Title
REPORT TO HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION
SUBJECT
Receive the Public Review Draft of the Study to Update the Heritage Resource Inventory to Include Potential Resources Associated with Technological Innovation (Study Issue CDD 19-05)
File #: PLNG-2024-0298
Environmental Review: The action is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15306.
Project Planner: Momo Ishijima, (408) 730-7532, mishijima@sunnyvale.ca.gov
Report
REPORT IN BRIEF
Sunnyvale has historically been at the center of Silicon Valley's advanced technological innovation and that history is not reflected in the current Heritage Resource Inventory. The City has selected Architectural Resources Group (ARG), a historical consultant, to conduct research, collect information, facilitate outreach meetings, and evaluate properties for potential nomination to the Heritage Resource Inventory as it relates to technological innovations and advancements.
On June 5, 2024, the Heritage Preservation Commission (HPC) provided input to refine the Study's focus before ARG proceeded with the research and drafting of the public draft report. The public draft was released on January 10, 2025 on the project website at: https://www.sunnyvale.ca.gov/business-and-development/projects-in-sunnyvale/long-range-planning-initiatives/heritage-resources-inventory-update Members of the public have until February 10, 2025 to provide comments to staff, and can also comment at the January 23, 2025 HPC hearing. ARG will present their findings of the report at the same hearing. Staff requests initial feedback and direction on approaches for properties recommended to be added to the inventory as well as review criteria.
BACKGROUND
The Heritage Resources Inventory was created in 1979 and has been updated periodically. The most recent comprehensive study in 2007 included a citywide survey for consideration of new neighborhood districts and individual heritage r...
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