A proposed mixed-use development at the corner of First and East H streets drew much scrutiny at Thursday’s Historic Preservation Review Commission meeting. Campbell-based firm GKW Architects is proposing to redevelop the building at 800 First St. with a new multi-use development consisting of 2,924 square feet of retail on the ground floor and nine […]
Proposed downtown mixed use development to go before HPRC
The Historic Preservation Review Commission will hold a study session discussion on a proposal to redesign a building at the corner of First and East H streets as a 2 ½ story mixed-use building at its Thursday meeting. Campbell-based firm GKW Architects is proposing to redevelop the building at 800 First St. with a new […]
HPRC holds talk on downtown historic district guidelines
The Historic Preservation Review Commission (HPRC) met Thursday morning in a special meeting to hold talks on the downtown historic district design guidelines. The Downtown Historic Conservation Plan was established in 1990 to provide guidelines for construction on commercial and residential areas in the parts of town designated as historical. The city was recently awarded […]
City seeking applicants for open positions on commissions, boards
For those looking to become more involved in their community and possibly make a difference in the new year, the city is seeking applicants for a variety of open positions on commissions and boards. The positions are available to any Benicia resident who fills out a form and drops them off in the city clerk’s […]
Firm, timeline set for historic design guideline review process
Principal Planner Suzanne Thorsen delivered an update on Downtown Historic District design guidelines at Thursday’s Historic Preservation Review Commission (HPRC) meeting. The city of Benicia was awarded a Certified Local Government grant from the State Office of Historic Preservation. Some of the money will be used to fund an update to the Downtown Historic Conservation […]
Public art proposal update to be given at HPRC meeting Thursday
The Historic Preservation Review Commission will hear an update on the city’s Public Art Initiative at its Thursday meeting, the last one of 2017. In 2012, the Benicia City Council approved the Benicia Public Art Program, which is aimed at creating and acquiring public art. The program is administered by the Arts and Culture Commission […]
HPRC OKs resolution laying groundwork for Historic Conservation Plan updates
The Historic Preservation Review Commission (HPRC) approved a resolution to support updates to design guidelines for the Downtown Historic Conservation Plan (DHCP) and appointed chair Tim Reynolds to serve on the project’s Community Advisory Group at Thursday’s meeting. The presentation was delivered by Benicia’s new principal planner, Suzanne Thorsen. Thorsen previously served in associate and […]
Local cemetery being pushed for state landmark status
With the Southern Pacific Railroad Depot now on the National Register of Historic Places, another local landmark is looking to get listed as a statewide historic site. An ad hoc group called the Cemetery Historical Listing Group is attempting to garner city support to have the Benicia City Cemetery placed on the California Register of […]
HPRC OKs pool renovation design
Pool season closes at the James Lemos Swim Center at the end of September, but when swimmers return in the spring, they could be seeing some major changes at their beloved pool. The Historic Preservation Review Commission unanimously voted to approve a design review for a couple of aquatic center upgrades at Thursday’s meeting. The […]
Historic Preservation Commission to vote on pool upgrades Thursday
Swim season is winding down at the James Lemos Swim Center– the last day for recreational swimming is Sept. 30–, but when it reconvenes in the spring, swimmers could see some changes at their city pool. A renovation design is up for review at this Thursday’s Historic Preservation Review Commission meeting. The James Lemos Swim […]