00-Main St Committee Packet Feb 19 2025

1 Main Street Committee December 18, 2024 CITY OF OCONTO FALLS MAIN STREET COMMITTEE MEETING Council Chambers – Municipal Building 500 N. Chestnut Avenue Oconto Falls, WI 54154 WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 18, 2024 – 8:00 AM MINUTES City Administrator Wills called the meeting to order at 8:00 am. 1. Roll Call Present: Chairman Barb Salscheider – Salscheider’s Antique Bar Peter Wills – City Administrator Peter Bruesch – Coachlight Inn Jayme Sellen –TEDCOR, Melanie Rice – The Flower Shoppe Also Present: Mayor Clint Braun, Deputy Clerk Jenny Friedman, Building Inspector Jane Meissner, Fire Chief Tim Magnin, Absent: Danielle Kline-Oconto Falls Chamber, Stephanie Holman-Senn Hometown Insurance, Ashley Bahrke – City Alderman DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE RECOMMENDATION/ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING: 2. Approval of Main Street Committee Minutes- 10-16-2024 Motion: Bahrke/Salscheider Motion to approve Main Street Committee Minutes-10-16-2024. Voice Vote: All present voting aye - MOTION CARRIED Old Business 3. Downtown Zoning Ordinances A. Ordinance Enforcement-Zoning & Building Conditions Building Inspector Meissner and Fire Chief Magnin gave an update on the properties that they have reviewed and the findings for any violations. The process of what happens if there are any violations found were gone through with Main Street Committee. Fire Chief Magnin has completed all of his inspections for Main Street. NO ACTION TAKEN B. Oconto Falls’ Nuisances Ordinance Ch348 Enforcement i. § 348-4 (L) Sec. 3: Commercial Buildings in (C-1) Dist Window Coverings 2 Main Street Committee December 18, 2024 ii. § 348-9 Chronic Nuisance Premises iii. Public Informational Meeting December 18 12:00 to 1:00pm Re Sec 348-4 Public Nuisances The Public Informational Meeting will be held today at 1:00 pm. This is to help inform the public of when 348-4 (L) Sec. 3: Commercial Buildings in (C-1) Dist Window Coverings will take effect and allow questions and answers. NO ACTION TAKEN 4. WEDC Connect Communities-Officially Accepted A. WEDC Connect Communities Resources B. WEDC Fiscal Year 2025 Events & Trainings The City of Oconto Falls has been officially accepted into the WEDC Connect Communities. There are trainings and events that will be available. NO ACTION TAKEN 5. American Express-Small Business Saturday November 30th follow up. Small Business was Saturday November 30,2024. Barb Salscheider distributed the Small Business bags to the business on Main Street so that they could give out to their customers. NO ACTION TAKEN 6. Christmas Event December 5th Event Application The Christmas Event had a horse drawn wagon ride, activities for the children, Food Trucks and shopping on Main Street. There was a great turn out and for the scavenger hunt there was two hundred and eighty-eight participants that turned in their scavenger hunt sheet. NO ACTION TAKEN New Business 7. Downtown Design Review Application-None 8. Next meeting -February 19, 2025 8am 9. Adjournment Having no further discussion, City Administrator declared the meeting adjourned at 8:57am. _______________________________ City Administrator Peter A. Wills Notice was given to the public at least 24 hours prior to this open meeting - agenda was forwarded to newspapers and any news media who have requested the same – agenda was posted at City Hall, Oconto Falls Community Library, and on the city website at: cityofocontofalls.com City of Oconto Falls, WI General Commercial District (C-1). https://ecode360.com/print/OC2755?guid=9810453 1/5 Chapter 480. Zoning Article II. Zoning Districts and Zoning Map § 480-8. General Commercial District (C-1). [Amended 8-12-2008 by Ord. No. 08-004; 11-8-2011 by Ord. No. 11-004; 7-11-2023 by Ord. No. 23-008] A. The C-1 District is intended to provide an area for the business and commercial needs of the community. B. The following uses of land are permitted in this district: (1) All typical retail and/or wholesale stores or shops. (2) All types of taverns, bars, restaurants. (3) Hotels, motels and rooming houses. A homeless shelter, transitional living, halfway house, sober house, recovery house or similar facility is not permitted. (4) Professional offices. (5) Public meeting places. (6) Banks and other financial institutions. (7) Gasoline service stations. (8) Establishments for the sale and service of motor vehicles. (9) Trucking companies. (10) Establishments for the sale and service of appliances. (11) Laundry and dry-cleaning establishments, both self-service and owner-operated. (12) Recreational