes (forexample, brackets, dentils, steps, plaster, orportionsofslateortileroofing).

Subd. 28. Theterm “Restore” shallmeantheactorprocessofaccuratelydepictingtheform, features, andcharacterofapropertyasitappearedataparticularperiodoftimebymeansoftheremovaloffeaturesfromotherperiodsinitshistoryandreconstructionofmissingfeaturesfromtherestorationperiod.

Subd. 29. Theterm “Significance” shallmeanthedocumentedimportanceofapropertyforitscontributiontoorrepresentationofbroadpatternsofnationalregionalorlocalhistory, architecture, engineering, archaeologyandculture.

Subd. 30. Theterm “Site” shallmeanthelocationofasignificantevent, 6

aprehistoricorhistoricoccupationoractivityoraBuildingorStructure, whetherstanding, ruinedorvanished, wherethelocationitselfpossesseshistoric, culturalorarchaeologicalvalueregardlessofthevalueofanyexistingStructure.

Subd. 31. Theterm “Standards” shallmeantheSecretaryoftheInterior’sStandardsforTreatmentofHistoricProperties.

Subd. 32. Theterm “Structure” shallmeanacombinationofmaterialstoformconstructionforuse, occupancy, orornamentation, whetherinstalledon, above, orbelowthesurfaceoflandorwater.

19B.05. IdentificationofHistoricProperties. Subdivision1. TheCommissionshallconduct, causetobeconducted, oracceptsubmittalsofsuchpreliminarysurveys, studiesorinvestigationsasdeemednecessaryoradvisabletoadequatelyinformtheCommissionandtheCouncilofapropertyanddistrictlocatedwithintheCitywhicharesignificant. ThedocumentsgeneratedandcollectedasaresultoftheseeffortsshallberecognizedastheHistoricDataandbemadepubliclyavailable. TheCommissionshallutilizetheHistoricDatafordeterminingtheeligibilityanddesignationofadistrictandproperty.

Subd. 2. HistoricDatashallbeusedtoguidestaff, theCommission, andtheCouncilindeterminingthehistoricsignificanceofdistrictsandpropertiesintheCity. HistoricDatashallincludetheHistoricContextPaperacceptedbytheCommissionandCouncilonApril6, 2015, asthesamemaybeamendedormodifiedfromtimetotime.

Subd. 3. AlistofDesignatedPropertiesandanupdatedcatalogueofallknownpublications, articles, books, pamphlets, policies, orothermaterialshavingadirectbearingontheHeritagePreservationProgramshallbekeptandmadeavailabletothepublic.

19B.06. Miscellaneous. Subdivision1. Thelimitedandsensitiveupgradingofmechanical, electrical, andplumbingsystemsandothercode- requiredworktomakepropertiesfunctionalisappropriatewithinarestorationproject. AllsuchworkmustmeettheStandards.

Subd. 3. ThepurposeoftheAssignedStaffshallbetomeetwiththeCommissionandtoprovideinformationatpublicmeetingsregardingproposedlanduseapplications, buildingpermitsandthenatureofthepropertysubjecttothischapter.

Subd. 4. DesignatedPropertiesareeligibleforandhaveprioritytoparticipateinCityincentiveprogramsrelatedtofinancial, developmentalortechnicalassistancethatwillservetopreserve, maintainorenhancetheir

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historicandarchitecturalcharacter.

19B.07. EstablishmentoftheRochesterInventoryof DesignatedProperty. Subdivision1. TheInventoryisacomprehensivelistingofallLandmarkDistricts, LandmarkProperties, andPotentialLandmarkProperties. TheInventoryisintendedtorecognizeaDistrict, Building, Structure, Land, SiteandObjectlocatedintheCitythathasspecialsignificancetotheUnitedStates, Minnesota, ortheCity’shistory, architecture, archaeology, engineeringorculture. ThelocationofapropertylistedontheInventoryshallbedesignatedonmapsonfilewiththeCityClerk.

Subd. 2. FollowingtheCouncil’sadoptionofanordinancedesignatingapropertyontheInventory, theCityClerkshallrecordwiththerealestaterecordsofOlmstedCountyacertifiedcopyoftheordinanceincludingalegaldescriptionoftheproperty.

