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HistoricalAdvisoryBoard | 2008-06-05 | 4 | Mr. Jon Biggs clarified that the window muntins should be closer to the requirement and are a little on the thin side. Motion (Iverson)/ Second (Lynch) to approve the Certificate of Approval with conditions. Ayes: 4; Noes: 0; Absent: Chair Anderson Motion Carries (7-D) Study Session on the Carnegie Restoration and Preservation Project, Applicant: City of Alameda - 2264 Santa Clara Avenue & 1429 Oak Street (Former Children's Library) - Review and provide feedback on a proposed design for the connection between the Carnegie Library and the Children's Library. Mr. Jon Biggs presented the staff report for the Carnegie Restoration and Preservation Project and introduced the architects for the project. Ms. Rosemary Muller presented her PowerPoint presentation to the Historical Advisory Board to illustrate how the structures are going to be used and went through the basic concepts of the design for the connection between the Carnegie building and the former Children's library. She also gave a brief history of the Carnegie structure and pointed out that the architectural firm had decided to focus on a specific time period of significance to base the new designs on. She spoke to various elements that will be recreated. She also talked about many of the design elements and some of the materials that will be used. The presentation included many pictures and drawings of the finished project. Mr. Christopher Buckley asked about the original furnishings and if there was an inventory. He also asked about the external materials and the framing for the glass wall. He noted option three that showed a treatment that was similar to what was presented. He wanted to see material samples to get an idea of how it was going to look. He also asked about the west side and what materials are going to be used and what colors for the interior walls and connector will be. BOARD COMMUNICATIONS: The Board asked about what projects are required to go before the Historical Advisory Board and how it is determined. They also asked who is responsible for notifying the applicant when Historical Advisory Board approval is required. Mr. Biggs clarified that staff is diligent about letting the applicant know when they are required to get Historical Advisory Board Approval and necessary permits. Board Member Lynch reported on her activity regarding the North of Lincoln Historic Buildings and suggested that the Italianate Style be put into the design guidelines. Minutes of June 5, 2008 4 Regular Historical Advisory Board Meeting | HistoricalAdvisoryBoard/2008-06-05.pdf |