businesses. (13) Parking lots. (14) Warehouses. (15) Churches. (16) Apartments above the first floor of commercial use. Minimum 600 square footage. (17) Residential space in the rear of commercial space, non-street facing. Minimum 600 square footage. (18) Existing one family detached dwellings. (19) Two-family buildings (includes duplexes) and multifamily buildings. (20) Two-unit and three-unit apartments, above first floor. (21) Multifamily residential building (four (4) or more units per structure). C. The following are permitted as conditional uses within this district. Such use shall be subject to the consideration of the Planning Commission with regard to such matters as the creation of nuisance City of Oconto Falls, WI General Commercial District (C-1). https://ecode360.com/print/OC2755?guid=9810453 2/5 conditions for the public or for the users of nearby areas, the creation of traffic or health hazards and other factors: (1) Establishments for the sale or storage of lumber or other building materials. (2) Construction firms and construction equipment storage. (3) Farm equipment dealers and dealers in garden equipment, including power mowers. (4) Hay, grain and feed stores. (5) Greenhouses and nurseries. (6) Small shops for the sale and manufacture of machine elements. (7) Farm and garden supply stores. (8) Dealers in coal, wood fuel, and ice. (9) Fuel oil dealers. (10) Dealers in liquified petroleum gas (bottled gas). (11) Equipment rental and leasing services, that is, establishments which rent or lease construction equipment, floor sanding and waxing machines, ladders, scaffolds, tools, chairs or other furniture, or other types of machines, equipment or similar items. (12) Bowling alleys. (13) Skating rinks. (14) Commercial sports clubs, athletic fields, arenas, and similar facilities. (15) Golf courses open to the public. (16) Golf or baseball driving ranges, archery ranges, miniature golf courses, and similar facilities. (17) Golf clubs and country clubs open to members but not to the general public. (18) Drive-in motion-picture theaters. (19) Amusement parks. (20) Travel trailer parks in accordance with Chapter 335 of the City Code. (21) Summer resorts, winter resorts, tourist cottages or cabins, commercial camping and tenting areas, ski lodges and resorts, children's camps, and similar establishments. (22) Establishments primarily engaged in renting locker space for the storage of food products, including refrigerated storage of food products, and including those establishments which provide services or facilities for processing, preparing, or packaging food for such storage. (23) Adult entertainment establishments in accordance with Chapter 160 of this Code. D. Within the C-1 District the following standards shall apply: (1) Maximum building height: 45 50 feet. (2) Maximum or minimum building area: none. (3) Minimum front yard setback: 30 feet or to match adjacent buildings. (4) Minimum rear yard setback: 25 feet or to match adjacent buildings. (5) Minimum side yard: (a) Fireproof construction: none. City of Oconto Falls, WI General Commercial District (C-1). https://ecode360.com/print/OC2755?guid=9810453 3/5 (b) Nonfireproof construction: 7.5 feet. (6) Minimum lot width: (a) Fireproof construction: 25 feet. (b) Nonfireproof construction: 45 feet. (7) Off-street parking: one space for every 325 square feet of floor area. Off-street parking may be provided on site or on an adjacent lot, or the equivalent improved space may be donated to the City for a municipal parking lot subject to approval by the Common Council.(Propose Eliminate) (8) Off-street parking, places of public gathering: one space per five seats. (Propose Eliminate) (9) Truck unloading area: sufficient space so that no streets or alleys need be blocked (10) Hay, grain and feed stores. (Duplicate Eliminate) (11) Greenhouses and nurseries. (12) Small shops for the sale and manufacture of machine elements. (13) Farm and garden supply stores. (14) Dealers in coal, wood fuel, and ice. (15) Fuel oil dealers. (16) Dealers in liquified petroleum gas (bottled gas). (17) Equipment rental and leasing services, that is, establishments which rent or lease construction equipment, floor sanding and waxing machines, ladders, scaffolds, tools, chairs or other furniture, or other types of machines, equipment or similar items. (18) Bowling alleys. (19) Skating rinks. (20) Commercial sports clubs, athletic fields, arenas, and similar facilities. (21) Golf courses open to the public. (22) Golf or baseball driving ranges, archery ranges, miniature golf courses, and similar facilities. (23) Golf clubs and country clubs open to