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(8) HPD's or HP's embodiment of elements of architectural design, detail, materials or craftsmanship which represent a significant architectural or technological innovation; (9) HPD's or HP's unique location or singular physical characteristics representing an established and familiar visual feature of a neighborhood, community or the City, itself at large; (10) HPD's or HP's having yielded or its likelihood of yielding information important to the understating of pre-history or history. (d) Additional considerations for an HPD: In addition to meeting at least one (1) of the above criteria, a proposed HPD must also meet the following criteria in order to be designated a HPD: (1) The area within the proposed boundaries must have a high degree of historic integrity, without excessive loss of architectural or historic character. (2) The area within the proposed boundaries must have an internal historic cohesiveness in the sense of a shared common history of its inhabitants, historical development according to the Vision, a shared architectural style or design, or a body of architecture illustrating the evolution of architectural styles over a period of time. (e) Additional Considerations for an HP: In addition to meeting at least one (1) of the criteria listed in subsection (c) above, a proposed HP must also meet the following criteria in order to be designated a HP: (1) The structure(s) must have a high degree of historic integrity, without excessive loss of architectural or historic character. (2) The structure(s) must have an internal historic cohesiveness in the sense of a shared common history of its inhabitants, historical development according to the Vision, a shared architectural style or design, or a body of architecture illustrating the evolution of architectural styles over a period of time (f) Designation by the Commission: The Commission after obtaining advice from the Heritage Advisory Board may designate certain areas, places, sites, buildings and structures as eligible to become either a HPD or a HP. (g) Designation Not Self-Executing: Once the Commission has designated any certain areas, places, sites, buildings and structures as eligible to become either an HPD or an HP, an individual or group may apply to the Commission for official status as an HPD or HP. The rules of this Chapter, or the Unique Historic Guideiines adopted by the Commission for any HPD or HP, are not effective until the following application and approval process is additionally completed. (h) Application for Historic Status Determination: The applicant(s) shall attempt to secure the written consent of the property owner(s) for the determination of a property as a HP. However, written approval is not required for the property to be determined as an HP. In the event that such owner refuses or declines to or otherwise does not give written consent to the proposed determination as a HP, upon the applicant's application the Commission shall schedule a public hearing on the question of the proposed determination. In regards to a HPD, the applicant(s) shall attempt to secure the written approval of owner(s) within the proposed boundaries. These signatures shall be presented on a form prepared by the Commission. However, written approval is not required for the properties to be determined as within a HPD. In the event that such owner(s) refuses or declines to or otherwise does not give written consent to the proposed determination as a HPD, upon the applicant(s)'s application the Commission shall schedule a public hearing on the question of the proposed determination (I) Notice Procedures for Public Hearing: (1) Notice of the public hearing shall be made in accordance with Lakewood Codified Ordinances no less than seven (7) days before the hearing; said notice shall state 100f17