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APPENDIXC (

The following criteria sheets are used in the on-going administration of Douglas County's Historic

Resource program.

• Information Sheet for Evaluating (Ranking) Historical Resources

-Explains the point system by which the Historic Resource Review Committee categorizes

structures and objects by utilizing both objective and subjective factors.

• Scope of Historic Resource Review Authority

-Explains Douglas County's review process for alteration and demolition of historical

properties.

• Overlay for Significant Resources

-Explains the cultural, historic, and archaeological resources overlay applied to significant

historical properties within Douglas County.

• Values and Benefits of Owning a Protected Historic Resource

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-Explains what a protected historic resource is and both the monetary and intrinsic benefits

of owning such a resource.

The National Register of Historic Places

-Explains the benefits of owning a structure placed on the National Register of Historic

Places.

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INFORMATION SHEET FOR EVALUATING

(RANKING) HISTORICAL RESOURCES

Douglas County's Historic Resource program is designed to promote pride in our historic heritage and

protect, where possible, significant historic resources. Douglas County has inventoried historic resources

and ranked them in significance. New resources are identified from time to time and existing resources may be considered for re-evaluation. When a request is made to re-evaluate or add a resource to Douglas County's Historical Inventory, that resource must be reviewed and assessed to detennine what category it

will be classified.

The Historic Resource Review Committee (HRRC) utilizes a system involving subjective and objective

factors. A criteria sheet and a point system was established for resource review. Different review criteria

are applied to Structures and Objects.

The HRRC uses the following numerical breaks for detennining rating Categories for Structures and

Objects:

CATEGORY I STRUCTURES I OBJECTS I RANK

1 142-110 142-110 Significant

2 109-96 109-96 Special Interest

3 95-75 95-75 General Interest

4 74- 74- Other

Since the Land Use and Development Ordinance (LU&DO) program is oriented toward physical

development, an exception to the process was established for sites and the highest Category given to a Site

is Category 2. By program policy District fonnation is an encouraged activity by the HRRC and is not subject to the evaluation process.

The Categories are defined as follows: Category i-Possesses significant historic characteristics worthy of conservation. This Category contains significant historic resources which are listed as such in the Douglas

County Historic Resource Register and afforded protection through the provisions of Section 9.070 through

9.090 of the Douglas County LU&DO. Category 2-Possesses qualities of special historic interest and would therefore be eligible for signing or monumenting and is listed in the Register; Category 3-Possesses general

historical interest and is listed as such in the Register; and Category 4-Possesses minimal historical interest and is only listed in Douglas County's Cultural and Historic Resources inventory.

The HRRC, upon receipt of an application to add an historical resource or review

an existing one, may schedule a site visit and utilize the aforementioned process. The specific crite11a used will be dependant upon the resource being assessed.

Following the evaluation (not applicable for sites and districts), rating and

classification, staff prepares a Staff Report and schedules a public hearing for a

HRRC meeting on the designation. If the Committee and Staff finds that the proposed historical resource falls into Categories i, 2, or 3 it will be added to the

Register and Inventory. If it is recognized as a Category 4 resource, it will be added only to the Inventory.

SCOPE OF HISTORIC RESOURCE

REVIEW AUTHORITY

In implementing Douglas County's Cultural and Historical Resources Program, the

Douglas County Planning Department reviews all alteration and demolition permit

requests.

When a property owner submits a request for alteration or extensive remodelling of significant structure, the Department reviews the plans and makes a tentative decision to approve or deny. Approval is given if the proposal is harmonious and compatible with the resource with respect to style, scale, texture and construction materials and/or that the

alteration will enhance the historical value of the resource. Conditions may be attached.

Disapproval would be because the proposal would be unsightly, grotesque or otherwise reduce the resource's value or historic significance,

When demolition of a significant structure is proposed, the Department considers the

structure's state of repair, the reasonableness of repair, restoration costs, the uniqueness of the resource and the economic, social, environmental and energy consequences of

approving or de nying the application. Before demolition the County would pictorially, graphically and in writing record the historic resource. This review power may not

impose upon any property owner any peculiar or undue hardship, nor shall such powers

be so exercised as to prevent the removal or demolition of any structure which cannot be

economically maintained or restored, giving due consideration to all potential uses to which the same might reasonably be put upon restoration by a private property owner.

The applicant, Historic Resource Review Committee (HRRC) members, and members of

applicable Planning Advisory Committees (PAC) are notified of tentative decision to approve or deny.