members but not to the general public. (24) Drive-in motion-picture theaters. (25) Amusement parks. (26) Travel trailer parks in accordance with Chapter 335 of the City Code. (27) Summer resorts, winter resorts, tourist cottages or cabins, commercial camping and tenting areas, ski lodges and resorts, children's camps, and similar establishments. (28) Establishments primarily engaged in renting locker space for the storage of food products, including refrigerated storage of food products, and including those establishments which provide services or facilities for processing, preparing, or packaging food for such storage. (29) Adult entertainment establishments in accordance with Chapter 160 of this Code. E. Within the C-1 District the following standards shall apply: (DUPLICATE ELIMINATE) (1) Maximum building height: 45 feet. (2) Maximum or minimum building area: none. City of Oconto Falls, WI General Commercial District (C-1). https://ecode360.com/print/OC2755?guid=9810453 4/5 (3) Minimum front yard setback: 30 feet or to match adjacent buildings. (4) Minimum rear yard setback: 25 feet or to match adjacent buildings. (5) Minimum side yard: (a) Fireproof construction: none. (b) Nonfireproof construction: 7.5 feet. (6) Minimum lot width: (a) Fireproof construction: 25 feet. (b) Nonfireproof construction: 45 feet. (7) Off-street parking: one space for every 325 square feet of floor area. Off-street parking may be provided on site or on an adjacent lot, or the equivalent improved space may be donated to the City for a municipal parking lot subject to approval by the Common Council. (8) Off-street parking, places of public gathering: one space per five seats. (9) Truck unloading area: sufficient space so that no streets or alleys need be blocked. F. Downtown design review overlay district. (1) Applicability. No person may erect, construct, reconstruct, move, or enlarge a commercial structure or commercial building or alter a commercial buildings or commercial structure's exterior architectural features or signs until a certificate of appropriate ness has been approved by the Main Street Committee of the City of Oconto Falls. A certificate of appropriateness shall be in addition to any required building permit. A certificate of appropriateness shall not be required for interior alterations or design features not subject to any public view or for ordinary repairs and maintenance to the exterior of any structure or building where the purpose of such work is to correct any decay or damage and to restore, as nearly as practicable, its prior condition. The Main Street Committee has the authority to issue a certificate of appropriateness for a sign or repainting of existing features within the District. (2) Boundaries. The Downtown Design Review Overlay District shall include all commercial properties located within the area shown: City of Oconto Falls, WI General Commercial District (C-1). https://ecode360.com/print/OC2755?guid=9810453 5/5 measures or conditions of the Plan Commission, Board of Appeals, or other governmental body or official exercising authority under this chapter, shall be subject to a forfeiture not to exceed $2,000. Each day such violation continues shall be deemed a separate offense. From: WEDC Downtown Subject: Main Street Awards Invitation Date: Monday, February 3, 2025 12:41:50 PM Attachments: image001.png image002.png Please see below for the invitation and registration link for our annual Main Street awards. Hotel block information will pop up after you register. Individual and group registration options are available. Hope to see many of you there! You are cordially invited to the 34th Annual Wisconsin Main Street Awards! Thursday, March 13th at 5 PM Mabel Tainter Memorial Theater Menomonie, WI Early Bird $40 per ticket (Until February 14th) $50 after February 14th Please Register by: Saturday, March 8th For more information and to register: Individual: https://wedc.eventsair.com/34th-annual-main-street-awards/main- street-registration Group: https://wedc.eventsair.com/34th-annual-main-street-awards/main-street- awards-2025-group-registration Errin Welty, CEcD, EDFP Senior Downtown Development Director Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation errin.welty@wedc.org +1.608.210.6832 Wisconsin Rapids, WIJune 16-18, 2025 The CEC Conference is back, this time in Wisconsin Rapids. This conference “about small towns, for small towns,” is for economic developers, local government leaders, and community champions. Not your typical conference, CEC features programming about entrepreneurship in smaller communities, featuring the local leaders, local businesses, and