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8.A. - Page 138 <br /> proposed. Given that the most historic building in the block affected is Victorian, <br /> one must question the significance of any of these "workshops"when compared <br /> to other provisions of the DPP. <br /> V. 2.93 F (page 123) In case there was any question about the concerns expressed <br /> above relative to architectural compatibility with the cluster of historic buildings <br /> on the affected block, although contemporary architecture is allowed in that <br /> districY under the DPP, the plan makes clear that its characterization of <br /> "contemporary" does not mean "anything goes". Frankly, the Development is an <br /> "anything goes"project as it would relate to any compatibility with the cluster of <br /> three historic properties immediately adjacent to it. Further, the proposed <br /> architecture is not consistenY with any of The photographs depicting <br /> "contemporary" architecture that would aid property owners interested in the DPP <br /> in deciding whether the plan was appropriate or how that plan should be <br /> implemented. <br /> W. A 1.0.2 A (page 156) The DPP states that one of its primary goals is to "actively <br /> encourage and promote the preservation of Redwood City's historic resources". It <br /> further states that the plan is designed to "manifest the greatest degree of <br /> preservation feasible". Nothing about the Development comports with that goal. <br /> X. A 1.0.3 B (page 156) Another one of the "preservation strategies" described in the <br /> DPP is to insure "preservation of historic resources and the compatibility of <br /> neighbaring structures" as much as possible. Further, in areas with "strong <br /> clusters" of historic resources (whether part of a formal historic district or not) <br /> non-historic siYes are to be regulated to minimize visual impacts on historic <br /> buildings as much as possible and to preserve the historic "urban feel of the area". <br /> What about the proposed Development comports with that stated goal? Clearly, a <br /> cluster of three historic properties in one block falls within the provisions of this <br /> policy. <br /> Y. A 1.1.2 D (page 162) This provision of the DPP requires a11 regulations of the <br /> plan be interpreted to "create architectural character in new projects that is <br /> compatible with the established patterns in the various parts of downtown". The <br /> 8 <br />