8.1. Public Hearing to consider introduction and First Reading of an ordinance amending Title 12, Title 16, and Title 17 of the Orange Municipal Code modifying the duties and responsibilities of the Design Review Committee. Ordinance No. 18-25.
I am strongly opposed to this as it hands significant authority to the Community Development Director and fails to adequately protect our historic resources, while also reducing the public's ability to have a say. Once again the city council aims to sidestep appropriate channels.
Orange is a charming city with important historic character and I oppose the design committee having any ability to remove protections that could negatively impact these sites and neighborhoods.
I strongly oppose the amendment limiting the Design Review Committee’s ability to protect the historical preservation of Orange’s unique characteristics.
We are requesting that no change be made do the historic district and are opposing this recommendation. Removing oversight will change the identity to which the City of Orange is known for and stands for. This is the charm and characteristics of Orange. Please find funds elsewhere.
There is no need to change the historical plan. Our historic resources are too valuable to our community to change the partnership already in place.
(Resident of 47 years)
This would reduce the protections currently in place for historic sites throughout our city. As a resident of Orange for over 40 years, I strongly oppose this.
Amending the municipal code should not diminish the Design Review Committee's authority as it relates to protections of historic resources. I ask that the Council stop with the proposed changes to the existing municipal code, and instead return to the partnership outlined in the City's MOU with OTPA and OLA.
I strongly oppose this item and support the OTPA’s support on this
I am strongly opposed to this as it hands significant authority to the Community Development Director and fails to adequately protect our historic resources, while also reducing the public's ability to have a say. Once again the city council aims to sidestep appropriate channels.
Orange is a charming city with important historic character and I oppose the design committee having any ability to remove protections that could negatively impact these sites and neighborhoods.
I strongly oppose the amendment limiting the Design Review Committee’s ability to protect the historical preservation of Orange’s unique characteristics.
We are requesting that no change be made do the historic district and are opposing this recommendation. Removing oversight will change the identity to which the City of Orange is known for and stands for. This is the charm and characteristics of Orange. Please find funds elsewhere.
There is no need to change the historical plan. Our historic resources are too valuable to our community to change the partnership already in place.
(Resident of 47 years)
This would reduce the protections currently in place for historic sites throughout our city. As a resident of Orange for over 40 years, I strongly oppose this.
Amending the municipal code should not diminish the Design Review Committee's authority as it relates to protections of historic resources. I ask that the Council stop with the proposed changes to the existing municipal code, and instead return to the partnership outlined in the City's MOU with OTPA and OLA.