REPORT TO HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION
SUBJECT
Title
File #: 2015-7117
Location: 151 S. Murphy Avenue (APN: 209-06-008)
Applicant / Owner: Nick Gera (Applicant/Owner)
Proposed Project:
LANDMARK ALTERATION PERMIT for minor exterior building modifications that include repainting the building and the removal and replacement of existing awnings, storefront windows and the main front entrance door along the Murphy Avenue street frontage.
Reason for Permit: A Landmark Alteration Permit is required for exterior modifications to buildings in the DSP-2 Local Landmark District.
Project Planner: Cindy Hom, (408) 730-7411, chom@sunnyvale.ca.gov
Issues: Design Consistency with the Murphy Avenue Design Guidelines.
Recommendation: Approve with conditions.
Report
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The applicant is requesting a Landmark Alteration Permit to allow minor exterior modifications to the building at 151 S. Murphy Avenue located within the Murphy Station Heritage Landmark District and the Downtown Specific Plan Area (Block 2). The project proposes exterior fa?ade changes that include:
* Repainting the building with a natural gray color and a black accent color for the trim;
* Removal of a metal bracket detail at the parapet level;
* Replacement of existing awnings with a new black canvas awning that incorporates a sign logo for Metro City Restaurant and Bar; and
* Replacement of the existing glass door and transom windows with a new 24-foot wide lift and slide bi-fold door unit.
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:
* 1988-0382 - Amendment to previous Landmark Alteration Permit to allow for various architectural changes. Approval granted on 12/20/88.
* 1987-0500 - Amendment to previous Landmark Alt...
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