Proposes a change to city law: Changing the Landmark Designation for Landmark No.
Ordinance amending the Landmark Designation for Landmark No. 307, the Turk and Taylor Streets Intersection together with defined portions of 101 Taylor Street, Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 0339, Lot No. 003 (known as the “Site of the Compton’s Cafeteria Riot”), under Article 10 of the Planning Code, to include the entire building at 101-121 Taylor Street and to expand the period of significance; affirming the Planning Department’s 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 amend the landmark designation for the Site of the Compton’s Cafeteria Riot originated from community advocacy and was formalized through a series of reviews and recommendations by city departments and the Historic Preservation Commission.
The Compton’s x Coalition submitted an application to amend the landmark designation of Landmark No. 307 to include the entire building at 101-121 Taylor Street.
The Historic Preservation Commission held a public hearing and initiated the amendment of Landmark No. 307 to include the full building and expand the period of significance.
After reviewing the application and staff analysis, the Historic Preservation Commission recommended the amendment of the landmark designation to the Board of Supervisors.
The Planning Department transmitted the case for the amendment of Landmark No. 307 to the Board of Supervisors, affirming the Historic Preservation Commission's recommendation.
A public hearing notice was issued for the Land Use and Transportation Committee to consider the proposed ordinance amending the landmark designation.
The Land Use and Transportation Committee held a hearing to discuss the ordinance amending the landmark designation for the Site of the Compton’s Cafeteria Riot.
The committee continued the consideration of the ordinance to a later date for further discussion and potential action.
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