Proposes a change to city law: Changing the the city's zoning/building rules to designate the Alexander Adams Home, located at 1450 Masonic Avenue, Assessor’s Parcel Block No.
Ordinance amending the Planning Code to designate the Alexander Adams Home, located at 1450 Masonic Avenue, Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 2603, Lot No. 009, on the east side of Masonic Avenue between Frederick and Java Streets, as a landmark consistent with the standards set forth in Article 10 of the Planning Code; 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 designate the Alexander Adams Home as a landmark originated from a resolution initiated by the Board of Supervisors and was supported by the Historic Preservation Commission's recommendation.
On March 3, 2026, the Board adopted Resolution No. 092-26 to initiate the landmark designation process for the Alexander Adams Home, which was approved by the Mayor on March 6, 2026.
The Historic Preservation Commission held a public hearing and recommended the designation of the Alexander Adams Home as a landmark, adopting Resolution No. 1566.
The Planning Department transmitted the case for the Alexander Adams Home to the Board of Supervisors, including the Historic Preservation Commission's recommendation and supporting documents.
A public hearing was scheduled by the Land Use and Transportation Committee to consider the ordinance for the landmark designation of the Alexander Adams Home.
The ordinance amending the Planning Code to designate the Alexander Adams Home as a landmark is currently at its first reading stage.
Reconstructed from attached documents & the official record