The City is revising chapters 25 and 26 of the Community Development Code, which pertain to historic properties, and drafting design guidelines for these properties. The City designated the Willamette Historic District in the mid 1980s and 29 historic landmarks in 1990. It adopted chapters 25 and 26 of the Community Development Code to regulate these properties. Over the years, there have been some amendments to these chapters, particularly Chapter 25.
In response to concerns over infill development, especially regarding size and massing, the City amended Chapter 25 in early 2010. The initial amendments were often referred to as “Phase I”, with future amendments as a “Phase II”. The City was awarded Certified Local Government (CLG) grant funding earlier this year for these “Phase II” amendments to refine these chapters and prepare design guidelines. The project may also affect related items in the Historic Areas subsection of Goal 5 in the Comprehensive Plan. The City has selected KLK Consulting as the consultant for the design standards and guidelines portion of the project.
There is a Technical Committee to review and guide draft changes for this project. The Committee includes representation from the Historic District, Landmark owners, Historic Review Board, Planning Commission, contractors, and realtors.
Property owners and other affected parties will have the opportunity to comment on changes through a survey, neighborhood meetings, a public forum, and through review by the Historic Review Board and public hearings with the Planning Commission and City Council. All of the meetings are open to the public.
Comments can be provided to Sara Javoronok in person, via e-mail, or in writing.
Please contact Sara at sjavoronok@westlinnoregon.gov or 503-722-5512 if you want to be included on an e-mail list for the project.
