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Commission asks owner to conduct further study on 2215 Leavenworth nomination
Summary
The Commission did not add 2215 Leavenworth Street to the landmarks work program as an individual Article 10 designation but directed the property owner to pursue additional research, including the possibility of a small historic district; the motion for further study passed unanimously, 6–0.
The Historic Preservation Commission asked the property owner of 2215 Leavenworth Street to conduct additional study before the Commission considers adding the property to the work program or pursuing a potential historic district.
Staff presentation: Department staff explained the owner-submitted application for the 1938 residence attributed to architect Martin Rist, noting the building retains integrity but is not, on its own, a strong example of streamlined modern architecture. Staff suggested that the property might better fit as part of a small historic district given adjacent related buildings and recommended further research.
Owner testimony and neighborhood context: Owner Anne Brubaker described her family’s ties to Russian Hill, the home’s intact interior condition, and neighborhood interest; she said neighbors had collaborated on sympathetic alterations and that the properties attract regular tourist attention. Brubaker said she submitted the nomination to protect the resources and would be open to additional designation options, including district study.
Commission questions and decision: Commissioners discussed the site, the possibility of district-level designation, staff time constraints, and available context studies. Commissioner Johns moved (and a second was made) to adopt staff’s recommendation for further study and asked that the property owner lead research into potential district boundaries. The Commission reached consensus that the property as an individual landmark does not currently rise to the level of Article 10 designation but may with additional information. The motion to request further study passed unanimously, 6–0.
Next steps: The Commission directed the property owner to work with planning staff and community groups to compile additional research and to return with findings. Staff warned that, absent the Commission placing the property on the work program, staff time for research is limited and the matter could be queued lower in the work program.
