Ord 2019-045/amending various sections of the City's development code, address typographical and technical errors, implement recommendations of the HPC to restrict the painting of masonry in the Downtown Historic District, etc.

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Exhibit D -Historic Preservation Commission Recommendation Resolution RECOMMENDATION RESOLUTION Historic Preservation Commission Recommendation Number: (2019-02RR): Management of the painting of historic buildings, including the piohibition against painting of historic masonry in certain circumstances. WHEREAS, the City's Comprehensive Plan, "Vision San Marcos: A River Runs Through Us," recognizes that the citizens of San Marcos "are conscious of preserving our rich historical past and will pursue future cultural enrichment"; and WHEREAS, toward that end, the City boasts seven locally designated historic districts and eight locally designated landmarks while other structures and sites have been recognized at the national and state levels for their historical or cultural significance; and WHEREAS, to uphold the goals of the Comprehensive Plan, City Council's Strategic Initiative concerning Downtown Vitality, and to preserve the City's historical and cultural resources for future generations, the Historic Preservation Commission has explored policies for possible management of the painting of historic buildings, including the prohibition against painting of historic masonry in certain circumstances; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Historic Preservation Commission recommends that the San Marcos City Council consider the management of painting historic commercial buildings and masonry in the City. The Historic Preservation Commission further recommends that, if the City Council concurs that management of paint for historic commercial buildings and masonry should be explored, the City Council refer the matter of possible paint management back to the Historic Preservation Commission for the development of more specific recommendations for the adoption of ordinances, resolutions or programs. Upon the transmittal of the final recommendations of the Historic Preservation Commission regarding paint management in relation to historic commercial buildings and masonry to the City Council, the Historic Preservation Commission respectfully requests that the City Council consider implementation of the recommendations. Date of Approval: March 14, 2019 Record of the vote: Unanimous on a 4-0 vote Attest: Exhibit D -pg 1 of 18