Heritage Preservation Commission Meeting Date: February 4, 2026
To: Members of the Heritage Preservation Commission
From: Mathias Hughey, Associate City Planner
Title
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.
- The 2025 Board and Commission Annual Report is attached for reference.
Zoning Code Update & Redesign
- Kick off meetings have been held with Houseal Lavigne (HL) the consultant selected for the Zoning Code update.
- 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.
- The Archer project has been put on hold / is not moving forward at this time per the development team. Financing for the project has been the major factor holding them off from beginning construction. The city is working with the development team to continue keeping the site safe and any other ways the city can support the project coming to fruition. New banners, designed by Rocky Casillas Aguirre, have been installed on the security fencing along Division St. to improve the aesthetics.
- 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 appropri...
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