REPORT TO THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
December 27, 2021
FROM: MIKE SANCHEZ, Assistant Director
Planning and Development Department
BY: ALICIA GONZALES, Historic Preservation Specialist
Planning and Development Department
SUBJECT
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HEARING TO CONSIDER AND MAKE FINDINGS ON DEMOLITION PERMIT APPLICATION #B21-15650 for the Kutner Home (HP# 115) located at 1651 L Street (APN46614101), which has sustained substantial fire damage, pursuant to
1. ADOPT a finding that of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15301/Class 1 (Existing Facilities) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) guidelines.
2. APPROVE the demolition of HP #115 the Kutner Home located at 1651 L Street pursuant to FMC 12-1617(e) and 12-1616.
3. APPROVE the deletion of HP #115 the Kutner Home located at 1651 L Street off the local register pursuant to FMC 12-1616.
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the Commission take the following actions:
1. ADOPT a finding of Statutory Exemption pursuant to Section 15269(c) (Emergency Projects) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) guidelines.
2. APPROVE a partial demolition of the second floor of HP #115 the Kutner Home located at 1651 L Street pursuant to FMC 12-1617(e) and 12-1616.
3. APPROVE the deletion of HP #115 the Kutner Home located at 1651 L Street off the local register pursuant to FMC 12-1616
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
On October 17, 2021, a fire was reported that substantially damaged the Kutner Home (HP #115). Code Enforcement and the Fire Department responded immediately for review (Attachment). Code Enforcement, the Fire Department and the City Attorney's Office were in consensus that the building meets the definition of a public nuisance and a threat to public safety and should be demolished. The owner has requested this action as well. Historic Preservation staff conducted a site visit, completed an emergency condition assessment, documented photos, and submitted a memo with recommendati...
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