PRESENTER: Presenter
Katie Totman, CNU-A, Historic Preservation Officer
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SUBJECT: Title
ORD24-161 Public hearing and recommendation to City Council regarding an ordinance amendment to Chapter 66 Historic Preservation, Section 66-60, Certificate of alteration for demolition.
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DEPARTMENT: Planning & Development Services
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COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: All
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Staff identified areas within Section 66-60 that would benefit from an amendment. The amendments were discussed and presented to the Historic Landmark Commission on April 9th, 2024, at their regular meeting and received a recommendation for approval.
ISSUE:
Amendments to the ordinance are needed to address issues of clarity and consistency as it relates to the demolition and house move review process. With limited buildable land, staff has seen an increase in demolition permits and house move permits. As demolition, and in cases of moving houses outside of the city limits, can be considered a permanent loss of a potential historic resource it is important to ensure that the process is very clear for both applicants and the Historic Landmark Commissioners.
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN REFERENCE:
• Action 1.11: Update policies and codes to achieve development patterns that implement the goals of this plan.
• Action 2.25: Increase resources for historic preservation.
STRATEGIC PLAN REFERENCE:
☐Economic Mobility ☐Enhanced Connectivity ☒Community Identity
☐Organizational Excellence ☐Community Well-Being ☐N/A
• Foster a sense of community for all City residents, preserve the City’s key historic and cultural assets, expand cultural programming, and take advantage of development opportunities that complement the City’s unique heritage.
FISCAL IMPACT:
N/A
Recommendation
RECOMMENDATION:
Approval.