Monday, August 20, 2007

Historic Districts: 15 Frequently Asked Questions, Part 7

Q. Can I appeal a decision of the Historic Preservation Commission?

A. Yes, you can. It may be appealed to the Board of Planning and Adjustment. Further appeal can be made to the Superior Court of Davidson County.

Highlights From the August Meeting

At the August meeting of the Thomasville Historic Preservation Commission Election of Officers for 2007-2008 were conducted. The results were for Chairperson Charlotte Sears, Vice Chairperson David Yemm, Secretary Natalie Wall, and Assistant Secretary Heather Lewis.

Heather Lewis joined the Historic Preservation Commission this month as a new member. She is replacing Ann Hardy and is a resident in the Salem Street Historic District.

A Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) hearing was conducted for a Jones Street property in the Colonial Drive School Historic District. After the presentation of findings of fact and discussion the application was deemed congruent with design guidelines. The application was approved.

The additional signs marking Historic Districts are being installed. Signs have been placed in the Salem Street and Downtown Historic Districts with the Colonial Drive School Historic District still in progress.

Reports for nomination of the Former City Hall and City Memorial Hospital & Nurses Home as Local Historic Landmarks are complete. The Commission will next address the Thomasville City Council to formally approve the nominations.