HDC_10 07 1980MINUTES
HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION
OCTOBER 7, 1980
4:00 P.M.
MEMBERS PRESENT: MR. JOHN JARRARD, CHAIRMAN
MS. BETH FOTI
MR. LONNIE POWERS
MR. GEORGE WORTHEN
MEMBERS ABSENT: MR. SAM STRAUSS
STAFF PRESENT: MR. MIKE DOOLEY
MR. NATHANIEL GRIFFIN
The first item of discussion centered around changes to the State
Historic Districts Act. Mr. Buddy Villines, Assistant City Manager,
was present and explained that the City endorsed the concept of
a Historic District and would certainly be in favor of any proposed
changes which would make the process function more efficiently. He
indicated that the City would place the issue in its legislative
package and assist the Historic District Commission in finding a
sponsor. He added that several major issues concerning local govern-
ment will require his full attention in the session, and suggested
that the City may be unable to commit the adequate amount of time
necessary to act as principal negotiator for the chanqes should they
run into opposition.
The Commission received copies of the latest draft of the Historic
District Ordinance. The changes included a consensus of opinions
gathered on various unresolved items. There was a general agreement
to proceed with the formulation of a list of changes which would be
considered as blanket approvals for the issuance of certificates of
appropriateness.
A work session was scheduled for Wednesday, October 22, at 4:00 p.m.
in the Second Floor Converence Room at which time we will discuss
the above mentioned list as well as signage regulations, the report
to the Board of Directors and changes to the State Act. Please mark
this date on your calendar and phone me if you have any conflicting
engagements.
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