local cultures of a Wisconsin town. Rivers of opportunities are flowing from Wisconsin Rapids, and economic development professionals will take home new ideas about planning and infrastructure projects, entrepreneurial ecosystem development, agritourism, placemaking, and community partnerships. SAVE THE DATESAVE THE DATE Discover the spirit of Wisconsin Rapids, a city redefining its future. Once known as "The Paper City," this community is now a hub of entrepreneurial energy, revitalizing its downtown along the scenic Wisconsin River. Join us for engaging workshops led by local innovators along historic Grand Avenue, take a stroll across the river’s picturesque bridges, and celebrate the region’s cranberry heritage. Experience how this underdog community is forging a new chapter of growth and creativity in Central Wisconsin. Questions? Please contact Maggie Cornelius, mmcornelius@wisc.edu. Featured CommunityAbout the Event Building Bridges, Empowering Entrepreneurs: Register Here! 2352 S Park St Suite 303 Madison, Wisconsin 53713 (608)210-6700 wedc.org Pg 1 DESIGN Design is one of the key pillars of the Main Street Four Point Approach. It focusses on the physical appearance of downtown, which can influence whether people want to shop, etat, live, or work in a district. These areas a made up of older and historic buildings from different eras, which help to make each district unique, and distinguish it from all others. Areas of focus include building improvements, new infill construction, streetscape and public space improvements, business signage, wayfinding signage, visual merchandising, sustainability, and utilizing various historic preservation tools. Design-related projects touch on many other aspects of a Main Street program. Economic Vitality and Design committees often work hand-in-hand on things like financial incentives, design guidelines, visual merchandising, and marketing buildings and spaces for sale or lease. Promotions and Design committees often work together in creating streetscapes and outdoor spaces that can be used for a variety of different uses and events. INCREMENTAL AND LONG-TERM Design projects vary dramatically in scope and complexity. They can include nore straight-forward initiatives such as alley clean-up efforts, installing public art, maintaining planters, and simple façade improvements. Or they can consist of projects that require long-term planning, such as streetscape and road construction, complete building renovations, new development, and more. It’s important that each project is designed to enhance the irreplaceable historic character of the downtown without destroying or diminishing it. This doesn’t mean that splashes of art and color and “funkiness” can’t be used. In fact, historic districts are often the perfect backdrop for such things. But design committees can be the perfect group to ensure a balance between the two. NEW APPROACHES TO VOLUNTEERISM Volunteerism has changed in the past decade. People are more willing to devote time to a specific project rather than attend monthly committee meetings. Since Main Street is so heavily reliant on volunteers, communities must adapt to this trend. The good news is that most design-related projects are perfectly suited to this type of approach. Most design projects have definitive start and end dates, and often result in something visual and concrete in the end. This makes volunteers feel like they’ve played a significant part in the revitalization of their community. This is vitally important for recruiting them again, or when searching for additional volunteers. DESIGN Main Street Four Point Approach Various design photos (from top) restored façade on Historic King Drive in Milwaukee, banners in Fond du Lac, Mural in Detroit 2352 S Park St Suite 303 Madison, Wisconsin 53713 (608)210-6700 wedc.org pg 2 DESIGN Main Street Four Point Approach COMMON DESIGN-RELATED PROJECTS There are countless design-related projects that Main Street programs have tackled over the past few decades. Below are some common ones in a few of the key areas of design; building improvements, visual merchandising, public spaces, and promoting history. Some may be short-term, long-term, or have elements of both. Some could be done fairly simply, while others may require a budget and a workplan. But regardless of the scope, each should fit within the overall goals and objectives set by the Main Street board. BUILDING IMPROVEMENTS Utilize Wisconsin Main Street design assistance Businesses and property owners within designated Main Street districts (or Gold-Tier Connect Communities) have access to free schematic renderings