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HistoricalAdvisoryBoard | 2017-12-07 | 3 | Christopher Buckley, Alameda Architectural Preservation Society, referenced their letters commenting on the project. He offered several comments to try and make the project blend in more effectively and minimize the impact on the streetscape. Jack Backus, representing the applicant, said the narrow lot made the side gables not be the desired design choice. He said they would be open, and perhaps prefer, to have the same siding on the second floor as the original. Board Member Sanchez asked if the intention is for the first story to be cement board siding. Mr. Backus responded that they are likely to use cement board siding. Board Member Sanchez asked what the condition of the existing shingle siding is. Mr. Backus responded that the existing siding is in poor condition and will need to be repaired or replaced. Board Member Saxby asked how the nearby house with a second story addition differed from the proposal. Mr. Backus responded that the design steps back twice and would hopefully reduce the dominance of the addition. Board Member Sanchez asked for information about the accessory building being removed. Staff Member Dong responded that the building was built in 2009. Mr. Backus added that the structure was likely older than that but there was an unpermitted second story addition to the structure for which the work was red tagged by the Building Official. Board Member Saxby said that the single story character of this house and its neighbors makes him tend to favor side facing gables in order to downplay the presence of the second story. He said he would also like to consider reducing the plate height. Board Member Sanchez said that turning the gable sideways without reducing the plate height would not reduce the massing significantly. He noted that turning the gable sideways would allow reducing the pitch of the roof in a way that could not be accomplished with front facing gables. Staff Member Tai said that the board could condition its approval on changing the gable design and plate height. He said staff could forward possible revised plans to board members as individuals but that the board would not be able to comment collectively at that point. Board Member Sanchez said he would be willing to approve the project with the discussed changes regarding gable direction and plate height. Board Member Saxby said he has concerns about the overall massing unless changes were made to the gable direction and plate height. Approved Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 6 December 7, 2017 Historical Advisory Board | HistoricalAdvisoryBoard/2017-12-07.pdf |