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HistoricalAdvisoryBoard | 2005-08-04 | 7 | (Following the meeting, Staff reviewed the HAB by-laws in the City Charter Sec. 28-6.-B which states: Three (3) members shall constitute a quorum and a decision of the Board shall be determined by a majority vote of those members present at the meeting.) Staff informed the Board that the Certificate of Approval CA05-0016, for 1501 Buena Vista is approved by a majority vote. 5. Consideration of penalties for unauthorized demolition at 616 Pacific Avenue. Emily Pudell briefly reviewed staff report as presented. Ms. Pudell stated that an application for Major Design Review was approved in 2004. The description of work that was provided on application stated that the scope of work would affect a significant portion of the existing structure; however demolition of the structure was not specifically called out in the project description. The applicant felt that he had obtained all necessary permits to "dismantle" the house. Staff feels that there was a miscommunication with the applicant. Although this building was listed on the Historical Building Study List with an (H) designation, which means that it may have Historical importance because of it's age or location or similarity to other buildings done by important architects or builders, staff was unable to find any historical significance to warrant the inclusion of 616 Pacific Ave. on the list. Staff has received several letters from the neighbors opposing the 5-year stay in development. Staff is recommending waiving the 5-year stay in development with conditions stated in draft Resolution. Chair Anderson opened the Public Hearing. Birgitt Evans, Kevin Frederick, Nancy Hird, spoke in opposition of waiving the 5-year stay in development. Bill Smith spoke on penalties of unauthorized demolition occurring in the City of Alameda. Paul Rezucha, spoke in favor of waiving the 5-year development stay. There were no more speakers. Chair Anderson opened the floor to Board discussion. Ms. Pudell informed the Board that staff is currently undergoing revisions to the Historical Ordinance, most importantly the Interim Review section and penalties section. They intend to bring this to the Historical Advisory Board for public hearing very soon. In response to Chair Anderson's question regarding the process of modifying a structure on the Historical Building Study List, Ms. Eliason responded that Staff would evaluate the application with the Building Official to determine if it meets the criteria for a Certificate of Approval for demolition. Currently the definition of a demolition is set at 30% of the value. If so, it would need to have HAB approval as well as Design Review. Minutes of August 4, 2005 Regular Historical Advisory Board Meeting 7 | HistoricalAdvisoryBoard/2005-08-04.pdf |