for facades, new construction, signs, or small scale outdoor spaces. Create (or review) local design-related financial incentives Work with local entities to provide financial assistance such as façade or sign grants, building improvement loans, upper floor housing initiatives, white box improvements, etc. Create/review local ordinances, guidelines & design review process Work with local entities to make sure all zoning ordinances and design guidelines reflect the district’s goals regarding historic preservation, signage, building improvements, new construction, occupancy, vacancy, demolition, etc. and that any local incentives are tied to these guidelines. Create one-stop info packet for property owners Compile info on all local resources (design assistance, incentives, guidelines, permit procedure, etc.) into a printed and online packet. Form a “block captain” or “ambassador” program Assign volunteers to be the point of contact or liaison between Main Street and businesses/property owners in each segment of the district Conduct annual “block walks” and clean-up days Organize a group to walk through downtown and determine the most pressing building or streetscape needs. Use this data to customize incentives based on those needs. Also organize downtown cleanup days in the spring and fall for alleys, sidewalks, and simple building maintenance. Consider creating a “face lifters” group Provide assistance to property owners in need of simple (and safe) exterior building maintenance (cleaning, paint touch-up, decorating vacant storefronts, etc.) Main Street communities should take advantage of the free design assistance available through Wisconsin Main Street Providing requirements, guidance, and incentives for property owners to make appropriate building improvements is essential to preserving a downtown’s existing architecture and historic character 2352 S Park St Suite 303 Madison, Wisconsin 53713 (608)210-6700 wedc.org pg 3 DESIGN Main Street Four Point Approach Training property owners, contractors, designers, carpenters, and even code officials about proper buildng renovation techniques is important, since most people have experience with new construction, not historic renovations. BUILDING IMPROVEMENTS (CONTINUED) Conduct training sessions Bring in local or statewide experts to present a series of design-related training sessions or webinars on topics such as building maintenance, accessibility, incentives, etc. Enhance access to local building trades Create a “preferred contractor” list of those who’ve either attended relevant training, or have done quality work in the district. Also work with local schools to create apprenticeship programs for disappearing building trades, such as window restoration, brick repair, etc. Fund as-built drawings Floor plans showing existing layout of buildings is a necessary tool for property owners seeking architectural services, code review, permits, or grants. Work with local schools or design firms to provide this service to property owners for a free or reduced cost. Conduct a downtown building inventory Compile data such as address, square footage, ownership, age, unique features, historic status, zoning class, taxes, assessed value, last purchase price/date, etc. Create a construction tool lending library Compile various often-used construction tools, such as scaffolding, ladders, scissor lifts, hard hats, harnesses, hand tools, power tools, etc. for property owners to borrow from. Create a design resource library Compile how-to guides on window restoration, brick cleaning, ADA, flood mitigation, mold remediation, etc. VISUAL MERCHANDISING Create a window display lending library Compile various window display props, mannequins, lights, fabric, paper, boxes, crates, ladders, etc. for business owners to borrow from. Develop a window display mentorship program Recruit talented local merchandisers to assist neighboring business owners with their displays, or to create displays in vacant storefronts. Create seasonal window display contests Develop fun contests for all major holidays and local occurrences (prom, homecoming, etc.) and encourage business owners to participate. Window displays are vitally important in a downtown district. They can portray an image of the quality of the businesses, or make vacant or underutilized storefronts seem lively 2352 S Park St Suite 303 Madison, Wisconsin 53713 (608)210-6700 wedc.org pg 4 DESIGN Main Street Four Point Approach VISUAL MERCHANDISING (CONTINUED) Create (or review) outdoor merchandising ordinance Work with city to create or enhance the ability of business owners to provide outdoor merchandising