19B.08. DesignationofLandmarkProperty orLandmarkDistrict. Subdivision1. TheCommission shalldesignateaBuilding, Site, Structure, orObject, oranycollectionthereof, asaLandmarkPropertyorLandmarkDistrictwhentheCommissiondetermines, afterreceivingandconsideringtestimonyreceivedatapublichearingandapplyingthecriteriafoundinsubdivision2, thatthepropertyissoessentialtothehistoricfabricoftheCityandhasademonstratedqualityofsignificancethatpreservationmustbemandatedregardlessofapropertyowner’s consentshallbedesignatedasaLandmarkProperty orLandmarkDistrict. TheLandmarkProperty orLandmarkDistrictdesignationshalloccurbyordinance. ALandmarkPropertyorLandmarkDistrictissubjecttothetermsofthischapter. ALandmarkPropertyorLandmarkDistrictshallbeeligibleforcertainpreservationbenefitsandmaybeawardedpreservationincentivespursuanttothe HeritagePreservationProgram. Allindividualproperties listedontheNationalRegisterofHistoricPlacesreceiveautomaticLandmarkPropertydesignation. DesignationdecisionsmadebytheCommissionmaybeappealedtotheCouncil.

Subd. 2. IndesignatingaBuilding, Land, Site, Structure, orObject, oranycollectionthereof, asaLandmarkProperty orLandmarkDistrict, theCouncilmustconsiderthefollowingcriteria:

A. Itscharacter, interest, orvalueaspartofthedevelopment, heritage, orculturalcharacteristicsoftheCity, StateorUnitedStates;

B. Itslocationasaplaceofasignificanthistoricevent;

C. Itslocationwithinandcontributionasanelementofa8

LandmarkDistrict;

D. ItsidentificationwithapersonwhosignificantlycontributedtothecultureanddevelopmentoftheCity;

E. Itsembodimentofdistinguishingcharacteristicsofanarchitecturalstyleperiod, form, ortreatment;

F. ItsidentificationastheworkofanarchitectormasterbuilderwhoseindividualeffortshaveinfluencedthedevelopmentoftheCityorhavecontributedtothedevelopmentofanationallyorinternationally-recognizedstyleormovement;

G. Itsembodimentofelementsofarchitecturaldesign, detail, material, orcraftsmanshipthatrepresentasignificantarchitecturalinnovation; and,

H. Itslocation, scale, orotherphysicalcharacteristicsrepresentinganestablishedandfamiliarvisualfeatureoraneighborhood, adistrict, thecommunity, ortheCity.

Subd. 3. ForaLandmarkDistrictdesignation, inadditiontothecriteriafoundinsubdivision2, themajorityoftheContributingResourceintheproposedLandmarkDistrictmustalsosatisfythefollowingcriteria:

A. TheLandmarkDistrictisdeemedsignificantforitsantiquity; and,

B. TheLandmarkDistrictpossessesanappropriatedegreeofintegrityoflocation, setting, design, materials, workmanship, andassociationgivenitsage. TheCouncilshalladoptandmakeavailabletothepublicscoresheetsandotherdeviceswhichshallbeusedbytheCouncilinapplyingthiscriteria.

Subd. 4. Thepropertyowner, theCommission, theCouncil, oranymemberofthegeneralpublicmayfileanapplicationforaLandmarkPropertyorLandmarkDistrictdesignation. AnapplicationfeemaybeestablishedbyresolutionadoptedbytheCouncil. Theapplicationshallincludethefollowing:

A. Theapplicableinformationrequiredbythissection;

B. LandmarkPropertyorLandmarkDistrictboundarymap;

C. Propertyordistrictdescription, includingnarrativetext, 9

photographsorothergraphicmaterialsthatdocumentitsphysicalcharacteristics;

D. Writtendescriptionofhowthepropertymeetsthecriteriafordesignation;

E. WrittendescriptionofhistoricpreservationbenefitswhichtheapplicantrequestsbeawardedatthetimeofdesignationpursuanttotheHistoricPreservationProgram; and,

F. ForaLandmarkDistrict, alistofContributingandnon- ContributingResource.

Subd. 5. AnapplicationforaLandmarkPropertyorLandmarkDistrictdesignation shallbesubmittedtotheStateHistoricPreservationOfficeoftheMinnesotaHistoricalSocietyfora60-dayreviewperiod. TheStateHistoricPreservationOffice’snon-bindingcommentsshallbesenttotheCommissionforitsreview.

