Reso HRAC23-03 (0051) 1100 El Camino Real

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JOHANNA STREET, ARCHITECT Page 6 property is a Modern/ Roadside Architecture style building. The use of Art Deco for the proposed addition as described in Guideline “c” would compete with, and distract from, the existing building. An Art Deco style addition would use geometric patterns and forms and more decorative features and colors. The effect would be an addition that is too different from the existing building. This Guideline seems to be more suited to ground-up new construction rather than an addition. The square stucco panels framing a large glazed area in the proposed project are of a contemporary style that is compatible with, and deferential to, the existing building. The proposed project does not conform to Guideline “c” but the style used is more appropriate and a better choice. The addition is of white square stucco panels without ornamentation. The white color is similar to, but slightly different from, the white of the existing building. It is appropriate to reference but not match colors. The stucco will also read as new due to current techniques of applying stucco that create a much more consistent texture than stucco from the 1940s. Again, the intent seem to be to reference but not match. The ornamentation of the proposed project is limited in much the same way as the exiting building. It is compatible to, but clearly differentiated from, the historic façade and therefore the proposed project meets Guideline “d” The new signage placed on the flat boxed awning is compatible with the architecture of the historic façade as it closely matches the color, material, size, placement, and style of the original sign. The match is perhaps even a bit too close and it could be adjusted slightly in any aspect and still be compatible with the building. Currently the proposed project shows that the wording on the large metal sign with curved arrow is painted out and replaced with new. This modification affects the integrity of the sign since the original lettering is integral to its size, shape and configuration. The proposed project does not meet Guideline “e” Secretary of the Interiors Standards for Rehabilitation. The Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation are used to determine appropriateness of a proposed project involving an historic resource. The Standards are written broadly enough that they can be interpreted on many levels for all types of projects. Interpretations are always to be reasonable, taking into consideration economic and technical feasibility. 1. A property shall be used for its historic purpose or be placed in a new use that requires minimal change to the defining characteristics of the building and its site and environment. The subject property was built, and continues to function, as to a dry cleaning business. The proposed project is to be a restaurant and as such will retain a commercial function. The front façade does not require alteration due to the change of use, except at the storefront. By replacing the storefront, the project will be able to meet code requirements for accessibility and energy. The proposed project generally complies with Standard 1. ATTY/RESO.0051/HRAC RESO 1100 EL CAMINO REAL - EXHIBIT A REV: 06-05-023 JB Page 6 of 13