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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
<br /> following 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
<br /> houses in residential zoning districts within the Downtown Specific Plan Area that are
<br /> considered 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 patterns 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,
<br /> brackets, cornice, dentils, etc.
<br /> Staff believes that Option 1 could be onerous to homeowners since any exterior
<br /> modification would be subject to design review (e.g., changing a mailbox on the home),
<br /> but this option would ensure the highest level of review over the character and details of
<br /> historic structures in the Downtown. With Option 2, staff focused on exterior
<br /> modifications that are currently addressed in the Downtown Specific Plan and Downtown
<br /> Design Guidelines and that comprise key elements of architectural integrity for historic
<br /> structures. For example, there is a Guideline which encourages the use of materials that
<br /> are appropriate to the architectural style of the home (e.g., stucco wall material for
<br /> Spanish or Mediterranean homes, horizontal wood siding for Victorian homes, etc.).
<br /> Therefore, staff identified changes to the exterior wall material/cladding as modifications
<br /> that would be subject to design review. Similarly, since there isn't a Specific Plan policy
<br /> or Guideline which addresses the color of homes, changing the house color would not
<br /> trigger design review under Option 2.
<br /> Staff believes that limiting the scope of review to the items that are currently addressed in
<br /> the Specific Plan and Guidelines (Option 2) is reasonable and appropriate and would be
<br /> sufficient to protect the architectural integrity of historic buildings in the Downtown
<br /> Specific Plan Area. In addition, Option 2 would allow homeowners to make minor
<br /> modifications to their residences without City review (e.g., replace side and rear doors,
<br /> light fixtures, address numerals, and mailboxes). Therefore, staff recommends that
<br /> Option 2 be utilized. The Planning Commission agreed and also recommended Option 2.
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