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Commission approves Chinatown Branch Library restoration and rooftop terrace with conditions
Summary
The commission approved a certificate of appropriateness for restoration and seismic reinforcement at the Chinatown Branch Library (1135 Powell St). Approval includes removal of nonhistoric mezzanine, concealed seismic plates, a set-back rooftop deck and conditions requiring mock-ups, consideration of north/south original windows, and non-glare roof glazing.
The San Francisco Historic Preservation Commission voted Feb. 21 to approve a certificate of appropriateness for extensive repairs and seismic upgrades to the Chinatown Branch Library at 1135 Powell Street, a designated landmark built in 1921.
Planning staff presented the proposal, which includes removal of a nonhistoric mezzanine, installation of concealed concrete and steel seismic plates in portions of the main reading room, replacement of an existing elevator penthouse, and the construction of a publicly accessible…
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