Historical & Landmarks Commission
Regular MeetingSanta Clara, CA · September 5, 2024
Agenda
City of Santa Clara
Meeting Agenda
Historical & Landmarks Commission
Thursday, September 5, 2024 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
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PlanningPublicComment@santaclaraca.gov no later than noon on the day of the meeting.
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CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
CONSENT CALENDAR
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1.A 24-766 Historical and Landmarks Commission Meeting Minutes of May
2, 2024
Recommendation: Approve the Historical and Landmarks Commission
Meeting Minutes of the May 2, 2024 Meeting.
1.B 24-805 Historical and Landmarks Commission 2025 Calendar of
Meetings
Recommendation: Approve the Historical and Landmarks Commission
2025 Calendar of Meetings.
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
2. 24-668 Consideration of a Historical Preservation Agreement (Mills Act
Contract) (PLN24-00264) for 1756 Fremont Street.
Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Historical and Landmarks
Commission find that the Mills Act Application and
associated 10-Year Plan for restoration and
maintenance accomplish the intent of preserving and
maintaining the historical significance of the property;
and therefore, recommend City Council approve of the
City entering into a Mills Act Contract with the property
owner, and the adoption of a 10-Year Restoration and
Maintenance Plan associated with the Historical
Preservation Agreement for the property located at
1756 Fremont Street.
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3. 24-818 PUBLIC HEARING: Consideration of a Proposed 146
Square-Foot Second Floor Addition and a 52 Square-Foot
Second Floor Deck Addition at 1110 Pierce Street
(PLN21-15406) That is Located Within 200 Feet of a Historic
Resource.
Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Historical and Landmarks
Commission find that the proposed project located at
1110 Pierce Street will not destroy or have a
significant adverse effect on the integrity of the HRI
listed properties within 200 feet at 1000 Lincoln
Street; that the alterations and addition are
compatible with the existing structure and surrounding
neighborhood and recommend approval to the
Development Review Hearing Officer.
4. 24-711 Consideration of a Request (PLN24-00357) For an Informational
Plaque For The Property At 791 Monroe Street
Recommendation: Staff does not have a recommendation.
5. 24-867 HLC Workplan Fiscal Year 2024/2025
Recommendation: There is no staff recommendation.
6. 24-768 Election of Historical and Landmarks Commission Chair and
Vice Chair
Recommendation: There is no staff recommendation.
STAFF REPORT
1. Historic Preservation Ordinance Update
2. Historic Repair Report
3. Training and Travel Request
4. Budget Update
COMMISSIONERS REPORT
Subcommittee Reporting - 20 minutes
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Board/Committee Lead/Alternate
Santa Clara Arts and Historic Consortium Vargas-Smith / Romano
Historic Preservation Society of Santa Clara Vargas-Smith / Leung
Old Quad Residents Association Leung
Development Review Hearing Romano /Vargas-Smith
BART/ High Speed Rail/ VTA BRT Committee Vargas-Smith/ Leung
El Camino Real Specific Plan Community Advisory Committee Leung
Downtown Precise Plan Vargas-Smith/Stocks
Santa Clara Station Area Task Force Leung/Stocks
Park Court Neighborhood
ADJOURNMENT
The next regular scheduled meeting is Thursday, October 3, 2024
MEETING DISCLOSURES
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