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STAFF REPORT William Pevsner, Commissioner Bob Spears, Chair John C. Hutt, Vice-Chair Joe Catalano, Commissioner Thomas Denison, Commissioner Planning Commission Manish Desai, Commissioner Gina Frierman-Hunt, Commissioner STAFF REPORT William Pevsner, Commissioner Vincent Gonzalez, Director Planning & Community Preservation DATE: August 2, 2018 TO: Planning Commission FROM: Vincent Gonzalez, Director – Planning & Community Preservation SUBJECT: Historic Designation – An application to consider a nomination as a local Historic Cultural Landmark for the property located at 500 Mariposa Avenue Executive Summary The applicant, Ara Zenobians, is requesting that the Planning Commission consider approving a request to nominate the property known as the Becker Residence, located at 500 Mariposa Avenue, as a Historic Cultural Landmark to be included in the City’s Designated Historical Landmark List. Pursuant to Code Section 17.82.050 (“Designation Criteria”), a property may be designated a historical landmark if it meets prescribed historic or architectural criteria. Staff recommends that the Planning Commission recommend approval to the City Council of the Historic Cultural Landmark designation of the Becker Residence, as an architectural type specimen, pursuant to Planning Commission Resolution 18-08 included herein. BACKGROUND The current property owner, Ara Zenobians submitted an application to nominate the property located at 500 Mariposa Avenue as a Historic Cultural Landmark. Pursuant to Code Section 17.80.050, (“Designation Criteria”) the City Council may approve a request for designation upon recommendation by the Planning Commission if the property meets the required findings based on historic or architectural criteria. Historic Designation – Becker Residence 2 500 Mariposa Avenue August 2, 2018 ANALYSIS Historical Resources Evaluation Report According to the Historical Resource Evaluation report (Report) prepared by Charles J. Fisher, Architectural Historian, and included herein as Attachment C, the single-family residential building constructed in 1961 is referred to as the “Becker Residence,” named after the first owners, William D. and Betty J. Becker. The house was designed by George Allen Bissell and William Lois Duquette. The structure is not presently listed on any local, state or federal register nor is it listed as a contributor as any local, state or federal historic district. The Report describes the residence as an example of a Mid-20th Century Late Modernist design. The structure consists of a single-story L-shaped floor plan utilizing square concrete “Breeze Blocks” for the exterior and interior perimeter walls. The unique articulated concrete roof consists of alternating upper and lower concrete planes that cantilever beyond the exterior walls. The Report further indicates that the design is influenced by the International style, with the characteristic use of floor to ceiling exterior glass wall panels and open floor plan integrating exterior and interior spaces. Character Defining Features According to the Historical Resource Evaluation, the following elements are “character defining features” that embody the distinctive characteristics of the Late 20th Century Modernist design style: Exterior Features: . Alternating upper and lower horizontal concrete roofline . Square concrete “Breeze Blocks” detailing the exterior and interior walls . Evenly punctuated floor to ceiling fixed and sliding window walls . Clerestory windows set over the exterior doors . The use of thin aluminum frames around the doors and window walls . Concrete block chimney at the center of the North wall, flanked by glass . Exterior garden entry courtyard Interior Features: . White terrazzo tile forming a path between the front and rear doors. Concrete beamed ceilings . Interior “Breeze Block” walls . White terrazzo hearth in front of the inset metal fireplace . The merging of interior and exterior elements of the house Historic Designation – Becker Residence 3 500 Mariposa Avenue August 2, 2018 Cultural Significance The residence was also evaluated to determine Cultural Significance. There was no association with any owner of note. Architectural Significance The residence is architecturally significant as an example of Late 20th Century Modernist design that fully retains its original design and is a significant example for both its style and use of materials. The structure is eligible for an individual listing on the National Register of Historic Places as a significant example of Mid-Century architecture, therefore meriting a California Resource Status Code of 3S – Appears eligible for listing in the National Register as an individual property through survey evaluation. As such, it is also eligible for an individual local listing with a status code of 5S2 – Individual property that is eligible for local listing or designation. Historic Designation Findings Pursuant to the provisions of SMMC Chapter 17.82.050, a site may be designated a historical and architectural landmark by the City Council upon a recommendation by the Commission if it meets the following criteria: Criterion A - That the site is associated with local, state or national cultural, social, economic, political or natural history, events or persons significant to the history of Sierra Madre, or it reflects significant geographical patterns, including those associated with different eras of settlement and growth, particular transportation modes, or distinctive examples of park or community planning. There were no persons of historical note to have lived in the house, rendering it ineligible for an individual listing on historic grounds. Criterion B - That the architectural style is representative of the work or is one of a few remaining examples of a notable builder, designer or architect, or, it embodies distinctive characteristics of a style, type, period, or method of construction, or, is a valuable example of architectural achievement or innovation such as the use of indigenous materials or craftsmanship. The Becker Residence is an intact original example of an architectural type specimen, specifically a Mid-Century Modern / Late Modern residence with International Style associations. The structure has no alterations to the exterior façade. The character defining features include the use of square concrete “Breeze Blocks” for the exterior and interior perimeter walls, articulated concrete roof consisting of alternating upper and lower concrete planes that cantilever beyond the exterior walls, and the use of floor to ceiling exterior glass wall panels and open floor plan integrating exterior and interior spaces. Historic Designation – Becker Residence 4 500 Mariposa Avenue August 2, 2018 The design is of the type of craftsmanship that was representative in the United States in the Mid-20th Century, as well as having an association with post-World War II development of the San Gabriel Valley, and particularly with the City of Sierra Madre, where it is a rare example of its architectural type. Based on the findings of the Report, the property is architecturally distinguished and eligible for listing as a local landmark. The Structure also appears eligible for listing in the National Register as an individual property through further survey evaluation. CONSISTENCY WITH GENERAL PLAN The proposed designation is consistent with and serves to implement the general plan, specifically promoting a greater understanding and appreciation of the City’s historic past and is consistent with general plan policies that pertain to compiling and maintaining an inventory of those architectural and historical resources within the City which are identified as significant. The Becker Residence is a rare and intact example of Mid-20th Century Late Modernist design in Sierra Madre. These attributes contribute to the designation of the residence as a significant architectural resource to the City of Sierra Madre. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT The request for designation qualifies for a Categorical Exemption, pursuant to Sections 15301 and 15331 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) as it involves no expansion of an existing structure and pertains to preservation of a historic resource. PUBLIC NOTICE The required legal notice of this public hearing was provided, including publication in an adjudicated newspaper—Mountain Views News, posting at City Hall, Library and the City’s website, and by electronic mail to the property owner. ALTERNATIVES The Planning Commission has the following alternatives: 1. Recommend approval of the request to the City Council for architectural Historic Landmark designation. 2. Recommend denial of the request for historic designation, stating the reasons why the findings cannot be made, and direct staff to prepare a Resolution denying Historic Designation – Becker Residence 5 500 Mariposa Avenue August 2, 2018 the request. 3. Continue the matter, and provide direction to staff for further information. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends Alternative No. 1: Recommend approval to the City Council of the designation of the Becker Residence located at 500 Mariposa Avenue as a local architectural Historic Landmark to be listed on the City’s Historical Resources List, Pursuant to Planning Commission Resolution 18-08. Attachments: Attachment A: Planning Commission Resolution 18-08 Attachment B: Nomination Application for Historic Cultural Landmark Status Attachment C: Historical Resources Evaluation Report dated July 2018 Attachment A Planning Commission Resolution 18-08 PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 18-08
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