H1 zoning amendments

A remote speaker questioned what the board could do if it couldn't reach consensus and pressed staff to clarify whether the RAC land-use designation would override the H1 zoning protections; she left generally supportive.

A property owner and arts/museum authority member said he fully supports the effort, noting it preserves the H1 district's integrity while relieving rezoning pressure on surrounding owners.

A speaker praised the staff's work, said the height step-down from the historic district toward downtown makes sense, and noted the new rules could shield the district from adverse state legislation.