REPORT TO HISTORICAL AND LANDMARKS COMMISSION
SUBJECT
Title
Public Hearing: Consideration of HLC Referral for Projects near Historic Resource Inventory Properties and Design Review of Single-Family House Relocation and a New Accessory Dwelling Unit at 1653 Fremont Street
Report
BACKGROUND
The property owner is requesting design review by the Architectural Committee to convert the existing 660 square foot one-bedroom house at 1653 Fremont Street into an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) and move the 896 square foot two-bedroom house from 645 Benton Street to 1653 Fremont Street (Project Site) to be used as a new primary residence. The Project Site and 645 Benton Street are not listed on the Historical Resource Inventory (HRI). The project is referred to the Historical and Landmarks Commission (HLC), for neighborhood compatibility and consistency with the City's Design Guidelines, as the property is located within 200 feet of two listed resources on the HRI. The listed properties are located at 1700 Fremont Street and 1194 Lincoln Street.
The relocation of the house on 645 Benton Street is part of the approval for the mixed-use project at 575 Benton Street that require properties over 50 years old within the project site be available for purchase and relocation. The structure at 645 Benton Street is within the 575 Benton Street project site and qualified as one of the property for relocation. An excerpt of the Development Agreement for the mixed use project and the historical survey and evaluation (DPR form) are attached to this report.
DISCUSSION
The current house on 1653 Fremont Street was constructed in 1920 and the structures on the property include a single-story one-bedroom bungalow, carport, and a two-car detached garage with storage space. The current house locates approximately 80 feet behind the front property line which allows the sufficient clearance for the house at 645 Benton Street to be relocated onto the front yard.
The subject property is in a...
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