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EXHIBIT F <br /> PUBLIC HEARINGS AND OTHER MATTERS <br /> 19. Review of the Historic Preservation Task Force Status Report <br /> Community Development Director Dolan presented the staff report. Established in 2012, the task force <br /> has met 10 times in the last 15 months to review City policies and processes as they relate to the <br /> protection of historic resources. The task force process included the preparation of a Historical Context <br /> Statement by a contract consultant as well as the formation of a subcommittee to conduct outreach to <br /> the Pleasanton Downtown Association, Economic Vitality Committee and various; property owners. As <br /> part of this effort, the task force received consistent feedback requesting that any programs and policies <br /> that come out of this exclude commercial properties so as not to hinder economic development in the <br /> downtown. After some consideration, the task force concurred and therefore the discussion is focused <br /> on potential programs and policies that would affect only residential properties in tie downtown area. <br /> The task force focused its discussion several areas where it found the City's current approach to merit <br /> further review and potential changes. These include: <br /> • Inadequate Standards of Significance — The task force is interested in exploring the <br /> possibility of developing a local standard for historic preservation that may be more far reaching <br /> than that established by the state. The task force feels that the City may be or potentially could <br /> lose some older structures because the state criteria do not recognize certain features that <br /> might carry local significance. Components of a local standard could in:lude reliance on the <br /> Historical Context Statement, which identifies certain property types of, introduction of a fixed <br /> year of historical significant such as a time surrounding World War II, amendment of the <br /> California criteria to emphasize those buildings associated with local history, or implementation <br /> of a local Historic District. <br /> • Definition of Demolition — Current policies only prohibit demolition of these structures eligible <br /> for the California Register of Historic Resources and"demolition" is not well defined. There have <br /> been issues whereby almost all of a home is torn down with just a few walls left remaining and <br /> this is not considered a demolition. In other instances a home is essential'y demolished through <br /> neglect. Staff and the task force questioned what is accomplished by prohibiting demolition if <br /> these situations do not qualify. The majority of the task force supports a definition that includes <br /> the removal of any physical element of the structure that, upon removal, would substantially <br /> diminish the structure's historical significance. Staff alternatively recommended another option <br /> that may be more practical in that it concentrates on protecting the front faYade and roofline. <br /> • Design Review — The City currently has Design Review authority in most circumstances, with <br /> exception of any improvements below the first 10 feet in height on a single family home. With <br /> historic structures, proposed changes to the first floor often affect significant character-defining <br /> features such as the type, location, spacing and size of window and doors. The task force is <br /> suggesting that design review authority be expanded to include the first floor of structures on <br /> certain categories of homes. <br /> • Implementation of Existing Policies and Guidelines -- The Downtown Specific Plan and <br /> Design Guidelines contain several policies and guidelines requiring new construction, remodels, <br /> and additions to be compatible with the historic character of the area. There has been some <br /> concern, however, that these policies and guidelines are either not specific enough on certain <br /> issues, inconsistent with community values or have not been implemented properly by the City. <br /> Examples include floor area ratio and a number of modernization/efficiency related features. <br /> Pa e 5 of 16 June 4,2013 <br /> City Council Minutes 9 <br />
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