12-01-08 Special Called Meeting of the La Porte Development Corporation Board of Directors Minutes

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New, Renovation, or Demolition DRAFT as approved by MSAB on 11-13-08 Design Certificate acceptable designs and ask questions before you begin the process of planning your project, as well as familiarize the MS DART with the general nature of your project. 2. Applications for a Main Street Design Certificate (MS DC) must be consistent with the City's Building, Zoning, and Fire Codes and go through the standard permitting process. Receipt of a Main Street Design Certificate is required before the Permitting Division or Planning Department may approve your plans. 3. Submit your completed Main Street Design Certificate packet to the Main Street Development office at 604 W. Fairmont Parkway. The packet should include the following: · A completed Main Street Design Certificate Application form · A scaled drawing by the project architect or design professional of all proposed work. · Include samples - such as paint samples, fabric swatches, sign material, etc. Provide any additional items that will enable the MS DART to envision the finished project. · Furnish photographs of the building's exterior, and any other site locations that are included in your application (photos are also required upon completion). · Additional submissions may be requested if deemed pertinent to design review decisions. · Project estimates and any other items that will be helpful in conveying your vision to MS DART FACTORS CONSIDERED FOR CERTIFICATION Before approving an application, the MS DART must fmd that the application satisfies the following general criteria: · The architectural and historic integrity of an individual historic structure is preserved; · New buildings or additions should be designed to be compatible with the range of architectural styles found on the north side of the 300 block of Main Street- from the late 1800's to the 1950's; · Existing structures should either convert to their original historic condition or be renovated to resemble their current look; · The overall character of the Main Street District is protected and enhanced. The Main Street Design Guidelines & Resource Material have been compiled to help explain in general terms the aesthetics the MS DART is responsible for in the Main Street District. REVIEW & ApPROVAL PROCESS 1. Upon receipt, the Main Street Coordinator will review the packet to verify all pertinent information is enclosed. Once the completed packet is received it will be forwarded to the MS DART for their recommendation. If packet is incomplete, you will be notified and may be asked to pick it up and return it completed. 2. After due consideration, the MS DART will approve or disapprove the application by majority vote. The best assurance you have for a project to be approved is to work closely with the MS DART at every juncture of your project. The decisions made by the Main Street Design Assistance Review Team are final, but you may revise and resubmit your project. In an effort to make it feasible for you to resubmit a successful packet, they will state the reasons it was denied. 3. Upon receipt of your Main Street Design Certificate, the Permitting Division and Planning Department may proceed with any applications you have on file with them. They cannot approve permits without a design certificate. City of La Porte - Main Street Program 20f4