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Councilmember Brown referred to the proposed definition of "demolition," which includes "changes to <br /> the roof and roofline." She said "change" is a very broad term and could essentially prohibit additions to <br /> the home. <br /> Mr. Dolan explained that the definition applies only to the front fagade and front 10 feet on either side of <br /> the home. The intent was really to preserve the front facing portion of the home and consideration of <br /> the roofline was included a component of the front 10 feet. He said the definition could perhaps benefit <br /> from clarification that it does not prohibit one from making changes in front of the home either, just that <br /> they must be consistent with the Secretary of the Interior's Standards. <br /> Councilmember Brown asked that staff provide some information on these standards at the next <br /> meeting. <br /> Vice-Mayor Cook-Kallio supported the request. <br /> Councilmember Brown requested clarification on the Commission's position regarding mass and bulk. <br /> Mr. Dolan explained that the Commission did not support the proposed standard and would prefer to <br /> layer the policy language regarding compatibility over the existing 40% FAR, making a determination on <br /> a case by case basis. <br /> Councilmember Brown asked Mr. Dolan to discuss how lot shapes might affect FAR or the layout of <br /> detached garages. <br /> Mr. Dolan referred to lot patterns in the Second and Third Street area as features that would strongly <br /> inform any dialogue on garage location. On narrower lots such as these placing the garage in the front <br /> makes for a non-historical looking home. While lot size influences FAR, he did not see a link between <br /> lot pattern and FAR. <br /> Councilmember Narum asked and Mr. Dolan confirmed that the proposed survey or inventory would <br /> come before the Council for approval. <br /> Councilmember Narum said her interpretation of the Secretary of the Interior's Standards was that <br /> several did not apply in this context. She asked that staff specifically identify those which it believes are <br /> applicable when they return in January. <br /> Mr. Dolan agreed that some of the items are irrelevant to this discussion but explained that they are <br /> connected in that much of what drives the need to pay attention to historic preservation is CEQA, which <br /> refers to this document. The City has no choice in that regard but he did think it would be worthwhile to <br /> list the more relevant items for the Council's benefit in making a decision. <br /> Councilmember Narum noted that some of the downtown lots that exceed 60 feet in width do not <br /> appear to very deep. She wondered if the task force considered a minimum depth as well. <br /> Mr. Dolan said the information was based on the more common lot size of 50x100 feet but said staff <br /> would look into it. <br /> Councilmember Narum suggested that it might be appropriate to address the color of metal roofing <br /> materials that would be allowed. <br /> Mr. Dolan said they felt it was suitably address with "dull finish" but staff could look at more restrictive <br /> wording. <br /> Vice-Mayor Cook-Kallio asked whether garages are required, even the historic home had none to begin <br /> with. <br /> City Council Minutes Page 10 of 20 December 17, 2013 <br />