The demolition taskforce is making good progress.

The biggest realization gained in the August 24th meeting was that a historic survey would not resolve the demolition problem. While the plan for a survey may go forward, mediating problems with the demolition permitting process is once again the focus of taskforce deliberations.

Taskforce participants were generally in favor of notification broad constituencies, including the simple (and heretofore opposed) physical signage placed on the property itself.

The primary questions before the committee for their next meeting include:
1) When should notification happen (after some LPC "filter" or immediately)?
2) How long should the comment period last?
3) How should the proposed "non-historic" certification fit into this process?

In sum, the conversation today is worlds away from where it was 6 weeks ago. Historically-minded committee members must be thanked for getting this conversation back to the poblem at hand. There's may be a considerable distance to go before an ordinance will be presented, but the one that comes through will undoubtedly be better for historic homes and communities.

The next meeting is scheduled for September 28.