Resolution 1417914179
CITY OF ALAMEDA RESOLUTION NO.
OVERTURNING THE HISTORICAL ADVISORY BOARD'S DECISION TO
DENY A CERTIFICATE OF APPROVAL CA06-0031, FOR THE
DEMOLITION OF MORE THAN THIRTY PERCENT OF AN EXISTING
SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING AT 433 TAYLOR AVENUE
WHEREAS, the application was made on September 8, 2006, requesting
approval of a Certificate of Approval for a complete (100%) demolition of a
residential structure that was built prior to 1942 but is not on the Historic Building
Study List; and
WHEREAS, the Historical Advisory Board held a public hearing on this
application on June 7, 2007, and examined pertinent maps, drawings, documents
and testimony and acted to deny the Certificate of Approval; and
WHEREAS, the applicant submitted an appeal the Historical Advisory
Board's action on June 13, 2007; and
WHEREAS, the Council of the City of Alameda held a public hearing on
January 15, 2008, and examined pertinent maps, drawings, documents and
testimony; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has made the following findings:
1. The structure that would be demolished does not represent the work of a
master or possess high artistic values. No records have been found to
support that the original structure was the work of a master. Photographs of
the structure are provided that show that the existing structure is a simple
design that had been poorly modified with a mixture of modern aluminum
windows and siding styles. The numerous alterations to the original structure
have not improved the appearance of the building and have only succeeded in
obliterating the architectural integrity of the original structure.
2. There are no events associated with this property that make a significant
contribution to the history or cultural heritage of local or regional history.
The building is not listed on the Historical Building Study List that defines
evaluation criteria of "Historical Significance." The fact that this structure is not
listed suggests that this building has no historical or cultural significance.
There is no additional information available that suggests that this structure has
historical or cultural merit.
3. The property is not associated with persons important to local, state or
national history. No records have been found to associate this property to
important local, state or national history.
4. Based on the evidence of qualified sources, efforts to restore the
structure to its original condition and allow for ; expansion will be
incapable of earning an economic return on its value. In order to restore
the modest cottage to its original architectural configuration, it would require
the restoration of the front porch and stairs, the replacement of all windows and
restoration of window trim, the removal of the a used -brick 'wainscot and
fireplace with chimney, the removal of some internal walls, and the restoration
and infill of portions of the wood siding.
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the project is categorically exempt
from additional environmental evaluation pursuant to the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, Section 15301(1)(1) Existing Facilities, One
Single - Family Residence, i.e. the project includes demolition of one single- family
residence that is not an historical resource.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of
Alameda hereby upholds the appeal and overturns the Historical Advisory Board
denial of Certificate of Approval, CA06 -0031.
I, the undersigned, hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly and
regularly adopted and passed by the Council of the City of Alameda during the Regular
Meeting of the City Council on the 15th day of January, 2008, by the following vote to
wit:
AYES:
Councilmembers deHaan, Gilmore, Matarrese, Tam
and Mayor Johnson - 5.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
ABSTENTIONS: None.
IN WITNESS, WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal of
said City this 16th day of January, 2008.