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IO.A <br /> Mr. Rolandelli added that there are no guaranties to preserve historic properties, <br /> however property owners of Histodc properties have to follow a process <br /> regulated by the Historic Preservation Ordinance. <br /> <br /> The Public Hearing was opened <br /> <br /> John Anagnostou, said that there is an honor and an incredible real estate value <br /> generally associated with the word 'historic". He said that people often don't <br /> understand what it is to own a histodc property. He said that owning a Historic <br /> property and using the State Historic Building Code is very valuable. The word <br /> historic can be used as a marketing tool to the Fox Theater, the Foresters Hall <br /> and the Alhambra and they are all historic properties. He supports the Historic <br /> District and thanked Mr. Jany and Mr. Rolandelli for all the efforts that they have <br /> put in into this project. <br /> <br /> Commissioner Piulle asked Mr. Rolandelli what kind of signage do they have in <br /> mind for this type of district, where it is, and how it will be designated. <br /> <br /> Mr, Jany said that an official State Historic directional sign/marker could be <br /> installed off the 101 freeway. <br /> <br /> Susan Moeller, Downtown Development Manager said that she will be attending <br /> the California Main Street Conference in Walnut Creek. She said that one of the <br /> criteria for such a district has to do with the Downtown Business Group and what <br /> they have done in terms of activity and promotion on marketing. <br /> <br /> Mr. Rolandelli added that several historic buildings could get local historic <br /> signage right now. <br /> <br /> Commissioner Piulle asked about the Historic booklet and how was the Historic <br /> district advertized. <br /> <br /> Mr. Rolandelli said that there are a couple of things that they have done over the <br /> years. They have done Historic Tours and the Historic Resources Advisory <br /> Committee have done some advertising and also celebrated National <br /> Preservation year, which is on the second week of May, and some walking tours <br /> in order to try to get the word out that way. He said that they will continue to get <br /> the youths in the community involved during National Preservation Week. <br /> <br /> Commissioner Piulie. suggested inserting advertising on the water bills. <br /> <br /> M/S: Garcia/Seybert: Closed the pubic hearing <br /> <br /> M/S: Paulson/Piulle: Recommend approval to the City Council <br /> <br /> Motion Passed <br /> <br /> <br />