REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: JENNIFER K. CLARK, AICP, Director
Planning and Development Department
BY: ASHLEY ATKINSON, AICP, Assistant Director
Planning and Development Department
SUBJECT
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HEARING to consider adoption of a resolution designating a property to the Local Register of Historic Resources.
1. RESOLUTION - Designating the Property Located at 1844 S Cherry Avenue to the Local Register of Historic Resources (Council District 3)
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RECOMMENDATION
The Historic Preservation Commission recommends that the City Council adopt the attached Resolution designating the property located at 1844 S Cherry Avenue to the Local Register of Historic Resources pursuant to Fresno Municipal Code SEC.12-1607 and 12-1609.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The property located at 1844 S Cherry Ave., specifically the former Rosenberg Brothers and Company fruit packing warehouse and the adjacent former boiler house and machine shop, was evaluated in June 2025 and found eligible for local registration under Fresno Municipal Code Sec. 12-1607 Criteria a (1) (i), and a (1) (iii). The buildings are associated with significant events in local history, and embody distinctive architectural characteristics of the period. The Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) held a noticed public hearing on June 23, 2025, and recommended listing on the Local Register of Historic Resources. The Commission hereby forwards the nomination to the City Council for consideration.
BACKGROUND
The subject property was included in a 1978 historic resource survey and evaluated for designation to the Local Register in 1980. Designation to the local register was recommended by the HPC, but was declined by City Council due to the opposition of the property owner. Per the request of the current HPC, properties found to have been considered and rejected for designation will be re-evaluated under current conditions and criteria if an applicant is proposing substantial changes to a property. At this ...
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