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Grass Valley committee approves porcelain penny-tile entry at 126 Mill Street
Summary
The Development Review Committee approved replacing an existing terracotta entry tile at 126 Mill Street with a black-and-gold porcelain penny tile, finding the project categorically exempt under CEQA section 15301. Staff noted an encroachment permit and material requirements to address slip risk.
The Grass Valley Development Review Committee on Jan. 27 approved a storefront alteration at 126 Mill Street that will replace existing terracotta tiles at the building entrance with black-and-gold porcelain penny tile.
Associate Planner Amy Wilson told the committee the downtown-design guidelines do not explicitly regulate this tile type but include an example image similar to the proposal. Amber, the applicant, said the penny tile is more “period” and matches other tile patterns in the downtown corridor and confirmed the material will be porcelain to address slip-resistance concerns.
Committee members and staff discussed practical permitting matters: Catherine Dykes reminded the applicant that work on the sidewalk or entry area may require an encroachment permit and contractor insurance. The committee agreed the design appears compatible with the proposed building paint and other nearby storefronts.
Chair Andrew moved to approve the replacement, noting staff’s recommendation and the staff report’s findings; the committee determined the project is categorically exempt under CEQA section 15301 (Class 1). The motion was seconded and the committee voted to approve the application.
The committee’s action authorizes staff to finalize findings and conditions in the staff report; any required encroachment-permit paperwork and insurance documentation must be completed before work in the public right-of-way begins.
