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Councilmember Ayala asked if more time were spent on this, would that result in an agreement that all parties would sign? Mr. Swift said the property owners are clear they do not want reciprocal parking, but are willing to have only reciprocal access easements. Councilmember Michelotti noted present property owners would be allowed to change their lots from residential to commercial and not be required to provide additional parking spaces. Mr. Swift stated that any residential structure on the street that wanted to convert to a commercial/office use could do so without providing any parking as long as it didn't expand or otherwise come under the City's design review. With this particular instance and with the present Building Code, a change from a residential to an office/commercial use requires that the owners bring their project into compliance with the Building Code, whether it is the Historic Building Code or current Building Code. They have to do modifications of some sort to the building, normally requiring some exterior remodel as well as interior remodel. Because of the nature of these buildings, it brings to light the situation the Wevills are faced with. They found the building really needs to be torn down and rebuilt as an office, rather than trying to maintain residential status. The City treated it as a remodel, assuming the owners were trying to save the existing buildings as much as they could. Councilmember Ayala stated she is looking for some sort of resolution that will allow the City to be consistent for future cases. Councilmember Dennis saw the property owners all faced with the same parking concerns and she understood the residential vs. commercial use. The City is not restricting the owners on how they manage their private parking. They could agree to share it. Conncilmember Michelotti asked about the various options in the staff report. She felt the City must work with the property owners and this would keep the historic flavor of this neighborhood. Councilmember Campbell stated that if the Wevills are treated the same as the Winters, the City is establishing the policy for Spring Street and it will be consistent. Councilmember Dennis would like to see future agreements have language encouraging shared parking with neighbors. It was moved by Councilmember Michelotti, seconded by Councilmember Ayala, on Item 6d (1) to direct staff to eliminate the reciprocal, shared private parking lot requirement and approve the modified agreement (Option #3) and on Item 6d (2) to require only reciprocal access easements if neighboring lots agree (Option #2). Pleasanton City Council 14 04/02/02 Minutes