This ordinance designates the Nam Kue School as a landmark, which means it will receive special protection and recognition due to its historical significance. It also confirms that this designation complies with environmental regulations and aligns with the city's planning goals.
Ordinance amending the Planning Code to designate the Nam Kue School, located at 755 Sacramento Street, Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 0241, Lot No. 018, on the south side of Sacramento Street between Grant Avenue and Kearny 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 Nam Kue School as a landmark originated from a Board of Supervisors resolution initiated to preserve significant cultural heritage.
The Board voted to adopt Resolution No. 244-26 to initiate the landmark designation of the Nam Kue School, recognizing its historical significance.
The Mayor signed the resolution to initiate the landmark designation, allowing the process to move forward.
The Clerk transmitted the signed resolution to the Planning Department to begin the landmark designation process.
The Historic Preservation Commission held a public hearing and recommended the landmark designation of the Nam Kue School based on its cultural significance.
The Planning Department transmitted the ordinance for the landmark designation of the Nam Kue School to the Board of Supervisors.
The Clerk of the Board received the ordinance from the Planning Department, marking the official entry into the legislative process.
The ordinance was assigned under the 30-day rule for further consideration by the Board of Supervisors.
Reconstructed from attached documents & the official record