65B - HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION

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HRC Memo Update July 7, 2020 Page 4 the Historic Resources Commissioners and Planning Commissioners, among others. (mid- term measure) • Update Chapter 6 (Residential Guidelines) and Chapter 13 (Historic Structures Guidelines) of the Citywide Design Guidelines to develop new guidelines and standards for new infill- development projects or additions, establishing criteria for the heightened review of non - designated structures, and outlining a revised administrative design review and approval process (mid-term measure). • Establish a local district designation program to provide the opportunity and process for HSAs and neighborhoods to work with the HRC and staff and facilitate the designation of Local Historic Districts and formalize preservation goals, policies, and procedures (long- term measure). Discussion and Recommendations Regarding Items D It is recommended that Section 30-6 of the SAMC be modified to allow the HRC the ability to impose conditions of approval on historic applications (short-term measure). This action will be brought back to the Council within 90 days. Historic Resources Commission Bylaws (HRC Issue 2) The HRC requested that the HRC Bylaws be amended to allow a streamlined process of placing discussion items on the HRC agenda. Discussion Regarding Frequency of HRC Meetings Increasing the frequency of the meetings will enable time sensitive items and topics of interest to be placed on the HRC agenda. In addition, formalizing the ability for the Chair of the Commission or staff to request a special meeting will facilitate unanticipated matters that warrant discussion by the HRC. Staff Recommendation It is recommended that the HRC Bylaws be modified to increase the frequency of meetings from quarterly to six meetings a year (every other month) and to formalize the ability for the Chair or staff to call for a special meeting. This action will also require an amendment to Section 2-372 of the SAMC to change the frequency of meetings to be aligned with the Bylaws. This action will be brought back to the Council within 90 days. Historic Resources Commission Member to Planning Commission (HRC Issue 3) The HRC requests that the City Council amend SAMC Section 2-350 to require an HRC member be appointed to the Planning Commission as a non -full voting member (i.e., only voting on historically related items). Discussion Regarding Structure of Planning Commission The HRC consists of nine members, two of which are representatives from the Planning Commission (PC) and the Community Redevelopment and Housing Commission (CRHC). The intent of this structure was to allow each representative to advise and make recommendations to their corresponding commissions regarding potentially historical projects and properties and vice - versa. Through this existing formal structure, the HRC can work with the representative of each Commission and provide HRC input and feedback to their respective commissions as well. L.