Subd. 6. IftheCommissiondeniesanapplicationsubmittedbyapropertyowneroramemberofthegeneralpublic, theapplicantmayfileanappealwiththeCouncil. AfeeforanappealmaybeestablishedbyresolutionadoptedbytheCouncil.

Subd. 7. AssignedStaffisauthorizedtorejectanyincompleteapplication.

19B.09. RemovalofLandmarkProperty orLandmarkDistrictDesignation. Subdivision1. AnapplicationfortheremovalofaLandmarkPropertyorLandmarkDistrictfromtheInventoryshallfollowthesamesubmissionrequirementsandreviewproceduresasfordesignationdescribedinthischapter, exceptthattheapplicationshallincludeanexplanationdescribingwhythepropertynolongermeetsthecriteriafordesignationasaLandmarkProperty orLandmarkDistrict. Afterapublichearingonthematter, theCommissionshalldetermineifsufficientevidenceexistsshowingthepropertynolongermeetsthecriteriafordesignation. Ifso, theCommissionshallremovethepropertyfromtheInventory. RemovaldecisionsmadebytheCommissionmaybeappealedtotheCouncil.

Subd. 2. Ifarequestforrescindingdesignationisdenied, anapplicationcannotbefiledagainforaperiodoftwoyearsfromthedateofthedenialbytheCouncil. TheCouncilmaywaivethistimelimitation.

19B.10. StandardsandBenefits. TheCommissionshallfollowthe10

StandardstopreserveandmaintainthehistoricandarchitecturalcharacterofaDesignatedPropertyandLandmarkDistrict. TheStandardsapplytotheexteriorfeaturesand/ornotablestreetscapeandlandscapeelementsofthedesignatedhistoricpropertyand/ordistrict. TheStandardsareintendedtoofferassistancetopropertyownersundertakingconstruction, Rehabilitation, Alteration, changesinexteriorappearanceoranyotherdevelopmentinvolvingadesignatedLandmarkPropertyorLandmarkDistrict.

19B.11. DevelopmentInvolvingLandmarkPropertyorLandmarkDistrict. Subdivision1. Exceptasprovidedinsubdivision2, noBuildingorStructureshallbeerected, constructed, enlarged, altered, repaired, relocatedorimprovedinvolving, andnobuildingpermit issuedfor, aLandmarkPropertyorwithinaLandmarkDistrictuntilplansorsufficientinformationhavebeensubmittedtotheAssignedStaffandapprovalisgrantedbytheCouncilafterreceivingandconsideringarecommendationoftheCommission.

Subd. 2. ExemptActivities.

A. Exemptactivitiesincludeinteriorremodeling, paintcolorselection, exteriorrepaintingorreplasteringsimilartotheexistingfinishorroutinemaintenancesuchascaulking, replacementoffasteners, repairofwindowglazingorothersuchminimallyintrusivework.

B. Ifthereisanyquestionifaworkactivityqualifiesasexempt, theCommissionshallmakethedeterminationastoitsstatus.

Subd. 3. InanemergencysituationwhereimmediaterepairisneededtoprotectthesafetyofaBuildingorStructureanditsinhabitants, theCityAdministratorandCitybuildingofficialmayapprovethepermitwithoutpriorCommissionaction.

19B.12. DemolitionofLandmarkPropertyPermit. Subdivision1. Itistheintentofthischaptertopreservethehistoricandarchitecturalresourcesthathavedemonstratedsignificancetothecommunity. Consequently, anapplicationforaDemolitionPermitthatwouldallowfortheDemolitionofaLandmarkPropertymustbeaccompaniedbyaLandmarkPropertyDemolitionPermitissuedbytheCouncil.

Subd. 2. TheprocedureforconsideringanapplicationforaLPDPisasfollows:

A. AnapplicationforaLPDP willbefiledwiththeAssignedStaff. Theapplicantwillbeprovidedawrittenresponsewithinfourteendaysoftherequestdescribingthesubmittal

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materialsneededforconsideration.

B. AnapplicationforaLPDPshallincludethefollowing:

1) Thegeneralapplicationinformationrequestedinsection19B.08, subd. 3 andwrittendocumentationthattheBuildingisanimminenthazard; or

2) Narrativetext, graphicillustrationsorotherexhibitsthatprovideevidencethattheBuilding, Structure, orObjectisofnohistoricorarchitecturalvalueorimportance.

