The Marion Village Historic District Study Committee held a public meeting on Tuesday, September 12 to present the Study Committee’s progress since being formed last winter.
Preservation consultant Eric Dray presented a brief history of Marion Village and its architectural styles – a village which he believes is “the most intact historic town center on the South Coast.” He explained how the area’s historical development informed the proposed district boundaries, how the historic district process would benefit our community, and how a design review process might look for Marion.
Will Tifft, Chair of the Study Committee, presented the results of the survey sent to property owners in June. The positive results of that survey have guided the Committee in its selection of a design review process that focuses on demolition, new construction and new additions. Routine maintenance, replacement-in-kind and minor alterations would in most cases be excluded from review.
A recording of the evening’s presentation is now available for all Marion residents to view. It can be found at: vimeo.com/866060936?share=copy.