Historic Preservation Commission (HPC)
Purpose
Protects and preserves the historic areas of the City; reviews requests for erection, reconstruction, alteration or demolition affecting any structure on the Historic Buildings Map or in a Historic District.
Meetings
3rd Monday monthly
4:00 p.m.
City Hall 2nd Floor Training Room
900 Church Street
Members
NUMBER OF MEMBERS: Seven (7) - one (1) architect or an architectural historian; one (1) owner/resident of property in a historic district that is defined as a neighborhood but excludes single-structure districts; two (2) meeting the Professional Standards Qualifications used by the National Park Service and published in the Code of Federal Regulations, 36 CFR Part 61. No more than one appointee shall be engaged in buying and selling of or investment in real estate. All members shall have a demonstrated interest, competence and knowledge in historic preservation.
Julie Arrington Advocate for Middle Rivermont Lower Rivermont |
Shanda Horner, Vice Chair Advocate for Daniel's Hill |
Michael J. Erquiaga Advocate for Garland Hill |
Emmett Lifsey (Architect) Advocate for Federal Hill and Upper Rivermont |
Jonathan Shipe Advocate for Pierce St Renaissance |
Christopher McSwain, Chair Advocate for Diamond Hill |
Tracey Langseth Advocate for Courthouse Hill |
Historic Preservation Commission Roster (pending update)
Liaison: Eve Mergenthaler, Planner 1
434-455-3917
eve.mergenthaler@lynchburgva.gov
Community Development Department Director: Kent White
Reference: Ordinance #O-86-130 adopted 6-10-86
City Code Sections 35.2-58 and 35.2-100.9
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