KSU survey complete; staff to produce new historic‑district map and consider boundary or standards updates

At the Nov. 21 meeting staff told the commission that a survey conducted by KSU (Kennesaw State University) earlier in the year has been completed and that the new parcels were updated in NARGIS. Department of Community Affairs (DCA) approval of the project was reported.

Staff said the next step is to work with GIS to create a map that shows which properties were eliminated from or retained in the historic district and to bring that map and potential boundary realignment or design‑standards updates back to the commission. Staff invited commissioners to provide feedback on the draft and suggested a public work session or advertised meeting be scheduled once the map is available.

Staff also noted that the raw data (an Excel listing of properties and parcel numbers) is viewable to the public and that GIS will produce the visual representation for review. Commissioners discussed holding a work session to review the map and draft changes, and staff said they aim to present proposed updates next quarter.

Commissioners asked for the map to be made available for review in a conference setting so the group can examine parcels together; staff agreed to circulate materials when ready.

Staff emphasized that this is a planning step and that any decision to realign boundaries or change design standards would follow usual public‑meeting and notice requirements.