on the sidewalk. PUBLIC SPACES/PLACEMAKING Create (or review) outdoor seating ordinance Work with the city to draft or enhance ordinances that will allow business owners to provide seating and serve food/drinks on sidewalks and in adjacent alleys and side lots. Plan for upcoming & future road construction projects The Main Street organization should always be at the table planning what gets built in the public realm downtown. Design-related planning can include: mapping out existing amenities (benches, lampposts, trash bins, trees, meters, signs, curb cuts, etc.); creating a fundraising plan for new amenities; working with businesses to create alley-side access;creating temporary wayfinding signage & parking maps; hosting events during and after construction; etc. Plan for aesthetic improvements to parking lots Work with city to explore ideas for making public parking areas more visible, safe and inviting, with things such as signage, landscaping, buffers, lighting, etc. Utilize the downtown brand Incorporate the district’s brand image into all design projects where relevant (wayfinding & entry signs, posters, banners, etc.). Enhance connections between downtown and adjacent areas Plan for physical and visual connections (crosswalks, pathways, archways, landscaping, lighting, etc.) between the district and residential areas, parks, waterfronts, bike paths, schools, etc. Evaluate pedestrian safety & multi-modal access Plan for ways to allow for traffic calming features (crosswalks, bumpouts), bike lanes, and sidewalks wide enough for accessibility. Revamp alleys and vacant spaces Determine underutilized outdoor areas that could be converted to fun, colorful, usable spaces. Encourage/develop public art Determine areas appropriate for colorful public art installments (murals, sculptures, etc.) and develop guidelines for what is appropriate. Road construction can be a very disruptive time for downtown. Main Street organizations can help to mitigate those disruptions and help plan for a new streetscape that will be inviting and accessible to all Outdoor seating on sidewalks, vacant lots, or in alleys can make an entire district feel lively and vibrant Wayfinding signage is vital for any downtown, helping people to locate the district and to navigate in and around it 2352 S Park St Suite 303 Madison, Wisconsin 53713 (608)210-6700 wedc.org pg 5 DESIGN Main Street Four Point Approach PUBLIC SPACES (CONTINUED) Develop streetscape planter program Work with the city and/or local gardeners to install and regularly maintain landscaping and planters downtown. Conduct experimental placemaking installations In public spaces in need of life and activity (or private ones with owner permission), create temporary placemaking installations to determine what might attract people to that space. If a temporary concept works, it can help in planning permanent improvements. PROMOTING ARCHITECTURE & HISTORY Collect data on existing and historic buildings Compile historic photos, current photos, before and after photos, historic information. Use this information to create historic walking tours, history boards, architectural scavenger hunts, etc. Highlight & recognize design-related projects Work with your local Main Street director to nominate recently-completed design projects for local and state recognition (such as Wisconsin Main Street awards), create “before & after” case studies, etc. Highlight unique & historic spaces Work with other entities to showcase unique interior spaces that the general public doesn’t normally have access too, such as upper floor lofts, bell towers, vacant ballrooms, underground tunnels, etc. Volunteer clean-up days and planter maintenance groups not only help to beautifiy a district, but also instill a sense of pride and ownership in the downtown among participants. Architectural scavenger hunts or “look-up” contests help people to learn about and appreciate the historic buildings downtown Host events that allow tours of unique interior spaces that typically are not open to the public, such as upper floor lofts, bell towers, etc. 11/6/2024 1 DESIGN COMMITTEE 101 Joe Lawniczak – Wisconsin Main Street Building Improvements New Construction Signage & Awnings Visual Merchandising Sustainability 12 34 56 11/6/2024 2 Public Improvements Historic Preservation Tools The lean times were not so long ago… Sheboygan Falls – Early 90s The hard-fought times were not so long ago… Like Talking to a Brick Wall Took Public & Private Investment… One renovation at a time Many Amazing Transformations… Sheboygan Falls - Today 78 91 0 11 12 11/6/2024 3 Took Decades of Hard Work… Thousands of