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Fr-~: James F. Penman, City Attorney
Subject: Demoli tion of the Miles House,
439 W. 8th Street
Dept:
City Attorney's Office
Date:
December 15, 1988
Synopsis of Previous Council action:
No specific action on demolition.
Recommended motion:
Refer matter to Environmental Review Committee for a hearing to analyze
and evaluate the need for environmental review.
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Contact person: Henry Empeno, Jr., Deputy City Atty. Phone:
384-5355
Supporting data attached:
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Agenda I tem No. 5-5
CI""~~ OF SAN BERNARD'~~O - REQUr~T FOR COUNCIL AC' ,ON
STAFF REPORT
This matter must be heard on the Council Meeting Supplemental
Agenda because there is a strong possibility that the Miles House
may be demolished before the next Council Meeting.
On December 14, 1988, the owner of the Miles House, located at
439 W. 8th Street, San Bernardino demolished small structures and
shrubbery surrounding the main building.
A demolition permit was issued by the City on August 24, 1988 but
was suspended on September 22, 1988.
California State CEQA (California Environmental Quality Act)
Guidelines and City Resolution No. 13157 outlining the City's
Environmental Review Procedures for the City of San Bernardino
provide that demolition of an individual single-family residence
is categorically exempt from environmental review unless the
structure is of historical, archaelogical, or architectural
significance. CEQA Guidelines Sections 15300 and 15301(1) and
Resolution No. 13157, Exhibit B, Section 3(1).
Prior to the issuance of any demolition permit for the Miles
House, the City's Environmental Review Committee must hold a
hearing to determine whether this planned demolition is
categorically exempt from environmental review or whether a
negative Declaration or an Environmental Impact Report will be
required. A major issue before the Environmental Review
Committee at this hearing will be whether the Miles House is of
historical, archaelogical, or architectural signficance.
Resolution No. 13157, Exhibit I, Article I, Section 4(a) and 11.
We recommend that the Mayor and Council refer this matter to the
Environmental Review Commitee for a hearing to analyze and
evaluate the need for environmental review.
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December 15, 1988
75-0264