PC Res 4090RESOLUTION N0.4090
BEING A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF CAMPBELL RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY
COUNCIL DESIGNATE 167 HARRISON AVENUE AS AN
HISTORIC RESOURCE INVENTORY PROPERTY. FILE NO.:
PLN2012-236.
After notification and public hearing, as specified by law and after presentation by the
Community Development Director, proponents and opponents, the hearing was closed.
After due considE;ration of all evidence presented, the Planning Commission did find as
follows with respect to application PLN2012-236:
Environmental Firidinq
1. The project qualifies as a Categorically Exempt project per Section 15331, Class 31 of the
California Environment C)uality Act (CEC)A), pertaining to projects involving the maintenance,
rehabilitation, restoration, preservation, or reconstruction of historical resources, provided
that the activity meets published federal standards for the treatment of historic properties.
Evidentiary Findings
1. The property owner of 464 W. Campbell Avenue has formally requested t hat the
property be removed from Historic Resource Inventory designation.
2. Consistent with the Historic Preservation Board's current HRI designation policy,
property ownE;rs may elect to remove their property from consideration with the full
support of thE: Historic Preservation Board any time prior to a decision by t he City
Council.
3. The remaining fifteen (15) above referenced properties are recommended for the
Historic Resource Inventory designation as they are locally important and convey
Campbell's image as a distinct community within Santa Clara County.
4. The property owners of the above reference properties, as owners of potential historic
resources, understand the importance and significance of each of the properties and that
retention benE:fits the community.
5. Historic resouirces have intrinsic value and are an important part of modern life and
should be identified for the community's knowledge and benefit.
6. Of the City's 16,103 housing units, less than 1.5% have been designated as historic
resources or are currently under consideration for designation.
Planning Commission Resolution No. 4089
PLN2012-236 -Recommended Designation of Two HRI Properties
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7. Each historic building and structure represents an investment and listing on the Historic
Resource Inventory may encourage maintenance and rehabilitation of older buildings
and neighborhoods by allowing property owners to utilize tax incentives and the State
Historic Building Code for repair and rehabilitation which can mean savings in energy,
time, money, and raw materials.
8. Managing information about historical resources and making informed decisions
regarding historic resources is a critical step in the planning process.
Based upon the foregoing findings of fact and pursuant to Campbell Municipal Code Section
21.33.060(D), the Planning Commission further finds and concludes that:
1. The fifteen (15) proposed historic resource inventory properties possess significant
aesthetic, architectural, cultural, or engineering interest or value of an historical nature.
2. An undue hardship has not been demonstrated by the owners of the properties
proposed for designation
3. Approval of the fifteen (15) identified properties for addition to the historic resource
inventory properties is consistent with the purposes and criteria of City of Campbell
Historic Preservation Ordinance and the General Plan.
THEREFORE, BE. IT RESOLVED that the Planning Commission recommends that the City
Council designatE~s 422-428 E. Campbell Avenue and 74 N. Second Street as Historic
Resource Inventory properties.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 8th day of January, 2013, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Commissioners: Brennan, Finch, Resnikoff, Reynolds and Roseberry
NOES: Commissioners: None
ABSENT: Commissioners: Gibbons
ABSTAIN: Commissioners: Razumich
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APPROVED:
- ~ Philip C. Reynolds, r., hair
ATTEST: L
Paul K ~rmoyan, Secretary