[MissoulaGov] Planning Board on Tuesday

[Paradigm1 at aol.com]

Jodi... I don't have time this second.... but look forward to  responding 
in detail. However for starters, see the section below from the  Ordinance.
 
a. Alteration to an Historic Resource, which includes any addition,  
removal, reconfiguration or modification to the Historic Resource that changes  
the design, material, character defining features, or appearance, and changes 
to or removes  architectural features;
 
.... as I interpret it.. Painting a structure changes the  appearance and 
therefore would require a person to submit to the C.O.A process.  I also 
believe the protection of property Owners is important. I want mine  protected 
from value judgements, the intrusions and assumptions of this sweeping  
Ordinance.
 
Carl P
 
 
 
In a message dated 7/20/2009 9:22:21 P.M. Mountain Daylight Time,  
jodi at allison-bunnell.net writes:



According to the ordinance and to the FAQ (attached)  prepared by the 
Historic Preservation Commission, the proposed ordinance is  not nearly as 
sweeping as Mr. Posewitz claims. Instead, the ordinance offers  sensible 
regulation that balances the need to protect historic neighborhoods  and to protect 
the rights of property owners.   


Best, Jodi Allison-Bunnell










On Jul 20, 2009, at 9:43 AM, _Paradigm1 at aol.com_ (mailto:Paradigm1 at aol.com) 
 wrote:



 
 
On Tuesday, July 21 -- the Missoula Planning Board  will be conducting a 
public hearing on the proposed Historic Preservation  Ordinance.
 
_ftp://www.co.missoula.mt.us/opgftp/Grants/HistoricPreservation/OrdRevision/
HistoricPreservationOrdinance060509.pdf_ 
(ftp://www.co.missoula.mt.us/opgftp/Grants/HistoricPreservation/OrdRevision/HistoricPreservationOrdinance060509
.pdf) 
 
 
This Ordinance is truly shocking in its scope of  powers. Essentially it 
would seize approximately 3500 properties and turn  over physical and 
intellectual control of those properties to one city  employee... the "Historic 
Preservation Officer." Any attempt to modify  one of these properties, in anyway 
which affects the outside appearance...  would require OPG to issue you a 
"Certificate of  Appropriateness" ... letting you know that improvements to 
the  property you pay for and manage.... meets their completely  undefined 
notions of what is historically appropriate. 
 
Forget the idea that you might decide to paint your house in a color  
scheme you like -- instead you will have to head downtown ... stand in  line... 
pay another fee... discuss the merits of your color choice with the  
government, and hopefully get approval via a "Certificate of  Appropriateness". Do 
we really need local government mandating  creative conformity, and censoring 
architectural thought, by issuing  Certificates telling us what is “
appropriate”? 
 
Supporters of this idea count on your apathy to slide  their agenda 
through. It is finally time to step up and push back. Please  show up and tell them 
that these choices are the rights of the person  footing the bill for the 
property not local government. There are much more  effective methods for 
preserving Missoula's architectural heritage than  this regulatory nightmare. 
We need to have this one tossed out and  start over.
 
Again... the hearing is scheduled for Tuesday, July 21st at  7pm. The 
hearing location is City Council Chambers, 140 W.  Pine St., Missoula, MT. I hope 
you can attend.... it will take much  less time than trying to secure a 
Certificate of  Appropriateness. 
 
 
Sincerely,
 
 
Carl Posewitz, Ward 3 and Ward 1



 
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