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ORANGE C O U N T Y
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT
Meeting Date: June 7, 1993
Action Agenda
Item # -&.
SUBJECT: HISTORIC PRESERVATION ORDINANCE TEXT AMENDMENTS
DEPARTMENT: PLANNING PUBLIC HEARING Yes x No
ATTACHMENT(S) : INFORMATION CONTACT: Emily Cameron
Extension 2580
1/27/93 Memorandum from Planning Director
Requirements for Certified Local Governments
NC G.S. 160A-400. 14
Proposed Amendments
TELEPHONE NUMBERS:
Hillsborough - 732-8181
Durham -. 688-7331
Mebane - 227-2031
Chapel Hill - 967-9251
PURPOSE: To consider proposed technical amendments to the Historic
Preservation Ordinance recommended by the State Historic
Preservation Office to insure compliance with standards
for Certified Local Governments.
BACKGROUND: In January, Orange County submitted to the State Historic
Preservation Office its application for Certified Local
Government status. During review of the application,
Melinda Wall of the Survey and Planning Branch examined
the County's Historic Preservation Ordinance and the
Commission's Rules of Procedure. She recommended a few
minor technical changes to insure compliance with CLG
requirements.
Changes to the ordinance will make it clear that the
Historic Preservation Commission (not the Planning and
Inspections Department) is responsible for investigating
and preparing a report when designating historic districts
and landmarks. This responsibility may be delegated by the
Commission to the Planning Staff. Another change, which is
optional, would make the ordinance consistent with the
North Carolina General Statutes regarding provisions for
delaying the demolition of landmarks and buildings within
historic districts.
On February 24, 1993, the Historic Preservation Commission
approved similar technical amendments to its Rules of
Procedure. On May 24, the proposed amendments were
presented for comment at the public hearing. No citizen
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comments were received at that time.
On May 26, the Historic Preservation Commission voted to
recommend approval of the amendments to the Historic
Preservation Ordinance.
RECOMMENDATION: The Administration recommends approval of the proposed
amendments to the Historic Preservation Ordinance.