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Milford council establishes historic district commission
Summary
Milford City Council on a unanimous voice vote approved Ordinance 20-24-15 to create a Historic District Commission; the ordinance establishes the commission only and contains no design regulations, which would require future action by council.
Milford City Council voted to adopt Ordinance 20-24-15 on the creation of a Historic District Commission, the council agreed at its regular meeting.
The ordinance adds a new article to the city zoning code to establish the Historic District Commission, including a purpose statement, member appointment procedures, terms and meeting frequency. The measure as adopted does not add regulatory requirements for historic properties; it establishes a body that will advise the Planning Commission and City Council and help develop future guidelines.
Rob, a city planning staff member, told the council the draft before them contains "no regulations as part of the language. It is simply to establish the commission," and that staff expects to work with the commission once appointed to develop specific regulatory recommendations, training and possible third-party advice. He said the packet included maps of existing historic districts and the national register nomination forms from 1982 for three districts. He also noted that the Planning Commission reviewed the proposed language and recommended approval by a 6-0 vote.
Council members who spoke during the discussion clarified that any future rules, such as architectural-review procedures or historic-certification requirements, would need to return to Planning Commission for a formal recommendation and then to council for adoption. The mayor proceeded to a motion to adopt the ordinance; the motion was seconded and passed on an affirmative voice vote.
The council did not specify an implementation date in the ordinance. The mayor said he would present candidate names for council confirmation to fill the commission seats.
