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RESOLUTION NO. 2014-109 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA REMOVING THE HISTORIC ELIGIBILITY STATUS OF THE SEARS BUILDING LOCATED AT 565 BROADWAY
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RECOMMENDED ACTION
Recommended Action
Council adopt the resolution.
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SUMMARY
The City Council at its June 10, 2014 meeting conducted a public hearing and considered expert technical information regarding the historic status of the Chula Vista Sears building. After considering the information provided by staff and the applicant the City Council determined that the Sears building at 565 Broadway is not an eligible historical resource. Adoption of this resolution will finalize that decision.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The Development Services Director has reviewed the applicant's request for reconsideration of Historic Eligibility for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and has determined that the activity is not a "Project" as defined under Section 15378 of the State CEQA Guidelines; therefore, pursuant to Section 15060 (c)(3) of the State CEQA Guidelines the activity is not subject to CEQA. Although environmental review is not necessary at this time, if modifications are proposed to the Sears building in the future, environmental review may be required and a CEQA determination completed
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
Not Applicable
DISCUSSION
At the June 10, 2014 City Council meeting a public hearing was held regarding the classification of the Sears building at 565 Broadway as an eligible historical resource. According to Section 21.04.100 of the Municipal Code, in order to be considered an eligible historical resource, a building must retain its historic integrity. Historic integrity is evidenced by the survival of original features and physical characteristics that existed during the resource's historic period. The City Council considered information and testimony provided by staff, the Denton Law Firm, ASM, Affiliates, Inc. and Heritag...
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