CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
ACTION REQUESTED:
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Waive the first reading and pass the ordinance amending Chapter 11 (Historic Preservation) of Title 6 (Zoning Ordinance) regarding the Designation of Landmarks and owner consent - PZC 22-1-113
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DEPARTMENT: Transportation, Engineering and Development
SUBMITTED BY: Allison Laff, AICP, Deputy Director
BOARD/COMMISSION REVIEW:
The Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) reviewed PZC 22-1-113 at their December 1, 2022 meeting and recommended approval of the proposed amendment, with minor modifications (vote 8-0). The Planning and Zoning Commission (PZC) conducted a public hearing on the proposed amendment on December 7, 2022 and recommended approval as presented (vote 7-0). Staff concurs.
BACKGROUND:
Under New Business at its February 15, 2022 meeting, the City Council discussed the local landmarking process, property owner rights, incentives, and possible changes to the existing landmarking procedures. At the conclusion of the discussion, City Council directed staff to prepare a report regarding these items, including research regarding best practices in historic preservation.
A report regarding the items noted above was presented to the City Council on June 21, 2022. At the conclusion of the City Council's discussion (meeting minutes attached), the City Council directed staff to prepare an amendment to Chapter 11 (Historic Preservation) of Title 6 (Zoning Ordinance) requiring property owner consent in order for a landmark application to be filed. Council additionally requested that a process be created to allow City Council to consider whether an individual landmark application should be allowed to be submitted without owner consent.
DISCUSSION:
Staff has prepared an amendment to Chapter 11 (Historic Preservation) of Title 6 (Zoning Ordinance) based on City Council direction. The draft ordinance is attached for City Council's review (new provisions are underlined; deleted provisions are striken in the...
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