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2. Major Certificate of Appropriateness (MAJCOA-000298-2025)
Project Address: 376 E. Alvarado Street
Project Applicant: Manny Lopes for Ruben Jimenez
Project Planner: Irene Mouré, Assistant Planner
Council District: Council District 2
A request for a Major Certificate of Appropriateness (MAJCOA-000298-2025) for the construction of a new 1,200 square-foot accessory dwelling unit (ADU) at the rear of a contributing resource within the Lincoln Park Historic District. Pursuant to the Guidelines for Implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the proposed project meets the criteria for a Categorical Exemption in compliance with Article 19, Section 15301, Class 1 (Existing Facilities) and Section 15331, Class 31 (Historic Resource Restoration/Rehabilitation) in that the project consists of minor alterations to an existing structure that complies with the Secretary of Interior’s Rehabilitation Standards.
Recommendation:
Staff recommends that the Historic Preservation Commission approve MAJCOA-000298-2025 and adopt Resolution No. 25-019, subject to conditions.