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File #: 26-527    Version: 1
Type: Action Item Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 3/4/2026 In control: Historic District / Landmark Board
On agenda: 3/12/2026 Final action:
Title: Public hearing and consideration of a motion to consider the exterior alteration of the side fa?ade along Lincoln Street by adding a terracotta clay mural on part of Lot 4 and all of Lot 5, Block 40, Western Division, located at 502 Convent Avenue. This property is within Old Mercado Historic District. HD-005-2026 District VIII
Attachments: 1. HD-005-2026 - Maps, 2. HD-005-2026 - Survey of Site, 3. HD-005-2026 - Side Elevation, 4. HD-005-2026 - Mural Image, 5. HD-005-2026 - Terracotta Colors, 6. HD-005-2026 - Material Example
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SUBJECT
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Public hearing and consideration of a motion to consider the exterior alteration of the side fa?ade along Lincoln Street by adding a terracotta clay mural on part of Lot 4 and all of Lot 5, Block 40, Western Division, located at 502 Convent Avenue. This property is within Old Mercado Historic District.

HD-005-2026
District VIII

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BACKGROUND
Initiated by: KRI Investments, Owner; Mona Dadlani, Representative

Previous Action:
On March 26, 1996, the Historic District Landmark Board approved the proposed scope of work, which included, 2 canopy signs measuring 40" x 18" and one painted wall sign not to exceed 60 square feet; the wall sign shall be centered over the business and the yellow board shall be reduced to comply with the 60 square foot signage area. Messages on signs shall state "1$ Plus". (Historic Order No. 144).

On September 16, 1999, the Historic District Landmark Board approved the proposed scope of work, which included, a change to the canopy style per plans presented to the board. The change included:
1. Roof counter flashing to be painted to match the existing exterior wall color in order to minimize its visual impact.
2. Freon connection on the south wall to be painted to match the existing wall color in order to minimize its visual impact.
(Historic Order No. 318).

Current Proposed Scope of Work: The applicant proposes installation of a mural on the side elevation of the building. The mural includes applied terracotta clay pieces, which would create a three-dimensional surface and alter the existing wall texture. The current exterior finish of the wall is stucco.

Building Type: As per the Historic Urban Design Assessment Report (1996):
- "This is a single-story brick masonry commercial building. It has storefront windows that have tile on the base and on the columns. Today, these windows have an overhead security grill. This building has a recent metal canopy that covers up what could be clerestory windows benea...

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