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Town of West Seneca Historic Commission West Seneca Town Hall 1250 Union Road West Seneca, New York 14224 HISTORIC COMMISSION LOCAL LANDMARK STATUS REVIEW REQUIRED SUBMISSIONS The Town of West Seneca Historical Commission will review your application for local landmark status at a regularly scheduled public hearing. The Local Landmark designation process is administered by the West Seneca Historical Commission (HC) to protect significant buildings that are in the public’s interest to preserve. When the HC determines that a building is significant and should be preserved, Local Landmark status can be granted conveying all rights and protection defined by Chapter 78C of Town Code. Five copies of the following materials must be submitted to the West Seneca Historical Commission ( West Seneca Town Hall, 1250 Union Road West Seneca, NY 14224) in order for the landmark review to proceed, in copies no larger than 11” x 17”, by the Additional Information Deadline of the corresponding scheduled public hearing (see attached Meeting Schedule). PLEASE NOTE: ONE COMPLETE COPY OF YOUR SUBMITTAL MUST BE RECEIVED BY OUR OFFICE ON THE FILING DEADLINE DATE. IF ONE COMPLETE COPY IS NOT RECEIVED YOUR APPLICATION WILL NOT BE HEARD AT THE NEXT PUBLIC HEARING. ▪ Completion of attached general information and contact form ▪ A narrative description of the landmark that substantiates its historical, architectural, geographical, cultural and / or archaeological significance. A bibliography of sources is required. ▪ A summary demonstrating that the landmark meets one or more criteria for designation, per Section 78C-11, Criteria for Designation of Landmarks or Historic Districts, of Town Code. A proposed landmark must meet at least one criterion to be eligible. ▪ Photographs showing all exterior elevations of the property. Interior photographs may also be submitted if appropriate. ▪ A map, survey or site plan that indicates in sufficient detail what parcel or part of parcels is being proposed as a landmark. Make note of any non-contributing elements that do not add to the historic integrity or architectural qualities making the landmark site significant. ▪ Supplemental material, such as articles, pamphlets, maps, historical photographs, and other documentation. This material is encouraged but not required. Scope of Review, Per 78C of the Town Code, The Town Historic Commission will make an advisory recommendation, within 45 days of receipt of a complete application, on any Landmark submission in the Town of West Seneca.