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C. UPDATE ON FLORAL PARK NEIGHBORHOOD METING Maya DeRosa, Senior Planner, noted that the meef;ing had a large turn-out and had provided an opportunity for staff to provide marketing materials to the residents. The criteria for placement on the Register was also made available. Staff has received several calls for information regarding the Mills Act and the neighborhood has indicated that they are supportive of structures being placed on the Register. ' The Commissioners noted that they enjoyed having the opportunity to interact with the Floral Park neighborhood and that they had received many calls requesting information on the placement process. D PROJECT REVIEW FOR HISTORICALLY SENSITIVE AREAS Discussion was held regarding the Secretary of Ilnterior Standards, Citywide Design Standards, and how they are interpreted and applied. Discussion was also held regarding process to appeal the Planning Manager's decision. Ms. DeRosa noted that the integrity of historic resources needs to be maintained and that is the reason for the standard requiring differences in the appearance of additions to historic structures. Chairman Giles noted that the standard is to not add on to structures in such a way as to not be able to differentiate between the old and the new. Discussion held regarding the intent in creating Historically Sensitive Areas and the current Historic Resource Cpmmission policy. Commissioner O'Callaghan requested that a current historic rehabilitation project be used for a study session to allow the Commissian the opportunity to view the process from permits to completion and see how the standards had been applied. A study session of the process to appeal the Planning Manager's decision was also requested. Ms. Nelson noted that the Design and Development Standards will provide information to the public and help them understand what can be approved. E. RECESS TO COUNCIL CHAMBERS - 5:07 p.m. n ~~ HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION MINUTES 2 APRIL 3, 2003