488 University Avenue
Application # 19PLN-00038
Request for a Waiver from Title 18 to Allow Conversion of a Residential Use to a Hotel Use to Accommodate 100 Guestrooms. In addition, the applicant requests Approval of an Architectural Review and Historic Review Application for Interior and Exterior Renovations to the Hotel to Accommodate the Conversion to a Hotel Use. As well as a Conditional Use Permit to Allow for Restoration and Use of a Historic Rooftop Garden. Proposed Revisions include Structural and Seismic Retrofit of the Existing Structure, ADA upgrades, a new elevator providing roof top accessibility, restoration off the roof top garden, restoration of original retail store fronts, and new exterior paint. Floor Plan modifications include basement level changes to the parking and storage areas, ground floor changes to existing retail layout and the additional of a new hotel lobby, and upper floor (2) through (6) changes to accommodate 100 guestrooms.
Environmental Assessment: Exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections 15332 (in- fill development), 15331 (Historical Resource Restoration/Rehabilitation), 15301 (Existing Facilities) and 15302 (Replacement or Reconstruction).
Zone District: Downtown Commercial District with Ground Floor and Pedestrian Overlays (CD-C)(GF)(P).
Location
488 University Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 View Map
37.4480031,-122.1592753
488 University Avenue ,
Palo Alto, CA 94301
488 University Avenue ,
Palo Alto, CA 94301
488 University Avenue