Committee moves to have staff consult with Evan West on historic‑district options
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Summary
Members discussed creating a Central Business District historic overlay and recommended circulating consultant Evan West's documents; the committee moved that Jenny contact West before the next meeting to gather details for a proposal to planning commission.
Committee members and a Yamhill Neighborhood Association representative discussed options for pursuing a historic-preservation designation for Yamhill’s downtown. The YNA speaker described materials sent by Evan West (a consultant referenced after the Oregon Main Street conference) and recommended considering a district-wide designation rather than individual sites because altered facades may not meet single-property criteria.
Members discussed possible geographic boundaries (proposed Central Business District from Azalea south to the bridge/3rd Street and adjacent commercial blocks), design standards versus strict prohibitions, and the procedural route for moving the idea to the planning commission and council. Staff and members emphasized that the council would need a clear recommendation, supported by research, before acting.
A member moved that Jenny contact Evan West at the earliest convenience to obtain details for the next meeting; the motion was seconded and approved by voice vote. The transcript records affirmative vocal responses but does not include a detailed roll-call tally. Staff agreed to circulate West's supporting documents in advance so the committee could review and then direct any formal referral to the planning commission or council.