TO: ARCHITECTURAL AND PRESERVATION COMMISSION
FROM: BRAD JOHNSON, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
DATE: MAY 29, 2024
SUBJECT:
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STUDY SESSION REGARDING OBJECTIVE DESIGN STANDARDS AND THEIR RELATION TO CITYWIDE DESIGN GUIDELINES
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SUMMARY
This study session will provide an opportunity for staff to present general concepts regarding objective design standards and how these concepts relate to developing effective and legally defensible design guidelines. This is an opportunity for discussion and questions on the topics, which will be presented in an oral report during the meeting. There will be no formal decisions or direction to staff.
RECOMMENDATION
Recommended Action
Staff recommends the Architectural and Preservation Commission:
A. Hear the staff presentation, invite public comment, ask questions of staff, and hold a general discussion on the concepts presented; and
B. Find that this item is exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
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ALTERNATIVES TO RECOMMENDATION
There are no alternatives as this item has been agenized as a study session with no formal action occurring at this time.
FINANCIAL REVIEW
The staff cost to prepare this report and the staff presentation is estimated at $770 and is included in the operating budget of the Community Development Department.
CEQA REVIEW
This study session to present basic concepts of objective design standards is not a “project” under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Sections 15060(c)(1)-(3), 15061(b)(3), and 15378(a) & (b) of the CEQA Guidelines. The resulting discussion of general concepts will not result in a direct physical change in the environment or a reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment. Therefore, no additional review is required at this time.
PUBLIC NOTICE PROCESS
This item has been noticed through the regular agenda notification process. Copies are available at the City Hall public counter. The agenda and staff report for this item have been posted on the City website. If you desire a copy, please contact the City Clerk’s Office.
Submitted by: Prepared by:
Brad Johnson Christopher Veirs
Community Development Director Principal Planner