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ð¿-6'/ ~ Documenting and identifying any materials and features that might lie underneath the concrete. . Mr. Jany concluded that the Planning Commission's action tonight is to provide environmental clearance for a project that has been conceptually approved by the City Council. He said the end result will lead to a Community benefit, (Le., a historic façade restoration and usable public space plaza), which will be a community amenity for the current and future generations. Ms. Shiela McElroy, Principal of Circa Historic Consultants, explained how an'd why project compliance with CEQA must occur with respect to the Secretary of the Interior Standards for Reconstruction. Chair Paulson asked about taking molds of the Friezes as a mitigation measure. Mr. Jany said in looking into the requirements regarding the demolition of these resources, there are one of two things that can be done: (1) save it, or (2) preserve it. He said it would be quite expensive to do "form-molding" for two reasons: (1) the panels are very large and difficult to mold in one event, and (2) they are very high up, so it is very hard to mold the panels without a significant cost. Mr. Jany said that the Historic American Building Survey (HABS) standard was used. This involves careful recordation via photographic documentation of elements such as bas-reliefs. Carey & Company wrote up the Historic Building Survey Report (in back of the EIR), and took head-on shots of the Friezes, so they could be outlined in drawing form and then reproduced is scale form on paper, in the event the community would desire to reproduce these graphic designs. Ms. McElroy said Caring Company is moving rapidly and methodically in documenting the South Annex, according the HABS Standard. Commissioner Piulle asked who will keep the data of the photographs and documentation. Ms. McElroy said typically, it will be kept in the County's Archives. Commissioner Piulle wanted to make sure that it is identified and kept in the records where the data of photographs and documentation will stay, so it is easily retrieved/accessed. Mr. Jany said there will be two places where the drawings can be found: (1) where the original drawings of the Courthouse Building are now, and (2) in the City Archives (Carl Volmeyer Room in the Main Library - 2nd floor mezzanine), Page 3 of 10 . ..",-_.............., ,""-""'---"-"""""----""'----"--.""-"""--"""'"