Facade changes and 60 sq. ft. deck addition at 522 S. Branciforte Avenue

In plain English

The commission would decide whether to approve a historic alteration permit for facade changes and about 60 square feet added to a rear-facing deck at a home at 522 S. Branciforte Avenue that is listed in the city's Historic Building Survey. Staff recommends approval with conditions, and the project is proposed as exempt from further environmental review.

Official wording

522 S. Branciforte Avenue Project Number: CP26-0061 Assessor's Parcel Number: 010-064-12 Historic Alteration Permit to Construct Facade Alterations and to Add Approximately 60 sq. ft. to an Existing Rear-Facing Deck Attached to a Residence Listed in the City's Historic Building Survey (Volume 2, Page 6) and Within the R-L (Multiple Residence - Low-Density) Zone District. Environmental Determination: Categorical Exemption; Filed 5-12-2026 by Applicant Hugh David Carter Recommendation: That the Historic Preservation Commission acknowledge the Environmental Determination and approve the Historic Alteration Permit based on the Findings listed below and the attached Conditions of Approval in Exhibit “A” of the staff report dated September 11, 2026.

Official agenda

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