Reso HRAC23-03 (0051) 1100 El Camino Real

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JOHANNA STREET, ARCHITECT Page 7 2. The historic character of a property shall be retained and preserved. The removal of historic materials or alteration of features and spaces that characterize a property shall be avoided. The proposed project retains and preserves a reasonable amount of historic material. The existing large metal sign with curved arrow will remain but be repainted. The wood louvered screen below the metal sign is obscured by plants in the rendering but is assumed to be retained. The existing brick veneer and brick planter are shown as painted. The flat boxed awning is preserved, though the letters spelling out “Roy’s Cleaners” are replaced with new. The glazed storefront doors with transom are replaced with new that appear to be the same width but taller in height. The adjacent storefront windows also appear new but matching the existing in height and width. At the north corner of the front elevation a new brick-clad column feature has been added which obscures a painted sign on the Harrison Avenue façade. Intent to conform to Standard 2 is obvious in the proposed project and minor modifications will bring better compliance. 3. Each property shall be recognized as a physical record of its time, place, and use. Changes that create a false sense of historical development, such as adding conjectural features or architectural elements from other buildings, shall not be undertaken. The new addition of the proposed project will be visually identifiable as contemporary and will not create a false sense of historical development. As described earlier, the proposed addition appropriately references but does not match colors and materials. Repainting the metal sign with a new business name may create some confusion of authenticity. Therefore, aside from the metal sign, the proposed project meets Standard 3. 4. Most properties change over time; those changes that have acquired historic significance in their own right shall be retained and preserved. This property does not appear to have been altered, as such the project meets Standard 4. 5. Distinctive features, finishes, and construction techniques or examples of craftsmanship that characterize a property shall be preserved. Distinctive features, finishes, and construction techniques or examples of craftmanship that characterize this property are found on the front elevation. Most of the materials and character-defining features on the front elevation are to be retained, including but not limited to the existing stucco-clad concrete block exterior wall, the distinctive metal sign with curved arrow, the brick veneer, wood louvered screen, brick planting boxes, and flat boxed awning. The storefront, with glazed entry doors with transom and fixed windows, will be removed and replaced, however the size, shape, and configuration will be retained. By replacing the storefront, the project will be able to meet code requirements for accessibility and energy. Therefore, the proposed project generally meets Standard 5. ATTY/RESO.0051/HRAC RESO 1100 EL CAMINO REAL - EXHIBIT A REV: 06-05-023 JB Page 7 of 13