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Commission moves Joel’s Collision Repair case to DRC after archaeologists, neighbors urge more design work
Summary
After public testimony raising archaeology, ventilation and fencing concerns, the Historic and Design Review Commission voted to send the Joel’s Collision Repair application for 3406 Roosevelt to the Design Review Committee for further design review and community coordination.
Chair Jay Maurice Gibbs opened consideration of HDRC case 2026091 at the Mission Historic District, describing staff recommendations that include an archaeological investigation, landscaping and limits on signage and fencing.
Javier Gonzalez, principal of GRG Architecture, acknowledged the owner’s earlier work was built without permits and described efforts to reach an acceptable design. “They got ahead of themselves and built an addition without permits,” Gonzalez said, noting the owner is currently out of the country and GRG is seeking a path forward “to produce solid presentation drawings.”
Members of the Conservation Society and the Mission San Jose Neighborhood Association urged commissioners to require more complete drawings before final approval.…
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