REPORT TO THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
June 23, 2025
FROM: JENNIFER CLARK, Director
Planning and Development Department
BY: ASHLEY ATKINSON, Assistant Director
Planning and Development Department
SUBJECT
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Hearing to consider application B25-03423 for fa?ade renovations to the Rosenberg Brothers Packing Warehouse located at 1844 S Cherry Ave. (Assessor Parcel Number: 467-020-14).
1. APPROVE - Application B25-03423 for fa?ade renovations at 1844 S Cherry Ave.
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
On March 21, 2025, Garrett Wellman of ARCO/Murray submitted application B25-03423 on behalf of Broad Reach Retail Partners. B25-03423 consists of interior upgrades for HVAC, access and circulation; and improvements to the exterior of the building, including new glazing; replacement doors, window coverings, and metal canopies; and paint. The building has been reviewed and found eligible for local registration, but it is not currently listed.
Staff recommends approval of building permit application B25-03423.
BACKGROUND
The building at 1844 S. Cherry is a three-story, 217,833 SF warehouse constructed in approximately 1918 by the Rosenburg Brothers and Company of San Francisco. Its original use was as a fruit packing facility that employed thousands of Fresno residents for several decades. Per the 2025 resource inventory form (Exhibit A), the building is reinforced concrete of a post and beam construction. The multi-light iron sash windows are covered with painted corrugated metal sheets, but original windows are evident where the coverings are not secure. Original character-defining features include brick spandrels that separate the windows, projecting molding at the cornice, and parapets at the four corners, which are decorated with a circular motif and foliate pattern. The north entrance to the building is accented with vertical piers and an ornamental cornice that projects above the parapet. Additional original features include flat concrete canopie...
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