HomeMy WebLinkAboutHCPC Resolution 2014-01 03/25/2014RESOLUTION NO. 2014-01
CITY OF PETALUMA
HISTORIC AND CULTURAL PRESERVATION COMMITTEE
MAKING A FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANCE AND AUTHORIZING DEMOLITION
OF THE SCERRI RESIDENCE LOCATED AT 24 7th Street
ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NO. 008-172-014
File No. PLSR-14-0006
WHEREAS, Chris Scerri has submitted a request for Historic and Cultural Preservation Committee
approval to demolish the existing Scerri Residence located at 24 71h Street, Assessor's Parcel No. 008-172-
014; and,
WHEREAS, the applicant submitted a historic evaluation titled, Historic Assessment for 24 71h
Street, Petaluma CA. The historic evaluation is incorporated herein by reference and is available for
review at City Hall during normal business hours. The historic evaluation confirmed that the existing
Scerri Residence located at 24 71h Street was constructed circa 1905 and altered in 1920, 1970 and 2012;
and,
WHEREAS, the proposed demolition is within scope of Section 15.060 of the Implementing Zoning
Ordinance and adopted City Council Resolution 2005-198 N.C.S. (Demolition Policy); and,
WHEREAS, the project was reviewed pursuant to CEQA guidelines and determined to be
categorically exempt pursuant to Sections 15301 (Existing Facilities) subsection (I) as the demolition of a
single family residence. The Historical Resources exception in CEQA Guidelines 15300.2(f) does not apply
because the structure to be demolished has no cultural or historical significance, as detailed in the
historic evaluation and elsewhere in the administrative record; and,
WHEREAS, a staff report dated March 25, 2014 described and analyzed the request and historic
evaluation for the Historic and Cultural Preservation Committee; and,
WHEREAS, Demolition Request was reviewed by the Historic and Cultural Preservation Committee
at a duly noticed public hearing on March 25, 2014 in accordance with the City of Petaluma
Implementing Zoning Ordinance, Section 24.010.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the above recitals are true and correct and are
incorporated herein by reference.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that based on the staff report, the historic evaluation and all other
information in the record, the Historic and Cultural Preservation Committee hereby finds that the Scerri
Residence is not historically or culturally significant and authorizes demolition of the building, based on
the findings made below and subject to conditions of approval attached as Exhibit A hereto and
incorporated herein by reference:
1. The Scerri residence is not located in a designated historic district and is not listed on a local,
state, or national register or survey;
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2. Based on the historic evaluation, the Scerri residence does not appear eligible for listing on a
local, state, or national register or survey.
3. The original building has been altered several times and no longer exhibits the original
historic character. The historic evaluation concluded that the alterations performed in 1920,
1970 and 2012 have reduced its ability to convey important visual, architectural or cultural
features important in retaining the existing character of the neighborhood, which contains a
number of historic abut not locally designated landmark) structures.
4. The demolition of the Scerri residence will not be detrimental to the aesthetic or economic
vitality of the community as the house as altered does not contribute significantly to either
the aesthetic or economic vitality of the community.
ADOPTED this 25th day of March, 2014, by the following vote:
Committee Member
Aye
No
Absent
Abstain
Benedetti-Petnic
X
Lin
X
Gomez
X
Kosewic
X
Marzo
X
Councilmember Miller
X
Vice Chair Pierre
X
Schlich
X
Chair Wolpert
X
Bill Wolpert, Chair
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Hines, Com , ittee Secretary Eric W. Danly, City Attorney
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Exhibit 1
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
Scerri Residence
24 Ph Street
APN 008-172-014
City File Number: PLSR-14-0006
1. Approval is granted by the Historic and Cultural Preservation Committee to demolish the Scerri
residence, a single-family residence located at 24 71h Street and constructed circa 1905, consistent
with the requirements of the Building Code.
2. A demolition permit issued by the Building Division and including any required permits from the Bay
Area Air Quality Management District or other regulatory agencies shall be required prior to
demolition of the existing buildings.
3. Prior to issuance of a demolition permit, the applicant shall submit for staff review and approval, a
written statement describing how building materials, fixtures, doors, and other items of historic
nature shall be salvaged, to the extent possible, for reuse or to be made available (at the
applicant's expense) to interested parties (pursuant to IZO Section 15.060A).
4. Construction hours are limited to 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday and Saturday from
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Construction is prohibited on Sundays and all holidays observed by the City
of Petaluma.
5. The applicant shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City or any of its boards, commissions,
agents, officers, and employees from any claim, action or proceeding against the City, its boards,
commission, agents, officers, or employees to attack, set aside, void, or annul, the approval of the
project when such claim or action is brought within the time period provided for in applicable State
and/or local statutes. The City shall promptly notify the applicants of any such claim, action, or
proceeding. The City shall coordinate in the defense. Nothing contained in this condition shall
prohibit the City from participating in a defense of any claim, action, or proceeding if the City
bears its own attorney's fees and costs, and the City defends the action in good faith.
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