REPORT TO HISTORICAL AND LANDMARKS COMMISSION
SUBJECT
Title
Public Hearing: Consideration of a request for a new plaque for the property at 1357 Main Street
Report
BACKGROUND
The homeowners at 1357 Main Street, Robert and Lisa Bohorquez, submitted a request to the Historical and Landmarks Commission (HLC) to receive a new and modified plaque for their property. Per their request letter (attached), the current plaque lists the construction date as 1900, but there are records that show a different construction date.
DISCUSSION
Information related to the construction date varies by source (attached). A 1980 Historic Survey Report identifies the date of construction as sometime between 1880 and 1930, while a 2004 survey lists the construction date as circa 1915, and County records indicate 1925. Since the construction date varies so widely, 1915 is the median year and including circa before the date would indicate that it is approximate.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The action being considered does not constitute a “project” within the meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15378(a) as it has no potential for resulting in either a direct physical change in the environment, or a reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment.
PUBLIC CONTACT
No public comments have been received at the time of preparation of this report.
RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
Approve a modified bronze plaque circa 1915 for the property located at 1357 Main Street, and allocate funds to cover the cost of the plaque in the amount of approximately $200.00.
Staff
Reviewed by: Rebecca Bustos, Senior Planner
Approved by: Gloria Sciara, Development Review Officer
ATTACHMENTS
1. Homeowner Letter
2. Property Records