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Staff lays out revisions to preservation element objectives 1–3; commission requests clearer policies and definitions
Summary
Planning staff presented draft revisions to the preservation element’s first three objectives, proposing to reframe objectives, move action-level items into implementation measures, and expand coverage of intangible, social heritage and archaeological resources. Commissioners and public urged clearer definitions (e.g., 'recent', 'underrepresented'), stronger language on city-owned resources and significant interiors, and a timeline for public outreach.
Department staff presented proposed revisions to Objectives 1–3 of the draft Preservation Element and sought commissioner direction on structure, definitions and priorities.
Shelly (department staff) told the commission that the 2007 draft needs updates to reflect new preservation legislation and best practices. Staff suggested rewriting Objective 1 (identify and inventory historic resources) to emphasize both tangible and intangible cultural resources and social heritage themes; they recommended moving detailed actions — such as commissioning a citywide survey, developing a city register, and building an archaeological GIS — into…
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