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169 AGENDA (continued) ACTION TAKEN (continued) REPORTS OF CITY MANAGER (continued) REPORTS OF CITY MANAGER (continued) 2. (continued) City Manager Fales and City Attorney Schricker observed that no application has been filed or denied so that the appeal has not been properly brought. Mayor Rhodes stated that Mel Peterson of Terranomics has requested the matter be con- tinued one week. M/S: Biagi/Bury to deny without prejudice the appeal relating to sign application filed by Terranomics upon the finding that there is no evidence of an application having been filed. Carried unanimously by voice vote. MINUTE ORDER NO. 80-31 REPORTS OF BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS REPORTS OF BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS 3. Planning Commission recommendation re Report of City Manager 2/27/80 adoption of an Historic Preservation Report of Planning Director and Building Ordinance Official 2/22/80 Planning Commission record transmitted 1/18/80 ORDINANCE ADDING CHAPTER 40 TO THE CODE OF THE CITY OF REDWOOD CITY RELATING TO In response to question, City Manager Fales HISTORIC PRESERVATION advised that the estimated first year enforce- ment costs were based on requirements of the proposed ordinance, consideration of the com- munity, and the experience of other cities. Ken Rolandelli, President, Redwood City Heritage Association, 2466 Oregon, stated that the Association strongly supports the proposed resolution. In response to question regarding the requirement to keep buildings in good repair, Mr. Rolandelli stated that members of his Association could bring to the attention of public officials cases of neglect, but that a continuing inspection by the Building Official is not expected. Mr. Rolandelli said that his members are aware of the funding situation in the City and intend to be realistic and give strong volunteer support. lrrr In response to question regarding whether cos- metic treatment of historic buildings is in- volved as well as building code requirements, City Attorney Schricker advised that the intent is to preserve historic aspects of a building beyond merely its structural integrity, stating that the City has the legal authority to do so. Lengthy discussion followed and Mr. Rolandelli, Mr. Schricker and Planning Director Schroeter commented and replied to questions concerning source of funds for purchasing historic sites or buildings; the fact that the property desig- nation of "historic" will encumber the property and restrictions would be recorded; that dis- putes regarding hardship could be resolved in Reg.Mtg. 3/3/80 Page 2 tow