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Preservation panel declines to change historic status of 235 Valencia Street after heated testimony
Summary
After extensive public testimony for and against reclassification, the Preservation Commission declined to amend the Intermission North Historic Resource Survey status code for 235 Valencia Street; a motion to amend failed by roll call (4–0 no). Proponents had argued the building’s association with Hap Jones merits reclassification; owners urged commemoration via a 'Living Alley' and warned designation would trigger an EIR and delay.
The Preservation Commission on Oct. 19 considered whether to change the California Historical Resources status code for 235 Valencia Street following a community‑sponsored Article 10 landmark nomination and prior hearings.
Shannon Ferguson of the Planning Department reminded the commission that the item before them was whether the property met eligibility under Criterion B for association with Hap Jones and whether it retained integrity to warrant a status‑code change. "At that time, the property was given a status code of 6L or determined ineligible for a local listing ... but may warrant special consideration in local…
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