You will be able to weigh in on an ordinance designed to protect the look and feel of the Village of Egg Harbor. Before Wednesday’s Village of Egg Harbor Board of Trustees meeting, officials will conduct a public hearing to discuss the regulations outlined in a proposed architectural review and historic preservation ordinance. The ordinance would create an Architectural Review and Historic Preservation Board to review all proposals that could have an impact on the village’s commercial district. The proposed board would be appointed by the Village President and would review proposals based on six different general standards:
1.. Visual arts/Door County Culture – consistency as expressed through integration of art into building design, landscaping, and public spaces
2. Treelined street and vibrant landscaping
3. Respectful massing, scale and integrity of existing historic architecture in the Village
4. High quality and timeless architectural design
5. Aesthetic compatibility that strengthens the overall Village
6. Local materials and sustainable building systems
The Village of Egg Harbor’s Board of Trustees created an Ad Hoc Committee at the end of 2021 to develop procedures and guidelines for the future Architectural and Historic Review Board. During 2022, the committee talked to business owners and developers about what they would like and not like to see from the guidelines for future changes to the exterior of some of the village’s buildings in its downtown area. Similar rules are already in place in Sister Bay and Ephraim. In November, ad hoc committee Chris Roedl said it was a balancing act, especially since the downtown already has a mix of historic and contemporary buildings. The village board will be asked to approve the ordinance during the meeting which will take place at 9 a.m. on Wednesday.
