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During some of the prior Task Force and Council meetings, several property owners expressed
<br /> a desire to protect historic residences while not over-regulating homeowners wishing to improve
<br /> their residences. Staff believes that Option 1 could be onerous to homeowners since any
<br /> exterior modification would be subject to design review (e.g., changing a mailbox on the home),
<br /> but this option does ensure the most control over the character and details for historic
<br /> structures in the Downtown.
<br /> Option 2 (new text is underlined):
<br /> 18.20.010 Projects subject to design review.
<br /> B. The zoning administrator shall review and make decisions concerning the following
<br /> classes of projects:
<br /> (No change to Sections 18.20.010.8.1 through 18.20.010.8.14]
<br /> 15. Additions and exterior modifications/alterations listed below to single-family houses in
<br /> residential zoning districts within the Downtown Specific Plan Area that are considered
<br /> historic resources as defined by the Downtown Specific Plan:
<br /> a. Wall and foundation cladding including, but not limited to, material, finish, shape,
<br /> orientation, and joinery.
<br /> b. Porches and balconies including, but not limited to, banisters/railings, balusters,
<br /> posts/supports, and material.
<br /> c. Windows including, but not limited to, window shape, size, placement, operation,
<br /> material, trim/surround, mullions/glazing pattern, and recess from the exterior wall.
<br /> d. Roofs including, but not limited to, roof form, eaves, material, color, and pitch.
<br /> e. Chimneys including, but not limited to, material, finish, location, size, and shape.
<br /> f. Front doors.
<br /> g. Architectural trim and details, including but not limited to, corbels, knee braces, brackets,
<br /> cornice, dentils, etc.
<br /> Staff believes that limiting the scope of review to the items that are currently addressed in the
<br /> Specific Plan and Guidelines (Option 2) is reasonable and appropriate and would be sufficient
<br /> to protect the architectural integrity of historic buildings in the Downtown Specific Plan Area. In
<br /> addition, Option 2 would allow homeowners to make minor modifications to their residences
<br /> without City review (e.g., replace side and rear doors, light fixtures, address numerals, and
<br /> mailboxes). Therefore, staff recommends that Option 2 be utilized.
<br /> Applicability
<br /> The Municipal Code amendment would apply only to single-family homes in residential zoning
<br /> districts in the Downtown Specific Plan Area (see attached map, Exhibit E) that are considered
<br /> "historic resources" per the January 2014 definition approved by Council:
<br /> If a residential building in a residential zoning district built before 1942 is determined
<br /> using the "Pleasanton Downtown Historic Context Statement" to be eligible for listing in
<br /> the California Register, then it is considered a historic resource by the City. The 1942
<br /> date shall be revisited every 10 years to determine if a change is warranted.
<br /> P15-0384 Page - 4 - October 14, 2015
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