Title
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 1202.04(b)(3) OF THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE RELEVANT TO ARCHITECTURAL AND HISTORIC BOARD OF REVIEW ADVICE OF CONSULTANT
Brief Description: The AHBR utilizes the services of a consultant on several cases a year within the historic district. Proposed amendment would allow the board to consider consultants firms recognized by the state historic preservation office in addition to licensed architects.
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Legislative History
None
Purpose & Explanation
The AHBR utilizes the services of a consultant on several cases a year within the historic district. Historically the AHBR has utilized the services of a state historic preservation consultant; however, the consultant was not a registered architect. The AHBR and staff changed consultants in 2023 to better align with the LDC standard; however, this has led to increased costs of several thousand dollars per year and reduced level of service. Amending the LDC would provide for a larger range of consultants to consider and reduced costs.
Planning Commission conducted a public hearing on March 31, 2025 and review the request. The Planning Commission passed a unanimous motion to recommend approval of the requested subject to incorporating a revision to strike one additional sentence which referenced architects. This revision would more clearly describe the AHBR ability to select consultant services from an architect or a State of Ohio Historic Preservation Office qualified consultant.
Legal Authority for Proposed Legislation
Pursuant to Charter Section 6.04, Contracts & Purchasing:
Competitively bid and advertised for two consecutive weeks; bid tab attached: [Yes/No/NA])
Joint or Cooperative Purchase Program
Professional Services
Other [provide explanation]
Fiscal Impact
Currently Budgeted (Account #, $)
Supplemental Appropriation Required (Account #, $)
Appropriation Not Required
Does this legislation require use of an emergency clause?
Yes [if so, explain why]
No
Recommendation
Suggested Action
Staff recommends City Council review the proposed amendment and forward to the Planning Commission for a public hearing and recommendation.
Submitted by,
Thomas J. Sheridan, City Manager
Brian Griffith, Asst City Manager
Greg Hannan, Community Development Director