235 WASHINGTON AVENUE

BASECAMP305

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Proposal

The applicant is requesting a Certificate of Appropriateness for the total demolition of an existing contributing 2-story Art Deco structure built in 1938, and its replacement with a recreational open space and playground for the adjacent Basecamp305 school at 251 Washington Avenue. The revised application also includes a proposed interpretive architectural facade element along the Washington Avenue frontage and a front setback variance.

From the Letter of Intent

The applicant proposes to demolish the existing two-story structure (former Parkside Hotel built in 1938) and create landscaped recreational open space to serve the adjacent BaseCamp305 school. The project includes fencing, benches, artificial turf play areas, and native landscaping.

• Demolition of existing two-story contributing structure
• Installation of landscaped recreational open space
• Installation of 7-foot aluminum picket fence with gates
• Installation of artificial turf play areas with mini soccer fields
• Native landscaping including Pigeon Plum trees, Allspice trees, and various native shrubs
• Installation of benches for passive recreation
• Creation of historic display to honor the original Parkside Hotel

Staff Recommendation

Compliance Findings:

Key Issues

• Total demolition of a contributing structure within the Ocean Beach Local Historic District
• Structural condition assessment recommending demolition due to compromised materials and non-compliance with building code
• Feasibility of facade retention precluded by reinforced concrete electrical poles along rear property line
• Recycling or salvage plan for demolition not yet satisfied
• Secretary of Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation not satisfied
• Proposed structure not fully compatible with environment and adjacent structures (criterion 2d not satisfied)
• Front setback variance required for proposed two-story interpretive facade element
• Design of interpretive facade element still under review and requires further detailing
• Application continued to allow advertisement of amended application including variance

Microfilm

Building Card

Structural Assessment

Mailing Labels

Recertification

Staff Report

Letter of Intent

Historic Resources Report

Narrative Response

Landscape Plans

Survey

Checklist

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