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Evaluation From the Pleasanton Downtown Design Guidelines (May 2006), under Preservation & Relocation (pl0), relocation of an existing building of heritage value within Downtown should meet the follow- ing criteria: • The relocated building [shall be] compatible with the new area in terms of scale and architec- tural style; and • Moving the original building does not jeopardize historic status. Additionally, the following relocation policies from the Pleasanton Downtown Specific Plan (from Section IX. Historic Preservation: Policies, pp7 -I0) must also be addressed: Permit historic houses to be relocated within the Downtown where: (1) the new neighbor- hood contains older homes; (2) the replacement home is consistent with the design quality of the relocated home; and (3) the replacement home is compatible with the neighborhood's architectural styles and scale (Policy #4). Future residential development (Le., when additional dwelling units are being proposed on a property that has existing homes) should generally provide for the preservation and rehabili- tation of existing on -site street frontage homes built before 1942 or which otherwise sub- stantially contribute to the "small town" character of the neighborhood in terms of architec- ture and scale. Exceptions may be permitted to: (1) relocate such homes to other appropriate Downtown locations for permanent preservation and rehabilitation; or (2) demolish and replace such homes which are specifically found by the City to lack historic and /or architec- tual significance (Policy #9). The proposed relocation would be highly compatible and appropriate, as the residential building at 536 St. John would be relocated to a nearby residential site directly within the Downtown and also consisting of older homes, as the relocated building will be highly compatible with the scale and architecture at its new location (ex: a very similar period residence stands directly across Division St. from the receiver site), and where it will be fully rehabilitated for reuse. As noted, the building at 536 St. John has been identified as eligible for the CR for the distinctive architectural characteristics of its extant original (1907) and altered (1930) forms. In the HRI, its site and location are not identified as character-defining. While the building has been identified as CR eligible and, on that basis, is an historic resource for planning purposes under CEQA, it is not listed on a local, state or national historic register. Consequently, its relocation would not alter its historic status (i.e., CR eligibility) as long as its identi- fied characteristics are fully retained and relocated. Those characteristics are embodied in its original 1907 exterior form and elements combined with its 1930 exterior alterations (figs.2 -4). The attached porch addition at the east side rear is not potentially historic and need not be retained (fig.S). However, the building`s character also includes the setting relative to its frontage and street (fig.6). Thus, its relocation should replicate the front setback and yard along with the right side driveway (see attached plan). With respect to the physical moving of the structure, based on feasibility, the structure should be moved as a whole rather than be separated into parts. For the purposes of moving, the building requires protection of its exterior elements in order to prohibit direct and indirect damages. Finally, once relocated, the building's character- defining exterior form and features should be repaired and rehabilitated for single - family residential reuse. 536 ST. JOHN/ 4372 PLEASANTON AVE. PROJECT EVAL - 00816 -P2