Historic Downtown Advisory Commission

About the Commission

The Historic Downtown Advisory Commission (HDAC) was established to review proposals involving environmental changes in the Downtown District. These applications are known as Certificates of Appropriateness and it's HDAC's responsibility to ensure that changes proposed to buildings or structures in the district align with the City's architectural design guidelines. HDAC meets on the third Thursday of each month at 6 p.m. at City Hall. 

Historic Downtown Advisory Commission members:

  • Tom Coffey - Chair
  • Larry Coolidge - Vice Chair
  • Kurt Ramsey - P&Z Representative
  • Andrew Lorenz
  • James Strunck
  • Steve Reynolds, SHYFT Collective - Architectural Advisor

Historic Downtown Advisory Commission Rules & Procedures(PDF, 78KB)

Meeting Schedule and Submission Deadlines(PDF, 145KB)

Application Procedures

Once a completed application form is received, the Development Department staff will review the materials alongside the architectural advisor. This analysis and staff recommendation is provided to the HDAC for their consideration before making a decision. The HDAC has the authority to review applications and make a decision to approve, deny, or recommend modifications. The applicant will have the opportunity to address staff, HDAC, and public concerns or questions during the review process.

Application Form

Planning Application Form(PDF, 1MB)

Submission Checklist

Certificate of Appropriateness(PDF, 1MB)

Resources