RESO 2017-24_508 E Washington Ave

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Historic Secretary of Standards for Rehabilitation whereby existing architectural features are to be preserved, or if deteriorated beyond repair, repaired like -to -like in design and materials to preserve the context of the historic neighborhood district. Where the severity of the deterioration requires replacement of a distinctive feature, the new feature shall match the old in design, color, texture, and other visual qualities and, where possible, materials. As proposed, the renovation of the structures would restore the wood window material and detailing for the front duplex adjacent to the street, retaining a key character defining feature of the Minimalist Traditional architectural style. The rear duplex located over the tuck -under garage wood chande the material and detailing of the existing windows from wood to vinyl, while providing wood trim and sills to match the front duplex. All structures are proposed to modify the exterior finish from sand stucco finish to smooth stucco. The primary elevations most visable from the public street will maintain the window material, multiple window panes an detailing historically appropriate for the 1940's Minimal Traditional structures at this property. F. The Planning Commission finds that the exterior modifications maintains the overall architectural integrity of the existing 1940's structures most visible from the street, and thus preserves the visual characteristics of the local SD -19 historic district as a whole. G. All exterior modifications in the SD -19 are to be reviewed by the French Park Neighborhood Architectural Review Committee. Said Committee has reviewed the renovations and submitted comments expressing its support for the modifications as the rehabilitation project. The reasons for support are as follows: While the applicant initially proceeded without deference to the Design Guidelines for French Park; the structures the proposed exterior modifications to the structures will reintroduce the vintage architectural style in the historical neighborhood; and preserve the character of the overall French Park . Section 2. Environmental Findings. In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), this project is exempt from further review pursuant to Section 15301. This Class 1 exemption applies to projects consisting of operation, repair, restoration, or minor alteration of existing structures and facilities involving negligible or no expansion. Specifically, the project conforms to Section 15301 (d), which involves the restoration or rehabilitation of deteriorated or damage structures to meet current standards of public health and safety. The proposed exterior modification of the structures will not increase the capacity of the site in any substantive fashion so as to negatively affect the environment or surrounding properties. Based on these criteria and on staff analysis, Categorical Exemption Environmental Review No. 2017-63 will be filed for this project. Resolution No. 2017-24 Page 2 of 6