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When we brought the first floor design review topic back to Council last November for consideration of whether they wanted to pursue it, their direction was to initiate a Code amendment that would only apply to historic homes in the Downtown Specific Plan Area. So that is what we are bringing back for consideration. As drafted, the Code Amendment would apply to single-family homes in residential zoning districts in the Downtown Specific Plan Area that are considered "historic resources" per the January 2014 definition approved by Council. As drafted, the Code Amendment would apply to changes anywhere on the exterior of the house (first floor, second floor, or roof). Regarding the exact exterior changes that would trigger design review,we are providing a couple of options for the Planning Commission to consider(which is what the Council directed us to do). More details will be provided in the Planning Commission staff report which will be available Friday afternoon. I will send you a copy when it's available. Also, regarding your request on the historic neighborhood sign, we are evaluating the request and will get back to you soon with a response. Steve From: Linda Garbarino Sent: Monday, October 05, 2015 9:31 AM To: Steve Otto Subject: Question about Proposed Municipal Code Good Morning, Steve, In reviewing the card sent from the city regarding the Planning Commission meeting set for October 14 describing a proposed municipal code to expand design review authority to include the first floor of historic homes in residential areas within the DSP, I have questions about those homes that appear to be in different categories now by merit of the historic survey findings. The use of the term "historic" is confusing with regard to which single story homes will be protected. My question: How is this proposed code language different from the goal to implement a design review for the first ten feet of all homes in the DSP built before 1942 regardless if they were one of the 87 homes found to retain their historic integrity? I am confused about this as the 87 historic homes on the survey would have protection for the entire home, single of two story, based on their designation as historic through the application of the Secretary of Interior Standards. Do we need a separate code to protect the first floor for these 87 homes if only one story? What is in place through the city to protect heritage homes in our historic neighborhoods that are next to and in between those 87 historic homes? The homes that did not qualify for the historic designation need to be protected in order for the 87 homes to maintain their value and the look of the neighborhood. Thanks for your time. Linda 2