C. Whencompleteapplicationmaterialsareonfileandastaffreportispreparedanalyzingtherequestbasedontherequiredcriteriainsubdivisions3and4ofthissubdivision, theCommissionshallholdapublichearingtodetermineitsrecommendationastowhethertheapplicationshouldbeapproved.

Subd. 3. TheLPDPpermitapplicationshallbeapprovedifitisdemonstratedthattheapplicationmeetsanyoneofthefollowingcriteria:

A. ThepropertyhasbeendeterminedbytheCitytobeanimminenthazardtopublicsafetyandtheowner/applicantisunabletomaketheneededrepairsinatimelymanner;

B. TheStructureisnotstructurallysound; or

C. Nodocumentationexiststosupportordemonstratethatthepropertyhashistoric, architectural, archaeological, engineeringorculturalsignificance.

Subd. 4. Inadditiontothecriteriafoundinsubdivision3, theLPDPpermitapplication shallbeapprovedifitisdemonstratedthattheapplicationmeetsallofthefollowingcriteria:

A. TheStructuredoesnotcontributetothesignificanceoftheparcelorLandmarkDistrictinwhichitislocated;

B. ThelossoftheBuilding, StructureorObjectwouldnotadverselyaffecttheIntegrityoftheLandmarkDistrictoritshistoric, architecturaloraestheticrelationshiptoadjacentdesignatedproperties; and,

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C. DemolitionoftheStructurewillbeinconsequentialtothehistoricpreservationneedsofthearea.

Subd. 5. TheCommissionshallrecommendtheLPDPapplicationbeapproved, disapproved, approvedwithconditionsorcontinuedinordertoobtainadditionalinformationnecessarytoconsiderthedemolitionrequest.

Subd. 6. IftheCommissionrecommendstheapprovaloftheLPDPapplication, thenaresolutionoftheCommissionactionwillbeforwardedtotheCommonCouncilforapprovalordenial.

Subd. 7. IftheCommissionrecommendsthedenialoftheLPDP, theapplicantmayappealtherecommendationormayresubmittheapplicationafteritobtainsaCertificateofEconomicHardship.

19B.13. CertificateofEconomicHardship. Subdivision1. ItisthepolicyoftheCitytorespectprivatepropertyrights, andtocomplywithstateandfederallaw. Atthesametime, itisthepolicyoftheCitytoprotectandpreservethoseBuildings, Structures, andSiteshavingaspecialhistorical, community, oraestheticvaluetothecommunity. Inbalancingthosepublicandprivateinterests, theCityrecognizesthattheremaybesomecircumstancesinwhichtheoperationofthischaptercouldcreateanundueeconomichardship. ThisprovisioniscreatedtoprovidepropertyownerswithameansofdemonstratingthatsuchahardshipmayexistandthattheyshouldbeallowedtodemolishaDesignatedPropertybecauseofthathardship.

Subd. 2. InordertoobtainaDemolitionPermitthatwouldpermittheDemolitionofaDesignatedPropertyonthebasisofaneconomichardship, theapplicantmustobtainaCertificateofEconomicHardship. TheCommissionmayrecommendandtheCouncilmayapproveaCertificateofEconomicHardshipifoneormoreofthefollowingcriteriaaremet:

A. ABuildinghaslostitsarchitecturalandhistoricalintegrityand/oritsremovalwillnotadverselyaffectaLandmarkDistrict’shistoriccharacter. Lossofintegritymustbesubstantiatedwithphotographicdocumentationandaphysicaldescriptionofthepropertythataddressesrelevantissues; or

B. ThedenialofaDemolitionPermitwillresultinanunreasonableeconomichardshipontheapplicantasdeterminedbytheCouncil, withrecommendationfromtheCommission, usingthefollowingcriteria:

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1) ThepublicsafetyandwelfarerequirestheremovalofaStructureorBuilding; and

2) Ifthestructuralinstabilityordeteriorationofapropertyisdemonstratedthroughareportbyastructuralengineerorarchitect. Suchareportmustclearlydetailtheproperty'sphysicalcondition, reasonswhyrehabilitationisnotfeasible, andcostestimatesforrehabilitationversusdemolition.

