§ 62-109. Review criteria for proposed new construction.

New construction associated with an individually designated historic resource or within a designated historic district shall be compatible with the buildings, site, district or environment with which the new construction is visually related. Criteria to be considered by the historic preservation board shall include the following:

(1)

The height, volume, proportions and relationship between doors and windows, rhythm of solids and voids created by openings in the facade, materials used in the facade, the texture inherent in the facade, the pattern and trim used in the facade, and the design of the roof should be compatible with any existing historic buildings.

(2)

Rhythm created by existing building masses and spaces between them should be preserved.

(3)

Landscape plans should be compatible with the buildings and environment with which it is visually related.

(4)

Proportions of existing facades, such as horizontal and vertical expression, should be in the new facade.

(5)

Architectural details should be incorporated as necessary to relate the new with the old and to preserve and enhance the inherent architectural characteristics of the area.

(Ord. No. 91-34, § VII, 12-19-91; Ord. No. 95-31, § VIII, 8-24-95)