REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
March 26, 2015
FROM: JENNIFER K. CLARK, AICP, DIRECTOR
Development and Resource Management Department
BY: KARANA HATTERSLEY-DRAYTON, M.A. Historic Preservation Project Manager
Development and Resource Management Department
SUBJECT
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HEARING to consider request to rescind the historic designation of the Nestel Home located at 1527 "L" Street due to a loss of integrity (Council District 3)
1. ***RESOLUTION - Rescinding the Nestel Home located at 1527 "L" Street from the Local Register of Historic Resources due to a loss of integrity by rescinding City Council Resolution 80-295
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RECOMMENDATION
The Historic Preservation Commission recommends that the City Council adopt the attached Resolution rescinding the historic designation of the Nestel Home located at 1527 L Street due to a loss of integrity and for health and safety concerns, pursuant to FMC Section 12-1614, Section 12-1608, and 12-1609.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
On September 20, 2014 the Nestel Home, located at 1527 L Street, suffered a devastating fire which resulted in a 100% loss, according to a report prepared by the City of Fresno's Fire Department. Following the fire, Community Revitalization staff inspected the property and on December 17, 2014 issued a "Notice and Order to Remove Public Nuisance" which included a series of required corrections in order to meet health and safety. The fire destroyed most of the character-defining features of this c1897 Queen Anne style home which made it initially eligible for listing on Fresno's Local Register of Historic Resources. Due to this loss of integrity the Nestel Home no longer appears to meet the definition of a "Historic Resource" pursuant to FMC 12-1603(o). The City of Fresno's Historic Preservation Commission held a noticed public hearing on January 26, 2015 and concluded that the Nestel Home was no longer eligible for listing on the Local Register. The Commission hereby forwards...
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