Subd. 3. InsubmittingaLPDPapplication, theburdenofproofisontheapplicant. Inreviewingtheapplication, theCommissionandCouncilmayconsidereconomichardshipbasedonthefollowinginformation:

A. Currentlevelofeconomicreturn;

B. Amountpaidfortheproperty, dateofpurchase, partyfromwhompurchased, andrelationshipbetweentheownerofrecord, theapplicant, andpersonfromwhomthepropertywaspurchased.

C. Annualgrossandnetincomefromthepropertyandthepreviousthreeyears; itemizedoperatingandmaintenanceexpensesforthepreviousthreeyears, anddepreciationdeductionandannualcashflowbefore andafterdebtservice, ifany, duringthesameperiod.

D. Remainingbalanceonthemortgageorotherfinancingsecuredbythepropertyandannualdebtservices, ifanyduringthepriorthreeyears.

E. Realestatetaxesforthepreviousfouryearsandassessedvalueofthepropertyaccordingtothetwomostrecentassessedvaluations.

F. Allappraisalsobtainedwithinthelasttwoyearsbytheownerorapplicantinconnectionwiththepurchase, financing, orownershipoftheproperty.

G. Formofownershiporoperationoftheproperty, whethersoleproprietorship, for-profitornot-for-profitcorporation, limitedpartnership, jointventure, orother.

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H. Anystateorfederalincometaxreturnsrelatingtothepropertyforthelasttwoyears.

I. Anylistingofthepropertyforsaleorrent, priceasked, andoffersreceived, ifany, withintheprevioustwoyears, includingtestimonyandrelevantdocumentsregarding:

1) Anyrealestatebrokerorfirmengagedtosellorleasetheproperty;

2) Reasonablenessofpriceorrentsoughtbytheapplicant; or

3) Anyadvertisementsplacedforthesaleorrentaloftheproperty.

J. Feasibilityofalternativeusesforthepropertythatcouldearnareasonableeconomicreturn.

K. ReportfromanarchitectorstructuralengineerwhomeetsprofessionalqualificationsestablishedbytheStandaredsastothestructuralsoundnessofanyBuildingonthepropertyanditssuitabilityforRehabilitation.

L. Costestimatesfortheproposedconstruction, alteration, demolition, orremoval, andanestimateofanyadditionalcoststhatwouldbeincurredtocomplywiththerequirementsforRehabilitation.

M. Estimatedmarketvalueoftheproperty:

1) Initscurrentcondition;

2) Aftercompletionoftheproposedalterationordemolition; and

3) Afterrenovationoftheexistingpropertyforcontinueduse.

N. ExperttestimonyoropiniononthefeasibilityofRehabilitationorreuseoftheexistingStructurebyanarchitectwhomeetsprofessionalqualificationsestablishedbytheStandards.

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O. Dataprovidedbythepropertyownershowingeconomichardship.

Subd. 4. ApropertyownershouldconductroutinemaintenanceandmajorrepairsonaDesignatedPropertyinordertoensuretheirpreservation. Assuch, aCertificateofHardshipcannotbeissuedtoapropertyownerwhohasengagedinDemolitionByNeglect. Additionally, nopersonshallcommitDemolitionbyNeglect.

19B.14. DesignationofPotentialLandmarkProperty. Subdivision1. TheCommissionshallcompilealistofotherpropertiesthathavenotmetthecriteriaforLandmarkPropertydesignationbuthavehistoricorpotentiallyhistoricsignificancewithintheCity andmaybeconsideredeligibleforLandmarkdesignationatafuturedate. AllsuchpropertiesshallbedesignatedasPotentialLandmarkPropertyintheInventory. ApropertyownerofaPotentialLandmarkPropertyisencouragedtomeetproactivelywiththeCommissionbeforeundertakingdevelopmentplanstoreceivepreliminaryfeedbackonappropriatedevelopmentandbenefits.

Subd. 2. TobeeligiblefordesignationontheInventoryasaPotentialLandmarkProperty, theindividualBuilding, Site, StructureorObject, oracollectionthereof, musthaveademonstratedqualityofsignificance asdeterminedbythecriteriaprovidedinsection19B.08, subd. 2. TheCommissionshalldetermineifthepropertyshouldbedesignatedasaPotentialLandmarkPropertybasedonthedesignationcriteria.

