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1) Preservation/rehabilitation/renovation. With respect to preservation/rehabilitation/renovation generally it is the interest of the Commission that Landmarks both within and without Landmark Districts be preserved, thus maintaining the character of the Landmarks and the City's Landmark Districts. Consistent with the U. S. Secretary of the Interior, Standards of Rehabilitation, the intent of these Guidelines is to preserve and restore the features which establish a building's architectural character while making alterations and renovations necessary for the efficient and contemporary use of the building. The rehabilitation process assumes that some alterations may be necessary to meet the needs of the building owner and governing codes. Such alterations should be done so as not to destroy the materials and features which help to define a building's historic, cultural and/or architectural character. The historic materials, features and/or craftsmanship are important in defining the building character and should be retained, protected, and repaired when possible. When the preservation of architectural features is not possible, alterations should be done in a manner respectful of the existing character, but done in a manner that is representative of architectural design and construction of contemporary times. 2) Additions/new construction. With respect to additions/new construction to existing buildings and all new buildings it is generally the interest of the Commission that such additions/new construction shali be designed to enhance the character of the Landmark Districts. Consistent with the preface of these Guidelines, new buildings and additions should be representative of architectural design and construction of contemporary times. Additions to existing buildings in the Landmarks District should be designed so as not to detract from the original character of the building. Whenever possible, additions should be located away from the primary or street face of the building. The addition should be designed so as not to destroy existing architectural features where feasible, such that the addition should be able to be removed and the building restored to its original condition. New buildings in the Landmarks District should be designed to be compatible with other structures in the Landmarks District while still reflecting work of contemporary times. To be compatible, a new building should incorporate some of the existing architectural design characteristics of the Landmarks District. Proximity of existing buildings to the new building will affect the latitude in design constraints. An infill design should be more consistent with adjoining buildings than a freestanding structure. 3) Demolition. With respect to demolition, it is the Commission's interest that buildings within the Landmarks District be preserved and renovated for economically productive uses. Consistent with this, the Commission also realizes the Landmarks District is not a static environment, but an ever changing and developing entity. Applications for demolition will be reviewed based on the overall impact the demolition will have to the Landmarks District and the community. The Commission encourages the saving and adaptive re-use of buildings significant to the character of the District and history of the City. Demolition of any building or structure which would detract from the Landmarks District or result in a loss of historically significant qualities will be strongly discouraged. In reviewing an application, the Commission will also look at the proposed new use of the site and how the new use will impact the Landmarks District. Demolition of existing buildings which are not a significant loss to the Landmarks District to allow for the construction of new buildings which enhance the Landmarks District is acceptable and may be encouraged by the Commission. 13 ,..?:?,?,?-.?,•??,???_ _ ??.,,? ?. .P .??,..?,?,.?.,?,?„,