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 Building permits B21-07055, B22-04077, B22-04090 for the adaptive reuse, exterior and interior renovations, and proposed conditional use permit of the Elia Home (HP#311), located at 634-640 N Van Ness Ave.
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: B21-07055 for the adaptive reuse, exterior and interior renovations, and proposed conditional use permit at the Elia Home (HP#311).
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
On behalf of the owner, Phillip Kliewer of Nexgeneral Construction LLC filed application B21-07055 on June 1, 2021. Project contemplates adaptive reuse, exterior and interior renovations, and proposed conditional use permit at the Elia Home (HP#311) located at 634-640 Van Ness Av (APN 46826112).
Staff recommends approval.
BACKGROUND
H.P. #311
Elia Home (1915/1935)
634/640 Van Ness Ave
Folk Victorian/Colonial Revival (& Art Deco Commercial building)
This property includes a two-story duplex home originally constructed in 1915, and a one-story Art Deco commercial building added in 1935. Both were constructed by Samuel and Ruth Elia. Samuel Elia was a painter. This is a rare surviving example of live/work residential construction in the downtown area from the early 20th century.
Project Proposal
On behalf of the owner, Phillip Kliewer of Nexgeneral Construction LLC filed application B21-07055 on June 1, 2021. Project contemplates adaptive reuse, exterior and interior renovations, and proposed conditional use permit at the Elia Home (HP#311) located at 634-640 Van Ness Av (APN 46826112).
Project Analysis
HP#311 the Elia Home located at 634-640 Van Ness Av is an in...
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