17.14.110 Review of new construction.
A. Purpose. The purpose of reviewing the EXTERIOR design of new construction is to ensure that new construction is compatible with the character of the district or designated historic landmark located on the same parcel.
B. Initiation. The process for applying for new construction may be initiated by the property owner or authorized agent, upon submittal of a complete application.
C. New Construction. Review is required for any new construction, which occurs on the same parcel as a designated historic landmark, or on any parcel in a designated district.
D. Procedure. A request to construct a new structure shall be referred to the Landmarks Board who is the final review body unless an appeal is filed. The Landmarks Board shall conduct a quasi judicial hearing in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 17.09 of the Hood River Municipal Code taking into consideration the review criteria and public testimony.
E. Application. An application for new construction shall be prepared and filed with the Planning Department, using forms prescribed by the Planning Director. The Planning Director shall fix a date and time for a public hearing before the Landmarks Board.
F. Relationships to Other Planning Review. Projects, which require a historic review, may also require other land use reviews. If other reviews are required, the review procedure may be handled concurrently.
G. Review Criteria. In reviewing the request, the Landmarks Board shall consider the following criteria:
1. The design of new construction is compatible with the design of the historic landmark(s) on the parcel or in the district, considering scale, style, height, and architectural detail and materials. The Landmarks Board shall use the Secretary of the Interior’s “Standards for the Historic Preservation with Guidelines for Applying the Standards” and the Secretary of the Interior’s “Standards for Treatment of Historic Properties” (Chart “A” – Secretary of Interior Standards);
2. The location and orientation of the new construction on the parcel is consistent with the typical location and orientation of similar structures on the parcel or within the district considering setbacks, distances between structures, location of entrances, and similar citing considerations. The Landmarks Board shall use the Secretary of the Interior’s “Standards for the Historic Preservation with Guidelines for Applying the Standards”, and the Secretary of the Interior’s “Standards for Treatment of Historic Properties” (Chart “A” – Secretary of Interior Standards).
H. Conditions of Approval. In approving applications for new construction, the Landmarks Board may attach conditions that are appropriate for the preservation of the historic or architectural integrity of the historic landmark/district. All conditions must relate to review criteria.
I. Decision. All decisions by the Landmarks Board under this section to approve, approve with conditions, or deny construction shall be supported by written findings and shall be forwarded to the property owner within seven (7) days of the decision.