September 23, 2019
FROM: DANIEL ZACK, AICP
Assistant Director
Planning and Development Department
BY: LAURA GROVES van ONNA
Historic Preservation Specialist
Planning and Development Department
SUBJECT:
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CONSIDER AND MAKE FINDINGS ON APPLICATION P19-02591 FOR REHABILITATION OF THE SUN STEREO WAREHOUSE (HP #242) LOCATED AT 736 FULTON STREET PURSUANT TO FMC 12-1606(a)(2) and 12-1617.
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the Commission approve Application P19-02591 for rehabilitation of the Sun Stereo Warehouse (HP #242) located at 736 Fulton Street pursuant to FMC 12-1606(a)(2) and 12-1617 with the following conditions:
1) Objects placed or installed on the sidewalk to mitigate encroachment on the public right-of-way by storefront entry doors shall be submitted to the Historic Preservation Specialist for review;
2) Staff will be allowed to photograph before, during and upon completion of the project; and
3) Any changes to the approved project will be submitted to the Historic Preservation Specialist prior to the commencement of any related work.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The owner of the Sun Stereo Warehouse has requested that Application P19-02591 for rehabilitation be considered for Historic Review. Because this project proposal is a substantial alteration, it requires review by the Historic Preservation Commission. The applicant submitted a Pre-Application, consisting of conceptual rehabilitation plans, in May 2019. The Commission provided review and comment on these conceptual plans at their regularly scheduled meeting on May 20, 2019. Primary concern for Staff is the fa?ade of this commercial building, as it consists of the character-defining features of this historic resource that are readily visible from the public right-of-way. Pursuant to FMC 12-1606(a)(2) and 12-1618(h)(1), Staff requests that the Commission consider and make findings on Application P19-02591.
BACKGROUND
The owner of the Sun Stereo Warehouse has requested that Applicatio...
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