Bergerol Residence Renovation and Expansion (File No. PLSR-2025-0010)
Summary
SCH Number
2026010168
Public Agency
City of Petaluma
Document Title
Bergerol Residence Renovation and Expansion (File No. PLSR-2025-0010)
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
1/8/2026
Document Description
The Bergerol Residence Renovation and Expansion project includes modifications to an existing ca. 1911 single-family residence that was designed by notable architect Brainerd Jones, is located in the Oakhill-Brewster Historic District, and is eligible for designation as a historic resource pursuant to CEQA. The work includes the construction of a ± 450-square-foot ground-floor addition to the rear of the structure, construction of a rear deck, replacement of all windows, new exterior colors, replacement of asphalt roofing, and interior renovation and remodel. No changes to exterior materials or character-defining features other than windows, paint, and roof shingles are proposed. All windows that are original to the Brainerd Jones design will be replaced with energy efficient custom-built windows that replicate the existing divided lite patterns. Changes proposed by the project will be minimally visible from the public right of way.
Contact Information
Name
Alaina Lipp
Agency Name
City of Petaluma Community Development Department
Job Title
Contract Associate Planner
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Email
Location
Coordinates
Cities
Petaluma
Counties
Sonoma
Regions
Citywide
Cross Streets
Oak Street and Howard Street
Zip
94952
Total Acres
.20
Parcel #
006-202-011
State Highways
CA 101
Railways
SMART Railway
Airports
N/A
Schools
Petaluma City School District Schools
Waterways
Petaluma River
Township
N/A
Range
N/A
Section
N/A
Base
N/A
Other Location Info
528 Oak Street, Petaluma, CA 94952
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Article 19: Section 21084; Class 15301 and Class 15331
Reasons for Exemption
The project is categorically exempt from the provisions of CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15331 (Historical Resource Restoration/Rehabilitation), which exempts projects involving limited repair, restoration, preservation, and reconstruction of historical resources in a manner consistent with the Secretary of the Interior's (SOI) Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties. The existing historical resource and the proposed project were reviewed by a qualified architectural historian who determined the modifications are consistent with SOI Standards for rehabilitation.
The project is also categorically exempt pursuant to Section 15301 (Existing Facilities), which exempts projects involving minor alterations to existing private structures including interior alterations, rehabilitation of structures to comply with current standards, and additions that do not result in an increase of more than 50 percent of the floor area or 2,500 square feet. The proposed project will result in a structure equipped with windows that comply with current efficiency standards, interior modifications, and an addition that adds 27 percent additional floor area, and an exterior deck.
Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section15300.2, there is no exception to the exemption that would disqualify this project from using a categorical exemption. Section 15300.2(f) does not apply because this project will not cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of the historical resource.
County Clerk
Sonoma
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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