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Historic Resource Survey The historic resource survey included all homes in residential zoning districts in the Downtown Specific Plan Area that were built before 1942. Based on these parameters, a total of 201 residential structures were surveyed and a determination was made regarding whether they are historic resources based on the definition adopted by the City Council. ARG determined that 88 structures in the survey area met the historic resource definition adopted by Council and would be considered historic resources (see Exhibit C of Attachment 5 for the addresses of these structures). Approximately 53 percent (106 structures) did not qualify as historic resources. The survey noted that many of these structures have been altered, resulting in the loss of original material and form, making them no longer eligible as historic resources. Eleven structures were determined to be constructed after 1941 and their eligibility as historic resources was not assessed. Five structures were not included in the survey as they previously had historic evaluations completed as part of a development application (three were determined to be historic structures). The historic resource survey will have several benefits: • It will save property owners/applicants time and money since they won't have to hire a consultant to prepare an individual property survey (which typically can cost about $5,000 and take 30-45 days to complete); • It will let owners/applicants know whether a structure is considered historic or not and allow them to plan their additions/modifications accordingly; • It will allow people to make informed real estate decisions; and • It will aid staff in its review of projects and protection of the historic character of Downtown. Municipal Code Amendment The City's design review authority is established in the Design Review Chapter (Chapter 18.20) of the Pleasanton Municipal Code. The City currently requires Administrative Design Review approval by the Zoning Administrator (staff-level approval') for additions exceeding 10 ft. in height, roof changes exceeding 10 ft. in height, or new windows exceeding 10 ft. in height on all single-family homes in the City. The City does not currently have design review authority for other exterior modifications such as changing the exterior wall material or replacing windows regardless of the location on the home (i.e., below or above 10 ft. in height). Some exterior changes, such as the exterior wall material, the size and type of windows, and the design and material of porches, could significantly affect character-defining The Administrative Design Review process entails staff mailing a notice to inform the adjacent neighbors of the application, which occurs concurrently with staffs review of the application. If no neighbor objection is received within seven days and following staffs determination that the application complies with the applicable zoning regulations and that the changes are consistent with the Downtown Specific Plan Policies and Downtown Design Guidelines,the application would be approved by the Zoning Administrator. The approval is subject to a I5-day appeal period. Page 3 of 8