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8. Whether or not the proposed relocation is the only practical means of saving the structure • from demolition. 9. Whether or not the structure will be relocated to another site within the historic districts. 10. Move buildings only after all alternatives to retention have been examined. Demolition and Removal of Properties Located in the West Main Street Design District and Deemed "Noncontributing" It is presumed that properties in the West Main Street District classified as "noncontributing" by the BAR in Chapter 1 of the guidelines are of little or no historic, architectural, or cultural significance and do not meet the other criteria that would have placed such properties in the "contributing"cate og ry. 1. In light of this presumption, upon application the BAR shall grant a certificate of appropriateness for demolition or removal of "noncontributing" properties unless the BAR determines with reasonable justification that (a) the BAR was mistaken in making the initial "noncontributing" classification or (b) there has been a significant change in circumstances since • the initial classification which generates a need for the subject property to be preserved. If the BAR makes either of these two determinations, an application shall be processed using the criteria or guidelines related to demolition or removal of "contributing" properties. 2. When an anolicant annlies for a certificate of appropriateness to demolish or remove a "noncontributingproperty", he or she may, but need not, furnish to the BAR or staff a structural evaluation of the property by a qualified engineer and such requirement found in City Code 04- 576(5) when structural integrity is at issue, shall be and is herebv waived by the BAR for "noncontributing properties" Suggestions to Persons Contemplating the Moving of a Protected Property 1. Document the building thoroughly through photographs and, for especially significant buildings, measured drawings according to Historic American Building Survey Standards. This information should be retained by the City of Charlottesville Department of Planning and Community Development and the Virginia Department of Historic Resources. 2. Contact the Virginia Department of Historic Resources first if the building is to remain listed on the Virginia Landmarks Register and the National Register of Historic Places. 3. Seek assistance on documenting the building on its original site before undertaking the move. • Photograph the building and the site thoroughly and also measure the building if the move will Charlottesville Historic District Design Guidelines: Demolition and Moving 5