Specifications include, but are not limited to: The consultant will work directly with the Historic District Commission and Office of Community Development. The scope of services includes, but is not limited to: • Meetings Attendance at a kick-off meeting with the HDC to discuss the goals of the project, tasks to be completed, and anticipated timelines. Work sessions or meetings with the HDC as needed to discuss and refine the project and report on progress. A public review meeting to present the general content of the Design Guidelines, answer questions and take feedback. A final meeting with the HDC and/or participation at the public hearing for adoption of the Design Guidelines, as needed. • Timing This project is made possible by partial funding from a Certified Local Government Grant from the New Hampshire Division of Historical Resources. It must be completed by 2024. • Research Access to the Town of Amherst’s existing ordinance and regulations, Master Plan, applications and plans will be facilitated through Town of Amherst staff as appropriate. • Field Review Visit and photograph properties throughout the Town of Amherst Historic District to understand design issues and capture examples of architectural styles, character-defining features, and both appropriate and inappropriate changes to properties over time. Photographs will be clear and well-composed to appropriately illustrate the Design Guidelines and will be high resolution and suitable for inclusion in the final deliverables. • Deliverables Town of Amherst Historic Preservation Design Guidelines in hard copy and electronic format. The guidelines should follow the sections from the HDC Regulations. Additional or modified sections can be discussed with the HDC during work sessions or meetings. The final organization of the Guidelines will be developed and agreed upon by the consultant, the HDC and staff.