Subd. 3. Thepropertyowner, theCommission, theCouncil, oranymemberofthegeneralpublic mayfileanapplicationfordesignationofaBuilding, District, Site, StructureorObjectasaPotentialLandmarkPropertyontheInventory. TheapplicationshallbesubmittedtotheAssignedStaff forreviewandrecommendation. Theapplicationforthedesignationofapropertyorcollectionofpropertiesshallincludethefollowing:

A. Theapplicableinformationrequiredbythissection;

B. SiteorLandmarkDistrictboundarymap;

C. Propertyordistrictdescriptionincludingnarrativetextphotographsorothergraphicmaterialsthatdocumentitsphysicalcharacteristics; and,

D. Writtendescriptionofhowthepropertymeetsthecriteriafordesignation.

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19B.15. 60-DayNegotiationPeriod. Subdivision1. Thepurposeofthe60-DaynegotiationperiodismeetwiththepropertyownertodiscusstheHeritagePreservationProgramandbenefitsthatthepropertymaybeeligibletoreceiveupondesignationasaDesignatedProperty. IftheownerofaPotentialLandmarkPropertysubmitsalanduseapplication, anegotiationperiodofupto60daysshallbeinitiated. The60 negotiationperiodmaybeextendedanadditional30daysuponaresolutionadoptedbytheCouncil, orlongerifmutuallyacceptabletoboththeCouncilandthepropertyowner. NothinghereinshallpreventtheCityfromreviewinganylanduseapplicationorbuildingpermitaffectingthesubjectpropertyduringthe60-daynegotiationperiod.

Subd. 2. Withinthe60-daynegotiationperiodthefollowingshalloccur:

A. TheAssignedStaffPersonorotherCitystaffshalloffertomeetwiththepropertyownertodiscusstheHeritagePreservationProgramandbenefitsthatthepropertymaybeeligibletoreceiveupondesignationasaLandmarkProperty.

B. TheAssignedStaffshallmeetwiththeCommissionregardingtheproposedapplication andthenatureoftheproperty. Thepropertyownershallbeprovidednoticeofthismeeting. TheCommissionshallreviewappropriatecontextpaperstoevaluatetheIntegrityofthepropertyunderconsiderationandshallprovideCouncilwithanassessmentoftheproperty’sconformancewiththedesignationcriteria. Whenanybenefitsarerequestedbythepropertyowner, theCommissionshallalsoevaluatehowthedesignation, andanydevelopmentthatisconcurrentlyproposed, meetsthepolicyobjectivesfortheHistoricPreservationProgram.

C. TheAssignedStaffshallconferwiththeCouncilregardingtheproposedapplicationandthenatureoftheproperty, thestaff’s andtheCommission’sassessmentofitshistoricsignificance, andtheeffectsoftheapplication. Thepropertyownershallbeprovidednoticeofthismeeting.

D. TheAssignedStaffwillnegotiatewiththepropertyownertoreachamutuallyacceptableagreementforthepreservationofthepropertyinexchangeforthebenefitsmadeavailabletothepropertyowner. TheCouncilshallconsidertheappropriatenessandavailabilityofincentives, andshallalsoseektobeequitableintheincentivesawardedthroughthenegotiationprocess. Themonetaryvalueofincentivesbeing

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requestedshallbedefinedtotheextentpossible. Whenincentivesareagreeduponaspartofthenegotiation, theCouncilshallrequirethatthepropertybeaLandmarkPropertyorcarryotherrestrictionsasdeterminedbytheCouncil.

E. Ifuponthepassageof60daysoranyextensionthereof, theCityandthepropertyownerhavefailedtoreachamutuallyacceptableagreement, affectedlanduseapplicationsshallproceedtobeprocessedasapplicationswithoutfurtherdelay. TheCouncil, orthepropertyowner, maychoosetoterminatenegotiationsatanytime.

Subd. 3. ThissectionisintendedtobeconsistentwithMinn. Stat. 15.99.

19B.16. RemovalofPotentialLandmarkDesignation. TheownerofaPotentialLandmarkPropertymayapplytotheCommissionforremovalofthePotentialLandmarkPropertydesignationbyprovidingevidencethatthepropertydoesnotmeetcriteriafordesignationasaLandmarkProperty. Afterconductingapublichearing, iftheCommissiondeterminesthatthepropertyshouldberemovedfromthePotentialLandmarkPropertymap, theAssignedStaffshallissuetheowneracertificatedocumentingtheremovalofthePotentialLandmarkPropertydesignation. ThesubjectpropertyshallnotbeeligibleforhistoricdesignationintheCityforaperiodoftwoyearsfromthedateofissuanceofthiscertificate. ThecertificateshallrunwiththelandandmayberecordedinOlmstedCounty.

