A.
Copies of the following applications shall be referred
to each reviewing member of the Board of Architectural and Historic
Review within five business days of receipt of the application:
(1)
All applications for sign permits, pursuant to Chapter 243, Signs, of the Code of the Village of Northport.
(2)
All applications for building permits for the construction,
reconstruction, alteration or demolition of any structure other than
a one-, two- or three-family residence.
(3)
All applications for the designation of landmarks
or historic districts.
(4)
All applications for demolition permits or building permits for the construction, reconstruction, alteration or demolition of any building or structure that has been designated as a landmark through the process described herein (§ 13-12, Designation of landmarks), or that is listed on either the National or the New York State Register of Historic Places or the equivalent registers, if any, maintained by the County of Suffolk or the Town of Huntington.
(5)
If a building permit is requested to remove only a non-permitted
(built without a building permit) addition or structure and the building
is to be restored to its original condition before the installation
of the non-permitted structure or addition, then an application to
the Architectural Review Board is not required.
[Added 12-21-2021 by L.L.
No. 4-2022]
B.
Applications for building permits requiring both architectural
review and site plan approval shall be filed for such reviews and
approvals simultaneously. Review shall not proceed until there has
been such simultaneous filing.
(1)
The Board shall submit comments in writing to the
Planning Board on such matters under their review as may relate to
the site plan, when appropriate.
(2)
Per § 13-2F(2) above, the Board of Architectural
and Historic Review may, on an as-needed basis, designate one of its
members to represent it at a meeting of the Planning Board in order
to present architectural and historic design considerations relevant
to applications being considered by both boards simultaneously.
(3)
The Board shall complete its review prior to final
site plan approval by the Planning Board. It shall also complete its
review prior to the Planning Board's issuing any comments or making
any determination under the State Environmental Quality Review Act
(SEQRA), when relevant.
(4)
Regarding applications that will require review by
the Board of Architectural and Historic Review and/or the Planning
Board, in the event the applicant applies to the Board of Zoning Appeals
prior to filing for architectural and/or site plan review, complete
copies of such Board of Zoning Appeals application shall be simultaneously
provided by the applicant to the Planning Board and the Architectural
Review Board, both of which shall submit written comments prior to
or at the Board of Zoning Appeals public hearing, where appropriate.
C.
Applicants are encouraged to consult with the Board
at the earliest possible stage during the design of their projects,
whether for signage, alteration or new construction.
(1)
Preliminary plans, elevations, sketches and/or proposals
may be submitted to the Board by the owner or the architect or other
agent of the owner for consultation prior to filing an application
for a sign or building permit.
(2)
No indication of opinion of the Board on any preliminary
review shall constitute acceptance of the final plans or prevent the
Board from requiring that changes, modifications or a complete revision
be incorporated in such final plans.
(3)
The Board will maintain a photo archive of approved
projects in a form readily available for review by applicants. This
archive may also contain pictures of existing signs and structures
outside the Village whose appearance is supported by the Board and
that are considered exemplary of or consistent with Village goals
for visual quality. The intent of the photo archive is to assist applicants
in understanding and appreciating the existing and desired forms of
architecture and signage in the Village.
A.
The Architectural and Historic Review Board may, in appropriate cases and upon written application, dispense with or modify the requirements for its review, described herein and in Chapter 243, Signs. In addition, the Chairman or, if unavailable, Vice Chairman, shall have the authority to waive architectural review for minor exterior modifications including but not limited to in-kind replacement of windows, doors or minor modifications to the exterior of a commercial building or residential home. Any waiver shall be in writing and filed with the Secretary to the Architectural and Historic Review Board.
[Amended 12-21-2021 by L.L. No. 3-2022]
B.
Applicants seeking a waiver of the requirement for
architectural review, or any modification to the standards and guidelines
such review is subject to, shall apply to the Board in writing. Such
application shall demonstrate that:
(1)
Because of the nature or size of the project such
requirements would not be applicable or would be an unnecessary burden
upon the applicant.
(2)
A waiver would not violate the general intent and
purposes of this ordinance or be detrimental to the general health,
safety, and welfare of the Village, or aesthetics of the neighborhood.
(3)
The condition for which a waiver from a design standard
is sought is unique to the property.
