REPORT TO THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
October 24, 2022
FROM: JENNIFER CLARK, Director
Planning and Development Department
SUBJECT
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HEARING TO CONSIDER Development Permit P22-01922 for the adaptive reuse and interior renovations of the Helm Building (HP#168) located at 1097-1123 Fulton Street (APN 46621204).
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) take the following actions:
1. ADOPT a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Sections 15331/Class 31 of the California Environmental Quality Act guidelines
2. APPROVE: Application P22-01922 for the conversion of uses at HP#168 Helm Building located at 1101 Fulton St. (APN 46621204).
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
On behalf of the owner, Vincent Palacios filed application P22-01922 on May 16, 2022. The applicant proposes to convert the Helm Building to a mixed-use building with retail spaces on the ground level and convert floors 2 through 10 into 99 studio apartment units at the Helm Building (HP#168) located at 1101 Fulton St. (APN 46621204).
Staff recommends approval.
BACKGROUND
H.P. #168
Helm Building (1914)
1101 Fulton St
George Kelham, Architect
Renaissance Revival
This building was originally known as the Griffith-McKenzie Building, named for its original owners. It was renamed when Frank M. Helm purchased it. The broad, ornate cornice is one of the building's most remarkable features.
Project Proposal
On behalf of the owner, Vincent Palacios filed application P22-01922 on May 16, 2022. The applicant proposes to convert the Helm Building to a mixed-use building with retail spaces on the ground level and convert floors 2 through 10 into 99 studio apartment units at the Helm Building (HP#168) located at 1101 Fulton St. (APN 46621204).
Project Analysis
HP#168 Helm Building located at 1101 Fulton St is an individually listed historic resource on the Local Register of Historic Resources therefore any proposed project with a scope of w...
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