This resolution designates the Bob Ross House at 4200 20th Street as a landmark under the Planning Code, which helps protect its historical significance. The designation aims to preserve the building for future generations.
Resolution initiating a landmark designation under Article 10 of the Planning Code for the Bob Ross House, 4200 20th Street, Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 2696 Lot No. 014A.
How it got here
The legislation to initiate a landmark designation for the Bob Ross House originated from the recognition of its historical significance to San Francisco's LGBTQ community.
The Commission adopted the Citywide Historic Context Statement for LGBTQ History, which provided frameworks for identifying and evaluating historically significant sites.
The Commission identified the Bob Ross House as a potentially eligible historic resource in the Eureka Valley Historic Context Statement.
The report included a strategy to prioritize landmarking of Castro LGBTQIA+ historical sites, specifically mentioning the Bob Ross House.
Supervisor Rafael Mandelman introduced the resolution to initiate the landmark designation for the Bob Ross House.
The committee recommended the resolution for passage.
The Board of Supervisors adopted the resolution to initiate the landmark designation.
The Mayor approved the resolution, finalizing the initiation of the landmark designation process.
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