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PlanningBoard | 2011-12-12 | 3 | 8. CONSENT CALENDAR: None 9. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS: 9-A. PLN11-0315- Wendell Stewart - 219 Santa Clara Avenue. Design Review of a single-family residence requesting to stucco over existing wood siding and shingles on residence. Margaret Kavanaugh-Lynch, Planning Services Manager, presented the staff report, provided a brief summary of the City's design review guidelines and the issues of interpreting the guideline's language in relation to the project. She further explained to the Board members that there was a fine line in interpreting the language outlining the fact that buildings with original wood siding should not have stucco applied in an attempt to modernize the building. Thus, she came before the Board to review this sentence. President Ezzy Ashcraft called for Board questions or comments. Board member Kohlstrand asked whether the proposal is to retain the shingles at the very peak of the roof and place the stucco on the bottom, and would the shutters be retained on the house. Ms. Kavanaugh-Lynch stated that the homeowner could explain the process once he is called to speak. However, she stated most of the building would be covered in stucco. Board member Autorino stated that his perception of the design review guidelines was meant to prevent old Victorian homes from being covered with stucco. Ms. Kavanaugh-Lynch responded by saying that staff struggled with the guidelines especially since there was a movement within the City years ago to modernize the appearance of homes. Staff believes given the look of the house with the other neighboring homes on the street that the stucco will not modernize the house. Vice President Autorino asked staff if the wood shingles on this house could be rehabbed and if they could not, would the replacement of the shingles and siding be considered modernization? Ms. Kavanaugh-Lynch stated not exactly since as long as the design treatment and materials are compatible with the house and the neighborhood. Vice President Autorino replied that there are two opposed ideas: (1) The home must be compatible with neighborhood, thus stucco would be compatible with the neighborhood and (2) The design guidelines state that owners cannot modernize their homes. Ms. Kavanaugh-Lynch stated yes, but the homeowner cannot modernize their home using stucco. Therefore, there is a challenge with the design review in the City of Alameda. If Draft Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 13 December 12, 2011 | PlanningBoard/2011-12-12.pdf |