NCOD design standards

Reflected on incremental change and zoning design, called the NCOD one of several place-making tools, thanked staff for surfacing sticky points early, and floated landmarking the Humbug House.

A 44-year North Fourth resident praised the city's support of small business, defended unpaved alleys and mature trees, opposed demolishing sturdy older buildings, and supported three-story buildings with landscaping and pocket parks.

Argued the landmark program is overdue, questioned whether overlay districts are the right tool, noted 73% of subdivisions have private covenants with design review, and urged the commission to commit to finishing the work and creating a structure so this debate doesn't repeat.