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• Clarity of Process —This was suggested as an action item in the Downtown Specific Plan but <br /> never implemented. The plan also directed the development of a list of "frequently asked <br /> questions" with the intent being to provide applicants with the education and information needed <br /> to more smoothly navigate the process. The task force feels that addressing some of the <br /> previous points will inherently increase clarity and staff has already begun drafting flow charts to <br /> help further identify the process. <br /> • Incentives—As part of its implementation, the Downtown Specific Plan calls for the provision of <br /> certain incentives. These include participation in a federal tax credit program which requires the <br /> creation of a National Register Historic District. Staff and the task force don't feel the community <br /> has the resources or interest to pursue such a designation and so wanted to look at more <br /> realistic incentives. The task force discussed establishment of a Mills Act Program, which would <br /> provide property owners with a property tax reduction in exchange for agreement to perform a <br /> certain level of preservation activities, although the actual incentive is relatively minor. Perhaps <br /> more relevant is the idea of a comprehensive historical survey, which was called for in the <br /> specific plan but never implemented. One major component of any proposal involving the <br /> demolition of a historic structure is the preparation of the necessary professional analysis to <br /> determine if a specific structure meets the criteria for protected status. The cost to the project <br /> applicant is roughly $5,000 and a 35 to 40 day delay in order to complete the analysis. Staff <br /> estimates that completing a survey of all older homes in the downtown to predetermine this <br /> status would cost approximately $100,000 but would provide significant benefits to applicants in <br /> terms of time and money. <br /> Vice-Mayor Cook-Kallio asked and Mr. Dolan confirmed that there are fines that can be pursued if a <br /> property owner were to demolish a protected structure without permission but that no fine can replace <br /> what was destroyed. <br /> Councilrnember Brown asked and Mr. Dolan confirmed that garage space is not included in calculating <br /> floor area ratio. <br /> Vice-Mayor Cook-Kallio asked how many homes the comprehensive survey would encompass. Mr. <br /> Dolan estimated 200. <br /> Vice-Mayor Cook-Kallio wondered whether it would be possible to recoup some of the cost (less than <br /> the $5,000 it would otherwise cost the applicant) of the analysis through some sort of historic property <br /> fee. <br /> Mr. Dolan continued the staff report presentation, stating that the task force has an interest, with the <br /> Council's approval, in pursuing virtually all of the programs mentioned. The task force does, however, <br /> realize that not all programs are necessarily universally supported and therefore has prepared four <br /> package options for the Council's consideration. The task force generally supports option 4, with <br /> exception of one member who issued a minority report favoring something between option 1 and option <br /> 2. <br /> Councilrnember Brown asked how something like a church, which is neither commercial nor residential, <br /> would be addressed. <br /> Mr. Dolan said it is undecided but that task force generally feels it appropriate to use the property's <br /> zoning as a guide. <br /> Councilrnember Narum asked what the creation of a local historic district means in the context of the <br /> task force. <br /> City Council Minutes Page 6 of 16 June 4,2013 <br />
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