Summary
Committee members flagged that the city currently has no historic planner, yet the new ordinance would hand significant review duties to staff and a new commission. Member Donnie DeWees, who worked with three past city historic planners, questioned how the workload can be handled without that expertise.
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Last discussed Aug 5, 2026.
Impact analysis
Hiring a historic planner would add staffing costs; without one, review delays could raise project costs for homeowners.
Homeowners and applicants if adequate expertise is in place to process projects predictably.
Residents navigating the process could face delays and inconsistent review without specialized staff.
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