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Commission forwards recommendation to Board of Supervisors to landmark former Alemany Hospital at 3545 Onondaga
Summary
The commission voted unanimously to forward a recommendation for Article 10 designation of 3545 Onondaga (the former Alemany Hospital) to the Board of Supervisors; planning staff and community speakers said the city will retain ownership and restoration funding is being pursued.
The Historic Preservation Commission voted unanimously March 16 to forward a recommendation for Article 10 landmark designation of the former Alemany Hospital at 3545 Onondaga Street to the Board of Supervisors.
Shannon Ferguson of Planning Department staff told commissioners the nomination had strong community support and that Supervisor Avalos intends to sponsor the ordinance. The department included a draft resolution in the meeting packet and recommended designation.
Public commenters urged returning the buildings to public service and noted funding remains to be secured. David Hooper said community support exists for returning the buildings to active public use but that ‘‘those efforts continue to obtain the money. They aren’t secured.’’ Richard Rothman said the Art Commission had included funding in its capital budget to help restore murals and stressed the importance of preserving WPA murals for public access.
On a motion to approve the department’s recommendation to initiate Article 10 designation for 3545 Onondaga, the commission voted 6–0 in favor. Staff said it would forward the recommendation to the Board of Supervisors for further action.
