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Landmarks Commission reviews attorney edits to ordinance and refers draft to License & Ordinance Committee
Summary
Commission reviewed attorney-marked edits to the draft landmark ordinance, discussed recording/fee language and appeals, and voted to refer the marked-up draft to the License & Ordinance Committee for further recommendation.
Members of the Middleton Landmarks Commission reviewed attorney comments on their draft landmark ordinance and voted to refer the marked-up draft to the License & Ordinance Committee for formal recommendation.
During discussion commissioners focused on wording cleanups (removing language characterized as a double negative), the placement of a subsection about timing of applications, and how recording fees and application fees should be handled. A staff-attorney comment clarified that recording a designation with the register of deeds currently carries a $30 fee; commissioners discussed whether the city should cover recording costs or leave them to property owners or donors. The commission agreed to remove some struck language and to retain references to the plan commission where appropriate.
Charles moved to refer the most recent iteration of the draft ordinance, as marked up in the agenda packet, to the License & Ordinance Committee; the motion was seconded and approved by voice vote.
Members also discussed appeals language and accepted the city attorney’s recommendation to keep multiple modes of notification rather than relying solely on certified mail, citing concerns that recipients may not pick up certified mail.
