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1. It is associated with events or patterns of events that have made a significant contribution to the broad patterns of local or regional history, or the cultural heritage of California or the United States. 2. It is associated with the lives of persons important to local, California, or national history. 3. It embodies the distinctive characteristics of a type, period, region, or method of construction, or represents the work of a master, or possesses high artistic values. 4. It has yielded, or has the potential to yield, information important to the prehistory or history of the local area, state or the nation. As described in the study, ARG found the structure does not meet any of the criteria listed above and the structure is not eligible for listing in either the California Register of Historical Resources or the National Register of Historic Places. Therefore, demolishing the structure would not be contrary to the City's historic preservation policies. Furthermore, demolishing the structure would not create a significant effect on the environment as defined by the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). While staff finds the structure to be somewhat quaint, it has been significantly altered over time, its condition appears dilapidated, and staff does not find it to be a good example of a craftsman style bungalow. Furthermore, the structure has been determined to have no historical significance through a DPR-523 survey conducted by experts in the field of historic preservation. Therefore, staff supports demolition of the structure. The application and historic survey were referred to the Pleasanton Heritage Association (PHA) for comments. The PHA has provided a letter with their comments (please see attached letter, Exhibit J). In that letter, the PHA indicates it is concerned about the reduction of"heritage" homes in Pleasanton and believes every effort should be made to retain and renovate the existing house. The PHA prefers detached single-family housing at this location rather than apartments or condominiums and believes the density should be reduced. Regarding house design, the PHA believes that the new homes should have Craftsman style architecture based on the original look of the existing house. The PHA also recommends that the windows that are visible from the street and the front of each home be wood or high-quality fiberglass framed windows with raised, authentic mullions and framing. Traffic and Circulation Vehicular access to the development would be provided from a single private street off Stanley Boulevard. The private street section would measure 20-feet wide (curb-to-curb) with no on- street parking or sidewalks. The homes' driveways would not have direct access to Stanley Boulevard, which is preferred from a traffic safety and flow standpoint as cars backing onto Stanley Boulevard could create traffic hazards and/or restrict traffic flow. PUD-82 Page - 12 - September 15, 2010