§ 85-637. Powers and duties of Commissioner.

In carrying out the purposes of this article, the Commissioner shall have the following powers and duties:

A. 

To serve as the general administrative and review official with the specific powers and duties enumerated elsewhere in §§ 85-633 through 85-641.

B. 

To prepare the necessary studies, research investigations and consultations, prepare the necessary maps, reports and other material and undertake such other assignments as it deems appropriate and as may be requested by the Town Board, all directed toward the establishment and preservation of historic districts, historic district transitional areas or historic landmarks.

C. 

To recommend to the Town Board the establishment of historic districts or historic landmarks, including their boundaries and a general description of the special features and characteristics of such districts or landmarks after study.

D. 

To review all applications for building permits, moving permits, demolition permits, special use permits, sign permits, variances, site plans, changes of zone, subdivisions (including elevations), land divisions and any other land use application submitted to the Planning Board, Board of Zoning Appeals or Town Board in historic districts, historic district transitional areas or historic landmarks to determine what effect their granting may have on their special character to be preserved.

E. 

To review all applications for building permits, moving permits, demolition permits, special use permits, sign permits, variances, site plans, changes of zone, subdivisions (including elevations), land divisions and any other land use application submitted to the Planning Board, Board of Zoning Appeals or Town Board concerning the exterior of buildings in historic district transitional areas to determine what effect their granting may have on the special character to be preserved in the adjacent historic district.

F. 

To review all municipal proposals relative to structures within an historic district, historic district transitional area or historic landmark.

G. 

To utilize the services of special consultants to assist in the resolution of specific problems.

H. 

To consult with and offer suggestions to property owners, residents and tenants in an historic district, historic district transitional area or historic landmark to help implement the objectives of this article.

I. 

To refer applications to the Historic District Advisory Committee, on all matters relative to existing or proposed historic districts, historic district transitional areas or historic landmarks and to refer all applications for building permits, moving permits, demolition permits, special use permits, sign permits, variances, site plans, changes of zone, subdivisions (including elevations), land divisions and any other land use application submitted to the Planning Board, Board of Zoning Appeals or Town Board in historic districts, historic district transitional areas or historic landmarks.