"The Elmwood neighborhood's commercial strip could be declared a historic district if city officials approve a proposal backed by local preservationists and hundreds of residents. But to critics, the drive looks more like an attempt to thwart plans to build housing in the wealthy and exclusive neighborhood than a genuine effort to honor history."
"A proposal now headed to the City Council would set height limits of five to seven stories for certain properties on College, Solano and North Shattuck. Berkeley's Landmarks Preservation Commission deadlocked on the historic district proposal at a meeting last week, where opponents of a separate plan to raise height limits in an effort to encourage new development along portions of College, Solano and northern Shattuck avenues turned out to advocate for the designation."
"Bruce proposed the city create a historic district that covers 34 properties along College and Ashby avenues, across portions of three blocks between Russell and Webster streets. More than 400 people, including 17 owners of commercial properties in the area, signed petitions supporting the application."
"“Elmwood is more than a collection of buildings — it is a complete and living historic environment where architecture, history and community life still come together,” Claudia Hunka, the owner of Your Basic Bird pet supply store on College Avenue, told th"
A proposal would designate Elmwood’s commercial strip as a historic district, potentially setting height limits of five to seven stories for certain properties on College, Solano, and North Shattuck. The Landmarks Preservation Commission deadlocked on the designation after opponents of a separate rezoning plan advocated for the historic district. The City Council is expected to consider the rezoning proposal in summer after Planning Commission endorsement. The historic district application describes Elmwood as a well-preserved shopping district with notable 1920s commercial design. The proposed district would cover 34 properties along College and Ashby avenues across portions of three blocks between Russell and Webster streets. More than 400 people, including 17 commercial property owners, supported the application through petitions.
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