Property

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HPB25-0663

336 Meridian Avenue

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Proposal

The applicant is proposing to demolish the existing single-story structure at the rear of the site and retain the primary façade and the north and south walls of the existing 2-story structure fronting the street. The proposal includes construction of a new single-family home with a variance from minimum required rear setbacks.

From the Letter of Intent

Partial demolition and design of a new single-family residence that preserves portions of the front contributing building and incorporates that into the new home. The project involves removing a projecting front balcony and making various design modifications to address Historic Preservation Board and neighbor concerns.

  • Removed the projecting front balcony to align new construction above historic structure with 15'-5" front setback
  • Created a partial balcony on the third floor at the northeast corner
  • Added windows in the front wall of the third floor
  • Reduced the reflectivity of the angled cantilever underneath the third floor
  • Provided a corten steel keyhole door at the entrance to the historic structure
  • Installed corten steel fence and gate at the front property line
  • Preserved the Christmas Palms along the north side of the Property
  • Revised landscaping plantings in the setback area
  • Increased the rear setback from 4' to 5'
Staff Recommendation
APPROVAL WITH CONDITIONS

Compliance Findings:

✓ Sea Level Rise: Satisfied ✓ Variance Conditions: Satisfied ✗ Certificate Of Appropriateness: Not Satisfied
Key Issues
  • Proposed glass balcony wall along the top level of the street front elevation overwhelms the existing building and overall street character
  • Variance needed for reduced rear setback
  • Structural deficiencies in existing 2-story structure due to water damage and age

Documents

Property Details
Historic District Ocean Beach Historic District
Year Built 1936
Style Art Deco
Zoning R-PS2, Residential performance standard, medium low intensity
Lot Size 7,000 SF
Applicant Kindredfruit Properties, Llc
Architect Rene Gonzalez Architects
Existing Building
Year Built 1936
Architect B. Kingston Hall
Style Art Deco
Stories 2
Demolition proposed
Meeting

Tuesday, November 18, 2025

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