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Commission backs phased rehabilitation of Geneva Car Barn and Powerhouse, citing community support
Summary
The Historic Preservation Commission unanimously approved a phased certificate of appropriateness for the Geneva Car Barn & Powerhouse (landmark #180), endorsing phase‑1 work at the Powerhouse and site alterations at the office building; staff and community speakers emphasized reuse for community arts and job training, and staff noted LEED Gold expectations and a roughly $29 million estimate.
The Historic Preservation Commission on Nov. 18 approved a certificate of appropriateness for the Geneva Car Barn and Powerhouse complex at San Jose and Geneva Avenues, authorizing phased work that begins with repairs and adaptive reuse of the Powerhouse.
Planning Department staff described the office building and powerhouse as a designated city landmark (no. 180) and outlined a phased approach tied to funding allocations. Marcel Boudreaux and…
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