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HistoricalAdvisoryBoard | 2012-02-02 | 6 | Chair Owens called for the Board to discuss the project. Board member Jasper stated that given the economic climate it is important to support the project. He explained that keeping the restaurant the way it is would not help the City, especially if it's just to keep the corner door. Finally, he appreciated the project owner's efforts and time to review the project. Board member Lynch stated that their job is to take care of the City's historical buildings and she understood the hardships for restaurant employees and owners, but she did not support the project. Vice Chair Rauk stated a lot of her questions had been answered and as an accountant, she understood the restaurant's economic considerations for not being able to follow the existing footprint of the restaurant. She also believes that the project should be supported based on the business association's support of it. Board member Hoffman stated that the building's changes does not negatively affect the historic district as a whole, but enhances it in other ways. Thus, he supports the project. Board member Owens asked if the board opposes the outdoor seating. The Board did not oppose to the outdoor seating. Chair Owens stated there are a couple of issues: 1) the Board must judge the project based on the Secretary of Interior Standards; and 2) the project owner and the Board should discuss all alternative design options considered. He believed that based on the Secretary of Interior Standards the project's design proposal does not meet the standards because the project would remove historic façade materials, namely the bulkhead, windows, and would change the configuration of the corner, which is a historical corner entry. He opposed the design as it is right now, but he would favor a design that would include the folding storefront in the same plan arrangement, as it exists now. Board member Hoffman replied that he felt the Secretary of Interior Standards could be interpreted so that the project does lie within the standards. Board member Hoffman called a motion to approve the resolution with the polychrome tile covering the entire threshold entrance of the building, the soffit would remain above the door area as physically possible and the transit windows would remain unchanged. Vice Chair Rauk 2nd the motion. Draft Meeting Minutes 2/2/2012 Page 6 of 8 Historical Advisory Board | HistoricalAdvisoryBoard/2012-02-02.pdf |