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The City has determined that there is a need to renovate the Veterans Memorial Building. In December 2000, a consultant services contract to complete a renovation plan for the facility was approved by City Council. Specific design elements included utility systems, program space, historical construction/furnishing elements, landscape, and signage. The goal of the project was to develop a Master Plan in cooperation with a citizen task force to serve as the basis for improvements or upgrades to the building while maintaining its historical significance and appearance. On April 10, 2003, the Parks and Recreation Commission accepted the Master Plan and forwarded it onto the City Council for approval. On July 15, 2003, the City Council approved the Veterans Memorial Building Master Plan (CIP 997041). In March 2004, the City Council approved a consultant services contract with Noll & Tam Architects to complete a comprehensive structural analysis of the facility and prepare actual construction documents for bidding. The architects and Parks and Community Services staff have worked with the Veterans groups, the Pleasanton Downtown Association (PDA), and other City staff to produce the plans for the renovation. Although most of the changes are interior, some minor exterior changes are proposed, necessitating design review approval. Since the building is of primary historical importance on the City's list, Planning Commission review is required. PROJECT DESCRIPTION The Master Plan for the Veterans Memorial Building envisions the preservation of the building's exterior appearance and restoration of its significant interior features, including historic £mishes wherever possible. It proposes to make the facility safe and building code- compliant, while upgrading all building systems for program needs, energy efficiency and cost effectiveness. To seismically strengthen the building, the main roof would be replaced using existing tiles. Lighting upgrades throughout the facility are proposed to enhance use and ambiance, and a fire protection and security system would be installed. Air conditioning and heating systems to improve comfort would be included without impacting the historical integrity of the facility. All entrances would be accessible to the disabled, with ramps enabling direct access and loading/unloading into the building entrance on Main Street, the Veterans rooms and kitchen on the south side (Old Bemal Avenue), and the rear garden off the Main Hall. Case No. PDR-402 Planning Commission Page - 2 -