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88 Page 35 because they are within or adjacent to a resource then staff would be focusing on compatibility between the old and the new. Commissioner Cronin asked when you identify one of these properties as a contributing structure and the property goes on sale, are there restrictions associated with that? Mr. Jany replied in the affirmative and stated that the designation of a district and a historic landmark and contributing structure is recorded on the title of the property. Chair Seybert stated that theseissues will be dealt with at thepubJic hearing stage. Commissioner Radcliffe also added that there are 20% income tax breaks for contributing properties especially if it gets to the National level. PUBLIC COMMENT Judy Fierstein, homeowner in Mezesville neighborhood, is in favor of making this a historic district. and retaining. the flavor and character. She is proponent of the Redevelopment plan and its promise to revitalize the City. Development will be most successful by retaining the charm that is already there. COMMISSION COMMENTS Commissioner Gee asked if the district were to be approved by Council is there an intent to try to improve the streets cape within this district back to an urban character that matches the architecture or will diagonal parking and loading zones remain? Mr. Jany replied that the district's "fabric" is linked to its components and grain which focuses on the structures. The new proposed map by the consultant has removed a lot of the large apartment buildings that were originally part of the early proposal. Commissioner Gee questioned that the urban fabric doesn't begin at back of sidewalk, it begins further out. If the district were to be drawn at center line of street how do you deal with the streetscape that is surrounding the historic district that doesn't seem to be consistent with the character or architecture of the neighborhood? Mr. Jany replied that when you designate an historic district the boundaries are contained within this line, the streets are part of the district and therefore, in this case, the planter strip area and trees are part of the urban street fabric that belong to the district. It goes beyond the property line, at least to the curb. Commissioner Gee stated if the historic district is reflective of the character of the neighborhood, then it needs to apply to everything including the City's right of way because they areal! part of the urban fabric. Commissioner Paulson aSked about the influence that the Planning Commission would have within design review process to make sure that changes are appropriate for the neighborhood. Mr. Jany replied that article 45 of the Zoning Ordinance for design review and HRAC recommendations to the Planning Commission address compatibility. Mr. Jany stated that there could be a sign program created for contributing structures. Judy Fierstein commented that the plantings along the street make a huge difference and can soften the transition. There might not be cobblestones, but if you had some big trees on both sides of the street it makes the feel very different. Rochelle Kirchner, Manager of the building at 755 Brewster, said that she was still unsure of what to do with properties on 303 and 313 Fuller Street. 303 Fuller is not in Page 2 of 5