This ordinance establishes the Alert Alley Early Residential Historic District to protect its historical, architectural, and aesthetic significance. It also confirms compliance with environmental regulations and aligns with the city's planning priorities.
Ordinance amending the Planning Code to add a new Appendix Q to Article 10, Preservation of Historical, Architectural, and Aesthetic Landmarks, to create the Alert Alley Early Residential Historic District; affirming the Planning Departmentβs determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and making public necessity, convenience, and welfare findings under Planning Code, Section 302, and findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.
How it got here
The legislation to designate the Alert Alley Early Residential Historic District originated from a resolution initiated by Supervisor Mandelman to preserve the historical significance of the area.
Supervisor Mandelman introduced a resolution to initiate the Landmark District designation process for the Alert Alley Early Residential District.
The committee voted unanimously to recommend approval of the resolution to initiate the Landmark District designation.
The Board voted unanimously to adopt the resolution to initiate the Landmark District designation, which became effective with the Mayor's signature.
The Historic Preservation Commission adopted Resolution No. 1496, recommending the designation of the Alert Alley Early Residential District as a Landmark District.
The Planning Commission reviewed the proposed designation and adopted Resolution No. 21857, finding it consistent with the General Plan and recommending approval.
The Planning Department determined that the actions contemplated in the ordinance comply with the California Environmental Quality Act.
The Board of Supervisors finally passed the ordinance designating the Alert Alley Early Residential Historic District.
Reconstructed from attached documents & the official record