REPORT TO THE HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION
SUBJECT
Title
Proposed Project:
LANDMARK ALTERATION PERMIT: to install two new awnings and replacement of two awnings at storefronts.
Location: 121-133 South Murphy Avenue (APNs: 209-06-003, 004)
File #: PLNG-2026-0211
Zoning: DSP-2 (Downtown Specific Plan Block 2)
Applicant / Owner: Portfolio Realty Management (applicant) / John W Hubbard (owner)
Environmental Review: Class 1 Categorical Exemption relieves this project from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) provisions.
Project Planner: Momo Ishijima, 408-730-753, mishijima@sunnyvale.ca.gov
Report
BACKGROUND
Description of Proposed Project
The proposed project is to allow installation of two new awnings and replacement of two awnings at the four storefronts of 121 to 133 South Murphy Avenue. A Landmark Alteration Permit is required for any exterior modifications to buildings within the Local Landmark District with review and approval by the Heritage Preservation Commission.
See Attachment 1 for a map of the vicinity and noticing area.
Previous Actions on the Site
The building was constructed in 1939 and originally occupied by Seijo's Bakery. The street was originally called Main Street and the 100 block of South Murphy Avenue make up the Murphy Station Heritage Landmark District (established in 1979). The bakery was divided into four tenant spaces and Leigh's Favorite Books occupies 121 South Murphy Avenue, Bookasaurus occupies 125 South Murphy Avenue, Gelateria Bella Roma occupies 127 South Murphy Avenue, and Momo Grill occupies 133 South Murphy Avenue.
Over the years, there have been various permits related to signs and awning modifications, and additions in the rear of the property. There are no active Neighborhood Preservation cases.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
A Class 1 Categorical Exemption relieves this project from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) provisions that include minor alterations to an existing facility (CEQA Section...
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