REPORT TO THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
FROM: JENNIFER CLARK, Director
Planning and Development Department
BY: LISHA CHEN, Historic Preservation Specialist
Planning and Development Department
SUBJECT
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Consideration of Development Permit Application P23-02525 for the redevelopment of the site located at 2411 East Shields Avenue (APN: 43726416).
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) take one of the following actions:
1. DENY Development Permit Application P23-02525 for the redevelopment of the site located at 2411 E Shields Avenue (APN: 43726416).
Or
1. CONTINUE Development Permit Application P23-02525 for the redevelopment of the site located at 2411 E Shields Avenue (APN: 43726416) until an appropriate Cultural Resources Study has been completed for the Site.
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Development Permit Application No. P23-02525, filled on July 22, 2023, seeks approval for the demolition of the existing structure at 2411-2427 E Shields Avenue, and the construction of new building and improvements. Preliminary investigations suggest the site's potential as a historic property. Staff recommend the Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) request a comprehensive cultural resource survey to thoroughly access the property's historic significance and integrity before proceeding with the development.
BACKGROUND
On July 22, 2023, Development Permit Application No. P23-02525 was filed by Hardeep Singh and pertains to ?0.66 acres of property generally located on the northwest corner of East Shields Avenue and North Fresno Street, at 2411 East Shields Avenue (APN: 437-264-16). The application proposes two buildings for a total of 10,878 square feet, which include a 4,360 square-foot convenience retail and service station use, a 2,683 square-foot retail/office use, and 2,320 square-foot fuel island canopy including 4 multi-pump dispensers. The existing 5,559 square-foot Retail/office and covered paseo wil...
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