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Planning commission recommends Historic Preservation District color changes to town council
Summary
The Planning Commission voted to recommend a proposed color palette and clarifying language for the Historic Preservation District to the town council; staff included language that owners need not buy specific paint brands but must show a color match.
The La Conner Planning Commission voted Jan. 6 to recommend proposed color‑palette changes and clarifying edits for the Historic Preservation District to the town council for preliminary approval.
Staff said the draft includes a clarified time‑period code and explicit language that property owners are not required to purchase specific brands (for example, Sherwin‑Williams or Benjamin Moore) but must provide sufficient evidence of a color match. Staff described the revisions as broad and intended to be flexible while helping property owners maintain historic character without requiring expensive brand‑specific purchases.
A commissioner moved to recommend the color changes; another commissioner seconded. The commission voted in favor, and staff explained the next steps: the town council will consider preliminary approval, send the proposal to the state for a 60‑day review period, then return to the town council for final ordinance approval. Once the ordinance is final, staff plans to begin any associated public‑education work.
Commissioners described the changes as a balance between maintaining historic character and avoiding overly costly requirements for homeowners.
