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Preservation Action Council of San Jose PRESERVATION ACTION COUNCIL OF SAN JOSE Dedicated to Preserving San Jose’s Architectural Heritage March 20, 2020 Transmitted via e-mail Juliet Arroyo Historic Preservation Officer City of San Jose 200 E Santa Clara Street San Jose CA 95113 César Pelli designed 1971 Bank of California Building Dear Ms. Arroyo, On behalf of the citizens of San Jose, Preservation Action Council of San Jose submits the attached Historic Nomination Form (with form attachments) prepared for the benefit of staff. We request that you agendize for your April 1, 2020 meeting a public hearing for consideration of nomination of the Bank of California building as a City Landmark. This building, located at 170 Park Avenue is historically significant due to its association with master architect César Pelli, and with a key development period in San Jose. While there are other buildings that hold historic significance in the development footprint and although just shy of 50 years old, this building stands out and should be a landmark. It is the only example of Pelli’s personal body of work in San Jose. In addition, the building may be eligible for the National Register of Historic Places. I attach a letter of support from DOCOMOMO NOCA. The letter indicates that this building is significant not only to San Jose, but regionally, and as part of a worldwide effort to bring appreciation to Brutalist architecture. Sincerely, History Park, 1650 Senter Road, San Jose, CA. 95112 www.preservation.org • Tel: (408) 998-8105 • [email protected] PACSJ is a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization. EIN: 77-0254542 1 Andre Luthard President of the Board Preservation Action Council of San Jose Cc: Edward Saum, Chair, HLC; Paul Boehm, Vice Chair, HLC, Commissioners Harriett Arnold, Anthony Raynsford, Stephen Polcyn, Rachel Royer, Eric Hirst History Park, 1650 Senter Road, San Jose, CA. 95112 www.preservation.org • Tel: (408) 998-8105 • [email protected] PACSJ is a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization. EIN: 77-0254542 2 PRESERVATION ACTION COUNCIL OF SAN JOSE Dedicated to Preserving San Jose’s Architectural Heritage January 13, 2020 Transmitted via e-mail Edward Saum, Chair Paul Boehm, Vice Chair Harriett Arnold, Anthony Raynsford, Stephen Polcyn, Rachel Royer, Eric Hirst City of San Jose - Historic Landmarks Commission 200 E Santa Clara Street San Jose CA 95113 HP19-033/Block 8-Sobrato Towers project Dear Commissioners, Preservation Action Council of San Jose provided the comments below in oral testimony to the Commission at its meeting of 4 December, 2019. We submit these comments in writing herewith for the record. We strongly support the redevelopment of an underutilized surface parking lot into a project that has the opportunity to present a visually attractive and compatible building that will contribute to the long term vitality of downtown San Jose. Clearly the proposed tower is directly across the street, adjacent to or in close proximity to several historic buildings. We agree with the consultant’s findings of incompatibility contained in the report and their recommendations, especially Recommendation 1. The applicant should revise the design to create a more compatible perceived size, perceived massing, façade and rear façade designs that are in keeping with the Downtown Core and this area, and a more pedestrian-scale entry design. History Park, 1650 Senter Road, San Jose, CA. 95112 www.preservation.org • Tel: (408) 998-8105 • [email protected] PACSJ is a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization. EIN: 77-0254542 1 Further, we specifically suggest that the building step back from the Sainte Claire Hotel, Sainte Claire Building, Montgomery Hotel, and former Hale’s Department Store. Additionally, we suggest swapping the rooftop gardens such that one is oriented south/southwest to take advantage of optimum sun exposure, and the other north/northeast with a view of the northern areas of downtown and east foothills. Thank you for the opportunity to submit the above comments to the Commission. Sincerely, Andre Luthard President of the Board Preservation Action Council of San Jose History Park, 1650 Senter Road, San Jose, CA. 95112 www.preservation.org • Tel: (408) 998-8105 • [email protected] PACSJ is a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization. EIN: 77-0254542 2 PRESERVATION ACTION COUNCIL OF SAN JOSE Dedicated to Preserving San Jose’s Architectural Heritage January 13, 2020 Transmitted via e-mail Edward Saum, Chair Paul Boehm, Vice Chair Harriett Arnold, Anthony Raynsford, Stephen Polcyn, Rachel Royer, Eric Hirst City of San Jose - Historic Landmarks Commission 200 E Santa Clara Street San Jose CA 95113 H19-041 & HP19-007/Lido Nightclub (O’Brien Candy) and Knox-Goodrich Bldg. Dear Commissioners, Preservation Action Council of San Jose provided the comments below in oral testimony to the Commission at its meeting of 4 December, 2019. We submit these comments in writing herewith for the record. There is no question the