Title
An appeal of the Historic Preservation Board's denial of a Report of Acceptability for the removal and replacement of a window on the eastern elevation of the residence located at 1611 Wood Avenue.
(Quasi-Judicial)
Presenter:
Gaby Serrano, Planner II, Planning and Community Development
Peter Wysocki, Planning and Community Development Director
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Summary:
Owner: Mario Soto
Representative: PJ Snow
Location: 1611 Wood Avenue
The appeals are of the Historic Preservation Board's decision to deny two concurrent applications for Report of Acceptability:
The first application is for the removal and replacement of a window on the eastern fa?ade of the residence.
The second application is for the removal of eight (8) windows and installation of four new (4) windows in the existing sunroom on the southern fa?ade of the residence. (See "Appeal Statement")
Previous Council Action:
City Council previously took action on this property in 2000 when the Historic Preservation Overlay zone was created via Ordinance # 00-147.
Background:
The Appellant's property is addressed as 1611 Wood Avenue, which is located within a Historic Preservation Overlay zone. In accordance with City Code Section 7.5.1605(A) Work Requiring Building, Demolition, Moving or Sign Permit, any proposed work within a Historic Preservation Overlay zone that is visible from the public right-of-way and requires a building permit must be reviewed by the City's Historic Preservation Board (herein referred to as "Board") and shall receive a Report of Acceptability prior to construction of any approved work.
The Board's responsibilities are to advocate, educate, survey, and review and take action or make recommendations regarding applications affecting historically and architecturally significant areas, buildings/structures, and resources within the City, per City Code Section 7.5.1601(B). In terms of the Board's responsibilities as it relates to the two applications being appe...
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