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ORDINANCE NO. 4995
ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALO ALTO
AMENDING SECTION 18.08.040 OF THE PALO ALTO MUNICIPAL
CODE (THE ZONING MAP) TO CHANGE THE CLASSIFICATION OF
PROPERTY AT 449-451 ADDISON AVENUE, FROM TWO-FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT (R-2) TO PC PLANNED COMMUNITY
The Council of the City of Palo Alto does ORDAIN as follows:
SECTION 1. Section 18.08.040 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code, (the Zoning Map), is
hereby amended by changing the zoning of certain property at 449-451 Addison A venue from Two
Family Residential District (R-2) to PC Planned Community.
SECTION 2. The City Council hereby finds that:
(a) The property may not be subdivided into two parcels and a flag lot could not be
created under the current zoning for the property. Accordingly, the PC zone change is necessary
pursuant to Ordinance No. 3048 establishing PC Planned Community District Regulations in 1978.
(b) The Planning Commission, after a duly noticed public hearing held November 28,
2007 has recommended that Section 18.08.040 (the Zoning Map) of the Palo Alto Municipal Code
be amended to permit the subdivision ofan existing R-2 zoned lot for the benefit of preserving both
existing historically designated residences. The preservation will be achieved by placing legal
restrictions and covenants on each property.
( c) The proposed amendment is in the public interest and will promote the public
health, safety and welfare, as hereinafter set forth.
(d) Modification of the existing zoning to permit the subdivision of an existing R-2
zoned lot for the benefit of preserving both existing historically designated residences is consistent
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(i) Development of the site under the provisions of the PC Planned
Community District will result in public benefits not otherwise attainable by application of the
regulations of General Districts or combining Districts. Creating the Planned Community zone
regulations allowing the subdivision of the parcel into two separate parcels for the benefit of
preserving both historic residences by legal covenant and restriction are supported by the following
Comprehensive Plan Policies:
a. Policy L-12: Preserve the character of residential neighborhoods.
b. Policy L-51: Encourage public and private upkeep and preservation of
resources that have historic merit, including residences listed in the Historic Inventory.
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c. Policy L-57: Develop incentives for the retention and rehabilitation of
buildings with historic merit in all zones.
(ii) The proposed uses shall include only single-family housing consistent
with current Zoning and R-2 Zone adjacent uses.
(e) The site is so situated, and the use or uses proposed for the site are of such
characteristics that the application of general districts or combining districts will not provide
sufficient flexibility to allow the proposed development.
(f) The use or uses permitted, and the site development regulations applicable within
the district are consistent with the Palo Alto comprehensive plan, and are compatible with existing
and potential uses on adjoining sites or within the general vicinity.
SECTION 3. The Council has reviewed and considered the proposed site plan and
agreemeriisand declarations of covenants and restnaions for historic preservation for 449 Addison
SECTION 4. The diagrams prepared by Garavaglia Architecture, Inc. on January 30,
2007, copies of which are on file with the Planning Department of the City of Palo Alto, are
incorporated herein by this reference and hereby are approved pursuant to Section 18.68.070 of the
Palo Alto Municipal Code subject to the following conditions:
1. Permitted Uses/Conditions.
(a) The proposed uses shall include on single-family housing consistent
with current Zoning and R-l Zone adjacent uses.
(b) The Project will be conditioned on the recordation of Historic
Preservation Covenants for both homes ensuring protection of these
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~istoriC-Structure ana llie fronf15iiilaing, 4S1-Kdaison, is a Category U
Historic Structure.
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(c) The Project will be conditioned by requiring that any future renovation
of the structure shall be in accordance with the Historic Rehabilitation
Standards of the Secretary of the Department of the Interior through
compliance with Historic Resources Board reVIew and
recommendations.
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SECTION 5. This ordinance shall be effective on the thirty-first day after the date of its
adoption.
INTRODUCED: February 19,2008
PASSED: March 10,2008
AYES: BARTON, BURT, DREKMEIER, ESPINOSA, KISHIMOTO, KLEIN,
MORTON, SCHMID, YEH
NOES:
ABSTENTIONS:
ABSENT:
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Assistant City Attorney
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