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Proposed Construction at 920 N. Eleanor Street

Original title: 4. Major Certificate of Appropriateness (MAJCOA-000776-2024) Project Address: 920 N. Eleanor Street Project Applicant: Ana Gonzalez Zelaya and Pablo Gonzalez Project Planner: Alina Barron, Senior Planner Council District: Council District No. 4 A request for a Certificate of Appropriateness for the construction of a 410 square-foot addition and new accessory dwelling unit garage conversion and addition in the rear of a noncontributing 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 two minor additions to two separate existing structures and is consistent with the Secretary of Interior’s Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties. The proposed project described above hereby meets the guidelines for a Categorical Exemption, therefore, no further environmental review is required. Recommendation Staff recommends that the Historic Preservation Commission approve MAJCOA-000776-2024 and adopt HPC Resolution No. 26-015, subject to conditions.

April 1, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

This project determines whether the property owners at 920 N. Eleanor Street may proceed with specific residential expansions and a garage conversion within a protected historic district.

Who is mentioned in the record

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Ana Gonzalez Zelaya and Pablo Gonzalez

The applicants are seeking permission to modify their property at 920 N. Eleanor Street.

Lincoln Park Historic District residents

Residents in the district may be affected by changes to the architectural character of the neighborhood.

What changed

Last recorded activity April 1, 2026.

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Summary

The Historic Preservation Commission is reviewing a request to build a 410-square-foot addition and convert a garage into an accessory dwelling unit at 920 N. Eleanor Street. The project is located within the Lincoln Park Historic District and is recommended for approval by city staff.

Key Facts

  • The project involves a 410-square-foot addition and an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) garage conversion.
  • The property is located at 920 N. Eleanor Street within the Lincoln Park Historic District.
  • The project is classified as a 'noncontributing resource' within the historic district.
  • City staff recommends approval of the project and adoption of HPC Resolution No. 26-015.
  • The project is exempt from further environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
  • The project qualifies for CEQA exemptions under Class 1 (Existing Facilities) and Class 31 (Historic Resource Restoration/Rehabilitation).
  • The project is deemed consistent with the Secretary of Interior’s Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties.
  • The application is filed under MAJCOA-000776-2024.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Certificate of Appropriateness?
It is a formal approval required for construction or alterations within a designated historic district to ensure the work respects the area's historic character.
Will this project require an environmental impact report?
No, the project has been granted a under , meaning no further environmental review is required.
What is an accessory dwelling unit (ADU)?
An ADU is a secondary housing unit on a single-family residential lot, in this case created through a garage conversion.

Why It Matters

This project determines whether the property owners at 920 N. Eleanor Street may proceed with specific residential expansions and a garage conversion within a protected historic district.

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CEQA Streamlining

The project utilizes both Class 1 and Class 31 exemptions to bypass standard environmental review, a common practice for minor historic property rehabilitations.

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