volunteers Downtowns are reaping the benefits… Gathering Spaces, Events, Inviting Streetscapes But Work is Never Done… Sheboygan Falls – Ongoing Maintenance But Work is Never Done… Sheboygan Falls – Ongoing Opportunities But Work is Never Done… Sheboygan Falls – Ongoing Opportunities Short Term & Long-Range Projects… Always making visible progress Years 1-3 Startup and Planning Years 4-5 Gaining Traction Years 5-10+ Economic Change Startup Phase 68% positive business growth Average public spending leverage $6:$1 Average 500 annual hours of volunteer time Growth Phase 85% positive business growth Average public spending leverage $16:$1 Average 1,000 annual hours of volunteer time Sustain Phase 85% positive business growth Average public spending leverage $23:$1 Average 1,500 annual hours of volunteer time 13 14 15 16 17 18 11/6/2024 4 Common Design Projects Building Improvements Building Improvements… Utilize Wisconsin Main Street Design Assistance Building Improvements… Utilize Wisconsin Main Street Design Assistance Building Improvements… Utilize Wisconsin Main Street Design Assistance Building Improvements… Utilize Wisconsin Main Street Design Assistance Building Improvements… Create or Review Financial Incentives • Façade Grants • Sign Grants • Building Improvement Loans • Upper Floor Housing Initiatives • White Box Improvements 19 20 21 22 23 24 11/6/2024 5 Building Improvements… Create or Review Existing Design Guidelines/Ordinance Building Improvements… Establish Design Review Committee Building Improvements… Create Contacts List for Permit Process Building Improvements… Create One-Stop Resource Packet Building Improvements… Create “Block Captain” Program Building Improvements… Conduct “Block Walks” 25 26 27 28 29 30 11/6/2024 6 Building Improvements… Create “Face Lifters” Group Building Improvements… Conduct Training Sessions • Contractor Training • ADA • Building Maintenance • Historic Tax Credits • Etc. Building Improvements… Create Preferred Contractor List Building Improvements… Create Building Trades Apprenticeship Programs Building Improvements… Create/Fund As-Built Drawings Building Improvements… Conduct Building Inventory • Address • Square Footage • Cubic Footage • Ownership • Age • Unique Features • Historic Designation • Zoning Class • Taxes & Assessed Value • Last Purchase Date (and Amount) List courtesy of Virginia Main Street 31 32 33 34 35 36 11/6/2024 7 Building Improvements… Create a Construction Tool Lending Library Building Improvements… Develop Communication w/ City & Code Officials Building Improvements… Compile Resources for Post-Disaster Cleanup Building Improvements… Create/Review Ordinances to Protect Historic Buildings • Minimum Maintenance Ordinance • Vacant Building Ordinance • Restricting Ground Floor Residential Ordinance • Preventing Demolition By Neglect Ordinance • Sign Ordinance Common Design Projects Visual Merchandising Visual Merchandising… Develop a Window Display Lending Library 37 38 39 40 41 42 11/6/2024 8 Visual Merchandising… Develop Window Display Mentor Program Visual Merchandising… Create Window Display Contests Visual Merchandising… Create Outdoor Merchandising Ordinance Visual Merchandising… Develop Displays for Vacant Windows Common Design Projects Public Spaces Public Spaces… Create Outdoor Seating Ordinance 43 44 45 46 47 48 11/6/2024 9 Public Spaces… Plan for Road Construction Projects Public Spaces… Prepare for Road Construction Projects Public Spaces… Promote Downtown During Construction Public Spaces… Explore Improvements to Parking Lots Public Spaces… Develop Wayfinding Signage System(s) Public Spaces… Develop Connections to Downtown 49 50 51 52 53 54 11/6/2024 10 Public Spaces… Evaluate Pedestrian Safety Concerns Public Spaces… Evaluate Multi-Modal Access Public Spaces… Convert Allies to Fun/Useable Spaces Public Spaces… Encourage/Develop Public Art Public Spaces… Create Mural Ordinance Public Spaces… Create Planter Maintenance Group 55 56 57 58 59 60 11/6/2024 11 Public Spaces… Conduct Clean-Up Days in Spring & Fall Public Spaces… Encourage Shared Dumpsters Common Design Projects Promoting History Promoting History… Create Historic Photo Library Promoting History… Create “Before & After” Photo Library Promoting History… Develop Historic Walking Tour & Brochure 61 62 63 64 65 66 11/6/2024 12 Promoting History… Create Architectural Scavenger Hunt Promoting History… Develop Case Studies Promoting History… Nominate Local, State or Federal Historic Districts Promoting History… Nominate Design Projects for Awards Promoting History… Conduct Doors Open Events Questions? 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