19B.17. NoticeandPublicHearings. Subdivision1. AnapplicationfordesignationontheInventoryshallbetransmittedtotheAssignedStafftodetermineiftheapplicationiscomplete. Foracompleteapplication, areportwillbepreparedbyAssignedStafffortransmittaltotheCommissionwiththerelevantinformationontheproposedhistoricpropertyordistrictwitharecommendationtoapproveordisapprove, andthereasonsfortherecommendation.

Subd. 2. AdateforapublichearingonacompleteapplicationwillbescheduledbeforetheCommission. Noticeofthehearingshallbeprovidednotlessthan15daysbeforethehearinginanewspaperofgeneralcirculation. ForDistricts, noticeofthehearingshallbemailedtoallownersofrecordofpropertylocatedinwholeorinpartwithin350feetoftheboundariesofthesubjectpropertynotlessthan15daysbeforethehearing.

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thepropertyordistrictmeetsthecriteriafordesignation. Atthepublichearing, thepropertyowner, partiesofinterestandcitizensshallhaveanopportunitytoprovideinformationaboutthepropertyordistrict’seligibilityfordesignation. TheCommissionmayapprove, disapprove, orcontinue theapplicationtorequestadditionalinformationnecessarytomakeadecisiontoapproveordeny.

Subd. 4. Ifanapplicationisdenied, theAssignedStaff, theCommissionortheCouncilmaynotfileareapplicationfordesignationofthesamepropertyordistrictontheInventoryfortwoyearsfromthedateoftheCouncildisapproval. Councilmaywaivethisprohibition.

19B.18. HeritagePreservationProperties – IncentivesforConservationandPreservation. Subdivision1. TheCityiscommittedtoprovidingsupporttopropertyownerstoassisttheireffortstomaintain, preserveandenhancetheirhistoricproperties. Benefitstoencouragegoodhistoricpreservationpracticesbyan ownerofaDesignatedProperty is animportantaspectofHistoricPreservationProgram.

Subd. 2. Throughgrantsorothersourcesoffunding, theCitymayprovideahistoricmarkerofastandarddesignforanyownerofaLandmarkPropertyorpropertywithinaLandmarkDistrictwhodesiresamarkertoinstallontheirBuilding. TheCitymayalsodevelopamarkerorsignageprogramtorecognizedesignatedLandmarkDistricts.

Subd. 3. TheCitymayauthorizefundingsourcestocreateafinancialincentiveprogramforpurposesofencouragingownersofaDesignatedPropertyorpropertywithinaLandmarkDistricttopreservetheirpropertyforpurposesofhistoricpreservation. TheCommissionwilladvisetheCouncilonorganizationandadministrationforanysuchlocalfinanceprogram.

Subd. 4. TheAssignedStaffwillprovideguidanceandassistanceinapplicationsforStateandNationaltaxcreditprograms.

19B.19. Appeals. AlldecisionsbytheCommissionareappealabletotheCouncil.

19B.20. Penalty. Anypersonviolatingthischapterisguiltyofamisdemeanor. Inaddition, theCouncilmayauthorizetheCityAttorneytoinitiateanyequitableproceedingagainstanypersonwhoconstructs, alters, relocates, changestheappearanceordemolishesaLandmarkPropertyorpropertywithinaLandmarkDistrictinviolationofthischapter. Inaddition, anypersonviolatingthischapterwhoreceivesahistoricpreservationbenefitmayhavethatbenefitrevoked.

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Section2. Thisordinanceshallbeeffectiveasofthedateofitspublication, andappliesonlytothoseheritagepreservationanddemolitionapplicationsfiledonorafteritseffectivedate.

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PASSEDAND ADOPTED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA, THIS __________ DAY OF _______________, 2016.

PRESIDENTOFSAIDCOMMONCOUNCILATTEST: __________________________

CITYCLERK

APPROVED THIS _____ DAY OF ______________________, 2016.

MAYOROFSAIDCITY

SealoftheCityofRochester, Minnesota)

Ord15\\19BFinal110716

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