REPORT TO THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
October 24, 2022
FROM: JENNIFER CLARK, Director
Planning and Development Department
SUBJECT
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HEARING TO CONSIDER AND MAKE FINDINGS on application B22-04282 for construction of new accessible ramps at east entries at the old US Post Office (HP#50) located at 2309 Tulare (APN 46612208T).
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) take the following actions:
1. ADOPT a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Sections 15331/Class 31 of the California Environmental Quality Act guidelines
2. APPROVE: Application B22-04282 for the construction of new accessible ramps at east entries at the old US Post Office (HP#50).
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
On behalf of the owner, Andrew Corral of Darden Architects filed application B22-04282 on March 31, 2022. Project contemplates construction of new accessible ramps at east entries at the old US Post Office (HP#50) located at 2309 Tulare (APN 46612208T).
Staff recommends approval.
BACKGROUND
H.P. #50
US Post Office (1939)
2309 Tulare St
Lewis A. Simon & William Dewey Foster, Architects
Monumental Modern
This was Fresno's main post office until the mid-1970s and housed Federal courtrooms and offices. The building features numerous examples of artwork funded by the Works Projects Administration. It now houses administrative offices for the Fresno Unified School District.
Project Proposal
On behalf of the owner, Andrew Corral of Darden Architects filed application B22-04282 on March 31, 2022. Project contemplates construction of new accessible ramps at east entries at the old US Post Office (HP#50).
Project Analysis
HP#50 US Post Office located at 2309 Tulare St. is an individually listed historic resource on the Local Register of Historic Resources therefore any proposed project with a scope of work which proposes alterations to the resource is subject to review by the Commission pursuant to FMC Section 12-1617...
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