(4)
The request for a waiver is not based on mere inconvenience
to the applicant or a self-created hardship.
(5)
A waiver is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment
of substantial property rights possessed by the applicant.
C.
Applicants seeking a waiver based on economic hardship
shall demonstrate that compliance with the rules and regulations of
this chapter will result in significant economic or financial injury
and/or will render the property incapable of earning a reasonable
return.
D.
Any waiver or modification of requirements granted
by the Board shall provide only the minimum relief necessary to alleviate
the hardship.
A.
All applicants noted in § 13-7A above shall submit a completed application for review by the Board of Architectural and Historic Review, on a form promulgated by the Board, together with such additional information as is necessary and appropriate to process the application.
B.
Applicants are encouraged to use a preapplication consultation to identify a list of exhibits required for the review. For exhibits required in sign permit applications, refer to Chapter 243, Signs. Required exhibits for building permits undergoing architectural and historic review may include the following, as may be determined by the Architectural and Historic Review Board:
(1)
A transmittal letter listing and identifying all drawings,
samples and exhibits included with the application.
(2)
Completed copies of the application for a hearing
signed by the applicant and, if the applicant is leasing the premises
under consideration, cosigned by the owner of the property.
(3)
Current photographs of the property, showing its present
condition, which accurately represent the existing material, colors
and textures, and, in addition, current color photographs of all adjacent
surrounding sites, buildings and improvements within a minimum of
200 feet from the property line, clearly showing the style and character
of the area. Such photographs shall accurately represent all colors
and textures of the various materials of adjacent improvements. All
photographs shall be marked to indicate the direction of views.
(4)
Elevations of affected sides, drawn to scale, showing
complete architectural details and including all exterior equipment
and appurtenances located on the roof, in the walls and on the ground.
All existing and proposed materials and finishes shall be identified,
noted on the elevations and keyed to the samples required in Subsection
C(7) and (8)below.
(5)
Floor plans, drawn to scale, with and details showing
location of entrances, windows, rooftop equipment, etc.
(6)
One or more color perspective rendering(s) of the
proposed project and adjacent structures, showing the form, style,
scale of the project, all rooftop equipment and screening proposed,
signs, landscaping and other architectural features. Such rendering
shall be accurate as to both scale and color representation. Renderings
shall depict actual viewer perspectives (i.e., they shall not be drawn
from an angle or distance where it is not possible for a viewer to
stand). They shall be accurate as to proportion and color.
(7)
Material and/or color samples for signs, exterior
building surfaces, roofing, walls and fences, etc.
(8)
Manufacturer's catalog data on all mailboxes, trash
receptacles or containers, signs, transformers, air-conditioning equipment
and other visible devices and materials showing size, form, quantity,
color, type of material, height, location and method of installation.
Physical samples of all materials, items or devices to be installed,
accurately showing color, texture and scale. All samples shall be
identified by listing the manufacturer's name, brand name and manufacturer's
color number and shall be keyed to the elevations and/or floor plans
required in Subsections C(4) and (5) above.
(9)
A current conditions plan of the property showing
all existing features including structures, topography, landscaping,
lighting, etc.
(10)
A site plan showing proposed improvements, including
but not limited to new construction or demolition, changes in topography,
etc., any exterior lighting, provisions for trash storage, location
of air-conditioning equipment, transformers, signs, fences or walls
and any other equipment, site furniture, etc.
(11)
A landscaping plan with planting schedule indicating
the number, location and variety of all proposed new site vegetation,
along with information on the minimum size at installation and the
expected size at maturity.
(12)
Photographs and/or illustrations of all site furniture
such as seating, planters, window boxes, trellises, etc.
(13)
Lighting plan with manufacturer's catalog data or
other material showing each type of exterior light fixture, its size,
shape, lighting characteristics, color, type of mounting, type of
pole and height of pole-mounted lights.
(14)
Documentation of the historic, architectural or cultural
significance of the property, in the case of landmark considerations.
C.
All exhibits shall be clearly identified and numbered.
Documents shall have their exhibit number in the lower right-hand
corner.
D.
The Board may, at any time during the consideration
of an application, require such additional informational material
as it deems necessary or desirable to make a proper determination.
