City Council Study Session Agenda and Packet 2004 02 24

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Proposed Preservation Ordinance 2/17/04 Draft 1. Purpose. The purpose of this Chapter is to promote the public health, safety, and welfare through: (a) The protection and preservation of the City's historic and cultural heritage, as embodied in designated historic landmarks and districts, by appropriate regulations, and the creation of a Louisville Register of Historic Places; 2. Commission Established (b) The enhancement of property values, and the stabilization of historic neighborhoods; (c) The increase of economic and financial benefits through the City's attractions to tourists and visitors; and (d) The provision of educational opportunities to increase public appreciation of Louisville's unique heritage. The intention of this Chapter is to create a method to draw a reasonable balance between private property rights and the public interest in preserving Louisville's unique historic character by ensuring that demolition of, moving, or alterations to properties of historic value shall be carefully considered for impact to the property's contribution to Louisville's heritage. A. Commission membership, appointments, terms and rules. The members of the Historic Preservation Commission, hereinafter referred to as the "Commission," shall serve in an advisory capacity to City Council. The membership, appointments, terms and rules regarding the Commission and its members shall be as follows: (1) Membership. The Commission shall consist of seven (7) members providing a balanced, community -wide representation and will meet Certified Local Government (CLG) requirements as set by the State Historical Preservation Office (SHPO). All members will be residents of Louisville. Three (3) members shall be professionals or shall have extensive expertise in a preservation- related discipline including, but not limited to, history, architecture, planning, law, or archaeology. At least two (2) members shall be residents or property owners in the Old Town Overlay District. At least one (1) Commission member must attend a ;SHPO- approved educational session each year. The City Manager shall appoint a City staff member to provide assistance to the Commission. (2) Appointments and terms of office. Members of the Commission shall be appointed by the City Council and shall serve three -year staggered terms from the date of appointment. In order to stagger the initial terms of membership, the original membership shall serve as follows: