ORIGINAL
(ORDINANCE NO. 3007.
ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALO ALTO
AMENDING SECTION 18.08.040 OF THE PALO ALTO MUNICIPAL
CODE TO CHANGE THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN
PROPERTY KNOWN AS 706 COWPER STREET FROM R-4 TO P-C
SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS
The Council of the City of Palo Alto does ORDAIN as
follows:
SECTION 1. Section 18.08.040 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code, the "Zoning Map," hereby is amended by changing the zoning classification of certain property known as 706 Cowper Street from R-4 to P-C. Said property is shown on a map attached hereto as EXHIBIT A and Incorporated herein by this reference.
SECTION 2. The diagrams attached hereto entitled, "Develop- ment FIan' are incorporated herein by this reference and hereby are approved pursuant to Section 18.68.070 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code subject to the following conditions:
1. Use:
(a) Professional offices for architects, engineers,
accountants, artists, authors, attorneys.
(b) Offices for organizations used primarily for
accounting, correspondence, renearch, editing,
or administration.
(0) The public interest, convenience and general welfare require that the present zoning classification of R-4
(General Apartment District Regulations) is appropriate except that the recommended P-C (Planned Community District) zoning classification makes better use of the subject
property and promotes the public interest, enjoyment and appreciation of this unique Victorian example of the rich heritage of this nation. It is the Council's intention
that the property be restored and maintained as much
as possible to its original appearance as when originally constructed and that this zone change will promote the
opportunity for preservation of this structure con-
istent with the Urban Design Policy 2, Programs 5,
6 and 8 of the 1977-1990 Palo Alto Comprehensive Plan.
Therefore in the event that this structure is not
within the time prescribed by this ordinance,
the P-C (Planned Connunity District) zoning ghall
lapse and the zoning of the subject property shall
-automatically revert to R-4 (General Apartment District) as previously zoned, or any succeasor zone in the event a new zoning ordinance is adopted.
2. Improvements:
The building shall be restored, maintained and preserved aa much as possible to its original appearance insofat as
architectural features are concerned. Other improvements shall be substantially as shown on the approved development - 1 -
:
:
The final landscaping and site plan and the design of the wheelchair ramp leading from the ground level to the first floor shall be as approved by the Architectural Review
Board.
3. Off-street parking:
Provide six on-site parking spaces in accordance with
the site plan approved by the Architectural Review Board.
These six spaces shall be signed, reserved for clients only.
Provide eight secure bicycle spaces.
4. Compliance:
Compllance with all applicable codes and ordinances and with the requirements of the Chief of the Palo Alto Fire Department and the State of California Administrative Code, Title 19, Public Safety.
5. Development Schedule:
Staxt of renovation and construction within three (3
nonths of the effective date of the amendment to the
Zoning Map.
Completion of all construction and improvements within
one year of start of renovation and construction.
SECTION 3. The Council finds that this project wilt have 10 signlicant adverse environmental impact
SECTION 4. This ordinance shall become effective upon
the conmencement of the thirty-firat day after the date of its passage.
INTRODUCED: July 18, 1977
PASSED: August 1, 1977
AYES: Brenner, Carey, Clay, Eyerly, Fazzino, Fletcher, Henderson, Sher NOES: None
ABSENT: Witherspoon
ABSTENTION None :
APPROVED:
Chimn Jennea
cley Clefk
ARELOVED AS 10 390:
ittorne
APPROVED:
Manager
remaR Schraber
Mirector o Planning and
Conmunity Environment
. Zoge Change 706 COMPER.
REMAINS REMAINS
75' COWPER ST.
REMAINS C-2-S CHANGE R-4 TO AC
FOREST 134° SHINE
REMAINS REM R
77-ZC-4
ŻONE CHANGE BOUNDARY
EXISTING ZONE BOUNDARY
200 400