PC 040903 - Laserfiche WebLink

cooperation among the neighbors regarding design was encouraged, and often enhanced the overall appearance of the neighborhood_ Commissioner Roberts noted that a plaaner from Escondido sent her their Historical Preservation Code. Commissioner Kemeny agreed with the desire to maintain the neighborhood flavor, but added that the owners do have property rights to design the house as they wished. Mr_ Iserson believed the contribution of a community amenity was a great idea, and may fit best in the context of the Historic Preservation Ordinance. Ms. Nerland advised that the amenity must be related to the problem being mitigated. Commissioner Kemeny noted that the City of Berkeley had good information regarding residential to commercial conversions. Ms. Nerland noted that this was a guideline for staff and would not be as stringent as an ordinance. Commissioner Maas would like the design review process to consider a general resemblance to the previous design. A discussion about intentional neglect of homes ensued. Ms. Nerland noted that it was difficult to compel homeowners to care about the maintenance of their home, but that it was possible £or City staff to document instances of neglect_ Commissioner Roberts moved to adopt the Downtown °°50% Rule" as a guide to staff for buildings of a historical nature, with the additions that: 1_ Th¢ appraiser should b¢ selected from a list co mpli¢d by the City; 2_ The appraiser shoo/d become familiar with the SO% Rule and oth¢r information needed to perform this level of analysis; 3_ Staff is to separate int¢a~tional deferred maint¢nan ce from normal wear and tear and to /ook for a way for the applicant to provide an appropriate amenity to the community in cases of intentional deferred maint¢nanc¢_ Commissioner Arkin seconded the motion_ ROLL CALL VOTE AYES: Commissioners Arkin, Maas, Kemeny, Roberts, and Sedlak NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: Commissioner Sullivan The motion carried. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES April 9, 2003 Page 12