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HomeMy WebLinkAboutHistoric Preservation for the Town of Ithaca Presentation 2021Historic Preservation in Ithaca, NY Bryan McCracken, MA-HPP Historic Preservation Planner, City of Ithaca Secretary, Ithaca Landmarks Preservation Commission October 2021 Town Comprehensive Plan & and Coddington Rd Project Why does historic preservation matter? Early Preservation Movement In The City of Ithaca Nation Register Listing v. Local Register Draft Ithaca Landmarks Law Existing City of Ithaca Ordinance and NYS Model Law Commission Structure, Appointments, Membership Qualifications & Continuing Education TownAt LargeCity Images: The Salem Handbook, 1977 Existing Designation Categories: Historic Districts and Individual Landmarks Snaith House, 1874 Lehigh Valley Railroad Station, 1898 The Andrus-Whiton House, 1873 St. James AME Zion Church, 1836 New Designation Categories Thematic Groupings Interior Landmarks Cultural Landmarks Local Designation Process Management of Change: Approval for Exterior Alterations Incremental or Progressive Change Image from: Old House Journal, August 2019 Applicant discusses project and anticipated review procedure with staff CofA application submitted for staff level review Staff reviews application for compliance with Design Guidelines Staff approves the application Any other permits needed may be obtained Staff is unable to approve the application and alerts the applicant that the project will need to be reviewed by the ILPC CofA application submitted for ILPC review Staff reviews the application and will ask for additional information if necessary ILPC reviews the application at a regularly scheduled public hearing. Applicants may bring their project architect, contractor, or other project participant to assist in presenting. ILPC approves the application as submitted The CofA is issued and any other permits needed may be obtained ILPC approves the application with conditions The conditions are met, the CofA is issued, and any other permits needed may be obtained ILPC denies the application The applicant may reapply after consulting with ILPC staff to address areas of concern The applicant may request approval of the project based upon a Finding of Economic Hardship The applicant may file an Article 78 proceeding in NY State Supreme Court Project Approval Process Staff-Level and Commission Reviews The Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation Project Planning Typical Projects and Reviews Roof Replacements Masonry Repairs Mechanical Installations Siding Repairs No Review Required Historic Preservation & Sustainability Financial Assistance •Local Tax Abatement Program (RP-444-a) •The New York State Historic Homeowner Tax Credit Program •The New York State Commercial Rehabilitation Tax Credit Program •Federal Investment Tax Credit Program Questions?