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Historic Resources Advisory Committee
The Historic Resources Advisory Committee (H.R.A.C.) consists
of five members as amended by Minute Order 11-105 and Ordinance No. 2639. Ordinance No. 2639 states that the Committee shall consist of five (5) members, who shall be appointed from, but not limited to, such professions, disciplines and interests as: members of the Redwood City Heritage Association and other preservation related organizations; licensed architects and structural engineers; urban planners and landscape architects; attorneys and real estate experts; members of community groups and residents within historic districts, occupants of historic landmarks and owners of historic sites. Such members shall, at the time of their appointment and continuously during their incumbency, be residents and electors of the City.
These members are appointed
by the Planning Commission for terms of three years. All members have experience and training in state and federal historic standing requirements. The H.R.A.C.
was established by Ordinance No. 1815 effective March 10,
1980 with no term being set for members, and amended by Ordinance
No. 1923 January 6, 1986 to establish terms of office.
Its purpose is to advocate the preservation and appropriate
rehabilitation of historically significant properties and
structures as set forth in the Historic Resources Element
of the General Plan. The key duty of the H.R.A.C. is to make
recommendations to the Planning Commission which relate to
the City's Historic Preservation Ordinance; and include the
following goals:
- Advise on matters of historical significance and administer and support historic resource education and programs.
- Safeguard the City's heritage by providing for the protection
of landmarks representing significant elements of its history.
- Encourage public knowledge, understanding, and appreciation
of Redwood City's role in local and regional history.
- Foster civic and neighborhood pride and a sense of identity
based on the recognition and use of historic and cultural
resources.
- Promote the enjoyment and use of historic and cultural
resources appropriate for the education and recreation of
the citizenry.
- Strengthen the economy of the City by protecting and enhancing
the City's historical features for residents, visitors and
tourists.
For more information regarding current activities of the
Historic Resources Advisory Committee, contact the staff
advisor in the Planning Division, who acts as secretary
to this committee.
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