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EXCERPTS OF THE CITY OF SAN LEANDRO LIBRARY -HISTORICAL COMMISSION TUESDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2007 — 7:00 P.M. REGULAR MEETING SAN LEANDRO PUBLIC LIBRARY TRUSTEES ROOM PRESENT: Chair Kaplan, Commissioners D. Reed, U. Reed, F. Reicker, C. Rinaldi, R. Souza, Secretary D. Bohne, Library Services Manager N. Fong, Recorder T.Treskin. ABSENT: Commissioner A. Lum GUESTS: Elmer Penaranda, Planning Division, Danice Friend, Bruce Bolinger, Derrick Wu, May Wong, Cindy Simons. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: It was MSC (Reicker/D. Reed) to approve the agenda of the October 16, 2007 meeting. NEW BUSINESS: D. City Landmark #4: Daniel Best House 1315 Clarke St. -Request by Dr. Friend to convert Carriage House and Blacksmith's Shop to residences. Architect Bruce Bolinger addressed the Commission. He said in addition to the cottage used as an office by owner Dr. Friend, there are two other buildings on the property, known as the Carriage House and the Blacksmith Shop. Dr. Friend proposes improvements to these buildings so they can be used as residences. Also, there is a storage building on the property that will be taken apart and removed. The plan includes adding a storage unit behind the Blacksmith Shop. The storage unit won't be visible from the street. The Commissioners reviewed drawings of the proposed project Commissioner Reicker asked what the exterior finish of the storage unit will be. Mr. Bolinger replied it will be the same as the other buildings, a lap finish. Commissioner D. Reed asked if there are parking provisions for the residential cottages. Mr. Bolinger said there will be seven legal parking spaces on the property. Mr. Bolinger described the proposed change to one of the Carriage House windows. The window has to be lowered in order to meet code requirements for a residence. Chair Kaplan asked why the previous owner was allowed to use these cottages as residences if they were not to code. Commissioner D. Reed said the previous owner did not apply for permits so the City was not aware of the situation. Secretary Bohne asked Mr. Penaranda if the zoning would need to change. Mr. Penaranda said the proposed project will need to be reviewed by the Planning Commission. If approved, it will be referred to the City Council for review. -1-