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Commission seeks City Council clarification on 1872 townsite design standards, ADUs and SB 9 effects
Summary
Commissioners raised concerns that the current historic-design guidelines for the 1872 townsite may not cover new construction, ADUs and modular homes, and recommended asking City Council to amend design standards so historic-area review remains effective.
The Landmarks Commission discussed whether the city’s historic-design guidelines for the 1872 townsite require amendment to clarify how new construction, accessory dwelling units (ADUs) and modular homes are reviewed.
A commissioner said Amy (city staff) advised that the existing standard applies primarily to priority 1 and 2 buildings and that certain changes—such as demolition of a secondary structure—can…
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