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4) Represents a significant or distinguished entity whose components may lack individual or special distinction. 5) Because of a unique location or singular physical characteristic, represents an established and familiar visual feature of the neighborhood. B. The Preservation Board may recommend designation of a property or a group of properties as an historic site, subject to Town Board approval, if it contains significant historical or cultural sites where buildings or structures no longer exist, such as a battlefield, cemetery or former transportation facility; or sites which may yield information important to area history or prehistory. C. The Preservation Board may recommend designation of a group of properties as an historic district, subject to Town Board approval, if it: 1) Contains properties which meet one or more of the criteria for designation as a landmark; or 2) Is an area that represents several periods or styles of architecture typical of different areas of history; or 3) Is an area that has several buildings of the same architectural period or style and thus constitutes unified architectural streetscape consistency or a significant community uniformity of style; or 4) Is an area connected with significant events or cultural occurrences or developments involving ethnic, religious groups or other groups of special historical interest; and 5) By reason of possessing such qualities, constitutes a distinct section of the Town of Hamburg. 68