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EXHIBIT A FINDINGS FOR LANDMARK DESIGNATION LANDS OF- HAUSER —14700 MANUELLA ROAD FILE #SP 18 -0001 1. That the proposed landmark has significant historical, architectural, cultural or aesthetics .interest or value. The property owner has submitted documentation supporting the historic, architectural and cultural and aesthetic value of the property as an historic resource, and the History Committee recommended in favor of designating, the greenhouse, cottage and grounds ds as an historical landmark. The architectural style is Spanish Colonial Revival, and the property is part of the former Hills Brothers.Coffee Estate which was established by R.W. Hills, one of the founders of Hills Brothers Coffee. The structures on the property were reinforced with steel framing constructed by Soule's Steel Company which was also used for many- other notable structures in the Bay Area including UC Berkeley -Stadium and footings for the Golden Gate Bridge. The greenhouse was used to grow coffee botanicals and avocados. The property owner has restored existing wood, tile, doors. steel gears and function to match the original design by R.W. Hills. 2. That the proposed landmark may be designated without imposing undue hardship on the property owner. The property owner voluntarily requested that the greenhouse, cottage and grounds be designated as a landmark to preserve the history and architectural charm of the property and to protect the property in perpetuity. The designation will not affect the use of the property as a residencenot would it preclude .the property owner from -making future improvements to the structures or ground in the future. Pursuant to LAHMC Section 11-1.09, a landmark alteration permit would be required to be approved by the. City Council for any alteration, construction, relocation.,, exterior painting or demolition that would result. in a material change in the exterior appearance of the landmark. 3. That approval or modified approval of the application is consistent with the purposes and criteria of this chapter. The approval of the request would designate the greenhouse, cottage and grounds as having special architectural, historical, cultural and aesthetic significance as a landmark pursuant to Section 11-1.05 of the Municipal Code. Ordinance No. 579 Page 3