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88 Page 38 Paulson asked if this would be something that would then be addressed in the General Plan review. Mr. Passanisi stated that this information will be part of the General Plan. Commissioner Gee asked if the mitigations for historic districts or individual properties can become so extensive that they inhibit anything other than restoration and preservation. Mr. Jany stated the current recommendation is to consider the evaluation process, not to decide on the adoption of a district. He added that historic designation as an additional review step, but that there are great incentives not afforded to other properties. Ms. McElroy of Historic Property, Circa Consultants, would prepare this report within approximately 6-8 weeks for review by both the Historic Resource Advisory Committee and the Planning Commission. The Planning Commission then needs to make a recommendation. to th.e City Council for consideration or non-consideration of a historic district. Mr. Jany pointed to the previous item on the agenda, whereby 418 Stambaugh, a landmark contributing to a district certified by the State of California. Involved is a review process and to insure what is done complies with the Secretary of Interior Standards. Commissioner Gee pointed out that given the property and current zoning, it would be extremely challenging to take the previous property and develop high density housing. Chair Paulson stated that nothing prohibits a property owner from actually moving his building on the site. CommisSioner Gee replied that the alternative is then mitigation; preserve what you got (minor alterations) or alternatively develop some mitigation to be able to develop the property to its highest and best use. Commissioner Claire referred to the City of Napa Redevelopment Agency Ordinance that says that anything to the zoning that detracts from the value of the property; the City gets to pay the difference, which is the law in Oregon now. Commissioner Claire is concerned about this being a Redevelopment Agency area and future consequences down the road. Commissioner Claire added that there are three properties and had the owner put them aU together on Fuller Street you could potentiaUy develop an apartment house there. Commissioner Cronin asked about the timing of this project if it goes through the Planning Commission process then goes to City Council. Is there any risk or some sort of conflict between what Planning Commission and City Council decides for this area versus what js in the General Plan. Mr. Passanisi stated that staff is thinking and working on this and so far, staff believes that these are the type of character areas that are important for the City. Mr. Passanisi doesn't believe there will be any inconsistencies in the General Plan. PUBLIC COMMENT Jaime Gonzalez, Property owner and representative of 702 Warren Street, 726-728 Brewster Avenue, and 7348rewster Avenue, purchased the properties a few months back and received a letter from the previous owner stating that the property could be of historical significance. Mr. Gonzalez then came to the City and asked what needed to be done. The City stqted th¿;¡t he needed an individual status report which states whether the property is or isn't of historical significance. It is then given a certain rating. Mr. Gonzalez pointed out that the reports stated that the properties are not of historical significance. Mr. Gonzalez said he then beHeved that he could do as he pleased with property; restore, move, leave or demolition. Mr. Gonzalez stated that he has no real plans to do anything; he would just like to know what he has because he could be in a potential historic district. It has been about four months and he still does not know what he owns or if he can put a roof on or if he should wait. One of the questions was that the Page 2 of 11