December 16, 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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REVIEW AND COMMENT ON THE PROPOSED RELOCATION PLAN FOR THE VAN NESS ENTRANCE GATE (CR; FCL; HP #082) LOCATED AT 2208 S VAN NESS AVENUE FROM THE CALIFORNIA HIGH-SPEED RAIL AUTHORITY PURSUANT TO FMC 12-1606(b)(6).
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the Commission review and comment on the proposed relocation plan for the Van Ness Entrance Gate (CR; FCL; HP #082) located at 2208 S Van Ness Avenue from the California High-Speed Rail Authority ("Authority") pursuant to FMC 12-1606(b)(6). The purpose of this review and comment is to continue discussion and to provide advisement before the Authority moves forward in preparation for a proposed project.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The California High-Speed Rail Authority has requested that their proposed relocation plan for the Van Ness Entrance Gate (CR; FCL; HP #082) located at 2208 S Van Ness Avenue to the new site at Mariposa and H Streets be reviewed by the Historic Preservation Commission.
Pursuant to FMC 12-1606(b)(6), Staff requests that the Commission review and comment on the proposed relocation of the Van Ness Entrance Gate (CR; FCL; HP #082) located at 2208 S Van Ness Avenue for the purposes of continuing discussion and providing advisement before the Authority moves forward in preparation for the proposed project.
Primary concerns for Staff are the method of relocation and the repair or replacement of features as needed. Staff encourages discussion in pursuit of optimal methodology and treatment that enhances, and minimizes any potential adverse effects to, the historic character of the property.
BACKGROUND
The Authority proposes to construct, operate, and maintain an electric-powered high-speed train (HST) system in California. Two of the nine sections of the 800-mile route meet here in ...
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