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1. Only minimal future alterations of the historic propY arty and its site wi11 be necessary to continue the proposed use of the property. 2. The alteration will not impair ar change the essential historic form and integrity of the historic property. The dis- tinguishing historic qualities, features or character of the historic property and its site will nat be impaired or altered unless: a. There is an immediate hazard to public safety and no alternative approach exists which would retain the features or minimize the impact of the praposed alteration; b. There are mandatory building or handicap codes or requirements, and it is not reasonably possible to retain the historic features or minimize the impact of the praposed alteration and also to comply with those codes or requirements; or c. The only alternative to the alteration would be demolition of the historic property. 3. The alteration will not create an earlier historic appearance which is different than the remainder of the prop- erty or which has no historic basis. 4. Distinctive stylistic features and examples of skilled craftsmanship have been retained to the greatest extent possible. 5. The alteration is compatible in design, size, arrange- ment, proportion, detail, scale, color, texture, material and character with the rest of the historic property and the nearby area. G. Reasonable conditions may be imposed in granting an alteration application. Particular conditions may be imposed based on the fallowing considerations: a. Deteriorated architectural features should be re- paired rather than replaced whenever possible. Deteri- orated architectural features that cannot be repaired should be replaced with material which matches the original material in design, color, texture and other visual qualities. Whenever passible, repair or replace- ment of architectural features should be based on accurM ate duplications of features and composition of materials, substantiated by historic, physical, or pictorial evidence rather than on conjectural designs or the availability of architectural elements from other buildings or structures. b. When surface cleaning of buildings or structures takes place, it should be undertaken with the gentlest effective means possible. Sandblasting and ather abra- sive cleaning methods that may damage the historic prop- erty should not be employed. c. Every reasonable effort should be made to protect known archeological resources affected by and adjacent to any al terat ~ on project . fie} Notice of decision. The city shal l mail a copy of the pl ann~ ng d~ rector's deci si an within one day of the deci si an to the Ordinance - 9