09.05.2023 Reso 0091 PC23-20 PC Reso 800 Main Hotel Sequoia

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ATTY/RESO.0091/PC RESO 800 MAIN HOTEL SEQUOIA REV: 09-01-23 VR Page 4 of 32 lodging use is permitted in this area of the DTPP, and bars are conditionally permitted. The Project also meets the majority of DTPP Standards and Guidelines, however exceptions are requested to 2 Standards and 1 Guideline. The accompanying staff report includes analysis of these exceptions and determine that the project complies with the intent of the DTPP, and meets the requirements of the Historic Preservation Ordinance and Secretary of Interior Standards. b. The establishment, maintenance and operation of the use will not, under the circumstances of this particular case, be detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare of persons residing or working in the neighborhood of the proposed use, or the property and improvements in the neighborhood, or the City. The Project has been found to be consistent with the community goals established in the City's General Plan and DTPP and would not be detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare of persons residing or working in, or property or improvements in, the neighborhood or the City. The Project would restore and rehabilitate the existing hotel on the project site and also add additional guest rooms. The Project consists of exterior and interior improvements within the project site, and would be required to comply with all current code requirements for building and fire safety. The use and operation of the proposed rooftop bar would be required to meet all local laws, City noise standards, DTPP requirements, and regulations of the department of Alcohol and Beverage Control, which are adopted and intended to preserve and protect the public health, safety and welfare. Section 4. Historic Preservation Ordinance Permit Approval Criteria (Municipal Code 40.10): a. In the case of any property designated a historic landmark, the proposed work would not detrimentally alter, destroy or adversely affect any exterior architectural feature. The proposed project retains 75% of the exterior walls including the Broadway and Main Street facing exterior walls, and a portion of the alley wall. The storefront facades on the streel level will also be rehabilitated and partially reconfigured, with details matching the original. The corner entry feature, clerestory windows above the storefronts, exterior trim, windows, and cornice will all be retained and repaired as necessary. In addition, existing wood windows on the street-facing elevations will be refurbished. The proposed project was reviewed by a qualified professional, found to be in compliance with the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards, and found not to be detrimental to, or to adversely affect, any exterior architectural features of the landmark. Furthermore, recommendations included in the technical report to