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Committee Members Mike Bursak Jean Cloud James Munro Julia Pellizzer Planning Commissioner Nancy Radcliffe Redwood GI-ty GlllifDroIa foundBdl8Hl .. Planning Services Division 1017 Middlefield Road P.O. Box 391 Redwood City. CA 94063 Tel: (650) 780-7234 Fax: (650) 780-0128 HRAC Liaison: Charles Jany (650) 780-7239 cjany@redwoocity.org www.redwoodcity.org '88 L Page 9 Historic Resources Advisory Committee Chair Ken Rolandelli Vice Chair David LoCoco December 1, 2005 Dear Property Owner, You own property in a special part of Redwood City, an area that is significant as the first, and now the last vestige of an intact residential uworkingman's" neighborhood in Redwood City. The members of the HRAC (City of Redwood City Historic Resources Advisory Committee), all volunteers, are dedicated to keeping alive what we have by encouraging residents and property owners to take an active interest in making the past a part of the future. The HRAC, instituted by the City of Redwood City ordinance relating to historic preservation, recommended that a preliminary study be conducted of historic structures located in the area bounded by Arguello, Whipple Avenue, Winslow Street and Brewster Avenue. The study identified the location of these structures and grouped them together for the purpose of establishing a historic district. Structures within this proposed historic district are some of the last remaining examples of dwellings representing the people who built and worked for the local industries, provided services to the community and built and maintained the government buildings and civic facilities. Structures of significance date from the 1860's to the 1940's. Please see the enclosed Mezesville/Centennial Proposed Historic District Map for the proposed District boundaries within the larger study area and for identification of structures considered to be contributing (historically significant) and non-contributing (not historically significant) within the proposed historic district boundaries. The HRAC will be making a recommendation to the City of Redwood City Planning Commission that all properties located within the proposed historic district, including your property, be designated as a City of Redwood City Historic District. The enclosed "Information for Property Owner's" document will provide you with background information relating to the Historic Preservation Ordinance and the effect and benefits of historic designation. We need your support in helping preserve the historic character of this important area. With your help, we can provide the opportunity for future generations to be able to appreciate the rich and proud heritage of our City. We invite you to attend an informational meeting of the Historic Resources Advisory Committee regarding the proposed Mezesvilie/Centennial Historic District. You will have the opportunity to ask questions in an informal setting. Sheila McElroy, Principal of Circa: Historic Property Development, who conducted the aforementioned study, will also be part of the program. The meeting will be held in the proposed historic district, on Tuesday, December 13, 2005, 6:30 PM, at Orion School, 815 Allerton Street, Redwood City, in the Multi Purpose Facilities Room. An Equal Opportunity / Equal Access Program dedicated to opening the doors of equal opportunity to all residents and users of Redwood City programs, services and facilities.