development, heritage or cultural characteristics of the city of Pacific Grove, the state of California, or the United States. The building is not the site of a significant historical event. There is no evidence that Section 23.76.090 (d) items 4, 5, 6, 7, and 9 apply to this building. It is not a particularly good example of a period or style. It is not one of the few remaining examples in the city of Pacific Grove possessing distinguishing characteristics of an architect or master builder whose individual work has significantly influenced the development of the city of Pacific Grove. It does not embody elements of architectural design, detail, materials or craftsmanship that represent a significant architectural innovation. Since very substantial modifications were made to the structure after 1926, it does not retain the integrity of the original design. Section 23.76.090 (d) item 8 could be applied to any building in Pacific Grove, no matter how old. Even the Plaza has a "unique location" and a "singular physical characteristic representing an established and familiar visual feature" in Pacific Grove. Since this item could be applied to any building, it can not be considered a meaningful criterion in this matter. Section 23.76.090 (d) item 10 and 11 are a matter of personal opinion. However, it is clear that the house does not contribute to the architectural aesthetics and continuity of Lighthouse Avenue. The area surrounding 662 Lighthouse Avenue includes the Post Office, a gas station, the Bain Building, modern buildings at 667 Lighthouse and 650 Lighthouse, and the Pacific Grove Plaza Building, none of which are complemented by the house in question. The 19th Street side of the house is not original to the structure and was added after 1926, so its contribution to the aesthetics of the street is not historical, based on the unavoidable definition of the ordinance itself. The Planning Commission also found that the proposed action is not consistent with the purposes of historic preservation as set forth in section 23.76.010 and in the historic preservation element of the general plan. The ordinance lists the criteria by which the City of Pacific Grove is to achieve these purposes, in Section 23.76.090 (d). The building at 662 Lighthouse Avenue meets none of the criteria listed, and its demolition is therefore consistent with the purposes of historic preservation noted above. Most significantly, the Planning Commission, in its findings on November 3, 1994, stated that there are reasonable alternatives to demolition. Although there may be alternatives to demolition, there is zero evidence on the record of what such "reasonable alternatives" might be. Not only is Mr. Stillwell a concerned member of the Historic Resources Review Committee, but he is a highly capable and experienced general contractor who took his time to inspect Exhibit A, Appeal of Planning Commission's Action of 11/3/94, Appl. No. 94-002 , OCR Text: development, heritage or cultural characteristics of the city of Pacific Grove, the state of California, or the United States. The building is not the site of a significant historical event. There is no evidence that Section 23.76.090 (d) items 4, 5, 6, 7, and 9 apply to this building. It is not a particularly good example of a period or style. It is not one of the few remaining examples in the city of Pacific Grove possessing distinguishing characteristics of an architect or master builder whose individual work has significantly influenced the development of the city of Pacific Grove. It does not embody elements of architectural design, detail, materials or craftsmanship that represent a significant architectural innovation. Since very substantial modifications were made to the structure after 1926, it does not retain the integrity of the original design. Section 23.76.090 (d) item 8 could be applied to any building in Pacific Grove, no matter how old. Even the Plaza has a "unique location" and a "singular physical characteristic representing an established and familiar visual feature" in Pacific Grove. Since this item could be applied to any building, it can not be considered a meaningful criterion in this matter. Section 23.76.090 (d) item 10 and 11 are a matter of personal opinion. However, it is clear that the house does not contribute to the architectural aesthetics and continuity of Lighthouse Avenue. The area surrounding 662 Lighthouse Avenue includes the Post Office, a gas station, the Bain Building, modern buildings at 667 Lighthouse and 650 Lighthouse, and the Pacific Grove Plaza Building, none of which are complemented by the house in question. The 19th Street side of the house is not original to the structure and was added after 1926, so its contribution to the aesthetics of the street is not historical, based on the unavoidable definition of the ordinance itself. The Planning Commission also found that the proposed action is not consistent with the purposes of historic preservation as set forth in section 23.76.010 and in the historic preservation element of the general plan. The ordinance lists the criteria by which the City of Pacific Grove is to achieve these purposes, in Section 23.76.090 (d). The building at 662 Lighthouse Avenue meets none of the criteria listed, and its demolition is therefore consistent with the purposes of historic preservation noted above. Most significantly, the Planning Commission, in its findings on November 3, 1994, stated that there are reasonable alternatives to demolition. Although there may be alternatives to demolition, there is zero evidence on the record of what such "reasonable alternatives" might be. Not only is Mr. Stillwell a concerned member of the Historic Resources Review Committee, but he is a highly capable and experienced general contractor who took his time to inspect Exhibit A, Appeal of Planning Commission's Action of 11/3/94, Appl. No. 94-002 , Heritage Society of Pacific Grove,Historical Collections,Green Plaque Research,Green Plaque Research 500 to 1900 block,759 Lighthouse,662+LIGHTHOUSE_056.pdf,662+LIGHTHOUSE_056.pdf Page 1, 662+LIGHTHOUSE_056.pdf Page 1