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DRAFT also trying to realize is that the smartest position he can take is that he does not know what he does not know. He asked what would happen if something comes up that is not in Option 2 that should have had a design review that was not foreseen today? If specific items that are pointed out as excluded, which are very good examples, how far is that from Option 2 the other way, going positive of things that are in? Mr. Otto replied that staff looked at things that were important enough to establish guidelines for. Commissioner Balch agreed that listing what the City finds important made sense. He indicated that he is fine with supporting Option 2. He stated that he is open with moving forward with exploring the topic of expanding design review authority to non-historic homes, but indicated that he was not sure how he will ultimately vote on such an amendment. He added that if he felt it was too overreaching, he will vote no. Commissioner Ritter stated that he is not supportive of over-regulation as there is already a lot of that. He indicated that he is supportive of empowering staff to make good decisions, and the design guidelines would provide that everything that comes is would be reviewed that way. He added that he supported the Survey as it saves costs when purchasing or remodeling a house. He noted that he does not want to penalize the 88 homes, but rather to work with homeowners to maintain their homes and encourage them to keep the historic value of their homes. He added that he liked the fee waiver idea. He indicated that he supports Option 2 and agrees with Commissioner Balch regarding Staff Recommendation No. 4. Chair Allen asked the Commissioners if they are open to have the No. 4 recommendation come back to the Commission for review. Commissioner Ritter said yes, as long as it complies with the nine designs in the Historic Context Statement and encompasses all houses regardless of whether they were built before or after 1942. Commissioner Nagler indicated that his is fine with having No. 4 come back to the Commission with any home within the DTSP area. Commissioner Balch stated that he believes non-historic homes significantly adds to the quality and value of the 88 homes and agreed that No. 4 be recommended to the Council. Chair Allen agreed with the Commissioners. She stated that the Survey is well done, Option 2 is good and consistent with the guidelines, and that it is important for the Commission to have another discussion on the houses beyond the 88 historic homes; however, she does not know if 1942 should be the cut-off date or if it should apply to all homes. DRAFT EXCERPT: PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES, 10/14/2015 Page 17 of 18