City of Northfield MN
File #: 26-169    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Information/Discussion Item Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 3/27/2026 In control: Heritage Preservation Commission
On agenda: 4/1/2026 Final action:
Title: Staff Updates.
Attachments: 1. 1 - Upcoming Council Agenda Items, 2. 2 - 2026 Board and Commission Schedule, 3. 3 - Hyperlink to Northfield Construction & Development Projects, 4. 4 - Hyperlink to Maryland Department of Planning Webinars, 5. 5 - Hyperlink to the Zoning Code Update Website, 6. 6 - Hyperlink to the Zoning Code Update Online Questionnaire, 7. 7 - Hyperlink to NAPC Forum Conference Information, 8. 8 - Homebody Refill Market Sign Drawings
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Heritage Preservation Commission Meeting Date:                     April 1, 2026

 

To:                                          Members of the Heritage Preservation Commission

 

From:                                          Mathias Hughey, Associate City Planner

 

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Staff Updates.

 

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Action Requested:

Staff provide updates to the Heritage Preservation Commission.

 

Summary Report:

City Council & Board/Commission Updates

-                     The upcoming agenda items list is attached for reference.

-                     A reminder that board/commission terms now run through the month of April.

-                     The meeting schedule for the year is attached.

 

Zoning Code Update & Redesign

-                     Houseal Lavigne (HL) and city staff kicked off the zoning code update and redesign last week! March 10th included a tour of the city for HL by staff and the Zoning Technical Advisory Committee (ZTAC) and Zoning Policy Advisory Committee (ZPAC) meetings. March 11th included a city staff kick-off meeting, meeting with focus groups and the open house. Next steps include HL summarizing all the data collected and working on preliminary recommendations.

-                     Zoning Code Update website is attached! Updates will be posted throughout the project.

-                     Please fill out the Online Questionnaire on the Zoning Code Update website as well!

 

Planning Applications & Related Updates

-                     See the hyperlink in the attachments for the City’s Development Map.

-                     Archer site redevelopment: HPC has received an update from the developer on the latest for this project.

-                     Staff continue to work with Post Consumer Brands on the Ames Mill Dam. The main discussion includes timeline of transferring ownership of the dam. The dam is part of our Downtown Historic District, so a certificate of appropriateness and Section 106 review will be required.

 

Minor COA Updates

-                     Staff approved a sign permit for Homebody Refill Market, which is relocating to the Nutting Block (220 Division St. S).

 

Training Opportunities

-                     The Maryland Department of Planning has free webinars on a variety of topics. Please see the link in the attachments to view and/or subscribe.

-                     The National Alliance for Preservation Commissions (NAPC) has webinars related to historic preservation. The city is a member and can share webinar links if there is interest.

-                     The NAPC is hosting their bi-annual forum in Minneapolis! Forum 2026 will be July 22-26. The city is an NAPC member and can review adding commissioners who may wish to attend who are interested. Please let Mathias know. We are waiting to hear from SHPO what, if any, scholarships will be available to attend.

 

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