the 1920’s and was a poultry farm owned by the Parish family for over 80 years.
She also said that the design would not impact the historic integrity of the original
house at 156 Crescent Avenue.
Chair Sharma asked staff of the possibility of adding another heritage resource in its
place and Principal Planner George Schroeder replied that a new Heritage
Resource Inventory listing would be a future study separate from tonight’s Proposal
and that there is a larger study issue for consideration (Study Issue CDD 18-02) to
do a comprehensive update of the Heritage Resource Inventory.
Vice Chair Patel discussed the concern that the historical aspect of the area is
already lost because part of the significance was the poultry farm and not the home.
The poultry farm and its associated accessory structures should have been
addressed further in the historic evaluation. Mr. Schroeder responded that this
consideration is part of the decision the Commission needs to make.
Commissioner Caroompas said that the warehouse in the rear is being used as car
storage and the public can't enjoy the property in its current state and is an eyesore.
He asked if there were any signs of the former egg farm. Ms. Ishijima noted that
there is a mural (noted on page 6 and 7 of the report) in the rear that depicts the
Parish Family Egg Farm and Mr. Caroompas asked staff if the Parish family is
considered historically significance to the City’s history. Ms. Ishijima said they were
not and that the Commission’s decision tonight may include a condition to
memorialize the historical significance of the home, such as a plaque.
Commissioner Johnson noted that she has been studying this property for years as
she is a member of the Sunnyvale Heritage Park Museum and that she was able to
tour the property with the Parish family. She noted that the mural was part of the
egg farm retail store in the rear. She also suggested installation of a plaque onsite.
Ms. Ishijima noted that it is in the Commission’s purview to include a requirement for
a plaque.
Commissioner Hopkins noted that the property may be eligible for the state and
national register, in which the owner may apply for this. She noted that the City’s
Plaque Program may be good to reference in the plaque design.
Chair Sharma opened the public hearing.
Samir Sharma, applicant, delivered a slide presentation.
Chair Sharma asked Mr. Sharma what 156 Crescent Avenue will be used as and