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Design and Development Standards. After a brief background discussion, Mr. Brodeur provided an overview of the project explaining the importance of good design standards and guidelines and how the implementation of these standards can affect a community. He indicated that the project is currently in the "information gathering phase" and solicited input from the Commission regarding concerns that need to be addressed, and concepts they would like to see incorporated in the Design and Development Standards document. Councilmember Bist addressed the group and emphasized the importance of creating ' guidelines that provide options to property owners who seek to improve their properties. The guidelines need to be flexible and should provide a menu of options while providing appropriate direction. Ginelle Hardy of the Heninger Park Historic Neighborhood, requested that the development standards address particular issues such as siding repair, garage door replacement, accessory buildings and new construction. She also raised a concern regarding the impacts of commercial development on historic structures. The standards also need to include a component on historic restoration consistent with the Secretary of Interior Standards. Various commissioners provided input to the group. Discussion held regarding fencing and landscape alternatives, standards for porches and attached garages, and standards for commercial storefronts and awnings in the Downtown. Madame Chair Kings stressed the need to focus on the street elevation and improvements that impact the public view. Concern was expressed over the issue of compatibility of development types, in particular the issue of "Mansionization", and the desire to see solutions explored to prevent this from occurring in the future. Concern was also expressed regarding the need to include the established neighborhood associations in the process early, especially those associations that have been actively involved in this effort for some time. It was noted that flexibility in the standards is key to the ease of implementation and should be considered in the development of the document. Commissioner Schaefer left the meeting at 6:25 p. m. Mr. Brodeur indicated that he would be meeting again with the Commission in either August or September to discuss the draft document after it has been prepared. PUBLIC COMMENTS D. Public Comments (items not on the agenda) None STAFF AND COMMISSION COMMENTS E. Comments from Staff None F. Comments from Historic Resources Commission Commissioner Chinn • Noted that the William Spurgeon Marker at Fifth and Sycamore Streets is dirty and requested that it be cleaned. • Noted that several items listed in the Santora Building contract had not been complied with and requested a status update. G. Excuse of Absences Motion by Commissioner Bustamante and seconded by Commissioner Corpin to excuse the absence of Commissioner Gartner, and approved unanimously by a vote of 6:0. H. AdiournmenL; 6:45 p.m.