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., .. 1 -,. Ms. Smith moved, seconded by Mr. abie, that findings supporting the Historic designation, as set forth in Historic Review Board staff notes and minutes of February 8, 1979, be adopted by refer- ence thereto; that the bill be read the second time by council bill number only, with unanimous consent of the Council; and that enactment be considered at this time. - Ms. Miller moved, seconded by Ms. Smith, to amend the motion under Standards Recommendation; Standards for Alteration of Existing Structures--lIwhi1e maintaining the integrity of the structure II be inserted in the last sentence following the word lIincompatibile" . Ms. Miller said some structures do not look like historical structures. There should be flexibility to allow a building to remain compatible with its own style and architecture. Vote was taken on the amendment to the motion which carried unanimously. Mr. abie noted he, and Councilors Delay and Schue had toured the area north of 2nd. It was difficult for him to understand how that area could be designated historic when there is nothing historic there. He had difficulty comprehending what would be achieved by creating an historic district out of a vacant ground and incompatible buildings. Mr. abie moved, seconded by Ms. Smith, to delete the area north ~ of 2nd from this historical designation proposal. ,., Ms. Miller had taken a walking tour of the area. She felt the area north of 2nd to be essential as a connection to the river and the park. She felt it essential to the overall character of the area. She recognized the importance of the entire concept of the historical zone and the impetuous that might be given to the downtown area as well as the 5th Street commercial area by providing that strip down to the ri ver. Mr. Lieual1en said the area north of 2nd was in the original city plat and, thus, does have historical significance. He noted the testimony tonight indicating the area should treated as a district and he felt there was a need to tie that area to the park and downtown area. Ms. Schue agreed. She said the Historic Review Board attempted to compromise by allowing a higher density for that particular area. She felt the higher density was compatible with being close to the downtown area and close to the park. Vote was taken on motion to amend, which failed with Councilors abie and Smith voting aye; all other Councilors present voting no. . 3/26/79--12 \10