Homeowner objects to historic‑district nomination; council to split nominations for July 6 votes

Jun 16, 2026

Josh Fox, owner of 11 North Elm Street, formally objected to his property's inclusion in the historic district and asked the council to remove it; council discussed outreach, FAQs, and agreed to prepare separate affirmative and removal resolutions for July 6.

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The council reopened a continuation of a public hearing on historic‑district and landmark overlay nominations. Josh Fox (speaker 13), who identified himself as the owner of 11 North Elm Street, asked the council to remove his home from the nomination list, saying the designation "offers me no benefit" and that restrictions began upon nomination, preventing exterior building permits.

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