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NOTE - Any called meeting can occur upon 24 hours notice. Agenda is posted on the lobby bulletin board, but not always on City web site

Council meeting agendas can change, so the Public needs to monitor all meetings despite the upcoming holidays and Spring break vacations.

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Historic Preservation
Public Forum
May 1, 2005
4:00 P.M.

Historic Preservation

  • City of Roswell
  • Keri Stevens, Planner II/CD Program Coordinator

Purpose

  • To Recognize, Protect, and Enhance

Historic Preservation Benefits

  • Preserve Important Resources
  • Maintain Sense of Place
  • Promote Smart Growth
  • Ensure Proper Infill
  • Notification of Changes
  • Certificate of Appropriateness

Mill Village Value of Property

  • High sale value of residential and commercial properties in Historic District Boundary
  • Pedestrian Orientated Area
  • Shops
  • Restaurants

Maintain Sense of Place

  • Canton Street Revitilization
  • Vernacular Structures
  • Preservation of Archeological Sites
  • Heritage Tourism

Design Guidelines

  • Ensure fairness
  • Ensure Compatible Infill and Additions
  • Protect Property Values

Does Every Change Require a COA?

  • No. Regular upkeep and repairs to maintain your property does not need a COA. COA means Certificate of Appropriateness.

Will I have to "RESTORE" my building?

  • No. The designation of a district does not mean that everybody in the area has to make repairs or restorations. It only means when that when you decide to make changes, or must make repairs to meet building codes, you will probably need a COA.
    Rehabilitation and Restoration
    Staff-Design Guidelines Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation National Trust for Historic Preservation

HPC Review

    Historic Properties Map Either COA or Design Review Compromise Architectural Sub-Commitee Appeal

Conclusion

    Historic Preservation Promotes a Positive "City Image" Historic Preservation Stabilizes Property Values Historic Preservation Promotes Smart Growth Historic Preservation Fosters Community Spirit Historic Preservation Encourages Re-Investment