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HRB discusses permit flagging, demolition-by-neglect and role in designations; asks staff for process materials
Summary
The board reviewed municipal code provisions on minor vs. major alterations, discussed a specific Cayuga property and flagged the need for improved permit flagging, owner guidance materials, staff training and early coordination for projects in Chinatown and other potential historic districts.
The Salinas Historic Resources Board reviewed the municipal code provisions that govern preservation, alteration and designation of historic resources and discussed the board’s role in overseeing major exterior changes.
Planning staff walked the board through City Code sections cited during the presentation — including “section 3-2.06” (as referenced in the packet) — which distinguish minor alterations (paint, signs, like-for-like window replacement, interior work) from major alterations (exterior rehabilitation, grading and additions). Staff explained that minor work is typically handled at the planner/permit level, while…
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