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interaction with pedestrians along the way and to engage the occupants with their neighborhood. Commission Pentin recalled that the idea of putting units closer to the street came up with respect to the Hacienda transit-oriented development discussions, except that it was closer than 23 feet. Mr. Dolan stated that it did, but this is in a different environment, in a much lower density neighborhood. The Commission then considered the questions on Exhibit A. Commissioner Pentin suggested that Question No. 2 be considered before Question No. 1. Commissioner Pearce suggested that Questions No. 2 and No. 7 be considered together. 1. Does the Planning Commission find the historic evaluation, prepared by the applicant, acceptable? 7. Does the Planning Commission find it appropriate to have the applicant fund a qualified expert's objective opinion on whether the construction of the proposed house would affect the historic character of the home located at 215 Neal Street? The expert would be someone who meets the qualifications stated in the Secretary of the Interior's and the State Office of Historic Preservation's professional qualification standards. Commissioner Pentin noted that comments were made that the house does not have much by way of historical significance. He inquired if the reference to soldiers staying in the cottage during WWII would bring the house to a level of historical status. Commissioner Pearce agreed and added that she would prefer to have an objective opinion of a qualified expert to not only speak to whether or not important things happened there but also to the historic integrity of the house, the historic attributes of the architectural style, and other things of that nature. She indicated that her answers are "no" to Question No. 2 and "Yes" to No. 7. Commissioner Pentin stated that the comments made by the PHA indicate that they are not really opposed to the demolition of the house but rather, to the size of the house being proposed. He inquired if this would then need to be taken to the next step on historical review. Commissioner Pearce stated that if the structure is being demolished, it would be helpful to have more than less information in making the decision. She emphasized that this is an important decision that needs to be made with as much information as possible. EXCERPT: PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES, APRIL 13, 2011 Page 9 of 15