Proposes a change to city law: Changing the the city's zoning/building rules to designate the Tietz-Beneke House, located at 657 Chenery Street, Assessor’s Parcel Block No.
Ordinance amending the Planning Code to designate the Tietz-Beneke House, located at 657 Chenery Street, Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 6742, Lot No. 030, on the south side of Chenery Street between Diamond Street and Carrie Street, 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 Tietz-Beneke House 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. 116-26 to initiate the landmark designation of the Tietz-Beneke House, which was approved by the Mayor on March 6, 2026.
The Historic Preservation Commission held a public hearing and voted to recommend the designation of the Tietz-Beneke House as a landmark, adopting Resolution No. 1586.
The Planning Department transmitted the case for the Tietz-Beneke House to the Clerk of the Board, including the Historic Preservation Commission's recommendation and supporting documents.
A public hearing was scheduled for July 20, 2026, to consider the proposed landmark designation of the Tietz-Beneke House.
The ordinance amending the Planning Code to designate the Tietz-Beneke House as a landmark was received from the department and assigned for further consideration.
Reconstructed from attached documents & the official record