Legislation Details

File #: 25-1550    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Public Hearing/General Business Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 10/16/2025 In control: Historical & Landmarks Commission
On agenda: 9/3/2026 Final action: 9/3/2026
Title: Public Hearing: Recommendation on the Architectural Review (PLN25-00274) for a 209 Square Foot First Floor Expansion and a 513 Square Foot Second Floor Expansion to an Existing Two-Story Residence Resulting in a 2,336 Square Foot Residence Located at 1640 Market Street within 200 Feet of a Historic Resource Inventory Property. CEQA Status: Exempt from CEQA per Section 15301(e)(1) (Class 1 -- Existing Facilities).
Attachments: 1. Vicinity Map, 2. Project Data and Compliance Table, 3. Conditions of Approval, 4. Development Plans, 5. PMM Staff Presentation
REPORT TO HISTORICAL AND LANDMARKS COMMISSION

SUBJECT
Title
Public Hearing: Recommendation on the Architectural Review (PLN25-00274) for a 209 Square Foot First Floor Expansion and a 513 Square Foot Second Floor Expansion to an Existing Two-Story Residence Resulting in a 2,336 Square Foot Residence Located at 1640 Market Street within 200 Feet of a Historic Resource Inventory Property. CEQA Status: Exempt from CEQA per Section 15301(e)(1) (Class 1 -- Existing Facilities).

Report
File No.: PLN25-00274
Location: 1640 Market Street, a 7,500 square foot lot, located on the southern side of Market Street mid-block between Isabelle Street and Lincoln Street; APN 269-34-035, R3- Medium Density Residential.
Applicant: Jun Ruan
Owner(s): Denis Crasta
Request: Architectural Review for a 209 Square Foot First Floor Expansion and a 513 Square Foot Second Floor Expansion to an Existing Two-Story Residence Resulting in a 2,336 Square Foot Residence

PROJECT DATA
The Project Data and Compliance Table is included as Attachment 2.

POINTS FOR CONSIDERATION
* The site is surrounded by one- and two-story single-family homes, with several Historic Resource Inventory (HRI) properties. See the Vicinity Map in Attachment 1.
* The site is currently developed with a two-story residence constructed in the 1930s and is not listed on the Historic Resource Inventory (HRI).
* Per the Santa Clara City Code 18.120(D)1. D., the request requires Architectural Review approval through a Development Review Hearing due to the modifications to the second story.
* The project is before the Historical and Landmarks Commission (HLC) in accordance with the Historic Preservation Ordinance (Santa Clara City Code 18.130.070), which requires all projects within 200 feet of a HRI property requiring an Architectural Review through a Development Review Hearing to be first referred to the HLC. The HLC shall review the project for neighborhood compatibility and consistency with the City's Desig...

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