This tentative decision may be scheduled for hearing by the HRRC upon request of

applicant, a member of the HRRC or the applicable PAC.

OVERLAY FOR

"SIGNIFICANT" RESOURCES

SECTION 3,35,40 Cultural, Historic and Archaeological Resources Overlay

The purpose of this overlay district is to reasonably assure that resources classified as "significant" in Douglas County's Historic Resource Register are conserved and protected, while providing an expedient process for reviewing land use actions that may affect identified sites,

Prior to approval of a building permit or other land use action, the following measures shall be utilized:

1. Administratively determine the following:

a. Whether the application for a building permit pertains to a registered significant

cultural or historic resource;

b. Whether the application for a new or expanded land use is within or on a registered

archaeological site.

2. Upon determination that an application pertains to a registered significant resource, as

described in subsection l( a) or l(b) above, the Director shall notify and forward the application to the chairman of the Historic Resource Review Committee.

3. Upon notification from the Director of an application referenced in subsection lea) or l(b)

above, the chainnan of the Historic Resource Review Committee shall call for a hearing

pursuanUo the provisions of Section 2.060(4) of this Ordinance.

4. The Historic Resource Review Committee shall conduct the public hearing, review the

application, construct findings and render a decision in accordance with Section 9.070 for

alterations, exterior remodeling, or new construction; Section 9.080 for demolitions.

VALUES AND BENEFITS OF OWNING A PROTECTED HISTORIC

RESOURCE

A Protected Historic Resource is --_ .

1. Something special. Douglas County proposes to offer protection to these

resources so that future generations may view them and learn about our history and heritage.

2. Included in the Douglas County Historic Register. The Douglas County Historic

Register will be available to school children and other students of Douglas County

history and serve as a reference for educational and recreational opportunities.

3. Eligible for National Resister Nomination National Register recognition allows

a. Federal investment tax credits

b. State of Oregon IS-year freeze on true cash value appraisal

c. Federal grant monies

4. Eligible for local monumentation. A program will be developed to provide monuments to describe histOllc significance of location.

5. A public benefit. Conservation of these resources is needed to fulfill recreation

and research needs; to give a sense of place and continuity to our communities

and regions; to improve the housing and commercial structure stock; to provide

educational opportunities; and to diversify the County's economy through increased tourism.

THE NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES

Federal and State of Oregon tax benefit programs are available for resources which have

qualified for inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places.

Federal Tax Benefits conferred by the Economic Recovery Tax Act of 1981 allow

investment tax credits of 25% for rehabilitation of certified historic stmctures used as

commercial/industrial buildings or income producing residences. Owner-occupied

residences are not eligible for investment tax credits; however, if part of the residence is rented out, tax credit is allowed on the income-producing portion. Tax credits are subtracted from taxes owed, in contrast to tax deductions which reduce taxable income.

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The State of Oregon allows owners of National Register properties a IS-year freeze on

the property's tme cash value assessment. In return for this deferral of increases, the property owners agree to (a) maintain property so it does not deteriorate, (b) submit to

State Historic Preservation Office for review and approval all alterations or

improvements (including new constmction, material replacement, and exterior color changes, but not routine maintenance and repairs) which may affect a building'S historical integrity, (c) make the property available for public visitation at least one day a year,

For a specified time within the last year, federal grant monies amounting to $400,000

were available to National Register resources as part of a federal jobs program.

Nomination to the National Register may be pursued by an individual property owner submitting the National Register nomination form, photos showing the historic appearance and current views, a list of alterations, a map showing the precise location of

the property, and a legal description of the property. The State of Oregon Advisory

Committee which meets at least three times a year to review nomination proposals has

ten members including professionals in the fields of history, architecture, and archeology.

Upon approval by the Advisory Committee, the nomination application is signed by the

State Historic Preservation Officer, and forwarded to the National Register. The

Nomination is considered by the Keeper of the National Record who makes the final determination.

More detailed information about the nomination process, the referenced benefits, variances to building code compliance and easements for preservation purposes (all

possible for National Register items) may be obtained by contacting the Historic

Preservation League of Oregon, Mike Byrnes, President, 322 N.W. 5th Ave., Suite 301, Portland, OR 97209 (503) 243-1923;

Oregon State Historic Preservation Office, James Hamrick, 1115 Commercial Stree N.E., Salem, OR. 97310-1012, (503) 378-4168.