Knox-Goodrich building continues to qualify as a City Landmark, and a Contributing Structure to the National Register Downtown Commercial District. Some care should be taken to ensure the reconstructed entrance to the Knox-Goodrich is period appropriate and helps to benefit and strengthen the fabric of the historic district. The adjacent former O’Brien Candy Shop/aka Lido Nightclub presents a particular challenge. Unfortunately, it has been extensively altered through the years. This is a cautionary tale related to incremental development and modifications made, without apparent proper oversight that over time, severely diminish a structure’s contribution to the historic context of a particular area. This underscores the importance of this commission’s role and that of San Jose’s Historic Preservation ordinance and Design Guidelines. Specific to the proposed new building, we provide the following comments; History Park, 1650 Senter Road, San Jose, CA. 95112 www.preservation.org • Tel: (408) 998-8105 • [email protected] PACSJ is a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization. EIN: 77-0254542 1 1) The height of the building does not conform to the Historic Design Guidelines, and should be no taller than 60’ on the 1st St frontage. A taller height exception on the interior of the project could be allowed but must not be visible from the streeet. 2) Consistent with our earlier suggestion at DRC, the new building should be set back along 1st St. by a short distance to enhance the prominence of the Knox-Goodrich building. 3) We have photos of an historic advertising mural painted on the north wall of the Knox-Goodrich, which are visible above the Lido building. We request that conservation or restoration of this mural be undertaken, and the design of the new building include some opportunity for it to be visible to occupants of the new construction. 4) Some mitigation measure be put in place to commemorate the original O’Brien’s Candy Shop. We have several ideas for how this might be accomplished. For example, the rooftop restaurant/bar space could be named O’Brien’s, with menu’s highlighting the history of the building that formerly occupied that space. 5) The original basement of the Lido/O’Brien’s appears to still exist and contains bricks and timbers. As noted in the consultants report, this could be some of the oldest construction remaining in San Jose. Why not reinforce and reuse the basement space even as the new construction rises above it? Salvage of the remaining basement elements could als be considered. We do not see how a reconstruction of the physical architectural elements of the former O’Brien’s Candy Shop is feasible or actually desirable in this particular situation. If the above modifications of the proposed building are accommodated, the Preservation Action Council of San Jose supports a new building on this site. Thank you for the opportunity for Preservation Action Council to provide these comments regarding the integration of the City Landmark Knox-Goodrich building with an adjacent new building. Sincerely, Andre Luthard President of the Board Preservation Action Council of San Jose History Park, 1650 Senter Road, San Jose, CA. 95112 www.preservation.org • Tel: (408) 998-8105 • [email protected] PACSJ is a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization. EIN: 77-0254542 2 docomomo_us documentation and conservation of buildings, sites and neighborhoods of the modern movement Northern California Chapter 33 Topaz Way San Francisco, CA 94131 [email protected] www.docomomo-us.org December 1, 2019 Juliet Arroyo Historic Preservation Officer City of San Jose, Planning Division 200 E. Santa Clara St., San Jose, Ca 95113 CC: André Luthard, Preservation Action Council of San Jose Re: Former Bank of California Building by César Pelli Dear Juliet Arroyo, I am writing on behalf of the board of Docomomo US/NOCA to express support for the preservation and adaptive reuse of the former Bank of California building (170 Park Center Plaza, aka Sumitomo Bank). Docomomo US/NOCA is the Northern California chapter of the international non-profit organization Docomomo (Documentation and Conservation of the Modern Movement), established nearly 25 years ago to provide leadership, education, and advocacy assistance to people committed to saving places and collectively shaping the future of America’s stories. We feel that the former Bank of California building is an excellent example of Brutalism in San Jose and is by master architect César Pelli. Brutalist architecture, which is characterized by concrete construction methods, geometric massing, sculptural form, and strong contrast between solid and void, is iconic of institutional buildings the 1960s and 1970s. An imposing style of architecture, Brutalist architecture is under threat across the country. Like other architectural styles before it, Brutalism is currently falling victim to the cycles of taste. However, many architects, historians, photographers, and others, are leading the fight to preserve these buildings.
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