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DRAFT PROPOSED REVISIONS – OCTOBER 2011 features of those buildings and places to which it is visually related, and shall be appropriate for the historic period for which the building is significant. 3. Subdivision. Notwithstanding the zoning regulations in this chapter applicable to proposed subdivisions, a designated historic property shall be subdivided only when: (a) The proposed subdivision would not adversely impact upon the architectural or historic character of the Landmark, its surrounding grounds, or the designated Historic District in which it is located. (b) Denial of subdivision approval would result in undue economic or other hardship, after effecting any specific measures proposed to mitigate any adverse impacts, such as screening, buffering, and landscaping. This standards shall not be met merely because subdivision and development of the property would be more profitable than the present use. If a proposed subdivision requires one (1) or more variances from the zoning regulations in this chapter, the decision on such variance request(s) shall give specific consideration to the historic preservation considerations in this chapter. If a subdivision is approved consistent with this provision, all new construction on any resulting lot shall be subject to the requirements of the Secretary of Interior's Standards and Visual Compatibility Factors listed above, and the resulting lot on which is located the existing principal structure prior to subdivision shall be deemed a Landmark. All powers to be exercised pursuant to this paragraph shall be within the jurisdiction of the Planning Board. 4. Demolition. (a) In regard to an application to demolish a Landmark, or any improvement within a Historic District, the following matters shall be considered: (1) Its historic, architectural, cultural or scenic significance in relation to the criteria established in subsection 25-30.3b. (2) If it is within a Historic District, its significance to the District and the probable impact of its removal on the character and ambiance of the District, and the criteria which were the basis of the designation of the

the District and the probable impact of its removal on the character and ambiance of the District, and the criteria which were the basis of the designation of the District. (3) Its potential for use for those purposes currently permitted by the Zoning Ordinance. (4) Its structural condition and the economic feasibility of alternatives to the proposal. (5) Its importance to the municipality and the extent to which its historical or architectural value is such that its removal would be detrimental to the public interest. (6) The extent to which it is of such old, unusual or uncommon design, craft- smanship, texture or material that it could not be reproduced or could be reproduced only with great difficulty and expense. (7) The extent to which its retention would promote the general welfare by main- taining and increasing the real estate values, generating business, attracting tourists, attracting new residents, stimulating interest and study in architecture and design, or making the municipality an attractive and desirable place in which to live. (b) The Commission shall be empowered to assist the owner in developing plans to preserve the property when moving or demolition thereof would be a great loss to the Township. The Commission shall be empowered to negotiate with the applicant to see if an alternative to demolition can be found, and may request the applicant to prepare a "Financial Analysis" which may include any or all of the following: 188