RESOLUTION NO. HR 5-24
A RESOLUTION OF THE HISTORIC RESOURCE COMMISSION
DETERMINING THAT THE PROJECT IS CATEGORICALLY
EXEMPT UNDER CLASS 31 OF THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT GUIDELINES SECTION 15331
(HISTORICAL RESOURCE RESTORATION OR
REHABILITATION) AND RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF A
HISTORIC RESOURCE ALTERATION PERMIT, INCLUDING
REQUESTS FOR EXCEPTIONS TO ZONING REGULATIONS, AT
721 J AVENUE
WHEREAS, on February 13, 2024, the property owner submitted a complete Historic Resource Alteration Permit application for the property addressed as 721 J Avenue, Assessor’s Parcel No. 537-052-04, in accordance with Chapter 84.20 of the Coronado Municipal Code; and WHEREAS, on April 17, 2024, the Historic Resource Commission of the City of Coronado held a duly noticed public hearing on HAP 2024-02 at which time all persons desiring to be heard were heard; and
WHEREAS, the Historic Resource Commission considered the evidence submitted, including without limitation:
1. Historic Resource Alteration Permit application submittal HAP 2024-02;
2. Oral and written testimony received on April 17, 2024;
3. Historic Resource Commission staff report and attachments dated April 17, 2024; and
4. Additional information and photographs provided by the applicant; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Historic Resource Commission of the City of Coronado recommends approval of the project, with the conditions in this Resolution, and recommends that the City Council determine that the project meets the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards and issues a Historic Resource Alteration Permit because the following recommended findings can be made:
A. The project is consistent with the purpose and intent of Chapter 84.20, the Historic Preservation Element, and the General Plan because, as conditioned for approval, the project is consistent with the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards.
B. The project will not adversely affect the historical, architectural, or aesthetic value of the historic resource because, as conditioned for approval, the project is consistent with the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards.
C. The project retains the essential elements that make the historic resource significant.
D. The proposed alteration will not adversely affect the historic resource’s relationship to its surroundings and neighboring historic resources because the relationship of the Historic Resource to its surroundings will not be changed with the proposed project.
E. The proposed alteration will comply with the Secretary of the Interior’s standards as set forth in Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 because, as conditioned for approval, the new addition is placed behind the ridgeline and at the rear of the dwelling, the total square footage of the new additions is smaller than the size of the original dwelling, and the design of the new addition is compatible with but differentiated from the original dwelling.
Attachment 2
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Historic Resource Commission of the City of Coronado hereby recommends approval of a Historic Resource Alteration Permit for the historically designated property addressed as 721 J Avenue, as submitted in the application and plans comprising HAP 2024-02, in accordance with Chapter 84.20 of the City of Coronado Municipal Code, and as conditioned below, and recommends approval of the following exceptions to zoning regulations, as follows:
1. The existing non-conforming 3’-9 3/8” setback from the side property line at the north side of the dwelling may be utilized for the construction of the first and second floor additions (CMC 86.10.060).
2. The existing non-conforming parking width of 8’-10” per space may be retained for both covered and enclosed parking spaces (CMC 86.58.070).
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Historic Resource Commission of the City of Coronado hereby recommends approval a Historic Alteration Permit for the property addressed as 721 J Avenue, as submitted in HAP 2024-02 with the following conditions:
1. The project shall comply with all zoning requirements except for the specific zoning exceptions identified in the resolution.
2. Building plans shall show all methods of differentiation in elevation drawings and/or in detail drawings.
3. Changes to the approved plans may require the review and approval of the Historic Resource Commission.
4. This project was not reviewed for consistency with the City’s Mills Act Alteration Guidelines, a future Mills Act Application will require a review and restoration of elements of the project that are not consistent with the Guidelines may be required as part of a Mills Act Agreement.
5. The Applicant shall defend (with counsel acceptable to the City), indemnify, and hold harmless the City, its agents, officers, and employees from and against any and all claims, actions, proceedings, damages, judgments, or costs, including attorney’s fees, against the City or its agents, officers, or employees, relating to this designation including, but not limited to, any action to attack, set aside, void, challenge, or annul this resolution and any environmental document or decision. The City will promptly notify the Applicant of any claim, action, or proceeding. The City may elect to conduct its own defense, participate in its own defense, or obtain independent legal counsel in defense of any claim related to this indemnification. In the event of such election, the Applicant shall pay all of the costs related thereto, including without limitation reasonable attorney’s fees and costs. In the event of a disagreement between the City and Applicant regarding litigation issues, the City shall have the authority to control the litigation and make litigation related decisions, including, but not limited to, settlement or other disposition of the matter. However, the Applicant shall not be required to pay or perform any settlement unless such settlement is approved by the Applicant.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Historic Resource Commission of the City of Coronado finds and determines that the project is categorically exempt under Class 31 of the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines Section 15331 regarding Historical Resource Restoration/Habilitation because the project, as conditioned for approval, is consistent with the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards and will not cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of the Historic Resource.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Historic Resource Commission of the City of Coronado, California, this 17th day of April, 2024, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: Bey, Warner, Farley
NAYS:
ABSENT: Clements
DISQUALIFIED: Robyn
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Mark Warner, Chair
Attest:
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Rich Grunow
Director of Community Development