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City Council Meeting Minutes May 6, 2014 Page 11 of 27 alterations or modifications, therefore the HPC did not have jurisdiction. It was referred to the HPC; however Mr. Stewart recused himself from the review. Mr. Stewart explained the PUD Plan was to preserve the historic building on Main Street and build on the infill rear property. This plan conforms to the Downtown Framework Plan, which is to maintain the historic character of Main Street. He presented an illustration of the property from the 1998 Framework Plan. He addressed the building restrictions; firewalls within 3'. of a building; the utilities and the shared sewer lines. The applicant has been working with the property owner's attorney and they have a draft agreement. Mr. Stewart summarized the applicant is requesting Council's support of the PUD Plan proposal. The Plan meets the spirit and intent of the Downtown Framework Plan and the Design Guidelines. The Plan creates an appropriate transition to the neighborhood to the west. The Plan will preserve the historic architecture character along Main Street and will provide pedestrian connections between the alley and Main Street. The parking is primarily for an office use which will not provide a parking load during downtown events. The Plan complies with established zoning and is not requesting any waivers, modifications or variances. COUNCIL COMMENTS Mayor Pro Tem Dalton asked if the new building will have a new address. Planning and Building Safety Director Russ stated they will work with the post office to establish A and B units for the 931 Main Street address. Council member Loo commented the architecture is beautiful and it will be a beautiful building. She urged the applicant to include fire sprinkling because it is a very difficult building to access from a Fire Department perspective and noted the facility is proposed as a Child Center. She stated adding a fire sprinkler system to the building now would be cheaper than adding it later on. Council member Stolzmann noted there is a picture of the property in the Downtown Design Handbook. She was pleased to see the gabled ends were maintained and will be included in the design of the new building. Mayor Muckle voiced his appreciation of preserving the historic property. He was also pleased with the architecture. Mayor Muckle requested public comment and hearing none, closed the public hearing. MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Dalton moved to approve Resolution No. 27, Series 2014, seconded by Council member Keany. All were in favor. 2014 DOWNTOWN PARKING STUDY