Historical & Landmarks Commission

City of Santa Clara Meeting Agenda Historical & Landmarks Commission Thursday, May 4, 2023 6:00 PM Hybrid Meeting City Hall Council Chambers/Virtual 1500 Warburton Avenue Santa Clara, CA 95050 The City of Santa Clara is conducting the Historical and Landmarks Commission meeting in a hybrid manner (in-person and methods for the public to participate remotely) • Via Zoom: o https://santaclaraca.zoom.us/j/97233262035 or o Phone: 1 (669) 900-6833 Webinar ID: 972 3326 2035 Public Comments prior to meeting may be submitted via email to PlanningPublicComment@santaclaraca.gov no later than noon on the day of the meeting. Clearly indicate the project address, meeting body, and meeting date in the email. 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CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL CONSENT CALENDAR City of Santa Clara Page 1 of 5 Printed on 4/27/2023 Historical & Landmarks Commission Meeting Agenda May 4, 2023 1.A 23-580 Historical and Landmarks Commission Minutes of February 2, 2023 Recommendation: Approve the Historical and Landmarks Commission Minutes of February 2, 2023. 1.B 23-382 Action on Draft Certified Local Government (CLG) 2021-2022 Annual Report Recommendation: Recommend that the Commission review and take action to approve the Draft Certified Local Government (CLG) 2021-2022 Annual Report. 1.C 23-385 Consideration of a proposed new attached Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) at 1860 Market Street that is located within 200 feet of a Historic Resource continued from the November 3, 2023 and February 2, 2023 Historical and Landmarks Commission meetings Recommendation: Recommend that the Historical and Landmarks Commission find that the proposed ADU located at 1860 Market Street will not destroy or have a significant adverse effect on the integrity of the HRI listed property within 200 feet; that the alterations are compatible with the existing structure and its setting in the neighborhood and Old Quad area, and recommend approval to the Development Review Hearing. PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS [This item is reserved for persons to address the body on any matter not on the agenda that is within the subject matter jurisdiction of the body. The law does not permit action on, or extended discussion of, any item not on the agenda except under special circumstances. The governing body, or staff, may briefly respond to statements made or questions posed, and appropriate body may request staff to report back at a subsequent meeting.] GENERAL BUSINESS City of Santa Clara Page 2 of 5 Printed on 4/27/2023 Historical & Landmarks Commission Meeting Agenda May 4, 2023 2. 23-384 Consideration of the 950 Monroe Street Mixed-use Project Recommendation: Minor SPA Recommend the Historical and Landmarks Commission find that, based upon the analysis and findings of the historical evaluation, the Commission forward a recommendation of approval of the Minor SPA to the Community Development Director. Rezoning Recommend that the Historical and Landmarks Commission review the Rezoning and Vesting Tentative Map and provide a recommendation to the City Council. Design Review Recommend that the Historical and Landmarks Commission review the Architectural Review for the mixed-use project and provide a recommendation to the Development Review Hearing Officer. CEQA Review Recommend that the Historical and Landmarks Commission review the EIR and provide a recommendation to the City Council. 3. 22-1409 Consideration of a Major Significant Property Alteration Permit for Additions and Renovations to a Historic Property Located at 4120 Bassett Street (CEQA: Categorical Exemption, 15301(e) (2) - Existing Facilities and 15331- Historical Resource Restoration / Rehabilitation) Recommendation: Staff recommends the Historical and Landmarks Commission find that based upon the analysis and findings of the historical evaluation, the Commission forward a recommendation of approval for issuance of a Major Significant Property Alteration Permit to the Planning Commission for the proposed additions and renovations to the historic residence located at 4120 Bassett Street, subject to the Historic Preservation Treatment Plan. City of Santa Clara Page 3 of 5 Printed on 4/27/2023 Historical & Landmarks Commission Meeting Agenda May 4, 2023 4. 23-572 Consideration of a proposed new attached Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) and modification of attic space into living space at 611 Hilmar Street that is located within 200 feet of a Historic Resource. Recommendation: Recommend that the Historical and Landmarks Commission find that the proposed project located at 611 Hilmar Street will not destroy or have a significant adverse effect on the integrity of the HRI listed properties within 200 feet at 2390 Park Avenue and 560 Hilmar Street; that the alterations are compatible with the existing structure and its setting in the neighborhood, and recommend approval to the Development Review Hearing Officer. 5. 23-387 Action to Authorize Staff to Solicit Vendor Quotes for a State of California Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) for the Downtown Post Office and Authorize the Expenditure of Historical and Landmarks Commission (HLC) Funds Recommendation: Recommend that the HLC authorize staff to solicit vendor quotes for a DPR for the Downtown Post Office and Authorize the Expenditure of HLC Funds not to exceed $5,000. STAFF REPORT 1. Berryessa Adobe Maintenance COMMISSIONERS REPORT 1. Subcommittee Reporting - 20 minutes 2. Board/Committee Lead/Alternate Santa Clara Arts and Historic Consortium Leung / Romano Historic Preservation Society of Santa Clara Vargas-Smith / Leung Old Quad Residents Association Leung / Romano Development Review Hearing Romano / Vargas-Smith BART/ High Speed Rail/ VTA BRT Committee Vargas-Smith/ Vacant Zoning Ordinance Update Romano / Vacant El Camino Real Specific Plan Community Advisory Committee Leung Downtown Precise Plan Vargas ADJOURNMENT The next meeting is a Special Meeting on Wednesday, May 17, 2023 at 6 p.m. City of Santa Clara Page 4 of 5 Printed on 4/27/2023 Historical & Landmarks Commission Meeting Agenda May 4, 2023 MEETING DISCLOSURES The time limit within which to commence any lawsuit or legal challenge to any quasi-adjudicative decision made by the City is governed by Section 1094.6 of the Code of Civil Procedure, unless a shorter limitation period is specified by any other provision. Under Section 1094.6, any lawsuit or legal challenge to any quasi-adjudicative decision made by the City must be filed no later than the 90th day following the date on which such decision becomes final. Any lawsuit or legal challenge, which is not filed within that 90-day period, will be barred. If a person wishes to challenge the nature of the above section in court, they may be limited to raising only those issues they or someone else raised at the meeting described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City of Santa Clara, at or prior to the meeting. In addition, judicial challenge may be limited or barred where the interested party has not sought and exhausted all available administrative remedies. If a member of the public submits a speaker card for any agenda items, their name will appear in the Minutes. If no speaker card is submitted, the Minutes will reflect "Public Speaker." 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