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06/15/2005 15:26 FAX NTHP PROGRAMS 0001/003 <br />2 <br />Those improvements may not take place at this time, perhaps because the property owner <br />does not have the money needed for the recommended work An alternative solution <br />may be acceptable. <br />The property owner applies for a Certificate of Appropriateness. After reviewing <br />the plans, the Commission approves a Certificate of Appropriateness with specific <br />instruction as to various features on the exterior of the building. The Commission uses <br />its Guidelines and stays within the boundaries of its Guidelines. <br />From my experience, I know that there is more than one way to make appropriate <br />changes to some of the features of an historic building. As noted, the Guidelines call <br />attention to important features of historic buildings, and the Commission has the <br />responsibility of working with each property owner to come up with an appropriate <br />solution for the several historic features of the building. <br />In doing its work, the Historic Preservation Commission recognizes the <br />importance of finding an aooromiate wav to meet the current needs of the property <br />owner. <br />Local Historic Preservation Commissions do an outstanding job in reviewing <br />plans and thus preserving a neighborhood. The Commissions benefit greatly from the <br />strong support of neighborhood leaders. <br />I hope that these comments are helpful in the present discussion about policies in <br />the Chapin Park Historic District. <br />Sincerely, <br />p, q�J J(� w-1 <br />l �' Q _ 1 - <br />Frank H. Gilbert <br />Senior Field Representative <br />National Trust for Historic Preservation <br />