Title
HLC#20-008: Discussion and Possible Action on the Mansfield Downtown Development Strategies and Preservation Planning
Description/History
At the Commission’s last two meetings, Staff presented information on preservation issues related to the new downtown development strategies. The Commission requested that the discussion be continued at this meeting. Additionally, Chairman Smith requested that the Commissioners consider properties in the downtown area for a potential historic village, where historic buildings might be relocated rather than be lost by demolition.
For possible buildings to be relocated to the historic village may include:
• 106 E. Kimball Street, the Raymond Thomas House, c. 1913
• 210 S. Main Street, the Wallace-Hall House, c. 1878
• 203 S. Main Street, the Gibson House, c. 1925
• 305 Smith Street, the Jacob Back House, c. 1890
In addition to planning for new development, the Commission considered actions for the preservation or documentation of historic resources threatened by demolition for other reasons, such as demolition by neglect. Staff presented tools the Commission might use, such as tax incentives and the Commission’s authority under Section 8700.E of the Zoning Ordinance:
E. If the Historic Landmark Commission finds that certain buildings, land, areas or districts cannot be preserved without acquisition, the Commission shall recommend…that the fee or a lesser interest in the property be acquired by gift, or purchase, using funds available for preservation or restoration.
Staff will present a request for the Commission’s recommendation under Section 8700.E for a historic property at the meeting.
Attachment
Staff Presentation from 12-10-20