Laserfiche WebLink
Mr. Harvey stated that he does not support the notion of adding a brand new ordinance <br />to that process, particularly for someone who is fairly knowledgeable about getting <br />through the design review process, noting that a historic ordinance is a solution looking <br />for a problem. He noted that Mr. Dolan made good points about revisions to the DTDG <br />that have some problem language and suggested that the document be revisited to fix <br />its inconsistencies. <br /> <br />Commissioner Blank asked Mr. Harvey if he thinks disclosures are a non-issue as items <br />like tree species and roofs are not contained in any of the four documents. <br /> <br />Mr. Harvey replied that these were subjective comments that happen and will continue <br />to happen through the design review process. <br /> <br />Commissioner Blank stated that the City is trying to come up with a process that is clear <br />and flexible such as checking off a series of boxes so that people know what the rules <br />are without making it too restrictive. <br /> <br />Mr. Harvey stated that he thinks staff can minimize the number of boxes that do not get <br />checked by clarifying some of the language and fixing some of the inconsistencies <br />between the various documents. He added that he thinks the City should already be at <br />90 to 95 percent of the way by the time applicants come before the Commission instead <br />of applicants coming before the Commission with opposing neighbors. <br /> <br />Alan Robinette, Downtown property owner, stated that he owns a home built in 1940 <br />and a business Downtown built in 1950. He indicated that he heard of the meeting <br />today and was surprised that there was not more advertisement or notice of it. He <br />expressed concerns about having additional restrictions. He discussed his house <br />remodel which was in keeping with its original character and noted that he was much <br />more concerned than anyone else about how that would turn out. He likened some <br />older houses that are really worth preserving to classic cars, where some are really <br />classic and worth saving, while others are junk and always will be. <br /> <br />Referring to the notification of the meeting, Mr. Dolan clarified that he envisioned the <br />item as being simply a conversation between staff and the Commission on current rules <br />and directives. He proposal for a <br />historic preservation ordinance and that the public has access to all existing rules and <br />regulations as does the Commission. <br /> <br />Scott Colson, Pleasanton resident and architect, stated that he is new to Pleasanton, <br />having moved to this community from San Francisco, where he and his wife own <br />historic property No. 79 on the San Francisco City Register. He noted that he has done <br />residential work in San Francisco, practices in San Jose, and is conversant with issues <br />of preservation and conservation. He indicated that he was very impressed with <br />Mr. Dolanarticulation and was struck by Mr. Carey <br />are people who bring fresh and vital energy to the community. He <br />stated that he moved to Pleasanton during the construction of the Firehouse Arts <br />PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MINUTES, March 9, 2011 Page 17 of 24 <br /> <br />