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Landscape Buffers: Modify design standards to encourage the use of shrubs and hedges to screen parking areas, remove reference tp establishing berms as a screening method. Curbs and sidewalks: Schedule a review of the available options to preserve and enhance the existing curb and sidewalk pattern with the Public Works Agency. Demolition Process: Modify to reflect the current process for historic structures. ' Trainin :Institute training for staff on the North Broadway Corridor Standards in conjunction with adoption of the revised design standards and ordinance amendments. Reference Package: Prepare an updated map and guidelines to be available at the public counter indicating the corridor boundaries and associated design standards. Discussion ensued regarding zoning standards and possible changes. E. CULTURAL ICON PROPOSAL Charles View reviewed the Cultural Icon Proposal and advised that staff had met with a consultant who had suggested modifications to the current proposal. The consultant's scope of work would include a forward of 1000 words or less, a brief chapter history of a given area with plaques placed in locations identifying the early streets and people who had made significant contributions. Other plaques would be placed in strategic areas where there are notable buildings. The first area identified is the Downtown with French Park being the next area targeted. Discussion ensued regarding the scope of the proposal. Madame Chair Kings suggested that the name be changed to the "Cultural Heritage Program" and that it include stories of people, places and events. The Commission concurred. Madame Chair Kings requested that the program be phased to coincide with National Historic Preservation Week. RECESS TO COUNCIL CHAMBERS The afternoon session recessed at 5:35 p.m. HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION MINUTES 3 OCTOBER 4, 2001