Historic District Advisory Commission

Approving design review applications is only one of the many responsibilities of the Historic District Advisory Commission (HDAC). Above all, the HDAC helps preserve historic sites that have important architectural, cultural, social, economic, political, or archaeological history for the enrichment of the community. Among other things, it must also keep an inventory of historic resources, review National Register nominations, and it may designate local landmarks and districts.

 

Perhaps the most important duty of the HDAC is educating individual property owners and the general public as to the importance, the benefits, and the proper methods of historic preservation. The guidelines set forth in this document are intended to be used first by property owners as a manual of best practices and secondly as a guide for the HDAC to make its decisions. An informed property owner will not only know the best treatment for his or her property, but also what to reasonably expect when applying for design review approval.

 

The Historic District Advisory Commission is a quasi-judicial board that makes decisions as to the appropriateness of changes in the historic district based on these design guidelines. The guidelines are founded in sound principles of preservation. While flexible in their application, these guidelines shape the decisions of the HDAC.

 

The Historic District Advisory Commission holds public meetings on the last Wednesday of each month at 6:00 pm. The Commission consists of seven (7) members appointed by the Mayor and approved by the Town Council who determines whether to approve or deny a request. If no business comes before the Commission, meetings may be postponed or rescheduled. Special meetings may be held by request or because of volume of request. In order to schedule a project for review at a public meeting, an application must be submitted at least one week prior to a regular or special meeting date. The property owner or representatives must be present at the meeting or the review will be postponed.

Meeting Agendas and Information

Meeting Date and Virtual OptionsMeeting Documents
March 26th, 2025 - 6:00 PM
Regular Session
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February 26th, 2025 - 6:00 PM
Regular Session
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Action Minutes
January 29th, 2025 - 6:00 PM
Canceled
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December 25th, 2024 - 6:00 PM
Canceled
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November 27th, 2024 - 6:00 PM
Regular Session
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Agenda Packet
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October 30th, 2024 - 6:00 PM
Regular Session
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Agenda Packet
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September 25th, 2024 - 6:00 PM
Regular Session
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Action Minutes
August 28th, 2024 - 6:00 PM
Regular Session
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July 31st, 2024 - 6:00 PM
Regular Session
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Action Minutes
July 17th, 2024 - 6:00 PM
Special Session
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June 26th, 2024 - 6:00 PM
Canceled
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May 29th, 2024 - 6:00 PM
Canceled
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May 22nd, 2024 - 6:00 PM
Canceled
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April 24th, 2024 - 6:00 PM
Regular Session
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Agenda Packet
Minutes
Action Minutes
March 27th, 2024 - 6:00 PM
Regular Session
Agenda
Agenda Packet
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Action Minutes
February 28th, 2024 - 6:00 PM
Regular Session
Agenda
Agenda Packet
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Action Minutes
January 31st, 2024 - 6:00 PM
Regular Session
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Agenda Packet
Minutes
Action Minutes
December 27th, 2023 - 6:00 PM
Canceled
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November 29th, 2023 - 6:00 PM
Regular Session
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Agenda Packet
Minutes
October 25th, 2023 - 6:00 PM
Canceled
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September 27th, 2023 - 6:00 PM
Canceled
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September 26th, 2023 - 6:00 PM
Special Session
Agenda
Agenda Packet
Action Minutes
August 30th, 2023 - 6:00 PM
Canceled
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August 2nd, 2023 - 7:00 PM
Regular Session
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Agenda Packet
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July 26th, 2023 - 6:00 PM
Canceled
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June 28th, 2023 - 6:00 PM
Regular Session
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Minutes
Action Minutes
May 31st, 2023 - 6:00 PM
Canceled
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April 26th, 2023 - 6:00 PM
Regular Session
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Agenda Packet
Minutes
Action Minutes

Members of the Commission

Member Appointed Term Ends
Victoria Knight (District), Chair January 4, 2021 December 31, 2026
Gilbert Olgin, Vice Chairman July 1, 2024 December 31, 2025
Christine Reid (District) February 21, 2023 December 31, 2025
Philip Stephen West (District)) February 21, 2023 December 31, 2025
Paula Butterworth (District) January 6, 2025 December 31, 2025
Ginia Cathemer July 1, 2024 December 31, 2026
Azure Sullivan July 1, 2024 December 31, 2026
Arthur Neal, Council Liaison December 9, 2024  
Cathy Adam, Council Liaison Alternate December 9, 2024  
Andrew Birkelbach, Staff Liaison    
Maricella Benitez, Staff Liaison