REPORT TO HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION
SUBJECT
Title
File #: 2017-7878
Location: 562 S. Mathilda Avenue (APN: 209-29-057)
Zoning: DSP-20
Proposed Project:
RESOURCE ALLOCATION PERMIT to consider the historic significance of a single-family home which is listed as part of the Sunnyvale Heritage Resources Inventory.
Applicant / Owner: Shawn Karimi (applicant/owner)
Environmental Review: Environmental review will be conducted as required by California Environmental Quality Act provisions and City Guidelines upon determination of significance by the Heritage Preservation Commission.
Project Planner: Ryan Kuchenig, (408) 730-7431, rkuchenig@sunnyvale.ca.gov
Report
REPORT IN BRIEF
General Plan: Transit Mixed Use
Existing Site Conditions: Single Family Home
Surrounding Land Uses
North: Residential Condominiums
South: Commercial Office Building
East: Residential Apartments
West: City Hall across S. Mathilda Ave.
Issues: Historic Significance of the Single-Family Home
Staff Recommendation: Determine that the single-family residence does not have local historic significance and recommend that the home be removed from the City Heritage Resource Inventory
BACKGROUND
Description of Proposed Project
The applicant is requesting a determination from the Heritage Preservation Commission in regards to the local historical significance of the property at 562 S. Mathilda Avenue, and staff is requesting a determination in order to conduct appropriate environmental review prior to reviewing building renovations or future redevelopment of the site. The property is located in the southern portion of Block 20 of the Sunnyvale Downtown Specific Plan. The Plan indicates that this area is appropriate for office uses.
See Attachment 1 for a map of the vicinity and mailing area for notices.
Previous Actions on the Site: There are no previous actions related to this site.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
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