REPORT TO PLANNING COMMISSION
SUBJECT
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Public Hearing: Recommendation on a General Plan Amendment to Update the Historic Resource Inventory in Appendix 8.9 of the General Plan.
Report
BACKGROUND
The Historic Resource Inventory (HRI) is a list of architecturally or historically significant resources maintained as Table 8.9-1 in Appendix 8.9 of the City's General Plan. The inventory does not include all the City's historical and architectural resources, as many structures have never been surveyed. However, as buildings and other resources are evaluated, additional properties can be added to the inventory. Additionally, changes over time to the property's address, assessor's parcel number, and being subject to a historic contract warrant updates to the HRI. Updating the HRI is considered an amendment to the General Plan. Amendments to the City's General Plan require consideration during a public hearing at the Planning Commission for a recommendation to the City Council for final consideration.
DISCUSSION
Since adoption of the City's General Plan in 2010, 27 properties have been added to the Historic Resource Inventory. To be on the list, a property owner must meet the HRI designation criteria as outlined in the City's Zoning Code Section 18.130.040. The Historical & Landmarks Commission evaluates all nominations and forwards a recommendation to the City Council for final consideration. Staff has compiled all the properties approved by the City Council to be added to the Historic Resource Inventory and reviewed existing properties for accuracy.
The proposed General Plan Amendment to update the HRI is consistent with the following General Plan policies:
* 5.6.1-P2: Protect the historic integrity of designated historic properties and encourage adaptive reuse when necessary to promote preservation.
* 5.6.1-P10: Update and maintain the City's list of Architecturally or Historically Significant Properties, and associated State Department of Parks and Recreat...
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