The Committee recommends that the Village Board of Trustees consider the following
information and conclusions regarding Neighborhood Character and the implementation of a new Historic Preservation Law:
1. A complete revision of the current Historic Preservation Law, as suggested by the Advisory Committee on Historic Preservation, is timely and is supported by Neighborhood Character Committee of the Scarsdale Forum.
2. Research shows that there is legal basis for Historic Preservation Laws to landmark privately owned property without the consent of the property owner.
3. Available information shows that there are both positive and negative impacts on land marked properties.
4. The requirements for becoming a Certified Local Government (CLG) may outweigh the benefits.
5. Development of the criteria to be used to select landmark properties is a key component of the new law.