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File #: 25-957    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Public Hearing/General Business Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 8/21/2025 In control: Development Review Hearing
On agenda: 9/17/2025 Final action:
Title: PUBLIC HEARING: Action of the Significant Property Alteration / Architectural Review (PLN25-00116) for a 465 Square Foot First Floor Addition Resulting in a 1,559 Square-Foot Single-Story Residence on the Historic Resource Inventory Located at 834 Main Street
Attachments: 1. Vicinity Map, 2. Project Data & Compliance Table, 3. Conditions of Approval, 4. Development Plans, 5. SOIS Analysis Memo, 6. Web Link - 09.04.25 HLC Staff Report, 7. PMM Staff Presentation
REPORT TO DEVELOPMENT REVIEW HEARING

SUBJECT
Title
PUBLIC HEARING: Action of the Significant Property Alteration / Architectural Review (PLN25-00116) for a 465 Square Foot First Floor Addition Resulting in a 1,559 Square-Foot Single-Story Residence on the Historic Resource Inventory Located at 834 Main Street

Report
File No.: PLN25-00116
Location: 834 Main Street, a 5,694 square-foot lot located on the west side of Main Street approximately 116 feet north of Lexington Street; APN: 269-28-062; zoned Single-Family Residential (R1-6L)
Applicant: German A. Villarraga
Owner(s): Rebecca and Andrew Fung
Request: Significant Property Alteration and Architectural Review for a 465 square-foot addition resulting in a 1,559 square-foot single-story residence on the City's Historic Resource Inventory (HRI).

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

POINTS FOR CONSIDERATION
* The proposed project is in a residential tract consisting of one-story residences, multi-family residence, public park, and 11 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 1932. The site includes an existing single-family residence with a 231 square-foot ADU that was converted from a detached one-car garage. The residence is currently subject to a Mills Act Contract.
* Per the Santa Clara City Code 18.120.020.D.6, the request requires Architectural Review approval through a Development Review Hearing.
* The proposed project involves interior and exterior alterations and new construction to provide additional living area and functional use of the home. The proposed project is for the construction of a 465 square-foot extension, which will include a new bedroom, a full-sized bathroom, and a walk-in closet.
* The project is consistent with the City's residential design guidelines in that:
o The addition is to the rear right side of the property. The addit...

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