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MINUTES City of San Leandro City Council and San Leandro Redevelopment Agency Joint Meeting-October 6, 2003 Page 7 Councilmember Badger suggested a modification to Section 4-26-1200 to insert the word "City" before the word "Council" for clarification and asked about the 300-foot notification requirement. Mr. Horn stated the 300-foot notification requirement was retained in the ordinance for landmarks and historic districts, since it was felt development in the vicinity of these structures could have a major impact on the historical resource and therefore should be subject to review. The requirement was removed for those properties designated as merit resources. Library Services Director Dave Bohne indicated that the Library-Historical Commission has seen the ARG Historic Resources Survey List, but chose to set the list aside until an ordinance is adopted by the Council. Once an ordinance has been adopted, the Commission will begin a review of the listed properties. Vice Mayor Glaze stated the Council should put a moratorium on the demolition of the structures until the ordinance is adopted. Mr. Bohne stated the Commission felt the most valuable structures were already protected by the City's current historic preservation ordinance. Vice Mayor Glaze noted that some of the resources on the list have been destroyed, such as the monkey puzzle tree. Mr. Horn stated if Council considers this an urgent matter, the Building Code amendment allowing discretionary review of demolition permits could be considered as an urgency ordinance. Councilmember Grant requested clarification of the landmark designation. Mr. Horn stated any proposed alterations to the exterior of a landmark structure would be subject to City review. Councilmember Grant expressed concerns that the 300-foot notification requirement may pose restrictions on a property owner who is within 300 feet of a historic landmark or district. She noted there are no properties on Blossom Way on the list. Consultant Beth Greene described the process used to develop the list, noting it was a compilation of structures on the current City list, previous surveys, structures which were mentioned in community meetings and those visually identified in the consultant's reconnaissance of the City. Mr. Horn stated the consultant is interested in having this type of input in order to identify additional properties of local significance for possible inclusion on the list. Mr. Bohne noted the Library-Historical Commission's intent was to create a process by which properties could be evaluated and added on an ongoing basis. Through the 300-foot notification requirement, the Commission wanted to bring to public attention the potential for impact to structures of development within a 300- foot demarcation. Councilmember Grant noted some schools were on the list and asked if there was a concern with placing limits on schools. Mr. Horn noted before any schools were designated the City would need to have a discussion with the School District to determine the impacts that such a designation might have on the schools and to determine the City's legal authority to review alterations to School District property. Councilmember Grant asked for clarification on why the various signs were listed. Ms. Greene indicated that the signs help to capture the feeling of a time period, and this was the consultants' intent in listing them. The signs would not be grouped together but.would remain at their respective sites.