6.1. HRSR 09-24-2001 - Laserfiche WebLink

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If a redevelopment project requires a federal permit,a State Historical Preservation Office(SHPO) review is triggered. SHPO will require a Phase 2 evaluation of the buildings identified as potentially significant during the Phase 1,before they can be razed. The HPC feels confident that the context study and Phase 1 survey can be conducted for the$12,000 estimate. If it turns out that a great number of buildings downtown do require a Phase 2 evaluation,it might be that a decision on which ones to do at this time will have to be made to stay within the budget. The HPC does not anticipate numerous buildings in the downtown area requiring a Phase 2 evaluation because they are either less than fifty years old or they have been altered to an extent that their original integrity can not be restored. They do, however, eligible anticipate some buildings being for Nation Register status. The following exhibits are included with the RFP: ➢ Exhibit A-A map of the Downtown Study Area,which will be used to identify the boundaries for the Phase 1 survey. ➢ Exhibit B - The eight criteria that are considered during a rezoning to "Heritage Preservation Overlay Zoning District". ➢ Exhibit C - A timeframe for conducting the context study, Phase 1 survey and • Phase 2 evaluation. This timeframe is ambitious, but the Heritage Preservation Commission is trying to complete the studies as timely as possible. Attached to this memo is a fairly comprehensive list of qualified local firms that that have done similar studies for other municipalities. All those on this list will be sent a RFP. The last attachment to this memo is a letter from Michael Koop of the State Historic Preservation Office. In his letter,Mr.Koop talks about financial incentives for rehabilitating income-producing historic buildings, the regulations associated with the demolition of properties with National Register potential and other related issues. •