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CityCouncil | 2005-09-06 | 9 | versus interior walls. Councilmember Matarrese inquired whether there was any guidance being given now to prevent misinterpretation. The Acting Planning and Building Director responded that there are no new guidelines i staff would be looking more closely. Mayor Johnson stated that the Council needs to know that the intent of the ordinance will be carried out; the drawings do not show any resemblance to the original house. Councilmember deHaan stated 30% is hard to interpreti inquired whether the percentage should be more. The Acting Planning and Building Director responded a method other than percentage should be defined. Mayor Johnson stated that there is no need to wait for an ordinance revision to carry out the intent noted that a defacto demolition of a historic structure will not be allowed because of a badly drafted ordinance. The Acting Planning and Building Director stated that the matter is being addressed; there should not be any similar issues in the future. The City Manager stated that there have been many internal discussions regarding the lack of direction in some parts of the ordinance; inconsistencies need to be address guidelines would be handled internally. Mayor Johnson inquired whether deconstruction and reconstruction would be addressed, to which the Acting Planning and Building Director responded in the affirmative. The City Manager stated that HAB input would be sought. Vice Mayor Gilmore stated some structures have the potential for historic designation but have not been certified; home owners should not have to jump through hoops if the house is not truly historic; many houses are old, but not historic; she does not want to preserve old, non-historic houses inquired how the issue could be balanced. Mayor Johnson stated that owners could apply to have their houses removed from the historic study list. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 9 September 6, 2005 | CityCouncil/2005-09-06.pdf |