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Historic Preservation Task ForceThe issue of historic preservation has been a community topic for many years, with some residents wishing to have steps put in place to protect and preserve the approximately 1,000 homes within the Historic District. However, it has proven a challenging issue for the community to address, with opinions varying greatly on what steps may or may not be appropriate, with no satisfactory solution emerging to date.Most recently, in 2007 City Council considered legislation that took a very narrow focus - that of requiring a review and approval process for the demolition of homes listed on the National Register of Historic Places (link to proposed legislation). Council had hoped to reach a decision on the proposed legislation by the close of 2007, but decided to postpone its final reading until early February 2008, to allow for further public discussion and consideration. Over the course of Council's holiday recess, the task of finding a way forward was taken on by Council member Linda Mauger and former Council member Tim Rankin. The two met with representatives of the Upper Arlington Historical Society, as well as some other involved residents on both sides of the issue, and Scot Dewhirst, who is an expert in historic preservation issues. During this meeting, the group collectively decided it would be appropriate to form a Task Force of residents, guided by a professional facilitator, to reconsider the many issues and viewpoints surrounding the protection of existing historic homes, as well as consideration of architectural requirements for any new homes or major additions within the district. At the January 22 Council Conference Session, a report was given, and the request made to form the Task Force, a reccomendation that was duly accepted by City Council. In addition, it was asked that Council move to postpone action on the proposed legislation before them until the Task Force could report back on its findings. In late January 2008, the call was put out for interested residents to serve on the Task Force. At the February 11 City Council Meeting, President Leach announced that 22 Task Force applicants have been asked to serve. They comprise a broad cross-section of experience and expertise, including City Council members, Board of Zoning & Planning members, design professionals, city planning expertise, attorneys, real estate professionals, builders, communication professionals, and a range of ages and perspectives on the issues at hand. They are: - City Council representatives - Vice President Mary Ann Krauss, Linda Mauger (Chair) - Board of Zoning & Planning representatives - Karla Trott, Bob Tullet - Community members - James Baugh, John Cadwallader, Justin Collamore, Lester Dewalt, Klaus Gauer, Matt Hamilton, David Hughes, John Kennedy, Eugene King, Subha Lembach, Milt Lustnauer, Tom Matheny, Jim McKinney, Andrew Miller, Jack Nasar, Kathy Panning, Tim Rankin, Judy Williams The goal of the Historic Preservation Task Force is to consider and make recommendations to City Council regarding appropriate historic preservation legislation for the historic district. The Task Force will work intensively over the course of approximately three months, in order to bring its recommendations forward for Council consideration by the summer of 2008. Updated 2/28/08 City of Upper Arlington 3600 Tremont Road Upper Arlington, Ohio 43221 Phone: 614-583-5040 www.ua-ohio.net |
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