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that these components will be continuously internally illuminated, and constructed of vertical, glazed art pieces. For this reason, staff proposes to remove these two elements from the construction budget. Staff would begin the process to award a design contract to an artist capable of working with glass to design either all or part of the marquee blocks. The signage for the Firehouse Arts Center is not a part of the design review approval. Staff received comments from the Planning Commission indicating that the block lettering was too institutional. It was recommended that staff evaluate other alternatives, perhaps contracting with an artist to make the lettering 'artsy' or whimsical. Staff supports that proposal and would also recommend that the City Council direct staff to pursue this opportunity. The sign program would return for review by the Planning Commission. Historic Fire Station No. 1 The existing historic Fire Station No. 1 will be renovated by: . Removal of the existing non-period aluminum sectional doors that are located on the west and south sides of the structure. The openings have been reinforced with steel I-beams seismically retrofit after the Loma Prieta earthquake. The steel frames will remain with replacement bay doors. The new double wood doors will reflect the door style commonly used in the early 1900's. . After demolition and removal of the non-historic addition, the exposed brick on the east and north elevations will be evaluated, cleaned, and sealed. A portion of the east and all of the north sides ofthe Fire Station will become an integrated part of the new 1,224 square foot gallery area. . The metal shed roof on the north side of the tower feature and the pavilion tower roofwill be replaced. . The wood shingle south entry pent cover shall be removed and replaced with cover to match the original, as seen in historical photographs. . The existing downspout on the west wall will be relocated to the intersection of the west and north walls at the tower. The existing scupper and downspout on the east elevation will be evaluated and replaced with those matching historical photographs; any damaged gutters will be also be replaced to match the historical photographs. . The "Pleasanton Fire Department" signage will be removed from the south elevation and replaced with signage to match the signs shown in historic photographs. SR 06:079 Page 10 of 17