Title
Approval of Ordinance Amending Olympia Historic Inventory Regulations
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
This matter was reviewed the Olympia Heritage Commission, Planning Commission and Land Use and Environment Committee and they recommend that City Council move to approve the ordinance.
City Manager Recommendation:
Move to approve the ordinance amending Olympia Historic Inventory regulations on second reading.
Report
Issue:
Whether to approve the ordinance which removes from Olympia Municipal Code the provision for Heritage Commission review of demolition permits for buildings that have been placed on the Olympia Historic Inventory (but not listed on Olympia Heritage Register or within a designated historic district).
Staff Contact:
Michelle Sadlier, Historic Preservation Officer, Community Planning & Development, 360.753.8031
Presenter(s):
None - Consent Calendar Item.
Background and Analysis:
The background and analysis have not changed from first to second reading.
Under the Heritage Commission's approved work plans for 2014 and 2015, the Commission has been conducting heritage-related ordinance review. As a result of concerns identified on the regulation of Olympia Historic Inventory properties, the Commission has recommended the removal of OMC 18.12.100(B): Demolition of Property on the Historic Inventory from the Olympia Municipal Code (OMC).
This proposed code change is intended to improve transparency on the designation of historic buildings and improve customer service.
Definitions
As described in the OMC, the City maintains two lists of historic properties:
* The Olympia Historic Inventory (Inventory); and
* The Olympia Heritage Register (Register).
The Inventory is the subject of this proposed code amendment. It is defined in OMC 18.02.180 as: Buildings and property identified and listed by the Heritage Commission as having special historic significance and merit.
The Inventory i...
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