Legislation Details

File #: 26-625    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Public Hearing/General Business Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 5/26/2026 In control: Development Review Hearing
On agenda: 6/17/2026 Final action:
Title: Public Hearing: Action on the Architectural Review (PLN24-00521) for Demolition of the Existing 1,198 Square Foot One-Story Residence and the Construction of a New 3,817 Square Foot Two-Story Residence at 4435 Fillmore Street Located Within 200 Feet of Two Historic Resource Inventory Properties. CEQA Status: Exempt from CEQA per Section 15332 - In-Fill Development Projects.
Attachments: 1. Vicinity Map, 2. Project Data and Compliance Table, 3. Conditions of Approval, 4. Web Links - HLC Staff Reports, 5. Development Plans, 6. PMM Staff Presentation
REPORT TO DEVELOPMENT REVIEW HEARING

SUBJECT
Title
Public Hearing: Action on the Architectural Review (PLN24-00521) for Demolition of the Existing 1,198 Square Foot One-Story Residence and the Construction of a New 3,817 Square Foot Two-Story Residence at 4435 Fillmore Street Located Within 200 Feet of Two Historic Resource Inventory Properties. CEQA Status: Exempt from CEQA per Section 15332 - In-Fill Development Projects.

Report
File No.: PLN24-00521
Location: 4435 Fillmore Street, a 6,250 square-foot property located on the eastern side of Fillmore Street, approximately 200 feet north of the intersection of Fillmore Street and 2nd Street; APN: 104-10-055; the property is zoned Single-Family Residential (R1-6L).
Applicant: Daniel Warren, Warren Design
Owner(s): GM & Fouzia Solaiman
Request: Architectural Review for demolition of the existing 1,198 square-foot residence and the construction of a 3,327 square-foot five-bedroom and four-bathroom two-story residence.

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

POINTS FOR CONSIDERATION
Background
* The project site, zoned Single-Family Residential (R1-6L), is surrounded by one-story and two-story colonial revival, cottage, ranch, and vernacular style single-family residences.
* The project site is a 6,250 square-foot lot currently occupied by a 1,198 square-foot single story residence with an attached one car garage. The residence was built in 1961.
* Per the Santa Clara City Code (SCCC) 18.120.020.D.7, the request requires Architectural Review approval through a Development Review Hearing for the demolition of the existing structure and construction of a two-story structure.
* The project was heard 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 Historic Resources Inventory (HRI) property requiring an Architectural Review throug...

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