SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION GRANTING RELIEF FROM SECTION 5 OF MORATORIUM ORDINANCE NO. 96-1168U TO ALLOW THE SEISMIC RETROFIT OF THE BIJOU BUILDING AT 1229 HERMOSA AVENUE

Recommendation:

That the City Council approve the attached resolution granting relief from Section 5 of Moratorium Ordinance No. 96-1168U subject to special conditions.

Background:

At the meeting of October 27, 1998, the City Council considered an appeal by CIM Group from Section 5 of Moratorium Ordinance No. 96-1168U to allow seismic retro-fit of the Bijou Building at 1229 Hermosa Avenue. The City Council granted the appeal to complete seismic retrofit of the building subject to the following conditions:

1. The relief applies only to the scope of work submitted on September 17, 1998 and reviewed by City Council on October 27, 1998
2. Permits for building and structural alterations shall be issued following City Council determination that the proposed work is consistent with the designation of the building as a landmark.
3. The applicant cooperate with any future landmark designation of the Bijou Building
4. Future work not included in the approved scope of work shall be subject to the procedures set forth in the City's Historic Preservation Ordinance

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