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CERTIFICATES OF APPROPRIATENESS <br />FINDINGS <br />4 <br />1. COAs are only required for some types <br />of work on local historic landmarks and in <br />local districts. <br />2. The current design review procedures are <br />compliant with CLG requirements. <br />3. Most activities that require a COA follow <br />the process. In instances where work is <br />performed without the required COA, <br />the owner was often not aware of the <br />requirements. <br />4. The Historic District Design Guidelines are <br />due for an update. Adopted in 1999, they <br />have been amended once to include a brief <br />section on sustainability in 2014. <br />whas are Cerd}Icares pt Appripprlatenley T <br />., Ca .IJKma aL Appmpinrawp: [ih7dj Is mqueon rW pcC Kis tfior wqum nhar ma <br />oftdr appnoroma al o prQw" kwntad wohkn a ncnt h OMc aVtrct ar ar a prapan <br />nee IG rAdhjnnmd aq o kKaI hlargric for nymt <br />a Cartlhcow a! Appmpnomness connrrs thac <br />THE COA PROCESS <br />I:ropaaad changes me appopnow La Lfie <br />NEtzric Qeml cir*mtecture aF" Style or 1!'9 <br />I.IsEadc , orc! ore consGui0 wish the C <br />1alscarlc crsanat oo�qn oulrpellnas so Shot the <br />t <br />I}isLnrlr etleyfly al v.0 proporty Is praverr d <br />'!Aoric Integrlly Is the omJJy or pcpnIV to <br />_-*mMimKmma cafassac43bonsar <br />: irrrlhurm; o pmperly's atallly to %e0 Ec 461ary' <br />ngQF IsrolroquIrW Idr: <br />+ Ordlrwrr nyclr ynd mclhla m m1%hlch <br />4w hot WeWD o csih4W In n54tOnM Or <br />e�spn <br />• IMarlpr al�rhtlonr <br />- Whrtlhp ttw ax of a4¢Mohnq' - <br />• <br />tr <br />aaler learn n hmwas ark gelel t3elNrf barn 4ny <br />;C' <br />rJw pglr t "KwMappnor IF aowKap <br />�aa"�r <br />SOLUTIONS <br />(9 <br />Ensure broad access to the existing "Guide <br />to Preservation" by uploading it to the City's <br />website and distributing printed copies at <br />key public locations such as the San Marcos <br />Public Library, the Activity Center, and other <br />accessible community spaces. Consider <br />adapting the document into a brochure to <br />facilitate easier distribution in public spaces <br />and at events. <br />2. Add clarifying language to the historic <br />preservation website to explain that while a <br />COA is generally not required for ordinary <br />repair and maintenance activities at a landmark <br />or within a historic district, coordination with <br />City staff is strongly encouraged prior to <br />beginning any project to confirm compliance <br />and avoid potential issues. <br />3. Explore amending SMDC Section 2.5.6.1 to <br />expand the applicability of Administrative <br />COAs to include topics such as fence <br />installation and roofing material changes. <br />4. Consider establishing a Design Review <br />Committee of the HPC to assist applicants <br />with the design of their projects prior to <br />application submittal. This resource would <br />provide applicants with the opportunity <br />to meet with staff and HPC members to <br />ensure projects align with the required <br />standards and guidelines, reducing the <br />need for design adjustments during the <br />HPC meetings. <br />5. Consider updating the existing Historic <br />District Design Guidelines to reflect best <br />practices, including guidance on accessory <br />dwelling units (ADUs), appropriate <br />replacement materials, and site elements <br />I i ke wa I kways. <br />6. Establish a City policy or process to <br />ensure that City -sponsored projects follow <br />the Historic District Guidelines where <br />applicable. <br />CITY HISTORIC PRESERVATION GOALS 123 <br />