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HomeMy WebLinkAbout032624 Special Session HPC Meeting Packet- Added After MeetingRichard Berg, HPC past chairperson Feb. 26, 2024 (Comprehensive Plan Update: Thoughts/ideas Commented[JM1]:Inthelntrosection,consideradding " reference to UWP. and. Parks 2.27.24 Community Direction Statement: Under "a community with a sense of history and Place": Revise the first sentence to read: Founded in 1851, the City harbors a National (Landmark Historic District and a wealth of Victorian era homes, commercial, land civic buildings, �ome of which are Historic Register. Land Use Element: (Under Land Use Goals and Policies, add a policy that says: ------ ized on the National Encourage the maintenance, re -use, and improvement of existing historic structures, both within the National Landmark Historic District and throughout �he other �reas of the town_ Under "Residential Lands" add aolic that s: p Y says: Encourage the preservation of existing historic residential structures. Under "Commercial Lands", add a policy that says: Commented [JM2]: It's Historic Landmark, not Landmark Historic 2.27.24 Commented [JM3]: Consider adding "industrial, maritime, religious, agricultural_.." buildings 2.27.24 Commented [JM4]: Consider deletion in favor of"all" 2.27.24 ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................ Commented [JM5]: Consider amendment to Policy 17.2.5 to "...qualified historic structures." instead of limiting Policy to only structures in the NHLD. Mel) suggestion, post 2.27.24. Encourage the preservation of existing historic commercial and civic structures.) — Commented [JM6]: Consider adding Goal I7 Cons;der adding "i ndustr,al/mar,time, religious and agricultural..." Housing Element: 2.27.24 Under "Housing Affordability", add a (policy that says_ —� Commented [JM7]: Considerthis edit to R.Berg comments 2.27.24 Encourage the preservation of existing large historic homes by allowing conversion to multi -family use, oras boarding orIrooming Mouses with shared kitchen and common areas omment�[JMConsidcrchangc to "lodging"; torrent[�C oning coderm. Point is be consistent. 2.27.24 Under "Housing Condition", consider a policy that would promote this idea somehow: IFor historic structures that are either residential or contain a residential use, or with the potential to contain a residential use, that are in deteriorating condition: create a program that would allow the City to order a report, and flustified, the City could condemn and seize such buildings. The City would auction the building to potential buyers that demonstrate interest and means to renovate the building. The proceeds of the auction would go to the former owner, minus the cost of City Economic Development Element: Under Goals and Policies, "Economic Development — Generally", add a policy: Commented [JM9]: This is all new language proposed by R.Berg. Other HPC members suggested language that would "develop a program. Baseline question is "Docs the city have obligation to intervene..." in cases of demo by neglect.? Sub -Comm of K.C. & M.M. agreed to explore further & report back. 2.27.24 IRecognize the importance of Port Townsend's National (Landmark Historic lDistrict, and .the _City's -J Commented [JM10]: Transposed words 2.27.24 inventory of historically significant houses and buildings, as one driver of economic development .............................................................................................................................................................................. for or�the d r nd Port Towns of P City oe, and surrounding areas. Commented [JM11]: Delete; duplicate . . ......................................................................................... . . . . . . . . . . . I . . . . . . . . . . . . ............................................................................................. . . . . . . . . . . . i Under "Commercial Historic District Revitalization": Revise Policy 7.3 to read: Commented [JM 12]: Consider revising this edit to make it more of a Statement 2.2 7.24 Policy 7.3: Encourage the rehabilitation, renovation, and adaptive reuse of the existing built environment in the Downtown and Uptown commercial districts, including the (significanthistoric Commented [J M 13]: Consider leaving out of suggested buildings. In particular, encourage the renovation and use of the upper floors of historic buildings [edit 2.27.24 (e.g., for artist studios, permanent housing, and office space), which will contribute to the vitality of the area. Revise Policy 7.7 to read: Policy 7.7: Recognize that the character of the Commercial Historic Districts consists of the entire historic built environment, not just the buildings. Ensure that in addition to respecting the historic character of the district, C---RFRFRe.FF4a.I W048FOE DistFiet public improvements accomplish the following objectives: encourage pedestrian movement through the district and into shops and businesses, and support, rather than overshadow, downtown functions. Generally, and specifically in the section "Commercial Historic District - Implementation", change the wording of "Commercial Historic District" to "Commercial Historic Districts" since there are two: Downtown and Uptown.