pages: HistoricalAdvisoryBoard/2006-07-07.pdf, 2
This data as json
body | date | page | text | path |
---|---|---|---|---|
HistoricalAdvisoryBoard | 2006-07-07 | 2 | ACTION ITEMS: (Discussion/Action) 1. CA05-0008, 1305-1311 Park Street, Applicant: Italo Calpestri for Anita Ng. The applicants request a Certificate of Approval for demolition of previous additions, including an un-reinforced masonry addition, at the rear of an existing one and two story commercial building. The demolition is part of a proposal to replace the previous additions with a new two- story rear addition. The proposed demolition exceeds 30% of the value of the structure and requires a Certificate of Approval pursuant to AMC Subsection 13-21.7. The building is listed as a Contributing Structure in the Park Street C-C, Community Commercial Zoning District. Allen Tai, Planner III, briefly reviewed staff report as presented. Mr. Tai stated that the proposed demolition is part of a project to build a new two-story addition that will replace the two existing additions at the rear of the property. No changes are proposed to the façade or sides of the main building; the historical fabric will not be disturbed. In order for these additions to be considered historical resources, they must possess and retain enough of their historic character or appearance to be recognizable as historical resources. There is no evidence that these structures exhibit any architectural or historical merit. Furthermore, these additions are incompatible with the design of the existing main building. Staff recommends that the Board approve the Certificate of Approval as stated in draft Resolution. Vice-Chair Miller opened the floor to public comment. Chris Buckley, 1017 San Antonio stated that a state historic resources inventory form was done for this property. The property as a whole including the addition is part of the Park Street National Register District. The reference period extends from the late 1800's to 1900. The brick addition does have historical significance. He stated that staff has been applying the National Register Criteria to all of the properties before the Board tonight. This criteria should only be used if it is designated as a monument. He feels this property does fall under criteria B, from the Historical Building Study List which states "A resource which, due to its scale, massing, materials, style, and other features, is similar to a nearby "N" or "S" resource and serves as Background support for it." Italo Calpestri, architect, stated the proposal is to build a new two-story addition that will replace the two existing additions at the rear of the property. The front façade will not be affected. Parking that currently exists in the rear will also remain as it is. Mr. Calpestri informed the Board that a Building Inspection Report has been submitted which concluded the existing additions are structurally inadequate under current seismic safety standards and require significant alterations in order to render the structures safe. Mr. Calpestri thanked staff Planner Allen Tai for his work on this project. Minutes of July 7, 2005 Regular Historical Advisory Board Meeting 2 | HistoricalAdvisoryBoard/2006-07-07.pdf |