REPORT TO HISTORICAL AND LANDMARKS COMMISSION
SUBJECT
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Recommendation on the Major Significant Property Alteration Permit (PLN26-00281) for the Proposed Addition of a Right-Side Dormer on the Second Story, Two New Double Hung Windows, and Extension of the Rear Roof to the Existing Ridgeline of the Existing Two-Story Residence Listed on the Historic Resource Inventory, Located at 580 Lincoln Street. CEQA Status: Exempt From CEQA Per Sections 15332 - Infill and 15331 - Historical Resource Restoration/Rehabilitation
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File No.: PLN26-00281
Location: 580 Lincoln Street, a 7,500 square foot lot located southwest of the intersection of Main Street and Lincoln Street on the west side of Lincoln Street; APN: 269-34-037; zoned Medium Density Residential (R3)
Applicant: David Kesting
Owner(s): Leigh Ganschow
Request: Major Significant Property Alteration Permit for the proposed addition of a right-side dormer on the second story, two new double hung windows, and extension of the rear roof to the existing ridgeline of the existing two-story residence listed on the Historic Resource Inventory.
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POINTS FOR CONSIDERATION
* The proposed project is in a residential tract consisting of two-story residences, multi-family residences, and other Historic Resource Inventory (HRI) properties. See Vicinity Map in Attachment 1.
* The property is listed on the City's HRI and was constructed in 1890. The site includes an existing two-family residence with a 793 square-foot detached Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) attached to the existing 600 square-foot detached garage.
* The project is before the Historical and Landmarks Commission (HLC) in accordance with Historic Preservation Ordinance (Santa Clara City Code 18.130.050), which requires any project determined to be considered a major alteration to an HRI property shall first receive a recommendation from the HLC.
* The proposed project involves adding a dormer roof on the right side of the second story, additi...
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