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Karen Gonzales <br /> Subject: FW: PUD-118 SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL <br /> Provided to the City Council <br /> After Distribution of Packet <br /> — — — — Date , 9/6//G <br /> From: Linda Garbarino <br /> Sent: Friday, September 02, 2016 5:43 PM <br /> To: Natalie Amos <br /> Cc:careybroker @aol.com;Gerry Beaudin <gbeaudin @cityofpleasantonca.gov>; Steve Otto <br /> <SOtto @ cityofpleasa ntonca.gov> <br /> Subject: PUD-118 <br /> Hello Natalie, <br /> PHA reviewed Mike Carey's proposed development at Bernal and Augustine directly with city <br /> planning staff and commission members. <br /> We're aware that the vintage home on the property failed to meet the test as a historic resource, as <br /> did the small brick garage/storage structure. <br /> I met directly with Mike Carey to review the draft plans for the property and get his input. His architect <br /> made an effort to model the vernacular architecture dominating the vintage homes in close proximity <br /> to the project site. We did make one suggestion to use simpler one over one window design with <br /> raised mullions where possible to model the windows found on vernacular homes in the <br /> neighborhood thus possibly providing an alternative window type to eliminate noise from the trains. <br /> This mixed use development will offer some creative loft style vs. traditional residences. <br /> The palette for the project is simple and is in keeping with the typical vintage vernacular paint colors. <br /> Mike Carey pledged to use the brick from an existing structure in his project hardscape. <br /> The plan shows retention of at least two of the heritage trees. <br /> The use of the metal roofing selected appears to be more contemporary and designed for residential <br /> use. The close proximity of this development to one of the city's five historic neighborhoods calls for a <br /> sharp eye to this overall project. <br /> Although PHA would like to see the existing structures retained and repurposed, we understand that <br /> is not possible to protect the current vintage home due to the outcome of the historic survey. <br /> We are trusting the judgment of city planning staff, commission and Mike Carey to deliver a finished <br /> project whose aesthetic intent will compliment the historic <br /> neighborhood it closely borders. <br /> Linda Garbarino, President <br /> Pleasanton Heritage Association <br /> September 2, 2016 <br /> Sent from XFINITY Connect Mobile App <br /> Click here to report this email as spam. <br /> i <br />