Title
HLC#24-001: Public Hearing and Consideration of the Historic Preservation Plan, entitled, “Historic Mansfield Preservation Plan 2035”
Description/History
Under Section 155.116 of the Code of Ordinances, and as a Certified Local Government, the City of Mansfield must have a historic preservation plan. The current Mansfield Historic Preservation Plan was prepared in 1999. The purpose of the plan was to establish the framework for managing the City’s historic and cultural resources.
In the last 26 years, Mansfield has seen tremendous growth city-wide. Historic Downtown Mansfield is experiencing new development, with all the impact that has on the City’s historic resources. Preservation becomes more important as older structures are replaced with new homes and businesses. At the same time, the current City Council is more supportive of preservation efforts than some of the Councils in the 1980-90s.
While the Historic Landmark Commission has annual preservation goals, a historic preservation plan addresses longer-term goals and policies. As a practice, the preservation program relies more heavily on historic design guidelines, the provisions of Chapter 155 of the Code of Ordinances, and individual preservation opportunities that arise than the guidance of the 1999 Plan.
The Historic Mansfield Preservation Plan 2035 will help modernize the City’s preservation program for today’s challenges, including new infill development. The plan was developed by the members of the Preservation Plan Advisory Committee, consisting of three members of the Historic Landmark Commission and three members of the Historic Preservation Advisory Committee.
Recommendation
The Historic Preservation Advisory Board met on February 27, 2025, and voted 5 to 0 (with two absences) to recommend approval of the Historic Mansfield Preservation Plan.2035.
The Historic Preservation Officer recommends approval of the Historic Mansfield Preservation Plan 2035.
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