Historic commission says roles and definitions need clarification; ordinance navigation confusing
Commissioners at the Jan. 22 meeting said there is not a "meeting of the minds" among supervisors, the commission and the public on the commission's role, historic definitions and compliance; members flagged difficulties navigating the current ordinance.
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Commission members discussed the scope and powers of the Springfield Township Historic Commission and identified persistent uncertainties about roles and expectations. "It was noted that there has not been a meeting of the minds in the past among the Supervisors, the Commission and the Public's expectations and ways that we might be able to improve in those areas; for example, what constitutes historic and compliance," the minutes state. Commissioners said clarifying the ordinance language and internal procedures would help reduce delays and confusion.
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