Reso HRAC23-04 (0079) HRAC 800 Main

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ATTY/RESO.0079/HRAC 800 MAIN REV: 07-14-23 JB Page 2 of 5 WHEREAS, on July 19, 2023, the HRAC conducted a duly noticed public meeting in accordance with all applicable requirements of State Law to review a historic resources technical report for the Project prepared by TreanorHL, qualified Architectural Historians (hereafter, the “TreanorHL Report”), and peer reviewed by M Group, along with other associated Project materials, and developed its recommendation to the Planning Commission regarding the permit application. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HISTORIC RESOURCES ADVISORY COMMITTEE AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. The HRAC reviewed the Staff Report, and all other relevant documents and attachments, including the TreanorHL Report and other associated materials, and hereby finds that the Project will not detrimentally alter, destroy or adversely affect any exterior architectural feature of the Historic Landmark consistent with the requirement of Section 40.10.A of the City’s Historic Preservation Ordinance. Section 2. The HRAC reviewed the Staff Report, and all other documents and attachments, including the TreanorHL Report and other associated materials, and hereby finds that the Project will not adversely affect the character of the Main Street Historic District consistent with the requirement of Section 40.10.B of the Historic Preservation Ordinance. Section 3. The HRAC has reviewed the recommended measures that include plans for documentation, protection, and salvage of historic elements of the existing structure, as described in the TreanorHL Report, and hereby finds that said plans adequately describe the methods by which adherence to the Secretary of the Interior Standards (“SOIS”) will be implemented for the rehabilitation of DTPP Historic Resource AA, as required by Section 40.5.D of the Historic Preservation Ordinance. Section 4. Under Section 2.0.3.A.3.a, the HRAC has reviewed the Project for conformance to the applicable Historic Resources Preservation Standards and Guidelines of the DTPP, and hereby finds that the Project conforms to Historic Resources Preservation Standards 2.1.3.AA.1.a and b, but does not conform to Historic Resources Preservation Standards 2.1.3.AA.1.c and d, and therefore requires an Exception to such Standards as provided under the Section 2.0.3.A.3.a of the DTPP. The HRAC hereby finds that the Project conforms to Historic Resources Preservation Guidelines 2.1.3.AA.2.a, b, c, d and e. Section 5. Pursuant to DTPP Section 2.0.3.A.3.a, Exceptions to the Historic Resource Preservation Standards, the HRAC hereby finds that: 1) The Project site has unusual physical conditions which warrant the consideration of exceptions, or other constraints which render it infeasible or impractical to fully comply with Standards 2.1.3.AA.1.c and d; 2) An evaluation has been undertaken by qualified professionals experienced in the development and review of appropriate design modifications to historic resources to ensure full compliance with all applicable Secretary of the Interior’s Standards; 3) the Project has been reviewed for compliance with CEQA, consistency