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HistoricalAdvisoryBoard | 2006-03-02 | 2 | Chris Buckley, AAPS submitted a letter to the Board with AAPS comments. Mr. Buckley reviewed the comments stated in the letter and said that he is looking forward to the restoration of the building. His main concern is with the front elevation on the proposed design. AAPS would like the storefronts and front elevation to be retained as it was originally. They would also like the wood shingles retained on the front elevation. He would like the restoration to include the reconstruction of the sloped window hood over the east side entry to match the hood shown in the 1979 photo. He would like staff to be aware of the inconsistency in plans. The proposed plans do not show original stairway and existing historic storefronts. The plans should note what is existing and what is proposed. Dick Rutter, AAPS, stated the building should be restored to look as it did in the 1979 photo. The shingles are important because that was the way buildings were modernized in 1908. Colleen Leong, 478 Central Ave., reviewed an article dated October 22, 1993 about the 5th Street station and gave a brief history of the building. As a neighbor she has been concerned about preserving certain elements for her tenants. Mr. Wong began construction on this property in 2004 when he purchased the property. He began demolition without receiving the proper permits. As result of this demolition, the rear cottage has since collapsed. She has made several complaints with the City, but feels that they have done very little to stop Mr. Wong from continuing this illegal construction and demolition. She also has concerns with amount of debris left from the collapsed rear cottage. There were no more speaker slips. Acting Chair Tilos closed the public hearing and opened the floor to Board discussion. Applicant, Duane Jensen of City Shapers and Architect Richard Vaterlaus, AIA were present representing the owner, Mr. Wong. Mr. Jensen informed the Board that his team is seeking guidance from this Board and the community for the best possible restoration plan. He stated that the proposed plan is preliminary. He informed the Board that he is seeing the photos for the first time today. Board member Lynch confirmed the importance of the restoration of this building. She would like the storefronts to remain as original. She also has concerns with the proposed windows. Board member Iverson confirmed that now that they have this information the drawings will be amended to match the front and side façades. In response to Board member Lynch's question regarding whether this application will come before this Board again, Ms. Eliason stated that this will not come before this Board again. It will go through the design review process with the Board's comments and will be approved at staff level. Minutes of March 2, 2006 Regular Historical Advisory Board Meeting Page 2 | HistoricalAdvisoryBoard/2006-03-02.pdf |