REPORT TO THE HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION
Title
File #: 2015-7131
Location: 100 South Murphy Avenue (APN: 209-06-075 )
Applicant / Owner: Dubrovnik Properties (applicant/owner)
Proposed Project:
LANDMARK ALTERATION PERMIT for exterior modifications including changes to windows, doors, awnings and signs.
Reason for Permit: A Landmark Alteration Permit is required for any exterior modification to buildings in the DSP-2 Local Landmark District.
Project Planner: Momo Ishijima, (408) 730-7532, mishijima@sunnyvale.ca.gov
Issues: Design Consistency with Murphy Avenue Design Guidelines
Recommendation: Approve with conditions
Report
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The proposed project is for a Landmark Alteration Permit to allow exterior modifications to the existing Del Monte Building located at the southeast corner of South Murphy Avenue and East Evelyn Avenue. The exterior modifications include the replacement of all gridded windows to double hung windows, replacement of glass doors and transom windows on the front elevation (South Murphy Avenue) with bi-fold windows, replacement of all doors, and replacement of the awning from the storefront at the proposed "Il Postale" restaurant location (Suite 104) with goose-neck lights and a sign area.
A Landmark Alteration Permit is required for any exterior modifications to buildings in the Local Landmark District. Architectural review in the district is the responsibility of the Heritage Preservation Commission.
Background
Previous Planning Projects related to Subject Application:
Miscellaneous Plan Permits 2006-1132 and 2008-0469 approved in 2006 and 2008 for minor exterior paint and awning changes for maintenance. Use Permit, Variance and Landmark Alteration Permit (1992-0283, -0382 and -0400) - Approval on October 27, 1992 to relocate the Del Monte Building from 185 West Evelyn Avenue ( currently a parking lot for Murphy Square) across the street to 100 South Murphy Avenue.
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