Heritage Preservation Commission Meeting Date: March 4, 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 Information
- The upcoming agenda items list is attached for reference.
Zoning Code Update & Redesign
- There will be two subcommittees, a Zoning Technical Advisory Committee, and a Zoning Policy Advisory Committee, the former will be involved in examining language, tables, and graphics to technical accuracy, the latter will provide broader policy direction. If any members of the HPC are interested in serving on one of these committees, please let staff know.
- There will be an open house and public engagement opportunity with the consultant on March 11th at the Historic Northfield Depot. Tentatively scheduled for 6:00 - 7:30 PM, members of the commission are encouraged to attend.
Planning Applications & Related Updates
- See hyperlink on the City's Development Map.
- 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.
- Carleton College has applied for a conditional use permit to install a bus stop and additional parking spaces on the north side of 1st St. E. and between Winona St. N. and Nevada St. N.
Certificates of Appropriateness for Minor Work
- No signs or minor COAs have been approved since the last meeting.
- A new tenant is moving into the Froggy Bottoms space, they will not be installing new signs.
- There are several sign permits pending approval.
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 Nationa...
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