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Preservation Commission approves two Alamo Square projects, grants yard variance
Summary
The commission unanimously approved a Certificate of Appropriateness for 1216 Fulton Street and for 812 Scott Street (with a yard variance). Commissioners found both projects compatible with Article 10 and Secretary of the Interior Standards; public opposition letters raised excavation, parking and lighting concerns.
The Historic Preservation Commission unanimously approved two Alamo Square rehabilitation projects and a related variance during its Dec. 16 meeting.
For 1216 Fulton Street, staff described the Italianate two-family residence as a contributor to the Alamo Square Historic District and supported a proposal that preserves the front façade, retains original angled bay windows, and adds a rear horizontal and a vertical addition to provide an additional dwelling unit in the basement. Staff noted three letters in opposition raising excavation, parking and visibility concerns but recommended approval. Commissioners found the additions modest and consistent with Article 10 and the Secretary of the Interior Standards; the motion to approve passed 7–0.
At 812 Scott Street, staff described a stick-style Victorian where the project would raise the building 15 inches to gain code-compliant lower-level ceiling heights, replace nonhistoric garage elements at the front with double-hung windows, add a modest rear addition and perform seismic strengthening. The project team negotiated with neighbors, lowered a rear parapet by several inches to reduce impacts to 1180 Fulton Street, and constrained new work largely within the existing footprint. The commission approved the Certificate of Appropriateness and the Assistant Zoning Administrator granted the requested yard variance; both actions were unanimous.
Commissioners noted the projects’ sensitivity to historic fabric and commended staff and architects for working with neighbors to reduce visual and light impacts. Several public letters and callers objected to specific elements, including the excavation and the continued presence of a front garage door at 812 Scott; staff and the project team explained constraints related to curb cuts and existing conditions.
These approvals were votes on Certificates of Appropriateness and a zoning variance; no additional city approvals required by the commission were recorded at the Dec. 16 meeting.
