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Planning Director Patterson presented the staff report and the Planning Commission recommendation that "when the EIR for the County campus master plan is prepared, a thorough evaluation be made in the EIR regarding the relocation of the Lathrop House, and all alternatives should be explored before moving the Lathrop House. 2) That if the County concludes that the Lathrop House must be moved, the National Register listing should be maintained according to the prescribed guidelines." In response to Council questions Director Patterson described Historic Resources Advisory Committee recommendations, and CEQA law. Ken Rolandelli, 2466 Oregon Avenue, Chairman of the Historic Resources Advisory Committee advised that the only substantive difference between the HRAC and Planning Commission recommendations to the County is that the HRAC recommends all alternatives should be pursued BEFORE the EIR process; and that if the only viable alternative is to move it, then it be moved with the care and honor necessary to maintain its Historic Register listing. Nita Spangler, 970 Edgewood Road, described history and historic significance of Lathrop House and spoke in favor of County's Master Plan including the modest move of Lathrop House to the Historic Park on Veterans. Council discussed the County's determination to develop its campus Master Plan, and the historical significance of Lathrop House and its National Register Listing. M/S: Stangel/ plan. After further Council discussion regarding recommendations to the County Councilman Stangel withdrew his motion. to recommend the County go forward with its Master M/S: Murray/Stangel to recommend to the County that whatever decision it makes concerning Lathrop House, that it include as an important part of that decision, that every possible consideration be made in retaining the National Register listing, as the listing is an important signifier of the value of Lathrop House to the community. Carried by unanimous voice vote. MINUTE ORDER NO. 91-196 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 8. STAFF REPORTS A. Entry Features for Downtown (702-02) REPORT: Planning Director, 9/16/91 Planning Director Patterson presented the staff report. Council discussed need to coordinate "look" with Sequoia Station, to include downtown area as well as entryways, and to have the widest public MINU1E BOOK NQ~,5P Page No. )59,., '.",': Regular Council Meeting Minutes September 23, 1991 Page 4