Section 860-RICR-00-00-1.8 - Evaluation ProcessA. All applications will be evaluated by the administrative agency staff in accordance with the following criteria: 1. Applications must meet the threshold criteria for review2. Applications will be ranked based on the extent to which the application addresses any of the priorities set forth in the Request for Proposals.3. The Division of Planning staff in the Department of Administration will review applications for consistency with the State Land Use Plan, the Rhode Island Strategic Housing Plan, local affordable housing plans, and elements of the State Guide Plan as applicable.4. The Rhode Island Historic Preservation Commission will review the plans for all properties of historic significance as determined by R.I. Gen. Laws §§ 42-45-5 and 44-33.1-1, et seq.5. The Governor's Commission on Disabilities will review the site and building plans for accessibility as determined by the State of Rhode Island "ADA" Conformance Regulations as applicable.6. The program's administrative agency will review all applications for threshold criteria, to determine the extent to which they meet priorities.7. The review committee appointed by the Chair will make recommendations for funding to the Housing Resources Commission based on the priorities in the Request for Proposals.8. The Housing Resources Commission will approve or deny each proposal and all funding allocations860 R.I. Code R. 860-RICR-00-00-1.8