REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: JENNIFER CLARK, Director
Planning and Development Department
BY: LISHA CHEN, Historic Preservation Specialist
Planning and Development Department
SUBJECT
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RESOLUTION - Approve the Second Amendment to Resolution No. 2015-83 to add the property located at 3504 E. Huntington Blvd. to the existing Historic District upon request of the property owner (Council District 7)
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the second amendment to Resolution No. 2015-83 to include the property located at 3504 E. Huntington Boulevard as a contributor to the Huntington Boulevard Historic District.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Out of 121 residential properties initially assessed within the Huntington Boulevard district for the period of 1914-1977, 116 were considered contributors. Upon the request of homeowners, 2 were excluded from the district boundary for the designation. The City Council approved the designation of the Huntington Boulevard Historic District in 2015, allowing further opt-outs, which reduced the number of contributing properties to 80 out of 84.
The property located at 3504 E. Huntington Boulevard, which was previously excluded, has changed ownership. The new owner has requested the inclusion of the property as a contributor to the district. Following an evaluation, it was determined that the building retains its historic significance and integrity, warranting its inclusion as a contributor. This change has been reflected in Attachment A of the second amendment to Resolution 2015-83.
BACKGROUND
Huntington Boulevard, renowned as the focal point of one of Fresno's most architecturally significant neighborhoods, comprises a mix of grand homes and modest bungalows from various periods. Established as the "Alta Vista Tract" and first platted in 1911, this boulevard has been home to Fresno's most influential residents, spanning business, education, and political sectors for over a century. It has b...
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