Title
Ordinance - Third and Final Reading on an Ordinance Approving a Historic Landmark Overlay District Classification for the Property Located at 118 N Main Street; City of Mansfield (ZC#15-016)
Requested Action
To consider the subject zoning change request.
Recommendation
The Historic Landmark Commission and Planning & Zoning Commission held public hearings on October 19, 2015 and both voted to recommend approval.
Description/History
With the property owner’s consent, Staff nominated the Odd Fellows Building at 118 N. Main Street (c. 1892) for a Historic Landmark Overlay District classification. The building is worthy of preservation due to the following:- It is located in the Main Street historic block and the Historic Mansfield Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone- It is representative of buildings of its era;- It is associated with an organization that contributed to the development of Mansfield; and- The overall building architecture still retains some historic value despite alterations.The Historic Landmark Overlay District will not change the underlying zoning. It will help preserve the historic character of these buildings and require the Historic Landmark Commission’s approval for any future changes to ensure they are consistent with historic preservation guidelines.
Prepared By
Felix Wong, Director of Planning
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